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Tuesday, 4 June 2013

SUBMISSION OF REPRESENTATIONS / PETITIONS OR ADVANCE COPIES OF REPRESENTATIONS TO DIRECTORATE-REG.


D.G. Posts No. 137-32/2013-SPB.II dated 29th May, 2013.


    I am directed to say that it has been observed that there has been a tendency on the part of several officials at various levels to by-pass the prescribed channels of submission of representations / petitions or to submit advance copies of representations to Secretary (Posts) / Director General (Posts) / Member (Personnel) / DDG (Personnel) / Director(Staff) requesting for promotion ,pay fixation, grant of MACP, transfer under Rule 38, posting to a particular station , expunction of adverse remarks, appointment to specific position, etc..Even in such matters, where the Circles are competent to decide the representations, the officials are sending representations/petitions or advance copy of representations to Directorate. Mere perusal and / or processing of such letter consumes significant time at different levels in the Directorate.
2.         In this context, it is pointed out that Rule 115 of the P&T Manual Vol. II states that any representation, which is not an appeal should be designated as a petition. According to Rule 118-A (1) of the said Volume, any petition or copy thereof which is sent direct to the Director General or to any subordinate authority , instead of through the proper channel , will be filed , no notice of any kind being taken of it.
3.    Further, the CCS(Conduct) Rules,1964 clearly provide that whenever a Government servant whishes to press a claim or seek redressal of a grievance in any matte connected with service rights or conditions, the representations should be forwarded through proper channel.
4.         In spite of adequate and clear instructions regarding the manner in which the representations should be submitted by the Government servants, the representations / petitions or copies of representations are being submitted  directly to higher authorities in violation of the said instructions.
5.         In view of the above, the Circles are requested to bring the above position to the notice of their employees and advise them to refrain from sending advance copies of representations / petitions or copies of the representations to the authorities in the Directorate. Any such communication not received through proper channel will be filed without taking notice of it. Administrative action may also be taken against officials for violation of rules / instructions on the subject.
                                                                                                               Sd/-
(Alka Tewari)
Assistant Director General(SPN)



Mere marriage registration does not entitle second wife for pension: CAT


APPLICANT REGISTERED THE SECOND MARRIAGE FOR FAMILY PENSION”

The Central Administrative Tribunal, Madras Bench, has rejected a claim by a retired postman for family pension to his second wife, who was having a live-in relationship with him when his first marriage was subsisting and registered the marriage after his retirement.
Dismissing the application of M.Yesudhasan of Kanyakumari, the CAT’s member B.Venkateswara Rao said, “The applicant being a Central government employee must be aware that contracting a second marriage without dissolution of the first marriage is an offence under the Indian Penal Code. Mere registration does not entitle the second wife for family pension.”
M.Yesudhasan had married Jesintha Mary in 1981 while he was in service. Due to a strained relationship, she sought divorce before a competent court and was granted decree of divorce in 1997. The divorce was confirmed by the Madras High Court in 2000. He had a live-in relationship with Lalitha Mary since 1994 and their marriage was solemnised the same year. He retired in 2008.
In 2010, he received a communication from the Postal department rejecting his request to include her name as a nominee for family pension on the ground that the second marriage was not valid as the first marriage was subsisting. When he made a fresh request, the Postal department again rejected it. Approaching the Central Administrative Tribunal, he contended that neither there was any bar on him to get married after retirement nor any difficulty in nominating the post-retiral spouse for family pension.
The Postal department contended that his second marriage was solemnised in 1994 when the first one was subsisting, but the registration was done under the Special Marriage Act after his retirement. Therefore, it could not be termed post-retiral marriage.

Post offices set for major revamp

 minister says

VISAKHAPATNAM: The Centre is focusing onmodernization of post offices in the country to improve service delivery and enable them to compete with courier companies, Union minister of state for communications and information technologyKilliKruparani said today.
The Department of Posts has sanctioned Rs 4,700 crore for modernization of 1.55 lakh post offices, she said here.
Under the project, a provision of Rs 1,500 crore has been made to install computers in rural post offices, Kruparani said.
To overcome the delay in providing services, the Union government has embarked on a massive drive to upgrade postal infrastructure, Kruparani said.
She said all the post offices in the country will be soon providing online services.
The Minister was speaking after inaugurating the first all-women post office (Mahila Dak Ghar) in Andhra Pradesh which has come up in this port city.
"In the coming days, their will be more such post offices across the country for the convenience of women. The Centre intends to open Mahila Dak Ghars in every metropolitan city and big towns, especially where there is sizeable population of working women, Kruparani said


My Own Seven Habits – The “Triumph” Formula


Stephen Covey, the author of  ’Seven Habits of  Highly Effective People’  is no more with us. But he will be remembered by millions for what he taught us which, according to him, ‘all that people had to do was form habits out of their best instincts.’
Pondering over the reasonably successful career that I had, rather than ‘beginning with the end in mind, I recall, beginning from the end (of my career), how I could succeed in my career by following what I would call the TRIUMPH formula, my own seven habits.
I write this article as a humble dedication to this great Management Guru – some humble thoughts from an ordinary mortal ‘to Fortune and Fame unknown.’

…………………………..
As an ordinary man,I could succeed in my career getting opportunities and challenges throughout my career and I which I readily embraced. . While looking back, I find that what helped me was the TRIUMPH formula – This word has seven letters and i would call it the seven habits, which are explained below.

Thinking

If you want to improve, you have to make thinking a habit. When you start thinking, you get several ideas, you get clarity about the subject you think about, you get a deeper understanding of the subject. I used my leisure time to think on various aspects with regard to my own improvement. Gradually, the thoughts began to appear to me every time i had time to think of, the leisure time.
Thus I could think of something while traveling in a bus on way to my office, on return from office, while sleeping and while awake during sleep due to broken or disturbed sleep. This way, some one could say that I productively used my time. Many times, when my sleep used to get cut off around 3 or 4 0′clock in the morning, thoughts used to rush to my mind. in fact, I was very particular about putting down these thoughts in writing, the moment I landed at the office – either scribbling on a piece of paper or so, sometimes dictating straightway to my P.A. The result – the bulk of my writings running over seventy pieces, turned to be nicely written articles. And no wonder, these got published in quick succession too.
I recall what Tom Peter had said in his Tom Peters Seminar. According to him, Samuel Johnson, said: ‘all intellectual improvements arise in leisure.’ another example of this, he says is that ‘when stuck, Thomas Edison would unfailingly take a nap.’ and again he says, according to a US poet laureate, ‘we don’t pay enough attention to day-dreaming, without which no bridges would soar, no light bulbs burn, and no Greek warships set upon Homer’s ‘wine-dark-sea.’ Abdul Kalam himself has advocated about the benefits of dreaming.

Reading

Reading is another way to enhance one’s knowledge as also thinking. I used to at least go through quickly the various magazines, journals, books etc. that Prof. Menon (with whom I worked for almost a decade) used to receive regularly. Again, reading books from libraries is something I cultivated as a practice. When I was in the Personnel Division of DOE, hundreds of books were available in the library and I could say I benefited a lot by reading them.Seeing my writings, Mr.Vittal, Secretary of the Department himself used to recommend to me the books that he would order for the library to read. I could read and benefit immensely through several latest management books by great writers.

Inspiration

I have derived great inspiration from Prof. M.G.K. Menon, This was indeed a rare and great opportunity, since he was involved in a wide spectrum of activities and had held multiple responsibilities. But it is necessary to have the urge to learn from great people. I used to watch carefully the way he writes, the way he makes decisions, the way he talks, the way he delivers a speech etc. in fact, I used to watch every aspect of his working. Even mere watching him this way was a great inspiration. I used to read his decisions on files and also used to try to go into the rationale for his decision.
Watching the way he communicates, through letters particularly, made me learn many things. Each aspect of a letter – the beginning, the words used, the style, the conclusion, rather a deep study of it through all of which I could imbibe some of his style which enabled me greatly to think of what way he would like a letter to be written. And by doing this, I could attempt letters he wants to write, almost the way he would himself write. This helped me a lot in terms of confidence building and also making him have confidence in me about my capabilities. He used to say, as communicated by some one else to me, that ‘ CVS knows what exactly I want.’ What a great inspiration he was for me.

Uniqueness

By uniqueness I mean cultivating some special qualities and maintaining them. It could also mean creating a niche for you, a brand for you and a demand for you through your abilities, qualities and capabilities; and a self-image through which others will perceive you. In my career I could show my talents through the opportunities I received, and others, particularly my bosses at various times associated me to work with them by a so- called image and brand I could create which transformed into a demand for my services. A major demand for my services was for working as Officer on Special Duty In the Science Advisor Council to Prime Minister, and in fact I had actually performed special duties which earned appreciation for my work from all members of the Council, including it’s Chairman, Prof. C.N.R. Rao.

Motivation

Motivation plays a very important part in an individual’ development. Normally, one does not expect any kind of motivation in Government. But in my case, throughout my 25 year career in the Government, I was fortunate to get abundant motivation, not only in my actual work, where I could excel, but also in my writings. Mr. N. Vittal was the prime motivator for whatever little I have succeeded in my writings. A few poems, a note analyzing the way Mr. Vittal functioned, a few articles on time management, personnel matters etc. were all well appreciated by him through encouraging remarks to spur my activity in this field further. I could write fifty odd articles. A compilation of all my articles on HR was liked by him and he readily gave a foreword for a book containing all those articles.
Even, after my retirement, after a lapse of over a decade, I started writing, made possible by an iPad gifted to me by my son. And again, it was Mr. Vittal, who continued his motivation for my writings, appreciating the few short pieces that I mailed to him and prodding me through his advice: ‘Dear CVS, keep writing.’ Of course, the bestmotivation is self-motivation (driven by an “I can do” attitude) which also I could practice. in fact, I am motivating myself at the age of 75 by engaging myself in thinking and writing on whatever comes to my mind.

Perseverance

You have to practice patience and perseverance. Because all efforts by you may not produce quick results as you expect. At the same time, continuous efforts with focus on your goals will certainly take you there. in my case, I persisted in my efforts to get my compilation of articles on human resources published as a book, come whatever may. And after several attempts spanning over a period of three years, my dream came true. I became the author of a book! One can recall what Confucius said: ‘our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising every time we fail.’ My immediate boss was thrilled and said to me: ‘I say CVS, I always knew you will be persistent.’

Humility

One should be humble always, irrespective of whatever one may have achieved. People will always respect a humble person. Mr. Narayana Murthy referred to him as an ordinary individual. Not only that, humbleness, and the associated simplicity should always be your hall mark. in my case, many of my subordinates still respect me, since I had always treated them as friends first and then their boss, allowing them freedom to indulge in jokes in the workplace. If you read together the first letters of each of the above qualities it will read TRIUMPH, and so it was.
About the author: The author of this article is Shri C.V. Subramaniam. He retired as Director in the Department of Information Technology, GOI and has held several important positions in the Government. He has published 70 plus articles in various leading news papers and has also published a book on Human Resource Management.

PA/SA EXAM COMPLETE KEY HELD ON 19/05/2013


The Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant Examination Key is prepared by Akula. Praveen Kumar, Sub Postmaster, Papannapet SO-502303(Medak division Mob no. 9849636361, 8019549939) in good faith of Postal Assistant exam aspirants. Author of blog does not accepts any responsibility in relation to the accuracy, correctness of answers or otherwise, of the contents.

 

The Key Published by India Post is final.

 

                            PART-A (GENERAL KNOWLEDGE)

1. United Nation has released "one women Album on the occasion of International Women's Day. Name the Indian artist of that Album?

A. Mallika Sarabhai                         B. Amjed Ali Khan

C. A.R. Rahman                                D. Anoushka Shankar

Ans. D

2. Bula Chaudhary is related to which sport event:

A. Cricket   B. Badminton    C. Swimming    D. Golf

Ans. C

3. How many districts of the country were initially covered under the Direct Benifit transfer scheme started from January 1,2013?

A.43                B.34                 C.20                D.29

Ans. A

4. Which sport personality has won the the Indian Grand Prix 2012 at the Buddha International Circuit for the second time?

A. Mark Weber    B. Lewis Hamilton   C. Sebastion Vettel  D. Fernando Alonso

Ans. C

5. Which among the following have been conferred with Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in 2012?

A. Mary Kon and Anup Kumar                 B. Saina Nehwal and Sushil Kumar

C Deepika Kumari and Yuvraj Singh       D. Yogeshwar Datt and Vijay Kumar

Ans. D

6. Rath Yatra- This famous festival is held in?

A. Odisha      B. West Bengal         C. TamilNadu                       D. Karnataka

Ans. A

7. In the 92nd constitutional amendment, how many languages were added to the 8th schedule of the constitution?

A. 4                 B. 3                  C. 2                 D. 5

 Ans: A

8. Which of the following act as decomposers in an ecosystem?

A. Putrefying bacteria                     B. Rhizobium bacteria

C. lactobacillus bacteria                  D. Cyanobacteria

Ans: A

9. What is Basel III norms?

A. The Global Capital norms for banks

B. The Global Pollution Norms for Auto Manufacturer

C .The Global Norms for Cyber World

D. The Global Pollution Norms for Heavy Industries

Ans. A

10. President appoints Chief Election Commissioner & Election Commissioners. They have tenure:

A. Till age of 65 years

B. 6 years, or upto the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier

C. 5 years                               D. 6 years

Ans: B

11. This State contributes 70% of India's coffee and silk options Given. Which is this state?

A Rajasthan   B. Punjab                   C. Karnataka             D. Assam

Ans. C

12. Ebb & Flow is:

A. Name of a new star                     B. Unit of measurement of a liquid

C. A missile recently launched from Odisha

D. Gravity Mapping satellite of NASA

Ans. D

13. Who was appointed as chairman of 14th Finance Commission?

A. Sam Pitroda                                 B. P.Chidambaram

C. Montek Singh Ahluwalia           D. Dr. Y.V.Reddy

Ans. D

14. As per protocol second highest post of after President in India

A. Prime Minister    B. Vice President      C. Chief Justice        

D. Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha

Ans. B

15. Who is the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha at Present:

A .Najma Heptulla                          B. Pratibha Patil

C. K. Rahman khan                          D. P.J. Kurien

Ans. D

16. Finance ministry has kept some services under the negative list which means:

A. Service tax would be levied @ 12% on those services

B. Service tax would be levied by State Government on services in negative list

C. Service tax would not be levied against those services

D.  Service tax would be levied at highest rate on those services

Ans. C

17. What is the status of India in the world in terms of steel production?

A. 7th              B. 10th                        C. 5th              D. 6th

Ans: C

18. Which among these is a credit rating agency:

A. NSE           B. BSE             C. ICRA          D. SEBI

Ans. C

19. Which of the following gases are given out during Photosynthesis?

A. Nitrogen               B. Hydrogen             C. Oxygen                 D. Carbondioxide

Ans. C


20. Name the king of Kannauj whose daughter Sanyogita was abducted by Prithviraj Chauhan from her Swayamvar?

A. Jayadev                 B. Lakshman sen      C. Bhoj                       D. Jaychand

Ans. D
21. The thumb nail get fixed easily into the wood because:

A. more force works on less area              B. less force works on more area

C. more area work on less force                D. more area work on more force

Ans. A

22. The minimum number of members whose presence is essential for transacting the business of either house-Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha shall be:

A. 100members

B. 1/2 of the total number of members of the house

C.1/5 of the total number of members of the house

D.1/10 of the total number of members of the house

Ans. D

23. When the branch of a tree is shaken violently, the leaves fall. This happening can be explained by:

A. Joules 2nd law of motion                       B. Newton's 3rd law of motion

C. Joules ist law of motion                         D. Newton's 1st law of motion

Ans. D

24. When 'Sepoy Mutiny or the Great Revolt' took place, who was the Viceroy of India

A. Lord Canning      B. Lord Minto           C. Lord Rippen        D. Lord Curzon

Ans. A

25. Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth:

A. Stratosphere         B.Ionosphere C. Mesosphere          D. Troposphere

Ans. D

                                                PART-B (MATHEMATICS)

26. The sales price an article including the sales tax is Rs 1232. The rate of sales tax is 10%. If the shopkeeper has made a profit of Rs 12%, then the cost price of the article is

A. 900             B.950               C. 1000                       D. 1120

Ans: C

27. A man bought some mangoes at Rs12 per dozen and bought the same number of at Rs 10 per kg. He sold these mangoes at Rs 13 per dozen and gained Rs 160.The total number of mangos bought by him are 

A. 60 dozens             B. 70 dozens              C. 80 dozens  D. 90 dozens

Ans: C

28. A dishonest dealer uses a scale of 90 cm instead of a metre scale and claims to sell at cost price. His Profit is:

A.9%               B. 10%                                    C. 10.33%                   D.11.11%

Ans: D

29. Sukriti and Saloni are athletes. Sukriti covers a distance of 1 km in 5 minutes and 50 seconds, while Saloni covers the same distance in 6 minutes and 4 seconds. If both of them start together and run at uniform speed, by what distance will Sukriti win a 5 km mini marathon:

A. 150 m         B. 200 m                     C. 175 m                     D. 225 m

Ans: B

30. A Compact Disc Player when sold for Rs. 13,600 incurred a loss of 15%. At what price should it have been be sold to make a profit of 35% on the cost

A. Rs. 21,600              B. Rs. 20,400              C. Rs. 19,600     D. None of these

Ans: A

31. Cubic centimetres of silver is drawn into a wire 1 mm in diameter. The length of the wire in metres will be:

A. 84               B.128               C. 116                         D. None of these

Ans: A
32. In 4 years Rs. 6000 amounts to Rs. 8000. In what time will Rs. 525 amount to Rs. 700 at the same rate?
A. 5 years                   B.3 Years                    c. 4 Years   D. None of these

Ans: C

33. A bus left with some definite no of passengers. At first stop half the passengers left the bus and 35 boarded the bus. At the second stop 1/5th of the Passengers left and 40 boarded the bus. Then the bus moved with 80 passengers towards its destination without stopping anywhere. How many passengers were there originally?

A. 40                           B. 30                C. 50               d.60
Ans: A

34. 12 men and 18 boys, working 7 ½ hours a day, can do a piece of work in 60 days. If a man works equal to 2 boys, then how many boys will be required to help 21 men to do twice the work in 50 days, working 9 hours a day?

A. 42                           B. 44      C. 46             D. None of these
Ans A

35. Choose the correct statement
A. An irrational number is real number that cannot be written as simple fraction

B. A rational number is real number that cannot be written as simple fraction

C. An irrational number is real number that can be written as simple fraction

D. A rational number is real number that cannot be written as a complex fraction
Ans: A

36. The income of Ram is 20% less than Shyam. Then Shyams income is greater than Ram by

A. 20%                        B.25%             C.30%             D.15%
Ans: B

37. If the prices of oranges was less by 40%, one could buy 32 more for rs 120/-. The price presently is
A. Rs 3.00                   B. Rs.2.00                   C. Rs 1.50       D.Rs 2.50        

Ans: D
38. A metallic cube of area 600 square centimetres is melted and cast into small steel cylinders of length 0.5 cms and radius _/ 7 (underroot) cms. How many complete cylinders can be cast?

A. 9                 B. 11                C.8                              d. None of these
Ans :D

39. It is 185 km from city A to city B. If a bus takes 2 hours to cover the first 85 km, how long must it take to travel the final 100 km in order to average 50 kmph for the entire trip
A. 102 minutes    B. 112 minutes                C. 60 minutes   D. 75 minutes
Ans: A

40. In an examination a student score 1 mark for each correct answer and 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer. If he attempts all 120 questions and secures 90 marks. The number of questions he attempts correctly is
A. 100             B.106               C.96                D.None of these

Ans: C
41. One side of a right-angled triangle is 126 cm. The difference between the hypotenuse and the other side is 42 cm. The length of the hypotenuse is 

A. 168 cm       B.189 cm         C. 210 cm      D. None of these
Ans: C

42. I f the numerator of a fraction is increased by 200% and denominator is increased by 300%, the resultant fraction is 6/11. What was the original fraction?
A. 5/11                       B.7/11                        C.8/13                        D.8/11

Ans: D
43. If 6 men can do a piece of work in 20 days and one man can do the work of two boys, then in how many days can 10 men and 5 boys do the same works:- 

A. 8 days                    B. 10 days      C. 12 days  D- None of these
Ans: D

44. 12 X 16/……..
A.2/3              B. 4/3             C. 4                 D. None of these

Ans:C
45.  A man sold 2 watches Rs 99/- each. He gains 10% on one watch and loses 10% on another. Find his gain or loss %. 

A.1%loss                    B.10% loss     C.10% Profit  D. No profit No loss
Ans: A

46. The ratio of cost price and sale price of an article is 10:11. The percentage of profit is

A. 11.5%                    B.10.5%          C.10%             D.11%
Ans: C

47. The income of A and B are in the ratio of 3:2 and their expenditures are in the ratio of 5:3. If each saves Rs 1000, the income of B is

A. Rs 6000                  B. Rs 5000                  C. Rs4000   D. None of these
Ans: C

48. If Rs 200 doubles in 10 years at Simple interest. What is the rate of interest

A.5%               B.10%             C.8%               D. None of these
Ans:B

49.The average of three numbers is 77. the first number & second number is 78 and 79 respectively. find out third number?

A. 73               B.74                 C.71                D.75
Ans: B

50. In a stock clearance sale Beta shoe company announces 20% discount.If the discounted price of a pair of shoes is Rs 1520/-. find its original price?
A.Rs 1800               B.1900          C.1950          D.2000

Ans: B
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                                       PART-C (General English)

 Directions: (51 to 53) Give one word for the underlined phrase

51. The small child does whatever his father was done

A. has done   B. did             C. Does          D. had done

Ans: C

52. He is too important for tolerating for any delay

A. to tolerate B. to tolerating    C. at tolerating    D. with tolerating

Ans: A

53. Why did you not threw the bag away

A.  did you not throw                      B. had you not throw

C. did you not thrown         D. you did not thrown

Ans: A

Directions: (54 to57) select the word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning

54. ENORMOUS

A. Soft                        B. Average                 C.Tiny                        D. Weak

Ans: C

55.ARTIFICIAL
A. Red                B. Natural     C. Truthful    D. Solid
Ans: B
56.EXPAND
A. Convert      B. Condense     C. Congest      D. Conclude
Ans: B
57. FRAUDULENT
A. Candid         B. Direct      C. Fortnight    D. Genuine
Ans: D
Directions: (58 to 59) Choose correctly spelt words
58.
A.
Pessenger
B.
Passenger
C.
Pasanger
D..
Pesanger
Ans: B
 
59. A. Benefitted         B. Benifited        C. Benefited  D. Benefeted
Ans: C
 
Directions: (60 to 62) Choose Synonyms for the given words
 
60. Attain
 
A.  Acquire    B. Leave     C. Accept      D. Excuse
Ans: A
 
61. Verify
 
A.    Acceptable    B. Condemn     C. Testify     D. Praise
Ans: C
 
62. Immortal
 
A.    Mortal                 B. Eternal       C. Dead      D. Eminent
 
Ans: C
 
63. Point out the verb in the following words.
 
A. Success       B. Succeed        C. Successful       D. Successfully
 
Ans: B
 
64. Find out the sentence in Passive voice
A. The judge convicted the culprit for his offence
B. The culprit apologised to the judge for his offence
C. The judge scolded the culprit for his offense
D. The culprit was punished for his offence by the judge
Ans: D
65. Point out the correct sentence
A. The teacher said that the Earth moved round the sun
B. The teacher told that the Earth was moving round the sun
C. The teacher said that the Earth moves round the Sun
D. The teacher said that the Earth had moved round the sun
Ans: C
66. Mark the correct Passive form of the sentence
I play cricket with my friends
A. I play with my friends cricket
B. Cricket plays my friends with me
C. Cricket is played by me with my friends
D. Cricket was played by me with my friends
Ans: C
Directions: (67 to 68) identify the tenses in the following sentences
 
 67. She reached the examination hall well in time
 
A.  Present perfect   B. Past indefinite    C. Past Perfect   D. Future indefinite
Ans: B
 
68. I am learning English from my Uncle
 
A. Past Continuous    B. Present perfect   C. Present Continuous   D. Future indefinite
Ans: C
 
Directions: (69 to 71) Mark the appropriate words to fill in the blanks
 
69.  God helps those _____help themselves
 
A.Who              B. Which           C. that         D. whom
Ans: A
 
70. It is raining heavily, take _____umbrella
A. The           B. An          C. A                D. Some
 
Ans: B
 
71.We have been waiting for the train___more than two hours
 
A. Since       B. From      C. Until      D. For
 
Ans:  D
 
Directions: (72 to 74) Identify the parts of Speech of underlined
 
72. Good students are always Successful in life
 
A. Adverb    B. Noun     C. Adjective      D. Pronoun
 
Ans: C
 
73. The teacher was very pleased with me
 
A. Preposition       B. Conjunction     C. Pronoun     D. Adverb
Ans: A
 
74. Cross the busy road carefully
 
A. Noun           B. Adjective        C. Verb        D.Adverb
 
Ans: B
 
Directions : change the following sentence into reported Speech
 
75. Rahul Said “ I am busy now”
A. Rahul said that he was busy then         B. Rahul said that he is busy now
C. Rahul Said that he was busy now         D. Rahul said that he was busy now
Ans: B
 
                             PART-D (REASONING)
                        (Questions are not typed fully)
 
 Directions (76 to 78):
In a business School  four students Dinakaran, Sumit, Tarun and Amul exhibit…..
76. Who does not Play Chess
A.  Dinakaran    B. Amul      C. Sumit     D. Tarun 
Ans: B
77. Who studies Psychology and Plays Billiards
A. Sumit      B. Tarun      C. Dinakaran     D. Amul
Ans: C
78. How many games are played and subjects studied by all the four students
A. 6,3      B. 3,2       C . 5,4    D. None of these
Ans: A
79. A man stands on tower and sees two hill peaks one in the north………………
A. North West       B. South West      C. South     D. West
Ans: D
80 Ram Starts his journey from X point. There are seven cricketers whoa re standing………
A.    21 Km                        B. 25Km     C.29Km      D. None of these
Ans: C
81. In a code CAGE is represented as 2064……………
A.18                B.19                 C.21                D.24
Ans:B
82. If all the letters in English alphabet are written in reverse order…………
A.O                 B.M                 C.N                 D. None of these
Ans: C
Directions: Study the following arrangements ……
83. How many such symbols are there…….
A. One                        B. Two                        C. Three         D. Four
Ans: A
Directions: In each of the following series
84. EOISMWQA?
A.VE               B.ZF                C.XF               D.UE
Ans:D
Directions: Jumbled letters of some……………
85.AYDOT
A. A                B. D                 C. T                 D.Y
Ans:D
86.ILCEOP
A. P                 B.O                 C.L                  D.E
Ans:D
87.If P means “+”and Q means”X”……..
A.32                B.42                 C.36                D. None of these
Ans: A
88. In a certain code (i) “Count me out”…………
A.9                  B.4                   C.2                  D.7
Ans: B
89.”Suma” is shorter than “uma”……
A.Neha           B. Hema         C. Uma           D.Sudha
Ans: B
90. In a certain code PLATE is written
A.DDFBS       B.DEBFS        C.DEFBS        D.DEFCBS
Ans:C
91. Q says M and T are……………..
A. Brother      B. Husband   C.Uncle          D. None of these
Ans: D
92. In a certain code language”bring the white board”……
A.ka                B.pa                C.Ka or pa     D.ra
Ans:C
Directions: 93 to 94:  Five persons are travelling in a train……………
93. How is Babu related to Eshoo
A. Father    B. Mother in Law    C. Brother in law D.Father in Law
Ans: D
94. How is Amitha related to Eshoo
A.Sister                  B. Mother        C. Mother in Law   D. Niece
Ans: C
95. 3   2   3
      9   2   2
     2    3   2.......
A.    125        B.25        C.30          D.46
Ans:B
96. Which one number can be placed at the sign of ................
A.11                           B.13                        C.12                     D.none of these
Ans:C
97. Which one number can be placed at the sign of ................
A.82                      B.81                    C.80                        D.None of these
Ans:B
98.If the following series are written in reverse order.....
Ans: C
99. Find the odd one out
A. Malaria       B.   Plague               C. Dengue      D.Tetanus
Ans: D
100.ZX,XV,---,TR, RP
A.VU        B. VS                         C.VT                       D. VW


14 Tips To Keep Your Mind Active:


You're working hard at a satisfying career. You're settled, more or less, in a long time relationship, and enjoy a fulfilling social life. You've established a comfortable routine with your family and friends. Life in general is going great.

Or is it? Could it be that your mind is stagnating?
The brain is an organ and, as such, it requires oxygen and exercise, just like the heart and lungs. Feed your mind and you'll feel emotionally and physically invigorated. It may be too soon to succumb to middle-aged worries about "using it or losing it," or to start fretting about Alzheimer's and other degenerative disease. Nonetheless, it's still important to focus on keeping your brain in shape.

By regularly engaging in the right activities, you can increase your memory, improve your problem-solving skills and boost your creativity. Here are some tips on how to keep your mind active.
 

lifelong learning

Integrating select activities into your regular schedule will pay long-term dividends.
1- Read a book

Choose from classic literature, science fiction or career-enhancing business books and give your brain a boost. Pick up a novel before your next business flight or vacation. On top of the cerebral benefits, the escapism that comes from reading can be very relaxing.

Brain benefits: Reading helps you exercise your cognitive skills and increase your vocabulary. Do it regularly and you'll be amazed at the information you absorb, which will make you a more interesting conversationalist.
2- Take a course

Learn something newSign up for a cooking class, register for martial arts training or enroll in a wine tasting seminar.
Brain benefits: You'll be challenging yourself to absorb new concepts, information and ideas, and you'll hone your retention skills through memorization.
3- Learn a language

Attend classes, listen to tapes or date a woman with whom you can converse in another language. Instead of watching the same television programs you always do, take in a foreign language movie with subtitles.

Brain benefits: Learning a new tongue keeps your brain flexible and your mind sharp, helping to reduce the slowing of the thought processes that comes with age. It can also make your next vacation or business trip easier if you know the language.

exercise your mind
Sometimes, physical and mental exercise go hand-in-hand.
4- Run

Lace up your running shoes and get moving. Even if you never plan to run a marathonit will get both your body and mind in shape.
Brain benefitsRunning will increase the levels of oxygen in your brain and flowing through your body. In turn, your body will release more endorphins, which will make you feel energized while producing a sense of pleasure and well-being.
5- Play golf

Escape to the links and spend a few hours in the fresh air counting birdies, bogeys and mulligans. Golf is a social sport and a great way to network and relax at the same time.

Brain benefits: Golfers get mental stimulation using their decision-making skills as they plan stroke strategies. As the sport involves the control of repetitive movements, it instills mind-body discipline.


6- Do yoga

You might be surprised at how strenuous yoga can be. Beyond the physical demands that give your entire body a workout, yoga has great calming and relaxation qualities.
Brain benefits: Yoga forces you to focus on controlling all your muscles and your breathing. You'll let your worries slide away, giving your mind a rest from stress.

7- Play pool

Rack 'em upgrab a cue and concentrate on your strategy. Billiard players must focus on the immediate, blocking out distractions as they plan their next moves.

Brain benefits: Strategic planning increases mental clarity. Concentrating on the immediate helps keep your mind sharp. Furthermore, this game of angles demands that players think in terms of physics, something most of us rarely do in our everyday lives.

keep thinking
Developing habits to fill the brief intervals in your day will also help hone your mind.


8- Play a game

Challenge a colleague to a game of chess at lunch. Invite friends over for an evening of cards. Besides the social aspects, such activities will keep your mind active.
Brain benefits: You'll use your memory and expand your powers of recall. You'll also test your mathematical skills and logic.

9- Subscribe to a daily newsletter

Whether it's a "word of the day," "quote of the day" or "this day in history" newsletter, receiving new information each day will add data to the hard drive in your head.

Brain benefits: The mental stimulation will increase your comprehension skills. The additional knowledge will also make you sound more worldly and intelligent. 


be creative
Even extended leisure time needn't be downtime for your brain.

10- Grab the controller

Believe it or not, playing certain video games really can be good for your healthThe operative word here, however, is "certain" -- choose games that involve strategy or problem solving. Playing Grand Theft Auto: Vice City may be stimulating, but it doesn't do much for the mind.

Brain benefits: Problem solving and role-playing games will help you practice strategic planning. You'll also improve your hand-eye coordination.


11- Build a model

Remember the fun you had as a kid making model airplanes and cars? Recreate that by building a miniature model.
Brain benefits: Following all those written instructions sharpens your powers of concentration. Focusing on the task at hand will also be very relaxing.
12- Learn an instrument

Pull out your old guitar, sign up for piano lessons or rent a trumpet or a clarinet. Learning how to make music will stimulate your creativity.
Brain benefits: Reading music provides mental stimulation. Playing an instrument requires powers of recall as well as concentration to maintain tune and tempo.

13- Do a crossword

Stick The New York Times crossword puzzle in your briefcase, then get to work on it during your commute or while you're waiting for an appointment or a meeting to begin.
Brain benefits: You'll improve your cognitive skills and creative thinking as well as your word power and vocabulary.

14- Engage in a debate

A lively discussion can be invigorating. As long as you avoid letting it digress into an argument, you can have a lot of fun debating the pros and cons of an issue with a friend or colleague.

Brain benefits: You'll practice your quick-thinking skills, logic and creativity. Developing convincing theories on the spot will help you in your career and in your personal relationships. 


boost your brain

Keep your mental faculties in tip-top shape by giving yourself plenty of opportunities for mental stimulation. Use your cognitive skills, test your powers of recall, improve your memory, and challenge yourself to be more creative in your thinking. You'll reap great brain-boosting benefits by keeping your mind active.

Solved Question Paper of Civil Services Exam Prelims 2013: Paper 1

Solved Question Paper of Civil Services Prelims 2013: Paper 1
Civil Services Exam Prelims 2013 was conducted by UPSC on 26 May 2013. The exam has 2 papers Paper 1 and paper 2(CSAT). Paper-1 has 100 Questions and is objective. Here are the solved questions….will help as a model for IAS Aspirants as well!!!!
1. What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sahbha?
(A) The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the
recommendations of the Rajya Sabha.
(B) The Lock Sabha cannot consider the Bill further
(C) The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration
(D) The President may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill
Ans. D
2. Which one of the following statements is correct?
(A) In India, the same person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more States
at the same time
(B) The Judges of the High Court of the States in India are appointed by the Governor of the state just as the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President
(C) No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a
Governor from his/her post
(D) In the case of a Union Territory having a legislative setup, the Chief Minister is
appointed by the Lt. Governor on the basis of majority support
Ans. C
3. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Geographical Region Feature
(A) Abyssinian Plateau : Arabia
(B) Atlas Mountains : North-Western Africa
(C) Guiana Highlands : South-Western Africa
(D) Okavango Basin : Patagonia
Ans. C
4. With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the
following statements:
1. The canves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.
2. The Barabar rock-cut caves wre originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor
Chandragupta Maurya.
3. At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only (B) 2 and 3 only (C) 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. B
5. Recombinant DNA technology (Genetic Engineering) allows genes to be
transferred
1. across different species of plants
2. from animals to plants
3. from microorganisms to higher organisms
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(A) 1 only (B) 2 and 3 only (C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. C
6. The Chinese traveler Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India recorded
the general conditions and culture of India at that time. In this context, which of
the following statements is/are correct?
1. The roads and river-routes were completely immune from robbery.
2. As regards punishment for offences, ordeals by fire, water and poison were the
instruments for determining the innocence or guilt of a person.
3. The tradesmen had to pay duties at ferries and barrier stations.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
1. 1 only (B) 2 and 3 only (C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. B
7. Consider the following:
1. Star tortoise
2. Monitor lizard
3. Pygmy hog
4. Spider monkey
Which of the above are naturally found in India?
 (A) 1, 2 and 3 only (B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 4 only (D) 1, 2 and 3 and 4
Ans. A
8. Which of the following can be found as pollutants in the drinking water in some
parts of India?
1. Arsenic
2. Sorbitol
3. Formaldehyde
4. Uranium
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(A) 1 and 3 only (B) 2, 4 and 5 only
(C) 1, 3 and 5 only (D) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Ans. C
9. With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly
from the Provinces were
(A) directly elected by the people of those provinces
(B) nominated by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League
(C) elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies
(D) selected by the Government for their expertise in constitutional matters
Ans. C
10. Consider the following animals
1. Sea cow
2. Sea horse
3. Sea lion
Which of the above is/are mammal/mammals?
(A) 1 only (B) 1 and 3 only (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. B
11. Consider the following statements:
1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a
bill in the Lok
Sabha only.
2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the
Constitution, the
amendment also requires to be ratified by the Legislature of all the States of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only (B) 2 only (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. D
12. Consider the following statements:
Attorney General of India can
1. take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha
2. be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha
3. speak in the Lok Sabha
4. vote in the Lok Sabha
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only (B) 2 and 4 (C) 1, 2 and 3 (D) 1 and 3 only
Ans. C
13. With reference to the usefulness of the by-products of sugar industry, which of
the following statements is/are correct?
1. Bagasse can be used as biomass fuel for the generation of energy.
2. Molasses can be used as one of the feed stocks for the production of synthetic
chemical
fertilizers.
3. Molasses can be used for the production of ethanol.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
 (A) 1 only (B) 2 and 3 only (C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. C
14. Variations in the length of daytime and nighttime from season to season are
due to
(A) the earth’s rotation on its axis
(B) the earth’s revolution round the sun in an elliptical manner
(C) latitudinal position of the place
(D) revolution of the earth on a tilted axis
Ans. D
15. The Narmada river flows to the west, while most other large peninsular rivers
flow to the east. Why?
1. It occupies a linear rift valley.
2. It flows between the Vindhyas and the Satpuras.
3. The land slopes to the west from central India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(A) 1 only (B) 2 and 3 (C) 1 and 3 (D) None
Ans. A

16. On the planet earth, most of the freshwater exists as ice caps and glaciers. Out
of the remaining freshwater, the largest proportion
(A) is found in atmosphere as moisture and clouds
(B) is found in freshwater lakes and rivers
(C) exists as groundwater
(D) exists as soil moisture
Ans. C
17. Consider the following pairs:
1. Nokrek Bio-Sphere Reserve : Garo Hills
2. Logtak (Loktak) Lake : Barail Range
3. Namdapha National Park : Deafla Hills
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
(A) 1 only (B) 2 and 3 only (C) 1, 2 and 3 (D) None
Ans. A
18. Consider the following:
1. Electromagnetic radiation
2. Geothermal energy
3. Gravitational force
4. Plate movements
5. Rotation of the earth
6. Revolution of the earth
Which of the above are responsible for bringing dynamic changes in the surface of the
earth?
(A) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only (B) 1, 3, 5 and 6 only
(C) 2, 4, 5 and 6 only (D) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
Ans. C
19. Which of the following bodies does not/do not find mention in the
Constitution?
1. National Development Council
2. Planning Commission
3. Zonal Councils
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(A) 1 and 2 only (B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. D
20. The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for
(A) the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third
(B) the grant of ownership of land to peasants as they were the actual cultivators of the
land
(C) the uprooting of zamindari system and the end of serfdom
(D) writing off all peasant debts
Ans. A
21. The Parliament can make any law for whole or any part of India for
implementing international treaties
(A) with the consent of all the states
(B) with the consent of the majority of States
(C) with the consent of the States concerned
(D) without the consent of any State
Ans. D
22. In the grasslands, trees do not replace the grasses as a part of an ecological
succession because of
(A) insects and fungi
(B) limited sunlight and paucity of nutrients
(C) water limits and fire
(D) None of the above
Ans. C
23. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of ecosystems in the order
of decreasing productivity?
(A) Oceans, lakes, grasslands, mangroves
(B) Mangroves, oceans, grasslands, lakes
(C) Mangroves, grasslands, lakes, oceans
(D) Oceans, mangroves, lakes, grasslands
Ans. C
24. Contour bunding is a method of conservation used in
(A) desert margins, liable to strong wind action
(B) low flat plains, close to stream courses, liable to flooding
(C) scrublands, liable to spread of weed growth
(D) None of the above
Ans. B
25. The Government enacted the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA)
Act in 1996. Which one of the following is not identified as its objective?
(A) To provide self-governance
(B) To recognize traditional rights
(C) To create autonomous regions in tribal areas
(D) To free tribal people from exploitation
Ans. C
26. Under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers [Recognition of Forest Rights] Act, 2006, who shall be the authority to initiate the
process for determining the nature and extent of individual or community forest
rights or both?
(A) State Forest Department
(B) District Collector/Deputy Commissioner
(C) Tahsildar/Block Development Officer /Mandal Revenue Officer
(D) Gram Sabha
Ans. D
27. Improper handling and storage of cereal grains and oilseeds result in the
production of toxins known as aflatoxins which are not generally destroyed by
normal cooking process. Aflatoxins are produced by
(A) bacteria (B) protozoa (C) moulds (D) viruses
Ans. C
28. ‘Economic Justice’ as one of the objectives of the Indian Constitution has been
provided in
(A) the Preamble and the Fundamental Rights
(B) the Preamble and the Directive Principles of State Policy
(C) the Fundamental rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy
(D) None of the above
Ans. B
29. Due to improper/indiscriminate disposal of old and used computers or their
parts, which of the following are released into the environment as e-waste?
1. Beryllium 2. Cadmium 3. Chromium 4. Heptachlor 5. Mercury 6. Lead 7. Plutonium
Select the correct answer using codes given below.
(A) 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7 only (B) 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 only
(C) 2, 4, 5 and 7 only (D) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
Ans. B
30. Acid rain is caused by the pollution of environment by
(A) carbon dioxide and nitrogen
(B) carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
(C) ozone and carbon dioxide
(D) nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide
Ans. D
31. With reference to food chains. In ecosystems, consider the following
statements:
1. A food chain illustrates the order in which a chain of organisms feed upon each other.
2. Food chains are found within the populations of a species.
3. A food chain illustrates the numbers of each organism which are eaten by others.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 1, 2 and 3 (D) None
Ans. A
32. Consider the following pairs:
National Park River flowing through the Park
1. Corbett National Park : Ganga
2. Kaziranga National Park : Manas
3. Silent Valley National Park : Kaveri
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
(A) 1 and 2 (B) 3 only (C) 1 and 3 (D) None
Ans. D
33. Consider the following organisms:
1. Agaricus 2. Nostoc 3. spirogyra
Which of the above is/are used as biofertilizer/biofertilizers?
(A) 1 and 2 (B) 2 only (C) 2 and 3 (D) 3 only
Ans. C
34. Which of the following adds/add nitrogen to the soil?
1. Excretion of urea by animals
2. Burning of coal by man
3. Death of vegetation
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(A) 1 only (2) 2 and 3 only (C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. C
35. In which of the following States is lion-tailed macaque found in its natural
habitat?
1. Tamil Nadu 2. Kerala
3. Karnataka 4. Andhra Pradesh
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(A) 1, 2 and 3 only (B) 2 only
(C) 1, 3 and 4 only (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans. A
36. Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called
Viharas. What is the difference between the two?
(A) Vihara is a place of worship, while Chaitya is the dwelling place of the monks
(B) Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihara is the dwelling place of the monks
(C) Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave, while Vihara is the hall axial to it.
(D) There is no material difference between the two
Ans. B
37. Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in
Buddhism?
(A) The extinction of the flame of desire.
(B) The complete annihilation of self.
(C) A state of bliss and ret
(D) A mental stage beyond all comprehension
Ans. A
38. According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental
for the governance of the country?
(A) Fundamental Rights
(B) Fundamental Duties
(C) Directive Principles of State Policy
(D) Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties
Ans. C
39. The people of India agitated against the arrival of Simon Commission because
(A) Indians never wanted the review of the working of the Act of 1919
(B) Simon Commission recommended the abolition of Darchy (Diarchy) in the
Provinces
(C) there was no Indian member in the Simon Commission
(D) the Simon Commission suggested the partition of the country
Ans. C
40. Quit India Movement was lunched in response to
(A) Cabinet Mission plan
 (B) Cripps Proposals
(C) Simon Commission Report
(D) Wavell Plan
Ans. B
41. The balance of payments of a country is a systematic record of
(A) all import and export transactions of a country during a given period of time,
normally a year
(B) goods exported from a country during a year
(C) economic transaction between the government of one country to another
(D) capital movements from one country to another
Ans. A
42. The Reserve Bank of India regulates the commercial banks in matters of
1. liquidity of assets
2. branch expansion
3. merger of banks
4. winding-up of banks
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(A) 1 and 4 only (B) 2, 3 and 4 only
(C) 1, 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans. D
43. An increase in the Bank Rate generally indicates that the
(A) market rate of interest is likely to fall
(B) Central Bank is no longer making loans to commercial banks
(C) Central Bank is following an easy money policy
(D) Central Bank is following a tight money policy
Ans. D
44. In India, deficit financing is used for raising resources for
(A) economic development
(B) redemption of public debt
(C) adjusting the balance of payments
(D) reducing the foreign debt
Ans. A
45. Which of the following characterizes/characterize the people of Indus Valley
Civilization?
1. They possessed great palaces and temples.
2. They worshipped both male and female deities.
3. They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare.
Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below.
(A) 1 and 2 only (B) 2 only
(C) 1, 2 and 3 (D) None of the statements given above is correct
Ans. B
46. Which of the following diseases can be transmitted from one person to
another through tattooing?
1. Chikungunya 2. Hepatitis B 3. HIV-AIDS
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(A) 1 only (B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. B
47. Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine?
1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance.
2. Every objects, even the smallest particle has a soul.
3. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
 (A) 1 only (B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. D
48. Which one of the following terms describes not only the physical space
occupied by an organism, but also its functional role in the community of
organisms?
(A) Ecotone (B) Ecological niche
(C) Habitat (D) Home range
Ans. B
49. Photochemical smong is a resultant of the reaction among.
(A) NO2, O3 and peroxyacetyl nitrate in the presence of sunlight
(B) CO, O2 and peroxyacetyl nitrate in the presence of sunlight
(C) CO, CO2 and NO2 at low temperature
(D) high concentration of NO2, O3 and CO in the evening
Ans. A
50. Consider the following minerals:
1. Calcium
2. Iron
3. Sodium
Which of the minerals given above is/are required by human body for the
concentration of muscles?
(A) 1 only (B) 2 and 3 only (C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. C
51. Consider the following statements:
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts
1. consists of not more than 25 Members of the Lok Sabha
2. scrutinizes appropriation and finance accounts of the Government
3. examines the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
(A) 1 only (B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. B
52. Consider the following Bhakti Saints :
1. Dadu Dayal 2. Guru Nanak 3. Tyagaraja
Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur look
over?
(A) 1 and 3 (B) 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 (D) 1 and 2
Ans. B
53. With reference to the food chains in ecosystems, which of the following kinds
of organism is / are known as decomposer organism / organisms?
1. Virus 2. Fungi 3. Bacteria
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(A) 1 only (B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. B
54. The most important fishing grounds of the world are found in the regions
where
(A) warm and cold atmospheric currents meet
(B) rivers drain out large amounts of freshwater into the sea
(C) warm and cold oceanic currents meet
(D) continental shelf is undulating
Ans. C
55. Which of the following is / are unique characteristic / characteristics of
equatorial forests?
1. Presence of tall closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy
2. Coexistence of a large number of species
3. Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(A) 1 only (B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. D
56. Which of the following constitute Capital Account?
1. Foreign Loans
2. Foreign Direct Investment
3. Private Remittances
4. Portfolio Investment
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(A) 1, 2 and 3 (B) 1, 2 and 4
(C) 2, 3 and 4 (D) 1, 3 and 4
Ans. B
57. Consider the following historical places:
1. Ajanta Caves
2. Lepakshi Temple
3. Sanchi Stupa
Which of the above places is / are also known for mural paintings?
(A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 1, 2 and 3 (D) None
Ans. B
58. With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the
following statements regarding Sankhya school :
1. Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transmigration of soul.
2. Sankhya holds that it is the self – knowledge the leads to liberation and not any
exterior influence
or agent.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
(A) 1 only (B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. D
59. In the context of India, which of the following principles is / are implied
institutionally in the
parliamentary government?
1. Member of the Cabinet are Members of the Parliament.
2. Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament.
3. Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(A) 1 and 2 only (B) 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. A
60. The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as
compared to coastal areas. What is / are the reason / reasons?
1. Thermal difference between land and water
2. Variation in altitude between continents and oceans
3. Presence of strong winds in the interior
4. Heavy rains in the interior as compared to coasts
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans. A
61. Which of the following is / are the characteristic / characteristics of Indian
coal?
1. High ash content
2. Low sulphur content
3. Low ash fusion temperature
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(A) 1 and 2 only (B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. A
62. Which of the following statements regarding Iaterite soils of India are correct?
1. They are generally red is colour.
2. They are rich in nitrogen and potash.
3. They are well – developed is Rajasthan and UP.
4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on these soils
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(A) 1, 2 and 3 (B) 2, 3 and 4
(C) 1 and 4 (D) 2 and 3 only
Ans. C
63. Consider the following statements :
1. Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana beds.
2. Mica occurs in abundance in Kodarma.
3. Dharwars are famous for petroleum.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
(A) 1 and 2 (B) 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 (D) None
Ans. A
64. Consider the following crops :
1. Cotton 2. Groundnut 3. Rice 4. Wheat
Which of these are Kharif crops?
(A) 1 and 4 (B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1, 2 and 3 (D) 2, 3 and 4
Ans. C
65. Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty and the people used to be nomadic
herders.
The above statement best describes which of the following regions?
(A) African Savannah (B) Central Asian Steppe
(C) North American Prairie (D) Siberian Tundra
Ans. D
66. Consider the following statements :
1. Inflation benefits the debtors.
2. Inflation benefits the bond –
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
(A) 1 only (B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. A
67. Disguised unemployment generally means
(A) large number of people remain unemployed
(B) alternative employment is not available
(C) marginal productivity of labour is zero
(D) productivity of workers is low
Ans. C
68. Consider the following statements :
1. The council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the
Parliament.
2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of
India.
3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for
legislation.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
(A) 1 only (B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. B
69. Consider the following statements :
1. National Development Council is an organ of the Planning Commission.
2. The Economic and Social Planning is kept in the Concurrent List in the Constitution
List in the
Constitution of India.
3. The Constitution of India prescribes that Panchayats should be assigned the task of
preparation
of place for economic development and social justice.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
(A) 1 only (B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. B
70. Consider the following statements :
1. The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are not the members of
that House.
2. While the nominated members of the two Houses of the Parliament have no voting
right in the
presidential election, they have the right to vote in the election of the Vice President
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
(A) 1 only (B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. B
71. With reference to National Legal Services Authority, consider the following
statements :
1. Its objective is to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of
the society
on the basis of equal opportunity.
2. It issues guidelines for the State Legal Services Authorities to implement the legal
programmes
and schemes throughout the country.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
(A) 1 only (B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. C
72. During a thunderstorm, the thunder in the skies is produced by the
1. meeting of cumulonimbus clouds in the sky
2. lightning that separates the minbus clouds
3. violent upward movement of air and water particles
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(A) 1 only (B) 2 and 3
(C) 1 and 3 (D) None of the above produces the thunder
Ans. D
73. Consider the following pairs :
Tribe State
1. Limboo (Limbu) : Sikkim
2. Karbi : Himachal
3. Dongaria Kondh : Odisha
4. Bonda : Tamil Nadu
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(A) 1 and 3 only (B) 2 and 4 only
(C) 1, 3 and 4 only (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans. A
74. Consider the following liquid assets :
1. Demand deposits with the banks
2. Time deposits with the banks
3. Savings deposits with the banks
4. Currency
The correct sequence of these assets in the decreasing order of liquidity is
(A) 1 – 4 – 3 – 2 (B) 4 – 3 – 2 – 1
(C) 2 – 3 – 1 – 4 (D) 4 – 1 – 3 – 2
Ans. D
75. In the context of Indian economy, ‘Open Market Operations’ refers to
(A) borrowing by scheduled banks from the RBI
(B) lending by commercial banks to industry and trade
(C) purchase and sale of government securities by the RBI
(D) None of the above
Ans. C
76. Priority Sector Lending by Lending by banks in India constitutes the lending to
(A) agriculture
(B) micro and small enterprises
(C) weaker sections
(D) All of the above
Ans. D
77. Which one among the following industries is the maximum consumer of water
in India?
(A) Engineering (B) Paper and pulp
 (C) Textiles (D) Thermal power
Ans. D

78. To obtain full benefits of demographic dividend, what should India do?
(A) Promoting skill development
(B) Introducing more social security schemes
(C) Reducing infant mortality rate
(D) Privatization of higher education
Ans. A
79. In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called
Tribhanga’ has been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient times till today.
Which only of the following statements beast describes this pose?
(A) One leg is bent and the body is slightly but oppositely curved at waist and neck
(B) Facial expressions, hand gestures and make – up are combined to symbolize certain
epic or
historic characters
(C) Movements of body, face and hands are used to express oneself or to tell s story
(D) A little smile, slightly curved waist and certain hand gestures are emphasized to
express the
feelings of love or eroticism
Ans. A
80. Annie Besant was
1. responsible for starting the Home Rule Movement
2. the founder of the Theosophical Society
3. once the President of the Indian National Congress
Select the correct statement, statements using the codes given below.
(A) 1 only (B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3

Ans. C
81. The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the
(A) imposition of certain restrictions to carry arms by the Indians
(B) imposition of restriction on newspapers and magazines published in Indian
languages
(C) removal of disqualifications imposed on the Indian magistrates with regard to the
trial of the Europeans
(D) removal of a duty on imported cotton cloth
Ans. C
82. A rise in general level of prices may be caused by
1. an increase in the money supply
2. a decrease in the aggregate level of output
3. an increase in the effective demand
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. D
83. Which one of the following groups of items is included in India’s foreign –
exchange reserves?
(A) Foreign–currency assets Special drawing Rights (SDRs) and loans from for countries
(B) Foreign–currency assets, gold holdings of the RBI and SDRs
(C) Foreign–Currency assets, loans from the World Bank and SDRs
(D) Foreign–currency assets, holdings of the RBI and loans from the World Bank
Ans. B
84. Which one of the following is likely to be the most inflationary in its effect?
(A) Repayment of public debt
(B) Borrowing from the public finance a budget deficit
(C) Borrowing from banks finance a budget deficit
(D) Creating new money to finance a budget deficit
Ans. D

85. Supply of money remaining the same when there is an increase in demand for
money, there will be
(A) a fall in the level of prices
(B) an increase in the rate of interest
(C) a decrease in the rate interest
(D) an increase in the level of income and employment
Ans. B
86. Fruits stored in a cold chamber exhibit longer storage life because
(A) exposure to sunlight is prevented
(B) concentration of carbon dioxide in the environment is increased
(C) rate of respiration is decreased
(D) there is an increase in humidity
Ans. C
87. Consider the following fauna of India :
1. Gharial 2. Leatherback turtle 3. Swamp deer
Which of the above is / are endangered?
(A) 1 and 2 only (B) 3 only
(C) 1, 2 and 3 (D) None
Ans. C
88. Ball bearings are used in bicycles, cars, etc., because
(A) the actual area of contact between the wheel and axle is increased
(B) the effective area of contact between the wheel and axle is increased
(C) the effective area of contact between the wheel and axle is reduced
(D) None of the above statements is correct
Ans. C
89. Consider the following phenomena
1. Size of the sum at dusk
2. Colure of the sun at dawn
3. Moon being visible at dawn
4. Twinkle of stars in the sky
5. Polestar being visible in the sky
Which of the above are optical illusions?
(A) 1, 2 and 3 (B) 3, 4 and 5
(C) 1, 2 and 4 (D) 2, 3 and 5
Ans. C
90. Rainbow is produced when sunlight falls on drops of rain. Which of the
following physical phenomena are responsible for this?
1. Dispersion
2. Refraction
3. Internal reflection
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(A) 1 and 2 only (B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. D
91. Many transplanted seedlings do not grow because
(A) the new soil does not contain favourable minerals
(B) most of the root hairs grip the new soil to hard
(C) most of the root hairs are lost during transplantation
(D) leaves get damaged during transplantation
Ans. C
92. Economic growth in country X will necessarily have to occur if
(A) there is technical progress in the world economy
(B) there is population growth in X
(C) there is capital formation in X
(D) the volume of trade grows in the world economy
Ans. C
93. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Viruses lack enzymes necessary for the generation of energy.
2. Viruses can be cultured in any synthetic medium.
3. Viruses are transmitted from one organism to another by biological vectors only.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(A) 1 only (B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. A
94. Which of the following leaf modifications occurs/occur in desert areas to
inhibit water loss?

1. Hard and waxy leaves
2. Tiny leaves or no leaves
3. Thorns instead of leaves
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(A) 1 and 2 only (B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. D
95. The known forces of natures can be divided into four classes, viz., gravity,
electromagnetism, week nuclear force and strong nuclear force. With reference to
them, which one of the following statements is not correct?
(A) Gravity is the strongest of the four.
(B) Electromagnetism acts only on particles with an electric charge.
(C) Weak nuclear force causes radioactivity
(D) Strong nuclear force holds protons and neutrons inside the nucleus of an atom.
Ans. A
96. The efforts to detect the existence of Higgs boson particle have become
frequent news in the recent past. What is/are the importance/importances of
discovering this particle?
1. It will enable us to understand as to why elementary particles have mass.
2. It will enable us in the near future to develop the technology of transferring matter
from one point to another without traversing the physical space between them.
3. It will enable us to create better fuels for nuclear fission.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(A) 1 only (B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. A
97. Mycorrhizal biotechnology has been used in rehabilitating degraded sites
because mycorrhiza enables the plants to
1. resist drought and increase absorptive area
2. tolerate extremes of pH
3. resist disease infestation
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(A) 1 only (B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. D
98. Who among the following constitute the National Development Council?
1. The Prime Minister
2. The Chairman, Finance Commission
3. Ministers of the Union Cabinet
4. Chief Ministers of the States
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(A) 1, 2 and 3 only (B) 1, 3 and 4 only
(C) 2 and 4 only (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans. B
99. The national income of a country in a given period is equal to the
(A) total value of goods services produced by nationals
(B) sum of total consumption investment expenditure
(C) sum of personal income of individuals
(D) money value of final goods services produced
Ans. A
100. Which of the following grants direct credit assistance to the households?
1. Regional Rural Banks
2. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
3. Land Development Banks
Select the correct answer using codes given below.
(A) 1 and 2 only (B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. C



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