1.
Consider the following statements:


a.
25 January is celebrated as a National Tourism Day.

b.
25 January is celebrated as a National Voters' Day.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?



only a only b


a and b None of the above

2.


India's Mars Orbiter Mission has an objective of detecting which gas on the surface of Mars

Ethane Methane


Oxygen Carbon-dioxide


3. Arrange in appropriate order (ChiefJustices ofIndia)

a.
P. Sathasivam b. K.G. Balkrishnan

c.
S.H. Kapadia d. Altamas Kabir


c,a





4.

Election Commission of India has announced and as the 'National Icons' to help promote voter participation in India.

Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid 12) Sania Mirza and Saina Nehwal


Saina Nehwal and P. Sindhu 14) Mary Kom and Saina Nehwal


5.
Which ofthe following two statements is correct?


a.
Dr. Atmaram Tarkhadkar's daughter, i
napurna was the first lady from Maharashtra to go for foreign education.

b.
Dr. Rakhmabai was the first woman to go USA for a medical degree.


Only a is correct Only b is correct


Neither a nor b is correct Both a and b are correct


6.
Consider the following statements:


a.
India is believed to have 1652 mother tounges ofwhich 33 are spoken by people numbering over a lakh.

b.
In 2003, four languages were added to the 8th schedule of the Constitution by

the 92nd amendment?
Which ofthe statements given above is/are correct?



only a only b


a and b None ofthe above


7.


Which ofthe following two statements is correct?
a.
From North to South the major westward flowing rivers of Maharashtra are Dhamanganga, Ulhas, Vaitarna, Vashisthi, Savitri and Karli.

b.
Bhatsa and Kalu are the important tributaries ofUlhas river.



Only a is correct Only b is correct


Both a and b are correct Neither a nor b is correct


8.
To which country does the winner of the 2013 Nobel Prize for Literature Ms. Alice Munro belong?

Canada Australia


America England


9.
Britain's First Woman Prime Minister Ms. Margaret Thatcher belonged to which political party?

Conservative Party Liberal Democratic Party


Labour Party Republican Party

10.


In which countries is it compulsory for citizens between the age of 18 to 70 years to vote?
a.
Argentina b. Peru

c.
Brazil d. Canada



onlya, b,d onlya, c,d


onlyb,c,d onlya,b,c


11.

How many times shall the keys of a computer have to be pressed in order to write first 200 counting numbers once Le. 2,3to 200

491 492


493 494


12. Which alphabet will replace the question mark
4 2 2 P 6 R 3 1
2 3 3 T 2 5 2


U H
13.


A series of figures is given. Select the correct alternative for next coming figure.


16,45,40 24, 60, 40


15, 30, 45 24, 45, 90

14.


Which number does not belong to the group?
a. 83 b.73 c.46 d. 38

73 83


38 46


15.


If 56 7 17 x 5 19 =12 and 9 then what will be the value of 121 x (891 11)

2783 2785


139 137



16.


There is a letter group series with one terrr. missing as shown by This term is given as one of the alternatives. Find this term.
AGMSY; ClOVA; EKQWC; IOUAG; KQWCI

GMSYE FLRXD


GLMXE GMSEY


17.
Which of the following two statements is correct?
a.
Laxmi, Savitri, Varanashi are the varieties rice grown in Maharashtra.

b.
Ratna, Raibhog, Kalimucha are the varieties of cotton grown in Maharashtra.



Only a is correct Only b is correct


Both a and b are correct Neither a nor b is correct


18.


A clock proceeds 5 seconds ahead every hour. If the clock is set correctly on Monday
morning at 9:00 am, then what time will the watch display on the immediate coming
Saturday at 9:00 am

9 Hr. 10 min. 10 Hr. 12 min.


8 Hr. 8 min. 9 Hr. 7 min.


19.
Study the system.
7D5#AB 1%K 4EJF3*2HI@L6QU©9MT8W

On the basis of position in the above system, the four out of following five are the same in some way and one is different. Find the different one.
a.
K41 b. *HF c. #B5

d.
M8© e. LQI



e d


c b


20.
There are five groups of letters. One of these groups is different from the rest in some way. Find the one which is different.
a.
LSNVE b. BOQUR c. QBEFK

d.
HNLIV e. FWGHZ



b c


d e


21. What percentage of area is covered by east flowing rivers in Mabarashtra
65% 69% 75% 81%
22.
Which of the following rivers originating from Brabmagiri mountain flows 1450 km towards east and joins the Bay of Bengal
Tapi Narmada Krishna None ofthe above
23.


Match the following:
Hills
A. Galna I. Gondia
B. Darkesa II. Nagpur
C. Chiroli III. Dhule
D. Gannasur IV. AB C D
I III II IV

IIII IV II


II IV III I


IV II I III


24.
In the following diagram maps of four districts in Maharashtra are shown. Which of the following sequences from left to right is correct

Yavatmal, Thane, Pune, Ahmadnagar
Thane, Pune, Yavatmal, Ahmadnagar
Ahmadnagar, Pune, Yavatmal, Thane
Thane, Ahmadnagar, Yavatmal, Pune

25.
In which of the following districts of Maharashtra Dolomite is found?

Amravati -Akola Yavatmal -Ratnagiri


Bhandara -Jalgaon Nagpur -Nanded


26.
Which ofthe following newspapers is not associated with Govind Vitthal Kunte



Prabhakar Jnanoday


Dhumketu Jnanadarshan



27.

V.R. Shinde decided to work for the upliftment of the untouchables after attending a meeting of the untouchables at In

Bhingar, Ahmadnagar


Wadala, Mumbai


. Panhala, Kolhapur


Chembur, Mumbai

28.
"The event of 1857 was not a war of Independence" said

N.R. Phatak. K.M. Panikkar


Dr. Tarachand Jawaharlal Nehru


29.


University honoured Shahu Maharaj by conferring on him Life Membership and the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws for his work in the field of Agriculture and Education.

Columbia Cambridge


Mumbai Pune


30.
Who from amongst the following did not belong to the underground movement in Maharashtra
a.
S.M. Joshi b. N.G. Gore

c.
Shirubhau Limaye d. N.M. Lokhande


a andc b andd
onlyc only d
31.


The messages of goodwill of which countries were read by Chairman at the Inaugural session of the Constituent Assembly?
a.
United States of America

b.
USSR

c.
Republic of China

d.
Government ofAustralia



b,d d


b,c


32.
Consider the following statements:
a.
Under the chairmanship of R.S. Sarkaria, a Commission was appointed by the central government for center-state relations in 1983.

b.
In 2007 central government appointed a Commission under the chairmanship


of Justice Madan Mohan Panchi to review the center-state relations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

only a (21 only b


aandb (41 None of the above



33.
Match the pairs (The Directive Principles)


A. Village Panchayat I. Article 41
B. Uniform Civil Code II. Article 44
C. Right to Work III. Article 48
D. Prohibition of Slaughter of Cows IV. Article 40
ABCD
IV II III I

IV I II III


IV II I III


I II III IV
34.

Select appropriate order:
a.
To protect sovereignty of India b. To safeguard public property

c.
To protect natural environment d. To respect the constitution



c,b


C



35.
Match the pairs (Committees of Constituent Assembly and its Chairman)




A. Union Powers Committee I. J.B. Kripalani
B. Finance and StaffCommittee H. H.C. Mukherjee
C. Minorities Sub-committee IH. Rajendra Prasad
D. Fundamental Rights Sub-committee N. Jawaharlal Nehru
A BC D
CD I IV II III

I IIIII IV

IVIII II I


IVII III I


36.

The power of issuing writs for enforcement 0" the Fundamental Rights is given by the Constitution to the CD Supreme Court under Article 32 only ell High Court under Article 226 only
Both Supreme Court under Article 32 and High Courts under Article 226 Any court or tribunal
37.
Which ofthe following was the object of India to accept the federal system?



Separation of Powers


Partyless Democracy


Independence ofJudiciary


Democratic decentralization

38.


The Constitution adopts the following means to maintain administrative and legislative unity:
a.
A Single Judiciary

b.
Uniformity in fundamental laws, civil and criminal

c.
Common all India services


c b
C All ofthe above
39.

The system of appointing a Governor by the President in India has been adopted from which country

Canada


Australia


U.s.A.
None ofthe above
40.
Which of the following statements with regard to the parliamentary system in India are correct
a.
The President is an integral part ofthe puliament.

b.
He appoints the Prime Minister and on his advice the other Ministers.

c.
The Ministers hold office during the pleasure of the President.

d.
The Council ofMinisters is individually responsible to the President.


C C,d
c,d b,d

41.
The Right to Information Act, 2005 is and/or confers . (select one)
Fundamental Rights
Common Law Rights
Statutory Rights Pure and Simple
The Act to protect Right to Privacy

42.

The National H.R. Commission Vs. State of Arunachal Pradesh case, also known as "chakma case", deals with . (select one)


Rights of Religious Groups


Rights oflndian Citizens


Rights of Non-Citizens


Rights ofPrisoners


43.

The SC interpreted the Right to Information and held that it is enshrined in the Constitution under . (select one)

Article 19


Article


Article


Article


44.
"The Right to Information and Community Participation for protection of Environmental and Human Health is also a Right which flows from Art. 21 of the Constitution." In which one of the following cases the SC has held the afore-said principle?

S.P. Gupta Vs. V.OJ., AIR 1982 SC 149.


Research Foundation for Science, Technology and Natural Resource Policy Vs. V.OJ., ,TT 2007 SC 49.


People's Vnion of Civil Liberties (PVeL) Vs. V.O.I. AIR 2003 SC 2363.


V.O.I. Vs. Associatjon of Democratic Reforms, AIR 2002 SC 2112.

45.

For the first time, the SC interpreted and highlighted the meaning of Right to Information in the case of . (select one)

People's union of Civil Liberties and Ors.
Vs.


U.O.I.


Surup Singh Naik Vs. Govt. ofMaharashtra, 2007


Dr. Arvind Kumar Sharma Vs. ChiefVigilance Commission, U.O.I. and Ors.


Vaishali Kacchavah Vs. Dwarka Prasad Jaiswal, AIR, 2006, M.P.


46.

A word in a webpage that, when clicked opens another document. That word is called as

Reference Anchor


URL Hyperlink


47.
Which command is used to check the network connectivity with computer?

Connect Check-connection


Ping Pick-up


48.
www.mpsconline.gov.in is an example of
Internet Webpage
URL HTML

49. (bits per second)
'Data Communication Rate' is measured in
Decibels Micron Hertz Bits per second

50.

Which option is true about computer-virus?
a.
Virus can infect only Microsoft Window System.

b.
Virus can modify "hidden" or "read only" file.

c.
Virus spreads only on disk or e-mail.

d.
Virus cannot infect Hardware.



aandb band c


bandd aandd


51.
Example of Wearable Computer is
Laptop
Google-Glass
Smart phone
All the above options

52.
Find the odd-man out:
Bitmap JPEG
GIF DOC

53.
An Offline Device means

a device which is not connected to CPU


a device which is connected to CPU


a direct access storage device


an Input-Output device

54.
The Government of India's Information and Communication Technology Dept. has started number of projects out of which one project is eDhanwanthari. This project comes under which application area ofITC Healthcare Education

Livelihood enhancement


Empowerment ofthe differently abled


55.
refers to sending e-mail to thousands and thousands ofusers.
e-mail spamming e-mail bombing Trojan Attack None of the above
56.
Which of the following statements is incorrect?

A countrywide Economic Census for the first time was conducted in 1977.


It was an attempt to collect information from unorganised establishments.


The basic information relating to the distribution of agricultural establishments including the ownership is collected in such a census.


The second, third and fifth Economic Census were conducted in 1980, 1990 and 2005.


57.
For which Five Year Plan of India Prof. Mahalnobis Model was adopted? 1st Five Year Plan 2nd Five Year Plan 4th Five Year Plan 5th Five Year Plan

58.


Which of the following factors was responsible for a break in economic planning between 1966 to 1969, in India?

Sino-Indian war Indo-Pakistan conflict


Economic depression Political instability

59.
Which one of the following factors cannot be considered as the long-term objective of economic planning?

Self-reliance Removal of unemployment


Control of inflation Economic growth



60.
According to the Planning Commission the focus of Ninth Five Year Plan was described as

Growth with social justice and equality


Growth with socialjustice and equity


Growth with social justice and employment


Growth with social justice and economic equality


61.
74,th Constitutional Amendment Act is enacted with a view to
a. constitute a District Planning Committee.
b. constitute Gram Panchayats.
c. constitute State Finance Commission.
Wbich of the statements given above is/are conect?
only a only a and b
only a and c band c

62.
In connection with functions of the Indian Planning Commission, consider the following:
a.
To formulate a plan for the most effective and balanced utilization of country's resources.

b.
To make assessment of material, capital and human resources of the country.

c.
To guide the central government.
Which of the above statements is/are coneet



only a only a and b
(8l only band c b andc

63.
From amongst the following who are eligible for assistance under the Valmiki Ambedkar Awaas Yojana

Slum dwellers below poverty line Marginal farmers


Landless labourers All the above


64. What was the targeted GDP growth rate of the 10th Five Year Plan?


9·00% 8·00% 10·00% 07·00%


65.

What percentage of the population was below the poverty line according to the Tendulkar Committee poverty line in 2009 -10


350 millions -29·8% 400 millions -30·1%


300 millions -27·3% 450 millions -34·2%


66. Which of the following has the major contribution in power generation in public sector?

a.
Hydro-electric power b. Thermal power

c.
Atomic energy d. Wind energy


onlya onlyb aandb a,b andd


67.
As per the Economic Survey of India 2010-11, Railway computerised passenger reservation system is available at locations.
2,222 2,400 5,000 5,600


68.


A sub-committee on 'more crop and income per drop of water' was constituted by the Ministry ofWater Resources under the chairmanship of

Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Dr. S. Vishwamohan


Dr. P.C. Alexander Dr. P. Chidambaram


69.
Which of the following two statements is correct?


a.
National Sample Survey Organisation was set up in 1950 and reorganised in 1970.

b.
Summary of the results of the surveys undertaken are published in Sarvekshana -annual technical journal ofthe NSSO.


Only a is correct Only b is correct


Neither a nor b is correct Both a and b are correct


70.
With what purpose, did the Government ofIndia made amendments in the National High-way Act in 1995
a.
To attract the private sector in the development of roads.

b.
To increase share of public sector in the development of roads.

c.
To hand over the responsibility of the development of roads to the State Govelnment.

d.
All the above


Only a band c Only a and b band d

71.
The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, [MRTP Act] 1969 was replaced by

Competition Act FRBMAct


Partnership Act None ofthe above


72. Consider the following three statements. Which ofthese is/are correct?

a.
Indias GDP growth has come down from 8·4% in 2009 -10 to 6·9% in 2011 and 6·5% as per raised estimates.

b.
The secondary reason for moderation in GDP growth is weakening of industrial growth in 2011 -12.

c.
The effect of retrenchment in overseas demand on Indias exports is the prime reason.


Onlya aandc bandc a,bandc


73.


Which were the top five countries of India's export one after the other during of 2010 -11 to 2011 -12

USA, China, UAE, Singapore, Hong Kong


China, USA, UAE, Singapore, Hong Kong


UAE, USA, China, Singapore, Hong Kong


USA, UAE, China, Hong Kong, Singapore


74.
Which one of the following statements is incorrect? Relative to the targets set in the first ten Five Year Plans, the growth performance ofthe Indian economy in terms of GDP
a.
was the poorest in the Third Five Year Plan.

b.
was the best in the Tenth Five Year Plan.



Only a is incorrect Only b is incorrect


Neither a nor b is incorrect Both a and b are incorrect

75.
Which one of the following two statements is correct
a.
Sayajirao Gaikwad gave scholarship to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar for his higher education and sent him to England and USA.

b.
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar called a confeNnce for Dalits in 1918 -as Asprushya Nivaran Parishad -wherein Sayajirao Gaikwad was the President.


Only a is correct Only b is correct Neither a nor b is correct Both a and b are correct

76.
Which countries took lead in establishing the W.T.O. Developed countries Developing countries Socialist countries Oil producing countries

77.
a. Targeted PDS was introduced in 1997.
b. Targeted PDS covers all States and Union Territories.
Only a is correct Only b is correct
Both a and b are correct Both a and b are incorrect
78.
a. Indian Rupee was devalued 18 per cent in July 1991.
b. Devaluation helps correcting trade deficit.
Only a is correct Only b is correct
Both a and b are correct Both a and b are incorrect

79.
Which of the following contracts is not a part of the contract ofW.T.O.



Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPRs)


Trade Related Investment Measures (TRIMs)


General Agreement on Tariffs Trade (GATT)


General Agreement on Trade Service (GATS)


80.
a. The first Ministerial Conference of the WTO was held in Singapore.
b. WTO was set up as a result ofthe "Bretton Woods" conference.
Only a is correct Only b is correct
Both a and b are correct Both a and b are incorrect

81. In the context ofinternational capital movement, consider the following:

a.
Rate of interest

b.
Speculation about rate of interest

c.
Marginal efficiency of capital

d.
Influence of World Bank
Which of the above can influence the movement of international capital?



band c band d
Only c and d Only b and c



82.


Which of the following was the main contentious issue of the World Trade Organisation after the Doha Round?

Communal disharmony among people of different nations


Indo-Pak Political and Economic Relations


Agriculture and Industrial Goods


Indo-China Trade Relations


83.
In the context of economic globalization, consider the following statements:
a. Economic development of backward countries.
b. Breaking down national barriers of trade.
c. International spread of trade and commerce.
d. Growing power of multi-national companies
Which of the statements given above are correct? Only a and d b and c c and d Only c and d

84.


In the context of balance of payments, consider the following:
a.
Adopting a policy of deflation b. Reducing expenditure

c.
Import promotion d. Foreign aid


Which of the above can be used as measures to correct disequilibrium in Balance of Payments?

a,b andc b,c andd


a,bandd Onlya andb


85.
Regarding foreign direct investment, consider the following statements: a. Inflow offoreign investment increases unemployment. b. Foreign investment constitute a net addition to investible resources. c. Underdeveloped countries don't require foreign investment. Which of the statements is/are correct? Only a Only a and c Only b None ofthe above

86.
Fill in the blank by selecting the proper alternative from the following: Fiscal Deficit Revenue Receipts -Total expenditure

Capital receipts :Revenue expenditure


Budget deficit Government market borrowings


87. The Fiscal Innovation 2000, zero base budgeting was designed by


Dr. Dalton Dr. Musgrave


Peter Pyhrr None of the above


88.
The fastest growing tax for Central Government is/are
a. Service tax
b. Corporate tax
c. Income tax
only a bandc a and b aandc

89.
Fill in the blank by selecting appropriate alternative from the following:
The 12th Finance Commission raised the share of States in the Central taxes upto

29·5 per cent 30·5 per cent 62·5 per cent 28·0 per cent

90.
Consider the following statements about the Indian Railways:
a.
The Railways in India provide the principal mode of transportation for freight and passengers.

b.
It made a modest beginning in 1853.

c.
The first train steamed off from Mumbai to Thane.

d.
About 43% of total track kilometre is electrified.

e.
The network is divided into 19 zones.
£. Mumbai is the headquarters for 2 zones.


g.
Kolkata is the headquarters for 3 zones.
Which one of the above statements is incorrect?



a d e g
91. The crisis of state public debt is the result of in a. Expenses on salaries b. High interest rate c. Debt waiver by the States The correct answer is band c only a a and c a and b A
92. Public debt None of the above Fill in the blank by selecting proper option from the following: The burden of fiscal imbalance correction during economic reforms has primarily on . Revenue expenditure Capital expenditure been

93.

Which airport has been adjudged as the world's best airport for the airport service
quality amongst the airports handling 5 -15 million passengers for the year 2009 by
the Airports Council International?

Airport, New Delhi Airport, Mumbai


Airport, Shamshabad, Hyderabad Airport, Bangalore


94.
"Modern Theory of Public expenditure" was developed by Prof. Pecock Prof. Wisemen Prof. Pigue Dr. Marshall None of the above

95.
The growing transfer ofresources from the Centre to the States implies
a.
Increasing integration between State and Centre

b.
Helpless dependence of States on Centre

c.
Neglect of States to raise revenue


a,b andc aandb bandc onlyc
96. Zero-base budgeting

a.
Starts from previous year

b.
Needs justification of activity

c.
Considers cost control important

d.
Focuses on effectiveness


bandd a and b c and d a,bandd



97.
Which refonns have been suggested by Vijay Kelkar Committee in Indian tax system?

Reduction in Government spending


Widening the tax base


High tax rate


Abolition ofVAT


98.

The public debt ofIndia is composed of
a.
External Debt

b.
Internal Debt

c.
Debt of Public Limited Companies

d.
Debt of Local Bodies



aandb


only b


band d


b,candd

99.
Repo rate means
a.
Discount rate at which banks borrow from RBI

b.
Rate at which bank lends to industry

c.
Short-term borrowing

d.
Discount rate at which Central Government borrow from banks


a and b

aandd


band c


aandc


100.
What was the objective of Board of Industrial and Financial Reconstruction established in 1987

Revival of Financial Sector


Modernisation ofbanking and industrial sectors


Rehabilitation ofsick public sector units


None of the above