| Post Name | COMMON PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION (DEGREE LEVEL)- Stage.II - VARIOUS |
|---|---|
| Question Paper Code | 096/2021 |
| Date of Test | 30 October 2021 |
| Medium of Question | KANNADA |
| Exam Type | OMR Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
Which of the following statements are true about social reform movement in Kerala? (i) It was initiated and led by the middle class under the influence of western ideas. (ii) They had a critical attitude towards traditional institutions, beliefs and social relations. (iii) They seldom criticised caste hierarchy.
Answer
A. Only (i) and (ii)
2
Who established Abhinava Bharata Yuvak Sangham?
Answer
D. A. V. Kunhambu
3
A list of political events occurred in the 1930s in Kerala wherein women largely participated is given below. Choose the correct match. (i) Gandhiji’s Constructive Programme – T.C. Kochukutty Amma (ii) Girl Students Strike at Chalappuram Government School – Jayalakshmi (iii) Temple Entry Programme – P. m. Kamalavathy
Answer
A. All of the above
4
Among the following statements which are true in relation to the event of the Partition of Bengal? (i) lord Curzon issued the order of dividing the province of Bengal. (ii) It was meant to stem the rising tide of nationalism. (iii) Indian nationalists did not see the partition as an attempt to divide Indians on religious ground.
Answer
B. Only (i) and (ii) are true
5
Among the following statements which are true about the imposition of Emergency in 1975? (i) It was imposed under Article 352 of the Constitution. (ii) The proclamation of Emergency suspended the federal provisions of the Constitution and Fundamental Rights and Civil liberties. (iii) A series of decrees, laws and constitutional amendments reduced the power of judiciary to check the functioning of the executive.
Answer
D. All of the above (i, ii, iii)
6
Who instituted the land revenue system named Dahsala?
Answer
C. Akbar
7
Among the following combinations which one correctly represents the effects of World War I?
Answer
C. Collapse of Habsburg Empire, Russian Revolution, league of Nations
8
Read the following statements and then choose the correct answer. statement 1: French Revolution began as an assertion of National Sovereignty. statement 2: The National Assembly in 1790 demanded that France could never make war except in self-defence.
Answer
A. Both are true
9
The idea of abandonment of parliamentary democracy in favour of a ‘dictatorship of the proletariat’ was associated with
Answer
C. Russian Revolution
10
The three pillars of Jawaharlal Nehru’s development strategy in post-independent India were
Answer
B. Planning for rapid industrial and agricultural growth, a public sector to develop strategic industries, a mixed economy
11
Which of the following statement is/are correct about relative humidity? (i) How much water vapor is in the atmosphere as a percentage of the maximum amount possible? (ii) low relative humidity indicates relatively dry atmospheric conditions, while high relative humidity indicates relatively humid atmospheric conditions. (iii) The relative humidity is high, less water evaporates from the skin because the surrounding atmosphere is already relatively moist, leaving the skin surface hotter.
Answer
D. All the above (i, ii, iii)
12
Which of the following are the tributaries of River Periyar? 1) mangalapuzha 2) Idamalayar 3) Gayathripuzha Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer
A. 1 and 2 only
13
match the list – I with list – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below. List – I List – II (divisions of Himalaya) (rivers) a) Punjab Himalaya 1) Sutlej to Kali b) Kumaon Himalaya 2) Indus to Sutlej c) Nepal Himalaya 3) Tista to Brahmaputhra d) Assam Himalaya 4) Kali to Tista (a) (b) (c) (d)
Answer
B. 2 1 4 3
14
What are the factors affect the strength and direction of wind? 1) Pressure gradients. 2) Coriolis effect. 3) Friction. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer
D. 1, 2 and 3
15
Consider the following statements: 1) Intense seismic activity occurs along convergent lithospheric plate boundaries. 2) Convergent lithospheric plate boundaries, oceanic plates are undergoing subduction. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer
C. Both 1 and 2
16
Which of the following objectives related to the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget management Act (FRBmA), 2003 are correct? (i) Fiscal deficit is to be reduced to 5% of GDP. (ii) Complete elimination of revenue deficit. (iii) Greater transparency in fiscal operations.
Answer
B. Only (ii) and (iii)
17
Calculate the NNP at factor cost from the following data: NNP at market price: Rs. 5,000 crores, Indirect taxes: Rs. 400 crores, Subsidies: Rs. 200 crores.
Answer
C. Rs. 4,800 crores
18
The major instruments used by the Reserve Bank of India to control credit include (i) Bank Rate. (ii) Variable Reserve Requirements (CRR&SlR). (iii) Open market Operations. Which of the statements are correct?
Answer
A. All are correct
19
Among the major objectives of some Five year Plans in India, which one is in a correct (ascending/chronological) order? (i) Inclusive growth (ii) Rapid industrialization (iii) Agricultural development (iv) Poverty eradication
Answer
B. (iii), (ii), (iv), (i)
20
Nobel Prize for Economics in 2020 was awarded to Paul R. milgrom and Robert B. Wilson for their contribution in
Answer
A. Improvements to auction theory and inventions of new auction formats
21
Which is the portable document format version of the election photo identity card?
Answer
C. e-EPIC
22
The bank authorized to issue and encash Electoral Bonds in India
Answer
B. State Bank of India
23
The idea of separation of powers implies (i) That the same person should not form part of more than one organ of the government. (ii) That one organ of the government should not control or interfere with the exercise of its function by another organ. (iii) That one organ of the government should not exercise the functions of other.
Answer
D. All the above
24
of the Constitution indicate that the people of India are the source of authority behind the Constitution.
Answer
C. The Preamble
25
Which of the following is not a classical language in India?
Answer
A. Hindi
26
The Guahati High Court has jurisdiction over which of the following State or States? (i) Assam (ii) Nagaland (iii) Arunachal Pradesh (iv) mizoram
Answer
D. All the above
27
Consider the following and identify the incorrect statement/statements. (i) The Upper Chamber of Indian Parliament is a permanent house. (ii) All the members of Rajya Sabha are elected on the basis of proportional representation. (iii) Its Chairman is elected from among its members.
Answer
C. (ii) and (iii) only
28
Fundamental Rights are (i) Justiciable. (ii) Absolute. (iii) Negative as well as positive. (iv) Amendable.
Answer
B. Only (ii) is incorrect
29
The first Chairperson of the Lokpal
Answer
A. Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose
30
Part IX A to the Constitution of India was inserted through
Answer
B. 74th Constitutional Amendment
31
Which of the following statement is/are correct about POSCO? (i) A special law to protect children from offences of sexual harassment. (ii) POSCO is gender neutral. (iii) In-camera trial of cases.
Answer
Question Cancelled
32
Who wrote the memoirs ‘ Solomante Thenichakal’?
Answer
B. Justice K.T. Thomas
33
In which State of India do you find Dabu printing, which is a mud resistant hand block printing?
Answer
Question Cancelled
34
Which is the second Kerala Art form being included in the UNESCO list of intangible heritage of humanity?
Answer
A. mudiyettu
35
Which of the following does not form the Right of the Election Commission of India?
Answer
D. Right to decide how many parties can contest in an election
36
Which of the following film won the award for the best film on National Integration in 2021?
Answer
B. Tajmahal
37
Which of the following statements is/are correct of Covaxin? (i) Covaxin is India’s indigenous Covid 19 Vaccine. (ii) It is an Intranasal Vaccine. (iii) It is developed by Serum Institute.
Answer
A. Only (i)
38
‘manika Batra’ is associated with which of the following?
Answer
C. Table tennis
39
Asura: The Tale of the Vanquished is written by
Answer
D. Anand Neelakandan
40
Who started Vala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha?
Answer
C. Pandit K. P. Karuppan
41
The access time refers to the
Answer
A. Time required to locate and retrieve stored data
42
An example of non-preemptive scheduling is
Answer
A. First Come First Served
43
The network topology in which devices are not linked to each other and where hub acts as a central controller is
Answer
B. Star
44
Roman number system is a
Answer
B. Non positional number system
45
A flow chart is a kind of
Answer
D. None of these a -12-
46
Indian Space Research Organization, formed in the year
Answer
C. 1969
47
World Water day is on
Answer
D. march 22
48
Section 66 A of IT Act 2008 is related with
Answer
A. Sending offensive messages
49
Serology test is related with
Answer
Question Cancelled
50
Louis Pasteur created the first vaccines for
Answer
D. All of the above
51
Which term of the sequence 3, 8, 13, 18,... is 78?
Answer
C. 16
52
Simplify: ((0.2)⁴ × 0.27) / (0.03)³
Answer
B. 16
53
Two numbers are in the ratio 2: 3. If 5 is to be subtracted from each they are in the ratio 3: 5. Find the first number.
Answer
A. 20
54
The average of 10 numbers is 12. If we subtract 3 from each number, what is the new average?
Answer
D. 9
55
If 3x – y = 2187 and 3 x + y = 243, find the value of x.
Answer
C. 6
56
Edwin completes a journey in 11 hrs. He travels first half of the journey at the rate of 20 km/hr and second half at the rate of 24 km/hr. Find the distance travelled in km.
Answer
D. 240
57
2 women and 5 men can together finish a work in 4 days while 3 women and 6 men can finish the same work in 3 days. Find the time taken by 1 man alone to finish the work.
Answer
A. 36
58
A metallic sphere of diameter 5.2 cm is melted and recast into a cylinder of radius 5.2 cm. Find the height of the cylinder.
Answer
Question Cancelled
59
Kiran was working in a private financial firm. He invested Rs. 50,000/- at an interest rate of 12% per annum compounded half yearly. What will be the amount he receives after 1 year?
Answer
B. Rs. 56,180
60
Nivin buys a watch for Rs. 500 and sells it to Shinoy at 10% profit, Shinoy then sells it to Jenu at 20% loss and Jenu sells it to Jeevan 10% loss. How much did Jeevan pay for the watch?
Answer
B. Rs. 396
61
Find the missing term in the series. 3, 15,?, 255, 1023.
Answer
D. 63
62
Gun: Bullet:: Chimney:
Answer
C. Smoke
63
Find the odd one. 1116, 288, 576, 964
Answer
Question Cancelled
64
In a certain code TEACHER is written as yJFHmJW. How will the word EdUCATION be expressed in that code?
Answer
C. JIZHFyNTS
65
If # stands for ×, @ stands for ÷, ∧ stands for + and ∨ stands for –, then find the value of 6 # 13 ∧ 45 @ 3 ∨ 7 # 12
Answer
B. 9
66
Ram is the brother of son of madhav’s son. How is Ram related to madhav?
Answer
C. Grandson
67
A clock seen through a mirror shows 7.10. What is the correct time shown in the clock?
Answer
A. 4.50
68
What is the angle traced by the minute hand of a clock in 35 minutes?
Answer
D. 210°
69
If February 1, 2008 is Wednesday, what day is march 4, 2008?
Answer
B. Sunday
70
If P is the South of Q and R is the West of Q, in what direction is P with respect to R?
Answer
C. South-East
71
Write the synonym of ‘akin’.
Answer
C. Similar
72
I don’t know if he is coming. Here if is used to
Answer
D. To express a doubt
73
The house is so dirty. I really must clean it. What is the use of the modal auxiliary?
Answer
A. To express Obligation
74
He ___________ a large bill at the shopping centre yesterday. Choose the correct phrasal verb.
Answer
C. ran up
75
war never solves anything. Choose the right determiner.
Answer
C. A
76
The train will arrive at the station at ____________ 6.15 Pm. Choose the right adverb.
Answer
C. exactly
77
Rosa Parks was thrown off the montgomery bus for refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger. Which definition fits the phrase thrown off in the above sentence most appropriately?
Answer
D. To make someone fall down suddenly a -18-
78
They can’t decide _________ to travel north __________ south. Use the right connective.
Answer
C. whether... or
79
1. I must remember to pack a holiday book. 2. my mum says that we must pack soon. 3. We are going on a holiday to the sea coast. 4. I am really looking forward to it. Rearrange the jumbled sentences in a logical manner.
Answer
B. 3, 2, 1, 4
80
a) The ball hit me straight in the ____________ b) I tried to thread the cotton through the __________ of the needle. Choose the right word to fit both sentences.
Answer
C. eye
81
Great oaks from little acorns grow. What is the meaning of this proverb?
Answer
B. All great things start small.
82
He is a ____________ of the old block. Complete the figurative expression.
Answer
D. chip
83
In order to travel, you need a passport. ___________, you might need a visa, immunisation jabs, and fulfil quarantine conditions. Complete the sentence using the most appropriate connective.
Answer
A. in addition
84
I have seen her ________ times this year, but not very often. Complete the sentence using the right.
Answer
C. a few
85
When I got to the hospital, she _________ (sit) in the waiting room. Choose the correct tense form.
Answer
C. was sitting
86
I will wait until I ___________ (see) him. Choose the correct tense form.
Answer
A. see
87
I waited ____________ nine O’clock and then went home. Choose the right preposition.
Answer
D. until
88
you have to take an exam __________ the course. (pass) Choose the right option.
Answer
B. to pass
89
my daughter is quite shy. __________, she is an aggressive player in the badminton court. Choose the correct adverb.
Answer
D. however
90
Identify the correct spelling.
Answer
A. colloquial
91
ಕೆಳಗೆ ಕೊಟ್ಟಿರುವ ಪದಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಸರಿಯಾದ ಪದ ಯಾವುದು?
Answer
D. ವಾದ್ಯಗೋಷ್ಠಿ
92
ಕೆಳಗಿನ ಗಾದೆ ಮಾತನ್ನು ಪೂರ್ತಿಗೊಳಿಸಿರಿ.
ಅಲ್ಪರ ಸಂಗ ______
Answer
A. ಅಭಿಮಾನ ಭಂಗ
93
Do not cry over spilled milk — ಈ ಮಾತಿಗೆ ಸಂವಾದಿಯಾದ ಕನ್ನಡದ ಗಾದೆ ಯಾವುದು?
Answer
B. ಮಿಂಚಿ ಹೋದ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ಚಿಂತಿಸಿ ಫಲವಿಲ್ಲ
94
ಒಂದೇ ಪದ ಬರೆಯಿರಿ.
ಹೊರಗೆ ಕಾಣಿಸದಿದ್ದರೂ ಒಳಗೇ ನೋಯುವ ಗಾಯ
Answer
B. ಮೂಗೇಟು
95
ಕೆಳಗೆ ಕೊಟ್ಟಿರುವ ಪದಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ‘ಸೂರ್ಯ’ ಪದದ ಪರ್ಯಾಯ ಪದ ಅಲ್ಲದ್ದು ಯಾವುದು?
Answer
D. ದಿನಮುಖ
96
ಚಂದ್ರಹಾಸನ ಆರನೆಯ ಕಾಲ್ಗೆರಳನ್ನು ಕಟುಕರು ತುಂಡರಿಸಿ ತೆಗೆದರು — ಈ ವಾಕ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಬಂದಿರುವ ಸಂಖ್ಯಾವಾಚಕ ಯಾವುದು?
Answer
A. ಆರನೆಯ
97
ಸಜ್ಜನ — ಈ ಪದದ ವಿರೋಧಾರ್ಥ ಪದ ಯಾವುದು?
Answer
A. ದುರ್ಜನ
98
‘ಮಧ್ಯರಾತ್ರಿ’ — ಈ ಪದದ ವಿಗ್ರಹವಾಕ್ಯ ಯಾವುದು?
Answer
C. ರಾತ್ರಿಯ ಮಧ್ಯ
99
ಕೆಳಗಿನ ವಾಕ್ಯದಿಂದ ಮಧ್ಯಮ ಪುರುಷ ಸರ್ವನಾಮವನ್ನು ಆರಿಸಿ ಬರೆಯಿರಿ.
ನಾನು ಅವಳ ಜೊತೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ನಿನ್ನೆ ನಿಮ್ಮ ಮನೆಗೆ ಬಂದಿದ್ದೆ
Answer
B. ನಿಮ್ಮ
100
‘ಪಟ್ಟುಹಿಡಿ’ ಎಂದರೆ
Answer
D. ಹಟ ಹಿಡಿ
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