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Q1. Chief Minister’s Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan Portal was launched on 23rd September, 2023. To qualify for financial assistance of Rs. 5.0 lakh under the scheme, which of the following criteria are necessary?

  1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Assam.
  2. The applicant must not be older than 28 years of age .
  3. The applicant must have a bank account opened before 31st December, 2023.
  4. The applicant must have a professional degree in engineering/medical/dental/veterinary/fishery/agriculture, etc. 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. I and II only
  2. II and III only
  3. I, III and IV only
  4. I and IV only

 

C. I, III and IV only

 

Q2. Which of the following is/are correct about a Bad Bank?

  1. A bank that is insolvent. 
  2. A bank that has become bankrupt.
  3. A bank whose NPAs have crossed the tolerable limit
  4. A bank set up to buy bad loans and other illiquid holdings of another financial institution. 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. I and II only
  2. II and III only
  3. III only
  4. IV only

 

D. IV only

 

Q3. Pick up the wrong statement/statements regarding an interim budget in India.

  1. It provides continuity in governance during the transition period between the governments.
  2. The government cannot propose major taxes or policy reforms in the Budget.
  3. The Economic Survey is presented one day before the presentation of the Interim Budget.
  4. It is an authorization for incurring specific expenditure necessary until a new government is formed. 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. I only
  2. I and II
  3. III only
  4. II and IV only

(Our APSC Prelim Test Series 2023 – Test 5 ->Q24. partially matched)

C. III only

 

Q4. INS Imphal was declared to the Indian Navy on 20th October, 2023. Which of the following statements about INS Imphal is/are not correct?

  1. It is a Visakhapatnam-class stealth guided missile destroyer of the Indian Navy.
  2. It was constructed by the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. 
  3. It was Commissioned into the Indian Navy  in December 2023.
  4. The ship boasts 100% indigenous content. 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. I only
  2. II and III only
  3. III and IV only
  4. IV only

D. IV only

(Topic covered in our Current Affairs 2023 Module,  part of APSC Prelim Test Series 2023)

 

Q5. The ‘HUMP WWII Museum’ was opened in Arunachal Pradesh in 2023. Which of the following statements are correct pertaining to the Museum?

  1. The Museum has been set up in the town of Pasighat. 
  2. The Hump refers to the dangerous aerial route over the ice covered eastern Himalayan mountains. 
  3. The dangerous route was used to supply British troops battling Japanese Forces after they cut off the overland route through Burma (Myanmar).
  4. The route also earned the moniker ‘Aluminium Trail’ Because of the number of crashes. 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. I and II only
  2. I and IV only
  3. I, II and III only
  4. I, II and IV only

D. I, II and IV only

 

Q6. Which of the following lists is correct carrying the names of the five-member bench of the Supreme Court that passed the Ayodhya Verdict on 9th November, 2029? 

  1. Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Justice Ashok Bhushan, Justice Sharad A. Bobde, Justice D. Y. Chandrachud, Justice S. Abdul Nazeer
  2. Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Justice Ashok Bhushan, Justice Sharad A. Bobde, Justice D. Y. Chandrachud, Justice U. U. Lalit
  3. Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Justice Ashok Bhushan, Justice Sharad A. Bobde, Justice D. Y. Chandrachud, Justice Surya Kant
  4. Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Justice Mohammad Hidayatullah, Justice Sharad A.  Bobde, Justice D. Y. Chandrachud, Justice S. Abdul Nazeer

A. Justice Ranjan Gogoi flanked by (L-R) Justice Ashok Bhushan, Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde, Justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, Justice S Abdul Nazeer


Q7. Match following Wildlife Sanctuaries (WLS) of Assam (List-I) with the districts where these are located (List-II)

List-I                                                             List-II

  1. Bordoibam Bilmulkh WLS          1. Lakhimpur
  2. Pabha WLS                                      2. Dhemaji
  3. Pani Dining WLS                            3. Sivasagar
  4. Gibbon WLS                                    4. Jorhat

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

C. a2, b1, c3, d4

 

Q8. Consider the following statements regarding the 2024 Grammy Awards:

(iI Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain won 3 Grammys

(ii) Flautist Rakesh Chaurasia won 2 Grammys

(iii) Singer Shankar Mahadevan, violinist L. Subramaniam won 1 Grammy each

(iv) The fusion group ‘Shakti’ won the 2024 Grammy Award for the best global music album for ‘This Moment’.

Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

  1. (i) and (ii) only
  2. (iv) only
  3. (i), (ii) and (iv) only
  4. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

(Our APSC Prelim Test Series 2023 – Test 12 ->Q86. matched)

C. (i), (ii) and (iv) only

Q9. Consider the following pairs:

(i) Mahamaya Temple                          : Dhubri

(ii) Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar         : Golaghat

(iii) Malini Than                                      : Dhemaji

(iv) Deopani Temple                            :Jorhat

Select the correctly matched pairs using the codes given below.

B. (i) and (iii) only

 

Q10. Match following personalities (List-I) with the awards/recognitions they has been conferred with (List-II):

List-I                                                    List-II

  1. Hemoprova Chutia            1. Awarded Padma Shri in 2023
  2. Jintimoni Nakul Kalita      2. First female participant from Assam in the T20 Asia Cup hosted in Hong Kung
  3. Uma Chetry                         3. Indian cricket player from Assam in the Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China
  4. Pratima Nandi Narzary    4. Winner of Sahitya Akademi Bal Puraskar 2023

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A. A1, b2, c3, d4

(Our APSC Prelim Test Series 2023 – Test 8 ->Q18. matched)
(Topic covered in our Current Affairs 2023 Module,  part of APSC Prelim Test Series 2023)

 

Q11. India breached the 100-medal mark for the first time in the Asian Games at Hangzhou in China in 2023. Select the correct pair of gold and silver medals from the options given below:

  1.  Gold-24, Silver-34
  2.  Gold-28, Silver-38
  3. Gold-28, Silver-32
  4. Gold-22, Silver-38

B. Gold-28, Silver-38

India’s Achievement in 19th Asian Games 2023 – 107 Medals & Records

 

Q12. The operation to evacuate the Indian citizens from Israel during the 2023 Israel-Hamas war is names as

  1. Operation Rahat
  2. Operation Ajay
  3. Operation Devi Shakti
  4. Operation Kaveri

(Our APSC Prelim Test Series 2023 – Test 12 ->Q71 matched)

B. Operation Ajay

 

Q13. Match the following historical/tourist places of Assam (List-I) with the corresponding districts where these are located (List-II):

List-I                                                    List-II

  1. Ghuguha Dol                                1. Darrang
  2. Patharughat                                  2. Dhemaji
  3. Sankhadevi Archeological Site 3. Nagaon
  4. Baduli Khurung                            4. Hojai

(B) a2, b1, c4, d3

Patharughatar Rann of 1894 or Patharughat massacre (History of Assam)

 

Q14. Read the following statements regarding ‘Blockchain’. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

(i) It is a method of recording information that makes it impossible or difficult for the system to be changed, hacked, or manipulated.

(ii) This method can ensure secure transactions, lower compliance expenses and accurate data transfer processing.

(iii) This method is used only in financial service industry.

(iv) Fuji Nakamon is the name used by the presumed pseudonymous person or persons who developed Bitcoin.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. (i) only
  2. (i) and (ii) only
  3. (i), (i) and (iii) only
  4. (i), (ii) and (iv) only

( Daily Current Affairs Qs in Facebook page: Adhikary Education | Silchar (facebook.com) matched)

B. (i) and (ii) only

 

Q15. Who among the following was awarded the Siu-Ka-Pha Award, 2023?

(A) Dhirendra Nath Bezbaruah

(B) Pranab Jyoti Deka

(C) Nandeswar Daimari

(D) Ranjan Gogoi

 

(A) Dhirendra Nath Bezbaruah

 

Q16. Who among the following are Arjuna Award winners from Assam?

(i) Bhogeswar Baruah

(ii) Monalisa Baruah Mehta

(iii) Amlan Borgohain

(iv) Jayanta Talukdar

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(A) (i) and (ii) only

(B) (i), (ii) and (iii) only

(C) (i), (ii) and (iv) only

(D) (i) and (iii) only

 

(C) (i), (ii) and (iv) only

 

Q17. The Mukhyamantn Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan (MMUA) was announced in January 2024. What are the eligibility criteria for the scheme?

(i) All women self-help groups of Assam are eligible for the scheme.

(ii) If the applicants have girl children, they must be enrolled in school

(iii) The trees the applicants planted under the Amrit Briksha Andolan should be surviving.

(iv) General and OBC categories applicants cannot have more than three children.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(A) (i), (ii) and (iii) only

(B) (i), (ii) and (iv) only

(C) (ii) and (iv) only

(D) (ii), (iii) and (iv) only

(Our APSC Prelim Test Series 2023 – Test 5 ->Q1 partially matched)

(D) (ii), (iii) and (iv) only

 

Q18. If an individual is awarded with a gold medal called Lachit Borphukan Medal as the best Army Cadet, where has he/she passed out from?

(A) Indian Military Academy (IMA)

(B) National Defence Academy (NDA)

(C) Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC)

(D) Army Cadet College (ACC)

 

(B) National Defence Academy (NDA)

 

Q19. Arrange the following Speakers of the Assam Legislative Assembly in the chronological order:

(i) Pulakesh Baruah

(ii) Kuladhar Chaliha

(iii) Debeswar Sarma

(iv) Mahendra Mohan Choudhury


Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(A) (iii)-(iv)-(ii)-{i)

(B) (iv)-(iii)-(ii)-(i)

(C) (iii)-(ii)-(iv)-(i)

(D) (iv)-(iii)-(i)-(ii)

 

(C) (iii)-(ii)-(iv)-(i)

 

Q20. Arrange, in descending order, the population in Assam by languages as per the Census of India, 2011.

(A) Assamese, Mising, Bengali, Bodo

(B) Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Mising

(C) Assamese, Bodo, Mising, Bengali

(D) Assamese, Mising, Bodo, Bengali

 

(B) Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Mising

Assam Demography in Census 2011 – Population, Sex Ratio, Literacy rate Highlights & figures

Q21. Which of the following is/are NOT the work/works of Madhavdev?

(i) Nam Ghosa

(ii) Bhakti Ratnavali

(iii) Bhumi Letowa

(iv) Balichalan

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. (i) only
  2. (ii) and (iv) only
  3. (iv) only
  4. (iii) and (iv) only

 

C. (iv) only

 

Q22. Match the following places of Assam (List-I) with the districts where these are located (List-II):

List-I                            List-II

  1. Titabar           1. Sivasagar
  2. Doulasal        2. Barpeta
  3. Nazira            3. Jorhat
  4. Sarthebari    4. Nalbari

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(D) a3, b4, c1, d2

 

Q23. Which of the following names of the Agroclimatic Zones of Assam is/are NOT correct?

(i) Upper Brahmaputra Valley

(ii) North Central Brahmaputra Valley

(iii) Barail Zone

(iv) Hill Zone

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(A) {i) only

(B) iii) and {iv) only

(C) {ii) only

(D) (ii) and (iii) only

 

(D) (ii) and (iii) only

 

Q24. Which of the following statements are correct about the Women’s Reservation Bill, 2023?

(i) The Women’s Reservation Bill, 2023 proposes 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and the Assemblies of States and National Capital Territory of Delhi.

(ii) Similar reservation will also be provided within the seats reserved for SC and ST.

(ii) The Bill proposes that the reservation will continue for 25 years.

(iv) The Bill which reserves 33% of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies includes the quota for women from the OBCs.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(A) (i) and (ii) only

(B) (i) and [iii) only

(C) (i), (ii) and (iii) only

(D) (i), (i), (iii) and (iv)

 

(A) (i) and (ii) only

 

Q25. Match the following schemes (List-I) with the correct objectives (List-II):

List-I                                                    List-II

a. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao 1. It gives important to the nutritional level of adolescent girls, pregnant women, lactating mothers and children of 0-6 years of age.

b. Baalika Samriddhi Yojana 2. It offers free course materials/online resources such as video study materials, class materials for girl students in XI and XII standards.

c. CBSE Udaan Scheme 3. To provide fiscal support to young girls and their mothers who belong to BPL category

d. Poshan Abhiyan 4. Removing or preventing gender bias selective abortions for the girl child

 

(A) a 4             b 3       c 2       d 1

 

Q26. Match the following Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) (List-l) with the States/Union Territories they belong to (List-Il) ;

List—1                                     List—II

a. Maram 1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

b. Jarawa 2. Tripura

c. Birhor 3. Manipur

d. Reang 4. Odisha

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

 

(B)       a 3         b 1          c 4          d 2

 

Q27. Which of the following statements are correct about the Scheduled Castes in Assam as per the 2011 Census?

(i) Scheduled Caste population constitutes about 7-15% of the total population of Assam.

(ii) 16 sub-castes are recognized as SCs in Assam, such as Basfor, Bhuimali, Bania, Dhupi, Dholi, Hira, Kaibartta, etc.

(iii) Nagaon district has the highest percentage of SC population followed by Cachar and Kamrup.

(iv) The literacy rate of SCs in Assam is 66°76% with SC females constituting 55° and SC males constituting 44-48%.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(A) (i) and (ii) only

(B) (i), (ii) and (iii) only

(C) (iii) and (iv) only

(D) (i, ii), (iii) and (iv)

 

(B) (i), (ii) and (iii) only

 

Q28. Match the following demographic terms (List-1) with their meanings (definitions) (List-Il) :

List-I                                                    List-II

a. Birthrate                          1. Number of live births per woman who were born in a particular year

b. Crude birth rate            2. Number of live births rate Per one  thousand inhabitants in a year

c. Cohort fertility               3. Determined not only by the fertility of a given population but also by its age structure

d. Birth deficit                    4. When the number of live births is lower than the number of deaths within a defined period of time

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

 

(A) a 2             b 3       c 1       d 4

 

Q29. Match the following personalities (List-}) with the awards conferred on them (List-Hl):

List—I                                   List—Il

  1. Pranab Jyoti Deka   1. Sahitya Akademi Award
  2. Arup Kumar Dutta  2. Kalicharan Brahma Award
  3. Dr. Joyanti Chutia    3. Shri Madhavdev Award
  4. Dr. Tiyathi Zameer   4. Sati Sadhani Award

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

B. a 1       b 3       c 4       d 2

 

(Our APSC Prelim Test Series 2023 – Test 10 ->Q62 matched)

 

Q30. The Ramchandi Temple, which was built during 12th century, is situated on the bank of which of the rivers of Assam?

(A) Gadadhar

(8) Kushiyara

(C) Longai

(D) Mahur

 

(D) Mahur

Q31. Consider the following statements about Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel:

(i) He got the moniker ‘Sardar’ due to his organizational skills during Bardoli Satyagraha.

(ii) The prison where Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar were cellmates was Naini Prison.

(iii) He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1989,

(iv) He was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India.

Select the incorrect statements using the codes given below.

(A) (i) and (ii) only

(B) (ii) and (iii) only

(C) (iii) and (iv) only

(D) (i) and (iv) only

 

(B) (ii) and (iii) only

 

Q32. Match the following names (List-I) with the Ahom rulers (List-II):

List-I                                        List-II

  1. Susenghphaa             1. Rajeswar Singha
  2. Suremphaa                 2. Chakradhwaj Singha
  3. Sutemla                       3. Pratap Singha
  4. Supangmung            4. Jayadhwaj Singha

Select the correct statements using the codes given below.

 

B. a 3       b 1       c 4       d 2

 

Q33. Gaurinath Singha entered into an Agreement with the East India Company on which of the following terms?

(i) All imports into Assam were to be subjected to a duty of 10%

(ii) The duty on export was to be 10%

(iii) Rice and grains were to be exempted from any duty

(iv) Two custom houses were to be established at Kandahar and Hadira.

Select the correct answers using the codes given below.

(A) (i) and (ii) only

(B) (i), (ii) and (iii) only

(C) (i), II and (iv) only

(D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

 

(B) (i), (ii) and (iii) only

 

Q34. Match the following authors (List-I) with the books written by them (List-II):

List-I                                                       List-II

  1. Gunabhiram Baruah                1. Asamiya Byakaran
  2. Harakanta Sarma Baruah       2. Asamiya Lorar Mitra
  3. Anandaram Dhekial Phukan 3. Ram Navami
  4. Hemchandra Baruah               4. Sadar Aminar Atmajibani

Select the correct statements using the codes given below.

 

(C) a 3     b 4       c 2       d 1

(Our APSC Prelim Test Series 2023 – Test 8 ->Q17 partially matched)

 

Q35. Match the following associations (List-I) with their respective founders (List-II):

List—I                                              List—II

  1. Indian League                    1. Ananda Mohan Bose
  2. Indian Association            2. Jagannath Baruah
  3. Assam Association            3. Sisir Kumar Ghosh
  4. Jorhat Sarbajanik Sabha 4. Manik Chandra Baruah

Select the correct statements using the codes given below.

 

(B) a 3             b 1       c 4       d 2

 

Q36. The Global Drought Snapshot, released in December 2023 at the beginning of the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP-28) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Dubai, exposes the devastating consequences of droughts on lives, economies, and various sectors. Based on the data reported by 101 parties to the UNCCD, which of the following statements is/are correct?

(i} The report reveals that a staggering 1.84 billion people experienced the effects of drought. Among them 4-7% faced severe or extreme drought conditions.

(ii) Notably South Africa faced the highest number of declarations.

(iii) Drought severity prompted emergency declarations in 23 countries.

(iv) The US, Canada, India and Sri Lanka are the countries that never declared drought emergencies.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(A) (i) only

(B) (ii) and (iv) only

(C) (i) and (iii) only

(D} (i), (ii), (i) and (iv)

 

(C) (i) and (iii) only

 

Q37. Which of the following sessions of Asom Sahitya Sabha was/were presided over by Sitanath Brahma Choudhury?

(i) Tinsukia

(ii) Dipbu

(iii) Sivasagar

(iv) Tezpur

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(A) (i) only

(B) (i) and (ii) only

(C) (i) and (iii) only

(D) (iii) and (iv) only

 

(B) (i) and (ii) only

 

Q38. Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) :

(i) It is the flagship scheme for focused and sustainable development of fisheries in India.

(ii) It is implemented in all States/ Union Territories as part of Atmanirbhar Bharat package for a period of five years from Financial Year 2020-21 to Financial Year 2024-25

(iii) The Central Govt bears the project cost and States/UT share the cost of sub-components of the scheme.

(iv) Ornamental fish cultivation is kept out of focus under PMMSY.

Select the correct Statement(s) using the codes given below.

(A) (i) only

(B) (i) and (iii) only

(C) (iv) only

(D) (ii) only

 

(C) (iv) only

 

Q39. Consider the following statements regarding Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) ;

(i) The programme includes recharge and reuse through greywater management, water conservation and rainwater harvesting.

(ii) It is a demand-driven scheme with strong emphasis on Jan Bhagidari (community engagement) as a crucial pillar of the project.

(iii) The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is collaborating with the Denmark Government to support the mission in Uttar Pradesh.

(iv) An average of 29 million people will be employed annually during the mission’s construction phase.

Select the correct statement/Statements using the codes given below.

(A) (i) only

(B) (i) and (ii) only

(C) (ii) and (iii) only

(D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

 

(D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

 

Q40. Consider the following statements:

(i) MV Ganga Vilas is the world’s longest river cruise covering over 51 days across 2 countries, 5 States and 27 river systems.

(ii) Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the cruise from Varanasi on 13th January, 2023.

(iii) The international cruise being offered  by Antara Luxury River Cruises who is operating since 2009.

(iv) The cruise  culminated the journey on 28th February in Sadiya.

Select the incorrect statements using the codes given below.

(A) (ii) only

(B) (iv) only

(C) (i) and (ii) only

(D) (ii) and (iii) only

 

(B) (iv) only

 

Q41. Which of the following dramas/Ankiya Nats was/were not composed by Sankardev?

  1. Kaliya Daman
  2. Patni Prasada
  3. Keli Gopal
  4. Arjun Bhanjan

 Select the correct answer using the codes given below

(A) (i) and (iii) only

(B) (ii) only

(C) (ii) and (iii) only

(D) (iv) only

 

(D) (iv) only

 

Q42. India celebrated her 75th Republic Day on 26th January, 2024. Which of the following statements is/are not correct about the celebration of the Republic Day, 2024?

  1. The Parade was held on Kartavya Path.
  2. The theme of the 75th Republic Day was ‘Biksit Bharat’ and ‘Bharat ; Loktantra Ki Matruka’,
  3. The three States which presented tableaux from North-East India were Meghalaya, Manipur and Nagaland.
  4. ISRO presented the historic lunar landing of Chandrayaan-IIl at the Parade.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(A) (i) only

(B) (iii) only

(C) (ii) and (iv) only

(D) (i) and (iii) only

(Our APSC Prelim Test Series 2023 – Test 6 ->Q12  matched)
(Topic covered in our Current Affairs 2023 Module,  part of APSC Prelim Test Series 2023)

(B) (iii) only

 

Q43. All the Assam Baibhav, Assam Saurav and Assam Gourav awardees are offered certain benefits/facilities. Which of the following is/are not included in the list of benefits?

(i) They will get free medical treatment in government hospitals and stay in paying cabins, wherever available.

(ii) They will be provided free accommodation in State Government Circuit Houses, Guest Houses and Assam Bhawans.

(iii) ‘They will be regular invitees for all the official functions as distinguished guests.

(iv) The Government of Assam will provide them up to Rs. 5 Lakh for medical expenses towards the treatment of critical diseases.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(A) (ii) and (iii) only

(B) (iii) and (iv) only

(C) (i) and (iii) only

(D) (iv) only

(Our APSC Prelim Test Series 2023 – Test 8 ->Q31  matched)
(Topic covered in our Current Affairs 2023 Module,  part of APSC Prelim Test Series 2023)

(D) (iv) only

 

Q44. Consider the following statements:

(i) NISAR is a low Earth orbit observatory being jointly developed by ISRO and NASA.

(ii) NISAR is a low Earth orbit observatory being jointly developed by ISRO and European Space Agency.

(iii) The objective of NISAR is to co-develop and launch a dual frequency synthetic aperture RADAR on an Earth observation satellite. 

(iv) NISAR is planned to be launched in 2024.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(A) (i) and (iii) only

(B) (ii) and (iii) only

(C) (i) and (iv) only

(D) (i), (iii) and (iv) only

(Our APSC Prelim Test Series 2023 – Test 12 ->Q76  partially matched)

(D) (i), (iii) and (iv) only

 

Q45. Consider the following statements:

(i) India’s solar mission Aditya-L1 has been placed in halo orbit around Sun-Earth Lagrange point 1.

(ii) Lagrange points are positions of equilibrium for a small object under the gravitational pull of two massive orbiting bodies.

(iii) There are 5 Lagrange points for the Sun-Earth system

(iv) There are 5 Lagrange points for the Earth-Moon system also.

Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given below.

(A) (i) only

(B) (i) and (ii) only

(C) (i), (ii) and (iii) only

(D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

(Topic covered in our Current Affairs 2023 Module,  part of APSC Prelim Test Series 2023)

(D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

 

Q46. In the Interim Union Budget, 2024, the Finance Minister mentioned four specific groups of the population to focus on. Which of the following is/are not in the list?

(i) Poor

(ii) Women

(iii) Entrepreneur

(iv) Youth

Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given below.

(A) (i) only

(B) (ii) and (iv) only

(C) (iii) only

(D) (iii) and (iv) only

 

(C) (iii) only

  

Q47.  Consider the following statements.

(i) In computer parlance, a cookie is a malicius computer virus.

(ii) In computer parlance, a cookie is a small piece of text sent by a website to the internet browser.

(iii) Internet cookies are used by banking websites only.

(iv) Internet cookies help the websites to remember the client’s visit to the website.

Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given below.

(A) (i) only

(B) (ii) only

(C) (ii) and (iii) only

(D) (ii) and (iv) only

 

(D) (ii) and (iv) only

 

Q48. What is/are the factor/factors that has/have prompted the colonial rulers to initiate jute cultivation in Brahmaputra Valley?

(i) Saturation of land suitable for jute in Bengal

(ii) High demand of jute in the world market

(iii) Abundant labour supply in Brahmaputra Valley.

Select the correct answer using codes given below.

(A) (i) only

(B) (ii) only

(C) (i) and (ii) only

(D) (i), (ii) and (iii)

 

(C) (i) and (ii) only

 

Q49. Which of the following characteristics make a braided river different from a meandering river of similar discharge?

(i) Wider and Shallower

(ii) Transports high sediment load

(iii) Erodes riverbanks rapidly

(iv) Deeper

Select the correct answer using codes given below.

(A) (i), (ii) and (iii) only

(B) (i), (ii) and (iv) only

(C) (i), (iii) and (iv) only

(D) (ii), (iii) and (iv)

 

(A) (i), (ii) and (iii) only

 

Q50. In which of the following Satras in Assam, the religious head (Satradhikar) is elected?

(i) Auniati

(ii) Dakhinpat

(iii) Kamalabari

(iv) Barpeta

Select the correct answer using codes given below.

(A) (i) and (iii) only

(B) (i) and (iii) only

(C) (iii) only

(D) (iv) only

 

 (D) (iv) only

Q51. As per the tripartite Memorandum of settlement signed between Government of India, Government of Assam with representatives of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) on 29th december 2023, which of the following will not be set up in Assam?

  1. Indian Institute of Management
  2. School of planning and Architecture
  3. Indian Institute of Science
  4. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. I only
  2. II and IV only
  3. III only
  4. III and IV only

 

C. III only

 

Q52. Match the following books (List-I) with their authors (List-II): 

List I                                                                          List II

  1. A Comprehensive History of Assam        1. Arup Jyoti Saikia
  2. The Quest for Modern Assam History     2. Arup Kumar Dutta 
  3. The Ahoms: A Reimagined History         3. Dr Nagen Saikia
  4. Asamiya Manuhar Itihas                            4. Sarnalata Baruah 

         Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

 

D. a4, b1,   c2, d3, 

 

Q53. With reference to the Charaideo Maidams, consider the following statements; 

  1. These are mounds containing the remains of the loyalty of the Varman dynasty.
  2. They are located along the foothills of the Patkai Range
  3. Charaideo Maidams is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 
  4. The first king who was buried after death here was Swargadeo Gadadhar Singha.

Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given below. 

  1. I and III only
  2. I, II and IV only
  3. II only
  4. I, II and III only

(Our APSC Prelim Test Series 2023 – Test 8 ->Q60  partially matched)

C. II only

 

Q54. With reference to the Archeological Survey of India (ASI), consider the following statements:

  1. The prime concern of ASI is the maintenance of ancient monuments and archeological sites and remains of national importance. 
  2. It does not regulate the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972. 
  3. Alexander Cunningham was appointed as the first Director General of ASI.
  4. ASI is attached to the Ministry of Education, Government of India. 

Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given below. 

  1. I only
  2. I and III only
  3. III only
  4. I, II, III and IV

 

B. I and III only

 

Q55. Match the following wetlands (List-I) with the districts where these are located (List-II): 

List I                                           List II

  1. Urpad Beel                    1. Bongaigaon
  2. Son Beel                        2. Goalpara
  3. Tamranga Beel            3. Morigaon
  4. Nandini-Sonai Beel    4. Karimganj 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(Our APSC Prelim Test Series 2023 – Test 2 ->Q65  partially matched)

A. a2, b4, c1, d3

 

Q56. Match the following Institution (List-I) with their years of establishment (List-II): 

List I                                                           List II

  1. Cotton College                                1. 1901
  2. Gauhati University                         2. 1969
  3. Assam Agricultural University    3. 1948
  4. Tezpur University                           4. 1994

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.


D. a1, b3, c2, d4

 

Q57. Consider the following developments pertaining to the history of Modern Education in India: 

  1. Sadler University Commission
  2. Lord Macaulay’s minute 
  3. Raleigh Commission
  4. Wood’s Dispatch 

Select the correct chronological order of these developments using the codes given below.

  1. I, III, II, IV
  2. II, III, I, IV
  3. II, IV, III, I
  4. I, II, III, IV


C. II, IV, III, I

 

Q58. With reference to the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, consider the following statements:

  1. The temples at Khajuraho were built during the Chandela dynasty.
  2. The temples at Khajuraho were associated with Hinduism and Jainism.
  3. The temples were built in Dravidian-style architecture.
  4. These are situated in Chhatarpur district in Maharashtra. 

Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given below. 

  1. I only
  2. I and II only
  3. I, II and III only
  4. I and IV only

B. I and II only

 

Q59. Consider the following events pertaining to the Freedom Movement in India:

  1. Mountbatten Plan 
  2. Quit India Movement
  3. Wavell Plan
  4. Royal Indian Navy Mutiny

Select the correct chronological order of these events using the codes given below.

  1. II, III, IV, I
  2. II, I, III, IV
  3. II, IV, I, III
  4. II, I, IV, III

(Our APSC Prelim Test Series 2023 – Test 1 ->Q3  explanation)

A. II, III, IV, I

 

Q60. The NITI Forum for North-East was set up in February 2018 to address various challenges in the region and recommend requisite interventions to achieve sustainable economic growth. The forum has identified 5 focus areas for the North East. Which of the following is/are not in the list of focus areas?

  1. Tourism
  2. Pisciculture
  3. Pulses
  4. Fruits

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. I only
  2. I  and II only
  3. III only
  4. III and IV only

D. III and IV only

Q61. Which of the following pairs is/are incorrectly matched:

  1. State bird of Assam           : Hornbill
  2. State animal of Assam       : Rhino
  3. State flower of Assam        : Sunflower
  4. State tree of Assam           : Hollong

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. I only
  2. I and III only
  3. II and III only
  4. III and IV only

(Our APSC Prelim Test Series 2023 – Test 2 ->Q33  explanation)

B. I and III only

 

Q62. Consider the following pairs:

Places                     Events in the life of Buddha

  1. Lumbini       : Birth
  2. Sarnath        : Dharmachakrapavartana 
  3. Kushinagar : Enlightenment 
  4. Benaras       :  The Miracles 

Select the correctly matched pairs using the codes given below.

  1. I and IV only
  2. I and II only
  3. I and III only
  4. I, II and III only 

(Our APSC Prelim Test Series 2023 – Test 1 ->Q66 & Q68)

B. I and II only

 

Q63. Consider the following statements regarding the Delimitation Commission of India:

  1. The Delimitation Commission is appointed by the President of India and works in collaboration with the President of India. 
  2. Article 82 of the Constitution of India states that the Parliament is required by law to enact a Delimitation Act following each Census.
  3. The first Delimitation exercise in post-independent India was held in 1952 as per 1951 Census. 
  4. The present delimitation of parliamentary constituencies has been done on the basis of the 2001 Census figures under the provisions of the Delimitation Act, 2002

Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given below. 

  1. I only
  2. I and II only
  3. I, II and III only
  4. I, II, III and IV

(Our APSC Prelim Test Series 2023 – Test 4 ->Q66)

D. I, II, III and IV

 

Q64. Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission of India: 

  1. The Election Commission of India is a body constitutionally empowered to conduct free and fair elections to the National and State Legislatures including the Panchayats. 
  2. The power of the Election Commission of India derived is from Article 324 of the Constitution of India.
  3. Rajiv Kumar is the present Chief Election Commissioner, who joined his office on 15th May, 2022. 
  4. The Election Commission is reconstituted every five years. 

Select the incorrect statement/ statements using the codes given below. 

  1. I and II only
  2. II and III only
  3. I and IV only
  4. III only 

(Our APSC Prelim Test Series 2023 – Test 4 ->Q45)

C. I and IV only

 

Q65. Consider the following statements regarding the Goods and Services Tax (GST) of India:

  1. GST is a successor of VAT used in India on the supply of goods and services.
  2. GST came into effect on 1st July, 2017 through the implementation of the one hundred and first Amendment of the Constitution of India.
  3. Every decision of the GST Council is to be taken by a majority of not less than three-fourths of the weighted votes of the members present and voting at the meeting.
  4. The GST Council is chaired by the Prime Minister of India. 

Select the incorrect statement/ statements using the codes given below.

  1. I only
  2. II only
  3. III and IV only
  4. I, II and III only

D. I, II and III only

 

Q66. Consider the following statements regarding Article 226 of the Constitution of India:

  1. Article 226 of the Constitution of India empowers a High Court to issue writs including habeas corpus, mandamus, certiorari, prohibition and quo warranto for the enforcement of the Fundamental Rights of the citizens and for any other purpose. 
  2. The phrase ‘for any other purpose’ refers to the enforcement of an ordinary legal rights. This implies that the writ jurisdiction of the High Court is wider than that of of the Supreme Court.
  3. The Supreme Courts can issue writs only for the enforcement of the Fundamental Rights and not for any other purpose, i.e, it does not extend to a case where the breach of an ordinary legal rights is alleged.
  4. The High Courts can issue writs to any person, authority and government not only within its territorial jurisdiction but also outside its territorial jurisdiction if the cause of action arises within its territorial jurisdiction.  

Select the correct statements using the codes given below.

  1. I, II and III only
  2. III and IV only
  3. I and III only
  4. I, II, III and IV

D. I, II, III and IV

 

Q67. Which among the following autonomous councils in Assam have been formed under the sixth schedule of the constitution of India? 

  1. Bodoland Territorial Council or Bodoland Territorial Region
  2. Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council 
  3. Dima Hasao Autonomous Council 
  4. Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. I only
  2. I and II only
  3. I, II and III only
  4. I, II, III and IV

(Our APSC Prelim Test Series 2023 – Test 8 ->Q67)

C. I, II and III only

 

Q68. Consider the following statements regarding the special provisions to some of the States of India made by the Constitution:

  1. Article 371C provides for the special provisions for the state of Assam. Under this article the President of India is empowered to provide for the creation of committee of the Assam legislative Assembly consisting of members elected from Tribal Areas of the State and such other members as he/she may specify.
  2. Article 371C was added by the 22nd Amendment Act of 1969.
  3. Article 371D deals with special provisions with respect to the State of Andhra Pradesh and Article 371E deals with the establishments of Central University in Andhra Pradesh. 
  4. 32nd Constitutional Amendment Act, which was made in 1973, inserted Article 371D and 371E into the Constitution of India. 

Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below.

  1. I only
  2. III and IV only
  3. I and II only
  4. I and III only


C. I and II only

 

Q69. Consider the following statements regarding the provisions of official languages in India:

  1. Article 343 of the Constitution of India has made Hindi in Devanagari as the National Language of India.
  2. The Legislature of a State may by law adopt any one or more of the languages in use in the state as the official language/languages of the State as per Article 345 of the Constitution of India.
  3. The Assam Official Language Act, 1960 has been legislated as per Article 345 of the Constitution of India.

Select the correct statements using the codes given below.

  1. I and II only
  2. II and III only
  3. I and III only
  4. I, II and III

B. II and III only

 

Q70. Match the following schedules of Indian Constitution (List-I) with their subject matters in (List- II): 

List-I                                          List-II

  1. Fourth Schedule           1. Forms of oaths and affirmations 
  2. Eleventh Schedule       2. Languages
  3. Eighth Schedule           3. Power of Panchayats 
  4. Third Schedule              4. Allocations of Seats in the Council of States

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(Our APSC Prelim Test Series 2023 – Test 12 ->Q2)

B. a4, b3, c2. d1

Q71. Consider the following factors regarding the declaration of a Political Party as a State Party by the Election Commission of India: 

  1. If it secures 6% of the valid votes polled in the states in a general election to the respective State Legislative Assembly, and also it wins 2 seats in the same State Legislative Assembly 
  2. If it secures 6% of the total votes in the State in a general election to the Lok Sabha and also it wins 1 seat in the Lok sabha from the same state
  3. If it wins 3% of the seats in the Legislative Assembly at a general election to the Legislative Assembly of the state concerned for 3 seats in the Assembly (whichever is more)
  4. If it secures 16% of the total valid votes polled in the State at a general election to the Lok Sabha from the State or to the State Legislative Assembly

Select the incorrect factors/factor using the codes given below.

  1. I, II and III only
  2. III and IV only
  3. I and III only
  4. IV only

(Our APSC Prelim Test Series 2023 – Test 4 ->Q49 partially matched)

D. IV only

 

Q72. Which of the following statements are correct about the difference between Censure and no-confidence motion?

  1. A censure motion should state the reasons for its adoption. On the other hand a no-confidence motion need not state the reasons for its adoption. 
  2. A no-confidence motion can be moved only against the council of ministers. In contrast a censure motion can be moved against the council of ministers or an individual minister or a group of ministers.
  3. The Government must resign if a no confidence motion is passed. On the other hand the Government need not resign if a censure motion is passed. 
  4. A censure motion can be moved in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, whereas a no-confidence motion can be moved only in the Lok Sabha.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below. 

  1. I, III and IV only
  2. II, III and IV only
  3. I and II only
  4. I, II and III only


D. I, II and III only

 

Q73. Consider the following statements regarding the Assam legislative Assembly:

  1. According to the provisions of the Government of India Act 1935, a Bicameral Legislature of Assam Province came into existence in 1937.
  2. The first sitting of the Assam Legislative Assembly took place on April 7, 1937 in the Assembly Chamber at Shillong.
  3. Pulakesh Barua and Ganesh Kutum were the Speakers of Assam Legislative Assembly from Asom Gana Parishad and Janata Party respectively. 
  4. Babu Basanta Kumar Das was the first Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly.

Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given below. 

  1. I only
  2. II and III only
  3. I, III and IV only
  4. I, II, III and IV

(Our APSC Prelim Test Series 2023 – Test 4 ->Q1)

C. I, III and IV only

 

Q74. It is easier to roll barrel than to pull it because

  1. the full weight of the barrel comes into play when it is pulled.
  2. rolling friction is much less than sliding friction. 
  3. the surface area of the barrel in contact with the road is more in case of pulling.
  4. of a reason other than those mentioned


B. rolling friction is much less than sliding friction. 

 

Q75. The mass of a body is different from its weight because 

  1. Mass is a variable quantity whereas weight is constant.
  2. Mass varies very little at different places whereas weight varies a lot
  3. Mass is constant but weight decreases as the body moves from the Poles to the Equator
  4. Mass is a measure of quantity of matter whereas weight is a force

Select the correct reason/ reasons using the codes given below. 

  1. I only
  2. II and IV
  3. III only
  4. III and IV

B. II and IV

 

Q76. Paddy fields are chief sources of which of the following greenhouse gasses?

  1. Methane
  2. Carbon Dioxide
  3. Nitrous Oxide
  4. Ozone 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. I only
  2. II only
  3. I and III
  4. II, III and IV 

A. I only

 

Q77. Which of the following groups contains/contain only non-biodegradable materials?

  1. Wood, paper, leather 
  2. Plastic, bakelite, DDT
  3. Plastic, thermocol, wood
  4. Thermocol, plates made from dried leaves, detergents

Select the correct answer using the codes given below. 

  1. I and II only
  2. II only
  3. II and III only
  4. III and IV only

B. II only

 

Q78. For a given liquid, the rate of evaporation depends on

  1. The temperature of the liquid
  2. The temperature of air
  3. The surface area of the liquid

Select the incorrect factor/factors using the codes given below.

  1. I only
  2. I and II only
  3. II and III only
  4. I, II and III


D. I, II and III

 

Q79. One should not connect a number of electrical appliances to the same power socket because 

  1. This can damage the appliances 
  2. This can damage the domestic wiring due to overheating
  3. The appliances will not get full voltage

Select the valid reason/reasons using the codes given below.

  1. II and III only
  2. II only
  3. I and II
  4. III only

B. II only

 

Q80. Consider the following pairs of scientist and their discoveries:

Scientists                  Discoveries

  1. Copernicus          Law of gravitation       
  2. Kepler                  Law of planetary motion
  3. Galileo                 Moons of Jupiter
  4. Newton                 Heliocentric theory

Select the correctly matched pairs using the codes given below:

  1. I and II only
  2. I, II and III only
  3. I, II, III and IV
  4. II and III

D. II and III

Q81.  From the distance- time graphs of two motorists A and B, it can be seen that

  1. A travelled with uniform speed but B did not.
  2. A travelled faster than B throughout
  3. B travelled faster than A throughout
  4. A and B travelled with equal speed.

C. B travelled faster than A throughout

 

Q82. Solutions are of many types. Consider the following types of solution with an example of each. 

  1. Gas in liquid  – Vinegar
  2. Solid in liquid – Brine
  3. Solid in solid  – Brass
  4. Liquid in liquid – Coca-Cola

Select the correctly matched pairs using the codes given below:

  1. I and II only
  2. II and III only
  3. I, III and IV only
  4. II, III and IV only


B. II and III only

 

Q83. Which of the following elements does sugar contain?

  1. Carbon
  2. Nitrogen
  3. Hydrogen
  4. Oxygen

Select the correct answer using the codes given below. 

  1. I, III and IV only
  2. I, II and III only
  3. I and III
  4. I and IV


A. I, III and IV only

 

Q84. Consider the following statements:

  1. Assam was formed into a Chief Commissioner’s Province in 1874.
  2. Assam was declared as a Governor’s Province in 1921.

Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given below. 

  1. I only
  2. II only
  3. Both I and II
  4. Neither I nor II

( Our APSC Prelim Test Series 2023 – Test 4-> Q59  &  Test 12 ->Q7 )

C. Both I and II

 

Q85. The Interim Budget -2024 announcement for implementation of 3 Economic Railway Corridors identified under the PM Gati Shakti for enabling multinodal connectivity includes which of the following?

  1. Energy, Mineral  and Cement Corridors
  2. Rural Roads Connectivity Corridors
  3. Port Connectivity Corridors
  4. High Traffic Density Corridors

Select the correct answer using the codes given below. 

  1. I and II only
  2. I, II and III only
  3. I, III and IV only
  4. II, III and IV only

C. I, III and IV only

 

Q86. Which of the following best describes/describe the main aim of ‘ Green India Mission’  of the government of India? 

  1. Incorporating environmental benefits and costs into the Union and state’s budgets thereby implementing the ‘ green accounting’ 
  2. Launching the second Green Revolution to enhance agricultural output so as to ensure food security to all and one in the future. 
  3. Restoring and enhancing forest cover responding to climate change by a combination of adaptation and mitigation measures. 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below. 

  1. I only
  2. II and III only
  3. III only
  4. I, II and III

C. III only

 

Q87. What is ‘Greenhouse Gas Protocol’? 

  1. It is an international accounting tool for government and business leaders to understand, quantify, and manage greenhouse gas emission.
  2. It is an initiative of the United Nations to offer financial incentives to developing countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to adopt eco-friendly technologies. 
  3. It is an intergovernmental agreement ratified by all the member countries of the United Nations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to specified levels by the year 2030. 
  4. It is one of the multilateral REDD+ initiatives hosted by the World Bank. 


A. It is an international accounting tool for government and business leaders to understand, quantify, and manage greenhouse gas emission.

 

Q88. Which of the following Faunas are found in North East India?

  1. Tokay gecko
  2. Red Panda
  3. Hoolock gibbon
  4. Lion-tailed macaque

Select the correct answer using the codes given below. 

  1. I and II
  2. II and III
  3. I, II and III
  4. I, II, III and IV


C. I, II and III

 

Q89. Which of the following national parks in India are World Heritage Sites? 

  1. Keoladeo National Park 
  2. Manas National Park 
  3. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve
  4. Great Himalayan National Park

Select the correct answer using the codes given below. 

  1. I, II and III only 
  2. II, III and IV only
  3. I, III and IV only
  4. I, II, III and IV


D. I, II, III and IV

 

Q90. Protection of Wildlife comes under which of the following in the Constitution of India?

  1. Fundamental Duties
  2. Directive Principles
  3. Seventh Schedule
  4. Fundamental Rights

Select the correct answer using the codes given below. 

  1. I and II
  2. II and IV
  3. I and III
  4. I, II and III


D. I, II and III

 

Q91. What is the name of the feature that allows organisms to survive in the conditions of their habitat?

  1. Adjustment
  2. Adaptation
  3. Acclimatization 
  4. Adaptive Variation 


B. Adaptation

 

Q92. Recently the ‘ Annual Status of Education Report (ASER), 2023 was submitted by PRATHAM. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the report?

  1. The Report focused on 14-18 years of age group. 
  2. According to the report, the percentage of the youths not enrolled in any form of education has gone up for 14 years olds and gone down 18 years old as compared to the year 2017. 
  3. For discontinuing education, almost 20% of girls attributed it to family constraints’. 
  4. The report asserted that the fear that the several other students dropped out of school during the COVID-19 Pandemic due to loss of livelihood was true. 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. I only
  2. I and II
  3. I and III
  4. II and IV

C. I and III

Q93. Consider the following statements regarding Bhimbor Deuri, a prominent leader of the Tribal League:

  1. Bhimbor Deuri vehemently opposed the Muslims League’s conspiracy to include Assam in a grouping plan with Bengal.
  2. Bhimbor Deuri supported a proposal for a separate electorate  for the tribal people for strengthening the rights of indigenous people. 

Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given below. 

  1. I only
  2. II only
  3. Both I and II
  4. Neither I nor II

C. Both I and II


Q94. Match the following folk dance forms (List-I) with their corresponding communities of Assam (List-II):

List-I                                         List-II             

  1. Hacha Kekan              1. Dimasa
  2. Hanaghora                  2. Karbi 
  3. Bisuyo Jama Dance  3. Rabha
  4. Baidima                       4. Deuri


D. a2, d3, c4, d1

 

Q95. Which of the following pairs is /are incorrectly matched?

  1. Finance Commission of India: Constitutional body
  2. Securities and Exchange Board of India: Statutory body
  3. NITI Aayog: Constitutional body
  4. Reserve Bank of India: Statutory body

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. I and III only
  2. II and IV only
  3. III only
  4. IV only

C. III only

 

Q96. Which of the following groups of places is/are located on the North bank of Brahmaputra?

  1. Bijni Jogighopa, Raha, Titabor
  2. Hajo, Sarthebari, Moran Bihpuria
  3. Bongaigaon, Dekhla-juli, Gohpur
  4. Sualkuchi, Barpeta, Kharupetia, Narayanpur

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. I and II
  2. III and IV
  3. I and III
  4. IV only


B. III and IV only

Q97. Match the following personalities (List-I) with the popular sobriquets by which they are known (List-II):

List- I                                               List-II

  1. Anandiram Das                 1. Geetikavi
  2. Parbati Prasad Baruah    2. Lauha Manab
  3. Bishnuram Medhi            3. Bonkonwar
  4. Hemchandra Baruah      4. Tyagbir

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

D. a3, b1, c2, d4

 

Q98. Which of the following is/are correct about ‘eRupee’?

  1. It refers to Rupee circulation in Europe. 
  2. It refers to Exchange rate of Rupee. 
  3. It is digital Rupee App of the State Bank of India. 
  4. It is the Central Bank Digital Currency. 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. I and II
  2. I and IV
  3. III only
  4. IV only

C. III only

Q99. The proposed India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is expected to have multiple benefits for India. Which of the following is/are in the lists of benefits?

  1. It is a new and more efficient way for India to export its goods to Europe. 
  2. It would make India a more attractive destination for foreign investment.
  3. The construction and maintenance of the Economic corridor would create millions of new jobs in India. 
  4. The construction of the new corridor will be under the supervision of the World Trade Organisations. 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. I only
  2. I and II
  3. I, II and III
  4. I, II and IV only


C. I, II and III

 

Q100. Match the following places (List-I) with their districts where these are located (List-II):

List-I                              List-II

  1. Sitajakhala          1. Dima Hasao
  2. Silghat                 2. Nagaon
  3. Kulsi                     3. Kamrup 
  4. Semkhor            4. Morigaon

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

C. a4, b3, c2, d1

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Q45. You are riding your bike in an isolated stretch of the highway, about 100 m behind  ascooterist. Suddenly a car overtakes you, knocks down the scooterist  (unfortunately) and tries to flee from the scene. What will you do?

(A) Run away from the scene as quickly as possible to avoid any involvement with the police

(B) Pursue the culprit vehicle at breakneck speed with the intention of thrashing the erring driver

(C) Attend the victim of the accident and call for 108 ambulance service, if required

(D) Wait for other people to arrive at the spot

 

Q46. You ordered food for 1,000 on a food app and paid online. The delivery boy, after delivering the food packet, suggested that from the next time onward you should order food on cash on delivery mode. Then he would deliver the food at half the actual price. You understand that this is a scam but a win-Win arrangement foryou and the delivery boy at’ the expense of the food delivery app. You  will

(A) take advantage Of the situation and go by the suggestion or the food delivery boy

(B) just ignore the suggestion and forget the

(C) highlight the incident in social media platforms tagging the CEO of the food delivery app       

(D) give a moral lecture to the delivery boy and ask him not get involved in such scams 

 

Q47. You experienced racial abuse while visiting a foreign country. What will you do?

(A) Move away from the scene

(B) Quarrel with the abuser

(C) Try to become friendly with the abuser

(D) Calmly tell the abuser that what he has done is wrong and that you are going to report the matter to the authority.

 

Q48. Assam is plagued by recurrent and devastating floods and erosion every year. The large number of rivers and their tributaries carry a huge volume Of water, silt and other debris including carcasses of dead animals. Apart from the misery paused by loss of hearth and homes, water-borne diseases play havoc with their lives. Successive governments have succeeded to a certain extent in solving the problem by building embankments, spurs and other innovative ideas, etc. Many people have put forward a variety of solutions including dredging of the rivers, doing away with all embankments and allowing the river waters to flow freely, raising the height of the homes, shifting people from riverine areas and settling them elsewhere. You would

(A) build dams to reduce the flow of water

(B) do away with all embankments

(C) solve the problem using innovative ideas

(D) shift people from riverine areas        

 

Q49. You and your friend have gone shopping and have purchased jewellery amounting to rupees five lakh from a shop. You request the store manager to give you a rebate considering the fact that you have purchased high value goods at a considerable cost. The store manager offers a discount of one percent, but your friend is outraged by the offer and threatens to leave without buying anything. The store manager is worried and asks her how much rebate she expects and she demands a rebate of at least 10%. The manager says he has to consult his boss. The manager comes back in a few minutes and says he can give the rebate of 10% as desired but in that case would not provide an invoice to the customer. If you were the customer, what would you do?

(A) Accept the manager’s original offer of one percent rebate

(B)’ Advise your friend to pay the bill and not ask for a rebate

(C) Accept the manager’s offer of not providing an invoice

(D) Accept the manager’s offer and then report the matter to the authorities

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Q58. According to Oxford Dictionary, ‘restitution’ means ‘the restoration of something lost or stolen to its proper owner; recompense for injury or loss’. Which of the following situations would be the nearest example of restitution?

(A) Ravi returned the mobile handset he purchased a week ago as the same heated up too high when viewing You?ube videos and claimed replacement with compensation.

(B) David returned the lawn mower he borrowed from Timothy, with a broken blade that cracked upon hitting a rock when David was clearing his yard, and offered to pay for the repair and a new set of blades.

(C) Amelia complained to her neighbour of her place being broken in and burgled, and demanded compensation as she had requested the neighbour to keep an eye on her place over the weekend when she is gone off to the beach.

(D) Satyam returned Gurpreet’s bike that he had borrowed, offered to pay for the quantity of fuel consumed, and small gift as a token of gratitude.

 

Q67. Identify the incorrect statement/ statements from the following

(i) The word ’emoji’ has its roots in the English word ’emotion’.

(ii) The word ’emoji’ is a blend of two Japanese words for picture and letter.

(iii) Shigetaka Kurita is considered to be the founding father of today’s emojis.

(iv) Steve Wozniak, one of the founders of Apple, is considered to be the founding father of today’s emojis.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(A) Only (i)

(B) Only (i) and (iv)

(C) Only (iii)

(D) Only (ii) and (iv)

 

Q68. Identify the incorrect statement.

(A) Haptic communication is a form of nonverbal communication.

(B) A handshake is an example of haptics.

(C) Haptic communication is via the sense of touch.

(D) The origin of the word ‘haptic’ is Spanish.

 

Q69. The capacity to sense other people’s emotion, together with the capacity to imagine what someone else might be feeling, is called

(A) sympathy

(B) understanding

(C) empathy

(D) caring

 

Q70. Johari Window is

(A) one of the earliest versions of MS Windows

(B) the latest version of MS Windows

(C) the beta version of MS Windows

(D) a framework for understanding conscious and unconscious bias that can help enhance self-awareness and our perceptions on others


Q71. Grapevine communication is

(A) very similar to fiber optics communication

(B) the most sophisticated military communication system, which was recently acquired by India

(C) a method of spreading information, half-truths, gossips, etc., by informal conversation

(D) a process used to brew high quality red wines


Q73. You have shown appreciation for an undesirable gift. This is an example of

(A) white lie

(B) compulsive lie

(C) deceptive lie

(D) black lie


Q74. In social science, oculesics refers to              

(A) the study of eye-related nonverbal communication

(B) the study of hand-related nonverbal communication

(C) the study of foot-related nonverbal communication

(D) the study of nose-related nonverbal communication


Q75. MUM effect means

(A) a tendency to remain silent in company of people

(B) a reluctance to reveal negative information

(C) a fear of public speaking

(D) a tendency to prevent other people from speaking


Q76. Identify the correct statement/ statements from -the following

(i) Disfluencies are interruptions in the smooth flow Of speech.

(ii) Prolonged sound like ‘Soooooo cute’ is an example of disfluencies.

(iii) Pausing silently during a speech is an example of disfluencies.

(iv) Repeating words during a speech is an example of disfluencies.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(A) Only (i)

(B) Only (i) and (ii)

(C) Only (i), (ii) and (iii)

(D) (ii), (iii) and (iv)


Q77. Which is the agency of the Union Government of India that disseminates information regarding the government policies and projects to the media in India? [ NOT a CSAT Qs ]

(A) Press Information Bureau (PIB)

(B) Press Trust of India (PH)

(C) All India Radio (AIR)

(D) Press Council of India (PCI)

 

Q78. Multimedia comprises of

(A) text and audio

(B) video and audio

(C) only video

(D) text, audio and video

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Q26. In the figure below, one space is vacant, which has been indicated as ? :

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Q27. Histogram below shows the production per year in thousand units from 2010 to 2020 for a certain company :

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A person studied the histogram and concluded the following .

(i) The company achieved the highest growth in production per year in 2016 for the decade 2011-2020.

(ii) The production per year shows a negative growth in the year 2019 for the decade 2011-2020.

Now, choose the correct one from the following alternatives.

(A) Both conclusions (i) and (ii) are correct

(B) Only conclusion (i) is correct

(C) Only conclusion (ii) is correct

(D) Neither conclusion (i) nor conclusion (ii) is correct

 

Q28. pie diagram below shows the average monthly expenditure of a family. The monthly income of the family is Rs. 50,000.

Consider the following statements

(i) The average monthly expenditure of the family for conveyance is about 10,000.

(ii) The average monthly expenditure of the family for food is about 17,500.

Now, choose the correct one from the following alternatives.

(A) Both conclusions (i) and (ii) are correct

(B) Only conclusion (i) is correct

(C) Only conclusion (ii) is correct

(D) Neither conclusion (i) nor conclusion (ii) is correct

 

Q29. graphs below show the production and sales figures of a company for the decade 2011-2020. The company could sell 2 80% Of its products every year during the decade:

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One may conclude the following :

(i) The company effected a price drop in the year 2015.

(ii) Sales-wise, the worst performing year for the company was 2020.


Now, choose the correct one from the following alternatives.

(A) Both conclusions (i) and (ii) are correct

(B) Only conclusion (i) is correct

(C) Only conclusion (ii) is correct

(D) Neither conclusion (i) nor conclusion (ii) is correct

 

Q35. Pick up the most appropriate word to fill in the blank from the given alternatives :

float, hook, line, bait, net,

(A) saw

(B) spade

(C) axe

(D) pond

 

Q36. Pick up the most appropriate word to fill in the blank from the given alternatives .

Bengal, Indo-Chinese, South China, Amur,

(A) Sumatran

(B) Caspian

(C) Bali

(D) Javan

Q37. In the given list below, identify the word which is different from the rest :

inflexible, stubborn, obstinate, acquiescent, rigid, dogged

(A) acquiescent

(B) obstinate

(C) dogged

(D) rigid

 

Q38. If Cycle pairs with Velodrome, then Boxing will pair with

(A) Arena

(B) Ring

(C) Court

(D) Pitch

 

Q50. How many triangles can be formed within a regular octagon, where vertices of the octagon are vertices of the triangles, and each triangle can have only one side common with that of the octagon, but none of the sides passes through the centre of the octagon?

(A) 32

(B) 16

(C) 24

(D) 64

 

Q51. If the square represents traders, circle represents football lovers and triangle represents women who love football, then which slice represents women who love football, but are not traders?

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(A) C

(B) E

(C) D

(D) There is no such slice

 

Q52. If Bus is related to Car, then in the same way, River would be related to

(A) Stream

(B) Pond

(C) Lake

(D) Swimming pool

 

Q61. A and B start walking in opposite directions. A covers 3 km and B covers 4 km. Then A turns right and walks 4 km while B turns left and walks 3 km. How far is each from the starting point?

(A) 5 km

(B) 4 km

(C) 10 km

(D) 8 km

 

Q62. In a row of 40 students, Saurav is 24th from the left end and Sachin is *6th from the right end. How many students are there between Saurav and Sachin?

(A) 10

(B) 9

(C) 8

(D) None of the above

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Q18. Consider the following sequence of combinations of three alphabets

LPP, MOO, NNN, OMM

The combination of three alphabets that will come after OMM is

(A) PPP

(B) PXX

(C) PLL

(D) PQQ


Q19. A family consists of six members A, B, C, D, E and F. There are two married couples in the family. Now, consider the following statements in respect of the family 

  1. F is the daughter of E, who is a policewoman by profession.
  2. B is the wife of A.
  3. D is the daughter of A.

Then which of the following statements is/ are correct?

(i) C is the husband of E.

(ii) C is the son of A.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(A) Only (i)

(B) only (ii)

(C) Both (i) and (ii)

(D) Neither (i) nor (ii)


Q20. If Angkor Wat pairs with Cambodia, then Kamakhya will pair with

(A) Assam

(B) Nilachal

(C) India

(D) Kamrup

 

Q21. If Red pairs with Yellow, then Green will pair with

(A) Violet

(B) Blue

(C) Indigo

(D) Orange


Q22. If ‘tiger’ is coded as ‘5regit’, then ‘deer’ will be coded as

(A) 4reed

(B) 5reed

(C) 4regit

(D) 1 regit


Q23. If Rangia is coded as Sbohjb, then Tihu will be coded as

(A) Uijv

(B) UVIJ

(C) Uivj

(D) Ujiv

 


Q24. From the given, set of numbers below, identify the one which is different from the rest : 7, 13, 17, 19, 106

(A) 17

(B) 19

(C) 106

(D) All are same in type


Q32. Study the following information.

(i) A, B, C, D, E and F are six graduate students studying in B. Barua College, Guwahati. They have offered major in six different subjects, viz., Physics, Chemistry, Z0010U, Botany, Ge010U and Political Science.

(ii) Two of them belong to Nagaon, two belong to Dibrugarh and the remaining two are local.

(iii) A and F belong to Nagaon, B belongs to Dibrugarh and C is local.

(iv) D is local and has major in Zoology.

(v) A has major in Chemistry while E’s major subject is Geology.

(vi) One student belonging to Nagaon is an Arts student.

(vii) Students hailing from Dibrugarh have not offered major in Physics.

Now, answer the following question:

Which of the following combinations of students and major subjects is not correct?

(A) A-Chemistry

(B) C-Physics

(C) F-Political Science

(D) B – Geology

 

Q33. With reference to the Question No. 32 above, what are the major subjects of the two local students?

(A) Physics and Chemistry

(B) Physics and Zoology

(C) Zoology and Botany

(D) Chemistry and Geology

 

Q34. If the code for CAT is 05-03-22, then the code for DOG will be

(A) 07-12-22

(B) 06-17-09

(C) 11-07-22

(D) 06-11-09

 

Q41. Nowadays, most of the offices have gone paperless to the extent possible because

(i) a paperless office is environment friendly

(ii) paper is very costly nowadays Choose the correct alternative.

(A) Only (i) is correct

(B) Only (ii) is correct

(C) Both (i) and (ii) are correct

(D) Neither (i) nor (ii) is correct



Q42. The government is encouraging the use of electric vehicles because

(i) fossil fuel will not last forever

 (ii) electric vehicles do not ,cause pollution

Choose the correct alternative.

(A) Only (i) is correct

(B) Only (ii) is correct

(C) Both (i) and (ii) are correct

(D) Neither (i) nor (ii) is correct

 

Q43. Dengue is spreading alarmingly in certain pockets of the city. Therefore

(i)3 fumigation should be carried out in war footing in the affected areas

(ii) residents should be advised to avoid non-vegetarian foods

Choose the correct alternative.

(A) Only (i) is correct

(B) Only (ii) is correct

(C) Both (i) and (ii) are correct

(D) Neither (i) nor (ii) is Correct

 

Q44. Arrange the following rulers in a meaningful order . [ NOT a CSAT Qs ]

1.Queen Victoria

  1. SwargadeoRudraSingha
  2. ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj
  3. Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar
  4. Czar Nicholas Il

Choose the correct answer.

(A) 3, 2, 4, 1, 5

(B) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

(C) 3, 2, 5, 1, 4

(D) 3, 5, 1, 4, 2


Q53. Consider the following sequence of pairs of alphabets .

AK, BL, DIV, GQ

The pair of alphabets that will come after GQ is

(A) CM

(B) HJ

(C) KL

(D) KU

 

Q55. The special edition paperback version of Roget’s Thesaurus has 656 printed pages, and all are numbered except the covers. What would be the total number of digits used for page numbering this book?

(A) 1760

(B) 1680

(C) 1860

(D) 1670



Q56. The town clock of Pradoga takes 6 seconds to strike six at 6 0’clock. How much time would it take to strike eleven at 11 0’clock?

(A) 11 seconds

(B) 10 seconds

(C) 14 seconds

(D) 12 seconds



Q79. Consider the following information regarding the performance of a class of100 students in four different tests:

Tests                     Average Marks                 Range of Marks

I                               60                                           30-90

II                             60                                           45-75

III                            70                                           20-100

IV                            80                                           0-100

If a student scores 74 marks in each of the four tests, in which one of the following tests is his/her performance the best comparatively?

(A) Test 1

(B) Test 11

(C) Test 111

(D) Test IV

 

Q80. Consider the following sequence of numbers :

11, 14, 19, 26

The number that will come after 26 is

(A) 33

(B) 34

(C) 35

(D) 36

 

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The chief gateways to the world of international trade are the ports and harbours. Cargoes and travellers pass from one part of the world to another through these ports. The ports provide facilities for docking, loading, unloading and storage facilities for cargo, In order to provide these facilities, the port authorities make arrangements for maintaining navigable channels, arranging tugs and barges, and providing labour and managerial services. The importance of a port is judged by the type of cargo and the number of ships handled. The quantity of cargo handled by a port is an indicator of the level of development of its hinterland. Generally ports are classified according to the types of traffic and the cargo which they handle, like industrial, commercial and comprehensive ports. Most of the world’s great ports are classified as comprehensive ports. Ports are classified on the basis of their location as inland ports and out ports. They are also classified on the basis of specialized functions like oil ports, ports of call, packet stations or ferry ports, entre ports and naval ports.

Q1. The importance of a port is judged by

(A) type of ships handled and size of cargo

(B) quality of cargo and size of ships handled

(C) type of cargo and number of ships handled

(D) quantity of cargo and size of ships handled


Q2. Most of the world’s great ports are classified as

(A) naval ports

(B) commercial ports

(C) industrial ports

(D) comprehensive ports

 

Read the following passage carefully and answer Question Nos. 3 and 4

The Wodehouses, like others, were in constant contact with the British Vice-Consul in Boulogne and expected to be alerted by him if it became no longer safe to remain in residence. The warning was never given. As with the others who had continued to live in the area, it seemed that the Wodehouses did not really appreciate the extent of the danger they were in by staying on. On 21st May, the Wodehouses set out in a car chock full of possessions from their house in Le Touquet. After covering only a short distance, the car broke down, having been repaired poorly after a crash some weeks ago. They had not noticed problems with the car as they had been using their other car since then. They set out again, this time in a convoy with their neighbours, who were travelling in a van and a car. The van broke down. By the time it was repaired it, was evening and the party decided to return to Le Touquet. That night the Germans captured the town. Wodehouse was required to report to the German authorities at the town of Paris Plage each day while his wife was required to report once a week. The Germans commandeered the Wodehouse bathroom. This fact and Wodehouse’s comments on it were to spawn various stories proving his support and sympathies for the Germans. The Germans were unwelcome not only for dropping into his house for a bath but also for raiding his larder, taking away their car, bicycles, radio and tobacco.

Q3. Select the correct statement.

(A) The car and the van of the Wodehouses broke down on their way back from Le Touquet.

(B) The car and the van of the Wodehouses broke down on their way from  Le Touquet.

(C) The car of the Wodehouses and the van of their neighbours broke down on their way back from Le Touquet.

(D) The van of the neighbours of the Wodehouses broke down on their way from Le Touquet.


Q4. Which of the following is correct about the Germans?

(A) They occupied the house of the Wodehouses, used their bath and raided their larder,

(B) They used their bath, raided their larder and took away their car, bicycle, radio and tobacco,

(C) They used their bath, raided their larder and took away their car, bicycles, radio and tobacco.

(D) They used their bath, raided their larder and took away their cars, bicycles, radio and tobacco.

Read the following passage carefully and answer Question Nos. 5 and 6

Hobbies help us grow as a person. The best way to have a hobby is to try something new. All of us are unique and this is the reason why our hobbies and interests are different. Once we find an activity we are passionate about we can explore that activity. When you get hooked, you will realize that your hobby has become an integral part of your life. Having a hobby that we enjoy brings us joy and refreshes us. Hobbies help us to manage our leisure and unplanned time more productively. It also affords you the opportunity to learn new skills in your work. The journey of experiencing your hobby is rewarding in itself. With the exposure to different types of activities these days, it does not matter which activity you choose-pursuing a craft, sports, puzzles or skill development-your hobby should be your diversion and passion.

Q5. On the basis of you+ -reading of the above passage, the option that is clearly the synonym of ‘hooked’ is

(A) opposed

(B) captivated

(C) indifferent

(D) willing


Q6. No matter what activity you are pursuing your hobby should be

(A) useful to you

(B) a skill that helps you

(C) a diversion and a passion

(D) None of the above

 

Read the following passage carefully and answer Question Nos. 7 and 8

Mountains have always been held in great awe by mankind. They have been a challenge to humans. Those brave among us have always wanted to conquer them. You see, the more incredible the mountains, the greater the thrill-a challenge to the bravery of the human race. Climbing mountains is an experience that is hard to put into words. Mountain climbing is undoubtedly one of the most popular adventure sports, along with being challenging and risky for the climber. Without any perceived risk there cannot be a feeling that any significant challenge has been surmounted. The enthusiasts must develop in themselves the spirit of adventure, willingness to undertake hardships and risks, extraordinary power of perseverance, endurance and keenness of purpose before climbing a mountain. Up there where the intention is to embrace nature’s wonder, one realizes that it cannot be done without facing its formidable glory. A true mountaineer may challenge the mountain, yet is always respectful to the powerful forces of nature.

Q7. Why does the writer say that mountains inspire awe in humans?

(A) They present us with opportunities for exciting sports.

(B) They evoke a wish in us to conquer them.

(C) They inspire in us deeds of valour.

(D) They represent a challenge to us.


Q8. Select the reason the mountaineer is respectful to the forces of nature when up in the mountains.

(A) Survival

(B) Fear (C) Tradition

(D) Power

 

Read the following passage carefully and answer Question Nos. 9 and 10

Evolution has designed the vultures to be the ultimate scavengers. Enormous wingspans allow them to circle in the air for hours. Their beaks, while rather horrifying, are weak by bird standards, made to scoop and eat flesh. However unappealing they may seem, vultures serve an important role in the ecological cycle, processing the dead bodies of animals. Only 20 years ago, India had plenty of vultures-flocks so enormous they darkened the skies. But by 1999, their numbers had dropped due to a mysterious kidney ailment. By 2008, 99.9% of India’s vultures were gone. It was finally discovered that they had been killed by a drug called Diclofenac. Indians revere their cows and when a cow shows signs of pain, they treat it with the pain reliever Diclofenac. After the animal died, the vultures would eat the carcass, though the vultures boast of one of the world’s most efficient digestive systems they cannot digest Diclofenac. Sometimes vultures feed on carcasses laced with poison intended to kill jackals and other predatory carnivores. India banned the use of Diclofenac for veterinary use in 2006, but it is still widely used. The near extinction of vultures has caused diseases in the country as rats and dogs moved in to take their place-spreading pathogens that would have otherwise been destroyed by the vultures.

Q9. What does the phrase ‘moved in to take their place’ mean?

(A) Contributed to the task

(B) Helped them

(C) Replaced them

(D) Removed them


Q10. On the basis of the above passage, which of the following can be inferred as the major cause of the death of vultures?

(A) They feed on carcasses laced with poison intended to kill them.

(B) They feed on carcasses laced with poison intended to kill jackals and other predators.

(C) They eat carcasses laced with Diclofenac.

(D) None of the above

 

Read the following passage carefully and answer Question Nos. 11 and 12

The movement for the right to information is one of the few recent examples of a movement that did succeed in getting the state to accept its major demands. The movement started in 1990 when a mass-based organization called Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan in Rajasthan took the initiative in demanding records of famine relief work and accounts of labourers. In 2004, the RTI Bill was tabled and received presidential assent in June 2005. The demand was raised in Bhim Tehsil, a very remote and backward region. The villagers asserted their right by asking for copies of bills and vouchers and names of persons on muster rolls who had been paid wages. “In ‘1996, the MKSS formed the National Council for People’s Right to Information. Prior to that, the Consumer Education and Research Centre, the Press Council of India and the Shourie Committee had proposed a draft RTI law. In 2002, a weak Freedom of Information Act was legislated but never came into force.

Q11. RTI means

(A) Right to Investigation

(B) Right to Intimation

(C) Right to Interference

(D) Right to Information


Q12. The RTI Bill was tabled in

(A) 1996

(B) 2002               

(C) 2004

(D) 2005

Read the following passage carefully and answer Question Nos. 13 and 14

The Antarctica continental region extends over 14 million square kilometres and comprises 26% of the world’s wilderness area, representing 90% of all the territorial ice and 70% of planetary freshwater. The Antarctica also extends to a further 36 million square kilometres of ocean. It has limited terrestrial life and a highly productive marine ecosystem, comprising of a few plants, marine mammals, fish and hordes of birds as well as krill which is central to marine food chain and upon which other animals are dependent. The Antarctica plays an important role in maintaining climatic equilibrium and deep ice cores provide an important source of information about greenhouse gas concentration and atmospheric temperatures of hundreds and thousands of years ago. Who owns this coldest, farthest and windiest continent on the globe? There are two claims about it. Some countries like UK, Argentina, Chile, Norway, France and New Zealand have made legal claims to sovereign rights over it. Most other states have taken the opposite view that it is part of the global commons and not subject to the executive jurisdiction of any state. The Arctic and Antarctic polar regions are subjected to special regional rules of environment protection.

Q13. The above passage tells us that the highly productive marine ecosystem comprises of

(A) a few plants, marine animals, fish and hordes of birds

(B) a few plants, marine mammals, fish and hordes of birds

(C) plants, marine mammals, hordes of fish and birds

(D) plants, mammals, fish and hordes of birds


Q14. The Arctic polar region is owned by

(A) Argentina, China, Norway, France, New Zealand and UK

(B) UK, Argentina, Chile, Norway, Australia, France and Greenland

(C) Chile, Argentina, China, Norway, France and New Zealand

(D) None of the above

 

Read the following passage carefully and answer Question Nos. 15 and 16

Janardhan works in a call centre. He leaves late in the evening for work, becomes John when he enters the office, acquires a new accent and speaks a different language to communicate with his clients, who are living thousands of miles away. He works all night which is actually daytime for his overseas customers. Janardhan is rendering service to somebody, who in all probability, he is never likely to meet physically. Ramdhari has gone shopping to buy a birthday gift for his nine-year-old daughter. He has promised her a small cycle and decided to search the market for something he can afford as well as of reasonable quality. He finally buys a cycle, which is actually manufactured in China but is being marketed in India. It meets his requirements of quality and affordability. Last year he had, on his daughter’s insistence, bought her a Barbie doll, which was originally manufactured in the US and was being sold in India. Sarika is a first generation learner who has done remarkably well throughout her school and college life by working very hard. She now has an opportunity to take up a job and begin an independent career which the women in her family had never dreamt of earlier. While some of her relatives are opposed to her decision, she goes ahead because of the new opportunities that have been made available to her generation.

Q15. The examples in the passage illustrate

(A) globalization of services

(B) conflict of values

(C) Both (A) and (B)

(D) Neither (A) nor (B)


Q16. Sarika’s decision reflects a conflict of values originating from

(A) a new opportunity that was available to the women in her family

(B) an unacceptable new opportunity that was available to the women in her family

(C) a new opportunity that was not available to the women in her family

(D) None of the above

 

Q30. Study the passage below:

The introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a very significant step in the field of indirect tax reforms in India. By amalgamating a large number of Central and State taxes into a single tax, GST will mitigate ill effects of cascading or double taxation in a major way and pave the way for a common national market. From the consumers point of view, the biggest advantage would be in terms of reduction in the overall tax burden on goods, which is currently estimated to be around 25%-30%. It would also imply that the actual burden of indirect taxes on goods and services would be much more transparent to the consumer. Introduction of GST would also make Indian products competitive in the domestic and international markets owing to the full neutralization of input taxes across the value chain of production and distribution. Studies show that this would have impact on economic growth. Last but not the least, this tax, because of its transparent and self-policing character, would be easier to administer. It would also encourage a shift from the informal to formal economy.

On the basis of the above passage, the following assumptions have been made.

(i) Introduction of GST is a paradigm shift from the earlier tax regime.

(ii) GST subsumed all indirect taxes in India.

Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

(A) Assumption (i) only

(B) Assumption (ii) only

(C) Both assumptions (i) and (ii)

(D) Neither assumption (i) nor assumption (ii)

 

Q31. Study the passage below:

The new education policy must provide to all students, irrespective of their place of residence, a quality education system, with particular focus on historically marginalized, disadvantaged, and underrepresented groups. Education is a great leveler and is the best tool for achieving economic and social mobility, inclusion, and equality. Initiatives must be in place to ensure that all students from such groups, despite inherent obstacles, are provided various targeted opportunities to enter and excel in the educational system.

On the basis of the above passage, the following assumptions have been made :

(i) One of the cornerstones of the new education policy is inclusion.

(ii) The new education policy advocates quality education.

Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

(A) Assumption (i) only

(B) Assumption (ii) only

(C) Both assumptions (i) and (ii)

(D) Neither assumption (i) nor assumption (ii)

 

Q57. Feynman made sure that the radiation exposure of the inner chamber is within tolerance limits. Opening the heavy door to the scrubbing chamber, he walked in and donned a sterile gown after the door closed behind him. Feynman sat on the scrubbing bench in the sealed chamber while the air would be cleaned by the scrubber unit. After six minutes, an inner door opened. As he walked into the inner chamber and touched the object, Feynman felt a wave of excitement washing over him. On the workbench lies the object which has the capacity of replicating and unleashing power comparable to that of the sun, albeit on a much smaller scale.

Based on the paragraph above, identify which of the following statements is best acceptable.

(A) To enter the inner chamber, one has to wait for not less than six minutes in the scrubbing chamber.

(B) The atom bomb was created by a team of which Feynman was a member.

 (C) Feynman was all alone in the inner chamber when he touched the object.

(D) The Laser (gun) was designed and developed in a laboratory where Feynman worked.

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Q3. Which of the following generate heat islands?

  1. In around wetlands
  2. Forest areas
  3. Coastal areas
  4. Urban areas

 

Q4. Which of the following is not a land use zone?

  1. Heritage zone
  2. Commercial zone
  3. Residential zone
  4. Industrial zone

 

Q13. The country having longest common border with India is

  1. China
  2. Bangladesh
  3. Pakistan
  4. Nepal

 

Q14. Numerically the largest group of Scheduled Tribes in Assam is

  1. Mising
  2. Bodos
  3. Rabhas
  4. Sonowal Kacharis

 

Q15. The length of the Brahmaputra National Waterway is

  1. 352 km
  2. 891 km
  3. 657 km
  4. 1621 km

 

Q41. Which one of the following is the southernmost town of Assam?

  1. Silchar
  2. Karimganj
  3. Haflong
  4. Hailakandi

 

Q43. As per 2011 Census, the average density of population per square kilometer in Assam is

  1. 983
  2. 893
  3. 398
  4. 298

Q44. Which one of the following is the smallest wildlife Sanctuary?

  1. Marat Longri
  2. Deepor Beel
  3. Garampani
  4. Nambor

 

Q48. Which is the Seventh National Park of Assam?

  1. Dehing Patkai National Park
  2. Raimona  National Park
  3. Orang  National Park
  4. Dibru Saikhowa  National Park

Q70. Which is the highest crude oil-producing State in India?

  1. Assam 
  2. Rajasthan
  3. Gujarat
  4. Tripura

 

Q75. What percentage of gross cultivated area is irrigated in Assam?

  1. 30%
  2. 20%
  3. 15.2%
  4. 5.4%

 

Q76. Which is the world’s oldest operating oil refinery?

  1. Digboi, India
  2. Mathura, India
  3. Port Arthus, USA
  4. Baytown, USA

 

Q77. How many agroclimatic zones are there in Assam?

  1. 4
  2. 5
  3. 6
  4. 7

 

Q79. Which district of Assam is famous for its ivory carving?

  1. Barpeta
  2. Nalbari
  3. Baksa
  4. Darrang

 

Q80. Which of the following boasts India’s  first natural gas-based fertilizer plant?

  1. Ranipet
  2. Namrup
  3. Chambal
  4. Coromandel

 

Q81. What is the average cropping intensity of Assam?

  1. About 95%
  2. About 146%
  3. About 240%
  4. About 300%

 

Q85. Which is the longest highway in Assam?

  1. NH-31
  2. NH-34
  3. NH-52
  4. NH-54

 

Q98. Which of the following forms a rain shadow zone in Assam?

  1. Chachar district
  2. Southern part of Nagaon district and adjoining parts of Karbi Anglong
  3. Dima Hasao region
  4. Central Barak Valley

 

Q100. The 2021 Union Nations climate change Conference held in Glasgow, Scotland was presided over by

  1. Alok Sharma
  2. Bosir Johnson
  3. Joe Biden
  4. Angela Merkel

 

 

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Q2. The term PPP’ in the field of urban development commonly refers to

  1. Public-Private Project
  2. Public-Private Partnership
  3. Public-Private Property
  4. Partnership With Public Perspective

 

Q49. Which State has recently launched STREET Project for experimental tourism?

  1. Gujarat
  2. Kerala
  3. Goa
  4. Himachal Pradesh

 

Q51. In which year was the Planning Commission of India established?

  1. 1949
  2. 1950
  3. 1951
  4. 1947

 

Q52. Which Five-Year Plan of India adopted the Mahalanobis model?

  1. First Five-Year Plan
  2. Second Five-Year Plan
  3. Fifth Five-Year Plan
  4. Sixth Five-Year Plan

 

Q54. What was the time period of last Five-Year Plan in India?

  1. 2012-2017
  2. 2009-2014
  3. 2007-2012
  4. 2014-2019

Q55. Which of the following Five-Year Plans in India was most successful in terms of economic growth?

  1. Sixth Five-Year Plan
  2. Eight Five-Year Plan
  3. Tenth Five-Year Plan
  4. Eleventh Five-Year Plan

 

Q56. When did NITI Aayog come into being?

  1. 15th August, 2014
  2. 1st January, 2015
  3. 1st April, 2016
  4. 1st August, 2017

 

Q57. Who is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NITI Aayog?

  1. Dr. Rajiv Kumar
  2. Shri Amitabh Kant
  3. Dr. K Rajeswar Rao
  4. Prime Minister of India

 

Q58. Which of the following is not an objective of NITI Aayog?

  1. To faster cooperative federalism
  2. To evolve a shared vision of national development priorities
  3. To develop a mechanism to formulate credible plan at village level
  4. To allocate central funds among states in an equitable manner

 

Q59. Who is the Ex-Officio chairman of North-Eastern Council?

  1. MoS, DoNER
  2. Union Home Minister
  3. Union Finance Minister
  4. Prime Minister of India

 

Q63. The Theory of Drain was propounded by

  1. A K Sen
  2. M N Roy
  3. Dadabhai Naoroji
  4. VKRV Rao

 

Q64. Who coined the term ‘Hindu Rate of Growth’?

  1. Raj Krishna
  2. AK Sen
  3. Jagdish Bhagwati
  4. V Rangarajan

 

Q65. What is the rank of India in the HDI ranking in the Human Development Report, 2020 of UNDP?

  1. 131
  2. 132
  3. 137
  4. 140

 

Q66. Which sector accounts for over 54% of India’s Gross Value Added (GVA) and nearly 4/5th of FDI inflow into India?

  1. Service sector
  2. Manufacturing sector
  3. Defence sector
  4. Agricultural sector

 

Q67. What is the percentage of urban population in Assam as reported in the Economic Survey, Assam, 2020-21 during 2019-20?

  1. 14.1%
  2. 15.8%
  3. 18.8%
  4. 20.2%

Q68. What was the share of agriculture and allied sectors in GSDP, Assam in 2019-20?

  1. 18.8%
  2. 15.6%
  3. 25.3%
  4. 32.6%

 

Q69. ‘UNICORN’ is the term used in venture capital industry to describe a start-up company with a value of over

  1. $1 billion
  2. $10 billion
  3. $100 billion
  4. $1 trillion

 

Q72. During which Five-Year Plan, special programmes to eradicate poverty in India were introduced?

  1. Fourth
  2. Fifth
  3. Sixth
  4. Seventh

 

Q73. In which year was decentralized planning introduced in Assam at the sub-division level?

  1. 1986
  2. 1989
  3. 2003
  4. 2004

 

Q74. Which of the following topped the list of agricultural and allied products exports from Assam in 2020-21?

  1. Fruits
  2. Jaggery
  3. Non-Basmati rice
  4. Oil Seeds

 

Q78. As per Agriculture Census, 2010-11, what is the percentage of agricultural working force in the State?

  1. 65% of total working force
  2. 53% of total working force
  3. 46% of total working force
  4. 33% of total working force

 

Q84. Which is the only small bank of Assam

  1. Subansiri Bank
  2. Pragjyotish Gaonlia Bank
  3. North-East Small Finance Bank
  4. Assam Gramin Vikash Bank

 

Q86. Who is responsible for fixing the benchmark interest rate in India?

  1. Governor, RBI
  2. Monetary Policy Committee
  3. Union Finance Minister
  4. NITI Aayog

 

Q87. Who is the Chairperson of the 15th Finance Commission of India?

  1. V Rangarajan
  2. Y V Reddy
  3. NK Singh
  4. D Subbarao

 

Q88. Who is the custodian of Foreign Exchange Reserve in India?

  1. RBI
  2. EXIM Bank
  3. NITI Aayog
  4. Ministry of Finance, GoI

 

Q89. In which year was the FRBM Act enacted?

  1. 2001
  2. 2002
  3. 2003
  4. 2004

 

Q90. The Advisory Committee on National Accounts Statistics has proposed to change the base year for GDP calculations at constraint prices from 2011-12 to

  1. 2019-20
  2. 2020-21
  3. 2017-18
  4. 2018-19

 

Q91. On which of the following is GST not applicable?

  1. Textile products
  2. Insurance services
  3. Alcohol for human consumption
  4. Leather goods

 

Q92. Where is the Headquarters of BRICS Development Bank located?

  1. Moscow
  2. Mumbai
  3. Rio de Janeiro
  4. Shanghai

 

Q93. Which of the following are the five pillars of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan?

  1. Economy, Infrastructure, System, Culture, Demography
  2. Economy, Infrastructure, History, Culture, Demand
  3. Economy, Infrastructure, System, Demography, Supply
  4. Economy, Infrastructure, System, Demography, Demand

 

Q94. How many public sector banks are there in India as on 31st December, 2021?

  1. 12
  2. 14
  3. 17
  4. 27

 

Q95. In which city was the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) established in 1992?

  1. New Delhi
  2. Bombay
  3. Bangalore
  4. Madras

 

Q96. What percentage of farm families belong to the category of marginal farmers in Assam?

  1. 18%
  2. 36%
  3. 67%
  4. 78%

 

Q97. How many sectors are covered under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme as on 31st January, 2022?

  1. 12
  2. 13
  3. 14
  4. 15

 

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Q82. Bhogeswar Baruah was the first Arjuna Award winner from Assam in 1966. Who was the 2nd Assamese to win this coveted award of Indian sports in 1987?

  1. Tayabun Nisha
  2. Monalisa Baruah Mehta
  3. Madalisa Hazarika
  4. Toshen Bora

Correct option: (B) Monalisa Baruah Mehta.

Five Arjuna Award winners from Assam

Arjuna Award is India’s second highest sporting honour. Started in 1961, the Arjuna Awards are given by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to recognize outstanding achievement in sports. Since then five sports persons from Assam had been awarded with this prestigious award.

Bhogeswar Baruah

Bhogeswar Baruah is the first Arjuna Award winner from Assam. He received the prestigious award in 1966. He won gold medal in the 800 metres race at Bangkok Asian Games in 1966. Baruah’s birthday is celebrated on September 3 every year in Assam, called Abhiruchi Sports Day.

Monalisa Baruah Mehta.

Ace table tennis player Monalisa Baruah Mehta is the second Assamese to receive Arjuna Award. She received the prestigious award in 1987. Monalisa is married to ace table tennis player Kamalesh Mehta. Monalisa was the 12 time state champion and won the national table tennis championship eight times.

Jayanta Talukdar

Ace archer Jayanta Talukdar received the Arjuna Award in 2006. He is the third sports person from Assam, after Bhogeswar Baruah (1966) and Monalisa Barua Mehta (1987) to receive this prestigious award. Jayanta Talukdar made it to the Indian men’s recurve archers team for London Olympics 2012.

Shiva Thapa

World Championships bronze-medallist Shiva Thapa is the fourth Assamese player to receive the prestigious award in 2016. Thapa was the only boxer recommended in 2016 for Arjuna Award. Shiva Thapa participated in the 2012 London Olympics. He was the youngest Indian boxer to qualify for the Olympics.

Hima Das

India’s track queen Hima Das is the latest addition to the list of Arjuna awardees from Assam this year. She is the second athlete after Bhogeswar Baruah (1966) and fifth Assamese player to receive this award.

 

Q83.

Q83. Which Assamese film won the first-even National Film Award (the President’s Certificate of Merit) for regional language category in 1955?

  1. Piyoli Phukan
  2. Maniram Dewan
  3. Indramalati
  4. Ronga Police

(A) Piyoli Phukan

The 1955 Phani Sarma directorial film Piyali Phukan received the first Certificate of Merit.

The film is based on the life and struggle of a historical character of Assam, Piyoli Phukan, son of Badan Borphukan, who revolted against British occupation. He was sentenced to death and hanged in 1830 at Jorhat. The film is produced by Gama Prasad Agarwalla under the banner of Rupjyoti Production, Tezpur, Assam. Piyoli Phukan is the first Assamese film, which got national reorganization.

Film Ronga Police, directed by Nip Barua, became the first film to receive the president’s Silver Medal for Best Feature Film in Assamese.

 

Q84. Great Footballer Talimeren Ao was born in undivided Assam (in Naga Hills

district), and went on to study at Cotton College and RG Kar Medical College for his degree in medicine. He holds an unique status in Indian football. What is that?

  1. He scored the first goal for India in international matches.
  2. He was the first captain of Indian football team in 1948 London Olympics.
  3. He was the flag bearer of Indian contingent in 1948 London Olympics.
  4. Both b and c

Correct option: (D) Both b and c

Talimeren Ao was an Indian footballer and physician. He is best known as the captain of Indian team in their first ever match. He was born on 28 January 1918 in the then Naga Hills District of Assam. He was a figurehead of India’s football history, and his name is resonant in the collective memory of the people.

Ao was the captain of the India national football team in the 1948 Summer Olympics, in the team’s first official game and was the flag-bearer of the Indian contingent.

 

Q85. Aximat Jar Xeral Xima is a landmark in Assamese Novel written by Kanchan Baruah and was published in 1945. But Kanchan Baruah is the pen name. What is the author’s real name?

  1. Brajamohan Sarma
  2. Bhubanmohan Baruah
  3. Medini Choudhury
  4. None of them

Correct option: (B) Bhubanmohan Baruah

 

Q86. The Tale of Nomadic Soul is the English translation of a famous Novel by Syed Abdul Malik. Which is that novel among the following?

  1. Parashmoni
  2. Adharshila
  3. Aghari Atmar Kahini
  4. Ruptirthar Yatri

Correct option: (C) Aghori Atmar Ka Hinee

The Tale of Nomadic Soul: Translated in English by R.P.Khaund from the Original Assamese Novel “Aghori Atmar Ka Hinee” by Malik Syed Abdul.

 

Q87. The novel Abhijatri is based on the life and achievements of

  1. Nalini Bala Devi
  2. Aideu Handique
  3. Chandraprabha Saikiani
  4. Rajbala Handique

Correct option: (C) Chandraprabha Saikiani

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Q31. Which ministry is carrying special scientific schemes like KIRAN IPR and Vigyan Jyoti for women scientists of India?

  1. The Ministry of Women and Child Development
  2. The Ministry of Science and Technology
  3. The Ministry of Human Resource Development
  4. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

Correct option: (B) Ministry of Science and Technology

DST support empowering women scientists | Department Of Science & Technology

 

Q43. Wooden Doors often swell up and get stuck during rainy season. This is due to the phenomenon of

  1. Endosmosis
  2. Imbibition
  3. Endocytosis
  4. Capillarity

Correct option: (B) Imbibition

The swelling of wooden doors is caused by the process of imbibition. Imbibition is the absorption of water by solid particles of a substance without forming a solution.

Q44. Who won the Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of the law of photoelectric effect?

  1. Wilhelm Roentgen
  2. Albert Einstein
  3. Issac Newton
  4. Ernest Rutherford

Correct option: (B) Albert Einstein

The Nobel Prize in Physics 1921 was awarded to Albert Einstein “for his services to Theoretical Physics, and especially for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect.”

 

Q45. The filament string of an electric bulb is made up of

  1. Copper
  2. Silver
  3. Platinum
  4. Tungsten

Correct option: (D) Tungsten

Tungsten is a metal with a high resistivity. Tungsten has a high melting point, making it ideal for light bulbs. Tungsten is used to make the filament of an electric bulb because it has the highest melting point, lowest vapour pressure, and greatest tensile strength of any metal.

 

Q46.Which of the following is the chief constituent of biogas?

  1. Carbon Dioxide
  2. Hydrogen
  3. Ethane
  4. Methane

Correct option: (D) Methane

Typical composition of biogas

Compound

Formula

Percentage by volume

Methane

CH4

50–75

Carbon dioxide

CO2

25–50

Nitrogen

N2

0–10

Hydrogen

H2

0–1

Hydrogen sulfide

H2S

0.1 –0.5

Oxygen

O2

0–0.5

 

Q47. Which of the following is an egg laying mammal?

  1. Platypus
  2. Bat
  3. Whale
  4. Seal

Correct option: (A) Platypus

The Extant Species of Egg-laying Mammals Are:

  • The Duck-Billed Platypus. Ornithorhynchus anatinus is a bizarre-looking animal that’s found in streams with banks suitable for burrowing. They are sleek and brown, with a beaver-like flat tail. Their face has a large, duck-like bill. The males have venomous spurs on their rear ankles. This species eats bottom-dwelling invertebrates such as crabs. They live in eastern Australia, including Tasmania.

  • The Short-Beaked Echidna. Tachyglossus aculeatus is a widespread animal that’s found across Australia and into New Guinea. They are spikey and have powerful front limbs made for burrowing. These echidnas eat insects and hibernate through the winter.

  • The Eastern Long-Beaked Echidna. Zaglossus bartoni eats almost exclusively earthworms. They are also spined. They live in humid forests, especially above sea level, in New Guinea. There are four subspecies of eastern long-beaked echidna, primarily separated by geographic area.

  • Sir David’s Long-Beaked Echidna. Zaglossus attenboroughi lives in the Cyclops mountains of New Guinea. These are the smallest of the Zaglossus genus. It is feared that this species is highly endangered or even extinct, as a specimen has not been collected since 1961. Interviews with locals in 2007 (and signs of digging) suggest that the species is still alive – but no scientists have seen one yet.

  • Western Long-Beaked Echidna. Zaglossus bruijni is the largest extant monotreme, tipping the scales at 5 to 10kg. They prefer to live in alpine meadows and montane forests. They are considered critically endangered. They live in New Guinea.

 

Q48. Which of the following diseases is not caused by a virus?

  1. Influenza
  2. Anthrax
  3. AIDS
  4. Dengue

Correct option: (B) Anthrax

Anthrax is a serious infectious disease caused by gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria known as Bacillus anthracis.

 

Q49. A washing machine works on the principle of

  1. Gravitation
  2. Acceleration
  3. Centrifugation
  4. Linear Motion

Correct option: (C) Centrifugation

The working principle of a washing machine is centrifugation. Centrifugation is a separation process which uses the action of centrifugal force to promote accelerated settling of particles in a solid-liquid mixture. The washing machine consists of centrifuge for this purpose.

 

Q50. Raindrops are spherical in shape because of

  1. Viscosity
  2. Velocity
  3. Residual Pressure
  4. Surface tension

Correct option: (D) Surface tension

Raindrops start to form in a roughly spherical structure due to the surface tension of water. On smaller raindrops, the surface tension is stronger than in larger drops. The reason is the flow of air around the drop. As the raindrop falls, it loses that rounded shape.

 

Q51. Name the clinical procedure in which blood is transfused from recovered COVID-19 patient to a COVID-19 affected patient in critical condition.

  1. Dialysis therapy
  2. Plasma therapy
  3. Solidarity technique
  4. Hydroxychloroquine administration

Correct option: (B) Plasma therapy

Convalescent plasma therapy uses blood from people who’ve recovered from an illness to help others recover. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given emergency authorization for convalescent plasma therapy with high antibody levels to treat COVID-19.

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Q52. A man suddenly encounters a tiger in the jungle, and his heartbeat goes up, blood pressure increases and gets nervous. Which hormone is released more at this point in his body?

  1. Thyroxine
  2. Insulin
  3. Adrenaline
  4. Aldosterone

Correct option: (C) Adrenaline

Adrenaline is also known as the “fight-or-flight hormone.” It’s released in response to a stressful, exciting, dangerous, or threatening situation. Adrenaline helps your body react more quickly. It makes the heart beat faster, increases blood flow to the brain and muscles, and stimulates the body to make sugar to use for fuel.

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