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Past Questions — 2016
If a Minister of a State decides to resign from membership of the State Legislative Assembly, he should submit his resignation to the
A)
Speaker
B)
Chief Minister
C)
Chief Election Commission of India
D)
Governor
Under Article 190(3)(b) of the Constitution of India, a member of the Legislative Assembly of a State resigns their seat by addressing their resignation in writing to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.
Which Bank has entered into collaboration with German government for a special programme on ‘Soil Protection and Rehabilitation for food Security’?
A)
RBI
B)
NABARD
C)
ICICI
D)
Kotak Mahindra
The special programme on ‘Soil Protection and Rehabilitation for food Security’ was launched in collaboration with the German government by NABARD. NABARD often partners with international agencies and governments for rural development, soil conservation, and sustainable agriculture projects. RBI is the central bank and does not typically run such development programmes, while ICICI and Kotak Mahindra are commercial banks and are not associated with this specific initiative.
Myanmar’s Parliament, on 15th March, 2016 elected Htin Kyaw as the first civilian president after long years of military rule; the Army took power in the year
A)
1960
B)
1962
C)
1964
D)
1966
The Burmese military, led by General Ne Win, took power in a coup d'etat on March 2, 1962.
In the annual RBI report of 2012, which state in India has the least poverty with just 5.09% of its people living below poverty line?
A)
Himachal Pradesh
B)
Goa
C)
Punjab
D)
Sikkim
According to the RBI annual report 2012, Goa had the lowest poverty ratio among Indian states at 5.09% below the poverty line. Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Sikkim also had low poverty rates, but not the lowest in that report.
What was the symbol of the Swadeshi movement?
A)
Khadi cloth
B)
Charkha
C)
Lotus
D)
Tri-colour
The Charkha (spinning wheel) became the iconic symbol of the Swadeshi movement, embodying economic self-reliance, rural empowerment, and boycott of foreign textiles.
Railways were introduced in India when the Governor-General of India was
A)
Lord Curzon
B)
Lord Dalhousie
C)
Lord Hardinge
D)
Lord Ripon
The first railway line in India (Bombay to Thane) was opened in 1853 during the administration of Governor-General Lord Dalhousie.
In which of the following cities is the maximum annual variability of temperature recorded?
A)
Kolkata
B)
Delhi
C)
Bangalore
D)
Mumbai
Annual temperature variability (annual range) is highest in inland continental locations and lower in coastal cities due to the moderating influence of the sea. Among the given cities, Delhi has a continental climate and records the maximum annual variability of temperature. Kolkata and Mumbai are coastal and have smaller annual ranges, while Bangalore has a more equable climate due to altitude.
The mirror used in automobiles to see the rear view is
A)
concave
B)
convex
C)
plane
D)
one-way
A convex mirror is used as a rear-view mirror in automobiles because it gives a wider field of view and forms erect, diminished images of vehicles behind. A concave mirror would magnify and can produce inverted images depending on object position, so it is not suitable. A plane mirror gives a normal-sized image with a narrower field of view, and a one-way mirror is not used for this purpose.
Which state is the largest producer of Bauxite in India?
A)
Odisha
B)
Jharkhand
C)
Andhra Pradesh
D)
Kerala
Odisha is the largest producer of bauxite in India, accounting for more than half of the nation's total bauxite output.
The first Indian state to impose a ban on the use of polythene in the entire state is
A)
Uttarakhand
B)
Rajasthan
C)
Gujarat
D)
Madhya Pradesh
Uttarakhand was the first Indian state to impose a statewide ban on polythene/plastic carry bags. The ban was introduced in the early 2000s, making it the earliest among the given options. Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh introduced such restrictions later, so they are not correct.
Which of the following light bulb types uses the least energy and therefore results in fewer greenhouse gas emission?
A)
Incandescent
B)
Compact fluorescent
C)
Halogen
D)
High intensity discharge
Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) use less electricity than incandescent and halogen bulbs for the same light output. Since they consume less energy, they indirectly lead to fewer greenhouse gas emissions from power generation. High intensity discharge lamps are used for special high-output lighting and are not the least energy-consuming among the given options.
Which of the following is the longest river of Mizoram?
A)
Tlawng
B)
Chhimtuipui
C)
Tiau
D)
Khawthlangtuipui
Tlawng is the longest river in Mizoram. It is a major river system of the state, flowing through central Mizoram. The other options are rivers in Mizoram as well, but they are shorter than Tlawng. Chhimtuipui is an important river in southern Mizoram, Tiau forms part of the international boundary, and Khawthlangtuipui is also a significant river, but none of these is the longest.
What was the symbol of the Swadeshi movement?
A)
Khadi cloth
B)
Charkha
C)
Lotus
D)
Tri-colour
The Charkha (spinning wheel) became the symbol of the Swadeshi movement because it represented self-reliance, indigenous production, and the boycott of foreign goods. It was strongly associated with promoting Indian-made cloth and economic independence. Khadi cloth was promoted by the movement, but the Charkha was its emblematic symbol. Lotus and tri-colour are not symbols of the Swadeshi movement.
The Supremacy of the Indian Constitution is upheld by
A)
The Supreme Court
B)
The High Courts
C)
The District Courts
D)
The Cabinet
The Supreme Court of India is considered the guardian and upholder of the Supremacy of the Indian Constitution through its power of judicial review.
Hay fever is a sign of
A)
Malnutrition
B)
Allergy
C)
Old age
D)
Over work
Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) is an allergic immune response triggered by environmental allergens like pollen, dust mites, or mold.
Which Bank has entered into collaboration with German government for a special programme on ‘Soil Protection and Rehabilitation for food Security’?
A)
RBI
B)
NABARD
C)
ICICI
D)
Kotak Mahindra
NABARD collaborated with the German Government (KfW/GIZ) to implement the 'Soil Protection and Rehabilitation for Food Security' initiative in India.
The main settlement of Zoroastrian Parsis in India is
A)
Surat
B)
Mumbai
C)
Panaji
D)
Vadodara
Mumbai (Maharashtra) is the primary center and largest settlement of the Zoroastrian Parsi community in India, housing the vast majority of India's Parsi population.
When a population is maintained at its carrying capacity, it is said to be
A)
A limiting factor
B)
Growing exponentially
C)
In equilibrium
D)
Inactive
When a population size stabilizes around its carrying capacity (K), birth rates equal death rates, and the population exists in dynamic equilibrium (zero net growth).
Which sportsperson has won the Sportsman of the Year at the Laureus World Sports Awards 2016?
A)
Novak Djokovic
B)
Lionel Messi
C)
Usain Bolt
D)
Lewis Hamilton
Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award in 2016 following his dominant 2015 season during which he captured three Grand Slam singles titles.
Which of the following political party is NOT a National Party?
A)
Samajwadi Party
B)
Communist Party of India
C)
Communist Party of India (Marxist)
D)
Bahujan Samaj Party
A national party is one that satisfies the Election Commission’s criteria. Among the given options, the Communist Party of India (CPI), Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)], and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) have been recognized as national parties. The Samajwadi Party is a regional/state party, not a national party. Therefore, the correct answer is Samajwadi Party.
By which Amendment were the words ‘Socialist and Secular’ added in the Preamble to the Constitution?
A)
24th Amendment
B)
42nd Amendment
C)
44th Amendment
D)
52nd Amendment
The terms 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' were added to the Preamble of the Constitution of India by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976.
The deficiency of which of the following leads to dental caries?
A)
Iron
B)
Fluorine
C)
Copper
D)
Zinc
The deficiency of fluoride is a primary factor in the development of dental caries.
Which state is the largest producer of Bauxite in India?
A)
Odisha
B)
Jharkhand
C)
Andhra Pradesh
D)
Kerala
Odisha is the largest producer of bauxite in India. It has major bauxite deposits in districts such as Koraput, Kalahandi, and Rayagada. Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala are not the leading bauxite-producing states.
Monpa tribes are found in
A)
Nagaland
B)
Andaman & Nicobar
C)
Andhra Pradesh
D)
Arunachal Pradesh
The Monpa are a major tribal group of Arunachal Pradesh, especially in the Tawang and West Kameng regions. They are not associated with Nagaland, Andaman & Nicobar, or Andhra Pradesh. Hence, the correct answer is Arunachal Pradesh.
Bitcoin
A)
digital asset and payment system
B)
transactions take place between users indirectly with intermediary
C)
transactions are recorded in a ledger called book chain
D)
the system works with a central repository or single administrator
Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency, often described as a digital asset and payment system. It works without a central authority, using blockchain technology to record transactions. Option (b) is wrong because Bitcoin transactions are peer-to-peer, not indirect via an intermediary. Option (c) is wrong because the ledger is called a blockchain, not a 'book chain'. Option (d) is wrong because Bitcoin does not have a central repository or single administrator.