NDA 1 2022

GAT
Mock Test
1.Which institution developed the ‘Bio-jet
fuel’, which has been approved for use on
military aircraft of IAF?
[A] Indian Institute of Petroleum
[B] Indian Institute of Soil and Water
Conservation
[C] Indian Institute of Remote Sensing
[D] Bharat Electronics Limited
2.Which country proposed the ‘Social
Media (Basic Expectations and
Defamation) Bill 2021’?
[A] USA
[B] Australia
[C] China
[D] India
3.Which Indian state held its famous
Cherry Blossom Festival recently?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Meghalaya
[D] West Bengal
4.Which Indian has been named as the
new CEO of Twitter in 2021?
[A] George Kurian
[B] Shantanu Narayen
[C] Arvind Krishna
[D] Parag Agrawal
5.Professor Rafiqul Islam. Who passed
away recently, was a scholar and cultural
activist of which country?
[A] India
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Pakistan
[D] Afghanistan
6.Alipore Zoological Garden, which was
making news, is located in which Indian
state/UT?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Bihar
[C] West Bengal
[D] Uttar Pradesh
7.Which association has launched a ($340
billion) project named ”Global Gateway”?
[A] G-20
[B] European Union
[C] ASEAN
[D] G-7
8.When is the ‘International Day of
Persons with Disabilities (IDPD)’ observed
every year?
[A] December 1
[B] December 2
[C] December 3
[D] December 5
9.Semeru volcano, which erupted recently,
is located in which country?
[A] Japan
[B] Indonesia
[C] Philippines
[D] Australia
10.Which space agency has developed
‘Sentry-II – Asteroid Impact Monitoring
System’?
[A] ISRO
[B] NASA
[C] ESA
[D] JAXA

11.‘The Bureau of Indian Standards’ works

under the aegis of which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of MSME
[B] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[C] Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food &
Public Distribution
[D] Ministry of Law and Justice
12.What is the present status of China at
the ‘World Trade Organization (WTO)’?
[A] Upper middle-income country
[B] Developed Country
[C] Developing Country
[D] Least Developed Country
13.Which Union Ministry announced a
dedicated Grievance Cell, for uninterrupted
supply of essentials?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Food Processing Industries
[C] Ministry of Textiles
[D] Ministry of Road Transport and
Highways
14.What is the name of the first
indigenously-developed microprocessor of
India?
[A] SHIV
[B] SHAKTI
[C] BHARAT
[D] AKASH
15.The Indian Council of Historical
Research (ICHR) is an autonomous body
under which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Culture
[B] Ministry of External Affairs
[C] Ministry of Education
[D] Ministry of Tourism
16.Which is the headquarters of the
European Parliament?
[A] Strasbourg, France
[B] Geneva, Switzerland
[C] Rome, Italy
[D] Nairobi, Kenya
17.The United Nations launched its largest
ever country-specific appeal for which
country?
[A] Syria
[B] Afghanistan
[C] Sudan
[D] Venezuela
18.India signed an agreement with which
country for implementing “2 Vs 2” Agri
market access issues?
[A] Israel
[B] USA
[C] Russia
[D] Australia
19.Which country recently launched formal
Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations
with India?
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] Russia
[D] Japan
20.‘Pristimantis gretathunbergae’ is the
name of which new species recently
discovered?
[A] Tree
[B] Frog
[C] Turtle
[D] Octopus
Geography
1.Amaravati, Arkavathy, Bhavani, Chinnar,
Hemavati, Honnuhole, Kabini etc. are
tributaries of which among the following
rivers?
[A] Kaveri
[B] Krishna
[C] Godavari
[D] Narmada
2.Which among the following is the coastal
water body that lies off the southwest coast
of India, north of a line extending from the
southern point of Sri Lanka to the
southernmost of the Maldives Islands, and
east of the Maldives?
[A] Laccadive Sea
[B] Gulf of Mannar
[C] Palk Strait
[D] Minicoy
3.Which among the following is not located
in Andaman & Nicobar island?
[A] Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park
[B] Campbell Bay
[C] Guindy National Park
[D] None of the above
4.Through which of the following north east
states in India , the tropic of cancer
passes?
[A] Tripura & Nagaland
[B] Tripura & Mizoram
[C] Meghalaya & Mizoram
[D] Assam & Tripura
5.The smallest states in India Area and
Population wise are?
[A] Goa & Sikkim
[B] Sikkim and Goa
[C] Goa & Mizoram
[D] Goa & Arunanchal Pradesh
6.What was the first route of the super fast
Rajdhani Express which was introduced in
1969?
[A] New Delhi to Mumbai Central
[B] New Delhi to Howrah
[C] New Delhi to Chennai Central
[D] New Delhi to Bangalore
7.Which of the following is the correct
location of Palk Strait?
[A] Between Gulf of Kachchh & Gulf of
Khambat
[B] Between Gulf of Mannar & Bay of
Bengal
[C] Between Lakshdweep and Maldives
[D] In Andaman & Nicobar Islands
8.Baba Budangiri Hills in Karnataka are
the place of origin of which among the
following plantation crops in India?
[A] Neelgiri Tea
[B] Coffee
[C] Rubber
[D] All of them
9.Jadugoda mines are famous for:
[A] iron ore
[B] mica deposits
[C] gold deposits
[D] uranium deposits
10.Which of the following Mountain passes
forms the ‘tri-junction’ of India,China and
Myanmar?
[A] Nathu La
[B] Jelep La
[C] Bomdi La
[D] Diphu Pass

11.Which of the following hill stations is

considered as the Ooty of Andhra
Pradesh?
[A] Sri Sailam
[B] Araku Valley
[C] Lambasingi
[D] Papi Hills
12.Which among the following hill stations
are located in the state of Sikkim?
1. Gangtok
2. Pelling
3. Ravangla
4. Yumthang
Choose the correct option from the codes
given below :
[A] 1 & 3
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
13.Laccadive Islands and Minicoy are
separated by which of the following?
[A] 8° Channel
[B] 9° Channel
[C] 13° Channel
[D] None of the above
14.What type of coral reefs are found in the
Lakshadweep Islands?
[A] Fringing type
[B] Barrier type
[C] Atoll type
[D] None of the above
15.Which of the following union territory of
India has the highest mangrove cover?
[A] Daman and Diu
[B] Andaman and Nicobar
[C] Puducherry
[D] Lakshadweep
16.Arrange the following states and Union
territories of India as per the descending
order of the total mangrove cover
1. West Bengal
2. Andaman and Nicobar
3. Gujarat
4. Andhra Pradesh
Choose the correct option from the codes
given below :
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 1, 3, 2, 4
[C] 2, 1, 3, 4
[D] 3, 2, 1, 4
17.Chitra Pournami festival is a famous
festival in which of the following beaches of
Tamil Nadu?
[A] Marina Beach
[B] Edward Elliot’s Beach
[C] Silver Beach
[D] Poompuhar beach
18.Katchh & Kathiawar Peninsula are
separated from each other by which of the
following gulfs/ Bays?
[A] Gulf of Katchh
[B] Gulf of Khambat
[C] Gulf of Mannar
[D] Gulf of Aden
19.Which among the following states are
the part of the Bundelkhand plateau?
1. Rajasthan
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Madhya Pradesh
4. Maharashtra
Choose the correct option from the codes
given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
20.Damodar trough divided Ranchi Plateau
in the north from which of the following
plateau?
[A] Koderma Plateau
[B] Hazaribagh Plateau
[C] Singhbhum Plateau
[D] None of the above

Polity
1.How many members can be nominated
by the president to the Rajya Sabha & Lok
Sabha Respectively?
[A] 12 & 0
[B] 10 & 2
[C] 10 & 0
[D] 12 & 6
2.Who was the first Chief election
commissioner of India ?
[A] KVK Sundaram [C] Sukumar Sen
[B] SP Sen Verma [D] Rajmannar
3.Which among the following is an
incorrect statement regarding Money Bill?
[A] It can be introduced only in Lok Sabha
[B] It can be introduced only on the
recommendation of the President
[C] The Rajya Sabha is given 1 months
time period to make recommendation on a
Money Bill
[D] All are correct
4.In which year Sikkim was included in the
North Eastern Council ?
[A] 1992
[B] 1999
[C] 2002
[D] 2005
5.Which of the following amendment of the
Constitution provided for alternative
scheme of devolution of revenue between
the Centre and states?
[A] Constitution (65th) Amendment Act
[B] Constitution (80th) Amendment Act
[C] Constitution (85th) Amendment Act
[D] Constitution (89th) Amendment Act
6.which among the following articles of
Constitution of India deals with “Prohibition
of Traffic in Human beings”, ?
[A] Article 21
[B] Article 22
[C] Article 23
[D] Article 24
7.If an ordinary bill, originated and passed
in the state legislative council of a
bicameral states in India and state
legislative assembly rejects the bill, then
which among the following would follow?
[A] The bill will be sent back to state
legislative council
[B] The bill will be sent to a joint committee
of assembly members and council
members
[C] The bill will be deemed deemed passed
[D] The bill will get lapsed
8.Which act provided for the establishment
of a Reserve Bank of India?
[A] Government of India Act, 1919
[B] Government of India Act, 1935
[C] Indian Independence Act, 1947
[D] None of the above
9.On which date the government of India
adopted the National Anthem of the
country?
[A] July 22, 1947
[B] January 24, 1950
[C] January 26, 1950
[D] November 24, 1949
10.The concept of Fundamental Duties in
the Indian Constitution has been borrowed
from?
[A] British Constitution
[B] French Constitution
[C] Canadian Constitution
[D] Russian Constitution
11.Which of the following statements is
incorrect about a Constitutional
Amendment Bill?
[A] President can withhold his assent to the
bill but cannot return the bill for
reconsideration of the parliament
[B] There is no provision for joint sitting of
the two Houses of parliament for passage
of the bill
[C] A constitutional amendment bill
sometimes requires to be ratified by the
state legislatures
[D] A bill which seeks to amend the
constitution does not require prior
permission of president to be introduced in
the parliament
12.Who became the first Governor General
of the new dominion of India?
[A] C. Rajagopalachari
[B] Lord Mountbatten
[C] Clement Attlee
[D] Rajendra Prasad
13.In context with the writ jurisdiction of
Supreme Court and High Courts, which of
the following is a correct statement?
[A] Supreme Court’s writ jurisdiction is
broader than the High Court.
[B] Supreme Court’s writ jurisdiction is
narrower than the High Court.
[C] Both Supreme Court and High Court
have equal powers in issuing writs.
[D] Supreme Court can issue writs on only
Fundamental Rights, while High Courts
can issue writs on only ordinary legal rights
14.On which country’s model is the Indian
federal system is based?
[A] USA
[B] Britain
[C] Canada
[D] France
15.Who has the power to remove the
President of India?
[A] Parliament
[B] Lok Sabha
[C] Rajya Sabha
[D] Chief Justice of India
16.For how long can the Vice President act
as the President when the President is not
able to perform his duties due to his
resignation, removal, death or otherwise?
[A] 1 year
[B] 9 months
[C] 6 months
[D] 3 months
17.Which of the following statements are
correct with respect to Prime Minister?
1. He recommends persons who can be
appointed as ministers by the president.
2. He presides over the meeting of council
of ministers.
3. He can bring about the collapse of the
council of ministers by resigning from
office.
Select the correct option from the codes
given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 3
[D] All of the above
18.Which Article states that there shall be
a council of ministers with the Prime
Minister at the head to aid and advise the
President?
[A] Article 73
[B] Article 74
[C] Article 75
[D] Article 76
19.Which of the following is not a source
from which the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
derives his powers and duties?
[A] Constitution of India
[B] President of India
[C] Rules of Procedure and Conduct of
Business of Lok Sabha
[D] Parliamentary Conventions
20.Which Constitutional Amendment
empowered the administrators of certain
union territories to promulgate ordinances?
[A] 24th
[B] 27th
[C] 29th
[D] 31st