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Geography 5


  1. Nagarjunasagar Dam is situated in Andhra Pradesh on the river
    1. Krishna
    2. Godavari
    3. Kaveri
    4. Tapti

Ans : a

  1. World’s longest dam is
    1. Hirakund
    2. Bhakra Nangal
    3. Damodar Valley
    4. Nagarjuna Sagar

Ans : a

  1. Mayurakshi project is situated in
    1. Bihar
    2. Bengal
    3. Haryana
    4. Utter Pradesh

Ans : b

  1. The total length of the Ganga is
    1. 2525km
    2. 2500km
    3. 2600km
    4. 2750km

Ans : a

  1. Hidkal dam is on the river
    1. Ghataprabha
    2. Krishna
    3. Kaveri
    4. Tapti

Ans : a

  1. Which river is known as Dakshina Gnaga?
    1. Mahanadi
    2. Krishna
    3. Godavari
    4. Kaveri

Ans : c

  1. The Peninsular India tapers at appoint known as
    1. Rameshwaram
    2. Trivandrum
    3. Calicut
    4. Palk strait

Ans : d

  1. The largest river in peninsular India is
    1. Mahanadi
    2. Tapti
    3. Godavari
    4. Krishna

Ans : c

  1. The Brahmaputra enters Assam at
    1. Tejpur
    2. Goalpara
    3. Shilong
    4. Dibrugarh

Ans : d

  1. Bharuca is situated on which river
    1. Mahanadi
    2. Narmada
    3. Tapti
    4. Krishna

Ans : b

  1. Mahi project greatly benefits
    1. Maharashtra
    2. Gujrat
    3. Bihar
    4. Punjab

Ans : b

  1. The multipurpose project irrigating maximum area in India is
    1. Damodar valley
    2. Beas
    3. Hirakud
    4. Bhakra Nangal

Ans : d

  1. Nilgiri form the meeting place of
    1. Tamil nadu hills
    2. Palani Hills
    3. Satpura
    4. Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats

Ans : d

  1. Kumaon Hills lie in between
    1. Sutlej and Indus
    2. Sutlej and Kali
    3. Khasi and Jaintia
    4. None of these

Ans : b

  1. Which States of India leads in the production of Virginia Tobacco
    1. Andhra Pradesh
    2. Gujrat
    3. Madhya Pradesh
    4. Tamil Nadu

Ans : a
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Geography 4


  1. Red soil is found in India in
    1. Mysore
    2. Chennai
    3. Andhra Pradesh
    4. All of the above

Ans : d

  1. Moisture containment capacity is maximum in
    1. Black soil
    2. Red soil
    3. Laterite soil
    4. Alluvial soil

Ans : a

  1. Gujrat is rich in which type of soil?
    1. Red soil
    2. Alluvial soil
    3. Black soil
    4. Laterite soil

Ans : c

  1. Deccan rivers are seasonal because
    1. They originate fromn snow capped mountains
    2. They are linked through feeder canals
    3. They originate from natural springs and lakes
    4. They are rain fed

Ans : d

  1. Name of the Shipyard situated on the Konkan Coast
    1. Mazagaon
    2. Cochin
    3. Kandla
    4. Visakapattanam

Ans : a

  1. The average rainfall(in cm)for the whole of India is
    1. 85
    2. 95
    3. 100
    4. 105

Ans : d

  1. The highest rainfall receiving place in India is
    1. Cherapunji
    2. Guwahati
    3. Shilong
    4. Tezpur

Ans : a

  1. Which state is leading is respect to canal irrigation?
    1. Mayurbhanj
    2. Dhanbad
    3. Kolar
    4. Khetri

Ans : d
  1. Which state in India has the largest area under forests?
    1. Assam
    2. Madhya Pradesh
    3. Kerala
    4. Karnataka

Ans : a
  1. The Copper mines in India are located in
    1. Mayurbhanj
    2. Dhanbad
    3. Kolar
    4. khetri

Ans : d
  1. The wet tropical deciduous forests are found in
    1. Central India
    2. Deccan plateau
    3. Rajasthan
    4. The Siwaliks

Ans : d

  1. The best coking coal is mostly obtained from
    1. Jharia
    2. Neyveli
    3. Raniganj
    4. Singrauli

Ans : a

  1. The evergreen varity of the tropical rain forest is found in
    1. Assam
    2. Bengal
    3. Orissa
    4. All of these

Ans : d

  1. The tropic of cancer passes through
    1. Uttar Pradesh
    2. Maharashtra
    3. Andhra Pradesh
    4. Madhya Pradesh

Ans : d

  1. The rainy season in most parts of the country is from
    1. April to May
    2. January to February
    3. June to September
    4. None of these

Ans : c

  1. Which state is leading in tank irrigation?
    1. Andhra Pradesh
    2. Kerala
    3. Tamil Nadu
    4. Punjab

Ans : a

  1. The Rajasthan canal, now known as Indira Gandhi canal is utilizing the water of
    1. Beas and Sutlej
    2. Sutlej, Ravi and Chenab
    3. Beas, Sutlej and Ravi
    4. None of these

Ans : c
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Geography 3


  1. River Beas flows through the State of
    1. Punjab, haryana, himachal pradesh
    2. Only Punjab    
    3. Haryana and Himachal Pradesh
    4. Punjab and Haryana

Ans : d
  1. In which state is the koyali oil refinery located
    1. Assam
    2. Gujrat
    3. Maharashtra
    4. Tripura

Ans : b

  1. The richest type of soil is the
    1. Red soil
    2. Alluvial soil
    3. Black soil
    4. Laterite soil

Ans : b

  1. The queen of Himalayas is
    1. Kanchenjunga
    2. Nanda devi
    3. Mt. Everest
    4. K2

Ans : a

  1. Which of the following types of soil are found in India
    1. Black soil
    2. Red soil
    3. Alluvial soil
    4. Laterite soil
    5. All of the above

Ans : e

  1. Which of the following rivers flow into the Bay of Bengal
    1. Mahananda
    2. Godavari
    3. Krishna
    4. All of the above

Ans : d

  1. The river which divided North and South India is
    1. Narmada
    2. Tapti
    3. Mahananda
    4. Sutlej

Ans : a

  1. The only west flowing river of the deccan plateau
    1. Tapti
    2. Kaveri
    3. Krishna
    4. Mahanadi

Ans : a

  1. Which two rivers have almost the same beginning?
    1. Ganga and Gomati
    2. Indus and Brahmaputra
    3. Kaveri and Krishna
    4. Beas and Tapti

Ans : b

  1. The river Brahmaputra passes through which states?
    1. Only Assam
    2. Meghalaya
    3. Assam and Arunachal Pradesh
    4. None of these

Ans : c

  1. Peaty soil is most predominant in
    1. West Bengal
    2. Karnataka
    3. Bihar
    4. Kerala

Ans : d

  1. Which soil requires the least use of artificial fertilizers?
    1. Red Soil
    2. Alluvial soil
    3. Black soil
    4. Laterite soil

Ans : b
  1. Laterite soil is ideal for the production of
    1. Tea
    2. Cotton
    3. Rice
    4. Millets

Ans : a

  1. Black soil is ideal for
    1. Wheat
    2. Rice
    3. Cotton
    4. Millets
Ans : c

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Constitution of India


  1. In which year constituent Assembly of India was formed
    1. 1945
    2. 1946
    3. 1947
    4. 1948
    5. None of these

Ans: B

  1. Which one of the followings groups were not given the opportunity to send representative of their own in the co9nstituent assembly
    1. Muslims
    2. Sikhs
    3. Parsees
    4. Native states
    5. None

Ans: C

  1. In which year British parliament passed an act to give Independence to India
    1. 1944
    2. 1945
    3. 1946
    4. 1947
    5. none

Ans: D

  1. The Act of which year was used to carry on the administration of India till the day of enforcement of the constitution of India
    1. 1919
    2. 1927
    3. 1930
    4. 1935
    5. 1946

Ans: D

  1. On which date the constituent assembly had its first meeting
    1. July 14,1945
    2. August 16, 1945
    3. February 18, 1946
    4. December 9, 1946
    5. None

Ans: D

  1. Which one considered as ‘The Father of Indian constitution’?
    1. Dr. Rajendraprasad
    2. Jawaharlal Nehru
    3. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
    4. C. Raja Gopalachari
    5. None

Ans: E

  1. Which one of the following persons moved the objectives reduction in the Constituent Assembly
    1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
    2. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
    3. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
    4. Mr. K.M. Munshi
    5. None

Ans: D

  1. Which political party of India has got largest number of representatives in the Constitutional Assembly
    1. Akali Dal
    2. Foreard Block
    3. Muslim League
    4. Congress Party
    5. None

Ans: D

  1. On which date the constitution of India was adopted
    1. 15th August 1947
    2. 26th  November 1940
    3. 26th January 1949
    4. 26th January 1950
    5. None

Ans: C

  1. On which date the constitution of India was enforced
    1. 26th November 198
    2. 26th November 1940
    3. 26th January 1949
    4. 26th January 1950
    5. None

Ans: D

  1. Which one is true about the Preamble of Indian constitution
    1. Sovereign Democratic Republic
    2. Sovereign Secular Socialist Republic
    3. Sovereign Secular Democratic Socialist Republic
    4. Sovereign socialist secular Democratic Republic
    5. None

Ans: D

  1. Through which constitution Amendment Act Socialist secular was added in the constitution.
    1. 41st
    2. 42nd
    3. 44th
    4. 46th
    5. None

Ans: B

  1. Which one is the constitutional nature of Indian statehood
    1. A Federal State
    2. A union state
    3. Constitutional Republic
    4. A Union of states
    5. None

Ans: D

  1. Which part of the Indian constitution is considered as the ‘Soul of the Constitution’?
    1. Fundamental Rights
    2. Directive principles of state policy
    3. The judiciary
    4. The preamble
    5. None

Ans: D Ans: 
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Current Affairs - At a Glance


11th August : The Supreme Court of India will soon get one more Woman judge - Justice Ranjana Desai of the Bombay High Court, with the Collegiums of judges clearing her name for elevation along with 2 others.

Hearkening the eternal words of Mahatma Gandhi, the Secretary of State of United States Hillary Clinton has said his ‘Inspirational leadership’ and India’s independence movement ‘still move people to be the change that they want to see in the world’.

Saina Nehwal’s quarter final Jinx continued in world Badminton championship, world number 6 Saina, who reached the quarter finals in the last 2 editions of the event, had to be content with yet another last-eight finish as she lost 15-21, 10-21 to world no. 3 Wang Xin of China in a lopsided match.

12th August : Syrian Security forces opened fire, killing at least 13 people as thousands of anti-regime protesters rallied in flashpoint cities of Damascus, Kahn Sheikhun after the Ramzan weekly prayers, right activists said.

India took strong exception to the USA wading into the domestic debate on corruption. The US had asked India to exercise ‘democratic restraint’ while handling Anna Hazare’s fast.

The Bombay High Court granted bail to stud farm owner hasan ali kahn, who was arrested in March for alleged involvement in money laundering.

Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee offered attractive sops to Maoists who return to the mainstream. Not only will they get monthly stipends of Rs. 3000 for the next 3 years, they will also be trained for jobs. Each AK 47 of AK 56 surrendered will fetch them Rs. 1 Lac. Light machine guns and sniper rifles will fetch Rs. 2 lacs.

13th August: The Gujrat Govt. Chargesheeted senior IPS officer Rahul Sharma for alleged misconduct in not submitting the original CDs containing mobile phone call records related to the 2002 communal riots.

Bangladeshi filmmaker Tareque Masud and 4 others died when his microbus collided head on with a bus in Ghior near Dhaka. His US Born wife Catherine Masud and Bangladeshi painter Dhali-al-Mamunand and his wife were seriously injured.

The torch for the 2012 Olympics, to be held in London, will not come to Pakistan due to security reasons.

India lost the No.1 test rank after another batting collapse ensured an innings and 242 run defeat. England, who now lead the 4 test series 3-0, are on top of the rest ranks for the first AIME since the current ranking system was introduced in June 2003

14th August : At least 16 people were killed and over 30 injured in bomb attacks and violence in restive Baluch-e-stan while 3 soldiers died in north Wazir-e-Stan region, when Taliban terrorists struck at a Pakistan independence Day parade.

A Navy officer figures among the 14 Shaurya Chakra awardees this year in the overall list of 137 gallantry medals on India’s Independence Day honors list.

Shammi Kapoor, who changed the template of Hindi film hero, died at the age of 79.

Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponappa’s dream run at the world badminton Championships came to an end in the semi finals but the pair managed to script history by claiming a bronze medal in the prestigious event after a gap of 28 years.

16th August: The US slapped sanctions on top Hagguani network commender Sangeen Zadran and designated him as a foreign terrorist, the state department said.

The Govt. of India has suspended M. Ramadoss Chairman of New India Assurance the country’s largest general insurance company.

Former Indian Test Cricketer Ramesh Saxena passed away at the age of 66, Saxena, also the secretary of Bihar Jharkhand Cricket Association.

17th August :  The Govt. of India virtually bowed as waves of Anna Hazara’s Supporters laid sledge to the city of New Delhi. They thronged key points of the capital, including Tihar Jail where Anna is still lodged.

The Czech Republic’s top scorer Jan Koller retired from football. The 38 year old striker retired from international football in 2009 but continued playing for French third division side AS Cannes. The 2.02 meter striker is his country’s all time leading scorer with 55 goals form 91 international games.

18th August : Libyan rebels took control of an oil refinery in the Western Town of Zawiyah south of the capital further isolating Muammar Gaddafi’s Tripoli strong hold. Rebel advances in recent days have cut off Gaddafi’s forces from their main international resupply routes following a month’s long stalemate.

Justice Soumitra Sen of the High Court of Calcutta is set to be removed after the Rajya Sabha adopted an impeachment motion with over two thirds majority, the only instance of its kind.

Pakistan Cricket Board appointed former Test Batsman Ijaz Ahmed as assistant coach of the national team.

19th August : Taliban attackers laid sedge to a British cultural centre in the Afghan capital, killing at least 9 people during as assault on the 92nd anniversary of Afghanistan independence from British rule.

At least 53 worshippers were killed and over 100 injured when a suicide bomber blew up himself inside a mosque in Pakistan’s north western tribal region.

Parliamentary affairs Minister of west Bengal Partha Chatterjee said, a consensus to rename West Bengal as Paschim Banga was reached at an all party meeting.

Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee will seek entry to the assembly from the Bhowanipore constituency. She is currently MP from Kolkata South and has to get elected MLA with in 6 months.
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Rail : Loco Pilot Exam Gk


  1. Glycogen is

    1. Protein

    2. Starch

    3. Sugar

    4. Salt

  2. Which of the following metals is lighter than water?

    1. Aluminum

    2. Sodium

    3. Magnesium

    4. Manganese

  3. The sweet smell in fruits is due to

    1. Alcohols

    2. Ketones

    3. Esters

    4. Aldeydes

  4. The acid contained in vinegar is            

    1. Citric acid

    2. Oxalic acid

    3. Picric acid

    4. Acetic acid

  5. the philosophy or Upanishads emphasizes on    

    1. bhakti

    2. gyan

    3. karma

    4. tapa

  6. ‘Indira Gandhi Gold Cup’ is related to

    1. cricket

    2. football

    3. hockey

    4. golf

  7. The state in which Ghana Bird Sanctuary is located is

    1. Rajasthan

    2. Madhya Pradesh

    3. Orissa

    4. Gujrat

  8. The only state in India producing saffron is

    1. Himachal Pradesh

    2. Punjab

    3. Haryana

    4. Jammy and Kashmir

  9. The source of the river Satluj is in

    1. Kashmir

    2. Himachal Pradesh

    3. Tibet

    4. Ladakh

  10. Which of the following plants shows immediate touch reactions

    1. Radish

    2. Potato

    3. Mimosa

    4. Oleander

  11. Which of the following is the largest living bird?

    1. Eagle

    2. Peacock

    3. Ostrich

    4. Kiwi

  12. Surat is located on the banks of

    1. Tapti

    2. Narmada

    3. Godavari

    4. Yamuna

  13. Buddha delivered his first sermon at

    1. Vaishali

    2. Sarnath

    3. Kashir

    4. Patliputra

  14. Goiter is caused by the deficiency of

    1. Vitamin A

    2. Vitamin C

    3. Proteins

    4. Iodine

  15. Which of the following diseases creates immunity in human body?

    1. Small pox

    2. Jaundice

    3. Tuberculosis

    4. Diabetes

  16. The Golden Temple is associated with

    1. Sikhism

    2. Buddhism

    3. Jainism

    4. Hinduism

  17. Who presides over the meetings of Rajya Sabha?

    1. The president

    2. The vice president

    3. The speaker

    4. The deputy speaker

  18. Golden Leopard award is given in the field of

    1. Literature

    2. Film

    3. Architecture

    4. Medicine

  19. Who is known as ‘Saint of Gutters ’?

    1. Baba Amete

    2. B.R. Ambedkar

    3. Mahatma Gandhi

    4. Mother Teresa

  20. The deficiency of Vitamin C cause

    1. Rickets

    2. Beri beri

    3. Night blindness

    4. Scurvy

  21. The first atomic reactor of India is known

    1. trombay

    2. apsara

    3. agni

    4. nag

  22. Thomas cup is related to

    1. Badminton

    2. Golf

    3. Football

    4. Cricket

  23. The lowest layer of atmosphere is called

    1. Mesosphere

    2. Ionosphere

    3. Troposphere

    4. Stratosphere

  24. ‘Quit India Movement’ was started in

    1. 1940

    2. 1942

    3. 1944

    4. 1945

  25. Which of the following is a Metamorphic Rock?

    1. Marble

    2. Limestone

    3. Granite

    4. Coal





Answer

1.b
2.b
3.c
4.a
5.b
6.c
7.a
8.d
9.c
10.c
11.c
12.a
13.b
14.d
15.a
16.a
17.b
18.b
19.d
20.d
21.b
22.a
23.c
24.b
25.a
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General Studies 2


  1. Which coast belongs to Kerala – Malabar Coast

  2. Anantapur district in Andhra Pradesh in famous for which  - Gold

  3. Bahadur Shah was famous for which in India History – Last Mughal Rular

  4. Mangal Pandey fired the first shoot of the Revolt of 1857 at which city in India – Barrackpore

  5. Who said ‘Sawaraj is my birthright and I shall have it’ – Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  6. Why water boils at a lower temperature on the hills – As there is less carbon dioxide on the hills.

  7. Usain Bolt who was adjudged as the fastest man on the earth (Olympic 2008) is from which country – Jamaica.

  8. Refrigerators keep food unspoiled because – At its low temperature bacteria and moulds are inactive.

  9. A person having AB group of blood can donate blood a person having – AB group.

  10. Why do birds not have respiratory trouble at the time of flying at high altitude – As they have extra air sacs.

  11. What is the source of energy in ecosystem – Sun

  12. Which element is not present in stainless steel – Tungsten.

  13. The temperature which has the same reading on both Fahrenheit and Celsious scale is –  -40degree

  14. Capital market comprises of which markets - Stock Markets and bond markets.

  15. Which organization provided a loan amounting to US$ 150 million to overhaul the Khadi and Village Industry in India – Asian Development Bank

  16. Which country won maximum medals in Beijing Olympics – USA

  17. Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty is associated with the ban on which - Ban on Nuclear tests for developing arsenals.

  18. Who is now the 22nd Governor of the Reserve Bank of India at present – Dr. Duwuri Subbarao(his term will end in September 2011).

  19. After a consistent persuasion for several years India finally got success in a Free Trade Agreement with which Organization (The meting for this took place in Singapore in August, 2008) – ASEAN

  20. After the Chauri – Chaura incident, Gandhiji suspended which movement – Non Cooperation Movement.

  21. The resources which can be used continuously year after year are called – Renewable.

  22. Which organisaion was specially established to operate in Gramin areas by design itself – Regional Rural Bank.

  23. The term ‘Epicentre’ is associated with which  - Earthquake

  24. Taro Aso in the prime minister of which country – Japan.

  25. Marti Ahtisaari was the winner of Nobel Prize in which area – Peace.

  26. Who won the Fed Cup Championship Tennis, 2008 – Russia.

  27. Which film was india’s official entry for the Oscar awards, 2009 – Taare Zameen Par.

  28. As per the figures released recently which city has the highest per capita income – Chandigarh

  29. India purchased Harpoon II Missiles from which country – USA

  30. The Government of which state has provided Rs.100 crore for promotion of Organic Farming in State - Karnataka

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General Studies 1


  1. Who has taken over as chief election commissioner after the retirement of Shri N. Gopalaswami – Navin Chawla.
  2. Where is the home-town of Anna Hazare, the social activist – Ralegan Siddhi village of Mahar5ashtra State
  3. In the Parliamentary form of Government who is the first among equals – The President of India.
  4. Where is Silicon Valley of India located – Bangalore
  5. Who is the author of the Book “India Wins Freedom” – Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.
  6. In India FERA has been replaced by – FEMA
  7. The Emerging player of the year 2008 Award was given by ICC to which Sri Lankan cricketer – Ajantha Mendis
  8. Which day is observed as the international Human Right Day – 10th December
  9. Which city was the capital of Pakistan till 1959 – Karachi
  10. The RBI issues currency notes under which system – Proportional Reserve System
  11. The term PC means – Personal Computer
  12.  Right to information Act was passed in year in India  - 2005
  13. The implementation of Jasahar Rojgar Yojana rests with whom – Gram Panchayats.
  14. The final of the Sultan Azian Shan Hockey tournament 2009 was played between which countries – India and Malaysia
  15. The 2011 cricketer world cup shall be co-hosted by which countries – India
  16. what was the age of akbar at the time of his coronation at Kalanaur – 13 years
  17. what s the relationship between the value of money and the price level in an economy – inverse
  18. In an economy, the sectors are classified into public and private on the basis of which -  Ownership of enterprises
  19. Which business magnate has been adjudged the ‘Business person of the year 2008’ by The Times of India Survey – Ratan Tata
  20. Who is the author of the books “My Experiments With Truth” is – Mohondas Karamchand Gandhi
  21. Which is an important river of the Indian desert – Luni
  22. The Nagarjunasagar Dam is constructed on river – Krishna
  23. The imaginary lines joining places of same height at equal intervals are – Contours.
  24. What is Stagflation – It is a situation of Stagnation and Inflation.
  25. For what is Khetri in Rajasthan famous – Copper mines
  26. Which  river forms an estuary – Narmada
  27. ‘Charak’ was the famous court physician of which king – Kanishka
  28. Great Stupa at Sanchi is in which state – Madhya Pradesh
  29. Which Indian cricketer has been declared ‘The Leading Cricketer of 2008’ by wisden – Virender Sehwag.
  30. Who is the first prime minister of Nepal after it got the status of the democratic republic nation recently – Puspa Kamal Dahal (Prachanda)
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