Exam Details
| Subject | ||
| Paper | paper 3 | |
| Exam / Course | mains | |
| Department | ||
| Organization | maharashtra public service commission | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | 2012 | |
| City, State | maharashtra, |
Question Paper
51. Suggest a synonym for the underlined word and choose the correct alternative. Bruce Lee was adept in Martial arts. adopt proficient adapt eminent
52. Choose a correct word for the phrase given: experienced person' a. a mentor b. a .trustee
c. an employee d. a worker
Which of the above options is/are correct a only a and b only
b only c and d only
53. Write a correct phrase for the word given
blockhead'
a. a dull person b. a head of the block
c. . an arrogant one d. a blocked head
Which of the above options is/are correct?
a and b only a only
c and d only b only
54. Fill in the blank with the correct tense form of the verb given: I saw two policemen (chase) a thief.
will be chasing will chase
chasing were chasing
55. IdentifY the correct meaning for the given phrase end in smoke' a. to fall c. to fail b. to fell d. to felt
Which of the above options is/are correct? a and b only conly c and d only b only
56. Select the correct dass-changing suffix-prefix from those given below:
a.
enslave b. childish
c.
teaching d. worked
Which of the above is/are correct?
a only a and b only
conly c and d only
57. What is the correct noun form of the given word? Vivisection
vivid vixen
vizier vivisectionist
58. Which of the following words are written alike but pronounced differently?
a.
raid b. read
c.
red d. read
Which of the above is/are correct
a and conly band d only
a and d only band conly
59. Choose the correct passive form from the given alternatives: Do not laugh at a beggar. A beggar ought not to be laughed at. A beggar should not be laughed at. A beggar should be laughed at. A beggar would be laughed at.
60. Choose the alternative with correct spelling:
Shyam was a man in his family.
shred shrewd
shrew shrewed
61. Match idiom the teeth with one of the follQwing
in front of in contact with
in the face of in touch with
62. Choose the correct indirect form from the given alternatives: Neha said, "Virtue is its own reward."
Neha said that virtue was its own reward.
Neha said that virtue is its own reward.
Neha said that virtue will be its own reward.
Neha said that virtue has been its own reward.
63. Identif'y 'Complex Sentence' from those given below.
a.
My friend believes that he can do anything, if he has a lot of money.
b.
A thing of beauty is a joy for ever.
c.
Rupa got a job after she had completed her study.
d.
He tried hard but he failed in his attempt.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a and d only band conly
conly d only
64. Mark correctly the "Noun Clause" from the following:
I know where I can get the book.
I know the book-stall where I can get the book.
I went where I can get the book.
I went there to get the book.
65. Identify the correct active form for 'Where will these prisoners be sent
a.
Where will these prisoners to be sent?
b.
Where will they send these prisoners
c.
Where these prisoners will be sent?
d.
Where they will send these prisoners?
Which of the above alternatives is/are correct?
c and d only
a and b only
b only
d only
66. Identify the passive fonn for
'Send these letters by registered post.'
Let these letters by registered post be sent.
Let these letters be sent by registered post.
By registered post be sent these letters.
Let us register the letters to post.
67. Choose the correct sentence from the following
Everyone attend the party except him.
Everyone attended the party except him.
Everyone attended the party accept him.
Everyone attended the party apart of him.
68. Choose the correct preposition The officer would have to change his attitude before the workers.
towards
after
No change
for
69. Choose the correct alternative for the underlined word. I am the Secre<ary of the Sports Club since its formation five years ago. was have been had been No improvement
70. Find 'Conditional Clause' from below:
a.
I took down his telephone number, in case I had to speak to him again.
b.
You may go where you like.
c.
Unless you really love children, they won't obey you.
d.
Speak loudly that he may hear you.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a and d only a and conly
and conly c and d only
71. Choose the correct option in place of the underlined phrase. The old man felled some trees in the garden with hardly no effort at all.
hard effort
hardly any effort
a hardly any effort
No improvement
72. Choose the c9rrect alternative for the following direct speech 'Are you ready she asked the tourist.
She asked the tourist are you ready.
She asked the tourist to be ready.
She asked the tourist if he was ready.
She asked the tourist if he were ready.
73. What does it mean
'The poem was too difficult for me to understand.' a. I don't understand the poem. b. The poem was very difficult. c. The poem was too hard. d. I could not understand the poem.
Which of the above is/are correct a and b only a only band d only conly
74. Find the correct question for 'They will elect their chairman.'
Who will be their chairman
Will they elect their chairman
Whom wilJ they elect their chairman?
To whom they elect their chairman
75. Identity the correct sentence
The teacher to accepted our invitation come and agreed with us.
With us agreed the teacher to come invitation and our accepted.
The teacher accepted our invitation and agreed to come with us.
Our invitation accepted the teacher and agreed to come with us.
76. Choose the correct antonym of 'tranquil'
impatient agitated
vociferous noisy
77. Find out number of pronouns in the following sentence:
planted these coconut trees five years ago, one has started yielding coconuts, the other hasn't.'
01 02
03 04
78. Which verb will be suitable to fill in the blank? daughter Madhavi a good memory.' has been has is will be
79. Point out the number of adjectives involved in is safer to send important letters by registered post than by ordinary post.'
04 03
02 01
80. Identity correct use of article:
A Telugu is spoken in Andhra Pradesh.
The Telugu is spoken in Andhra Pradesh.
Telugu is spoken in Andhra Pradesh.
An Telugu is spoken in Andhra Pradesh.
81. Provide correct adverb for the blank: 'The minister spoke about the problems that the State faced.'
fairly hardly
frankly superbly
82. Supply proper preposition for the blank 'His capacity hard work seems unlimited.'
to for
in with
83. Find the correct conjunction for the blank you go there, you won't know what has happened.'
Either Unless
Although Neither
84. Find the correct interjection for the blank Don't say a word of this to anyone.' Oh Alas 0 Hush
85. Identify a sentence with modal auxiliary
a.
Our country's prestige need not suffer.
b.
There need be no doubt about that.
c.
Our country's prestige does not need to suffer.
a.
There does not need to be any doubt about that. Which of the above is/are correct
aandbonly canddonly
conly d only
86. Give antonym of the underlined word: His parsimonious habits are known to all his friends.
plentiful lavish
luxuriant ample
87. Identify the imperative mood from:
Why didn't you tell me
When didn't you tell me
Why, on earth, didn't you tell me
Whom didn't you tell
88. Which of the following sentences are correct?
a.
Either the workers or the director is to blame for this.
b.
No person of that name live here.
c.
Either the director or the workers are to blame for this.
d.
I have ordered the cement but none have yet arrived. Which of the above is/are correct?
a and conly band d only
aandbonly canddonly
89. Identify incorrect sentences from a. Literature has no other aim but entertainment. b. Literature has no other aim than entertainment. c. He asked that where I lived. d. He asked where I lived.
Which of the above is/are the incorrect sentences? a and d only c and d only band conly band d only
90. Match the phrase:
'Fair play' with
good play beautiful play
honest method famous drama
91. Supply correct meaning for:
past master'
An expert An old master
An ancient one None of these
92. Supply correct meaning for:
'Hush money'
Cash money Credit money
Prize money Bribe
93. Supply correct meaning for: 'The salt of the earth.'
The bad people of earth
The cookers of the earth
The best people of the earth
The wicked people of the earth
94. Supply correct meaning for:
'Lingua franca' Language of France Language of frank people Language of a few people Language of common people
95. Insert the correct punctuation mark at below: 'Shelley says our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thought.'
(semi-colon)
(colon)
Directions (Q. 96 to 100) Read the following passage and answer the items that follow. Your answer to those items should be based on the passage only.
Passagc
The land was parched and cracked throughout what had once been a fertile field. It was now utterly barren, and the farmer surveyed it dismally. The relentless heat, which could send temperatures soaring up to forty-five degrees Celsius, was his greatest enemy. Tilak Ram mopped his brow with a brightly coloured rag and looked hopefully up at the sky. It was a clear, shimmering blue, with not a cloud to be seen. He groaned, and with a bent head, trudged back to his hut to renew his prayers for rain.
He had to wait three weeks before the gods responded. He was squatting in the shade of the hut, watching his youngest son playing with a puppy. Neither child nor dog seemed aware of the scorching heat. The sky was now covered with clouds, and had been so for the past week, but the promised monsoon had yet to arrive. Indeed, the grey blanket had only served to intensify the heat, bringing along with it unbearable humidity which seemed to make the day last forever. Tilak Ram had dropped into an uncomfortable lethargy, for any movement drenched him with perspiration. The air was as thick as the pea-soup which he had eaten the previous night for dinner though. The nights brought some relief though it was short-lived, and the cool breeze which had soothed him a few days ago had now deserted him. He could scarcely remember when he was a boy like Raju, as exuberant in the heat as in the chill of winter, when the only thing that could dampen his spirits was the sting of the schoolmaster's cane. Life had seemed so simple then, with no worries about the crop, the harvest, fertiliser, the market, fluctuating prices, and the dreaded money-lender...
Wait! Was that a distant rumble? No, he must be mistaken, the heat was beginning to affect his brain ... there it was again, louder, and more insistent. The puppy whimpered and dashed back to the safety of the hut. The rumbling grew, building up to a deafening crack as jagged streaks offire tore through the black clouds. A few droplets began to splatter on the ground as Tilak Ram stood transfixed, gazing at the heavens. And then, the heavens themselves burst open. The farmer was now soaked to the skin, but still stood his ground, hands raised to the sky. "Praise the gods he cried. monsoon is her'e at last."
In a few days, the land stood transformed. Tiny shrubs grew everywhere, and most of the field wore a lush, green coat. The entire landscape looked fresh and clean, and the birds, nesting in the trees, sang a paean of praise. The soil had awakened to the call of life -rain, the life-giver, had returJ.led to open a new chapter in the book of nature.
96. The passage describes
a.
The delayed monsoon.
b.
The calm and cool atmosphere.
c.
The comfortable and luxurious life of farmers.
d.
"The drought-like situation.
Which of the above options is/are correct
a and b only
band conly
a and d only
b,canddonly
97. How was Tilak Ram's childhood?
a.
Crowded with anxieties and worries.
b.
Very simple and straightforward.
c.
Dampened by the schoolmaster's cane.
d.
Studded with understanding. Which of the above options is/arc correct
a and b only
band d only
band conly
a and d only
98. Tilak Ram, as a farmer, is described as
a. an enthusiastic and spirited farmer.
b. an anxious and worried farmer.
c. a careless and reckless fanner.
d. a rich and luxurious farmer.
Which of the above options is/are correct
a and b only bonly
c and d only d only
99. As a farmer, Tilak Ram lives in
a.
forty-five degrees Celsius temperature.
b.
cool breezes and soothing nights.
c.
abundant harvesting.
d.
dreaded money-lenders and fluctuating Which of the above options is/are correct?
aandb
band c
aandd
banda
100. The passage conveys the message
a.
One has to wait for betterment of time.
b.
Drought is an everlasting calamity.
c.
Innocent children and animals are away from worries.
d.
The rain is a 'life-giver'.
Which of the above options is/are correct?
a and b only a and conly
b and conly a and d only
101.
Which Chief Minister of Maharashtra has enjoyed the post for the longest period of time incessantly
Vasantdada Patil Sharad Pawar
Vasantrao Naik Vilasrao Deshmukh
102.
In which language Raja Ram Mohan Roy published the weekly "Mirat-ul-Akhabar"
Turkish Persian
Arabic Bengali
103.
Which organisation founded an orphanage at Pandharpur
Satya Shodhak Samaj Brahmo Samaj
Arya Samaj Prarthana Samaj
104.
Where was 'Chavdar Tank' agitation organised?
Alibaug Chimer
Shirdhon Mahad
105.
Who represented Pakistan at the time of Tashkent Agreement in January, 1966
Ayub Khan Ishkandar Mirza
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Yahya Khan
106.
Who was instrumental in the establishment of the J.J. School of Arts in Mumbai
Bhau Daji Lad Jagannath Shankarsheth
Dadabhai Naoroji Mahatma Phule
107.
Goa achieved the status of centrally administered State through
Negotiations
Plebiscite
Supreme Court order
States Reorganisation Act
108.
Which among the following was not the change in the composition of India's export during the period of 1970 -71 to 2004 -05
Rise in exports of agricultural goods
Rise in exports of fish, fish products, fruits, etc.
Rise in exports of electronic goods
Rise in exports of·engineering goods, diamonds, jewellery, etc.
109.
Which among the following committees recommended the reduction in priority sector lending from 40% to 10%
Swaminathan Committee. Chelliah Committee
Narsimham Committee Kelkar Committee
110.
Which among the following was not the main reason for Fiscal Deficit in India during the period of 1980 to 2005
Rise in non-plan expenditure
Rise in interest expenditure
Rise in subsidies
Rise in revenue from indirect taxes
111.
Which among the following was not the plan before the beginning of Five Year
Planning Programme in India?
Gandhi Plan Madras Plan
Vishveshwarayya Plan Bombay Plan
112.
Which among the following was the main objective of the Ninth Five Year Plan of India?
Growth with equality
Eleven Point Programme
'Garibi-Hatao' Programme
Modernisation and Self-sufficiency
113.
Which among the following is not the cause of inflation?
Black Money Increase in Money Supply
Public Distribution System Population Growth
114.
Which of the following is not the remedy to control inflation?
Reduce Transport Cost Monetary Policy
Increase in Public Expenditure Rise in Bank Rate
115.
The reasons for development of the cotton textile industry in India are as follows
a.
Natural harbour makes the import and export easy.
b.
Humid climate.
c.
Availability of cheap and ample labour.
Which of the following cities observes all the reasons mentioned above?
Ahmedabad Mumbai
Madurai Coimbatore
116.
How many administrative divisions are there in Maharashtra
4 (four) 5 (five)
6 7 (seven)
117.
What percentage of area and population of the world is found in India?
10·3 percent area and 14·5 percent population
2·4 percent area and 16·7 percent population
12·5 percent area and 18·6 percent population
3·4 percent area and 19·4 percent population
118. type of soil is found in coastal areas of South Maharashtra. Saline and Alkaline Regur Laterite Marshy
119.
What is the name of the reservoir where lake tapping technology was used successfully for the first time in Asia?
Shivsagar reservoir Nathasagar reservoir
Govindsagar reservoir Siddheshwar reservoir
120.
Which State has the largest area under forest?
Nagaland Mizoram
Arunachal Pradesh Tripura
121.
Identify the district from among the following which has the highest sex-ratio?
Mumbai Suburban Sindhudurg
Ratnagiri Thane
122. What do the principles of India's National Environment Policy include?
a.
The right to development
b.
Economic efficiency
Only a Only b
Both aand b None ofa and b
123.
aa 'Acid rain' is mainly caused by increased concentration of
ozone and dust NOz and 80z
CO and CO z NH3 and 80
124.
Kyoto Protocol is concerned with
Biodiversity Green-house gases
Endangered species None of these
125.
Which were the first living beings to establish on rocky slopes?
Thads Grasses
Lichen Mosses
126.
Which of the following power generating sectors has the highest installed capacity in India today
Thermal Hydro
Wind Hydro and Wind together
127.
In which State is the National Institute of Oceanography located?
Kerala Tamil Nadu
Goa Diu-Daman
128.
When were the present National Ambient Air Quality Standards notified?
2008 2009
2010 2011
129.
Which of the following statements is not correct?
Members of Z.P. and Municipal Corporation have right to vote in the election of Vidhan Parishad.
b.
Members of Vidhan Sabha .participate in the Presidential election.
c.
Members of Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad have no power to vote in the Vice-Presidential election.
d.
Vidhan Parishad has no power to move a no confidence motion.
a only band d
conly None of the above
b.
Sarpanch, Dy. Sarpanch and all the members of Gram Panchayat
c.
All the voters Which answer is correct
a only b only
band c All the above
130.
Gram Sabha includes
a. All the people
131.
India is a Republic State because
a.
There is a parliamentary democracy in India
b.
India is a sovereign nation
c.
India is a secular state
d.
Constitutional head oflndia is elected indirectly by the people for a specific period. Give the correct answer.
a only a and b
band c d only
132.
The post of Deputy Chief Minister of the State is
Constitutional
Legal
Political convenience
Necessity of front-led government
133.
By which constitutional amendment has the Right to Education been included as a Fundamental Right?
66 73
74 86
134.
Who appoints the State Election Commissioner?
President of India Governor
Chief Minister Chief Election Commissioner
135.
Which of the following bills is not introduced in a Legislative Council?
Private Bill Government Bill
Money Bill None of these
137.
Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh was in Phnom Penh in November 2012 to attend the summit.
SAARC G-20
NAM ASEAN
138.
Which of the following posts/offices haslhave constitutional status?
a.
CAG
b.
CVC
c.
CEC
d.
CJI
,Select the correct answer.
a only b only
d All the above
139.
Who has been appointed recently as the ChiefJustice of India?
S.H. Kapadia A1tamas Kabil;
D.K. Bhandari Dalveer Bhandari
140. Who has recently directed all the States and Union Territories to ensure that basic
toilet facilities, particularly for girl students, are provided in all the schools within a period of six months?
The President of India
The Prime Minister of India
The Supreme Court of India
The Minister of Health and Family Welfare of Central Govt.
141.
Which of the following magazines has recently named Mamta Banerjee as among the 50 most influencial finance personalities?
Time Forbes
Bloomberg Markets India Today
142.
The author of the book titled 'The Future of India' is
Bimal Jalan Deepak Chopra
Amitav Ghosh N.K. Singh
143.
Which one of the following countries joined as the eighth member of the SAARC
Myanmar Iran
Afghanistan Thailand
144.
Which part of India has been declared as the world heritage by the UNESCO?
Rann of Kutch Forts of Rajasthan
Western Ghats Eastern Ghats
145.
Who was the Chairman of the Committee appointed for Sugar Industry which submitted its report to the Prime Minister recently?
Vijay Kelkar Vijay Bhatkar
D. Subbarao C. Rangarajan
146.
In which year did the Central Government start 'Midday-meal' scheme?
1991 1995
1999 2002
147.
Name the only Indian who won individual medal in London Olympics 2012 as well as in Beijing Olympics 2008
Mary Kom Sushil Kumar
Saina Nehwal None of these
148.
According to the Census 2011, what is the proportion of females per thousand males in Maharashtra
800 855
880 883
149.
Who has been conferred the 'Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar Award' by the Maharashtra Government for the year 2012
Anandji Shah Ajay-Atul
Ram Kadam Kalyanji-Anandji
150.
In which city was the first 'Vyasanmukti Sahitya Sammelan' organised in India?
Delhi Ahmedabad
Mumbai Pune
52. Choose a correct word for the phrase given: experienced person' a. a mentor b. a .trustee
c. an employee d. a worker
Which of the above options is/are correct a only a and b only
b only c and d only
53. Write a correct phrase for the word given
blockhead'
a. a dull person b. a head of the block
c. . an arrogant one d. a blocked head
Which of the above options is/are correct?
a and b only a only
c and d only b only
54. Fill in the blank with the correct tense form of the verb given: I saw two policemen (chase) a thief.
will be chasing will chase
chasing were chasing
55. IdentifY the correct meaning for the given phrase end in smoke' a. to fall c. to fail b. to fell d. to felt
Which of the above options is/are correct? a and b only conly c and d only b only
56. Select the correct dass-changing suffix-prefix from those given below:
a.
enslave b. childish
c.
teaching d. worked
Which of the above is/are correct?
a only a and b only
conly c and d only
57. What is the correct noun form of the given word? Vivisection
vivid vixen
vizier vivisectionist
58. Which of the following words are written alike but pronounced differently?
a.
raid b. read
c.
red d. read
Which of the above is/are correct
a and conly band d only
a and d only band conly
59. Choose the correct passive form from the given alternatives: Do not laugh at a beggar. A beggar ought not to be laughed at. A beggar should not be laughed at. A beggar should be laughed at. A beggar would be laughed at.
60. Choose the alternative with correct spelling:
Shyam was a man in his family.
shred shrewd
shrew shrewed
61. Match idiom the teeth with one of the follQwing
in front of in contact with
in the face of in touch with
62. Choose the correct indirect form from the given alternatives: Neha said, "Virtue is its own reward."
Neha said that virtue was its own reward.
Neha said that virtue is its own reward.
Neha said that virtue will be its own reward.
Neha said that virtue has been its own reward.
63. Identif'y 'Complex Sentence' from those given below.
a.
My friend believes that he can do anything, if he has a lot of money.
b.
A thing of beauty is a joy for ever.
c.
Rupa got a job after she had completed her study.
d.
He tried hard but he failed in his attempt.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a and d only band conly
conly d only
64. Mark correctly the "Noun Clause" from the following:
I know where I can get the book.
I know the book-stall where I can get the book.
I went where I can get the book.
I went there to get the book.
65. Identify the correct active form for 'Where will these prisoners be sent
a.
Where will these prisoners to be sent?
b.
Where will they send these prisoners
c.
Where these prisoners will be sent?
d.
Where they will send these prisoners?
Which of the above alternatives is/are correct?
c and d only
a and b only
b only
d only
66. Identify the passive fonn for
'Send these letters by registered post.'
Let these letters by registered post be sent.
Let these letters be sent by registered post.
By registered post be sent these letters.
Let us register the letters to post.
67. Choose the correct sentence from the following
Everyone attend the party except him.
Everyone attended the party except him.
Everyone attended the party accept him.
Everyone attended the party apart of him.
68. Choose the correct preposition The officer would have to change his attitude before the workers.
towards
after
No change
for
69. Choose the correct alternative for the underlined word. I am the Secre<ary of the Sports Club since its formation five years ago. was have been had been No improvement
70. Find 'Conditional Clause' from below:
a.
I took down his telephone number, in case I had to speak to him again.
b.
You may go where you like.
c.
Unless you really love children, they won't obey you.
d.
Speak loudly that he may hear you.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a and d only a and conly
and conly c and d only
71. Choose the correct option in place of the underlined phrase. The old man felled some trees in the garden with hardly no effort at all.
hard effort
hardly any effort
a hardly any effort
No improvement
72. Choose the c9rrect alternative for the following direct speech 'Are you ready she asked the tourist.
She asked the tourist are you ready.
She asked the tourist to be ready.
She asked the tourist if he was ready.
She asked the tourist if he were ready.
73. What does it mean
'The poem was too difficult for me to understand.' a. I don't understand the poem. b. The poem was very difficult. c. The poem was too hard. d. I could not understand the poem.
Which of the above is/are correct a and b only a only band d only conly
74. Find the correct question for 'They will elect their chairman.'
Who will be their chairman
Will they elect their chairman
Whom wilJ they elect their chairman?
To whom they elect their chairman
75. Identity the correct sentence
The teacher to accepted our invitation come and agreed with us.
With us agreed the teacher to come invitation and our accepted.
The teacher accepted our invitation and agreed to come with us.
Our invitation accepted the teacher and agreed to come with us.
76. Choose the correct antonym of 'tranquil'
impatient agitated
vociferous noisy
77. Find out number of pronouns in the following sentence:
planted these coconut trees five years ago, one has started yielding coconuts, the other hasn't.'
01 02
03 04
78. Which verb will be suitable to fill in the blank? daughter Madhavi a good memory.' has been has is will be
79. Point out the number of adjectives involved in is safer to send important letters by registered post than by ordinary post.'
04 03
02 01
80. Identity correct use of article:
A Telugu is spoken in Andhra Pradesh.
The Telugu is spoken in Andhra Pradesh.
Telugu is spoken in Andhra Pradesh.
An Telugu is spoken in Andhra Pradesh.
81. Provide correct adverb for the blank: 'The minister spoke about the problems that the State faced.'
fairly hardly
frankly superbly
82. Supply proper preposition for the blank 'His capacity hard work seems unlimited.'
to for
in with
83. Find the correct conjunction for the blank you go there, you won't know what has happened.'
Either Unless
Although Neither
84. Find the correct interjection for the blank Don't say a word of this to anyone.' Oh Alas 0 Hush
85. Identify a sentence with modal auxiliary
a.
Our country's prestige need not suffer.
b.
There need be no doubt about that.
c.
Our country's prestige does not need to suffer.
a.
There does not need to be any doubt about that. Which of the above is/are correct
aandbonly canddonly
conly d only
86. Give antonym of the underlined word: His parsimonious habits are known to all his friends.
plentiful lavish
luxuriant ample
87. Identify the imperative mood from:
Why didn't you tell me
When didn't you tell me
Why, on earth, didn't you tell me
Whom didn't you tell
88. Which of the following sentences are correct?
a.
Either the workers or the director is to blame for this.
b.
No person of that name live here.
c.
Either the director or the workers are to blame for this.
d.
I have ordered the cement but none have yet arrived. Which of the above is/are correct?
a and conly band d only
aandbonly canddonly
89. Identify incorrect sentences from a. Literature has no other aim but entertainment. b. Literature has no other aim than entertainment. c. He asked that where I lived. d. He asked where I lived.
Which of the above is/are the incorrect sentences? a and d only c and d only band conly band d only
90. Match the phrase:
'Fair play' with
good play beautiful play
honest method famous drama
91. Supply correct meaning for:
past master'
An expert An old master
An ancient one None of these
92. Supply correct meaning for:
'Hush money'
Cash money Credit money
Prize money Bribe
93. Supply correct meaning for: 'The salt of the earth.'
The bad people of earth
The cookers of the earth
The best people of the earth
The wicked people of the earth
94. Supply correct meaning for:
'Lingua franca' Language of France Language of frank people Language of a few people Language of common people
95. Insert the correct punctuation mark at below: 'Shelley says our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thought.'
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Directions (Q. 96 to 100) Read the following passage and answer the items that follow. Your answer to those items should be based on the passage only.
Passagc
The land was parched and cracked throughout what had once been a fertile field. It was now utterly barren, and the farmer surveyed it dismally. The relentless heat, which could send temperatures soaring up to forty-five degrees Celsius, was his greatest enemy. Tilak Ram mopped his brow with a brightly coloured rag and looked hopefully up at the sky. It was a clear, shimmering blue, with not a cloud to be seen. He groaned, and with a bent head, trudged back to his hut to renew his prayers for rain.
He had to wait three weeks before the gods responded. He was squatting in the shade of the hut, watching his youngest son playing with a puppy. Neither child nor dog seemed aware of the scorching heat. The sky was now covered with clouds, and had been so for the past week, but the promised monsoon had yet to arrive. Indeed, the grey blanket had only served to intensify the heat, bringing along with it unbearable humidity which seemed to make the day last forever. Tilak Ram had dropped into an uncomfortable lethargy, for any movement drenched him with perspiration. The air was as thick as the pea-soup which he had eaten the previous night for dinner though. The nights brought some relief though it was short-lived, and the cool breeze which had soothed him a few days ago had now deserted him. He could scarcely remember when he was a boy like Raju, as exuberant in the heat as in the chill of winter, when the only thing that could dampen his spirits was the sting of the schoolmaster's cane. Life had seemed so simple then, with no worries about the crop, the harvest, fertiliser, the market, fluctuating prices, and the dreaded money-lender...
Wait! Was that a distant rumble? No, he must be mistaken, the heat was beginning to affect his brain ... there it was again, louder, and more insistent. The puppy whimpered and dashed back to the safety of the hut. The rumbling grew, building up to a deafening crack as jagged streaks offire tore through the black clouds. A few droplets began to splatter on the ground as Tilak Ram stood transfixed, gazing at the heavens. And then, the heavens themselves burst open. The farmer was now soaked to the skin, but still stood his ground, hands raised to the sky. "Praise the gods he cried. monsoon is her'e at last."
In a few days, the land stood transformed. Tiny shrubs grew everywhere, and most of the field wore a lush, green coat. The entire landscape looked fresh and clean, and the birds, nesting in the trees, sang a paean of praise. The soil had awakened to the call of life -rain, the life-giver, had returJ.led to open a new chapter in the book of nature.
96. The passage describes
a.
The delayed monsoon.
b.
The calm and cool atmosphere.
c.
The comfortable and luxurious life of farmers.
d.
"The drought-like situation.
Which of the above options is/are correct
a and b only
band conly
a and d only
b,canddonly
97. How was Tilak Ram's childhood?
a.
Crowded with anxieties and worries.
b.
Very simple and straightforward.
c.
Dampened by the schoolmaster's cane.
d.
Studded with understanding. Which of the above options is/arc correct
a and b only
band d only
band conly
a and d only
98. Tilak Ram, as a farmer, is described as
a. an enthusiastic and spirited farmer.
b. an anxious and worried farmer.
c. a careless and reckless fanner.
d. a rich and luxurious farmer.
Which of the above options is/are correct
a and b only bonly
c and d only d only
99. As a farmer, Tilak Ram lives in
a.
forty-five degrees Celsius temperature.
b.
cool breezes and soothing nights.
c.
abundant harvesting.
d.
dreaded money-lenders and fluctuating Which of the above options is/are correct?
aandb
band c
aandd
banda
100. The passage conveys the message
a.
One has to wait for betterment of time.
b.
Drought is an everlasting calamity.
c.
Innocent children and animals are away from worries.
d.
The rain is a 'life-giver'.
Which of the above options is/are correct?
a and b only a and conly
b and conly a and d only
101.
Which Chief Minister of Maharashtra has enjoyed the post for the longest period of time incessantly
Vasantdada Patil Sharad Pawar
Vasantrao Naik Vilasrao Deshmukh
102.
In which language Raja Ram Mohan Roy published the weekly "Mirat-ul-Akhabar"
Turkish Persian
Arabic Bengali
103.
Which organisation founded an orphanage at Pandharpur
Satya Shodhak Samaj Brahmo Samaj
Arya Samaj Prarthana Samaj
104.
Where was 'Chavdar Tank' agitation organised?
Alibaug Chimer
Shirdhon Mahad
105.
Who represented Pakistan at the time of Tashkent Agreement in January, 1966
Ayub Khan Ishkandar Mirza
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Yahya Khan
106.
Who was instrumental in the establishment of the J.J. School of Arts in Mumbai
Bhau Daji Lad Jagannath Shankarsheth
Dadabhai Naoroji Mahatma Phule
107.
Goa achieved the status of centrally administered State through
Negotiations
Plebiscite
Supreme Court order
States Reorganisation Act
108.
Which among the following was not the change in the composition of India's export during the period of 1970 -71 to 2004 -05
Rise in exports of agricultural goods
Rise in exports of fish, fish products, fruits, etc.
Rise in exports of electronic goods
Rise in exports of·engineering goods, diamonds, jewellery, etc.
109.
Which among the following committees recommended the reduction in priority sector lending from 40% to 10%
Swaminathan Committee. Chelliah Committee
Narsimham Committee Kelkar Committee
110.
Which among the following was not the main reason for Fiscal Deficit in India during the period of 1980 to 2005
Rise in non-plan expenditure
Rise in interest expenditure
Rise in subsidies
Rise in revenue from indirect taxes
111.
Which among the following was not the plan before the beginning of Five Year
Planning Programme in India?
Gandhi Plan Madras Plan
Vishveshwarayya Plan Bombay Plan
112.
Which among the following was the main objective of the Ninth Five Year Plan of India?
Growth with equality
Eleven Point Programme
'Garibi-Hatao' Programme
Modernisation and Self-sufficiency
113.
Which among the following is not the cause of inflation?
Black Money Increase in Money Supply
Public Distribution System Population Growth
114.
Which of the following is not the remedy to control inflation?
Reduce Transport Cost Monetary Policy
Increase in Public Expenditure Rise in Bank Rate
115.
The reasons for development of the cotton textile industry in India are as follows
a.
Natural harbour makes the import and export easy.
b.
Humid climate.
c.
Availability of cheap and ample labour.
Which of the following cities observes all the reasons mentioned above?
Ahmedabad Mumbai
Madurai Coimbatore
116.
How many administrative divisions are there in Maharashtra
4 (four) 5 (five)
6 7 (seven)
117.
What percentage of area and population of the world is found in India?
10·3 percent area and 14·5 percent population
2·4 percent area and 16·7 percent population
12·5 percent area and 18·6 percent population
3·4 percent area and 19·4 percent population
118. type of soil is found in coastal areas of South Maharashtra. Saline and Alkaline Regur Laterite Marshy
119.
What is the name of the reservoir where lake tapping technology was used successfully for the first time in Asia?
Shivsagar reservoir Nathasagar reservoir
Govindsagar reservoir Siddheshwar reservoir
120.
Which State has the largest area under forest?
Nagaland Mizoram
Arunachal Pradesh Tripura
121.
Identify the district from among the following which has the highest sex-ratio?
Mumbai Suburban Sindhudurg
Ratnagiri Thane
122. What do the principles of India's National Environment Policy include?
a.
The right to development
b.
Economic efficiency
Only a Only b
Both aand b None ofa and b
123.
aa 'Acid rain' is mainly caused by increased concentration of
ozone and dust NOz and 80z
CO and CO z NH3 and 80
124.
Kyoto Protocol is concerned with
Biodiversity Green-house gases
Endangered species None of these
125.
Which were the first living beings to establish on rocky slopes?
Thads Grasses
Lichen Mosses
126.
Which of the following power generating sectors has the highest installed capacity in India today
Thermal Hydro
Wind Hydro and Wind together
127.
In which State is the National Institute of Oceanography located?
Kerala Tamil Nadu
Goa Diu-Daman
128.
When were the present National Ambient Air Quality Standards notified?
2008 2009
2010 2011
129.
Which of the following statements is not correct?
Members of Z.P. and Municipal Corporation have right to vote in the election of Vidhan Parishad.
b.
Members of Vidhan Sabha .participate in the Presidential election.
c.
Members of Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad have no power to vote in the Vice-Presidential election.
d.
Vidhan Parishad has no power to move a no confidence motion.
a only band d
conly None of the above
b.
Sarpanch, Dy. Sarpanch and all the members of Gram Panchayat
c.
All the voters Which answer is correct
a only b only
band c All the above
130.
Gram Sabha includes
a. All the people
131.
India is a Republic State because
a.
There is a parliamentary democracy in India
b.
India is a sovereign nation
c.
India is a secular state
d.
Constitutional head oflndia is elected indirectly by the people for a specific period. Give the correct answer.
a only a and b
band c d only
132.
The post of Deputy Chief Minister of the State is
Constitutional
Legal
Political convenience
Necessity of front-led government
133.
By which constitutional amendment has the Right to Education been included as a Fundamental Right?
66 73
74 86
134.
Who appoints the State Election Commissioner?
President of India Governor
Chief Minister Chief Election Commissioner
135.
Which of the following bills is not introduced in a Legislative Council?
Private Bill Government Bill
Money Bill None of these
137.
Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh was in Phnom Penh in November 2012 to attend the summit.
SAARC G-20
NAM ASEAN
138.
Which of the following posts/offices haslhave constitutional status?
a.
CAG
b.
CVC
c.
CEC
d.
CJI
,Select the correct answer.
a only b only
d All the above
139.
Who has been appointed recently as the ChiefJustice of India?
S.H. Kapadia A1tamas Kabil;
D.K. Bhandari Dalveer Bhandari
140. Who has recently directed all the States and Union Territories to ensure that basic
toilet facilities, particularly for girl students, are provided in all the schools within a period of six months?
The President of India
The Prime Minister of India
The Supreme Court of India
The Minister of Health and Family Welfare of Central Govt.
141.
Which of the following magazines has recently named Mamta Banerjee as among the 50 most influencial finance personalities?
Time Forbes
Bloomberg Markets India Today
142.
The author of the book titled 'The Future of India' is
Bimal Jalan Deepak Chopra
Amitav Ghosh N.K. Singh
143.
Which one of the following countries joined as the eighth member of the SAARC
Myanmar Iran
Afghanistan Thailand
144.
Which part of India has been declared as the world heritage by the UNESCO?
Rann of Kutch Forts of Rajasthan
Western Ghats Eastern Ghats
145.
Who was the Chairman of the Committee appointed for Sugar Industry which submitted its report to the Prime Minister recently?
Vijay Kelkar Vijay Bhatkar
D. Subbarao C. Rangarajan
146.
In which year did the Central Government start 'Midday-meal' scheme?
1991 1995
1999 2002
147.
Name the only Indian who won individual medal in London Olympics 2012 as well as in Beijing Olympics 2008
Mary Kom Sushil Kumar
Saina Nehwal None of these
148.
According to the Census 2011, what is the proportion of females per thousand males in Maharashtra
800 855
880 883
149.
Who has been conferred the 'Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar Award' by the Maharashtra Government for the year 2012
Anandji Shah Ajay-Atul
Ram Kadam Kalyanji-Anandji
150.
In which city was the first 'Vyasanmukti Sahitya Sammelan' organised in India?
Delhi Ahmedabad
Mumbai Pune