Objective General Knowledge

Q. Which of the following hills are found where the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats meet?
1 Anaimalai Hills
2 Cardamon Hills
3 Nilgiri Hills
4 Shevoroy Hills
Ans: 1
Q. According to the Administrative Tribunal Act 1985, the Central Administrative Tribunal adjudicates disputes and complaints with respect to the service of person who are-
1 appointed to public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union except members of the defence forces
2 official and servants of the Supreme Court or any High Courts
3 members of the Secretarial staff of the Parliament or any state legislature
4 members of the defence forces
Ans: 1
Q. Which of the following statements with respect to the judiciary in India is/are correct?
1. Unlike in the United States, India has not provided for a double system of courts.
2. Under the Constitution of India, there is a single integrated system of courts for the Union as well as the states.
3. The organization of the subordinate judiciary varies slightly from state to state.
Select the correct answer using the code given below -
1 1, 2 and 3
2 1 only
3 1 and 2 only
4 2 and 3 only
Ans: 1
Q. Which of the following Committees are Committees of Parliament?
1. Public Accounts Committee
2. Estimates Committee
3. Committee on Public Undertakings
Select the correct answer using the code given below-
1 1, 2 and 3
2 1 and 2 only
3 1 and 3 only
4 2 and 3 only
Ans: 1
Q. The Chief Election Commissioner of India holds office for a period of -
1 six years
2 during the pleasure of the President
3 for six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier
4 for five years or till the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier
Ans: 3
Q. Consider the following statements -
1. In India the minimum denomination coin acceptable for transaction is 50 paise.
2. Coins below 50 paise is not a legal tender for payment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 1 only
2 2 only
3 Both 1 and 2
4 Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: 3
Q. Which of the following statements about the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network System (CCTNS) is/are correct?
1. It will facilitate real time access of classified criminal data to the law enforcement authorities.
2. National Crime Record Bureau is the nodal agency mandated to implement the network in all the states.
Select the correct answer using the code given below-
1 1 only
2 2 only
3 Both 1 and 2
4 Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: 1
Q. At present the BRAHMOS missiles are assembled at
1 Hyderabad
2 Chandipur
3 Sriharikota
4 Bangalore
Ans: 1
Q. An area legally reserved for wild life in its natural surroundings is
1 Social Forests
2 Biosphere Reserve
3 National Park
4 Sanctuary
Ans: 4
Q. Crop rotation helps to
1 lessen use of pesticides
2 yield more crops
3 produce a greater choice of plant products
4 eliminate parasites which have selective hosts
Ans: 4