1. Nervous System consists of:
(i) Brain
(ii) Spinal Cord
(iii) Spleen
(iv) Nerves
Choose the correct Option:
A. Both (i) and (ii)
B. Both (i) and (iii)
C. (i), (ii) and (iv)
D. (i), (ii) and (iii)
Answer: Option (C)
Explanation:
The brain and the spinal cord along with nerves constitute the nervous system.
2. Which country has received a financial grant from India, for constructing an educational campus to boost the learning environment of the students?
A. Bangladesh
B. Srilanka
C. Nepal
D. Myanmar
E. None of these
Answer: Option (C)
Explanation:
India extended a financial grant of 35.5 million Nepalese rupees to Nepal for the construction of an educational campus to boost the learning environment of the students. The educational campus was jointly inaugurated by District Coordination Committee and Campus management committee on 22nd March 2019. It was made under the Development Partnership Programme which is administered by the Development Administration Partnership division of the Ministry of External Affairs. The building was constructed at Siddheshwar Education Public Campus in Ramechhap district. It consists of 12 classrooms, a meeting hall, a laboratory room, and a library.
3. Government crosses disinvestment target for the financial year 2018-19 by _________ crore against its target Rs.80000 crore.
A. 5000 crore
B. 10000 crore
C. 2000 crore
D. 7000 crore
E. None of these
Answer: Option (A)
Explanation:
On 23rd March 2019, Government outreached its disinvestment target of Rs 80,000 crore for the current financial year (2018-19) by Rs 5,000 crore. The disinvestment target has been fixed at Rs 90,000 crore for the next financial year (i.e. FY 2020). This is the second time in a row that Government has been able to hit the target.
4. To which of the following dynasties did King Bhoja, a great patron of literature and art, belong?
A. Karkota
B. Utpala
C. Paramara
D. Gurjara Pratihara
Answer: Option (C)
5. Which of the following reason for the tropical climate of India?
A. Seasonal influence of jet streams
B. Location of the Himalayas in its north
C. Over-powering influence of Indian Ocean
D. The country is a part of the Asian landmass
Answer: Option (B)
6. 'Residuary Powers' means those powers which are–
A. Delegated by the centre to the states
B. Enjoyed by the king or the President only
C. Delegated by the state to the centre
D. Retained by the centre or the state for themselves after the division of powers between the centre and the united states in a federation
Answer: Option (D)
7. Statement:
Now-a-days, the number of suicide cases is increasing.
The course of Action:
I. We should change our education system, where people can learn the basic values of life.
II. Mostly the suicides are seen in youngsters due to stress. The lifestyle, which the youngsters experiencing, is the cause. There is no solution for it.
A. If only I follow.
B. If only II follows.
C. If either I or II follows.
D. If neither I nor II follows.
E. If both I and II follow.
Answer: Option (D)
Explanation:
The course of action I assume that the present education system does not teach the basic values of life. So, I am not a proper course of action.
The course of action II is not giving any solution.
8. Which of the following type of forest occupies the largest area in India?
A. Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
B. Sub-tropical Dry Evergreen Forest
C. Montane Wet Temperate Forest
D. Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest
Answer: Option (A)
9. Who was appointed as the 24th chief of naval staff of India?
A. Robin K Dhowan
B. Devendra Kumar Joshi
C. Karambir Singh
D. Nirmal Kumar Verma
E. None of these
Answer: Option (C)
Explanation:
On 23rd March 2019, Vice Admiral Karambir Singh has been appointed as the next (24th) chief of naval staff. He will succeed present Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba who retires on May 2019. At present, he is a Flag Officer Commanding in Chief of the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam. He is from Jalandhar in Punjab. He was commissioned into the Indian Navy in July 1980 and after two years he earned his wings as a helicopter pilot. During his 39 years of service, he has flying experience of the HAL Chetak and Kamov Ka-25 helicopters and commanded numerous ships including ICGS Chand Bibi, INS Vijaydurg, INS Rana and INS Delhi. He has been honored with the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM) and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM).
10. Select the correct order of The hill stations on the basis of heights.
A. Darjeeling, Srinagar, Leh, Simla
B. Srinagar, Darjeeling, Simla, Leh
C. Srinagar, Leh, Simla, Darjeeling
D. Simla, Srinagar, Leh, Darjeeling
Answer: Option (B)