Directions(1-4):In the following the questions choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word. 1. WARY

A. Sad B. vigilant C. Distorted D. Tired

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
2. RABBLE

A. Mob B. Noise C. Roar D. Rubbish

Answer: Option A
3. MAYHEM

A. Jubilation B. Havoc C. Excitement D. Defeat

Answer: Option B
4. PONDER

A. Think B. Evaluate C. Anticipate D. Increase

Answer: Option A
5. Which among the following is considered to be the oldest Veda?

A. Sam Veda B. Yajur Veda C. Rig Veda D. Atharva Veda

Answer: Option C
6. The Indravati National Park (INP) is located in which state?

A. Chhattisgarh B. Karnataka C. Punjab D. Assam

Answer: Option A
7. What is the name of Indian’s first satellite launch vehicle?

A. SLV-1 B. SLV-2 C. SLV-3 D. PSLV-1

Answer: Option C
8. Radiocarbon is produced in the atmosphere as a result of

A. collision between fast neutrons and nitrogen nuclei present in the atmosphere B. action of ultraviolet light from the sun on atmospheric oxygen C. action of solar radiations particularly cosmic rays on carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere D. lightning discharge in atmosphere

Answer: Option A
9. It is easier to roll a stone up a sloping road than to lift it vertical upwards because

A. work done in rolling is more than in lifting B. work done in lifting the stone is equal to rolling it C. work done in both is same but the rate of doing work is less in rolling D. work done in rolling a stone is less than in lifting it

Answer: Option D
10. The nucleus of an atom consists of

A. electrons and neutrons B. electrons and protons C. protons and neutrons D. All of the above

Answer: Option C
11. Select a suitable figure from the four alternatives that would complete the figure matrix.

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
12. The number of moles of solute present in 1 kg of a solvent is called its

A. molality B. molarity C. normality D. formality

Answer: Option A
13. The treaty of Mangalore was signed between

A. the English East India Company and Haidar Ali B. Haidar Ali and the Zamorin of Calicut C. the English East India Company and Tipu Sultan D. the French East India Company and Tipu Sultan

Answer: Option C
14. The Shimla Convention is an agreement that sets

A. Shimla as a tourist spot B. Shimla as the capital of Himachal Pradesh C. boundary between India and Tibet D. None of the above

Answer: Option C
15. Which of the following events took place in the Cenozoic era?

A. Formation of the rockies, India collides with Asia and the formation of the Himalayas and the Alps B. Formation of the Appalachians and central European mountains C. Splitting of India from Antarctic D. Breaking up of Pangaea

Answer: Option A