Q.1. Which one of the following states mostly has laterite soil?
(a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Bihar
(c) Rajasthan (d) Meghalaya
Ans. (d)
Q.2. Which of the following is not one of the reasons for criticism of multipurpose river valley projects?
(a) They create a rockier stream bed
(b) They create poorer habitats for the river's acquatic life
(c) The reservoirs created in the floodplain submerge vegetation
(d) They help in generation of hydroelectricity
Ans. (d)
Q.3. Which of the following types of species are known as the extinct species?
(a) Species whose population levels are normal (b) Whose population has declined
(c) Species with small population (d) Species which are not found
Ans. (d)
Q.4. India's reserves and production of which of the following types of minerals is not very satisfactory?
(a) Ferrous Minerals
(b) Non-Ferrous Minerals
(c) Energy Minerals
(d) None of the above
Ans. (b)
Q.5. Which one of the following groups of states have the largest number of cotton textile centres ? (a) Gujarat and Maharashtra
(b) Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
(c) Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
(d) Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat
Ans. (a)
Q.6. The helicopter services to Oil and Natural Commission in its offshore operations are provided by :
(a) Air India (b) Indian Airlines (c) Pawanhans helicopters (d) Alliance Air
Ans. (c)
Q.7. What is the position of India in the world in respect of area?
(a) 8th position (b) 7th position (c) 6th position (d) 2nd position
Ans. (b)
Q.8. Due to which of the following factors does Pune receive much lesser rainfall as compared to Mumbai?
(a) It is located on the leeward side of Western Ghats
(b) It is located on windward side of Western Ghats
(c) Continentality
(d) Distance from the sea
Ans. (a)
Q.9. The Yak (ox) and the Bharal are found in .
(a) Uttarakhand (b) Himachal Pradesh (c) Jammu and Kashmir (d) Ladakh
Ans. (d)
Q.10. What was the population density of India according to 2001?
(a) 124 person/km2 (b) 224 person/km2
(c) 324 person/km2 (d) 24 person/km2
Ans. (c)
Q.11. Frederic Serrieu, a French artist, in his series of four prints (1848) visualised his dream of a world as :
(a) A world made up of 'democratic and social republics'
(b) A world made up of one nation, one world
(c) A world with one absolute ruler
(d) A world following one religion, one language
Ans. (a)
Q.12. The two events which shaped Indian politics in the 1920s were :
(a) The setting up of the Simon Commission by the Tory Government in Britain which had not a single Indian member
(b) The worldwide economic depression which led to a fall in agricultural prices
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) The division within the Congress
Ans. (c)
Q.13. Post-war reconstruction was shaped by two crucial influences. They were :
(a) The US emerged as the dominant economic, political and military power in the western world
(b) The capitalist world collapsed
(c) The Soviet Union emerged as a world power
(d) Both (a) and (c)
Ans. (d)
Q.14. 'Temperance Movement' was :
(a) An attempt by the social reformers aimed at reducing consumption of alcoholic drinks amongst the upper classes
(b) A reform movement led by the rich to stop drinking on the streets
(c) A middle-class led social reform movement in Britain and USA, aimed at reducing alcoholism amongst the working classes
(d) None of these
Ans. (c)
Q.15. Who was Kitagawa Utamaro and why is he famous?
(a) A famous Japanese artist, famous for his prints
(b) A Japanese artist, famous for his art form 'Ukiyo'
(c) A Japanese artist who influenced European artists like Manet, Monet and Van Gogh
(d) A Japanese artist born in Edo in 1753, famous for his contribution to an art form called
'Ukiyo' which influenced European artists like Manet, Monet and Van Gogh
Ans. (d)
Q.16. What was the 'Subsistence Crisis' which occurred frequently in France?
(a) An extreme situation endangering the basic means of livelihood
(b) Subsidy in foodgrains
(c) Large-scale production of foodgrains
(d) None of the above
Ans. (a)
Q.17. Which of the following statements is true about the economic crisis in Germany in 1923?
(a) The value of 'Mark' (German currency) collapsed
(b) Prices of goods soared high
(c) Weimer Republic brought economic prosperity
(d) Both (a) and (b)
Ans. (d)
Q.18. Which is the most appropriate reason that exhorted rioters to destroy the threshing machines in England during the 1830s?
(a) It deprived workmen of their livelihood
(b) They were indulging in loot
(c) The countryside was partitioned into enclosed lands
(d) Landlords wanted to earn more profits and pay less to the workers
Ans. (a)
Q.19. In which way did the Forest Acts change the lives of the pastoralists?
(a) In the areas of forests where the pastoralists were allowed, their movements were regulated
(b) They needed a permit for entry
(c) The timing of their entry and departure was specified
(d) All the above
Ans. (d)
Q.20. Gandhiji's decision to wear loin cloth only (and chaddar if necessary to protect his body)
throughout his life was seen by him as
(a) his duty to the poor (b) saving country's resources
(c) giving in to the wishes of Britishers (d) none of the above
Ans. (a)
Q.21. Which is a prudent reason for power-sharing?
(a) It reduces the possibility of conflict between communities and ensures the stability of political order
(b) Power-sharing is the very spirit of democracy
(c) Both the above
(d) None of the above
Ans. (a)
Q.22. Which of these is incorrect, based on the Consitutional Amendment, 1992?
(a) One-fourth of positions are reserved for women.
(b) Regular elections should be held to the local government bodies.
(c) Seats are reserved for SCs, STs and OBCs.
(d) State Election Commission looks after these elections.
Ans. (a)
Q.23. What does caste hierarchy mean?
(a) A shift from rural areas to urban areas
(b) Shift from one occupation to another
(c) A ladder-like formation in which all caste groups are placed from the highest to the lowest
(d) None of these
Ans. (c)
Q.24. Usually sectional interest groups seek to promote
(a) the interests of a particular section of group of society
(b) the interests of the society in general
(c) the well-being and betterment of their members
(d) both (a) and (c)
Ans. (d)
Q.25. Use one of the following statements to complete the sentence:
Democracy in the international organisations requires that ....
(a) The rich countries should have a greater say.
(b) Countries should have a say according to their military power.
(c) Countries should be treated with respect in proportion to their population.
(d) All countries in the world should be treated equally.
Ans. All countries in the world should be treated equally.
Q.26. In any society, people are bound to have difference of opinions and interests. Which is a better way of dealing with these conflicts?
(a) By brutal power exercised by the government
(b) By allowing one group to dictate terms to others
(c) By providing equal opportunities to all
(d) By opting for a strong leader who should have all the powers.
Ans. (c)
Q.27. Who said the following?
"I shall work for an India in which the poorest shall feel that it is their country ..... in which all communities shall live in perfect harmony."
(a) Mahatma Gandhi (b) Jawahar Lal Nehru
(c) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (d) Sarojini Naidu
Ans. (a)
Q.28. What does the term 'incumbent' mean?
(a) The current holder of a political office (b) The candidate contesting the election
(c) The outgoing candidate of the dissolved House (d) None of the above
Ans. (a)
Q.29. Why does the political executive have more powers than the permanent executive?
(a) Because hardly any expertise is required in taking policy decisions
(b) Because political executive consists of the direct representatives of the people
(c) Political leaders are more educated (d) None of the above
Ans. (b)
Q.30. What does the Constitution say about the practice of untouchability?
(a) It stands abolished
(b) Its practice in any form is punishable by law
(c) Since it is an age-old custom, it should be respected
(d) Both (a) and (b)
Ans. (d)
Q.31. Which of the following programmes was launched in the year 2000?
(a) National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
(b) Prime Minister Rojgar Yojana
(c) Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojna
(d) Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana
Ans. (d)
Q.32. Minimum Support Price (MSP) is announced by the government to provide :
(a) incentives to farmers for raising production
(b) incentives to traders to earn maximum profit from farmers
(c) incentives to moneylenders to lend maximum to farmers
(d) none of the above
Ans. (a)
Q.33. Which of the following is not true regarding the in convenience of Barter Exchange ? (a) Lack of double coincidence of want
(b) Absence of divisibility
(c) Difficulty in storing wealth
(d) Availability of money as a medium of exchange.
Ans. (d)
Q.34. What is the impact of LPG policy of the government?
(a) Stiff competition among producers
(b) Increase in inequalities
(c) Greater choice to consumers
(d) All the above
Ans. (d)
Q.35. Name the Act under which consumer courts have been established :
(a) National Consumer Commission Act
(b) State Consumer Commission
(c) Consumer Protection Act
(d) None of these
Ans. (c)
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