NDA II 2017 General Ability

This test contains 150 question. Each question comprises four responses (answers). You need to select only ONE response for each question.

All questions carry equal marks.

Each question for which a wrong answer has been marked, one-third of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.

If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and there will be same penalty as above to
that question.

If a question is left blank, i.e., no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question.

Question 1
Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word /words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

The discussion was wound up after a long and fruitful exchange of views.
Option A: postponed
Option B: cut short
Option C: interrupted
Option D: concluded
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Question 2
Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word /words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

He was fully alive to the need for making adjustments.
Option A: concerned about
Option B: worried about
Option C: aware of
Option D: indifferent about
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Question 3
Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word /words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

The police officer tried to intimidate the witness but in vain.
Option A: inform
Option B: reward
Option C: frighten
Option D: persuade
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Question 4
Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word /words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

We must adopt drastic measures to control population growth.
Option A: simple
Option B: dramatic
Option C: realistic
Option D: severe
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Question 5
Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word /words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

He is extremely meticulous in his approach.
Option A: simple
Option B: careful
Option C: fair
Option D: reasonable
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Question 6
Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word /words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

The experts’ minute examination brought to light some important clues.
Option A: quick
Option B: detailed
Option C: superficial
Option D: prolonged
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Question 7
Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word /words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

The decision of the Union Government to repeal the Urban Land Ceiling Act has been welcomed by all.
Option A: suppress
Option B: amend
Option C: cancel
Option D: withhold
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Question 8
Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word /words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

This is his maiden appearance on the screen.
Option A: first
Option B: last
Option C: girlish
Option D: shy
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Question 9
Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word /words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

At the end of the marathon, everybody was exhausted.
Option A: weakened
Option B: honored
Option C: satisfied
Option D: tired
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Question 10
Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word /words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

He gave me a counterfeit coin.
Option A: rare
Option B: fake
Option C: unmetered
Option D: inferior
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Question 11
Each item in the section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

My mother has been working hard for the last two weeks and she feels run down.
Option A: morbid
Option B: energetic
Option C: exhausted
Option D: emotional
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Question 12
Each item in the section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

The President condemned the act of violence during the celebration of the festival.
Option A: reason
Option B: instigation
Option C: restraint
Option D: sobriety
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Question 13
Each item in the section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

The students made a generous contribution to the flood relief fund.
Option A: niggard
Option B: selfish
Option C: spendthrift
Option D: indecent
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Question 14
Each item in the section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

He was just idle by temperament.
Option A: employed
Option B: occupied
Option C: industrious
Option D: happy
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Question 15
Each item in the section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

Most of the decisions taken by the officer were unjust.
Option A: serious
Option B: lenient
Option C: correct
Option D: imbecile
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Question 16
Each item in the section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

He is a loving father and takes great delight in his children.
Option A: revolt
Option B: dissatisfaction
Option C: enjoyment
Option D: disgust
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Question 17
Each item in the section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

He was quite concerned about his son's career.
Option A: unrelated
Option B: indifferent
Option C: dispassionate
Option D: carefree
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Question 18
Each item in the section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

They are confident of success.
Option A: imprudent
Option B: impatient
Option C: diffident
Option D: reluctant
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Question 19
Each item in the section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

We carried on the search for the missing person.
Option A: delayed
Option B: reconsidered
Option C: broke up
Option D: called off
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Question 20
Each item in the section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

This T.V. has many indigenous components.
Option A: Indian
Option B: foreign
Option C: unnatural
Option D: genuine
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Question 21

In the following passage, at certain points, you are given a choice of four words marked (a), (b), (c) and (d), one of which fits the meaning of passage. Choose the best word out of the four. Mark the letter, viz.(a), (b), (c) or (d), relating to this word on your Answer Sheet. Examples K and L have been solved for you.

The		K		L
	(a)	boy was in the school in Shimla.	(a)	She was home sick.
	(b)	Horse	(b)	It
	(c)	Dog	(c)	He
	(d)	Cow	(d)	Her

Explanation: Out of the list given in item K, only, ‘boy’ is the correct answer because usually, a boy, and not a horse, a dog or a cow, attends school. So ‘(a)’ is to be marked on the Answer Sheet for item K. A boy is usually referred to as ‘he’, so for item L ‘(c)' is the correct answer. Notice that to solve the first item K, you have to read the rest of the sentence and then see what fits best.

Passage
After this incident I went to Nainital, and returned after nearly a month. I had Question 21 taken Question 22 my clothes when I saw Gangu standing Question 23 a new baby. He was Question 24 with joy. Even Nanda Question 25 not have Question 26 such joy Question 27 getting Krishna. His face had the same Question 28 that Question 29 on the face of a Question 30 man after a full meal.

Choose the correct option for Question 21.

Option A: hardly

Option B: barely

Option C: merely

Option D: rarely

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Question 22

The		K		L
	(a)	boy was in the school in Shimla.	(a)	She was home sick.
	(b)	Horse	(b)	It
	(c)	Dog	(c)	He
	(d)	Cow	(d)	Her

Explanation: Out of the list given in item K, only, ‘boy’ is the correct answer because usually, a boy, and not a horse, a dog or a cow, attends school. So ‘(a)’ is to be marked on the Answer Sheet for item K. A boy is usually referred to as ‘he’, so for item L ‘(c)' is the correct answer. Notice that to solve the first item K, you have to read the rest of the sentence and then see what fits best.

Passage
After this incident I went to Nainital, and returned after nearly a month. I had Question 21 taken Question 22 my clothes when I saw Gangu standing Question 23 a new baby. He was Question 24 with joy. Even Nanda Question 25 not have Question 26 such joy Question 27 getting Krishna. His face had the same Question 28 that Question 29 on the face of a Question 30 man after a full meal.

Choose the correct option for Question 22.

Option A: out

Option B: away

Option C: off

Option D: on

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Question 23

The		K		L
	(a)	boy was in the school in Shimla.	(a)	She was home sick.
	(b)	Horse	(b)	It
	(c)	Dog	(c)	He
	(d)	Cow	(d)	Her

Explanation: Out of the list given in item K, only, ‘boy’ is the correct answer because usually, a boy, and not a horse, a dog or a cow, attends school. So ‘(a)’ is to be marked on the Answer Sheet for item K. A boy is usually referred to as ‘he’, so for item L ‘(c)' is the correct answer. Notice that to solve the first item K, you have to read the rest of the sentence and then see what fits best.

Passage
After this incident I went to Nainital, and returned after nearly a month. I had Question 21 taken Question 22 my clothes when I saw Gangu standing Question 23 a new baby. He was Question 24 with joy. Even Nanda Question 25 not have Question 26 such joy Question 27 getting Krishna. His face had the same Question 28 that Question 29 on the face of a Question 30 man after a full meal.

Choose the correct option for Question 23.

Option A: by

Option B: near

Option C: with

Option D: at

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Question 24

The		K		L
	(a)	boy was in the school in Shimla.	(a)	She was home sick.
	(b)	Horse	(b)	It
	(c)	Dog	(c)	He
	(d)	Cow	(d)	Her

Explanation: Out of the list given in item K, only, ‘boy’ is the correct answer because usually, a boy, and not a horse, a dog or a cow, attends school. So ‘(a)’ is to be marked on the Answer Sheet for item K. A boy is usually referred to as ‘he’, so for item L ‘(c)' is the correct answer. Notice that to solve the first item K, you have to read the rest of the sentence and then see what fits best.

Passage
After this incident I went to Nainital, and returned after nearly a month. I had Question 21 taken Question 22 my clothes when I saw Gangu standing Question 23 a new baby. He was Question 24 with joy. Even Nanda Question 25 not have Question 26 such joy Question 27 getting Krishna. His face had the same Question 28 that Question 29 on the face of a Question 30 man after a full meal.

Choose the correct option for Question 24.

Option A: jumping

Option B: bursting

Option C: dancing

Option D: singing

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Question 25

The		K		L
	(a)	boy was in the school in Shimla.	(a)	She was home sick.
	(b)	Horse	(b)	It
	(c)	Dog	(c)	He
	(d)	Cow	(d)	Her

Explanation: Out of the list given in item K, only, ‘boy’ is the correct answer because usually, a boy, and not a horse, a dog or a cow, attends school. So ‘(a)’ is to be marked on the Answer Sheet for item K. A boy is usually referred to as ‘he’, so for item L ‘(c)' is the correct answer. Notice that to solve the first item K, you have to read the rest of the sentence and then see what fits best.

Passage
After this incident I went to Nainital, and returned after nearly a month. I had Question 21 taken Question 22 my clothes when I saw Gangu standing Question 23 a new baby. He was Question 24 with joy. Even Nanda Question 25 not have Question 26 such joy Question 27 getting Krishna. His face had the same Question 28 that Question 29 on the face of a Question 30 man after a full meal.

Choose the correct option for Question 25.

Option A: could

Option B: would

Option C: should

Option D: ought

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Question 26

The		K		L
	(a)	boy was in the school in Shimla.	(a)	She was home sick.
	(b)	Horse	(b)	It
	(c)	Dog	(c)	He
	(d)	Cow	(d)	Her

Explanation: Out of the list given in item K, only, ‘boy’ is the correct answer because usually, a boy, and not a horse, a dog or a cow, attends school. So ‘(a)’ is to be marked on the Answer Sheet for item K. A boy is usually referred to as ‘he’, so for item L ‘(c)' is the correct answer. Notice that to solve the first item K, you have to read the rest of the sentence and then see what fits best.

Passage
After this incident I went to Nainital, and returned after nearly a month. I had Question 21 taken Question 22 my clothes when I saw Gangu standing Question 23 a new baby. He was Question 24 with joy. Even Nanda Question 25 not have Question 26 such joy Question 27 getting Krishna. His face had the same Question 28 that Question 29 on the face of a Question 30 man after a full meal.

Choose the correct option for Question 26.

Option A: experimented

Option B: shown

Option C: felt

Option D: heard

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Question 27

The		K		L
	(a)	boy was in the school in Shimla.	(a)	She was home sick.
	(b)	Horse	(b)	It
	(c)	Dog	(c)	He
	(d)	Cow	(d)	Her

Explanation: Out of the list given in item K, only, ‘boy’ is the correct answer because usually, a boy, and not a horse, a dog or a cow, attends school. So ‘(a)’ is to be marked on the Answer Sheet for item K. A boy is usually referred to as ‘he’, so for item L ‘(c)' is the correct answer. Notice that to solve the first item K, you have to read the rest of the sentence and then see what fits best.

Passage
After this incident I went to Nainital, and returned after nearly a month. I had Question 21 taken Question 22 my clothes when I saw Gangu standing Question 23 a new baby. He was Question 24 with joy. Even Nanda Question 25 not have Question 26 such joy Question 27 getting Krishna. His face had the same Question 28 that Question 29 on the face of a Question 30 man after a full meal.

Choose the correct option for Question 27.

Option A: at

Option B: in

Option C: on

Option D: into

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Question 28

The		K		L
	(a)	boy was in the school in Shimla.	(a)	She was home sick.
	(b)	Horse	(b)	It
	(c)	Dog	(c)	He
	(d)	Cow	(d)	Her

Explanation: Out of the list given in item K, only, ‘boy’ is the correct answer because usually, a boy, and not a horse, a dog or a cow, attends school. So ‘(a)’ is to be marked on the Answer Sheet for item K. A boy is usually referred to as ‘he’, so for item L ‘(c)' is the correct answer. Notice that to solve the first item K, you have to read the rest of the sentence and then see what fits best.

Passage
After this incident I went to Nainital, and returned after nearly a month. I had Question 21 taken Question 22 my clothes when I saw Gangu standing Question 23 a new baby. He was Question 24 with joy. Even Nanda Question 25 not have Question 26 such joy Question 27 getting Krishna. His face had the same Question 28 that Question 29 on the face of a Question 30 man after a full meal.

Choose the correct option for Question 28.

Option A: light

Option B: glow

Option C: sense

Option D: hope

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Question 29

The		K		L
	(a)	boy was in the school in Shimla.	(a)	She was home sick.
	(b)	Horse	(b)	It
	(c)	Dog	(c)	He
	(d)	Cow	(d)	Her

Explanation: Out of the list given in item K, only, ‘boy’ is the correct answer because usually, a boy, and not a horse, a dog or a cow, attends school. So ‘(a)’ is to be marked on the Answer Sheet for item K. A boy is usually referred to as ‘he’, so for item L ‘(c)' is the correct answer. Notice that to solve the first item K, you have to read the rest of the sentence and then see what fits best.

Passage
After this incident I went to Nainital, and returned after nearly a month. I had Question 21 taken Question 22 my clothes when I saw Gangu standing Question 23 a new baby. He was Question 24 with joy. Even Nanda Question 25 not have Question 26 such joy Question 27 getting Krishna. His face had the same Question 28 that Question 29 on the face of a Question 30 man after a full meal.

Choose the correct option for Question 29.

Option A: comes

Option B: appears

Option C: rises

Option D: shows

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Question 30

The		K		L
	(a)	boy was in the school in Shimla.	(a)	She was home sick.
	(b)	Horse	(b)	It
	(c)	Dog	(c)	He
	(d)	Cow	(d)	Her

Explanation: Out of the list given in item K, only, ‘boy’ is the correct answer because usually, a boy, and not a horse, a dog or a cow, attends school. So ‘(a)’ is to be marked on the Answer Sheet for item K. A boy is usually referred to as ‘he’, so for item L ‘(c)' is the correct answer. Notice that to solve the first item K, you have to read the rest of the sentence and then see what fits best.

Passage
After this incident I went to Nainital, and returned after nearly a month. I had Question 21 taken Question 22 my clothes when I saw Gangu standing Question 23 a new baby. He was Question 24 with joy. Even Nanda Question 25 not have Question 26 such joy Question 27 getting Krishna. His face had the same Question 28 that Question 29 on the face of a Question 30 man after a full meal.

Choose the correct option for Question 30.

Option A: starved

Option B: starving

Option C: hungry

Option D: satisfied

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Question 31

Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to re-arrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and mark your response accordingly.

The spirit of man

has slowly and painfully surmounted	and his growing intelligence
P	Q
all the obstacles that have come in his way	has faced all kinds of dangers
R	S

Option A: Q P S R

Option B: S Q P R

Option C: R P Q S

Option D: P R Q S

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Question 32

so that they might communicate the news of their victory to the headmaster	who is a keen sportsman
P	Q
they came to school in high spirits	and takes a very lively interest in school games
R	S

Option A: Q P S R

Option B: S Q P R

Option C: R P Q S

Option D: P R Q S

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Question 33

demanding grace rather than strength	and over the rough tactics of the Australian team that visited England in 1921
P	Q
as we saw in the controversy over body-line bowling	can cause much ill-will
R	S

Option A: P S R Q

Option B: R S P Q

Option C: S R Q P

Option D: Q P R S

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Question 34
Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to re-arrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and mark your response accordingly.

Scientists point out

of sunspot activity that it is an aftermath that

P Q

has now reached its peak of the eleven-year cycle

R S

Option A: R S P Q
Option B: P Q S R
Option C: Q R P S
Option D: Q S P R
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Question 35

Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences namely (1), (2), (3) and (4). You are required to re-arrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and mark your response accordingly.

As the ship streams for the San Diego

as walls of gray water from a distant storm in the North Pacific	making the greener among us miserable with sea sickness
P	Q
rock and toss the ship	those of us aboard have a personal demonstration of powerful ocean movement
R	S

Option A: P Q R S

Option B: S R P Q

Option C: S P R Q

Option D: Q S R P

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Question 36
Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a),(b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).
Option A: An electrical circuit
Option B: is the complete path
Option C: traversed by electric current.
Option D: No error
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Question 37
Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a),(b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).
Option A: He waved us a by-by
Option B: as he boarded the train
Option C: which disappeared into the tunnel.
Option D: No error
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Question 38
Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a),(b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).
Option A: There was great deal that had to be scrapped, that must be scrapped;
Option B: but surely India could not have been what she undoubtedly was,
Option C: and could not have continued a cultured existence for thousands of years.
Option D: No error
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Question 39
Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a),(b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).
Option A: With regard to interior decoration, it is the attention given to the less overt aspects of using space
Option B: that give it life, an identity, a quality
Option C: that makes it exciting and unusual.
Option D: No error
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Question 40
Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a),(b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).
Option A: A small parcel
Option B: of novels is
Option C: better than none.
Option D: No error
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Question 41
Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

He looks as if he ___weary.
Option A: is
Option B: was
Option C: would be
Option D: were
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Question 42
Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

My house is insured ___ theft and fire.
Option A: for
Option B: against
Option C: in
Option D: towards
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Question 43
Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

The result of the prolonged discussion was ___.
Option A: disappointment
Option B: disappointing
Option C: disappointed
Option D: to disappoint
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Question 44
Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

You are lucky ____in the 20th century.
Option A: by being born
Option B: to have been born
Option C: for being born
Option D: to have born
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Question 45
Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Sita is true to ____.
Option A: word
Option B: her words
Option C: the words
Option D: words
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Question 46
Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Years _____since I saw her last.
Option A: have passed
Option B: had passed
Option C: had been passing
Option D: have been passing
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Question 47
Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

When he heard that terrible noise he asked me what was ____on.
Option A: happening
Option B: being
Option C: getting
Option D: going
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Question 48
Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Could you lend me some money? I am very ____of cash at the moment.
Option A: down
Option B: low
Option C: short
Option D: scarce
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Question 49
Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

I saw her when she was standing ____the side of the old statue.
Option A: by
Option B: at
Option C: in
Option D: beyond
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Question 50
Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select the word or group of wordsyou consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

True friends never ___their loved ones in adversity.
Option A: abuse
Option B: criticize
Option C: befool
Option D: desert
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Question 51
Which of the following was set as a target of average growth of GDP of India over the plan period 2012-2017 by the Approach Paper to the Twelfth Five-Year Plan?
Option A: 7 percent
Option B: 8 percent
Option C: 9 percent
Option D: 10 percent
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Question 52
Which of the following is not a subject that has been devolved to the Panchayati Raj Institutions by the 11^th Schedule of the Constitution of India?
Option A: Non-conventional energy resources
Option B: Roads
Option C: Higher education
Option D: Libraries
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Question 53
Who among the following used the term ‘Industrial Revolution’ for the first time in English to describe the changes that occurred in the British industrial development between 1760 and 1820?
Option A: Friedrich Engels
Option B: Eric Hobsbawm
Option C: Arnold Toynbee
Option D: Georges Michelet
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Question 54
Who among the following is the author of the book ‘The Indian Struggle, 1920-1934’?
Option A: Maulana Abul Kalam
Option B: Jayaprakash Narayan
Option C: Subhash Chandra Bose
Option D: ManabendraNath Roy
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Question 55
Which of the following about the Swadeshi Campaign in 1896 is not correct?
Option A: Its centre was Maharashtra
Option B: Its main participants were students
Option C: It opposed the levy of tariff on imports
Option D: It publicly burnt foreign clothes
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Question 56
Which of the following associations was founded in London by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1866?
Option A: The Bengal British India Society
Option B: The East India Association
Option C: The British Indian Association
Option D: The Madras Native Association
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Question 57
Mariana Trench is located in the ocean floor of
Option A: Southern Atlantic Ocean
Option B: Western Pacific Ocean
Option C: Eastern Pacific Ocean
Option D: Northern Atlantic Ocean
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Question 58
Taklamakan Desert is situated in
Option A: Western Asia
Option B: Southern fringe of Sahara in Africa
Option C: South America
Option D: Central Asia
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Question 59
Rudraprayag is situated at the confluence of rivers Alaknanda and
Option A: Bhagirathi
Option B: Mandakini
Option C: Nandakini
Option D: Dhauliganga
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Question 60
Arrange the following Indian cities according to their locations from west to east:

1. Bilaspur

2. Jodhpur

3. Bhopal

4. Ranchi

Select the correct answer using the options given below:
Option A: 3–2–1–4
Option B: 2–3–1–4
Option C: 4–1–2–3
Option D: 2–1–3–4
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Question 61
The Kashmir region receives additional amount of precipitation during the winter brought by
Option A: South-west Monsoon
Option B: Western Disturbance
Option C: Retreating Monsoon
Option D: Temperate Cyclone
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Question 62
Which part of India has the Kalakot tertiary coal field?
Option A: Brahmaputra river basin of Assam
Option B: Damodar river basin of Jharkhand and West Bengal
Option C: Himalayan mountain region
Option D: Cardamom hills in Kerala
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Question 63
Tendons through which muscles are connected to bones are tightly compacted bundles of which of the following long fibrous proteins?
Option A: Fibrin
Option B: Collagen
Option C: Elastin
Option D: Cellulose
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Question 64
Which of the following is the scientific name of the causal organism of elephantiasis?
Option A: Ascaris lumbricoides
Option B: Culex pipiens
Option C: Wuchereria bancrofti
Option D: Fasciola hepatica
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Question 65
Melanin is the natural pigment that gives colour to human skin, hair and the iris. It provides protection against
Option A: Ultraviolet radiation
Option B: Infrared radiation
Option C: X-ray radiation
Option D: Short-wave radio radiation
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Question 66
Intake of which of the following food components should be minimised by the patients having gouty arthritis due to elevated serum uric acid level?
Option A: Food fibres
Option B: Nucleic acids
Option C: Lipids
Option D: Carbohydrates
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Question 67
Which of the following statements about microbes is not correct?
Option A: They are used in sewage treatment plants.
Option B: They are used in industrial fermenters for the production of beverages.
Option C: No antibiotic has been obtained from any microbe.
Option D: They are used to get many bioactive molecules for the treatment of diseases.
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Question 68
Golden rice is a genetically modified crop plant where the incorporated gene is meant for biosynthesis of
Option A: Omega-3 fatty acids
Option B: Vitamin A
Option C: Vitamin B
Option D: Vitamin C
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Question 69
An object moves in a circular path with a constant speed. Which of the following statements is correct?
Option A: The centripetal acceleration of the object is smaller for a gentle curve (i.e. curve of larger radius) than that for a sharp curve (i.e. curve of a smaller radius).
Option B: The centripetal acceleration is greater for a gentle curve than that for a sharp curve.
Option C: The centripetal acceleration is the same for both, the gentle and sharp curves.
Option D: The centripetal acceleration causes the object to slow down.
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Question 70
The force acting on a particle of mass m moving along the x-axis is given by F(x) = Ax²– Bx. Which of the following is a potential energy of the particle?
Option A: 2Ax – B
Option B: $- \frac{x^{2}}{6} (2 Ax - 3 B)$
Option C: Ax³–Bx²
Option D: Zero
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Question 71
Symbol of S.I. unit of inductance is H. It is stands for
Option A: Holm
Option B: Halogen
Option C: Henry
Option D: Hertz
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Question 72
In a vacuum, a five-rupee coin, a feather of a sparrow bird and a mango are dropped simultaneously from the same height. The time taken by them to reach the bottom is t₁,t₂ and t₃ respectively. In this situation, we will observe that
Option A: t₁> t₂> t₃
Option B: t₁> t₃> t₂
Option C: t₃> t₁> t₂
Option D: t₁= t₂= t₃
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Question 73
Electron emission from a metallic surface by the application of light is known as
Option A: Thermionic emission
Option B: Photoelectric emission
Option C: High field emission
Option D: Auto electronic emission
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Question 74
How long does light take to reach the Earth from the Sun?
Option A: About 4 minutes
Option B: About 8 minutes
Option C: About 24 minutes
Option D: About 24 hours
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Question 75
Radioactivity is measured by
Option A: GM Counter
Option B: Polarimeter
Option C: Calorimeter
Option D: Colorimeter
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Question 76
The mirrors used as rear-view mirrors in vehicles are
Option A: concave
Option B: convex
Option C: cylindrical
Option D: plane
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Question 77
Which of the following waves is used for detecting forgery in currency notes?
Option A: Ultraviolet waves
Option B: Infrared waves
Option C: Radio waves
Option D: Microwave
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Question 78
The majority charge carriers in p-type semiconductor are
Option A: Free electrons
Option B: Conduction electrons
Option C: Ions
Option D: Holes
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Question 79
The ionisation energy of hydrogen atom in the ground state is
Option A: 13.6 MeV
Option B: 13.6 eV
Option C: 13.6 Joule
Option D: Zero
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Question 80
When pure water boils vigorously, the bubbles that rise to the surface are composed primarily of
Option A: Air
Option B: Hydrogen
Option C: Hydrogen and oxygen
Option D: Water vapour
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Question 81
Which compound, when dissolved in water, conducts electricity and forms a basic solution?
Option A: HCl
Option B: CH₃COOH

Option C: CH₃OH
Option D:
NaOH

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Question 82
The principal use of hydrofluoric acid is
Option A: in etching glass
Option B: as a bleaching agent
Option C: as an extremely strong oxidising agent
Option D: in the preparation of strong organic fluorine compounds
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Question 83
The species that has the same number of electrons as ${}_{17}^{35}{Cl}$ is
Option A: ${}_{16}^{35}S$
Option B: ${}_{16}^{34}S^{+}$
Option C: ${}_{18}^{40}{Ar}^{+}$
Option D: ${}_{16}^{35}S^{2 -}$
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Question 84
The compound C₆ H₁₂ O₄ contains
Option A: 22 atoms per mole
Option B: twice the mass percent of H as compared to the same percent of C
Option C: six times the mass percent of C as compared to mass percent of H
Option D: thrice the mass percent of H as compared to the mass percent of O
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Question 85
The proposition ‘equal volumes of different gases contain equal numbers of molecules at the same temperature and pressure’ is known as
Option A: Avogadro's hypothesis
Option B: Gay-Lussac’s hypothesis
Option C: Planck's hypothesis
Option D: Kirchhoff’s theory
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Question 86
Which of the following statements about the Ilbert Bill is correct?
Option A: It proposed that the Indian magistrates would try Europeans in criminal cases.
Option B: It allowed Indians to file criminal cases against Europeans.
Option C: It authorised Indian ICS officers to try Europeans in courts.
Option D: It was an agitation led by Ilbert in support of the nationalists.
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Question 87
Who among the following can attend the meetings of both the Houses of Parliament while not being a member of either House?
Option A: The Solicitor General of India
Option B: The Vice President of India
Option C: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Option D: The Attorney General of India
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Question 88
Who among the following was believed to be a leader of the Sannyasis and Fakirs conspiring against the British in 1857?
Option A: MangalPandey
Option B: Bahadur Shah II
Option C: Queen Zeenat Mahal
Option D: Nana Sahib
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Question 89
Who among the following was the founder of the Avadh Kingdom in the 18^th century?
Option A: Murshid Quli Khan
Option B: Saadat Khan
Option C: Alivardi Khan
Option D: Sarfaraz Khan
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Question 90
Who among the following was the founder of the Young Bengal Movement?
Option A: Henry Vivian Derozio
Option B: David Hare
Option C: Dwarkanath Tagore
Option D: Prasanna Kumar Tagore
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Question 91
Which of the following statements about the Quit India Movement is not correct?
Option A: It broke out in August 1942.
Option B: Ahmedabad Textile Mills went on strike for more than three months.
Option C: Muslim League and Hindu Mahasabha actively participated in the movement.
Option D: Communist Party did not support the movement.
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Question 92
Who among the following is the winner of the Singapore Open Super Series Badminton Men's Singles title 2017?
Option A: Kidambi Srikanth
Option B: Lin Dan
Option C: B. Sai Praneeth
Option D: Kento Momota
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Question 93
Koradi Thermal Power Station is located in
Option A: Nagpur
Option B: Raipur
Option C: Mumbai
Option D: Secunderabad
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Question 94
Which of the following is the theme of the International Day for Monuments and Sites (World Heritage Day) 2017?
Option A: The Heritage of Sports
Option B: Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Tourism
Option C: Past and Present Heritage
Option D: Heritage and Science
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Question 95
In April 2017, USA dropped MOAB (Massive Ordnance Air Blast, popularly known as the Mother of All Bombs) in the suspected hideouts of militants in which of the following countries?
Option A: Iran
Option B: Syria
Option C: Afghanistan
Option D: Somalia
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Question 96
Who among the following is the Chairman of the Interdisciplinary Committee constituted recently by the Government of India to examine Framework for virtual currencies?
Option A: Secretary, Department of Financial Services
Option B: Special Secretary, Department of Revenue
Option C: Special Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs
Option D: Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
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Question 97
SAMPADA scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of
Option A: Finance
Option B: Housing and Urban Affairs
Option C: Food Processing Industries
Option D: Earth Sciences
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Question 98
The shortest day length that occurs in the northern hemisphere is on
Option A: 21^st March
Option B: 23^rd September
Option C: 22^nd November
Option D: 22^nd December
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Question 99
The Indian Railways have gone in for qualitative improvements since independence. Which of the following have taken place in the recent years?

1. Ganga conversion

2. Track electrification

3. Automatic signals

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Option A: 1 and 2 only
Option B: 2 and 3 only
Option C: 1 and 3 only
Option D: 1, 2 and 3
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Question 100
In India, the maximum amount of rainfall is received from
Option A: Western Disturbances
Option B: North-East Monsoon
Option C: South-West Monsoon
Option D: Retreating Monsoon
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Question 101
Which set of the following biosphere reserves in India is included in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves?
Option A: Gulf of Mannar, Nokrek, Pachmarhi and Simlipal
Option B: Gulf of Mannar, Kanchanjunga, Nokrek and Seshachalam
Option C: Nilgiri, Nokrek, Pachmarhi and Panna
Option D: Nilgiri, Nokrek, Pachmarhi and Seshachalam
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Question 102
Which of the following statements about magnetite ore of iron is/are correct?

1. It is known as black ore.

2. It contains 60% to 70% of pure iron.

3. It possesses magnetic properties.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Option A: 1 only
Option B: 2 and 3 only
Option C: 1 and 3 only
Option D: 1, 2 and 3
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Question 103
Which of the following vitamins has a role in blood-clotting?
Option A: Vitamin A
Option B: Vitamin D
Option C: Vitamin E
Option D: Vitamin K
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Question 104
The term ‘Probiotic’ is applied to
Option A: Organic food
Option B: Antacid
Option C: Antibiotic
Option D: Live microbial food supplement
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Question 105
Which of the following microbes causes acidification and curding of milk?
Option A: Lactic acid Bacillus
Option B: Clostridium botulinum
Option C: Vibrio cholerae
Option D: Saccharomyces cerevisiae
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Question 106
Who among the following shared the Nobel Prize in 1962 along with Francis Crick and James Watson for their discoveries concerning the molecular structure of nucleic acid?
Option A: Erwin Chargaff
Option B: Maurice Hugh Frederick Wilkins
Option C: Rosalind Franklin
Option D: Phoebus Levene
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Question 107
Water boils at the lower temperature at high altitudes because
Option A: the air pressure is less
Option B: outside temperature is less
Option C: latent heat is less
Option D: None of these
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Question 108
Concave mirror is used in headlights of vehicles because it
Option A:  focusses light from the bulb onto the nearby vehicles
Option B: sends parallel rays
Option C:  fits well into the shape of the headlight
Option D:  is cheaper than other mirrors
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Question 109
If some object is weighed when submerged in water, what will happen to its weight compared to its weight in the air?
Option A: Increase
Option B: Decrease
Option C: Remain exactly the same
Option D: Increase or decrease cannot be predicted
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Question 110
Light year is a measure of
Option A: time
Option B: distance
Option C: the total amount of light falling on the Earth in a year
Option D: the average intensity of light falling on the Earth in a year
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Question 111
Which of the following statements about a satellite orbiting around the Earth is correct?
Option A: Satellite is kept in orbit by remote control from the ground station.
Option B: Satellite is kept in orbit by retro-rocket and solar energy keeps it moving around the Earth.
Option C: Satellite requires energy from solar panels and solid fuels for orbiting.
Option D: Satellite does not require any energy for orbiting.
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Question 112
Which of the following statements about energy is correct?
Option A: Energy can be created as well as destroyed.
Option B: Energy can be created but not destroyed.
Option C: Energy can neither be created nor destroyed.
Option D: Energy cannot be created but can be destroyed.
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Question 113
Step-up transformers are used for
Option A: increasing electrical power
Option B: decreasing electrical power
Option C: decreasing voltage
Option D: increasing voltage
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Question 114
Which among the following waves carries the maximum energy per photon?
Option A: X-rays
Option B: Radio waves
Option C: Light waves
Option D: Microwaves
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Question 115
How much CO₂ is produced on heating of 1 kg of carbon?
Option A: $\frac{11}{3} kg$
Option B: $\frac{3}{11} kg$
Option C: $\frac{4}{3} kg$
Option D: $\frac{3}{4} kg$
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Question 116
Zinc is used to protect iron from corrosion because zinc is
Option A: more electropositive than iron
Option B: cheaper than iron
Option C: abluish-white metal
Option D: a good conductor of heat and electricity
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Question 117
Which of the following gases is placed second in respect of abundance in the Earth's atmosphere?
Option A: Oxygen
Option B: Hydrogen
Option C: Nitrogen
Option D: Carbon dioxide
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Question 118
Which of the following is a chemical change?
Option A: Cutting of hair
Option B: Graying of hair naturally
Option C: Swelling of resin and water
Option D: Cutting of fruit
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Question 119
Which among the following chemicals is used as washing soda?
Option A: Calcium carbonate
Option B: Calcium bicarbonate
Option C: Sodium carbonate
Option D: Sodium bicarbonate
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Question 120
Why is potassium permanganate used for purifying drinking water?
Option A: It kills germs.
Option B: It dissolves the impurities.
Option C: It is a reducing agent.
Option D: It is an oxidising agent.
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Question 121
Consider the following movements:

1. Moplah Rebellion

2. Bardoli Satyagraha

3. Champaran Satyagraha

4. Salt Satyagraha

Which of the following is the correct chronological order of the above in ascending order?
Option A: 1–3–4–2
Option B: 3–1–2–4
Option C: 2–3–1–4
Option D: 4–2–1–3
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Question 122
Which of the following travelogues has given an insight on the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq?
Option A: Ibn Battuta’s Rihla
Option B: Francois Bernier’s Travels in the Mogul Empire
Option C: Niccolao Manucci’s Storia do Mogor
Option D: Tavernier’s Travels in India
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Question 123
Which of the following was not a Chishti but a Sufi saint?
Option A: Khwaja Moinuddin
Option B: Baba Fariduddin Ganj-i-Shakar
Option C: Nizamuddin Auliya
Option D: Shaikh Bahauddin Zakariya
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Question 124
In April 2017, India celebrated 100 years of Mahatma Gandhi’s
Option A: Satyagraha in Kheda
Option B: Dandi March
Option C: Satyagraha in Champaran
Option D: Return from South Africa
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Question 125
A rainbow is produced due to which of the following phenomena?
Option A: Dispersion of light
Option B: Interference of light
Option C: Diffraction of light
Option D: Scattering of light by atmospheric dust
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Question 126
Bats detect obstacles in their path by receiving the reflected
Option A: Infrasonic waves
Option B: Ultrasonic waves
Option C: Radio waves
Option D: Microwaves
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Question 127
The statement that ‘heat cannot flow by itself from a body at a lower temperature to a body at a higher temperature’ is known as
Option A: Zeroth law of thermodynamics
Option B: First law of thermodynamics
Option C: Second law of thermodynamics
Option D: Third law of thermodynamics
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Question 128
Which of the following waves does not belong to the category of the other three?
Option A: X-rays
Option B: Microwaves
Option C: Radio waves
Option D: Sound waves
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Question 129
Which of the following statements is not correct?
Option A: Human eye is a refracting system containing a diverging lens.
Option B: The retina of the human eye contains millions of light-sensitive cells, called rods and cones, which convert the light into electrical messages.
Option C: Every image that is focussed on the retina is upside down.
Option D: We need both eyes to judge the relative positions of objects accurately.
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Question 130
Which of the following statements is not correct?
Option A: Ultrasonic waves cannot get reflected, refracted or absorbed.
Option B: Ultrasonic waves are used to detect the presence of defects like cracks, porosity, etc. in the internal structure of common structure materials.
Option C: Ultrasonic waves can be used for making holes in very hard materials like diamond.
Option D: Ultrasonic waves cannot travel through vacuum.
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Question 131
According to the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI), 2017, released by the World Economic Forum, among the 136 economies across the world, India ranked
Option A: 50^th
Option B: 40^th
Option C: 30^th
Option D: 20^th
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Question 132
Which of the following is the theme of the World Health Day, 2017 celebrated by the World Health Organization?
Option A: Diabetes
Option B: Food Safety
Option C: Depression: Let's Talk
Option D: Ageing and Health
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Question 133
Which of the following ministries has launched a new programme on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (ICPS) to foster and promote R & D?
Option A: Ministry of Earth Sciences
Option B: Ministry of Science and Technology
Option C: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Option D: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
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Question 134
Consider the following statements about the Nagara style of temple architecture:

1. The style of temples is commonly found in the areas between Himalayas and Vindhayas.

2. The most striking feature of this style is its pyramidal shikhara.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Option A: 1 only
Option B: 2 only
Option C: Both 1 and 2
Option D: Neither 1 nor 2
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Question 135
Ashoka's connection with Buddhism is evident from which of the following edicts?
Option A: Major Rock Edict 13
Option B: Rock Edict 6
Option C: Minor Rock Edict 1
Option D: Pillar Edict 4
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Question 136
The Cabinet Mission Plan for India envisaged a
Option A: Federation
Option B: Confederation
Option C: Unitary form of Government
Option D: The Union of States
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Question 137
The creation of the institution of Lokpal was first recommended by
Option A: Law Commission
Option B: Santhanam Committee
Option C: Shah Commission
Option D: Administrative Reforms Commission
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Question 138
Which of the following is a cause of acid rains?
Option A: Ozone
Option B: Ammonia
Option C: Sulphur dioxide
Option D: Carbon monoxide
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Question 139
The desirable range of pH for drinking water is
Option A: 6.5 to 8.5
Option B: 5.0 to 6.5
Option C: 6.5 to 7.0
Option D: 7.0 to 8.5
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Question 140
Consider the following reaction:

${CH}_{4} + 2 O_{2} \to {CO}_{2} + 2 H_{2} O$

Which of the following about the reaction given above is/are correct?

1. Carbon is oxidised.

2. Hydrogen is oxidised.

3. Hydrogen is reduced.

4. Carbon is reduced.

Select the correct answer using the options given below:
Option A: 1 only
Option B: 1 and 2 only
Option C: 2 and 3 only
Option D: 2 and 4 only
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Question 141
Sunrise in Eastern Arunachal Pradesh would be about how many hours before the sunrise in western Gujarat?
Option A: One hour
Option B: Two hours
Option C: Three hours
Option D: Four hours
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Question 142
Consider the following states of India in terms of percentage of forest area in relation to the total area of the state:

1. Karnataka

2. Odisha

3. Kerala

4. Andhra Pradesh

Which of the following is the correct descending order?
Option A:  1-2-4-3
Option B:  3-1-2-4
Option C:  3-2-1-4
Option D:  2-3-1-4
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Question 143
Which of the following States in India has the longest coastline?
Option A: Odisha
Option B: Tamil Nadu
Option C: Karnataka
Option D: West Bengal
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Question 144
Which of the following States in India has the largest area under forest cover?
Option A: Maharashtra
Option B: Chhattisgarh
Option C: Madhya Pradesh
Option D: Andhra Pradesh
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Question 145
Which of the following is not an igneous rock?
Option A: Gabbro
Option B: Granite
Option C: Dolomite
Option D: Basalt
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Question 146
The Coriolis Effect is the result of
Option A: Pressure of gradient
Option B: Earth's axis of inclination
Option C: Earth's rotation
Option D: Earth's revolution
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Question 147
Where is Mekong Delta located?
Option A: Thailand
Option B: Cambodia
Option C: Myanmar
Option D: Vietnam
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Question 148
Which of the following pairs of rivers and tributaries is not correctly matched?
Option A: Godavari:Indravati
Option B: Ganga:Penganga
Option C: Krishna:Bhima
Option D: Luni:Sukri
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Question 149
Consider the following characteristics of a tropical cyclone:

1. A warm sea temperature of > 26ºC

2. High relative humidity of atmosphere at a height of > 700 m

3. Atmospheric instability

The above-mentioned characteristics are associated with which of the following cycles of its development?
Option A: Formulation and initial stage
Option B: Modification stage
Option C: Full maturity
Option D: Decay
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Question 150
In the Mesopotamian records, which of the following terms was used for the Indus Valley (Harappan)?
Option A: Dilmun
Option B: Meluhha
Option C: Magan
Option D: Failaka
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of sunspot activity	that it is an aftermath that
P	Q
has now reached its peak	of the eleven-year cycle
R	S

1.	Ganga conversion
2.	Track electrification
3.	Automatic signals

1.	It is known as black ore.
2.	It contains 60% to 70% of pure iron.
3.	It possesses magnetic properties.

1.	Moplah Rebellion
2.	Bardoli Satyagraha
3.	Champaran Satyagraha
4.	Salt Satyagraha

1.	The style of temples is commonly found in the areas between Himalayas and Vindhayas.
2.	The most striking feature of this style is its pyramidal shikhara.

1.	Carbon is oxidised.
2.	Hydrogen is oxidised.
3.	Hydrogen is reduced.
4.	Carbon is reduced.

1.	A warm sea temperature of > 26ºC
2.	High relative humidity of atmosphere at a height of > 700 m
3.	Atmospheric instability

1.	Bilaspur
2.	Jodhpur
3.	Bhopal
4.	Ranchi

1.	Karnataka
2.	Odisha
3.	Kerala
4.	Andhra Pradesh