101. Where is the famous Virupaksha temple located ?
(a) Bhadrachalam
(b) Chidambaram
(c) Hampi
(d) Srikalahasti
Ans : c

102. Other than Venezuela, which one among the following from South America is a member of OPEC ?
(a) Argentina
(b) Brazil
(c) Ecuador
(d) Bolivia
Ans : c
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries is a cartel of twelve countries made up of Algeria, Angola, Ecuador, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Venezuela.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OPEC

103. Under the Administration of which one of the following is the Department of Atomic Energy ?
(a) Prime Minister's office
(b) Cabinet Secretariat
(c) Ministry of power
(d) Ministry of science and technology
Ans : a

104. Consider  the following pairs :
  Large Bank                         Country of origin
(1) ABN Amro Bank       :                USA
(2) Barelays Bank            :                UK
(3) Kookmin Bank           :                Japan

which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2
(d) 2 and 3
Ans : b

105. Which among the following has the world's largest reserves of Uranium?
(a) Australia
(b) Canada
(c) Russian Federation
(d) USA
Ans : a

106. Consider the following statements :
(1) India does not have any deposits of Thorium.
(2) Kerala's monazite sands contain Uranium .

which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : d

107. Which one among the following South Asian countries has the highest population density ?
(a) India
(b) Nepal
(c) Pakistan
(d) Sri Lanka
Ans : a
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_population_density

108. Consider  the following statements :
(1) The discussions in the Third Round Table Conference eventually led to the passing of the Government of India Act of 1935.
(2) The Government of india act of 1935 provided for the establishment of an all india federation to be based on union of the provinces of British india and the Princely States.

which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1nor 2
Ans : c

109. Consider the following :
(1) Fringe Benefit Tax
(2) Interest Tax
(3) Securities Transaction Tax

which of the above is/are Direct Tax/Taxes ?
(a) 1only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans : d

110. In India, who is the chairman of the National Water Resources Council ?
(a) Prime Minister
(b) Minister of Water Resources
(c) Minister of Environment and Forests
(d) Minister of Science and Technology
Ans : a

111. Consider the following statements :
(1) There are no east flowing rivers in Kerala.
(2) There are no west flowing rivers in Madhya Pradesh

which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : d

112. In collaboration with David Hare and Alexander Duff, who of the following established Hindu college at Calcutta ?
(a) Henry Louis Vivian Derozio
(b) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
(c) Keshab Chandra Sen
(d) Raja Rammohan Roy
Ans : d
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raja_Rammohan_Roy

113. Who of the Following Prime Ministers sent Cripps Mission to India ?
(a) James Ramsay Macdonald
(b) Stanley Baldwin
(c) Neville Chamberlain
(d) Winston Churchill
Ans : d

114. Who of the following is the author of a collection of poems called "Golden Threshold" ?
(a) Aruna Asaf Ali
(b) Annie Bosant
(c) Sarojini Naidu
(d) Vijayalakshmi
Ans : c
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarojini_Naidu

115. During the Indian Freedom Struggle, why did Rowlatt Act arouse popular indignation ?
(a) It curtailed the freedom of religion
(b) It suppressed the Indian traditional Education
(c) It authorized the government to imprison people with out trial
(d) It curbed the trade Union Activities
Ans : c

116. Which one of  the following began with the Dandi March ?
(a) Home Rule Movement
(b) Non- Cooperation Movement
(c) Civil Disobedience Movement
(d) Quit India Movement
Ans : c
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dandi_March

117. Anekantavada is a core theory and philosophy of which one of the following  ?
(a) Buddhism
(b) Jainism
(c) Sikhism
(d) Vaishnavism
Ans : b
Anekāntavāda (Devanagari: अनेकान्तवाद) is one of the most important and fundamental doctrines of Jainism. It refers to the principles of pluralism and multiplicity of viewpoints, the notion that truth and reality are perceived differently from diverse points of view, and that no single point of view is the complete truth.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anekantavada

118. With which one of the following movements is the slogan "Do or die" associated ?
(a) Swadeshi Movement
(b) Non-Cooperation Movement
(c) Civil Disobedience Movement
(d) Quit India Movement
Ans : d
The Quit India Movement (Bharat Chhodo Andolan or the August Movement) was a civil disobedience movement launched in India in August 1942 in response to Mohandas Gandhi's call for immediate independence.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quit_India_Movement

119. Who of the Following founded the Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association ?
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
(c) N.M. Joshi
(d) J.N. Kripalani
Ans : NOT SURE***

120. In the context of the Indian Freedom Struggle, 16th October 1905 is well known for which one of the following reasons ?
(a) The formal procalamation of Swadeshi movement was made in Calcutta town hall.
(b) Partition of Bangal took effect.
(c) Dadabhai Nauroji decalared that the goal of Indian national congress was Swaraj.
(d) Lokmanya TIlak started movement in Poona.
Ans : b

121. Consider the following statements:
1) Infant mortality rate takes into account the death of infants within a month after death.
2) Infant mortality rate is the number of infant deaths in a particular year per 100 live births during that year.

Which of the following statement is/are correct
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 
Ans : d
Infant mortality is defined as the number of deaths of infants (one year of age or younger) per 1000 live births.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infant_mortality_rate

122. If a Panchayat is dissolved, elections are to be held within
(a) 1 month
(b) 3 months
(c) 6 months
(d) 1 Year
Ans : c

123. Consider the following statement:
1) The Governor of Punjab is concurrently the administrator of Chandigarh.
2) The Governor of Kerala is concurrently the administrator of Lakshadweep.

Which of the following statement is/are correct
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : a

124. Consider the following statement :
Organisation                                                Location of Head Quarter
1) Asian Development Bank                      :           Tokyo
2) Asia Pecific Economic Corporation       :           Singapore
3) Association of south East Asian Nation  :           Bangkok

Which of the above pair is/are correctly matched ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
Ans : b

125. With reference United Nations, consider the following statements :
1) The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of UN consists of 24 members state
2) It is elected by a 2/3rd majority of the general assembly for a three year term

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : b
ECOSOC has 54 members with a rotational three year term.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ECOSOC

126. In which one of the following places is the Shompen tribe found?
(a) Nilgiri Hills
(b) Nicobar Islands
(c) Spiti Valley
(d) Lakshadweep Islands
Ans : b
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shompen

127. Consider the following statements
1. The Advocate General of a State in India concerned state in India is appointed by the president of India upon the recommendation of the governor of the concerned state
2. As provided in civil procedure code, High Courts have original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction at the state level

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : b

128. In India, the first Municipal Corporation is set up in which one among the following?
(a) Calcutta
(b) Madras
(c) Bombay
(d) Delhi
Ans : b

129. With reference to Lok Adalats, Consider the following statements :
(1) An award made by a Lok Sabha Adalat is deemed to be a decree of a civil court and no appeal lies against threto before any court.
(2) Matrimonial/Family disputes are not covered under Lok Adalat.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : a

130. With reference to Union Government, Consider the following statement :
1) The Constitution of India provides that all cabinet ministers shall be compulsorily  the sitting members of Lok Sabha only.
2) The Union cabinet secretariat operated under the direction of the ministry of Parliamentary affairs

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : d

131. Which one Constitutional Amendments states that the total number of ministers, including the prime minister, in the council of ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total number of members of House of the People?
(a) 90th
(b) 91st
(c) 92nd
(d) 93rd
Ans : b

132. Consider the following statements.
1. Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) was setup during the prime ministership of Lal Bahadur Shastri.
2. The member for CAT are drawn from both judicial and administrative streams.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : b

133. With reference to Union Government, Consider the following statements :
1) The number of Ministries at the Centre on 15th August 1947 was 18.
2) The number of Ministries at the Centre is16.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : NOT SURE***

134. Consider the following statements :
1) The first telegraph line in India was lined between kolkata (formerly Calcutta) and Diamond Harbour.
2) The first export processing zone in India was setup in Kandla

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : c

135. Which one of the following Union Ministries implements the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety?
(a) Ministry Of Science and Technology
(b) Ministry Of Health and Family Welfare
(c) Ministry Of Environment and Forests
(d) Ministry Of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Ans : c

136. In a carom board game competition, m boys and n girls (m>n>1) of a school participate in which every student has to play exactly one game with every other student. Out of the total game played, it was found that in 221 games one player was a boy and other player was a girl.
Consider the following statements :
(1) The total number of students that participated in the competition is 30
(2) The number of games of the in which both players were girls is 78.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : NOT SURE***

137. There are three cans A, B and C the capacities of A, B and C are 6 litres, 10 litres and 16 litres respectively. The can C contains 16 litres of milk. the milk has to be divided in them using these three cans only.
Consider the following statements:
(1) It is possible to have 6 litres of milk each in can A and can B
(2) It is possible to have 8 litres of milk each in can B and can C

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : a

138. Consider the following pairs :
1) Ashok Leyland : Hinduja Group
2) Hindalco Industries : A.V. Birla Group
3) Suzion Energy : Punj lioyd Group

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans : a

139. In the context of global economy, Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(a) JP Morgan Chase : Financial Services
(b) Roche Holding AG :  Financial Services
(c) WL Ross & Co. : Private Equity Firm
(d) Warburg Pincus : Private Equity Firm
Ans : b

140. Consider the following houses :
(1) Christie's
(2) Osian's
(3) Sotheby's

Which of the above is/are auctioneer/auctioneers
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans : d

141. In the context of CO₂ emission and Global Warming, What is the name of a market driven device under the UNFCC that allows developing countries to get funds/incentives from the developed countries to adopt batter technologies the reduce green house gas emissions?
(a) Carbon Footprint
(b) Carbon Credit Rating
(c) Clean Development Mechanism
(d) Emission Reduction Norm
Ans : b

142. The concept of carbon credit originated form which one of the following :
(a) Earth Summit, Rio de Janeiro
(b) Kyoto Protocol
(c) Montreal Protocol
(d) G-8 Summit, Heiligendamm
Ans : b
The Kyoto Protocol is a protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC or FCCC), an international environmental treaty produced at the United Nations Conference on treaty is intended to achieve "stabilization of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyoto_Protocol

143. Who among the following is the founder of World Economic Forum?
(a) Klaus Schwab
(b) John Kenneth Galbraith
(c) Robert Zoollick
(d) Paul Krugman
Ans : a

144. The Security Council of UN consists of 5 permanent members, and the remaining 10 members are elected by the general assembly for a term of
(a) 1 year
(b) 2 years
(c) 3 years
(d) 5 years
Ans : b

145. From which one of the following did Kosovo declare its independence?
(a) Bulgaria
(b) Croatia
(c) Macedonia
(d) Sarbia
Ans : d
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosovo

146. Which one of the following pairs of countries fought wars over a region called Ogaden?
(a) Eritea and Sudan
(b) Ethiopia and Somalia
(c) Kenya and Somalia
(d) Ethiopia and Sudan
Ans : b
Ogaden is the name of a territory comprising the southeastern portion of the Somali Regional State in Ethiopia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ogaden

147. In the middle of the year 2008 the Parliament of which one of the following countries became the first in the world to enact a climate act by passing "the climate change accountability bill"?
(a) Australia
(b) Canada
(c) Germany
(d) Japan
Ans : b

148. Which one among the following has the highest energy?
(a) Blue Light
(b) Green Light
(c) Red Light
(d) Yellow Light
Ans : a

149. In the context of independent India's economy, which one of the following was the earliest to take place?
(a) Nationalisation of Insurance Companies
(b) Nationalisation of State Bank Of India
(c) Enactment of Banking Regulation Act 
(d) Introduction Of First Five-Year Plan
Ans : c
Banking regulation act was passed in 1949

150. Consider the following pairs :
Automobile Manufacturer : Headquarters
1. BMW AG : USA
2. Daimler AG : Sweden
3. Renault SA : France
4. Volkswagen : Germany

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 3 and 4
(c) 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4
Ans : b

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