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Civil Services Preliminary 1993
Civil Services Preliminary 1993
With whose permission did the English set-up their first factory at Surat?
with-whose-permission-did-the-english-set-up-their-first-factory-at-surat
The term Nishkas which meant an ornament in the Vedic Period was used in later times to denote a/an _______.
the-term-nishkas-which-meant-an-ornament-in-the-vedic-period-was-used-in-later-times-to-denote-a-an
The working of the quartz crystal in the watch is based on the:
the-working-of-the-quartz-crystal-in-the-watch-is-based-on-the
Which one of the following pairs of kings of ancient and medieval periods of Indian history and the works authored by them is correctly matched?
which-one-of-the-following-pairs-of-kings-of-ancient-and-medieval-periods-of-indian-history-and-the-works-authored-by-them-is-correctly-matched
Who was the founder of the Boy Scouts and Civil Guides Movement in India?
who-was-the-founder-of-the-boy-scouts-and-civil-guides-movement-in-india
Acid precipitation is now regarded as a serious problem in some European and Asian countries. Its major cause or source is:
acid-precipitation-is-now-regarded-as-a-serious-problem-in-some-european-and-asian-countries-its-major-cause-or-source-is
The growth rate of which of the following sectors has very low employment elasticity?
the-growth-rate-of-which-of-the-following-sectors-has-very-low-employment-elasticity
Which one of the following is considered to be the world’s greatest iconographical creations made by sthapatis of South India, particularly during the Chola period?
question-which-one-of-the-following-is-considered-to-be-the-world-s-greatest-iconographical-creations-made-by-sthapatis-of-south-india-particularly-during-the-chola-period
Fog is an example of which of the following colloidal systems?
fog-is-an-example-of-which-of-the-following-colloidal-systems
If a mouse of over eight times its normal size has been produced by introducing human growth hormone gene, the technique involved is called
if-a-mouse-of-over-eight-times-its-normal-size-has-been-produced-by-introducing-human-growth-hormone-gene-the-technique-involved-is-called
The dispute regarding East Timor is between which of the following countries?
the-dispute-regarding-east-timor-is-between-which-of-the-following-countries
Which one of the following provides the correct sequence of occurrence of four towns/cities as one proceeds from west to east?
which-one-of-the-following-provides-the-correct-sequence-of-occurrence-of-four-towns-cities-as-one-proceeds-from-west-to-east
Which of the following were the main objectives of the Khalifat Movement? 1. To rouse anti-British feelings among the Muslims of India. 2. To reform the Muslim society. 3. To demand separate electorates and preserve the Khalifat. 4. To save the Ottoman empire and preserve the Khalifat Choose the correct answer from the codes given below
which-of-the-following-were-the-main-objectives-of-the-khalifat-movement-1-to-rouse-anti-british-feelings-among-the-muslims-of-india-2-to-reform-the-muslim-society-3-to-demand-separate-electorates-and-preserve-the-khalifat-4-to-save-the-ottoman-empire-and-preserve-the-khalifat-choose-the-correct-answer-from-the-codes-given-below
The earnings of India from diamond export is quite high. Which one of the following factors has contributed to it?
the-earnings-of-india-from-diamond-export-is-quite-high-which-one-of-the-following-factors-has-contributed-to-it
When the Couple Protection Rate is going up
when-the-couple-protection-rate-is-going-up
Chanakya, was also known as
chanakya-was-also-known-as
Poison glands of snakes are homologous to
poison-glands-of-snakes-are-homologous-to
Which one of the following is NOT an astronomical object?
which-one-of-the-following-is-not-an-astronomical-object
Match
match
A zero rate of Inflation obtains necessarily in a year where the annual rate of inflation?
a-zero-rate-of-inflation-obtains-necessarily-in-a-year-where-the-annual-rate-of-inflation
A lot of details regarding the village administration wider the Cholas is provided by the inscriptions at
a-lot-of-details-regarding-the-village-administration-wider-the-cholas-is-provided-by-the-inscriptions-at
Match
match
In Jainism ‘perfect knowledge’ is referred to as
in-jainism-perfect-knowledge-is-referred-to-as
There communicable diseases prevalent in developing countries caused by unsafe drinking water and bad sanitation are
there-communicable-diseases-prevalent-in-developing-countries-caused-by-unsafe-drinking-water-and-bad-sanitation-are
Consider the Climograph given below: The above Climograph relates to this city( Red is highest and blue line is lowest temp)
consider-the-climograph-given-below-the-above-climograph-relates-to
Employment Guarantee Scheme was first introduced in which of the following states?
the-employment-guarantee-scheme-a-rural-work-programme-was-first-started-in
Who among the following is NOT associated with medicine in ancient India?
who-among-the-following-is-not-associated-with-medicine-in-ancient-india
Which one of the following is used for dating archaeological, specimens in wood, bones and shells?
which-one-of-the-following-is-used-for-dating-archaeological-specimens-in-wood-bones-and-shells
Which one of the following is a feature common to both the Indian Federation and the America. Federation?
which-one-of-the-following-is-a-feature-common-to-both-the-indian-federation-and-the-america-federation
In Mizoram the settlement pattern is mostly of ‘linear type’ along the ridges because
in-mizoram-the-settlement-pattern-is-mostly-of-linear-type-along-the-ridges-because
In Mughal paintings, one notices the adoption of the principle of foreshortening whereby near and distant people and things could be placed in perspective. This was due to the influence of
in-mughal-paintings-one-notices-the-adoption-of-the-principle-of-foreshortening-whereby-near-and-distant-people-and-things-could-be-placed-in-perspective-this-was-due-to-the-influence-of
The Government of India has totally banned the export or “Burnt cola” (Jhama) because it contains recoverable amount of 4 of 15 percent. of a metal/element used in transistors. Which one of the following is that element?
the-government-of-india-has-totally-banned-the-export-or-burnt-cola-jhama-because-it-contains-recoverable-amount-of-4-of-15-percent-of-a-metalelement-used-in-transistors-which-one-of-the-following-is-that-element
Which one of the following is in the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India?
which-one-of-the-following-is-in-the-concurrent-list-in-the-constitution-of-india
Asokan inscriptions were first deciphered by
asokan-inscriptions-were-first-deciphered-by
Which one of the following sets of economists strongly favoured a market economy?
which-one-of-the-foljowing-sets-of-economists-strongly-favoured-a-market-economy
Which one of the following approaches comes under the category of biotechnology?
which-one-of-the-following-approaches-comes-under-the-category-of-biotechnology
Which one of the following is correctly matched
which-one-of-the-following-is-correctly-matched
Which one of the following seeds can benefit a patient of diabetes mellitus by normalizing his blood sugar level?
which-one-of-the-following-seeds-can-benefit-a-patient-of-diabetes-mellitus-by-normalizing-his-blood-sugar-level
Solve
solve
Among the four works mentioned below which one is encyclopaedic in nature?
among-the-four-works-mentioned-below-which-one-is-encyclopaedic-in-nature
Consider the following passage:“In the course of a career on the road spanning almost thirty years, he crossed the breadth of the Eastern hemisphere, visited territories equivalent to about 44 modern countries, and put behind him a total distance of approximately 73,000 miles.” The world’s greatest traveler of premodern times to whom the above passage refers to
consider-the-following-passage-in-the-course-of-a-career-on-the-road-spanning-almost-thirty-years-he-crossed-the-breadth-of-the-eastern-hemisphere-visited-territories-equivalent-to-about-44-modern-countries-and-put-behind-him-a-total-distance-of-approximately-73-000-miles-the-world-s-greatest-traveler-of-premodern-times-to-whom-the-above-passage-refers-to
Which one of the following statements regarding the office of the Speaker is correct?
which-one-of-the-following-statements-regarding-the-office-of-the-speaker-is-correct
Scratching eases itching because
scratching-eases-itching-because
A rainy day as defined by the Indian Meteorological department is a day when the rainfall at a point received is
a-rainy-day-as-defined-by-the-indian-meteorological-department-is-a-day-when-the-rainfall-at-a-point-received-is
Which among the following pairs of places have most marked difference in total rainfall per annum even though located approximately along the same latitude?
which-among-the-following-pairs-of-places-have-most-marked-difference-in-total-rainfall-per-annum-even-though-located-approximately-along-the-same-latitude
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
which-one-of-the-following-pairs-is-correctly-matched
Who among the following introduced the famous Persian festival of NAUROJ in India?
who-among-the-following-introduced-the-famous-persian-festival-of-nauroj-in-india
Though a few (gas-based) industries have already been established good reserves of natural gas in India remain unutilized. This vast resource of natural gas can be used in the production of
though-a-few-gas-based-industries-have-already-been-established-good-reserves-of-natural-gas-in-india-remain-unutilized-this-vast-resource-of-natural-gas-can-be-used-in-the-production-of
Among the four political parties listed below, which one was the last to be formed?
among-the-four-political-parties-listed-below-which-one-was-the-last-to-be-formed
Haemophilia is a hereditary disease carried by
haemophilia-is-a-hereditary-disease-carried-by
Soils of Western Rajasthan have a high content of
soils-of-western-rajasthan-have-a-high-content-o
Which one of the following comes under the jurisdiction of both the High Court and the Supreme Court?
which-one-of-the-following-comes-under-the-jurisdiction-of-both-the-high-court-and-the-supreme-court
The Anti-Defection Law was enacted as early as 1979 in
the-anti-defection-law-was-enacted-as-early-as-1979-in
Which one of the following is INCORRECT in respect of Parliamentary control over the Budget?
which-one-of-the-following-is-incorrect-in-respect-of-parliamentary-control-over-the-budget
The first political organization established in India in 1838 was knows as
the-first-political-organization-established-in-india-in-1838-was-knows-as
What are the Euro dollars
what-are-the-euro-dollars
India cotton merchant; banker; Congress man and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi. This description fits
india-cotton-merchant-banker-congress-man-and-a-close-associate-of-mahatma-gandhi-this-description-fits
Question
question
Which one of the following was part of the erstwhile Soviet Union over which Kurdish population is spread?
which-one-of-the-following-was-part-of-the-erstwhile-soviet-union-over-which-kurdish-population-is-spread
Which one of the following provides the best estimate of the world’s biological diversity?
which-one-of-the-following-provides-the-best-estimate-of-the-world-s-biological-diversity
Variable Reserve rates and Open market Operations are the instruments of __________ ?
variable-reserve-rates-and-open-market-operations-are-the-instruments-of
The Ryotwari Settlement was introduced by the British in the
the-ryotwari-settlement-was-introduced-by-the-british-in-the
In many developing countries, three major causes of death and disease are
in-many-developing-countries-three-major-causes-of-death-and-disease-are
The Neyveli thermal power plant is fed by
the-neyveli-thermal-power-plant-is-fed-by
Which one of the following modes of privatization is the most comprehensive and complete?
which-one-of-the-following-modes-of-privatization-is-the-most-comprehensive-and-complete
Vinegar is an aqueous solution of
vinegar-is-an-aqueous-solution-of
Mahatma Gandhi was referred to as ‘the Father of the Nation’ first by
mahatma-gandhi-was-referred-to-as-the-father-of-the-nation-first-by
Which one of the following strongly threatens biodiversity?
which-one-of-the-following-strongly-threatens-biodiversity
Next to Hindi, the language. spoken by the largest number of people in the Indian subcontinent is
next-to-hindi-the-language-spoken-by-the-largest-number-of-people-in-the-indian-subcontinent-is
If ABRA-CADABRA is 1,2,9,1-3,1,4,1,2,9,1, HOCUS-POCUS will be
if-abra-cadabra-is-1-2-9-1-3-1-4-1-2-9-1-hocus-pocus-will-be
Four persons Alok, Bhupesh, Chandu and Dinesh have a total of Rs. 100/- among themselves. Alok and Bhupesh between them have as much money as Chandu and Dinesh between them but Alok has more money than Bupesh, and Chandu has only half the money that Dinesh has. Alok has in fact Rs. 5/- more than Dinesh. Who has the most money?
four-persons-alok-bhupesh-chandu-and-dinesh-have-a-total-of-rs-100-among-themselves-alok-and-bhupesh-between-them-have-as-much-money-as-chandu-and-dinesh-between-them-but-alok-has-more-money-than-bupesh-and-chandu-has-only-half-the-money-that-dinesh-has-alok-has-in-fact-rs-5-more-than-dinesh-who-has-the-most-money
Consider the Venn diagram given below: The number in the Venn diagram indicates the number of persons reading the newspaper. The diagram is drawn after surveying 50 persons. In a population of 10,000, how many can be expected to read at least two newspapers ?
consider-the-venn-diagram-given-below-the-number-in-the-venn-diagram-indicates-the-number-of-persons-reading-the-newspaper-the-diagram-is-drawn-after-surveying-50-persons-in-a-population-of-10-000-how-many-can-be-expected-to-read-at-least-two-newspapers
.A point is selected at random inside a rectangle and perpendiculars are drawn on each side from the point. The sum of these perpendiculars is 24 cm. If the length of the rectangle is 3 times the width, the perimeter of the rectangle will be
a-point-is-selected-at-random-inside-a-rectangle-and-perpendiculars-are-drawn-on-each-side-from-the-point-the-sum-of-these-perpendiculars-is-24-cm-if-the-length-of-the-rectangle-is-3-times-the-width-the-perimeter-of-the-rectangle-will-be
In a group of six women there are four dancers, four vocal musicians, one actress and three violinists. Girija and Vanaja are among the violinists while Jalaja and Shailaja do not know how to play on the violin. Shailaja and Tanuja are among the dancers. Jalaja, Vanaja, Shailaja and Tanuja are all vocal musicians and two of them are also violinists. If Pooja is an actress who among the following is both a dancer and a violinist?
in-a-group-of-six-women-there-are-four-dancers-four-vocal-musicians-one-actress-and-three-violinists-girija-and-vanaja-are-among-the-violinists-while-jalaja-and-shailaja-do-not-know-how-to-play-on-the-violin-shailaja-and-tanuja-are-among-the-dancers-jalaja-vanaja-shailaja-and-tanuja-are-all-vocal-musicians-and-two-of-them-are-also-violinists-if-pooja-is-an-actress-who-among-the-following-is-both-a-dancer-and-a-violinist
If you are the ninth person in the queue starting from either end, then the number of persons in the queue is
if-you-are-the-ninth-person-in-the-queue-starting-from-either-end-then-the-number-of-persons-in-the-queue-is
A father is now three times as old as his son. Five years back, he was four times as old as his son. The present age of the son(in years) is
a-father-is-now-three-times-as-old-as-his-son-five-years-back-he-was-four-times-as-old-as-his-son-the-present-age-of-the-son-in-years-is
If the product of two numbers is 320 and their ratio is 1:5, what is the difference between the squares of these two numbers?
if-the-product-of-two-numbers-is-320-and-their-ratio-is-15-what-is-the-difference-between-the-squares-of-these-two-numbers
In an examination, every candidate took Physics or Mathematics or both. 65.8% took Physics and 59.2 % took Mathematics. The total number of candidates was 2000. How many candidates took both Physics and Mathematics ?
in-an-examination-every-candidate-took-physics-or-mathematics-or-both-65-8-took-physics-and-59-2-took-mathematics-the-total-number-of-candidates-was-2000-how-many-candidates-took-both-physics-and-mathematics
Four equal circles are described about the four corners of a square so that each touches two of the others. If each side of the square is 14 cm, then the area enclosed between the circumferences of the circle is
four-equal-circles-are-described-about-the-four-corners-of-a-square-so-that-each-touches-two-of-the-others-if-each-side-of-the-square-is-14-cm-then-the-area-enclosed-between-the-circumferences-of-the-circle-is
A rectangular sheet of aluminium foil measuring 5 cm by 10 cm is rolled into a cylinder of height 10 cm. If the cost of painting the cylinder is Rs. 2/- per sq.cm., then the cost of painting the outer surface of the cylinder will be
a-rectangular-sheet-of-aluminium-foil-measuring-5-cm-by-10-cm-is-rolled-into-a-cylinder-of-height-10-cm-if-the-cost-of-painting-the-cylinder-is-rs-2-per-sq-cm-then-the-cost-of-painting-the-outer-surface-of-the-cylinder-will-be
In a single throw of two dice, find the probability of obtaining a total of 8
in-a-single-throw-of-two-dice-find-the-probability-of-obtaining-a-total-of-8
A lottery system has ticket numbers with eight-digits. There are ten first prizes of ₹ 1,00,000 each, one hundred second prizes of ₹ 10,000 each, and one thousand third prizes of ₹ 1,000 each. At the draw of lots, an eight-digit number is generated by choosing for each digit from left to right a random number in the range of 0 to 9 . Anyone who has a ticket with the first two-digits (from left to right) matching, the chosen number gets the first prize, and so on. One individual purchases many tickets at a discounted price of ₹ 0.75 each. For how much money should he purchase tickets to achieve a 10% chance of winning the third prize?
a-lottery-system-has-ticket-numbers-with-eight-digits-there-are-ten-first-prizes-of-1-00-000-each-one-hundred-second-prizes-of-10-000-each-and-one-thousand-third-prizes-of-1-000-each-at-the-draw-of-lots-an-eight-digit-number-is-generated-by-choosing-for-each-digit-from-left-to-right-a-random-number-in-the-range-of-0-to-9-anyone-who-has-a-ticket-with-the-first-two-digits-from-left-to-right-matching-the-chosen-number-gets-the-first-prize-and-so-on-one-individual-purchases-many-tickets-at-a-discounted-price-of-0-75-each-for-how-much-money-should-he-purchase-tickets-to-achieve-a-10-chance-of-winning-the-third-prize
Given below is the performance of two learners A and B: Which one of the following can be deduced from the graph?
given-below-is-the-performance-of-two-learners-a-and-b-which-one-of-the-following-can-be-deduced-from-the-graph
Consider the following pie-charts: The pie-charts given above depict the area under cultivation of different cash crops,for two years, 1985 and 990. Which one of the following statements is FALSE?
consider-the-following-pie-charts-the-pie-charts-given-above-depict-the-area-under-cultivation-of-different-cash-crops-for-two-years-1985-and-990-which-one-of-the-following-statements-is-false
The above graph shows the annual sales of a company’s products in—millions of rupees. Study the trend and find out which of the ‘following is correct?
the-above-graph-shows-the-annual-sales-of-a-company-s-products-in-millions-of-rupees-study-the-trend-and-find-out-which-of-the-following-is-correct
The monthly incomes of Peter and Paul are in the ratio of 4:3. Their expenses are in the ratio of 3:2. If each saves Rs. 6000 at the end of the month, their monthly incomes respectively are (in rupees)
the-monthly-incomes-of-peter-and-paul-are-in-the-ratio-of-4-3-their-expenses-are-in-the-ratio-of-3-2-if-each-saves-rs-600-at-the-end-of-the-month-their-monthly-incomes-respectively-are-in-rupees
. According to the ancient Indian geographical concept, ‘Bharatvarsha’ was a part of which of the following dweepas?
according-to-the-ancient-indian-geographical-concept-bharatvarsha-was-a-part-of-which-of-the-following-dweepas
Even though Pluto is usually the-farthest planet, its path is highly elliptical, crossing inside the path of some other planet. As a result for a period of twenty years from 1979, the farthest planet is not Pluto but,
even-though-pluto-is-usually-the-farthest-planet-its-path-is-highly-elliptical-crossing-inside-the-path-of-some-other-planet-as-a-result-for-a-period-of-twenty-years-from-1979-the-farthest-planet-is-not-pluto-but
The only instance when the President of India exercised his power of veto related to
the-only-instance-when-the-president-of-india-exercised-his-power-of-veto-related-to
When there is depletion of ozone in the stratosphere the wavelength of radiation striking the earth's surface will be ............
when-there-is-depletion-of-ozone-in-the-stratosphere-the-wavelength-of-radiation-striking-the-earth-s-surface-will-be
Consider the map given below: The countries marked 1, 2, 3 and 4 in the map respectively represent
consider-the-map-given-below-the-countries-marked-1-2-3-and-4-in-the-map-respectively-represent
The title given by the British Government to Mahatma Gandhi which he surrendered during the Non-Cooperation Movement was
the-title-given-by-the-british-government-to-mahatma-gandhi-which-he-surrendered-during-the-non-cooperation-movement-was
The solar eclipse achieves totality only in limited geographical regions because
the-solar-eclipse-achieves-totality-only-in-limited-geographical-regions-because
The Chief Minister of a State in India is not eligible to vote in the Presidential Election if ____________.
the-chief-minister-of-a-state-in-india-is-not-eligible-to-vote-in-the-presidential-election-if
Given below is a dairy of disasters involving hazardous chemicals. Which one of the following is correctly matched?
given-below-is-a-dairy-of-disasters-involving-hazardous-chemicals-which-one-of-the-following-is-correctly-matched
The Buddhist sect Mahayana formally came into existence during the reign of
the-buddhist-sect-mahayana-formally-came-into-existence-during-the-reign-of
Which one of the diagrams given represents most closely the path of geostationary satellite in space?
which-one-of-the-diagrams-given-represents-most-closely-the-path-of-geostationary-satellite-in-space
In India, the public sector is most dominant in ________.
in-india-the-public-sector-is-most-dominant-in
Last in the succession of Jain Tirthankaras was _______.
last-in-the-succession-of-jain-tirthankaras-was
Consider the figures of a metal ball and a metal ring given. The metal ball can just pass through the hole of a metal ring formed out of a strip. When the ball is heated it gets stuck. But when the metal string is heated
consider-the-figures-of-a-metal-ball-and-a-metal-ring-given-the-metal-ball-can-just-pass-through-the-hole-of-a-metal-ring-formed-out-of-a-strip-when-the-ball-is-heated-it-gets-stuck-but-when-the-metal-string-is-heated
Which one of the following is the best strategy for environment-friendly, sustainable development in Indian agriculture?
which-one-of-the-following-is-the-best-strategy-for-environment-friendly-sustainable-development-in-indian-agriculture
Consider the map given below The mean annual rainfall in the yellow shaded parts of India varies from.
consider-the-map-given-below-the-mean-annual-rainfall-in-the-shaded-parts-of-india-varies-from
The earliest rock-cut caves in western India are those at
the-earliest-rock-cut-caves-in-western-india-are-those-at
Consider a specific point on the earth (say, the city of Delhi). The temperature at a given time of the day (say, 12.00 noon) will in general be higher in summer than in winter because ____________________.
consider-a-specific-point-on-the-earth-say-the-city-of-delhi-the-temperature-at-a-given-time-of-the-day-say-12-00-noon-will-in-general-be-higher-in-summer-than-in-winter-because
Among the four pairs given below which one consists of a correct combination of dignitaries who became Vice-Presidents after having held diplomatic posts like Ambassador and High Commissioners?
among-the-four-pairs-given-below-which-one-consists-of-a-correct-combination-of-dignitaries-who-became-vice-presidents-after-having-held-diplomatic-posts-like-ambassador-and-high-commissioners
The theory of ‘jumping genes’ was propounded by
the-theory-of-jumping-genes-was-propounded-by
Sucrose content in sugarcane decreases :
sucrose-content-in-sugarcane-decreases
Assertion (A): Babar wrote his memoirs in Turki. Reason (R): Turki was the official language of the Mughal court.
assertion-a-babar-wrote-his-memoirs-in-turki-reason-r-turki-was-the-official-language-of-the-mughal-court
Which one of the following is a “man made” cereal NOT found in nature?
which-one-of-the-following-is-a-man-made-cereal-not-found-in-nature
The only land-locked country in South-east Asia is ______________.
the-only-land-locked-country-in-south-east-asia-is
Sugarcane, sugar beet, sweet pea, chickpea, pigeonpea and French bean belong to:
sugarcane-sugar-beet-sweet-pea-chickpea-pigeonpea-and-french-bean-belong-to
The production of cultured pearls is an important cottage industry of
the-production-of-cultured-pearls-is-an-important-cottage-industry-of
