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PCS (PRE)- 2019-III A
TEST-01 (#10/II) : GENERAL STUDIES-I (Explanations) 1. Ans– (b)
Chitrakoot waterfall is situated at the river Indrawati near Jagdalpur in Bastar district of Chhatisgarh. Being the size like horseshoe face, it is also called ‘Niyagra of India’. 2. Ans– (d)
Lombok Strait links Java Sea and Indian Ocean. 3. Ans– (c)
“Panna” region of Madhya Pradesh is famous for the production of Diamond. 4. Ans– (b)
Hawai Island and Aleutian Island are the example of Volcano Islands while Maldiv and Barmuda are the example of Coral Islands. 5. Ans– (a)
Rio Grande river separates Anglo American and Latin American cultures. 6. Ans– (d)
Highest point of Appalachian mountain range is Mount Michel. All others are correctly matched. 7. Ans– (b)
Plateau of Malagasy is situated at Madagascar. 8. Ans– (c)
When rivers attain their base level by the process of erosion then the formed plain is called Peni Plain.
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9. Ans– (a)
The correct match is : (Desert) (Situation) Kyzylkum – Uzbekistan Great Sandy – Australia Karakum – Turkmenistan Mojave – U.S.A 10. Ans– (d)
Chuquicamata Mountain is situated in Chile. It is famous for Copper. 11. Ans– (a)
Region of Modern Uttar Pradesh, Region of Punjab and Region of Kabul was included in the empire of Babur while Region of Modern Rajasthan was under Rajputs. 12. Ans– (c)
Fareeduddin-Ganj-e-Shakar was a popular saint of Chishti Silsila. He was the son-in- law of ruler of Gulam Dynasty Balwan. 13. Ans– (d)
In ‘Malvikagnimitra’ composed by Kalidas there is a mention of love story of Agnimitra Shunga, the son of Pushyamitra Shunga. Bhas is the writer of ‘Swapnavasavdutta’. Lilawati is written by Bhaskaracharya. 14. Ans– (c)
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The correct chronology of the above battles fought by Humayun is : Battle of Devra – 1531 Battle of Chausa – 1539 Battle of Kannauj – 1540 Battle of Sarhind – 22 June 1555 15. Ans– (b)
“Young India” was published bi-weekly from Mumbai. From May 7, 1919, it was being published as weekly from Ahmadabad by Jamnadas Dwarkadas and Shyamlal Banker, the members of Homerule Party. 16. Ans– (a)
Religious Reforms Movement of 19th Century has affected Intellectual and Middle Class while poor general class remained almost unaffected from these movements. 17. Ans– (d)
Allan Octavian Hume was the retired British Officer of Indian Civil Services. He had set up Indian National Congress in the year 1885. He was the first General Secretary of it. He was never the president of Congress. 18. Ans– (d)
None of the statements mentioned in the question is incorrect. 19. Ans– (b)
Shore Committee was formed in the case of Kamagatamaru. Kamagatamaru case was the dispute related with entry of Indians in Canada. 20. Ans– (c)
Sawdeshi Movement started in Bengal, was lead by Syed Hyder Raza in Delhi. 21. Ans– (c)
The main issue of Kolkata Session of Congress held in September 1920 was Jallianwala
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Bagh massacre and Khilafat Movement. Madanmohan Malviya had not joined Khilafat Movement and he had opposed the participation of Congress in this movement. 22. Ans– (d)
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru has mentioned in his book “Discovery of India” that during a meeting with him Muhammad Iqbal had said that “You (Nehru) are a nationalist while Jinnah is a politician”. 23. Ans– (b)
Reason for the elliptical view of Sun and Moon near the skyline is Refraction. 24. Ans– (a) C C C On mixing some impurities in the water, its melting point is generally reduced. On mixing some salt, niter in the ice melting at 00C its melting point is reduced to -220C from 00C. 25. Ans– (c)
A man sitting in a lift will feel his weight more when Lift is going upwards with accelerated motion. 26. Ans– (b)
The technique of separation of coloured chemical is called ‘Chromatography’. 27. Ans– (c)
Mercury is generally used in temperature measuring instruments on large scale because its heat conductivity is high. So it promptly records the temperature. 28. Ans– (c)
At the time of passing of “Quit India Movement” resolution, Abul Kalam Azad was the President of Congress. 29. Ans– (a)
Cabinet Mission came India on 24 March, 1946. All other statements are correct. 30. Ans– (b)
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The correct match is : (Person) (Subject) Dalhousie – Doctrine of Lapse Linlithgow – August Resolution Macdonald – Communal Award Chelmsford – Diarchy System 31. Ans– (a)
Naval Revolt was happened on 18 February 1946. Because of mediation of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel this revolt was abolished. 32. Ans– (c)
Untouchability has been declared illegal by the article 17, which is a fundamental right. All others are included in the Directive Principle of State Policy. 33. Ans– (b)
In the parliamenrt, according to the Article 103(1) and (2), on advice of Election Commission President determines the post of profit. In states, according to the Article 192(1) and (2), Governor determines the post of profit on the advice of Election Commission. 34. Ans– (c)
Under Article 142, “Corrective Petition” can be filed in Supreme Court. 35. Ans– (b)
In the states, the money bill can only be presented in lower house i.e. State Legislative Assembly. 36. Ans– (c)
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Both the statements mentioned in the question are correct. 37. Ans– (d)
All the pairs mentioned in the question are correctly matched. 38. Ans– (c) XVII Official Language has been kept under Part-XVII of the Constitution. 39. Ans– (b)
Under article 15 of the constitution, Prohibition of Discrimination has been done on the basis of Religion, Original Lineage, Caste, Sex or Birth Place. 40. Ans– (a)
In the First Schedule of the constitution there is provision regarding State and union territories. 41. Ans– (b)
In ancient India, ‘Matmayur’ was the Shaiv sect. Its description is found in the inscriptions of Chedi dynasty. 42. Ans– (b)
Lord Dalhousie is considered as the maker of Modern India. 43. Ans– (c)
The first Population Policy in the country was declared in the year 1976. 44. Ans– (a)
Statement and reason both are correct and reason correctly explains the statement. 45. Ans– (d)
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The correct match is : Zonda – Argentina Mystral – Gulf of Lyons Brick Fielder – Australia Norwester – North New Zealand 46. Ans– (a)
Flourine, Calcium and Phosphorus are necessary for the solidity of teeth. 47. Ans– (b)
Aayengar System was related with rural administration of Vijaynagar Empire in which the real power was in the hands of 12 rural officers. 48. Ans– (b)
The borders of Telangana meets with 5 states : Chhatisgarh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra. 49. Ans– (a)
The Lowest place and highest point of Europe are respectively Caspian Sea and Mount Elbrus. 50. Ans– (a)
The coasts of Fiord Beach are like Steep wall. The Coast of Norway is the best example of Fiord Beach. 51. Ans– (c)
Bay of St. Lawrence is situated between Newfoundland and Nova Scotia.
52. Ans– (a)
Stockholm Conference was organised in the year 1972. This was the first global summit of environment. In this conference, the decision has been taken to celebrate Environment Day on 5th June. 53. Ans– (c)
Bhutan shares the borders with 4 States of India, which are Sikkim, West Bengal,
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Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. 54. Ans– (b)
The objectives of the ‘Indian Society of Oriental Arts’ formed by Abnindra Nath Tagore in 1907, was revival of ancient art traditions. 55. Ans– (b)
Megasthenes had firstly made the mention of Pandayas Dynasty. In his description he told that ‘This dynasty was famous for the pearls”. 56. Ans– (d)
Lake Eyre and Lake Disappointment both are situated in Australia. 57. Ans– (d)
The freedom of judiciary has been taken from the constitution of America. 58. Ans– (c)
Both the statements mentioned in the question are correct. 59. Ans– (d)
All the pairs given in the question are correctly matched. 60. Ans– (a)
According to Rangrajan Committee formed for determination of Poverty Line, determinant of poverty in rural areas is Rs. 972 p.m. 61. Ans– (c)
As per Census-2011 Male Work Participation Rate in India was 53.3%. 62. Ans– (d)
‘Gender Development Index’ is released by United Nations Development Programme. 63. Ans– (d)
Increase in the net credit of Reserve Bank of India by the central government shows Monetory Deficit.
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64. Ans– (d)
Stagflation is Inflation with Recession. 65. Ans– (b)
Agriculture Price Commission anr Food Corporation of India was set up in 1965. 66. Ans– (c)
India is not a member of ASEAN. 67. Ans– (b)
Council of Science and Technology in Uttar Pradesh was set up in 1975. 68. Ans– (a)
According to Census-2011, the reducing order of number of tribes in U.P. is Sonbhadra, Ballia, Deoria. 69. Ans– (b)
Northern Regional Institute of Paper Technology is situated in Prayagraj. 70. Ans– (b)
Jogini Dance is performed on the occasion of Ram Nawami Festival in Awadh region. A Sadhu or any man performs the dance in female get-up. 71. Ans– (c)
Grave of Lord Carnvalis is situated at Ghazipur. 72. Ans– (b)
Requisite minimum age for the election of Rajya Sabha is 30 years. 73. Ans– (a) PIL
The full form of PIL is Public Interest Litigation. 74. Ans– (a)
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Mutual disputes among the states come under the original jurisdiction of Supreme Court only. 75. Ans– (c)
Governor works up to the pleasure of President. 76. Ans– (c)
According to the Article 243(1) of the constitution, State Finance Commission is constituted by the Governor. It performs the functions of distribution of revenue between Local Administration and State Government. 77. Ans– (c)
According to John Menard Kenes, employment depends on Effective Demand. 78. Ans– (d)
International Rural Women’s Day is celebrated by United Nations on 15 October. 79. Ans– (c)
All India Depressed Class Federation was set up by B.R. Ambedkar in the year 1930. 80. Ans– (b)
‘Leukemia’ is generally known as “Blood Cancer”. 81. Ans– (a)
Estrogen hormone is found only in females. 82. Ans– (b)
80 Channel passes through Maldiv and Minicoy. 90 Channel passes through Lakshdweep and Minicoy. 100 Channel passes through Little Andaman and Car Nicobar. Great Channel is situated between Indira Point and Indonesia. 83. Ans– (b)
Shipkila Mountain Pass links Tibet to Shimla. 84. Ans– (a)
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River Sabarmati falls in Arab Sea. 85. Ans– (d)
All the statements regarding westerly disturbances of Mediterranean Sea are correct. 86. Ans– (d)
Idukki dam is situated on the river Periyar. All others are situated on the river Krishna in Andhra Pradesh. 87. Ans– (d)
None of the statements mentioned in the question is incorrect. 88. Ans– (b)
Gene Bank is related with Ex-Situ System of Conservation of Bio-diversity. 89. Ans– (a)
Pollutants with spread pollution in their original form are called Primary Pollutant. Like DDT, Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Mono Oxide, Plastic etc. 90. Ans– (c) COD BOD COD BOD
The value of Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) is more than Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) because COD is the measure of the total Oxygen which is necessary for the oxidation of total organic substances (biodegradable and non biodegradable) present in the water. While BOD analyses the quantity of Bio-Oxidable Organic Substances. 91. Ans– (b)
The maximum permissible quantity of Arsenic in drinking water is 0.05 Mg/Lt.. 92. Ans– (c)
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The correct match is : (Organisation) (Headquarters) Green Peace – Geneva Red Cross – Amsterdam IUCN – Gland World Wildlife Fund – Morgus 93. Ans– (b)
World Biodiversity Day is celebrated on 22 May. 94. Ans– (d)
In an ecosystem the recycle of Energy does not occurs. 95. Ans– (a)
First GST Day was celebrated by the Government of India on 1 July 2018. 96. Ans– (c)
National Minority Commission is a Statutory Body. ‘Minority’ is is not defined anywhere in the constitution. 97. Ans– (b)
According to 73rd Constitutional Amendment, if a Panchyat is dissolved then it is necessary to complete election with in six months or 180 days. 98. Ans– (a)
Rajya Sabha is a permanent house. It was constituted in April 1952. 99. Ans– (c)
In Devprayag, Alaknanda and Bhagirathi together form the River Ganga. 100. Ans– (c)
The dwelling place of Manganiyar Community, famous for the music tradition is Desert Area of Rajasthan. 101. Ans– (d)
All the pairs given in the question are correctly matched.
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102. Ans– (d)
“Bisrampur Coal Mining Area is situated in Chhatisgarh. 103. Ans– (d)
Makum oil producing region is situated in Assam. 104. Ans– (b)
Nellore is situated in Andhra Pradesh. All other are correctly matched. 105. Ans– (c)
Directorate of Farming Systems Research is situated in U.P. at Meerut. 106. Ans– (a)
According to the World Population Prospects Report-2019, India will become the country having highest population leaving behind China by the year 2027. 107. Ans– (c) UNCCD
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification(UNCCD) will be organised in September 2019 at New Delhi. 108. Ans– (d)
Bangladesh, the neighbouring country of India has recently discovered its First Iron Ore Mine at “Isabpur Goan’. 109. Ans– (c) ‘E-2020 Initiative’ For the eradication of Malaria disease, “E-2020 Initiative” is being run by World Health Organisation. 110. Ans– (a)
Faiz Hameed has recently been appointed as the Director General of Intelligence Agency ISI (Inter Services Intelligence). 111. Ans– (b)
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On the occasion of World Environment Day, Central American Country El Salvador has declared to recognize forests as a living unit. 112. Ans– (d)
Mohamed Morsi had died recently. He was the president of Egypt. 113. Ans– (a)
Five deputy chief ministers have recently been appointed in Andhra Pradesh. 114. Ans– (a)
India has recently organised the second edition of “Operation Sunrise” against the terrorist groups together with Myanmar. 115. Ans– (b)
Achieving Self Dependence along with Poverty Eradication was the objective of Fifth Five Year Plan. 116. Ans– (b) (Order of St. Andrew the Apostle) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with its highest honour “Order of St. Andrew the Apostle” by Russia. 117. Ans– (c)
12th Cricket World Cup was recently organised in England. 10 teams had participated in this tournament. 118. Ans– (a)
According to Census-2011, as per view of population density Jammu-Kashmir is lowest dense State. 119. Ans– (b)
As per Census-2011, the Union Territory having lowest child sex ratio (0-6) is Delhi. 120. Ans– (a)
As per Census-2011, literacy rate is the lowest in Arunachal Pradesh.
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121. Ans– (d)
Urban Extension criterion has not been accepted to define any settlement as Urban Centre in India. 122. Ans– (b)
The Decadal Population Growth in Indis was the lowest during 2001 to 2011. 123. Ans– (c)
Both the statements regarding White Mutiny mentioned in the question are correct. 124. Ans– (b)
To maintain public distribution system and for the formation of reserve stock, government purchases grains on a price which are called Levy Price. 125. Ans– (c)
Sugarcane is main Cash Crop of U.P. 126. Ans– (d)
The recommendations to determine the minimum educational qualifications for the candidates participating in elections was done by Santhanam Committee. 127. Ans– (c)
Koldihwa– is situated on the banks of river Belan in district Prayagraj of Uttar Pradesh. Chirand – is situated in Bihar. Apparatus of bones are found from hear in bulk quantity. Kuchai– This place is situated in Odisha not in Madhya Pradesh. Balathal – Situated in Rajasthan near Udaipur. 128. Ans– (c)
Somnath Temple was reconstructed by Parmar King Bhoj of Malwa and Chalukya ruler Kumar Pal of Gujarat.
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129. Ans– (b)
Land regions of Bundelkhand and Baghelkhand are included under the South Plateau region of Uttar Pradesh. This is the north extension of Deccan Plateau. 130. Ans– (d)
Mahigir tribes is found in district Bijnore of Uttar Pradesh. The main base of their economy is fisheries. 131. Ans– (d)
The first Police Museum of the country in is established in Ghaziabad. The first Milk Cooperative Society in Uttar Pradesh is established in Prayagraj. Aryabhatta Planatorium is situated in Rampur not in Gorakhpur. 132. Ans– (a)
Terai region is the swampy and forest covered region of lower or outer Himalaya. 133. Ans– (c)
Rourkela Steal Plant is situated in district Sundargarh of Odisha. Iron Ores are brought here from Keonjhar and Sundargarh districts. 134. Ans– (b)
Sikandariya is the main port situated in the Delta of river Nile. 135. Ans– (a)
Dwelling place of Pigmi tribes is Kango Basin of Equatorial Africa. ‘Mogulus’ are their temporary huts on the trees. 136. Ans– (a)
According to Census-2011 the total population of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes is 25.2 percent.
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137. Ans– (d)
Contour Crops are the crops which are gworn on Contour Line or similar to these lines. 138. Ans– (d)
In FIFA Women World Cup-2019, USA has won the tournament by defeating Netherlands in the final. 139. Ans– (b)
According to Henley Passport Index-2019 Japan and Singapore are on the top in the matter of most powerful passport.
140. Ans– (b)
Anshula Kant has recently been appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Finance Officer of World Bank. 141. Ans– (d)
The correct match is : (Medicine) (Source) Penicillin – Fungus Antipyratic – Rauwolfia Serpentina Quinine – Cinchona Peel Nicotine – Tobacco 142. Ans– (b)
Central Crop Research Institute is situated at Trivendram 143. Ans– (d)
Leeuwenhoek had invented Bacteria.
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144. Ans– (d)
Colour Blind person can not differentiate between Red and Green colours. 145. Ans– (b)
Pituitary gland is a fully Endocrine Gland. 146. Ans– (a)
In Kolkata Session, 1917 of Congress, Annie Besant was elected woman president for the first time. In Kanpur Session in 1925, Sarojini Naidu was elected the first Indian woman president of Congress.
147. Ans– (a)
Kalahari desert (Botswana) is situated in South Hemisphere while Gobi (Mangolia and China), Sahara (North Africa) and Chihua Huan (Mexico) are situated in North Hemisphere. 148. Ans– (d)
The correct order is Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere. 149. Ans– (b)
The correct match is : Golden Triangle – Opium producing area of South East Asia Bermuda Triangle – North Atlantic Ocean Rice Bowl of Far East – Myanmar Red Basin – China 150. Ans– (d)
Global Warming is the most significant factor in coral bleaching.
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