1. Which of the following scholars coined the word Geography? a.Herodotus b.Galileo c.Erathosthenese d.Humbolt 2.

Which of the following features, connected with the western disturbances in India, is Incorrect? a.cloudy weather during disturbances b.possibility of fog during disturbances c.light rainfall during disturbances d.cold wave before disturbances 3. Where is Mindanao Trench located? a.Near the Australian Coast b.Off Lakshadweep c.In pacific Ocean d.In North Atlantic Ocean 4. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of eutrophic System? a.Excessive growth of plant biomass b.Depletion of water body in oxygen c.Changes in species composition d.Smaller fishes replace larger fishes. 5. The Geiger-Muller Detector is employed to Detect? a.Ultraviolet Radiation b.Infrared Radiation c.Nuclear Radiation d.None of the above 6. Greenhouse effect is caused by which property of Carbon Dioxide? a.Transparency to long wave radiation and opaqueness to short wave radiation b.Transparency to short wave radiation and opaqueness to long wave radiation c.its capacity to absorb heat d.its quality of having high heat of condensation

7.Match the Following rocks and their metamorphosed forms. 1.Granite 2.Basalt 3.Limestone 4.Sandstone a.1A,2B,3C,4D b.1A,2B,3D,4C c.1C,2B,3D,4A d.1D,2B,3C,4A 8.Which two countries are devided by the 38th parallel? a.Vietnam and Cambodia b.Russia and China c.North and South Korea d.China and North Korea 9. Which of the following statements is NOT correct? a.Libya is larger than Egypt b.Libya has warm summers while Egypt has very hot summers c.Libya has majority muslim population while Egypt has some Christian population also d.Arabic is the national language in both the countries 10. The oilfields of Burgan and kirkuk are located respectively in a.Iraq and Iran b.Kuwait and Iraq c.Yemen and Iraq d.Turkey and Iran 11.Indian Human Development Report-2011 was released by planning commission in October 2011.Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1.Health index has shown better improvement then education index between 2000 and 2008 2.Delhi has the highest Human Development Index 3.Chattisgarh has the lowest HDI a.1 only b.2 and 3 only c.2 only d.3 only A.Gneiss B.Greenstone C.Marble D.Quartzite

12. Consider the following statements 1. Homerule movement was started in Ireland 2.Anie Basent had initiated Homerule movement in India 3.Firojshah Mehta prapogated the Home rule movement in Maharashtra and Middle India. Which of the above statements are/is correct? a.only 1 b.1 and 2 c.1 and 3 d.1,2,3 13. Consider the following statements 1. In 1909 Morley Minto Reforms, the numbers of seats in the provincial legislative council were increased 2.The Right of separate electorate was given to muslims Which of the above statements are/is correct? a.only1 b.only2 c.both 1 and 2 d.none of the above 14. Consider the post Jaliyanwalabagh Massacre Effects. 1. Rabindranath Tagore returned the Nighthood honour. 2. Hunter commission was formed to investigate the Massacre. 3. Shankar Nair gave resignation from Viceroys council 4. Congress established an investigation commission in the chairmanship of Jawaharlal Nehru. Which of the above statements are/is correct? a.1, 2, 4 b.1, 2, 3 c.2, 4 d.1, 2, 3, 4 15. Consider the following statements 1. Khilafat Movement started due to the Removal of Khalifa from his seat in Turkey 2. The Movement ended with Kamal pasa and other youngsters abolished the seat of Khalifa. 3. Mohammed ali and Shoukat ali were the leaders of khilafat movement in India.

Which of the above statements are/is correct? a.1, 2 b.2, 3 c.1, 2, 3 d.1, 3 16. in which of the Indian National Congresss conference Fundamental Rights were declared? a.1926, Goa b.1931, Karanchi c.1917, Calcutta d.1925, Kanpur 17. Consider the following statements 1. Ryotwari System was started by Lord Cornwallis in India 2. Ryotwari System was implemented in Madras and Mumbai Which of the above statements are/is correct? a.only 1 b.only 2 c.both 1 and 2 d.neither 1 nor 2 18. Consider the following statements 1.Young Bengal Movement was started by Henry Dorazio 2. Justice Party was established by Bipin Chandra Pal Which of the above statements are/is incorrect? a.only 1 b.only 2 c.both 1 and 2 d.neither 1 nor 2 19. In 1665, Purandar pact was done between a. b. c. d. Aurangzeb and Sahu Aurangzeb and Bajirao Peshwa Jaysinh and Shivaji Mansinh and Shivaji

20.Match the Following 1.Mir Jafar 2.Manik Chand 3.Ami Chand 4.Jagat Sheth a.1A,2B,3C,4D b.1B,2D,3A,4C c.1D,2A,3B,4C d.1C,2B,3A,4D 21. What is MOLAND a.Surface to Surface Cruise Missile of Iran b.Geo spatial System of Europe c.Insecticide d.Underground Canal system for Irrigation 22. Consider following Statements with regard to Indian Science Congress 1.98th ISC was held in Bhubneshwar,Odisha 2.Focal theme of the Convention was Science and Technology for Inclusive Innovation and Role of Women 3.The Congress Meets Once in every two years in the first week of January. 4.Department of S&T is formulating a Scheme called ASHA for Women Scientists. Which of the above statements are/is incorrect? a.1,3 b.1, 4 c.1,3,4 d.none of these 23.which of the following engymes is found in human saliva? a.Trypsin b.Pepsin c.Ptylin d.Rennin A.Main Officer B.Businessman C.Banker D.Mir Baksh

24.With reference to the climate of India , the western Disturbances originate over

a.Arabian Sea b.Baltic Sea c.Caspian Sea d.Mediterranean Sea 25.Arrange the following Seas from west to East 1.Banda Sea 2.Timor Sea 3.Arafura Sea 4.Coral Sea a.1,2,3,4 b.2,1,3,4 c.2,3,4,1 d.1,2,4,3 26. Consider the following statements 1. Maximum Gravitational force is at poles 2. Maximum coriolis force is at equator Which of the above statements are/is correct? a.only 1 b.only 2 c.both 1 and 2 d.neither 1 nor 2 27. Consider the following statements 1.Andaman & Nicobar was a Danish Colony 2.Port Blair is in the South Andaman 3.Shompen Tribe is Confined to Nicobar Only. 4.Duncan Passage lies between south Andaman and little Andaman. Which of the above statements are/is correct? a.1,2,4 b.1,2,3 c.2,3,4 d.1,2,3,4

28. Consider the following statements

1. Europa is NASAs Jupiter Mission 2. NASAs Mars Science Laboratory rover is Curiosity Which of the above statements are/is correct? a.only 1 b.only 2 c.both 1 and 2 d.neither 1 nor 2 29. Consider the following statements 1. Tropical Cyclone Washi Hit the Philippines Coast in Nov 2011 2. Luzon is the most populated island of the Philippines Which of the above statements are/is incorrect? a.only 1 b.only 2 c.both 1 and 2 d.neither 1 nor 2 30. Which of the following boxes of WTO contains agricultural subsidies in the form of direct payments under production limiting programmes? a.Green Box b.Blue Box c.Amber Box d.Red Box 31. Downs Syndrome disorder occurs when a. b. c. d. one chromosome is added to 13th autosomal chromosome one chromosome is added to 21st autosomal chromosome one chromosome is added to 11th autosomal chromosome one chromosome is added to 12th autosomal chromosome

32. Smelting refers to

a.heating ore below melting point in absence of air b.heating ore below melting point in presence of air c.heating ore above melting point in presence of air d.heating ore above melting point in absence of air 33. Consider the following statements 1. Elements having same difference of neutron and proton are called Isosters 2. Molecules and Ions having same numbers of atoms as well as electrons are called Isodiaphers. Which of the above statements are/is incorrect? a.only 1 b.only 2 c.both 1 and 2 d.neither 1 nor 2 34.Which committee was appointed by ministry of company affairs to advice on amendment to companies Act? a. b. c. d. J J Irani Committee D S Rawat Committee Adi Godrej Committee Y H Malegam Committee

35.India Telecom 2011 was organized in New Delhi in December 2011.Which of the following statements about target set by National Telecom Policy is/are correct? 1.Broadband connections available on demand by year 2015 2.100 percent rural teledensity by 2020 3.Broadband access to all village panchayats through optical fibre by the year 2014 a.1 only b.1,2 c.1,3 d.1,2,3 36.Big Bash League is which countrys counterpart of Indian Premier League? a.Australia b.South Africa c.England d.West Indies 37. Excercise Neptune was organized to test Coastal Defence Prepardness of which State/union Territory in November 2011?

a.Goa b.Lakshadweep c.Andaman & Nicobar d.Poducherry 38. Which is the US reconnaissance drone that was downed by Iran in its territory December 2011? a.Zeus b.Raptor c.Falcon d.Sentinel 39.Consider the following statements 1.LEDs emit more light per watt than CFLs 2.LEDs are free from mercury while CFLs contains mercury 3.CFLs are not temperature dependent Which of the above statements are/is correct? a.1,3 b.1,2 c.2 only d.1,2,3 40. Which of the following is not a variety of wheat? a.Arjun b.Swarnasabvan c.Sonalika d.Padma 41.Who charaterised Indian Union as a federation with centralizing tendency? a.B.R.Ambedkar b.K.C.Wheare c.Ivor Jennings d.Granville Austin 42.Who of the following was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India? a.K.V.K Sundaram b.Sukumar Sen

c.S.P.Sen Verma d.Dr.Nagendra Singh 43.Consider the following Statements 1.The president can pardon a death sentence while a Governor cannot 2.The president can pardon sentences inflicted by a court martial while governor cannot Which of the above statements are/is correct? a.only 1 b.only 2 c.both 1 & 2 d.neither 1 nor 2 44. The juvenile justice Act defines children as,thosewho are under a.14 years of age b.16 years of age c.18 years of age d.21 years of age 45.Which of the following is in the concurrent list in the constitution of India a.Treasure Trove b.Capitation Taxes c.Public Health and Sanitation d.Population Control and Family Planning 46. Consider the following Statements 1.All ministers are appointed by the governor and they hold office during the pleasure of governor 2.Constitution does not mention the period of tenure of governor as he holds office during the pleasure of president Which of the above statements are/is correct? a.only 1 b.only 2 c.both 1 & 2 d.neither 1 nor 2 47.Which of the following rights is/are enjoyed by an enemy alien? 1.Right to protection against arrest and detention in certain cases 2.Right to equality

3.Right to Religion a.1,2,3 b.only 2 c.2,3 d.1,2 48.Which of the following reflects the current trend of federalism prevailing in Indian Polity? a.Dual Federalism b.Bargaining Federalism c.Co-operative Federalism d.None of these 49.Under the constitution who is responsible to lay before both the houses of parliament an annual financial statement of the Government of India? a.President b.Prime Minister c.Finance Minister d.Council of Ministers 50. Consider the following Statements 1.the state election commissioner is appointed by the Governor of that state 2.A state Election Commissiner is removed by the president Which of the above statements are/is correct? a.only 1 b.only 2 c.both 1 & 2 d.neither 1 nor 2 51. Which Doctrine was given by Lord Buddha? a.Peace b.Love c.Non Violence d.Pity 52.Which of the Following is not a Vedanga? a.Jyotisha b.Nirukta

c.Nyaya d.Kalpa 53.The Capital Account Convertibility of the Indian Rupee Implies a.that the Indian rupee can be exchanged by the authorized dealers for travel b.that the Indian rupee can be exchanged for any major currency for the purpose of trade in goods and services c.that Indian rupee can be exchanged for any major currency for trading financial assets d.none of these 54.When RBI announces an increase in the cash reserve ratio,what does it mean? a.The commercial banks will have less money to lend b.the reserve banks of India will have less money to lend c.the union government will have less money to lend d.the commercial banks will have more money to lend 55.Consider the following statements 1.The Headquarter of UNESCO is in the Hague 2.Erina Bokova is the Director General of UNESCO Which of the above statements are/is correct? a.only 1 b.only 2 c.both 1 & 2 d.neither 1 nor 2 56. Consider the following statements 1.El Nino is characterised by size in surface pressure over Indian Ocean, Indonesia and Australia and Fall in air pressure over Tahiti and rest of central and eastern pacific ocean 2.La Nina is the cold phase of El Nini , during which the cold pool in the eastern pacific intensifies and trade winds strengthen Which of the above statements are/is correct? a.only 1 b.only 2 c.both 1 & 2 d.neither 1 nor 2 57. Consider the following statements

1. Under GRIHA Scheme, green rating is must for government buildings 2. Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), the temple city was identified as most favourable to be developed as low carbon foot print city Which of the above statements are/is correct? a.only 1 b.only 2 c.both 1 & 2 d.neither 1 nor 2 58.Fly Ash is environmental pollutant produced by a.Thermal Power Plant b.Oil Refinery c.Fertiliser Plant d.Strip Mining 59.Identify the correctly matched pair a.Montreal protocol-Global warming b.Kyoto Protocol-Climatic Change c.Ramsar Convention-Ground Water Pollution d.Basal Convention- Biodiversity Conservation 60.Biosphere Reserve Differ from National Parks and Willife Sanctuaries because in the former a.Human beings are not allowed to enter b.people are an integral part of the system c.Plants are an integral part of the system d.Living organisms are brought from all over the world and preserved for posterity 61.Great Barrier Reef along east coast of Australia is a.Population b.Community c.Biome d.Ecosystem 62.Consider the following statements 1.The place where tropical cyclone crosses the coast is called landfall of the cyclone 2.The EYE of cyclone is a region of calm and ascending air Which of the above statements are/is correct?

a.only 1 b.only 2 c.both 1 & 2 d.neither 1 nor 2 63. Consider the following statements 1. For the formation of Fog, it is necessary that the dew point is at or below the freezing point 2. Fog Contains more moisture than Mist Which of the above statements are/is correct? a.only 1 b.only 2 c.both 1 & 2 d.neither 1 nor 2 64. Consider the following statements about T-50 Stealth Fighter plane 1. Its Sukhois Fifth Generation Fighter plane 2. It is jointly developed by India and France 3. The service entry of the Fighter plane will be by 2015 Which of the above statements are/is incorrect? a.1, 2 b.only 2 c.only3 d.2, 3 65. Consider the following statements 1. Grasberg is worlds largest Gold Mine 2. It is located in West Papua in Africa Which of the above statements are/is correct? a.only 1 b.only 2 c.both 1 & 2 d.neither 1 nor 2 67.Supreme Council of the armed forces (SCAF) belongs to a.Yemen b.Afghanistan

c.Libya d.Egypt 68. Consider the following statements 1.CAG Vinod Rai elected U.N. External Audit Panel Chief 2.Jagbans Singh has been elected Chairman of the Technical Group of the Panel 3.UN Agencies Covered under the Audit are WHO,WFO,WIPO,IAEA Which of the above statements are/is incorrect? a.1, 2 b.only 2 c.2, 3 d. None of these 69.Al-Shabab militant Group belongs to a.Kenya b.Somalia c.Libya d.Yemen 70. Consider the following statements 1. Pentavalent Vaccine contains Five Antigens Diptheria,Pertussis,Tetanus,HipatitisB and Hib 2. India became the 171st country to launch vaccination against Hib Which of the above statements are/is correct? a.only 1 b.only 2 c.both 1 & 2 d.neither 1 nor 2 71.Gundia Hydel Project is in a.Kerala b.Andhra Pradesh c.Karnataka d.Tamilnadu 72.Consider the following statements

1.Jana Gana Mana was first sung by Sarala Devi Chowdhurani in Indian Nation Congresss annual Conference on December 27,1911 2.The INC conference was Presided by Bhupendranath Bose Which of the above statements are/is incorrect? a.only 1 b.only 2 c.both 1 & 2 d.neither 1 nor 2 73.Mee Seva centres which would deliver basic services electronically like birth,income,residence and caste certificates is an initiative of which state government? a.Andhra Pradesh b.Maharashtra c.Tamil Nadu d.Karnataka 74.India commemorated 25years of its partnership with which of the following in October 2011? a.OECD b.World Bank c.Asian Development Bank d.IMF 75. Consider the following Statements 1.ISROs commercial wing Antrix corporation was awarded the Globe Sustainability Research Award 2010 2.Antrix contributed to improve sustainable livelihood of rural poor while reducing the vulnerability to climate risks Which of the above statements are/is correct? a.only 1 b.only 2 c.both 1 & 2 d.neither 1 nor 2 76.Polly Umrigar Award Conferred to a.Sachin Tendulkar b.Virender Sehwag c.Rahul Dravid

d.Mahendra Singh Dhoni 77.Consider the following statements about Indibacter Alkaliphilus 1.the bacteria tolerates 8% salinity and high alkalinity 2.It can be used in Biotech Industry for Starch Hydolysis Which of the above statements are/is incorrect? a.only 1 b.only 2 c.both 1 & 2 d.neither 1 nor 2 78. what is Karbi? a.Dance Form b.Tribe c.Jhum Cultivation d.Variety of Rice 79. The sum of which of the following constitutes Broad Money(M3) in India? 1.Currency with public 2.Demand Deposits with banks 3.Time Deposits with Banks 4.Other Deposits with RBI a.1,2 b.1,2,3 c.1,2,3,4 d.1,2,4 80.Consider the Following 1.Fringe Benefit Tax 2.Interest Tax 3.Security Transaction Tax Which of the above is/are Direct Tax/Taxes? a.1 only b.1,3 c.2,3 d.1,2,3

81.Other than Venezuela, ehich among the following south American country is member of OPEC? a.Argentina b.Brazil c.Ecuador d.Bolivia 82.What is the commando unit of the Border Security Force that Guards the Sir Creek Area on Indo-Pak called? a.Creek Turtles b.Creek Crabs c.Creek Marines d.Creek Crocodiles 83.How much pension is paid to those above age of 80 years and living below poverty line under Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme? a.Rs.200 per Month b. Rs.250 per Month c. Rs.300 per Month d. Rs.500 per Month 84.Nimoo-Bazgo Hydropower project is on which River a.Ravi b.Indus c.Jhelum d.Beas 85.Consider the following statements 1.State of jammu and Kashmir has recently initiated the establishment of first Islamic bank of India 2.Reserve Bank of India Rcognise Islamic Banking Which of the above statements are/is correct? a.only 1 b.only 2 c.both 1 & 2 d.neither 1 nor 2 86.In which of the following cities did the English east India company establish its first factory?

a.Surat b.Agra c.Bharuch d.Masulipatnam 87.The Philips curve shows relation between a.Inflation and unemployment rate b.Tax rate and Tax Base c.Inflation and Gross National Product Growth Rate d.Tax Rate and Unemployment rate 88. Consider the following statements 1.All electromagnetic waves are transverse in nature 2.Infrared rays travel with same velocity as visible light Which of the above statements are/is correct? a.only 1 b.only 2 c.both 1 & 2 d.neither 1 nor 2 89.Indian Meteorological Department comes under a.Ministry of Science and Technology b.Department of Space c.Ministry of Agriculture d.Ministry of Earth Science 90. Consider the following statements 1.Advocate General is the first law officer of the state government 2.Remuneration of Advocate General shall be fixed by the legislature of the state through law Which of the above statements are/is correct? a.only 1 b.only 2 c.both 1 & 2 d.neither 1 nor 2 91. Consider the following statements

1.Mangrooves are found in saline habitat but serve as nursery and breeding ground for many species of fish 2.The mangrove cover in India is 0.14% of countrys total geographical area Which of the above statements are/is correct? a.only 1 b.only 2 c.both 1 & 2 d.neither 1 nor 2 92. Consider the following statements 1.Money Bill can be introduced only in loksabha with the prior recommendation of the president 2.The President may assent to a Money Bill or send it to the houses for reconsideration Which of the above statements are/is correct? a.only 1 b.only 2 c.both 1 & 2 d.neither 1 nor 2 93.Consider the following statements 1.Nuclear Non proliferation Treaty 2.Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty India is party to which among above? a.only 1 b.only 2 c.both 1 & 2 d.neither 1 nor 2 94.In Which of the following States AFSPA was Implemented First? a.Punjab b.Manipur c.Jammmu and Kashmir d.7 North East states 95.If an egg with shell is put in microwave oven, what among the following is most likely to occur? a.The egg will not get warm b.The egg shell will explode

c.The egg will get cooked slowly as boiled egg d.the egg shell will become yellow 96.When Gasoline is blended with ethanol 1.Octane number is raised 2.Energy content per volume will increase 3.The engine is likely to suffer damage Which of the above statements are/is correct? a.1,2 & 3 b.only 2 c.1 & 2 d.1 & 3 97.Consider the following statements 1.Maharashtra is the sole producer of the corundum in India 2.Ruby and platinum group of metals are produced only in Odisha Which of the above statements are/is correct? a.only 1 b.only 2 c.both 1 & 2 d.neither 1 nor 2 99. Gabit, Gauda and Kunbi are Tribes of which Region? a.Konkan b.Kathiawar c.Kutch d.Khandesh 100.Consider the following rivers 1.Sutlej River 2.Indus River 3.Ghaghara River Which among the above rivers originate in Tibet? a.1,2 b.2,3 c.1,3

d.1,2,3 98.Consider the following Regarding PRAHAR Missile 1.It is surface to surface two stage missile developed by DRDO 2.It uses Solid Fuel and has a range of 750 Km Which of the above statements are/is incorrect? a.only 1 b.only 2 c.both 1 & 2 d.neither 1 nor 2 66.Tareq and Qadir are Submarines of which Contry? a.Oman b.Israel c.Iran d.Iraq