Friday, May 31, 2013
every one must read this.
Father was a hardworking man who
delivered bread as a living to support his
wife and three children. He spent all his
evenings after work attending classes,
hoping to improve himself so that he
could one day find a better paying job.
Except for Sundays, Father hardly ate a
meal together with his family. He worked
and studied very hard because he wanted
to provide his family with the best money
could buy.
Whenever the family complained that he
was not spending enough time with them,
he reasoned that he was doing all this for
them. But he often yearned to spend
more time with his family.
The day came when the examination
results were announced. To his joy, Father
passed, and with distinctions too! Soon
after, he was offered a good job as a
senior supervisor which paid handsomely.
Like a dream come true, Father could now
afford to provide his family with life’s little
luxuries like nice clothing, fine food and
vacation abroad.
However, the family still did not get to see
father for most of the week. He continued
to work very hard, hoping to be promoted
to the position of manager. In fact, to
make himself a worthily candidate for the
promotion, he enrolled for another
course in the open university.
Again, whenever the family complained
that he was not spending enough time
with them, he reasoned that he was doing
all this for them. But he often yearned to
spend more time with his family.
Father’s hard work paid off and he was
promoted. Jubilantly, he decided to hire a
maid to relieve his wife from her domestic
tasks. He also felt that their three-room
flat was no longer big enough, it would be
nice for his family to be able to enjoy the
facilities and comfort of a condominium.
Having experienced the rewards of his
hard work many times before, Father
resolved to further his studies and work
at being promoted again. The family still
did not get to see much of him. In fact,
sometimes Father had to work on Sundays
entertaining clients. Again, whenever the
family complained that he was not
spending enough time with them, he
reasoned that he was doing all this for
them. But he often yearned to spend
more time with his family.
As expected, Father’s hard work paid off
again and he bought a beautiful
condominium overlooking the coast of
Singapore. On the first Sunday evening at
their new home, Father declared to his
family that he decided not to take
anymore courses or pursue any more
promotions. From then on he was going
to devote more time to his family.
delivered bread as a living to support his
wife and three children. He spent all his
evenings after work attending classes,
hoping to improve himself so that he
could one day find a better paying job.
Except for Sundays, Father hardly ate a
meal together with his family. He worked
and studied very hard because he wanted
to provide his family with the best money
could buy.
Whenever the family complained that he
was not spending enough time with them,
he reasoned that he was doing all this for
them. But he often yearned to spend
more time with his family.
The day came when the examination
results were announced. To his joy, Father
passed, and with distinctions too! Soon
after, he was offered a good job as a
senior supervisor which paid handsomely.
Like a dream come true, Father could now
afford to provide his family with life’s little
luxuries like nice clothing, fine food and
vacation abroad.
However, the family still did not get to see
father for most of the week. He continued
to work very hard, hoping to be promoted
to the position of manager. In fact, to
make himself a worthily candidate for the
promotion, he enrolled for another
course in the open university.
Again, whenever the family complained
that he was not spending enough time
with them, he reasoned that he was doing
all this for them. But he often yearned to
spend more time with his family.
Father’s hard work paid off and he was
promoted. Jubilantly, he decided to hire a
maid to relieve his wife from her domestic
tasks. He also felt that their three-room
flat was no longer big enough, it would be
nice for his family to be able to enjoy the
facilities and comfort of a condominium.
Having experienced the rewards of his
hard work many times before, Father
resolved to further his studies and work
at being promoted again. The family still
did not get to see much of him. In fact,
sometimes Father had to work on Sundays
entertaining clients. Again, whenever the
family complained that he was not
spending enough time with them, he
reasoned that he was doing all this for
them. But he often yearned to spend
more time with his family.
As expected, Father’s hard work paid off
again and he bought a beautiful
condominium overlooking the coast of
Singapore. On the first Sunday evening at
their new home, Father declared to his
family that he decided not to take
anymore courses or pursue any more
promotions. From then on he was going
to devote more time to his family.
key:: UPSC PRELIMINARY EXAM PAPER1 , EXAM HELD ON 26/05/2013
1. What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially
amended by the Rajya Sabha?
(a) The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill,
accepting or not accepting the recommen¬dations of the
Rajya Sabha
(b) The Lok Sabha cannot consider the Bill further
(c) The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha
for reconsideration
(d) The President may call a joint sitting for passing the
Bill
Answer (A)
2. Which one of the following statements is
correct?
(a) In India, the same person cannot be appointed as
Governor for two or more States at the same time
(b) The Judges of the High Court of the States in India
are appointed by the Governor of the State just as the
Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the
President
(c) No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution
of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post
(d) In the case of a the Union Territory having a
legislative setup, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt.
Governor on the basis of majority support
Answer (C)
3. Which-one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Geographical Feature Region
(a) Abyssinian Plateau: Arabia
(b) Atlas Mountains: North Western Africa
(c) Guiana Highlands: : South Western Africa
(d) Okavango Basin: Patagonia
Answer (B)
4. With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut
architecture, consider the following statements :
1. The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut
caves in India.
2. The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for
Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.
3. At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (C)
5. Recombinant DNA technology (Genetic
Engineering) allows genes to be transferred
1. across different species of plants
2. from animals to plants
3. from microorganisms to higher organisms
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (C)
6. The Chinese traveller Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang)
who visited India recorded the general conditions and
culture of India at that time. In this context, which of the
following statements is/ are correct?
1. The roads and river-routes were completely immune
from robbery.
2. As regards punishment for offences, ordeals by fire,
water and poison were the instruments for determining the
innocence or guilt of a person.
3. The tradesmen had to pay duties at ferries and barrier
stations.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only-
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (B)
7. Consider the following:
1. Star tortoise
2. Monitor lizard
3. Pygmy hog
4. Spider monkey
Which of the above are naturally found in India?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer (A)
8. Which of the following can be found as pollutants in
the drinking water in some parts of India?
1. Arsenic
2. Sorbitol
3. Fluoride
4. Formaldehyde
5. Uranium
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 3 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Answer (C)
9. With reference to Indian History, the Members of
the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were
(a) directly elected by the people of those Provinces
(b) nominated by the Indian National Congress and the
Muslim League
(c) elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies
(d) selected by the Government for their expertise in
constitutional matters
Answer (C)
10. Consider the following animals:
1. Sea cow
2. Sea-horse
3. Sea lion
Which of the above is/ are mammal/mammals?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (B)
11. Consider the following statements:
1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be
initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only.
2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the
federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also
requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the States
of India.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor
Answer (D)
12. Consider the following statements: Attorney General
of India can
1. take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha
2. be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha
3. speak in the Lok Sabha
4. vote in the Lok Sabha
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only
Answer (C)
13. With reference to the usefulness of the by-products
of sugar industry, which of the following statements is/are
correct?
1. Bagasse can be used as biomass fuel for the
generation of energy.
2. Molasses can be used as one of the feedstocks for the
production of synthetic chemical fertilizers.
3. Molasses can be used for the production of ethanol.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (C)
14. Variations-in the length of daytime and nighttime
from season to season are due to
(a) the earth's rotation on its axis
(b) the earth's revolution round the sun in an
elliptical manner
(c) latitudinal position of the place
(d) revolution of the earth on a tilted axis
Answer (D)
15. The Narmada river flows to the west, while most
other large peninsular rivers flow to the east. Why?
1. It occupies a linear rift valley.
2. It flows between the Vindhyas and the Satpuras.
3. The land slopes to the west from Central India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) None
Answer (A)
16. On the planet earth, most of the freshwater exists as
ice caps and glaciers. Out of the remaining freshwater, the
largest proportion
(a) is found in atmosphere as moisture and clouds
(b) is found in freshwater lakes and rivers
(c) exists as groundwater
(d) exists as soil moisture
Answer (C)
17. Consider the following pairs:
1. Nokrek Biosphere Reserve : Garo Hills
2. Logtak (Loktak)Lake Barail Ranee
3.Namdapha National Park : Dafla Hills
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None
Answer (A)
18. Consider the following:
1. Electromagnetic radiation
2. Geothermal energy
3. Gravitational force
4. Plate movements
5. Rotation of the earth
6. Revolution of the earth
Which of the above are responsible for bringing dynamic
changes on the surface of the earth?
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1, 3, 5 and 6 only
(c) 2, 4, 5 and 6 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
Answer (D)
19. Which of the following bodies does not/do not find
mention in the Constitution?
1. National Development Council
2. Planning Commission
3. Zonal Councils
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (D)
20. The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in
Bengal was for
(a) the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-
half of the crop to one-third
(b) the grant of ownership of land to peasants as they
were the actual cultivators of the land
(c) the uprooting of Zamindari system and the end of
serfdom
(d) writing off all peasant debts
Answer (A)
21. The Parliament can make any law for whole or any
part of India for implementing international treaties
(a) with the consent of all the States
(b) with the consent of the majority of States
(c) with the consent of the States concerned
(d) without the consent of any state
Answer (D)
22. In the grasslands, trees do not replace the
grasses as a part of an ecological succession because of
(a) insects and fungi
(b) limited sunlight and paucity of nutrients,
(c) water limits and fire
(d) None of the above
Answer (C)
23. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of
ecosystems in the order of decreasing productivity
(a) Mangroves, oceans, grasslands, lakes
(b) Mangroves, grasslands, lakes
(c) Mangroves, grasslands, lakes oceans
(d) Oceans, mangroves, lakes grasslands
Answer (D)
24. Contour bunding is a method of soil conservation used
in
(a) Desert margins, liable to strong wing action
(b) low flat plains, close to stream courses, liable to
flooding
(c) Scrublands, liable to spread to weed growth
(d) None to the above
Answer (A)
25. The Government enacted the Panchayat Extension to
Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in 1996. Which one of the
following is not identified as its objective?
(a) To provide self- governance
(b) To recognize traditional rights
(c) To create autonomous regions
(d) To free tribal people form exploitation
Answer (C)
26. Under the Scheduled Tribes and Other
Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights)
Act, 2006, who shall be the authority to initiate the process
for determining the nature and extent of individual or
community forest rights or both?
(a) State Forest Department
(b) District Collector/Deputy Commissioner
(c) Tahsildar/Block Development Officer/Mandal Revenue
Officer
(d) Gram Sabha
Answer (D)
27. Improper handling and storage of cereal grains
and oilseeds result in the production of toxins known as
aflatoxins which are not generally destroyed by normal
cooking process. Affetoxins are produced by
(a) bacteria
(b) protozoa
(c) moulds
(d) viruses
Answer (C)
28. 'Economic Justice' as one of the objectives
of the Indian Constitution has been provided in
(a) the Preamble and the Fundamental Rights
(b) the Preamble and the Directive Principles of State
Policy
(c) the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles
of State Policy
(d) None of the above
Answer (B)
29. Due to improper/indiscriminate disposal of old and
used computers or their parts, which of the following are
released into the environment as e-waste?
1. Beryllium
2. Cadmium
3. Chromium
4. Heptachlor
5. Mercury
6. Lead
7. Plutonium
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7 only
(b) 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 only
(c) 2, 4, 5 and 7 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
Answer (B)
30. Acid rain is caused by the pollution of environment by
(a) carbon dioxide and nitrogen
(b) carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
(c) ozone and carbon dioxide
(d) nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide
Answer (D)
31. With reference to food; chains in ecosystems,
consider the following statements:
1. A food chain illustrates the order in which a chain of
organisms feed upon each other.
2. Food chains are found within the populations of a
species.
3. A food chain illustrates the numbers of each organism
which are eaten by others.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None
Answer (A)
32. Consider the following pairs:
National Park River flowing through the Park
1. Corbett National Park : Ganga
2. Kaziranga National Park : Manas
3. Silent Valley National Park : Kaveri
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? '
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) None
Answer (D)
33. Consider the following organisms:
1. Agaricus
2. Nostoc
3. Spirogyra
Which of the above is/are used as biofertilizer/bio
fertilizers?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 3 only
Answer (C)
34. Which of the following adds/add nitrogen to the
soil?
1. Excretion of urea by animals
2. Burning of coal by man
3. Death of vegetation
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (C)
35. In which of the following States is lion-tailed
macaque found in its natural habitat?
1. Tamil Nadu
2. Kerala
3. Karnataka
4. Andhra Pradesh
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer (A)
36. Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas,
while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference
between the two?
(a) Vihara is a place of worship, while Chaitya is the
dwelling place of the monks
(b) Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihara is the
dwelling place of the monks
(c) Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave, while
Vihara is the "hall axial to it
(d) There is no material difference between the two
Answer (B)
37. Which one of the following describes best the
concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?
(a) The extinction of the flame of desire
(b) The complete annihilation of self
(c) A state of bliss and rest
(d) A mental stage beyond all comprehension
Answer (C)
38. According to the Constitution of India, which of the
following are fundamental for the governance of the
country?
(a) Fundamental Rights
(b) Fundamental Duties
(c) Directive Principles of State Policy
(d) Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties
Answer (C)
39. The people of India agitated against the arrival of
Simon Commission because:
(a) Indians never wanted the review of the working of
the Act of 1919
(b) Simon Commission recom-mended the abolition of
Dyarchy (Diarchy) in the Provinces
(c) there was no Indian member in the Simon
Commission
(d) the Simon Commission suggested the partition of the
country
Answer (C)
40. Quit India Movement was launched in response to
(a) Cabinet Mission Plan
(b) Cripps Proposals
(c) Simon Commission Report
(d) Wavell Plan
Answer (B)
41. The balance of payments of a country is a
systematic record of
(a) all import and export transactions of a country during
a given period of time, normally a year
(b) goods exported from a country during a year
(c) economic transaction between the government of one
country to another
(d) capital movements from one country to another
Answer (C)
42. The Reserve Bank of India regulates the commercial
banks in matters of
1. liquidity of assets
2. branch expansion
3. merger of banks
4. winding-up of banks
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer (D)
43. An increase in the Bank Rate generally
indicates that the
(a) market rate of interest is likely to fall
(b) Central Bank is no longer making loans to commercial
banks
(c) Central Bank is following an easy money policy
(d) Central Bank is following a tight money policy
Answer (D)
44. In India, deficit financing is used for raising resources
for
(a) economic development
(b) redemption of public debt
(c) adjusting the balance of payments
(d) reducing the foreign debt
Answer (A)
45. Which of the following characterizes/ characterize the
people of Indus Civilization?
1. They possessed great palaces and temples.
2. They worshipped, both male and female deities.
3. They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare.
Select the correct statement/ statements fusing the codes
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None of the statements given above is correct
Answer (A)
46. Which of the following diseases can be transmitted
from one person to another through tattooing?
1. Chikungunya
2. Hepatitis B
3. HIV-AIDS
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (B)
47. Which of the following statements is/are applicable to
Jain doctrine?
1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice
penance.
2. Every object, even the smallest particle has a soul.
3. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (D)
48. Which one of the following terms describes not only
the physical space occupied by organism, but also its
functional role in the community of organisms?
(a) Ecotone
(b) Ecological niche
(c) Habitat
(d) Home range
Answer (C)
49. Photochemical smog is a resultant of the reaction
among
(a) NO2, O3 and peroxyaceryl nitrate in the
presence of sunlight
(b) CO, O2 and peroxyacetyl nitrate in the
presence of
(c) CO, CO2 and N02 at low temperature
(d) high concentration of N02, 03 and CO in the
evening
Answer (A)
50. Consider the following minerals:
1. Calcium
2. Iron
3. Sodium
Which of the minerals given above is/are required by
human body for the contraction of muscles?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (C)
51. Consider the following statements: The Parliamentary
Committee on Public Accounts
1. consists of not more than 25 Members of the Lok
Sabha
2. scrutinizes appropriation and finance accounts of the
Government
3. examines the report of the Comptroller and Auditor
General of India
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (B)
52. Consider the following Bhakti Saints:
1. Dadu Dayal
2. Guru Nanak
3. Tyagaraja
Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi
dynasty fell and Babur took over?
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2
Answer (B)
53. With reference to the food chains in ecosystems,
which of the following kinds of organism is/are known as
decomposer organism/organisms?
1. Virus
2. Fungi
3. Bacteria
Select the correct answer using the codes given below,
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (B)
54. The most important fishing grounds of the world are
found in the regions where
(a) warm and cold atmospheric currents meet
(b) rivers drain out large amounts of freshwater into the
sea
(c) warm and cold oceanic currents meet
(d) continental shelf is undulating
Answer (C)
55. Which of the following is /are unique characteristic/
characteristics of equatorial forests?
1. Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns forming
a continuous canopy
2. Coexistence of a large number of species
3. Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (D)
56. Which of the following constitute Capital Account?
1. Foreign Loans
2. Foreign Direct Investment
3. Private Remittances
4. Portfolio Investment
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 3 and 4
Answer (B)
57. Consider the following historical places:
1. Ajanta Caves
2. Lepakshi Temple
3. Sanchi Stupa
Which of the above places is/are also known for mural
paintings?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None
Answer (B)
58. With reference to the history of philosophical thought
in India, consider the following statements regarding
Sankhya school:
1. Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or
transmigration of soul.
2. Sankhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads
to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent.
Which of the statements above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer (C)
59. In the context of India, which of the following
principles is/are implied institutionally in the parliamentary
government?
1. Members of the Cabinet are Members of the
Parliament.
2. Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in
the Parliament.
3. Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (A)
60. The annual range of temperature in the interior of
the continents is high as compared to coastal areas. What
is/are the reason/reasons?
1. Thermal difference between land and water
2. Variation in altitude between continents and oceans
3. Presence of strong winds in the interior
4. Heavy rains in the interior as compared to coasts
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer (A)
61. Which of the following is/are the characteristic/
characteristics of Indian coal?
1. High ash content
2. Low sulphur content
3. Low ash fusion temperature
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (A)
62. Which of the following statements regarding laterite
soils of India are correct?
1. They are generally red in colour.
2. They are rich in nitrogen and potash.
3. They are well-developed in Rajasthan and UP.
4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on these soils.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 4
(d) 2 and 3 only
Answer (C)
63. Consider the following statements:
1. Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana beds.
2. Mica occurs in abundance in Kodarma.
3. Dharwars are famous for petroleum.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) None
Answer (B)
64. Consider the following crops:
1. Cotton
2. Groundnut
3. Rice
4. Wheat
Which of these are Kharif crops?
(a) 1 and 4
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2, 3 and 4
Answer (C)
65. "Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty and the people
used to be nomadic herders."
The above statement best describes which of the
following regions?
(a) African Savannah
(b) Central Asian Steppe
(c) North American Prairie
(d) Siberian Tundra
Answer (D)
66. Consider the following statements:
1. Inflation benefits the debtors.
2. Inflation benefits the bond-holders.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer (A)
67. Disguised unemployment generally means
(a) large number of people remain unemployed
(b) alternative employment is not available
(c) marginal productivity of labour is zero
(d) productivity of workers is low
Answer (C)
68. Consider the following statements:
1. The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be
collectively responsible to the Parliament.
2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the
pleasure of the President of India.
3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President
about the proposals for legislation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (B)
69. Consider the following statements:
1. National Development Council is an organ of the
Planning Commission.
2. The Economic and Social Planning is kept in the
Concurrent List m the Constitution of India.
3. The Constitution of India prescribes that Panchayats
should be assigned the task of preparation of plans for
economic development and social justice.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (B)
70. Consider the following statements:
1. The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya
Sabha are not the members of that House.
2. While the nominated members of the two Houses of
the Parliament have no voting right in the presidential
election, they have the right to vote in the election of the
Vice President.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer (B)
71. With reference to National Legal Services Authority,
consider the following statements:
1. Its objective is to provide free and competent legal
services to the weaker sections of the society on the basis
of equal opportunity.
2. It issues guidelines for the State Legal Services
Authorities to implement the legal programmes and
schemes throughout the country.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer (C)
72. During a thunderstorm, the thunder in the skies is
produced by the
1. meeting of cumulonimbus clouds in the sky
2. lightning that separates the nimbus clouds
3. violent upward movement of air and water particles
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) None of the above produces the thunder
Answer (C)
73. Consider the following pairs:
Tribe State
1. Limboo (Limbu) : Sikkim
2. Karbi : Himachal Pradesh
3. Dongaria Kondh : Odisha
4. Bonda : Tamil Nadu
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer (A)
74. Consider the following liquid assets:
1. Demand deposits with the banks
2. Time deposits with the banks
3. Savings deposits with the banks
4. Currency
The correct sequence of these assets in the decreasing
order of liquidity is
(a) 1-4-3-2
(b) 4-3-2-1
(c) 2-3-1-4
(d) 4-1-3-2
Answer (D)
75. In the context of Indian economy, 'Open Market
Operations' refers to
(a) borrowing by scheduled banks from the RBI
(b) lending by commercial banks to industry and trade
(c) purchase and sale of government securities by the
RBI
(d) None of the above
Answer (C)
76. Priority Sector Lending by banks in
India constitutes the lending to
(a) agriculture
(b) micro and small enterprises
(c) weaker sections
(d) All of the above
Answer (D)
77. Which one among the following industries is the
maximum consumer of water in India?
(a) Engineering
(b) Paper and pulp
(c) Textiles
(d) Thermal power
Answer (B)
78. To obtain full benefits of demographic dividend, what
should India do?
(a) Promoting skill development
(b) Introducing more social security schemes
(c) Reducing infant mortality rate
(d) Privatization of higher education
Answer (A)
79. In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in
dance and dramatics called Tribhanga' has been a favourite
of Indian artists from ancient times till today. Which one of
the following statements best describes this pose?
(a) One leg is bent and the body is slightly but oppositely
curved at waist and neck
(b) Facial expressions, hand gestures and make-up are
combined to symbolize certain epic or historic characters
(c) Movements of body, face and hands are used to
express oneself or to tell a story
(d) A little smile, slightly curved waist and certain hand
gestures are emphasized to express the feelings of love or
eroticism
Answer (A)
80. Annie Besant was
1. responsible for starting the Home Rule Movement
2. the founder of the Theosophical Society
3. once the President of the Indian National Congress
Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (C)
81. The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the
(a) imposition of certain restrictions to carry arms by the
Indians
(b) imposition of restrictions on newspapers and
magazines published in Indian languages
(c) removal of disqualifications imposed on the Indian
magistrates with regard to the trial of the Europeans
(d) removal of a duty on imported cotton cloth
Answer (C)
82. A rise in general level of prices may be caused by
1. an increase in the money supply
2. a decrease in the aggregate level of output
3. an increase in the effective demand
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (D)
83. Which one of the following groups of items is
included in India's foreign-exchange reserves?
(a) Foreign-currency assets, Special Drawing Rights
(SDRs) and loans from foreign countries
(b) Foreign-currency assets, gold holdings of the RBI and
SDRs
(c) Foreign-currency assets, loans from the World Bank
and SDRs
(d) Foreign-currency assets, gold holdings of the RBI and
loans from the World Bank
Answer (B)
84. Which one of the following is likely to be the most
inflationary, in its effect?
(a) Repayment of public debt
(b) Borrowing from the public to finance a budget deficit
(c) Borrowing from banks to finance a budget deceit,
(d) Creating new money to finance a budget deficit
Answer (D)
85. Supply of money regaining the same when there is an
increase in demand for money, there will be
(a) a fall in the level of prices
(b) an increase in the rate of interest
(c) a decrease in the rate of interest
(d) an increase in the level of income and employment
Answer (B)
86. Fruits stored in a cold chamber exhibit longer storage
life because
(a) exposure to sunlight is prevented
(b) concentration of carbon dioxide in the environment is
increased
(c) rate of respiration is decreased
(d) there is an increase in humidity
Answer (C)
87. Consider the following fauna of India:
1. Gharial
2. Leatherback turth
3. Swamp deer
Which of the above is/are endangered?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None
Answer (C)
89. Consider the following phenomena:
1. Size of the sun at dusk
2. Colour of the sun at dawn
3. Moon being visible at dawn
4. Twinkle of stars in the sky
5. Polestar being visible in the sky
Which of the above are optical illusions?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 3, 4 and 5
(c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) 2, 3 and 5
Answer (C)
90. Rainbow is produced when sunlight falls on drops of
rain. Which of the following physical phenomena are
responsible for this?
1. Dispersion
2. Refraction
3. Internal reflection
Select the correct answer codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (D)
91. Many transplanted seedlings do not grow because
(a) the new soil does not contain favorable minerals
(b) most of the coot hairs grip the new soil too hard
(c) most of the root hairs are lost during transplantation
leaves get damaged during transplantation
(d) leaves get damaged during transplantation
Answer (C)
92. Economic growth in country X will necessarily have to
occur if
(a) there is technical progress in the world economy
(b) there is population growth in X
(c) there is capital formation in X
(d) the volume of trade grows in the world economy
Answer (C)
93. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Viruses lack enzymes necessary for the generation of
energy.
2. Viruses can be cultured in any synthetic medium.
3. Viruses are transmitted from one organism to another
by biological vectors only.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (A)
94. Which of the following leaf modifications occurs/
occur in desert areas to inhibit water loss?
1. Hard and waxy leaves
2. Tiny leaves or no leaves
3. Thorns instead of leaves
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (D)
95. The known forces of nature can be divided into four
classes, viz., gravity, electromagnetism, weak nuclear force
and strong nuclear force. With reference to them, which
one of the following statements is not correct?
(a) Gravity is the strongest of the four
(b) Electromagnetism acts only on particles with an
electric charge
(c) Weak nuclear force causes, radioactivity
(d) Strong nuclear force holds protons and neutrons
inside the nucleus of an atom
Answer (A)
96. The efforts to detect the existence of Higgs boson
particle have become frequent news in the recent past.
What is/are the importance/importance’s of discovering this
particle?
1. It will enable us to understand as to why elementary
particles have mass.
2. It will enable us in the near future to develop the
technology of transferring matter from one point to
another without traversing the physical space between
them.
3. It will enable us to create better fuels for nuclear
fission.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (A)
97. Mycorrhizal biotechnology has been used in
rehabilitating degraded sites because mycorrhiza enables
the plants to
1. resist drought and increase absorptive area
2. tolerate extremes of pH
3. resist disease infestation
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (D)
98. Who among the following constitute the National
Development Council?
1. The Prime Minister
2. The Chairman, Finance Commission
3. Ministers of the Union Cabinet
4. Chief Ministers of the States
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer (B)
99. The national income of a country for a given period is
equal to the
(a) total value of goods and services produced by the
nationals
(b) sum of total consumption and investment expenditure
(c) sum of personal income of all individuals
(d) money value of final goods and services produced
Answer (A)
100. Which of the following grants/grant direct credit
assistance to rural households?
1. Regional Rural Banks
2. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
3. Land Development Banks
Select the correct answer using the codes 'given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (C)
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amended by the Rajya Sabha?
(a) The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill,
accepting or not accepting the recommen¬dations of the
Rajya Sabha
(b) The Lok Sabha cannot consider the Bill further
(c) The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha
for reconsideration
(d) The President may call a joint sitting for passing the
Bill
Answer (A)
2. Which one of the following statements is
correct?
(a) In India, the same person cannot be appointed as
Governor for two or more States at the same time
(b) The Judges of the High Court of the States in India
are appointed by the Governor of the State just as the
Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the
President
(c) No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution
of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post
(d) In the case of a the Union Territory having a
legislative setup, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt.
Governor on the basis of majority support
Answer (C)
3. Which-one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Geographical Feature Region
(a) Abyssinian Plateau: Arabia
(b) Atlas Mountains: North Western Africa
(c) Guiana Highlands: : South Western Africa
(d) Okavango Basin: Patagonia
Answer (B)
4. With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut
architecture, consider the following statements :
1. The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut
caves in India.
2. The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for
Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.
3. At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (C)
5. Recombinant DNA technology (Genetic
Engineering) allows genes to be transferred
1. across different species of plants
2. from animals to plants
3. from microorganisms to higher organisms
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (C)
6. The Chinese traveller Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang)
who visited India recorded the general conditions and
culture of India at that time. In this context, which of the
following statements is/ are correct?
1. The roads and river-routes were completely immune
from robbery.
2. As regards punishment for offences, ordeals by fire,
water and poison were the instruments for determining the
innocence or guilt of a person.
3. The tradesmen had to pay duties at ferries and barrier
stations.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only-
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (B)
7. Consider the following:
1. Star tortoise
2. Monitor lizard
3. Pygmy hog
4. Spider monkey
Which of the above are naturally found in India?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer (A)
8. Which of the following can be found as pollutants in
the drinking water in some parts of India?
1. Arsenic
2. Sorbitol
3. Fluoride
4. Formaldehyde
5. Uranium
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 3 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Answer (C)
9. With reference to Indian History, the Members of
the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were
(a) directly elected by the people of those Provinces
(b) nominated by the Indian National Congress and the
Muslim League
(c) elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies
(d) selected by the Government for their expertise in
constitutional matters
Answer (C)
10. Consider the following animals:
1. Sea cow
2. Sea-horse
3. Sea lion
Which of the above is/ are mammal/mammals?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (B)
11. Consider the following statements:
1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be
initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only.
2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the
federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also
requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the States
of India.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor
Answer (D)
12. Consider the following statements: Attorney General
of India can
1. take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha
2. be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha
3. speak in the Lok Sabha
4. vote in the Lok Sabha
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only
Answer (C)
13. With reference to the usefulness of the by-products
of sugar industry, which of the following statements is/are
correct?
1. Bagasse can be used as biomass fuel for the
generation of energy.
2. Molasses can be used as one of the feedstocks for the
production of synthetic chemical fertilizers.
3. Molasses can be used for the production of ethanol.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (C)
14. Variations-in the length of daytime and nighttime
from season to season are due to
(a) the earth's rotation on its axis
(b) the earth's revolution round the sun in an
elliptical manner
(c) latitudinal position of the place
(d) revolution of the earth on a tilted axis
Answer (D)
15. The Narmada river flows to the west, while most
other large peninsular rivers flow to the east. Why?
1. It occupies a linear rift valley.
2. It flows between the Vindhyas and the Satpuras.
3. The land slopes to the west from Central India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) None
Answer (A)
16. On the planet earth, most of the freshwater exists as
ice caps and glaciers. Out of the remaining freshwater, the
largest proportion
(a) is found in atmosphere as moisture and clouds
(b) is found in freshwater lakes and rivers
(c) exists as groundwater
(d) exists as soil moisture
Answer (C)
17. Consider the following pairs:
1. Nokrek Biosphere Reserve : Garo Hills
2. Logtak (Loktak)Lake Barail Ranee
3.Namdapha National Park : Dafla Hills
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None
Answer (A)
18. Consider the following:
1. Electromagnetic radiation
2. Geothermal energy
3. Gravitational force
4. Plate movements
5. Rotation of the earth
6. Revolution of the earth
Which of the above are responsible for bringing dynamic
changes on the surface of the earth?
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1, 3, 5 and 6 only
(c) 2, 4, 5 and 6 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
Answer (D)
19. Which of the following bodies does not/do not find
mention in the Constitution?
1. National Development Council
2. Planning Commission
3. Zonal Councils
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (D)
20. The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in
Bengal was for
(a) the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-
half of the crop to one-third
(b) the grant of ownership of land to peasants as they
were the actual cultivators of the land
(c) the uprooting of Zamindari system and the end of
serfdom
(d) writing off all peasant debts
Answer (A)
21. The Parliament can make any law for whole or any
part of India for implementing international treaties
(a) with the consent of all the States
(b) with the consent of the majority of States
(c) with the consent of the States concerned
(d) without the consent of any state
Answer (D)
22. In the grasslands, trees do not replace the
grasses as a part of an ecological succession because of
(a) insects and fungi
(b) limited sunlight and paucity of nutrients,
(c) water limits and fire
(d) None of the above
Answer (C)
23. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of
ecosystems in the order of decreasing productivity
(a) Mangroves, oceans, grasslands, lakes
(b) Mangroves, grasslands, lakes
(c) Mangroves, grasslands, lakes oceans
(d) Oceans, mangroves, lakes grasslands
Answer (D)
24. Contour bunding is a method of soil conservation used
in
(a) Desert margins, liable to strong wing action
(b) low flat plains, close to stream courses, liable to
flooding
(c) Scrublands, liable to spread to weed growth
(d) None to the above
Answer (A)
25. The Government enacted the Panchayat Extension to
Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in 1996. Which one of the
following is not identified as its objective?
(a) To provide self- governance
(b) To recognize traditional rights
(c) To create autonomous regions
(d) To free tribal people form exploitation
Answer (C)
26. Under the Scheduled Tribes and Other
Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights)
Act, 2006, who shall be the authority to initiate the process
for determining the nature and extent of individual or
community forest rights or both?
(a) State Forest Department
(b) District Collector/Deputy Commissioner
(c) Tahsildar/Block Development Officer/Mandal Revenue
Officer
(d) Gram Sabha
Answer (D)
27. Improper handling and storage of cereal grains
and oilseeds result in the production of toxins known as
aflatoxins which are not generally destroyed by normal
cooking process. Affetoxins are produced by
(a) bacteria
(b) protozoa
(c) moulds
(d) viruses
Answer (C)
28. 'Economic Justice' as one of the objectives
of the Indian Constitution has been provided in
(a) the Preamble and the Fundamental Rights
(b) the Preamble and the Directive Principles of State
Policy
(c) the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles
of State Policy
(d) None of the above
Answer (B)
29. Due to improper/indiscriminate disposal of old and
used computers or their parts, which of the following are
released into the environment as e-waste?
1. Beryllium
2. Cadmium
3. Chromium
4. Heptachlor
5. Mercury
6. Lead
7. Plutonium
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7 only
(b) 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 only
(c) 2, 4, 5 and 7 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
Answer (B)
30. Acid rain is caused by the pollution of environment by
(a) carbon dioxide and nitrogen
(b) carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
(c) ozone and carbon dioxide
(d) nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide
Answer (D)
31. With reference to food; chains in ecosystems,
consider the following statements:
1. A food chain illustrates the order in which a chain of
organisms feed upon each other.
2. Food chains are found within the populations of a
species.
3. A food chain illustrates the numbers of each organism
which are eaten by others.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None
Answer (A)
32. Consider the following pairs:
National Park River flowing through the Park
1. Corbett National Park : Ganga
2. Kaziranga National Park : Manas
3. Silent Valley National Park : Kaveri
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? '
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) None
Answer (D)
33. Consider the following organisms:
1. Agaricus
2. Nostoc
3. Spirogyra
Which of the above is/are used as biofertilizer/bio
fertilizers?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 3 only
Answer (C)
34. Which of the following adds/add nitrogen to the
soil?
1. Excretion of urea by animals
2. Burning of coal by man
3. Death of vegetation
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (C)
35. In which of the following States is lion-tailed
macaque found in its natural habitat?
1. Tamil Nadu
2. Kerala
3. Karnataka
4. Andhra Pradesh
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer (A)
36. Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas,
while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference
between the two?
(a) Vihara is a place of worship, while Chaitya is the
dwelling place of the monks
(b) Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihara is the
dwelling place of the monks
(c) Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave, while
Vihara is the "hall axial to it
(d) There is no material difference between the two
Answer (B)
37. Which one of the following describes best the
concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?
(a) The extinction of the flame of desire
(b) The complete annihilation of self
(c) A state of bliss and rest
(d) A mental stage beyond all comprehension
Answer (C)
38. According to the Constitution of India, which of the
following are fundamental for the governance of the
country?
(a) Fundamental Rights
(b) Fundamental Duties
(c) Directive Principles of State Policy
(d) Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties
Answer (C)
39. The people of India agitated against the arrival of
Simon Commission because:
(a) Indians never wanted the review of the working of
the Act of 1919
(b) Simon Commission recom-mended the abolition of
Dyarchy (Diarchy) in the Provinces
(c) there was no Indian member in the Simon
Commission
(d) the Simon Commission suggested the partition of the
country
Answer (C)
40. Quit India Movement was launched in response to
(a) Cabinet Mission Plan
(b) Cripps Proposals
(c) Simon Commission Report
(d) Wavell Plan
Answer (B)
41. The balance of payments of a country is a
systematic record of
(a) all import and export transactions of a country during
a given period of time, normally a year
(b) goods exported from a country during a year
(c) economic transaction between the government of one
country to another
(d) capital movements from one country to another
Answer (C)
42. The Reserve Bank of India regulates the commercial
banks in matters of
1. liquidity of assets
2. branch expansion
3. merger of banks
4. winding-up of banks
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer (D)
43. An increase in the Bank Rate generally
indicates that the
(a) market rate of interest is likely to fall
(b) Central Bank is no longer making loans to commercial
banks
(c) Central Bank is following an easy money policy
(d) Central Bank is following a tight money policy
Answer (D)
44. In India, deficit financing is used for raising resources
for
(a) economic development
(b) redemption of public debt
(c) adjusting the balance of payments
(d) reducing the foreign debt
Answer (A)
45. Which of the following characterizes/ characterize the
people of Indus Civilization?
1. They possessed great palaces and temples.
2. They worshipped, both male and female deities.
3. They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare.
Select the correct statement/ statements fusing the codes
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None of the statements given above is correct
Answer (A)
46. Which of the following diseases can be transmitted
from one person to another through tattooing?
1. Chikungunya
2. Hepatitis B
3. HIV-AIDS
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (B)
47. Which of the following statements is/are applicable to
Jain doctrine?
1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice
penance.
2. Every object, even the smallest particle has a soul.
3. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (D)
48. Which one of the following terms describes not only
the physical space occupied by organism, but also its
functional role in the community of organisms?
(a) Ecotone
(b) Ecological niche
(c) Habitat
(d) Home range
Answer (C)
49. Photochemical smog is a resultant of the reaction
among
(a) NO2, O3 and peroxyaceryl nitrate in the
presence of sunlight
(b) CO, O2 and peroxyacetyl nitrate in the
presence of
(c) CO, CO2 and N02 at low temperature
(d) high concentration of N02, 03 and CO in the
evening
Answer (A)
50. Consider the following minerals:
1. Calcium
2. Iron
3. Sodium
Which of the minerals given above is/are required by
human body for the contraction of muscles?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (C)
51. Consider the following statements: The Parliamentary
Committee on Public Accounts
1. consists of not more than 25 Members of the Lok
Sabha
2. scrutinizes appropriation and finance accounts of the
Government
3. examines the report of the Comptroller and Auditor
General of India
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (B)
52. Consider the following Bhakti Saints:
1. Dadu Dayal
2. Guru Nanak
3. Tyagaraja
Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi
dynasty fell and Babur took over?
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2
Answer (B)
53. With reference to the food chains in ecosystems,
which of the following kinds of organism is/are known as
decomposer organism/organisms?
1. Virus
2. Fungi
3. Bacteria
Select the correct answer using the codes given below,
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (B)
54. The most important fishing grounds of the world are
found in the regions where
(a) warm and cold atmospheric currents meet
(b) rivers drain out large amounts of freshwater into the
sea
(c) warm and cold oceanic currents meet
(d) continental shelf is undulating
Answer (C)
55. Which of the following is /are unique characteristic/
characteristics of equatorial forests?
1. Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns forming
a continuous canopy
2. Coexistence of a large number of species
3. Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (D)
56. Which of the following constitute Capital Account?
1. Foreign Loans
2. Foreign Direct Investment
3. Private Remittances
4. Portfolio Investment
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 3 and 4
Answer (B)
57. Consider the following historical places:
1. Ajanta Caves
2. Lepakshi Temple
3. Sanchi Stupa
Which of the above places is/are also known for mural
paintings?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None
Answer (B)
58. With reference to the history of philosophical thought
in India, consider the following statements regarding
Sankhya school:
1. Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or
transmigration of soul.
2. Sankhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads
to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent.
Which of the statements above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer (C)
59. In the context of India, which of the following
principles is/are implied institutionally in the parliamentary
government?
1. Members of the Cabinet are Members of the
Parliament.
2. Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in
the Parliament.
3. Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (A)
60. The annual range of temperature in the interior of
the continents is high as compared to coastal areas. What
is/are the reason/reasons?
1. Thermal difference between land and water
2. Variation in altitude between continents and oceans
3. Presence of strong winds in the interior
4. Heavy rains in the interior as compared to coasts
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer (A)
61. Which of the following is/are the characteristic/
characteristics of Indian coal?
1. High ash content
2. Low sulphur content
3. Low ash fusion temperature
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (A)
62. Which of the following statements regarding laterite
soils of India are correct?
1. They are generally red in colour.
2. They are rich in nitrogen and potash.
3. They are well-developed in Rajasthan and UP.
4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on these soils.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 4
(d) 2 and 3 only
Answer (C)
63. Consider the following statements:
1. Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana beds.
2. Mica occurs in abundance in Kodarma.
3. Dharwars are famous for petroleum.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) None
Answer (B)
64. Consider the following crops:
1. Cotton
2. Groundnut
3. Rice
4. Wheat
Which of these are Kharif crops?
(a) 1 and 4
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2, 3 and 4
Answer (C)
65. "Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty and the people
used to be nomadic herders."
The above statement best describes which of the
following regions?
(a) African Savannah
(b) Central Asian Steppe
(c) North American Prairie
(d) Siberian Tundra
Answer (D)
66. Consider the following statements:
1. Inflation benefits the debtors.
2. Inflation benefits the bond-holders.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer (A)
67. Disguised unemployment generally means
(a) large number of people remain unemployed
(b) alternative employment is not available
(c) marginal productivity of labour is zero
(d) productivity of workers is low
Answer (C)
68. Consider the following statements:
1. The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be
collectively responsible to the Parliament.
2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the
pleasure of the President of India.
3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President
about the proposals for legislation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (B)
69. Consider the following statements:
1. National Development Council is an organ of the
Planning Commission.
2. The Economic and Social Planning is kept in the
Concurrent List m the Constitution of India.
3. The Constitution of India prescribes that Panchayats
should be assigned the task of preparation of plans for
economic development and social justice.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (B)
70. Consider the following statements:
1. The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya
Sabha are not the members of that House.
2. While the nominated members of the two Houses of
the Parliament have no voting right in the presidential
election, they have the right to vote in the election of the
Vice President.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer (B)
71. With reference to National Legal Services Authority,
consider the following statements:
1. Its objective is to provide free and competent legal
services to the weaker sections of the society on the basis
of equal opportunity.
2. It issues guidelines for the State Legal Services
Authorities to implement the legal programmes and
schemes throughout the country.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer (C)
72. During a thunderstorm, the thunder in the skies is
produced by the
1. meeting of cumulonimbus clouds in the sky
2. lightning that separates the nimbus clouds
3. violent upward movement of air and water particles
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) None of the above produces the thunder
Answer (C)
73. Consider the following pairs:
Tribe State
1. Limboo (Limbu) : Sikkim
2. Karbi : Himachal Pradesh
3. Dongaria Kondh : Odisha
4. Bonda : Tamil Nadu
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer (A)
74. Consider the following liquid assets:
1. Demand deposits with the banks
2. Time deposits with the banks
3. Savings deposits with the banks
4. Currency
The correct sequence of these assets in the decreasing
order of liquidity is
(a) 1-4-3-2
(b) 4-3-2-1
(c) 2-3-1-4
(d) 4-1-3-2
Answer (D)
75. In the context of Indian economy, 'Open Market
Operations' refers to
(a) borrowing by scheduled banks from the RBI
(b) lending by commercial banks to industry and trade
(c) purchase and sale of government securities by the
RBI
(d) None of the above
Answer (C)
76. Priority Sector Lending by banks in
India constitutes the lending to
(a) agriculture
(b) micro and small enterprises
(c) weaker sections
(d) All of the above
Answer (D)
77. Which one among the following industries is the
maximum consumer of water in India?
(a) Engineering
(b) Paper and pulp
(c) Textiles
(d) Thermal power
Answer (B)
78. To obtain full benefits of demographic dividend, what
should India do?
(a) Promoting skill development
(b) Introducing more social security schemes
(c) Reducing infant mortality rate
(d) Privatization of higher education
Answer (A)
79. In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in
dance and dramatics called Tribhanga' has been a favourite
of Indian artists from ancient times till today. Which one of
the following statements best describes this pose?
(a) One leg is bent and the body is slightly but oppositely
curved at waist and neck
(b) Facial expressions, hand gestures and make-up are
combined to symbolize certain epic or historic characters
(c) Movements of body, face and hands are used to
express oneself or to tell a story
(d) A little smile, slightly curved waist and certain hand
gestures are emphasized to express the feelings of love or
eroticism
Answer (A)
80. Annie Besant was
1. responsible for starting the Home Rule Movement
2. the founder of the Theosophical Society
3. once the President of the Indian National Congress
Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (C)
81. The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the
(a) imposition of certain restrictions to carry arms by the
Indians
(b) imposition of restrictions on newspapers and
magazines published in Indian languages
(c) removal of disqualifications imposed on the Indian
magistrates with regard to the trial of the Europeans
(d) removal of a duty on imported cotton cloth
Answer (C)
82. A rise in general level of prices may be caused by
1. an increase in the money supply
2. a decrease in the aggregate level of output
3. an increase in the effective demand
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (D)
83. Which one of the following groups of items is
included in India's foreign-exchange reserves?
(a) Foreign-currency assets, Special Drawing Rights
(SDRs) and loans from foreign countries
(b) Foreign-currency assets, gold holdings of the RBI and
SDRs
(c) Foreign-currency assets, loans from the World Bank
and SDRs
(d) Foreign-currency assets, gold holdings of the RBI and
loans from the World Bank
Answer (B)
84. Which one of the following is likely to be the most
inflationary, in its effect?
(a) Repayment of public debt
(b) Borrowing from the public to finance a budget deficit
(c) Borrowing from banks to finance a budget deceit,
(d) Creating new money to finance a budget deficit
Answer (D)
85. Supply of money regaining the same when there is an
increase in demand for money, there will be
(a) a fall in the level of prices
(b) an increase in the rate of interest
(c) a decrease in the rate of interest
(d) an increase in the level of income and employment
Answer (B)
86. Fruits stored in a cold chamber exhibit longer storage
life because
(a) exposure to sunlight is prevented
(b) concentration of carbon dioxide in the environment is
increased
(c) rate of respiration is decreased
(d) there is an increase in humidity
Answer (C)
87. Consider the following fauna of India:
1. Gharial
2. Leatherback turth
3. Swamp deer
Which of the above is/are endangered?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None
Answer (C)
89. Consider the following phenomena:
1. Size of the sun at dusk
2. Colour of the sun at dawn
3. Moon being visible at dawn
4. Twinkle of stars in the sky
5. Polestar being visible in the sky
Which of the above are optical illusions?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 3, 4 and 5
(c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) 2, 3 and 5
Answer (C)
90. Rainbow is produced when sunlight falls on drops of
rain. Which of the following physical phenomena are
responsible for this?
1. Dispersion
2. Refraction
3. Internal reflection
Select the correct answer codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (D)
91. Many transplanted seedlings do not grow because
(a) the new soil does not contain favorable minerals
(b) most of the coot hairs grip the new soil too hard
(c) most of the root hairs are lost during transplantation
leaves get damaged during transplantation
(d) leaves get damaged during transplantation
Answer (C)
92. Economic growth in country X will necessarily have to
occur if
(a) there is technical progress in the world economy
(b) there is population growth in X
(c) there is capital formation in X
(d) the volume of trade grows in the world economy
Answer (C)
93. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Viruses lack enzymes necessary for the generation of
energy.
2. Viruses can be cultured in any synthetic medium.
3. Viruses are transmitted from one organism to another
by biological vectors only.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (A)
94. Which of the following leaf modifications occurs/
occur in desert areas to inhibit water loss?
1. Hard and waxy leaves
2. Tiny leaves or no leaves
3. Thorns instead of leaves
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (D)
95. The known forces of nature can be divided into four
classes, viz., gravity, electromagnetism, weak nuclear force
and strong nuclear force. With reference to them, which
one of the following statements is not correct?
(a) Gravity is the strongest of the four
(b) Electromagnetism acts only on particles with an
electric charge
(c) Weak nuclear force causes, radioactivity
(d) Strong nuclear force holds protons and neutrons
inside the nucleus of an atom
Answer (A)
96. The efforts to detect the existence of Higgs boson
particle have become frequent news in the recent past.
What is/are the importance/importance’s of discovering this
particle?
1. It will enable us to understand as to why elementary
particles have mass.
2. It will enable us in the near future to develop the
technology of transferring matter from one point to
another without traversing the physical space between
them.
3. It will enable us to create better fuels for nuclear
fission.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (A)
97. Mycorrhizal biotechnology has been used in
rehabilitating degraded sites because mycorrhiza enables
the plants to
1. resist drought and increase absorptive area
2. tolerate extremes of pH
3. resist disease infestation
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (D)
98. Who among the following constitute the National
Development Council?
1. The Prime Minister
2. The Chairman, Finance Commission
3. Ministers of the Union Cabinet
4. Chief Ministers of the States
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer (B)
99. The national income of a country for a given period is
equal to the
(a) total value of goods and services produced by the
nationals
(b) sum of total consumption and investment expenditure
(c) sum of personal income of all individuals
(d) money value of final goods and services produced
Answer (A)
100. Which of the following grants/grant direct credit
assistance to rural households?
1. Regional Rural Banks
2. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
3. Land Development Banks
Select the correct answer using the codes 'given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer (C)
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APPSC GROUP-1 STUDY MATERIAL AND
REFERENCE BOOKS
APPSC Group-1 Prelims Syllabus
1. General Knowledge (Current Affairs)
2. General Science
3. Geography
4. Polity
5. History
6. Mental Ability
7.Disaster management
APPSC Group-1 Reference Books
General Knowledge :
Read Regular Papers and Competitive
Magazines
(Udyoga sopanam,Yojana,Competetive
Sucesses..etc) and also watch national
news chanels.
General Science :
Read 5 to 10th classes science text books
(Telugu medium)
Read 5 to 10th classes science NCERT text
books( English Medium)
Read Science & Tech Topics in Daily News
Papers
Read Yojana,Spectrum,Civil Services
Chronicle,Udyoga Sopanam
Polity:
Read 10,11,12 classes POLITY text books
(Telugu medium)
Read 5 to 10th classes POLITY NCERT text
books( English Medium)
Read Telugu Academy B.A 2nd year text
books (Indian Politics & Governament)
History :
Read NCERT 11,12 classes History Books
(English)
Read 11,12 history text books (Telugu)
Read Modern India- Bipin Chandra (Both in
English and Telugu)
Read Andhrula Charitra – B.S.L.Hanu
mantha Rao
Geography:
Read NCERT 10,11,12 Geography books
and also in Telugu Books
Telugu Academy – Geography Books
India Year Book
Mental Ability:
Quantitative Aptitude – R.S.Agarwal (Both
Verbal and Non-Verbal)
Group2:
paper1
General studies paper I
Standard NCERT textbooks of Science
( physics,chemistry, biology) , Social
science from 6th to 10th standard .
Good School Atlas(oxford,royal)
Ancient India and Medieval India by R.S.
Sharma
Modern History
భారతదేశ చరిత్ర (TM) – బి.ఏ చరిత్ర 1st year
book
— తెలుగు అకాడమి
Indian national movement/Freedom
struggle – Bipin chandra
S&T india year book
paper 2
History & culture of AP (English medium)
— P Raghunadha rao
(or)
Adhunika andhra pradesh charithra (ఆధుని
క ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ చరిత్ర TM) — P Raghunadha
rao
Polity
Indian polity — M Laxmikanth
Constitution Of India
paper 3
paper III – Economy
Section -I
Indian Economy —-Dutt& sundaram (or)
Mishra & Puri
Bharata ardhika vyavastha- samasyalu
(భారత
ఆర్ధిక వ్యవస్త - సమస్యలు ) –Telugu
academy competitive exam book
Section -II
Andhra pradesh ardhika vyavastha- Abi
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–Telugu academy competitive exam book.
andrapradesh monthly magazine,Cess
publications.50 years of ap.
BY AN ASPIRANT JAGAN.
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Aspirants
APPSC GROUP-1 STUDY MATERIAL AND
REFERENCE BOOKS
APPSC Group-1 Prelims Syllabus
1. General Knowledge (Current Affairs)
2. General Science
3. Geography
4. Polity
5. History
6. Mental Ability
7.Disaster management
APPSC Group-1 Reference Books
General Knowledge :
Read Regular Papers and Competitive
Magazines
(Udyoga sopanam,Yojana,Competetive
Sucesses..etc) and also watch national
news chanels.
General Science :
Read 5 to 10th classes science text books
(Telugu medium)
Read 5 to 10th classes science NCERT text
books( English Medium)
Read Science & Tech Topics in Daily News
Papers
Read Yojana,Spectrum,Civil Services
Chronicle,Udyoga Sopanam
Polity:
Read 10,11,12 classes POLITY text books
(Telugu medium)
Read 5 to 10th classes POLITY NCERT text
books( English Medium)
Read Telugu Academy B.A 2nd year text
books (Indian Politics & Governament)
History :
Read NCERT 11,12 classes History Books
(English)
Read 11,12 history text books (Telugu)
Read Modern India- Bipin Chandra (Both in
English and Telugu)
Read Andhrula Charitra – B.S.L.Hanu
mantha Rao
Geography:
Read NCERT 10,11,12 Geography books
and also in Telugu Books
Telugu Academy – Geography Books
India Year Book
Mental Ability:
Quantitative Aptitude – R.S.Agarwal (Both
Verbal and Non-Verbal)
Group2:
paper1
General studies paper I
Standard NCERT textbooks of Science
( physics,chemistry, biology) , Social
science from 6th to 10th standard .
Good School Atlas(oxford,royal)
Ancient India and Medieval India by R.S.
Sharma
Modern History
భారతదేశ చరిత్ర (TM) – బి.ఏ చరిత్ర 1st year
book
— తెలుగు అకాడమి
Indian national movement/Freedom
struggle – Bipin chandra
S&T india year book
paper 2
History & culture of AP (English medium)
— P Raghunadha rao
(or)
Adhunika andhra pradesh charithra (ఆధుని
క ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ చరిత్ర TM) — P Raghunadha
rao
Polity
Indian polity — M Laxmikanth
Constitution Of India
paper 3
paper III – Economy
Section -I
Indian Economy —-Dutt& sundaram (or)
Mishra & Puri
Bharata ardhika vyavastha- samasyalu
(భారత
ఆర్ధిక వ్యవస్త - సమస్యలు ) –Telugu
academy competitive exam book
Section -II
Andhra pradesh ardhika vyavastha- Abi
vriddhi( ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ ఆర్ధిక వ్యవస్త- అభివ్రిద్ధి)
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andrapradesh monthly magazine,Cess
publications.50 years of ap.
BY AN ASPIRANT JAGAN.
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When I was Younger :-
• I'd put my arms in my
shirt and told people
I lost my arms
• Would restart the video
game whenever I
knew I was going to lose
• Had that one pen with
four colors, and tried
to push all the buttons at
once
• Waited behind a door to
scare someone,
then leaving because
they're taking too long
to come out.
• Faked being asleep, so I
could be carried to
bed
• Used to think that the
moon followed us
• Tried to balance the
switch between On/
Off.
• Watching two drops of
rain roll down
window and pretending it
was a race
• The only thing i had to
take care of was a
school bag.
• Swallowed a fruit seed I
was scared to
death that a tree was
going to grow in my
tummy.
• Closed the fridge
extremely slowly to see
when the lights when off.
• Walked into a room,
forgot what you
needed, Walked out, and
then remember.
Remember when we were
kids and couldn't
wait to grow up ?
#Childhood Was The Best
Part Of Our Life ! LIKE IF U AGREE
IN THE SAME WAY U WOULD ENJOY
SHARING IN THE
FUTURE UR SWEET MEMORIES OF
PREPARATION FOR
GROUPS OR CIVILS ONLY IF U JUSTIFY UR
TIME OF
PREPARATION AND DO UR JOB.
WONT U?????
there will be no short cut for success.
remember it my dear friends....
Aspirants
When I was Younger :-
• I'd put my arms in my
shirt and told people
I lost my arms
• Would restart the video
game whenever I
knew I was going to lose
• Had that one pen with
four colors, and tried
to push all the buttons at
once
• Waited behind a door to
scare someone,
then leaving because
they're taking too long
to come out.
• Faked being asleep, so I
could be carried to
bed
• Used to think that the
moon followed us
• Tried to balance the
switch between On/
Off.
• Watching two drops of
rain roll down
window and pretending it
was a race
• The only thing i had to
take care of was a
school bag.
• Swallowed a fruit seed I
was scared to
death that a tree was
going to grow in my
tummy.
• Closed the fridge
extremely slowly to see
when the lights when off.
• Walked into a room,
forgot what you
needed, Walked out, and
then remember.
Remember when we were
kids and couldn't
wait to grow up ?
#Childhood Was The Best
Part Of Our Life ! LIKE IF U AGREE
IN THE SAME WAY U WOULD ENJOY
SHARING IN THE
FUTURE UR SWEET MEMORIES OF
PREPARATION FOR
GROUPS OR CIVILS ONLY IF U JUSTIFY UR
TIME OF
PREPARATION AND DO UR JOB.
WONT U?????
there will be no short cut for success.
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Saturday, May 11, 2013
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APRIL CURRENT AFFAIRS::
European Space Telescope
Herschel
completed its Journey in Space
Published on: 30-APR-2013
The Herschel observatory, a
European space
telescope stopped making
observations after
running out of liquid coolant
Dutch Queen Beatrix abdicated
in Favour of
Son Willem Alexander
Published on: 30-APR-2013
Queen Beatrix of the
Netherlands abdicated the
throne in favour of her son
Prince Willem-
Alexander.
Bharti Airtel Introduced Flat
Roaming Rates
for African Customers
Published on: 30-APR-2013
Bharti Airtel on 29 April 2013
Introduced Flat
Roaming Rates for its African
Customers in order to
strengthen its One Airtel,
service.
Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
emerged
Volleyball Champions
Published on: 30-APR-2013
Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
emerged volleyball
champions at the 18th National
Games for the Deaf
on 28 April 2013.
The 3rd Ministerial Conference
of the
Istanbul Process was held in
Almaty
Published on: 29-APR-2013
The 3rd Ministerial Meeting of
the Istanbul Process
was held in Almaty on 26 April
2013.
Haryana Government Raised
cooking cost of
Mid Day Meal Scheme
Published on: 29-APR-2013
Haryana government raised the
cooking cost given
under Mid Day Meal Scheme to
all primary and
upper primary schools in
Haryana by 7.5 per cent.
Government of Goa launched
Digital Krishi
Card for Farmers
Published on: 29-APR-2013
Goa Government launched a
digital Krishi Card to
help farmers in making use of
benefits such as
subsidies and loans given by the
State Government.
Sailendra Nath Roy, Indian
Guinness World
Record Holder Died
Published on: 29-APR-2013
Sailendra Nath Roy, an Indian
Guinness World
Record holder on 28 April 2013
died during the
stunt.
Mary Thom, the prominent
Journalist and
Feminist died in Motorcycle
Accident
Published on: 29-APR-2013
68 Years old American Journalist
and feminist Mary
Thom, was died on 29 April 2013
in a motorcycle
accident in Yonkers.
Maharashtra Government was
directed to
release Water into the Jayakwadi
Dam
Published on: 29-APR-2013
Maharashtra government was
directed by the
Bombay High Court on 24 April
2013 to release
water into the Jayakwadi dam
India and Saudi Arabia decided
to set up a
Joint Working Group to address
Nitaqat Law
Published on: 29-APR-2013
India and Saudi Arabia decided
to set up a joint
working group to address the
concerns of expatriate
Indian workers in Saudi Arabia
on the Nitaqat law.
Sabine Lisicki and Mona Barthel
won
Porsche Tennis Grand Prix 2013
Published on: 29-APR-2013
German duo Sabine Lisicki and
Mona Barthel won
the women’s doubles title at the
WTA Porsche Grand
Prix in Stuttgart
Union Government set up
Committee to
Enhance MSME Exports
Published on: 29-APR-2013
The Union government had set
up a six-member
inter-ministerial committee to
suggest measures for
enhancing MSME exports.
Yash Chopra to be honoured
with
Dadasaheb Phalke Academy
Award 2013
Published on: 28-APR-2013
Yash Chopra and Rajesh Khanna
selected for 13th
Dada Saheb Phalke Academy
Awards to be conferred
on 30 April 2013.
Desertification affects over one-
fourth
Geographical Area of India:
Report
Published on: 28-APR-2013
The Environment Ministry report
submitted to
United Nations Convention to
Combat
Desertification states
desertification of one fourth of
Indian Land.
Government approved Proposal
to Start
International School of Music in
Kerala
Published on: 28-APR-2013
A proposal of opening an
International School of
Music in the Kerela was
approved by the state
Government on 27 April 2013.
Takehiko Nakao elected as the
President
Asian Development Bank Board
Published on: 28-APR-2013
Asian Development Bank on 27
April 2013 appointed
Takehiko Nakao, former Vice
Minister of Finance for
International Affairs of Japan as
its President.
NABARD started Farmer’s Club
Scheme in
Kargil, Jammu and Kashmir
Published on: 28-APR-2013
Farmer’s Club Scheme was
inaugurated in Kargil
region of Jammu and Kashmir
on 27 April 2013 by
NABARD.
Italy got a New Coalition
Government with
Enrico Letta as its Prime
Minister
Published on: 28-APR-2013
Enrico Letta reached a coalition
agreement with the
opposition party to form a new
Government in Italy.
He will be the new Prime
Minister of Italy.
President Conferred Gallantry
and
Distinguished Service Awards
Published on: 28-APR-2013
Gallantry and Distinguished
Service Awards
conferred by the President of
India to Armed Forces
of India at Rastrapati Bhawan on
27 April 2013.
Vice President Released a Book
titled A Leaf
Turns Yellow: the Sufis of Awadh
Published on: 27-APR-2013
Book entitled Leaf Turns Yellow:
the Sufis of Awadh
was released by the Vice
President of India, Hamid
Ansari at New Delhi.
Thomas Cup and Uber Cup
Finals to be
Hosted in Delhi in May 2014
Published on: 27-APR-2013
Delhi will host the final of
Thomas and Uber Cup
2014. The BAI and BWF signed
the dates and venue
of the finals at Siri Fort Sports
Complex, New Delhi.
Tikamgarh of Madhya Pradesh
connected
with Rail Services
Published on: 27-APR-2013
Madhya Pradesh’s Tikamgarh
district was connected
with rail on 26 April 2013 under
Lalitpur-Singrauli
Rail Project announced in
2012-13 Rail Budget.
Jai Chandiram Felicitated with
Lifetime
Achievement Award
Published on: 27-APR-2013
IAWRT conferred lifetime
achievement award on Jai
Chandiram, the first Asian
President of Association
and former deputy director of
Doordarshan.
52-year-long Indebter Turkey to
End its Debt
to IMF on 14 May
Published on: 27-APR-2013
Turkey Treasury Undersecretariat
would close debt
to IMF with refund of 422.1
million USD of capital as
part of the 19th stand-by after
52 years.
Sarabjit Singh under Coma: He
was attacked
in Lahore Jail
Published on: 27-APR-2013
Sarabjit Singh assaulted and
brutally beaten up in
Kot Lakhpat Jail of Pakistan. He
went under Coma
and is put on Ventilator support.
Turkey signed MoU with
Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation SCO
as its
Dialogue Partner
Published on: 27-APR-2013
Turkey joined Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation as
its dialogue partner 0n 26 April
2013. The
partnership will strengthen the
ties member
nations.
Anil Goswami, J&K Cadre IAS
Officer
appointed as New Union Home
Secretary
Published on: 27-APR-2013
Anil Goswami appointed as
Union Home Secretary
of India. He is the first IS officer
from J&K cadre to
be appointed as Home Secretary
of India.
Foreign Investment in services
sector dips
3.5% in Apr-Jan 2012-13
Published on: 26-APR-2013
FDI inflows into the services
sector declined by 3.5
per cent to 4.66 billion US
Dollars during the April-
January period of fiscal year
2012-13.
India Cut down Oil Import from
Iran by
26.5% in Financial Year 2012-13
Published on: 26-APR-2013
India has cut down the import
of crude oil from Iran
by over 26.5 per cent in the
financial year ended
March 31 2013.
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Aurobindo Pharma Received an
Approval
from USFDA for Generic
Cefadroxil Oral
Suspension
Published on: 26-APR-2013
Aurobindo Pharma on 26 April
2013 announced that
it received an approval from
USFDA for generic
Cefadroxil oral suspension.
Indian Railways Reduced the
Advanced
Booking Period of the Tickets to
60 Days
Published on: 26-APR-2013
The Indian Railways reduced the
advanced booking
period of the tickets from four
months duration to
two months, with effect from 1
May 2013.
Trinamool Congress MP Ambica
Banerjee
Passed Away at 86
Published on: 26-APR-2013
Trinamool Congress MP Ambica
Banerjee passed
away in Kolkata on 25 April
2013. He was 86 years of
age.
Facebook Bought Parse to Build
Apps for the
Mobile Platforms
Published on: 26-APR-2013
Facebook on 26 April 2013
announced that it bought
the San Francisco-based Parse,
a startup which
specialises in powering the
mobile applications.
HC Sought Answer from
Government on
Accounts of Children below 18
on Social
Media
Published on: 26-APR-2013
High Court of Delhi sought
Union Government’s
response on how Children below
age of 18 years had
their accounts on Social
Networking Sites.
Lucknow Zardozi Became a
Brand after
Being Accorded GI Registration
Published on: 26-APR-2013
The world famous textile
embroidery handicraft
Lucknow Zardozi became a
brand after being
accorded with the Geographical
Indication (GI)
registration.
Debris in Earth’s Orbit can be
Hazardous;
Urgent Need to Clear it: ESA
Published on: 26-APR-2013
6th European Conference on
Space Debris concluded
in Germany with an
announcement that the Space
Junk should be removed from
the orbit of the Earth.
Federal Investigation Agency in
Pakistan
Arrested Pervez Musharraf in
Bhutto-
Murder Case
Published on: 26-APR-2013
The Federal Investigation Agency
in Pakistan
arrested former President,
Pervez Musharraf in
relation to the Benazir Bhutto
murder case.
The Ministry Of Housing and
Urban Poverty
Alleviation Proposed Launching
NULM
Published on: 26-APR-2013
The Ministry of Housing and
Urban Poverty
Alleviation proposed to launch
the National Urban
Livelihoods Mission (NULM) in
its 12th Five-Year
Plan.
SC asked to File Compliance
Report on
Police Reforms to Chief
Secretaries of Six
States
Published on: 26-APR-2013
Supreme Court demanded
affidavits on police
reforms from the Chief
Secretaries of six states and
constitution of State Security
Commissions.
Seljuk Minaret in the Historic
Umayyad
Mosque of Aleppo Destroyed by
the
Protestors
Published on: 25-APR-2013
Seljuk minaret in The Great
Mosque of Aleppo,
which was constructed in 1090,
was destroyed in
Syrian protests on 24 April 2013.
Researchers Developed New
Keyboard
Called KALQ to Beat QWERTY
Published on: 25-APR-2013
Researchers at St Andrews, the
Max Planck Institute
for Informatics in Germany and
Montana Tech in the
US created a keyboard layout.
Unemployment Rate in Spain
Reached
Record High
Published on: 25-APR-2013
The unemployment rate in Spain
reached new
record of 27.2 percent of
workforce in first quarter
of 2013.
SSTL Announced Appointment of
New CEO;
Dmitry Shukov to Take Over
From 1 June
Published on: 25-APR-2013
Sistema Shyam TeleServices on
24 April 2013
announced that Dmitry Shukov
will take over as its
CEO. Dmitry Shukov will resume
the office from 1
June 2013.
Union Finance Minister Launched
Medi
Claim Facility for the Farmers
Holding KCC
Published on: 25-APR-2013
P.Chidambaram on 24 April 2013
launched medi
claim facility for the farmers
holding Kisan Credit
Cards (KCC) issued by Dena
Bank.
Google Inc Acquired Wavii, the
News
Summarization App for 30
Million US Dollar
Published on: 25-APR-2013
Google Inc acquired Wavii, the
news summarization
app based in Seattle, for around
30 million US dollar
cash.
Etihad Airways took over 24 pc
Stake in Jet
Airways for 379 Million Dollars
Published on: 25-APR-2013
Abu Dhabi based Etihad Airways
on 24 April 2013
confirmed taking over of 24 per
cent minority stake
in Jet Airways for 379 million
dollars.
Largest Biogas Plant of the
World
Inaugurated in Finland
Published on: 25-APR-2013
The largest biogas plant of the
world was
inaugurated on 12 March 2013
in Finland. The
biogas plant was inaugurated on
the western coast
of Finland.
India and UAE signed an MoU
on Air
Services to Enhance Weekly Seat
Capacity
Published on: 25-APR-2013
India and UAE on 24 April 2013
signed an agreement
to increase the number of
weekly airlines seat by
four times during a bilateral
meet at Abu Dhabi.
West Bengal Government set up
Commission
to look into Deposits Scam
Published on: 24-APR-2013
The West Bengal Government
cleared the setting up
of an inquiry commission to
look into money
collecting schemes and
organisations in the State.
The Woodstock Singer, Richie
Havens Died
at 72 Due to Cardiac Arrest
Published on: 24-APR-2013
Richie Havens, the folk musician
who commenced
the 1969 Woodstock musical
festival died because of
cardiac arrest on 22 April 2013
in Jersey City.
High Seas Conference Concluded
with Paris
Appeal
Published on: 24-APR-2013
High Seas, Our Future
Conference concluded with
Paris Appeal for High Seas in
Paris France on 11
April 2013.
Goa Tourism Department
Banned Drinking
on the Beaches to Prevent
Littering and Eve
Teasing
Published on: 24-APR-2013
The Goa tourism department in
April 2013 directed
the Indian Reserve Battalion
(IRB) to ban people
from carrying glass bottles or
alcohol on the
beaches.
Narasimhan Ravi Elected As the
President
of Editors Guild of India
Published on: 24-APR-2013
Narasimhan Ravi, the former
Editor of The Hindu
was unanimously elected as the
president of Editors
Guild of India on 23 April 2013
in New Delhi.
Legendary Singer Shamshad
Begum Died at
94
Published on: 24-APR-2013
Legendary singer Shamshad
Begum died on 23 April
2013 in Mumbai due to illness.
She was 94 years of
age.
Chris Gayle Hit Fastest-Ever
Century in the
History of Cricket during IPL
Published on: 24-APR-2013
Chris Gayle hit the fastest ever
century in the
history of cricket by reaching
100 in merely 30 balls
during RCB vs. Pune Warriors
match on 23 April
2013.
The Union Minister for
Commerce, Industry
and Textiles Launched 21 New
Textile Parks
Published on: 24-APR-2013
The Union Minister for
Commerce, Industry and
Textiles, Anand Sharma on 23
April 2013, launched
21 New Textile Parks approved
under SITP.
PMEAC Presented Economic
Review 2012-13:
Highlights
Published on: 23-APR-2013
The Prime Minister’s Economic
Advisory Council
(PMEAC) under the
Chairmanship of C Rangarajan
on 23 April 2013 presented the
Economic review
2012-13.
Delhi’s Sulabh International
Museum of
Toilets Listed on Top 10 Weird
Museums of
the World
Published on: 23-APR-2013
The Sulabh International
Museum of Toilets in the
Palam area of Delhi entered the
list of top 10 Weird
and Unusual museums of the
world.
Nokia Launched the Cheapest
Handset,
Nokia 105 in Indian Markets
Published on: 23-APR-2013
Nokia on 9 April 2013 launched
the most affordable
mobile Nokia 105 at the price of
1249 Rupees.
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Russia Launched Bio-Satellite
(BION-M)
Called Orbital Noah's Ark into
Space
Published on: 23-APR-2013
Russia on 19 April 2013
launched the bio-satellite
(BION-M) called orbital Noah's
Ark into space with
various living organisms.
Reliance Jio Infocom signed Pact
with Bharti
Airtel for International
Bandwidth
Published on: 23-APR-2013
Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio
Infocom on 23 April
2013 had signed an agreement
for International
Bandwidth.
BPCL and Videocon Industries
Discovered
Fourth Huge Natural Gas Reserve
in
Mozambique Block
Published on: 23-APR-2013
BPCL and Videocon Industries
on 22 April 2013
declared that they discovered
the fourth huge
natural gas reserve in the
offshore Mozambique
block in Africa.
Competition Commission of
India slapped
fine of 8000 Crore rupees in 19
Cases
Published on: 23-APR-2013
Competition Commission of
India (CCI) penalised 19
business entities for anti-
competitive practices
collectively for around 8000
crore Rupees.
Renowned Violinist and
Composer Lalgudi
Jayaraman Died at 82
Published on: 23-APR-2013
Renowned violinist and
composer Lalgudi
Jayaraman died in Chennai on
22 April 2013 at 82
because of illness.
20th Women’s Political
Empowerment Day
Celebrated; Three Women
Panchayat
Leaders Awarded
Published on: 23-APR-2013
20th Women’s Political
Empowerment Day was
celebrated in New Delhi on 22
April 2013. On the
occasion, three women
panchayat leaders were
awarded.
Prayag Chauhan Won Gold
Medal at ASBC
Asian Confederation Junior
Boxing
Championships 2013
Published on: 23-APR-2013
At the final round of ASBC Asian
Confederation
Junior Boxing Championships in
Kazakhstan, Prayag
Chauhan won gold on 22 April
2013.
Union Government of India
approved 13
Power Projects and 25 Oil & Gas
Blocks
Published on: 23-APR-2013
CCI approved 13 power projects
that include hydro,
thermal & transmission projects.
Investment of
33000 crore rupees will be made
on these projects.
Narendra Kumar Took Over as
the
Managing Director of
Indraprastha Gas Ltd
Published on: 23-APR-2013
Narendra Kumar took over as
the Managing Director
of Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) on
22 April 2013. IGL
is the supplier of PNG and CNG
in Delhi and NCR.
Former Chief Justice of India and
Head of JS
Verma Committee, JS Verma
Died
Published on: 23-APR-2013
27th CJI, JS Verma died due to
multiple organ failure
at New Delhi. He was Chairman
of JS Verma
Committee that recommended
anti-rape law to the
government.
World Book and Copyright Day
was
Celebrated on 23 April 2013
Published on: 23-APR-2013
World Book and Copyright Day
was Celebrated on
23 April 2013. World Book
Capital for the year 2013
is Bangkok, with its theme, Read
for Life.
National Urban Health Mission
Formulated
as a Sub-Mission under National
Health
Mission (NHM)
Published on: 22-APR-2013
The Ministry of Health & Family
Welfare in April
2013 formulated National Urban
Health Mission
(NUHM) as a Sub-Mission under
National Health
Mission (NHM).
New Wild Banana Species
discovered by
Researchers in Arunachal
Pradesh
Published on: 22-APR-2013
New Sub-species of Banana
were discovered by the
researchers of University of
Calicut in the forests of
Arunachal Pradesh.
Ahmedabad became the first City
in South
Asia to launch Heat Action Plan
Published on: 22-APR-2013
The Indian city of Ahmedabad
launched a first-of-
its-kind Heat Action Plan on 16
April 2013.
Sivanthi Adithan, the Former
Sports
Administrator and Media
Magnate Died at
76
Published on: 22-APR-2013
Sivanthi Adithan, the former
sports administrator as
well as media magnate died in
Chennai on 19 April
2013 because of illness.
French-Egyptian Archaeologists
Discovered
the Oldest Harbour of the World
in Egypt
Published on: 22-APR-2013
The French-Egyptian
archaeological mission from
French Institute for
Archaeological Studies (IFAO)
discovered the oldest harbour of
the world in Egypt.
ICC Test Rankings released,
Pujara and
Ashwin are the only Two Indians
among
Top-10
Published on: 22-APR-2013
ICC Test Rankings released by
ICC on 21 April 2013.
Hashim Amla was placed at top
among batsman and
Dale Steyn was ranked best
bowler.
Shane Watson Stepped Down as
Vice-
Captain of Australian Test Cricket
Team
Published on: 22-APR-2013
Shane Watson, the Australian
Cricketer stepped
down as the Vice-Captain of the
International Team
of Australia.
Indian Mobile Services Will
Reach Rupees
1.2 Trillion in 2013: Research
Firm Gartner
Published on: 22-APR-2013
The mobile services market in
India would grow 8
percent to 1.2 trillion Rupees in
2013, according to
the revelations of research firm
Gartner.
Sunil Bharti Mittal appointed
Vice
Chairman of International
Chamber of
Commerce
Published on: 22-APR-2013
Sunil Bharti Mittal, the Chairman
and Group CEO of
Bharti Enterprises appointed as
the Vice-Chairman
of the International Chamber of
Commerce.
Researchers Discovered Oldest
Known
European Medieval Cookbook
Published on: 22-APR-2013
Researchers in the third week of
April 2013
discovered the oldest known
European cookbook
which dates back to the 12th
century.
Giorgio Napolitano Re-elected as
the
President of Italy to serve a
Second Term
Published on: 22-APR-2013
Italy's Parliament on 20 April
2013 re-elected
Giorgio Napolitano to an
unparalleled second term
as president.
Mathematician Shakuntala Devi
Died due to
Heart Failure
Published on: 22-APR-2013
The Great Indian Mathematician
also known as
Human Computer, Shakuntala
Devi died due to
heart failure and renal problem
on 21 April 2013 at
Bangalore.
Sebastian Vettel won the Bahrain
Grand
Prix 2013
Published on: 22-APR-2013
Sebastian Vettel won the Bahrain
Grand Prix on 21
April 2013 by defeating Kimi
Raikkonen and Romain
Grosjean. This is his second win
of the season.
AirAsia Appointed the CEO for
India
Venture; Name yet to be
Revealed
Published on: 22-APR-2013
AirAsia, the low cost carrier on
21 April 2013
announced that AirAsia India
approved and
appointed the CEO, whose name
will be a revelation.
President of India, Pranab
Mukherjee Gave
Away Padma Awards 2013 in
New Delhi
Published on: 22-APR-2013
The President of India, Pranab
Mukherjee gave 54
Padma Awards at the function in
Darbar hall of
Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi
on 20 April 2013.
Djokovic won the Monte-Carlo
Rolex
Masters Tournament by
defeating Nadal
Published on: 22-APR-2013
The eight year reign of Nadal on
Monte Carlo Rolex
Masters ended after he suffered
a defeat by the
hands of Djokovic on 21 April
2013.
Alfredo Guevara, the Cuban
Filmmaker and
Arts Leader Died at 87
Published on: 22-APR-2013
Renowned filmmaker of Cuba,
cultural and
intellectual leader Alfredo
Guevara died on 19 April
2013 due to heart failure.
International Mother Earth Day
observed on
22 April with Focus on Climate
Change
Published on: 22-APR-2013
22 April was observed as the
International Mother
Earth Day across the World. Face
of Climate Change
is the theme of the year 2013.
National Thermal Power
Corporation and
Power Development Bangladesh
signed
Three Pacts
Published on: 21-APR-2013
India’s NTPC and Power
Development Bangladesh
signed three pacts for
development of joint power
project in Bangladesh. The pacts
are PPA, IA and
SJVA.
European Space Telescope
Herschel
completed its Journey in Space
Published on: 30-APR-2013
The Herschel observatory, a
European space
telescope stopped making
observations after
running out of liquid coolant
Dutch Queen Beatrix abdicated
in Favour of
Son Willem Alexander
Published on: 30-APR-2013
Queen Beatrix of the
Netherlands abdicated the
throne in favour of her son
Prince Willem-
Alexander.
Bharti Airtel Introduced Flat
Roaming Rates
for African Customers
Published on: 30-APR-2013
Bharti Airtel on 29 April 2013
Introduced Flat
Roaming Rates for its African
Customers in order to
strengthen its One Airtel,
service.
Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
emerged
Volleyball Champions
Published on: 30-APR-2013
Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
emerged volleyball
champions at the 18th National
Games for the Deaf
on 28 April 2013.
The 3rd Ministerial Conference
of the
Istanbul Process was held in
Almaty
Published on: 29-APR-2013
The 3rd Ministerial Meeting of
the Istanbul Process
was held in Almaty on 26 April
2013.
Haryana Government Raised
cooking cost of
Mid Day Meal Scheme
Published on: 29-APR-2013
Haryana government raised the
cooking cost given
under Mid Day Meal Scheme to
all primary and
upper primary schools in
Haryana by 7.5 per cent.
Government of Goa launched
Digital Krishi
Card for Farmers
Published on: 29-APR-2013
Goa Government launched a
digital Krishi Card to
help farmers in making use of
benefits such as
subsidies and loans given by the
State Government.
Sailendra Nath Roy, Indian
Guinness World
Record Holder Died
Published on: 29-APR-2013
Sailendra Nath Roy, an Indian
Guinness World
Record holder on 28 April 2013
died during the
stunt.
Mary Thom, the prominent
Journalist and
Feminist died in Motorcycle
Accident
Published on: 29-APR-2013
68 Years old American Journalist
and feminist Mary
Thom, was died on 29 April 2013
in a motorcycle
accident in Yonkers.
Maharashtra Government was
directed to
release Water into the Jayakwadi
Dam
Published on: 29-APR-2013
Maharashtra government was
directed by the
Bombay High Court on 24 April
2013 to release
water into the Jayakwadi dam
India and Saudi Arabia decided
to set up a
Joint Working Group to address
Nitaqat Law
Published on: 29-APR-2013
India and Saudi Arabia decided
to set up a joint
working group to address the
concerns of expatriate
Indian workers in Saudi Arabia
on the Nitaqat law.
Sabine Lisicki and Mona Barthel
won
Porsche Tennis Grand Prix 2013
Published on: 29-APR-2013
German duo Sabine Lisicki and
Mona Barthel won
the women’s doubles title at the
WTA Porsche Grand
Prix in Stuttgart
Union Government set up
Committee to
Enhance MSME Exports
Published on: 29-APR-2013
The Union government had set
up a six-member
inter-ministerial committee to
suggest measures for
enhancing MSME exports.
Yash Chopra to be honoured
with
Dadasaheb Phalke Academy
Award 2013
Published on: 28-APR-2013
Yash Chopra and Rajesh Khanna
selected for 13th
Dada Saheb Phalke Academy
Awards to be conferred
on 30 April 2013.
Desertification affects over one-
fourth
Geographical Area of India:
Report
Published on: 28-APR-2013
The Environment Ministry report
submitted to
United Nations Convention to
Combat
Desertification states
desertification of one fourth of
Indian Land.
Government approved Proposal
to Start
International School of Music in
Kerala
Published on: 28-APR-2013
A proposal of opening an
International School of
Music in the Kerela was
approved by the state
Government on 27 April 2013.
Takehiko Nakao elected as the
President
Asian Development Bank Board
Published on: 28-APR-2013
Asian Development Bank on 27
April 2013 appointed
Takehiko Nakao, former Vice
Minister of Finance for
International Affairs of Japan as
its President.
NABARD started Farmer’s Club
Scheme in
Kargil, Jammu and Kashmir
Published on: 28-APR-2013
Farmer’s Club Scheme was
inaugurated in Kargil
region of Jammu and Kashmir
on 27 April 2013 by
NABARD.
Italy got a New Coalition
Government with
Enrico Letta as its Prime
Minister
Published on: 28-APR-2013
Enrico Letta reached a coalition
agreement with the
opposition party to form a new
Government in Italy.
He will be the new Prime
Minister of Italy.
President Conferred Gallantry
and
Distinguished Service Awards
Published on: 28-APR-2013
Gallantry and Distinguished
Service Awards
conferred by the President of
India to Armed Forces
of India at Rastrapati Bhawan on
27 April 2013.
Vice President Released a Book
titled A Leaf
Turns Yellow: the Sufis of Awadh
Published on: 27-APR-2013
Book entitled Leaf Turns Yellow:
the Sufis of Awadh
was released by the Vice
President of India, Hamid
Ansari at New Delhi.
Thomas Cup and Uber Cup
Finals to be
Hosted in Delhi in May 2014
Published on: 27-APR-2013
Delhi will host the final of
Thomas and Uber Cup
2014. The BAI and BWF signed
the dates and venue
of the finals at Siri Fort Sports
Complex, New Delhi.
Tikamgarh of Madhya Pradesh
connected
with Rail Services
Published on: 27-APR-2013
Madhya Pradesh’s Tikamgarh
district was connected
with rail on 26 April 2013 under
Lalitpur-Singrauli
Rail Project announced in
2012-13 Rail Budget.
Jai Chandiram Felicitated with
Lifetime
Achievement Award
Published on: 27-APR-2013
IAWRT conferred lifetime
achievement award on Jai
Chandiram, the first Asian
President of Association
and former deputy director of
Doordarshan.
52-year-long Indebter Turkey to
End its Debt
to IMF on 14 May
Published on: 27-APR-2013
Turkey Treasury Undersecretariat
would close debt
to IMF with refund of 422.1
million USD of capital as
part of the 19th stand-by after
52 years.
Sarabjit Singh under Coma: He
was attacked
in Lahore Jail
Published on: 27-APR-2013
Sarabjit Singh assaulted and
brutally beaten up in
Kot Lakhpat Jail of Pakistan. He
went under Coma
and is put on Ventilator support.
Turkey signed MoU with
Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation SCO
as its
Dialogue Partner
Published on: 27-APR-2013
Turkey joined Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation as
its dialogue partner 0n 26 April
2013. The
partnership will strengthen the
ties member
nations.
Anil Goswami, J&K Cadre IAS
Officer
appointed as New Union Home
Secretary
Published on: 27-APR-2013
Anil Goswami appointed as
Union Home Secretary
of India. He is the first IS officer
from J&K cadre to
be appointed as Home Secretary
of India.
Foreign Investment in services
sector dips
3.5% in Apr-Jan 2012-13
Published on: 26-APR-2013
FDI inflows into the services
sector declined by 3.5
per cent to 4.66 billion US
Dollars during the April-
January period of fiscal year
2012-13.
India Cut down Oil Import from
Iran by
26.5% in Financial Year 2012-13
Published on: 26-APR-2013
India has cut down the import
of crude oil from Iran
by over 26.5 per cent in the
financial year ended
March 31 2013.
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Aurobindo Pharma Received an
Approval
from USFDA for Generic
Cefadroxil Oral
Suspension
Published on: 26-APR-2013
Aurobindo Pharma on 26 April
2013 announced that
it received an approval from
USFDA for generic
Cefadroxil oral suspension.
Indian Railways Reduced the
Advanced
Booking Period of the Tickets to
60 Days
Published on: 26-APR-2013
The Indian Railways reduced the
advanced booking
period of the tickets from four
months duration to
two months, with effect from 1
May 2013.
Trinamool Congress MP Ambica
Banerjee
Passed Away at 86
Published on: 26-APR-2013
Trinamool Congress MP Ambica
Banerjee passed
away in Kolkata on 25 April
2013. He was 86 years of
age.
Facebook Bought Parse to Build
Apps for the
Mobile Platforms
Published on: 26-APR-2013
Facebook on 26 April 2013
announced that it bought
the San Francisco-based Parse,
a startup which
specialises in powering the
mobile applications.
HC Sought Answer from
Government on
Accounts of Children below 18
on Social
Media
Published on: 26-APR-2013
High Court of Delhi sought
Union Government’s
response on how Children below
age of 18 years had
their accounts on Social
Networking Sites.
Lucknow Zardozi Became a
Brand after
Being Accorded GI Registration
Published on: 26-APR-2013
The world famous textile
embroidery handicraft
Lucknow Zardozi became a
brand after being
accorded with the Geographical
Indication (GI)
registration.
Debris in Earth’s Orbit can be
Hazardous;
Urgent Need to Clear it: ESA
Published on: 26-APR-2013
6th European Conference on
Space Debris concluded
in Germany with an
announcement that the Space
Junk should be removed from
the orbit of the Earth.
Federal Investigation Agency in
Pakistan
Arrested Pervez Musharraf in
Bhutto-
Murder Case
Published on: 26-APR-2013
The Federal Investigation Agency
in Pakistan
arrested former President,
Pervez Musharraf in
relation to the Benazir Bhutto
murder case.
The Ministry Of Housing and
Urban Poverty
Alleviation Proposed Launching
NULM
Published on: 26-APR-2013
The Ministry of Housing and
Urban Poverty
Alleviation proposed to launch
the National Urban
Livelihoods Mission (NULM) in
its 12th Five-Year
Plan.
SC asked to File Compliance
Report on
Police Reforms to Chief
Secretaries of Six
States
Published on: 26-APR-2013
Supreme Court demanded
affidavits on police
reforms from the Chief
Secretaries of six states and
constitution of State Security
Commissions.
Seljuk Minaret in the Historic
Umayyad
Mosque of Aleppo Destroyed by
the
Protestors
Published on: 25-APR-2013
Seljuk minaret in The Great
Mosque of Aleppo,
which was constructed in 1090,
was destroyed in
Syrian protests on 24 April 2013.
Researchers Developed New
Keyboard
Called KALQ to Beat QWERTY
Published on: 25-APR-2013
Researchers at St Andrews, the
Max Planck Institute
for Informatics in Germany and
Montana Tech in the
US created a keyboard layout.
Unemployment Rate in Spain
Reached
Record High
Published on: 25-APR-2013
The unemployment rate in Spain
reached new
record of 27.2 percent of
workforce in first quarter
of 2013.
SSTL Announced Appointment of
New CEO;
Dmitry Shukov to Take Over
From 1 June
Published on: 25-APR-2013
Sistema Shyam TeleServices on
24 April 2013
announced that Dmitry Shukov
will take over as its
CEO. Dmitry Shukov will resume
the office from 1
June 2013.
Union Finance Minister Launched
Medi
Claim Facility for the Farmers
Holding KCC
Published on: 25-APR-2013
P.Chidambaram on 24 April 2013
launched medi
claim facility for the farmers
holding Kisan Credit
Cards (KCC) issued by Dena
Bank.
Google Inc Acquired Wavii, the
News
Summarization App for 30
Million US Dollar
Published on: 25-APR-2013
Google Inc acquired Wavii, the
news summarization
app based in Seattle, for around
30 million US dollar
cash.
Etihad Airways took over 24 pc
Stake in Jet
Airways for 379 Million Dollars
Published on: 25-APR-2013
Abu Dhabi based Etihad Airways
on 24 April 2013
confirmed taking over of 24 per
cent minority stake
in Jet Airways for 379 million
dollars.
Largest Biogas Plant of the
World
Inaugurated in Finland
Published on: 25-APR-2013
The largest biogas plant of the
world was
inaugurated on 12 March 2013
in Finland. The
biogas plant was inaugurated on
the western coast
of Finland.
India and UAE signed an MoU
on Air
Services to Enhance Weekly Seat
Capacity
Published on: 25-APR-2013
India and UAE on 24 April 2013
signed an agreement
to increase the number of
weekly airlines seat by
four times during a bilateral
meet at Abu Dhabi.
West Bengal Government set up
Commission
to look into Deposits Scam
Published on: 24-APR-2013
The West Bengal Government
cleared the setting up
of an inquiry commission to
look into money
collecting schemes and
organisations in the State.
The Woodstock Singer, Richie
Havens Died
at 72 Due to Cardiac Arrest
Published on: 24-APR-2013
Richie Havens, the folk musician
who commenced
the 1969 Woodstock musical
festival died because of
cardiac arrest on 22 April 2013
in Jersey City.
High Seas Conference Concluded
with Paris
Appeal
Published on: 24-APR-2013
High Seas, Our Future
Conference concluded with
Paris Appeal for High Seas in
Paris France on 11
April 2013.
Goa Tourism Department
Banned Drinking
on the Beaches to Prevent
Littering and Eve
Teasing
Published on: 24-APR-2013
The Goa tourism department in
April 2013 directed
the Indian Reserve Battalion
(IRB) to ban people
from carrying glass bottles or
alcohol on the
beaches.
Narasimhan Ravi Elected As the
President
of Editors Guild of India
Published on: 24-APR-2013
Narasimhan Ravi, the former
Editor of The Hindu
was unanimously elected as the
president of Editors
Guild of India on 23 April 2013
in New Delhi.
Legendary Singer Shamshad
Begum Died at
94
Published on: 24-APR-2013
Legendary singer Shamshad
Begum died on 23 April
2013 in Mumbai due to illness.
She was 94 years of
age.
Chris Gayle Hit Fastest-Ever
Century in the
History of Cricket during IPL
Published on: 24-APR-2013
Chris Gayle hit the fastest ever
century in the
history of cricket by reaching
100 in merely 30 balls
during RCB vs. Pune Warriors
match on 23 April
2013.
The Union Minister for
Commerce, Industry
and Textiles Launched 21 New
Textile Parks
Published on: 24-APR-2013
The Union Minister for
Commerce, Industry and
Textiles, Anand Sharma on 23
April 2013, launched
21 New Textile Parks approved
under SITP.
PMEAC Presented Economic
Review 2012-13:
Highlights
Published on: 23-APR-2013
The Prime Minister’s Economic
Advisory Council
(PMEAC) under the
Chairmanship of C Rangarajan
on 23 April 2013 presented the
Economic review
2012-13.
Delhi’s Sulabh International
Museum of
Toilets Listed on Top 10 Weird
Museums of
the World
Published on: 23-APR-2013
The Sulabh International
Museum of Toilets in the
Palam area of Delhi entered the
list of top 10 Weird
and Unusual museums of the
world.
Nokia Launched the Cheapest
Handset,
Nokia 105 in Indian Markets
Published on: 23-APR-2013
Nokia on 9 April 2013 launched
the most affordable
mobile Nokia 105 at the price of
1249 Rupees.
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Russia Launched Bio-Satellite
(BION-M)
Called Orbital Noah's Ark into
Space
Published on: 23-APR-2013
Russia on 19 April 2013
launched the bio-satellite
(BION-M) called orbital Noah's
Ark into space with
various living organisms.
Reliance Jio Infocom signed Pact
with Bharti
Airtel for International
Bandwidth
Published on: 23-APR-2013
Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio
Infocom on 23 April
2013 had signed an agreement
for International
Bandwidth.
BPCL and Videocon Industries
Discovered
Fourth Huge Natural Gas Reserve
in
Mozambique Block
Published on: 23-APR-2013
BPCL and Videocon Industries
on 22 April 2013
declared that they discovered
the fourth huge
natural gas reserve in the
offshore Mozambique
block in Africa.
Competition Commission of
India slapped
fine of 8000 Crore rupees in 19
Cases
Published on: 23-APR-2013
Competition Commission of
India (CCI) penalised 19
business entities for anti-
competitive practices
collectively for around 8000
crore Rupees.
Renowned Violinist and
Composer Lalgudi
Jayaraman Died at 82
Published on: 23-APR-2013
Renowned violinist and
composer Lalgudi
Jayaraman died in Chennai on
22 April 2013 at 82
because of illness.
20th Women’s Political
Empowerment Day
Celebrated; Three Women
Panchayat
Leaders Awarded
Published on: 23-APR-2013
20th Women’s Political
Empowerment Day was
celebrated in New Delhi on 22
April 2013. On the
occasion, three women
panchayat leaders were
awarded.
Prayag Chauhan Won Gold
Medal at ASBC
Asian Confederation Junior
Boxing
Championships 2013
Published on: 23-APR-2013
At the final round of ASBC Asian
Confederation
Junior Boxing Championships in
Kazakhstan, Prayag
Chauhan won gold on 22 April
2013.
Union Government of India
approved 13
Power Projects and 25 Oil & Gas
Blocks
Published on: 23-APR-2013
CCI approved 13 power projects
that include hydro,
thermal & transmission projects.
Investment of
33000 crore rupees will be made
on these projects.
Narendra Kumar Took Over as
the
Managing Director of
Indraprastha Gas Ltd
Published on: 23-APR-2013
Narendra Kumar took over as
the Managing Director
of Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) on
22 April 2013. IGL
is the supplier of PNG and CNG
in Delhi and NCR.
Former Chief Justice of India and
Head of JS
Verma Committee, JS Verma
Died
Published on: 23-APR-2013
27th CJI, JS Verma died due to
multiple organ failure
at New Delhi. He was Chairman
of JS Verma
Committee that recommended
anti-rape law to the
government.
World Book and Copyright Day
was
Celebrated on 23 April 2013
Published on: 23-APR-2013
World Book and Copyright Day
was Celebrated on
23 April 2013. World Book
Capital for the year 2013
is Bangkok, with its theme, Read
for Life.
National Urban Health Mission
Formulated
as a Sub-Mission under National
Health
Mission (NHM)
Published on: 22-APR-2013
The Ministry of Health & Family
Welfare in April
2013 formulated National Urban
Health Mission
(NUHM) as a Sub-Mission under
National Health
Mission (NHM).
New Wild Banana Species
discovered by
Researchers in Arunachal
Pradesh
Published on: 22-APR-2013
New Sub-species of Banana
were discovered by the
researchers of University of
Calicut in the forests of
Arunachal Pradesh.
Ahmedabad became the first City
in South
Asia to launch Heat Action Plan
Published on: 22-APR-2013
The Indian city of Ahmedabad
launched a first-of-
its-kind Heat Action Plan on 16
April 2013.
Sivanthi Adithan, the Former
Sports
Administrator and Media
Magnate Died at
76
Published on: 22-APR-2013
Sivanthi Adithan, the former
sports administrator as
well as media magnate died in
Chennai on 19 April
2013 because of illness.
French-Egyptian Archaeologists
Discovered
the Oldest Harbour of the World
in Egypt
Published on: 22-APR-2013
The French-Egyptian
archaeological mission from
French Institute for
Archaeological Studies (IFAO)
discovered the oldest harbour of
the world in Egypt.
ICC Test Rankings released,
Pujara and
Ashwin are the only Two Indians
among
Top-10
Published on: 22-APR-2013
ICC Test Rankings released by
ICC on 21 April 2013.
Hashim Amla was placed at top
among batsman and
Dale Steyn was ranked best
bowler.
Shane Watson Stepped Down as
Vice-
Captain of Australian Test Cricket
Team
Published on: 22-APR-2013
Shane Watson, the Australian
Cricketer stepped
down as the Vice-Captain of the
International Team
of Australia.
Indian Mobile Services Will
Reach Rupees
1.2 Trillion in 2013: Research
Firm Gartner
Published on: 22-APR-2013
The mobile services market in
India would grow 8
percent to 1.2 trillion Rupees in
2013, according to
the revelations of research firm
Gartner.
Sunil Bharti Mittal appointed
Vice
Chairman of International
Chamber of
Commerce
Published on: 22-APR-2013
Sunil Bharti Mittal, the Chairman
and Group CEO of
Bharti Enterprises appointed as
the Vice-Chairman
of the International Chamber of
Commerce.
Researchers Discovered Oldest
Known
European Medieval Cookbook
Published on: 22-APR-2013
Researchers in the third week of
April 2013
discovered the oldest known
European cookbook
which dates back to the 12th
century.
Giorgio Napolitano Re-elected as
the
President of Italy to serve a
Second Term
Published on: 22-APR-2013
Italy's Parliament on 20 April
2013 re-elected
Giorgio Napolitano to an
unparalleled second term
as president.
Mathematician Shakuntala Devi
Died due to
Heart Failure
Published on: 22-APR-2013
The Great Indian Mathematician
also known as
Human Computer, Shakuntala
Devi died due to
heart failure and renal problem
on 21 April 2013 at
Bangalore.
Sebastian Vettel won the Bahrain
Grand
Prix 2013
Published on: 22-APR-2013
Sebastian Vettel won the Bahrain
Grand Prix on 21
April 2013 by defeating Kimi
Raikkonen and Romain
Grosjean. This is his second win
of the season.
AirAsia Appointed the CEO for
India
Venture; Name yet to be
Revealed
Published on: 22-APR-2013
AirAsia, the low cost carrier on
21 April 2013
announced that AirAsia India
approved and
appointed the CEO, whose name
will be a revelation.
President of India, Pranab
Mukherjee Gave
Away Padma Awards 2013 in
New Delhi
Published on: 22-APR-2013
The President of India, Pranab
Mukherjee gave 54
Padma Awards at the function in
Darbar hall of
Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi
on 20 April 2013.
Djokovic won the Monte-Carlo
Rolex
Masters Tournament by
defeating Nadal
Published on: 22-APR-2013
The eight year reign of Nadal on
Monte Carlo Rolex
Masters ended after he suffered
a defeat by the
hands of Djokovic on 21 April
2013.
Alfredo Guevara, the Cuban
Filmmaker and
Arts Leader Died at 87
Published on: 22-APR-2013
Renowned filmmaker of Cuba,
cultural and
intellectual leader Alfredo
Guevara died on 19 April
2013 due to heart failure.
International Mother Earth Day
observed on
22 April with Focus on Climate
Change
Published on: 22-APR-2013
22 April was observed as the
International Mother
Earth Day across the World. Face
of Climate Change
is the theme of the year 2013.
National Thermal Power
Corporation and
Power Development Bangladesh
signed
Three Pacts
Published on: 21-APR-2013
India’s NTPC and Power
Development Bangladesh
signed three pacts for
development of joint power
project in Bangladesh. The pacts
are PPA, IA and
SJVA.
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