BEL First Grade College, Bangalore All Questions

Question : What is a characteristic feature of the rural-urban continuum in India?

Option 1: Clear distinction between rural and urban lifestyles

Option 2: Gradual blending of rural and urban characteristics

Option 3: Rapid urbanization without rural influence

Option 4: Absence of rural areas in the continuum

Question : The Environment (Protection) Bill was passed by the Parliament of India in-

Option 1: 1984

Option 2: 1972

Option 3: 1986

Option 4: 1981

Question : Nashik is also known as ______ capital of India.

Option 1: wine

Option 2: gold

Option 3: orange

Option 4: cotton

Question : "India House", a revolutionary organisation, was established by Shyamji Krishna Varma in ______ for the spread of Indian Nationalism.

Option 1: Singapore

Option 2: London

Option 3: San Francisco

Option 4: Paris

Question : Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

India will host an international summit on Buddhism here on April 20 and 21. Delegates from 30 countries will participate, a notable exception (1) ________ China. Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is also unlikely to attend the two-day conclave. The maiden conference being organised by the Union Culture Ministry and the International Buddhist Confederation will discuss (2) ________ global issues through a Buddhist perspective. Over 170 delegates from countries such as Mexico, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Japan and 150 from India will participate in the summit to be held in the national capital. The delegates (3) ________ prominent scholars, monks, diplomats, and members of Buddhist organisations across the globe. The largest number of delegates are from Sri Lanka (20) and Vietnam (30). Abhijit Haldar, Director General of the International Buddhist Confederation, said that while no delegate had been confirmed from China, there would be two participants from Taiwan. “The invitations (4) ________ sent to various Buddhist institutions and not to governments,” Mr. Haldar added. He also mentioned that the Dalai Lama (5) ________ not attend the event due to health issues.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.

Option 1: been

Option 2: being

Option 3: be

Option 4: are

Question : Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi returned to India in the year ______ after two decades of residence abroad.

Option 1: 1869

Option 2: 1893

Option 3: 1905

Option 4: 1915

Question : Which of the following monsoons is responsible for torrential rainfall over the Tamil Nadu coast, southern Andhra Pradesh, southeast Karnataka, and southeast Kerala during October and November?

Option 1: Southwest monsoon

Option 2: Northeast monsoon

Option 3: Southeast monsoon

Option 4: Northwest monsoon

Question : Who was the first Prime Minister of India to introduce economic planning?

Option 1: Jawaharlal Nehru

Option 2: Mahatma Gandhi

Option 3: Indira Gandhi

Option 4: Rajiv Gandhi

Question : To which feature of the Constitution of India does the appointment of the Governor by the Centre belong?

Option 1: Federal feature

Option 2: Directive Principles

Option 3: Supremacy of the Constitution

Option 4: Unitary system

Question : Jim Corbett National Park is in which the state of India?

Option 1: Punjab

Option 2: Himachal Pradesh

Option 3: Uttarakhand

Option 4: Uttar Pradesh