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Uttarakhand Public Service Commission<\/a><\/span> Conduct the <\/span>UKPSC Uttarakhand Combined State Civil\/ Upper Subordinate Services\u00a0<\/span><\/span>(Preliminary) <\/span>Exam 2024. UKPSC Pre Exam Paper held on 14 July, 2022. UKPSC Pre Exam <\/span><\/span>2024 with Official Answer Key Available here.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Post Name<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nUKPSC (Uttarakhand Public Service Commission)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Date<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n14 July, 2024<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Questions\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n150<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paper Set\u00a0<\/strong>
\n<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n		A<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paper I\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nGeneral Studies\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UKPSC Preliminary Exam 2024 Paper I (General Studies) in Hindi\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Download UKPSC Pre Exam 2024 Official Answer Key<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

UKPSC Upper Subordinate Services (Preliminary) Exam 2024
\nPaper – I (General Studies)
\n(Official Answer Key)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

1. The shape of Atoll is:<\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Sikkim and China <\/span>
\n(b) Arunachal Pradesh and China<\/span>
\n(c) Uttarakhand and China <\/span>
\n(d) Himachal Pradesh and China<\/span>
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2. The McMahon line demarcates the boundary between which of the following options?<\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Rectangular<\/span>
\n(b) Rod-shaped<\/span>
\n(c) Horse Shoe\/Ring Shaped <\/span>
\n(d) Triangular<\/span>
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3. The bright outer layer of the sun is known as:<\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Photosphere <\/span>
\n(b) Ionosphere <\/span>
\n(c) Mesosphere<\/span>
\n(d) Sunspots<\/span>
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4. Epeirogenic forces are result of:<\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Horizontal earth movements<\/span>
\n(b) Vertical earth movements <\/span>
\n(c) Mass movements<\/span>
\n(d) Displacement<\/span>
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5. Dry winds blowing from north-east and east to west of Sahara desert are known as: <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Bora <\/span>
\n(b) Sirocco <\/span>
\n(c) Harmattan <\/span>
\n(d) Mistral<\/span>
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6. The landform of \u2018Hanging Valley\u2019 is associated with which of the following geomorphic process? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Wind<\/span>
\n(b) Glacier<\/span>
\n(c) Sea Waves<\/span>
\n(d) Running Water<\/span>
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7. Consider the following statements regarding the tropical dry deciduous forest in India : <\/span><\/strong>
\n(1) It is found in the regions, where rainfall is between 25 and 75 cm. <\/span>
\n(2) They occur in an irregular wide strip running from the foot of the Himalayas. <\/span>
\nSelect the correct answer from the code given below: <\/span><\/strong>
\nCode: <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) (1) only <\/span>
\n(b) (2) only <\/span>
\n(c) Both (1) and (2)<\/span>
\n(d) Neither (1) nor (2)<\/span>
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8. Which one of the following Peninsular rivers has longest course length?<\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Godavari<\/span>
\n(b) Krishna<\/span>
\n(c) Narmada<\/span>
\n(d) Cauvery<\/span>
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9. Which of the following statements is not true, with respect to \u2018Laterite soils\u2019 in India? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) They are deficient in lime and nitrogen. <\/span>
\n(b) They provide good building materials. <\/span>
\n(c) They are affected by leaching process. <\/span>
\n(d) They are moisture retentive with large clay factor.<\/span>
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10. Which drainage pattern is commonly found in Ganga plains and Assam Valley, characterized by wide plains, gentle slopes, heavy rains and large number of tributaries? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Antecedent drainage pattern <\/span>
\n(b) Dendritic drainage pattern
\n(c) Radial drainage pattern
\n<\/span>(d) Rectangular drainage pattern<\/span>
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11. Which one of the following groups of forest is spread over larger area in India? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Tropical Wet Evergreen<\/span>
\n(b) Tropical Dry Deciduous
\n(c) Tropical Moist Deciduous<\/span>
\n(d) Tropical Semi-Evergreen <\/span>
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12. River Kabini is a tributary of the: <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Cauvery<\/span>
\n(b) Narmada<\/span>
\n(c) Tapi <\/span>
\n(d) Godavari<\/span>
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13. When the Coriolis effect is counter balanced by the pressure gradient force, the resulting wind is termed as : <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Polar winds <\/span>
\n(b) Prevaling winds <\/span>
\n(c) Geostrophic winds <\/span>
\n(d) Trade winds <\/span>
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14. Which of the following is a point of confluence of river Jadganga and Bhagirathi ? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Bhaironghati <\/span>
\n(b) Dharasu <\/span>
\n(c) Chirbasa <\/span>
\n(d) Bhujbasa <\/span>
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15. \u2018Untadhura Pass\u2019 is situated near which one of the following glaciers of Uttarakhand?<\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Pindari glacier<\/span>
\n(b) Milam glacier
\n(c) Kafni glacier<\/span>
\n(d) Sundardhunga glacier<\/span>
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16. Which of the following has been traditionally called as the \u201cFarmer’s best friend\u201d in Uttarakhand? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Sal<\/span>
\n(b) Toon\/Tun<\/span>
\n(c) Bhimal<\/span>
\n(d) Oak (Banj)<\/span>
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17. Temporary habitats in the high altitude pastures of Garhwal Himalayas are called as <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Mait <\/span>
\n(b) Kharak<\/span>
\n(c) Khadu<\/span>
\n(d) Kharsal<\/span>
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18. Which of the following statements are true according to census of India 2011 data? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(1) Uttarkashi district has lowest density of population in Uttarakhand. <\/span>
\n(2) Rudraprayag district has the highest sex ratio in Uttarakhand. <\/span>
\n(3) U.S. Nagar has the highest % of Muslim population. <\/span>
\n(a) Statement (1), (2) & (3) are true. <\/span>
\n(c) Above all statements are false.<\/span>
\n(b) Statement (2) and (3) are true.<\/span>
\n(d) Statement (1) is true.<\/span>
\n

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19. Which of the following National Park of Uttarakhand has been included in Project Tiger Scheme in 2015? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Jim Corbett National Park<\/span>
\n(b) Rajaji National Park<\/span>
\n(c) Govind National Park<\/span>
\n(d) Gangotri National Park<\/span>
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20. Districts are arranged in descending order in terms of % schedule tribe population to total population (Census of India-2011). Choose the correct option: <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) U.S. Nagar, Dehradun, Pithoragarh, Chamoli <\/span>
\n(b) Dehradun, U.S. Nagar, Pithoragarh, Chamoli <\/span>
\n(c) U.S. Nagar, Dehradun, Chamoli, Pithoragarh <\/span>
\n(d) Dehradun, Chamoli, Pithoragarh, U.S. Nagar <\/span>
\n

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21. Durmital is located in which of the following district of Uttarakhand? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Nainital<\/span>
\n(b) Chamoli<\/span>
\n(c) Rudraprayag<\/span>
\n(d) Pithoragarh<\/span>
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22. Districts are arranged in ascending order in terms of female literacy rate. Choose the correct option:<\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Uttarkashi, U.S. Nagar, Chamoli, Nainital <\/span>
\n(b) U.S. Nagar, Haridwar, Nainital, Uttarkashi <\/span>
\n(c) Nainital, Chamoli, U.S. Nagar, Uttarkashi <\/span>
\n(d) Uttarkashi, U.S. Nagar, Nainital, Chamoli<\/span>
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23. Which of the following stream is the tributary of Girthi river in Uttarakhand? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Kiogad\/Kiogadh <\/span>
\n(b) Kalsa river<\/span>
\n(c) Baur River <\/span>
\n(d) Rani Dhara <\/span>
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24. Who started the \u201cMaiti Movement\u201d for plantation? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Bhagat Singh Rawat <\/span>
\n(b) Kalyan Singh Rawat<\/span>
\n(c) Sundar Lal Bahuguna <\/span>
\n(d) Mohan Singh Negi <\/span>
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25. Select the correct pair of the river basins separated by Dudhatoli Mt. Range. <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Bhagirathi and Bhilangana Basin (River Valley) <\/span>
\n(b) Nayar and Aglar Basin (River Valley) <\/span>
\n(c) Pindar and Ramganga Basin (River Valley) <\/span>
\n(d) Bhilangana and Mandakini Basin (River Valley) <\/span>
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26. According to Forest Survey Report-2021, which of the following district has highest percentage of forest cover (% forest cover to total geographical area of the district) in Uttarakhand? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Almora <\/span>
\n(b) Rudraprayag <\/span>
\n(c) Dehradun <\/span>
\n(d) Tehri Garhwal<\/span>
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27. According to the Constitution of India, who among the following is the Head of the State? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Prime Minister <\/span>
\n(b) President <\/span>
\n(c) Home Minister <\/span>
\n(d) Vice-President <\/span>
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28. Which of the following parts of the Indian Constitution deals with the relations between the Union and the State? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Part-3 <\/span>
\n(b) Part-4<\/span>
\n(c) Part-6 <\/span>
\n(d) Part-11<\/span>
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29. What is the main function of Public Accounts Committee? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) To examine CAG Annual Reports<\/span>
\n(b) To interfere in day-to-day activities of government<\/span>
\n(c) To give recommendations to the P.M.<\/span>
\n(d) To pass orders<\/span>
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30. In which of the following cities the central secretariat of \u2018Association of South-East Asian Nations\u2019 (ASEAN) is located? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Jakarta <\/span>
\n(b) Bali <\/span>
\n(c) Manila<\/span>
\n(d) Hanoi<\/span>
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31. Which of the following treaties does not match with the year it was executed? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty – 1970<\/span>
\n(b) Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (2) Agreement – 1967<\/span>
\n(c) Partial Test Ban Treaty – 1963 <\/span>
\n(d) Nuclear Free Sea Bed Treaty – 1972 <\/span>
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32. Which of the following is not the philosophy of the Indian Constitution?<\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Communist State<\/span>
\n(b) Welfare State<\/span>
\n(c) Socialist State<\/span>
\n(d) Political Equality<\/span>
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33. Which of the following words were not present in the preamble of the Indian Constitution adopted on November 26, 1949 ?<\/span><\/strong>
\n(1) Republic <\/span>
\n(2) Reliable<\/span>
\n(3) Socialist<\/span>
\n(4) Non-religious<\/span>
\n(a) (1), (2), (3)<\/span>
\n(b) (2), (3), (4)<\/span>
\n(c) (1), (2), (4)<\/span>
\n(d) (3), (4)<\/span>
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34. Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the issuance of Ordinance by the President? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) It is linked to the legislative powers of Parliament. <\/span>
\n(b) Article 123 deals with it.<\/span>
\n(c) It ceases to exist after six weeks of Parliament Session. <\/span>
\n(d) President can never repeal it. <\/span>
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35. Match the hydroelectric projects with the river on which they are constructed : <\/span><\/strong>
\nName of Project – River<\/span><\/strong>
\nA. Koteshwar – 1. Asan <\/span>
\nB. Kulhal – 2. Alaknanda <\/span>
\nC. Tapoban Vishnugad – 3. Bhagirathi <\/span>
\nD. Vishnuprayag – 4. Dhauli <\/span>
\n.\u00a0 A B C D<\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) 3 2 1 4 <\/span>
\n(b) 3 1 2 4 <\/span>
\n(c) 2 4 1 3<\/span>
\n(d) 3 1 4 2<\/span>
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36. Which one of the following is not in existence now?<\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) National Commission for Women<\/span>
\n(b) Minority Commission<\/span>
\n(c) Planning Commission
\n(d) National Human Rights Commission <\/span>
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37. Which of the following Lok-Sabha did not complete its full five year term? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Eighth Lok-Sabha <\/span>
\n(b) Thirteenth Lok-Sabha<\/span>
\n(c) Second Lok-Sabha<\/span>
\n(d) Sixteenth Lok-Sabha<\/span>
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38. Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution, Inter State Council has been constituted? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Article 360<\/span>
\n(b) Article 263<\/span>
\n(c) Article 365<\/span>
\n(d) Article 368 <\/span>
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39. Which of the following rights is not enjoyed by a British Citizen residing in India? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Freedom of Trade and Profession<\/span>
\n(b) Equality Before Law <\/span>
\n(c) Freedom of Life and Liberty<\/span>
\n(d) Religious Freedom (Faith) <\/span>
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40. The President has power to make regulations regarding which of the following? <\/span><\/strong>
\n1. Dadra Nagar Haveli<\/span>
\n2. Daman and Diu <\/span>
\n3. Goa, Daman and Diu <\/span>
\n4. Puducherry <\/span>
\n(a) 1, 2, 3, 4 <\/span>
\n(b) 1, 2, 3 <\/span>
\n(c) 1,3,4 <\/span>
\n(d) 1,2,4<\/span>
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41. The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) The Preamble<\/span>
\n(b) The Fundamental Rights<\/span>
\n(c) The Directive Principles of the State Policy <\/span>
\n(d) The Fundamental Duties<\/span>
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42. Which of the following is not one of the UNESCO creative cities from India ? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Varanasi (Music)<\/span>
\n(b) Kozhikode (Literature)<\/span>
\n(c) Chennai (Music)<\/span>
\n(d) Pune (Literature)<\/span>
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43. The Chairman of Union Public Service Commission can be removed from his Post by <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) The Prime Minister <\/span>
\n(b) The President<\/span>
\n(c) Impeachment<\/span>
\n(d) Council of Ministers<\/span>
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44. Regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy, which one of the following statements is not correct? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) It is the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws. <\/span>
\n(b) They are fundamental in governance of the country. <\/span>
\n(c) They impose a legal duty on the State. <\/span>
\n(d) They are merely instructions to legislature and executive.<\/span>
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45. Who among the following was the first Chief Minister of Uttarakhand? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Shri Satpal Maharaj<\/span>
\n(b) Shri Nityanand Swami <\/span>
\n(c) Shri Narayan Dutt Tiwari<\/span>
\n(d) Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari<\/span>
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46. How many of the following women M.L.A.s were there in the first Legislative Assembly of Uttarakhand?<\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) 8 (Eight)<\/span>
\n(b) 7 (Seven)<\/span>
\n(c) 6 (Six)<\/span>
\n(d) 4 (Four)<\/span>
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47. Which of the following statement is not true about the speaker of Lok Sabha ? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Speaker has to be the member of the house within six months, he assumes office. <\/span>
\n(b) He remains speaker so long as he is member of the house. <\/span>
\n(c) Speaker continues in office even if Lok Sabha is dissolved. <\/span>
\n(d) Speaker can be removed by the members of Lok Sabha. <\/span>
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48. Which parliament seat of Uttarakhand State is reserved for Scheduled Caste ? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Nainital<\/span>
\n(b) Haridwar<\/span>
\n(c) Almora<\/span>
\n(d) Pauri-Garhwal <\/span>
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49. Who among the following was the Human Resource Development\/Education Minister from Uttarakhand in Central Government in the year 2019 ?<\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Ajay Tamta <\/span>
\n(b) B.C. Khanduri<\/span>
\n(c) K.C. Pant<\/span>
\n(d) Ramesh Pokhariyal \u2018Nishank\u2019<\/span>
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50. National Food Security Mission (NFSM) was launched in<\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) 2007-08<\/span>
\n(b) 2006-07<\/span>
\n(c) 2008-09<\/span>
\n(d) 2009-10<\/span>
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51. In which year Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) came into existence ? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) 1973<\/span>
\n(b) 1980<\/span>
\n(c) 1998<\/span>
\n(d) 1999<\/span>
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52. Which of the following statements related to Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) is not true? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) It includes all major offences which help in generation of black money. <\/span>
\n(b) Tax evasion and smuggling have been kept out of the definition of money laundering. <\/span>
\n(c) Any case under this Act is non-bailable. <\/span>
\n(d) The Director of Money Laundering is not given power to call for the records maintained by Financial Institutions (FIs). <\/span>
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53. BRICS is important in Global economy. Which of the following statement about BRICS is not correct?<\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) It represents more than 40 percent of the global population. <\/span>
\n(b) It represents around 24 percent of the World GDP.<\/span>
\n(c) It represents around 46 percent of Global trade.<\/span>
\n(d) First BRICS Summit was held in 2009 in Russia. <\/span>
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54. As per Sustainable Development Report 2023, what is the rank of India ? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) 111 th<\/span>
\n(b) 112 th<\/span>
\n(c) 131 st<\/span>
\n(d) 140 th <\/span>
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55. \u2018Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi\u2019 (PM-KISAN) Yojana came into effect from: <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) April 1, 2018 <\/span>
\n(b) February 24, 2019 <\/span>
\n(c) December 1, 2019 <\/span>
\n(d) April 1, 2019 <\/span>
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56. Long-term objective of the National Population Policy 2000 is to achieve a stable population by <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) 2030 <\/span>
\n(b) 2035<\/span>
\n(c) 2040<\/span>
\n(d) 2045<\/span>
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57. Which of the following is not a member of South Asian Preferential Trade Agreement (SAPTA)? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) China<\/span>
\n(b) Maldives<\/span>
\n(c) Bangladesh <\/span>
\n(d) Nepal<\/span>
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58. A measure of the total inflation within an economy, including such as food and energy prices is called <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Headline inflation <\/span>
\n(b) Core inflation<\/span>
\n(c) Refined core inflation<\/span>
\n(d) None of these<\/span>
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59. From the following, who is not the part of the governing council of NITI Aayog ? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) All Chief Ministers of the States<\/span>
\n(b) Chief Ministers of Delhi and Puducherry<\/span>
\n(c) Governors of States<\/span>
\n(d) Lieutenant Governors of Andaman and Nicobar Islands<\/span>
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60. Who among the following has not been the Chief Justice of Uttarakhand High Court? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Vikas Shridhar Sirpukar <\/span>
\n(b) Jagdish Singh Khehar<\/span>
\n(c) Raghvendra Singh Chauhan<\/span>
\n(d) Pankaj Purohit<\/span>
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61. What percentage (approximately) of Uttarakhand is plain area?<\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) 25 <\/span>
\n(b) 18<\/span>
\n(c) 14<\/span>
\n(d) 20<\/span>
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62. Which of the following programme is not associated with the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)?<\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) RAD <\/span>
\n(b) SHC<\/span>
\n(c) RKVY<\/span>
\n(d) PM-KSY<\/span>
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63. UTDB is established in Uttarakhand to promote <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Technology <\/span>
\n(b) Tourism <\/span>
\n(c) Trade <\/span>
\n(d) Training<\/span>
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64. In Uttarakhand State, which district got first place in fish production in 2022-2023? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Dehradun <\/span>
\n(d) Tehri Garhwal
\n(c) Udhamsingh Nagar <\/span>
\n(b) Haridwar<\/span>
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65. Which district of Uttarakhand has highest forest cover share percentage to its total geographical area? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Rudraprayag <\/span>
\n(b) Nainital <\/span>
\n(c) Champavat<\/span>
\n(d) Pauri Garhwal <\/span>
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66. When did the Government of Uttarakhand pass the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) In 2003<\/span>
\n(b) In 2007<\/span>
\n(c) In 2005<\/span>
\n(d) In 2009 <\/span>
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67. On the basis of NFHS 2019-21 survey, the Multidimensional poverty in Uttarakhand in 2019-21 was <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) 11.30 percent <\/span>
\n(b) 13.37 percent <\/span>
\n(c) 12.55 percent<\/span>
\n(d) 9.67 percent<\/span>
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68. The term GHz is the indicator of which feature of the computer?<\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Number of Pixels <\/span>
\n(b) Resolution<\/span>
\n(c) Speed<\/span>
\n(d) Storage<\/span>
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69. Which of the following is the 5th generation AI programming language?<\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) SQL <\/span>
\n(b) C++<\/span>
\n(c) C<\/span>
\n(d) Prolog<\/span>
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70. Which modulation technique is preferred for medium speed communication range upto 1200 to 2400 bits per second? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Amplitude modulation <\/span>
\n(b) Frequency modulation<\/span>
\n(c) Phase modulation<\/span>
\n(d) None of these <\/span>
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71. Consider a tightly wound 100 turn coil of radius 10 cm, carrying a current of 1A. What will be the magnitude of the magnetic field at the centre of the coil? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(d) 6.82 x 10-2<\/sup> T <\/span>
\n(a) 6.28 \u00d7 10-4<\/sup> T <\/span>
\n(b) 6.28 \u00d7 10-3<\/sup> T <\/span>
\n(c) 2.68 x 10-2<\/sup> T <\/span>
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72. Two slits are made one millimetre apart and the screen is placed one metre away. What is the fringe separation when blue-green light of wavelength 500 nm is used? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) 0.5 m<\/span>
\n(b) 0.5 mm<\/span>
\n(c) 50 mm<\/span>
\n(d) 50 m<\/span>
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73. What will be the de Broglie wavelength of a ball of mass 0.12 kg moving with a speed of 20 ms-1 ? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) 6.63 \u00d7 10-30<\/sup> m <\/span>
\n(b) 6.63 x 10-34<\/sup> m <\/span>
\n(c) 2.76 x 10-30<\/sup> m <\/span>
\n(d) 2.76 x 10-34<\/sup> m <\/span>
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74. Food cans are coated with Tin instead of Zinc, because <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Zinc is expensive than Tin.<\/span>
\n(b) The melting point of Zinc is higher than Tin.<\/span>
\n(c) Zinc is more reactive than Tin.<\/span>
\n(d) Zinc is less reactive than Tin.<\/span>
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75. As per census 2011, which of the following district of Uttarakhand had lowest female literacy rate?<\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Haridwar<\/span>
\n(b) Udhamsingh Nagar <\/span>
\n(c) Uttarkashi <\/span>
\n(d) Tehri Garhwal<\/span>
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76. Which one of the following is the highest reactive metal ? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Sodium<\/span>
\n(b) Potassium<\/span>
\n(c) Calcium <\/span>
\n(d) Iron <\/span>
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77. The Geographical regions which are particularly rich in endemic, rare and threatened species, found relatively in small areas and facing significant habitat loss are referred to as <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Red spots <\/span>
\n(d) Wet spots <\/span>
\n(c) Hot spots <\/span>
\n(b) Glow spots<\/span>
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78. Organisms which grow best in the temperature range of 0-15 \u00b0C are referred to as: <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Thermophiles <\/span>
\n(b) Psychrophiles<\/span>
\n(c) Hydrophiles<\/span>
\n(d) Mesophiles<\/span>
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79. Which Constitutional Amendment Act relates to the protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wildlife? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) 1972<\/span>
\n(b) 1974<\/span>
\n(c) 1976<\/span>
\n(d) 1978<\/span>
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80. Which of the following helps some hydrophytes to thrive in wetlands and marshes where water level fluctuates time to time? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Rhizomatous roots<\/span>
\n(b) Submergent roots<\/span>
\n(c) Aerenchyma tissue<\/span>
\n(d) Rhizophores<\/span>
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81. The relative contribution of rent green house gases to global warming is given below. Identify the incorrect pair. <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) CH4<\/sub> – 20%<\/span>
\n(b) CFCs – 14% <\/span>
\n(c) CO2<\/sub> – 40% <\/span>
\n(d) N2<\/sub>O-6%<\/span>
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82. The term antibiotic was coined by <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Davie and Ratnoff<\/span>
\n(b) Edward O. Wilson <\/span>
\n(c) M. Pearl <\/span>
\n(d) Selman Waksman<\/span>
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83. Which of the following is the first human hormone produced by recombinant DNA technology? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Estrogen <\/span>
\n(b) Testosterone<\/span>
\n(c) Insulin<\/span>
\n(d) Thyroxine<\/span>
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84. The hybridoma technique was developed by whom?<\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Louis Pasteur <\/span>
\n(b) George Kohler and C\u00e9sar Milstein <\/span>
\n(c) Edward Jenner<\/span>
\n(d) Burnet<\/span>
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85. Which of the following is used as an immuno suppressor for kidney transplantation ? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Antibiotics<\/span>
\n(b) Vaccines<\/span>
\n(c) Interferon<\/span>
\n(d) Monoclonal antibodies<\/span>
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86. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Govind Wildlife Sanctuary – 1955 <\/span>
\n(b) Valley of Flowers – 1982 <\/span>
\n(c) Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary – 1979 <\/span>
\n(d) Askote Wildlife Sanctuary – 1986<\/span>
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87. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Sona Nadi WildLife Sanctuary – Pauri Garhwal<\/span>
\n(b) Askote Wildlife Sanctuary – Pithoragarh<\/span>
\n(c) Govind Wildlife Sanctuary – Chamoli Garhwal Almora <\/span>
\n(d) Binsar Wildlilfe Sanctuary<\/span>
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88. \u2018Malogam\u2019, the polling station with only one voter during 2024 Lok Sabha elections falls in which state?<\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Himachal Pradesh<\/span>
\n(b) Assam <\/span>
\n(c) Arunachal Pradesh<\/span>
\n(d) Mizoram<\/span>
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89. The half-life of a radioactive substance is 4 months. How much time it will take to decay 3\/4th of the substance? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) 12 months <\/span>
\n(b) 8 months<\/span>
\n(c) 4 months<\/span>
\n(d) 3 months<\/span>
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90. \u2018Prawasi Bharatiya Diwas\u2019 (PBD) or NRI Day is celebrated in India every year on which date? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) January 19 <\/span>
\n(b) January 9 <\/span>
\n(c) January 11 <\/span>
\n(d) January 12 <\/span>
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91. In March 2024, who made it to history as the first woman sniper of the Border Security Force? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Anupma Singh<\/span>
\n(b) Sapna Singh <\/span>
\n(c) Suman Kumari<\/span>
\n(d) Vasudha Gupta<\/span>
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92. What is the rank of India in International Intellectual Property (IP) Index 2024 ? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) 40th<\/span>
\n(b) 43rd<\/span>
\n(c) 45th<\/span>
\n(d) 42 nd<\/span>
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93. Mission \u201cDivyastra\u201d is related to which of the following? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) MIRV Technology<\/span>
\n(b) Prithavi Missile System<\/span>
\n(c) Mounted Gun System <\/span>
\n(d) Reconnaissance Vehicle (wheeled)<\/span>
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94. In February 2024, which Bank was in news for raising $ 300 million through its first ever sustainable finance bond issue? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) HDFC <\/span>
\n(b) South Indian Bank<\/span>
\n(c) AXIS Bank<\/span>
\n(d) Yes Bank<\/span>
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95. Besides Urdu poet Gulzar, who is the other recipient of the 58th Jnanpith Award? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Damodar Mauzo<\/span>
\n(b) Krishna Sobti<\/span>
\n(c) Jagadguru Rambhadracharya<\/span>
\n(d) Manoj Muntashir<\/span>
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96. Government of India has extended the O-SMART scheme till 2026 which is aimed at <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Outer Space Development Activities <\/span>
\n(b) Optical Fibre Production R & D <\/span>
\n(c) Oxygen Plants in Smart Cities<\/span>
\n(d) Ocean Development Activities <\/span>
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97. Prior to Jyoti Atre, the record of oldest Indian woman to scale Mount Everest was held by whom? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Piyali Basak <\/span>
\n(b) Sangeeta Bahl <\/span>
\n(c) Shefali Singh <\/span>
\n(d) Kaamya <\/span>
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98. Name the city where 37th National Games were inaugurated in October 2023. <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Ranchi, Jharkhand<\/span>
\n(b) Indore, Madhya Pradesh <\/span>
\n(c) Bambolim, Goa<\/span>
\n(d) Guwahati, Assam<\/span>
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99. How many Gold Medals were won by India in 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2023? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) 28 <\/span>
\n(b) 38 <\/span>
\n(c) 26 <\/span>
\n(d) 36<\/span>
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100. In February 2024, who became the first Indian Citizen to receive an Honorary Knighthood from United Kingdom’s King Charles III ? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Anand Mahindra<\/span>
\n(b) Sunil Bharti Mittal<\/span>
\n(c) Ratan Tata<\/span>
\n(d) Mukesh Ambani <\/span>
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101. Which among the following was the winner of Best Animated Feature Film at 96th Academy Awards? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) The Boy and The Heron <\/span>
\n(b) Elemental<\/span>
\n(c) Robot Dreams <\/span>
\n(d) War is Over<\/span>
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102. Daniel Kahneman who died in March 2024 was given Nobel Prize in 2002 for his contribution to<\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Literature <\/span>
\n(b) Sociology<\/span>
\n(c) Psychology<\/span>
\n(d) Economics<\/span>
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103. Who has won the first prize in National Youth Parliament Festival, 2024 ? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Anshika Singh<\/span>
\n(b) Yatin Bhaskar Duggal
\n(c) Radhika Goel<\/span>
\n(d) Kanishka Sharma<\/span>
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104. Cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko who has broken the world record for most cumulative time spent in the space, belongs to: <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Ukraine <\/span>
\n(b) Japan<\/span>
\n(c) USA<\/span>
\n(d) Russia <\/span>
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105. Which Indian city has been added to the list of UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network (U.C.C.N) in the ‘City of Literature’ category in 2023? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Pune <\/span>
\n(b) Gwalior<\/span>
\n(c) Kozhikode<\/span>
\n(d) Jaipur<\/span>
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106. The first International Summit on the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence in the Military was held in which country? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) France <\/span>
\n(b) Germany<\/span>
\n(c) England <\/span>
\n(d) Netherlands <\/span>
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107. The Permanent Secretariat of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is located at <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) New Delhi <\/span>
\n(b) Colombo <\/span>
\n(c) Dhaka <\/span>
\n(d) Kathmandu<\/span>
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108. Which of the following books has won 2024 International Booker Prize? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Time Shelter <\/span>
\n(b) Kairos <\/span>
\n(c) Western Lane <\/span>
\n(d) Trust<\/span>
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109. In March 2024, which company has acquired Educational platform \u2018Udacity\u2019?<\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) IBM<\/span>
\n(b) Apple<\/span>
\n(c) Accenture <\/span>
\n(d) Infosys<\/span>
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110. Nivedita Karki, honoured by Teelu Rauteli State Level Award 2023, is associated with which of the following sports? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Race <\/span>
\n(b) Art and Yoga <\/span>
\n(c) Mountaineering <\/span>
\n(d) Boxing <\/span>
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111. In which of the seven phases announced by the Election Commission of India for the General Elections-2024, the elections were held in Uttarakhand? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) First <\/span>
\n(b) Second<\/span>
\n(c) Fourth<\/span>
\n(d) Seventh<\/span>
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112. Which of the following folk dances\/celebrations of Uttarakhand is included in the intangible heritage list of UNESCO ? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Ramman <\/span>
\n(b) Chanchari<\/span>
\n(c) Cholia<\/span>
\n(d) Jhumelo<\/span>
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113. Who has been appointed as the first woman Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand ? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Manisha Panwar<\/span>
\n(b) Radha Raturi<\/span>
\n(c) Radhika Jha<\/span>
\n(d) Divya Mittal<\/span>
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114. Hindu religious pilgrimage place named Purnagiri is situated in which of the following districts of Uttarakhand? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Almora<\/span>
\n(b) Pithoragarh <\/span>
\n(c) Champawat<\/span>
\n(d) Rudraprayag<\/span>
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115. Headquarters of which of the following is located in Dehradun, the Capital of Uttarakhand? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Archaeological Survey of India <\/span>
\n(b) Survey of India <\/span>
\n(c) Botanical Survey of India <\/span>
\n(d) Geological Survey of India<\/span>
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116. The train for Manaskhand Corridor Yatra was proposed to start from which railway station? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Kolkata <\/span>
\n(b) Chennai <\/span>
\n(c) Pune<\/span>
\n(d) Puri<\/span>
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117. Who has been appointed as first woman Chief Justice of Uttarakhand High court? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Justice Banumathi<\/span>
\n(b) Justice Ritu Bahri<\/span>
\n(c) Justice Indu Malhotra<\/span>
\n(d) Justice Bela Trivedi<\/span>
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118. Which of the following new games are approved by the International Olympic Committee for the Los Angeles Olympic Games 2028 ?<\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) T20 Cricket, Baseball, Flag Football, Squash <\/span>
\n(b) T20 Cricket, Fencing, Baseball, Rugby <\/span>
\n(c) T20 Cricket, Squash, Fencing, Polo <\/span>
\n(d) T20 Cricket, Fencing, Kabaddi, Skating <\/span>
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119. Who constructed the Lake Sudarshan? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Chandra Gupta Maurya <\/span>
\n(b) Samudra Gupta <\/span>
\n(c) Chandra Gupta Vikramaditya <\/span>
\n(d) Bimbisara<\/span>
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120. Who established Ajivika Sampraday? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Makhali Goshal <\/span>
\n(b) Vasubandhu<\/span>
\n(c) Upagupta <\/span>
\n(d) Dignag<\/span>
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121. Who established the ‘Vikramshila’ University? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Kumaril Bhatta <\/span>
\n(b) Madhavacharya <\/span>
\n(c) Dharmpal<\/span>
\n(d) Pulakesin II<\/span>
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122. \u2018Milinda Panha\u2019 is based on the questions of Maharaj Milinda. In which language it has been written ?<\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Sanskrit<\/span>
\n(b) Hindi<\/span>
\n(c) Pali<\/span>
\n(d) Arabic<\/span>
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123. Shahjahan gave the title of ‘Shah Iqbal’ to which of his son? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Dara Shikoh <\/span>
\n(b) Shuja <\/span>
\n(c) Aurangzeb<\/span>
\n(d) Murad<\/span>
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124. Arrange the Battles of Babur given below, in chronological order:<\/span><\/strong>
\nI. Battle of Ghaghra<\/span>
\nII. First Battle of Panipat <\/span>
\nIV. Battle of Khanwa <\/span>
\nIII. Battle of Chanderi<\/span>
\n(a) IV, II, I, III<\/span>
\n(b) II, IV, III, I<\/span>
\n(c) III, I, II, IV<\/span>
\n(d) I, IV, III, II<\/span>
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125. Of the following, which one was written by Ziauddin Barani ? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Tarikh-i-Mubarak Shahi<\/span>
\n(c) Zain-ul-Akhbar<\/span>
\n(b) Fatawa-i-Jahandari <\/span>
\n(d) Tarikh-i-Muhammadi <\/span>
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126. To commemorate the victory of which region did Akbar build the \u2018Buland Darwaza\u2019? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Sindh <\/span>
\n(b) Multan <\/span>
\n(c) Orissa <\/span>
\n(d) Gujarat <\/span>
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127. In 1336 A.D. who had established the Vijaynagar empire ? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Ramrai <\/span>
\n(b) Krishnadev Rai <\/span>
\n(c) Harihar and Bukka <\/span>
\n(d) Achyut Rai<\/span>
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128. Which has been considered as “Magna Carta” of English Education System in India? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Macauley’s Minute, 2nd Feb, 1835 <\/span>
\n(b) Woods dispatch on Education, 1854 <\/span>
\n(c) Hunter’s Education Commission, 1882-83 <\/span>
\n(d) The Hartog Committee, 1929 <\/span>
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129. What was the primary aim of \u2018Aligarh Movement\u2019? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) To promote the revival of traditional Islamic Education <\/span>
\n(b) To establish a theocratic Islamic State in India <\/span>
\n(c) To promote the Western Scientific Education among Muslims of India <\/span>
\n(d) To encourage Hindu-Muslim unity against British <\/span>
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130. The Central Hindu School of Banaras, which later developed as Banaras Hindu University, was established by whom? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Madam Cama <\/span>
\n(b) Sarojini Naidu<\/span>
\n(c) Annie Besant<\/span>
\n(d) Sucheta Kriplani<\/span>
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131. To propagate the ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy, who founded the \u2018Tatvabodhini Sabha\u2019 in 1839 ? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar <\/span>
\n(c) Debendranath Tagore <\/span>
\n(b) Dayanand Saraswati <\/span>
\n(d) Bal Shastri Jambekar<\/span>
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132. The play \u2018Neel Darpan\u2019 written in 1858-1859, highlights the plight of Indigo growers. Who wrote this? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Rabindra Nath Tagore <\/span>
\n(b) Dinbandhu Mitra <\/span>
\n(c) Bankim Chandra Chatterji <\/span>
\n(d) Akshay Kumar Dutt<\/span>
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133. Bengal was partitioned by Lord Curzon in 1905. In which year partition was annulled? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) 1905 <\/span>
\n(b) 1909 <\/span>
\n(c) 1910<\/span>
\n(d) 1911<\/span>
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134. Who said that the Brahmanas and Sharmanas were two types of Philosophers? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Kautilya <\/span>
\n(b) Megasthenes<\/span>
\n(c) Upagupta<\/span>
\n(d) None of these<\/span>
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135. Azad Hind Fauz was formed in which of the following country? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) India<\/span>
\n(b) Singapore<\/span>
\n(c) Japan<\/span>
\n(d) Germany <\/span>
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136. Which one of the following is correctly matched? <\/span><\/strong>
\nPainted Rock Shelters Site – District<\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Kalamati – Champawat<\/span>
\n(b) Kimnigram – Uttarkashi<\/span>
\n(c) Farkanauli – Chamoli<\/span>
\n(d) Malla Painali – Almora<\/span>
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137. Who issued the ‘Chitreshwar’ type of coins in Uttarakhand? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Katyuri <\/span>
\n(b) Kunind<\/span>
\n(c) Chand<\/span>
\n(d) Parmar<\/span>
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138. Which Mughal Emperor sent the survey team to Garhwal to explore the origin of Ganga river? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Akbar <\/span>
\n(b) Jahangir<\/span>
\n(c) Shahjahan<\/span>
\n(d) Aurangzeb <\/span>
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139. Who among the following Garhwal prince was appointed Mansabdar in the Mughal Court? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Medini Shah <\/span>
\n(b) Fatehpati Shah <\/span>
\n(c) Upendra Shah<\/span>
\n(d) Ram Shah<\/span>
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140. In which year ‘Kumaon Water Rules’ were implemented? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) 1874<\/span>
\n(b) 1917<\/span>
\n(c) 1940<\/span>
\n(d) 1947<\/span>
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141. In Tehri Riyasat under which Deputy Commissioner Thakur Jodhsingh Negi was appointed as a settlement officer? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Lt. Col. Young <\/span>
\n(b) H.V. Hearsay <\/span>
\n(c) Windham<\/span>
\n(d) Captain Hyder<\/span>
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142. Which Parmar ruler is known as ‘Garv-Bhanjan’ in the history of Garhwal ?<\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Shyam Shah <\/span>
\n(b) Man Shah<\/span>
\n(c) Mahipati Shah <\/span>
\n(d) Prithvipati Shah<\/span>
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143. Which one among the following royal dynasties is associated with the Taleshwar copper plate grants? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Naga dynasty <\/span>
\n(b) Paurav dynasty <\/span>
\n(c) Katyuri dynasty <\/span>
\n(d) Yadu dynasty <\/span>
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144. \u2018Barahat Shakti Stambh\u2019 inscription is related to which of the following? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Guh <\/span>
\n(b) Sarva Varman <\/span>
\n(c) Sen Varman <\/span>
\n(d) Chakreshwar<\/span>
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145. \u2018Chaumu Deity\u2019 is worshipped in Uttarakhand for <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) the protection of forests<\/span>
\n(b) the protection of milch cattles <\/span>
\n(c) the protection of crops<\/span>
\n(d) the protection from diseases<\/span>
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146. Between which of the following two kingdoms the battle of \u2018Tamadhaund\u2019 was fought? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Garhwal and Sirmaur<\/span>
\n(b) Kumaon and Garhwal<\/span>
\n(c) Tibet and Garhwal<\/span>
\n(d) Tibet and Kumaon<\/span>
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147. Who chaired the first conference of ‘Kumaon Parishad’ organised at Almora in 1917 ? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Hargovind Pant <\/span>
\n(b) Jaidutt Joshi <\/span>
\n(c) Badridutt Pande <\/span>
\n(d) Govind Ballabh Pant <\/span>
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148. Who was the founder of newspaper \u2018Samata\u2019 ? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Hariprasad Tamta<\/span>
\n(b) Shrikrishna Tamta<\/span>
\n(c) Ramprasad Tamta<\/span>
\n(d) Jayanand Bharti<\/span>
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149. Which one of the following seas has highest salinity? <\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Red Sea<\/span>
\n(b) Mediterranian Sea<\/span>
\n(c) Arabian Sea <\/span>
\n(d) North Sea<\/span>
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150. The \u201cKhudai Khidmatgar\u201d (Servants of God) was founded by<\/span><\/strong>
\n(a) Shaukat Ali <\/span>
\n(b) Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan <\/span>
\n(c) M.A. Jinnah <\/span>
\n(d) M.A. Ansari<\/span>
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