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DPP No. 01 TOPIC : GEOGRAPHY

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

A place from where Brahmaputra enters India is (A) Dihang (B) Nathula (C) Digboi

(D) Namcha Barwa

The western coastal strip, south of Goa is referred to as: (A) Coromandel (B) Kunnal (C) Konkan

(D) Kannal

The Himalayan range also known as lesser himalayas is (A) Himadri (B) Shivalik (C) Himachal

(D) Hindukush

The physical feature also called as the roof of the world is (A) Hindukush (B) Kunlun (C) Pamir Knot

(D) Sulaiman Range

A landmass bounded by sea on three sides is referred to as: (A) Coast (B) Isthmus (C) Island

(D) Peninsula

6.

Mountain ranges in the eastern part of India forming its boundary with Myanmar are collectively called as: (A) Himachal (B) Purvanchal (C) Uttaranchal (D) Eastern Ghats

7.

A range of Himalaya famous for its hill stations is (A) Dhuladhar (B) Himadri (C) Himachal

(D) Shiwalik

The only bird sanctuary located in the Lakshadweep Island in India is (A) Chilika (B) Pulicut (C) Pitli

(D) Kollam

The only pereninal river of Rajasthan i s (A) Sambar (B) Luni

(D) Sabarmati

8. 9. 10.

(C) Chambal

The largest inhabited reverine Island of the world is (A) Dihang (B) Majuli island (C) Moore island

(D) Teesta

11.

The mountain range separating Northern India from Deccan Plateau is (A) Aravali range (B) Vindhya range (C) Kalmur range (D) Nilgiri hills

12.

The soil formed due to hydraration is (A) alluvial. (B) yellow.

(C) desert.

(D) red.

The only salt lakes of India are (A) Wular-Dal (B) Luni-Mahi

(C) Krishna-Kaveri

(D) Chilika-Sambhar

13. 14.

The islands group that lies closest to the equator in India are (A) Lakshadweep (B) Andaman and Nicobar (C) New Moore island (D) Diu

15

Alluvial soils are deposited by (A) eastern coastal river system. (C) Himalayan river system.

16. 17.

(B) Ganga river system. (D) western coastal river system.

The most determining factor for soil formation is (A) Parent rock (B) Running water (C) Humus

(D) Industrialisation

Regions of alluvial soils are densely populated because: (A) Vast mineral reserves are found here. (B) Land can be left fallow here. (C) Due to its high fertility, these areas are highly cultivated. (D) Main occupation of the people is fishing and there are several rivers here.

18. 19. 20.

The state with black soil is (A) Rajasthan. (B) Gujarat.

(C) Bihar.

(D) Delhi.

The lower horizon of desert soil has deposits of (A) calcium. (B) iron. (C) potash.

(D) phosphorus.

In which country the “Tropical Evergreen forests” are found ? (A) Indonesia (B) Bangladesh (C) Pakistan

(D) None of these

21.

Monsoon forests par excellence because : (A) they cover larger area in India (B) they do not shed leaves (C) these forests have growth of trees up to height of 60 m and above (D) none of the above

22.

The tropical rain forests always give a green look because the various type of trees (A) Never shed their leaves (B) Shed their leaves after five years (C) Shed their leaves during different periods in a year (D) None of the above factors

23.

The monsoon forests are not as dense as equatorial forests because (A) The amount of annual rainfall is more (B) The amount and duration of rainfall is less (C) The soils lack in humus (D) All the above factors

24.

Match the following a. Bandipur b. Dachigam c. Manas d. Periyar

(i) Kashmir Sanctuary (ii) Assam Sanctuary (iii) Karnataka Sanctuary (iv) Rajasthan Sanctuary (v) Kerala (A) a-(i), b-(ii), c-(iii), d-(v) (B) a-(iii), b-(i), c-(ii), d-(v) (C) a-(v), b-(iv), c-(iii), d-(ii) (D) a-(iii), b-(ii), c-(i), d-(iv) 25. 26. 27.

The state having the lowest percentage of area under forests is (A) Himachal Pradesh (B) Haryana (C) Gujarat

(D) Arunachal Pradesh

The climatic region associated with the shifting of pressure belts is (A) Equatorial (B) Monsoon (C) Mediterranean

(D) Tundra

The western distubances originate over the – (A) Mediterranean Sea (B) Arabian Sea (C) Red Sea

(D) Bay of Bengal

28.

‘Kalbaiskhi’ the northwesterly winds cause thunderstorms and sharp showers in – (A) West Bengal (B) Punjab (C) Rajasthan (D) Madhya Pradesh

29.

Which mountain range acts as a barrier in the path of the Arabian Sea branch ? (A) Aravallis (B) Western Ghats (C) Eastern Ghats (D) Rajmahal Hills

30.

Monsoons are – (A) seasonal winds

(B) permanent winds

(C) temporary winds

(D) local winds

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DPP No. 02

TOPIC : HISTORY 1.

2. 3. 4. 5.

6.

The founder of Tuglaq dynasty was (A) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq. (C) Muhammad Tughlaq.

(B) Firoj Shah Tughlaq. (D) Alauddin Tughlaq.

Mughal emperor Humayun, was defeated by (A) Sher shah (B) Alauddin Khilji

(C) Mohammad Tughluq (D) Sikandar Lodi.

Chauhan dynasty ruled Delhi between (A) 1165-1192 AD. (B) 1130-1145 AD

(C) 1215-1245 AD.

Delhi first became the capital of the kingdom during the (A) Tomar dynasty. (B) Chauhana dynasty. (C) Ghorid dynasty.

(D) 1010- 1110 AD. (D) Slave dynasty.

During sultanate period ‘iqta’ stands for (A) allowances given to the nobles. (C) mercenary soldiers.

(B) titles given to nobles. (D) land assigned to military commanders.

A type of coin minted at Delhi is known as the (A) Kabuli type. (B) Shashgani type.

(C) The Rupaiya type.

(D) The Dehliwal

7.

The Rawlatt Act was described as ‘devilish and tyrannical’ by Mahatama Gandhi and (A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak. (B) Jawahar Lal Nehru. (C) Lala Lajpat Rai. (D) Mohammad Ali Jinnah.

8.

In which year women in France got right to vote? (A) 1791 (B) 1809 (C) 1902

(D) 1946

Which day is celebrated as the National Day of France every year? (A) 10 July (B) 12 July (C) 13 July

(D) 14 July

The famous “social contract” was written by : (A) John Locke (B) Abbe Sieyes

(D) Montesquieu

9. 10.

(C) Rousseau

11.

The drafting of constitution was completed by National Assembly in the year : (A) 1789 (B) 1790 (C) 1791 (D) 1792

12.

The policy of peaceful co-existence adopted by Akbar is known as (A) Sulh-i-kul. (B) Din-i-illahi. (C) Zawabit.

(D) Mansabdari.

The dynasty, which reigned India for maximum number of years was (A) Mughal. (B) Khilji. (C) Tughlaq.

(D) Slave.

13. 14.

The Rajput clan that refused to accept the suzerainty of Mughals for a long time was (A) Chauhans. (B) Sisodiya. (C) Paramaras. (D) Gahadwals.

15.

From his maternal side, Babar was the descendant of (A) Timur. (B) Genjis Khan. (C) Alexander.

(D) Shah of Persia.

The rank and salary of the mansabdar was determined by their (A) sawar rank. (B) zat rank. (C) property.

(D) jagirs.

Babur succeeded the throne of Ferghana at the age of (A) 12 years. (B) 13 years. (C) 14 years.

(D) 16 years.

16. 17. 18.

Which of the following castes considered themselves as “Upper Castes”? (A) Vaishyas (B) Brahmans (C) Kshatriyas (D) Both (B) and (C)

19. 20.

The Brahamanas were given land grants by the Cholan ruler known as (A) Pallichchhandam. (B) Tirunamatiukkani. (C) Brahmadeya.

(D) Devadana.

In the Chola period, the association of the traders were known as (A) Shrenis. (B) Nagarams. (C) Kottam.

(D) Nagar.

21.

District Chingleput, from where Uttaramerur inscription was found, is located in (A) Karnataka. (B) Kerala. (C) Tamil Nadu. (D) Andhra Pradesh.

22.

The Uttaramerur inscription gives the details of the organization of (A) Samiti. (B) Sabha. (C) Ur.

23.

24. 25. 26. 27. 28.

Brahmadeya was a land grant given to (A) Kshatriya landholders. (C) Vaishays landholders.

(D) Nadu.

(B) Brahamana landholders. (D) Sudras landholders.

Gangaikonda – Cholapuram was built in the period of the (A) Pallava dynasty. (B) Chalukya Dynasty. (C) Pandya dynasty.

(D) Chola dynasty.

The foundation of Rashtrakutas dynasty was laid down by (A) Amoghavarsha-I(B) Dantidurga (C) Indra-III

(D) Krishna-I

Prithviraja III defeated Sultan Muhammad Ghori in (A) 1191. (B) 1192. (C) 1193.

(D) 1194.

The Rashtrakutas dynasty was founded in the region of (A) Deccan. (B) Warrangal. (C) Kalinga.

(D) Karnataka

The river that flowed in the regions of the Chola dynasty was (A) Godavari. (B) Krishna. (C) Tungabhadra .

(D) Kaveri.

29.

Who among the following were praised if they choose death by burning themselves on the funeral pyre of their husbands? (A) Old ladies (B) Rich ladies (C) Widows (D) Poor Girls

30.

Which one of the following terms was used for the virtuous women ? (A) Yati (B) Yogini (C) Sati

(D) Brihamcharini

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DPP No. 03

TOPIC : HISTORY 1.

The Civil Disobedience Movement was launched in (A) 1930.

2.

(B) 1931.

4.

6.

(A) 26th January, 1930.

(B) 26th March, 1930.

(C) 26th April, 1930.

(D) 26th July, 1930.

8.

(B) Jawahar Lal Nehru.

(C) Lala Lajpat Rai.

(D) Mohammad Ali Jinnah.

The number of delegates met in the first meeting of the Indian National Congress in 1885 was

12.

13.

(C) 73.

(A) R.C Dutt.

(B) Dadabhai Naoroji

(C) Rabindra Nath Tagore

(D) Aurobindo Ghosh.

(D) 72.

.

The Quit India Movement was launched at the time of the (B) second world war.

(C) Crimean War.

(D) Cold War.

The Muslim League moved the resolution for “Independent States” for Muslims in (B) 1941.

(C) 1942

(D) 1944.

INA (Indian National Army) tried to invade the British India in (B) 1941

(C) 1943

(D) 1944

The founder of the Azad Hind Fauj or the Indian National Army was (A) Captain Dhillon.

(B) General Mohan Singh.

(C) Subhas Chandra Bose.

(D) Shah Nawaz Khan

The Act, which prescribed the provincial autonomy was the (A) Government of India Act, 1935.

(B) Government of India Act, 1919.

(C) Government of India Act, 1909.

(D) Government of India Act, 1892.

The Congress split happened in (A) 1907.

14.

(B) 74.

The author of ‘Poverty and Un-British Rule in India’ was

(A) 1940. 11.

(D) Subash Chandra Bose

(A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak.

(A) 1940. 10.

(C) Gandhi ji.

The Rawlatt Act was described as ‘devilish and tyrannical’ by Mahatama Gandhi and

(A) first world war. 9.

(D) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

The president of the Lahore session of Indian National Congress was

(A) 75. 7.

(C) Bhagat Singh

Following the Congress decision for Purna Swaraj, “Independence Day” was observed on

(A) Jawaharlal Nehru. (B) Motilal Nehru. 5.

(D) 1935.

The Hindustan socialist republican association (HSRA) was formed by (A) Chitta Ranjan Das. (B) Jawaharlal Nehru.

3.

(C) 1933.

(B) 1908.

(C) 1909.

(D) 1911.

The Civil Disobedience Movement was launched in (A) 1930.

(B) 1931.

(C) 1933.

(D) 1935.

15.

Ahmadullah Shah, a maulvi, who came to Lucknow to fight against the British belonged to which place? (A) Lucknow

16.

(B) Bakht Khan.

(B) November 1857.

(B) June 1858.

(B) Bahadur Shah I.

(C) Tantia Tope.

(D) Ahmadullah Shah.

(C) September 1857

(D) August 1857.

(C) August 1858.

(D) March 1859.

(C) Bahadur Shah Zafar . (D) Asaf ud daula.

The Governor General of India was also given the title of the (A) Secretary of State. (B) India Council.

22.

(D) Lucknow.

Zinat Mahal was the wife of (A) Wajid Ali Shah.

21.

(C) Faizabad.

Lucknow was re-captured in (A) March 1858.

20.

(B) Bareilly.

Delhi was re-captured in (A) October 1857.

19.

(D) Delhi

The zamindar of Bihar, who have rose in rebellion in 1857 was (A) Kunwar Singh.

18.

(C) Faizabad

Bakht Khan belonged to (A) Delhi.

17.

(B) Bareilly

(C) Viceroy.

(D) Vice Regent.

A British Cabinet member who was made responsible for matters related to governance of India was called as

23.

(A) Secretary of State.

(B) Governor General.

(C) Viceroy.

(D) Commander in Chief.

The book Majha Pravaas was written by (A) Nathuram Godse. (B) Prem Chandra.

24.

(C) Socialism.

(D) Utilitarianism.

(B) conservatives.

(C) moderates.

(D) socialists .

(B) Bengal.

(C) Ahmedabad

(D) Vedarnyam

(B) Patanjali

(C) Chanakya

(D) None of these

In which age Varahamihir wrote “Panch Siddantika”(A) Chola Age

30.

(B) Nazism.

“Mudrarakshasa” was written by(A) Vishakadutta

29.

(D) Nepal.

The region, that experienced strong wave of the Swadeshi movement was (A) Bombay.

28.

(C) China.

The group that dominated the Congress after its split in 1907 was (A) radicalists.

27.

(B) Burma.

The ideology, that attracted Subhash Chandra Bose was (A) Fascism.

26.

(D) Vishnubhatta Godse.

In 1824, sepoys refused to help EEIC in its over sea campaign in (A) Afghanistan.

25.

(C) Vishnu Dutta.

(B) Gupta Age

(C) Chalukya Age

(D) Pallavas Age

Which temples are made by Pallavas(A) The Rath Temple at Mahabalipuram

(B) The Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram

(C) The Kailashnath Temple at Kanchi

(D) All of these

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DPP No. 04 TOPIC : CIVICS

1.

Which Article of the Constitution directs the State governments to organize Village Panchayats ? (A) Art 32 (B) Art 40 (C) Art 48 (D) Art 51

2.

The ordinance issued by the Governor is valid for a maximum period of – (A) 1 year (B) 2 years (C) 3 years (D) 6 months

3.

The Chief minister generally belongs to the – (A) Legislative Assembly (C) Lok Sabha

(B) Legislative Council (D) Rajya sabha

4.

When a state Governor dies or resigns, who normally exercises his functions till a new Governor is appointed? (A) Secretary General of the Governor (B) A person designated by state Cabinet (C) Chief Justice of the High court (D) Advocate General of the state

5.

Which of the following institution is not the part of rural local administration ? (A) District council (B) Urban council (C) Village Panchayat (D) Pauchayat samiti

6.

Which of the following is not the part of urban local administration ? (A) Urban cooperation (B) Muncipal cooperation (C) Urban council

(D) District council

7.

By which constitutional amendment the rural self government were constitutionally recognized ? (A) 72nd amendment (B) 73rd (C) 74th (D) 82nd

8.

The 11th schedule is related with (A) Panchayat (C) Muncipal corporation

(B) Changing of political parties (D) with all

9.

Who will discharge the duties of the president in case vice president also resigns? (A) Prime Minister (B) The chief justice of india (C) The cheif election. (D) The attorney general of India.

10.

The union legislature known as the parliament consists of (A) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (B) The President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (C) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and Council of ministers (D) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, & Vice President

11.

How many subjects are there in central list ? (A) 97 (B) 66

(C) 47

(D) 52

To whom the Prime Minister is responsible ? (A) President (B) Lok Sabha

(C) Rajya Sabha

(D) Speaker of Lok Sabha

12. 13.

To be appointed a Governor, a person must possess the following qualifications I. Be a citizen of India II. Completed the age of 30 years III. Not be a member of Parliament or State Legislature (A) I and II (B) I, II and III (C) I only (D) I and III

14.

The Governor holds office (A) for five years (C) during the pleasure of the President

(B) for a period fixed by Parliament (D) till he enjoys the confidence of Parliament

15.

While appointing a Governor, the President generally consults the Chief Minister of the State. This is (A) constitutionally imperative (B) a matter of convention (C) because Parliament has legislated to the effect (D) a duty of the President

16.

Money bills can be introduced in the State Legislature with the prior consent of the (A) President (B) Governor (C) Speaker (D) Chief Minister

17.

The limitations on the authority of the State Legislature do not include (A) Parliament's authority to make laws on subjects in the State List during an Emergency (B) Parliament's authority to make laws on state subjects if Rajya Sabha passes a resolution as required by the Constitution (C) the Governor's discretionary power to dissolve the legislature (D) the Governor's power to reserve certain bills for the consideration of the President

18.

Rajya Sabha can delay money bill by a maximum of (A) 10 days (B) 14 days (C) 1 Month

(D) 6 Months

The articles of national emergency are – (A) 352 (B) 356

(D) All

19.

(C) 360

20.

Which words are added in preamble by 42nd constitutional amendment – (A) Republic (B) Soveriegn (C) Democracy (D) Socialist secular soveriegn

21.

What is the form of justice in preamble ? (A) Social (B) Economic

(C) Political

(D) All

22.

The constitution describes India as (A) A Democratic, Socialist, Republic (B) Democratic, Secular and Socialist, Republic (C) Sovereign, Democratic Republic (D) Sovereign Sociallst, Secular, Democratic Republic

23.

___________ is the supreme law that determines the relationship among people living in a territory and also the relationship between the people and government. (A) Government (B) Common people (C) Constitution (D) Democracy

24.

The Indian constitution adopted many institutional details and procedures from colonial laws like the ___________ . (A) Rowlatt India Act (B) Morley – Minto reforms (C) Montague – Chelmsford reforms (D) Government of India Act 1935

25.

The drafting of the document called the constitution was done by an assembly of elected representatives called the __________. (A) Parliament (B) Drafting committee (C) Lok Sabha (D) Constituent Assembly

26.

When was the last session of the Constituent Assembly held? (A) 24th January, 1950 (B) 24th February, 1950 (C) 24th April, 1950 (D) 24th December, 1950

27.

The constitution was finally signed by members of the constituent Assembly on ? (A) 16 November, 1949 (B) 26 November, 1949 (C) 24 January, 1950

(D) 26 January, 1950

The Cabinet Mission Plan envisaged for India a : (A) Federation (B) Confederation (C) Quasi-Federation

(D) Union of States

28. 29.

Who amongst the following was the permanent Chairman of the Constituent Assembly? (A) Dr. Rajendra Prasad (B) Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru (C) Sardar Patel (D) B. R. Ambedkar

30.

In the Constituent Assembly who was appointed as Constitutional Advisor? (A) B. N. Ravi (B) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar (C) Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru (D) Dr. Rajendra Prasad