TNPSC Group 1 2015-Sample Test





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1. Match the following:

 A) Krebs cycle  1.Occurs in cytoplasm 
 B) Ubiquinone  2.DilTuse from cytoplasm to mitochondria 
 C) Glycolysis  3. Mobile carrier 
 D) Acetyl-CoA  4. Occurs in mitochondrial matrix 

 


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2. The purines present in nucleic acids are :
I. Adenine and Cytosine
II. Guanine and Thymine
III.Adenine and Guanine
IV. Cytosine and Uracil
Choose the correct answer:


3. Find out the correct matches :
I. Enzymes Biological catalysts
II. DNA Nucleic acid
III.Insulin Hormone
IV. Vitamin E Water soluble vitamin
Choose the correct answer:


4. The number of generalized co-ordinates required to describe the position of a simple pendulum is


5. If 'g' is the acceleration due to gravity and 'R' is the radius of the earth, then escape velocity is given by the relation,


6. The relation of connecting Young's modulus (E), Bulk modulus (K) and Rigidity modulus (N) is


7. The S.I. unit of gravitational constant G is


8. The itai-itai disease of Japan was caused due to
I. Arsenic pollution
II. Cyanide pollution
III.Cadmium pollution
IV. Lead pollution
Choose the correct answer:


9. Match the following:
 A) Sericulture 1.Farming of aquatic organisms
  B) Horticulture 2. Culture of honey bees 
 C) Aquaculture 3. Rearing of silk worms
  D) Apiculture 4. Cultivation and maintaining gardens 

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10. Expand FAT


11. Which of the following is used to store large amounts of data?


12. Give the value of Terabyte.


13. Bluetooth' technology is


14. The plant type which colours the ocean surface water, red is


15. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer:
List I (Climate)  List II (Reason)
A)Chennai is warmer than  1. Distance from Sea Koltakatta
B)Snowfall in Himalayas 2. Altitude
C)Rainfall decreases from West Bengal to Punjab 3. Western  Disturbance
D)Winter Rainfall  4. Latitude
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16. Which of the following is not a planetary wind?


17. The place of India which does not have tropical evergreen forest is


18. Consider the following statements.
I. 'Shompens' is a tribal inhabitant of Nicobar Island.
II. As per 2011 census, their population is 229.
Choose the correct answer from the given options.


19. Choose the correct sequence of the following using the codes given below:
I. Qutbuddin Aibak, Iltutmish, Raziya, Balban
II. Jahangir, Humayun, Akbar, Shahjahan
III.Balaji Viswanath, Balaji Baji Rao, Baji Rao 1, Shivaji
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20. Which of the following were among the main exports of Indus valley people? Select correct answer from the codes given below:
I. Wheat 
II. Barley
III.Cotton 
IV. Gold
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21. Match List I with List II correctly and select answer:
List I List II
a)Santhal’s Rebellion  1. 1923
b)Maplah Rebellion  2. 1929
c)Vizag Revolution  3. 1921
d)Bardoli Satyagraha   4. 1855

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22. Match List I with answer List II
List I List II
A)Dupleix Nawab of Bengal
B)Anwar-ud-din British Admiral
C)Shuja-ud-Daula  French Governor
D)Polock  Nawab of Carnatic

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23. Match List I with list II of the following suitable options
List I List II
A)Kural 1.Rishabham
B)Thutham 2.Shadjam
C)Kaikilai 3.Madhyam
D)Vuzhai 4.Gandharam


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24. Match List 1 with List suitable options :
List I List II
A)Brahmanas 1.Forest Texts
B)Sama veda 2.Guide Book for Priests
C)Aranyakas 3.Ritual Texts
D)Yajur Veda 4.Book of Chants


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25. Which of the following is/are not correct? Minto-Morley reforms of 1909 introduced the following.
I. The system of direct election was introduced a , in provinces
II. The act did not enfranchise women
III.It introduced dyarchy in provinces
IV. Communal electorate was introduced
Choose the correct answer:


26. Who bestowed the title 'Sardar' on Vallabhai Patel?


27. During 1857 revolt which army remained loyal to the British?


28. Pick out the wrong statement.


29. Match the following:
List I List II
A)Simon Commission 1. 1928
B)Nehru Report 2. 1932
C)Second Round Table Conference 3. 1927
D)Communal Award 4. 1931                         

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30. Identify the statement, which is not the cause for the failure of Quit India Movement.
I. British Government arrested key leaders in anticipation to the movement.
II. Nehru and Rajaji disbelieved in Direct Action.
III.Hindu Mahasabha and Muslim League supported the movement.
IV. British Government suppressed the movement.
Choose the correct answer:


31.

Among the 50 students in a class, what percentage of students like biology and chemistry.

Subjects No of Students
Mathematics 6
Physics 12
Chemistry 15
Biology 8
Computer science 9


32. For any n observation of data, what is the value of \( \left(\Sigma x \right) -n\overline{x}\)?


33.

Simplify : \( \large\frac{0.728 \times 0.728 - 0.272 \times 0.272}{0.456} \)



34.

If \( \large\frac{x}{y} =\frac{3}{5} \), then \( \large\frac{5x+2y}{5x - 2y}\) is equal to



35. A person's present age is two-fifth of the age of his mother. After 8 years, he will be one half of the age of his mother. How old is the mother at present?


36. Find the value of \( \large\frac{1.2 \times 1.2 \times 1.2 - 0.2 \times 0.2 \times 0.2 }{1.2 \times 1.2 + 1.2 \times 0.2 + 0.2 \times 0.2 } \)


37. A bicycle marked at Rs. 1,500 is sold for Rs. 1,350. What is the percentage of discount?


38. Which one of the following is the smallest ratio?
7:13, 17:25, 7:15, 15:23


39. In a mixture of 60 litres, the ratio of milk and water is 2 : 1. If this ratio is to be 1 :2, then what is the quantity of water to be further added?


40. Two numbers are in the ratio of 3 : 5. If 9 be subtracted from each, then they are in the ratio of 12 : 23. Find the second number.


41.

Sum of squares of three positive numbers is 608 and they are in the ratio 2 : 3 : 5. Then, find the numbers.



42. If 30% of A = 0.25 of B = 1/5 of C, then find the ratio of A:B:C


43. What is the third proportional to 0.34 and 0.50?


44. In a cylinder, if radius is doubled and height is halved then what happens to the curved surface area?


45. The length of side of a rhombus is 5m and one of its diagonal is 8 m. Then what is the length of other diagonal?


46.

A, B and C can complete a piece ofwork in 24, 6 and 12 days respectively. If they work together, in how many days they will complete the same work?



47. 12 men complete the 2400 sq.m ploughing work in 10 days. How many men are required to complete 3600 sq.m ploughing work in 18 days?


48. 2 men and 7 boys can do a piece of work in 14 days, 3 men and 8 boys can do the same in 11 days. In how many days, 3 times the work can be completed by 8 men and 6 boys?


49. The length, breadth and height of a hall are 8 m, 10m, 4m respectively and the hall has one door of area 3 m x 1.5m. Find the cost of painting the walls at the rate of Rs.200 per square metre.


50. If the capacity of a cylindrical tank is 1848 \( m^3 \)and the diameter of its base is 14m, then find the depth of the tank


51. The length of a chain used as the boundary of a semicircular park is 72 m. What is the area of the park?


52. Find the least number which when divided by 5, 6, 7 and 8 leaving a remainder 3, but when divided by 9 leaves no remainder.


53. Find the next number in the following series. 4, 6, 9, 13 1/2


54. Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A): Scholars distinguished a culture midway between palaeolithic and Neolithic called Mesolithic.
Reason (R) : The chief characteristics of mesolithic were the stone implements used were extremely small and made up of Chalcedony and silicate instead of quartzite.
Select your answer according to the coding scheme given below:


55. Match the following:
A)Na and K  i. Obtained by electrolysis of fused salt
B)Cu and Ag ii. Occur only in native state
C)Au and Pt iii. Occur both native and combined state
D)Na and Ca iv. Reducing agent in metallurgy
E) Al and Mg v. Occur only in combined state.


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56. Which of the following is/are wrong?
I. \( Mg_2C_3 \) on hydrolysis gives acetylene
II. \( Be_2C \) on hydrolysis gives methane
III. \( Al_4C_3 \) on hydrolysis gives allylene
Choose the correct answer:


57. For the Daniel cell E0 = 1.10 V. The value of equilibrium constant (K) for the reaction (at 298 K) is
\( Zn_\left( s\right) + Cu_\left( aq \right)^{2+}\rightarrow Zu_\left( aq \right)^{2+} + Cu_\left( s \right) \)


58. Agricultural unemployment may be classified into
I. Seasonal unemployment
II. Disguised unemployment
III.Chronic unemployment
Which is the correct answer?


59. Fill up the blanks:
National population policy adopted in 2000 with a view to encourage ______ and aim at stabilizing the population by ______


60.
List I List II
A)Tax revenue 1. Provident funds
B)Capital receipts 2. Taxes on income and expenditure
C)Non-plan expenditure  3. Sales tax
D)Value added tax 4. Interest payments

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61. The National Statistical Commission of India was headed by


62. The structure of Indian Financial System does not include


63. The MGNREGS differs from other poverty alleviation measures in the following respects
1. It focuses on income generation to the targeted poor
II. It is built around the notions of citizenship and entitlement.
III.It facilitates disclosure by means of regular and social audit.
IV. It operates as per the directions of the State/ Central Governments.
Choose the correct answer:


64. Justice D.P. Wadhwa committee was appointed by the Supreme Court to examine


65. The Nutrient Based subsidy (NBS) policy for fertilizers was implemented in India in


66. Which Indian city has been declared as the cleanest city in the 'Swachh Bharat' ranking 2015?


67. Who is the chairman of the 20th law commission of India?


68. Recently Union Government has decided to develop a city as 'spiritual capital' of the country. Which among the following is this city?


69. India's largest telecom operator is


70. Which corporation in Tamil Nadu was awarded the best corporation award for the year 2015?


71. Every year l3th of August is observed as


72. InternationalDayoftheDisappeared'observed by United Nations Organization every year falls on


73. The President of Sri Lanka as on June 2015


74. Sunhak Peace Prize was won by


75. Which gas has been recently discovered in planet Mars?


76. Which Indian Temple was awarded 'Award of Excellence' for conservation by UNESCO in the year 2015, in Bangkok?


77. Which country devalued its own currency August 2015?


78. The 50th Anniversary of 1965 Indo-Pak war was observed on,


79. Match the Andriod OS versions with the names.
 OS version  Name
A)Andriod 6.0 1.Kitkat
B)Android 5.0 2.Lollipop
C)Andriod 4.4 3.Jelly Bean
D)Android 4.3 4.MarshMallow


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80. Government of Tamilnadu awards 'Dr. A.P.]. Abdul Kalam' award for a Tamilian for his/her contribution to


81. Identify from the options the name of the Central government portal for students looking for educational loans


82. Which of the following day is observed as the National Statistics Day?


83. Pay Zapp' a mobile application to make digital payments was started by which Bank?


84. In the Australian Federal Elections 2015 for the Prime Minister of Australia, who emerged as winner?


85. 2020 Olympic games will be held at


86. Nobel Prize 2015 in Physics was given for the discovery of


87. In October 2015 Russia's Sergey Karjakin won the World cup for


88. The Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC)of India was set up on 5 Jan. 1966 under the Chairmanship of


89. The Supreme Court in the Indian union has more powers than any other Supreme Court in any part of the world. Who said so?


90. Consider the following two statements of Assertion (A)and Reason (R)
Assertion (A): The administrative reforms . commission recommended Lokpal and Lokayukta.
Reason (R) : These are for the Redressal of Citizens grievances.
Select your answer using the codes given below:


91. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?


92. Which one of the following statement is/are true with regard to formulation of the Government?


93. Match List I with List II
 Laws   Years
A)The Banking Companies Ordinance 1. 1966
B)Special Bearers Bonds Ordinance 2. 1980
C)Unlawful activities Prevention Ordinance 3. 1984
D)Terrorist affected areas Ordinance 4.1981

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94. The Protection of Civil Rights Act came into force on


95. Who one of the following persons is the ex-officio chairman of the Rules Committee, General Purpose Committee and Business Advisory Committee?


96. Match the following Establishment of states and choose the correct one.
Amendments States
 Amendments States
a. 36th Amendment 1.Goa, May 30 1987.
b. 13th Amendment 2.Manipur and Tripura 21st January 1972
c. 27th Amemdment 3.Sikkim, 26th April 1975
d. 56th Amendment 4.Nagaland, 1st Dec.1963


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97. Which of the following are major features of the constitutions of Lokpal and Lokayukta as recommended by the Administrative Reforms commission?
I. They should be demonstrably independent and impartial
II. They should compare with the highest judicial functionary in the country
III. They should be directly accountable to parliament
IV. Their appointments should as far as possible be non-political
Choose the correct answer :


98. Identify the numbered substances in steps of Glycolysis.
Glucose -> (1) -> (2) Fructose 1, 6, bisphosphate


99. Consider the following pairs
I. Thallophyta - Algae and Fungi
II. Tracheophyta - All vascular plants
III. Bryophyta - Liver worts and Fungi
IV. Pteridophyta - Mosses and Mushrooms
Which of the pair given above is/are correct?


100. Which of the following statements about 'Glycolysis' is/are true?
I. Glycolsis is also known as Pentose phosphate pathway
II. The substrate of Glycolysis is Glucose
III.The final product of Glycolysis is Glycogen
IV. Glycolysis is also known as Glyoxylate cycle
Choose the correct answer:


101. Arrange the following common units of classification in ascending order:
I. Family
II. Order
III.Species
IV. Variety
V. Genus
Choose the correct answer:


102. If the time taken by a cup of tea to cool from 85 degree C to 75 degree C is 1 minute, then the time taken by it to cool from 65 degree C to 55 degree C is


103. The rest mass of a photon is


104. Which of the following sets have different dimensions?


105. New elements and rare earth metals are discovered and fixed in the periodic table using


106. Where is the head quarters of the Forest Survey of India (FSI) located?


107. Which among these sanctuaries is not present in Tamil Nadu?


108. If a colour blind woman, marries a normal visioned man, they will produce


109. Cretinism, myxoedema and goitre are related to the disorders of the


110. Which one of the following is NOT correctly matched?


111. The list of coded instruction in computer is called as


112. Choose the correct match:
 List I List II
A) Fault 1.Stromboli
B) Fold 2.San-Andreas
C) Earthquake 3. Himalayan Range
D) Volcano 4.Epicentre
  5. Weathering
  6. Exfoliation


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113. The major temperature fluctuations in surface waters of the tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean is called as


114. The portion of incident radiation reflected back to space from the planet is called as


115. A major diamond mining centre in Belgium is


116. Rank the given soils of India in descending order in terms of their area / extent


117. The planet which is known as the ' God of War' is


118. The ice-crystal theory to explain precipitation was propounded by


119. Consider the following about scientific dating of the pre-historic period.
I. The technique of radio-carbon dating is based on measuring the loss of carbon in organic materials over a period of time.
II. Another dating method is known as dendro-chronology.
III.Palaeo Botany is the analysis of prehistoric plants.
IV. Palaeography is the study of ancient writing.
Choose the correct answer :


120. Which among the following is correctly matched?


121. Give the correct chronological order:
I) Pitt's India Act
II) Minto-Morley Act
III) Regulating Act
IV)Montague-Chelmsford Act
Choose the correct answer:


122. Who was known as the 'Father of Library Movement' in Tamil Nadu?


123. Identify the correct order of events of Muhammad-bin-Tughluq. :


124. Consider the following relating to Babur.
I. The Autobiography of Babur is 'Babur Namah'
II. It was originally written in Persian
Choose the correct answer.


125. In which Indian state the women, except Brahmin and Bania community, terminate their marriage relationship through the custom called 'Chudi Pahanana'


126. Which of the following statements about Mother Teresa is/ are True?
I. She founded a new congregation named 'Missionaries of Charity'
II. She did not accept the citizenship of India
III.She was awarded the Nobel peace prize
IV. In 1929 AD. she came to Madras as 2 Missionary.
Choose the correct answer:


127. The Dravidian Mahajana Sabha was founded by


128. In which Indian National Congress session, Mahatma Gandhi was made its President?


129. Match the List I and List correct code given below.
 List I List II
A) AmritBazarr Patrika 1. Dadabhai Naoroji
B) Indian Mirror 2. Sisir Kumar Gosh
C) Voice of India 3. G. Varma
D) Advocate 4. N.N. Sen

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130. Which Act is called as Black Act by the Indians?


131. Identify the statement which is wrong.


132. Consider the following Reason and Assertion
Reason (R) : The diet of the early Tamils was not very different from that of modern times. Ghee played a conspicious part in the diet of all, it fetched a high price.
Assertion (A): Ghee was used freely both by vegetarian and non vegetarian. Avur Mulankizhar and Purattinai Nannaganar spoken about the use of ghee.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below.


133. Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Assertion (A):The Indian national Movement reached its crescendo in the non-co-operation movement in 1920-22. It was in this context that there occured a resurgence of working class activity in the years 1920-22. The working class created its own organisation to defend its class rights.
Reason(R): Lokamanya Tilak was one of the moving spirits in the formation of AITUC. AITUC was formed in 1920.
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134. What is the standard deviation of the first n natural numbers?


135. In the series, 6 4 1 2 2 8 7 4 2 1 5 3 8 6 2 1 7 1 4 1 3 2 8 6 How many pairs of alternate numbers have a difference of 2?


136. If + means x, x means -, \( \div \) means + and - means \( \div \) then what is the value of(175 - 25) \( \div \) (5+20) x (3+10)?


137. In a geometric series, if the fourth term is 2/3 and seventh term is 16:81 , then what is the first term of the series?


138. Find the percentage increase in the area of a triangle if its each side is doubled.


139. The sequence follow a regular pattern. Find the correct letter for question mark, to complete the sequence.
C E I K O Q ?


140. Find Least Common Multiple of 4/5, 3/10 and 7/15.


141. Three numbers are in the ratio of 1 : 2 : 3. Their highest common factor is 12. Find the numbers.


142. If the two numbers are in the ratio of 2 : 3 and the product of their highest common factor and least common multiple is 150, then find the sum of the numbers.


143. Alex invested an amount of Rs. 8,000 in a fixed deposit scheme for 2 years at compound interest rate 5% per annum. How much amount will Alex get on maturity of the fixed deposit?


144. The difference between the compound interest and simple interest on a certain sum at 8% per annum for 2 years is Rs.240. Find the sum.


145. If the rate of simple interest is 12% per annum, find the amount that would get interest of Rs 6,000 per annum.


146. Three solid metal cubes, whose edges are 6 cm, 8 cm and 10 cm are melted and a new cube is made. Find the length of edge of the new cube.


147. Find the number in the place of question mark 21, 25, 34, 50,?, 111,160


148. A can do a work in 10 days and B can do the same work in 15 days. They earn Rs 1,500 together. How will they share this amount?


149. If 6 men and 8 boys can do a piece of work in 10 days while 26 men and 48 boys can do the same work in 2 days, then what is the time taken by 15 men and 20 boys to complete the same type of work?


150. A plot of land is in the form of a quadrilateral where one of its diagonals is 100 m long. If two vertices on either side of this diagonals are 50 m away from the diagonal. Find the area of the plot of land.


151. If 'NOIDA' is written as 39658, how will 'INDIA' be written?.


152. Read the following statements :
I. Either A and B are of the same age or A is older than B
II. Either C and D are of the same age or D is older than C
III. B is older than C Which one of the conclusions can be drawn from the above statement?


153. The minute hand of a circular clock is 14 cm long and that of hour hand is 7 cm. Find how far does the tip of the minute and hour hand move in 30 minutes?


154.

A heap of paddy is in the form ofa right circular cone whose diameter is 4.8 m and height is 1.8 m. If the heap is to be covered exactly by a canvas to protect it from rain, find the area of the canvas required.



155. If \( a^x = b\), \( b^y =c\),\( c^z = a\), then what is the value of xyz?


156. Arrange the following in the order of increasing solubility in water.
i) \( NaHCO_{3}\)
ii) \( KHCO_{3}\)
iii) \( Mg\left( HCO_{3} \right)_{2} \)
iv) \( Ca\left( HCO_{3} \right)_{2} \)
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157. Match the following.
 Actinide element Atomic number
A) Plutonium 1. 102
B) Curium 2. 100
C) Fermium 3. 96
D) Nobelium 4. 94


158. Match the number of electrons transferred (a when one mole of KMnO4 is reduced to (b)
a 1 3 4 5
b \( Mn_{2}O_{3} \) \( MnO_{2} \) \( MnO_{4}^{2-} \) \( Mn^{2+} \)


159. An example of commonly used herbicide is


160. Match the following.
I II III
1. Thiamine a) Cheilosis i) Pellagra
2. Niacin b) Polyneuritis ii) Glossitis
3. Riboflavin c) Nicotinamide iii) Beri beri
4. Biotin d) Antipernic iv) Hyperestheria
5. Cyanacobalamine e) Coenzyme R v)Pernicious anaemia


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161. The Indian Constitution describes Legislative Relations between Union and States in Article from


162. Which of the following is/are incorrectly matched? Select your answer using the codes given below
I. Credit creation - Reserve Bank of India
II. Commercial Bank - Accepting deposits
III.Reserve Bank of India - Control of credit
IV. Quantitative Control - Scheduled Banks
Codes :


163. The phase of rapid growth of population in India falls


164. In which of the following states of India, Inland water transport is not important?


165. Which kind of power accounts for the largest share of power generation in India?


166. What is India's rank in the global production of milk in 2010-2011?


167. Industry which is reserved for public sector in New Economic Policy


168. Arrange the following sectors in India in descending order according to the commercial energy consumption.
1. Household sector
2. Agriculture
3. Industries
4. Transport
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169. 'Indradhanush' introduced by the Central Government in August 2015 aims at


170. Which country was affected by 'Typhoon Goni'?


171. Match List I with List II and select the correct option given below.
List I List II
A)Abdul Kalam Award 1.G.Jothimani
B)Kalpana Chawla Award 2. S. Sampath Kumar
C)Best Doctor Award 3. P. Simmachandran
D)Best Social Worker Award 4. N. Valarmathi

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172. Identify the correct statement from the following.


173. Nobel Prize for medicine in 2015 was awarded to
I) Tu Youyou
II) Satoshi Omura
III) William Campbell
IV)Arun Bahl
Choose the correct answer:


174. Which country has come forward to help, clean India's River Ganga?


175. World 'Car Free Day' is observed on


176. Which court ruled that 'Eu-us data Transfer Pact' is invalid?


177. The Leader of the Congress Party in the Lok Sabha as on September 2015 .


178. Which state government in India has started the 'Ladli Beti' scheme for the girl child?


179. Consider the following statements about Suraksha Hose.
I. The hose is made of rubber and is green coloured
II. The outer layer of the hose is fire resistant
III.The middle layer of the hose is made of brass-coated high carbon steel wire mesh
Which of the above statement is /are correct?


180. The Union Urban Development Ministry has selected 98 towns/cities from all over the country to graduate into smart cities in five years. Select the town/cities not included in the list from the following.


181. The country that has become the first defaulter, among developed nations, on debt of International Monetary Fund (IMF) on 30th June 2015


182. The last movie for which late M.S.Viswanathan composed music is


183. Who was awarded the Stockholm Water prize for the year 2015?


184. Google's Alphabet Website is


185. _______ organisation slapped fine to the companies for not appointing women directors.


186. Tu Youyou of China has been awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine for developing a new drug called


187. Article 25 of the Constitution of India guarantees


188. Which one of the following is not a formally prescribed device available to the members of Parliament?


189. The National Commission to review the working of the Constitution was set-up in the year


190. Match the list :
List I List II
A) Fourth Schedule 1.Division of Powers
B)Seventh Schedule 2.Seats alloted in the council of states
C)Eleventh Schedule 3.Language
D)Eighth Schedule 4.73rd Amendment


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191. Which one of the following amendment was called a revision of the constitution and it introduced changes in preamble, as many as 53 articles and seventh schedule?


192. Which one of the following statement with regard to the enactment of the Act of 1935 is wrong?


193. Which of the following recommendations are made by the Administrative Reforms Commission to improve relations between the political and permanent executive?
I. Minister should try to develop a climate of fearlessness and fair play among senior officers.
II. Minister should not intervene in day today administration except in case of severe maladministration
III.The official relationship of Secretary to Minister should be one of confidence of that of Minister to Secretary one of loyalty.
IV. Prime Minister should take special interest to arrest /growing of unhealthy personal affiliations.
V. All major decisions should be briefly reduced to writings
Choose the correct answer:


194. Which is / are correct relating to the Tribunals?
I. Part XV of the Indian constitution deals with the Tribunals
II. Article 323-A deals with Administrative tribunals and Article 323-B deals with the tribunals for other matters.
Choose the correct answer:


195. Which of the following are matters on which a constitutional amendment is possible only with the ratification of the legislatures of not less than One-half of the States?


196. The Secession of a state from the Indian union has been barred by the


197. Consider the following statements : The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is responsible for the audit of the accounts of


198. What is the peculiar nature of the Indian Federation?


199. In which one of the case, 'Passport' considered as part of personal liberty?


200. Which of the schedules deals with division powers between States and Union?