Exam Details
| Subject | ||
| Paper | paper 1 | |
| Exam / Course | mains | |
| Department | ||
| Organization | maharashtra public service commission | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | 2014 | |
| City, State | maharashtra, |
Question Paper
1. Which of the following changes were brought about by the Act of 1858
End of dual authority of Board of control and Court of Directors.
Creation of a post of parliamentary minister.
Setting up the Council of India.
Expansion of the Governor -General's Council for legislative purposes.
Answer options:
2. Which one of the following two statements is correct
The Act of 1919 suggested special constituencies for Muslims.
Inclusion of non-official members in the Viceroy's council was suggested by the Act
of 1861.
Answer options
Only Only Both Neither
3.
With reference to the Indian National Congress who said, "Kings are made for the not people for their Kings
M.G. Ranade G.K. Gokhale
Firoz Shaha Mehta Dadabhai Nauroji
4.
The Nawab of Bhopal was asked to have a look on the outline of the Indian Independence Bill because
He knew law.
He was the advisor of the British.
He was the Chancellor of the Chamber of Princes.
He was the advisor of the Indians.
5.
refused to accept the welcome address proposed by the SClrvajanik Sabha of Pune.
Lord Ripon Sir Jarnes Fergusson
Lord Mecaulay Sir Richard Temple
6. Who set up the cooperative societies for sweepers and scavengers in Bombay? B.R. Ambedkar Bal Gangadhar Tilak Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Thakkar Bappa
7. Which of the following social reformers married widows? Vishnu Shastri Pandit Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mahadeo Govind Ranade Dhondo Keshav Karve Answer options and 3TIf17T and
8. Which one of the following two statements is correct
The Non-Aligned Movement has grown four fold in terms of membership in the last five decades.
The first Summit conference of the movement was held at Bandung.
Answer options
Only Only Both Neither
9.
Arrange the following places in decreasing order of annual rainfall.
Sironcha Beed Wardha Baramati
Answer options
10.
What is the motto of ULFA
Unity Unity and Democracy
Revolution and Democracy Unity, Revolution and Democracy
11.
Which one of the following two statements is correct
The Memorandum on Indian States published by the Governn,ent of British India put the number of Indian states at 3m,
Sir Warner Lees in his book Native States of IndiZl puts it at 393,
Answer options
Only (T'Only Both Neither
12.
Arrange the following events that led to the war between East and West Pakistan in 1971 in their chronological order.
Launching of Civil Disobedience Movement.
Awami League Party established its majority in East Pakistan.
Launching of military campaign against East Pakistan by the President of Pakistan.
Urdu was declared as the only official language.
Answer options
13. Which of the following books did Lokmanya Tilak write?
The Arctic Home in the Vedas Vedic Chronology and Other Essays
Secrets of the Vedas The Orion
Answer options
14.
'The tax on salt is a plunder and clear-cut injustice'. Who wrote this statement in his book?
Ramsay Mac Donald Lord Irwin
Mahatma Gandhi Sarojini Naidu
15.
Which one of the following statements is incorrect about Romesh Chandra Dutta
He was an ICS officer
He was the First Indian Regional Commissioner.
He was a Minister in the Baroda State.
He was an outstanding figure in economic investigation.
Answer options
and None
16.
Who used to propagate eradication of untouchability from the platform of the Hindu Mahasabha
Lala Lajpat Rai and Pt. Madan Mohan Malviya
Mahatma Gandhi and Pt. Jawaharalal Nehru
Lokmanya Tilak and N.C. Kelkar
V.R. Shinde and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
17. Which one of the following two statements is correct
Madhukar Shah revolted in 1824 for the restoration of independence of Kittur.
Royappa revolted in 1842 against the decree of the Civil Court of Sagar.
Answer options
Only Only Both Neither
18.
Match the following
Kirnotsav February
Gharapuri Festival November, January, February
Kalaghoda Festival December
Verul Festival November -January Answer options
19.
'Muslims are the citizens of Hindustan and they should be loyal to Hindustan'. Name the Scholar who said this during the Devband movement.
Mohammad Kasim Nanautavi Rasid Ahmad Gangohi
Shibati Nimani Mirza Gulam Ahmad
20.
During the fight with the British soldiers which couple dressed in the attire of the Queen of Jhansi got killed
Sundar and Sundari Kashi and Puranchand
Jhalkari and Purchand Jhalkari and Sundar
21.
Who was the first from amongst the following to advocate, the use of contraceptives for family planning?
Dhondo Keshav Karve Raghunath Dhondo Karve
Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Dr. Kotnis
22.
The state of Baroda was integrated in immediately after India became independent.
Kutchh Saurashtra
Bombay Presidency Junagarh
23.
In 1945 the Congress President suggested a cabinet of 15 members. Which one of the following two statements about the suggestion is correct
Five Hindu members in all were suggested.
Two congress women members were suggested.
Answer options
Only Only Both Neither
24.
An eminent biographer Shri Dhananjay Keer has described a hero of one of the biographies he wrote, in the following words. Who is this hero
"He edited news paper. He wrote books on economics and sociology, history and politics.'" He was Principal of a Law College..... A mass leader, he led social, political and labour movements".
Veer Savarkar Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
Lokmanya Tilak Mahatma Gandhi
25.
The following events reflect the policy of the British East India Company towards the last Mughal Emperor. Arrange them in a logical and chronological sequence.
The company took away from the emperor his privilege of granting the robes of honor.
Was referred to by the Governor-General as the 'Humble Servant'.
Emperor was forced to give up his residence in Red fort.
The company prohibited the Emperor from convening Darbars. Answer options
26.
Observe the statements about the world water transport.
Suez canal connects Red sea and Baltic sea.
The length of Suez canal is 160 k.m.
Kiel canal is in Germany.
The distance between London and New York is reduced due to Panama canal. Which of the above statements are incorrect?
Statements and are incorrect
Statements and are incorrect
Statements and are correct
None of the above
27.
Arrange in the descending order of utilization of energy the different areas in Maharashtra.
Industries Agriculture Railway Domestic Answer options
Industries, Agriculture, Domestic, Railways
Industries, Domestic, Agriculture, Railways
Agriculture, Industries, Railways, Domestic
Railways, Industries, Agriculture, Domestic
28.
As per the 2011 census, arrange the following million cities in a descending order.
Kolkata
Hyderabad
Ahmedabad
Bangalore
Chennai
Answer options
29. Which of the following African countries IS not a landlocked country?
Zambia Zimbabwe Chad Camroon
30.
Which of the following statements are true?
The atmospheric layer close to the earths surface is known as troposphere.
The process of decrease in temperature with increase in height totally stops in stratosphere.
There is a capacity to reflect radio waves in the troposphere.
The ozone layer is found in ionosphere.
Answer options
Statement and Statement are true.
Statement and Statement are true.
Statement and Statement are true.
Statement and Statement are true.
31.
Which of the following market centers are located on Nizampur plateau?
Nizampur, Kusumba, Ner, Dondaicha
Malegaon, Zodaga, Dondaicha, Nizampur
Nizampur, Malegaon, Zodaga, Dondaicha
Kusumba, Ner, Dondaicha, Zodaga
32.
Which one of the following two statements is correct?
Goat Research Institute is located at Bangalore.
Poultry Training Institute is located at Kamal.
Answer options
Only Only Both Neither
33.
Yeldari hydel power project is on river Puma.
This hydel power project is in Parbhani district.
The hydel power project generates 50 Mega watt electricity. Which of the above statements are true?
statements and statements and
statements and statements and
Study the following statements.
34.
Bhill is a third largest community group after Santhal and Gond. In which four states the Shills are concentrated
Rajasthan, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra
Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat
GUjarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Gujarat
35.
Which of the following statements is correct
The first atomic reactor in India was erected in 1958.
It was erected with the help of U.s.A.
Apsara was our first Atomic Reactor.
Answer options:
and and and and
36.
are the evidences of tectonic activities over Deccan plateau area.
River basins Lava flows Hot springs Kalsubai
37.
In the production of cotton textiles, arrange the following states in a descending order and select the correct answer using the following codes.
GUJarat Maharashtra Punjab Tamil Nadu
Answer options
38. In which of the following earthquakes did the highest casualty occur Assam 1950 Bhuj 2001 Koyna 1967 Andaman Nicobar 2004
39.
Uspallta Pass breaks the continuity of which of the following mountains?
Rocky Andes Appalachian Siera Nevada
40. Which of the following trees is used to produce tannin acid?
Banyan Mango Teak I-Iirda
41.
The average salinity of sea water is 35%0. Sodium Chlorate forms 77.5% of the composition
of sea water.
Which one of the following two statements is correct
Dead sea has the salinity of 240%n.
Magnesium sulphate is next to sodium chlorate in the composition of sea water.
Answer options:
Only is correct. Only is correct.
Both are correct. Neither is correct.
42.
Canaries cold ocean water current is found in which of the following oceans?
North Pacific Pacific
North Atlantic South Atlantic
43.
Which one of the following two statements is incorrect
Land is heated quicker than the adjacent sea.
As a result of the above land breeze is caused.
Answer options:
Only is incorrect. Only is incorrect.
Both are incorrect. Neither is incorrect.
44.
Salem, Krishna, Tekurpeta, Rajapuri are the names of which of the following crops cultivated in Maharashtra
Turmeric Sugarcane Groundnut Linseed
45. The settlements of Pygmy people are restricted in between latitudes in the continent Africa. 0 to 5 North and South latitudes 0 to 10 North and South latitudes 0 to 20 North and South latitudes 0 to 3D North and South latitudes
46. Which one of the following islands is a coral island Elizabeth Island Bahama Island Baffin Island Victoria Island
47.
Which one of the following districts of Maharashtra is not an immediate neighbouring district of Jalna district?
Buldhana Beed Parbhani Hingoli
48.
Which one of the following was not an objective of the Mahalanobis strategy of India's economic development?
Developing sound base for initiating the process of long-term growth.
High priority to industrialisation.
Emphasis on capital and basic goods.
Export promotion for increasing competitiveness of Indian industries.
49.
The height and density of tropical evergreen mountain forest is limited in Maharashtra because of
Steep slope of the land and laterite soil
Long dry season
Its location at higher altitude
Answer options
only and and and
50. Which one of the following two statements 15 correct
Amazon is the largest river of the world in terms of volume.
Amazon is the largest river of the world in terms of area of drainage.
Answer options
Only Only Both Neither
51.
To do away with the collegium system, the amendmend bill 2014 was passed by the following votes in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha respectively'?
335 and 169 338 and 178
358 and 169 368 and U9
52. Which one of the following two statements is correct Civil Services Day is being celebrated since 2005. 23rd April is celebrated as a Civil Services Day. Answer options Only Only Both Neither
53.
During the tenure of which Prime Minister, the Women's Reservation bill was introduced in the Parliament for the first time?
Indrakumar Gujral H.D. Deve Gowda
Rajiv Gandhi Atalbihari Vajpayee
54.
Recently and Nagarpalikas transformed into Mahanagar palikas.
Latur Parbhani Chandrapur Washim Answer options
Only Only
Only Only
55.
Special provisions with respect to the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat in Article 371(2) are made on the recommendations of committee.
J.P.V Committee Sanyukta Maharashtra Samiti
Maha Gujarat Janata Parishad Govind Vallabh Pant Samiti
56. On which occasions the National Emergency was newly imposed?
Outbreak of Indo -China War in 1962.
Outbreak of Indo -Pak War is 1965.
Outbreak of Indo -BangIa conflict 1971.
For internal security reason in 1975.
Answer options
and and
and and
57.
Which one of the following two statements 1S correct
The 6pt amendment reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 years.
The 73rd amendment provided for 30% reservation for women in panchayats. Answer options
Only is correct
Only is correct
Both are correct
Neither is correct
58.
The High courts in and became functional on March,
23, 2013.
Nagaland Tripura Manipur Meghalaya
Answer options
Only Only
Only Only
59. Consider the following statements:
The Opposition Party and the Leader of Opposition were so recognised for the first time in 1977.
Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha is appointed by the Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
The Leaders of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are extended official
status of a cabinet minister.
Which of the above statement/statements is/are correct
and and only only
60.
Match the opinions about the position of President of India with their sources
Head of the state, but not of the executive Supreme Court, Ram Jawaya Vs. The state of Punjab (1955)
A formal and Constitutional Head of the K.M. Munshi
executive
Is not a figure -head H.N. Pandit
Does not look like a magnificent cypher Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Answer options
61. Which one of the following two statements is
T.N. Seshan was the Chief Election Commissionel" hom 1986-1990.
S.Y. Quraishi preceded V.s. Sampath in being the Chief Election Commissioner.
Answer options:
Only Only Both Neither
62. vVhich one of the following two statements is correct 7
The 42nd amendment has delisted property right from the fundamental rights.
Since its delisting it has become a legal right. Answer options Only Only Both Neither
63.
IVfatch the descriptions of Indian Federation with scholars who described it.
Co-operative C.H. Alexandrowicz
Bargaining K.v. Rao
Centralised W.H. Morris-Jones
Quasi Granville Austin
Answer options
64.
Which of the following suggestions regarding Governor's office was not recommended by
the 'Sarkaria Commission'
Covernor's office should not be abolished.
Governors not to be selected out of the panel of names given by the states.
Active politici,ms can be appointed as Governors.
here a state and the centre were ruled by different political parties, the Governor should not belong to the ruling party at the centre.
65.
Match the following
Rajastan establishes Panchayati Raj
National Extension Service launched
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee submits the Report
Conununity Development Programme
2nd October, 1953 24th November, 1957 2nd October, 1952
2nd November, 1959
launched Answer options
66. Which one of the following two statements is incorrect
A decision of the Small Causes Court cannot be appealed against in the High Court.
A death sentence passed by a lower court has to be confirmed by the High Court
otherwise it cannot be effected. Answer options Only Only Both Neither
67.
Which one of the following statements is not correct about the North-Eastern Council?
It was created in pursuance of reorganisation of the North-East region of India of 1971.
It was created on 8th August, 1972.
Sikkim was included in 2002 in the council.
At present there are seven member -states in the council.
68.
Effects of Dissolution of Lok Sabha
All Bills pending in the Lok Sabha, lapse.
Bills passed by the Lok Sabha, but which have not been disposed of and are pending
in the Rajya Sabha, lapse.
Bills returned by the President for reconsIderation, lapse.
Pending assurances do not lapse and are considered by the committee on Covernment
Assurances of the New Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above are correct
and
and
and
and
69. Article 311 of the constitution provides safeguard to
Judges of High Court against arbitrary removal by the Parliament.
Civil servants against arbitrary removal from their post.
Military officials from arbitrary court martial.
Civil servants as well as military officials from the arbitrary removal from the post.
70.
'Who described Part III as "the most criticized part" of the Constitution?
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
71.
India is a Republic, which implies:
The country possesses a democratic system of government.
The head of the state is elected for a fixed term.
The final authority in the country rests with the parliament.
All of the above.
72.
Which is the first state, to implement the 73rd constitutional Amendment in India?
Maharashtra (2)Rajasthan
Gujarat None of the above
73.
Consider the criteria about the establishment of 'Nagar Panchayat' in Maharashtra state.
Population of the area should be between 10,000 to 25,000.
Not less than 75% of employment in non-agricultural activities.
The area should be minimum 50 km away from the nearest Municipal Corporation
or category Nagar Parishad.
The proclamation to that effect by the Governor is essential.
Which of the statements given above are correct
and only and only
and only All
74.
Consider the essential elements of good governance as stated by the World Bank:
Political accountability and acceptability of political system by the people.
Regular elections to legitimise exercise of political power.
Freedom of association and participation by various religious, social, economic, cultural and professional groups in the process of governance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct
only and only
and only and only
75.
Match the powers and functions of Zilla Parishads with their states.
Is the strongest of Panchayati Raj, tiers, executes Andhra Pradesh the functions as Planning and Development.
Is co-ordinating body, supervises the working Gujarat of the Panchayat Samiti.
Discharges the functions of Panchayat Samitis Maharashtra in respect of non-samiti blocks.
Supervises Village Panchayats. Karnataka Answer options
76. Which of the following is not a componant of the Food Security System? Promoting domestic production. Providing minimum support prices for procurement. Promoting export of agricultural commodities. Operating public distribution system. Maintaining buffer stocks. To act against traders who push up prices during shortages. Answer options and and only q and
77.
Maharashtra Government is implementing the following important programmes through the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC).
Establishment of growth centres in the state.
Development of roads and drainage in the industrial areas.
Setting up of 'Five starred industrial areas' in the state.
Construction of roads and street lights in industrial areas.
Establishment of industrial finance.
Establishment of mini industrial area to cover all Talukas.
Answer options
and and
and and
78.
The Unique Identification Authority of India was headed by Mr. Nandan Nilekani.
The first Aadhar Card was given in the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra. Answer options
only is correct. only is correct.
Both and are correct. Both and are incorrect.
79.
What are the causes of sub-division and fragmentation of land holding in India?
Pressure of population
Extensive indebtedness among farmers
Impact of new technology
Joint family system
Answer options
only and only
and only and only
80.
Which of the following is not a Millennium Development Goal?
Achieve Universal Primary Education
Reduce Population Growth Rate
Improve Maternal Health
Ensure Environmental Sustainability
81. Which one of the following two statements is correct?
The KVIC has its headquarters at New Delhi.
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVlC) functions under the control of Ministry of Rural Development.
Answer options
Only Only Both Neither
82.
Which one of the following statements is correct
The National Institute of Nutrition has recommended per capita annual consumption of 180 eggs.
National level per capita availability of eggs was 45 in 2011-2012.
State level per capita availability of eggs was 39 in 2011-2012.
Answer options
and and and and
83.
Which of the following statements is true regarding health status of Maharashtra according to National Family Health Survey-III?
Infant mortality rate for girls is higher than that for boys.
Infant mortality rate for boys is higher than that for girls.
Infant mortality rates for girls and boys are equal.
Infant mortality rate in Maharashtra is much higher than that of the nation.
84.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the density of population as per India Census -2011
Density of population in Maharashtra is higher than the density of population in Karnataka.
Density of population in Maharashtra is less than the density of population in Gujarat.
Density of population in Maharashtra is higher than the national level density.
Density of population in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu is equal.
85.
When the Central bank reduces cash reserve ratio, what is its implication?
Central bank has less money to lend.
Central bank has more money to lend.
Commercial banks have less money to lend.
Commercial banks have more money to lend.
86.
What was the major flaw in economic development strategy of India upto the fifth five year plan?
Growth of national income was less than the target.
Infrastructure development was not emphasised.
Growth was preferred over minimum needs programme.
Economy was protected from foreign competition.
87.
S.S Tarapore Committee was appointed in 1997 as a part of banking reforms. What was its main objective?
Capital Account Convertibility
Restructuring of rural banks
Current account convertibility
Capital Market Reforms
88.
The gross enrolment ratio in India is around 11 percent which is about half of the world average.
India is a home to the largest number of illiterates in the world accounting for almost half of all the illiterates.
Answer options
only is correct only is correct
Both and are correct Both and are incorrect
89.
Arrange the following sectors in ascending order as per occupational distriiJution of workforce.
Agriculture, Industry and Services..
Industry, Services and Agriculture.
Services, Agriculture and Industry.
Agriculture, Services and Industry.
90.
The concept of Human Development Index is based on which of the following three variables?
Per capita income, Literary rate and Gender equality.
Gender equality, Life expectancy and Adult literacy
Life expectancy, Adult literacy and Per capita income
Life expectancy, housing and Per capita income
91.
Which of the following were the objectives of land reforms in India.
Abolition of intermediaries
Security of tenure
Control of rent
Enhancing land productivity
Answer options
only and only
and only and only
92.
What was the most important reason of the following to adopt import substitution strategy in India?
Protection of domestic industries.
Acute balance of payments problem.
To solve unemploYIYlent problem in India.
To increase domestic cor'1ponent in Indian industrial production.
93.
Which one of the following two statements is corred
Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya is for girls from Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes only.
It is set up in educationally backward blocks where schools are distant.
Answer options
Only Only Both Neither
94.
As per the current daily status of NSSO Round 68, unemployment rate for 2011-12 (as percent of labour force) in rural and urban areas got recorded as
7.7 percent and 10.3 percent respectively.
6.8 percent and 5.8 percent respectively.
5.7 percent and 5.5 percent respectively.
7.8 percent and 6.2 percent respectively.
95.
What are the main objectives of Bharat Nirman Programme?
Providing irrigation and road facilities in rural areas.
Providing housing facilities in rural areas.
Providing educational facilities in rural areas.
Providing water supply facilities in rural areas.
Answer options:
and only and only
and only and
96.
Which one of the following two statements is incorrect?
The national green tribunal Act was brought into force in October 2010.
It is not bound by the procedure laid down by the Code of Civil Procedure. Answer options
Only Only Both Neither
97.
Maternal -Mortality Rate (M11IR) is defined as the number of maternal deaths per live births due to causes related to pregnancy_
1,000 10,000 1,00,000 100
98.
Gender Related Development Index was calculated for India in 1996 and 2006. Only three states/UTs achieved the highest GDI scores in both the years. Which were these statesjUTs
Chandigarh, Delhi and Maharashtra
Goa, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh
Kerala, Chandigarh and Goa
Delhi, Goa and Karnataka
99. Which one of the following two statements is incorrect
Article 42 of the constitution of India directs the state Govts. to establish village Panchayats .
As per Article 247 of the Indian constitution, the Panchyat Raj plays an important
role for the protection of environment and control of pollution.
Answer options
Only Only Both Neither
100.
The main objective of Indira Awas Yojana is to .
Provide shelter to the people who are living in rural areas.
Construct houses for the houseless who are living below the poverty line in rural areas.
Provide shelter to the people who are engaged in agricultural sector.
None of the above
End of dual authority of Board of control and Court of Directors.
Creation of a post of parliamentary minister.
Setting up the Council of India.
Expansion of the Governor -General's Council for legislative purposes.
Answer options:
2. Which one of the following two statements is correct
The Act of 1919 suggested special constituencies for Muslims.
Inclusion of non-official members in the Viceroy's council was suggested by the Act
of 1861.
Answer options
Only Only Both Neither
3.
With reference to the Indian National Congress who said, "Kings are made for the not people for their Kings
M.G. Ranade G.K. Gokhale
Firoz Shaha Mehta Dadabhai Nauroji
4.
The Nawab of Bhopal was asked to have a look on the outline of the Indian Independence Bill because
He knew law.
He was the advisor of the British.
He was the Chancellor of the Chamber of Princes.
He was the advisor of the Indians.
5.
refused to accept the welcome address proposed by the SClrvajanik Sabha of Pune.
Lord Ripon Sir Jarnes Fergusson
Lord Mecaulay Sir Richard Temple
6. Who set up the cooperative societies for sweepers and scavengers in Bombay? B.R. Ambedkar Bal Gangadhar Tilak Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Thakkar Bappa
7. Which of the following social reformers married widows? Vishnu Shastri Pandit Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mahadeo Govind Ranade Dhondo Keshav Karve Answer options and 3TIf17T and
8. Which one of the following two statements is correct
The Non-Aligned Movement has grown four fold in terms of membership in the last five decades.
The first Summit conference of the movement was held at Bandung.
Answer options
Only Only Both Neither
9.
Arrange the following places in decreasing order of annual rainfall.
Sironcha Beed Wardha Baramati
Answer options
10.
What is the motto of ULFA
Unity Unity and Democracy
Revolution and Democracy Unity, Revolution and Democracy
11.
Which one of the following two statements is correct
The Memorandum on Indian States published by the Governn,ent of British India put the number of Indian states at 3m,
Sir Warner Lees in his book Native States of IndiZl puts it at 393,
Answer options
Only (T'Only Both Neither
12.
Arrange the following events that led to the war between East and West Pakistan in 1971 in their chronological order.
Launching of Civil Disobedience Movement.
Awami League Party established its majority in East Pakistan.
Launching of military campaign against East Pakistan by the President of Pakistan.
Urdu was declared as the only official language.
Answer options
13. Which of the following books did Lokmanya Tilak write?
The Arctic Home in the Vedas Vedic Chronology and Other Essays
Secrets of the Vedas The Orion
Answer options
14.
'The tax on salt is a plunder and clear-cut injustice'. Who wrote this statement in his book?
Ramsay Mac Donald Lord Irwin
Mahatma Gandhi Sarojini Naidu
15.
Which one of the following statements is incorrect about Romesh Chandra Dutta
He was an ICS officer
He was the First Indian Regional Commissioner.
He was a Minister in the Baroda State.
He was an outstanding figure in economic investigation.
Answer options
and None
16.
Who used to propagate eradication of untouchability from the platform of the Hindu Mahasabha
Lala Lajpat Rai and Pt. Madan Mohan Malviya
Mahatma Gandhi and Pt. Jawaharalal Nehru
Lokmanya Tilak and N.C. Kelkar
V.R. Shinde and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
17. Which one of the following two statements is correct
Madhukar Shah revolted in 1824 for the restoration of independence of Kittur.
Royappa revolted in 1842 against the decree of the Civil Court of Sagar.
Answer options
Only Only Both Neither
18.
Match the following
Kirnotsav February
Gharapuri Festival November, January, February
Kalaghoda Festival December
Verul Festival November -January Answer options
19.
'Muslims are the citizens of Hindustan and they should be loyal to Hindustan'. Name the Scholar who said this during the Devband movement.
Mohammad Kasim Nanautavi Rasid Ahmad Gangohi
Shibati Nimani Mirza Gulam Ahmad
20.
During the fight with the British soldiers which couple dressed in the attire of the Queen of Jhansi got killed
Sundar and Sundari Kashi and Puranchand
Jhalkari and Purchand Jhalkari and Sundar
21.
Who was the first from amongst the following to advocate, the use of contraceptives for family planning?
Dhondo Keshav Karve Raghunath Dhondo Karve
Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Dr. Kotnis
22.
The state of Baroda was integrated in immediately after India became independent.
Kutchh Saurashtra
Bombay Presidency Junagarh
23.
In 1945 the Congress President suggested a cabinet of 15 members. Which one of the following two statements about the suggestion is correct
Five Hindu members in all were suggested.
Two congress women members were suggested.
Answer options
Only Only Both Neither
24.
An eminent biographer Shri Dhananjay Keer has described a hero of one of the biographies he wrote, in the following words. Who is this hero
"He edited news paper. He wrote books on economics and sociology, history and politics.'" He was Principal of a Law College..... A mass leader, he led social, political and labour movements".
Veer Savarkar Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
Lokmanya Tilak Mahatma Gandhi
25.
The following events reflect the policy of the British East India Company towards the last Mughal Emperor. Arrange them in a logical and chronological sequence.
The company took away from the emperor his privilege of granting the robes of honor.
Was referred to by the Governor-General as the 'Humble Servant'.
Emperor was forced to give up his residence in Red fort.
The company prohibited the Emperor from convening Darbars. Answer options
26.
Observe the statements about the world water transport.
Suez canal connects Red sea and Baltic sea.
The length of Suez canal is 160 k.m.
Kiel canal is in Germany.
The distance between London and New York is reduced due to Panama canal. Which of the above statements are incorrect?
Statements and are incorrect
Statements and are incorrect
Statements and are correct
None of the above
27.
Arrange in the descending order of utilization of energy the different areas in Maharashtra.
Industries Agriculture Railway Domestic Answer options
Industries, Agriculture, Domestic, Railways
Industries, Domestic, Agriculture, Railways
Agriculture, Industries, Railways, Domestic
Railways, Industries, Agriculture, Domestic
28.
As per the 2011 census, arrange the following million cities in a descending order.
Kolkata
Hyderabad
Ahmedabad
Bangalore
Chennai
Answer options
29. Which of the following African countries IS not a landlocked country?
Zambia Zimbabwe Chad Camroon
30.
Which of the following statements are true?
The atmospheric layer close to the earths surface is known as troposphere.
The process of decrease in temperature with increase in height totally stops in stratosphere.
There is a capacity to reflect radio waves in the troposphere.
The ozone layer is found in ionosphere.
Answer options
Statement and Statement are true.
Statement and Statement are true.
Statement and Statement are true.
Statement and Statement are true.
31.
Which of the following market centers are located on Nizampur plateau?
Nizampur, Kusumba, Ner, Dondaicha
Malegaon, Zodaga, Dondaicha, Nizampur
Nizampur, Malegaon, Zodaga, Dondaicha
Kusumba, Ner, Dondaicha, Zodaga
32.
Which one of the following two statements is correct?
Goat Research Institute is located at Bangalore.
Poultry Training Institute is located at Kamal.
Answer options
Only Only Both Neither
33.
Yeldari hydel power project is on river Puma.
This hydel power project is in Parbhani district.
The hydel power project generates 50 Mega watt electricity. Which of the above statements are true?
statements and statements and
statements and statements and
Study the following statements.
34.
Bhill is a third largest community group after Santhal and Gond. In which four states the Shills are concentrated
Rajasthan, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra
Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat
GUjarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Gujarat
35.
Which of the following statements is correct
The first atomic reactor in India was erected in 1958.
It was erected with the help of U.s.A.
Apsara was our first Atomic Reactor.
Answer options:
and and and and
36.
are the evidences of tectonic activities over Deccan plateau area.
River basins Lava flows Hot springs Kalsubai
37.
In the production of cotton textiles, arrange the following states in a descending order and select the correct answer using the following codes.
GUJarat Maharashtra Punjab Tamil Nadu
Answer options
38. In which of the following earthquakes did the highest casualty occur Assam 1950 Bhuj 2001 Koyna 1967 Andaman Nicobar 2004
39.
Uspallta Pass breaks the continuity of which of the following mountains?
Rocky Andes Appalachian Siera Nevada
40. Which of the following trees is used to produce tannin acid?
Banyan Mango Teak I-Iirda
41.
The average salinity of sea water is 35%0. Sodium Chlorate forms 77.5% of the composition
of sea water.
Which one of the following two statements is correct
Dead sea has the salinity of 240%n.
Magnesium sulphate is next to sodium chlorate in the composition of sea water.
Answer options:
Only is correct. Only is correct.
Both are correct. Neither is correct.
42.
Canaries cold ocean water current is found in which of the following oceans?
North Pacific Pacific
North Atlantic South Atlantic
43.
Which one of the following two statements is incorrect
Land is heated quicker than the adjacent sea.
As a result of the above land breeze is caused.
Answer options:
Only is incorrect. Only is incorrect.
Both are incorrect. Neither is incorrect.
44.
Salem, Krishna, Tekurpeta, Rajapuri are the names of which of the following crops cultivated in Maharashtra
Turmeric Sugarcane Groundnut Linseed
45. The settlements of Pygmy people are restricted in between latitudes in the continent Africa. 0 to 5 North and South latitudes 0 to 10 North and South latitudes 0 to 20 North and South latitudes 0 to 3D North and South latitudes
46. Which one of the following islands is a coral island Elizabeth Island Bahama Island Baffin Island Victoria Island
47.
Which one of the following districts of Maharashtra is not an immediate neighbouring district of Jalna district?
Buldhana Beed Parbhani Hingoli
48.
Which one of the following was not an objective of the Mahalanobis strategy of India's economic development?
Developing sound base for initiating the process of long-term growth.
High priority to industrialisation.
Emphasis on capital and basic goods.
Export promotion for increasing competitiveness of Indian industries.
49.
The height and density of tropical evergreen mountain forest is limited in Maharashtra because of
Steep slope of the land and laterite soil
Long dry season
Its location at higher altitude
Answer options
only and and and
50. Which one of the following two statements 15 correct
Amazon is the largest river of the world in terms of volume.
Amazon is the largest river of the world in terms of area of drainage.
Answer options
Only Only Both Neither
51.
To do away with the collegium system, the amendmend bill 2014 was passed by the following votes in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha respectively'?
335 and 169 338 and 178
358 and 169 368 and U9
52. Which one of the following two statements is correct Civil Services Day is being celebrated since 2005. 23rd April is celebrated as a Civil Services Day. Answer options Only Only Both Neither
53.
During the tenure of which Prime Minister, the Women's Reservation bill was introduced in the Parliament for the first time?
Indrakumar Gujral H.D. Deve Gowda
Rajiv Gandhi Atalbihari Vajpayee
54.
Recently and Nagarpalikas transformed into Mahanagar palikas.
Latur Parbhani Chandrapur Washim Answer options
Only Only
Only Only
55.
Special provisions with respect to the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat in Article 371(2) are made on the recommendations of committee.
J.P.V Committee Sanyukta Maharashtra Samiti
Maha Gujarat Janata Parishad Govind Vallabh Pant Samiti
56. On which occasions the National Emergency was newly imposed?
Outbreak of Indo -China War in 1962.
Outbreak of Indo -Pak War is 1965.
Outbreak of Indo -BangIa conflict 1971.
For internal security reason in 1975.
Answer options
and and
and and
57.
Which one of the following two statements 1S correct
The 6pt amendment reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 years.
The 73rd amendment provided for 30% reservation for women in panchayats. Answer options
Only is correct
Only is correct
Both are correct
Neither is correct
58.
The High courts in and became functional on March,
23, 2013.
Nagaland Tripura Manipur Meghalaya
Answer options
Only Only
Only Only
59. Consider the following statements:
The Opposition Party and the Leader of Opposition were so recognised for the first time in 1977.
Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha is appointed by the Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
The Leaders of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are extended official
status of a cabinet minister.
Which of the above statement/statements is/are correct
and and only only
60.
Match the opinions about the position of President of India with their sources
Head of the state, but not of the executive Supreme Court, Ram Jawaya Vs. The state of Punjab (1955)
A formal and Constitutional Head of the K.M. Munshi
executive
Is not a figure -head H.N. Pandit
Does not look like a magnificent cypher Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Answer options
61. Which one of the following two statements is
T.N. Seshan was the Chief Election Commissionel" hom 1986-1990.
S.Y. Quraishi preceded V.s. Sampath in being the Chief Election Commissioner.
Answer options:
Only Only Both Neither
62. vVhich one of the following two statements is correct 7
The 42nd amendment has delisted property right from the fundamental rights.
Since its delisting it has become a legal right. Answer options Only Only Both Neither
63.
IVfatch the descriptions of Indian Federation with scholars who described it.
Co-operative C.H. Alexandrowicz
Bargaining K.v. Rao
Centralised W.H. Morris-Jones
Quasi Granville Austin
Answer options
64.
Which of the following suggestions regarding Governor's office was not recommended by
the 'Sarkaria Commission'
Covernor's office should not be abolished.
Governors not to be selected out of the panel of names given by the states.
Active politici,ms can be appointed as Governors.
here a state and the centre were ruled by different political parties, the Governor should not belong to the ruling party at the centre.
65.
Match the following
Rajastan establishes Panchayati Raj
National Extension Service launched
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee submits the Report
Conununity Development Programme
2nd October, 1953 24th November, 1957 2nd October, 1952
2nd November, 1959
launched Answer options
66. Which one of the following two statements is incorrect
A decision of the Small Causes Court cannot be appealed against in the High Court.
A death sentence passed by a lower court has to be confirmed by the High Court
otherwise it cannot be effected. Answer options Only Only Both Neither
67.
Which one of the following statements is not correct about the North-Eastern Council?
It was created in pursuance of reorganisation of the North-East region of India of 1971.
It was created on 8th August, 1972.
Sikkim was included in 2002 in the council.
At present there are seven member -states in the council.
68.
Effects of Dissolution of Lok Sabha
All Bills pending in the Lok Sabha, lapse.
Bills passed by the Lok Sabha, but which have not been disposed of and are pending
in the Rajya Sabha, lapse.
Bills returned by the President for reconsIderation, lapse.
Pending assurances do not lapse and are considered by the committee on Covernment
Assurances of the New Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above are correct
and
and
and
and
69. Article 311 of the constitution provides safeguard to
Judges of High Court against arbitrary removal by the Parliament.
Civil servants against arbitrary removal from their post.
Military officials from arbitrary court martial.
Civil servants as well as military officials from the arbitrary removal from the post.
70.
'Who described Part III as "the most criticized part" of the Constitution?
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
71.
India is a Republic, which implies:
The country possesses a democratic system of government.
The head of the state is elected for a fixed term.
The final authority in the country rests with the parliament.
All of the above.
72.
Which is the first state, to implement the 73rd constitutional Amendment in India?
Maharashtra (2)Rajasthan
Gujarat None of the above
73.
Consider the criteria about the establishment of 'Nagar Panchayat' in Maharashtra state.
Population of the area should be between 10,000 to 25,000.
Not less than 75% of employment in non-agricultural activities.
The area should be minimum 50 km away from the nearest Municipal Corporation
or category Nagar Parishad.
The proclamation to that effect by the Governor is essential.
Which of the statements given above are correct
and only and only
and only All
74.
Consider the essential elements of good governance as stated by the World Bank:
Political accountability and acceptability of political system by the people.
Regular elections to legitimise exercise of political power.
Freedom of association and participation by various religious, social, economic, cultural and professional groups in the process of governance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct
only and only
and only and only
75.
Match the powers and functions of Zilla Parishads with their states.
Is the strongest of Panchayati Raj, tiers, executes Andhra Pradesh the functions as Planning and Development.
Is co-ordinating body, supervises the working Gujarat of the Panchayat Samiti.
Discharges the functions of Panchayat Samitis Maharashtra in respect of non-samiti blocks.
Supervises Village Panchayats. Karnataka Answer options
76. Which of the following is not a componant of the Food Security System? Promoting domestic production. Providing minimum support prices for procurement. Promoting export of agricultural commodities. Operating public distribution system. Maintaining buffer stocks. To act against traders who push up prices during shortages. Answer options and and only q and
77.
Maharashtra Government is implementing the following important programmes through the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC).
Establishment of growth centres in the state.
Development of roads and drainage in the industrial areas.
Setting up of 'Five starred industrial areas' in the state.
Construction of roads and street lights in industrial areas.
Establishment of industrial finance.
Establishment of mini industrial area to cover all Talukas.
Answer options
and and
and and
78.
The Unique Identification Authority of India was headed by Mr. Nandan Nilekani.
The first Aadhar Card was given in the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra. Answer options
only is correct. only is correct.
Both and are correct. Both and are incorrect.
79.
What are the causes of sub-division and fragmentation of land holding in India?
Pressure of population
Extensive indebtedness among farmers
Impact of new technology
Joint family system
Answer options
only and only
and only and only
80.
Which of the following is not a Millennium Development Goal?
Achieve Universal Primary Education
Reduce Population Growth Rate
Improve Maternal Health
Ensure Environmental Sustainability
81. Which one of the following two statements is correct?
The KVIC has its headquarters at New Delhi.
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVlC) functions under the control of Ministry of Rural Development.
Answer options
Only Only Both Neither
82.
Which one of the following statements is correct
The National Institute of Nutrition has recommended per capita annual consumption of 180 eggs.
National level per capita availability of eggs was 45 in 2011-2012.
State level per capita availability of eggs was 39 in 2011-2012.
Answer options
and and and and
83.
Which of the following statements is true regarding health status of Maharashtra according to National Family Health Survey-III?
Infant mortality rate for girls is higher than that for boys.
Infant mortality rate for boys is higher than that for girls.
Infant mortality rates for girls and boys are equal.
Infant mortality rate in Maharashtra is much higher than that of the nation.
84.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the density of population as per India Census -2011
Density of population in Maharashtra is higher than the density of population in Karnataka.
Density of population in Maharashtra is less than the density of population in Gujarat.
Density of population in Maharashtra is higher than the national level density.
Density of population in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu is equal.
85.
When the Central bank reduces cash reserve ratio, what is its implication?
Central bank has less money to lend.
Central bank has more money to lend.
Commercial banks have less money to lend.
Commercial banks have more money to lend.
86.
What was the major flaw in economic development strategy of India upto the fifth five year plan?
Growth of national income was less than the target.
Infrastructure development was not emphasised.
Growth was preferred over minimum needs programme.
Economy was protected from foreign competition.
87.
S.S Tarapore Committee was appointed in 1997 as a part of banking reforms. What was its main objective?
Capital Account Convertibility
Restructuring of rural banks
Current account convertibility
Capital Market Reforms
88.
The gross enrolment ratio in India is around 11 percent which is about half of the world average.
India is a home to the largest number of illiterates in the world accounting for almost half of all the illiterates.
Answer options
only is correct only is correct
Both and are correct Both and are incorrect
89.
Arrange the following sectors in ascending order as per occupational distriiJution of workforce.
Agriculture, Industry and Services..
Industry, Services and Agriculture.
Services, Agriculture and Industry.
Agriculture, Services and Industry.
90.
The concept of Human Development Index is based on which of the following three variables?
Per capita income, Literary rate and Gender equality.
Gender equality, Life expectancy and Adult literacy
Life expectancy, Adult literacy and Per capita income
Life expectancy, housing and Per capita income
91.
Which of the following were the objectives of land reforms in India.
Abolition of intermediaries
Security of tenure
Control of rent
Enhancing land productivity
Answer options
only and only
and only and only
92.
What was the most important reason of the following to adopt import substitution strategy in India?
Protection of domestic industries.
Acute balance of payments problem.
To solve unemploYIYlent problem in India.
To increase domestic cor'1ponent in Indian industrial production.
93.
Which one of the following two statements is corred
Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya is for girls from Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes only.
It is set up in educationally backward blocks where schools are distant.
Answer options
Only Only Both Neither
94.
As per the current daily status of NSSO Round 68, unemployment rate for 2011-12 (as percent of labour force) in rural and urban areas got recorded as
7.7 percent and 10.3 percent respectively.
6.8 percent and 5.8 percent respectively.
5.7 percent and 5.5 percent respectively.
7.8 percent and 6.2 percent respectively.
95.
What are the main objectives of Bharat Nirman Programme?
Providing irrigation and road facilities in rural areas.
Providing housing facilities in rural areas.
Providing educational facilities in rural areas.
Providing water supply facilities in rural areas.
Answer options:
and only and only
and only and
96.
Which one of the following two statements is incorrect?
The national green tribunal Act was brought into force in October 2010.
It is not bound by the procedure laid down by the Code of Civil Procedure. Answer options
Only Only Both Neither
97.
Maternal -Mortality Rate (M11IR) is defined as the number of maternal deaths per live births due to causes related to pregnancy_
1,000 10,000 1,00,000 100
98.
Gender Related Development Index was calculated for India in 1996 and 2006. Only three states/UTs achieved the highest GDI scores in both the years. Which were these statesjUTs
Chandigarh, Delhi and Maharashtra
Goa, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh
Kerala, Chandigarh and Goa
Delhi, Goa and Karnataka
99. Which one of the following two statements is incorrect
Article 42 of the constitution of India directs the state Govts. to establish village Panchayats .
As per Article 247 of the Indian constitution, the Panchyat Raj plays an important
role for the protection of environment and control of pollution.
Answer options
Only Only Both Neither
100.
The main objective of Indira Awas Yojana is to .
Provide shelter to the people who are living in rural areas.
Construct houses for the houseless who are living below the poverty line in rural areas.
Provide shelter to the people who are engaged in agricultural sector.
None of the above