NDA II 2017 General Ability
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: postponedOption B: cut shortOption C: interruptedOption D: concludedVIEW SOLUTION
- 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 aboutOption B: worried aboutOption C: aware ofOption D: indifferent aboutVIEW SOLUTION
- 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: informOption B: rewardOption C: frightenOption D: persuadeVIEW SOLUTION
- 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: simpleOption B: dramaticOption C: realisticOption D: severeVIEW SOLUTION
- 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: simpleOption B: carefulOption C: fairOption D: reasonableVIEW SOLUTION
- 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: quickOption B: detailedOption C: superficialOption D: prolongedVIEW SOLUTION
- 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: suppressOption B: amendOption C: cancelOption D: withholdVIEW SOLUTION
- 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: firstOption B: lastOption C: girlishOption D: shyVIEW SOLUTION
- 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: weakenedOption B: honoredOption C: satisfiedOption D: tiredVIEW SOLUTION
- 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: rareOption B: fakeOption C: unmeteredOption D: inferiorVIEW SOLUTION
- 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: morbidOption B: energeticOption C: exhaustedOption D: emotionalVIEW SOLUTION
- 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: reasonOption B: instigationOption C: restraintOption D: sobrietyVIEW SOLUTION
- 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: niggardOption B: selfishOption C: spendthriftOption D: indecentVIEW SOLUTION
- 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: employedOption B: occupiedOption C: industriousOption D: happyVIEW SOLUTION
- 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: seriousOption B: lenientOption C: correctOption D: imbecileVIEW SOLUTION
- 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: revoltOption B: dissatisfactionOption C: enjoymentOption D: disgustVIEW SOLUTION
- 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: unrelatedOption B: indifferentOption C: dispassionateOption D: carefreeVIEW SOLUTION
- 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: imprudentOption B: impatientOption C: diffidentOption D: reluctantVIEW SOLUTION
- 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: delayedOption B: reconsideredOption C: broke upOption D: called offVIEW SOLUTION
- 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: IndianOption B: foreignOption C: unnaturalOption D: genuineVIEW SOLUTION
- 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: hardlyOption B: barelyOption C: merelyOption D: rarelyVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 22
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
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: outOption B: awayOption C: offOption D: onVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 23
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
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: byOption B: nearOption C: withOption D: atVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 24
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
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: jumpingOption B: burstingOption C: dancingOption D: singingVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 25
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
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: couldOption B: wouldOption C: shouldOption D: oughtVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 26
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
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: experimentedOption B: shownOption C: feltOption D: heardVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 27
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
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: atOption B: inOption C: onOption D: intoVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 28
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
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: lightOption B: glowOption C: senseOption D: hopeVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 29
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
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: comesOption B: appearsOption C: risesOption D: showsVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 30
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
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: starvedOption B: starvingOption C: hungryOption D: satisfiedVIEW SOLUTION
- 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 manhas 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 ROption B: S Q P ROption C: R P Q SOption D: P R Q SVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 32
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.
After our school boys had won a well-contested hockey matchso 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 ROption B: S Q P ROption C: R P Q SOption D: P R Q SVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 33
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.
Even a leisurely game like cricketdemanding 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 QOption B: R S P QOption C: S R Q POption D: Q P R SVIEW SOLUTION
- 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 outof 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 QOption B: P Q S ROption C: Q R P SOption D: Q S P RVIEW SOLUTION
- 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 Diegoas 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 SOption B: S R P QOption C: S P R QOption D: Q S R PVIEW SOLUTION
- 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 circuitOption B: is the complete pathOption C: traversed by electric current.Option D: No errorVIEW SOLUTION
- 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-byOption B: as he boarded the trainOption C: which disappeared into the tunnel.Option D: No errorVIEW SOLUTION
- 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 errorVIEW SOLUTION
- 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 spaceOption B: that give it life, an identity, a qualityOption C: that makes it exciting and unusual.Option D: No errorVIEW SOLUTION
- 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 parcelOption B: of novels isOption C: better than none.Option D: No errorVIEW SOLUTION
- 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: isOption B: wasOption C: would beOption D: wereVIEW SOLUTION
- 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: forOption B: againstOption C: inOption D: towardsVIEW SOLUTION
- 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: disappointmentOption B: disappointingOption C: disappointedOption D: to disappointVIEW SOLUTION
- 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 bornOption B: to have been bornOption C: for being bornOption D: to have bornVIEW SOLUTION
- 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: wordOption B: her wordsOption C: the wordsOption D: wordsVIEW SOLUTION
- 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 passedOption B: had passedOption C: had been passingOption D: have been passingVIEW SOLUTION
- 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: happeningOption B: beingOption C: gettingOption D: goingVIEW SOLUTION
- 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: downOption B: lowOption C: shortOption D: scarceVIEW SOLUTION
- 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: byOption B: atOption C: inOption D: beyondVIEW SOLUTION
- 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: abuseOption B: criticizeOption C: befoolOption D: desertVIEW SOLUTION
- 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 percentOption B: 8 percentOption C: 9 percentOption D: 10 percentVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 52
Which of the following is not a subject that has been devolved to the Panchayati Raj Institutions by the 11th Schedule of the Constitution of India?Option A: Non-conventional energy resourcesOption B: RoadsOption C: Higher educationOption D: LibrariesVIEW SOLUTION
- 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 EngelsOption B: Eric HobsbawmOption C: Arnold ToynbeeOption D: Georges MicheletVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 54
Who among the following is the author of the book ‘The Indian Struggle, 1920-1934’?Option A: Maulana Abul KalamOption B: Jayaprakash NarayanOption C: Subhash Chandra BoseOption D: ManabendraNath RoyVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 55
Which of the following about the Swadeshi Campaign in 1896 is not correct?Option A: Its centre was MaharashtraOption B: Its main participants were studentsOption C: It opposed the levy of tariff on importsOption D: It publicly burnt foreign clothesVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 56
Which of the following associations was founded in London by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1866?Option A: The Bengal British India SocietyOption B: The East India AssociationOption C: The British Indian AssociationOption D: The Madras Native AssociationVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 57
Mariana Trench is located in the ocean floor ofOption A: Southern Atlantic OceanOption B: Western Pacific OceanOption C: Eastern Pacific OceanOption D: Northern Atlantic OceanVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 58
Taklamakan Desert is situated inOption A: Western AsiaOption B: Southern fringe of Sahara in AfricaOption C: South AmericaOption D: Central AsiaVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 59
Rudraprayag is situated at the confluence of rivers Alaknanda andOption A: BhagirathiOption B: MandakiniOption C: NandakiniOption D: DhauligangaVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 60
Arrange the following Indian cities according to their locations from west to east:
1. Bilaspur 2. Jodhpur 3. Bhopal 4. Ranchi Option A: 3–2–1–4Option B: 2–3–1–4Option C: 4–1–2–3Option D: 2–1–3–4VIEW SOLUTION
- Question 61
The Kashmir region receives additional amount of precipitation during the winter brought byOption A: South-west MonsoonOption B: Western DisturbanceOption C: Retreating MonsoonOption D: Temperate CycloneVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 62
Which part of India has the Kalakot tertiary coal field?Option A: Brahmaputra river basin of AssamOption B: Damodar river basin of Jharkhand and West BengalOption C: Himalayan mountain regionOption D: Cardamom hills in KeralaVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 63
Tendons through which muscles are connected to bones are tightly compacted bundles of which of the following long fibrous proteins?Option A: FibrinOption B: CollagenOption C: ElastinOption D: CelluloseVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 64
Which of the following is the scientific name of the causal organism of elephantiasis?Option A: Ascaris lumbricoidesOption B: Culex pipiensOption C: Wuchereria bancroftiOption D: Fasciola hepaticaVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 65
Melanin is the natural pigment that gives colour to human skin, hair and the iris. It provides protection againstOption A: Ultraviolet radiationOption B: Infrared radiationOption C: X-ray radiationOption D: Short-wave radio radiationVIEW SOLUTION
- 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 fibresOption B: Nucleic acidsOption C: LipidsOption D: CarbohydratesVIEW SOLUTION
- 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.VIEW SOLUTION
- Question 68
Golden rice is a genetically modified crop plant where the incorporated gene is meant for biosynthesis ofOption A: Omega-3 fatty acidsOption B: Vitamin AOption C: Vitamin BOption D: Vitamin CVIEW SOLUTION
- 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.VIEW SOLUTION
- 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 – BOption B:Option C: Ax3 –Bx2Option D: ZeroVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 71
Symbol of S.I. unit of inductance is H. It is stands forOption A: HolmOption B: HalogenOption C: HenryOption D: HertzVIEW SOLUTION
- 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 thatOption A: t1 > t2 > t3Option B: t1 > t3 > t2Option C: t3 > t1 > t2Option D: t1 = t2 = t3VIEW SOLUTION
- Question 73
Electron emission from a metallic surface by the application of light is known asOption A: Thermionic emissionOption B: Photoelectric emissionOption C: High field emissionOption D: Auto electronic emissionVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 74
How long does light take to reach the Earth from the Sun?Option A: About 4 minutesOption B: About 8 minutesOption C: About 24 minutesOption D: About 24 hoursVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 75
Radioactivity is measured byOption A: GM CounterOption B: PolarimeterOption C: CalorimeterOption D: ColorimeterVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 76
The mirrors used as rear-view mirrors in vehicles areOption A: concaveOption B: convexOption C: cylindricalOption D: planeVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 77
Which of the following waves is used for detecting forgery in currency notes?Option A: Ultraviolet wavesOption B: Infrared wavesOption C: Radio wavesOption D: MicrowaveVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 78
The majority charge carriers in p-type semiconductor areOption A: Free electronsOption B: Conduction electronsOption C: IonsOption D: HolesVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 79
The ionisation energy of hydrogen atom in the ground state isOption A: 13.6 MeVOption B: 13.6 eVOption C: 13.6 JouleOption D: ZeroVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 80
When pure water boils vigorously, the bubbles that rise to the surface are composed primarily ofOption A: AirOption B: HydrogenOption C: Hydrogen and oxygenOption D: Water vapourVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 81
Which compound, when dissolved in water, conducts electricity and forms a basic solution?Option A: HClOption B: CH3COOH
Option C: CH3OHOption D:VIEW SOLUTIONNaOH
- Question 82
The principal use of hydrofluoric acid isOption A: in etching glassOption B: as a bleaching agentOption C: as an extremely strong oxidising agentOption D: in the preparation of strong organic fluorine compoundsVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 83
The species that has the same number of electrons as isOption A:Option B:Option C:Option D:VIEW SOLUTION
- Question 84
The compound C6 H12 O4 containsOption A: 22 atoms per moleOption B: twice the mass percent of H as compared to the same percent of COption C: six times the mass percent of C as compared to mass percent of HOption D: thrice the mass percent of H as compared to the mass percent of OVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 85
The proposition ‘equal volumes of different gases contain equal numbers of molecules at the same temperature and pressure’ is known asOption A: Avogadro's hypothesisOption B: Gay-Lussac’s hypothesisOption C: Planck's hypothesisOption D: Kirchhoff’s theoryVIEW SOLUTION
- 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.VIEW SOLUTION
- 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 IndiaOption B: The Vice President of IndiaOption C: The Comptroller and Auditor General of IndiaOption D: The Attorney General of IndiaVIEW SOLUTION
- 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: MangalPandeyOption B: Bahadur Shah IIOption C: Queen Zeenat MahalOption D: Nana SahibVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 89
Who among the following was the founder of the Avadh Kingdom in the 18th century?Option A: Murshid Quli KhanOption B: Saadat KhanOption C: Alivardi KhanOption D: Sarfaraz KhanVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 90
Who among the following was the founder of the Young Bengal Movement?Option A: Henry Vivian DerozioOption B: David HareOption C: Dwarkanath TagoreOption D: Prasanna Kumar TagoreVIEW SOLUTION
- 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.VIEW SOLUTION
- Question 92
Who among the following is the winner of the Singapore Open Super Series Badminton Men's Singles title 2017?Option A: Kidambi SrikanthOption B: Lin DanOption C: B. Sai PraneethOption D: Kento MomotaVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 93
Koradi Thermal Power Station is located inOption A: NagpurOption B: RaipurOption C: MumbaiOption D: SecunderabadVIEW SOLUTION
- 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 SportsOption B: Cultural Heritage and Sustainable TourismOption C: Past and Present HeritageOption D: Heritage and ScienceVIEW SOLUTION
- 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: IranOption B: SyriaOption C: AfghanistanOption D: SomaliaVIEW SOLUTION
- 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 ServicesOption B: Special Secretary, Department of RevenueOption C: Special Secretary, Department of Economic AffairsOption D: Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of IndiaVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 97
SAMPADA scheme is being implemented by the Ministry ofOption A: FinanceOption B: Housing and Urban AffairsOption C: Food Processing IndustriesOption D: Earth SciencesVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 98
The shortest day length that occurs in the northern hemisphere is onOption A: 21st MarchOption B: 23rd SeptemberOption C: 22nd NovemberOption D: 22nd DecemberVIEW SOLUTION
- 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 onlyOption B: 2 and 3 onlyOption C: 1 and 3 onlyOption D: 1, 2 and 3VIEW SOLUTION
- Question 100
In India, the maximum amount of rainfall is received fromOption A: Western DisturbancesOption B: North-East MonsoonOption C: South-West MonsoonOption D: Retreating MonsoonVIEW SOLUTION
- 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 SimlipalOption B: Gulf of Mannar, Kanchanjunga, Nokrek and SeshachalamOption C: Nilgiri, Nokrek, Pachmarhi and PannaOption D: Nilgiri, Nokrek, Pachmarhi and SeshachalamVIEW SOLUTION
- 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 onlyOption B: 2 and 3 onlyOption C: 1 and 3 onlyOption D: 1, 2 and 3VIEW SOLUTION
- Question 103
Which of the following vitamins has a role in blood-clotting?Option A: Vitamin AOption B: Vitamin DOption C: Vitamin EOption D: Vitamin KVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 104
The term ‘Probiotic’ is applied toOption A: Organic foodOption B: AntacidOption C: AntibioticOption D: Live microbial food supplementVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 105
Which of the following microbes causes acidification and curding of milk?Option A: Lactic acid BacillusOption B: Clostridium botulinumOption C: Vibrio choleraeOption D: Saccharomyces cerevisiaeVIEW SOLUTION
- 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 ChargaffOption B: Maurice Hugh Frederick WilkinsOption C: Rosalind FranklinOption D: Phoebus LeveneVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 107
Water boils at the lower temperature at high altitudes becauseOption A: the air pressure is lessOption B: outside temperature is lessOption C: latent heat is lessOption D: None of theseVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 108
Concave mirror is used in headlights of vehicles because itOption A: focusses light from the bulb onto the nearby vehiclesOption B: sends parallel raysOption C: fits well into the shape of the headlightOption D: is cheaper than other mirrorsVIEW SOLUTION
- 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: IncreaseOption B: DecreaseOption C: Remain exactly the sameOption D: Increase or decrease cannot be predictedVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 110
Light year is a measure ofOption A: timeOption B: distanceOption C: the total amount of light falling on the Earth in a yearOption D: the average intensity of light falling on the Earth in a yearVIEW SOLUTION
- 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.VIEW SOLUTION
- 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.VIEW SOLUTION
- Question 113
Step-up transformers are used forOption A: increasing electrical powerOption B: decreasing electrical powerOption C: decreasing voltageOption D: increasing voltageVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 114
Which among the following waves carries the maximum energy per photon?Option A: X-raysOption B: Radio wavesOption C: Light wavesOption D: MicrowavesVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 115
How much CO2 is produced on heating of 1 kg of carbon?Option A:Option B:Option C:Option D:VIEW SOLUTION
- Question 116
Zinc is used to protect iron from corrosion because zinc isOption A: more electropositive than ironOption B: cheaper than ironOption C: abluish-white metalOption D: a good conductor of heat and electricityVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 117
Which of the following gases is placed second in respect of abundance in the Earth's atmosphere?Option A: OxygenOption B: HydrogenOption C: NitrogenOption D: Carbon dioxideVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 118
Which of the following is a chemical change?Option A: Cutting of hairOption B: Graying of hair naturallyOption C: Swelling of resin and waterOption D: Cutting of fruitVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 119
Which among the following chemicals is used as washing soda?Option A: Calcium carbonateOption B: Calcium bicarbonateOption C: Sodium carbonateOption D: Sodium bicarbonateVIEW SOLUTION
- 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.VIEW SOLUTION
- 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: 1–3–4–2Option B: 3–1–2–4Option C: 2–3–1–4Option D: 4–2–1–3VIEW SOLUTION
- Question 122
Which of the following travelogues has given an insight on the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq?Option A: Ibn Battuta’s RihlaOption B: Francois Bernier’s Travels in the Mogul EmpireOption C: Niccolao Manucci’s Storia do MogorOption D: Tavernier’s Travels in IndiaVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 123
Which of the following was not a Chishti but a Sufi saint?Option A: Khwaja MoinuddinOption B: Baba Fariduddin Ganj-i-ShakarOption C: Nizamuddin AuliyaOption D: Shaikh Bahauddin ZakariyaVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 124
In April 2017, India celebrated 100 years of Mahatma Gandhi’sOption A: Satyagraha in KhedaOption B: Dandi MarchOption C: Satyagraha in ChamparanOption D: Return from South AfricaVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 125
A rainbow is produced due to which of the following phenomena?Option A: Dispersion of lightOption B: Interference of lightOption C: Diffraction of lightOption D: Scattering of light by atmospheric dustVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 126
Bats detect obstacles in their path by receiving the reflectedOption A: Infrasonic wavesOption B: Ultrasonic wavesOption C: Radio wavesOption D: MicrowavesVIEW SOLUTION
- 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 asOption A: Zeroth law of thermodynamicsOption B: First law of thermodynamicsOption C: Second law of thermodynamicsOption D: Third law of thermodynamicsVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 128
Which of the following waves does not belong to the category of the other three?Option A: X-raysOption B: MicrowavesOption C: Radio wavesOption D: Sound wavesVIEW SOLUTION
- 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.VIEW SOLUTION
- 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.VIEW SOLUTION
- 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 rankedOption A: 50thOption B: 40thOption C: 30thOption D: 20thVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 132
Which of the following is the theme of the World Health Day, 2017 celebrated by the World Health Organization?Option A: DiabetesOption B: Food SafetyOption C: Depression: Let's TalkOption D: Ageing and HealthVIEW SOLUTION
- 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 SciencesOption B: Ministry of Science and TechnologyOption C: Ministry of Information and BroadcastingOption D: Ministry of New and Renewable EnergyVIEW SOLUTION
- 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 onlyOption B: 2 onlyOption C: Both 1 and 2Option D: Neither 1 nor 2VIEW SOLUTION
- Question 135
Ashoka's connection with Buddhism is evident from which of the following edicts?Option A: Major Rock Edict 13Option B: Rock Edict 6Option C: Minor Rock Edict 1Option D: Pillar Edict 4VIEW SOLUTION
- Question 136
The Cabinet Mission Plan for India envisaged aOption A: FederationOption B: ConfederationOption C: Unitary form of GovernmentOption D: The Union of StatesVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 137
The creation of the institution of Lokpal was first recommended byOption A: Law CommissionOption B: Santhanam CommitteeOption C: Shah CommissionOption D: Administrative Reforms CommissionVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 138
Which of the following is a cause of acid rains?Option A: OzoneOption B: AmmoniaOption C: Sulphur dioxideOption D: Carbon monoxideVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 139
The desirable range of pH for drinking water isOption A: 6.5 to 8.5Option B: 5.0 to 6.5Option C: 6.5 to 7.0Option D: 7.0 to 8.5VIEW SOLUTION
- Question 140
Consider the following reaction:
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 onlyOption B: 1 and 2 onlyOption C: 2 and 3 onlyOption D: 2 and 4 onlyVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 141
Sunrise in Eastern Arunachal Pradesh would be about how many hours before the sunrise in western Gujarat?Option A: One hourOption B: Two hoursOption C: Three hoursOption D: Four hoursVIEW SOLUTION
- 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: 1-2-4-3Option B: 3-1-2-4Option C: 3-2-1-4Option D: 2-3-1-4VIEW SOLUTION
- Question 143
Which of the following States in India has the longest coastline?Option A: OdishaOption B: Tamil NaduOption C: KarnatakaOption D: West BengalVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 144
Which of the following States in India has the largest area under forest cover?Option A: MaharashtraOption B: ChhattisgarhOption C: Madhya PradeshOption D: Andhra PradeshVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 145
Which of the following is not an igneous rock?Option A: GabbroOption B: GraniteOption C: DolomiteOption D: BasaltVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 146
The Coriolis Effect is the result ofOption A: Pressure of gradientOption B: Earth's axis of inclinationOption C: Earth's rotationOption D: Earth's revolutionVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 147
Where is Mekong Delta located?Option A: ThailandOption B: CambodiaOption C: MyanmarOption D: VietnamVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 148
Which of the following pairs of rivers and tributaries is not correctly matched?Option A: Godavari:IndravatiOption B: Ganga:PengangaOption C: Krishna:BhimaOption D: Luni:SukriVIEW SOLUTION
- 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 stageOption B: Modification stageOption C: Full maturityOption D: DecayVIEW SOLUTION
- Question 150
In the Mesopotamian records, which of the following terms was used for the Indus Valley (Harappan)?Option A: DilmunOption B: MeluhhaOption C: MaganOption D: FailakaVIEW SOLUTION