General Science
1. In photosynthesis dark reaction, is called so because-

A. It occurs in dark. B. It does not require light energy. C. It cannot occur during the daytime. D. It occurs more rapidly at night.

Answer: Option (B)
2. The rate of photosynthesis does not depend upon:

A. Quality of light B. Intensity of Light C. Duration of Light D. Temperature

Answer: Option (C)
3. For photosynthesis green plants require:

A. Chlorophyll only B. Light C. Carbon dioxide and water D. All of the above

Answer: Option (D)
4. Photosynthesis is a _____ process.

A. Catabolic B. Anabolic C. Exothermic D. Metabolic

Answer: Option (B)
5. Name the pigment which is responsible for absorption of light in plants?

A. Chlorophyll B. Stoma C. Xylem D. Phloem

Answer: Option (A)
Current Affairs
1. Neelabh Mishra, who passed away recently, was associated with which field?

A. Sports B. Law C. Journalism D. Film Industry

Answer: Option (C)
2. Kunwar Bai, the brand ambassador of Swachch Bharat has passed away. She was native of which state?

A. Chhattisgarh B. Madhya Pradesh C. Bihar D. Rajasthan

Answer: Option (A)
3. The International Conference on Sustainable Biofuels (ICSB-2018) will be organized in which city?

A. Patna B. Guwahati C. New Delhi D. Shillong

Answer: Option (C)
4. Which city hosted the 4th edition of Economic Times – Global Business Summit (ET-GBS 2018)?

A. Pune B. New Delhi C. Mumbai D. Hyderabad

Answer: Option (B)
5. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently launched the Ombudsman Scheme for NBFCs. The NBFC Ombudsman will have an office in which of the following cities?

A. Kolkata B. Chennai C. New Delhi D. All of the above

Answer: Option (D)
History of India
1. Who was the first Governor General of Independent India?

A. C. Rajagopalachari B. Warren Hastings C. Lord Dalhousie D. Lord Mountbatten E.None of these

Answer: Option (D)
2. When was the Non-Co-operation Movement suspended?

A. 1940 B. 1932 C. 1922 D. 1920 E. None of these

Answer: Option (C)
3. Jammu & Kashmir became an integral part of Indian on?

A. 26th Oct 1947 B. 26th Oct 1948 C. 26th Nov 1948 D. 26th Nov 1949 E. None of these

Answer: Option (A)
4. Who was the Commander-in-chief of INA before Subhash Chandra Bose?

A. Giani Pritam Singh B. Capt. Mohan Singh C. Major Fuzihara D. Capt. Suraj Mal E. None of these

Answer: Option (B)
5. Gandhiji Champaran Movement was for?

A. The security of rights of Harijans B. Civil Disobedience Movement C. Maintaining the unity of Hindu Society D. Solving the problem of Indigo Workers E. None of these

Answer: Option (D)
Geography
1. Consider the following statement(s) related to Geological Structure of India. I. Sedimentary rocks are found in the land formed by deposition of sediments from which fertile soil is made e.g., the Gangetic plain. II. In the Jurassic period, Gondwanaland was broken up into peninsular India, Madagascar, and Australia, Antarctica etc. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

A. Only I B. Only II C. Both I and II D. Neither I nor II

Answer: Option (C)
2. Which of the following is not one of the Era's of the Earth geological structure?

A. Azoic (Non-living era) B. Paleozoic C. Mesozoic D. Cambrian

Answer: Option (D)
3. Which of the following is the era of the origin of the continental shelf?

A. Neozoic era B. Paleozoic C. Mesozoic D. Cambrian

Answer: Option (B)
4. Which one of the following statements is not correct?

A. Trophic levels are the energy levels within food B. In deep oceans, primary production is almost high C. The primary consumers are called autotrophs are the primary consumer D. The decomposers are called saprotrophs are a decomposer

Answer: Option (C)
5. Which of the following related to the state of inactivity adopted by desert animals during the hottest and driest season?

A. Basal metabolism B. Dormancy C. Aestivation D. Hibernation

Answer: Option (C)
Indian polity and Economy
1. The implication of secularism in the Indian Constitution is–

A. Opposition to all religions B. Banning of religious conversion by law C. Non-discrimination on the basis of one's creed D. Legal prohibition of Communal Parties

Answer: Option (C)
2. Which of the following emergencies has never been Proclaimed in India?

A. Financial emergency due to economic instability B. National emergency due to external factors C. National emergency due to internal disturbances D. The constitutional breakdown in the States leading to President's rule

Answer: Option (A)
3. The Prime Minister in India will have to resign when–

A. The Rajya Sabha passes a vote of no confidence against him B. The President loses his faith in him C. The Lok Sabha turns down his budget proposals D. The Cabinet is dissatisfied with some of his policies

Answer: Option (C)
4. Which of the following is an essential attribute of the State?

A. Democracy B. Socialism C. Nationalism D. Sovereignty

Answer: Option (D)
5. Which of the following may be regarded as an ultimate goal of Communism?

A. Class struggle B. Revolution C. Classless society D. The dictatorship of the proletariat

Answer: Option (C)
Mental Ability
1. Should students pursue higher education? Arguments: I. Yes, they would be able to earn more money. II. No, there is no need as such.

A. if the only argument, I is strong. B. if only argument II is strong. C. if either I or II is strong. D. if neither I nor II is strong. E. if both I and II are strong.

Answer: Option (A)
Explanation: Earning more money is a desirable positive result. Hence I is strong. II is simple, and no substantial reason is given, hence II is not a strong argument. Only I is strong.
2. Should we switch to a green fuel (fuel extracted from food grains)? Arguments: I. Yes, it does not pollute the environment. II. No, it will increase the prices of food products.

A. if the only argument, I is strong. B. if only argument II is strong. C. if either I or II is strong. D. if neither I nor II is strong. E. if both I and II are strong.

Answer: Option (A)
Explanation: I is based on a positive result and desirable. Hence I is strong. II is not strong because there can be separate production for this purpose. Only I is strong.
3. Statement: Should the government improve the drainage system in the city? Arguments: I. Yes, the existing drainage system was built to the eater to 500 households while the number of households increased to 1000. II. No, there is no improvement in the infrastructure in the city.

A. if the only argument, I is strong. B. if only argument II is strong. C. if either I or II is strong. D. if neither I nor II is strong. E. if both I and II are strong.

Answer: Option (A)
Explanation: I is strong because it states that the existing drainage system will not be sufficient to cater to demand. II is irrelevant as it is referring to the infrastructure of the city. Only I is strong.
4. Statement: Should the parents send their children to English medium schools? Arguments: I. Yes, other parents are doing so. II. Yes, children will be able to learn English.

A. if the only argument, I is strong. B. if only argument II is strong. C. if either I or II is strong. D. if neither I nor II is strong. E. if both I and II are strong.

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: I is not a strong argument as it is comparative. II is not strong as it is based on the assumption that in the non-English medium schools students will not be able to learn English. Neither I nor II is strong.
5. Statement: Should there be a dress code for the employees in the office? Arguments: I. Yes, why not? II. No, the dress code makes life monotonous.

A. if only argument, I is strong. B. if only argument II is strong. C. if either I or II is strong. D. if neither I nor II is strong. E. if both I and II are strong.

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: I is not as strong as there is no argument. II is simplistic. II is not strong. Neither I nor II is strong.
Environment
1. Higher energy level and shorter wavelengths are features of

A. beta radiation B. alpha radiation C. ultraviolet radiation D. infrared radiation

Answer: Option (C)
2. Chemical released by chlorofluorocarbons is

A. nitrogen B. Sulphuric acid C. chlorine D. sodium chloride

Answer: Option (C)
3. Methyl chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, hydrofluorocarbons, and chlorofluorocarbons are mainly known as

A. mesosphere building substances B. troposphere building substances C. ozone building substances D. ozone depleting substances

Answer: Option (D)
4. When chlorofluorocarbons are released in the atmosphere, chlorine chemical destroys the

A. beta molecules B. helium molecules C. argon molecules D. ozone molecules

Answer: Option (D)
5. The color of ozone molecule is

A. blue B. white C. pale yellow D. pale green

Answer: Option (A)
Disaster Management (Source : CBSE Publications)
1. A geophysicist who studies earthquakes and the mechanical characteristics of the Earth is called ___________.

A. Seismologist B. Geologist C. Geographer D. Archaeologist

Answer: Option (A)
2. Consider the following statement (s) is/are related to the strategy to combat earthquake disasters. I. Establishing earthquake monitoring centers for regular monitoring and fast dissemination of information among the people in the vulnerable areas. II. Modifying the house types and building designs in the vulnerable areas and discouraging contribution of high rise buildings, large industrial establishments and big urban centers in such areas.

A. Only I B. Only II C. Both I & II D. Neither I nor II

Answer: Option (C)
3. What causes a Tsunami?

A. Sudden vertical movement of the Earth B. Convergence of destructive plates in the ocean floor C. Explosive volcanic eruptions in the seas/oceans. D. All of the above

Answer: Option (D)
4. Consider the following statement (s) is/are related to the characteristics of tsunami waves. I. Tsunamis are high energy sea waves caused mainly by the deep focus earthquakes of high magnitude. II. Preparing a vulnerability map of the country and dissemination of vulnerability risk information among the people.

A. Only I B. Only II C. Both I & II D. Neither I nor II

Answer: Option (C)
5. Consider the following statement (s) is/are related to the remedial steps to reduce the risk of life and properties by landslides. I. Mapping of landslide-prone areas a7 construction of houses, felling of trees and grazing in landslide-prone areas should be prohibited or restricted. II. Afforestation in vulnerable areas is an effective way of durable landslides control.

A. Only I B. Only II C. Both I & II D. Neither I nor II

Answer: Option (C)