General Studies 2003 Solved Paper (Part 1 of 17)
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- The Basque people who are frequently in the news for their separatist activity live in:
- France
- Italy
- Portugal
- Spain
- Answer: d
- Match List-I (High Officials) with List-II (Organisation) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
Table Supporting: General Studies 2003 Solved Paper (Part 1 of 17) List-I (High Officials) List-II (Organisation) - C P Jain
- S Ramadoral
- Sunil Arora
- Vivek Paul
- Indian Airlines
- NTPC
- TCS
- Wipro Technologis
- A
- B
- C
- D
- 4
- 1
- 3
- 2
- 4
- 3
- 1
- 2
- 2
- 3
- 1
- 4
- 2
- 1
- 3
- 4
- Answer: c
- Which one of the following statements if correct?
- Liquid Sodium is employed as a coolant in nuclear reactors
- Calcium carbonate is an ingredient of tooth paste
- Bordeaux mixture consists of Sodium sulphate and lime
- Zinc amalgams are used as a dental filling
- Answer: a
- Consider the following statements:
- The Cholas defeated Pandya and Chera rulers and established their domination over peninsular India in the early medieval times.
- The Cholas sent an expedition against Sailendra empire of South East Asia and conquered some of the areas.
- Which of these statements is/are correct?
- Only 1
- Only 2
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
- Answer: b
- Diffusion of light in the atmosphere takes place due to:
- Carbon dioxide
- Dust particles
- Helium
- Water vapours
- Answer: b
- In India, the fist bank of limited liability managed by Indians and founded in 1881 was:
- Hindustan Commercial Bank
- Oudh Commercial Bank
- Punjab National Bank
- Punjab and Sind Bank
- Answer: b
- Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?
- The Press Council of India is an autonomous quasijudicial body established under an Act of Parliament
- The Press Information Bureau provides accreditation to media persons so as to have easy access to information from government sources
- Among all the States of India, Maharashtra publishes the largest number of newspapers
- Press Trust of India is the largest news agency in the country.
- Answer: c
- The government holding in BPCL is:
- more than 70%
- between 60% and 70%
- between 50% and 60%
- less than 50%
- Answer: b
- Consider the following statements regarding the relations between India and Pakistan:
- During Shimla Agreement, Indira Gandhi and Zulfikar Bhutto agreed tomaintain the sanctity of LOC.
- Lahore Summit took place in the year 1997.
- Islamabad Summit was held between Rajiv Gandhi and Nawaz Sharif.
- Which of these statements is/are correct?
- 1,2 and 3
- 1 and 3
- Only 2
- Only 1
- Answer: d
- During the year 2000 − 01, which one of the following industries recorded highest growth rate in India?
- Cement
- Coal
- Electricity
- Steel
- Answer: d