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PSC Miscellaneous 23 Prelims Full Mock-1

Gk – 75 Questions
Math – 25 Questions
Full Marks – 200
Exam Time – 90 mins

Q.1 In which year was the famous sitar player Pt. Ravi Shankar awarded the Bharat Ratna?
(a) 1998
(b) 1999
(c) 1996
(d) 1995
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation: Bharat Ratna (1999), Padma Vibhushan (1981), Padma Bhushan (1967), Sangeet
NatakAkademi Award (1962), KalidasSamman (1987-88), Five Grammy Awards, (Lifetime Achievement
Award at 55th Annual Grammy Awards -2013). Guru UstadAllauddin Khan. Other famous Sitar Players-
Vilayat Khan, Imrat Khan, Annapurna Devi. Sitar was invented by Amir Khusru.

Q.2 The Kalaimamani awards are given in which of the following states of India?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Telangana
(c) Kerala
(d) Odisha
Correct Answer:(a)
Explanation: The Kalaimamani is thehighest civilian award in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is awarded
for best in Arts. It was first awarded in 1954.

Q.3 Which of the following dance formsis associated with the state of Arunachal Pradesh?
(a) Panwariya
(b) Dhaman
(c) Buiya
(d) Garba
Correct Answer: (c)

Explanation: Buiya is a folk dance ofArunachal Pradesh performed by the Digaru Mishmi tribe. This dance
is performed in multiple festivals like Tazampu, Duiya, and Tanuya. Other dances of Arunachal Pradesh
include Chalo dance (Nocte tribe), Oriah Dance (Wancho tribe), PasiKongki (Adi Tribe), Ponung Dance (Adi
Tribe), Popir Dance (Galo tribe), BardoChham (Sherdukpens community), etc. Panwariya dance (Bihar),
Dhaman dance (Himachal Pradesh), and Garba (Gujarat).

Q.4 The first train inaugurated in 1853 was between which two stations?
(a) Delhi and Chandigarh
(b) Mumbai and Thane
(c) Mumbai and Surat
(d) Bangalore and Mysore
Correct Answer:(b)
Explanation: The first train inaugurated in 1853 was between Mumbai and Thane at a distance of around 34
km. It was dedicated by Lord Dalhousie. The train consists of 14 carriages and was pulled by three steam
locomotive engines namely Sahib, Sindh, and Sultan.

Q.5 Where was the first jute mill set up at Kolkata in 1859?
(a) Sreerampur
(b) Mesra
(c) Howrah
(d) Rishra
Correct Answer: (d)

Explanation: The first jute mill was set up at Rishra in Kolkata in 1859. The mill was set up on the
riverbank of Hooghly in Kolkata. The jute spinning machinery was brought by George Acland from
Dundee.

Q.6 Under which Article of the Constitution of India is the National Commission for Scheduled
Castes established?
(a) Article 336
(b) Article 338
(c) Article 333
(d) Article 335
Correct Answer: (b)

Explanation: Article 338. By 89thAmendment, 2003 the erstwhile NationalCommission for SC and ST was
replacedby two separate Commissions from theyear 2004: National Commission forScheduled Castes
(NCSC) (Article - 338)and National Commission for ScheduledTribes (NCST) (Article 338-A).

Q.7 Where are villi present in the human alimentary canal?

(a) Pancreas
(b) Oesophagus
(c) Stomach
(d) Small intestine
Correct Answer: (d)

Explanation: Villi are small finger-like projections found inside the inner walls of the small intestine. They
increase the surface area for absorption of the digested food. The small intestine has three parts: the
duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.

Q.8 Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

(a) The liver secretes bile.
(b) The liver is the largest gland in the body.
(c) The liver is situated in the upper part of the abdomen on the left side.
(d) The liver is reddish brown in colour.
Correct Answer: (c)

Explanation: The liver is located in the upper right-hand portion of the abdominal cavity, beneath the
diaphragm, and on top of the stomach, right kidney, and intestines. Liver converts glucose into glycogen (a
complex carbohydrate used for storage) and amino acids into proteins.
 Q. 9 In which state ‘Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located?
A. Rajasthan
B. Maharashtra
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer- A) Rajasthan

Explanation:
Explanation: The Tal Chhapar Sanctuary is situated on the border of the Great Indian Thar Desert,

Rajasthan. Tal Chhapar is a distinctive shelter of the most graceful Antelope seen in India, “the
Blackbuck”. It was given the status of a sanctuary in 1966. Tal Chhapar was a hunting reserve of the
erstwhile royal family of Bikaner

Q.10 Where is the Headquarters of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) located?
a) Paris, France
b) Manila, Philippines
c) Geneva, Switzerland
d) New York, United States of America (USA)
Answer- D)
Explanation: New York, United States of America (USA) Explanation:
 United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF): Executive Director– Catherine M. Russell
 Headquarters– New York, United States of America (USA) Established in– 1946

Q.11 Which of the following pairs of musicians and their instruments is INCORRECT?
(a) K Vaidyanathan – Sitar
(b) Pt. Ram Narayan - Sarangi
(c) Ustad Vilayat Khan - Sitar
(d) Bismillah Khan - Shehnai.
Correct Answer: (a)

Explanation: Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan was an Indian classical music violinist and music composer.
Awards and Honours: Padma Shri (1993), Kalaimamani award (1993), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
(1993), Sangeetha Kalasikhamani award (1996), Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director
(1970), and Tamil Nadu State Film Honorary Award - Raja Sando Award (2000).

Q.12 Rukmini Devi Arundale is the exponent of which of the following Indian classical dance forms?
(a) Bharatanatyam
(b) Manipuri
(c) Sattriya
(d) Odissi
Correct Answer: (a)

Explanation: Rukmini Devi Arundale, exponent of Bharatanatyam & activist for animal welfare.
Bharatanatyam (Tamil Nadu)- Meenakshi Sundaram Pillai, Bala Saraswati, Mrinalini Sarabhai. Manipuri
(Manipur) - Yumlembam Gambhini Devi, Guru Bipin Singh, Darshana Jhaveri, Nirmala Mehta. Sattriya
(Assam)- Guru Jatin Goswami, Guru Ghanakanta Bora, Sharodi Saikia, Indira PP Bora. Odissi (Odisha) -
Kelucharan Mohapatra, Pankaj Charan Das, Deba Prasad Das and Raghunath Dutta, Sanjukta Panigrahi.

Q.13 Which of the following Carnatic instruments is performed by Rajna Swaminathan?

(a) Violin
(b) Flute
(c) Veena
(d) Mridangam
Correct Answer: (d)

Explanation: Mridangam Players- Rajna Swaminathan, Karaikudi R Mani, T. K. Murthy, Umayalpuram K

Sivaraman, T. V.Gopalakrishnan, Trichy Sankaran,GuruvayurDorai, TSNandakumar.

Q.14 In which season is Sarhul celebrated in Jharkhand?

(a) Spring
(b) Autumn
(c) Monsoon
(d) Winter
Correct Answer: (a)

Explanation: Sarhul is a spring festival celebrated for three days, from the 3rd day of Chaitra month
(March-April) in - Sukla Paksh to Chaitra Purnima in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It is an important
festival observed by the ethnic groups, Kurukh and Sadan. Other festivals celebrated in Jharkhand are
Karam, Jawa, Makar or Tusu Parab, Hal Punhya, Bhagta Parab, Rohini, Bandna, etc.

Q.15 In which union territory of India, Bastille Day is celebrated?

(a) Lakshadweep
(b) Daman & Diu
(c) Dadra and Nagar Haveli
(d) Pondicherry
Correct Answer: (d)

Explanation: Celebrated every year on July 14, the Bastille Day Festival in Pondicherry is the most popular
celebration, which is also known as the French National Day. On the eve of Bastille Day, retired soldiers
parade and celebrate the day with Indian and French National Anthems, honoring the French soldiers who
were killed in the battles.

Q.16 Which of the following is a folk song genre popular in parts of West Bengal, Assam and Bangladesh?
(a) Chalo
(b) Roppi
(c) Bhawaiya
(d) Rekham Pada
Correct Answer:(c)

Explanation: Bhawaiya is a folk songgenre popular in parts of West Bengal, Assam and Bangladesh. Chalo is a folk
song of Haryana. Roppi is a folk song of Arunachal Pradesh. Rekham Pada is a folk dance popular in Arunachal
Pradesh.
Q.17 'Pandavani' is the most celebrated folklore of ________.
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Chhattisgarh
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Karnataka
Correct Answer: (b)

Explanation: 'Pandavani' is the mostcelebrated folklore of Chhattisgarh. List of folktales of Chhattisgarh are-Mohna
de Gori Kayina, Dhola Maru, Fox and Mahadev, Sada Brij Saaranga, Vikramaditya as Bikai, Vikramaditya with
Manwa-Patwa, Satvantin, Thag, and Big.

Q.18 The 'Paitkar' paintings are unique cultural symbols of __________.

(a) Jharkhand
(b) Chhattisgarh
(c) Telangana
(d) Karnataka
Correct Answer: (a)

Explanation: The 'Paitkar' paintings areunique cultural symbols of Jharkhand.Paitkar painting is a folk
painting found in East India in the form of scrolls. The Paitkar painting occurs in the bordering areas of
Jharkhand, West Bengal and Orissa and is considered as the old age tribal painting of India.

Q.19 Which of the following is NOT a tribal group traditionally living inAndaman and Nicobar
Islands?
(a) Sentinelese
(b) Onge
(c) Jarawa
(d) Munda
Correct Answer: (d)

Explanation: The Munda are found in thenorthern areas of east India concentrated in the states of
Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal, they are also found in the Rangpur division of Bangladesh.

Q.20 Which of the following pairs is INCORRECT with reference to paintingsin India?
(a) Saura Paintings – Odisha
(b) Bagh Paintings - Madhya Pradesh
(c) Phad Paintings - Rajasthan
(d) Guler Paintings – Karnataka
Correct Answer: (d)

Explanation: Guler State is famous as the birthplace of Kangra painting in the first half of the 18th century
when a family of Kashmiri painters trained in Mughal painting sought shelter at the court of Raja Dalip
Singh. It is famous in Himachal pradesh.

Q.21 Who among the following is the first Indian to get an Oscar Award?
(a) Bhanu Athaiya
(b) Satyajit Ray
(c) AR Rahman
(d) ResulPookutty
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation: Bhanu Athaiya is the firstIndian to get an Oscar Award. She was a costume designer in more
than 100 movies and won an Oscar award in 1983 for the movie 'Gandhi'.

Q.22 Who among the following was the first Finance Minister of independent India?
(a) RK Shanmukham Chetty
(b) TT Krishnamachari
(c) Syama Prasad Mukherjee
(d) Jagjivan Ram
Correct Answer: (a)

Explanation: RK Shanmukham Chetty was the first Finance Minister of independent India when the
country's first budget was tabled in Parliament on 26 November 1947.

Q.23 In 1862, the High Court was first established at:

(a) Madras
(b) Delhi
(c) Gwalior
(d) Jhansi
Correct Answer: (a)

Explanation: In 1862, the High Court was first established at Madras. High Courts were first established in
the three Presidency cities of Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras in 1862.

Q.24 In Table Tennis, how many lets are allowed in a row on a serve?
(a) Three
(b) Unlimited
(c) Two
(d) One
Correct Answer: (b)

Explanation: There's no limit on thenumber of times one can replay when it has hit the net. Table tennis is
played on a 2.74 × 1.53 metre rectangular table made of fiber wood and is split into two halves. The game
was invented in England and was originally called Ping-Pong, a trademark name.International Table Tennis
Federation(founded in 1926).

Q.25 The length of a Beach Volleyball court is:

(a) 12 m
(b) 16 m
(c) 20 m
(d) 15 m
Correct Answer: (b)

Explanation: Beach volleyball - Court is 16 m long & 8 m wide. Two teams of two or more players. An
Olympic sport since the 1996 Summer Olympics (Atlanta). Volleyball court is 18m long and 9m wide. Two
teams of six players. An Olympic sport since the 1964 Summer Olympics Tokyo). Federation Internationale
de Volleyball (FIVB) is the international governing body for both of the games.
Q.26 Which of the following books is NOT written by Ruskin Bond?
(a) The Room on the Roof
(b) The Blue Umbrella
(c) Midnight's Children
(d) Roads to Mussoorie
Correct Answer: (c)

Explanation: Midnight's Children. Salman Rushdie (Booker Prize, 1981 for Midnight's Children), (Knight
Bachelor, 2007), (Golden PEN Award, 2014). More Works by him The Ground Beneath Her Feet (1999),
Imaginary Homelands (1992), The Satanic Verses (1988), The Moor's Last Sigh (1995).

Q.27 'Dollar Bahu' is written by whom among the following Indian authors?
(a) Kiran Desai
(b) Arundhati Roy
(c) Sudha Murty
(d) Khushwant Singh
Correct Answer: (c)

Explanation: Sudha Murty. Other books by Sudha Murty "Wise and Otherwise", "The Mother I Never
Knew", "The Day I Stopped Drinking Milk", "Gently Falls the Bakula", "Three Thousand Stitches", "House
of Cards", "Something Happened on the Way to Heaven" etc. Books by Kiran Desai "The inheritance of
Loss", "Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard", "India Pack – 2003" etc. Books by Khushwant Singh - "Delhi
Through the Seasons", "Godmen and Godwomen of India", "The Sikhs" etc.

Q.28 'The Godfather of Soul' is an autobiography of _________ who was one of the greatest singers.
(a) Tina Turner
(b) Kurt Cobain
(c) Johnny Cash
(d) James Brown
Correct Answer: (d)

Explanation: James Brown books –'I Feel Good A Memoir of a Life of Soul', 'Soul Classics', 'Roots of
Rhythm Series'. Tina Turner (Autobiography - Love Story), Kurt Cobain ('Heavier Than Heaven' biography
written by Charles R. Cross). Johnny Cash (Autobiography – 'Cash'), Michael Jackson (Autobiography –
'Moonwalk').

Q.29 Who among the following is popularly known as 'Panchamda'?

(a) Zakir Hussain
(b) Jagjit Singh
(c) AR Rahman
(d) RD Burman
Correct Answer: (d)

Explanation: Rahul Dev Burman isknown as Pancham Da. He is also known as Shahenshah-E-Music.
Q.30 How is Dhanpat Rai Srivastava better known?
(a) Agyeya
(b) Dinkar
(c) Nirala
(d) Premchand
Correct Answer: (d)

Explanation: Dhanpat Rai Srivastava is better known as Premchand.Premchand was an Indian writer
known for his modern Hindustani literature. Some of his books include Godaan,Karambhoomi, Gaban,
Mansarovar, Idgah.

Q.31 When is National Voters day celebrated in India?

(a) 25th January
(b) 25th December
(c) 2nd October
(d) 21st June
Correct Answer: (a)

Explanation: National Voters Day - 25thJanuary (foundation day of the Election Commission of India in
1950). Theme 2022: 'Making Elections Inclusive Accessible and Participative. 61stAmendment Act, 1988,
lowered the voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States from 21
years to 18 years, 25th December (Good Governance Day, birth anniversary of Former Prime Minister Atal
Bihari Vajpayee), 2ndOctober (Gandhi Jayanti), 21st June (International Yoga day).

Q.32 India's First Al-powered, end-to-end digital Lok Adalat was launched in __________
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Gujarat
Correct Answer: (b)

Explanation: India's First Al-powered,end-to-end digital Lok Adalat was launched in Rajasthan by National
Legal Services Authority Chairman Uday Umesh Lalit. Artificial intelligence is the simulation of human
intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. About Rajasthan (northwest)- Capital:
Jaipur. Thar Desert and the Aravalli Range. Keoladeo National Park (Bharatpur), Sariska Tiger Reserve
(Alwar), Ranthambore National Park (Sawai Madhopur), and Desert National Park (Jaisalmer).

Q.33 In which state in India is Chandratal wetland located?

(a) Jammu and Kashmir
(b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Uttarakhand.
(d) Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: (b)

Explanation: Himachal Pradesh. Important Wetlands - Pong dam, Renuka Wetland (Himachal Pradesh),
Tampara Lake (Odisha), Yashwant Sagar (Madhya Pradesh), Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary (Tamil Nadu),
Shallbugh Wetland(Jammu and Kashmir) Thane Creek(Maharashtra), Kanjirankulam Bird Sanctuary (Tamil
Nadu) etc.
Q.34 Which of the following is a limestone cave in India?
(a) Undavalli Caves
(b) Varaha Cave
(c) Borra Caves
(d) Bhimbetka Caves
Correct Answer: (c)

Explanation: Borra Caves is a limestone cave located in the Ananthagiri hills of the Araku Valley of the
Alluri SitharamaRaju district in Andhra Pradesh.Undavalli Caves- Amravati, AndhraPradesh. Varaha Cave-
Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. Bhimbetka Caves - Amchakhurd, Madhya Pradesh.

Q.35 Where does the headquarters of the Indian Council of AgriculturalResearch Institute located?
(a) Amritsar
(b) Surat
(c) Lucknow
(d) New Delhi
Correct Answer: (d)

Explanation: Indian Council of Agricultural Research: Headquarters (New Delhi), Founded (16 July 1929), reports
to the Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture.

Q.36 Before being renamed, MountEverest was simply known as _________

(a) Peak IX
(b) Peak XV
(c) Peak XII
(d) Peak VI
Correct Answer: (b)

Explanation: Before being renamed, Mount Everest was simply known as Peak XV. Mount Everest is a
peak in theHimalayan mountain range. It is located between Nepal and Tibet. The mountain was named after
George Everest, a former Surveyor General of India. The Tibetan name is Chomolungma, which means
"Mother Goddess of the World." The Nepali name is Sagarmatha.

Q.37 In which of the following years was ADB (Asian Development Bank) established?
(a) 1978
(b) 1980
(c) 1966
(d) 1959
Correct Answer: (c)

Explanation: Asian Development Bank (ADB) Established on: 19 December 1966- Headquarters: Manila,
Philippines Current President: Masatsugu Asakawa.

Q.38 Which of the following is an extension of a temporary file?

(a) .tnt
(b) .tar
(c) .tmp
(d) .txt
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation: .tmp is an extension of a temporary file. The full form of JPG or JPEG is Joint Photographic
Expert Group. PDF stands for Portable Document Format.

Q.39 LCD is a basic type of monitor. What is the full form of LCD?
(a) Laser Crystal Display
(b) Liquid Crystal Diode
(c) Light Component Device
(d) Liquid Crystal Display
Correct Answer: (d)

Explanation: LCD is a basic type of monitor and the full form of LCD is Liquid Crystal Display. It is a type
of flat panel display which uses liquid crystals in its primary form of operation.

Q.40 What does the R stand for in MICR?

(a) Recognition
(b) Reader
(c) Route
(d) Request
Correct Answer: (a)

Explanation: MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) is a technology used to verify the legitimacy or
originality of paper documents, especially cheques. This technique is mainly used by the Banking Industry.

Q.41 What is the full form of Mou?

(a) Monetary of Union Territory
(b) Memorandum of Understanding
(c) Memory of Undertaking
(d) Memory of Understanding
Correct Answer: (b)

Explanation: A memorandum ofunderstanding (MoU) is a type ofagreement between two (bilateral) or

more (multilateral) parties. It expresses a convergence of will between the parties, indicating an intended
common line of action.

Q.42 Kardang Monastery which is a Buddhist Pilgrimage is situated in which state of India?
(a) Jharkhand
(b) Goa
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Kerala
Correct Answer: (c)

Explanation: Kardang monastery is situated in Lahaul (Himachal Pradesh) and is situated on the left bank
of River Bhaga. It was renovated in 1912 CE by Lama Norbu Rinpoche.
Q.43 Who among the following Indian singers received the 'Bharat Ratna' in 2001?
(a) Asha Bhosle
(b) Ali Akbar Khan
(c) Shreya Ghoshal
(d) Lata Mangeshkar
Correct Answer: (d)

Explanation: Lata Mangeshkar (playbacksinger and music composer). Awardsand Honors: Bharat Ratna
(2001), PadmaBhushan (1969), Padma Vibhushan(1999), Officer of the National Order ofthe Legion of
Honour (2006), Zee CineAward for Lifetime Achievements (1999),DadasahebPhalke Award
(1989),Maharashtra Bhushan Award (1997),NTR National Award (1999), Legion ofHonour (2007), ANR
National Award(2009), three National Film Awards and15 Bengal Film Journalists' AssociationAwards.

Q.44 Bessie Award is a dance award given in which country?

(a) Germany
(b) Norway
(c) Australia
(d) USA
Correct Answer: (d)

Explanation: U.S.A. Bessie Awards (The New York Dance and Performance Awards; Established in 1983)
are awarded annually to dance artists presenting their work in New York City. The broad categories of the
awards are choreography, performance, music composition, and visual design.

Q.45 Which Indian finance minister was India's delegate to the World Monetary Conference at
Bretton Woods in 1944?
(a) KC Neogy
(b) CD Deshmukh
(c) John Mathai
(d) RK Shanmukham Chetty
Correct Answer:(d)

Explanation: RK Shanmukham Chetty was India's delegate to the World Monetary Conference at Bretton
Woods in 1944. He was an Indian lawyer, economist, and politician who served as Independent India's first
finance minister from 1947 to 1948.

Q.46 In which year the post of National Security Advisor was created in India?
(a) 2000
(b) 1998
(c) 2003
(d) 1999
Correct Answer: (b)

Explanation: The post of National Security Advisor in India was created in the year 1998. Brajesh Mishra
was appointed as the first National Security Advisor of India. Ajit Kumar Doval is the current National
Security Advisor of India.
Q.47 Who among the following made the first compound microscope?
(a) William Gilbert
(b) Zacharias Jansen
(c) John Harrington
(d) Galileo Galilei
Correct Answer: (b)

Explanation: Zacharias Jansen made the first compound microscope in 1590.

Q.48 Who choreographed the Bollywood song 'Mohe Rang Do Laal' from Bajirao Mastani?
(a) Saroj Khan
(b) Farah Khan
(c) Ganesh Acharya
(d) Birju Maharaj
Correct Answer: (d)

Explanation: "Mohe Rang Do Laal" song of Bajirao Mastani film was composed by Sanjay Leela Bhansall
and sung by Shreya Ghoshal and choreographed by Pandit Birju Maharaj (exponent of Lucknow "Kalka-
Bindadin" Gharana of Kathak dance). For this song Pandit Birju Maharaj won Filmfare Award for Best
Choreography in 2016. His other awards and Honors: Sangeet NatakAkademi Award (1964), Padma
Vibhushan (1966), NrityaChoodamani Award by Sri Krishna Gana Sabha (1986), KalidasSamman (1987),
Lata Mangeshkar Puraskar (2002), National Film Award for Best Choreography (2012), etc.

Q.49 When was the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission launched?

(a) 27 September 2021
(b) 2 October 2021
(c) 27 January 2020
(d) 17 February 2021
Correct Answer: (a)

Explanation: 27 September 2021.Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission aimsto provide digital health IDs for
all Indiancitizens to help hospitals, insurancefirms, and citizens access health recordselectronically when
required. Pilotproject of the Mission {15th August2020, Implemented in six States & UnionTerritories,
Components (Health ID,Healthcare Professionals Registry (HPR)and Healthcare Facilities Registries(HFR).

Q.50 When was the flagship scheme of Skill India Mission launched in India?
(a) 2019
(b) 2008
(c) 2015
(d) 2010
Correct Answer: (c)

Explanation: The flagship scheme of Skill India Mission was launched in 2015. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal
Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
(MSDE) implemented by National Skill Development Corporation.
Q.51 The reflection on a bathroom mirror, the lake, and the glare on a pair of glasses are caused by
which type of reflection?
(a) Multiple reflection
(b) Specular reflection
(c) Glossy reflection
(d) Diffused reflection
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation: Specular reflection is defined as light reflected from a smooth surface at a definite angle like a
reflection on a bathroom mirror. Diffuse reflection is produced by rough surfaces that tend to reflect light in
all directions like reading a newspaper. Multiple reflections, when we take two mirrors, a single source of
light can be reflected multiple times like in a barber's shop, we see the back of the head using multiple
reflections of two mirrors.

Q.52 "Myopia' is also known as:

(a) near-sightedness
(b) astigmatism
(c) presbyopia
(d) far-sightedness
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation: 'Myopia' is also known as near-sightedness. Myopia is corrected by spectacles or contact
lenses withlenses that are 'minus' or concave in shape. In order to correct astigmatism, we must use a
cylindrical lens. Presbyopia can be corrected by using bi-focal lenses. Convex lenses are used In eyeglasses
farsightedness. for correcting

Q.53 What is the Steam Point on the Fahrenheit scale?

(a) 32°F
(b) 100°F
(c) 212°F
(d) 80°F
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation: Steam is point the temperature at which the maximum vapour pressure of water is equal to
one atmosphere. It has the value of 100°C on the Celsius scale and 212°F on the Fahrenheit scale.

Q.54 Which of the following is NOT a conductor?

(a) Hard rubber
(b) Copper
(c) Silver
(d) Nickel
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation: Hard Rubber. Conductor is a material that allows electric current to flow through it. Inductor
is a material that is a poor conductor (as of electricity or heat). The most highly conductive metals are silver,
copper, and gold. The ampere is the SI unit of electric current.

Q.55 _______ in a particular direction is velocity.

(a) Acceleration
(b) Displacement
(c) Speed
(d) Distance
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation: Velocity is speed with a specific direction. It is the rate of change of displacement with
respect to time. It is a vector quantity that has both magnitude and direction.
Q.56 What is the velocity of sound in air?
(a) 220 m/sec
(b) 232 m/sec
(c) 343 m/sec
(d) 110 m/sec
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation: The speed of sound is the distance travelled per unit time by a sound wave as it propagates
through an elastic medium. At 20 °C, the speed of sound in air is about 343 meters per second, or a
kilometer in 2.9 s or a mile in 4.7 s.
Q.57 Identify the correct formula to find the potential difference between two points.
(a) Q= 1/W
(b) W= Q/V
(c) V = Q/W
(d) V = W/Q
Correct Answer: (d)
Explanation: In an electrical circuit, the potential between two points (E) is defined as the amount of work
done (W) by an external agent in moving a unit charge (Q) from one point to another i.e. V=W/Q.
Q.58 Hydrogen Bomb is based on which reaction?
(a) Nuclear Fusion
(b) Heavy water Reaction
(c) Nuclear Fission
(d) Addition Reaction
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation: Hydrogen bombs are based on the principle of Nuclear Fusion. Nuclear fusion is a reaction in
which two different nuclei fuse together to form a bigger and heavier nuclei.
Q.59 Who founded the value of 'G'?
(a) Henry Cavendish
(b) Michael Faraday
(c) Isaac Newton
(d) Marie Curie
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation: The first reliable measurement of 'G' was made by Henry Cavendish in 1978 (G = 6.754 x
10¹¹ N m² kg²). His experiment gave the first accurate values for these geophysical constants and Discovery
of hydrogen (1766). Marie Curie discovered radium (1898). Michael Faraday discovered electromagnetic
induction (1831). Isaac Newton discovered the law of gravitation and the theory of motion.
Q.60 The SI unit of acceleration is ________.
(a) m²/s
(b) m²/s²
(c) m/s
(d) m/s²
Correct Answer: (d)
Explanation: The SI unit of acceleration is m/s².
Q.61 Which of the following are food preservatives?
(a) Salt, sodium nitrite, spices and vinegar
(b) Gypsum, soda and methyl alcohol
(c) Gypsum, salt and formic acid
(d) Formic acid, vinegar and methyl alcohol
Correct Answer:(a)

Explanation: Sugar, salt (NaOH), sodium nitrite (NaNO2), butylated hydroxy anisole (C11H16O2), butylated
hydroxytoluene (C15H24O), tert-butylhydroquinone (C10H14O2), vinegar (CH3COOH), citric acid (C6H8O7),
spices, and calcium propionate (C6H10CaO4) are all chemicals that preserve foods.
Q.62 Which of the following is used in photography?
(a) Sodium bicarbonate
(b) Sodium thiosulphate
(c) Sodium hydroxide
(d) Sodium sulphate
Correct Answer: (b)

Explanation: Sodium thiosulphate(Na2S2O3, xH2O) uses - In photography, it is used as a fixing agent to

dissolve the silver salts from the negatives. Antidote agent against cyanide poisoning. Dechlorination of
small water bodies like ponds, aquariums, etc. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential
Medicines. Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) - baking powder, antacid. Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) - soaps,
rayon, paper, products that explode, dyes, and petroleum products. Sodium sulphate (Na2SO4) - detergents,
paper pulping. cattle feed.

Q.63 Which of the following is known as 'Plaster of Paris'?

(a) 2CaSO4, 2H2O
(b) 2MgSO4, H2O
(c) 2MgSO4, 7H2O
(d) 2CaSO4, H2O
Correct Answer: (d)

Explanation: Plaster of Paris (2CaSO4, H2O) [Gypsum Plaster] is a white dry plaster powder. It is prepared
by heating calcium sulfate dihydrate (gypsum) to 120-180 °C. Uses: for setting fractured bones, in dentistry
to make casts, making toys, decorative materials, cheap ornaments, cosmetics and for protection as fire-
proofing material.

Q.64 Which low-calorie sweetener has the chemical formula C14H18N2O5 that is two hundred times
sweeter than sugar?
(a) Saccharin
(b) Aspartame
(c) Sucralose
(d) Neotame
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation: Aspartame (C14H18N2O5) is an artificial non-saccharide sweetener 200 times sweeter than
sucrose. It is a methyl ester of aspartic acid (phenylalanine dipeptide). Uses: ingredients in beverages, dairy
products, nutrition bars, desserts, chewing gum, sauces, syrups, etc. Saccharin (C7H5NO3S) - 550 times as
sweet as sucrose. Sucralose (C12H19Cl3O8) - about 320 to 1,000 times sweeter than sucrose. Neotame
(C20H30N2O5)- 8000 timessweeter than sucrose.

Q.65 In which year Gay Lussac's Law of Gaseous Volumes was given by Gay Lussac?
(a) 1812
(b) 1800
(c) 1808
(d) 1802
Correct Answer:(c)
Explanation: 1808. Four Gas Laws: Gay-Lussac's Law gives relation between the pressure exerted by a gas
and the absolute temperature. Boyle's Law (1662) gives relation between the pressure and the volume of a
gas, Charles's Law (1780) gives relation between the volume occupied by a gas and the absolute
temperature. Avogadro's Law (1811) gives relation between the volume occupied by a gas and the amount
of gaseous substance.
Q.66 Which of the following is not a natural fibre?
(a) Linen
(b) Cotton
(c) Rayon
(d) Jute
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation: Rayon. Examples of Naturalfibres (Fibres obtained from naturalsources like plants and animals)
include:Cotton, Silk, Wool, Linen, Jute and Hemp.Examples of Artificial fibres (Fibreswhich are manufactured in
laboratories)include Rayon, Nylon, Polyester, Acrylicand Aramid.

Q.67 World AIDS Day is observed on which of the following days every year?
A. 30th November
B. 1st December
C. 2nd December
D. 3rd December
Correct Answer: B.
Explanation: Every year, on 1 December, the world commemorates World AIDS Day. People around the
world unite to show support for people living with and affected by HIV and to remember those who lost
their lives to AIDS.
Q.68 Three ships INS Mahe, INS Malvan, and INS Mangrol have been simultaneously launched.
They are constructed by which of the following companies?
A. Larsen and Toubro
B. Hindustan Shipyard Limited
C. Cochin Shipyard Limited
D. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Mahe, Malvan and Mangrol, the first three ships of 08 x ASW Shallow Water Craft (CSL)
project being built by CSL, Kochi for the Indian Navy, were launched on 30 Nov 23 at CSL, Kochi.
Q.69 which of the following ISRO scientist has been awarded the Légion d'honneur, the highest
French civilian award?
A. Dr S Somanath
B. Dr K Sivan
C. Dr V R Lalithambika
D. Dr B N Ramakrishna
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Lalithambika VR, a distinguished scientist and former Director of the Human Spaceflight
Programme at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), was honored with the prestigious 'Légion
d'Honneur.
Q.70 Scientific research has revealed the formation of a new layer on the outer part of the Earth's
core. What is its name?
A. A-Prime Layer
B. C-Prime Layer
C. E-Prime Layer
D. G-Prime Layer
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The formation of new enigmatic layer – E prime layer – at the outermost part of Earth's core
is a result of "surface water penetrating deep into the planet," altering the composition of the metallic liquid
core's outermost region, a study by an international team of researchers, including those from Arizona State.
Q.71 Which of the following vitamins is also called 'cyanocobalamin'?
(a) Vitamin B1
(b) Vitamin B6
(c) Vitamin B12
(d) Vitamin B3
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation: Vitamin B-12. Vitamin B1-Thiamin; Vitamin B6-Pyridoxine, Vitamin B3-Niacin.

Q.72 Which of the following vitamins isabsent in eggs?

(a) Vitamin B
(b) Vitamin A
(c) Vitamin C
(d) Vitamin K
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation: Eggs are a good source ofprotein. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) isfound in citrus fruit (oranges),
peppers,strawberries, blackcurrants, broccoli,brussels sprouts, potatoes etc. Therichness of amla can be
gauged from thefact that an average quality piece of thefruit, weighing about 100 grams, may contain up to
800 mg of vitamin C, much more than a commercially available tablet.

Q.73 Which of the following pair of plant diseases microorganisms is correct?

I. Citrus canker – Virus
II. Rust of wheat – Fungi
(a) Only II
(b) Neither I nor II
(c) Only I
(d) Both I and II
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation: Only II. (Plant disease, Microorganisms): (Yellow vein mosaic, Virus), (Aster yellows,
Bacteria), (Crown gall, Bacteria), (Ergot, Fungi), (Anthracnose, Fungi), (Black knot, Fungi), (Snow mold,
Fungi).

Q.74 How many arteries are there in an umbilical cord?

(a) One
(b) Two
(c) Four
(d) Three
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation: There are two arteries in an umbilical cord. The umbilical cord is a tube that connects the
mother with the baby in her womb during pregnancy. It normally contains two arteries (the umbilical
arteries) and one vein (the umbilical vein).

Q.75 Which of the following terms is associated with the anatomy of the human heart?
(a) Cerebellum
(b) Medulla
(c) Aorta
(d) Cerebrum
Correct Answer: (b)
The Aorta is the largestblood vessel in the body. It is the mainartery that carries blood away from theheart to
the rest of the body. After theblood leaves the heart through the aorticValve, it travels through the aorta,
makinga cane shaped curve that connects withother major arteries to deliver Oxygenrich blood to the brain,
muscles andother cells. Cerebrum Medulla andCerebellum all are part of the Brain.

Q.76 6 persons are sitting in a car. The average weight of all six persons is 72 kg and the average
weight of the car and all six persons is 180 kg. What is the weight of the car?
A. 800 kg
B. 828 kg
C. 848 kg
D. 824 kg
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Weight of the car = (180 × 7 – 72 × 6) = 828 kg
Hence, Option B is correct.

Q.77 Directions: What value will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following question?
√ (6084) + √ (8281) = (?)2
A. 10
B. 11
C. 12
D. 13
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
√(6084) + √(8281) = (?)2
78 + 91 = (?)2
169 = (?)2
? = 13
Hence, Option D is correct

Q.78 Directions : What will come in place of question mark (?) in the following series?
3.12 3.82 2.42 4.52 ? 5.22 1.02 5.92
A. 1.52
B. 1.62
C. 1.72
D. 1.82
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Series Pattern Given Series
3.12 3.12
3.12 + 0.70 = 0.82 3.82
3.82 – 1.40 = 2.42 2.42
2.42 + 2.10 = 4.52 4.52
4.52 – 2.80 = 1.72 1.72
1.72 + 3.50 = 5.22 5.22
5.22 – 4.20 = 1.02 1.02
1.02 + 4.90 = 5.92 5.92
Hence, Option C is correct.

Q.79 Directions: What approximate value will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following
question?
240% of 5501 + 24% of 29999 =?
A. 20,200
B. 20,300
C. 20,400
D. 20,500
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
240% of 5501 + 24% of 29999 = ?
240% of 5500 + 24% of 30000 ≈ ?
240 × 55 + 24 × 300 ≈ ?
13,200 + 7,200 ≈ ?
20,400 ≈ ?
Hence, Option C is correct.

Q.80 A shopkeeper sold an article for Rs. 20,400 and incurred a loss of 15%. At what price should he
sell it so that he suffers only 5% loss?
A. Rs. 20,000
B. Rs. 21,600
C. Rs. 22,800
D. Rs. 24,000
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

Q.81 The cost price of a TV is Rs. 8000. Its price is marked up by 25%. If the TV is sold at a 10%
discount, what will be the profit?
A. Rs. 1,000
B. Rs. 1,100
C. Rs. 1,200
D. Rs. 1,300
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Q.82 . If 25% of (A + B) = 80% of (A – B), A is what percentage of B?
A. 161.91
B. 176.91
C. 184.91
D. 190.91
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:

Q.83 A student got 80% marks in an exam that has four subjects. He gets 75% marks in the first
subject, 60% in the second, 90% in the third. If each subject has equal maximum marks, how many
marks did he get out of 80 in the fourth subject?
A. 60
B. 66
C. 72
D. 76
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Percentage of marks in fourth subject = 80% × 4 – 75% – 60% – 90% = 95%
So the answer = 95% of 80 = 76
Hence, option D is correct.
Q.84 X kilogram tea costing Rs. 180/kg is mixed with X kilogram tea costing Rs. 240/kg. What is the
cost (per kg) of the mixture?
A. Rs. 180/kg
B. Rs. 200/kg
C. Rs. 210/kg
D. Rs. 240/kg
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

Q.85 The ratio of Argentum to Brass in alloy A is 5 : 1 and the ratio of Argentum to Brass in alloy B
is 3 : 7. If equal quantities of both the alloys are mixed together, what will be the ratio of the Brass to
Argentum in the resultant mixture?
A. 1 : 1
B. 12 : 17
C. 13 : 17
D. 14 : 17
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

Q.86 Diwakar lent out some amount for 8 years at some simple interest per annum. If he received the
same amount of interest as the lent amount, what is the rate of interest (per annum)?
A. 6.25%
B. 8%
C. 10%
D. 12.50%
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Q.87 A sum of Rs. 24,000 is lent out at simple interest for three years with rate of interest per annum
for the first, second and third years being 5%, 12.5% and 10%, respectively. What is the amount
obtained after three years?
A. Rs. 34,200
B. Rs. 28,800
C. Rs. 29,200
D. Rs. 30,600
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Amount in three years = 24,000 × (1 + 5% + 12.5% + 10%)
= 24,000 × 127.5% = Rs. 30,600
Hence, Option D is correct.

Q.88 At what rate of compound interest per annum will Rs. 4800 amount to Rs. 5495.52 in 2 years?
A. 5%
B. 6.25%
C. 7%
D. 7.50%
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Q.89 A sum of money is invested in a scheme for 2 years at r% p.a. compounding annually. If the
interest obtained is 36% of the amount obtained, what is the value of r?
A. 25
B. 20
C. 16.67
D. 10
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

Q.90 If the ages (in years) of A, B and C are different prime numbers between 40 and 50, what is the
age of the second oldest among the three?
A. 41 years
B. 43 years
C. 47 years
D. 49 years
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Prime numbers between 40 and 50 = 41, 43 and 47
So the age of the second oldest among the three = 43 years
Hence, Option B is correct.

Q.91 The age of Rohit is 25% more than the age of Sachin. If the sum of their ages is 45 years, what is
the difference between their ages?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 5 years
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Q.92 The ratio of the length to the breadth of a rectangle is 5 : 4 and the area of the rectangle is 320
cm2, what is the perimeter of the rectangle?
A. 60 cm
B. 72 cm
C. 80 cm
D. 90 cm
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Length of the rectangle = 5x
Breadth of the rectangle = 4x
5x × 4x = 320
x2 = 16
x=4
So the answer = 2 × (5x + 4x) = 2 × 9x = 2 × 9 × 4 = 72 cm
Hence, Option B is correct.

Q.93 Sunny can complete a work in 15 days. If Bobby is 60% as efficient as Sunny, in how many days
can Bobby complete the work?
A. 20
B. 25
C. 30
D. 40
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

Q.94 A, B and C take 80 seconds, 1.60 minutes and 144 seconds to cover a distance of 119 meters.
What is the ratio of the speeds of A, B and C?
A. 8 : 7 : 5
B. 9 : 5 : 4
C. 18 : 15 : 10
D. 5 : 3 : 1
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Q.95 If the speed of a stream is 5 km/hr and the speed of a boat in still water is 15 km/hr, what is the
downstream speed of the boat?
A. 20 km/hr
B. 25 km/hr
C. 30 km/hr
D. 40 km/hr
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Downstream speed of the boat = 15 + 5 = 20 km/hr
Hence, Option A is correct.
Q.96 A boat travelled a certain distance downstream in 10 hours less than it took to travel the same
distance upstream. If the speed of the stream is 10 km/hr and the boat's speed in still water is 30
km/hr, what is the total distance travelled by the boat downstream?
A. 280 km
B. 360 km
C. 400 km
D. 480 km
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

Q.97 If a train running at 25 m/s crosses a 320 meters long platform in 60 seconds, what is the length
of the train?
A. 980 meters
B. 1020 meters
C. 1120 meters
D. 1180 meters
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Length → Train + platform = 25 × 60 = 1500 meters
So the answer = 1500 – 320 = 1180 meters
Hence, Option D is correct.
Q.98 A started a business with Rs. 40,000 and after 8 months B joined A as his partner. After two
years from starting the business, the profit is divided between A and B in the ratio 1 : 3. Find the
amount invested by B.
A. Rs. 1,68,000
B. Rs. 1,60,000
C. Rs. 1,44,000
D. Rs. 1,80,000
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:

Q.99 Directions: What value will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following question?
470 × 5.5 ÷ (4.7 + 6.3) – 17.5 = ?
A. 214.50
B. 215.50
C. 216.50
D. 217.50
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
470 × 5.5 ÷ (4.7 + 6.3) – 17.5 = ?
470 × 5.50 ÷ 11 – 17.50 = ?
470 × 0.50 – 17.50 = ?
235 – 17.50 = ?
217.50 = ?
Hence, Option D is correct.
Q.100 If the average of 8 consecutive even numbers is 27, what is the difference between the largest
and the smallest number?
A. 14
B. 15
C. 16
D. 17
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Let the smallest number = a
Largest number = a + 7 × 2 = a + 14
So the answer = a + 14 – a = 14
Hence, Option A is correct.