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UPSC Prelims PYQs 2019

All 570 questions from the UPSC Prelims 2019 paper, tagged by subject and topic.

1. Q1

   Which one of the following groups of plants was domesticated in the New world and introduced in the Old World?
2. Q1

   Which one of the following statements about the Attorney-General of India is NOT correct?
3. Q1

   **Passage – 1** Mankind's experience of various evolutionary changes from primitive time to the present day has been extensive and varied. However, man's problems were never before as they seem to be today. Man's economic activity centres primarily around prod…
4. Q1

   Which one of the following is the motto of NCC?
5. Q1

   Directions: Read the following frequency distribution for two series of observations and answer the two items that follow: Class interval | Series-I | Series-II 10–20 | 20 | 4 20–30 | 15 | 8 30–40 | 10 | 4 40–50 | X | 2X 50–60 | Y | Y Total | 100 | 100 What is…
6. Q2

   Consider the following statements about 'the Charter Act of 1813':

   1. 1It ended the trade monopoly of the East India Company in India except for trade in tea and trade with China.
   2. 2It asserted the sovereignty of the British Crown over the Indian territories h…
7. Q2

   Consider the following statements relating to short notice questions asked in the Legislature:

   1. 1These relate to matters of urgent public importance and can be asked for oral answer at a notice less than 10 days
   2. 2Short notice questions can be admissible if…
8. Q2

   **Passage – 1** Mankind's experience of various evolutionary changes from primitive time to the present day has been extensive and varied. However, man's problems were never before as they seem to be today. Man's economic activity centres primarily around prod…
9. Q2

   Which one of the following departments is not under the Ministry of Home Affairs?
10. Q2

    Directions: Read the following frequency distribution for two series of observations and answer the two items that follow: Class interval | Series-I | Series-II 10–20 | 20 | 4 20–30 | 15 | 8 30–40 | 10 | 4 40–50 | X | 2X 50–60 | Y | Y Total | 100 | 100 What is…
11. Q3

    Consider the following pairs: Movement/Organisation Leader

    1. 1All India Anti-Untouchability League - Mahatma Gandhi
    2. 2All India Kisan Sabha - Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
    3. 3Self-Respect Movement - Naicker E.V. Ramaswami

    Which of the pairs given above is/are co…
12. Q3

    Which one of the following is NOT true of the 10th Schedule of the Constitution of India pertaining to disqualification of members of the Parliament and State legislatures?
13. Q3

    **Passage – 1** Mankind's experience of various evolutionary changes from primitive time to the present day has been extensive and varied. However, man's problems were never before as they seem to be today. Man's economic activity centres primarily around prod…
14. Q3

    Which of the following statements is/are correct?

    1. 1India is a signatory to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).
    2. 2Ministry of Home Affairs is the nodal Ministry in the Government of India for the UNCCD.

    Select the correct answer…
15. Q3

    Direction: Read the following information and answer the four items that follow: Let the distribution of the number of scooters of companies X and Y sold by 5 showrooms (A, B, C, D and E) in a certain year be denoted S1 and the distribution of the number of sc…
16. Q4

    With reference to the British colonial rule in India, consider the following statements:

    1. 1Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the abolition of the system of 'indentured labour'.
    2. 2In Lord Chelmsford's 'War Conference', Mahatma Gandhi did not support the reso…
17. Q4

    Which of the following pairs of list and contents is/are correctly matched?

    1. 1State list : Public health and sanitation
    2. 2Union list : Citizenship, naturalisation and aliens
    3. 3Concurrent list : Legal, medical and other professions

    Select the correct answer…
18. Q4

    **Passage – 1** Mankind's experience of various evolutionary changes from primitive time to the present day has been extensive and varied. However, man's problems were never before as they seem to be today. Man's economic activity centres primarily around prod…
19. Q4

    Under which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, a statement of estimated receipts and expenditure of the Government of India has to be laid before the Parliament in respect of every financial year?
20. Q4

    Direction: Read the following information and answer the four items that follow: Let the distribution of the number of scooters of companies X and Y sold by 5 showrooms (A, B, C, D and E) in a certain year be denoted S1 and the distribution of the number of sc…
21. Q5

    With reference to the Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements:

    1. 1It contributed to the revival of the indigenous artisan crafts and industries.
    2. 2The National Council of Education was established as a part of the Swadeshi Movement.

    Which of the…
22. Q5

    Which one of the following statements is correct?
23. Q5

    **Passage – 1** Mankind's experience of various evolutionary changes from primitive time to the present day has been extensive and varied. However, man's problems were never before as they seem to be today. Man's economic activity centres primarily around prod…
24. Q5

    The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation was founded in
25. Q5

    Direction: Read the following information and answer the four items that follow: Let the distribution of the number of scooters of companies X and Y sold by 5 showrooms (A, B, C, D and E) in a certain year be denoted S1 and the distribution of the number of sc…
26. Q6

    With reference to Indian National Movement, consider the following pairs: Person - Position held

    1. 1Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru - President, All India Liberal Federation
    2. 2K.C. Neogy - Member, The Constituent Assembly
    3. 3P.C. Joshi - General Secretary, Communist Pa…
27. Q6

    Which one of the following will happen if the medium surrounding the cell has a higher concentration than the cell?
28. Q6

    **Passage – II** Ever since independence, land reforms have been a major instrument of State policy to promote both equity and agricultural investment. Unfortunately, progress on land reforms has been slow, reflecting the resilience of structures of power that…
29. Q6

    Which one of the following countries is not a founding member of the New Development Bank?
30. Q6

    Direction: Read the following information and answer the four items that follow: Let the distribution of the number of scooters of companies X and Y sold by 5 showrooms (A, B, C, D and E) in a certain year be denoted S1 and the distribution of the number of sc…
31. Q7

    Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?
32. Q7

    Rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) looks rough under the microscope because of the attachment of which one of the following cell organelles to its surface?
33. Q7

    **Passage – II** Ever since independence, land reforms have been a major instrument of State policy to promote both equity and agricultural investment. Unfortunately, progress on land reforms has been slow, reflecting the resilience of structures of power that…
34. Q7

    The Public Financial Management System (PFMS) is a web-based online software application designed, developed, owned and implemented by the
35. Q7

    Direction: Study the following table and answer the four items that follow: Year | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 Number of bikers killed | 40957 | 46070 | 52750 | 48746 Number of pedestrians killed | 12330 | 13894 | 15747 | 20475 Number of cyclists killed | 4037 |…
36. Q8

    Consider the following:

    1. 1Deification of the Buddha.
    2. 2Treading the path of Bodhisattvas.
    3. 3Image worship and rituals.

    Which of the above is/are the feature/features of Mahayana Buddhism?
37. Q8

    The increase in length of stems and roots in plants is due to
38. Q8

    **Passage – II** Ever since independence, land reforms have been a major instrument of State policy to promote both equity and agricultural investment. Unfortunately, progress on land reforms has been slow, reflecting the resilience of structures of power that…
39. Q8

    Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : 166 List-I List-II (Institute) (Location) A. National Institute

    1. 1Chennai of Ayurveda B. National Institute
    2. 2Bengaluru of Homoeopathy C. National Institute
    3. 3Kol…
40. Q8

    Direction: Study the following table and answer the four items that follow: Year | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 Number of bikers killed | 40957 | 46070 | 52750 | 48746 Number of pedestrians killed | 12330 | 13894 | 15747 | 20475 Number of cyclists killed | 4037 |…
41. Q9

    In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is 'Ranyo Ashoka' (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?
42. Q9

    In plant cells, the turgidity and rigidity is provided by
43. Q9

    **Passage – II** Ever since independence, land reforms have been a major instrument of State policy to promote both equity and agricultural investment. Unfortunately, progress on land reforms has been slow, reflecting the resilience of structures of power that…
44. Q9

    Which of the following statements about 'Invest India' is/are correct ?

    1. 1It is a joint venture (not for profit) company.
    2. 2It is the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of India.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below :
45. Q9

    Direction: Study the following table and answer the four items that follow: Year | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 Number of bikers killed | 40957 | 46070 | 52750 | 48746 Number of pedestrians killed | 12330 | 13894 | 15747 | 20475 Number of cyclists killed | 4037 |…
46. Q10

    With reference to forced labour (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period, which one of the following statements is correct?
47. Q10

    Pollens are produced in
48. Q10

    **Passage – II** Ever since independence, land reforms have been a major instrument of State policy to promote both equity and agricultural investment. Unfortunately, progress on land reforms has been slow, reflecting the resilience of structures of power that…
49. Q10

    The National Dope Testing Laboratory functions under
50. Q10

    Direction: Study the following table and answer the four items that follow: Year | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 Number of bikers killed | 40957 | 46070 | 52750 | 48746 Number of pedestrians killed | 12330 | 13894 | 15747 | 20475 Number of cyclists killed | 4037 |…
51. Q11

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 1In the revenue administration of the Delhi Sultanate, the in charge of revenue collection was known as 'Amil'.
    2. 2The iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an ancient indigenous institution.
    3. 3The office of 'Mir Bakshi' cam…
52. Q11

    According to the Law of Diminishing Returns, in a production function when more and more units of the variable factor are used, holding the quantities of a fixed factor constant, a point is reached beyond which
53. Q11

    **Passage – II** Ever since independence, land reforms have been a major instrument of State policy to promote both equity and agricultural investment. Unfortunately, progress on land reforms has been slow, reflecting the resilience of structures of power that…
54. Q11

    In how many phases was the general election, 2019 conducted in India ?
55. Q11

    Let a and b be two positive real numbers such that a√a + b√b = 32 and a√b + b√a = 31. What is the value of 5(a + b)/7?
56. Q12

    Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to the album and individual portraits?
57. Q12

    Which one of the following is NOT correct?
58. Q12

    **Passage – III** Despite downsizings, workers' overall job satisfaction actually improved between 1988 and 1994. Some reasons, given were improved work flow, better cooperation between departments, and increased fairness in supervision. Many firms today rely…
59. Q12

    Which one of the following statements about the Organization of Islamic Cooperation is not correct ?
60. Q12

    If x = (1 + √3)/2 and y = x³, then y satisfies which one of the following equations?
61. Q13

    With reference to Mian Tansen, which one of the following statements is not correct?
62. Q13

    Zero price elasticity of demand means
63. Q13

    **Passage – III** Despite downsizings, workers' overall job satisfaction actually improved between 1988 and 1994. Some reasons, given were improved work flow, better cooperation between departments, and increased fairness in supervision. Many firms today rely…
64. Q13

    Who among the following won the Italian Open Women's Tennis Singles Title, 2019 ?
65. Q13

    HCF of two numbers is 12. Which one of the following can never be their LCM?
66. Q14

    With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar? 1. Jagirdars were holders of land assignments in lieu of judicial and police duties, whereas Zamindars were holders of revenue rights without obligation to pe…
67. Q14

    Suppose that the price of a commodity increases from 90 to 110 and the demand curve shows that the corresponding reduction in quantity demanded is from 240 units to 160 units. Then, the coefficient of the price elasticity of demand will be
68. Q14

    **Passage – III** Despite downsizings, workers' overall job satisfaction actually improved between 1988 and 1994. Some reasons, given were improved work flow, better cooperation between departments, and increased fairness in supervision. Many firms today rely…
69. Q14

    Which among the following IN ship(s) participated in the SIMBEX-19?

    1. 1INS Kolkata
    2. 2INS Shakti
    3. 3INS Vikrant

    Select the correct answer using the code given below :
70. Q14

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 1Unit digit in 17¹⁷⁴ is 7. 2) Difference of the squares of any two odd numbers is always divisible by 8. 3) Adding 1 to the product of two consecutive odd numbers makes it a perfect square.

    Which of the above statements are…
71. Q15

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 1Saint Nimbarka was a contemporary of Akbar.
    2. 2Saint Kabir was greatly influenced by Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
72. Q15

    What is the real interest rate on a Credit Card loan bearing 24% interest per year, if the rate of inflation is 10%?
73. Q15

    **Passage – III** Despite downsizings, workers' overall job satisfaction actually improved between 1988 and 1994. Some reasons, given were improved work flow, better cooperation between departments, and increased fairness in supervision. Many firms today rely…
74. Q15

    'Triples' is a new format of
75. Q15

    The rate of interest on two different schemes is the same and it is 20%. But in one of the schemes, the interest is compounded half-yearly and in the other, the interest is compounded annually. Equal amounts are invested in the schemes. If the difference of th…
76. Q16

    Building 'Kalyana Mandapam' was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of:
77. Q16

    Which one of the following is known as Wood Spirit?
78. Q16

    **Passage – III** Despite downsizings, workers' overall job satisfaction actually improved between 1988 and 1994. Some reasons, given were improved work flow, better cooperation between departments, and increased fairness in supervision. Many firms today rely…
79. Q16

    Who among the following was the Chairman of the Committee on Deepening Digital Payments appointed by the RBI ?
80. Q16

    For what value of k can the expression x³ + kx² - 7x + 6 be resolved into three linear factors?
81. Q17

    On 21st June, the Sun:
82. Q17

    Which one of the following will NOT show Tyndall effect?
83. Q17

    **Passage – III** Despite downsizings, workers' overall job satisfaction actually improved between 1988 and 1994. Some reasons, given were improved work flow, better cooperation between departments, and increased fairness in supervision. Many firms today rely…
84. Q17

    “The Sasakawa Award” of United Nations is given in recognition of the work done in the field of
85. Q17

    X, Y and Z start at some point and same time in the same direction to run around a circular stadium. X completes a round in 252 seconds, Y in 308 seconds and Z in 198 seconds. After what time will they meet again at the starting point?
86. Q18

    Why are dewdrops not formed on a cloudy night?
87. Q18

    Which of the following are the most favourable conditions for liquefying a gas?
88. Q18

    Rearrange the jumbled parts to form a meaningful sentence: the company are often asked (P) / the form the formal or informal interviews (Q) / employees who are leaving (R) / for their opinions during (S)
89. Q18

    Why was India's G.S. Lakshmi in news recently?
90. Q18

    What is the LCM of 1/3, 5/6, 2/9, 4/27?
91. Q19

    Consider the following pairs: Sea - Bordering country

    1. 1Adriatic Sea - Albania
    2. 2Black Sea - Croatia
    3. 3Caspian Sea - Kazakhstan
    4. 4Mediterranean Sea - Morocco
    5. 5Red Sea - Syria

    Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
92. Q19

    Aluminium, Iron, Copper and Zinc are extracted from
93. Q19

    Rearrange the jumbled parts to form a meaningful sentence: a hailstorm activity in the evenings (P) / there is a possibility of (Q) / while there could be (R) / heavy rain towards the weekend (S)
94. Q19

    Who among the following was elected as the President of Indonesia for the second term ?
95. Q19

    If the equations x² + 5x + 6 = 0 and x² + kx + 1 = 0 have a common root, then what is the value of k?
96. Q20

    Consider the following pairs: Famous place River

    1. 1Pandharpur Chandrabhaga
    2. 2Tiruchirappalli Cauvery
    3. 3Hampi Malaprabha

    Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
97. Q20

    Which one of the following does NOT contain COOH group?
98. Q20

    Rearrange the jumbled parts to form a meaningful sentence: has been below normal since last week (P) / the minimum temperature (Q) / in some part of the city (R) / when rain and hailstorm activity recorded (S)
99. Q20

    In India, May 21 is observed as
100. Q20

     A lent Rs. 25000 to B and at the same time lent some amount to C at the same 7% simple interest. After 4 years A received Rs. 11200 as interest from B and C. How much did A lend to C?
101. Q21

     Consider the following pairs: Glacier River

     1. 1Bandarpunch Yamuna
     2. 2Bara Shigri Chenab
     3. 3Milam Mandakini
     4. 4Siachen Nubra
     5. 5Zemu Manas

     Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
102. Q21

     The Soda-acid fire extinguisher contains
103. Q21

     Rearrange the jumbled parts to form a meaningful sentence: for guest teachers (P) / in the department of Biotechnology (Q) / was also held (R) / a Selection Committee meeting (S)
104. Q21

     Arrange the following in the chronological order of their implementation :

     1. 1The Indian Factory Act (First)
     2. 2The Vernacular Press Act
     3. 3The Morley-Minto Reforms
     4. 4The Cornwallis Code

     Select the correct answer using the code given below :
105. Q21

     A trader sells two computers at the same price, making a profit of 30% on one and a loss of 30% on the other. What is the net loss or profit percentage on the transaction?
106. Q22

     With reference to the management of minor minerals in India, consider the following statements:

     1. 1Sand is a 'minor mineral' according to the prevailing law in the country.
     2. 2State Governments have the power to grant mining leases of minor minerals, but the p…
107. Q22

     Who among the following was NOT associated with the Kakori Conspiracy Case?
108. Q22

     Rearrange the jumbled parts to form a meaningful sentence: for contractual assignment at Cultural Centres abroad (P) / as Teacher of Indian Culture for two years (Q) / applications are invited in a prescribed format (R) / from Indian Nationals for deployment (…
109. Q22

     Article 371 A of the Constitution of India provides special privileges to
110. Q22

     The monthly incomes of A and B are in the ratio 4 : 3. Each saves Rs. 600. If their expenditures are in the ratio 3 : 2, then what is the monthly income of A?
111. Q23

     With reference to the cultivation of Kharif crops in the last five years, consider the following statements:

     1. 1Area under rice cultivation is the highest.
     2. 2Area under cultivation of jowar is more than that of oilseeds.
     3. 3Area of cotton cultivation is more…
112. Q23

     Which of the following statements about Bhagat Singh is/are NOT true?

     1. 1Bhagat Singh was influenced by socialist ideas
     2. 2He was a member of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
     3. 3Bhagat Singh threw a bomb in the Central Legislative Assembly in 192…
113. Q23

     Rearrange the jumbled parts to form a meaningful sentence: while they are small (P) / and do the great things (Q) / while they are easy do (R) / the difficult things (S)
114. Q23

     How many Zonal Councils· were set up vide Part-III of the States Re-organization Act, 1956?
115. Q23

     The train fare and bus fare between two stations is in the ratio 3 : 4. If the train fare increases by 20% and bus fare increases by 30%, then what is the ratio between revised train fare and revised bus fare?
116. Q24

     What is common to the places known as Aliyar, Isapur and Kangsabati?
117. Q24

     Which of the following statements about Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar is/are NOT correct?

     1. 1Vidyasagar's writings significantly helped to develop the Bengali language
     2. 2He received the title "Vidyasagar" from Presidency College, Kolkata
     3. 3He was enthusiastic abo…
118. Q24

     Rearrange the jumbled parts to form a meaningful sentence: then you sure (P) / if you can't (Q) / don't deserve me at my best (R) / handle me at my worst (S)
119. Q24

     Which provision of the Constitution of India provides that the President shall not be answerable to any Court in India for the exercise of powers of his office?
120. Q24

     When N is divided by 17, the quotient is equal to 182. The difference between the quotient and the remainder is 175. What is the value of N?
121. Q25

     Which one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpine zone?
122. Q25

     Which among the following statements about the Jallianwala Bagh massacre is/are correct?

     1. 1In Jallianwala Bagh troops opened fire upon an unarmed crowd
     2. 2The troops were under the command of General Dyer
     3. 3The troops did not issue any warning to the people…
123. Q25

     Rearrange the jumbled parts to form a meaningful sentence: you will be more disappointed (P) / than by the ones you did do (Q) / by the things you didn't do (R) / twenty years from now (S)
124. Q25

     Which law prescribes that all proceedings in the Supreme Court shall be in English language?
125. Q25

     A stock of food grains is enough for 240 men for 48 days. How long will the same stock last for 160 men?
126. Q26

     Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve?
127. Q26

     The Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) system was used for the first time by the Election Commission of India in
128. Q26

     Rearrange the jumbled parts to form a meaningful sentence: man is one who can lay (P) / a firm foundation with the bricks (Q) / a successful (R) / others have thrown at him (S)
129. Q26

     The total number of members in the Union Council of Ministers in India shall not exceed
130. Q26

     A hollow right circular cylindrical vessel of volume V whose diameter is equal to its height, is completely filled with water. A heavy sphere of the maximum possible volume is then completely immersed in the vessel. What volume of water remains in the vessel?
131. Q27

     In India, the use of carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with apprehension. These chemicals are used as
132. Q27

     Name the theme of the annual report published by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on State of World Population - 2019.
133. Q27

     Rearrange the jumbled parts to form a meaningful sentence: what we may be (P) / but we know not (Q) / we know (R) / what we are (S)
134. Q27

     Which one of the following is the most noticeable characteristic of the Mediterranean climate?
135. Q27

     Three parallel lines x, y and z are cut by two transversals m and n. Transversal m cuts the lines x, y, z at P, Q, R respectively; and transversal n cuts the lines x, y, z at L, M, N respectively. If PQ = 3 cm, QR = 9 cm and MN = 10.5 cm, then what is the leng…
136. Q28

     In the context of which one of the following are the terms 'pyrolysis and plasma gasification' mentioned?
137. Q28

     Who among the following was awarded Saraswati Samman for the year 2018?
138. Q28

     Rearrange the jumbled parts to form a meaningful sentence: for the ordinary (P) / not willing to risk the unusual (Q) / if you are (R) / you will have to settle (S)
139. Q28

     Which one of the following rivers takes a 'U' turn at Namcha Barwa and enters India?
140. Q28

     The area of a sector of a circle of radius 4 cm is 25.6 cm². What is the radian measure of the arc of the sector?
141. Q29

     Consider the following:

     1. 1Carbon monoxide
     2. 2Methane
     3. 3Ozone
     4. 4Sulphur dioxide

     Which of the above are released into the atmosphere due to the burning of crop/biomass residue?
142. Q29

     'Kandhamal Haldi', which received GI tag recently, is a variety of turmeric indigenous to
143. Q29

     Rearrange the jumbled parts to form a meaningful sentence: as mere stepping stones (P) / his major achievements (Q) / for the next advance (R) / he regarded (S)
144. Q29

     What was the Dutt-Bradley thesis ?
145. Q29

     Which one of the following is correct in respect of a right-angled triangle?
146. Q30

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Agricultural soils release nitrogen oxides into the environment.
     2. 2Cattle release ammonia into the environment.
     3. 3The poultry industry releases reactive nitrogen compounds into the environment.

     Which of the statements gi…
147. Q30

     Zayed Medal is the top civilian honour of
148. Q30

     Rearrange the jumbled parts to form a meaningful sentence: have a great influence (P) / and they often shape our personality (Q) / on our adult lives (R) / events in our childhood (S)
149. Q30

     The khuntkatti tenure was prevalent in which one of the following regions of India during the British Colonial Rule?
150. Q30

     Let the bisector of the ∠BAC of △ABC meet BC in X. Which one of the following is correct?
151. Q31

     Why is there a great concern about the 'microbeads' that are released into the environment?
152. Q31

     When a longitudinal wave moves through a certain medium, the quantity which is transmitted through the medium is
153. Q31

     Each item in this section has a sentence which has multiple parts. Find out the error part and indicate your response from the options (a), (b), (c) and (d) on the Answer Sheet. Experience has shown that the change-over from a closed economy to a mercantile ec…
154. Q31

     Who was the author of the book ‘Plagues and peoples’?
155. Q31

     What is the value of log₁₀(cos θ) + log₁₀(sin θ) + log₁₀(tan θ) + log₁₀(cot θ) + log₁₀(sec θ) + log₁₀(cosec θ)?
156. Q32

     Consider the following pairs: Wildlife - Naturally found in

     1. 1Blue-finned Mahseer : Cauvery River
     2. 2Irrawaddy Dolphin : Chambal River
     3. 3Rusty Spotted Cat : Eastern Ghats

     Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
157. Q32

     The number of neutrons inside the nucleus of the element Uranium-235 is
158. Q32

     Each item in this section has a sentence which has multiple parts. Find out the error part and indicate your response from the options (a), (b), (c) and (d) on the Answer Sheet. A closed economy is identified as a human community which produces all it consumes…
159. Q32

     Who among the following started the Indian Agriculture Service?
160. Q32

     If cos²x + cos x = 1, then what is the value of sin¹²x + 3sin¹⁰x + 3sin⁸x + sin⁶x?
161. Q33

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Some species of turtles are herbivores.
     2. 2Some species of fish are herbivores.
     3. 3Some species of marine mammals are herbivores.
     4. 4Some species of snakes are viviparous.

     Which of the statements given above is/are correct…
162. Q33

     A snowboard pulled up by a tow rope travels at the rate of 5 m/s up a mountain. If 3000 watt of power is used, what force was applied to it?
163. Q33

     Each item in this section has a sentence which has multiple parts. Find out the error part and indicate your response from the options (a), (b), (c) and (d) on the Answer Sheet. Iron is the most useful against all metals.
164. Q33

     ‘Chandimangala’ was composed in which one of the following languages during the 16th century CE?
165. Q33

     If 0 < θ < 90°, sin θ = 3/5 and x = cot θ, then what is the value of 1 + 3x + 9x² + 27x³ + 81x⁴ + 243x⁵?
166. Q34

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Asiatic lions are naturally found in India only.
     2. 2Double-humped camels are naturally found in India only.
     3. 3One-horned rhinoceros are naturally found in India only.

     Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
167. Q34

     Which one of the following is NOT true for an electromagnetic wave?
168. Q34

     Each item in this section has a sentence which has multiple parts. Find out the error part and indicate your response from the options (a), (b), (c) and (d) on the Answer Sheet. Mumbai is largest cotton centre in the country.
169. Q34

     In December 1962, which Soviet leader declared that China was responsible for the Sino-Indian War of 1962?
170. Q34

     The angles of elevation of the tops of two pillars of heights h and 2h from a point P on the line joining the feet of the two pillars are complementary. If the distances of the feet of the pillars from the point P are x and y respectively, then which one of th…
171. Q35

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Under Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India.
     2. 2The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 were framed by t…
172. Q35

     Which one of the following is NOT an electromagnetic wave?
173. Q35

     Each item in this section has a sentence which has multiple parts. Find out the error part and indicate your response from the options (a), (b), (c) and (d) on the Answer Sheet. While every care have been taken in preparing the results, the company reserves th…
174. Q35

     Which of the following statements with regard to the ‘Make in India’ initiative is/are correct?

     1. 1It was launched in the year 2018.
     2. 2Its objective is to foster innovation. 168

     Select the correct answer using the code given below :
175. Q35

     What is the value of (sin 19°/cos 71°) + (cos 73°/sin 17°)?
176. Q36

     As per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in India, which one of the following statements is correct?
177. Q36

     Brilliance of diamond is due to
178. Q36

     Each item in this section has a sentence which has multiple parts. Find out the error part and indicate your response from the options (a), (b), (c) and (d) on the Answer Sheet. My sister and me are planning a trip from Jaipur to Delhi.
179. Q36

     Which one of the following States does not have a Legislative Council ?
180. Q36

     The perimeter of a triangle is 22 cm. Through each vertex of the triangle, a straight line parallel to the opposite side is drawn. What is the perimeter of the triangle formed by these lines?
181. Q37

     Consider the following statements: The Environment Protection Act, 1986 empowers the Government of India to

     1. 1state the requirement of public participation in the process of environmental protection, and the procedure and manner in which it is sought
     2. 2lay d…
182. Q37

     Which of the following conditions is/are essential for wheat cultivation?

     1. 1Optimum temperature during growing period is around 30°C
     2. 2A frost-free period of about 100 days
     3. 3Light clay or heavy loam soil

     Select the correct answer using the code given below…
183. Q37

     Each item in this section has a sentence which has multiple parts. Find out the error part and indicate your response from the options (a), (b), (c) and (d) on the Answer Sheet. Despite the thrill of winning the lottery last week, my neighbour still seems happ…
184. Q37

     What is SWAYAM?
185. Q37

     The sides AD, BC of a trapezium ABCD are parallel and the diagonals AC and BD meet at O. If the area of △AOB is 3 cm² and the area of △BDC is 8 cm², then what is the area of △AOD?
186. Q38

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1As per recent amendment to the Indian Forest Act, 1927, forest dwellers have the right to fell the bamboos grown on forest areas.
     2. 2As per the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest…
187. Q38

     Gwadar port is located in
188. Q38

     Each item in this section has a sentence which has multiple parts. Find out the error part and indicate your response from the options (a), (b), (c) and (d) on the Answer Sheet. Children are not allowed to use the swimming pool unless they are with an adult.
189. Q38

     Which one of the following is not enumerated in the Constitution of India as a fundamental duty of citizens of India?
190. Q38

     A line segment AB is the diameter of a circle with centre at O having radius 6.5 cm. Point P is in the plane of the circle such that AP = x and BP = y. In which one of the following cases does the point P not lie on the circle?
191. Q39

     Consider the following states:

     1. 1Chhattisgarh
     2. 2Madhya Pradesh
     3. 3Maharashtra
     4. 4Odisha With reference to the States mentioned above, in terms of percentage of forest cover to the total area of the State, which one of the following is the correct ascending o…
192. Q39

     North-west part of the Indian peninsula was converted into a great centre of vulcanicity in
193. Q39

     Each item in this section has a sentence which has multiple parts. Find out the error part and indicate your response from the options (a), (b), (c) and (d) on the Answer Sheet. Her knowledge of Indian languages are far beyond the common.
194. Q39

     Who among the following in his book 'The Managerial Revolution' argued that a managerial class dominated all industrial societies, both capitalist and communist, by virtue of its technical and scientific knowledge and its administrative skills?
195. Q39

     The perimeters of two similar triangles ABC and PQR are 75 cm and 50 cm respectively. If the length of one side of △PQR is 20 cm, then what is the length of the corresponding side of △ABC?
196. Q40

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1As per law, the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority exists at both National and State levels.
     2. 2People's participation is mandatory in the compensatory afforestation programmes carried out un…
197. Q40

     What is the natural number n for which 3^9 + 3^12 + 3^15 + 3^n is a perfect cube of an integer?
198. Q40

     Each item in this section has a sentence which has multiple parts. Find out the error part and indicate your response from the options (a), (b), (c) and (d) on the Answer Sheet. The care, as well as the love of a father, were missing in her life.
199. Q40

     Which one of the following conditions laid down in the Constitution of India for the issue of a writ of Quo-Warranto is not correct?
200. Q40

     Let PQRS be a parallelogram whose diagonals PR and QS intersect at O. If △QRS is an equilateral triangle having a side of length 10 cm, then what is the length of the diagonal PR?
201. Q41

     In India, 'extended producer responsibility' was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?
202. Q41

     If a circle and a square have the same perimeter, then
203. Q41

     Each item in this section has a sentence which has multiple parts. Find out the error part and indicate your response from the options (a), (b), (c) and (d) on the Answer Sheet. You look as if you have ran all the way home.
204. Q41

     Which one of the following equals Personal Disposable Income ?
205. Q41

     The areas of three adjacent faces of a cuboid are x, y and z. If V is the volume of the cuboid, then which one of the following is correct?
206. Q42

     Which of the following statements are correct about the deposits of 'methane hydrate'?

     1. 1Global warming might trigger the release of methane gas from these deposits.
     2. 2Large deposits of 'methane hydrate' are found in Arctic Tundra and under the seafloor. 3.…
207. Q42

     Let x^2 + y^2 = 1; u^2 + v^2 = 1 and xu + yv = 0, then

     1. 1x^2 + u^2 = 1
     2. 2y^2 + v^2 = 1
     3. 3xu + yv = 0

     Which of the above is/are true?
208. Q42

     Each item in this section has a sentence which has multiple parts. Find out the error part and indicate your response from the options (a), (b), (c) and (d) on the Answer Sheet. The real voyage of discovery consist not in seeking new landscapes, but in having…
209. Q42

     The working of the price mechanism in a free-market economy refers to which one of the following ?
210. Q42

     If l is the length of the median of an equilateral triangle, then what is its area?
211. Q43

     In the context of proposals to the use of hydrogen-enriched CNG (H-CNG) as fuel for buses in public transport, consider the following statements:

     1. 1The main advantage of the use of H-CNG is the elimination of carbon monoxide emissions.
     2. 2H-CNG as fuel reduce…
212. Q43

     If the first day of the year (other than the leap year) was Sunday, then which was the last day of that year?
213. Q43

     Each item in this section has a sentence which has multiple parts. Find out the error part and indicate your response from the options (a), (b), (c) and (d) on the Answer Sheet. No struggle can ever succeeded without women participating side by side with men.
214. Q43

     Indexation is a method whose use can be associated with which one of the following ?
215. Q43

     A piece of wire is in the form of a sector of a circle of radius 20 cm, subtending an angle 150° at the centre. If it is bent in the form of a circle, then what will be its radius?
216. Q44

     In the context of polity, which one of the following would you accept as the most appropriate definition of liberty?
217. Q44

     A walks 10 metres in front and 10 metres to the right. Then every time turning to his left he walks 5, 15 and 15 metres respectively. How far is he now from his starting point?
218. Q44

     Each item in this section has a sentence which has multiple parts. Find out the error part and indicate your response from the options (a), (b), (c) and (d) on the Answer Sheet. Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belong to those who prepare…
219. Q44

     A car undergoes a uniform circular motion. The acceleration of the car is
220. Q44

     Suppose P, Q and R are the midpoints of the sides of a triangle of area 128 cm². If △ABC is drawn by joining the midpoints of the sides of △PQR, then what is the area of △ABC?
221. Q45

     Under which Schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void?
222. Q45

     Which of the following is NOT provided for under the Directive Principles of State Policy?
223. Q45

     Each item in this section has a sentence which has multiple parts. Find out the error part and indicate your response from the options (a), (b), (c) and (d) on the Answer Sheet. There come a time when you have to choose between turning the page and closing the…
224. Q45

     An echo is heard after 5 seconds of the production of sound which moves with a speed of 340 m/s. What is the distance of the mountain from the source of sound which produced the echo ?
225. Q45

     Let two lines p and q be parallel. Consider two points B and C on the line p and two points D and E on the line q. The line through B and E intersects the line through C and D at A in between the two lines p and q. If AC : AD = 4 : 9, then what is the ratio of…
226. Q46

     The Ninth Schedule was introduced in the Constitution of India during the prime ministership of:
227. Q46

     According to which one of the following plans/reports, the decision with regard to the partition of Punjab and Bengal was to be taken on the basis of voting of the Members of the respective Legislative Assemblies?
228. Q46

     Identify the part of speech of the underlined word. Choose the most appropriate expression. Rita eats her dinner **quickly**.
229. Q46

     A 100 W electric bulb is used for 10 hours a day. How many units of energy are consumed in 30 days?
230. Q46

     An equilateral triangle and a square are constructed using metallic wires of equal length. What is the ratio of the area of the triangle to that of the square?
231. Q47

     Which Article of the Constitution of India safeguards one's right to marry the person of one's choice?
232. Q47

     Which of the following statements about Max Weber's ideal theory of Bureaucracy is/are correct?

     1. 1It refers to the dominant class character
     2. 2Bureaucracy is associated with structural and behavioral characteristics

     Select the correct answer using the code gi…
233. Q47

     Identify the part of speech of the underlined word. Choose the most appropriate expression. He thought the movie ended **abruptly**.
234. Q47

     Which of the following statements relating to the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India is not correct ?
235. Q47

     All the four sides of a parallelogram are of equal length. The diagonals are in the ratio 1:2. If the sum of the lengths of the diagonals is 12 cm, then what is the area of the parallelogram?
236. Q48

     Consider the following statements: (2019)

     1. 1The Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959 exempts several posts from disqualification on the grounds of 'Office of Profit'.
     2. 2The above-mentioned Act was amended five times.
     3. 3The term 'Office of P…
237. Q48

     Which one of the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy is NOT correct?
238. Q48

     Identify the part of speech of the underlined word. Choose the most appropriate expression. I will meet you **in** the third week of August.
239. Q48

     Consider the following statements with regard to the formation of new States and alteration of boundaries of existing States :

     1. 1Parliament may increase the area of any State.
     2. 2Parliament may diminish the area of any State.
     3. 3Parliament cannot alter the bo…
240. Q48

     ABC is a triangle right-angled at B. If AB = 5 cm and BC = 10 cm, then what is the length of the perpendicular drawn from the vertex B to the hypotenuse?
241. Q49

     With reference to the Legislative Assembly of a State in India, consider the following statements:

     1. 1The Governor makes a customary address to Members of the House at the commencement of the first session of the year.
     2. 2When a State Legislature does not have…
242. Q49

     Which of the following are the defining features of liberal democracy?

     1. 1Constitutional government based on formal, usually legal, rules
     2. 2Guarantees of civil liberties and individual rights
     3. 3It invests political authority with potentially unlimited power…
243. Q49

     Identify the part of speech of the underlined word. Choose the most appropriate expression. Jasmines **and** roses are my favourite flowers.
244. Q49

     Consider the following statements :

     1. 1The Advocate General of a State in India is appointed by the President of India upon the recommendations of the Governor of the concerned State.
     2. 2As provided in the Code of Civil Procedure, High Courts have original app…
245. Q49

     Two cylinders of equal volume have their heights in the ratio 2:3. What is the ratio of their radii?
246. Q50

     Which one of the following suggested that the Governor should be an eminent person from outside the State and should be a detached figure without intense political links or should not have taken part in politics in the recent past?
247. Q50

     Phreatophytes are the plants adapted to grow in
248. Q50

     Identify the part of speech of the underlined word. Choose the most appropriate expression. She **truthfully** answered the detective's questions.
249. Q50

     Which one of the following forms of Constitution contains the features of both the 169 Unitary and Federal Constitution?
250. Q50

     The length and breadth of a rectangle are increased by 20% and 10% respectively. What is the percentage increase in the area of the rectangle?
251. Q51

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1The motion to impeach a Judge of the Supreme Court of India cannot be rejected by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha as per the Judges (Inquiry) Act 1968.
     2. 2The Constitution of India defines and gives details or what constitute…
252. Q51

     Which of the following organisms belongs to Coelenterata (Cnidaria)?
253. Q51

     Identify the part of speech of the underlined word. Choose the most appropriate expression. **Hurrah!** We won the game!
254. Q51

     Which one of the following Indian States has no international boundary?
255. Q51

     If the length of the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle is 10 cm, then what is the maximum area of such a right-angled triangle?
256. Q52

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1The 44th Amendment to the Constitution of India introduced an Article placing the election of the Prime Minister beyond judicial review.
     2. 2The Supreme Court of India struck down the 99th Amendment to the Constitution of I…
257. Q52

     Bending of shoot of a plant towards light can be referred to as
258. Q52

     Identify the part of speech of the underlined word. Choose the most appropriate expression. The son writes **meaningless** letters to his father.
259. Q52

     Which one of the following Indian cities is not located on a river bank ?
260. Q52

     A square is drawn such that its vertices are lying on a circle of radius 201 mm. What is the ratio of the area of the circle to that of the square?
261. Q53

     With reference to the Constitution of India, prohibitions or limitations or provisions contained in ordinary laws cannot act as prohibitions or limitations on the constitutional powers under Article 142. It could mean which one of the following?
262. Q53

     Epidermal cells of plant roots increase their absorption surface by having
263. Q53

     Identify the part of speech of the underlined word. Choose the most appropriate expression. The secretary **himself** visited the affected families.
264. Q53

     Where are Jhumri Telaiya and Mandar Hills situated?
265. Q53

     A right circular cylinder has a diameter of 20 cm, and its curved surface area is 1000 cm². What is the volume of the cylinder?
266. Q54

     With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:

     1. 1No High Court shall have the jurisdiction to declare any central law to be constitutionally invalid.
     2. 2An amendment to the Constitution of India cannot be called into question…
267. Q54

     Quartz is extensively used as a piezoelectric material. It contains
268. Q54

     Identify the part of speech of the underlined word. Choose the most appropriate expression. The children were walking **through** the forest.
269. Q54

     Which one of the following is not correct regarding South India ?
270. Q54

     A piece of wire of length 33 cm is bent into an arc of a circle of radius 14 cm. What is the angle subtended by the arc at the centre of the circle?
271. Q55

     In India, which of the following review the independent regulators in sectors like telecommunications, insurance, electricity, etc.?

     1. 1Ad Hoc Committees set up by the Parliament
     2. 2Parliamentary Department Related Standing Committees
     3. 3Finance Commission 4.…
272. Q55

     Which one of the following is used for water softening?
273. Q55

     Identify the part of speech of the underlined word. Choose the most appropriate expression. The Presiding Officer walked **slowly** to the dais.
274. Q55

     Which one of the following statements regarding sex composition is not correct ?
275. Q55

     What is the ratio of the area of a square inscribed in a semicircle of radius r to the area of a square inscribed in a circle of radius r?
276. Q56

     Recently, India signed a deal known as 'Action Plan for Prioritisation and Implementation of Cooperation Areas in the Nuclear Field' with which of the following countries?
277. Q56

     If formula of sodium salt of an anion X is Na2X, then the formula of its aluminium salt would be
278. Q56

     Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. **Beauty** lies in the eyes of the beholder.
279. Q56

     Who among the following has given the concept of Human Development?
280. Q56

     The quotient when x⁴ - x² + 7x + 5 is divided by (x + 2) is ax³ + bx² + cx + d. What are the values of a, b, c and d respectively?
281. Q57

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1The United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) has a 'Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air'.
     2. 2The UNCAC is the ever-first legally binding global anti-corruption instrument.
     3. 3A highl…
282. Q57

     In a closed economy with no taxes, if the marginal propensity to consume is always 0.90, then the value of the multiplier will be
283. Q57

     Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. Reading details about suicide cases can push **vulnerable** people taking the extreme step.
284. Q57

     Which one of the following regions is an important supplier of citrus fruits ?
285. Q57

     The sides of a triangle are 30 cm, 28 cm and 16 cm respectively. In order to determine its area, the logarithm of which of the quantities are required?
286. Q58

     With reference to Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), consider the following statements:

     1. 1AIIB has more than 80 member nations.
     2. 2India is the largest shareholder in AIIB.
     3. 3AIIB does not have any members from outside Asia.

     Which of the statements…
287. Q58

     According to simple Keynesian theory, the slope of the aggregate consumption curve against income is
288. Q58

     Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. Standing before a judge in a courtroom can be **daunting** for anyone.
289. Q58

     Who were the Nayanars?
290. Q58

     If log₁₀1995 = 3.3000, then what is the value of (0.001995)¹/⁸?
291. Q59

     Which of the following is not included in the assets of a commercial bank in India?
292. Q59

     Which one of the following is an example of a price ceiling?
293. Q59

     Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. He has been facing a kind of **intimidation** by his friends for last two years.
294. Q59

     Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List-I List-II (Ethnic (Related Territorial Occupational Segment) Pattern) A. Maruta Makkal

     1. 1Pastoralists B. Kuravan Makkal
     2. 2Fishing people C. Mullai Makkal
     3. 3Pl…
295. Q59

     What is (x - a)(x - b)(x - c) equal to?
296. Q60

     The money multiplier in an economy increases with which one of the following?
297. Q60

     Which one of the following statements is true with regard to an economy which is on its production possibility frontier?
298. Q60

     Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. There are many factors that **constrain** the philosop of job enrichment in practice.
299. Q60

     Who among the following Mughal emperors was a follower of the Naqshbandiyya leader, Khwaja Ubaydullah Ahrar ?
300. Q60

     Let XYZ be an equilateral triangle in which XY = 7 cm. If A denotes the area of the triangle, then what is the value of log₁₀A⁴? (Given that log₁₀1050 = 3.0212 and log₁₀35 = 1.5441)
301. Q61

     What was the purpose of the Inter-Creditor Agreement signed by Indian banks and financial institutions recently?
302. Q61

     Who coined the concept of "Paradox of Thrift"?
303. Q61

     Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. People look for **plausible** remedies to the problems which they do not know.
304. Q61

     Which one of the following statements about the Government of India Act, 1919 is not correct?
305. Q61

     A hollow sphere of external and internal diameters 6 cm and 4 cm respectively is melted into a cone of base diameter 8 cm. What is the height of the cone?
306. Q62

     The Chairman of public sector banks are selected by the:
307. Q62

     Which one of the following Forest Acts divided forests of India into reserved, protected and village forests?
308. Q62

     Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. The departing speech of the Chairperson ended with a **plaintive** note.
309. Q62

     The concept of "Four Pillar State", free from district magistracy for India was suggested by
310. Q62

     A solid metallic cylinder of height 10 cm and radius 6 cm is melted to make two cones in the ratio of volume 1:2 and of the same height as 10 cm. What is the percentage increase in the flat surface area?
311. Q63

     Which of the following is issued by registered foreign portfolio investors to overseas investors who want to be part of the Indian stock market without registering themselves directly?
312. Q63

     Consider the following events:

     1. 1Foundation of the Ramakrishna Mission
     2. 2Foundation of the Arya Samaj
     3. 3Foundation of the Brahmo Samaj
     4. 4Foundation of the Paramahansa Mandali

     Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the above?
313. Q63

     Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. The members have taken a unanimous decision to **discord** some of the rulings of the Managing…
314. Q63

     Which one among the following is not a part of the Fundamental Rights (Part III) of the Constitution of India ?
315. Q63

     If one side of a right-angled triangle (with all sides integers) is 15 cm, then what is the maximum perimeter of the triangle?
316. Q64

     The Service Area Approach was implemented under the purview of:
317. Q64

     Which of the following are true in the context of Swadeshi movement in 1905?

     1. 1Massive demonstrations were held in Bengal
     2. 2Hartal was observed in Calcutta
     3. 3The movement was initiated by the moderates, but was taken over by the revolutionary nationalists a…
318. Q64

     Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. The **insolent** nature of the speaker had provoked the members of the house and this led to p…
319. Q64

     Which one of the following is not a geographical requirement for cultivation of cotton?
320. Q64

     A thin rod of length 24 feet is cut into rods of equal size and joined so as to form a skeleton cube. What is the area of one of the faces of the largest cube thus constructed?
321. Q65

     Among the following, which one is the largest exporter of rice in the world in the last five years? (2019)
322. Q65

     What is Sant bhasha?
323. Q65

     Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. **Incessant** rains have resulted in failure of crops during this season.
324. Q65

     Which one of the following statements regarding temperate coniferous forest biome is not correct?
325. Q65

     Consider a trapezium ABCD, in which AB is parallel to CD and AD is perpendicular to AB. If the trapezium has an incircle which touches AB at E and CD at F, where EB = 25 cm and FC = 16 cm, then what is the diameter of the circle?
326. Q66

     Among the agricultural commodities imported by India, which one of the following accounts for the highest imports in terms of value in the last five years? (2019)
327. Q66

     If the equatorial plane of earth is NOT inclined to its orbit, then
328. Q66

     Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. The properties of the family have been **impounded** by the order of the court.
329. Q66

     Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List-I List-II (Peak) (Name of Hill) A. Anaimudi

     1. 1Nilgiri B. Doddabetta
     2. 2Satpura C. Dhupgarh
     3. 3Aravali D. Guru Shikhar
     4. 4Annamalai Code : A B C D
330. Q66

     Three copper spheres of radii 3 cm, 4 cm and 5 cm are melted to form a large sphere. What is its radius?
331. Q67

     Consider the following statements: (2019)

     1. 1Most of India's external debt is owed by governmental entities.
     2. 2All of India's external debt is denominated in US dollars.

     Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
332. Q67

     Which one of the following is NOT a luminous object?
333. Q67

     Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. The officer in charge of the operations has been **impugned** for the excesses.
334. Q67

     Coral reefs are not found in which one of the following regions?
335. Q67

     The volume of a hemisphere is 155232 cm³. What is the radius of the hemisphere?
336. Q68

     In the context of India, which of the following factors is/are contributor/ contributors to reducing the risk of a currency crisis? (2019)

     1. 1The foreign currency earnings of India's IT sector
     2. 2Increasing government expenditure
     3. 3Remittances from Indians ab…
337. Q68

     When a beam of white light is allowed to fall on a prism, the maximum deviation of the emerging light occurs for
338. Q68

     Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. Cognitivist and linguists believe that every child is born with **innate** qualities.
339. Q68

     In which one of the following States is jute not significantly cultivated ?
340. Q68

     A bucket is in the form of a truncated cone. The diameters of the base and top of the bucket are 6 cm and 12 cm respectively. If the height of the bucket is 7 cm, what is the capacity of the bucket?
341. Q69

     Which one of the following is not the most likely measure the Government/RBI takes to stop the slide of the Indian rupee? (2019)
342. Q69

     Which one of the following phenomena CANNOT be exhibited by sound waves?
343. Q69

     Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. It was **obligatory** for the board to implement the rule.
344. Q69

     Consider the following statements :

     1. 1According to Mahavamsa, Ashoka turned to the Buddha's dhamma when his nephew Nigrodha preached the doctrine to him.
     2. 2Divyavadana ascribes Ashoka being drawn to the Buddha's teaching to the influence of Samudra, a mercha…
345. Q69

     A right circular cone has a height 8 cm. If the radius of its base is 6 cm, then what is its total surface area?
346. Q70

     Consider the following statements: (2019)

     1. 1Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) exchange rates are calculated by comparing the prices of the same basket of goods and services in different countries.
     2. 2In terms of PPP dollars, India is the sixth largest economy in…
347. Q70

     The principle involved in chromatography is
348. Q70

     Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. They describe the act as a **blatant** betrayal of faith.
349. Q70

     Name the site that gives us valuable information about India’s maritime links on the Coromandel coast
350. Q70

     Six cubes, each with 12 cm edge are joined end to end. What is the surface area of the resulting cuboid?
351. Q71

     The economic cost of food grains to the Food Corporation of India is Minimum Support Price and bonus (if any) paid to the farmers plus:
352. Q71

     Which one of the following states of India has the largest area under dense evergreen forest cover?
353. Q71

     Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. However, if it must decide, then it should do so on the **narrowest** ground possible.
354. Q71

     Where are the largest quantity of cichlids found in India?
355. Q71

     If the sum of a real number and its reciprocal is 26/5, then how many such numbers are possible?
356. Q72

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1According to the Indian Patents Act, a biological process to create a seed can be patented in India.
     2. 2In India, there is no Intellectual Property Appellate Board.
     3. 3Plant Varieties are not eligible to be patented in Ind…
357. Q72

     Which one of the following is the biggest Island of Japan archipelago?
358. Q72

     Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. This is **akin** to a contractual relationship that places obligations on the entities entrust…
359. Q72

     Which Greek philosopher coined the term “Geography” in the 3rd century B.C.E.?
360. Q72

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1If p is relatively prime to each of q and r, then p is relatively prime to the product qr.

     Which of the above statements is/are correct?
361. Q73

     Atal Innovation Mission is set up under the
362. Q73

     Which one of the following latitudes passes through maximum Indian states?
363. Q73

     Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. Many communication problems can be **attributed** directly to misunderstandings and inaccuraci…
364. Q73

     Who is the author of the 16th century Sanskrit text, the Vraja Bhakti Vilasa which focuses on the Braj region in North India?
365. Q73

     Radha and Rani are sisters. Five years back, the age of Radha was three times that of Rani, but one year back the age of Radha was two times that of Rani. What is the age difference between them?
366. Q74

     Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017?

     1. 1Pregnant women are entitled for three months pre-delivery and three months post-delivery paid leave.
     2. 2Enterprises with creches must allow the mother mi…
367. Q74

     Which one of the following is the correct order of Himalayan ranges from North to South?
368. Q74

     Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. The exemptions granted to State institutions for acquiring informed consent from processing pe…
369. Q74

     Bose-Einstein Condensate is
370. Q74

     A person carries Rs. 500 and wants to buy apples and oranges out of it. If the cost of one apple is Rs. 5 and the cost of one orange is Rs. 7, then what is the number of ways in which the person can buy both apples and oranges using the total amount?
371. Q75

     As per the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Central (Amendment) Rules, 2018:

     1. 1If rules for fixed-term employment are implemented, it becomes easier for the firms/companies to lay off workers.
     2. 2No notice of termination of employment shall be necessar…
372. Q75

     Sonoran is a
373. Q75

     Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. The manner in which this exercise has been undertaken **leaves much to be desired**.
374. Q75

     The rate of evaporation of liquid does not depend upon
375. Q75

     Given y is inversely proportional to √x, and x = 36 when y = 36. What is the value of x when y = 54?
376. Q76

     With reference to land reforms in independent India, which one of the following statements is correct?
377. Q76

     Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the positions in the Bay of Bengal from North to South?
378. Q76

     In this section, each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. Find the proper sequence of the four sentences. S1: The maste…
379. Q76

     Rutherford's alpha particle scattering experiment on thin gold foil was responsible for the discovery of
380. Q76

     What is the square root of 16 + 6√7?
381. Q77

     With reference to India's Five-Year Plans, which of the following statements is/are correct?

     1. 1From the Second Five-Year Plan, there was a determined thrust towards substitution of basic and capital goods industries.
     2. 2The Fourth Five-Year Plan adopted the o…
382. Q77

     Which one of the following is the main objective of Vienna Convention and Montreal Protocol?
383. Q77

     In this section, each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. Find the proper sequence of the four sentences. S1: Gandhiji…
384. Q77

     Food chain is
385. Q77

     What is the number of digits in 7²⁵, 8²³ and 9²⁰ respectively? [Given log₁₀2 = 0.301, log₁₀3 = 0.477, log₁₀7 = 0.845]
386. Q78

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Coal sector was nationalized by the Government of India under Indira Gandhi.
     2. 2Now, coal blocks are allocated on lottery basis.
     3. 3Till recently, India imported coal to meet the shortages of domestic supply, but now India…
387. Q78

     There are five friends - Sachin, Kunal, Mohit, Amit and Sohan. Sachin is shorter than Kunal but taller than Sohan. Mohit is the tallest. Amit is little shorter than Kunal and little taller than Sachin. If they stand in the order of increasing heights, who will…
388. Q78

     In this section, each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. Find the proper sequence of the four sentences. S1: One of th…
389. Q78

     Which one of the following is active transport ?
390. Q78

     Let x be the smallest positive integer such that when 14 divides x, the remainder is 7; and when 15 divides x, the remainder is 5. Which one of the following is correct?
391. Q79

     Consider the following statements :

     1. 1Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) is the first regulatory body set up by the Government of India.
     2. 2One of the tasks of PNGRB is to ensure competitive markets for gas.
     3. 3Appeals against the decisions of…
392. Q79

     If M is brother of N, B is brother of N and M is brother of D, then which one of the following statements is definitely true?
393. Q79

     In this section, each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. Find the proper sequence of the four sentences. S1: Instituti…
394. Q79

     Chlorophyll in photosynthetic prokaryotic bacteria is associated with
395. Q79

     Two taps X and Y are fixed to a water tank. If only X is opened, it drains out the full tank of water in 20 minutes. If both X and Y are opened, then they drain out the full tank of water in 15 minutes. If only Y is opened, how long does it take to drain out t…
396. Q80

     In a given year in India, official poverty lines are higher in some States than in others because:
397. Q80

     If in a certain language GAMBLE is coded as FBLCKF, how is FLOWER coded in that language?
398. Q80

     In this section, each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. Find the proper sequence of the four sentences. S1: Idioms ar…
399. Q80

     What do you mean by 'Demographic Dividend'?
400. Q80

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1√75 is a rational number.
     2. 2There exists at least a positive integer x such that -4x/5 < -7/8.
     3. 3(x - 2)/x < 1 for all real values of x.
     4. 44.232323.... can be expressed in the form p/q where p and q are integers. Which…
401. Q81

     Consider the following statements about particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India:

     1. 1PVTGs reside in 18 states and one union Territory.
     2. 2A stagnant or declining population is one of the criteria for determining PVTG status.
     3. 3There are 92 PVTG…
402. Q81

     In this item, four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and the fourth one is different. Choose the odd one out.
403. Q81

     In this section, each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. Find the proper sequence of the four sentences. S1: Each orga…
404. Q81

     Which one of the following organisms is responsible for sleeping sickness ?
405. Q81

     A library has an average number of 510 visitors on Sunday and 240 on other days. What is the average number of visitors per day in a month of 30 days beginning with Saturday?
406. Q82

     In the context of any country which one of the following would be considered as part of its social capital?
407. Q82

     One-sixth of a number is 53. What will be 57% of that number?
408. Q82

     In this section, each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. Find the proper sequence of the four sentences. S1: "When I w…
409. Q82

     Which one of the following body parts/organs of the human body does not have smooth muscles?
410. Q82

     If 36/11 = 3 + 1/(x + 1/(y + 1/z)), where x, y and z are natural numbers, then what is (x + y + z) equal to?
411. Q83

     What is the Cas9 protein that is often mentioned in the news?
412. Q83

     If the numerator of a fraction is increased by 200% and the denominator is increased by 300%, the resultant fraction is 9/17. What was the original fraction?
413. Q83

     In this section, each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. Find the proper sequence of the four sentences. S1: One day h…
414. Q83

     What is Inter-cropping?
415. Q83

     A person sells two items each at Rs. 990, one at a profit of 10% and another at a loss of 10%. What is the combined percentage of profit or loss for the two items?
416. Q84

     RNA interference (RNAi) technology has gained popularity in the last few years. Why?

     1. 1It is used in developing gene silencing therapies.
     2. 2It can be used in developing therapies for the treatment of cancer.
     3. 3It can be used to develop hormone replacement t…
417. Q84

     Which one among the following is NOT the central feature of Polyarchy?
418. Q84

     In this section, each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. Find the proper sequence of the four sentences. S1: I had spe…
419. Q84

     Magnification is
420. Q84

     It takes 11 hours for a 600 km journey if 120 km is done by train and the rest by car. It takes 40 minutes more if 200 km are covered by train and the rest by car. What is the ratio of the speed of the car to that of the train?
421. Q85

     With reference to the recent developments in science, which one of the following statements is not correct?
422. Q85

     Which one of the following does NOT fall under the definition of the Money Bill?
423. Q85

     Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the most appropriate meaning. Dirt cheap
424. Q85

     Which one of the following is an example of a price floor ?
425. Q85

     A real number x is such that (x - x²) is maximum. What is x equal to?
426. Q86

     For the measurement/estimation of which of the following are satellite images and remote sensing data is used?

     1. 1Chlorophyll content in the vegetation of a specific location.
     2. 2Greenhouse gas emission from rice paddies of a specific location.
     3. 3Land surface…
427. Q86

     "To cherish and follow the noble ideas which inspired our national struggle for freedom" is a provision of which one of the following of the Constitution of India?
428. Q86

     Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the most appropriate meaning. A shrinking violet
429. Q86

     Which one of the following statements with regard to economic models is not correct?
430. Q86

     If 10ⁿ divides 6²³ × 75⁹ × 105², then what is the largest value of n?
431. Q87

     Recently, scientists observed the merger of giant 'blackholes' billions of light-years away from the Earth. What is the significance of this observation?
432. Q87

     Which one of the following authorities CANNOT organize "Lok Adalats"?
433. Q87

     Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the most appropriate meaning. Gordian knot
434. Q87

     The value of the slope of a normal demand curve is
435. Q87

     What is the digit in the unit’s place of the number represented by 3⁹⁸ - 3⁸⁹?
436. Q88

     In the context of wearable technology, which of the following tasks is/are accomplished by wearable devices?

     1. 1Location identification of a person
     2. 2Sleep monitoring of a person
     3. 3Assisting the hearing-impaired person
437. Q88

     Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct in respect of the 'ecoradicals'?

     1. 1They believe that human societies on earth are moving dangerously closer to the limits of the earth's carrying capacity
     2. 2They call for strict population control
     3. 3They st…
438. Q88

     Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the most appropriate meaning. Fall in a heap
439. Q88

     Which one of the following is an example of a price floor?
440. Q88

     The sum of the squares of four consecutive natural numbers is 294. What is the sum of the numbers?
441. Q89

     Consider the following statements about a digital signature:

     1. 1An electronic record that identifies the certifying authority issuing it.
     2. 2Used to serve as a proof of identity of an individual to access information from a server on the Internet.
     3. 3An electr…
442. Q89

     Which of the following statements about Prarthana Samaj are correct?

     1. 1Its aim was to reform the Hindu society
     2. 2It was based in Maharashtra
     3. 3It believed in monotheism
     4. 4It had greatly influenced the Brahmo Samaj

     Select the correct answer using the code g…
443. Q89

     Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the most appropriate meaning. Have a conniption fit
444. Q89

     Which one of the following factors is not considered in determining the Minimum Support Price (MSP) in India?
445. Q89

     The equation x² + px + q = 0 has roots equal to p and q where q ≠ 0. What are the values of p and q respectively?
446. Q90

     In the context of digital technologies for entertainment, consider the following statements:

     1. 1In Augmented Reality (AR), a simulated environment is created, and the physical world is completely shut out.
     2. 2In Virtual Reality (VR), images generated from the…
447. Q90

     Why did the early nationalists oppose the Council Act of 1892?
448. Q90

     Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the most appropriate meaning. Be in seventh heaven
449. Q90

     Which one of the following is not a dimension of the Human Development Index ?
450. Q90

     How many pairs of natural numbers are there such that the difference of their squares is 35?
451. Q91

     With reference to communication technologies, what is/are the difference/differences between LTE (Long-Term Evolution) and VoLTE (Voice over Long-Term Evolution)?

     1. 1LTE is commonly marketed as 3G and VoLTE is commonly marketed as advanced 3G.
     2. 2LTE is data-o…
452. Q91

     Why was Vasudeo Balwant Phadke known in history?
453. Q91

     Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the most appropriate meaning. Hand in glove
454. Q91

     Gini Coefficient or Gini Ratio can be associated with which one of the following measurements in an economy ?
455. Q91

     If (b - 6) is one root of the quadratic equation x² - 6x + b = 0, where b is an integer, then what is the maximum value of b²?
456. Q92

     The word 'Denisovan' is sometimes mentioned in media in reference to:
457. Q92

     Arrange the establishment of the following in a chronological order (starting with the earliest):

     1. 1The East India Association
     2. 2The Poona Sarvajanik Sabha
     3. 3The Madras Mahajan Sabha
     4. 4The Bombay Presidency Association

     Select the correct answer using the c…
458. Q92

     Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the most appropriate meaning. Nip in the bud
459. Q92

     Consider the following statements :

     1. 1Particles of matter intermix on their own.
     2. 2Particles of matter have force acting between them.

     Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
460. Q92

     If a = √(7 + 4√3), then what is the value of a + 1/a?
461. Q93

     Which of the following statements is not correct?
462. Q93

     Why was the Sittar poetry of Tayumanavar famous?
463. Q93

     Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the most appropriate meaning. Like a shag on a rock
464. Q93

     Rate of evaporation increases with
465. Q93

     What is the maximum value of the expression 1/(x² + 5x + 10)?
466. Q94

     Which of the following are the reasons for the occurrence of multidrug resistance in microbial pathogens in India?

     1. 1Genetic predisposition of some people.
     2. 2Taking incorrect doses of antibiotics to cure diseases.
     3. 3Using antibiotics in livestock farming. 4…
467. Q94

     Which one of the following is the correct arrangement of the countries in descending order according to Human Development Index (HDI) value?
468. Q94

     Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the most appropriate meaning. A pearl of wisdom
469. Q94

     If an object is at rest, then the time (X-axis) versus distance (Y-axis) graph
470. Q94

     If the ratio of the work done by (x + 2) workers in (x - 3) days to the work done by (x + 4) workers in (x - 2) days is 3:4, then what is the value of x?
471. Q95

     Recently, there was a growing awareness in our country about the importance of Himalayan Nettle (Girardinia Diversifolia) because it is found to be a sustainable source of:
472. Q95

     Which one of the following does NOT fall in the areas of tropical deciduous forest biomes?
473. Q95

     Each of the following passages has some blank spaces with four words or groups of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space. **Comprehension-I** The Founder of the Indian Republic ___(95)___ the fars…
474. Q95

     Consider the following statements about mixture :

     1. 1A substance can be separated into other kinds of matter by any physical process.
     2. 2Dissolved sodium chloride can be separated from water by the physical process of evaporation.

     Which of the statements given…
475. Q95

     Which one of the following is not correct?
476. Q96

     Which of the following adopted a law on data protection and privacy for its citizens known as 'General Data Protection Regulation' in April 2016 and started implementation of it from 25th May, 2018?
477. Q96

     Doldrums are

     1. 1equatorial calms
     2. 2calm and light winds
     3. 3roaring forties
     4. 4variable both in position and in extent

     Select the correct answer using the code given below:
478. Q96

     Each of the following passages has some blank spaces with four words or groups of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space. **Comprehension-I** The Founder of the Indian Republic ___(95)___ the fars…
479. Q96

     Which one of the following statements is not correct?
480. Q96

     What is the sum of all integer values of n for which n² + 19n + 92 is a perfect square?
481. Q97

     Consider the following statements: The Reserve Bank of India's recent directives relating to 'Storage of Payment System Data, popularly known as data diktat, command the payment system providers that

     1. 1They shall ensure that entire data relating to payment sy…
482. Q97

     The gently sloping accumulation of coarse alluvium deposits by a braided stream is known as
483. Q97

     Each of the following passages has some blank spaces with four words or groups of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space. **Comprehension-I** The Founder of the Indian Republic ___(95)___ the fars…
484. Q97

     If the speed of a moving magnet inside a coil increases, the electric current in the coil
485. Q97

     What is the LCM of the polynomials x³ + 3x² + 3x + 1, x³ + 5x² + 5x + 4 and x² + 5x + 4?
486. Q98

     The Global Competitiveness Report is published by the:
487. Q98

     Which one of the following is NOT a palaeoclimatic geological indicator?
488. Q98

     Each of the following passages has some blank spaces with four words or groups of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space. **Comprehension-I** The Founder of the Indian Republic ___(95)___ the fars…
489. Q98

     The frequency (in Hz) of a note that is one octave higher than 500 Hz is one of the following ?
490. Q98

     What is the value of [(x - y)³ + (y - z)³ + (z - x)³] / [9(x - y)(y - z)(z - x)]?
491. Q99

     Which one of the following is not a sub-index of the World Bank's 'Ease of Doing Business Index'?
492. Q99

     INSPIRE is an ongoing initiative of Government of India for
493. Q99

     Each of the following passages has some blank spaces with four words or groups of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space. **Comprehension-I** The Founder of the Indian Republic ___(95)___ the fars…
494. Q99

     Which of the following statements as per the Constitution of India are not correct ?

     1. 1The President tenders his resignation to the Chief Justice of India
     2. 2The Vice-President tenders his resignation to the President of India 173
     3. 3The Comptroller and Audit…
495. Q99

     If X = {{a}, {b}, c}, Y = {{a}, b, c} and Z = {a, b, {c}}, then (X ∩ Y) ∩ Z equals to
496. Q100

     In the context of which of the following do some scientists suggest the use of cirrus cloud thinning technique and the injection of sulphate aerosol into stratosphere?
497. Q100

     In a test consisting of 150 questions, Neha answered 40% of the first 90 questions correctly. What per cent of the 60 questions does she need to answer correctly for her score in the entire test to be 60%?
498. Q100

     Each of the following passages has some blank spaces with four words or groups of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space. **Comprehension-I** The Founder of the Indian Republic ___(95)___ the fars…
499. Q100

     Rajya Sabha has exclusive jurisdiction in
500. Q100

     Two numbers p and q are such that the quadratic equation px² + 3x + 2q = 0 has -6 as the sum and the product of the roots. What is the value of (p - q)?
501. Q101

     Consider the following statements: The Reserve Bank of India's recent directives relating to 'Storage of Payment System Data, popularly known as data diktat, command the payment system providers that

     1. 1They shall ensure that entire data relating to payment sy…
502. Q101

     By selling an article for 2700, a man loses 10%. If he sells it for 3600, his gain per cent is
503. Q101

     Each of the following passages has some blank spaces with four words or groups of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space. **Comprehension-I** The Founder of the Indian Republic ___(95)___ the fars…
504. Q101

     The term soil impoverishment relates to which one of the following ?
505. Q102

     Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017?

     1. 1Pregnant women are entitled for three months pre-delivery and three months post-delivery paid leave.
     2. 2Enterprises with creches must allow the mother a…
506. Q102

     The next term of the series BCYX, EFVU, HISR, KLPO, .......... is
507. Q102

     Each of the following passages has some blank spaces with four words or groups of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space. **Comprehension-I** The Founder of the Indian Republic ___(95)___ the fars…
508. Q102

     Which one of the following is the correct sequential phase in the successional development of vegetation community in a habitat?
509. Q103

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) is the first regulatory body set up by the Government of India.
     2. 2One of the tasks of PNGRB is to ensure competitive markets for gas.
     3. 3Appeals against the decisions of…
510. Q103

     The least integer when multiplied by 2940 becomes a perfect square is
511. Q103

     Each of the following passages has some blank spaces with four words or groups of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space. **Comprehension-I** The Founder of the Indian Republic ___(95)___ the fars…
512. Q103

     Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List-I List-II (Soil type) (Major characteristic) A. Oxisols

     1. 1Very rich in organic matter B. Vertisols
     2. 2Soil lacking horizons C. Histosols
     3. 3Very old and highly…
513. Q104

     The Global Competitiveness Report is published by the:
514. Q104

     When the digits of two-digit numbers are reversed, the number increases by 27, the sum of such two-digit numbers
515. Q104

     Each of the following passages has some blank spaces with four words or groups of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space. **Comprehension-II** Ecology, in a very simple term, is a science that ___…
516. Q104

     Which one of the following mountains separates Black Sea and Caspian Sea ?
517. Q105

     Which one of the following is not a sub-index of the World Bank's 'Ease of Doing Business Index'?
518. Q105

     If 5472 = 9, 6342 = 6, then what is 9236?
519. Q105

     Each of the following passages has some blank spaces with four words or groups of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space. **Comprehension-II** Ecology, in a very simple term, is a science that ___…
520. Q105

     Rains caused by thunderstorms during the hot weather season (mid-March to mid-June) in Karnataka are called
521. Q106

     Which of the following are the essential requirements for a person to be appointed as a member of Finance Commission?

     1. 1A Supreme Court judge or one qualified to be appointed as such
     2. 2A person having wide experience in financial matters and administration 3…
522. Q106

     Each of the following passages has some blank spaces with four words or groups of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space. **Comprehension-II** Ecology, in a very simple term, is a science that ___…
523. Q106

     Which one of the following is the largest fresh water lake in India ?
524. Q107

     Which one of the following musicians served at the courts of Raja Man Singh Tomar and Bahadur Shah of Gujarat?
525. Q107

     Each of the following passages has some blank spaces with four words or groups of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space. **Comprehension-II** Ecology, in a very simple term, is a science that ___…
526. Q107

     Direction : The following 4 (four) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the code given below: Code : Statement I : The Greek travellers were most impressed by…
527. Q108

     The Sufi work Kashf-ul-Mahjub was written by
528. Q108

     Each of the following passages has some blank spaces with four words or groups of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space. **Comprehension-II** Ecology, in a very simple term, is a science that ___…
529. Q108

     Direction : The following 4 (four) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the code given below: Code : Statement I: Non-cooperation began in Punjab with the stud…
530. Q109

     Who among the following were jailed in the Kanpur Bolshevik conspiracy case in 1924?
531. Q109

     Each of the following passages has some blank spaces with four words or groups of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space. **Comprehension-II** Ecology, in a very simple term, is a science that ___…
532. Q109

     Direction : The following 4 (four) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the code given below: Code : Statement I : The Oudh Kisan Sabha established in 1920 fai…
533. Q110

     Which one of the following pairs of organisation and their founders is NOT correctly matched?
534. Q110

     Each of the following passages has some blank spaces with four words or groups of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space. **Comprehension-II** Ecology, in a very simple term, is a science that ___…
535. Q110

     Direction : The following 4 (four) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the code given below: Code : Statement I : The United Provinces during Non-Cooperation…
536. Q111

     Which one of the following represents the inner planets?
537. Q111

     Each of the following passages has some blank spaces with four words or groups of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space. **Comprehension-II** Ecology, in a very simple term, is a science that ___…
538. Q111

     Who were Alvars?
539. Q112

     Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (Landform): A. Loess, B. Tombolo, C. Point bars, D. Moraines; List II (Agent):

     1. 1Wind deposited,
     2. 2Glacier deposited,
     3. 3River deposited,
     4. 4Sea deposited.
540. Q112

     Each of the following passages has some blank spaces with four words or groups of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space. **Comprehension-II** Ecology, in a very simple term, is a science that ___…
541. Q112

     Which one of the following is monatomic ?
542. Q113

     Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (River): A. Penner, B. Vaigai, C. Cauvery, D. Krishna; List II (Location in map): [Map of India showing four locations numbered 1 to 4 marking rivers in penins…
543. Q113

     Each of the following passages has some blank spaces with four words or groups of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space. **Comprehension-II** Ecology, in a very simple term, is a science that ___…
544. Q113

     In graphite, each carbon atom is bonded to three other carbon atoms
545. Q114

     If 2[3]4 = 14 and 3[4]6 = 60, then 4[5]7 = ?
546. Q114

     In this section, a word is spelled in four different ways. Identify the one which is correct. Which one has the correct spelling?
547. Q114

     Soap solution used for cleaning purpose appears cloudy. This is due to the fact that soap micelles can
548. Q115

     Consider the following series: 9, 17, 33, 49, 73, ... Identify the missing number from the following:
549. Q115

     In this section, a word is spelled in four different ways. Identify the one which is correct. Which one has the correct spelling?
550. Q115

     People prefer to wear cotton clothes in summer season. This is due to the fact that cotton clothes are
551. Q116

     Consider the following figure: [A circle divided into six sectors containing the numbers ?, 1, 2, 12, 4 and 8]. Find out the missing number from among the following:
552. Q116

     In this section, a word is spelled in four different ways. Identify the one which is correct. Which one has the correct spelling?
553. Q116

     Employing Chromatography, one cannot separate
554. Q117

     Which of the following statements about the Arya Samaj which emerged in the late 19th century are correct?

     1. 1Had a very strong support base amongst the trading castes
     2. 2Introduced 'shuddhi' or mass purification
     3. 3The moderates in the Arya Samaj were headed…
555. Q117

     In this section, a word is spelled in four different ways. Identify the one which is correct. Which one has the correct spelling?
556. Q117

     Consider the following statement : “Atomic number of an element is a more fundamental property than its atomic mass.” Who among the following scientists has made the above statement?
557. Q118

     Which among the following statements about Mahatma Gandhi's Satyagraha is/are correct?

     1. 1It was during the course of his campaign against racialism in South Africa that Gandhiji first applied Satyagraha
     2. 2The two vital ingredients of Satyagraha are 'truth' a…
558. Q118

     In this section, a word is spelled in four different ways. Identify the one which is correct. Which one has the correct spelling?
559. Q118

     Which one of the following acids is also known as Vitamin C?
560. Q119

     Consider the following statements pertaining to the Satavahanas:

     1. 1Satavahana rulers were identified through metronymics
     2. 2Satavahana succession to the throne was generally patrilineal.

     Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
561. Q119

     In this section, a word is spelled in four different ways. Identify the one which is correct. Which one has the correct spelling?
562. Q119

     Which one of the following is not found in animal cells ?
563. Q120

     Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (Border of Sikkim): A. Nepal, B. Bhutan, C. China, D. West Bengal; List II (Location in map): [Map of Sikkim showing four border locations numbered 1 (east), 2…
564. Q120

     In this section, a word is spelled in four different ways. Identify the one which is correct. Which one has the correct spelling?
565. Q120

     Marsilea, Fern and Horse-tail are examples of which one of the following plant groups ?
566. Q121

     Which one of the following is the name given by Indian Railways to the indigenously manufactured Train 18?
567. Q122

     The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) aims to reduce particulate matter (PM) in at least 102 cities of India by 20%-30% by 2024. The base year for the comparison of concentration is
568. Q123

     Which one of the following frontline destroyers of Indian Navy was decommissioned in May 2019?
569. Q124

     The Indian Air Force has recently acquired the AH-64E (I) - Apache Guardian helicopter. The helicopter is made in
570. Q125

     Which one among the following was the first country to declare 'Climate Emergency'?