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M O C K – 20

1. ‘alibi’ means a plea by an person that he 12. Which provision of the Constitution of India provides
a) was facing trial employment of children below the age of 14 years to
b) was present elsewhere be employed in factories?
c) underwent preventive detention a) Article 23 b) Article 17
d) remained in judicial custody c) Article 27 d) Article 24
2. Which of the following country is not a member of 13. In which Part of the Constitution, details of
the OPEC? citizenship are mentioned?
a) Algeria b) Egypt a) Part I b) Part II
c) Libya d) Iran c) Part III d) Part IV
3. Britishers established Fort St. George as a trading 14. Who was conferred with the 2023’s Gandhi Peace
outpost of East India Company in Prize by the Government of India?
a) Varanasi b) Chandigarh a)Daniel Barenboim & Abu Awwad b) Aung Sa
c) Chennai d) Jaipur c) Sheikh Mujibur Rahman d) Sheikh Ja
4. Nainativu Island, recently seen in the news, is 15. Which of the following is present in maximum
located in which one of the following strait? amount in acid rain?
a) Bali Strait b) Malacca Strait a) HNO3 b) H2SO4
c) Palk Strait d) Bass Strait c) H2CO3 d) HCL
5. Which part of Constitution defines Fundamental 16. What are the Articles which defines Directive
Duties? Principles of State Policy?
(a) Part I (b) Part II a) 36 to 51-A b) 36 to 51
(c) Part IV (d) Part IV-A c) 39 to 51 d) 39 to 51-A
6. Mamatha and Nandini are playing chess in the 17. What does the term “India i.e., Bharat, shall be the
morning. If Nandini is looking straight at the Union of States” denotes?
sunrise while she is playing, then in which a) Indian constitution is a unitary form of constitution
direction is Mamatha facing? b) India is a federation
a) East b) South c) India is confederation
c) North d) West d) States in India do not have right to secede
7. In which year did writer Vinod Kumar Shukla win 18. A woman introduces a man as the son of the brother
the PEN/Nabokov Lifetime Achievement Award? of her mother. How is the man, related to the woman?
a) 2022 b) 2023 a) Nephew b) Son
c) 2024 d) 2025 c) Cousin d) Uncle to Grandson
8. Look at this series: 12, 11, 13, 12, 14, 13, … What 19. Which one of the following is not a negotiable
number should come next? instrument?
a) 10 b) 16 a) Will b) Cheque
c) 13 d) 15 c) Promissory note d) Bill of exchange
9. When was Article 21A (Right to Education) 20. If the mathematical operator 'x' means A, '+' means R,
inserted in part of the Constitution? '/' means E and '-' means B, then the value of 24 B 6
(a) 2000 (b) 2002 E 2 A 9 R 17 is
(c) 2003 (d) 2005 a) 14 B) -3 c) 17 d) -10
10. Marathon is to race as hibernation is to 21. The antonym for “FICKLE” is
a) winter b) bear a) Courageous b) Sincere
c) dream d) sleep c) Steadfast d) Humble
11. Root pressure is measured by 22. Cell becomes turgid because of
a) Barometer b) Atmometer a) Plasmolysis b) Exosmosis
c) Manometer d) Auxanometer c) Diffusion d) Endosmosis

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23. The world economic crisis of which period is 35. One-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire
termed as the Great Depression? after every:
a) 1929-39 b) 1930-40 a) Six year b) Five year
c) 1935-45 d) 1950-60 c) Second year d) Second year
24. Select the letter-cluster that can replace the 36. Introducing a girl a boy says, “She is the only
question mark (?) in the following series. daughter of the wife of my brother-in-law”. How is
ADG, CGK, EJO, ? , IPW the girl related to the boy?
a) GMZ b) GNS a) Sister-in-law b) Mother
c) GNZ d) GMS c) Daughter d) Niece
25. Ombudsman refers to the person 37. A villager walks 3 km East, then turns South and
a) who looks into complaints against public walks 1.5 km, then turns East and walks 2 km, then
authorities turns to his left and walks 1.5 km. Where is he now
b) who is the Chief of gang with respect to the starting position?
c) who is declined from the court process a) 5 km East b) 1 km East
d) who is the retired judge c) 5 km West d) 1 km West
26. Members of the U.P.S.C. are appointed by the: 38. The Rajya Sabha can be dissolved by:
a) Prime Minister b) President a) Lok Sabha b) Constitutional amendment
c) Chief Justice d) Speaker of the Lok Sabha c) President d) None of these
27. Who was the first leader of opposition on Lok 39. In a certain code language, '÷' represents '+', '-'
Sabha? represents 'x', '+' represents '÷' and 'x' represents '-'.
(a) Jagjivan Ram (b) Ram Suhag Singh Find out the answer to the following question.
(c) Y.B. Chavan (d) Sharad Pawar 10 x 4 ÷ 5 - 6 + 10 = ?
a) 22 b) 36 c) 47 d) 9
28. Which term of the series 5,10,20,40…. Is 2560? 40. What was the profession of Karmara in Vedic age?
a) 9 b) 10 a) Blacksmith b) Potter
c) 11 d) 12 c) Ratha Makers d) Goldsmith
29. The antonym for “HYPOCRITICAL” is 41. The synonym for “Plump” is
a) Gentle b) Sincere a) Tall b) Fat
c) Amiable d) Dependable c) Lean d) Skinny
30. When a convict is temporarily released from the 42. What is its rank of India in the International
person for a fixed period of time, it is called…… Intellectual Property Index 2023?
a) Parole b) Bail a) 40th b) 41st
c) Discharge d) Acquittal c) 42nd d) 43rd
31. The Indian Territory which fell under the states on 43. Sariska Tiger Reserve is located in which Indian
the eve of Independence was: state/UT?
a) Only 20 per cent b) Over 80 per cent a) Gujarat b) Rajasthan
c) 54 per cent d) 46 per cent c) Punjab d) Uttar Pradesh
32. Chapter III on the Fundamental Rights contains 44. Which state's tableau was adjudged the best in the
twenty-four articles from: Republic Day parade by a panel of judges?
a) Article 12 to 35 b) Article 14 to 37 a) Karnataka b) Odisha
c) Article 10 to 33 d) Article 16 to 19 c) Goa d) Bihar
33. Which among the following sites gives an 45. The Headquarters of International Solar Alliance
evidence of maritime trade in harappan era? consisting of more than 121 countries is located in: -
a) Mohen-jo dero b) Lothal a) India b) South Africa
c) Kalibangan d) Harappa c) Malaysia d) China
34. Indian Constitution provides for a 46. Which is the only continent without an active volcano
a) Unitary System b) President System a) Australia b) Europe
c) Unicameral System d) Bicameral System c) Africa d) Asia

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47. NOTA is introduced in the voting machine as one 60. Shivani started running from her office, she first ran
among the options based on for 16 km towards north, then she turned towards east
(a) Representation of Peoples Act, 1950 and ran √68 km in that direction. How far (in km) and
(b) Representation of Peoples Act, 1951 which direction is Shivani from her office?
(c) Decision of the Supreme Court of India a) 18, North-East b) 13, North-East
(d) Direction of the Election Commission c) 18, South-East d) 11, North-West
48. How many duties are provided under Part IVA of 61. Look at this series: 80, 10, 70, 15, 60, … What
the Constitution? number should come next?
(a) 10 (b) 11 a) 20 b) 25
(c) 12 (d) 08 c) 30 d) 50
49. If in a certain code language ‘PEN’ is written as 62. Bommy is the daughter of Indu's brother. Indu has
‘NZO’, ‘BARK’ is written as ‘CTSL’, then how one sister, Chanda and one brother, Gopal. How is
will ‘PRANK’ be written in that language? Bommy related to Gopal?
a) NZTOL b) CSTZN a) Sister b) Father
c) NSTOL d) NTSL c) Daughter b) Niece
50. Which state government has announced ‘24X7 63. Which of these following is not included in the ‘Eight
Cyber Security Operation Centre’? Fold Path’ of Buddhism?
a) Karnataka b) Kerala a) Right Contemplation b) Right Speech
c) West Bengal d) Odisha c) Right Conduct d) Right Desire
51. Find the odd one out 2, 4, 6, 12, 19, 28, 39 64. Who presides over the meeting of the Lok Sabha?
a) 12 b) 6 a) Speaker b) Vice-President
c) 19 d) 39 c) Prime Minister d) President
52. The antonym for “ESSENTIAL” is 65. The synonym for “Crafty” is
a) Extra b) Noughts a) Evil b) Cunning
c) Minors d)Trivial c) Unkind d) Infamous
53. Reptile is to lizard as flower is to 66. Fumble is to Finesse as Malign is to
a) petal b) stem a) Slander b) Extol
c) daisy d) alligator c) Criticize d) Assurance
54. My Passage from India, is a book authored by 67. Pure Banking, Nothing Else’ is a slogan raised by—
a) E.M. Foster b) Ismail Merchant a) ICICI Bank b) HDFC Bank
c) Nirad C. Choudhary d) Mulk Raj Anand c) SBI Bank d) Bank of Baroda
55. By whom the Indian Constitution was adopted? 68. The sense of balance is achieved by:
a) By Constitutional Assembly a) Cerebellum equilibrium
b) By Indian Parliament b) Thalamus equilibrium
c) By the first elected Government c) Cerebrum equilibrium
d) By the People of India d) Spinal cord equilibrium
56. Immunization technique was developed by: 69. Nitrogen in water is commonly found in the form of:
a) Louis Pasteur b) Robert Koch a) Nitric oxide b) Nitrous oxide
c) Joseph Lister d) Edward jenner c) Nitrate d) Nitrite
57. Which organization is the Regulators of Stock 70. Which hill station is also called as the ‘Queen of the
Exchanges in India? Satpuras’
a) RBI b) SIDBI a) Nilgiri b) Pachmarhi
c) SEBI d) NABARD c) Shilong d) Ooty
58. Finance Commission is ________ body 71. The Nobel peace prize is awarded in which city?
a) Statutory Body b) Extra-Constitutional a) Brussels b) Stockholm
c) Constitutional d) Quasi-Judicial Body c) Oslo d) Geneva
59. The synonym for “Amicable” is 72. Which Unit of distance is used in navigation?
a) Friendly b) Happy c) Perfect d) Joyous a)Nautical mile b) Light year c) Yard d) km

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73. Who is the author of the book 'Nineteen Eighty 87. RITPEX’, a national-level exhibition which was
Four'? ugurated recently, is related to which field?
a) Thomas Hardy b) Emile Zola a) Finance b) Environment
c) George Orwell d) Walter Scott c) Philately d) Sports
74. The antonym for “REVEALED” is 88. Which Indian state is inhabited by ‘Jaintiya tribes’?
a) Denied b) Concealed a) Arunachal Pradesh b) Mizoram
c) Ignored d) Overlooked c) Manipur d) Meghalaya
75. The most powerful legislature in the world is the: 89. The International Court of Justice is located at
a) Indian Parliament b) U.S. Congress a) New York b) Geneva
c) Swiss Legislature d) British Parliament c) Washington d) Hague
76. X is the only daughter of Y's grandfather's only son. 90. In a certain code language, 'FIGURE' is written as
Y's grandfather has onl y one child. How is X related 'DJEVPF'. How will 'DECODE' be written as in that
to Y? language?
a) Mother b) sister a) BFDNBF b) BDANBD
c) Patemal Aunt d) Grandmother c) BDDNBD d) BFAPBF
77. As per which article of Indian Government, Bharat 91. Who was the first speaker of Republic of India?
Ratna, Padma Bhusan etc. can be conferred? a) G.V. Mavalankar b) M.A. Ayyangar
a) 16 b) 18 c) 17 d) 19 c) Madhav Rao d) Neelam Sanjiva Reddy

78. When did the First Amendment of the Constitution 92. AIDS virus is called a retrovirus because it has which
take place? of the following genome?
a) 1956 b) 1951 a) No genome b) Large amount of genome
c) 1976 d) 1966 c) DNA genome d) RNA genome
79. Pung Cholam is a folk dance of which state ? 93. Dhimsa is an official folk dance of which state ?
a) Kerala b) Manipur a) Maharashtra b) Andhra Pradesh
c) Madhya Pradesh d) Karnataka c) Rajasthan d) Karnataka
80. A money bill passed by the Lok Sabha has to be 94. The administrators of Union Territories are designated
passed by Rajya Sabha within: as:
a) 14 days b) 21 days a) Administrators b) Lieutenant Governor
c) 1 month d) 3 months c) Chief Commissioners d) A & B
81. In an oxygen molecule, two atoms are united by 95. What does the word ‘amphibian’ mean?
a) the bond b) Double bonds a) Two lives b) Four lives
c) three bonds d) four bonds c) Three lives d) One life
82. PRATTLE: SPEAK: 96. What is the scientific study of Ageing known as: -
a ) accept: reject b) stomp: patter a) Osteology b) Gerontology
c) heed: listen d) promenade: walk c) Ethiology d) Teratology
83. The time limit for filing different kinds of civil suits 97. A person who goes underground or evades the
is contained in jurisdiction of the court is known as:
a) Court-fees act b) Limitation act a) Offender b) Under-ground
c) Suit-times act d) Court rules of India c) Absentee d) Absconder
84. The maximum number of member that the legislative 98. The ‘Kathakali’ dance is a harmonious combination of
Assembly of a state in India can have is _____ forms of fine art. ?
a) 400 b) 500 a) four b) six
c) 550 d) 450 c) five d) seven
85. Magna Carta in England led to the development of 99. Which schedule of the Constitution of India includes
a) International law b) Constitutional law oaths of offices for elected official and judges?
c) Labour law d) Criminal law a) 1st b) 4th c) 3rd d) 2nd
86. Into how many categories are the Fundamental 100. Who was the first Law Minister of Republic of India?
Rights classified in the Constitution of India? a) K M Munshi b) T T Krishnamachari
a) Five b) Six c) Seven d) Eight c) Madhav Rao d) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

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