General Knowledge Multiple Choice Questions

1.A house owner wants to get his house painted. He is told that this would require 25 kg of paint. Allowing for 15% wastage and assuming that the paint is available in 2kg tins, the number of tins required for painting the house is -

a. 15

b. 12

c. 10

d. 20

Ans: a

2.A sum of Rs. 800 amounts to Rs. 920 in three years at S.I. If the rate of interest is increased by 5% then the amount will increase to

a. Rs. 950

b. Rs. 980

c. Rs. 1010

d. Rs. 1040

Ans: d

3.A person borrowed Rs. 500@ 3% per annum S.I and Rs. 600 @4½% per annum on the agreement that the whole amount will be returned only when the total interest becomes Rs. 126. The number of years, after which the borrowed sum is to be returned, is

a. 2

b. 3

c. 4

d. 5

Ans: b

4.A person bought some oranges @ Rs. 10 per dozen and bought the same amount of oranges @ Rs. 8 per dozen. He sold these oranges @ Rs. 11 per dozen and gained Rs. 120. The total number of oranges bought by him was

a. 30 dozen

b. 40 dozen

c. 50 dozen

d. 60 dozen

Ans: d

5.The ratio of 435 : 25 is same as

a. 4 : 1

b. 2 : 1

c. 7 : 5

d. 7 : 10

Ans: a

6.A man walking at the rate of 6km per hour crosses a square field diagonally in 9 seconds. The area of the field is-

a. 125 sq. cm

b. 112.5 sq. cm

c. 110 sq. cm

d. 100?2 sq. m

Ans: b

7.A and B can together finish a work in 30 days. They worked at it for 10 days together and then B left. The remaining work was done by A alone in 30 more days. B alone can finish the work in

a. 48 days

b. 60 days

c. 75 days

d. 90 days

Ans: d

8.A and B entered into a partnership investing Rs. 12000 and Rs. 9000 respectively. After 3 months C also joined them with a capital of Rs. 15000. The share of C in the half yearly profit of Rs. 9500 is

a. Rs. 3500

b. Rs. 3000

c. Rs. 2500

d. Rs. 4000

Ans: c

9.A person covered some distance in 12 hours. He covered half the distance by rail @ 75 km per hour and the rest by car @ 45 km/hr. The total distance covered by him was

a. 450 km

b. 675 km

c. 337.5 km

d. 1350 km

Ans: b

10.The milk and water in two vessels A and B are in the ratio 4:3 and 2:3 respectively. In what ratio, the liquids be mixed in both the vessels so that the new liquid contains half milk and half water?

a. 7:5

b. 1:2

c. 2:1

d. 6:5

Ans: a

11.A train crosses a pole in 15 seconds, while it crosses 100 meter long platform in 25 seconds. The length of the train is -

a. 125m

b. 135 m

c. 159 m

d. 175 m

Ans: c

12.On converting the following base-2 numeral in base ten, 1101101, we get

a. 96

b. 104

c. 108

d. 109

Ans: d

13.If 272/3 × 81-1/2 = 3x, the value of x is

a. -1

b. 0

c. 1

d. 2

Ans: b

14.The former managing editor of SAGE India and longtime Doordarshan news reader who died in Landour (above Mussorie) on December 16, 2007 is .

(a) Pakaj Singh

(b) Rajesh Sharma

(c) Tajeshwar Singh

(d) Mohanlal Chaturvedi

Ans: c

15.The editor of Jaipur-based monthly journal, “Sharad Krishi” who was on December 18, 2007 presented the prestigious Atmaram Prize for developing scientific and technical literature in Hindi is .

(a) Mahendra Madhup

(b) Anupam Shrivastava

(c) Dhirendra Singh Parmar

(d) Gaurav Bainsala

Ans: a

Multiple Choice Question About Current Magnetic Field

1.According to Curie’s law, the magnetic susceptibility of a substance at an absolute

temperature T is proportional to?

(a) T2

(b) 1/T

(c) T

(d) 1/T2

Ans:b

2.Two magnets of magnetic moments M and 2M are placed in a vibration magnetometer, with the identical poles in the same direction. The time period of vibration is T1. If the magnets are placed with opposite poles together and vibrate with time period T2 then ?

(a) T2 is infinite

(b) T2=T1

(c)T2>T1

(d) T2 is less than T1

Ans:c

3.If a diamagnetic substance is brought near north or south pole of a bar magnet, it is?

(a) attracted by the poles

(b) repelled by the poles

(c) repelled by north pole and attracted by the south pole

(d) attracted by the north pole and repelled by the south pole

Ans:b

4.The work done in turning a magnet of magnetic moment M by an angle of 90° from the meridian, is n times the corresponding work done to turn it through an angle of 60°.

The value of n is given by

(a)2

(b) 1

(c) 0.5

(d) 0.25

Ans:a

5.A galvanometer can be converted into a voltmeter by connecting?

(a) A high resistance in parallel

(b) A low resistance in series

(c) A high resistance in series

(d) A low resistance in parallel

Ans:c

6.A proton moving with a velocity 3 x 105 m/s enters a magnetic field of 0.3 Tesla at an angle of 30° with the field. The radius of curvature of its path will be (e/m for proton – 108 C/kg)

(a)2cm

(b) 0.5 cm

(c)0.02 cm

(d) 1.25 cm

Ans:b

7.A charged particle moves through a magnetic field in a direction perpendicular to it. Then the

(a) velocity remains unchanged

(b) speed of the particle remains unchanged

(c) direction of the particle remains unchanged

(d) acceleration remains unchanged

Ans:b

8.When a proton is accelerated through I V, then its kinetic energy will be?

(a)1840 eV

(b) 13.6eV

(c)1 eV

(d) 0.54eV

Ans:c

9.A coil of one turn is made of a wire of certain length and then from the same length a coil of two turns is made. If the same current is passed in both the cases, then the ratio of the magnetic inductions at their centres will be?

(a)2:1

(b)1:4

(c)4:1

(d)1:2

Ans:b

10.Two long parallel wires are at a distance of 1 metre. Both of them carry one ampere of current The force of attraction per unit length between the two wires is?

(a)2 x10-7 N/m

(b) 2 x10-8 N/m

(c) 5×10-8 N/m

(d)10-7 N/m

Ans:a

11.A long solenoid carrying a current produces a magnetic field B along its axis. If the current is doubled and the number of turns per cm is halved, the new value of the magnetic field is ?

(a) 4B

(b) B/2

(c) B

(d) 2B

Ans:c

12.At what distance from a long straight wire carrying a current of 12 A will the magnetic field

be equal to 3×10-6 Wb/metre Square

(a) 8×10-2 m

(b) 12×10-2 m

(c)18x 10-2 m

(d) 24×10-2 m

Ans:a

13.A electron enters a region where magnetic (B) and electric (E) fields are mutually

perpendicular, then ?

(a) it will always move in the direction of B

(b) it will always move in the direction of E

(c) it always possesses circular motion

(d) it can go un deflected also.

Ans:d

14.A coil carrying electric current is placed in uniform magnetic field

(a) torque is formed

(B) e.m.f is induced

(c) both (a) and (b) are correct

(d) none of the above

Ans:a

15.A straight wire of length 0.5 metre and carrying a current of 1.2 ampere is placed in uniform magnetic field of induction 2 Tesla. The magnetic field is perpendicular to the length of the wire. The force on the wire is ?

(a) 2.4N

(b) 1.2N

(c) 3.0 N

(d) 2.0 N

Ans:b

General Knowledge Multiple Choice Questions

1.Which of the following metals has the highest density?

A. Iron

B. Mercury

C. Osmium

D. Lead

E. Silver

Ans: E

2.In which year Azad Hind Fauj formed

A. 1942

B. 1943

C. 1944

D. 1945

E. 1941

Ans: B

3.The centre of the Sankrit University in Kerala

A. Thiruvananthapuram

B. Kottayam

C. Kochi

D. Kalady

E. Kozhikode

Ans: D

4.Where is the tomb of Kumaran Asan built?

A. Kayikkara

B. Varkala

C. Kanyakumari

D. Kalady

E. Pallana

Ans: E

5.The first Chief Minister of the Travancore – Cochin State was:

A. Pattom Thanupillai

B. T.K Narayanapillai

C. T.M Varghese

D. C. Kesavan

E. A.J John

Ans: B

6.Which is placed considered as the cultural capital of Kerala?

A. Thiruvananthapuram

B. Kottayam

C. Kozhikode

D. Ernakulam

E. Thrissur

Ans: E

7.At which place was the International sports stadium constructed in Kerala?

A. Thiruvananthapuram

B. Kottayam

C. Kochi

D. Kollam

E. Kozhikode

Ans: C

8.The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre is situated at:

A. Visakapatnam

B. Sri Harikota

C. Mumbai

D. Thiruvananthapuram

E. Chennai

Ans: D

9.The new Naval Academy proposed to be built in Kerala is at:

A. Kochi

B. Vizhinjam

C. Alappuzha

D. Valapattanam

E. Ezimala

Ans: E

10.Which seashore in Kerala is famous for deposit of mineral soil?

A. Vizhinjam

B. Varkala

C. Chavara

D. Kayamkulam

E. Kochi

Ans: C

11.The youngest women tennis player who secured the first place in world ranking

A. Steffi Graf

B. Monica Seles

C. Martina Navaratilova

D. Martina Hingis

E. Mary Pierce

Ans: D

12.Where is the Vivekananda rock situated:

A. Calcutta

B. Pondicherry

C. Gaya

D. Sringeri

E. Kanyakumari

Ans: E

13.Tipu Sultan’s attempt to invade the ancient states of Kerala was defeated by:

A. Marthandavarma

B. Umayamma Rani

C. Dharmaraja

D. Pazhassi Raja

E. Shakthan Thampuran

Ans: C

14.With which organ is the disease trachoma connected?

A. Brain

B. Skin

C. Liver

D. Heart

E. Eye

Ans: E

15.An intern for projecting images of objects is:

A. Epidiascope

B. Periscope

C. Microscope

D. Telescope

E. Kaleidoscope

Ans: A

Economics Multiple Choice Questions

1.Growth rate in NNP at factor cost (at constant prices) has been highest during which Five-Year Plan?

(a) Ninth Plan

(b) Eighth Plan

(c) Seventh Plan

(d) Fifth Plan

Ans. b

2.Consider the following statements in respect of the Tenth Plan

1. This plan has specific monitorable targets in respect of poverty.

2. Decline in incremental capital-output ratio is to be achieved through creating new capacities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans. a

3.Which one of the following committees was set up to review the concept of poverty line?

(a) S. Chakravarty Committee

(b) D.T, Lakdawala Committee

(c) K.N. Wanchoo Committee

(d) R.C. Dust Committee

Ans. b

4.Assertion (A) : Fisher’s index number is an ideal one.

Reason (R) : In the Fisher’s index number, the upward bias of Laspeyre’s index and downward bias of Paasche’s index are balanced to a great extent.

Codes:

(a) Both A and Rare individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

(c) A is true but R is false

(d) A is false but R is true -

Ans. c

5.In a certain distribution, the following results were obtained

X = 45, Median = 48, Coefficient of skew ness = — 0.3.

What is the value of standard deviation?

(a) 20

(b) 25

(c) 28

(d) 30

Ans. d

6.How is ‘Path dependency defined as?

(a) A condition of the past affecting the past situation

(b) A comparatively fast path of progress of economy

(c) A condition on which the past conditions of an individual or economy affects future condition

(d) A slow path of progress of the economy

Ans. c

7.Which one of the following is the correct expression for the actual rate of growth (g)?

(a) g = s/c

(b) g = s x c

(c) g = s + c

(d) g =

Where s = the ratio of saving to income

c = actual incremental capital- output ratio

Ans. a

8.Theory of linkages is most appropriate for which kind of development models?

(a) Balanced growth models

(b) Unbalanced growth models

(c) Population growth models

(d) One sector growth models

Ans. b

9.Assertion (A) A balance of payments deficit is always and every where a monetary phenomenon.

Reason (R): A balance of payments deficit cannot be corrected through changes in money supply

Codes:

(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

(c) A is true but R is false

(d) A is false but R is true

Ans. c

10.What is the assumption that economic growth will percolate down to all sectors, known as?

(a) Dispersal theory

(b) Trickle down theory

(c) Pump priming

(d) Decentralized growth theory

Ans. b

11.Prebisch-Singer thesis enunciates which of the following?

1. International trade has been operating as a mechanism of international inequalities and has, therefore, retarded the development of less developed countries.

2. The strategy of import substitution as a means to achieve self-sufficiency in industrial production, has led to ma! allocation of resources and a very bad effect on industrial productivity.

Select the correct answer by using the code given below

(a) l only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans. a

12.The inflationary impact of the inflow of foreign capital in India is neutralized by the Reserve Bank of India by which one of the following methods?

(a) Permitting outflow of foreign exchange

(b) Sale of securities in the open market

(c) Facilitating imports of essential commodities

(d) Permitting depreciation of Indian rupee in the foreign exchange market

Ans. b

13.Which one of the following does not constitute a part of the jurisdiction of WTO?

(a) Trade related tariff and non-tariff barriers

(b) Trade related intellectual property rights

(c) Agreement related to agriculture

(d) Regional trade agreements

Ans. d

14.Consider the following A dual economy implies

1. the existence of domestic and export markets.

2. modern industry and commercial agriculture co-existing with subsistence farming and traditional handicrafts.

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

15.What are the sufficient conditions for operation of stage theories of growth?

1. Well-integrated commodity and money markets.

2. Highly developed transport facilities

3. Well-trained workforce and an efficient bureaucracy

4. Existence of a federal structure.

Select the correct answer by using the codes given below

(a) 1, 2, and 4

(b) 2, 3, and 4

(c) 1, 3, and 4

(c) 1, 2, and 3

Ans. d

SSC Tax. Assistant Examination Solved 2007 Paper

1.A pond of water appears less deep due to

(a) reflection

(b) diffraction

(c) refraction

(d) polarisation

Ans: c

2.Newton’s 1st law of motion gives the concept of

(a) energy

(b) work

(c) momentum

(d) inertia

Ans: d

3.‘Therm’ is the unit of

(a) power

(b) heat

(c) light

(d) distance

Ans: b

4.Which of the following organisms is most likely to produce greenhouse gases such as nitrous oxide and methane?

(a) Fungi

(b) Earthworm

(c) Bacteria

(d) Green plants

Ans: c

5.The sensation of weightlessness in a spacecraft in an orbit is due to the

(a) absence of gravity outside

(b) acceleration in the orbit which is equal to the acceleration due to gravity outside

(c) presence of gravity outside but not inside the spacecraft

(d) fact that spacecraft in the orbit has no energy

Ans:b

6.Which mixture of gases is mainly stored as a liquid under pressure in LPG cylinder?

(a) Methane and Ethane

(b) Ethane and Hexane

(c) Propane and Butane

(d) Hexane and Octane

Ans: c

7.Which gas is used as fire extinguisher?

(a) Carbon dioxide

(b) Carbon monoxide

(c) Carbon suboixde

(d) Sulphur dioxide

Ans: a

8.The only age of India found in hill forests of Assam and Nagaland is

(a) Orangutan

(b) Gibbon

(c) Chimpanzee

(d) Gorilla

Ans: b

9.Which one of the following is related to Silviculture?

(a) Culture of Hilsa

(b) Culture of silver carp

(c) Culture of oil-producing plants

(d) Forests crops

Ans: d

10.Which one of the following does not secrete any digestive enzyme?

(a) Liver

(b) Salivery gland

(c) Glands of small intestine

(d) Pancreas

Ans: a

11.Which of the following creatures has maximum number of ribs?

(a) Crocodile

(b) Snake

(c) Ray fish

(d) Flying mammal

Ans: b

12.Which one of the following is not a plantation crop?

(a) Tea

(b) Coffee

(c) Rubber

(d) Sugarcane

Ans: d

13.In our Constitution, Economic Planning is included in

(a) Union list

(b) State list

(c) Concurrent list

(d) Not any specified list

Ans: c

14.The authority which is not established by the constitutional provisions is

(a) Finance Commission

(b) Planning Commission

(c) UPSC

(d) Election Commission

Ans: b

15.A parachute descends slowly whereas a stone dropped from the same height falls rapidly, because

(a) stone is heavier then parachute

(b) special mechanisms are present in parachute

(c) a parachute has a larger surface area and air resistance is more

(d) None of these

Ans: c

Combined Defence Services ( CDS) Solved 2005 Paper

1.Consider the following statements :

1. The Governor of a State in India nominates to the Legislative Council, where it exists, one-sixth of its members.

2. The Governor of a State in India may nominate to the Legislative Assembly one person from the Anglo-Indian community if the feels the community needs representation.

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

2.With what subject do the Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India deal ?

(a) Details of Indian Union and its territory

(b) Citizenship

(c) Fundamental Duties

(d) Union Executive

Ans: b

3.In which country is the world?s highest observatory

located ?

(a) India

(b) Russia

(c) USA

(d) Japan

Ans: a

4.Where was the first Municipal Corporation in India set up ?

(a) Bombay

(b) Calcutta

(c) Delhi

(d) Madras

Ans: b

5.What is the approximate value of escape velocity for the

earth ?

(a) 11 km/s

(b) 50 km/s

(c) 19.5 km/s

(d) 56.5 km/s

Ans: a

6.Which one of the following periods is covered by the

tenth Five-Year Plan ?

(a) 2001 ? 2006

(b) 2002 ? 2007

(c) 200 ? 2008

(d) 2000 ? 2005

Ans: b

7.The first major inscription in classical Sanskrit is that of

(a) Chandragupta Vikramaditya

(b) Kanishka I

(c) Rudradaman

(d) Samudragupa

Ans: c

8.Consider the following statements :

1. Mohammad Shah (1719-1748) was the first Mughal ruler to patronize Urdu.

2. Malik Muhammad Jayasi wrote the famous epic Padmavat in Hindi.

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

9.Which one of the following statements is correct ?

(a) Kashmir was annexed to Mughal Empire by Humayun

(b) Gujarat was annexed to Mughal Empire by Akbar

(c) Malwa was annexed to Mughal Empire by Jahangir

(d) Khandesh was annexed to Mughal Empire by Shahjahan

Ans: b

10.Consider the following statements :

1. Mirabai was a contemporary of Guru Nanak.

2. Ramdas was a contemporary of Shivaji.

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

11.Consider the following statements :

1. The Treaty of Lahore was concluded between Sikhs and English company during the tenure of Lord Ellen borough.

2. Lord Dalhousie made the annexation of Punjab to the British dominion.

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

12.Consider the following statements :

1. Muhammad-bin-Tughluq was the Delhi Sultan when Vijayanagar Empire was founded.

2. Krishna Deva Raya was the ruler of Vijayanagar when Babur took over from Ibrahim Lodi.

3. Rama Raya was defeated at Talikota when Jahangir was the Emperor at Delhi.

Which of the statements given above are correct ?

(a) 1 and 2

(b) 2 and 3

(c) 1 and 3

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans: a

13.Who of the following built the temple of the Sun God at Konark ?

(a) Anantavarman

(b) Narasimha I

(c) Kapilendra

(d) Purushottama

Ans: b

14.When was decimal coinage introduced in India ?

(a) 1947

(b) 1950

(c) 1957

(d) 1960

Ans: c

15.Which one of the following countries does not belong to the G-8 group of nations ?

(a) Italy

(b) Canada

(c) Germany

(d) Australia

Ans: a

Current Affairs for SBI Examination

1.The General Assembly of U. N. proclaimed 2008 as a year of—

(A) International Year of Language

(B) International Year of Dolphin

(C) International Year of Culture

(D) International Press Freedom Year

Ans : A

2.The book ‘A View from the Outside (Why good economics works for everyone) has been written by—

(A) Prof. Amartya Sen

(B) K. G. Joglekar

(C) P. Chidambaram

(D) Edmund S. Phelps

Ans : C

3.According to the latest Supreme Court decision, Priests and Nuns have been allowed to practise as—

(A) Doctors

(B) Advocates

(C) Scientists

(D) None of these

Ans : B

4.Which among the following tennis players won the 2008 U.S. Open men’s title ?

(A) Juan Carlos Ferrero

(B) Lars Burgsmuller

(C) Roger Federer

(D) Feliciano Lopez

Ans : C

5.It was decided to observe Mahatma Gandhi’s birth day October 2 as the International Nonviolence Day at—

(A) International Indology Conference

(B) Satyagraha Centenary Conference

(C) Congress Foundation Day Celebrations

(D) None of these

Ans : B

6.Who among the following won the UK reality T.V. show ‘Big Brother’ ?

(A) Shilpa Shetty

(B) Ken Russell

(C) Jade Goody

(D) Dirk Benedict

Ans : A

7.‘THEMIS’ is an acronym for—

(A) Time History of Events and Meteors in Space

(B) Time History of Events and Macroscale Interactions during Substorms

(C) Thermal Interactions in Space

(D) None of these

Ans : B

8.Which of the following satellites has been successfully launched on 22nd October, 2008 ?

(A) CHANDRAYAAN-1

(B) LAPAN-TUBSAT

(C) Space Capsule Recovery Experiment (SRE-1)

(D) HAMSAT

Ans : A

9.‘Aam Admi Bima Yojana’ is an insurance scheme for rural landless households introduced by—

(A) National Insurance Co.

(B) Life Insurance Co.

(C) UTI

(D) ICICI Life Prudential Co.

Ans : B

10.The UN Deputy Secretary- General is—

(A) Dr. Asha Rose Mtengeti Migiro

(B) Mark Malloch Brown

(C) Shashi Tharoor

(D) Louise Frechette

Ans : A

11.Where are the headquarters of National Fisheries Development Board situated ?

(A) New Delhi

(B) Hyderabad

(C) Chennai

(D) Bangalore

Ans: B

12.The UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for 2006 for the promotion of tolerance and nonviolence has been awarded to—

(A) V. Anandasagree

(B) Taslima Nasreen

(C) Narayan Desai

(D) Pope Shenouda-III

Ans: A

13.Who among the following won the UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship 2008 ?

(A) Belgium

(B) France

(C) England

(D) Spain

Ans: D

14.‘Garib Rath’ is—

(A) A portal

(B) The first AC train for the poor

(C) A project launched by Ministry of HRD

(D) A low price car

Ans : B

15.The 2008 C. K. Nayadu Life Time Achievement Award of the year has been won by—

(A) Gundappa Vishwanath

(B) Kapil Dev

(C) Mohinder Amarnath

(D) Madan Lal

Ans : A

Combined Defence Services ( CDS) Solved 2005 Paper

1.Consider the following statements :

1. Marble is a constituent of tooth paste.

2. Gypsum is used for the manufacture of ammonium sulphate.

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

2.Consider the following statements :

1. In the Tenth Five-Year Plan, agriculture is projected to

be the center point of our development strategy.

2. The Tenth Five-Year Plan has targeted an average annual growth rate of 8%.

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

3.The electoral college that elects the President of India consists of the

(a) Elected members of all the State Legislatures, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

(b) Elected members of the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and State Assemblies

(c) Elected members of Lok Sabha and State Assemblies

(d) Elected members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

Ans: b

4.In which one of the following games/sports did Geet Sethi excel ?

(a) Badminton

(b) Table Tennis

(c) Billiards

(d) Lawn Tennis

Ans: c

5.Consider the following statements :

1. In India, production of mica is confined to Andhra Pradesh and Bihar only.

2. In India, gold mines are confined to Karnataka only.

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

6.Which one of the following teams won the First One-day Cricket World Cup held in 1975 ?

(a) England

(b) Australia

(c) West Indies

(d) Pakistan

Ans: c

7.Against whom of the following was the Lahore Conspiracy case registered during the Indian freedom struggle ?

(a) Lala Hardayal

(b) Lala Lajpat Rai

(c) Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

(d) Vishnu Ganesh Pingle

Ans: d

8.Consider the following statements :

1. The first session of the Indian National Congress was held in Calcutta.

2. The second session of the Indian National Congress was held under the Presidentship of Dadabhai Naoroji.

3. Both Indian National Congress and Muslim League held their sessions at Lucknow in 1916.

Which of the statements given above are correct ?

(a) 1 and 2

(b) 2 and 3

(c) 1 and 3

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans: b

9.Ramsay Macdonald?s Communal Award gave

(a) Privy purses to native princes

(b) Communal representation to Muslims

(c) Reservations to Sikhs in elections

(d) Separate electorates for depressed classes

Ans: d

10.Consider the following statements :

1. Indira Awaas Yojana seeks to provide shelter to rural households living below the poverty line.

2. Allotment of house under India Awaas Yojana is made only in the name of female member of the household.

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

11.In October 2004, where did the Prime Minister of India inaugurate the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor ?

(a) Ahmedabad

(b) Kalpakkam

(c) Thiruvananthapuram

(d) Trombay

Ans: b

12.Consider the following:

1. Life expectancy at birth.

2. Gross enrolment ratio for schools.

3. Adult literacy rate.

4. Per capita income.

Which of the above is/are the parameters for measurement of Human Development Index by UNDP ?

(a) 1, 2 and 4

(b) 1 and 3

(c) 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Ans: d

13.In which one of the following does the subject of Co-operative Societies fall?

(a) Union List

(b) State List

(c) Concurrent List

(d) Residuary Powers of Union Government

Ans: b

14.Referring the Union Budget presented by the Finance Minister in the year 2004, consider the following statements :

1. Investment Commission is proposed to be established.

2. No excise duty to be imposed on computers.

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

15.Which one of the following countries is not a member of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) ?

(a) Czech Republic

(b) Poland

(c) Romanio

(d) Russia

Ans: d

SSC Tax. Assistant Examination Solved 2007 Paper

1.The process by which sun’s rays reach the earth is

(a) radiation

(b) conduction

(c) convection

(d) diffusion

Ans: a

2.Cream gets separated out of milk when it is churned. This is due to

(a) gravitational force

(b) centripetal force

(c) centrifugal force

(d) frictional force

Ans: b

3.Where is the largest reflecting telescope of Asia?

(a) Kodaikanal

(b) Ooty

(c) Kavalur

(d) Naintal

Ans: c

4.The major constituent of air is

(a) nitrogen

(b) carbon dioxide

(c) oxygen

(d) hydrogen

Ans: a

5.Which one of the following acids is used in battery?

(a) Hydrochloric acid

(b) Hydrofluoric acid

(c) Sulphuric acid

(d) Sulphurous acid

Ans: c

6.Which one of the following is extensively used for sterilizing water?

(a) Bleaching powder

(b) Alum

(c) Borax powder

(d) Soda powder

Ans: a

7.Free Trade refers to

(a) free movement of goods from one country to another

(b) movement of goods free of cost

(c) unrestricted exchange of goods and service

(d) trade free of duty

Ans: c

8.The term ‘GM food’ refers to the food

(a) that grows under genetic measures

(b) that is genetically modified

(c) that grows under geographical modification

(d) with greater glucose metabolism capacity

Ans: b

9.In a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of brotherhood and peace, the UN General Assembly declared his birth anniversary, October 2, as the

(a) International Day of Non-Violence

(b) International Day of Co-operation

(c) International Day of Peace and Co-operation

(d) International Day of Prace and Non-Violence

Ans: a

10.Study of newly born up to the age of 3 months is called

(a) Chorology

(b) Conchology

(c) Nematology

(d) Neonatology

Ans: d

11.The term ‘gene’ was coined by

(a) T.H.Morgan

(b) W.L.Johanssen

(c) G.Mendel

(d) De Vries

Ans: b

12.World No. 2 Rafael Nadal won the French Open, 2007 defeating

(a) Stegan Edberg

(b) Andy Roddick

(c) Roger Federer

(d) Fred Alexander

Ans: c

13.Ryder Cup is related with which sports?

(a) Football

(b) Golf

(c) Badminton

(d) Cricket

Ans: b

14.The Department of Space proposed setting up of Indian Institute of Space Technology on the line of the seven IITs. It will have its independent campus at

(a) Chennai

(b) Thumba

(c) Thiruvananthapuram

(d) Sriharikota

Ans: c

15.Name the President of India who was elected unopposed

(a) Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma

(b) Dr. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy

(c) Dr. Fakhruddina Ali Ahmed

(d) Dr. Zakir Husain

Ans: b

SSC CPO Sub – Inspector Solved 2008 Paper

1. The finalists of the AFC Challenge Cup 2008 were—

(A) India and Myanmar

(B) India and Tajakistan

(C) D.P.R.K. and Tajakistan

(D) Myanmar and D.P.R.K.

Ans : (B)

2. With the inclusion of Coal India Limited recently in the list of Nav Ratna PSEs, their number now stands at—

(A) 15

(B) 16

(C) 17

(D) 18

Ans : (D)

3. ICI is the name associated with—

(A) A MNC which manufactures chemicals

(B) Indian Cement Industry

(C) Chamber of Commerce and Industry

(D) A private sector bank

Ans : (A)

4. The fuel used in an atomic reactor is—

(A) Coal

(B) Petrol

(C) Combustable gases

(D) Uranium

Ans : (D)

5. Bhilai Steel Plant was built with the collaboration of—

(A) Germany

(B) Soviet Union

(C) United Kingdom

(D) Japan

Ans : (B)

6. Who was the author of the Kadambari, a great romantic play ?

(A) Banabhatta

(B) Harshavardhana

(C) Bhaskaravardhan

(D) Bindusara

Ans : (A)

7. A boy sitting in an open car moving with constant speed throws a ball straight up into the air. The ball falls—

(A) Behind him

(B) In front of him

(C) Into his hand

(D) By his side

Ans : (C)

8. Spectacles used for viewing 3D films have—

(A) Bifocal lens

(B) Convex lens

(C) Concave lens

(D) Polaroids

Ans : (A)

9. ‘Nextzone’, an information technology SEZ is being established at—

(A) Panki in Uttar Pradesh

(B) Panvel in Maharashtra

(C) Bangalore in Karnataka

(D) Secunderabad in Andhra Pradesh

Ans : (B)

10. Ventilators are provided near the ceiling of the room because—

(A) The exhaled warmer air rises up and goes out

(B) These provide cross ventilation in the room

(C) These provide some sunlight in the room

(D) These do not look nice in the lower part

Ans : (A)

11. The deficiency of Vitamin B causes—

(A) Scurvy

(B) Dermatitis

(C) Beri-beri

(D) Phynoderma

Ans : (C)

12. Maximum harm to a tree is caused by—

(A) Loss of half of its leaves

(B) Loss of all leaves

(C) Loss of half of its branches

(D) Loss of its bark

Ans : (B)

13. Birds usually have a single—

(A) Kidney

(B) Lung

(C) Testis

(D) Ovary

Ans : (D)

14. Green Banking means—

(A) Development of forestry by banks

(B) Financing of environmental friendly projects by banks

(C) Financing of irrigation projects by banks

(D) None of the above

Ans : (B)

15. Which one of the following is not a quantitative credit control technique ?

(A) Bank Rate

(B) Cash Reserve Ratio

(C) Statutory Liquidity Ratio

(D) Increase of interest rate on saving deposit

Ans : (D)

General Knowledge Questions

1. Who amongst the following is NOT a Lawn Tennis Player ?

(A) Serena Williams

(B) Katarina Srebotnik

(C) Andy Murray

(D) Nichlas Almagro

(E) Ricky Ponting

Ans : (E)

2. Which of the following was/were the objective(s) of the Mission Chandrayaan 1 ?

(a) Preparing dimensional atlas of the lunar surface.

(b) Chemical Mapping of the entire lunar surface.

(c) Locating minerals in the soil of the moon.

(A) Only (a)

(B) Only (b)

(C) Only (c)

(D) All (a), (b) & (c)

(E) None of these

Ans : (D)

3. Who amongst the following has taken over as the chief minister of Nagaland ?

(A) Manik Sarkar

(B) Dinesh Nandan Sahay

(C) P.Longon

(D) K.Shankaranarayanan

(E) None of these

Ans : (E)

4. Which of the following is the objective of the project ‘Bhoomi Keralam’ launched by the State Govt. ?

(A) To conduct a survey of the land

(B) To bring those people back who have left the State and settled in other States

(C) To provide financial security to farmers who are in distress

(D) To identify those tribals who need jobs or financial assistance

(E) None of these

Ans : (A)

5. Which of the following is/are NOT the features of India’s Foreign Trade policy (2004 to 2009)?

(a) To double India’s percentage share of global trade from present 0•7 per cent to 1•5 per cent by 2009.

(b) Simplifying the procedures and bringing down the cost.

(c) Make SAARC countries India’s most preferred foreign trade partners by 2009.

(A) Only (a)

(B) Only (b)

(C) Only (c)

(D) All (a), (b) & (c)

(E) Only (a) & (c)

Ans : (C)

6. Barack Hussain Obama belongs to which of the following political parties ?

(A) Republican

(B) Democratic

(C) Labour

(D) American National Congress

(E) None of these

Ans : (B)

7. Which of the following services is NOT provided by the post offices in India ?

(A) Savings Bank Scheme

(B) Retailing of Mutual Funds

(C) Sale of stamp Papers (Judicial)

(D) Issuance of Demand Drafts

(E) Life Insurance cover

Ans : (D)

8. A Rs. 35,000 crore JSW Steel Plant project was inaugurated in West Bengal recently. The project is setup / developed in ……….

(A) Singur

(B) Nandigram

(C) Salboni

(D) Malda

(E) Joynagar

Ans : (C)

9. A Rs. 35,000 crore JSW Steel Plant project was inaugurated in West Bengal recently. The project is setup / developed in ……….

(A) Singur

(B) Nandigram

(C) Salboni

(D) Malda

(E) Joynagar

Ans : (C)

10. The third India Brazil and South Africa (IBSA) Summit took place in which of the following dies recently ?

(A) Brazilia

(B) New Delhi

(C) Suncity

(D) Salvador

(E) Durban

Ans : (B)

11. Which of the following programmes is being implemented in all the districts of the country ?

(A) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

(B) Navodaya Vidhyalay

(C) Ultra Mega Power Project

(D) Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyuthikara Yojana

(E) None of these

Ans : (A)

12. Which of the following States has dcided to set up Arsenic Removal Plants in all the districts of the State to enable itself to provide arsenic free drinking water to all the people by 2010-11 ?

(A) Karnataka

(B) Kerala

(C) West Bengal

(D) Orissa

(E) Maharashtra

Ans : (C)

13. Who amongst the following is the author of the book ‘The Namesake’ ?

(A) Vikram Seth

(B) V. S. Naipaul

(C) Arun Bhagat

(D) Anita Desai

(E) Jhumpa Lahiri

Ans : (E)

14. World Ozone day is observed on ……….

(A) 16th September

(B) 16th October

(C) 16th November

(D) 26th September

(E) 26th October

Ans : (A)

15. Which of the followiing diseases is not covered under Integrated Disease Surveillance project ?

(A) Cholera

(B) Tuberculosis

(C) AIDS

(D) Polio

(E) Cancer

Ans : (E)

State Bank of India Solved 2007 Paper

1. which of the following countries recently decided to launch a military action in Northern Iraq where many Kurdish PKK fighters are based and they are killed people from that country ?

(A) India

(B) Afghanistan

(C) Pakistan

(D) Bangladesh

(E) Turkey

Ans : E

2. Which of the following countries does not play International Cricket ?

(A) Russia

(B) England

(C) South Africa

(D) Pakistan

Ans : A

3. Who amongst the following cricketers became the ninth Indian to claim 150 or more wickets?

(a) A.Kumble

(b) A.Agarkar

(c) S.Tendulkar

(d) Harbhajan Singh

Ans : C

4. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) recently imposed a restriction on money flow in equity through ‘P Notes’. What is the full form of ‘P Notes’?

(A)Permanent Notes

(B) Perchase Notes

(C) Participatory-Notes

(D) Private Notes

Ans : C

5. Prime minister of India recently unveiled an agricultural package during his visit to 53rd meeting of the National Development Council. What is the size of the package?

(a) Rs. 10,000 Crores

(b) Rs. 1s,000 Crores

(c) Rs. 20,000 Crores

(d) Rs. 25,000 Crores

Ans : D

6. Who amongst the following is the Head of the RBI at present ?

(A) Mr. M.V.Kamath

(B) Mr. Y.V.Reddy

(C) Mr. N.R.Narayanmurthy

(D) Mr.O.P.Bhatt

Ans : B

7. As reported in papers the UN World Food Programmes stoped distributing food in Mogadishu Town after its local head was abducted by the Govt. soldiers of the country.Mogadishu is the capital town of-

(A) Tanzania

(B) Turkey

(C) Cuba

(D) Libya

(E) Somalia

Ans : E

8. The financial markets of the which of the following countries were badly affected by sub-prime crisis ?

(A) Russia

(B) Brazil

(C) UK

(D) USA

(E)None of these

Ans : D

9. Many times we read in financial news paper about ‘FII’ .What is the full form of ‘FII’?

(A) Final Investment in India

(B) Foreign Investment in India

(C) Formal Investment in India

(D) Fair Institutional Investment

(E) Foreign Institutional Investment

Ans : E

10. Benazir Bhutto Is associated with which of the following parties

(A) Muslim League

(B) Pakistan Peoples Party

(C) Pakistan National Congress

(D) Islamic Movement of Pakistan

Ans : B

11. Which of the following States achieved 100% financial inclusion (each and every family in the state has atleast one bank account). ?

(a) Delhi

(b) Maharashtra

(c) West Bengal

(d) Kerala

Ans : D

12. Madhesi national liberation front (MNLF) is an organisation active in which of the following countries ?

(a) Pakistan

(b) Myanmar

(c) Uganda

(d) Iran

(e) Nepal

Ans : E

13. Which of the following organization/agencies has established a fund known as ” investor production

fund” ?

(A) SEBI

(B) NABARD

(C) Bombay stock exchange

(D) AMFI

Ans : D

14. Which of the following types of Banks are allowed to operate foreign currency accounts ?

(1) Foreign Banks

(2) Regional Rural Banks

(3) Nationalized Banks

(A) Only i

(B) Only 2

(C) Only 3

(D) All 1,2and 3

Ans : C

15. Who amongst the following returned to earth after a long 195 days stay in space ?

(a) Angei Brewer

(b) Mike Leinbach

(c) Shruti Vadera

(d) Sunita Williams

Ans : D

General Knowledge Questions

1. Union Budget always presented first in -
(A) The Loksabha
(B) The Rajyasabha
(C) Joint session of Parliament
(D) Meeting of the Union cabinet
(E) The State Assemblies
Ans : (A)

2. Which of the following International forums/ organizations has made a decision of not to go for reckless lending ?
A) G-7
(B) G-8
(C) SAARC
(D) World Bank
(E) IMF
Ans : (E)

3. India recently started “Maitree Express” to which of the following destinations ?
(A) Islamabad
(B) Karanchi
(C) Dhaka
(D) Kathmandu
(E) None of these
Ans : (C)

4. “World No Tobacco Day” is observed on which of the following days ?
(A) Ist May
(B) 10th May
(C) 21st May
(D) 31 st May
(E) 1st June
Ans : (D)

5. Barack Obama whose name was in news recently is from which of the following countries ?
(A) UK
(B) USA
(C) France
(D) Italy
(E) None of these
Ans : (B)

6. The head office of the Stae Bank Of India is located in -
A) Kolkat
(B) New Delhi
(C) Pune
(D) Ahmedabad
(E) None of these
Ans : (E)

7. Who amongst the following is the new face in Union Cabinet after it was reshuffled recently ?
A) Mnai Shankar Aiyer
(B) Rahul Gandhi
(C) Priyanka
(D) Jyotiraditya Scindia
(E) None of these
Ans : (D)

8. Defence minister from 27 nations recently gathered at which of the following places to discuss security amongst the countries of Asia Pacific Region ?
(A) Beijing
(B) New Delhi
(C) Singapore
(D) Kuala Lumpur
(E) None of these
Ans : (C)

9. The Govt. of India Planning to put up a bill in the parliament to ensure free and compulsory education for all those who are of the age of -
(A) 3 Years
(B) 5 Years
(C) 6-14 Years
(D) 12-20 Years
(E) Upto 21 Years
Ans : (C)

10. Mnay times we erad in newspapers about the GM Crops.What is the full form of GM ?
(A) Genetically Marketed
(B) Genetically Modified
(C) Green & Moisturious
(D) Globally Marketed
(E) None of these
Ans : (B)

11. Mnay times we read the term ‘ECB’in financial newspapers.What is the full form of ‘ECB’?
(A) Essential Commercial Borrowing
(B) Essential Credit & Borrowing
(C) External Credit & Business
(D) External Commercial Borrowing
(E) None Of These
Ans : (D)

12. The first ever General elction took place in which of the following countries in Indian sub-continent ?
(A) Bhutan
(B) China
(C) Pakistan
(D) Bangladesh
(E) Sri Lanka
Ans : (A)

13. Jose Louise has taken over as the prime minister of -
(A) France
(B) Argentina
(C) Spain
(D) New zealand
(E) Italy
Ans : (C)

14. Oscar Awards are given for the excellence in the field of -
(A) films
(B) Literature
(C) Sports
(D) Politics
(E) Status
Ans : (A)

15. The conference of Economic/ Finance Ministers of ASEAN was held recently in -
(A) Jakarta
(B) Bali
(C) New Delhi
(D) Tokyo
(E) Islamabad
Ans : (B)

Zoology/Botany Multiple Choice Questions

1. The hydatid disease in humans is caused by which one of the following:
(a) Cystic stage of Taenia solium
(b) Cystic stage of Fasciola hepatica
(c) Cystic stage of Echinococcus granulosus
(d) Adult stage of Dipylidium caninum
Ans. (c)

2. Which one of the following types of pseudopodia is found in Actinophrys?
(a) Lobopodium
(b) Filopodium
(c) Rhizopodimu
(d) Axopodium
Ans. (d)

3. In which of the following groups of Arthropoda, do the body divisions include cephalotorax and abdomen?
(a) Crustacea only
(b) Crustacea and Arachnida only
(c) Crustacea, Arachnida and Onychophora only
(d) Crustacea, Arachnida, Onychophora and Chilopoda
Ans. (b)

4. The water vascular system in echinoderms is known to consist of the following structures. But in Asterias, which one of them is absent?
(a) Ring canal
(b) Madreporite
(c) Polian vesicles
(d) Stone canal
Ans. (c)

5. With reference of Palaemon, which one of the following statements are correct?
(a) Hastate plate is present in pyloric stomach
(b) 13 pairs of cephalothoracic and 6 pairs of abdominal appendages are present
(c) Statocyst as a sensory structure is located at the base of second antenna only and attached to ventral wall
(d) The gonopore in male is present at the base of each fourth walking leg
Ans. (a)

6. Consider the following statements:
1. Contractile vacuoles in Paramecium help in osmoregulation.
2. Peristome in Paramecium is situated on its ventral surface.
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)

7. Which one of the bones had a maximum tendency towards reduction in the vertebrate phylogeny?
(a) Dermal bones
(b) Sesamoid bones
(c) Appendicular bones
(d) Replacing bones
Ans. (b)

8. Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I List-II
A. Dromaeognathous skull 1. Pigeon
B. Desmognathous skull 2. Sparrow
C. Schizognathous skull 3. Duck
D. Aegithognathous skulls 4. Tinamus
5. Bat
Codes:
A B C D
(a) 4 2 3 1
(b) 3 2 1 5
(c) 4 3 1 2
(d) 3 4 2 5
Ans. (d)

9. Chordae tendinae is a part of the:
(a) heart
(b) lung
(c) notochord
(d) tendon
Ans. (a)

10. Consider the following statements
(i) Claspers in sharks are posterior extensions of pelvic fin
(ii) Claspers in sharks are modified pectoral fins
(iii) Gonopodium in a few teleosts is specialized anal fin
(iv) Gonopodium in a few teleosts is partly modified caudal fin
Of these statements
(a) i and iii are correct
(b) ii and iii are correct
(c) i and iv are correct
(d) ii and iv are correct
Ans. (c)

11. Which of the following pair(s) of animals and organs is/are correctly matched?
(i) Balanoglossus — Oral hood
(ii) Ascidian — Tube feet
(iii) Amphioxus — Velum
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:
(a) i, ii and iii
(b) i and iii
(c) ii alone
(d) iii alone
Ans. (d)

12. Can the wing of Draco be homologized with that of bat?
(a) Yes, because both have membranes of skin
(b) No, because membranes in Draco are supported by greatly lengthened six pairs of ribs and in bat by the anus, greatly elongated 2nd through 5th fingers, hind limbs and usually all or part of the tail
(c) Yes, because wings of both of them can be folded and expanded according to the need
(d) No, because the wing of Draco is used for gliding while that of bat is used for flying
Ans. (b)

13. The largest and the most powerful adductor muscles in flying bird is the
(a) coracobrachialis longus
(b) pectoralis major
(c) pectoralis minor
(d) tensor longus
Ans. (b)

14. Which one of the following sets of derivatives of integumentary structure characterizes birds as glorified reptiles?
(a) Syrinx and scales
(b) Scales and claws
(c) Claws and uropygeal glands
(d) Syrinx and uropygeal glands
Ans. (d)

15. Which one of the following does not have a specialized heart?
(a) Amphioxus
(b) Dog fish
(c) Chameleon
(d) Scaly ant-eater
Ans. (a)

Home Science Multiple Choice Questions

1. What percentage of Americans over the age of 35 has gum disease?
(a) Less than 10 per cent
(b) Approximately 25 percent
(c) Exactly 50 percent
(d) More than 75 per cent
Ans: d

2. Why do some moles change from flat to raised?
(a) As the epidermis (outer skin layer) matures, the cells become thick and scaly
(b) Scientists aren’t sure
(c) A minor mutation in our DNA code causes the cells to multiply
(d) The flat mole becomes infected with cancerous cells and swells
Ans: a

3. How can you get rid of a mole?
(a) Rub it with Australian tea tree oil
(b) Cover it with duct tape for a month or so
(c) Have it surgically removed by a physician
(d) Spray a little Windex on it
Ans: c

4. The most effective way to stop using drugs is:
(a) Just say no
(b) Undergo electroconvulsive shock therapy
(c) Go to jail
(d) Undergo drug rehabilitation treatment
Ans: d

5. A calorie is:
(a) the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius
(b) a nutrient
(c) a point system devised by dietician to describe the amount of fats in a particular food
(d) None of these
Ans: a

6. Congestive heart failure is:
(a) a problem for 5 million Americans
(b) a weakened heart that can’t efficiently pump blood
(c) both a and b
(d) the same thing as a heart attack
Ans: d

7. Why is there so, much talk about antioxidants?
(a) They may create free radicals
(b) They may be effective in fighting obesity
(c) They may reduce the risk of aging-related diseases
(d) They may build muscle strength and endurance
Ans: c

8. Which sentence is true?
(a) Dietary guidelines recommend five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables daily
(b) Dietary guidelines recommend three to five servings of fruits and vegetables daily
(c) One cup of blueberries equals one serving of fruit
(d) A potato does not count as a vegetable serving
Ans: b

9. Which of these foods is’ Not a good source of antioxidants?
(a) Iceberg lettuce
(b) Tea
(c) Spinach
(d) Carrots
Ans: a

10. Which of these foods contain no protein?
(a) Butter
(b) Rice
(c) Peanut butter
(d) Kale
Ans: d

11. How much cooked, skinless poultry, seafood or lean meat should you eat per serving?
(a) 8 ounces
(b) 2 to 3 ounces
(c) 10 to 12 ounces
(d) 4 to 6 ounces
Ans: b

12. In a study of lean, active adolescents and obese, sedentary kids, which group consumed the most calories?
(a) The lean, active kids
(b) The obese, sedentary kids
(c) All of these combined
(d) None of these
Ans: a

13. Fats, carbohydrates and proteins contain how many calories per gram?
(a) 50, 20 and 10
(b) 14, 19 and 30
(c) 9, 4 and 4
(d) None of the above
Ans: c

14. Drug addiction is:
(a) a moral problem; bad people use drugs
(b) a sign of weak willpower
(c) a lifestyle choice
(d) a disease
Ans: d

15. What conditions can cause symptoms similar to Alzheimer’s disease?
(a) Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, brain tumour, head injury
(b) Thyroid gland disorders, nutritional deficiencies, hormone or electrolyte imbalances
(c) Medication side effects, drug interactions, alcoholism
(d) Emotional trauma, clinical depression, schizophrenia, delirium
Ans: a

Home Science Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whit is Oleuropein?
(a) Glycoside found in green olive leaves
(b) An olive
(c) Scientific name of the Green Olive Tree
(d) None of these
Ans: a

2. Untreated gum disease leads over time to what consequence?
(a) bad breath
(b) expensive dental bills
(c) tooth loss
(d) All of the above
Ans: d

3. How many moles does the average person have?
(a) 10 to 15
(b) 20 to 40
(c) 50 to 100
(d) A number roughly equivalent to their age
Ans: b

4. Addiction’s most confounding symptom is:
(a) a runny nose
(b) violence
(c) denial
(d) a high fever
Ans: c

5. How does one get a chronic disease?
(a) From smoking
(b) From eating too much
(c) You catch it from your parents
(d) All of the above
Ans: d

6. One pound equals how many calories?
(a) 1,000
(b) 150
(c) 3,500
(d) 1,250
Ans: c

7. Which group is most at risk of developing an eating disorder?
(a) Highly aggressive adolescent girls
(b) Shy, passive teen girls
(c) Homosexual teen Js
(d) Preteen .girls from low-income families
Ans: a

8. A myocardial infarction is:
(a) explosive gas
(b) coronary heart failure
(c) a heart attack
(d) something that happens on the TV drama, ER
Ans: b

9. The recommended serving size of milk, yogurt or cheese is:
(a) 2/3 cup for each
(b) 1 cup low-fat or nonfat milk or yogurt; 1 1/2 ounces low-fat natural cheese
(c) 6 ounces for each
(d) 3/4 cup low-fat or nonfat milk or yogurt; 2 ounces low-fat natural cheese
Ans: d

10. What is osteoporosis?
(a) A disease marked by low bone mass and deteriorating structure of bone tissue
(b) A complication of obesity where bones break easily under the strain of excess weight
(c) A type of cancer that causes bones to shrink and a part
(d) A hereditary condition charactized by short stature and small body frame
Ans: a

11. Why are proteins important?
(a) They improve mental clarity
(b) They build enzymes, muscles, tissues, hormones and red blood cells
(c) They provide the body with energy
(d) They build muscle strength and endurance
Ans: b

12. Which of the foods or combinations of foods provide good quality protein?
(a) Sashimi (raw fish) and steak
(b) Eggs
(c) Beans and brown rice
(d) All of the above
Ans: d

13. What is arthritis?
(a) Muscle inflammation
(b) Enlarged bones
(c) Joint inflammation
(d) Arthur’s disease
Ans: c

14. Angina occurs when
(a) you’re having a heart attack
(b) not enough oxygen is reaching your heart muscle
(c) you eat too much of that cheesy stuff on your nachos
(d) there’s air in between the heart spaces
Ans: b

15. Why do so many people have chronic diseases?
(a) They don’t eat a healthy diet
(b) They don’t take vitamins
(c) It’s a normal part of aging
(d) We’re getting sick from the electromagnetic fields in our environment — the electric wires overhead, cell phones, microwave ovens, and stuff like that
Ans: a

SSC Tax Assistant Solved 2009 Paper

1. Which one of the following is a military alliance ?
(A) ASEAN
(B) SAARC
(C) NATO
(D) NAFTA
Ans : (C)

2. Who amongst the following is not the recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award ?
(A) Vijendra Singh
(B) Sushil Kumar
(C) M. C. Marykom
(D) Abhinav Bindra
Ans : (D)

3. Which one of the following industrialists was declared ‘The Business Person of the year 2008’ by the Times of India Survey ?
(A) Anil Ambani
(B) Rahul Bajaj
(C) Ratan Tata
(D) Gautam Adani
Ans : (C)

4. An instrument of qualitative credit control in India is—
(A) Open market operations
(B) Credit rationing
(C) Change in reserve ratio
(D) Bank rate policy
Ans : (B)

5. Which one of the following is not a source of the tax revenue in Indian States ?
(A) Land Revenue
(B) Motor Vehicle Tax
(C) Entertainment Tax
(D) Corporate Tax
Ans : (D)

6. In which type of competition does Marginal Revenue Curve coincide with Average Revenue Curve ?
(A) Monopoly
(B) Imperfect Competition
(C) Perfect Competition
(D) Monopolistic Competition
Ans : (C)

7. Who said, “Parliamentary System provides a daily as well as a periodic assessment of the Government” ?
(A) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
(B) Shri B. N. Rao
(C) Shri Jawahar Lal Nehru
(D) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Ans : (A)

8. Which agency acts as co-ordinator between Union Government, Planning Commission and State Governments ?
(A) National Integration Council
(B) Finance Commission
(C) National Development Council
(D) Inter-State Council
Ans : (C)

9. What is the name of Judicial organ of UNO ?
(A) Supreme Court
(B) Court of International Justice
(C) Judicial Forum
(D) International Court of Justice
Ans : (D)

10. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee suggested that the structure of Panchayati Raj should consist of—
(A) The village, the block and the district levels
(B) The mandal and the district levels
(C) The village, the district and the State levels
(D) The village, the mandal, the district and the State levels
Ans : (A)

11. When was the Panchtantra written ?
(A) Maurya Period
(B) Kanishka Period
(C) Gupta Period
(D) Harsha Period
Ans : (C)

12. The Mukteswara Temple is located at—
(A) Puri
(B) Belur
(C) Konark
(D) Bhubaneswar
Ans : (D)

13. Who is the author of Ain-i-Akbari ?
(A) Abul Fazal
(B) Abdus Samad
(C) Bairam Khan
(D) Raja Todarmal
Ans : (A)

14. Who was the author of the book ‘My Experiments with Truth’ ?
(A) Aurobindo Ghosh
(B) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(C) M. K. Gandhi
(D) Vinoba Bhave
Ans : (C)

15. ‘Operation Flood’ was launched in 1970 to—
(A) Control floods
(B) Increase milk production
(C) Improve water sources
(D) Construct more dams
Ans : (B)

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Tax Assistant Solved 2009 Paper

1. Which scale is used to measure the intensity of earthquake ?
(A) Richter
(B) Metric
(C) Centigrade
(D) Newton
Ans : (A)

2. Name of S. Chandrashekhar is associated with which of the following subjects ?
(A) Cosmology
(B) Chemistry
(C) Fluid Mechanics
(D) Astrophysics
Ans : (D)

3. ‘RAF’ is the abbreviated form of which of the following ?
(A) Ready Action Force
(B) Rapid Action Force
(C) Reverse Action Force
(D) Repeat Action Force
Ans : (B)

4. Who lost the AFC (Asian Football Confederation Final, 2008 to India) ?
(A) Myanmar
(B) Sri Lanka
(C) Pakistan
(D) Tajikistan
Ans : (D)

5. Which one of the following has been appointed as the Secretary of State by Barack Obama, President of U.S.A. ?
(A) Hillary Clinton
(B) Joe Biden
(C) Condoleezza Rice
(D) Ben Porritt
Ans : (A)

6. Only one of the following can be the ex-officio Chairman of the Planning Commission. He is the—
(A) Minister for Planning and Development
(B) Home Minister
(C) Prime Minister
(D) Finance Minister
Ans : (C)

7. Who is named as the Flying Sikh of India ?
(A) Mohinder Singh
(B) Ajit Pal Singh
(C) Joginder Singh
(D) Milkha Singh
Ans : (D)

8. Why was the name of Kuber Singh, a 17-year old student of G.D. Goenka World School, in the news on 20th January 2009 ?
(A) He was declared as the winner of the Sanjay Chopra Award
(B) He broke the record for fastest memorising of a 9 digit number
(C) He witnessed the Swearingin-Ceremony of President Barack Obama of USA, as an official invitee
(D) He solved the crossword puzzle of the famous USA magazine
Ans : (C)

9. The toxicity of which of the following heavy metals leads to liver cirrhosis ?
(A) Copper
(B) Lead
(C) Mercury
(D) Zinc
Ans : (A)

10. The present Indian monetary system is based on—
(A) Gold Reserve System
(B) Proportional Reserve System
(C) Convertible Currency System
(D) Minimum Reserve System
Ans : (D)

11. X-rays were discovered by—
(A) Becquerel
(B) Roentgen
(C) Marie Curie
(D) Van Lue
Ans : (B)

12. Which is the largest state of India, populationwise, according to 2001 census ?
(A) Maharashtra
(B) Bihar
(C) Uttar Pradesh
(D) West Bengal
Ans : (C)

13. An exceptional demand curve is one that moves—
(A) Upward to the right
(B) Downward to the right
(C) Horizontally
(D) Vertically
Ans : (A)

14. Full convertibility of a rupee means—
(A) Purchase of foreign exchange for rupees freely
(B) Payment for imports in terms of rupees
(C) Repayment of loans in terms of rupees
(D) Determination of rate of exchange between rupee and foreign currencies freely by the market forces of demand and supply
Ans : (D)

15. Who laid the wreath at the ‘Amar Jawan Jyoti’ (India Gate) on 26th January 2009 ?
(A) Prime Minister
(B) Defence Minister
(C) Home Minister
(D) Minister for External Affairs
Ans : (B)

SSC Tax. Assistant Examination Solved 2007 Paper

1. What is the International Date Line?
(a) It is the equator
(b) It is the 00 longitude
(c) It is the 900 east longitude
(d) It is the 1800 longitude
Ans : (d)

2. Earthquake is caused by
(a) disturbance of earth surface
(b) adjustment of layers of earth’s crust
(c) breakage of rock system
(d) upliftment of rocks
Ans : (a)

3. The busiest and the most important sea route of the world is
(a) North Pacific Sea Route
(b) North Atlantic Sea Route
(c) South Atlantic Sea Route
(d) Indian Ocean Route
Ans : (b)

4. The correct chronological order in which the British established their trading centre in the places mentioned below is
(a) Calcutta, Bombay, Madras, Surat
(b) Bombay, Madras, Surat, Calcutta
(c) Surat, Madras, Bombay, Calcutta
(d) Surat, Madras, Calcutta, Bombay
Ans : (d)

5. Which one of the following Mughal buildings is said to possess the unique feature of
being exactly equal in length and breadth?
(a) Agra Fort
(b) Red Fort
(c) Taj Mahal
(d) Buland Darwaza
Ans : (c)

6. ‘Do or Die’ (Karenge ya Marenge) – Gandhiji gave this Mantra to the nation on the
eve of which mass movement?
(a) Rowlatt Satyagraha
(b) Salt Satyagraha
(c) Quit India Movement
(d) Non-Cooperation Movement
Ans : (c)

7. CTBT denotes
(a) arms control measure
(b) drugs control measure
(c) financial control measure
(d) trade control and regulation
Ans : (a)

8. A motion moved by a member in a legislature when it is desired to have a discussion
on a matter of urgent public importance is called
(a) Adjournment motion
(b) No-confidence motion
(c) Cut motion
(d) None of the above
Ans : (a)

9. When does Lok Sabha or a Vidhan Sabha election candidate forfeit his security
deposit?
(a) When he fails to win the election
(b) When he fails to secure even 1/4 of total votes polled
(c) When he fails to secure even 1/5 of total votes polled
(d) When he fails to secure even 1/6 of total votes polled
Ans : (d)

10. RBI does not transact the business of which State Government?
(a) Nagaland
(b) Jammu & Kashmir
(c) Punjab
(d) Assam
Ans : (b)

11. In the budget figures of the Government of India, interest payments, subsidies,
pensions, social services and the like are parts of the
(a) Plan Expenditure
(b) State Government Expenditure
(c) Public Debt in the form of Capital Expenditure
(d) Non-plan Expenditure
Ans : (d)

12. Which of the following taxes is not collected by the Central Government?
(a) Income tax
(b) Customs duty
(c) Professional tax
(d) Excise duty
Ans : (c)

13. Who amongst the following is the author of the classic book Life Divine?
(a) Ravi Shankar
(b) Swami Vivekananda
(c) Radha Krishnan
(d) Aurobindo Ghosh
Ans : (d)

14. Provincial Autonomy was introduced in India by the
(a) Indian Councils Act, 1909
(b) Government of India Act, 1919
(c) Government of India Act, 1935
(d) Indian Independence Act, 1947
Ans : (c)

15. ‘Survey of India’ is under the Ministry of
(a) Defence
(b) Environment and Forests
(c) Home Affairs
(d) Science and Technology
Ans : (d)

SSC CPO Sub – Inspector Solved 2008 Paper

1. Which of the following are incorrectly paired ?
(A) Krishnadeva Raya—Amukta malyada
(B) Harshavardhana—Nagananda
(C) Kalidasa —Ritusamhara
(D) Visakhadatta—Kiratarjuniyam
Ans : (D)

2. The administrative consequence of the Revolt of 1857 was transfer of power from—
(A) East India Company to the British Crown
(B) British Crown to the East India Company
(C) East India Company to the Governor General
(D) British Crown to the Board of Directors
Ans : (A)

3. Which party provided two Prime Ministers in two years’ time ?
(A) B.J.P.
(B) Janata Party
(C) Janata Dal
(D) Samajwadi Janata Party
Ans : (B)

4. The Preamble of our Constitution reads India as—
(A) Sovereign, Democratic, Socialist, Secular Republic
(B) Socialist, Democratic, Secular Republic
(C) Democratic, Sovereign, Secular, Socialist Republic
(D) Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
Ans : (D)

5. In case the President wishes to resign, to whom is he to address his resignation letter ?
(A) Chief Justice of India
(B) Secretary of Lok Sabha
(C) Vice-President
(D) Prime Minister
Ans : (C)

6. Which one of the following methods of soil conservation is most effective in arid areas ?
(A) Mulching
(B) Shelter belt
(C) Gully plugging
(D) Terracing
Ans : (B)

7. A refrigerator operating in a chemist’s shop is an example of—
(A) Free good
(B) Final good
(C) Producer’s good
(D) Consumer’s good
Ans : (D)

8. Which one of the following is a development expenditure ?
(A) Irrigation expenditure
(B) Civil administration
(C) Debt services
(D) Grant-in-aid
Ans : (A)

9. Vitamin E is particularly important for—
(A) Development of teeth
(B) Carbohydrate metabolism
(C) Normal activity of sex glands
(D) General health of epithelial tissues
Ans : (C)

10. The carbon dioxide content in the air that we exhale is about—
(A) 4%
(B) 8%
(C) 12%
(D) 16%
Ans : (A)

11. In which vertebrate does oxygenated and deoxygenated blood get mixed ?
(A) Fish
(B) Amphibian
(C) Bird
(D) Mammal
Ans : (B)

12. Which of the following does not belong to the solar system ?
(A) Asteroids
(B) Comets
(C) Planets
(D) Nebulae
Ans : (D)

13. Ammonal is a mixture of—
(A) Aluminium powder and ammonium nitrate
(B) Aluminium powder and ammonium chloride
(C) Aluminium powder and ammonium sulphate
(D) Aluminium powder and potassium nitrate
Ans : (A)

14. The Report of Vijay Kelkar Committee relates to—
(A) Trade Reforms
(B) Centre-State Financial Relations
(C) Disinvestment in Public Sector Enterprises
(D) Tax Reforms
Ans : (D)

15. The pair which is not a twin-city is—
(A) Hyderabad-Secunderabad
(B) Durgapur-Asansol
(C) Calcutta-Howrah
(D) Delhi-New Delhi
Ans : (B)