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UPSC Prelims PYQs 2020

All 571 questions from the UPSC Prelims 2020 paper, tagged by subject and topic.

1. Q1

   Which of the following statements correctly explains the impact of the Industrial Revolution on India during the first half of the nineteenth century?
2. Q1

   Which one of the following statements for an object falling freely under the influence of gravity is correct?
3. Q1

   Each of the following sentences has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word is. Indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. All the pilgrims rested for a while **under** the banyan…
4. Q1

   As per the Budget Estimates of 2019-20, the following are some of the important sources of tax receipts for the Union Government:

   1. 1Corporation Tax
   2. 2Taxes on Income other than Corporation Tax
   3. 3Goods and Services Tax
   4. 4Union Excise Duties

   Which one of the…
5. Q1

   x³ + x² + 16 is exactly divisible by x, where x is a positive integer. The number of all such possible values of x is
6. Q2

   With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs:

   1. 1Aurang: In-charge of treasury of the State
   2. 2Banian: Indian agent of the East India Company
   3. 3Mirasidar: Designated revenue payer to the State.

   Which of the pairs given above is/are cor…
7. Q2

   Two magnetic field lines produced by the same source
8. Q2

   Each of the following sentences has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word is. Indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The wonderful **statue** of the leader welcomes all peop…
9. Q2

   As per the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Ranking, India’s rank has improved from 142 in 2014 to 63 in 2019. During this period, in which of the following parameters has India’s rank deteriorated?
10. Q2

    The number of (a, b, c), where a, b, c are positive integers such that abc = 30, is
11. Q3

    Wellesley established the Fort William College Calcutta because
12. Q3

    Which one of the following statements regarding Fleming՚s Rule is correct?
13. Q3

    Each of the following sentences has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word is. Indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. This is **his** pen.
14. Q3

    Which one of the following statements with regard to the National Food Security Act is not correct?
15. Q3

    If the roots of the quadratic equation x² − 4x − log₁₀N = 0 are real, then what is the minimum value of N?
16. Q4

    The Vital-Vidhwansak, the first monthly journal to have the untouchable people as its target audience, was published by:
17. Q4

    Which one of the following statements regarding motion is correct?
18. Q4

    Each of the following sentences has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word is. Indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. When people found that the jewel was in records of Rahim…
19. Q4

    Which one of the following statements about Indian economy during 2019-20 is not correct?
20. Q4

    The number of different solutions of the equation x + y + z = 12, where each of x, y and z is a positive integer, is
21. Q5

    In the context of Indian history, the Rakhmabai case of 1884 revolved around: 1.Women’s right to gain education 2. Age of consent 3.Restitution of conjugal rights Select the correct answer using the code given below:
22. Q5

    The radar used by police to check over-speeding vehicle works on the principle of
23. Q5

    Each of the following sentences has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word is. Indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. It is eleven O'clock now and all of **us** should retire…
24. Q5

    As per the Budget Estimates of expenditure on major subsidies during 2019-20, the maximum expenditure was likely to be on
25. Q5

    If I = a² + b² + c², where a and b are consecutive integers and c = ab, then I is
26. Q6

    Indigo cultivation in India declined by the beginning of the 20th century because of:
27. Q6

    Which one of the following statements with regards to Newton՚s third law of motion is not correct?
28. Q6

    Each of the following sentences has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word is. Indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The flower is very **beautiful**.
29. Q6

    Which one of the following Indian places receives minimum rainfall in a year?
30. Q6

    If the number 23P62971335 is divisible by the smallest odd composite number, then what is the value of P?
31. Q7

    With reference to the history of India, "Ulgulan" or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events?
32. Q7

    Magnesium is used in
33. Q7

    Each of the following sentences has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word is. Indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. **This** boy is stronger than Ramesh.
34. Q7

    Timber vegetation is generally not found in which of the following regions?
35. Q7

    What is the remainder when the sum 1⁵ + 2⁵ + 3⁵ + 4⁵ + 5⁵ is divided by 4?
36. Q8

    With reference to the book 'Desher Katha' written by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar during the freedom struggle, consider the following statements:

    1. 1It warned against the Colonial State's hypnotic conquest of the mind.
    2. 2It inspired the performance of swadeshi str…
37. Q8

    Which one of the following ingredients does not constitute paint?
38. Q8

    Each of the following sentences has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word is. Indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. I hurt **myself**.
39. Q8

    Decadal growth rate of population in per-centage was highest in India in the year
40. Q8

    What is the digit in the unit place of 3⁹⁹?
41. Q9

    The Gandhi-Irwin Pact included which of the following?

    1. 1Invitation to Congress to participate in the Round Table Conference
    2. 2Withdrawal of Ordinances promulgated in connection with the Civil Disobedience Movement
    3. 3Acceptance of Gandhi's suggestion for en…
42. Q9

    Which one of the following statements about alkaline earth metals is not true?
43. Q9

    Each of the following sentences has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word is. Indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The ants **fought** the wasps.
44. Q9

    The Isotherm Line, which divides India North-South in almost two equal parts in the month of January, is
45. Q9

    LCM of two numbers is 28 times their HCF. The sum of the HCF and the LCM is 1740. If one of these numbers is 240, then what is the other number?
46. Q10

    Who among the following rulers advised his subjects through this inscription? "Whosoever praises his religious sect or blames other sects out of excessive devotion to his own sect, with the view of glorifying his own sect, he rather injures his own sect very s…
47. Q10

    Which one of the following gases produces a red light when electricity flows through it?
48. Q10

    Each of the following sentences has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word is. Indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. I can **hardly** believe it.
49. Q10

    Which one of the following indicates the Tropical Savannah climate?
50. Q10

    (xⁿ − aⁿ) is divisible by (x − a), where x ≠ a for every
51. Q11

    With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:

    1. 1Sthaviravadins belong to Mahayana Buddhism.
    2. 2Lokottaravadin sect was an offshoot of Mahasanghika sect of Buddhism.
    3. 3The deification of Buddha by Mahasanghikas fostered…
52. Q11

    Which one of the following methods can be used to remove permanent hardness of water?
53. Q11

    In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper s…
54. Q11

    The largest geographical area of India is covered by which one of the following types of soils?
55. Q11

    If 17²⁰²⁰ is divided by 18, then what is the remainder?
56. Q12

    With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term 'paramitas'?
57. Q12

    Which one of the following is not a component of photochemical smog?
58. Q12

    In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper s…
59. Q12

    Which one of the following cities is closest to the Equator?
60. Q12

    What is the value of 1/(1+√2) + 1/(√2+√3) + 1/(√3+√4) + … + 1/(√99+√100)?
61. Q13

    Which of the following phrases defines the nature of the 'Hundi' generally referred to in the sources of the post-Harsha period?
62. Q13

    The eukaryotic chromatin is composed of
63. Q13

    In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper s…
64. Q13

    Who among the following gave evidence before the Joint Select Committee on the Government of India Bill, 1919 in favour of female franchise?

    1. 1Mrs. Annie Besant
    2. 2Mrs. Sarojini Naidu
    3. 3Mrs. Hirabai Tata

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:
65. Q13

    If xᵐ = ¹⁴√(x√(x√x)), then what is the value of m?
66. Q14

    With reference to the period of the Gupta dynasty in ancient India, the towns Ghantasala, Kadura, and Chaul were known as
67. Q14

    In which of the following phylum, would you place an animal with a bilaterally symmetrical, triploblastic body without a true internal cavity (coelom)?
68. Q14

    In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper s…
69. Q14

    In which one of the following places was the Ahmadiyya Movement started by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad?
70. Q14

    The sum of all possible products taken two at a time out of the numbers ±1, ±2, ±3, ±4, ±5 is
71. Q15

    With reference to the history of India, the terms 'kulyavapa' and 'dronavapa' denote
72. Q15

    During respiration in human beings, the actual place of gaseous exchange is
73. Q15

    In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper s…
74. Q15

    With whom did Subhas Chandra Bose form an alliance to destroy the Holwell Monument in Calcutta during 1939-40?
75. Q15

    A train of length 110 m is moving at a uniform speed of 132 km/hr. The time required to cross a bridge of length 165 m is
76. Q16

    With reference to the scholars/litterateurs of ancient India, consider the following statements:

    1. 1Panini is associated with Pushyamitra Shunga
    2. 2Amarasimha is associated with Harshavardhana
    3. 3Kalidasa is associated with Chandra Gupta-II
77. Q16

    In human body, the hormone which is secreted into blood and which controls the rate of heart beat is?
78. Q16

    In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper s…
79. Q16

    Who among the following created the first All India Trade Union Congress in 1920?
80. Q16

    The simple interest on a certain sum is one-fourth of the sum. If the number of years and the rate of annual interest are numerically equal, then the number of years is
81. Q17

    Consider the following events in the history of India:

    1. 1Rise of Pratiharas under King Bhoja
    2. 2Establishment of Pallava power under Mahendravarman-I
    3. 3Establishment of Chola power by Parantaka-I
    4. 4Pala dynasty founded by Gopala What is the correct chronolo…
82. Q17

    In human beings, certain chemicals which cross the synapse between nerve cells are released from
83. Q17

    In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper s…
84. Q17

    Which one among the following was India’s first trade union in the proper sense of the term?
85. Q17

    A 60-page book has n lines per page. If the number of lines were reduced by 3 in each page, the number of pages would have to be increased by 10 to give the same writing space. What is the value of n?
86. Q18

    With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following pairs:

    1. 1Parivrajaka Renunciant and Wanderer
    2. 2Shramana Priest with a high status
    3. 3Upasaka Lay follower of Buddhism

    Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
87. Q18

    Which one of the following is the major function of platelets?
88. Q18

    In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper s…
89. Q18

    Who among the following formed the Seva Samiti Boy Scouts Association in 1914?
90. Q18

    If x men working x hours per day can do x units of work in x days, then y men working y hours per day in y days would be able to do k units of work. What is the value of k?
91. Q19

    With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs:

    1. 1Bhilsa : Madhya Pradesh
    2. 2Dwarasamudra : Maharashtra
    3. 3Girinagar : Gujarat
    4. 4Sthanesvara : Uttar Pradesh

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

    An electron and a photon have same de Broglie wavelength. It implies that they have the same
93. Q19

    In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper s…
94. Q19

    Which one among the following is not correct about the Secretary General of the Lok Sabha?
95. Q19

    Let d(n) denote the number of positive divisors of a positive integer n. Which of the following are correct?

    1. 1d(5) = d(11)
    2. 2d(5)⋅d(11) = d(55)
    3. 3d(5) + d(11) = d(16)

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:
96. Q20

    Consider the following pairs: Rivers Flows into

    1. 1Mekong Andaman Sea
    2. 2Thames Irish Sea
    3. 3Volga Caspian Sea
    4. 4Zambezi Indian Ocean

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

    Oil and water do not mix because of the property of
98. Q20

    In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper s…
99. Q20

    Who among the following moved the motion of Secret Sitting Session of the Assembly (1942)?
100. Q20

     If Aₙ = Pₙ + 1, where Pₙ is the product of the first n prime numbers, then consider the following statements:

     1. 1Aₙ is always a composite number.
     2. 2Aₙ + 2 is always an odd number.
     3. 3Aₙ + 1 is always an even number.

     Which of the above statements is/are correc…
101. Q21

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Jet streams occur in the Northern Hemisphere only.
     2. 2Only some cyclones develop an eye.
     3. 3The temperature inside the eye of a cyclone is nearly 10°C less than that of the surroundings.

     Which of the statements given above…
102. Q21

     At the triple point, the substance co-exists in

     1. 1Liquid phase
     2. 2Solid phase
     3. 3Vapour phase

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

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words are given after the sentence. Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.…
104. Q21

     Which one among the following statements pertaining to the President’s term of office is not correct?
105. Q21

     A shopkeeper sells his articles at their cost price but uses a faulty balance which reads 1000 gm for 800 gm. What is the actual profit percentage?
106. Q22

     With reference to Ocean Mean Temperature (OMT), which of the following statements is/are correct?

     1. 1OMT is measured up to a depth of 26°C isotherm which is 129 metres in the south-western Indian Ocean during January – March.
     2. 2OMT collected during January Ma…
107. Q22

     Latent heat corresponds to the change in heat at constant
108. Q22

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words are given after the sentence. Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.…
109. Q22

     Which of the following Articles in the Constitution of India are exceptions to the Fundamental Rights enumerated in Article 14 and Article 19?
110. Q22

     A river 3 m deep and 40 m wide is flowing at the rate of 2 km/hr and falls into the sea. What is the amount of water in litres that will fall into the sea from this river in a minute?
111. Q23

     Siachen Glacier is situated in the:
112. Q23

     Which one of the following statements on photoelectric effect is not correct?
113. Q23

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words are given after the sentence. Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.…
114. Q23

     Which one of the following is not the necessary condition for the issue of a writ of Quo Warranto?
115. Q23

     If a television set is sold at Rs. x, a loss of 28% would be incurred. If it is sold at Rs. y, a profit of 12% would be incurred. What is the ratio of y to x?
116. Q24

     Which of the following Protected Areas are located in the Cauvery basin?

     1. 1Nagarhole National Park
     2. 2Papikonda National Park
     3. 3Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
     4. 4Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

     Select the correct answer using the code given below:
117. Q24

     Which one of the following is the average atomic mass of chlorine atom?
118. Q24

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words are given after the sentence. Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.…
119. Q24

     Which one of the following Commissions is related to Article 338A?
120. Q24

     By increasing the speed of his car by 15 km/hr, a person covers a distance of 300 km by taking an hour less than before. What was the original speed of the car?
121. Q25

     Consider the following minerals:

     1. 1Bentonite
     2. 2Chromite
     3. 3Kyanite
     4. 4Sillimanite In India, which of the above is/are officially designated as major minerals?
122. Q25

     Which one of the following is not a heterocyclic aromatic compound?
123. Q25

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words are given after the sentence. Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.…
124. Q25

     August 12 is celebrated as
125. Q25

     Three persons start a business with capitals in the ratio 1/3 : 1/4 : 1/5. The first person withdraws half his capital after 4 months. What is his share of profit if the business fetches an annual profit of Rs. 96,800?
126. Q26

     "The crop is subtropical in nature. A hard frost is injurious to it. It requires at least 210 frost-free days and 50 to 100 centimetres of rainfall for its growth. A light well-drained soil capable of retaining moisture is ideally suited for the cultivation of…
127. Q26

     Which one of the following minerals is not a naturally occurring silicate?
128. Q26

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words are given after the sentence. Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.…
129. Q26

     Which one of the following countries had chosen the name ‘Nisarga’ for the cyclone which devastated the coastline of Maharashtra and Gujarat in June 2020?
130. Q26

     If x varies as y, then which of the following is/are correct?

     1. 1x² + y² varies as x² − y²
     2. 2x/y² varies inversely as y
     3. 3ⁿ√(x²y) varies as ²ⁿ√(x⁴y²)

     Select the correct answer using the code given below:
131. Q27

     With reference to pulse production in India, consider the following statements:

     1. 1Black gram can be cultivated as both kharif and rabi crops.
     2. 2Green-gram alone accounts for nearly half of pulse production.
     3. 3In the last three decades, while the production…
132. Q27

     In which part of the cell, the glucose is converted into pyruvate?
133. Q27

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words are given after the sentence. Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.…
134. Q27

     Who among the following played the role of Shakuntala Devi in the biopic movie based on the life of the famous mathematician?
135. Q27

     Ena was born 4 years after her parents' marriage. Her mother is 3 years younger than her father and 24 years older than Ena, who is 13 years old. At what age did Ena's father get married?
136. Q28

     With reference to India's Desert National Park, which of the following statements are correct?

     1. 1It is spread over two districts.
     2. 2There is no human habitation inside the Park.
     3. 3It is one of the natural habitats of the Great Indian Bustard.
137. Q28

     After fertilization, the ovule and ovary subsequently develop to form
138. Q28

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words are given after the sentence. Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.…
139. Q28

     G. C. Murmu, who was appointed as the Comptroller and Auditor General of India in August 2020, was the Lieutenant Governor/ Administrator of which one of the following Union Territories prior to this appointment?
140. Q28

     Mahesh is 60 years old. Ram is 5 years younger to Mahesh and 4 years elder to Raju. Babu is a younger brother of Raju and he is 6 years younger. What is the age difference between Mahesh and Babu?
141. Q29

     Which of the following are the most likely places to find the musk deer in its natural habitat?

     1. 1Askot Wildlife Sanctuary
     2. 2Gangotri National Park
     3. 3Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary
     4. 4Manas National Park
142. Q29

     Which one of the following statements is correct?
143. Q29

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words are given after the sentence. Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.…
144. Q29

     Which one of the following States is planned to host the Khelo India Youth Games (4th Edition)?
145. Q29

     The number of items in a booklet is N. In the first year there is an increase of x% in this number and in the subsequent year there is a decrease of x%. At the end of the two years, what will be the number of items in the booklet?
146. Q30

     Which one of the following protected areas is well-known for the conservation of a sub-species of the Indian swamp deer (Barasingha) that thrives well on hard ground and is exclusively graminivorous?
147. Q30

     Growing two or more crops in the same field but in different rows is called?
148. Q30

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words are given after the sentence. Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.…
149. Q30

     Which one among the following is not a coral reef island?
150. Q30

     If ab + xy − xb = 0 and bc + yz − cy = 0, then what is x/a + c/z equal to?
151. Q31

     Among the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the largest area under "Critical Tiger Habitat"?
152. Q31

     Who among the following won the Fed Cup Heart Award, 2020?
153. Q31

     Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to re-arrange the…
154. Q31

     Since 2014-15, India has consistently run trade surplus with which one among the following countries?
155. Q31

     What is the HCF of the polynomials x⁶ − 3x⁴ + 3x² − 1 and x³ + 3x² + 3x + 1?
156. Q32

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Coal ash contains arsenic, lead and mercury.
     2. 2Coal-fired power plants release sulphur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen into the environment.
     3. 3High ash content is observed in Indian coal.

     Which of the statements given abo…
157. Q32

     National Technology Day is observed on
158. Q32

     Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to re-arrange the…
159. Q32

     Arrange the following countries in descending order as per the Global Human Development Index, 2019:

     1. 1Germany
     2. 2USA
     3. 3South Africa
     4. 4India

     Select the correct answer using the code given below:
160. Q32

     The HCF and the LCM of two polynomials are 3x + 1 and 30x³ + 7x² − 10x − 3 respectively. If one polynomial is 6x² + 5x + 1, then what is the other polynomial?
161. Q33

     Which of the following are the reasons/factors for exposure to benzene pollution?

     1. 1Automobile exhaust
     2. 2Tobacco smoke
     3. 3Wood burning
     4. 4Using varnished wooden furniture
     5. 5Using products made of polyurethane

     Select the correct answer using the code given b…
162. Q33

     Which one of the following ships was deployed in ‘Mission Sagar’, which was sent to different countries carrying Food and COVID related items on 10 May 2020?
163. Q33

     Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to re-arrange the…
164. Q33

     As per the use-based classification of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), the maximum weight has been assigned to
165. Q33

     If (p + 2)(2q − 1) = 2pq − 10 and (p − 2)(2q − 1) = 2pq − 10, then what is pq equal to?
166. Q34

     With reference to India's biodiversity, Ceylon frogmouth, Coppersmith barbet, Gray-chinned minivet and White-throated redstart are
167. Q34

     Which one of the following has the largest contribution to the Gross Tax Revenue of Government of India 2019 - 20 (BE)?
168. Q34

     Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to re-arrange the…
169. Q34

     Normally, there will not be a shift in the demand curve when
170. Q34

     What is the value of (a² + ac)/(a²c − c³) − (a² − c²)/(a²c + 2ac² + c³) − 2c/(a² − c²) + 3/(a + c)?
171. Q35

     With reference to Indian elephants, consider the following statements:

     1. 1The leader of an elephant group is a female.
     2. 2The maximum gestation period can be 22 months.
     3. 3An elephant can normally go on calving till the age of 40 years only.
     4. 4Among the State…
172. Q35

     What is meant by MSME?
173. Q35

     Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to re-arrange the…
174. Q35

     A market, in which there are a large number of firms, homogeneous product, infinite elasticity of demand for an individual firm and no control over price by firms, is termed as
175. Q35

     What is the square root of 4x⁴ + 8x³ − 4x + 1?
176. Q36

     If a particular plant species is placed under Schedule VI of The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, what is the implication?
177. Q36

     Which one of the following is the top ranking country in the World Economic Forum՚s 74th Global Energy Transition Index?
178. Q36

     Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to re-arrange the…
179. Q36

     Which one of the following statements with regard to ozone is not correct?
180. Q36

     The sum of the digits of a two digit number is 13 and the difference between the number and that formed by reversing the digits is 27. What is the product of the digits of the number?
181. Q37

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 136% of India's districts are classified as "overexploited" or "critical" by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA).
     2. 2CGWA was formed under the Environment (Protection) Act.
     3. 3India has the largest area under groundwa…
182. Q37

     Operation Sadbhavna is an initiative of
183. Q37

     Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to re-arrange the…
184. Q37

     Sea of Azov is connected to
185. Q37

     If x/(b + c) = y/(c + a) = z/(b − a), which of the following is correct?
186. Q38

     Which one of the following statements best describes the term 'Social Cost of Carbon'?
187. Q38

     Which one among the following is the equivalent rank of ‘Wing Commander’ of Indian Air Force in Indian Army?
188. Q38

     Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to re-arrange the…
189. Q38

     Climax mine, the largest producer of molybdenum, is located in
190. Q38

     X, Y and Z travel from the same place with uniform speeds 4 km/hr, 5 km/hr and 6 km/hr respectively. Y starts 2 hours after X. How long after Y must Z start in order that they overtake X at the same instant?
191. Q39

     According to India's National Policy on Biofuels, which of the following can be used as raw materials for the production of biofuels?

     1. 1Cassava
     2. 2Damaged wheat grains
     3. 3Groundnut seeds
     4. 4Horse grams
     5. 5Rotten potatoes
     6. 6Sugar beet

     Select the correct answe…
192. Q39

     What is the minimum reduction in projected demand of conventional energy at the end of five years as per the ‘development of solar cities’ programme?
193. Q39

     Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to re-arrange the…
194. Q39

     Which one among the following Union Territories of India is the smallest in geographical area?
195. Q39

     1 − x − xⁿ + xⁿ⁺¹, where n is a natural number, is divisible by
196. Q40

     In rural road construction, the use of which of the following is preferred for ensuring environmental sustainability or to reduce carbon footprint?

     1. 1Copper slag
     2. 2Cold mix asphalt technology
     3. 3Geotextiles
     4. 4Hot mix asphalt technology
     5. 5Portland cement Se…
197. Q40

     Which one of the following countries has suggested the name ‘Amphan’ to the cyclone that devastated parts of West Bengal and Bangladesh in May 2020?
198. Q40

     Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to re-arrange the…
199. Q40

     Buenos Aires and Montevideo are situated across the banks of
200. Q40

     A person sold an article for Rs. 75 which cost him Rs. x. He finds that he realised x% profit on his outlay. What is x equal to?
201. Q41

     Steel slag can be the material for which of the following?

     1. 1Construction of base road
     2. 2Improvement of agricultural soil
     3. 3Production of cement

     Select the correct answer using the code given below:
202. Q41

     Natural Population Change is calculated by
203. Q41

     Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate expression and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. Get the jitters
204. Q41

     The largest barrier reef system in the world is found at
205. Q41

     A car did a journey in t hours. Had the average speed been x kmph greater, the journey would have taken y hours less. How long was the journey?
206. Q42

     What is the use of biochar in farming?

     1. 1Biochar can be used as a part of the growing medium in vertical farming.
     2. 2When biochar is a part of the growing medium, it promotes the growth of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms.
     3. 3When biochar is a part of the growi…
207. Q42

     A long narrow stretch of sand and/or shingle with one end attached to the mainland is called
208. Q42

     Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate expression and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. French leave
209. Q42

     During the 19th century, who among the following wrote Satapatra Series?
210. Q42

     When a ball is allowed to fall, the time it takes to fall any distance varies as the square root of the distance and it takes 4 seconds to fall 78.40 m. How long would it take to fall 122.50 m?
211. Q43

     In the context of India, which of the following is/are considered to be practice(s) of eco-friendly agriculture?

     1. 1Crop diversification
     2. 2Legume intensification
     3. 3Tensiometer use
     4. 4Vertical farming

     Select the correct answer using the code given below:
212. Q43

     Which one of the following does NOT illustrate the importance of the Coral Reef?
213. Q43

     Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate expression and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. Take a stand
214. Q43

     Which one of the following was not a demand made by the Congress moderates?
215. Q43

     If 6³⁻⁴ˣ ⋅ 4ˣ⁺⁵ = 8 (Given log₁₀2 = 0.301 and log₁₀3 = 0.477), then which one of the following is correct?
216. Q44

     What is/are the advantage/advantages of zero tillage in agriculture?

     1. 1Sowing of wheat is possible without burning the residue of the previous crop.
     2. 2Without the need for a nursery of rice saplings, direct planting of paddy seeds in the wet soil is possible…
217. Q44

     Which one of the following statements about the Acacia tree is/are correct?

     1. 1It has a long shallow root system which enables it to find moisture
     2. 2It has thorny leaves to prevent water loss
     3. 3It has a wide crown so the foliage can absorb the maximum Sunlig…
218. Q44

     Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate expression and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. Cut and run
219. Q44

     Who among the following founded the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental Defence Asso-ciation (1893)?
220. Q44

     The Euclidean algorithm is used to calculate the
221. Q45

     What are the advantages of fertigation in agriculture? (2020)

     1. 1Controlling the alkalinity of irrigation water is possible.
     2. 2Efficient application of Rock Phosphate and all other phosphatic fertilizers is possible.
     3. 3Increased availability of nutrients to…
222. Q45

     Dardic group of language belongs to which language family?
223. Q45

     Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate expression and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. Cut the cord
224. Q45

     After the First World War, the Triveni Sangh was formed by
225. Q45

     If radius of a sphere is rational, then which of the following is/are correct?

     1. 1Its surface area is rational.
     2. 2Its volume is rational.

     Select the correct answer using the code given below:
226. Q46

     A Constitutional government by definition is a
227. Q46

     2011 Census has divided the working population of India into four major categories. Which one of the following is NOT one of them?
228. Q46

     Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate expression and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. Cupboard love
229. Q46

     Who among the following was the first to accept a ministerial position in the Central Provinces in October 1925?
230. Q46

     If cosec θ − sin θ = m and sec θ − cos θ = n, then what is m⁴ᐟ³n²ᐟ³ + m²ᐟ³n⁴ᐟ³ equal to?
231. Q47

     Other than the Fundamental Rights, which of the following parts of the Constitution of India reflect/reflects the principles and provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)?

     1. 1Preamble
     2. 2Directive Principles of State Policy
     3. 3Fundamental…
232. Q47

     Which of the following statements about the employment situation in India according to periodic Labour Force Survey 2017 - 18 is/are correct?

     1. 1Construction sector gave employment to nearly one-tenth of the urban male workforce in India
     2. 2Nearly one-fourth o…
233. Q47

     Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate expression and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. Around the corner
234. Q47

     Who among the following formed the National Liberation Federation (Liberal Party)?
235. Q47

     If cos θ + sec θ = k, then what is the value of sin²θ − tan²θ?
236. Q48

     Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against untouchability as a form of discrimination?
237. Q48

     Kumar used to eat 30 samosas in a month when the price of each samosa was ₹ 12. When the price of samosa increased to ₹ 15 per piece, he eats only 20 samosas a month. What is the price elasticity of demand for samosa by Kumar?
238. Q48

     Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate expression and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. With Heavy Heart
239. Q48

     The National Disaster Management Authority functions under the Ministry of
240. Q48

     ABC is a triangle inscribed in a semicircle of diameter AB. What is cos(A + B) + sin(A + B) equal to?
241. Q49

     Which part of the Constitution of India declares the ideal of a Welfare State?
242. Q49

     Which one of the following goods are included to estimate food inflation in India?

     1. 1Wheat
     2. 2Paddy
     3. 3Tobacco
     4. 4Sugar

     Select the correct answer using the code given below:
243. Q49

     Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate expression and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. Cost a bomb
244. Q49

     The socialist idea of Sapta Kranti (Seven Revolutions) was proposed by
245. Q49

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1sin θ = x + 1/x is possible for some real value of x.
     2. 2cos θ = x + 1/x is possible for some real value of x.

     Which of the above statements is/are correct?
246. Q50

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1The Constitution of India defines its 'basic structure' in terms of federalism, secularism, fundamental rights and democracy.
     2. 2The Constitution of India provides for 'judicial review' to safeguard the 'citizens' libertie…
247. Q50

     In which of the following states high yielding varieties of food grains were introduced as part of the first phase of Green Revolution (1966 - 72)?

     1. 1Andhra Pradesh
     2. 2Tamil Nadu
     3. 3Punjab
     4. 4Haryana

     Select the correct answer using the code given below:
248. Q50

     Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate expression and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. Roll your sleeves up
249. Q50

     Which one among the following is not a character of a secular State?
250. Q50

     What is the magnitude (in radian) of the interior angle of a regular pentagon?
251. Q51

     One common agreement between Gandhism and Marxism is
252. Q51

     Which of the following is/are the most distinctive artefacts of the Harappan Civilisation?

     1. 1Steatite seal
     2. 2Bricks of a standardized ratio
     3. 3Gold bangles
     4. 4Silver spittoon

     Select the correct answer using the code given below:
253. Q51

     In this section you have two short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. Read the passages and answer the items based on them. You are required to select your answers based on the content of the passage and opinion of the…
254. Q51

     A special address by the Governor refers to the address delivered by the Governor
255. Q51

     The difference between two angles is 15° and the sum of the angles in radian is 5π/12. The bigger angle is k times the smaller angle. What is k equal to?
256. Q52

     The Preamble to the Constitution of India is
257. Q52

     Which one of the following is NOT listed as one of the sixteen mahajana-padas in the pre-mauryan period?
258. Q52

     In this section you have two short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. Read the passages and answer the items based on them. You are required to select your answers based on the content of the passage and opinion of the…
259. Q52

     Which one of the following statements in relation to Panchayats is not correct?
260. Q52

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1The equation 2sin²θ − cosθ + 4 = 0 is possible for all θ.
     2. 2tanθ + cotθ cannot be less than 2, where 0 < θ < π/2.

     Which of the above statements is/are correct?
261. Q53

     With reference to the provisions contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

     1. 1They shall be enforceable by courts.
     2. 2They shall not be enforceable by any court.
     3. 3The principles laid down in this par…
262. Q53

     Which of the following are prescribed as the duties of Vaishyas according to the Dharmashastras?

     1. 1Studying the Vedas
     2. 2Engaging in trade

     Select the correct answer using the code given below:
263. Q53

     In this section you have two short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. Read the passages and answer the items based on them. You are required to select your answers based on the content of the passage and opinion of the…
264. Q53

     Which one of the following statements with regard to ‘protective democracy’ is not correct?
265. Q53

     A road curve is to be laid out on a circle. What radius should be used if the track is to change direction by 42° in distance of 44 m? (Assume π = 22/7)
266. Q54

     Along with the Budget, the Finance Minister also places other documents before the Parliament which include 'The Macro Economic Framework Statement'. The aforesaid document is presented because this is mandated by
267. Q54

     Which of the following statements is/are correct?

     1. 1The Satavahanas ruled over parts of western India and the Deccan
     2. 2The Satavahanas repaired and rebuilt Sudarshana Lake

     Select the correct answer using the code given below:
268. Q54

     In this section you have two short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. Read the passages and answer the items based on them. You are required to select your answers based on the content of the passage and opinion of the…
269. Q54

     In August 2020, a blast has taken place at Beirut killing about one hundred people and thousand wounded. The blast was caused by
270. Q54

     What is the maximum value of 3sinθ − 4?
271. Q55

     A Parliamentary System of Government is one in which
272. Q55

     In relation to the fundamental duties enshrined in the Constitution of India, which one of the following is NOT correct?
273. Q55

     In this section you have two short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. Read the passages and answer the items based on them. You are required to select your answers based on the content of the passage and opinion of the…
274. Q55

     What is “Little Boy’?
275. Q55

     If sinθ + cosθ = √2, then what is sin⁶θ + cos⁶θ + 6sin²θcos²θ equal to?
276. Q56

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1According to the Constitution of India, a person who is eligible to vote can be made a minister in a state for six months even if he/she is not a member of the Legislature of that state.
     2. 2According to the Representation…
277. Q56

     The Governor of a state may exercise discretionary powers when

     1. 1He or she is not convinced by the advice of the Council of Ministers
     2. 2The Constitution requires him/her to act in his/her discretion in certain matters
     3. 3He or she is appointed as the adminis…
278. Q56

     In this section you have two short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. Read the passages and answer the items based on them. You are required to select your answers based on the content of the passage and opinion of the…
279. Q56

     Which one of the following Indian institutes was approved by the Drugs Controller General of India for conducting human trials of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine candidate?
280. Q56

     What is the least value of 9sin²θ + 16cos²θ?
281. Q57

     Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in (2020)
282. Q57

     Which one of the following is NOT true of socialism?
283. Q57

     In this section you have two short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. Read the passages and answer the items based on them. You are required to select your answers based on the content of the passage and opinion of the…
284. Q57

     The recent explosion near OIL well in Baghjan is due to
285. Q57

     If cos47° + sin47° = k, then what is the value of cos²47° − sin²47°?
286. Q58

     In the context of India, which one of the following is the characteristic appropriate for bureaucracy?
287. Q58

     Match List 1 with List 2 and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-1 List-2 A. Pluralist democracy

     1. 1Power is always exercised by a privileged few
     2. 2Highest and harmonious development of individual B. People՚s democracy capacit…
288. Q58

     In this section you have two short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. Read the passages and answer the items based on them. You are required to select your answers based on the content of the passage and opinion of the…
289. Q58

     Who among the following is the architect of the Ram Temple being constructed at Ayodhya?
290. Q58

     If cosecθ − sinθ = p³ and secθ − cosθ = q³, then what is the value of tanθ?
291. Q59

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1The President of India can summon a session of Parliament at such a place as he/she thinks fit.
     2. 2The Constitution of India provides for three sessions of the Parliament in a year, but it is not mandatory to conduct all t…
292. Q59

     Which one of the following Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) is recognized as Miniratnas?
293. Q59

     In this section you have two short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. Read the passages and answer the items based on them. You are required to select your answers based on the content of the passage and opinion of the…
294. Q59

     Which one of the following countries is not located on the Tropic of Capricorn?
295. Q59

     If 0 < α, β < 90° such that cos(α − β) = 1, then what is sinα − sinβ + cosα − cosβ equal to?
296. Q60

     In India, separation of judiciary from the executive is enjoined by
297. Q60

     Which one of the following educational development indicators is currently used by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to construct Human Development Index?
298. Q60

     In this section you have two short passages. After each passage, you will find some items based on the passage. Read the passages and answer the items based on them. You are required to select your answers based on the content of the passage and opinion of the…
299. Q60

     Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I List-II (Active Volcano) (Location) A. Mount Merapi

     1. 1Hawaii B. Sakurajima
     2. 2Italy 142 C. Mount Vesuvius
     3. 3Japan D. Mauna Loa
     4. 4Indonesia Code: A B C D
300. Q60

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1The value of cos61° + sin29° cannot exceed 1. 2. The value of tan23° − cot67° is less than 0.

     Which of the above statements is/are correct?
301. Q61

     With reference to the funds under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), which of the following statements are correct?

     1. 1MPLADS funds must be used to create durable assets like physical infrastructure for health, education, etc.
     2. 2A s…
302. Q61

     Which one of the following was recognized as ‘invisible hand’ by Adam Smith?
303. Q61

     Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter,…
304. Q61

     Which one of the following is not a major tectonic plate?
305. Q61

     In a quadrilateral ABCD, ∠B = 90° and AB² + BC² + CD² − AD² = 0, then what is ∠ACD equal to?
306. Q62

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1Aadhaar metadata cannot be stored for more than three months.
     2. 2State cannot enter into any contract with private corporations for sharing of Aadhar data.
     3. 3Aadhaar is mandatory for obtaining insurance products.
     4. 4Aadha…
307. Q62

     Fixation of price levels for wheat and rice by the Commission for Agriculture Costs and Prices (CACP) is an example of?
308. Q62

     Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter,…
309. Q62

     Which one of the following is considered as the deepest point of the oceans?
310. Q62

     In a ΔABC, AC = 12 cm, AB = 16 cm and AD is the bisector of ∠A. If BD = 4 cm, then what is DC equal to?
311. Q63

     In India, Legal Services Authorities provide free legal services to which of the following types of citizens?

     1. 1Person with an annual income of less than Rs. 1,00,000
     2. 2Transgender with an annual income of less than Rs. 2,00,000
     3. 3Member of Other Backward C…
312. Q63

     Mobile phone operators market in India is an example of
313. Q63

     Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter,…
314. Q63

     The four planets closest to the Sun are called
315. Q63

     ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral. The bisectors of the angles A, B, C and D cut the circle at P, Q, R and S respectively. What is ∠PQR + ∠RSP equal to?
316. Q64

     In which one of the following groups are all the four countries members of G20?
317. Q64

     Which of the following sectors contribute in recent years to the deterioration of asset quality of commercial banks by way of Non-Performing Assets?

     1. 1Agriculture and allied sector
     2. 2Industrial sector
     3. 3Infrastructure sector
     4. 4Information technology sector…
318. Q64

     Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter,…
319. Q64

     Which one of the following countries does not have Tundra vegetation?
320. Q64

     ABC is an equilateral triangle. The side BC is trisected at D such that BC = 3BD. What is the ratio of AD² to AB²?
321. Q65

     With reference to "Blockchain Technology" consider the following statements:

     1. 1It is a public ledger that everyone can inspect, but which no single user controls.
     2. 2The structure and design of blockchain is such that all the data in it are about cryptocurren…
322. Q65

     The distance between two successive crests or troughs of sea waves is called as
323. Q65

     Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter,…
324. Q65

     Which one of the following is not a fluvial landform?
325. Q65

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1The diagonals of a trapezium divide each other proportionally.
     2. 2Any line drawn parallel to the parallel sides of a trapezium divides the non-parallel sides proportionally.

     Which of the above statements is/are correct?
326. Q66

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1In terms of short-term credit delivery to the agriculture sector, District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) deliver more credit in comparison to Scheduled Commercial Banks and Regional Rural Banks.
     2. 2One of the most impo…
327. Q66

     Which one of the following is NOT a mediterranean country?
328. Q66

     Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter,…
329. Q66

     In the Gandhara School of Art, initially blue schist and green phyllite were used. When did stucco completely replace stone as main material used by Gandhara School sculptors?
330. Q66

     If H, C and V are respectively the height, curved surface area and volume of a cone, then what is 3πVH³ + 9V² equal to?
331. Q67

     If you withdraw Rs. 1,00,000 in cash from your Demand Deposit Account at your bank, the immediate effect on aggregate money supply in the economy will be
332. Q67

     PAHAL, an initiative to transfer the subsidy to direct bank account of the beneficiaries, is related to
333. Q67

     Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter,…
334. Q67

     Which one of the following statements about Gupta coins is not correct?
335. Q67

     How many solid lead balls each of diameter 2 mm can be made from a solid lead ball of radius 8 cm?
336. Q68

     If the RBI decides to adopt an expansionist monetary policy, which of the following it would not do?

     1. 1Cut and optimize the Statutory Liquidity Ratio
     2. 2Increase the Marginal Standing Facility Rate
     3. 3Cut the Bank Rate and Repo Rate

     Select the correct answer…
337. Q68

     Which one of the following karst landforms is the largest in size?
338. Q68

     Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter,…
339. Q68

     Who among the following wrote The Philosophy of the Bomb?
340. Q68

     The two sides of a triangle are 40 cm and 41 cm. If the perimeter of the triangle is 90 cm, what is its area?
341. Q69

     What is the importance of the term "Interest Coverage Ratio" of a firm in India?

     1. 1It helps in understanding the present risk of a firm that a bank is going to give loan to.
     2. 2It helps in evaluating the emerging risk of a firm that a bank is going to give lo…
342. Q69

     Singapore is known as Port of Call becuase
343. Q69

     Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter,…
344. Q69

     At which one of the following Sessions of the Indian National Congress was the resolution on Fundamental Rights and Economic Policy passed?
345. Q69

     The diagonals of a rhombus differ by 2 units and its perimeter exceeds the sum of the diagonals by 6 units. What is the area of the rhombus?
346. Q70

     In the context of the Indian economy, non-financial debt includes which of the following?

     1. 1Housing loans owned by household
     2. 2Amounts outstanding on credit cards
     3. 3Treasury Bills
347. Q70

     Which one of the following statements with regard to Censure Motion is NOT correct?
348. Q70

     Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter,…
349. Q70

     Which one of the following towns was not a centre of the Revolt of 1857?
350. Q70

     What is the area of a right-angled triangle, if the radius of the circumcircle is 5 cm and altitude drawn to the hypotenuse is 4 cm?
351. Q71

     With reference to the Indian Economy, consider the following statements:

     1. 1'Commercial Paper' is a short term unsecured promissory note.
     2. 2'Certificate of Deposit' is a long-term instrument issued by the Reserve Bank of India to a corporation.
     3. 3'Call Money…
352. Q71

     Which one of the following is NOT a correct feature of a Money Bill?
353. Q71

     In this section a word is spelt in four different ways. Identify the one which is correct. Choose the correct response (a), (b), (c) or (d) and indicate on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Which one of the following alternatives has the correct spelling?
354. Q71

     Consider the following statements: The Azamgarh Proclamation refers to

     1. 1the declaration by the rebels of 1857
     2. 2the statement by the leader of the underground movement in the Revolt of 1942

     Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
355. Q71

     In a triangle, values of all the angles are integers (in degree measure). Which one of the following cannot be the proportion of their measures?
356. Q72

     Under the Kisan Credit Card Scheme, short-term credit support is given to farmers for which of the following purposes?

     1. 1Working capital for maintenance of farm assets
     2. 2Purchase of combine harvesters, tractors and mini trucks
     3. 3Consumption requirements of…
357. Q72

     The idea of social justice requires that

     1. 1equal treatment be supplemented with principle of proportionality
     2. 2due and equal consideration is given to all individuals
     3. 3equality of treatment be transcended to recognise special needs

     Select the correct answe…
358. Q72

     In this section a word is spelt in four different ways. Identify the one which is correct. Choose the correct response (a), (b), (c) or (d) and indicate on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Which one of the following alternatives has the correct spelling?
359. Q72

     Ibn Batuta went to China as the envoy of which one of the following Delhi Sultans?
360. Q72

     The length of a rectangle is increased by 10% and breadth is decreased by 10%. Then the area of the new rectangle is
361. Q73

     In India, under cyber insurance for individuals, which of the following benefits are generally covered, in addition to payment for the loss of funds and other benefits? 1. Cost of restoration of the computer system in case of malware disrupting access to one's…
362. Q73

     Which one of the following statements about the Attorney-General of India is NOT correct?
363. Q73

     In this section a word is spelt in four different ways. Identify the one which is correct. Choose the correct response (a), (b), (c) or (d) and indicate on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Which one of the following alternatives has the correct spelling?
364. Q73

     Al-Biruni’s Kitab-ul-Hind was written in which language?
365. Q73

     The surface areas of two spheres are in the ratio 1:4. What is the ratio of their volumes?
366. Q74

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1The value of Indo-Sri Lanka trade has consistently increased in the last decade.
     2. 2"Textile and textile articles" constitute an important item of the trade between India and Bangladesh.
     3. 3In the last five years, Nepal ha…
367. Q74

     Which of the following is/are correct in relation to the Panchayats?

     1. 1Only the Parliament may endow Panchayats with powers and authority
     2. 2A state may devolve powers to Panchayats in preparation of plans for economic development and social justice
     3. 3A stat…
368. Q74

     In this section a word is spelt in four different ways. Identify the one which is correct. Choose the correct response (a), (b), (c) or (d) and indicate on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Which one of the following alternatives has the correct spelling?
369. Q74

     Which of the following statements with regard to the privileges of the Members of the Parliament are correct?

     1. 1Privileges would not be fettered by the Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India.
     2. 2Privileges must be read subject to the Articles 20-22 and…
370. Q74

     The length, breadth and height of a brick are 20 cm, 15 cm and 10 cm respectively. The number of bricks required to construct a wall with dimensions 45 m length, 0.15 m breadth and 3 m height is
371. Q75

     Term 'West Texas Intermediate', sometimes found in news, refers to a grade of
372. Q75

     Which one of he following statements about the Bhakti Movement in South India is NOT correct?
373. Q75

     In this section a word is spelt in four different ways. Identify the one which is correct. Choose the correct response (a), (b), (c) or (d) and indicate on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Which one of the following alternatives has the correct spelling?
374. Q75

     Which one of the following statements with regard to the appointment of the Members of the Parliamentary Committees is correct?
375. Q75

     If the sum of all interior angles of a regular polygon is twice the sum of all its exterior angles, then the polygon is
376. Q76

     With reference to Foreign Direct Investment in India, which one of the following is considered its major characteristic? (2020)
377. Q76

     Who among the following is the author of the Kiratarjuniya?
378. Q76

     In this section a word is spelt in four different ways. Identify the one which is correct. Choose the correct response (a), (b), (c) or (d) and indicate on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Which one of the following alternatives has the correct spelling?
379. Q76

     Which one of the following is not a classified category of political parties as outlined by the Election Commission of India?
380. Q76

     A bicycle wheel makes 5000 revolutions in moving 11 km. What is the radius of the wheel? (Assume π = 22/7)
381. Q77

     "Gold Tranche" (Reserve Tranche) refers to (2020)
382. Q77

     Which one of the following is the correct description of Kandaria Mahadeo?
383. Q77

     In this section a word is spelt in four different ways. Identify the one which is correct. Choose the correct response (a), (b), (c) or (d) and indicate on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Which one of the following alternatives has the correct spelling?
384. Q77

     Which of the following terms were added to the Preamble of the Constitution of India by the Constitutional Amendment, 1976?

     1. 1Socialist
     2. 2Secular
     3. 3Integrity
     4. 4Fraternity

     Select the correct answer using the code given below:
385. Q77

     The volumes of two cones are in the ratio 1:4 and their diameters are in the ratio 4:5. What is the ratio of their heights?
386. Q78

     If another global financial crisis happens in the near future, which of the following actions/policies are most likely to give some immunity to India? (2020)

     1. 1Not depending on the short-term foreign borrowings
     2. 2Opening up to more foreign banks
     3. 3Maintaini…
387. Q78

     Consider the following statements about the Lingayats:

     1. 1They bury their dead.
     2. 2They are great believers in the caste system, especially in the theory of purity and pollution.
     3. 3They are against child marriage and favour widow remarriage.

     Which of the stat…
388. Q78

     In this section a word is spelt in four different ways. Identify the one which is correct. Choose the correct response (a), (b), (c) or (d) and indicate on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Which one of the following alternatives has the correct spelling?
389. Q78

     Who among the following was the advisor to the Constituent Assembly?
390. Q78

     In a triangle ABC, if 2∠A = 3∠B = 6∠C, then what is ∠A + ∠C equal to?
391. Q79

     Find correct statement(s) about AIIB:

     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.
392. Q79

     At which of the following places is the Vitthala temple located?
393. Q79

     In this section a word is spelt in four different ways. Identify the one which is correct. Choose the correct response (a), (b), (c) or (d) and indicate on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Which one of the following alternatives has the correct spelling?
394. Q79

     In the Indian judicial system, writs are issued by
395. Q79

     If the perimeter of a circle and a square are equal, then what is the ratio of the area of the circle to that of the square?
396. Q80

     With reference to Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMS), which of the following statements is/are correct?

     1. 1Quantitative restrictions on imports by foreign investors are prohibited.
     2. 2They apply to investment measures related to trade in both goods and…
397. Q80

     In relation to the powers of the Union Government of India, which one of the following statements is NOT correct?
398. Q80

     In this section a word is spelt in four different ways. Identify the one which is correct. Choose the correct response (a), (b), (c) or (d) and indicate on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Which one of the following alternatives has the correct spelling?
399. Q80

     The Citizenship (Amendment) Act falls under which one of the following Parts of the Constitution of India?
400. Q80

     The lengths of the sides of a right-angled triangle are consecutive even integers (in cm). What is the product of these integers?
401. Q81

     With reference to chemical fertilisers in India, consider the following statements:

     1. 1At present, the retail price of chemical fertilisers is market-driven and not administered by the Government.
     2. 2Ammonia, which is an input of urea, is produced from natural…
402. Q81

     As per provisions of the Constitution of India, which one of the following is correct?
403. Q81

     Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word(s) followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. **Emboldened** by its…
404. Q81

     Recently a rare kind of yellow turtle was discovered in India. The State in which it was seen is
405. Q81

     A circle is inscribed in a triangle ABC. It touches the sides AB and AC at M and N respectively. If O is the centre of the circle and ∠A = 70°, then what is ∠MON equal to?
406. Q82

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1In the case of all cereals, pulses and oilseeds, the procurement at Minimum Support Price (MSP) is unlimited in any State/UT of India.
     2. 2In the case of cereals and pulses, the MSP is fixed in any State/UT at a level to wh…
407. Q82

     Which of the following statement (s) regarding passing a law under the State List is/are correct?

     1. 1Even in the sphere (State List) exclusively reserved for the States, Parliament can legislate under certain circumstances.
     2. 2Parliament cannot legislate a sub…
408. Q82

     Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word(s) followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. It is encouraging to…
409. Q82

     ASEEM is
410. Q82

     The sum of the squares of sides of a right-angled triangle is 8,450 square units. What is the length of its hypotenuse?
411. Q83

     Which of the following factors/policies were affecting the price of rice in India in the recent past?

     1. 1Minimum Support Price
     2. 2Government's trading
     3. 3Government's stockpiling
     4. 4Consumer subsidies
412. Q83

     Which of the following statement (s) regarding promulgation of ordinance is/are correct?

     1. 1President can promulgate ordinances which are of temporary duration.
     2. 2An ordinance promulgated by the President has to be ratified by Parliament within six weeks of i…
413. Q83

     Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word(s) followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The ability to imagin…
414. Q83

     The Government of India programme regarding ‘Stay in India and Study in India’ is initiated by
415. Q83

     A triangle and a parallelogram have equal areas and equal bases. If the altitude of the triangle is k times the altitude of the parallelogram, then what is the value of k?
416. Q84

     In India, which of the following can be considered as public investment in agriculture?

     1. 1Fixing Minimum Support Price for agricultural produce of all crops.
     2. 2Computerization of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies.
     3. 3Social Capital development.
     4. 4Free E…
417. Q84

     Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List – I List – II (Name of Shifting Cultivation) (Country) (a) Milpa (i) Zaire (b) Ladang (ii) Brazil (c) Rocca (iii) Malaysia (d) Masole (iv) Mexico
418. Q84

     Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word(s) followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. He tried to avoid say…
419. Q84

     Which one of the following lakes in India has a large quantity of a substance found in the Moon?
420. Q84

     Areas of two squares are in the ratio m²:n⁴. What is the ratio of their perimeters?
421. Q85

     With reference to the Indian Economy after the 1991 economic liberalization, consider the following statements:

     1. 1Worker productivity (rupees per worker at 2004-05 prices) increased in urban areas while it decreased in rural areas.
     2. 2The percentage share of…
422. Q85

     SAUBHAGYA, a Central Government scheme, is related to
423. Q85

     Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word(s) followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The **statutory** cor…
424. Q85

     The Pragyan rover installed in Chandrayaan-II mission had how many wheels?
425. Q85

     AD is the median of the triangle ABC. If P is any point on AD, then which one of the following is correct?
426. Q86

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1The weightage of food in Consumer Price Index (CPI) is higher than that in Wholesale Price Index (WPI).
     2. 2The WPI does not capture changes in the prices of services, which CPI does.
     3. 3The Reserve Bank of India has now ad…
427. Q86

     The Cartagena Protocol, to which India is a party, is related to
428. Q86

     Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word(s) followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. He has been part of t…
429. Q86

     If the linear momentum of a moving object gets doubled due to application of a force, then its kinetic energy will
430. Q86

     What is the area of a segment of a circle of radius r subtending an angle θ at the centre?
431. Q87

     What is the importance of using Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines in India?

     1. 1These vaccines are effective against pneumonia as well as meningitis and sepsis.
     2. 2Dependence on antibiotics that are not effective against drug-resistant bacteria can be reduced. 3.…
432. Q87

     The transition zone of varied natural vegetation occupying the boundary between two adjacent and differing plant communities is known as
433. Q87

     Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word(s) followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. **Advocacy** is one m…
434. Q87

     If the distance between two objects is increased by two times, the gravitational force between them will
435. Q87

     ABC is a triangle right-angled at C. Let P be any point on AC and Q be any point on BC. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

     1. 1AQ² + BP² = AB² + PQ²
     2. 2AB = 2PQ

     Select the correct answer using the code given below:
436. Q88

     Consider the following statements :

     1. 1Genetic changes can be introduced in the cells that produce eggs or sperms of a prospective parent.
     2. 2A person's genome can be edited before birth at the early embryonic stage.
     3. 3Human induced pluripotent stem cells can…
437. Q88

     Consider the following statements about Sulh- i-kul:

     1. 1It means ‘absolute peace’
     2. 2It provided for freedom of expression to all regions and schools of thought
     3. 3The ideal of Sulh-i-kul was implemented through state policies

     Which of the statements given abo…
438. Q88

     Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word(s) followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. People avoided him fo…
439. Q88

     Which one of the following statements about the properties of neutrons is not correct?
440. Q88

     Four circular coins of equal radius are placed with their centres coinciding with four vertices of a square. Each coin touches two other coins. If the uncovered area of the square is 42 cm², then what is the radius of each coin? (Assume π = 22/7)
441. Q89

     In the context of recent advances in human reproductive technology, 'Pronuclear Transfer' is used for
442. Q89

     Which one of the following statements about the religious policies of the Mughal kings is NOT correct?
443. Q89

     Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word(s) followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. There is a **tendency…
444. Q89

     Which one of the following statements with regard to the ultraviolet light is not correct?
445. Q89

     The radii of the flat circular faces of a bucket are x and 2x. If the height of the bucket is 3x, what is the capacity of the bucket? (Assume π = 22/7)
446. Q90

     The experiment will employ a trio of spacecraft flying in formation in the shape of an equilateral triangle that has sides one million kilometers long, with lasers shining between the craft." The experiment in question refers to
447. Q90

     Tulsidas was the author of

     1. 1Ramcharitmanas
     2. 2Padavali
     3. 3Kavitavali

     Select the correct answer using the code given below:
448. Q90

     Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word(s) followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. During the ancient pe…
449. Q90

     If the speed of light in air is represented by c and the speed in a medium is v, then the refractive index of the medium can be calculated using the formula
450. Q90

     If p, q, r, s and t represent length, breadth, height, surface area and volume of a cuboid respectively, then what is 1/p + 1/q + 1/r equal to?
451. Q91

     In India, the term "Public Key Infrastructure" is used in the context of
452. Q91

     On which one of the following conditions, did the Marathas agree to serve the Mughal King with a Cavalry contingent of 15,000 in the early 18th century?
453. Q91

     Each item in this section consists of sentences with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The **archaic** think…
454. Q91

     Under the Kingdom Plantae, which of the following individuals are predominantly aquatic?
455. Q91

     Fifteen candidates appeared in an examination. The marks of the candidates who passed in the examination are 9, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 6, 5, 4 and 7. What is the median of marks of all the fifteen candidates?
456. Q92

     With reference to visible light communication (VLC) technology, which of the following statements are correct?

     1. 1VLC uses electromagnetic spectrum wavelengths 375 to 780nm
     2. 2VLC is known as long-range optical wireless communication.
     3. 3VLC can transmit large…
457. Q92

     According to the Delimitation Commission of India and subject to Article 333 of the Constitution of India, what is the maximum number of members that a State legislative Assembly may have?
458. Q92

     Each item in this section consists of sentences with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Police had to resort…
459. Q92

     All the individuals of a particular organism, such as rose plants, belong to a taxonomic category called
460. Q92

     If the yield (in gm) of barley from 7 plots of size one square yard each, were found to be 180, 191, 175, 111, 154, 141 and 176, then what is the median yield?
461. Q93

     With reference to solar water pumps, consider the following statements:

     1. 1Solar power can be used for running surface pumps and not for submersible pumps,
     2. 2Solar power can be used for running centrifugal pumps and not the ones with piston.

     Which of the stat…
462. Q93

     Who among the following was the first non - official member to be elected as Speaker of the Central Legislative Assembly on 24 - 8-1925?
463. Q93

     Each item in this section consists of sentences with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. **Unrest** in some po…
464. Q93

     Pearls are harvested from
465. Q93

     Which one of the following measures of central tendency will be used to determine the average size of the shoe sold in the shop?
466. Q94

     With reference to the carbon nanotubes, consider the following statement:

     1. 1They can be used as the carriers of drugs and antigens in the human body.
     2. 2They can be made into artificial blood capillaries for an injured part of the human body.
     3. 3They can be u…
467. Q94

     Which of the following statements are correct with regard to Speaker/Deputy Speaker, Lok Sabha?

     1. 1On dissolution of the Lok Sabha, both the Speaker and Deputy Speaker ceases to be members of the House.
     2. 2Both Speaker and Deputy Speaker vacate their office on…
468. Q94

     Each item in this section consists of sentences with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Peace and **tranquili…
469. Q94

     Wings of birds and bats are considered analogous structures because they have
470. Q94

     When the class intervals have equal width, the height of a rectangle in a histogram represents
471. Q95

     Consider the following activities:

     1. 1Spraying pesticides on a crop field
     2. 2Inspecting the craters of active volcanoes
     3. 3Collecting breath samples from spouting whales for DNA analysis At the present level of technology, which of the above activities can be…
472. Q95

     With regard to a Panel of Chairperson, Lok Sabha, which of the following statements is/are correct?

     1. 1Panel of Chairperson is drawn from the ruling party only.
     2. 2Panel of Chairperson is nominated by different political parties and appointed by speaker, Lok S…
473. Q95

     Each item in this section consists of sentences with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. **Barring** a decisio…
474. Q95

     Apart from hyper acid secretion, peptic ulcers are also developed due to bacterial infection. The causative agent is
475. Q95

     The ages of 7 family members are 2, 5, 12, 18, 38, 40 and 60 years respectively. After 5 years a new member aged x years is added. If the mean age of the family now goes up by 1.5 years, then what is the value of x?
476. Q96

     With the present state of development, Artificial Intelligence can effectively do which of the following?

     1. 1Bring down electricity consumption in industrial units
     2. 2Create meaningful short stories and songs
     3. 3Disease diagnosis
     4. 4Text-to-speech conversion 5…
477. Q96

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

     Each item in this section consists of sentences with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. His speech was full o…
479. Q96

     A mixture of sodium chloride (salt) and ammonium chloride can be separated by
480. Q96

     The mean weight of 100 students in a class is 46 kg. The mean weight of boys is 50 kg and that of girls is 40 kg. The number of boys exceeds the number of girls by
481. Q97

     With reference to the current trends in the cultivation of sugarcane in India, consider the following statements:

     1. 1A substantial saving in seed material is when 'bud chip settlings' are raised in a nursery and transplanted in the main field.
     2. 2When direct p…
482. Q97

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1River Kaveri has well developed valley
     2. 2valley of Alakhlakananda is still growing
     3. 3River Krishna is largest east-flowing peninsular river

     Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
483. Q97

     Each item in this section consists of sentences with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The teacher asked her…
484. Q97

     Symbol of element was introduced by
485. Q97

     What is the algebraic sum of the deviations from the mean of a set of values 25, 65, 73, 75, 83, 76, 17, 15, 7, 14?
486. Q98

     Which of the following statements are correct regarding the general difference between plant and animal cells?

     1. 1Plant cells have cellulose cell walls whilst animal cells do not.
     2. 2Plant cells do not have plasma membranes unlike animal cells which do.
     3. 3Mat…
487. Q98

     According to Koppen՚s climatic classifications of India, Great Northern Plains are represented by
488. Q98

     Each item in this section consists of sentences with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. All the allegations a…
489. Q98

     Identify the correct pair of elements among the following which are liquid at room temperature and standard pressure.
490. Q98

     The mean of five observations x, x + 2, x + 4, x + 6, x + 8 is m. What is the mean of the first three observations?
491. Q99

     In India, why are some nuclear reactors kept under "IAEA Safeguards" while others are not?
492. Q99

     Which one among the following stations receives maximum rainfall?
493. Q99

     Each item in this section consists of sentences with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. His relatives **dissu…
494. Q99

     Which one of the following oxides shows both acidic and basic behaviour?
495. Q99

     What is the median of 2, 4, 6, …, 100?
496. Q100

     International agreement/set-up Subject

     1. 1Alma-Ata Declaration - Healthcare of the people
     2. 2Hague Convention - Biological and chemical weapons
     3. 3Talanoa Dialogue - Global climate change
     4. 4Under2 Coalition - Child rights

     Which of the pairs given above is/are…
497. Q100

     Which one among the following countries does NOT have common boundary with South Africa?
498. Q100

     Each item in this section consists of sentences with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. He is one of the **co…
499. Q100

     Silver articles turn black when kept in the open for longer time due to the formation of
500. Q100

     The harmonic mean and the geometric mean of two numbers are 10 and 12 respectively. What is their arithmetic mean?
501. Q101

     Which of the following statements are correct regarding the general difference between plant and animal cells?

     1. 1Plant cells have cellulose cell walls whilst animal cells do not.
     2. 2Plant cells do not have plasma membranes unlike animal cells which do.
     3. 3Mat…
502. Q101

     Consider the following statements about the Treaty of Amritsar (1809):

     1. 1The Treaty fixed the Sutlej as the boundary between the Punjab and British India.
     2. 2It was after this treaty that Maharaj Ranjit Singh was able to annex Jammu, Multan, and Kashmir to hi…
503. Q101

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four words or group of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.…
504. Q101

     Which of the following lenses will bend the light rays through largest angle?
505. Q102

     In India, under cyber insurances for individuals, which of the following benefits are generally covered, in addition to payment for the loss of funds and other benefits? 1. Cost of restoration of the computer system in case of malware disrupting access to one'…
506. Q102

     Which one of the following statements about the Harappan script is NOT correct?
507. Q102

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four words or group of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.…
508. Q102

     A luminous object is placed at a distance of 40 cm from a converging lens of focal length 25 cm. The image obtained in the screen is
509. Q103

     In India, why are some nuclear reactors kept under "IAEA Safeguards" while others are not?
510. Q103

     Which of the following statements is/are correct?

     1. 1Parmahansa Mandali was founded in Bengal by Swami Vivekananda.
     2. 2Prarthana Samaj was started in Maharashtra with the aim of reforming Hindu religious thought and practice.

     Select the correct answer using th…
511. Q103

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four words or group of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.…
512. Q103

     When a light ray enters into glass medium from water at an angle of incidence 0°, what would be the angle of refraction?
513. Q104

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1The value of Indo-Sri Lanka trade has consistently increased in the last decade.
     2. 2"Textile and Textile articles" constitute an important item of trade between India and Bangladesh.
     3. 3In the last five years, Nepal has be…
514. Q104

     Which one of the following is NOT correct about Mahatma Gandhi՚s Dandi Yatra or Salt March?
515. Q104

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four words or group of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.…
516. Q104

     Which one of the following phenomena verifies the fact that light travels much faster than sound?
517. Q105

     International agreement/set-up Subject

     1. 1Alma-Ata Declaration - Healthcare of the people
     2. 2Hague Convention - Biological and chemical weapons
     3. 3Talanoa Dialogue - Global climate change
     4. 4Under2 Coalition - Child rights

     Which of the pairs given above is/are…
518. Q105

     The British Committee of the Indian National Congress was founded in
519. Q105

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four words or group of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.…
520. Q105

     Which one of the following combinations of source and screen would produce sharpest shadow of an opaque object?
521. Q106

     The term 'West Texas Intermediate', sometimes found in news, refers to a grade of:
522. Q106

     Tamilakam was the name of the ancient Tamil country that included
523. Q106

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four words or group of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.…
524. Q106

     Which one among the following is a non-conventional source of energy?
525. Q107

     A member giving notice of a resolution for removal of Speaker, Lok Sabha should be addressed to the
526. Q107

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four words or group of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.…
527. Q107

     Which one of the following statements about phloem is correct?
528. Q108

     Which one of the following statements regarding Public Accounts Committee is correct?
529. Q108

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four words or group of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.…
530. Q108

     Mature sclerenchyma cells have
531. Q109

     Which of the following statements with regard to the Speaker, Lok Sabha is/are correct?

     1. 1The election of the Speaker of Lok Sabha is conducted by the Election Commission of India.
     2. 2The Speaker on assuming his office is not required to make and subscribe oa…
532. Q109

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four words or group of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.…
533. Q109

     In human beings, the chromosomes that determine birth of a normal female child are
534. Q110

     Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly?
535. Q110

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four words or group of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.…
536. Q110

     Antibiotic such as penicillin blocks
537. Q111

     In an exam, a candidate attempts 20 questions and scores 72 marks. If 5 marks are awarded for each correct answer and 2 marks are deducted for each wrong answer, then how many questions were answered correctly by him?
538. Q111

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four words or group of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.…
539. Q111

     The radioactive isotope of hydrogen is
540. Q112

     Which one of the following is the greatest number by which the product of three consecutive even numbers would be exactly divisible?
541. Q112

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four words or group of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.…
542. Q112

     Which one of the following is used for storing biological tissues?
543. Q113

     If 15% of A is double of 30% of B, then what is the ratio of A to B?
544. Q113

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four words or group of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.…
545. Q113

     Which one of the following does not form oxide on reaction with oxygen?
546. Q114

     The cost of gold varies directly as the cube of its weight. A gold piece weighing 20 decigram costs ₹ 1,000. If it is broken into two pieces whose weights are in the ratio 2: 3, then what is the profit or loss incurred?
547. Q114

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four words or group of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.…
548. Q114

     The valency of phosphorus is
549. Q115

     The average age of the boys in a class is 12 years. The average age of the girls in the class is 11 years. There are 50% more girls than boys in the class. Which one of the following is the average age of the class (in years)?
550. Q115

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four words or group of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.…
551. Q115

     Lead nitrate on heating gives
552. Q116

     A sum triples in ten years under compound interest at a certain rate of interest, the interest is being compounded annually. In how many years, it would become nine times?
553. Q116

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four words or group of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.…
554. Q116

     Which one of the following is a decommi-ssioned aircraft carrier?
555. Q117

     The number of ways by which 6 distinct balls can be put in 5 distinct boxes are
556. Q117

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four words or group of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.…
557. Q117

     Who among the following has won the Singles Title in Wimbledon Tennis Championship (Women) in the year 2019?
558. Q118

     A wire of length 6 m is stretched such that its radius is reduced by 20% . Which one of the following is the value of increase in its length?
559. Q118

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four words or group of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.…
560. Q118

     Recently islands of Andaman and Nicobar were connected with mainland by Submarine Optical Fibre Cable. Which one of the following islands was not connected initially?
561. Q119

     The alphabets from A to J are numbered from 0 to 9 respectively. Which one of the following is the value of AGJ - CEG + EDB?
562. Q119

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four words or group of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.…
563. Q119

     In August 2020, who among the following was administered the oath as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka for the fourth time? Finished Solving the Paper ? Time to evaluate yourself ! SCANTHE CODE SSCCAANN For elaborated Solutions
564. Q120

     A is the smallest positive integer which when divided by 9 and 12 leaves remainder 8. B is the smallest positive integer which when divided by 9 and 12 leaves remainder 5. Which one of the following is the value of A - B?
565. Q120

     Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four words or group of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.…
566. Q120

     Which one of the following Indian Ocean island nations has recently declared a state of environmental emergency due to oil spill from a grounded ship?
567. Q121

     If South-east is called East, North-west is called West, South-west is called South and so-on, what will North be called?
568. Q122

     If the day before yesterday was Tuesday, when will Saturday be?
569. Q123

     What is the value of the missing number?
570. Q124

     In a group of 100 children, 64 children like to play cricket, 53 children like to play football and 20 children like to play both cricket and football. How many children do NOT like to play cricket or football?
571. Q125

     Two years ago, the age of A was three times the age of B. If B is currently 9 years old, then after how many years, the age of A will be double the age of B?