Exam Details
| Subject | ||
| Paper | ||
| Exam / Course | preliminary | |
| Department | ||
| Organization | maharashtra public service commission | |
| Position | sales tax inspector | |
| Exam Date | 2014 | |
| City, State | maharashtra, |
Question Paper
1.
Which Industrial Group is a stakeholder in 'Air Asia India', a recent entrant in Indian Civil Aviation scenario?
Adani Industrial group Tata Sons
Sahara India Kingfisher Industrial group
2. Which of the following statements is/are correct
PSLV 23 of India launched five satellites of four countries in space on 30 June 2014.
The weight of PSLV 23 is 230 tonnes and its height is 44.4 meter.
The cost of PSLV 23 is 100 crore.
It has launched 30 satellites of foreign countries and 35 satellites of India till date. Answer options;
and only and All above
3.
Consider the following statements
A bill introduced in the Rajya Sabha but not taken up in the Lok Sabha does not lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
Bill passed by the Lok Sabha but not introduced in the Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolutIOn of the Lok Sabha.
It is mandatory for the new government to pass all bills kept pending by the previous
government.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
Only and All the above
Only Only and
4.
Which one of the following statements is correct
Maharashtra is the second state to offer NOTA facility to voters.
During the Loksabha Elections 2014, GADCHIROLI constituency in Maharashtra recorded the highest number of NOTA (None of the Above Option).
Answer options
Only Only
Both and Neither nor
5. Consider the following statements:
Uber Cup is related to badminton.
Both women and men can participate in it.
This year China has won the gold medal. Which of the statements given above is/ are true
Only and Only
Only and Above all
6.
Which of the following statements is not correct with regard to Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill
Telangana becomes 29th state of India.
Telangana will comprise 10 districts including Hyderabad.
Hyderabad would be the common capital for the two states for 15 years.
None of the above.
7.
Match the Oscar Awards, 2014 with their recipients.
Best Movie 'American Hustle'
Best foreign language film years a slave'
A film winning seven Trophies The Great Beauty'
A film having ten nominations 'GraVity'
8.
Which of the following schemes of the government of Maharashtra takes care of the needs of the disabled self -employed women as also the divorced women
Pratibha Kiran Yojana Swayambhu Hami Yojana
Kamdhenu Yojana Panchdhara Yojana
9. Which of the following statements is/are correct
Mahogany is found in Tropical Deciduous Forests.
Sundari is found in Littoral Forests.
Answer Options
Only is correct Only is correct
Both and is correct Neither nor is correct.
10. Which one of the following statements is correct
Nine emirates comprise the United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi is not one of these emirates.
Answer options
Only Only
Both and Neither nor
11.
Consider the following statements:
"Paid news" is a corrupt practice used by contesting candidates in election campaign.
The Media Certification and Monitoring committees set up by the election commission deals with the cases of paid news.
Paid news is an electoral offence under the Representation of the People Act. Which of the above statements is/are true
All the above Only and
Only Only and
12. Which of the following statements is correct
Substance and Shadows is a biography of Naseeruddin Shah.
Substance and Shadows is written by Tara Nayar. Answer options
Only Only
Both and Neither nor
13. Consider the following statements:
Mikhail Kalashnikov designed the weapon AK 47 for the Soviet Union.
He is immortalized by the name of the weapon.
He died at the age of 94.
The weapon can be utilized in sandy as well as wet conditions.
Which of the statement!statements given above is!are correct
only and only and only All the above
14.
Which of the following statements is!are correct about the prescription to be given by the doctors as per order of the
The prescription to be given on A size paper.
It must contain full name, educational qualifications and registration number of the doctor.
Doctors should give priority to Generic Medicines.
A prescription must be written in Capital Letters only.
Answer options
only and and All the above
15.
Recently using BICEP 2 telescope scientists have confirmed cosmic inflation theory.
Cosmic inflation theory states that after universe was born it underwent sudden expansion.
BICEP 2 confirms signs of gravitational waves.
Which of the above statementjs isjare true?
Only Only and
All the above None of the above
16.
Which Political Party's only one candidate got elected in the Constituent Assembly?
Krishak Praja Party Scheduled Castes Federation
Communist party Independent
Answer options
Only Only
Only Only
17. Consider the following statements
Article 165 of the Constitution provides for the office of the Advocate -General of state.
Advocate -General is appointed by the President.
He has the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of the state legislature.
He is the highest legal advisor to the state government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
and and
and and
18.
Generally total subject committees of Grampanchayat are 17.
Mandatory meetings of Gram Panchayat in a year are six. Answer options
Only Only
and both Neither nor
19.
Match the pairs (States and their special provisions).
Nagaland 371
Sikkim 371
Mizoram 371
Arunachal Pradesh 371
20.
Which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution broadly govern the relationship between the Prime Minister and the President?
Article -73 Article -74
Article -76 Article -78
Answer options:
and and
and and only
21.
Consider the following statements:
The Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution on the recommendation of the Swam Singh Committee.
Fundamental Duties are applicable only to the citizens of India.
Keshavanand Bharati case deals with the Fundamental Duties.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct
and and
and only
22.
One question and two statements are Whether the informalion in the statements is
sufficient or not to solve the question? Select the correct alternative.
Question: Who is the brother of M
Statements: 11, is the brother of N.
Father of is the husband of Mother of N.
Information in statement only is sufficient
Information in statement only is sufficient
Information in statements and together, is essential
Information in statements and together, is not sufficient
23.
Consider the following statements:
The Preamble of Indian Constitution is the part of Indian Constitution and can be amended under article 368.
The Preamble of Indian Constitution is not the part of Indian Constitution and cannot be amended.
The Preamble is the part of Constitution and can be amended only if no change is brought about in the basic structure of the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are conect
only and
only and
24.
Which of the following statements is correct?
Only two of the Southern states out of Karnataka, Andhra, Tamil Nadu and Kerala have legislative counciL
The minimum number of members of a legislative council can be 60.
Answer options:
Only Only
Both and Neither nor
25. When was devaluation of Indian rupee not undertaken by the GOI after independence?
1949 1966 1976 1991
26. Which of the following statements is incorrect
The Nizam lent 800 million rupees to the Government of Pakistan.
Through Jilmah he hoped to get the consent of Portugal to use the harbour of Goa.
Nizam appointed a Pakistani as this Chief Minister.
Answer options
None
27.
Which of the following statements related to the Peasants' Revolt of 1875 is not true?
On 12th May 1875, the Peasants revolted for the first time at Supe.
The last revolt took place on 15th June 1875 at Mudhali in the village of Bhimthadi.
Prof. Ranjit Guha in his article 'Myth of the Deccan Riots' has discussed the Peasants Revolt.
None of the above.
28.
is a demand for the moon' who said this in connection with India's demand for Self Government?
Minister for India -Morley Viceroy -Minto
Minister for India -Montegue Viceroy -Chemsford
29.
Arrange the famine Commissions in their chronological order and choose the right answer option.
Macdonnell Commission
Lyall Commission
Campbell Commission
Strachey Commission
Answer options
30.
In which of the following periods was the 'Provincial Autonomy' in practice?
From 1935 to 1939 From 1935 to 1937
From 1937 to 1939 From 1939 to 1945
3l.
Match the following:
Lord Bentinck
Grand Trunk Road
Lord Dalhousie
Public works department
Br. Mukundrao Jaykar
Indian road development committee
Shri. Walchand Hirachand Hindustan Aircraft Ltd.
32.
Which of the following statements is correct?
The first Englishman to preside over the congress session at Allahabad in 1888 was George Yule.
Surendra Nath Bannerjee tor the first time presided OVE'T the session in Mumbai. Answer options:
Only is correct
Only is correct
Both and are correct
Both and are incorrect
33.
Match the following:
The First session of Maharashtra Parishad Shridhar Waman Naik
The Second session of Maharashtra Parishad Kashinath Vaidya
The Third session of Maharashtra Parishad Barrister Shrinivas Sharma
The Fourth session of Maharashtra Parishad Govindrao Nanal
34.
Who gave the simile of 'two eyes of a beautiful bride (India) to the Hindus and the Muslims?
jawaharlal Nehru Muhammad Iqbal
Sayyed Ahemadkhan Mahatma Gandhi
35.
The soldiers from which of the follOWing ships of the 'Royal Indian Navy' declared a strike on 18th February 1946 and where did they struck work at
Hindustan/Calcutta Talwar/Mumbai
Shivneri/Pune Sanhyadri/Porbandar
36.
Which of the following statements is correct
There were 73 representatives present in the first session of the Indian National Congress?
Sir A.O. Hume advised the Indian national congress to work like a 'safety valve'. Answer options
Only Only
Both and Neither nor
37.
The Home Rule movement was extended to Central Provinces and Berar by various persons.
Khaparde founded a branch at YavatmaI.
Aaney opened a branch at Arnravati.
Munje set up a branch around Nagpur.
Which of the above statements is correct
All the above
38. Find out the wrong pair from the following:
Lord Canning -Royal Titles Act Lord Lytton -Indian Arms Act
Lord Ripon -First Factory Act Lord Curzon -Indian University Act
39.
Find out the right pair from the following:
Warren Hasting -method of Revenue collection by auction
Lord Cornwallis -permanent settlement system (Bangal)
Thomas Malthas -advocate of Rayatwari system
Robert Keeth Pringale -student of David Recardo
Answer options
only is correct only is correct
and are correct all the answers are correct
40.
Which of the following statements is correct?
Lord Curzon referred to the National Congress Organization as a class of microscopic minority
Governor General Dufferin attempted to prevent the Congress session from getting a
venue in 1818.
Answer options:
Only is correct Only is correct
Both and are correct Neither nor is correct
41. Which of the statements given below is/are incorrect?
Raigad district produces highest quantity of rice in Maharashtra.
Wheat is not produced in Konkan due to high rainfall.
Maharashtra produces highest quantity Banana in India.
Area of kharif crops is lowest in Akola -washim district of Maharashtra.
Answer options
only only and and
42.
Which of the following two statements is correct
According to the census of 2011 -45.2% of total population of Maharashtra state lives in urban area.
In 2001 this percentage was as much as 42.4%.
Answer options:
Only is correct Only is correct
Both and is correct Both and incorrect
43.
Arrange the iron ores from higher to lower grade on the basis of quantity of iron found in
them.
Hematite Siderite Magnetite Limonite
Answer options:
44. Which of the following rivers is partly a natural boundary between rune Solapur and rune Ahemadnagar districts
Godavari Bhima
Krishna None of the above
45.
The following four statements describe weather conditions during winter season in India.
Low temperature over North India
High pressure area in the northern India.
Air pressure decreases towards North.
Wind blows from land to ocean.
Which of the above statements are correct
and
and
and
Only
46.
Which of the following statements is correct
The dolomite is found in Kadappa rock pattern of Maharashtra.
Limestone is found in Dharwad Rock pattern of Maharashtra.
Answer options
Only is correct Only is correct
Both and are correct Neither nor is correct
47. Which of the following statements is/ are correct
Coconut Research Centre in Ratnagiri district is at Harne.
Dapoli is known as Mahabaleshwar of Ratnagiri District. Answer options:
Only is correct Only is correct
Both and are correct Neither nor is correct
48. Arrange the following sources of irrigation in decreasing order of area under irrigation covered by them in Maharashtra.
Government owned canals
Private canals
Wells
Tanks
Answer options:
49.
Which of the following orders of alluvial deposits in the North Indian plains from North to South is correct
Tarai, Khadar, Bhangar Tarai, Bhangar, Khadar
Khadar, Bhangar, Tarai Bhangar, Tarai, Khadar
50.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Sindhudurga Fort is situated on Khanderi island near Malwan.
Elephanta caves are found on Underi island.
Answer Options
Only is correct Only is correct
Both and is correct Neither nor is correct
51.
In Maharashtara mansoon forests usually shed their leaves during summer because
There is no rainfall in summer
There is high temperature in summer
Climate is uneven in summer
To reduce evaporation
52.
The river Godavari is often refered to as 'Vridha' Ganga because:
Because of its large size and extent.
Because it is the oldest river of India.
Its length is nearly the same as that of river Ganga.
There are a large number of pilgrimage centres situated on its banks.
53.
vVhich of the following statements isjare correct
Sahastrakund water fall is on Vainganga river.
Wani is situated on the banks of river Nirguda.
Answer Options
Only is correct Only is correct
Both and are correct Neither nor is correct
54.
Which of the following sequences of rivers from North to South is correct in Ratnagiri district
Savitr!, Bhalja, Jog, Vashishthi Vashishthi, Jog, Bharja, Savitri
Jog, Bharja, Vashishthi, Savitri Savitr!, Vashishthi, Jog, Bharja
55.
Sex ratio in Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri districts is more because:
The area is more conducive for the growth of women.
Birth rate of females is more than males in this district.
Males from these districts have migrated.
Death rate of males is more than females in these districts.
56.
Arrange the countries in descending order as per their Human Development Index reported in UNDP Human Development Report 2013.
South Korea Japan
USA Norway
Answe1' Options:
57.
Which of the following statements is correct
Textile Industry is the second largest industry of modern India.
The conllibution of this indusll'y to export earnings of the country is about 11%. Answer Options:
Only Only
Both and Neither nor
58.
National Population Policy 2000 aimed at.
Reduced Maternal Mortality ratio to below 100 per lakh live births.
Universal Immunisation.
Reduced Infant mortality rate to below 20 per thousands live births.
Answer Options
only
and only
and only
All of the above
59.
High Yielding Varieties Programme (HYVP) was introduced in 1966.
HYVP was restricted to Wheat and Rice.
Answer Options
only is correct only is correct
Both and are correct Both and are incorrect
60.
Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) are sponsored by public sector banks.
The working group on rural banks was chaired by M. Narsimham. Answer Options
only is correct unly is conect
Both and are correct Both and are incolTect
61.
Thirteenth Finance Commission was set up under the chairmanship of Mr. Vijay Kelkar.
The time duration of Thirteenth Finance Commission is 2010-15.
Finance Commission is set up under article 278 of the Constitution.
Answer Options
and are correct.
and only one correct.
and all are correct.
and all are incorrect.
62.
Which of the following statements isI are correct?
In the year 2005 National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) was launched.
Till September 2012 about 88,000 ASHAs were selected and trained. Answer Options
Only Only
Both and Neither nor
63.
Which of the following statements is!are incorrect
Nineteen banks were nationalised in the year 1969.
Commercial banks with deposits worth 50 crorF or more were then nationalised. Answer Options:
Only Only
Both and Neither nor
64.
Which of the following statements is! are correct
Lead Bank Scheme was started in 1959.
Lead Bank Scheme was started taking into consideration regional level credit requirement.
Answer Options
Only Only
Both and Neither nor
65.
Which of the following statements is!are correct?
The National Income Committee was appointed by the GOI after Independence in August 48.
Professor D.R Gadgil was its chairman.
Answer Options
Only is correct
Only is correct
Both and are correct
Neither nor is correct.
66.
Which of the following statements is! are correct?
The IRDP was launched on 2nd October 1980 in all the 6011 blocks in the country.
In each block 600 poor families were to be assisted during 1980-85.
Answer Options;
Only Only
Both and Neither nor
67.
Which of the following statements is/are correct
In national income accounting presently the Central Statistical Organization uses 2005-06 as a base year.
Previously the base year was 2000-2001. Answer Options
Only Only
Both and Neither nor
68.
Which of the following statements is/are correct
As per the provisions of the SEZ act 2005,100.% FDI through automatic route is allowed in SEZs.
In the country 3308 SEZs are exporting goods and services.
Answer Options
Only Only
and both Neither nor
69. Which of the following statements is!are correct The round of trade negotiations in the wro began in the year 2002. The trade negotiations were not complete even in 2011. Answer Options: Only Both and
70.
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) was introduced in 2006.
MGNREGS aimed at training rural youth to be self employed.
Answer Options
and both are correct only is correct
only is correct and both are incorrect
71. Construction of an eye is snnilar to that of a camera. In this respect consider the following statements.
Iris functions as Lens aperture and shutter
Ciliary muscle is the focussing arrangement
Answer Options:
Only is correct Only is correct
Both and are correct Neither nor is correct
72.
Which of the following statements is/are correct
The angle of deviation is maximum for the red light.
Wave length of violet light is maximum.
Answer Options
Only is correct Only is correct
Both and are correct Neither nor is correct
73. The fuse used in electric circuits is Placed in series with the device. Placed in parallel with the device. Made of an alloy. Made of pure metaL Answer Options and and and and
74.
Which of the following statements is! are correct?
The ore of Aluminium is AlzO,.2Si02.2HzO.
Siderite is a mineral of Aluminium.
Answer Options
Only Only
Both and Neither nor
75.
Duralumin is the alloy of
Zn, AI; Cu; Ca; Mn; Zn
AI; Cu; Ni; Sn; Zn AI; Cu; Mg; Ca; Zn
76.
A catalyst speeds up a chemical reaction in a condition.
When, the composition of the catalyst changes.
When, the energy of activation of the reaction increases.
When, the energy of activation of the reaction decreases.
When, the heat of reaction increases.
77.
Which of the following two statements is correct
Silver fish is a true fish
Maximum life span of a dog is 15 years
Answer Options
Only is correct Only is correct
Both and are correct Neither nor is correct
78. Which of the following two statements is correct
Fishes have very poor sense organs for light perception.
Four chambered heart is not found in snakes.
Answer Options
Only is correct Only is correct
Both and are correct Neither nor is correct
79.
With reference to the rules of binomial nomenclature which of the following is not true.
Binomial name is written in Italics
Both generic name and species name begin with capital letters.
Generic name is followed by species name.
Binomial name should be universal for species.
80. Which of the following flower characters is considered as the advanced Angiosperms? Solitary flower Actinomorphic flower Zygomorphic flower Bisexual flower one in
81. Which of the following statements is/are correct
Cyanophyta algae are known as blue-green algae?
Batrospermum algae are nitrogen fixing
Answer Options:
Only is correct Only is correct
Both and are correct Neither nor is correct
82.
Which of the following statements is/are correct
Khaira disease of rice is caused by the deficiency of zinc.
Powdery mildew in wheat is caused by the deficiency of potassium in the soil. Answer Options
Only is correct Only is correct
Both and are correct Neither nor is correct
83.
Vegetable fats contain and are at room temperatures.
Unsaturated fatty acids; liquid Saturated fatty acids; liquid
Unsaturated fatty acids; solid Saturated fatty acids; solid
84. Majority of vitamin A in the Indian diets is derived from:
Phytin Tannin Oxytocin Carotene
85. Which of the following statements is/are correct
W.B.C.s are made in bone marrow.
W.B.C.s destroy bacterias.
Answer Options
Only is correct Only is correct
Both and is correct Neither nor is correct
86.
Study the given system.
R4PIJMQ3%T@©UK5VIW$ Y2B E6#9DH8G *ZN
What will be the next term in the following series, on the basis of the above system
Select the correct alternative?
PJQ; T © K;1
69H 690 698 6#D
87. Choose the objects similar to a cube formed from the given paper.
en u
Answer Options Only and Only and Only and
88.
A series of figures is given. Select the appropriate alternative in order to continue the sequence.
I I:Iil! I I I
GJ
89.
There are two statements that are followed by four conclusions numbered and You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from the commonly known facts and then decide which of the conclusions logically follow from the given statements.
Statements Some stones have colours.
Some stones have fragrance.
Conclusions Every stone has either colour or fragrance.
Some stones have neither fragrance nor colour.
Some stones have colours as well as fragrance.
No stone has colour as well as fragrance.
Answer Options
Either or follow
Only and follow
Only and follow
Only and follow
90. Number/Signs and their alphabet codes are given. Some conditions are also given. Considering the conditions, select the correct letter-code option for the given number/sign group.
Number/Signs 4 35 Lettercodes BDENIVRGHKTJ P FA Conditions:
If the first and the last term of the group are odd numbers, then code them both as
If the first term is a sign and the last term is an even number then interchange the codes of first and last term.
If the first term is an odd number and last term is a sign, then code both as
If the first term is an even number and last term is an odd number, then code both by the code of odd number. Number/sign group is
Answer Options
VRG N D F FRGNDF YRGNDF ZRGNDF
91. Dina wanted to reach Meena's house at 1 pm to have lunch with her. She is travelling on her cycle and if she travels at 10 km/hr, she will be there in time for lunch. If she travels at 15 km/hr. she will be there two hours before the fixed lunch time. At what speed must she travel to be there one hour before?
14 km/hr 13 km/hr 12 km/hr 11 km/hr
92.
There are three statements that are followed by three conclusions numbered and (III). You have to take given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts and then decide which of the conclusions logically follow from the given statements.
Statements All bowls are spoons.
No plate is a spoon.
All forks are plates.
Conclusions No bowl is a fork.
No spoon is a fork.
No bowl is a plate.
Answer Options
None follows All follow
Only and follow Only and follow
93. Certain work is completed by Ami in 24 days. Bala completes that work in 9 days and Kala requires 12 days to complete that work. Bala and Kala started the work but could not come
for work after three days. Thus Ami was forced to complete the remaining work. How many days will she require to complete it
(1) 10
94. Study the steps used for folding following paper, circles indicate punched places of the fold.
Which option would closely resemble the unfolded form of the figure?
95.
In column I some words are given. In column II the codes of the words in column are given. The sequence of the words and the codes may not be necessarily the same. Moreover the letters in the codes are also jumbled up. Decode the language and find the correct code of the given word, in the same sequence, as in the given word, from the given alternatives, out of which only one is correct
Column I Column II
TAPE moij
COUP Ihhpok
TIE nIs
ROTATE nhpk
SAY nkpI
TREAT msr
YEAR kh Ip h
SIP hrp
TYRE
pmlh
Findthecode CREATE'
ilpkhp jlphip i Ih k h n i k pih P
96. Some relations are expressed as follows: equal to X Not greater than
less than Not less than
o greater than Not equal to
Then statement a b c does not imply that
axbOc a Answer Options
a
97. Which symbol is opposite to blank surface?
Q]±
Circle Triangle Addition sign Dot
98.
What is the minimum number of colours required to fill the areas in the given diagram without any two adjacent spaces having the same colour
99.
Which alternative will replace the question mark?
37
4 8 6
100.
The signs .3., 0 and are used as follCWs
PuQ, means, is not less than Q and not greater than Q.
P means, is not equal to Q and not grealer than Q.
pflQ, means, is not equal to Q and not less than Q.
means, is not less than Q and not equal to Q.
PDQ, means, is not equal to Q.
On the basis of this information, select correct alternative about the conclusions, derived
from the given statements.
Statements DLlE
Conclusions A E
E#B
Only Conclusion is correct
Only Conclusion is correct
Conclusion or is correct
Conclusions and both are correct
Which Industrial Group is a stakeholder in 'Air Asia India', a recent entrant in Indian Civil Aviation scenario?
Adani Industrial group Tata Sons
Sahara India Kingfisher Industrial group
2. Which of the following statements is/are correct
PSLV 23 of India launched five satellites of four countries in space on 30 June 2014.
The weight of PSLV 23 is 230 tonnes and its height is 44.4 meter.
The cost of PSLV 23 is 100 crore.
It has launched 30 satellites of foreign countries and 35 satellites of India till date. Answer options;
and only and All above
3.
Consider the following statements
A bill introduced in the Rajya Sabha but not taken up in the Lok Sabha does not lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
Bill passed by the Lok Sabha but not introduced in the Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolutIOn of the Lok Sabha.
It is mandatory for the new government to pass all bills kept pending by the previous
government.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
Only and All the above
Only Only and
4.
Which one of the following statements is correct
Maharashtra is the second state to offer NOTA facility to voters.
During the Loksabha Elections 2014, GADCHIROLI constituency in Maharashtra recorded the highest number of NOTA (None of the Above Option).
Answer options
Only Only
Both and Neither nor
5. Consider the following statements:
Uber Cup is related to badminton.
Both women and men can participate in it.
This year China has won the gold medal. Which of the statements given above is/ are true
Only and Only
Only and Above all
6.
Which of the following statements is not correct with regard to Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill
Telangana becomes 29th state of India.
Telangana will comprise 10 districts including Hyderabad.
Hyderabad would be the common capital for the two states for 15 years.
None of the above.
7.
Match the Oscar Awards, 2014 with their recipients.
Best Movie 'American Hustle'
Best foreign language film years a slave'
A film winning seven Trophies The Great Beauty'
A film having ten nominations 'GraVity'
8.
Which of the following schemes of the government of Maharashtra takes care of the needs of the disabled self -employed women as also the divorced women
Pratibha Kiran Yojana Swayambhu Hami Yojana
Kamdhenu Yojana Panchdhara Yojana
9. Which of the following statements is/are correct
Mahogany is found in Tropical Deciduous Forests.
Sundari is found in Littoral Forests.
Answer Options
Only is correct Only is correct
Both and is correct Neither nor is correct.
10. Which one of the following statements is correct
Nine emirates comprise the United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi is not one of these emirates.
Answer options
Only Only
Both and Neither nor
11.
Consider the following statements:
"Paid news" is a corrupt practice used by contesting candidates in election campaign.
The Media Certification and Monitoring committees set up by the election commission deals with the cases of paid news.
Paid news is an electoral offence under the Representation of the People Act. Which of the above statements is/are true
All the above Only and
Only Only and
12. Which of the following statements is correct
Substance and Shadows is a biography of Naseeruddin Shah.
Substance and Shadows is written by Tara Nayar. Answer options
Only Only
Both and Neither nor
13. Consider the following statements:
Mikhail Kalashnikov designed the weapon AK 47 for the Soviet Union.
He is immortalized by the name of the weapon.
He died at the age of 94.
The weapon can be utilized in sandy as well as wet conditions.
Which of the statement!statements given above is!are correct
only and only and only All the above
14.
Which of the following statements is!are correct about the prescription to be given by the doctors as per order of the
The prescription to be given on A size paper.
It must contain full name, educational qualifications and registration number of the doctor.
Doctors should give priority to Generic Medicines.
A prescription must be written in Capital Letters only.
Answer options
only and and All the above
15.
Recently using BICEP 2 telescope scientists have confirmed cosmic inflation theory.
Cosmic inflation theory states that after universe was born it underwent sudden expansion.
BICEP 2 confirms signs of gravitational waves.
Which of the above statementjs isjare true?
Only Only and
All the above None of the above
16.
Which Political Party's only one candidate got elected in the Constituent Assembly?
Krishak Praja Party Scheduled Castes Federation
Communist party Independent
Answer options
Only Only
Only Only
17. Consider the following statements
Article 165 of the Constitution provides for the office of the Advocate -General of state.
Advocate -General is appointed by the President.
He has the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of the state legislature.
He is the highest legal advisor to the state government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
and and
and and
18.
Generally total subject committees of Grampanchayat are 17.
Mandatory meetings of Gram Panchayat in a year are six. Answer options
Only Only
and both Neither nor
19.
Match the pairs (States and their special provisions).
Nagaland 371
Sikkim 371
Mizoram 371
Arunachal Pradesh 371
20.
Which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution broadly govern the relationship between the Prime Minister and the President?
Article -73 Article -74
Article -76 Article -78
Answer options:
and and
and and only
21.
Consider the following statements:
The Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution on the recommendation of the Swam Singh Committee.
Fundamental Duties are applicable only to the citizens of India.
Keshavanand Bharati case deals with the Fundamental Duties.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct
and and
and only
22.
One question and two statements are Whether the informalion in the statements is
sufficient or not to solve the question? Select the correct alternative.
Question: Who is the brother of M
Statements: 11, is the brother of N.
Father of is the husband of Mother of N.
Information in statement only is sufficient
Information in statement only is sufficient
Information in statements and together, is essential
Information in statements and together, is not sufficient
23.
Consider the following statements:
The Preamble of Indian Constitution is the part of Indian Constitution and can be amended under article 368.
The Preamble of Indian Constitution is not the part of Indian Constitution and cannot be amended.
The Preamble is the part of Constitution and can be amended only if no change is brought about in the basic structure of the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are conect
only and
only and
24.
Which of the following statements is correct?
Only two of the Southern states out of Karnataka, Andhra, Tamil Nadu and Kerala have legislative counciL
The minimum number of members of a legislative council can be 60.
Answer options:
Only Only
Both and Neither nor
25. When was devaluation of Indian rupee not undertaken by the GOI after independence?
1949 1966 1976 1991
26. Which of the following statements is incorrect
The Nizam lent 800 million rupees to the Government of Pakistan.
Through Jilmah he hoped to get the consent of Portugal to use the harbour of Goa.
Nizam appointed a Pakistani as this Chief Minister.
Answer options
None
27.
Which of the following statements related to the Peasants' Revolt of 1875 is not true?
On 12th May 1875, the Peasants revolted for the first time at Supe.
The last revolt took place on 15th June 1875 at Mudhali in the village of Bhimthadi.
Prof. Ranjit Guha in his article 'Myth of the Deccan Riots' has discussed the Peasants Revolt.
None of the above.
28.
is a demand for the moon' who said this in connection with India's demand for Self Government?
Minister for India -Morley Viceroy -Minto
Minister for India -Montegue Viceroy -Chemsford
29.
Arrange the famine Commissions in their chronological order and choose the right answer option.
Macdonnell Commission
Lyall Commission
Campbell Commission
Strachey Commission
Answer options
30.
In which of the following periods was the 'Provincial Autonomy' in practice?
From 1935 to 1939 From 1935 to 1937
From 1937 to 1939 From 1939 to 1945
3l.
Match the following:
Lord Bentinck
Grand Trunk Road
Lord Dalhousie
Public works department
Br. Mukundrao Jaykar
Indian road development committee
Shri. Walchand Hirachand Hindustan Aircraft Ltd.
32.
Which of the following statements is correct?
The first Englishman to preside over the congress session at Allahabad in 1888 was George Yule.
Surendra Nath Bannerjee tor the first time presided OVE'T the session in Mumbai. Answer options:
Only is correct
Only is correct
Both and are correct
Both and are incorrect
33.
Match the following:
The First session of Maharashtra Parishad Shridhar Waman Naik
The Second session of Maharashtra Parishad Kashinath Vaidya
The Third session of Maharashtra Parishad Barrister Shrinivas Sharma
The Fourth session of Maharashtra Parishad Govindrao Nanal
34.
Who gave the simile of 'two eyes of a beautiful bride (India) to the Hindus and the Muslims?
jawaharlal Nehru Muhammad Iqbal
Sayyed Ahemadkhan Mahatma Gandhi
35.
The soldiers from which of the follOWing ships of the 'Royal Indian Navy' declared a strike on 18th February 1946 and where did they struck work at
Hindustan/Calcutta Talwar/Mumbai
Shivneri/Pune Sanhyadri/Porbandar
36.
Which of the following statements is correct
There were 73 representatives present in the first session of the Indian National Congress?
Sir A.O. Hume advised the Indian national congress to work like a 'safety valve'. Answer options
Only Only
Both and Neither nor
37.
The Home Rule movement was extended to Central Provinces and Berar by various persons.
Khaparde founded a branch at YavatmaI.
Aaney opened a branch at Arnravati.
Munje set up a branch around Nagpur.
Which of the above statements is correct
All the above
38. Find out the wrong pair from the following:
Lord Canning -Royal Titles Act Lord Lytton -Indian Arms Act
Lord Ripon -First Factory Act Lord Curzon -Indian University Act
39.
Find out the right pair from the following:
Warren Hasting -method of Revenue collection by auction
Lord Cornwallis -permanent settlement system (Bangal)
Thomas Malthas -advocate of Rayatwari system
Robert Keeth Pringale -student of David Recardo
Answer options
only is correct only is correct
and are correct all the answers are correct
40.
Which of the following statements is correct?
Lord Curzon referred to the National Congress Organization as a class of microscopic minority
Governor General Dufferin attempted to prevent the Congress session from getting a
venue in 1818.
Answer options:
Only is correct Only is correct
Both and are correct Neither nor is correct
41. Which of the statements given below is/are incorrect?
Raigad district produces highest quantity of rice in Maharashtra.
Wheat is not produced in Konkan due to high rainfall.
Maharashtra produces highest quantity Banana in India.
Area of kharif crops is lowest in Akola -washim district of Maharashtra.
Answer options
only only and and
42.
Which of the following two statements is correct
According to the census of 2011 -45.2% of total population of Maharashtra state lives in urban area.
In 2001 this percentage was as much as 42.4%.
Answer options:
Only is correct Only is correct
Both and is correct Both and incorrect
43.
Arrange the iron ores from higher to lower grade on the basis of quantity of iron found in
them.
Hematite Siderite Magnetite Limonite
Answer options:
44. Which of the following rivers is partly a natural boundary between rune Solapur and rune Ahemadnagar districts
Godavari Bhima
Krishna None of the above
45.
The following four statements describe weather conditions during winter season in India.
Low temperature over North India
High pressure area in the northern India.
Air pressure decreases towards North.
Wind blows from land to ocean.
Which of the above statements are correct
and
and
and
Only
46.
Which of the following statements is correct
The dolomite is found in Kadappa rock pattern of Maharashtra.
Limestone is found in Dharwad Rock pattern of Maharashtra.
Answer options
Only is correct Only is correct
Both and are correct Neither nor is correct
47. Which of the following statements is/ are correct
Coconut Research Centre in Ratnagiri district is at Harne.
Dapoli is known as Mahabaleshwar of Ratnagiri District. Answer options:
Only is correct Only is correct
Both and are correct Neither nor is correct
48. Arrange the following sources of irrigation in decreasing order of area under irrigation covered by them in Maharashtra.
Government owned canals
Private canals
Wells
Tanks
Answer options:
49.
Which of the following orders of alluvial deposits in the North Indian plains from North to South is correct
Tarai, Khadar, Bhangar Tarai, Bhangar, Khadar
Khadar, Bhangar, Tarai Bhangar, Tarai, Khadar
50.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Sindhudurga Fort is situated on Khanderi island near Malwan.
Elephanta caves are found on Underi island.
Answer Options
Only is correct Only is correct
Both and is correct Neither nor is correct
51.
In Maharashtara mansoon forests usually shed their leaves during summer because
There is no rainfall in summer
There is high temperature in summer
Climate is uneven in summer
To reduce evaporation
52.
The river Godavari is often refered to as 'Vridha' Ganga because:
Because of its large size and extent.
Because it is the oldest river of India.
Its length is nearly the same as that of river Ganga.
There are a large number of pilgrimage centres situated on its banks.
53.
vVhich of the following statements isjare correct
Sahastrakund water fall is on Vainganga river.
Wani is situated on the banks of river Nirguda.
Answer Options
Only is correct Only is correct
Both and are correct Neither nor is correct
54.
Which of the following sequences of rivers from North to South is correct in Ratnagiri district
Savitr!, Bhalja, Jog, Vashishthi Vashishthi, Jog, Bharja, Savitri
Jog, Bharja, Vashishthi, Savitri Savitr!, Vashishthi, Jog, Bharja
55.
Sex ratio in Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri districts is more because:
The area is more conducive for the growth of women.
Birth rate of females is more than males in this district.
Males from these districts have migrated.
Death rate of males is more than females in these districts.
56.
Arrange the countries in descending order as per their Human Development Index reported in UNDP Human Development Report 2013.
South Korea Japan
USA Norway
Answe1' Options:
57.
Which of the following statements is correct
Textile Industry is the second largest industry of modern India.
The conllibution of this indusll'y to export earnings of the country is about 11%. Answer Options:
Only Only
Both and Neither nor
58.
National Population Policy 2000 aimed at.
Reduced Maternal Mortality ratio to below 100 per lakh live births.
Universal Immunisation.
Reduced Infant mortality rate to below 20 per thousands live births.
Answer Options
only
and only
and only
All of the above
59.
High Yielding Varieties Programme (HYVP) was introduced in 1966.
HYVP was restricted to Wheat and Rice.
Answer Options
only is correct only is correct
Both and are correct Both and are incorrect
60.
Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) are sponsored by public sector banks.
The working group on rural banks was chaired by M. Narsimham. Answer Options
only is correct unly is conect
Both and are correct Both and are incolTect
61.
Thirteenth Finance Commission was set up under the chairmanship of Mr. Vijay Kelkar.
The time duration of Thirteenth Finance Commission is 2010-15.
Finance Commission is set up under article 278 of the Constitution.
Answer Options
and are correct.
and only one correct.
and all are correct.
and all are incorrect.
62.
Which of the following statements isI are correct?
In the year 2005 National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) was launched.
Till September 2012 about 88,000 ASHAs were selected and trained. Answer Options
Only Only
Both and Neither nor
63.
Which of the following statements is!are incorrect
Nineteen banks were nationalised in the year 1969.
Commercial banks with deposits worth 50 crorF or more were then nationalised. Answer Options:
Only Only
Both and Neither nor
64.
Which of the following statements is! are correct
Lead Bank Scheme was started in 1959.
Lead Bank Scheme was started taking into consideration regional level credit requirement.
Answer Options
Only Only
Both and Neither nor
65.
Which of the following statements is!are correct?
The National Income Committee was appointed by the GOI after Independence in August 48.
Professor D.R Gadgil was its chairman.
Answer Options
Only is correct
Only is correct
Both and are correct
Neither nor is correct.
66.
Which of the following statements is! are correct?
The IRDP was launched on 2nd October 1980 in all the 6011 blocks in the country.
In each block 600 poor families were to be assisted during 1980-85.
Answer Options;
Only Only
Both and Neither nor
67.
Which of the following statements is/are correct
In national income accounting presently the Central Statistical Organization uses 2005-06 as a base year.
Previously the base year was 2000-2001. Answer Options
Only Only
Both and Neither nor
68.
Which of the following statements is/are correct
As per the provisions of the SEZ act 2005,100.% FDI through automatic route is allowed in SEZs.
In the country 3308 SEZs are exporting goods and services.
Answer Options
Only Only
and both Neither nor
69. Which of the following statements is!are correct The round of trade negotiations in the wro began in the year 2002. The trade negotiations were not complete even in 2011. Answer Options: Only Both and
70.
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) was introduced in 2006.
MGNREGS aimed at training rural youth to be self employed.
Answer Options
and both are correct only is correct
only is correct and both are incorrect
71. Construction of an eye is snnilar to that of a camera. In this respect consider the following statements.
Iris functions as Lens aperture and shutter
Ciliary muscle is the focussing arrangement
Answer Options:
Only is correct Only is correct
Both and are correct Neither nor is correct
72.
Which of the following statements is/are correct
The angle of deviation is maximum for the red light.
Wave length of violet light is maximum.
Answer Options
Only is correct Only is correct
Both and are correct Neither nor is correct
73. The fuse used in electric circuits is Placed in series with the device. Placed in parallel with the device. Made of an alloy. Made of pure metaL Answer Options and and and and
74.
Which of the following statements is! are correct?
The ore of Aluminium is AlzO,.2Si02.2HzO.
Siderite is a mineral of Aluminium.
Answer Options
Only Only
Both and Neither nor
75.
Duralumin is the alloy of
Zn, AI; Cu; Ca; Mn; Zn
AI; Cu; Ni; Sn; Zn AI; Cu; Mg; Ca; Zn
76.
A catalyst speeds up a chemical reaction in a condition.
When, the composition of the catalyst changes.
When, the energy of activation of the reaction increases.
When, the energy of activation of the reaction decreases.
When, the heat of reaction increases.
77.
Which of the following two statements is correct
Silver fish is a true fish
Maximum life span of a dog is 15 years
Answer Options
Only is correct Only is correct
Both and are correct Neither nor is correct
78. Which of the following two statements is correct
Fishes have very poor sense organs for light perception.
Four chambered heart is not found in snakes.
Answer Options
Only is correct Only is correct
Both and are correct Neither nor is correct
79.
With reference to the rules of binomial nomenclature which of the following is not true.
Binomial name is written in Italics
Both generic name and species name begin with capital letters.
Generic name is followed by species name.
Binomial name should be universal for species.
80. Which of the following flower characters is considered as the advanced Angiosperms? Solitary flower Actinomorphic flower Zygomorphic flower Bisexual flower one in
81. Which of the following statements is/are correct
Cyanophyta algae are known as blue-green algae?
Batrospermum algae are nitrogen fixing
Answer Options:
Only is correct Only is correct
Both and are correct Neither nor is correct
82.
Which of the following statements is/are correct
Khaira disease of rice is caused by the deficiency of zinc.
Powdery mildew in wheat is caused by the deficiency of potassium in the soil. Answer Options
Only is correct Only is correct
Both and are correct Neither nor is correct
83.
Vegetable fats contain and are at room temperatures.
Unsaturated fatty acids; liquid Saturated fatty acids; liquid
Unsaturated fatty acids; solid Saturated fatty acids; solid
84. Majority of vitamin A in the Indian diets is derived from:
Phytin Tannin Oxytocin Carotene
85. Which of the following statements is/are correct
W.B.C.s are made in bone marrow.
W.B.C.s destroy bacterias.
Answer Options
Only is correct Only is correct
Both and is correct Neither nor is correct
86.
Study the given system.
R4PIJMQ3%T@©UK5VIW$ Y2B E6#9DH8G *ZN
What will be the next term in the following series, on the basis of the above system
Select the correct alternative?
PJQ; T © K;1
69H 690 698 6#D
87. Choose the objects similar to a cube formed from the given paper.
en u
Answer Options Only and Only and Only and
88.
A series of figures is given. Select the appropriate alternative in order to continue the sequence.
I I:Iil! I I I
GJ
89.
There are two statements that are followed by four conclusions numbered and You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from the commonly known facts and then decide which of the conclusions logically follow from the given statements.
Statements Some stones have colours.
Some stones have fragrance.
Conclusions Every stone has either colour or fragrance.
Some stones have neither fragrance nor colour.
Some stones have colours as well as fragrance.
No stone has colour as well as fragrance.
Answer Options
Either or follow
Only and follow
Only and follow
Only and follow
90. Number/Signs and their alphabet codes are given. Some conditions are also given. Considering the conditions, select the correct letter-code option for the given number/sign group.
Number/Signs 4 35 Lettercodes BDENIVRGHKTJ P FA Conditions:
If the first and the last term of the group are odd numbers, then code them both as
If the first term is a sign and the last term is an even number then interchange the codes of first and last term.
If the first term is an odd number and last term is a sign, then code both as
If the first term is an even number and last term is an odd number, then code both by the code of odd number. Number/sign group is
Answer Options
VRG N D F FRGNDF YRGNDF ZRGNDF
91. Dina wanted to reach Meena's house at 1 pm to have lunch with her. She is travelling on her cycle and if she travels at 10 km/hr, she will be there in time for lunch. If she travels at 15 km/hr. she will be there two hours before the fixed lunch time. At what speed must she travel to be there one hour before?
14 km/hr 13 km/hr 12 km/hr 11 km/hr
92.
There are three statements that are followed by three conclusions numbered and (III). You have to take given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts and then decide which of the conclusions logically follow from the given statements.
Statements All bowls are spoons.
No plate is a spoon.
All forks are plates.
Conclusions No bowl is a fork.
No spoon is a fork.
No bowl is a plate.
Answer Options
None follows All follow
Only and follow Only and follow
93. Certain work is completed by Ami in 24 days. Bala completes that work in 9 days and Kala requires 12 days to complete that work. Bala and Kala started the work but could not come
for work after three days. Thus Ami was forced to complete the remaining work. How many days will she require to complete it
(1) 10
94. Study the steps used for folding following paper, circles indicate punched places of the fold.
Which option would closely resemble the unfolded form of the figure?
95.
In column I some words are given. In column II the codes of the words in column are given. The sequence of the words and the codes may not be necessarily the same. Moreover the letters in the codes are also jumbled up. Decode the language and find the correct code of the given word, in the same sequence, as in the given word, from the given alternatives, out of which only one is correct
Column I Column II
TAPE moij
COUP Ihhpok
TIE nIs
ROTATE nhpk
SAY nkpI
TREAT msr
YEAR kh Ip h
SIP hrp
TYRE
pmlh
Findthecode CREATE'
ilpkhp jlphip i Ih k h n i k pih P
96. Some relations are expressed as follows: equal to X Not greater than
less than Not less than
o greater than Not equal to
Then statement a b c does not imply that
axbOc a Answer Options
a
97. Which symbol is opposite to blank surface?
Q]±
Circle Triangle Addition sign Dot
98.
What is the minimum number of colours required to fill the areas in the given diagram without any two adjacent spaces having the same colour
99.
Which alternative will replace the question mark?
37
4 8 6
100.
The signs .3., 0 and are used as follCWs
PuQ, means, is not less than Q and not greater than Q.
P means, is not equal to Q and not grealer than Q.
pflQ, means, is not equal to Q and not less than Q.
means, is not less than Q and not equal to Q.
PDQ, means, is not equal to Q.
On the basis of this information, select correct alternative about the conclusions, derived
from the given statements.
Statements DLlE
Conclusions A E
E#B
Only Conclusion is correct
Only Conclusion is correct
Conclusion or is correct
Conclusions and both are correct