UPTET 2019 Paper 1 (Primary Level, I-V) - First Session, Booklet
UPTET Paper 1 (Primary, Classes I-V) · 2019 · with answers and explanations
- questions
- 150
- Total marks
- 150
- Duration
- 150 minutes
- Negative marking
- No
Subjects: Psychology · Hindi · English · Mathematics · Environmental Studies
Question 1
Psychology · 1 marksIf a teacher finds a problematic child in the class, what should he does ?
- A.Send the child back to home immediately / तत्काल घर वापस भेज देना चाहिए
- B.Ignore the child / बच्चे को नजरअन्दाज कर देना चाहिए
- C.Punish the child / बच्चे को दण्ड देना चाहिए
- D.Provide counselling to the child / बच्चे को परामर्श देना चाहिए
Correct answer: D
Explanation: A problematic child needs to be understood, not removed or punished. Counselling is the professionally accepted response.
Question 2
Psychology · 1 marksCo-curricular activities are mostly related to
- A.Mental development of students / छात्रों के मानसिक विकास से
- B.All round development of students / छात्रों के सर्वांगीण विकास से
- C.Development of educational institutions / शैक्षिक संस्थानों के विकास से
- D.Professional development of students / छात्रों के वृत्तिक विकास से
Correct answer: B
Explanation: Co-curricular activities supplement the curriculum and aim at the all-round (physical, social, emotional, aesthetic) development of the learner.
Question 3
Psychology · 1 marksWhom of the following has not propounded the learning theory ?
- A.Thorndike / थार्नडाइक
- B.Skinner / स्किनर
- C.Kohler / कोहलर
- D.B.S. Bloom / बी.एस. ब्लूम
Correct answer: D
Explanation: Thorndike (trial and error), Skinner (operant conditioning) and Kohler (insight) gave learning theories; B.S. Bloom is known for the taxonomy of educational objectives and mastery learning, not a learning theory.
Question 4
Psychology · 1 marksMeaning of stagnation in education is
- A.Retention of a child in a same class for more than one year / किसी बालक का एक वर्ष से अधिक समय तक एक ही कक्षा में रहना
- B.Not going to school by the child / बालक का विद्यालय न जाना
- C.Taking not admission in school by the child / बालक का विद्यालय में प्रवेश न लेना
- D.Leave the school by the child / बालक द्वारा विद्यालय छोड़ देना
Correct answer: A
Explanation: Stagnation (अवरोधन) is a pupil staying in the same class for more than one academic year; leaving school is wastage (अपव्यय).
Question 5
Psychology · 1 marksIn which of the following skill, testing of previous knowledge comes ?
- A.Skill of demonstration / प्रदर्शन कौशल
- B.Skill of introduction / प्रस्तावना कौशल
- C.Skill of stimulus-variation / उद्दीपन-परिवर्तन कौशल
- D.Skill of closure / समापन कौशल
Correct answer: B
Explanation: The skill of introduction (set induction) begins a lesson by linking it to the learner's previous knowledge.
Question 6
Psychology · 1 marksWhich of the following theory is also known as Theory of Reinforcement ?
- A.Operant Conditioning Theory / क्रिया प्रसूत अनुबन्धन सिद्धान्त
- B.Stimulus Response Theory / उद्दीपक अनुक्रिया सिद्धान्त
- C.Classical Conditioning Theory / शास्त्रीय अनुबन्धन सिद्धान्त
- D.Theory of Insight / सूझ का सिद्धान्त
Correct answer: A
Explanation: Skinner's operant conditioning is built on reinforcement of emitted responses, so it is also called the theory of reinforcement.
Question 7
Psychology · 1 marksWhich of the following stages is not the part of Bruner's Cognitive Development Theory ?
- A.Enactive stage / क्रियात्मक अवस्था
- B.Iconic stage / प्रतिबिम्बात्मक अवस्था
- C.Intuitive stage / आन्त प्रज्ञ अवस्था
- D.Symbolic stage / संकेतात्मक अवस्था
Correct answer: C
Explanation: Bruner gave three modes of representation: enactive, iconic and symbolic. 'Intuitive' belongs to Piaget's pre-operational sub-stage.
Question 8
Psychology · 1 marksMorrison has described five steps in his teaching model at understanding level which are I. Presentation II. Exploration III. Organisation IV. Assimilation V. Recitation. The correct sequence is
- A.I, II, III, IV, V
- B.II, I, IV, III, V
- C.IV, V, III, I, II
- D.II, I, III, IV, V
Correct answer: B
Explanation: Morrison's understanding-level teaching model runs: Exploration, Presentation, Assimilation, Organisation, Recitation - i.e. II, I, IV, III, V.
Question 9
Psychology · 1 marksWhich of the following is not related with cognitive domain ?
- A.Knowledge / ज्ञान
- B.Application / अनुप्रयोग
- C.Valuing / अनुमूल्यन
- D.Understanding / बोध
Correct answer: C
Explanation: Valuing is a category of Krathwohl's affective domain; knowledge, understanding and application belong to Bloom's cognitive domain.
Question 10
Psychology · 1 marksWhich of the following is not the curve of learning ?
- A.Convex / उन्नतोदर (उत्तल)
- B.Combination type / मिश्रित
- C.Concave / नतोदर
- D.Longitudinal / लम्बवत्
Correct answer: D
Explanation: Learning curves are described as convex (negatively accelerated), concave (positively accelerated) and combination/S-shaped; 'longitudinal' is not a type of learning curve.
Question 11
Psychology · 1 marks'Learning is any change in behaviour, resulting from behaviour' who said it ?
- A.Crow & Crow / क्रो एण्ड क्रो
- B.Guilford / गिलफर्ड
- C.Woodworth / वुडवर्थ
- D.Skinner / स्किनर
Correct answer: B
Explanation: This definition of learning is attributed to J.P. Guilford.
Question 12
Psychology · 1 marksMatch the List - A and List - B. List - A: a. Bruner b. Ausubel c. Glasser d. Gordon ; List - B: I. Basic teaching model II. Synectics teaching model III. Advance organiser teaching model IV. Concept attainment teaching model V. Inquiry training model
- A.a-III, b-I, c-II, d-V
- B.a-IV, b-III, c-II, d-I
- C.a-IV, b-III, c-I, d-II
- D.a-I, b-II, c-III, d-V
Correct answer: C
Explanation: Bruner - Concept attainment model (IV); Ausubel - Advance organiser model (III); Glasser - Basic teaching model (I); Gordon - Synectics model (II). Official key marks option (3): a-IV, b-III, c-I, d-II.
Question 13
Psychology · 1 marksThe first step of problem solving is
- A.Formulation of hypothesis / परिकल्पना का निर्माण
- B.Identification of problem / समस्या की पहचान
- C.Data collection / आँकड़ा संग्रहण
- D.Testing of hypothesis / परिकल्पना का परीक्षण
Correct answer: B
Explanation: Problem solving begins with recognising and identifying the problem; hypothesis, data collection and testing come later.
Question 14
Psychology · 1 marksLearning of children will be most effective when
- A.Teacher will lead the learning process and keep the children passive / शिक्षक अधिगम प्रक्रिया में आगे होकर बालकों को निष्क्रिय रखेगा ।
- B.Development of cognitive, affective and psychomotor domain of children will take place / बालकों का संज्ञानात्मक, भावात्मक तथा मनोचालक पक्षों का विकास होगा ।
- C.Emphasis will be only on reading, writing and mathematical skills / पढ़ने-लिखने एवं गणितीय कुशलताओं पर ही बल होगा ।
- D.Teaching system will be autocratic / शिक्षण व्यवस्था एकाधिकारवादी होगी ।
Correct answer: B
Explanation: Effective learning is holistic - it develops the cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains together.
Question 15
Psychology · 1 marksWhich step is prominent in the syntax of teaching model of memory level and understanding level ?
- A.Planning / तैयारी
- B.Exploration / अन्वेषण
- C.Generalization / सामान्यीकरण
- D.Presentation / प्रस्तुतीकरण
Correct answer: D
Explanation: Presentation is the step common to the syntax of both the memory-level and the understanding-level teaching models.
Question 16
Psychology · 1 marksHuman development starts from
- A.Stage of infancy / शैशवावस्था से
- B.Pre-childhood stage / पूर्व-बाल्यावस्था से
- C.Pre-natal stage / गर्भावस्था से
- D.Post-childhood stage / उत्तर-बाल्यावस्था से
Correct answer: C
Explanation: Development begins at conception, i.e. in the pre-natal (गर्भावस्था) stage, not at birth.
Question 17
Psychology · 1 marks'The Conditions of Learning' book is written by
- A.I.P. Pavlov / आई.पी. पावलव
- B.B.F. Skinner / बी.एफ. स्किनर
- C.E.L. Thorndike / ई.एल. थार्नडाइक
- D.R.M. Gagne / आर.एम. गेने
Correct answer: D
Explanation: 'The Conditions of Learning' (1965) was written by Robert M. Gagne.
Question 18
Psychology · 1 marks"Adolescence is the period of great stress, strain, storm and strike" is the statement of
- A.Crow & Crow / क्रो एण्ड क्रो
- B.Stanley Hall / स्टेन्ले हॉल
- C.Jersield / जरशील्ड
- D.Simpson / सिम्पसन
Correct answer: B
Explanation: G. Stanley Hall famously described adolescence as a period of 'storm and stress'.
Question 19
Psychology · 1 marksTotal time taken in Indian Model of Micro Teaching is
- A.30 minute / 30 मिनट
- B.40 minute / 40 मिनट
- C.36 minute / 36 मिनट
- D.45 minute / 45 मिनट
Correct answer: C
Explanation: The Indian model of micro-teaching uses a 36-minute cycle (6+6+6+6+6+6: teach, feedback, re-plan, re-teach, re-feedback).
Question 20
Psychology · 1 marks"Plateaus of learning are a characteristic feature of the learning process indicating a period where no improvement in performance is made". Who said this ?
- A.Skinner / स्किनर
- B.Hollingworth / हालिंगवर्थ
- C.Gates and others / गेट्स व अन्य
- D.Ross / रॉस
Correct answer: D
Explanation: This definition of the learning plateau is credited to Gates and others.
Question 21
Psychology · 1 marksMatch the Column - A and Column - B. Column - A: a. Animal Intelligence b. Schedule of reinforcement c. Law of pragnanz d. Adaptation ; Column - B: I. Gestalt II. Piaget III. Thorndike IV. Skinner
- A.a-III, b-IV, c-I, d-II
- B.a-II, b-IV, c-III, d-I
- C.a-I, b-IV, c-III, d-II
- D.a-II, b-IV, c-I, d-III
Correct answer: A
Explanation: Animal Intelligence - Thorndike; Schedule of reinforcement - Skinner; Law of Pragnanz - Gestalt; Adaptation - Piaget. That is a-III, b-IV, c-I, d-II (option 1).
Question 22
Psychology · 1 marks"Development is a never ending process". This statement is related to which principle of development ?
- A.Principle of continuity / निरन्तरता का सिद्धान्त
- B.Principle of integration / एकीकरण का सिद्धान्त
- C.Principle of interaction / अन्त:क्रिया का सिद्धान्त
- D.Principle of inter relationship / अन्त: सम्बन्ध का सिद्धान्त
Correct answer: A
Explanation: Development going on without a break from conception to death illustrates the principle of continuity.
Question 23
Psychology · 1 marksThrough which Amendment of Constitution education has become fundamental right ?
- A.22nd Amendment / 22 वें संशोधन
- B.25th Amendment / 25 वें संशोधन
- C.86th Amendment / 86 वें संशोधन
- D.52nd Amendment / 52 वें संशोधन
Correct answer: C
Explanation: The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002 inserted Article 21A making free and compulsory education for 6-14 year olds a fundamental right.
Question 24
Psychology · 1 marksInstinct Theory of motivation was propounded by
- A.William James / विलियम जेम्स
- B.Abraham Maslow / अब्राहम मैस्लो
- C.McDougall / मैक्डूगल
- D.Simpson / सिम्पसन
Correct answer: C
Explanation: William McDougall propounded the instinct (मूल-प्रवृत्ति) theory of motivation.
Question 25
Psychology · 1 marksWhich of the following stages of development is called as "A unique stage of emotional development" by Cole and Bruce ?
- A.Adolescence / किशोरावस्था
- B.Childhood / बाल्यावस्था
- C.Infancy / शैशवावस्था
- D.Adulthood / प्रौढ़ावस्था
Correct answer: B
Explanation: Cole and Bruce called infancy (शैशवावस्था) the unique period of emotional development.
Question 26
Psychology · 1 marksWho gave the concept of multiple intelligence ?
- A.Gardner / गार्डनर
- B.Spearman / स्पीयरमैन
- C.Golman / गोलमैन
- D.John Mayor / जॉन मेयर
Correct answer: A
Explanation: Howard Gardner proposed the theory of multiple intelligences (1983).
Question 27
Psychology · 1 marksDyslexia has difficulty in
- A.Speaking / बोलने में
- B.Expressing / व्यक्त करने में
- C.Reading/Spelling / पढ़ने/वर्तनी में
- D.Standing / खड़े होने में
Correct answer: C
Explanation: Dyslexia is a specific learning disability affecting reading and spelling.
Question 28
Psychology · 1 marksWhich of the following is not the role of teacher in inclusive classroom ?
- A.Teacher should devote extra time to teach learning disabled / शिक्षक को सीखने में अक्षम को अतिरिक्त समय देना चाहिए
- B.Teacher should not pay attention to differently abled child / शिक्षक को नि:शक्त बच्चों पर ध्यान नहीं देना चाहिए
- C.Make adequate seating arrangements according to the requirement of the child / बच्चे की आवश्यकता के अनुरूप बैठने की पर्याप्त व्यवस्था करनी चाहिए
- D.Teacher should encourage the children / शिक्षक को बच्चों को प्रोत्साहित करना चाहिए
Correct answer: B
Explanation: Inclusive practice requires extra attention to differently abled learners, so ignoring them is not a teacher's role.
Question 29
Psychology · 1 marksIn the class, questioning by students
- A.Should not be allowed / अनुमति नहीं देनी चाहिए
- B.Should be encouraged / प्रेरित करना चाहिए
- C.Should be discouraged / हतोत्साहित करना चाहिए
- D.Should be stopped / रोक देना चाहिए
Correct answer: B
Explanation: Student questioning shows active engagement and curiosity and must be encouraged.
Question 30
Psychology · 1 marksGrowth of a child is mainly related to
- A.Moral Development / नैतिक विकास से
- B.Social Development / सामाजिक विकास से
- C.Physical Development / शारीरिक विकास से
- D.Emotional Development / भावात्मक विकास से
Correct answer: C
Explanation: Growth (वृद्धि) refers to quantitative physical changes such as height and weight.
Question 31
Hindi · 1 marks'घोंसले में चिड़िया है' में कौन-सा कारक है ?
- A.अधिकरण कारक
- B.सम्बन्ध कारक
- C.अपादान कारक
- D.सम्प्रदान कारक
Correct answer: A
Explanation: 'में' आधार/स्थान का बोध कराता है, अत: यह अधिकरण कारक है।
Question 32
Hindi · 1 marksनिम्नलिखित गद्यांश पढ़कर प्रश्न सं. 32 एवं 33 के उत्तर दीजिए । "गांधीवाद में राजनीतिक और आध्यात्मिक तत्वों का समन्वय मिलता है । यही इस वाद की विशेषता है । आज संसार में जितने भी वाद प्रचलित हैं वह प्राय: राजनीतिक क्षेत्र में सीमित हो चुके हैं । आत्मा से उनका सम्बंध-विच्छेद होकर केवल बाह्य संसार तक उनका प्रसार रह गया है । मन की निर्मलता और ईश्वर निष्ठा से आत्मा को शुद्ध करना गांधीवाद की प्रथम आवश्यकता है । ऐसा करने से नि:स्वार्थ बुद्धि का विकास होता है और मनुष्य सच्चे अर्थों में जन सेवा के लिए तत्पर हो जाता है । गांधीवाद में साम्प्रदायिकता के लिए कोई स्थान नहीं है । इसी समस्या को हल करने के लिए गांधीजी ने अपने जीवन का बलिदान कर दिया था ।" — उपर्युक्त गद्यांश के आधार पर बताइये कि संसार के सारे वाद सीमित हैं
- A.धर्म तक
- B.साम्प्रदायिकता तक
- C.राजनीतिक क्षेत्र तक
- D.आत्मा तक
Correct answer: C
Explanation: गद्यांश में स्पष्ट है कि प्रचलित वाद प्राय: राजनीतिक क्षेत्र में सीमित हो चुके हैं।
Question 33
Hindi · 1 marks(प्रश्न 32 के गद्यांश पर आधारित) उपर्युक्त गद्यांश में गांधीवाद का आधार किसे बताया गया है ?
- A.राजनीतिक अध्यात्म और साम्प्रदायिकता को
- B.जनसेवा और अध्यात्म को
- C.राजनीतिक और आध्यात्मिक तत्व को
- D.ईश्वर निष्ठा और मन की निर्मलता को
Correct answer: C
Explanation: गद्यांश की पहली पंक्ति के अनुसार गांधीवाद राजनीतिक और आध्यात्मिक तत्वों के समन्वय पर आधारित है।
Question 34
Hindi · 1 marks'कनुप्रिया' के रचनाकार कौन हैं ?
- A.नागार्जुन
- B.रांगेय राघव
- C.धर्मवीर भारती
- D.भगवतीचरण वर्मा
Correct answer: C
Explanation: 'कनुप्रिया' धर्मवीर भारती का प्रसिद्ध काव्य है।
Question 35
Hindi · 1 marksप्लुत स्वर कौन-सा है ?
- A.ओम
- B.ओउम्
- C.अउम
- D.ओम्
Correct answer: B
Explanation: प्लुत स्वर के उच्चारण में तीन मात्राओं का समय लगता है, जैसे 'ओउम्'।
Question 36
Hindi · 1 marks'राम आम खाता है' में वाच्य का कौन-सा रूप है ?
- A.कर्तृवाच्य
- B.भाववाच्य
- C.कर्मवाच्य
- D.उभयवाच्य
Correct answer: A
Explanation: क्रिया कर्ता (राम) के अनुसार है, अत: यह कर्तृवाच्य है।
Question 37
Hindi · 1 marks'रहिमन पानी राखिए बिन पानी सब सून । पानी गए न ऊबरे मोती मानस चून ।' इस दोहे में कौन-सा अलंकार है ?
- A.श्लेष
- B.रूपक
- C.उपमा
- D.उत्प्रेक्षा
Correct answer: A
Explanation: 'पानी' शब्द के एक ही प्रयोग से चमक, प्रतिष्ठा और जल - अनेक अर्थ निकलते हैं, अत: श्लेष अलंकार है।
Question 38
Hindi · 1 marksनिम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा शब्द शुद्ध है ?
- A.अँक
- B.चांद
- C.अंगना
- D.आंख
Correct answer: C
Explanation: शुद्ध रूप 'अंगना' है; शेष शब्दों में चन्द्रबिन्दु/अनुस्वार का प्रयोग अशुद्ध है (अंक, चाँद, आँख)।
Question 39
Hindi · 1 marksनिम्न में से किस शब्द की वर्तनी सही है ?
- A.सन्निधि
- B.सम्निधि
- C.संनिधि
- D.सन्निधी
Correct answer: A
Explanation: सम् + निधि = सन्निधि, यही शुद्ध वर्तनी है।
Question 40
Hindi · 1 marksउपचारात्मक शिक्षण की सफलता निर्भर करती है
- A.उपचारात्मक शिक्षण की सामग्री पर
- B.समय व अवधि पर
- C.भाषिक नियमों के ज्ञान पर
- D.समस्याओं के कारणों की सही पहचान पर
Correct answer: D
Explanation: उपचारात्मक शिक्षण तभी सफल होता है जब निदान द्वारा कठिनाई के कारणों की सही पहचान हो।
Question 41
Hindi · 1 marksनिर्देश : दिए गए पद्यांश को पढ़कर निम्नलिखित प्रश्न संख्या 41 एवं 42 के सही विकल्प छाँटिए। "वरदन्त की पंगति कुंदकली अधराधर पल्लव लोचन की। चपला चमकै घन बीच जगै छवि मोतिन माल अमोलन की।। घुँघरारि लटैं लटकैं मुख ऊपर कुण्डल लाल कपोलन की। निवछावर प्राण करैं 'तुलसी' बलि जाऊँ ललाइन बोलन की।।" — इस पद्यांश में कौन-सा रस है ?
- A.शान्त रस
- B.वात्सल्य रस
- C.करुण रस
- D.शृंगार रस
Correct answer: B
Explanation: बाल-रूप के प्रति स्नेह और 'निवछावर प्राण करैं' भाव के कारण यहाँ वात्सल्य रस है।
Question 42
Hindi · 1 marks(प्रश्न 41 के पद्यांश पर आधारित) उपरोक्त पद्य किस कवि का है ?
- A.कबीर
- B.सूरदास
- C.जायसी
- D.तुलसीदास
Correct answer: D
Explanation: पद्य में कवि की छाप 'तुलसी' आयी है, अत: यह तुलसीदास की रचना है।
Question 43
Hindi · 1 marksउच्चारण स्थान की दृष्टि से कौन-सा विकल्प शुद्ध है ?
- A.ष - तालव्य
- B.स - दन्त्य
- C.श - मूर्धन्य
- D.च - कंठ्य
Correct answer: B
Explanation: 'स' का उच्चारण स्थान दन्त्य है; 'ष' मूर्धन्य, 'श' तालव्य और 'च' तालव्य है।
Question 44
Hindi · 1 marksनिम्नलिखित में कौन-सा कथन अशुद्ध है ?
- A.विसर्ग कंठ्य वर्ण है ।
- B.हिन्दी में ञ का उच्चारण परम्परा से भिन्न हो गया है ।
- C.दो महाप्राण व्यंजनों का उच्चारण एक साथ हो सकता है ।
- D.'क्ष' संयुक्त व्यंजन है ।
Correct answer: C
Explanation: दो महाप्राण व्यंजनों का एक साथ उच्चारण सम्भव नहीं होता, अत: यह कथन अशुद्ध है।
Question 45
Hindi · 1 marks'मेरे लड़के ने मेरी आज्ञा का पालन नहीं किया' वाक्य में 'लड़के' के विषय में कौन-सा विकल्प अशुद्ध है ?
- A.एकवचन
- B.कर्त्ता
- C.पुल्लिंग
- D.बहुवचन
Correct answer: D
Explanation: यहाँ 'लड़के' एकवचन कर्ता है (ने विभक्ति के कारण रूप बदला है), अत: 'बहुवचन' कहना अशुद्ध है।
Question 46
Hindi · 1 marksनिम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा शब्द तद्भव है ?
- A.नाथ
- B.खेत
- C.त्रिकुटी
- D.प्रभु
Correct answer: B
Explanation: संस्कृत 'क्षेत्र' से विकसित 'खेत' तद्भव शब्द है; नाथ, त्रिकुटी और प्रभु तत्सम हैं।
Question 47
Hindi · 1 marksनिम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा शब्द देशज है ?
- A.पतलून
- B.लाश
- C.धड़ाम
- D.औरत
Correct answer: C
Explanation: 'धड़ाम' ध्वनि-अनुकरण से बना देशज शब्द है; पतलून (अंग्रेजी/पुर्तगाली), लाश व औरत (अरबी-फारसी) विदेशज हैं।
Question 48
Hindi · 1 marksछछूँदर के सिर पर चमेली का तेल का अर्थ है
- A.योग्य व्यक्ति को अच्छी चीज देना
- B.मिथ्या आडम्बर
- C.अयोग्य व्यक्ति को अच्छी चीज देना
- D.अधिक पाने की लालच करना
Correct answer: C
Explanation: इस लोकोक्ति का अर्थ है अयोग्य व्यक्ति को बहुमूल्य वस्तु देना।
Question 49
Hindi · 1 marks'ऋग्वेद' का सन्धि-विच्छेद क्या है ?
- A.ऋग + वेद
- B.ऋक् + वेद
- C.ऋ + वेद
- D.ऋ + गवेद
Correct answer: B
Explanation: ऋक् + वेद = ऋग्वेद (व्यंजन सन्धि)।
Question 50
Hindi · 1 marks'आपबीती' शब्द में समास है
- A.तत्पुरुष समास
- B.द्वन्द्व समास
- C.कर्मधारय समास
- D.द्विगु समास
Correct answer: A
Explanation: 'आप पर बीती' - इसमें कारक विभक्ति का लोप है, अत: तत्पुरुष समास है।
Question 51
Hindi · 1 marks'प्रयोजन' का समानार्थी शब्द नहीं है
- A.उद्देश्य
- B.हेतु
- C.लक्ष्य
- D.नियोजन
Correct answer: D
Explanation: उद्देश्य, हेतु और लक्ष्य 'प्रयोजन' के पर्याय हैं; 'नियोजन' का अर्थ योजना बनाना है।
Question 52
Hindi · 1 marks'ऋजु' का विलोम शब्द है
- A.सीधा
- B.त्रिकोण
- C.सरल
- D.वक्र
Correct answer: D
Explanation: 'ऋजु' का अर्थ सीधा है, अत: इसका विलोम 'वक्र' (टेढ़ा) है।
Question 53
Hindi · 1 marksनिम्नलिखित विकल्पों में किस विकल्प में विशेषण का निर्देश अशुद्ध है ?
- A.छब्बीस - पूर्णांक बोधक
- B.दूसरा - क्रमवाचक
- C.ढाई - अपूर्णांक बोधक
- D.वह नौकर - कोई विशेषण नहीं है
Correct answer: D
Explanation: 'वह नौकर' में 'वह' सार्वनामिक विशेषण है, अत: 'कोई विशेषण नहीं है' कहना अशुद्ध है।
Question 54
Hindi · 1 marks'आप भला तो जग भला' वाक्य में सर्वनाम के किस भेद का बोध होता है ?
- A.सम्बन्ध वाचक सर्वनाम
- B.अनिश्चय वाचक सर्वनाम
- C.निजवाचक सर्वनाम
- D.प्रश्नवाचक सर्वनाम
Correct answer: C
Explanation: यहाँ 'आप' स्वयं के लिए प्रयुक्त है, अत: निजवाचक सर्वनाम है।
Question 55
Hindi · 1 marksनिम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा शब्द पुल्लिंग है ?
- A.संतान
- B.कढ़ी
- C.चील
- D.सरसों
Correct answer: A
Explanation: आधिकारिक कुंजी के अनुसार इस प्रश्न का सही विकल्प (1) 'संतान' है।
Question 56
Hindi · 1 marksप्रकाशन वर्ष की दृष्टि से डॉ. हरिवंश राय बच्चन की रचनाओं का सही अनुक्रम है
- A.मधुबाला, मधुशाला, निशा निमन्त्रण, मधुकलश
- B.मधुशाला, मधुबाला, मधुकलश, निशा निमन्त्रण
- C.मधुकलश, मधुबाला, मधुशाला, निशा निमन्त्रण
- D.निशा निमन्त्रण, मधुबाला, मधुकलश, मधुशाला
Correct answer: B
Explanation: मधुशाला (1935), मधुबाला (1936), मधुकलश (1937), निशा निमन्त्रण (1938) - यही प्रकाशन क्रम है।
Question 57
Hindi · 1 marksसुमेल कीजिए । I. हिन्दी साहित्य सम्मेलन II. काशी नागरी प्रचारिणी सभा III. राष्ट्रभाषा प्रचार समिति, वर्धा ; A. 1893 B. 1918 C. 1910
- A.I-C, II-A, III-B
- B.I-C, II-B, III-A
- C.I-A, II-B, III-C
- D.I-B, II-A, III-C
Correct answer: A
Explanation: हिन्दी साहित्य सम्मेलन - 1910, काशी नागरी प्रचारिणी सभा - 1893, राष्ट्रभाषा प्रचार समिति वर्धा - 1918। अर्थात् I-C, II-A, III-B।
Question 58
Hindi · 1 marks'तुलसीदास' के रचनाकार हैं
- A.डॉ. रामविलास शर्मा
- B.केशवदास
- C.महादेवी वर्मा
- D.सूर्यकान्त त्रिपाठी 'निराला'
Correct answer: D
Explanation: 'तुलसीदास' निराला द्वारा रचित प्रसिद्ध लम्बी कविता है।
Question 59
Hindi · 1 marks'अन्या से अनन्या' आत्मकथा किसकी है ?
- A.उषा प्रियंवदा
- B.प्रभा खेतान
- C.मन्नू भंडारी
- D.सुषम वेदी
Correct answer: B
Explanation: 'अन्या से अनन्या' प्रभा खेतान की आत्मकथा है।
Question 60
Hindi · 1 marks'प्रभु जी तुम चंदन हम पानी' किसका वाक्य है ?
- A.रैदास
- B.दादू
- C.कबीर
- D.नानक
Correct answer: A
Explanation: यह पंक्ति संत रैदास (रविदास) के पद की है।
Question 61
English · 1 marksIn which of the following sentences is the subject of verb a feminine gender noun ?
- A.All the female members have arrived.
- B.All the young men have arrived.
- C.All the male members have arrived.
- D.All the old men have arrived.
Correct answer: A
Explanation: 'Female members' is the only subject that is feminine in gender.
Question 62
English · 1 marksThe method of teaching in which the teacher tries to establish a link between the foreign language word and the object without the interference of the learner's mother tongue is called
- A.the direct method
- B.the bilingual method
- C.the structural method
- D.the grammar-translation method
Correct answer: A
Explanation: The direct method links the target-language word directly with the object, avoiding the mother tongue.
Question 63
English · 1 marksIf you are testing your students' comprehension of written English, you are testing their understanding of what they have just
- A.written
- B.listened to
- C.read
- D.spoken
Correct answer: C
Explanation: Comprehension of written English is reading comprehension.
Question 64
English · 1 marksChoose the correct sentence :
- A.Please listen to your teacher.
- B.Please listen towards your teacher.
- C.Please listen your teacher.
- D.Please listen of your teacher.
Correct answer: A
Explanation: The verb 'listen' takes the preposition 'to'.
Question 65
English · 1 marksFind out the correct sentence/sentences :
- A.I don't believe him.
- B.Both of the above
- C.I am not believing him.
- D.None of the above
Correct answer: A
Explanation: 'Believe' is a stative verb and is not normally used in the continuous form, so only 'I don't believe him.' is correct.
Question 66
English · 1 marksPoint out the sentence which is in past perfect tense.
- A.He studied many hours everyday.
- B.We were listening to the radio all evening.
- C.I had written my letter before he arrived.
- D.It was getting darker.
Correct answer: C
Explanation: 'had written' is the past perfect form.
Question 67
English · 1 marksFill in the blanks with the correct article : Neil Armstrong was ______ first man to walk on _____ moon.
- A.a, the
- B.the, the
- C.an, the
- D.an, a
Correct answer: B
Explanation: 'the' is used before ordinals/superlatives ('the first man') and before unique objects ('the moon').
Question 68
English · 1 marksFill in the blank in the following sentence : The teacher has been teaching for _____ hour.
- A.a
- B.two
- C.an
- D.three
Correct answer: C
Explanation: 'hour' begins with a vowel sound, so it takes 'an'; 'two/three' would require the plural 'hours'.
Question 69
English · 1 marksAdd the right suffix to pluralize the word 'Ox'.
- A.- en
- B.- ies
- C.- es
- D.- s
Correct answer: A
Explanation: The plural of 'ox' is 'oxen', formed by adding '-en'.
Question 70
English · 1 marksChange the word 'grow' into a noun by adding one of the suffixes given below.
- A.- ing
- B.- s
- C.- th
- D.- n
Correct answer: C
Explanation: grow + th = growth, a noun.
Question 71
English · 1 marksDirection: Read the passage given below and answer the Question Nos. 71 and 72 given below. Each question is followed by four answers only one of which is correct. You have to choose that correct answer. "To forgive an injury is often considered to be a sign of weakness ; it is really a sign of strength. It is easy to allow oneself to be carried away by resentment and hate into an act of vengeance but it takes a strong character to restrain those natural passions. The man who forgives an injury proves himself to be superior of the man who wronged him, and puts the wrong-doer to shame. Forgiveness may even turn a foe into a friend. So mercy is the noblest form of revenge." — The word strength is a
- A.Common noun
- B.Abstract noun
- C.Material noun
- D.Collective noun
Correct answer: B
Explanation: 'Strength' names a quality that cannot be perceived by the senses, so it is an abstract noun.
Question 72
English · 1 marks(Based on the passage in Q.71) One who does not take revenge is
- A.a weak man
- B.a foolish man
- C.a strong man
- D.a foe
Correct answer: C
Explanation: The passage says forgiving is really a sign of strength and that it takes a strong character to restrain revenge.
Question 73
English · 1 marksDirection: Read the following poem and answer the questions set below it. (Question Nos. 73 and 74) "She dwelt among the untrodden ways / Beside the spring of Dove ; / A maid whom there were none to praise / And very few to love. // A violet by mossy stone / Half-hidden from the eye ! / Fair as star when only one / is shining in the sky" — What is the meaning of the word 'untrodden' ?
- A.Unexplored
- B.Hidden
- C.Explored
- D.Explicit
Correct answer: A
Explanation: 'Untrodden' means not walked upon, i.e. unexplored.
Question 74
English · 1 marks(Based on the poem in Q.73) Identify the correct figure of speech used in the second stanza.
- A.Metaphor
- B.Alliteration
- C.Pun
- D.Simile
Correct answer: D
Explanation: 'Fair as star' uses 'as' to make an explicit comparison, which is a simile.
Question 75
English · 1 marksWhich of the following sentence/sentences is/are correct ? (A) There is few hope of his recovery. (B) He showed few concern for his nephew. (C) He showed little mercy to the vanquished.
- A.Only (A)
- B.(A), (B) and (C)
- C.Only (C)
- D.None of the above
Correct answer: C
Explanation: 'Hope' and 'concern' are uncountable here, so they take 'little', not 'few'. Only sentence (C) is correct.
Question 76
English · 1 marksWhich of the following words is not a co-ordinating conjunction ?
- A.and
- B.if
- C.but
- D.for
Correct answer: B
Explanation: 'If' is a subordinating conjunction; and, but and for are co-ordinating conjunctions.
Question 77
English · 1 marksFill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions : His thirst ______ knowledge left him no leisure ______ anything else.
- A.by, by
- B.on, on
- C.at, at
- D.for, for
Correct answer: D
Explanation: 'thirst for knowledge' and 'leisure for anything else' are the correct collocations.
Question 78
English · 1 marksThe word 'fast' in the sentence 'He is a fast writer' is
- A.a conjunction
- B.an adverb
- C.a noun
- D.an adjective
Correct answer: D
Explanation: 'Fast' here qualifies the noun 'writer', so it is an adjective.
Question 79
English · 1 marksWhich of the following is not a simple sentence ?
- A.I have a very costly book in my house.
- B.She reads what she likes.
- C.She does not know good manners.
- D.He is a man of great knowledge.
Correct answer: B
Explanation: 'She reads what she likes' contains a subordinate noun clause, so it is a complex sentence.
Question 80
English · 1 marksThe sentence 'He will be playing the piano in the concert day after tomorrow' is in
- A.Future Indefinite Tense
- B.Future Imperfect Tense
- C.Present Indefinite Tense
- D.Future Perfect Continuous Tense
Correct answer: B
Explanation: 'will be playing' is the future continuous, also called the future imperfect tense.
Question 81
English · 1 marksWhich of the following alternatives is grammatically correct ?
- A.All these men are gentle.
- B.All these man are gentle.
- C.All this men are gentle.
- D.All these mans are gentle.
Correct answer: A
Explanation: 'These' is plural and the plural of 'man' is 'men', so 'All these men are gentle.' is correct.
Question 82
English · 1 marksFill in the blank with appropriate preposition : He came to me ______ midnight.
- A.in
- B.on
- C.at
- D.upon
Correct answer: C
Explanation: Points of time such as midnight, noon and clock times take the preposition 'at'.
Question 83
English · 1 marksWhich of the following sentence does not have an adjective clause ?
- A.The man who is truthful is loved by all.
- B.I met him where he lived.
- C.I love the man who is truthful.
- D.I met him in Prayagraj which is a holy city.
Correct answer: B
Explanation: 'where he lived' is an adverb clause of place; the other three contain relative (adjective) clauses.
Question 84
English · 1 marksFill in the blank with correct preposition : He is junior ________ me.
- A.than
- B.with
- C.from
- D.to
Correct answer: D
Explanation: Latin comparatives such as junior, senior, superior and inferior take 'to', not 'than'.
Question 85
English · 1 marksFill in the blank with correct conjunction : Either he is mad ______ he feigns madness.
- A.and
- B.nor
- C.so
- D.or
Correct answer: D
Explanation: 'Either' is always paired with 'or'.
Question 86
English · 1 marksWhich of the following sentences is in Passive voice ?
- A.Someone may steal the bicycle.
- B.Some boys were helping the wounded man.
- C.The teacher scolded him for being late.
- D.My watch was lost.
Correct answer: D
Explanation: 'My watch was lost' has the subject receiving the action, so it is in the passive voice.
Question 87
English · 1 marksWhich of the following alternatives is the correct passive voice form of the following sentence ? 'Do it'
- A.It be done
- B.It will be done
- C.It is done
- D.Let it be done
Correct answer: D
Explanation: An imperative sentence is made passive with 'Let + object + be + past participle'.
Question 88
English · 1 marksWhich of the following words is plural ?
- A.Index
- B.Analysis
- C.Crisis
- D.Criteria
Correct answer: D
Explanation: 'Criteria' is the plural of 'criterion'; index, analysis and crisis are singular.
Question 89
English · 1 marksWhich of the following nouns is in plural ?
- A.news
- B.electronics
- C.mice
- D.billiards
Correct answer: C
Explanation: 'Mice' is the plural of 'mouse'; news, electronics and billiards end in -s but are singular in use.
Question 90
English · 1 marksHe was an orphan and lived with his uncle. In the above given sentence identify the gender of the word 'orphan'.
- A.Masculine Gender
- B.Common Gender
- C.Feminine Gender
- D.Neuter Gender
Correct answer: B
Explanation: 'Orphan' can refer to either sex, so it is of common gender.
Question 91
Mathematics · 1 marksThe length of rectangle is increased by 60%. By what percent would the width have to be decreased to maintain the same area ?
- A.50%
- B.125%
- C.75.5%
- D.37.5%
Correct answer: D
Explanation: New width = 100/160 of the old width = 62.5%, so the decrease is 37.5%.
Question 92
Mathematics · 1 marksThe volume of a cube is numerically equal to sum of the length of its edges. The total surface area of cube in square units is
- A.12.4
- B.72.0
- C.64.5
- D.44.2
Correct answer: B
Explanation: a^3 = 12a gives a^2 = 12, so total surface area = 6a^2 = 72 square units.
Question 93
Mathematics · 1 marksAmit's salary in 2018 is Rs. 1,26,500. His salary for 2016 has risen annually by 10% and 15% respectively to reach 2018 salary figures. What was his salary in 2016 ?
- A.Rs. 95,000
- B.Rs. 1,25,000
- C.Rs. 1,15,000
- D.Rs. 1,00,000
Correct answer: D
Explanation: 1,00,000 x 1.10 x 1.15 = 1,26,500.
Question 94
Mathematics · 1 marksThe HCF of two numbers is 6 and their LCM is 432. If one of the number is 48, the other number is
- A.52
- B.42
- C.27
- D.54
Correct answer: D
Explanation: Product of numbers = HCF x LCM, so other number = (6 x 432)/48 = 54.
Question 95
Mathematics · 1 marksIf third Friday is on 16th of month then what will be the date of fourth (4th) Tuesday of same month ?
- A.20
- B.27
- C.22
- D.29
Correct answer: B
Explanation: Third Friday on the 16th means Fridays fall on 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and Tuesdays on 6, 13, 20, 27; the fourth Tuesday is the 27th.
Question 96
Mathematics · 1 marksHow many vertices are there in a triangular prism ?
- A.4
- B.6
- C.5
- D.8
Correct answer: B
Explanation: A triangular prism has two triangular faces with 3 vertices each, i.e. 6 vertices.
Question 97
Mathematics · 1 marksWhat will be the loss percentage, if bananas purchased 6 for Rs.10 and sold 4 for Rs.6 ?
- A.10%
- B.5%
- C.6%
- D.20%
Correct answer: A
Explanation: CP of one banana = 10/6, SP = 6/4 = 1.5; loss = (5/3 - 3/2)/(5/3) x 100 = 10%.
Question 98
Mathematics · 1 marksWhich one is correct in the filling space ? 1 gram = ______ kilogram. A. 1/1000 kg B. 10^-3 kg C. 0.0001 kg D. 1000 kg
- A.B, C
- B.A, B
- C.A, C
- D.C, D
Correct answer: B
Explanation: 1 gram = 1/1000 kg = 10^-3 kg, i.e. statements A and B.
Question 99
Mathematics · 1 marks(0.01)^2 can be written in the percentage form. A. 0.01% B. 1/100 C. 1% D. (1/100)%
- A.A, B
- B.B, C
- C.A, C
- D.A, D
Correct answer: D
Explanation: (0.01)^2 = 0.0001 = 0.01% = (1/100)%, i.e. statements A and D.
Question 100
Mathematics · 1 marksIf difference and product of two numbers are 5 and 36 respectively, then find the difference of their reciprocals.
- A.5/36
- B.5/9
- C.31/36
- D.9/5
Correct answer: A
Explanation: 1/b - 1/a = (a - b)/ab = 5/36.
Question 101
Mathematics · 1 marksIf the length of a room is decreased by 10% and breadth is decreased by 20%, while height is increased by 5%, then what percentage changed in the volume of the room ?
- A.24%
- B.24.4%
- C.24.2%
- D.24.6%
Correct answer: B
Explanation: 0.9 x 0.8 x 1.05 = 0.756, so the volume decreases by 24.4%.
Question 102
Mathematics · 1 marksIf length and breadth of a room is 15 m 17 cm and 9 m 2 cm respectively. What is the minimum number of square tiles which is fit for that ?
- A.814
- B.841
- C.820
- D.840
Correct answer: A
Explanation: HCF of 1517 cm and 902 cm is 41 cm; number of tiles = (1517 x 902)/41^2 = 37 x 22 = 814.
Question 103
Mathematics · 1 marksUnit digit of the multiplication of (2153)^167 is
- A.1
- B.7
- C.3
- D.9
Correct answer: B
Explanation: The unit digit of powers of 3 cycles 3, 9, 7, 1; 167 leaves remainder 3 on division by 4, so the unit digit is 7.
Question 104
Mathematics · 1 marksIf we increased 20% in numerator and 25% in denominator of a fraction then it is 3/5, then the original fraction is
- A.3/8
- B.8/5
- C.5/8
- D.8/3
Correct answer: C
Explanation: (5 x 1.2)/(8 x 1.25) = 6/10 = 3/5, so the original fraction is 5/8.
Question 105
Mathematics · 1 marksThe numbers divisible by 8 are i. 5240 ii. 5220 iii. 97128 iv. 97124
- A.i and ii
- B.i, iii and iv
- C.ii and iii
- D.i and iii
Correct answer: D
Explanation: 240 and 128 are divisible by 8, while 220 and 124 are not; hence only 5240 and 97128.
Question 106
Mathematics · 1 marksFind Pythagorean triplet of which smallest number is 8.
- A.6, 8, 10
- B.8, 9, 10
- C.8, 15, 17
- D.8, 64, 512
Correct answer: C
Explanation: 8^2 + 15^2 = 64 + 225 = 289 = 17^2, and 8 is the smallest member of the triplet.
Question 107
Mathematics · 1 marksFind the value of Z for which the number 417Z8 is divisible by 9.
- A.3
- B.7
- C.6
- D.9
Correct answer: B
Explanation: 4+1+7+Z+8 = 20+Z must be a multiple of 9, so Z = 7.
Question 108
Mathematics · 1 marksIf 2160 = 2^a x 3^b x 5^c, then find the value of 3^a x 2^-b x 5^-c.
- A.1/2
- B.81/40
- C.0
- D.37/39
Correct answer: B
Explanation: 2160 = 2^4 x 3^3 x 5^1, so 3^4 x 2^-3 x 5^-1 = 81/(8 x 5) = 81/40.
Question 109
Mathematics · 1 marksFind using side figure; the value of x is. [Figure: eight spokes radiating from a centre, labelled clockwise from the top - 64, 1, 2, 3, 4, x, 8, 27]
- A.0
- B.5
- C.1
- D.6
Correct answer: C
Explanation: Each spoke is opposite the cube of its number: 2 opposite 8, 3 opposite 27, 4 opposite 64; so the spoke opposite 1 carries 1^3 = 1.
Question 110
Mathematics · 1 marksMode of distribution can be obtained from
- A.Histogram / आयत चित्र द्वारा
- B.More than type ogives / 'से अधिक' संचयी बारम्बारता वक्र द्वारा
- C.Less than type ogives / 'से कम' संचयी बारम्बारता वक्र द्वारा
- D.Frequency polygon / आवृत्ति बहुभुज द्वारा
Correct answer: A
Explanation: The mode is found graphically from a histogram; ogives give the median.
Question 111
Mathematics · 1 marksIf (a+b)/c = (b+c)/a = (c+a)/b = K, then the value of K is
- A.1
- B.1/2
- C.2
- D.3/2
Correct answer: C
Explanation: Adding the ratios gives K = 2(a+b+c)/(a+b+c) = 2.
Question 112
Mathematics · 1 marksThe number of possible triangles with any three of the lengths 1.2 cm, 4.2 cm, 5.9 cm and 8.1 cm is
- A.One / एक
- B.Three / तीन
- C.Two / दो
- D.Four / चार
Correct answer: A
Explanation: Only (4.2, 5.9, 8.1) satisfies the triangle inequality; the other three combinations fail.
Question 113
Mathematics · 1 marksThe denominator of a fraction is 1 more than double the numerator. On adding 2 to the numerator and subtracting 3 from the denominator, we obtain 1. Find the original fraction.
- A.4/9
- B.2/5
- C.1/9
- D.1/3
Correct answer: A
Explanation: Let numerator = n, denominator = 2n+1. Then (n+2)/(2n-2) = 1 gives n = 4, so the fraction is 4/9.
Question 114
Mathematics · 1 marksSimplify (-9) - {(-8) + (24 / (13 - 7))}
- A.5
- B.- 8
- C.- 5
- D.None of these / इनमें से कोई नहीं
Correct answer: C
Explanation: 24/(13-7) = 4; (-8) + 4 = -4; (-9) - (-4) = -5.
Question 115
Mathematics · 1 marksIf HCF (a, 8) = 4 and LCM (a, 8) = 24, then 'a' is
- A.10
- B.14
- C.12
- D.8
Correct answer: C
Explanation: a x 8 = HCF x LCM = 4 x 24 = 96, so a = 12.
Question 116
Mathematics · 1 marksDiagonal of a rectangular field is 17 metre and perimetre is 46 metre then area of the field will be
- A.112 m^2
- B.132 m^2
- C.120 m^2
- D.289 m^2
Correct answer: C
Explanation: l+b = 23 and l^2+b^2 = 289, so 2lb = 529 - 289 = 240 and area lb = 120 m^2.
Question 117
Mathematics · 1 marksOn simplification {(2^-1)}^-1, the number will be A. Prime number B. Even number C. Multiple of 2 D. Odd number
- A.A, B, C
- B.A, C, D
- C.B, C, D
- D.A, B, D
Correct answer: A
Explanation: {(2^-1)}^-1 = 2, which is prime, even and a multiple of 2 but not odd.
Question 118
Mathematics · 1 marksWhich one is correct in the following statements ?
- A.Sum of two prime numbers always prime number. / दो अभाज्य संख्याओं का योगफल सदैव अभाज्य संख्या होती है ।
- B.A composite number may be odd number. / एक भाज्य संख्या विषम हो सकती है ।
- C.Least prime number is 1. / सबसे छोटी अभाज्य संख्या 1 है ।
- D.Even prime number does not exist. / कोई सम अभाज्य संख्या नहीं है ।
Correct answer: B
Explanation: 9, 15, 21 etc. are odd composite numbers, so only statement (2) is correct.
Question 119
Mathematics · 1 marksThe difference between the interior and exterior angles of a regular polygon is 60 degrees. The number of sides in the polygon is
- A.4
- B.6
- C.5
- D.7
Correct answer: B
Explanation: Interior + exterior = 180 and interior - exterior = 60, so exterior = 60 and n = 360/60 = 6.
Question 120
Mathematics · 1 marksThe number of points present on a straight line is
- A.infinite / असंख्य
- B.2
- C.0
- D.1
Correct answer: A
Explanation: A straight line contains infinitely many points.
Question 121
Environmental Studies · 1 marksReservation for women in India is available in
- A.Lok Sabha / लोक सभा में
- B.Cabinet / मंत्रिमंडल में
- C.Vidhan Sabha / विधान सभा में
- D.Panchayati Raj Institutions / पंचायती राज संस्थाओं में
Correct answer: D
Explanation: The 73rd Constitutional Amendment reserves seats for women in Panchayati Raj institutions.
Question 122
Environmental Studies · 1 marksIn order to be appointed as the Governor of a State, one must have attained the age of
- A.35 years / 35 वर्ष
- B.50 years / 50 वर्ष
- C.45 years / 45 वर्ष
- D.30 years / 30 वर्ष
Correct answer: A
Explanation: Article 157 requires a Governor to be at least 35 years of age.
Question 123
Environmental Studies · 1 marksChoose the right Code after comparing List - I with List - II. List - I: a. Indian Union b. State c. Corporation d. Village Panchayat ; List - II: A. Prime Minister B. Sarpanch C. Governor D. Mayor
- A.a-D, b-A, c-B, d-C
- B.a-A, b-C, c-D, d-B
- C.a-B, b-C, c-D, d-A
- D.a-C, b-D, c-A, d-B
Correct answer: B
Explanation: Indian Union - Prime Minister, State - Governor, Corporation - Mayor, Village Panchayat - Sarpanch, i.e. a-A, b-C, c-D, d-B.
Question 124
Environmental Studies · 1 marksWhen and where, Article 356 was used first ?
- A.Bihar 1958 / बिहार 1958
- B.Jammu and Kashmir 1956 / जम्मू और कश्मीर 1956
- C.Kerala 1959 / केरल 1959
- D.Madhya Pradesh 1957 / मध्य प्रदेश 1957
Correct answer: C
Explanation: The official key marks option (3) Kerala 1959, referring to the dismissal of the E.M.S. Namboodiripad government.
Question 125
Environmental Studies · 1 marksWhich tax can be imposed by Nagar Nigam ?
- A.Entertainment Tax / मनोरंजन कर
- B.Toll Tax / चुंगी कर
- C.House Tax / गृह कर
- D.All the above / उपरोक्त सभी
Correct answer: D
Explanation: A Municipal Corporation can levy entertainment tax, toll tax and house tax.
Question 126
Environmental Studies · 1 marksHamlet is associated with which settlement ?
- A.Fragmented / अपखण्डित
- B.Linear / रेखीय
- C.Rural / ग्रामीण
- D.Urban / नगरीय
Correct answer: C
Explanation: A hamlet (purwa) is a small cluster of dwellings belonging to a village; the official key marks option (3) Rural settlement.
Question 127
Environmental Studies · 1 marksWhich is volcano mountain ?
- A.Aravali / अरावली
- B.Appalachian / अप्लेशियन
- C.Ural / यूराल
- D.Kilimanjaro / किलिमंजारो
Correct answer: D
Explanation: Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is a volcanic mountain; the others are fold or residual mountains.
Question 128
Environmental Studies · 1 marksElephanta Island is located at
- A.Kutch Coast / कच्छ तट
- B.Mumbai Coast / मुम्बई तट
- C.Goa Coast / गोवा तट
- D.Ganga Delta / गंगा डेल्टा
Correct answer: B
Explanation: Elephanta Island with its cave temples lies in Mumbai Harbour.
Question 129
Environmental Studies · 1 marksMonsoon forests are found where rainfall is
- A.70 - 200 cm / 70 - 200 सेमी
- B.50 - 150 cm / 50 - 150 सेमी
- C.150 - 200 cm / 150 - 200 सेमी
- D.70 - 100 cm / 70 - 100 सेमी
Correct answer: A
Explanation: Monsoon (tropical deciduous) forests occur in the 70-200 cm rainfall belt.
Question 130
Environmental Studies · 1 marksKarbi Anglong Plateau is an extension of
- A.Peninsular plateau / प्रायद्वीपीय पठार का
- B.Tibet / तिब्बत का
- C.Himalaya / हिमालय का
- D.Shan plateau / शान पठार का
Correct answer: A
Explanation: The Karbi Anglong plateau of Assam is a detached north-eastern extension of the Peninsular plateau.
Question 131
Environmental Studies · 1 marksWhich is the example of sessile animal among following ?
- A.Euplectella / यूप्लेक्टेला
- B.Chiton / काइटन
- C.Leech / लीच
- D.Echinus / इकनस
Correct answer: A
Explanation: Euplectella (Venus' flower basket), a sponge, remains permanently attached to the substratum, i.e. it is sessile.
Question 132
Environmental Studies · 1 marksUnit of protein molecule is
- A.Glucose / ग्लूकोज
- B.Amino acid / अमीनो अम्ल
- C.Fatty acid / वसा अम्ल
- D.Vitamin / विटामिन
Correct answer: B
Explanation: Proteins are polymers of amino acids.
Question 133
Environmental Studies · 1 marksWhich organelle is absent in plant cell ?
- A.Cellulose cell wall / सेल्यूलोस कोशिका भित्ति
- B.Vacuoles / रिक्तिकायें
- C.Plastids / लवक
- D.Centrosome / तारककाय
Correct answer: D
Explanation: Centrosome (centriole) is characteristic of animal cells and is absent in most plant cells.
Question 134
Environmental Studies · 1 marksLargest gland in human body is
- A.Pancreas / अग्नाशय
- B.Adrenal Gland / अधिवृक्क ग्रन्थि
- C.Pituitary Gland / पीयूष ग्रन्थि
- D.Liver / यकृत
Correct answer: D
Explanation: The liver is the largest gland in the human body.
Question 135
Environmental Studies · 1 marksState bird of Uttar Pradesh is
- A.Sarus Crane / सारस क्रेन
- B.House Sparrow / गौरैया
- C.Peacock / मोर
- D.Parrot / तोता
Correct answer: A
Explanation: The Sarus Crane is the state bird of Uttar Pradesh.
Question 136
Environmental Studies · 1 marksIn which of the following regions Reindeer are found ?
- A.Tundra / टुण्ड्रा प्रदेश
- B.Monsoon / मानसून
- C.Hot Desert / गर्म मरुस्थल
- D.Taiga / टैगा
Correct answer: A
Explanation: Reindeer are characteristic animals of the Tundra region.
Question 137
Environmental Studies · 1 marksWhich one of the following is not a temperate grassland ?
- A.Pampas / पम्पास
- B.Downs / डाउन्स
- C.Compas / कम्पास
- D.Prairies / प्रेयरीस
Correct answer: C
Explanation: Pampas, Downs and Prairies are temperate grasslands; 'Compas' is not a grassland.
Question 138
Environmental Studies · 1 marksAccording to population size, the largest Continent is
- A.Europe / युरोप
- B.Asia / एशिया
- C.North America / उत्तरी अमेरिका
- D.Africa / अफ्रीका
Correct answer: B
Explanation: Asia has the largest population of all continents.
Question 139
Environmental Studies · 1 marksWhere does Tharu tribe live in India ?
- A.Thar Desert / थार मरुस्थल में
- B.Uttarakhand / उत्तराखण्ड में
- C.Tarai region of Uttar Pradesh / उत्तर प्रदेश के तराई क्षेत्र में
- D.Jharkhand / झारखण्ड में
Correct answer: C
Explanation: The Tharu tribe lives mainly in the Tarai belt of Uttar Pradesh (and adjoining Uttarakhand/Nepal border areas).
Question 140
Environmental Studies · 1 marksBhilai Steel Plant is situated in
- A.Madhya Pradesh / मध्य प्रदेश में
- B.Chhattisgarh / छत्तीसगढ़ में
- C.Jharkhand / झारखण्ड में
- D.Odisha / ओडिसा में
Correct answer: B
Explanation: The Bhilai Steel Plant is in Durg district of Chhattisgarh.
Question 141
Environmental Studies · 1 marksThe world's most problematic aquatic weed, also known as "Terror of Bengal" is
- A.Lantana Camara / लैंटाना कैमारा
- B.Eichhornia Crassipes (Water hyacinth) / ऐखोर्निया क्रॉसिपस (जलकुम्भी)
- C.Parthenium hysterophorus (Congress grass) / पारथीनियम हिस्टेरोफोरस (कांग्रेस घास)
- D.Cynodone dactylon (Doob grass) / सिनोडोन डेक्टाइलोन (दूब घास)
Correct answer: B
Explanation: Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is called the 'Terror of Bengal'.
Question 142
Environmental Studies · 1 marksThe abiotic property of virus is
- A.It does not have the genetic material / इसमें वंशानुगत सामग्री नहीं पायी जाती
- B.It cannot reproduce / यह प्रजनन नहीं कर सकता
- C.It does not have protein / इसमें प्रोटीन नहीं पाया जाता
- D.It can be crystalized / इसको क्रिस्टल के रूप में परिवर्तित किया जा सकता है
Correct answer: D
Explanation: Viruses can be crystallised like non-living chemicals, which is their abiotic character.
Question 143
Environmental Studies · 1 marksPlant hormone that help in the ripening of fruits is
- A.Auxin / ऑक्सिन
- B.Cytokinin / साइटोकाइनिन
- C.Gibberellins / जिबरेलिन
- D.Ethylene / इथाइलीन
Correct answer: D
Explanation: Ethylene is the ripening hormone in plants.
Question 144
Environmental Studies · 1 marksFree living, anaerobic, nitrogen (N2) fixing bacteria found in soil is
- A.Azotobacter / एजोटोबैक्टर
- B.Clostridium / क्लॉस्ट्रिडियम
- C.Rhizobium / राइजोबियम
- D.Vibrio / विब्रियो
Correct answer: B
Explanation: Clostridium is a free-living anaerobic nitrogen-fixing bacterium; Azotobacter is aerobic and Rhizobium is symbiotic.
Question 145
Environmental Studies · 1 marksWhich type of DNA is commonly found inside the cell ?
- A.A - DNA
- B.B - DNA
- C.C - DNA
- D.Z - DNA
Correct answer: B
Explanation: B-DNA, the right-handed Watson-Crick double helix, is the form normally found in cells.
Question 146
Environmental Studies · 1 marksIn 1853, India's first passenger train runs between
- A.Bombay to Pune / बम्बई से पुणे के बीच
- B.Calcutta to Alipur / कलकत्ता से अलीपुर के बीच
- C.Bombay to Thane / बम्बई से थाणे के बीच
- D.Calcutta to Damdam / कलकत्ता से दमदम के बीच
Correct answer: C
Explanation: India's first passenger train ran from Bombay to Thane on 16 April 1853.
Question 147
Environmental Studies · 1 marksAsia's largest cattle fair is organised at
- A.Haridwar / हरिद्वार में
- B.Pushkar / पुष्कर में
- C.Sonepur / सोनपुर में
- D.Nasik / नासिक में
Correct answer: C
Explanation: The Sonepur Mela in Bihar is Asia's largest cattle fair.
Question 148
Environmental Studies · 1 marksNational Integration Council was established in the year
- A.1951
- B.1971
- C.1961
- D.1981
Correct answer: C
Explanation: The National Integration Council was set up in 1961.
Question 149
Environmental Studies · 1 marksIn which of the following Articles of Constitution, the Right to Equality are mentioned ?
- A.Articles 19 - 22 / अनुच्छेद 19 - 22
- B.Articles 23 - 24 / अनुच्छेद 23 - 24
- C.Articles 14 - 18 / अनुच्छेद 14 - 18
- D.Articles 25 - 28 / अनुच्छेद 25 - 28
Correct answer: C
Explanation: The Right to Equality is covered by Articles 14 to 18 of the Constitution.
Question 150
Environmental Studies · 1 marksWhich country has a flexible Constitution ?
- A.India / भारत
- B.America / अमेरिका
- C.China / चीन
- D.United Kingdom / युनाइटेड किंगडम
Correct answer: D
Explanation: The unwritten British constitution can be amended by an ordinary law, so it is flexible.