Monday 13 October 2014

TEST 9

Try the following MCQs:

1. Which of the following countries enjoy observer status in SAARC ?
                 
                1. USA
                2. Australia
                3. Japan
                4. Canada

   Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :

(A) 1 and 3 only

(B) 1, 2 and 3 only

(C) 2 and 4 only

(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

2. Which of the disease(s) are caused by a bacteria ?
       
                 1.  Tuberculosis
                 2.  Cholera
                 3.  Malaria
                 4.  Measles

    Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :

(A) 1 and 3 only

(B) 1 and 2 only

(C) 2 and 4 only

(D) 3 and 4 only

3. Which of the following is the correct decreasing order of the these
     regions in terms of productivity ?

(A) Polar regions-Tropical forests-Lakes

(B) Euphotic zone-Grasslands-Mangrove regions

(C) Tropical forests-Euphotic zone-Polar regions

(D) Mangrove regions-Lakes-Grasslands

4. In which of the following case(s), a joint sitting of both the houses of the
    Parliament can take place ?
         
                  1. To break the deadlock on an constitutional amendment bill.
                  2. To take up a resolution to declare financial emergency.
                  3. To take up a resolution for impeachment of the President.  

     Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :

(A) 1 only

(B) 1 and 2 only

(C) 2 and 3 only

(D) None of these

5. Who of the following is/are the ex-officio members of the Planning Commission ?

                  1. Agriculture Minister
                  2. Minister of State for Planning
                  3. Finance Minister
                  4. Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister

     Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :

(A) 1, 2 and 3 only

(B) 1 and 3 only

(C) 2 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

6. Consider the following statements :

                 1. UIDAI is an attached office of Ministry of Statistics and
                     Programme implementation.
                 2. Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister is an
                     attached office of the PMO.

     Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 only

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

TEST 8

Try the following MCQs:

1. Consider the following statements :

        1. Delimitation commission is constituted every 5
             years under Article 82 of the constitution.
       2.  It is headed by retired chief justice of a High
            Court.
       3.  The delimitation exercise applies to all states
            and Union Territories except Jammu & Kashmir.  

    Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1, 2 and 3

(D) None of these

2. LEDs are being proferred as the future of lighting. Why ?

          1. They are cheaper compared to other sources.
          2. They do not contain harmful substances like mercury.
          3. They have longer life compared to other sources.

    Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1, 2 and 3

(D) None of these

3. Consider the following pairs of celestial bodies :

          1. Deimos : Venus
          2. Larissa : Neptune
          3. Tethys : Saturn

     Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched ?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

4. Which of the following is/are the benefits of drip irrigation ?

         1. It prevents the loss of water due to evaporation.
         
          2. It can be used to deliver the pesticides directly to
             the roots of the crop.

      Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 only

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

5. Finance commission is constituted by the President

(A) at regular intervals on the advice of the Union Cabinet

(B) every five years on the recommendation of the National 
       Development Council

(C) every five years as mandated by the constitution of India

(D) at regular intervals on the advice of the Planning Commission


          

Friday 10 October 2014

TEST 7

Try the following MCQs:

Q1. Which of the following provide inferences about the earth's
       interior structure ?

                      1. Volcanic eruptions
                      2. Seismic activity
                      3. Igneous rocks

       Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:

            (A) 1 and 2 only
         
            (B) 2 only
         
            (C) 1 and 3 only

            (D) 1, 2 and 3

Q2. Lumbering did not develop into an important industry in tropical regions.
       Why ?

                      1. Absence of pure strands of tree species
                      2. Under-development of transportation facility
                      3. Due to resistance by environmental groups

            Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:

            (A) 1 and 2 only
         
            (B) 1 only
         
            (C) 1 and 3 only

            (D) 1, 2 and 3

Q3. High Court judges are appointed by the
 
            (A) Governor of the respective state
         
            (B) Chief Justice of India
         
            (C) President of India

            (D) Law Minister of India

Q4. What has been the major reason(s) for dwindling population of tigers in the
       wild in India ?

                      1. Loss of natural habitat
                      2. Fall in prey base
                      3. Poaching

            Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:

            (A) 1 and 2 only
         
            (B) 3 only
         
            (C) 1 and 3 only

            (D) 1, 2 and 3

Q5. Earth's surface is divided into several large landmasses called 'plates'.
       Along which one of the following regions would one find convergent
       plate boundaries. ?

                      1. California Coast
                      2. Peru Coast
                      3. South Africa Coast

            Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:

            (A) 1 and 2 only
         
            (B) 2 only
         
            (C) 1 and 3 only

            (D) 1, 2 and 3