APSC 2001 PYQ

(a) 3
(b) 9
(c) 12
(d) 15

35. Half percent of hundred is-

(a) 50
(b) 5
(c) 0.5
(d) 0.05

36. The devastating earthquake of Gujarat in 2001 took place on-

(a) 20th January
(b) 26th January
(c) 13th January
(d) 27th January

37. The National Commission on Population (2000) is chaired by-

(a) K. C. Pant
(b) Krishna Singh
(c) Dr. A. M. Khusro
(d) Atal Bihari Vajpayee

38. The provisional figure of India’s population as per 2001 census is-

(a) 1007 million
(b) 1017 million
(c) 1027 million
(d) 1037 million

39. The present Governor of Reserve Bank of India is-

(a) Dr. C. Rangarajan
(b) Dr. D. T. Lakdawala
(c) Dr. Bimal Jalan
(d) Dr. L. K. Jha

40. The present Secretary-General of United Nations is-

(a) U. Thant
(b) Robert Mcnamara
(c) Nelson Mandela
(d) Kofi Annan

41. The Enron Power Project is situated in-

(a) Maharashtra
(b) Karnataka
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Goa

42. The aim of India’s economic planning is to raise-

(a) Living standard of people
(b) National income
(c) Per capita income
(d) All of the above

43. The name of Tehelka chief is-

(a) Aniruddha Bahal
(b) Sanjay Khan
(c) Tarun Tejpal
(d) Pranay Roy

44. Which one of the following is popularly known as software capital of India?

(a) Mumbai
(b) Bangalore
(c) Hyderabad
(d) Kolkata

45. Dehra Dun is the Capital town of-

(a) Uttaranchal
(b) Chhattisgarh
(c) Jharkhand
(d) Himachal Pradesh

46. The population of Assam as per provisional data of 2001 census falls within the range of-

(a) 210 lakh–225 lakh
(b) 225 lakh–250 lakh
(c) 250 lakh–270 lakh
(d) 270 lakh–290 lakh

47. To which one of the following States does the district of ‘Bhuj’ belong?

(a) Karnataka
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Gujarat
(d) Maharashtra

48. Community Development is organised on the basis of-

(a) Population
(b) Area
(c) Community
(d) Population and community

49. The Ninth Five-Year Plan will be completed on 31st March-

(a) 2002
(b) 2003
(c) 2004
(d) 2005

50. “India 2020 : A Vision for the New Millennium” is a new book which has attracted readers’ attention. Who is the author of the book?

(a) Kushwant Singh
(b) R. K. Lakshman
(c) A. P. J. Abdul kalam and Y. S. Rajan
(d) Nirad C. Chaudhurian and V. S. Naipaul

51. Indian born Scientist Subramanian Chandrasekhar had won the Nobel Prize for his work in the area of-

(a) Nuclear Medicine
(b) Biochemistry
(c) Molecular Biology
(d) Astrophysics

52. J. M. Lyngdoh was appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner to succeed M. S. Gill. Who was appointed as Election Commissioner in place of Lyngdoh?

(a) K. C. Mittal
(b) B. B. Tandon
(c) Dr. R. S. Paroda
(d) Dr. S. Rame Gowda

53. Justice Venkataswami Commission is in the national news pertains to-

(a) Ayodhya issue
(b) Enron Issue
(c) 1993 riots in Mumbai
(d) Tehelka expose

54. On March 31, Union Commerce Minister announced New EXIM policy for the year 1999-2000. It aims at-

(a) setting up free trade zones
(b) taking up 16 rail-line projects for better communication
(c) allowing 74% Foreign Direct Investment
(d) setting up of Expenditure Reforms Commissions

55. The Euro (European single currency) comes into effect from-

(a) 1998
(b) 1999
(c) 2000
(d) 2001

56. The Indus Valley monuments were built of-

(a) sun-dried bricks
(b) burnt bricks
(c) stone
(d) wood and bamboo

57. The historian to accompany Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni in several of his expeditions was-

(a) Ferishta
(b) Alberuni
(c) Minhazuddin Siraj
(d) Badauni

58. Gandhiji called off the Non-Cooperation Movement because of a violent incident at-

(a) Bardoli
(b) Dandi
(c) Chauri Chaura
(d) Ahmedabad

59. The Gandhara School of Art emphasised on-

(a) Indian material and Greek style
(b) Greek materials and Indian style
(c) Both Indian materials and Indian style
(d) Neither Indian materials nor Indian style

60. The Greek General defeated by Chandragupta Maurya was-

(a) Antigonas
(b) Seleucas
(c) Eudomas
(d) Phillipos

61. Who is called the ‘Indian Napoleon’?

(a) Samudragupta
(b) Chandragupta-II Vikramaditya
(c) Skandagupta
(d) Pulakesin-II

62. Grand Trunk Road which extended from Sonargaon in East Bengal to Sindh was built by-

(a) Akbar
(b) Jahangir
(c) Sher Shah
(d) Alauddin Khalji

63. Who passed the vernacular Press Act restricting the freedom of the Press?

(a) Lord Dalhousie
(b) Lord Lytton
(c) Lord Dufferin
(d) Lord Lansdowm

64. The slogan ‘Jai Hind’ was coined by-

(a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(b) Subhas Chandra Bose
(c) Bipin Chandra Pal
(d) Lala Lajpat Rai

65. Chanakya who helped Chandragupta Maurya to annihilate the Nanda Kingdom was a Brahmin from-

(a) Taxila
(b) Pataliputra
(c) Kanauj
(d) Gandhara

66. The Offices of the Baroah and the Barphukan were created by-

(a) Sudanpha
(b) Suhungmung Dihingia Raja
(c) Pratap Singha
(d) Jayadhhaj Singha

68. The Kachari Ming to assume the title ‘Pratap Narayan’ after defeating the Ahoms was-

(a) Indrabanarayan
(b) Josonarayan
(c) Nirbhayanarayan
(d) Durlabhnarayan

69. Who among the following literators did not receive the patronage of the Koch King Naranarayan?

(a) Rama Saraswati
(b) Ananta Kandali
(c) Sankardeva
(d) Madhav Kandali

70. Rudra Singha first built the Rangghar with bamboo and wood. It was rebuilt with brick and mortar by-

(a) Siva Singha
(b) Pramatta Singha
(c) Rajeswar Singha
(d) Lakshmi Singha

71. The Battle of Mahargarh was fought between-

(a) Chandrakanta Singha and the Burmese
(b) The Burmese and the British
(c) The Burmese and Ruchinath Buragohain
(d) The Burmese and Purandar Singha

72. Who was the president of the first session of the Asom Chatra Sanmilon?

(a) Rohinikanta Hatibaruah
(b) Kamaluddin Ahmed
(c) Lakshidhar Sharma
(d) Lakshminath Bezbaruah

73. One of the following books is the most important literary source for the study of early history of Assam. Which is the book?

(a) The Mahabharata
(b) The Harsha Charita
(c) The Kalika Purana
(d) The Arthashastra

74. The earliest King of Assam was-

(a) Mihiranga Danava
(b) Narakasur
(c) Bhaskar Barman
(d) Naranarayan

75. ‘Fatiyah-i-Ibriyah’ was written by-

(a) Alberuni
(b) Azan Fakir
(c) Mirjumla
(d) Shihabuddin Talish

76. In the Battle of Sraighat next to Lachit Barphukan was in the leadership of-

(a) Raji Mahtri Atan Buragohain and Dangariya
(b) Kaliabhomora Barphukan
(c) Miri Sandi Loi
(d) Manthar Bharali Barua

77. The Chief Commissionership was introduced in Assam in-

(a) 1873
(b) 1874
(c) 1875
(d) 1876

78. Mark the correct share of Kuwait’s oil reserve compared to world’s total-

(a) About 16%
(b) Between 20% and 30%
(c) Less than 16%
(d) Equal to the share of Russia

79. Which one of the following mountain ranges does not tally with the main Himalayan ranges?

(a) Trans Himalayan Range
(b) Great Himalayan Range
(c) Lesser Himalayan Range
(d) Siwaliks

80. Recognise which of the following rivers is not South-flowing-

(a) The Damodar
(b) The Chambal
(c) The Kosi
(d) The Gadadhar

81. Which one season of the following is associated with Bordoichila in Assam?

(a) Pre-Monsoon season
(b) Monsoon season
(c) Retreating Monsoon season
(d) Winter season

82. Identify the exact location of the Dun Valley-

(a) Between the Siwaliks and the Inner Himalaya
(b) Between the Inner Himalaya and the Middle Himalaya
(c) Between the Middle Himalaya and the other Himalaya
(d) Between the Kumaon Himalaya and the Punjab Himalaya

83. Which one of the following wildlife sanctuaries of N. E. India is related with Project Tiger?

(a) Dibru-Saikhowa Wildlife Sanctuary
(b) Nameri Wildlife Sanctuary
(c) Sonai-Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
(d) Manas Wildlife Sanctuary

84. Which one of the following is called the weaver city of India?

(a) Panipat
(b) Leh
(c) Varanasi
(d) Jaipur

85. In which part of the following in India is located the Mahadeo hills?

(a) Central India
(b) Eastern India
(c) Eastern Ghats
(d) Western Ghats

86. Of which one of the following States Chamoli is a district?

(a) Bihar
(b) Uttaranchal
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Himachal Pradesh

87. Identify the wrong match of the following:

(a) Arunachal Pradesh – Siang
(b) Assam – Morigaon
(c) Meghalaya – Roibhoi
(d) Nagaland – Chhimtuipui

88. Blind Valleys are found in-

(a) Karst Region
(b) Glaciated Region
(c) Desert
(d) Deltas

89. Pampas grassland are situated in parts of-

(a) Brazil
(b) Argentina
(c) Peru
(d) Canada

90. In which region (country) was the first oil well drilled in 1859?

(a) Leningrade in Russia
(b) Digboi in India
(c) Titusville in USA
(d) Abadan in Middle East

91. Which of the types of coal has the highest heating capacity?

(a) Bituminous
(b) Lignite
(c) Anthracite
(d) Peat

92. Rocks are classified on the basis of what characteristics?

(a) origin
(b) Composition
(c) Texture
(d) Density

93. Ocean currents are primarily caused by-

(a) Difference in temperature
(b) Wind blowing over the sea surface
(c) Irregular shape of the continents
(d) Difference in salinity

94. The Strait that connects Mediterranean Sea with Atlantic Ocean is-

(a) Hormuz Strait
(b) Berring Strait
(c) Dover Strait
(d) Gibraltar Strait

95. Which one of the following is not a country of west coast of Africa?

(a) Liberia
(b) Angola
(c) Cameroon
(d) Kenya

96. The North Atlantic Ocean route if very busy with heavy traffic because-

(a) It is open to all weather and is the safest
(b) It is the oldest route known to man
(c) It connects two industrially advanced regions of the world
(d) The gulf stream helps the movement of ships thereby reducing the cost.

97. Emu the largest running bird after the Ostrich is found in-

(a) South America
(b) South Africa
(c) New Zealand
(d) Australia

98. The drainage that separates the Meghalaya plateau from the Barail range is-

(a) Kiling
(b) Doyang
(c) Lubha
(d) Digaru

99. The Inter-State boundary between Assam and Tripura is marked by a river called-

(a) Dhalaswari
(b) Longai
(c) Kuchiara
(d) Sonai

100. The Singhasion peak, the highest part of Assam is located on-

(a) Nilachal Hills
(b) Barail Range
(c) Agyathuri Hill
(d) Rengma Hills

101. The Tribe of Assam having largest size of population next to the Bodo’s is-

(a) the Karbis
(b) the Dimasas
(c) the Mising
(d) the Rabha

102. In respect of sediment carriage the rank of the Brahmaputra river among the rivers of the world is-

(a) First
(b) Second
(c) Third
(d) Fifth

103. The proposed Rangandi project is likely to benefit-

(a) Nagaland and Manipur
(b) Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland
(c) Tripura and Mizoram
(d) Assam and Arunachal Pradesh

104. The only phosphatic fertilizer plant of North-East India is located in-

(a) Tuli in Nagaland
(b) Nongpo in Meghalaya
(c) Namrup in Assam
(d) Chandrapur in Assam

105. The Ahoms who entered into Assam (eastwhile) established their capital at-

(a) Charaideo
(b) Rangpur
(c) Namti
(d) Nazirakhat

106. In respect of potato production among the North-Eastern States of India the first and the second ranks are occupied by Assam and Meghalaya. Which of the following States ranks third?

(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Manipur
(c) Nagaland
(d) Tripura

107. Which district of Assam has the longest international boundary?

(a) Kokrajhar
(b) Dhubri
(c) Karimganj
(d) Nalbari

108. The total number of Development Blocks in Assam is-

(a) 119
(b) 200
(c) 219
(d) 180

109. The annual production of finished tea in recent years in Assam is around-

(a) 5 Lakh tonnes
(b) 10 lakh tonnes
(c) 20 Lakh tonnes
(d) 50 lakh tonnes

110. The first President of India to be elected unopposed was-

(a) S. Radhakrishnan
(b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(c) N. Sanjiva Reddi
(d) V. V. Giri

111. In which year the Government if India constituted the Minorities Commission to provide institutional safe guards for the minorities?

(a) 1968
(b) 1978
(c) 1988
(d) 1998

112. The Constituent Assembly was set up according to the proposal of the-

(a) Crippa Mission Plan
(b) Cabinet Mission Plan
(c) Wavell Plan
(d) Mountbatten plan

113. The conditional of President’s office to laid down in Article-

(a) 57 of the Constitution
(b) 58 of the Constitution
(c) 59 of the Constitution
(d) 60 of the Constitution

114. The power to nominate 12 members to the Rajya Sabha is laid down in Article-

(a) 79 of the Constitution
(b) 80 of the Constitution
(c) 81 of the Constitution
(d) 82 of the Constitution

115. The Sarkaria Commission was appointed during the administration of the Prime Minister-

(a) V. P. Singh
(b) Indira Gandhi
(c) Narasimha Rao
(d) Rajib Gandhi

116. Reservation of seats for schedules Caste and Scheduled Tribes is dealt with in Part-

(a) XII of the Constitution
(b) XIII of the Constitution
(c) XIV of the Constitution
(d) XVI of the Constitution

117. Equality before law and equal protection of law is dealt with the Article-

(a) 13 of the Constitution
(b) 14 of the Constitution
(c) 15 of the Constitution
(d) 16 of the Constitution

118. Which one of the following deals with the Panchayats?

(a) Part VII of the Constitution
(b) Part IX of the Constitution
(c) Part IX (A) of the Constitution
(d) Part X of the Constitution

119. Which one of the following is not correct?

(a) Directive Principles aim at economic reconstruction.
(b) Directive Principles aim at establishment of welfare State.
(c) Directive Principles aim at separation of Executive from Judiciary.
(d) Directive Principles aim at safe guarding the freedom of speech and expression.

120. Admission of Union Territories is dealt with in-

(a) Part VIII of the Constitution
(b) Part IX of the Constitution
(c) Part X of the Constitution
(d) Part XI of the Constitution