Exam Details
| Subject | ||
| Paper | ||
| Exam / Course | preliminary | |
| Department | ||
| Organization | maharashtra public service commission | |
| Position | assistant | |
| Exam Date | 2015 | |
| City, State | maharashtra, |
Question Paper
1 Which of the following statements is true about the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Election, 2014
Total 286 women candidates contested the election.
Out of 288 seats, only 20 seats were won by the women candidates.
Women's representation in the Legislative Assembly is 8%.
On the basis of population, the largest constituency of the State is Thane.
2 Consider the following statements about the New Toll Policy of Maharashtra a. Road projects completed under the budget provision, toll shall not be charged. b. The projects below 200 crores are not to be done under privatisation. c. Only for the projects above 200 crores under privatisation the toll is to be charged. d. The distance between the two tolls on the same road shall be minimum 20 kIn. Which of the above statements are correct?
band c
a,c andd
c andd
a,b,candd
3 Which of the following statements regarding the 'Prime Minister Jan-Dhan Yojana' are correct a. 1lakh accident insurance to the account holder by debit card. b. Overdraft facility to the account holder. c. Registered in the 'Guinness Book of World Records'. d. During the first five months the number of accounts opened by women were more than those opened by men.
a,b andd
b andc
c and d
cand d
4 Consider the following statements in respect ofVeerappa Moily: a. He was selected for 'Saraswati Samman' 2014 for his novel 'Kotta'. b. He was the ChiefMinister of Karnataka from 1992 to 1994. c. 'Saraswati Samman' was instituted by the K.K. Birla Foundation in 1991. d. He was the Chairman of the Administrative Reforms Commission. Which ofthe above statements are correct?
aandb
a,bandc
b,c andd
a,b,candd
5 Why was Shri Ganpatrao Deshmukh in the news in October 2014
He won the Magsaysay Award.
He created history by winning the Assembly election for the eleventh time.
He is a Sarvodayee leader.
He is a follower ofAnna Hazare.
6 Which of the following is false?
Palghar is the 36th district ofMaharashtra.
There are eight tahsils i:e. Palghar, Vasai, Mokhada, Jawhar, Wada, Talasari, Vikramgad and Dahanu in the district.
There are four Municipal Councils i.e. Vasai-Virar, Jawhar, Dahanu and Palghar in the district.
None of the above
7 Who is the author of the book 'Good Governance: Never on India's Radar'
Shekhar Gupta
Shivraj Patil
Kiran Bedi
Madhav Godbole
8 Which of the following punishments is not proposed by the Cabinet in the Amendment Bill to the 'Chiid Labour Act'
The offence should be cognizable.
For the first offence, imprisonment of 6 to 24 months or fine of " 20,000 to " 50,000, or both.
In case of a second or subsequent offence, imprisonment of 12 to 36 months.
Penalty of" 10,000 for the parents or guardians for the first offence.
9 Which ofthe following was not true about 'Sitara
Came from a family of Kathakars (story tellers) from Varanasi.
Was trained in Kathak under her father Sukhdev Maharaj, Lacchu Maharaj and Shambhu Maharaj.
Was named 'Nritya Samragyini' (Empress of Dances), by Rabindranath Tagore.
Was awarded with Padma Bhushan.
10 Consider the following statements: a. Cristiano Ronaldo scored five goals in a game for the first time while playing a match on April 2015. b. Ronaldo's five goals included the fastest hat-trick of his career in just eight minutes. c. It was his 415t career hat-trick.
Statements b are correct, c is false
Statements c are correct, a is false
Statements c are correct, b is false
All the statements are correct
11 Consider the following statements about a bill on 'Transgenders' Rights' a. The bill aims at equal rights for transgenders as common citizens. b. It was moved by a DMK member of Parliament, Tiruchi Siva in Rajya Sabha. c. It is the first private member's bill passed by Rajya Sabha in 45 years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a only
a and b only
band conly
band c
12 Which one of the following is false about 'Atal Pension Yojana'
The minimum age ofjoining is 18 years
The maximum age ofjoining is 40 years
The minimum period of contribution by the subscriber would be 20 years or more
Would be launched on 1st January, 2016
13 Which one of the following statements is not correct about the 'Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana'?
Member of Parliament should adopt any kind ofvillage.
Village should have a population of around 5000 -10000.
MPs should not adopt their own village.
One village to be developed by 2016 and two more by 2019.
14 Which is the first State to run the human milk bank 'Jeevan Dhara'
Punjab
Madhya Pradesh
Rajasthan
Maharashtra
15 The Union Home Ministry on April 14, 2015 decided to rename the tourist 'visa-on-arrival' scheme as
e-spot-visa
e-arrival-visa
e-tourist-visa
visa-at-a-glance
16 Which ofthe following statements regarding the Constituent Assembly are true? a. It was not based on adult franchise. b. It was a directly elected body. c. 292 seats were allotted to the British India. d. It worked through several committees.
aandb
bandc
aandd
a,b,candd
17 Which one ofthe following statements is not correct?
The executive powers ofthe State shall be vested in the Governor.
The Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister, and the Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure ofthe Chief Minister.
The total number of Ministers, including the Chief Minister, shall not exceed fifteenpercentofthetotalnumberofmembers of the LegislativeAssembly.
The number of Ministers, including the Chief Minister, shall not be less than twelve.
18 Which one of the following statements is not correct about the Federal System of India?
The term 'Federation' has not been used anywhere in the Constitution.
The States have no right to secede from the federation.
The All India Services violate the principle of federation.
For the system of appointment of Governor, India has adopted the American system.
19 Consider the following statements: a. After the 42nd Constitutional Amendment, ministerial advice has been made binding on the President, but no such provision has been made with respect to the Governor. b. The question whether any, and if so what, advice was tendered by the Ministers to the Governor shall not be inquired into in any court.
Statement a is correct, b is false
Statement a is false, b is correct
Both the statements are false
Both the statements are correct
20 Which one of the following does not lead to compulsory termination of Indian citizenship?
The citizen has obtained citizenship by fraud.
The citizen has shown disloyalty to the Constitution ofIndia.
The citizen has been ordinarily residing out of India for seven years continuously.
The citizen has, within five years after registration, been imprisoned in any other country for a year.
21 Match the pairs with regard to constitutional provisions relating to elections: Article Provision a. 325 I. No person to be ineligible as elector on the grounds ofreligion, race, caste or sex b. 326 II. Delimitation of constituencies c. 327 III. Adult suffrage for elections d. 329 IV. Preparation of electoral roll abc d
I III IV II
II III IV I
II III IV
III IV I II
22 Which one of the following statements is correct about the Advocate General?
To be appointed, he must be qualified to be a Judge of the Supreme Court.
Appointed by the Governor in consultation with the High Court.
He is the First Law Officer of a State.
He has the right to attend and speak. in the proceedings of either of the Houses of the State Legislature with a right to vote.
23 Which one of the following was not proposed by the 73rd Amendment in the area of Panchayat Raj? (ll One-third reservation for women candidates at all levels. The State will constitute Finance Commission. The elected functionaries will be disqualified to hold their office if they hmore than two children. ave The election dissolved. to be held with III SIX months if Panchayat Raj bodies are
24 Which of the following are the matters on which a Constitutional Amendment is possible only with the ratification of the Legislative Assemblies of not less than one-halfofthe States? a. Election of the President b. Representation of States in the Parliament c. 7th Schedule ofthe Constitution d. Abolition of the Legislative Council ofa State
band c
band d
c and d
b,candd
25 Which ofthe following statements are not correct? a. Gramsevak is appointed by the ChiefExecutive Officer. b. Gramsevak is a Secretary of the Gram Panchayat. c. Gramsevak also works as a Secretary of the Gram Sabha. d. His payment is made from the Gram Panchayat. e. He is a servant of the Gram Panchayat.
a and e
a,candd
c and d
dande
26 Who deceitfully handed over Rango Bapuji Gupte to the Britishers a. Krishnaji Sadashiv Shindkar b. Vyankatrao and Bapuji c. Ramji Shirsal d. Babasaheb Shirke
a and b
a only
band c
d and a
27 An application was made to the British Parliament to stop the Sati tradition. On behalf of Hindu people, Raja Rammohan Roy and who else from the following had signed the application? a. Balshastri Jambhekar b. Jagannath Shankarsheth c. Pandita Ramabai d. V.R. Shinde a andc b only conly d only
28 Where was Captain Henry killed in a fight between Bhilla and the British?
Ambapani
Nandgaon
Nandurshingote
Peth-Surgana
29 Which of the following theories was/were used to measure the land of Indapur Tahsil? a. Ricardo's Volume Theory b. Pringal's Volume Theory c. Nash's Volume Theory d. Goldsmith's Theory
a only
b only
band c
d only
30 According to Lokmanya Tilak, self-rule meant self-government, but according to whom did self-rule mean freedom from foreign rule? a. Mahatma Gandhi b. Arvind Babu c. Subhash Chandra Bose d. Arvind Ghosh
a only
d only
bandc
candd
31 Like London, Indian revolutionaries also established an activity centre in Paris. Who was the main leader behind it a. V.D. Savarkar b. Madam Kama c. Sardar Sing Rana d. Shyamji Krishna Varma
aandb
candd
conly
d only
32 Who wrote "The Economic History ofIndia"
H.H. Wilson
R.C. Dutt
Cartright
Hargreaves
33 Who were the two women representatives from Maharashtra for Indian National Congress in 1889 held in Mumbai
Durgabai Deshmukh and Lila Roy
Pandita Ramabai and Kashibflj Kanitkar
Godavari Parulekar and Anusayabai Kale
Dr. Annie Besant and Madam Bhikaji Kama
34 Which third method of revenue collection did Elphinstone adopt after rejecting the methods of Cornwallis and Munro?
Pratwari
Ryotwari
Kayamdhara
Maujewar
35 What were the objectives of"Sevasadan"? a. To educate Hindu, Muslim and Parsi women b. To help them with medicine c. To teach them cottage industries d. To encourage re-marriage ofwidows
a,bandc
a only
bandc
d only
36 Whose presidential speech in the Muslim League Session held in Allahabad in December, 1930, laid the foundation of 'Pakistan'
Rahamat Ali
Iqbal
M. Jinnah
Lord Curzon
37 In which land revenue system did peasants acquire ownership?
Kayamdhara (Permanent)
Zamindari
Ryotwari
Mirasdari
38 Which periodicals were started to respond to the writings in 'Gyanoday' a. Vicharlahari b. Chandrika c. Saddharmadipika d. Induprakash
a only
band c
d only
band c
39 When did Ramsay Macdonald declare the famous judgement in history known as 'Communal Award'
16 August, 1932
17 August, 1932
18 August, 1932
20 August, 1932
40 Where and when was the first conference of Kisan Sabha held?
Mumbai, 1942
Thane, 1945
Titwala, 1945
Pune, 1942
41 Black soils are fertile because they have a. More moisture holding capacity b. More ratio of calcium c. More ratio of alluvial soil d.
Sufficient magnesium carbonate a and b only band conly band conly c and d
42 Observe the statements regarding Red soil: a. The percentage ofhumus is more. b. The percentage of organic compounds is less. c. The soil is red due to aluminium oxides.
Statements a and b are correct Statements band c are correct Statements a and b are incorrect
Statements a and c are incorrect
43 What is the length ofIndia from the South to the North?
3214 km
3014 km
2933 km
3312 km
44 The height of the Deccan Plateau is between metres. 200 -300 300 -900 100-300 500-700
45 Observe the following statements a. Chromite is produced from Bauxite. b. Bauxite is found in Shirala tahsil of Sangli district. c. Bauxite deposits are available in Tungar hills of Palghar district.
Statements a and b are correct
Statements b and c are correct
Statements b and c are correct
Statements band c are incorrect
46 Observe the following statements: a. There are lateritic plateaus on the Konkan coastal belt. b. Lateritic rock is produced due to mechanical weathering of Basalt. c. The 80% land surface of Maharashtra is of cretaceous lava layers.
Only statement a is correct
Only statement b is incorrect
Statements a and b are correct
Statements a and c are incorrect
47 Observe the following statements: a. Tropical evergreen forests are found on the western slopes ofSahyadri. b. The trees have broad leaves in tropical evergreen forests. c. The important trees found in the tropical evergreen forests are Palas, Shisham, Khair, etc.
Only statement a is correct
Only statement b is correct
Only statement c is incorrect
Statements band c are incorrect
48 Match the following: Irrigation canal Construction year a. Krishna Canal I. 1875 b. Khadakwasla Canal II. 1870 c. Nira Left Bank Canal III. 1885 d. GirnaCanal IV. 1910 a b c d
II IV I III
IV I III II
III II IV I
II I III IV
49 The North and South boundaries of the Konkan are demarcated by
Achra to Damanganga rivers Damanganga to Terekhol rivers
Tansa to Gad rivers
Vaitarna to Terekhol rivers
50 Where is fig (Anjeer) cultivation taken on a large scale? Sindhudurg Kankavali Rajewadi Vasai
51 How much percentage of bauxite is produced in Bihar State ofthe total production of India?
20%
32%
36%
27%
52 The longitudinal extension of Maharashtra is from
70° to 80° to
71° to 81° 72° to 80°
72° to 81°
53 Observe the following statements: a. The height of the Nandadevi Peak is 7817 m. b. The Shrinagar -Leh route passes through Zojila Pass in Himalayas. c. The height of the Badrinath Peak is less than that of the Gangotri Peak.
Only statement b is correct
Only statement c is correct
Statements a and b are correct
Statements band c are correct
54 Observe the following statements: a. There are hot springs at Akloli in Thane district. b. Guhaghar tourist spot is located to the east of Chiplun. c. There is a medical tourism centre at Uruli Kanchan.
Only statement b is correct Only statement c is correct Statements a and b are correct Statements a and c are correct
55 Observe the following statements: a. Peat is a superior quality coal. b. 97% coal production comes from tertiary sector in India. c. Coal is found in Karnpura in Bihar.
Only statement a is correct
Only statement c is correct
Only statements a and c are incorrect Statements band c are incorrect
56 In which of the following years, was the annual growth rate of GDP the highest
2005-06
2006-07
2007 -08
2004-05
57 The minimum cash reserve which the Commercial Banks have to keep with the RBI is known as
SLR
CRR
Repo
OMO
58 The policy of adequate financing for economic growth and at the same time ensuring reasonable price stability is known as
Economic Policy
Development Policy
Monetary Policy
Fiscal Policy
59 Match the following: Concept a. Fiscal Deficit b. Budgetary Deficit c. Revenue Deficit I. II. III. d. Primary Deficit IV. a b c
III IV I III I III III I II II II IV Explanation Total expenditure is more than total income Revenue expenditure is more than revenue income Excess of total expenditure over total income debts Excess of total expenditure over total income debts and interest dues d IV I IV II
60 Which of the following is called 'Narrow Money'
Currency with the Public Demand Deposits
Cash with the Public Jewellery and other Movable Property
Public's Demand Deposits Fixed Deposits
All types of Deposits of Public Securities
61 The most important economic objective of our first three Five Year Plans was
To create socialistic pattern of society
Reduction in economic inequality
Regional balance
Industrialisation
62 A legal guarantee for at least 100 days of employment to one person in every rural and urban poor and lower middle class family per year is provided by
Employment Guarantee Scheme 1971
Employment Guarantee Act 2005
Jawahar Rojgar Yojana
None of the above
63 The estimates of poverty in India have been provided by
Dandekar and Rath
Dr. Bardhan and Ahluwalia
Minhas, P.O. Ojha
All of the above
64 Which of the following will now be replaced by the New Direct Tax Code
Income Tax Act of 1961 in India
Indirect Tax Code in India
Direct Tax Code in India
None of the above
65 State the production ofIndian foodgrains in their descending order.
Wheat -rice -pulses -coarse cereals
Rice -wheat -pulses -coarse cereals
Wheat -rice -coarse cereals -pulses
Rice -wheat -coarse cereals -pulses
66 Which group formed the major part of India's export to foreign countries during the year 2008 -09
Agricultural products
Chemical products
Petroleum products
Engineering products
67 Which Committee/Commission from the following suggested that foreign banks should be given a free entry into the Indian money market?
Narsimham
Venkataraman
Nariman
Rangarajan
68 NAMA means
Non-Agriculture Market Access Non-Agriculture Market Association Non-Agriculture Goods Market Access None of the above
69 During the years 2001 to 2011, the growth rate of population in India was per thousand.
24·7
23·9
21·5
17·64
70 MRTP Act was replaced by
Monopoly Control Act
Competition Act 2002
Trade Practice Act
Trade Regulation Act
71 Sound can be heard distinctly at longer distances in winter or in rainy season rather than in summer because
humidity in the air is greater in winter or in rainy season.
air pressure is greater in winter or in rainy season.
air pressure is less in summer.
humidity and air pressure are greater in winter or in rainy season.
72 Two identical resistances are connected in series first and then in parallel combination to a source of emf V. Which of the following statements is correct?
Both the combinations consume the same power.
Series combination consumes more power than the parallel combination.
Series combination consumes less power than the parallel combination.
Insufficient data.
73 The emission of an alpha particle from an unstable nucleus reduces
the atomic number by 2 and mass number by 4.
the atomic number by 4 and mass number by 2.
the atomic number by 4 and mass number by 4.
the atomic number by 2 and mass number by 2.
74 When the pH of a solution increases from 1 to 4 the concentration of ions
Decreases
Increases
Remains same
Cannot be stated
75 The percentage of Aluminium in the Earth's crust is
20 to 25%
7to
70 to 75%
50 to 60%
76 Which of the following elements is said to be metalloid?
Aluminium
Silicon (Sil
Lead
Calcium
77 The silver fishes commonly live among Rocks Other fishes Algae Old books
78 The amphibian with tail and limbs is Caecilian Frog Toad Salamander
79 Which honnone is required for natural parturition?
Oxytocin
Vasopressin
Adrenaline
Thyroxine
80 The most effective fungicide, Bordeaux mixture, is prepared from and
Lime and Sulphur
Lime and Sodium
Copper sulphate and Lime
Copper sulphate and Wettable sulphur
81 ____bacteria are used as biofertilizers.
Rhizobium
Bacillus
Vibrio Spirillum
82 and have the power of fixing free nitrogen and hence are used in waterlogged rice fields to increase the soil fprtility.
Chlamydomonas and Chlorella
Nostoc and Anabaena
Pandorina and Eudorina
Ulothrix and Ulva
83 Protein can provide energy per gram.
9 kcals
7 kcals
2 kcals
4 kcals
84 The transgenic rice, popularly called as "Golden Rice" contains good quantities of
Anthocyanins
f3-carotene
Agglutinin
Haemopoietin
85 The order of different steps involved in renal excretion is as follows:
Filtration, Reabsorption, Secretion and Excretion
Secretion, Filtration, Reabsorption and Excretion
Reabsorption, Filtration, Secretion and Excretion
Filtration, Secretion, Reabsorption and Excretion
86 If moving north and west is not pern::.itted, then how many ways are available for reaching from A to B
7
11
12
87 Anand is times as fast as Balu. If Anand gives Balu a start of 80 how long is 3 the race track ifboth cross the mark at the same time?
140m
160m
120m
128m
88 Average age of Divya, Raja, Bano and Mita is 5 years. Raja's age is 2 years, Bano is 6 years old, and Mita is 7. Average age of Divya, her cousin Naina, Naina's brother Nishi, her other cousin Priti, her twin brother Soumya and her younger brother Guddu is 10 years. Nishi's age is 18 years, Priti's age is 6 years, Guddu is a year old. Choose the option that indicates Naina's age.
14 years
16 years
18 years
24 years
89 Choose the least perfect square that is divisible by 22, 36 and 66.
3456
4356
5346
4536
90 AIjit and Appu walk around a circular track. AIjit walks at a speed of 3 rounds per hour and Appu at a speed of 2 rounds per hour. If they start at 6·30 a.m. from the same point in opposite directions, how many times will they cross each other before 8·00 a.m.
91 A wire when bent in the fonn of a square encloses an area of 484 sq.cm. What will be the enclosed area when the same wire is bent into the fonn of a circle (Take 1t
462 sq. em
539 sq. em
616 sq. em
693 sq. em
92 There are three friends, Niyaz, Ravi and Andre. One of them always tells lies, one always tells the truth, and one alternates in lying and telling the truth. As an investigator you ask each of them separately, "Who among you always lies You get the following answers Ravi Niyaz. Niyaz Andre. Andre: I do. Now figure out the person who always tells the truth.
Niyaz
Andre
Ravi
Some clue is needed to figure out the name
93 Select the option to replace question mark in the given image sequence.
94 Select the image that could be drawn without taking the pencil off the surface and without drawing along a line twice.
95 Select an option for replacing the question mark.
96 What number will replace the question mark? 0 63 35 3 80 24 15 8
97 One among the following persons makes a false statement. Which party will win the election, if two persons make a true statement? Kama =Neither party "A" nor "B" wins the election. Nama Party "A" wins the election. Pama Either party "A" or "B" wins the election.
Both parties
None of the parties wins
98 Five images are given in the question. Four of these are alike in a certain way. Find the image that does not fit into the rest.
99 If the area of the top triangle in the accompanying figure is then what is the area of the bottom triangle in percentage? 10 13
120%
130%
160%
169%
100 E and F are family members. C is an Engineer and is the father ofE. A is the grandmother ofF and was a Collector. B is the grandfather ofE and is a Farmer. There are two students in the family who are siblings. One is pursuing law degree and the other one a degree in social work. There are two married couples. There is one Farmer, one retired Collector, one Engineer and one Neurosurgeon in the family. Choose the option that indicates the profession of D.
Student pursuing law degree
Student pursuing social work degree
Neurosurgeon
No information is provided relating to profession
Total 286 women candidates contested the election.
Out of 288 seats, only 20 seats were won by the women candidates.
Women's representation in the Legislative Assembly is 8%.
On the basis of population, the largest constituency of the State is Thane.
2 Consider the following statements about the New Toll Policy of Maharashtra a. Road projects completed under the budget provision, toll shall not be charged. b. The projects below 200 crores are not to be done under privatisation. c. Only for the projects above 200 crores under privatisation the toll is to be charged. d. The distance between the two tolls on the same road shall be minimum 20 kIn. Which of the above statements are correct?
band c
a,c andd
c andd
a,b,candd
3 Which of the following statements regarding the 'Prime Minister Jan-Dhan Yojana' are correct a. 1lakh accident insurance to the account holder by debit card. b. Overdraft facility to the account holder. c. Registered in the 'Guinness Book of World Records'. d. During the first five months the number of accounts opened by women were more than those opened by men.
a,b andd
b andc
c and d
cand d
4 Consider the following statements in respect ofVeerappa Moily: a. He was selected for 'Saraswati Samman' 2014 for his novel 'Kotta'. b. He was the ChiefMinister of Karnataka from 1992 to 1994. c. 'Saraswati Samman' was instituted by the K.K. Birla Foundation in 1991. d. He was the Chairman of the Administrative Reforms Commission. Which ofthe above statements are correct?
aandb
a,bandc
b,c andd
a,b,candd
5 Why was Shri Ganpatrao Deshmukh in the news in October 2014
He won the Magsaysay Award.
He created history by winning the Assembly election for the eleventh time.
He is a Sarvodayee leader.
He is a follower ofAnna Hazare.
6 Which of the following is false?
Palghar is the 36th district ofMaharashtra.
There are eight tahsils i:e. Palghar, Vasai, Mokhada, Jawhar, Wada, Talasari, Vikramgad and Dahanu in the district.
There are four Municipal Councils i.e. Vasai-Virar, Jawhar, Dahanu and Palghar in the district.
None of the above
7 Who is the author of the book 'Good Governance: Never on India's Radar'
Shekhar Gupta
Shivraj Patil
Kiran Bedi
Madhav Godbole
8 Which of the following punishments is not proposed by the Cabinet in the Amendment Bill to the 'Chiid Labour Act'
The offence should be cognizable.
For the first offence, imprisonment of 6 to 24 months or fine of " 20,000 to " 50,000, or both.
In case of a second or subsequent offence, imprisonment of 12 to 36 months.
Penalty of" 10,000 for the parents or guardians for the first offence.
9 Which ofthe following was not true about 'Sitara
Came from a family of Kathakars (story tellers) from Varanasi.
Was trained in Kathak under her father Sukhdev Maharaj, Lacchu Maharaj and Shambhu Maharaj.
Was named 'Nritya Samragyini' (Empress of Dances), by Rabindranath Tagore.
Was awarded with Padma Bhushan.
10 Consider the following statements: a. Cristiano Ronaldo scored five goals in a game for the first time while playing a match on April 2015. b. Ronaldo's five goals included the fastest hat-trick of his career in just eight minutes. c. It was his 415t career hat-trick.
Statements b are correct, c is false
Statements c are correct, a is false
Statements c are correct, b is false
All the statements are correct
11 Consider the following statements about a bill on 'Transgenders' Rights' a. The bill aims at equal rights for transgenders as common citizens. b. It was moved by a DMK member of Parliament, Tiruchi Siva in Rajya Sabha. c. It is the first private member's bill passed by Rajya Sabha in 45 years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a only
a and b only
band conly
band c
12 Which one of the following is false about 'Atal Pension Yojana'
The minimum age ofjoining is 18 years
The maximum age ofjoining is 40 years
The minimum period of contribution by the subscriber would be 20 years or more
Would be launched on 1st January, 2016
13 Which one of the following statements is not correct about the 'Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana'?
Member of Parliament should adopt any kind ofvillage.
Village should have a population of around 5000 -10000.
MPs should not adopt their own village.
One village to be developed by 2016 and two more by 2019.
14 Which is the first State to run the human milk bank 'Jeevan Dhara'
Punjab
Madhya Pradesh
Rajasthan
Maharashtra
15 The Union Home Ministry on April 14, 2015 decided to rename the tourist 'visa-on-arrival' scheme as
e-spot-visa
e-arrival-visa
e-tourist-visa
visa-at-a-glance
16 Which ofthe following statements regarding the Constituent Assembly are true? a. It was not based on adult franchise. b. It was a directly elected body. c. 292 seats were allotted to the British India. d. It worked through several committees.
aandb
bandc
aandd
a,b,candd
17 Which one ofthe following statements is not correct?
The executive powers ofthe State shall be vested in the Governor.
The Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister, and the Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure ofthe Chief Minister.
The total number of Ministers, including the Chief Minister, shall not exceed fifteenpercentofthetotalnumberofmembers of the LegislativeAssembly.
The number of Ministers, including the Chief Minister, shall not be less than twelve.
18 Which one of the following statements is not correct about the Federal System of India?
The term 'Federation' has not been used anywhere in the Constitution.
The States have no right to secede from the federation.
The All India Services violate the principle of federation.
For the system of appointment of Governor, India has adopted the American system.
19 Consider the following statements: a. After the 42nd Constitutional Amendment, ministerial advice has been made binding on the President, but no such provision has been made with respect to the Governor. b. The question whether any, and if so what, advice was tendered by the Ministers to the Governor shall not be inquired into in any court.
Statement a is correct, b is false
Statement a is false, b is correct
Both the statements are false
Both the statements are correct
20 Which one of the following does not lead to compulsory termination of Indian citizenship?
The citizen has obtained citizenship by fraud.
The citizen has shown disloyalty to the Constitution ofIndia.
The citizen has been ordinarily residing out of India for seven years continuously.
The citizen has, within five years after registration, been imprisoned in any other country for a year.
21 Match the pairs with regard to constitutional provisions relating to elections: Article Provision a. 325 I. No person to be ineligible as elector on the grounds ofreligion, race, caste or sex b. 326 II. Delimitation of constituencies c. 327 III. Adult suffrage for elections d. 329 IV. Preparation of electoral roll abc d
I III IV II
II III IV I
II III IV
III IV I II
22 Which one of the following statements is correct about the Advocate General?
To be appointed, he must be qualified to be a Judge of the Supreme Court.
Appointed by the Governor in consultation with the High Court.
He is the First Law Officer of a State.
He has the right to attend and speak. in the proceedings of either of the Houses of the State Legislature with a right to vote.
23 Which one of the following was not proposed by the 73rd Amendment in the area of Panchayat Raj? (ll One-third reservation for women candidates at all levels. The State will constitute Finance Commission. The elected functionaries will be disqualified to hold their office if they hmore than two children. ave The election dissolved. to be held with III SIX months if Panchayat Raj bodies are
24 Which of the following are the matters on which a Constitutional Amendment is possible only with the ratification of the Legislative Assemblies of not less than one-halfofthe States? a. Election of the President b. Representation of States in the Parliament c. 7th Schedule ofthe Constitution d. Abolition of the Legislative Council ofa State
band c
band d
c and d
b,candd
25 Which ofthe following statements are not correct? a. Gramsevak is appointed by the ChiefExecutive Officer. b. Gramsevak is a Secretary of the Gram Panchayat. c. Gramsevak also works as a Secretary of the Gram Sabha. d. His payment is made from the Gram Panchayat. e. He is a servant of the Gram Panchayat.
a and e
a,candd
c and d
dande
26 Who deceitfully handed over Rango Bapuji Gupte to the Britishers a. Krishnaji Sadashiv Shindkar b. Vyankatrao and Bapuji c. Ramji Shirsal d. Babasaheb Shirke
a and b
a only
band c
d and a
27 An application was made to the British Parliament to stop the Sati tradition. On behalf of Hindu people, Raja Rammohan Roy and who else from the following had signed the application? a. Balshastri Jambhekar b. Jagannath Shankarsheth c. Pandita Ramabai d. V.R. Shinde a andc b only conly d only
28 Where was Captain Henry killed in a fight between Bhilla and the British?
Ambapani
Nandgaon
Nandurshingote
Peth-Surgana
29 Which of the following theories was/were used to measure the land of Indapur Tahsil? a. Ricardo's Volume Theory b. Pringal's Volume Theory c. Nash's Volume Theory d. Goldsmith's Theory
a only
b only
band c
d only
30 According to Lokmanya Tilak, self-rule meant self-government, but according to whom did self-rule mean freedom from foreign rule? a. Mahatma Gandhi b. Arvind Babu c. Subhash Chandra Bose d. Arvind Ghosh
a only
d only
bandc
candd
31 Like London, Indian revolutionaries also established an activity centre in Paris. Who was the main leader behind it a. V.D. Savarkar b. Madam Kama c. Sardar Sing Rana d. Shyamji Krishna Varma
aandb
candd
conly
d only
32 Who wrote "The Economic History ofIndia"
H.H. Wilson
R.C. Dutt
Cartright
Hargreaves
33 Who were the two women representatives from Maharashtra for Indian National Congress in 1889 held in Mumbai
Durgabai Deshmukh and Lila Roy
Pandita Ramabai and Kashibflj Kanitkar
Godavari Parulekar and Anusayabai Kale
Dr. Annie Besant and Madam Bhikaji Kama
34 Which third method of revenue collection did Elphinstone adopt after rejecting the methods of Cornwallis and Munro?
Pratwari
Ryotwari
Kayamdhara
Maujewar
35 What were the objectives of"Sevasadan"? a. To educate Hindu, Muslim and Parsi women b. To help them with medicine c. To teach them cottage industries d. To encourage re-marriage ofwidows
a,bandc
a only
bandc
d only
36 Whose presidential speech in the Muslim League Session held in Allahabad in December, 1930, laid the foundation of 'Pakistan'
Rahamat Ali
Iqbal
M. Jinnah
Lord Curzon
37 In which land revenue system did peasants acquire ownership?
Kayamdhara (Permanent)
Zamindari
Ryotwari
Mirasdari
38 Which periodicals were started to respond to the writings in 'Gyanoday' a. Vicharlahari b. Chandrika c. Saddharmadipika d. Induprakash
a only
band c
d only
band c
39 When did Ramsay Macdonald declare the famous judgement in history known as 'Communal Award'
16 August, 1932
17 August, 1932
18 August, 1932
20 August, 1932
40 Where and when was the first conference of Kisan Sabha held?
Mumbai, 1942
Thane, 1945
Titwala, 1945
Pune, 1942
41 Black soils are fertile because they have a. More moisture holding capacity b. More ratio of calcium c. More ratio of alluvial soil d.
Sufficient magnesium carbonate a and b only band conly band conly c and d
42 Observe the statements regarding Red soil: a. The percentage ofhumus is more. b. The percentage of organic compounds is less. c. The soil is red due to aluminium oxides.
Statements a and b are correct Statements band c are correct Statements a and b are incorrect
Statements a and c are incorrect
43 What is the length ofIndia from the South to the North?
3214 km
3014 km
2933 km
3312 km
44 The height of the Deccan Plateau is between metres. 200 -300 300 -900 100-300 500-700
45 Observe the following statements a. Chromite is produced from Bauxite. b. Bauxite is found in Shirala tahsil of Sangli district. c. Bauxite deposits are available in Tungar hills of Palghar district.
Statements a and b are correct
Statements b and c are correct
Statements b and c are correct
Statements band c are incorrect
46 Observe the following statements: a. There are lateritic plateaus on the Konkan coastal belt. b. Lateritic rock is produced due to mechanical weathering of Basalt. c. The 80% land surface of Maharashtra is of cretaceous lava layers.
Only statement a is correct
Only statement b is incorrect
Statements a and b are correct
Statements a and c are incorrect
47 Observe the following statements: a. Tropical evergreen forests are found on the western slopes ofSahyadri. b. The trees have broad leaves in tropical evergreen forests. c. The important trees found in the tropical evergreen forests are Palas, Shisham, Khair, etc.
Only statement a is correct
Only statement b is correct
Only statement c is incorrect
Statements band c are incorrect
48 Match the following: Irrigation canal Construction year a. Krishna Canal I. 1875 b. Khadakwasla Canal II. 1870 c. Nira Left Bank Canal III. 1885 d. GirnaCanal IV. 1910 a b c d
II IV I III
IV I III II
III II IV I
II I III IV
49 The North and South boundaries of the Konkan are demarcated by
Achra to Damanganga rivers Damanganga to Terekhol rivers
Tansa to Gad rivers
Vaitarna to Terekhol rivers
50 Where is fig (Anjeer) cultivation taken on a large scale? Sindhudurg Kankavali Rajewadi Vasai
51 How much percentage of bauxite is produced in Bihar State ofthe total production of India?
20%
32%
36%
27%
52 The longitudinal extension of Maharashtra is from
70° to 80° to
71° to 81° 72° to 80°
72° to 81°
53 Observe the following statements: a. The height of the Nandadevi Peak is 7817 m. b. The Shrinagar -Leh route passes through Zojila Pass in Himalayas. c. The height of the Badrinath Peak is less than that of the Gangotri Peak.
Only statement b is correct
Only statement c is correct
Statements a and b are correct
Statements band c are correct
54 Observe the following statements: a. There are hot springs at Akloli in Thane district. b. Guhaghar tourist spot is located to the east of Chiplun. c. There is a medical tourism centre at Uruli Kanchan.
Only statement b is correct Only statement c is correct Statements a and b are correct Statements a and c are correct
55 Observe the following statements: a. Peat is a superior quality coal. b. 97% coal production comes from tertiary sector in India. c. Coal is found in Karnpura in Bihar.
Only statement a is correct
Only statement c is correct
Only statements a and c are incorrect Statements band c are incorrect
56 In which of the following years, was the annual growth rate of GDP the highest
2005-06
2006-07
2007 -08
2004-05
57 The minimum cash reserve which the Commercial Banks have to keep with the RBI is known as
SLR
CRR
Repo
OMO
58 The policy of adequate financing for economic growth and at the same time ensuring reasonable price stability is known as
Economic Policy
Development Policy
Monetary Policy
Fiscal Policy
59 Match the following: Concept a. Fiscal Deficit b. Budgetary Deficit c. Revenue Deficit I. II. III. d. Primary Deficit IV. a b c
III IV I III I III III I II II II IV Explanation Total expenditure is more than total income Revenue expenditure is more than revenue income Excess of total expenditure over total income debts Excess of total expenditure over total income debts and interest dues d IV I IV II
60 Which of the following is called 'Narrow Money'
Currency with the Public Demand Deposits
Cash with the Public Jewellery and other Movable Property
Public's Demand Deposits Fixed Deposits
All types of Deposits of Public Securities
61 The most important economic objective of our first three Five Year Plans was
To create socialistic pattern of society
Reduction in economic inequality
Regional balance
Industrialisation
62 A legal guarantee for at least 100 days of employment to one person in every rural and urban poor and lower middle class family per year is provided by
Employment Guarantee Scheme 1971
Employment Guarantee Act 2005
Jawahar Rojgar Yojana
None of the above
63 The estimates of poverty in India have been provided by
Dandekar and Rath
Dr. Bardhan and Ahluwalia
Minhas, P.O. Ojha
All of the above
64 Which of the following will now be replaced by the New Direct Tax Code
Income Tax Act of 1961 in India
Indirect Tax Code in India
Direct Tax Code in India
None of the above
65 State the production ofIndian foodgrains in their descending order.
Wheat -rice -pulses -coarse cereals
Rice -wheat -pulses -coarse cereals
Wheat -rice -coarse cereals -pulses
Rice -wheat -coarse cereals -pulses
66 Which group formed the major part of India's export to foreign countries during the year 2008 -09
Agricultural products
Chemical products
Petroleum products
Engineering products
67 Which Committee/Commission from the following suggested that foreign banks should be given a free entry into the Indian money market?
Narsimham
Venkataraman
Nariman
Rangarajan
68 NAMA means
Non-Agriculture Market Access Non-Agriculture Market Association Non-Agriculture Goods Market Access None of the above
69 During the years 2001 to 2011, the growth rate of population in India was per thousand.
24·7
23·9
21·5
17·64
70 MRTP Act was replaced by
Monopoly Control Act
Competition Act 2002
Trade Practice Act
Trade Regulation Act
71 Sound can be heard distinctly at longer distances in winter or in rainy season rather than in summer because
humidity in the air is greater in winter or in rainy season.
air pressure is greater in winter or in rainy season.
air pressure is less in summer.
humidity and air pressure are greater in winter or in rainy season.
72 Two identical resistances are connected in series first and then in parallel combination to a source of emf V. Which of the following statements is correct?
Both the combinations consume the same power.
Series combination consumes more power than the parallel combination.
Series combination consumes less power than the parallel combination.
Insufficient data.
73 The emission of an alpha particle from an unstable nucleus reduces
the atomic number by 2 and mass number by 4.
the atomic number by 4 and mass number by 2.
the atomic number by 4 and mass number by 4.
the atomic number by 2 and mass number by 2.
74 When the pH of a solution increases from 1 to 4 the concentration of ions
Decreases
Increases
Remains same
Cannot be stated
75 The percentage of Aluminium in the Earth's crust is
20 to 25%
7to
70 to 75%
50 to 60%
76 Which of the following elements is said to be metalloid?
Aluminium
Silicon (Sil
Lead
Calcium
77 The silver fishes commonly live among Rocks Other fishes Algae Old books
78 The amphibian with tail and limbs is Caecilian Frog Toad Salamander
79 Which honnone is required for natural parturition?
Oxytocin
Vasopressin
Adrenaline
Thyroxine
80 The most effective fungicide, Bordeaux mixture, is prepared from and
Lime and Sulphur
Lime and Sodium
Copper sulphate and Lime
Copper sulphate and Wettable sulphur
81 ____bacteria are used as biofertilizers.
Rhizobium
Bacillus
Vibrio Spirillum
82 and have the power of fixing free nitrogen and hence are used in waterlogged rice fields to increase the soil fprtility.
Chlamydomonas and Chlorella
Nostoc and Anabaena
Pandorina and Eudorina
Ulothrix and Ulva
83 Protein can provide energy per gram.
9 kcals
7 kcals
2 kcals
4 kcals
84 The transgenic rice, popularly called as "Golden Rice" contains good quantities of
Anthocyanins
f3-carotene
Agglutinin
Haemopoietin
85 The order of different steps involved in renal excretion is as follows:
Filtration, Reabsorption, Secretion and Excretion
Secretion, Filtration, Reabsorption and Excretion
Reabsorption, Filtration, Secretion and Excretion
Filtration, Secretion, Reabsorption and Excretion
86 If moving north and west is not pern::.itted, then how many ways are available for reaching from A to B
7
11
12
87 Anand is times as fast as Balu. If Anand gives Balu a start of 80 how long is 3 the race track ifboth cross the mark at the same time?
140m
160m
120m
128m
88 Average age of Divya, Raja, Bano and Mita is 5 years. Raja's age is 2 years, Bano is 6 years old, and Mita is 7. Average age of Divya, her cousin Naina, Naina's brother Nishi, her other cousin Priti, her twin brother Soumya and her younger brother Guddu is 10 years. Nishi's age is 18 years, Priti's age is 6 years, Guddu is a year old. Choose the option that indicates Naina's age.
14 years
16 years
18 years
24 years
89 Choose the least perfect square that is divisible by 22, 36 and 66.
3456
4356
5346
4536
90 AIjit and Appu walk around a circular track. AIjit walks at a speed of 3 rounds per hour and Appu at a speed of 2 rounds per hour. If they start at 6·30 a.m. from the same point in opposite directions, how many times will they cross each other before 8·00 a.m.
91 A wire when bent in the fonn of a square encloses an area of 484 sq.cm. What will be the enclosed area when the same wire is bent into the fonn of a circle (Take 1t
462 sq. em
539 sq. em
616 sq. em
693 sq. em
92 There are three friends, Niyaz, Ravi and Andre. One of them always tells lies, one always tells the truth, and one alternates in lying and telling the truth. As an investigator you ask each of them separately, "Who among you always lies You get the following answers Ravi Niyaz. Niyaz Andre. Andre: I do. Now figure out the person who always tells the truth.
Niyaz
Andre
Ravi
Some clue is needed to figure out the name
93 Select the option to replace question mark in the given image sequence.
94 Select the image that could be drawn without taking the pencil off the surface and without drawing along a line twice.
95 Select an option for replacing the question mark.
96 What number will replace the question mark? 0 63 35 3 80 24 15 8
97 One among the following persons makes a false statement. Which party will win the election, if two persons make a true statement? Kama =Neither party "A" nor "B" wins the election. Nama Party "A" wins the election. Pama Either party "A" or "B" wins the election.
Both parties
None of the parties wins
98 Five images are given in the question. Four of these are alike in a certain way. Find the image that does not fit into the rest.
99 If the area of the top triangle in the accompanying figure is then what is the area of the bottom triangle in percentage? 10 13
120%
130%
160%
169%
100 E and F are family members. C is an Engineer and is the father ofE. A is the grandmother ofF and was a Collector. B is the grandfather ofE and is a Farmer. There are two students in the family who are siblings. One is pursuing law degree and the other one a degree in social work. There are two married couples. There is one Farmer, one retired Collector, one Engineer and one Neurosurgeon in the family. Choose the option that indicates the profession of D.
Student pursuing law degree
Student pursuing social work degree
Neurosurgeon
No information is provided relating to profession