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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Question Paper | U.P. PCS(J) Pre 2012 | General Knowledge | Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service Civil Judge (Junior Division) Preliminary Examination- 2012


Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service Civil Judge (Junior Division) Preliminary Examination- 2012

General Knowledge

Question Number: 141-150

141. Monetary Policy in India is formulated and implemented by
(a) Government of India
(b) Reserve Bank of India
(c) Indian Banks Association
(d) FICCI

142. Small Scale Industries are suited to Indian economic environment, because
(a) they lead to decentralization of economic activities
(b) they make use of local resources
(c) they are import-light and skill-light
(d) All the above.

143. Compilation of National Income is done by
(a) Finance Commission
(b) Planning Commission
(c) Central Services Organization
(d) Central Statistical Organization

144. Reserve Bank of India follows which system for the issue of currency?
(a) Minimum Reserve System
(b) Proportionate Reserve System
(c) Both of the above
(d) None of the above

145. Which reason among the following explains the low growth rate of real National Income as compared to Monetary National Income?
(a) Population is increasing
(b) Inequalities are growing
(c) Price level is increasing
(d) Exports are lesser than imports

146. By December 31, 2010, which among the following countries had the largest Foreign Exchange Reserve?
(a) France
(b) Germany
(c) Singapore
(d) India

147. The SEBI imposed a restriction on the money flow in the equity through “P-Notes”. What is the full form of “P-Notes”?
(a) Permanent Notes
(b) Purchase Notes
(c) Private Notes
(d) Participatory Notes

148. Which sector contributes the highest share in Gross Domestic Savings in India?
(a) Household Sector
(b) Public Sector
(c) Government Sector
(d) Private Corporate Sector

149. The rationale of Public Distribution System (PDS) is
(a) to control prices
(b) to reduce fluctuation in prices
(c) to ensure equitable distribution of essential goods
(d) All of the above.

150. Which of the following controls credit creation by the Commercial Banks in India?
(a) Ministry of Finance
(b) Reserve Bank of India
(c) Government of India
(d) State Bank of India


Monday, March 10, 2014

Question Paper | U.P. PCS(J) Pre 2012 | General Knowledge | Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service Civil Judge (Junior Division) Preliminary Examination- 2012


Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service Civil Judge (Junior Division) Preliminary Examination- 2012

General Knowledge

Question Number: 131-140

131. Delhi-Lahore Bus-Service is known as
(a) Sada-a’ Aman
(b) Sada-a-Sarhad
(c) Maitri Expenses
(d) Sadbhawna Express

132. The International Women Day is celebrated on
(a) 8th March
(b) 10th March
(c) 15th March
(d) 20th March

133. The Centre for Cultural Resources and Training set up by Government of India with headquarters at New Delhi does not have a regional centre at
(a) Guwahati
(b) Bhopal
(c) Hyderabad
(d) Udaipur

134. Of which country the ‘Associated Press’ is the main news agency?
(a) England
(b) France
(c) U.S.A.
(d) Germany

135. ‘Mossad’ is the Intelligence Organisation or which country?
(a) Egypt
(b) Iran
(c) Spain
(d) Israel

136. Which one of the following sites is not in the World Heritage List of UNESCO?
(a) Champaner-Pavgarh Archaeological Park
(b) Chhatrapati Shivaji Railway Terminus
(c) Brihadisvara Temple Complex
(d) Valley of Flowers

137. Arrange the following countries in descending order as regards destination of labour outflows from India as figures of 2010:
1. Kuwait 
2. Oman
3. UAE 
4. Saudi Arabia

Select your answer from the given code:
Code:
(a) 4, 3, 1, 2
(b) 4, 2, 1, 3
(c) 4, 2, 3, 1
(d) 4, 3, 2, 1

138. Who invented the world-wide-web (www)?
(a) Steve Jobs
(b) Bill Gates
(c) Robert Tannen Bam
(d) Tim Berner Lee

139. SIMBEX is an annual joint maritime bilateral exercise conducted between
(a) India and Singapore
(b) India and China
(c) India and Indonesia
(d) India and Thailand

140. Indian Railways earn maximum revenue from
(a) Passenger fares
(b) Freight
(c) Tourism and catering services
(d) Fines from ticketless travelers


Saturday, March 08, 2014

Question Paper | U.P. PCS(J) Pre 2012 | General Knowledge | Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service Civil Judge (Junior Division) Preliminary Examination- 2012


Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service Civil Judge (Junior Division) Preliminary Examination- 2012

General Knowledge

Question Number: 121-130

121. “Brent Crude Oil” is frequently in the news in the context of global oil prices. What does this term imply?
(1) It is a major classification of crude oil.
(2) It is sourced from North Sea.
(3) It does not contain sulphur.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) Only (2)
(b) Only (1) & (2)
(c) Only (1) & (3)
(d) All the three.

122. Which one of the following States is not included among Seven Sisters of India?
(a) Meghalaya
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Assam
(d) Sikkim

123. Among the following who are eligible to benefit from MNREGA?
(a) Adult members of any household
(b) Adult members of only the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes household.
(c) Adult members of BPL households
(d) Adult members of households of all backward communities.

124. At which one of the following cities, Lalit Kala Academy does not have its regional centre?
(a) Cuttack
(b) Kolkata
(c) Lucknow
(d) Chennai

125. The First Session of All India Trade Union Congress was held in 1920. Who presided over this Session?
(a) S.A. Dange
(b) Lala Lajpat Rai
(c) V.V. Giri
(d) V.P. Wadia

126. Which river is known as ‘Padma’ in Bangladesh?
(a) Brahmputra
(b) Ganga
(c) Tista
(d) Mahananda

127. The Silicon Valley is located in
(a) Scotland
(b) California
(c) Switzerland
(d) New Zealand

128. The largest Uranium reserve has been found in
(a) Canada
(b) Australia
(c) New Zealand
(d) U.S.A.

129. “E1 Nino” associated with the formation of the South-West Monsoon of India is
(a) a periodic warm air mass
(b) an abnormally warm ocean current
(c) a periodic warm wind
(d) a periodic low pressure centre

130. Which of the following statements regarding red soils of India is/are correct?
(1) The colour of the soil is red due to ferric oxide.
(2) Red soils are rich in lime, humus and potash.
(3) They are porous and have friable structure.

Find your answer from the given code:
Code:
(a) (1) only
(b) (2) and (3) only
(c) (1) and (3) only
(d) All the three


Thursday, March 06, 2014

Question Paper | U.P. PCS(J) Pre 2012 | General Knowledge | Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service Civil Judge (Junior Division) Preliminary Examination- 2012


Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service Civil Judge (Junior Division) Preliminary Examination- 2012

General Knowledge

Question Number: 111-120

111. The 1st ‘Magnet Bomb Terror’ attack in India happened in
(a) Mumbai
(b) Ajmer
(c) New Delhi
(d) Surat

112. Which of the following tribes were in news for ‘Human Safaris’? Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(1) Munda
(2) Bonda
(3) Jarwa
(4) Raji

Code:
(a) 1 and 4
(b) 3 and 4
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2

113. The Policy of Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in India was implemented with effect from
(a) November 1998
(b) December 1999
(c) November 2000
(d) February 2002

114. The Commonwealth Association for Public Administration and Management (CAPAM) was formed biennially. Which is the venue for its Conference in 2012?
(a) Ottawa
(b) New Delhi
(c) London
(d) Nairobi

115. With which following neighbouring country India shares the longest boundary?
(a) Bangladesh
(b) Pakistan
(c) China
(d) Nepal

116. On the 125th Birth Anniversary of Srinivasan Ramanujam, which year has been declared as ‘National Mathematics Year’ by the Government of India?
(a) 2010
(b) 2011
(c) 2012
(d) 2013

117. What are “teaser loans” extended by Banks?
(a) Loans where fixed rate of interest is charged by Banks.
(b) Loans where floating rate of interest is charged by Banks.
(c) Loans wherein rate of interest in the initial period is less and goes up subsequently.
(d) Loans wherein rate of interest in the initial stages is more and it goes down subsequently.

118. What are Indra I and Indra II?
(a) Missiles of Indian Army
(b) Radars of Indian Army
(c) Helicopters of Indian Army
(d) Boats of Indian Navy

119. As per the ‘Educational Development Index’ (Feb. 2011) the four top most, States of India are
(a) Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Delhi.
(b) Kerala, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab
(c) Kerala, Delhi, Gujarat, Maharashtra
(d) Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Karnataka.

120. ‘Pink Revolution’ is related to
(a) Cotton
(b) Onion
(c) Garlic
(d) Grapes

Tuesday, March 04, 2014

Question Paper | U.P. PCS(J) Pre 2012 | General Knowledge | Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service Civil Judge (Junior Division) Preliminary Examination- 2012


Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service Civil Judge (Junior Division) Preliminary Examination- 2012

General Knowledge

Question Number: 101-110

101. ‘All India Harijan Sangh’ was founded in 1932 by
(a) Annie Besant
(b) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
(c) Mahatma Gandhi
(d) K. Rangarao

102. Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts has three Regional Centres in India. From the following, find out which one of the cities does not have a Regional Centre.
(a) Bangaluru
(b) Udiapur
(c) Varanasi
(d) Guwahati

103. ‘Third Anglo-Maratha War’ took place during the period of which Governor General?
(a) Lord Cornwallis
(b) Lord Wellesley
(c) Lord Minto
(d) Lord Hastings

104. National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) proposal has been accused of arming an Intelligence Agency with
(a) Police Powers
(b) Intelligence gathering power
(c) Power of analysis
(d) Power of preparing threat perceptions

105. Which is the first country to withdraw itself from “Kyoto Protocol Treaty” in December, 2011?
(a) Russia
(b) India
(c) Canada
(d) Bangladesh

106. ‘Growth with Justice’ was major objective of which of the following Five Year Plans of India?
(a) 1st Five Year Plan
(b) 5th Five Year Plan
(c) 9th Five Year Plan
(d) 11th Five Year Plan

107. As per figures of Census 2011, the sex-ratio of children in the age-group of 0-6 years in India is
(a) 912
(b) 913
(c) 914
(d) 915

108. ‘Sarva Siksha Abhiyan’ covers
(a) All children in age group 3 - 10
(b) All children in age group 4 - 8
(c) All children in age group 5 - 15
(d) All children in age group 6 - 14

109. Which of the following is not considered a money market instrument?
(a) Treasury Bills
(b) Commercial Paper
(c) Shares and Bonds
(d) Repurchase Agreement

110. Which is the only State in India to have the Common Civil Code?
(a) Jammu and Kashmir
(b) Goa
(c) Mizoram
(d) Nagaland

Sunday, March 02, 2014

Question Paper | U.P. PCS(J) Pre 2012 | General Knowledge | Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service Civil Judge (Junior Division) Preliminary Examination- 2012


Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service Civil Judge (Junior Division) Preliminary Examination- 2012

General Knowledge

Question Number: 91-100

91. Eligibility for re-election of the President is provided under
(a) Article 56
(b) Article 57
(c) Article 58
(d) Article 59

92. Indian Science Congress 2012 was held in
(a) Vishakhapatnam
(b) Chennai
(c) Bhubaneshwar
(d) Kolkata

93. With reference to the conduct of Government business in the Parliament, the term “Closure” refers to
(a) suspension of debtate at the termination of a day’s sitting of the Parliament
(b) the termination of a Parliamentary Session
(c) refusal of the Government of have the Opposition a look at important documents
(d) a rule of legislative procedure under which further debate on a motion can be halted.

94. Name the Constitutional Amendment reducing voting age of voter from 21 years to 18 years.
(a) 59th Amendment
(b) 60th Amendment
(c) 61st Amendment
(d) 62nd Amendment

95. Who of the following represented Congress at the 2nd Round Table Conference?
(a) Sardar Patel
(b) C.R. Das
(c) Jawahar Lal Nehru
(d) Mahatma Gandhi

96. Which one of the following pairs is not properly matched?
(a) 42nd Constitution Amendment - Fundamental Duties
(b) 52nd Constitution Amendment - Anti Defection Law
(c) 73rd Constitution Amendment - Panchayati Raj
(d) 84th Constitution Amendment - Centre-State relations

97. Which of the following conditions/conditions must be fulfilled by the NRIs to be eligible to vote in elections in India?
(1) The must be physically present in their place of origin to exercise their fanchise.
(2) NRIs whether they have acquired the citizenship of of another country or not are eligible to vote.
(3) Eligible NRIs have to register by filling Form 6-A with Electroal Registration Office.

Select the correct answer using the given code:
Code:
(a) (1) , (2) and (3)
(b) (1) and (3) only
(c) Only (2)
(d) Only (3)

98. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution the adjudication of disputes relating to water of inter-State rivers or river-valleys is done?
(a) Article 260
(b) Article 261
(c) Article 262
(d) Article 263

99. The campaign for widow-remarriage in Maharashtra was led by
(a) Vishnu Parasuman Pandit
(b) B.M. Malabari
(c) Gopal Hari Deshmukh
(d) Dadabahai Naoroji

100. Part IX of the Indian Constitution regarding Panchayats was included in the Constitution in pursuance to which Article concerning Directive Principles of State Policy?
(a) Article 39
(b) Article 40
(c) Article 41
(d) Article 42


Friday, February 28, 2014

Question Paper | U.P. PCS(J) Pre 2012 | General Knowledge | Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service Civil Judge (Junior Division) Preliminary Examination- 2012


Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service Civil Judge (Junior Division) Preliminary Examination- 2012

General Knowledge

Question Number: 81-90

81. “Dhupgarh” is the highest peak of
(a) Vindhyan Range
(b) Satpura Range
(c) Eastern Ghats
(d) Sahyadris

82. Which one of the following is not imported in India?
(a) Cotton
(b) Iron Ore
(c) Petroleum
(d) Machinery

83. Which of the following crops is not of Indian origin?
(a) Sugarcane
(b) Maize
(c) Rice
(d) Mango

84. Which one of the following is not a Parliamentary Committee?
(a) Committee on Public Accounts
(b) Committee on Public Undertakings
(c) Committee on Estimates
(d) Demand for Grants Committee

85. What is the correct chronological order in which the following States of the Indian Union were created or granted full statehood?
(1) Andhra Pradesh
(2) Nagaland
(3) Maharashtra
(4) Haryana

Find your answer from given code:
Code:
(a) 1, 3, 2, 4
(b) 1, 3, 4, 2
(c) 3, 1, 2, 4
(d) 3, 1, 4, 2

86. Members of State Election Commission are appointed by
(a) President of India
(b) Home Minister of India
(c) Chief Election Commissioner
(d) Governor of the State

87. Who can legislate on the subjects which are not included in any lists of subjects given in the Indian Constitutions?
(a) Supreme Court
(b) Union Parliament
(c) State Legislature
(d) Regional Councils

88. Which one of the following legislation has to be passed by both Houses of Parliament separately with special majority?
(a) Ordinary Bill
(b) Money Bill
(c) Finance Bill
(d) Constitutional Amendment Bill

89. Which part of the Indian Constitution declares the ideal of Welfare State?
(a) Fundamental Rights
(b) Fundamental Duties
(c) Preamble
(d) Directive Principles of State Policy.

90. Under the Provisions of Article 200 of the Constitution of India, the Governor of a State may
(1) withhold his assent to a Bill passed by the State Legislature.
(2) reserve the Bill passed by the State Legislature consideration of the President.
(3) return the bill other than the Money Bill for reconsideration of the Legislature
Select the correct answer using the given code:
Code:
(a) (1) only
(b) (1), (2) and (3)
(c) (1) and (3) only
(d) (2) and (3) only


Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Question Paper | U.P. PCS(J) Pre 2012 | General Knowledge | Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service Civil Judge (Junior Division) Preliminary Examination- 2012


Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service Civil Judge (Junior Division) Preliminary Examination- 2012

General Knowledge

Question Number: 71-80

71. Who among the following was the 1st Indian to clear the Indian Civil Services (ICS) examination?
(a) Rabindra Nath Tagore
(b) Subhash Chandra Bose
(c) Aurobindo Ghosh
(d) Satyendra Nath Tagore

72. With reference to the Indian Freedom struggle, which of the following was/were recommended by the Nehru Report 1928?
(1) Dominion status for India in the first stage.
(2) Reservation of seats for minorities.
(3) Provision for Fundamental Rights for the people of India in the Constitution.

Select your answer from given code:
Code:
(a) Only (1)
(b) (2) and (3) only
(c) (1) and (2) only
(d) All the above.

73. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was closely associated with which of the following women-reforms?
(a) Sati Pratha
(b) Female Education
(c) Purdah System
(d) Infanticide

74. The Asteroid Belt is found between which of the following?
(a) Earth and Mrs
(b) Jupiter and Saturn
(c) Mars and Jupiter
(d) Saturn and Uranus

75. Which one of the following is the largest satellite in Solar System?
(a) Ganymede
(b) Titan
(c) Europa
(d) Triton

76. Match Lists – I and II and select the correct answer from the code given below:-
List – I
(Industry)
A. Paper
B. Cement
C. Iron & Steel
D. Mineral Oil Refinery

List - II
1. Ambala Mukul
2. Bhilai
3. Titagarh
4. Lakheri
Code:
     A B C D
(a) 2 4 3 1
(b) 3 4 2 1
(c) 4 2 1 3
(d) 2 3 1 4

77. Which one of the following statements is not correct about Indian Ocean?
(a) It covers 20% of water of earth surface.
(b) It touches three Continents
(c) Its Northern boundary is marked by Southern end of Persian Gulf.
(d) It is delineated by 200 Meridian to Atlantic Ocean.

78. The World’s highest “Rail Bridge” under construction in the State of Jammu & Kashmir will be on which of the following rivers?
(a) Chenab
(b) Jhelum
(c) Indus
(d) Ravi

79. The largest producer of Silver in India is
(a) Karnataka
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Bihar

80. Which one of the following rivers does not originate in India?
(a) Sutlej
(b) Ravi
(c) Chenab
(d) Beas


Monday, February 24, 2014

Question Paper | U.P. PCS(J) Pre 2012 | General Knowledge | Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service Civil Judge (Junior Division) Preliminary Examination- 2012


Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service Civil Judge (Junior Division) Preliminary Examination- 2012

General Knowledge

Question Number: 61-70

61. Who among the following were prominent women revolutionaries during India’s Freedom Movement?
1. Shanti Gosh
2. Suniti Chaudhary
3. Bina Das
4. Kalpana Dutt (Joshi)

(a) 1 and 4
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

62. The biggest hoard of Gupta Gold Coins was found from
(a) Basti
(b) Bayana
(c) Hazipur
(d) Hugli

63. Who among the following European Travellers visited India during the reign of Jahagir and left valuable account of his rign?
1. William Hawkins
2. William Finch
3. Francisco Palsaert

Indicate your answer from the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

64. The 1st exclusively Hindi language newspaper ‘Udant Martand’ was published from Kanpur in 1826. Its editor was
(a) Pandit Sadal Misra
(b) Pandit Jugal Kishore Shukla
(c) Bhartendu Harishchandra
(d) Mahavir Prasad Dwivedi

65. Who encouraged the practice of ladies accompanying their husbands to the battlefield?
(a) Madho Rao
(b) Raghunath Rao
(c) Balaji Rao
(d) Sadashiv Rao

66. The 1st newspaper published from India was
(a) The Bengal Gazette
(b) The Calcutta Gazette
(c) The Calcutta Chronicle
(d) The India Gazette

67. Who amongst the following made the greatest contribution to improve the condition of widows and promote female education in Maharashra?
(a) Jyotiba Phule
(b) D.K. Karve
(c) M.G. Ranade
(d) Behramji Malabari

68. What was the reason for Mahatma Gandhi to organize a Satyagraha on behalf of peasants of Kheda?
(1) The administration did not suspend the Land Revenue collection in spite of a drought.
(2) The administration proposed to introduce permanent settlement in Gujarat.

Which of the above statements is/are correct? Choose your answer with the help of given code:
Code:
(a) (1) only
(b) (2) only
(c) Both (1) and (2)
(d) None of these statements

69. Which one of the following socio-religious movements raised the slogan “India is for Indians”?
(a) Arya Samaj
(b) Brahmo Samaj
(c) Prarthana Samaj
(d) Satya Shodhak Samaj

70. When was the ‘Sangeet Natak Academy’ established in independent India?
(a) 1950
(b) 1951
(c) 1952
(d) 1953