What is the relative position of the moon, the earth and the
sun during a lunar eclipse?
(A) The sun and the moon are in apposition
(B) The sun and moon are in conjunction
(C) The lines joining the earth and the sun and the earth
and the moon make a right angle
(D) The three make an equilateral triangle
When were the earliest written laws of cricket made? (a) 1556 (b) 1700 (c) 1744 (d) 1771
Which of the following planets in the solar system rotates on its axis fr0m East to West is 1 Earth 2 Jupiter 3 Venus 4 Uranus
In a recent decision taken by the government of India, the rate of interest on post office deposits were reduced by 1 0.5% 2 1% 3 1.5% 4 2%
The direction of winds is determined by: (a) wind-vane (b) anemometer (c) barometer
An anchored boat is rocked by waves whose crests are 100m apart and whose velocity is 25m/s. How much time elapses when two successive crests of the wave reach the boat? 1 25s 2 4s 3 2.5s 4 0.25s
From which one of the following minerals, iron is obtained? (A) Limestone (B) Pitchblende (C) Monazite (D) Haematite
Which form of phosphorous is used in safety matches ? a) White Phosphorous b) Yellow Phosphorous c) Red Phosphorous d) Black Phosphorous
Which one of the following has not been enumerated in our Constitution among the Fundamental Duties for the citizens? (a) To safeguard public property and to abjure violence (b) To develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform (c) To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture (d) To help the poor
The Main thrust for development of Small Scale Industries in India was given by the Industrial Policy Resolution of (1) 1948 (2) 1956 (3) 1977 (4) 1980
The deficiency of which of the following vitamins is considered responsible for night blindness? 1 B 2 E 3 K 4 A
Indian Railways has been organized into how many Zones? 1 17 2 15 3 14 4 16
What was the main provision of the 4th Constitution Amendment passed in 1955? (a) Empowered the State to acquire or requisition private property in public interest (b) Empowered the President to refer a Bill to the State Legislature for its opinion whose territory is likely to be affected by reorganization (c) It gives effect to the reorganization of States (d) None of these