MODEL QUESTIONS FOR PM GRADE1 & IPO EXAM 2012(GK)

Q. 'White House' is the Official Residence of the president of- 1 USA 2 France 3 Italy 4 Russia Ans: 1

Q. Expand the term FRBM - 1 Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management 2 Foreign Responsibility and Business Management 3 Fiscal Review and Business Management 4 None of these Ans: 1

Q. Who is not a famous cricketer? 1 M.S.Dhoni 2 Rahul Dravid 3 Gautam Gambhir 4 Pankaj Advani Ans: 4

Q. Which scheme is launched by the Govt. of India to provide good health care services in rural areas? 1 ASHA 2 Bharat Nirman 3 Kutir Jyoti 4 MGNREGA Ans: 1

Q. Which of the following instruments is normally used by medical professionals? 1 Stroboscope 2 Ammeter 3 Photometer 4 Stethoscope Ans: 4

Q. Name the continents that form a mirror image of each other - 1 Africa and South America 2 North America and South America 3 Asia and Africa 4 Europe and Asia Ans: 1

Q. How many Kilometres are represented by 1 degree of latitude? 1 111 km 2 321 km 3 211 km 4 91 km Ans: 1

Q. Which one among the following rivers does not flow the Bay of Bengal? 1 Tapti 2 Mahanadi 3 Cauvery 4 Godavari Ans: 1

Q. Which one among the following cities never get the vertical rays of the Sun all through the year? 1 Srinagar 2 Chennai 3 Mumbai 4 Kolkata Ans: 1

Q. Climate change resulting in the rise of temperature may benefit which of the countries/regions? 1 Russia and Northern Europe 2 South Africa 3 East Indies islands comprising of Java, Sumatra and Borneo 4 The western coasts of South America Ans: 1

Q. Which of the following statements regarding ozone layer within the atmosphere is/are correct? 1. It absorbs most of the ultraviolet radiation found in the Sun's rays. 2. Chlorofluorocarbons are serious threat to the ozone layer. Select the correct answer using the code given below - 1 1 only 2 2 only 3 Both 1 and 2 4 Neither 1 nor 2 Ans: 3

Q. When we consider 15 degree meridian on a world map or globe and count them in an eastward direction starting with Greenwich meridian (0 degree), we find that the time of this meridian is- 1 1 hour fast 2 same as Greenwich 3 1 hour slow 4 12 hours fast Ans: 1

Q. What is the target of the Millennium Development Goal of the United Nations with respect to Universal Primary Education? 1 All children both boys and girls would complete a full course primary schooling by 2015 2 All children both boys and girls are to be literate by 2050 3 All boys should go to school to complete a full course of primary schooling by 2025 4 All girls should be enrolled in primary school by 2015 Ans: 1

Q. Sodium thiosulphate (Na2S2O3) solution is used in photography to - 1 remove undecomposed (AgBr) as a soluble silver thiosulphate complex. 2 remove reduced silver 3 reduce silver bromide (AgBr) grain to silver 4 convert the metallic silver to silver salt Ans: 1

Q. Fire fly gives us cold light by virtue of the phenomenon of - 1 Bioluminescence 2 Fluorescence 3 Phosphorescence 4 Effervescence Ans: 1

Q. The Iron Pillar near Qutub Minar draws attention of scientists due to its - 1 Rustlessness 2 Antiquity 3 Glitter 4 Hardness Ans: 1

Q. Sacrificial anode protects iron of ships, underground pipelines etc., from rusting, a process known as cathodic protection. Which one of the following metals cannot be used as a sacrificial anode? 1 Tin 2 Zinc 3 Magnesium 4 Aluminium Ans: 1

Q. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists- List-I List-II (a) Lactic acid 1. Tamarind (b) Tartaric acid 2. Orange  (c) Oxalic acid 3. Tomato (d)Citric acid 4. Citric acid  Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)  (A) 2 3 1 4 (B) 2 1 3 4 (C) 4 3 1 2 (D) 4 1 1 (D) 2 (A) 3 (B) 4 (C) Ans: 1

Q. Which one among the following will be absorbed fastest through the wall of digestive system? 1 DDT taken as a poison 2 Raw alcohol taken as a drink 3 Ice cream as a dessert 4 Black coffee as a hot beverage Ans: 1

Q. One of the occupational health hazards commonly faced by the workers of ceramics, pottery and glass industry is - 1 silicosis 2 stone formation in gall bladder 3 melanoma 4 stone formation in kidney Ans: 1

Q. It has been observed that astronauts lose substantial quantity of calcium through urine during space flight. This is due to - 1 microgravity 2 hypergravity 3 intake of dehydrated food tablet 4 low temperature in cosmos Ans: 1

Q. If we sprinkle common salt on an earthworm, it die due to - 1 osmotic shock 2 respiratory failure 3 toxic effect of salt 4 closure of pores of skin Ans: 1

Q. Cutting and peeling of onions brings tears to the eyes because of the presence of - 1 Sulphur in the cell 2 Carbon in the cell 3 Fat in the cell 4 Aminoacid in the cell Ans: 1

Q. The anti-malarial drug Quinine is made from a plant. The plant is - 1 Neem 2 Eucalyptus 3 Cinnamon 4 Cinchona Ans: 4

Q. Endosulfon, which has been in news these days, is- 1 a pesticide 2 a fertilizer 3 a sulfa drug 4 an antibiotic Ans: 1

Q. The cat can survive fall from height much more than human or any other animal. It is because the cat- 1 also gets injury equally with other animal but has tremendous endurance, body resistance and speedy recovery 2 can immediately adjust itself to land on all four paws and bend the legs to absorb the impact of falling 3 has thick and elastic skin 4 has elastic bones Ans: 1

Q. Development of Goitre (enlarged thyroid gland) is mainly due to deficiency of - 1 Sodium 2 Iodine 3 Calcium 4 Iron Ans: 2

Q. To suspect HIV/AIDS in a young individual, which one among the following symptoms is mostly associated with? 1 Severe persistent headache 2 Long standing jaundice and chronic liver disease 3 Severe anaemia 4 Chronic diarrhoea Ans: 1

Q. The broken hills famous for zinc and lead are located in - 1 Australia 2 Turkey 3 France 4 Germany Ans: 1

Q. Kanha National Park belongs to which one among the following biogeographical areas in the world? 1 Tropical Sub-humid Forests 2 Tropical Humid Forests 3 Tropical Dry Forests 4 Tropical Moist Forests Ans: 1

Q. 'EI Nino' associated with the formation of the South West Monsoon of India is- 1 an abnormally warm ocean current 2 a periodic warm air-mass 3 a periodic warm wind 4 a periodic low pressure centre Ans: 1

Q. The thermal equator is found - 1 at the equator 2 north of the geographical equator 3 south of the geographical equator 4 at the tropic of cancer Ans: 2

Q. A nautical mile is equal to - 1 6080 feet 2 5060 feet 3 5280 feet 4 6060 feet Ans: 1

Q. Horse latitudes lie within the atmospheric pressure belts of - 1 Sub-tropical high 2 Polar high 3 Equatorial low 4 Sub-polar low Ans: 1

Q. The warm and dry winds that blow down the steep valleys in Japan are called - 1 Zonda 2 Yamo 3 Tramontane 4 Santa Ana Ans: 1

Q. Which of the following statements regarding red soils of India is/are correct? 1. The colour of the soil is red due to ferric oxide content. 2. Red soils are rich in lime, humous and potash. 3. They are porous and have friable structure. Select the correct answer using the code given below- 1 1 only 2 i and 3 only 3 2 and 3 only 4 1, 2 and 3 Ans: 2

Q. According to the Census 2011, which one among the following Union Territories has the least population? 1 Lakshadeep 2 Daman and Diu 3 Puducherry 4 Dadra and Nagar Haveli Ans: 1

Q. Arrange the following oil refineries of India from west to east - 1. Koyali 2. Bongaigaon 3. Mathura 4. Haldia Select the correct answer using the code given below- 1 1, 2, 3, 4 2 1, 3, 4, 2 3 3, 1, 2, 4 4 2, 4, 3, 1 Ans: 2

Q. Which one among the following creeks is not associated with the state of Gujarat? 1 Kori creek 2 Godai Creek 3 Kajhar creek 4 Sir creek Ans: 2

Q. Which one of the following is not a formal agency of social control? 1 Teachers 2 Courts 3 Family 4 Police Ans: 1

Q. The term used to describe the process by which an outsider, immigrant or subordinate group becomes indistinguishably integrated into the dominant host society, is known as - 1 Acculturation 2 Accommodation 3 Cultural imperialism 4 Adaptation Ans: 1

Q. Which among the following is/are example /examples of youth unrest in India? 1. Naxalite movement 2. Anti-foreigners movement in Assam 3. Anti-Mandal Commission agitation Select the correct answer using the code given below- 1 1, 2 and 3 2 2 and 3 only 3 2 only 4 3 only Ans: 1

Q. Which of the following condition/condition must be fulfilled by the NRIs to be eligible to vote in elections in India? 1. They must be physically present in their place of origin to exercise their franchise. 2. NRIs whether they have acquired citizenship of other countries or not are eligible to vote. 3. Eligible NRIs have to register by filling up from 6-A with electoral registration office. Select the correct answer using the code given below- 1 1, 2 and 3 2 1 and 3 only 3 2 only 4 3 only Ans: 2

Q. The first effort at drafting a Dominion Status constitution for India was made in response to the - 1 Minto-Morley Reforms 2 Montague-Chelmsford Reforms 3 Simon Commission 4 First Round Table Conference Ans: 2

Q. The Kamraj Plan was a plan formulated in 1963 by the then- 1 Union Cabinet Minister, whereby a new constitution for the Indian National Congress was proposed 2 Chief Minister of Madras, whereby the senior ministers were asked to leave government and work to rejuvenate the party 3 Chief Minister of Madras, whereby a new set of principles for accepting donations for the party work was proposed 4 Chief Minister of Madras to root out corruption from India Ans: 2

Q. The Constitution of India divided the states of India in categories A, B, C and D in the year 1950. In this context which of the following statements is correct? 1 The Chief Commissioner was the executive head of category A states. The Rajpramukh was the executive head of category B states. The Governor was the executive head of categories C and D states 2 The Rajpramukh was the executive head of category A states. The Chief Commissioner was executive head of categories B and C states. The Governor was the executive head of the category D states 3 The Governor was the executive head of category A states. The Rajpramukh was the executive head of category B states. The Chief Commissioner was the executive head of categories C and D states 4 The Governor was the executive head of category A states. The Chief Commissioner was the executive h Ans: 3

Q. The Constituent Assembly of India was chosen on the basis of the provincial elections of 1946. With the withdrawal of the Muslim League from the Constituent Assembly it turned out that majority of the Assembly members were also members of the Congress. Under that circumstance, how was the Constituent Assembly given a broader social basis? 1 By nominating independent members from various minority groups 2 By nominating independent from various caste and religious groups 3 By nominating independent members of different castes, religious groups and women and also by taking in representatives of the princely states and asking for written submission form the public at large 4 By taking in representatives of the princely states and asking for written submission from the public at large Ans: 3

Q. What was the 'privy purse' in the context of the history of Modern India? 1 A purse given privately by one organization to another 2 A purse given by the government of India to dignitaries for service rendered 3 A grant given by the Government of India to the erstwhile Princes of India 4 A gift given by an erstwhile Prince of India to the Government of India Ans: 3

Q. Which one among the following was not a possible reason for the success of Nadir Shah's military campaign in Delhi? 1 Weak Mughal Emperor 2 Lack of strong defence in the North-West Frontier 3 Late preparation for the defence of Delhi 4 Use of superior military technology by the invading army Ans: 4

Q. Which one among the following was not true about the Kerala king Martanda Varma? 1 He ruled over Travancore 2 He subdued the feudatories 3 He gave heavy bribes to the European officers to maintain peace 4 He organized a strong modern army Ans: 3

Q. Which of the following was/were reason/reasons fir the success of European trading companies in South India during the 17th Century? 1. The presence of the Mughals in the South was not as much as in the North  2. the Vijaya Nagar kingdom had been overthrown in the late 16th Century  3. The South had many small and weak states Select the correct answer using the code given below- 1 1, 2 and 3 2 1 and 2 only 3 2 and 3 only 4 1 only Ans: 1

Q. Which one among the following was a reason for which the French could not succeed inIndia in the 18th Century? 1 They sided with the weak Indian sides such as Chanda Sahib and Muzaffar Jang 2 Dupleix was called back at a crucial time 3 Their trading company was heavily dependent on the French Government 4 They conspired against the Indian powers Ans: 4

Q. Which one among the following was the result of the First Anglo-Maratha War of 1775-82? 1 The British won the war 2 The Maratha won the war 3 There was no victory for either side 4 It helped Hyder Ali to gather strength because the British and Marathas were engaged in a mutual war Ans: 3

Q. Which one among the following is correct about the Doctrine of Lapse? 1 It did not allow the Indian rulers to adopt any heir 2 It did not allow an adopted heir to rule a state after the death of the ruler 3 It made the annexation of Indian state compulsory after a death of a ruler 4 It made the annexation of India state compulsory if the adoption of heir had not been approved by the British authorities. Ans: 4

Q. In 1856 Awadh would not have been annexed with the British Empire if the Nawab of Awadh had - 1 allied with the British 2 not refused to introduce reforms as suggested by the British 3 fought against the British 4 a natural heir Ans: 2

Q. Which of the statements given below about Vivekananda are correct? 1. He believed that Vedanta was fully rational. 2. He criticized his countrymen for having lost touch with the outside world. 3. he condemned the caste system. 4. He considered the Veda to be infallible. Select the correct answer using the code given below- 1 1, 3 and 4 2 1, 2 and 3 3 2, 3 and 4 4 1 and 2 only Ans: 1

Q. Which of the following statements are correct? 1. The global economy relied on oil for much of the 20th century as a portable and indispensable fuel. 2. The immense wealth associated with oil generates political struggles to control it. 3. History of petroleum is also the history of war and struggle. 4. Now where is this more obviously the case of war and struggle than in West Asia andCentral America. Select the correct answer using the code given below- 1 1, 2, 3 and 4 2 2 and 4 only 3 1 and 3 only 4 1, 2 and 3 only Ans: 1

Q. Which one among the following is not guaranteed by the Constitution of India? 1 Freedom to move freely throughout the country 2 Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms 3 Freedom to own, acquire and dispose of property anywhere in the country 4 Freedom to practice any trade or profession Ans: 3

Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct? Under the provisions of Article 200 of the Constitution of India the Governor of a state may - 1. Withhold his assent to a Bill passed by the state legislature. 2. Reserve the Bill passed by the state legislature for consideration of the president. 3. Return the Bill, other than a money Bill, for reconsideration of the legislature. Select the correct answer using the code given below- 1 1 only 2 1 and 2 only 3 2 and 3 only 4 1, 2 and 3 Ans: 4

Q. Which of the following are envisaged as being part of the 'Right against Exploitation' in theConstitution of India'? 1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour. 2. Abolition of untouchability. 3. Protection of the interest of the minorities. 4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines. Select the correct answer using the code given below- 1 1 and 2 2 1 and 3 3 1 and 4 4 2, 3 and 4 Ans: 3

Q. In which one of the following cases the Supreme Court of India gave verdicts which have a direct bearing on the Centre-State relations? 1 Keshavananda Bharati case 2 Vishakha case 3 S.R.Bommai case 4 Indira Sawhney case Ans: 3

Q. Consider the following statements about the powers of the President of India - 1. The President can direct that any matter on which decision has been taken by a Minister should be placed before the Council of Ministers. 2. The President can call all information relating to proposals for legislation. 3. The President has the right to address and send messages to either House of the Parliament. 4. All decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the U 1 1, 2 and 3 only 2 1 and 3 only 3 2 and 4 only 4 1, 2, 3 and 4 Ans: 3

Q. With reference to the conduct of government business in the Parliament of India the term 'closure' refers to - 1 suspension of debate at the termination of a day's sitting of the Parliament 2 a rule of legislative procedure under which further debate on a motion can be halted 3 the termination of a parliamentary session 4 refusal on the part of the government to have the opposition look at important documents Ans: 2

Q. A recent survey (by Bloomberg) shows that the USA has fallen behind emerging markets inBrazil, China and India as the preferred to invest. Why is it so? 1. Unstable economic situation of the USA which the global investors feel not likely to improve in the near future. 2. Global investors are finding Brazil, China and India to be actually more amendable toforeign investment  Select the correct answer using the code given below- 1 1 only 2 2 only 3 Both 1 and 2 4 Neither 1 nor 2 Ans: 3

Q. According to National Sample Survey Organisation's survey for 2009-10 presented by Union Labour Ministry in December 2011, the number of working children is India is about 1 50 lakh 2 1 crore 3 80 lakh 4 60 lakh Ans: 1

Q. When did the formal ceremony "casing of colours" take place marking the withdrawal of theUS forces from Iraq? 1 December 2011 2 October 2011 3 November 2011 4 January 2012 Ans: 1

Q. The reclusive North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, who died recently, ruled his country for 1 17 years 2 10 years 3 12 years 4 15 years Ans: 1

Q. Amongst the following countries, which is the first to withdraw from Kyoto Protocol? 1 Canada 2 Cuba 3 Mexico 4 Australia Ans: 1

Q. A new organisation or body formed by Latin American and Caribbean states called CELAC has 1 33 members 2 25 members 3 28 members 4 31 members Ans: 1

Q. In the 'Individual Satyagraha', Vinoba Bhave was chosen as the first Satyagrahi. Who was the second? 1 Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru 2 Dr. Rajendra Prasad 3 C. Rajagopalachari 4 Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Ans: 1

Q. During the freedom struggle, Aruna Asaf Ali was a major woman organiser of underground activity in 1 Quit India Movement 2 Civil Disobedience Movement 3 Non-Cooperation Movement 4 Swadeshi Movement Ans: 1

Q. Which one of the following planets has the largest number of natural satellites or moons? 1 Jupiter 2 Mars 3 Saturn 4 Venus Ans: 1

Q. Which one of the following types of waves are used in a night vision apparatus? 1 Infra-red waves 2 Radio waves 3 Microwaves 4 None of these Ans: 1

Q. Which one of the following is used as an explosive? 1 Nitroglycerine 2 Phosphorus trichloride 3 Graphite 4 Mercuric oxide Ans: 1

Q. In the context of Indian wildlife, the flying fox is a 1 Bat 2 Kite 3 Vulture 4 Stork Ans: 1

Q. The bothers Umakant and Ramakant Gundecha are 1 Tabla players 2 Kathak dancers 3 Dhrupad vocalists 4 Sarod maestros Ans: 3

Q. In which State is the Buddhist site, Tabo Monastery, located? 1 Himachal Pradesh 2 Arunachal Pradesh 3 Sikkim 4 Uttarakhand Ans: 1

Q. Among the following, which one is not a football club? 1 Monte Carlo 2 Arsenal 3 Aston Villa 4 Chelsea Ans: 1

Q. Cape Canaveral, the site from which space shuttles, are launched, is located on the coast of 1 North Carolina 2 South Carolina 3 Florida 4 Virginia Ans: 3

Q. Who among the following Prime Ministers sent Cripps Mission to India? 1 Winston Churchill 2 James Ramsay McDonald 3 Neville Chamberlain 4 Stanley Baldwin Ans: 1

Q. Who among the following is the author of a collection of poems called "Golden Threshold"? 1 Sarojini Naidu 2 Aruna Asaf Ali 3 Annie Besant 4 Vijayalakshmi Pandit Ans: 1

Q. The concept of carbon credit originated from which one of the following? 1 Kyoto Protocol 2 Earth Summit, Rio de Janerio 3 Montreal Protocol 4 G-8 Summit, Heiligendamm Ans: 1

Q. The Buddha delivered his first sermon, known as "Turning of the wheel of law' at? 1 Sarnath 2 Sanchi 3 Bodh Gaya 4 Sravasti Ans: 1

Q. Who wrote the line:'A thing of beauty is a joy for ever'? 1 John Keats 2 P.B. Shelley 3 William Wordsworth 4 Robert Browning Ans: 1

Q. Which one of the following is not a mammal? 1 Shark 2 Dolphin 3 Seal 4 Whale Ans: 1

Q. The sportsperson to win the record Gold medals of Olympic Games is 1 Michael Phelps 2 Daley Thomson 3 Mark Spitz 4 Carl Lewis Ans: 1

Q. McMahon Line demarcates the boundary between 1 India and China 2 India and Pakistan 3 India and Nepal 4 India and Bangladesh Ans: 1

Q. First railway line in India was laid in 1 1853 2 1835 3 1917 4 1923 Ans: 1

Q. Which of the following hills are found where the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats meet? 1 Anaimalai Hills 2 Cardamon Hills 3 Nilgiri Hills 4 Shevoroy Hills Ans: 1

Q. According to the Administrative Tribunal Act 1985, the Central Administrative Tribunal adjudicates disputes and complaints with respect to the service of person who are- 1 appointed to public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union except members of the defence forces 2 official and servants of the Supreme Court or any High Courts 3 members of the Secretarial staff of the Parliament or any state legislature 4 members of the defence forces Ans: 1

Q. Which of the following statements with respect to the judiciary in India is/are correct? 1. Unlike in the United States, India has not provided for a double system of courts. 2. Under the Constitution of India, there is a single integrated system of courts for theUnion as well as the states. 3. The organization of the subordinate judiciary varies slightly from state to state. Select the correct answer using the code given below - 1 1, 2 and 3 2 1 only 3 1 and 2 only 4 2 and 3 only Ans: 1

Q. Which of the following Committees are Committees of Parliament? 1. Public Accounts Committee 2. Estimates Committee 3. Committee on Public Undertakings Select the correct answer using the code given below- 1 1, 2 and 3 2 1 and 2 only 3 1 and 3 only 4 2 and 3 only Ans: 1

Q. The Chief Election Commissioner of India holds office for a period of - 1 six years 2 during the pleasure of the President 3 for six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier 4 for five years or till the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier Ans: 3

Q. Consider the following statements - 1. In India the minimum denomination coin acceptable for transaction is 50 paise. 2. Coins below 50 paise is not a legal tender for payment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 1 only 2 2 only 3 Both 1 and 2 4 Neither 1 nor 2 Ans: 3

Q. Which of the following statements about the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network System (CCTNS) is/are correct? 1. It will facilitate real time access of classified criminal data to the law enforcement authorities. 2. National Crime Record Bureau is the nodal agency mandated to implement the network in all the states. Select the correct answer using the code given below- 1 1 only 2 2 only 3 Both 1 and 2 4 Neither 1 nor 2 Ans: 1

Q. At present the BRAHMOS missiles are assembled at 1 Hyderabad 2 Chandipur 3 Sriharikota 4 Bangalore Ans: 1

Q. An area legally reserved for wild life in its natural surroundings is 1 Social Forests 2 Biosphere Reserve 3 National Park 4 Sanctuary Ans: 4

Q. Crop rotation helps to 1 lessen use of pesticides 2 yield more crops 3 produce a greater choice of plant products 4 eliminate parasites which have selective hosts Ans: 4

Q. The vertical movement of air is termed as 1 air turbulence 2 air current 3 wind 4 air mobility Ans: 1

Q. Acute lead poisoning is also known as 1 Byssinosis 2 Neuralgia 3 Itai-itai 4 Plumbism Ans: 4

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