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Past Questions
The five permanent members of UN security council are
A)
Japan, West Germany, USSR, UK and USA
B)
Canada, China, France, USSR and USA
C)
Germany, China, USSR, UK and USA
D)
China, France, USSR, UK and USA
The five permanent members of the UN Security Council are China, France, Russia (formerly USSR), the United Kingdom, and the United States. Among the given options, (d) matches this list. The other options include countries that are not permanent members, such as Japan, West Germany, Canada, and Germany.
Heavy Electrical (India) Ltd., to manufacture heavy electrical equipment was set up in 1956 at
A)
Ranchi
B)
Warangal
C)
Bhopal
D)
Nagpur
Heavy Electricals (India) Ltd. was set up in 1956 at Ranchi. This is the well-known Heavy Engineering Corporation/Heavy Electricals industrial establishment location associated with heavy electrical equipment manufacture. The other options are incorrect because Warangal, Bhopal, and Nagpur are not the original 1956 setting for this company.
Which of the following states has the highest reserve iron ore deposit in India?
A)
Bihar
B)
Odisha
C)
Rajasthan
D)
Gujarat
Odisha has the highest iron ore reserves in India. It is one of the most important iron ore-producing states, with major deposits in the Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Mayurbhanj, and Joda-Barbil regions. Bihar, Rajasthan, and Gujarat do not have reserves as large as Odisha's, so option (b) is correct.
Who invented Electric Generator?
A)
Sir Alexander Graham Bell
B)
Michael Faraday
C)
Alfred B.Nobel
D)
Thomas Alva Edison
Michael Faraday is credited with inventing the first electromagnetic electric generator, based on electromagnetic induction. Sir Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone, Alfred B. Nobel invented dynamite and established the Nobel Prize, and Thomas Alva Edison is known for the practical incandescent lamp and electric power systems, not the original invention of the electric generator.
Ownership rights to companies such as shares, dividends etc. is called
A)
Capital market
B)
Derivatives
C)
Equities
D)
Eurobonds
Ownership rights in a company—such as shares and the entitlement to dividends—are called equities. Equity represents ownership interest in a firm. Capital market is the broader market for long-term securities, derivatives are financial contracts based on underlying assets, and eurobonds are international bonds issued in a currency different from the country where they are sold.
Celebration of National Voters Day on 25th January every year is a strategy to
A)
promote free and fair election nationwide
B)
encourage reducing the election related expenditures
C)
increase enrolment of voters
D)
discourage possible communalism in the politics
National Voters’ Day is celebrated on 25th January to encourage eligible citizens, especially new voters, to register and participate in the electoral process. It is a voter awareness and enrolment initiative of the Election Commission of India. Hence, the main strategy is to increase enrolment of voters. The other options are not the primary objective of National Voters’ Day.
Logarithm tables were invented by
A)
John Napier
B)
John Doe
C)
John Harrison
D)
John Douglas
Logarithm tables were invented by John Napier, a Scottish mathematician, who introduced logarithms in the early 17th century to simplify multiplication and division. The other options are not associated with the invention of logarithm tables.
The headquarters of the United Nations is at
A)
Geneva
B)
Paris
C)
New York
D)
Washington, D.C.
The headquarters of the United Nations is in New York City, USA. Geneva hosts major UN offices, but not the main headquarters. Paris is the headquarters of UNESCO, and Washington, D.C. is not the UN headquarters.
Which among the following states are recently included in the ISOPOM Oil Palm development programme?
A)
Assam & Tripura
B)
W.Bengal & Mizoram
C)
Goa & Odisha
D)
Chhattisgarh & Arunachal Pradesh
ISOPOM (Integrated Scheme of Oilseeds, Pulses, Oil Palm and Maize) was extended to some northeastern states for oil palm development. Among the given options, Assam and Tripura were the states recently included in the Oil Palm development programme. The other pairs do not match the official extension mentioned in current-affairs context.
Microphone is used to convert
A)
sound waves into electrical energy
B)
sound waves into light rays
C)
electrical energy into sound waves
D)
sound waves into magnetic currents
A microphone is a transducer that converts sound energy (sound waves) into electrical signals/energy. Option (b) is incorrect because microphones do not produce light. Option (c) describes a loudspeaker, which converts electrical energy into sound. Option (d) is incorrect because microphones do not convert sound into magnetic currents.
Who among the following is associated with Kalinga war?
A)
Ashoka
B)
Bindusara
C)
Chandragupta
D)
Gautamiputra
The Kalinga War is historically associated with Emperor Ashoka of the Maurya dynasty. After the war, Ashoka was deeply moved by the massive loss of life, which led him to embrace Buddhism and the policy of Dhamma. Bindusara was Ashoka’s father, Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire, and Gautamiputra Satakarni was a Satavahana ruler, not linked to the Kalinga War.
John F. Kennedy, President of USA, died on
A)
1963
B)
1964
C)
1965
D)
1966
John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the USA, was assassinated on 22 November 1963 in Dallas, Texas. Therefore, the correct year of death is 1963. The other options are incorrect because he did not die in 1964, 1965, or 1966.
An address used by the world wide web to specify a certain site in internet is
A)
Internet protocol
B)
Transmission protocol
C)
Uniform resource locator
D)
Hyper link
A web address used to specify a particular site on the Internet is called a Uniform Resource Locator (URL). It identifies the location of a resource and how to access it. Internet Protocol and Transmission Protocol are communication protocols, while a hyperlink is a clickable link, not the address itself.
The Iranian ruler who penetrated into north-west India in 516 BC and annexed Punjab, west of Indus and Sindh was
A)
Xeres
B)
Magadhan
C)
Darius
D)
Alexander
The Iranian ruler was Darius I (Darius the Great) of the Achaemenid Empire. He is associated with the invasion of north-west India around 516 BC and the annexation of territories like the Indus region, including parts of Punjab, Sindh, and the land west of the Indus. Xeres is not connected with this event, Magadhan refers to an Indian kingdom, and Alexander invaded India much later in 326 BC.
To which country does the present UN Secretary-General belong?
A)
Ghana
B)
South Korea
C)
Spain
D)
Sweden
The UN Secretary-General in 2015 was Ban Ki-moon, who belongs to South Korea. He served as the 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations from 2007 to 2016. Therefore, the correct option is (b) South Korea. Ghana, Spain, and Sweden are not the country of origin of the then current UN Secretary-General.
Malfunctioning of which of the following organs causes jaundice?
A)
Stomach
B)
Pancreas
C)
Liver
D)
Kidney
Jaundice is caused by excessive accumulation of bilirubin in the blood, usually because the liver is unable to process, excrete, or metabolize it properly. Since the liver is the organ responsible for bile formation and bilirubin handling, its malfunction commonly leads to jaundice. The stomach, pancreas, and kidney are not the primary organs whose malfunction directly causes jaundice.
In which of following states is the per capita availability of Milk highest in the country?
A)
Andhra Pradesh
B)
Punjab
C)
Haryana
D)
Tamil Nadu
Among the given states, Punjab has the highest per capita availability of milk in India. It is one of the leading milk-producing states, and its per capita availability exceeds that of Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. Hence, the correct answer is Punjab.
Who among the following is the chairman of the recently constituted 7th Pay Commission?
A)
Justice Ashok Kumar Mathur
B)
Dr.Rathin Roy
C)
Justice B.N.Srikrishna
D)
C.Rangarajan
The 7th Central Pay Commission, constituted in 2014, was chaired by Justice Ashok Kumar Mathur. Dr. Rathin Roy was a member, while Justice B.N. Srikrishna and C. Rangarajan were not chairmen of the 7th Pay Commission. Hence, option (a) is correct.
Who among the following has become the President of India twice?
A)
Dr.Zakir Hussain
B)
B.D.Jatti
C)
V.V.Giri
D)
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy became the President of India in 1977 and served as the 6th President. He is known in such questions as the person who became President twice because he had earlier served as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and also as Acting President in a different capacity? However, among the given options, the intended correct answer in standard exam context is Neelam Sanjiva Reddy. The other options are incorrect because Dr. Zakir Hussain served only once, B.D. Jatti was Acting President, and V.V. Giri also served only once as President.
In which of the following states the Governor has special responsibility under Article 371A of the Constitution with respect to Law and Order?
A)
Nagaland
B)
Manipur
C)
Arunachal Pradesh
D)
Jammu and Kashmir
Article 371A of the Constitution provides special provisions for Nagaland. Under it, the Governor has a special responsibility with respect to law and order in the state, especially in areas where the disturbance of internal disturbances may require the Governor to act in his individual judgment. The other options are incorrect because Article 371A does not apply to Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, or Jammu and Kashmir.
The velocity of sound in air (under normal condition) is
A)
30 m/sec
B)
320 m/sec
C)
343 m/sec
D)
3,320 m/sec
The speed of sound in air under normal conditions (about 20°C at sea level) is approximately 343 m/s. Option (a) is too low, (b) is slightly below the standard value, and (d) is far too high.
Indira Gandhi was assassinated in
A)
1974
B)
1984
C)
1994
D)
2004
Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India, was assassinated on 31 October 1984 by her bodyguards. Hence, the correct answer is 1984. The other options are incorrect because 1974, 1994, and 2004 do not match the year of her assassination.
The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term
A)
of six years
B)
determined by the state legislative assembly of a state
C)
of four years
D)
of five years
Members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term of 6 years. However, one-third of the members retire every 2 years, so the House is a continuing chamber. The other options are incorrect because the Rajya Sabha is not elected for 4 or 5 years, and its term is not determined by any State Legislative Assembly.
Which scientist discovered the radioactive element radium?
A)
Isaac Newton
B)
Albert Einstein
C)
Benjamin Franklin
D)
Marie Curie
Radium was discovered by Marie Curie, along with Pierre Curie, in 1898 while studying pitchblende. Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, and Benjamin Franklin are famous scientists, but they did not discover radium.
A centrally sponsored scheme of Rajiv Awas Yojana envisages a
A)
Poverty free India
B)
Slum free India
C)
Malnutrition free India
D)
Homeless free India
Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY) was a centrally sponsored scheme launched to promote a 'Slum-free India' by encouraging slum redevelopment, prevention of new slums, and providing housing for slum dwellers. Therefore, the correct option is (b). The other options refer to different policy goals: poverty eradication, nutrition improvement, and housing for the homeless.