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GK1250-2

Total questions: 140

Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who amongst the following brothers of Aurangzeb was condemned to death, and his body paraded in Delhi?

a)

Dara Shikoh

b)

Shah Shuja

c)

Murad Baksh

d)

None of these

2.

Which of the following fruits is not mentioned in Kautilya’s Arthashastra?

a)

Grapes

b)

Guava

c)

Mango

d)

Banana

3.

Which of the following is correctly matched?

a)

Chauhans-Delhi

b)

Tomars-Ajmer

c)

Paramars-Malwas

d)

Kalachuris-Kanauj

4.

The prime Minister of Britain at time of India’s independence was

a)

Lord Mountbatten

b)

Winston Churchill

c)

Ramsay Macdonald

d)

Clement Attlee

5.

Paradip and Kandla ports of India are situated on

a)

the east and the west coast respectively

b)

the west and the east coast respectively

c)

the east coast

d)

the west coast

6.

Which of the following is a correct sequence of increasing depth?

a)

Continental shelf, Continental slope, Deep sea plains, Ocean depths

b)

Continental slope, Continental shelf, Deep sea plains, Ocean depths

c)

Continental shelf, Continental slope, Ocean depths, Deep sea plains

d)

Continental slope, Continental shelf, Ocean depths, Deep sea plains

7.

‘Temperate lows’ are

a)

Low pressure areas in cyclones

b)

Equatorial low pressure belt

c)

Polar regions which have very low temperatures

d)

Sub-polar low pressure belts

8.

The Tehri Dam is being constructed on the river

a)

Ganga

b)

Yamuna

c)

Bhagirathi

d)

Sutlej

9.

Which of the following Rights of Citizens of India is justiciable and can be enforced through the Court of Law?

a)

Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment

b)

Right to adequate means of livelihood

c)

Right to equal opportunity for justice and free legal aid

d)

Right of children to free and compulsory education

10.

The second President of the Indian Republic was

a)

V.V. Giri

b)

Dr. S. Radhakrishnan

c)

Dr. Zakir Hussain

d)

Dr. Rajendra Prasad

11.

Which of the following Five years Plans registered the maximum growth rate?

a)

First five-year plan

b)

Second five-year plan

c)

Fourth five-year plan

d)

Seventh five-year plan

12.

The second Labour Commission’s Report was submitted to the Government under the Chairmanship of

a)

Mahendra Mohan

b)

Ravindra Verma

c)

Vineet Jain

d)

Harin pathak

13.

Companies pay corporation Tax on their

a)

Production

b)

Sales proceeds

c)

Income

d)

Investment

14.

Why do migratory birds go back to their earlier habitat in spring? Because of

a)

weather becoming too hot in the regions

b)

scarcity of food in the regions to which they have migrated

c)

breeding instinct with change in climate and they breed only in their original habitat

d)

hunting season commencing in spring

15.

A fresh egg sinks in pure water whereas it floats in saturated salty water. This is because

a)

of higher density of pure water

b)

of higher density of salty water

c)

egg shell is made of calcium which is heavier than purl water

d)

the fluid matter inside the egg has the same density as the salty water

16.

The metal that is present in photo films is

a)

mercury

b)

platinum

c)

magnesium

d)

silver

17.

Which of the following equations predicts the direction and spontaneity of chemical reactions?

a)

Schrodinger Equation

b)

Van’t Hoff Equation

c)

Gibb’s-Helmholtz Equation

d)

Nernst Equation

18.

Match the following: Which deficiency causes Xerophthalmia? Options: Fluorine, Roughage, Vitamin A, Vitamin K

a)

Fluorine

b)

Roughage

c)

Vitamin A

d)

Vitamin K

19.

Match the following: Tooth decay is caused by deficiency of which? Options: Fluorine, Roughage, Vitamin A, Vitamin K

a)

Fluorine

b)

Roughage

c)

Vitamin A

d)

Vitamin K

20.

Match the following: Haemorrhages are caused by deficiency of which? Options: Fluorine, Roughage, Vitamin A, Vitamin K

a)

Fluorine

b)

Roughage

c)

Vitamin A

d)

Vitamin K

21.

Match the following: Constipation is caused by deficiency of which? Options: Fluorine, Roughage, Vitamin A, Vitamin K

a)

Fluorine

b)

Roughage

c)

Vitamin A

d)

Vitamin K

22.

The scientists associated with the ‘Group Displacement Law’ are

a)

Rutherford and Curie

b)

Marie Curie and Pierre Curie

c)

Fajan and Soddy

d)

Aston and Thomson

23.

Parliament of Japan is known as

a)

Congress

b)

Senate

c)

Diet

d)

Majlis

24.

The Sandinistas constitute the largest political force in

a)

Cuba

b)

Peru

c)

Mexico

d)

Nicaragua

25.

India recorded trade deficit with how many Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) bloc member countries in financial year 2018-19?

a)

16

b)

15

c)

12

d)

11

26.

Who won UNSDG 10 Most Influential People in Healthcare Award?

a)

R. Srinivasan

b)

Nitish Sharma

c)

Vikram singh

d)

Acharya Balkrishna

27.

Gay rights activist and veteran author Binyavanga Wainain who passed away recently belonged to which country?

a)

Spain

b)

South Africa

c)

Kenya

d)

Rwanda

28.

World Bank has tied up with which bank to enable blockchain-based secondary market trading for its bond-i?

a)

CIM Bank

b)

Bank of Melbourne

c)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

d)

Royal Bank of Canada

29.

The General who conquered Ladakh during the period of Maharaja Ranjit Singh was

a)

Dewan Chand

b)

Hari Singh Nalwa

c)

Zorawar Singh

d)

Mohkam Singh

30.

The resolution to start the Quit India Movement was adopted by INC at its session held at

a)

Bombay

b)

Lahore

c)

Calcutta

d)

Karachi

31.

Who amongst the following was sent to Sri Lanka for the propaga of Buddhism?

a)

Rashtriya

b)

Uttriya

c)

Bhadrasara

d)

Sona

32.

The Buddhist sculpture and art found at

a)

Amravati

b)

Mahabalipuram

c)

Kanchi

d)

Vijayanagar

33.

During the period of Sangas was a revival of

a)

Buddhism

b)

Jainism

c)

Brahminism

d)

Zoroastrianism

34.

Annie Besant enjoyed the Presidentship of the INC at its session held in

a)

1916

b)

1917

c)

1918

d)

1920

35.

Who was the Afghan ruler of India whose administrative system was emulated by the British?

a)

Bairam Khan

b)

Sher Shah

c)

Muhammad Shah

d)

Ahmad Shah

36.

Match the following — A. Chetan Sharma: Which sport?

a)

Billiards

b)

Cricket

c)

Athletics

d)

Tennis

e)

Swimming

37.

Match the following — B. Geet Sethi: Which sport?

a)

Billiards

b)

Cricket

c)

Athletics

d)

Tennis

e)

Swimming

38.

Match the following — C. Zeeshan Ali: Which sport?

a)

Billiards

b)

Cricket

c)

Athletics

d)

Tennis

e)

Swimming

39.

Match the following — D. Shiny Abraham: Which sport?

a)

Billiards

b)

Cricket

c)

Athletics

d)

Tennis

e)

Swimming

40.

Planets nearest to the Sun are

a)

Mercury and Mars

b)

Earth and Mercury

c)

Mercury and Venus

d)

Mercury and Uranus

41.

The transcontinental railway of Canada ‘Canadian pacific Railway’ connects

a)

Churchill in Manitoba with Prince George in British Columbia

b)

Valemount with Montreal

c)

St. John in New Brunswick with Vancouver

d)

Halifax in Nova Scotia with prince Rupert in British Columbia

42.

The lengthiest classical epic of India is

a)

Bhagwad Gita

b)

Ramayana

c)

Gita Govinda

d)

Mahabharata

43.

The book ‘A Wounded Civilisation’ was written by

a)

Leo Tolstoy

b)

V.S. Naipaul

c)

Lewis Carroll

d)

Ben Johnson

44.

Which of the following panels examined and suggested tax reforms?

a)

Sawant Committee

b)

Verma Commission

c)

Chelliah Committee

d)

None of these

45.

‘Closed economy’ means an economy having

a)

exports only

b)

imports only

c)

no exports or imports

d)

controlled supply of money

46.

The age of reptiles was

a)

Azoic era

b)

Permian era

c)

Mesozoic era

d)

Palaeozoic era

47.

Why does radio perception improve slightly during the night?

a)

Unlike the day time, only a few radio stations broadcast during the night

b)

The outside noise is reduced very much at night.

c)

Sunlight affects radio broadcast to some extent.

d)

The magnetic field of the earth acts with reduced intensity during the night thereby reducing its impact on broadcasts.

48.

Who among the following is the world's first woman cosmonaut?

a)

Bachendri Pal

b)

Junko Tabei

c)

Valentina Tereshkova

d)

Sally Ride

49.

Uber Cup is associated with

a)

Hockey (Women)

b)

Table Tennis (Men)

c)

International Badminton (Men)

d)

International Badminton (Women)

50.

Wilson Jones is related to?

a)

Squash

b)

Polo

c)

Billiards

d)

Golf

51.

What type of government is found in Myanmar?

a)

Democracy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Military rule

52.

Assertion (A): The Exit Policy is kept entirely voluntary in nature. Reason (R): A compulsory Exit Policy would be politically damaging.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

53.

Which of these countries has been removed from the Currency 'Monitoring List' of major trading partners by the US Treasury Department?

a)

China

b)

India

c)

Japan

d)

South Korea

54.

India has been selected to co chair the Consultative Group (CG) of Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) in which year?

a)

2019

b)

2020

c)

2021

d)

2022

55.

Which country has recently launched the nuclear-powered ice breaker name as Ural?

a)

United States

b)

Australia

c)

Russia

d)

Germany

56.

The National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM) has received national agricultural higher education project (NAHEP). The project is funded by

a)

NABARD

b)

Ministry of Finance

c)

Asian Development Bank

d)

World Bank

57.

The beginning of the British political sway over India can be traced to the battle of

a)

Buxar

b)

Plassey

c)

Wandiwash

d)

Panipat

58.

Which of the following statements about the Cholas are correct? 1. They had a system of local self government. 2. They were followers of Buddha. 3. They maintained a strong navy. 4. They built great temples. Choose the correct code.

a)

1, 2, and 3

b)

2, 3, and 4

c)

1, 2, and 4

d)

1, 3, and 4

59.

Who among the following was an able administrator?

a)

Babar

b)

Sher Shah

c)

Jehangir

d)

Qutbuddin Aibak

60.

The introduction of Cooperative Credit Societies in India was first suggested in a report of 1892 to the Government of Madras by

a)

George Padison

b)

Antony Macdonnell

c)

Frederic Nicholson

d)

Macleagan

61.

Hollywood in U.S.A. is a town famous for its

a)

Ship-building Industry

b)

Film Industry

c)

Automobile Industry

d)

Leather Industry

62.

Deciduous trees are those

a)

that grow up straight

b)

that grow plenty in dry places

c)

that never bear fruits

d)

that shed their leaves during a certain season

63.

Which state in India ranks second in population?

a)

Uttar Pradesh

b)

West Bengal

c)

Madhya Pradesh

d)

Maharashtra

64.

The deepest trench “Mariana Trench” is in

a)

Atlantic Ocean

b)

Indian Ocean

c)

Arctic Ocean

d)

Pacific Ocean

65.

When the local time is 11.00 a.m. at R (60°E, 15°N), it is 5.00 p.m. at Q (Lat. 15°N). What is the longitude of Q?

a)

30°W

b)

120°E

c)

150°E

d)

150°W

66.

In April 1982, INSAT-1A was launched from

a)

Trivandrum

b)

Sriharikota

c)

USSR cosmodrome

d)

Cape Canaveral

67.

The earth is at the largest distance from the sun (Aphelion) on

a)

June 21st

b)

March 21st

c)

July 4th

d)

September 23rd

68.

The correct nomenclature of India according to the Preamble is

a)

Sovereign, Secular, Democratic Republic

b)

Sovereign, Democratic Republic

c)

Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic

d)

Sovereign, Secular, Socialist Democracy

69.

Which of the following amendments curtailed the power of Judicial review of the Supreme Court and the High Courts?

a)

24th

b)

26th

c)

42nd

d)

44th

70.

A temporary judge of a High Court cannot hold office for more than

a)

1 year

b)

2 year

c)

3 year

d)

5 year

71.

In whom are the powers of Judicial Review vested in India?

a)

President

b)

Parliament

c)

All the Courts

d)

Supreme Court and all the High Courts

72.

Which of the following is the basis for determining the national income?

a)

Total revenue of the state

b)

Net profit earned and expenditure incurred by the state

c)

Production of goods and services

d)

All of the above

73.

Excess of Vitamin-A accumulates in/ on

a)

arteries

b)

bones

c)

liver

d)

intestine

74.

Main bearer of the burden of indirect tax are

a)

manufacturers

b)

traders

c)

consumers

d)

tax payers

75.

Which of following is a correct food cycle ?

a)

Grasshopper, Snake, Vulture, Frog

b)

Grasshopper, Frog, Snake, Vulture

c)

Frog, Grasshopper, Snake, Vulture

d)

Frog, Snake, Grasshopper, Vulture

76.

Find the odd one

a)

Marble

b)

Chalk

c)

Limestone

d)

Slaked lime

77.

Farakka Agreement between India and Bangladesh was about

a)

Settlement of border

b)

Exchange of envoys

c)

Sharing the Ganga border

d)

Mutual trade

78.

The most suitable flux for the removal of a basic impurity like lime is

a)

Magnesium oxide

b)

Iron oxide

c)

Sand

d)

Carbon black

79.

The Book ‘Broken Wings’ was written by

a)

Maithili Sharan Gupta

b)

R.K. Narayan

c)

Amrita Pritam

d)

Sarojini Naidu

80.

The books ‘the home and the world’, ‘Sadhana’, ‘Post office’, ‘The religion of man’, etc were written by which of the following eminent personalities whose birth anniversary celebrated?

a)

APJ Abdul Kalam

b)

Rabindranath Tagore

c)

Satguru Ramdev Singh

d)

RC Dutt

81.

Which of these Indian architecture has entered the 2019 World Architecture News (WAN) Awards?

a)

Statue of Unity

b)

Adiyogi Shiva statue

c)

Spring Temple Buddha

d)

Veera Abhaya Anjaneya Hanuman Swami

82.

Which is not a Vedic text?

a)

The Smritis

b)

The Brahmanas

c)

The Upanishads

d)

The Angas

83.

When was the title of 'Raja' conferred on Ram Mohan Roy?

a)

18301830

b)

18311831

c)

18321832

d)

18331833

84.

Which body guard of Shivaji accompanied him during his famous escape bid from Afzal Khan?

a)

Shambhaji Kavji

b)

Gopi Nath

c)

Sonaji Pant

d)

Dev Nath

85.

Which of the following towns is incorrectly matched to the river on which it is situated?

a)

Vienna–Thames

b)

New York–Hudson

c)

Cairo–Nile

d)

Bonn–Rhine

86.

Match the following: Shale — choose the correct type of rock.

a)

Sedimentary Rock

b)

Igneous Rock

c)

Metamorphic Rock

87.

Match the following: Gabbro — choose the correct type of rock.

a)

Sedimentary Rock

b)

Igneous Rock

c)

Metamorphic Rock

88.

Match the following: Marble — choose the correct type of rock.

a)

Sedimentary Rock

b)

Igneous Rock

c)

Metamorphic Rock

89.

Match the following: Granite — choose the correct type of rock.

a)

Sedimentary Rock

b)

Igneous Rock

c)

Metamorphic Rock

90.

Which type of soil is best suited for cultivation of groundnut?

a)

Black soil

b)

Alluvial soil

c)

Light sandy

d)

Red soil

91.

The incoming short-wave solar radiation is balanced by an equal amount of long-wave radiation from Earth going back to space. This is known as

a)

Earth radiation

b)

Wave balance of Earth

c)

Heat balance of Earth

d)

Radiation exchange

92.

Which of the following countries is well known for diamond cutting industry?

a)

Belgium

b)

Norway

c)

Switzerland

d)

The Netherlands

93.

Match the following: Hindenburg Line — choose the correct pairing.

a)

Between U.S.A. and Canada

b)

Between Germany and Poland

c)

Between North and South Korea

d)

Between Germany and France

94.

Match the following: 49th Parallel — choose the correct pairing.

a)

Between U.S.A. and Canada

b)

Between Germany and Poland

c)

Between North and South Korea

d)

Between Germany and France

95.

Match the following: Sigfried Line — choose the correct pairing.

a)

Between U.S.A. and Canada

b)

Between Germany and Poland

c)

Between North and South Korea

d)

Between Germany and France

96.

Match the following: 38th Parallel — choose the correct pairing.

a)

Between U.S.A. and Canada

b)

Between Germany and Poland

c)

Between North and South Korea

d)

Between Germany and France

97.

Gram Sabha consists of

a)

5 to 10 elected Ward Panchas of the Village Panchayats.

b)

All the voters of the village Panchayat.

c)

All the Chairmen of Village panchayats of the Block.

d)

All the Chairmen of Block level institutions of the district.

98.

Panchayati Raj is based on the ideology of

a)

democratic decentralization

b)

community cooperation and development

c)

people's participation in government

d)

cultivating political awareness in the rural masses

99.

Which of the following is not true about an amendment bill?

a)

There is no limitation to the power of the parliament to amend the Constitution.

b)

No amendment made can be called in question in any court.

c)

A deadlock between two Houses on an amendment bill can be resolved by a joint session of the Parliament.

d)

The State Legislatures cannot initiate any Bill for amendment.

100.

National Development Council was set up in

a)

19481948

b)

19501950

c)

19511951

d)

19521952

101.

National income has reference to which year?

a)

a calendar year (Jan–Dec)

b)

a U.N. Year (July–June)

c)

a financial year (Apr–Mar)

d)

None of the above

102.

Maruti Car Company is established with the collaboration of Maruti Udyog, Government of India and

a)

Nissan Company of Japan

b)

Suzuki Company of Japan

c)

Toyota Company of Japan

d)

Ford Company of U.S.A.

103.

Which committee was related with the policies and programme for Agriculture?

a)

Wanchhoo Committee

b)

Boothalingam Committee

c)

Bhanu Pratap Singh Committee

d)

Aggarwal Committee

104.

Which of the following is not a news agency in India?

a)

Press Trust of India

b)

Press Council of India

c)

United News of India

d)

Hindustan Samachar

105.

Birds get thrust (forward motion) and lift (up‑ward motion) from

a)

air sacs

b)

flapping of wings

c)

twisting of feathers

d)

shape of wings which is similar to aeroplane blades

106.

For which of the following is a diode used?

a)

Rectification

b)

Amplification

c)

Modulation

d)

Oscillation

107.

Which of the following is a common constituent of transistors?

a)

Iron

b)

Copper

c)

Beryllium

d)

Germanium

108.

House of Commons and Senate exist in the parliament of

a)

Malaysia

b)

Canada

c)

China

d)

Switzerland

109.

The recipient of the first ‘Moortidevi Literacy Award’ is

a)

Masud Hussain Khan

b)

Swami Sivananda

c)

C.K. Nagaraja Rao

d)

Ramanlal Joshi

110.

Recently an all‑female referee team took charge of men’s AFC Football Cup clash in Myanmar. The three women belonged to which country?

a)

Cambodia

b)

Myanmar

c)

Japan

d)

India

111.

Which social media platform announced its partnership with the Indian Wheelchair Cricket Association as the team sponsor for Team India during Asia Cup 2019?

a)

Hike

b)

Helo

c)

Wechat

d)

Telegram

112.

What is the global rank of India in terms of speed of mobile internet as per the Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index for April, 2019?

a)

136

b)

104

c)

121

d)

118

113.

The first main British Parliamentary Act regarding East India Company’s administration in India was

a)

Rowlatt Act

b)

Regulating Act

c)

charter Act of 1931

d)

Pitts India Act

114.

Kharoshthi script came in India due to contact with

a)

Iran

b)

China

c)

Greece

d)

Central Asia

115.

The third Sangam was held at

a)

Arikkamedu

b)

Emakulam

c)

Madurai

d)

Tuticorin

116.

Who was responsible for the introduction of English as the official language in India?

a)

Lord William Bentinck

b)

Sir Charles Wood

c)

Marquess of Dalhousie

d)

Allan Octavian Hume

117.

Match the following: Cocoa — Choose the correct region

a)

Indonesia

b)

Ghana and Nigeria

c)

Indonesia and Malaysia

d)

Philippine Islands

118.

Match the following: Coconuts — Choose the correct region

a)

Indonesia

b)

Ghana and Nigeria

c)

Indonesia and Malaysia

d)

Philippine Islands

119.

Match the following: Palm oil — Choose the correct region

a)

Indonesia

b)

Ghana and Nigeria

c)

Indonesia and Malaysia

d)

Philippine Islands

120.

Match the following: Sugarcane — Choose the correct region

a)

Indonesia

b)

Ghana and Nigeria

c)

Indonesia and Malaysia

d)

Philippine Islands

121.

Which one of the following is known as the ‘Manchester of India’?

a)

Ahmedabad

b)

Sholapur

c)

Coimbatore

d)

Bombay

122.

In which of the following countries has India not organised ‘India Festival’?

a)

Russia

b)

Japan

c)

U.S.A.

d)

West Germany

123.

The term ‘meteor’ is applied to an interplanetary body:

a)

After it enters the atmosphere of the earth

b)

After it enters the earth’s atmosphere and explodes in mid air as a ball of fire

c)

After it enters the earth’s atmosphere and lands on the surface of the earth without exploding in mid-air

d)

Before it enters the earth’s atmosphere

124.

While interpreting the Constitution, the courts are expected to

a)

resolve the conflict between the Directive Principles and the Fundamental Rights

b)

give precedence to Directive Principles over the Fundamental Rights

c)

give precedence to Fundamental Rights over the Directive Principles

d)

interpret the provisions of Directive Principles and Fundamental Rights as harmoniously as possible

125.

Which of the following is not a salient feature of our Constitution?

a)

A parliamentary form of government

b)

A sovereign Democratic Republic

c)

Contains Directive Principles of State Policy

d)

A federal polity akin to the American model

126.

The Chameli Devi Award is given to an outstanding woman who is a

a)

vocalist

b)

lawyer

c)

journalist

d)

scientist

127.

Children may be protected by the injection of ‘quadruple antigen’ against

a)

diptheria, small pox, tetanus and leukaemia

b)

diptheria, measles, typhoid and polio

c)

diptheria, small pox, measles and tuberculosis

d)

diptheria, whooping cough, tetanus and polio

128.

The largest source of pollution in the world is

a)

industrial effluents

b)

sewage and garbage

c)

automobile exhausts

d)

herbicides and insecticides

129.

Plants are killed in winter by frost because

a)

there is no transpiration

b)

no photosynthesis takes place at such low temperatures

c)

respiration ceases at such low temperatures

d)

of dessication and mechanical damage to tissues

130.

The ‘Moortidevi Sahitya Puraskar’ is instituted by

a)

Ministry of Education

b)

Sahitya Akademi

c)

Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan

d)

Bhartiya Jnanpith

131.

The silvered surface of thermos flask prevents transfer of heat by

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

d)

All of the above

132.

The headquarters of U.N. is located in

a)

Geneva

b)

Rome

c)

New York

d)

Washington D.C.

133.

Directions (for this question): Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). In the context of the two statements, which of the following is correct? Assertion (A): Alexander who invaded Punjab did not move towards the east. Reason (R): Nandas were the most powerful rulers of Magadha.

a)

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b)

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

c)

A is true but R is false.

d)

A is false but R is true.

134.

Directions (for this question): Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). In the context of the two statements, which of the following is correct? Assertion (A): The Mediterranean climate is characterised by dry summers and wet winters. Reason (R): There is a distinct shift in pressure and wind belts with respect to the movement of sun.

a)

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b)

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

c)

A is true but R is false.

d)

A is false but R is true.

135.

Directions (for this question): Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). In the context of the two statements, which of the following is correct? Assertion (A): The thickness of the troposphere is the greatest at the equator.

a)

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b)

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

c)

A is true but R is false.

d)

A is false but R is true.

136.

The heritage town of Orchha has been included in the tentative list of UNESCO world heritage site. It is located in which State?

a)

Assam

b)

Rajasthan

c)

Odisha

d)

Madhya Pradesh

137.

Amrapali, Neelam, Rumani, Banganapalli, Imampasand etc. are varieties of which of the following famous fruits of South India?

a)

Grapes

b)

Mango

c)

Jackfruit

d)

Passion fruit

138.

Who among the following has been awarded the Sasakawa Award 2019 for Disaster Risk Reduction?

a)

Pramod Kumar Mishra

b)

Pradeep Kumar Sinha

c)

Ajit Doval

d)

Subrahmanyam Jaishankar

139.

Peter Mutharika has been sworn in as the President of which country?

a)

Malawi

b)

Rwanda

c)

Botswana

d)

Tanzania

140.

Which of the following wildlife sanctuaries have been severely destroyed by cyclone ‘Fani’ in India reducing the place to a wasteland. The cyclone has also caused threat to wildlife species like spotting deer, wild boars, jackals, wolves and mongooses in the sanctuary?

a)

Buxa wildlife sanctuary

b)

Mahatma Gandhi wildlife sanctuary

c)

Balukhand wildlife sanctuary

d)

Hazaribagh wildlife sanctuary