Pandit Panchaxara Gavaigalavar Arts College, Gadag All Questions

Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

The locust is an insect that belongs to the family of grasshoppers. These insects are essentially harmless (1)____________they meet certain circumstances under which they (2) __________more abundant and change their behaviour. India, Pakistan and Iran (3)___________currently thinking over the locust plague threat (4) __________over their economies. When these locusts meet (5) __________environmental conditions, they become gregarious and (6) __________breeding abundantly. With their population becoming (7) ______________, they form swarms and keep moving (8) ___________areas damaging the crops. These swarms attacking (9) ____________and thereby devastating the entire agricultural economy is (10) __________is commonly referred to as locust plague.

Question:
Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 6.

Option 1: start

Option 2: create

Option 3: set up

Option 4: launch

Question : Statement 1: India has a higher literacy rate compared to China.

Statement 2: Government initiatives such as the National Literacy Mission have contributed to increased literacy rates in India.

Option 1: Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true, and Statement 2 is the correct explanation of Statement 1.

Option 2: Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true, but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation of Statement 1.

Option 3: Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false.

Option 4: Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true.

Question : Which lake of India is the result of tectonic activity?

Option 1: Wular lake

Option 2: Barapani lake

Option 3: Dal lake

Option 4: Loktak lake

Question : The Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution of India by the ____________ Amendment.

Option 1: 73rd

Option 2: 42nd

Option 3: 34th

Option 4: 44th

Question : Critics of the New Economic Policy in India argue that it has led to:

Option 1: Greater self-reliance

Option 2: Reduced foreign investment

Option 3:  Increased social equality

Option 4:  Widening economic disparities

Question : How many fundamental duties were added to the Constitution of India by the 42nd Amendment?

Option 1: 12

Option 2: 11

Option 3: 9

Option 4: 10

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.

In a significant find, the Epigraphy Branch of the Archaeological Survey of India (1) ______ discovered the earliest epigraphic evidence so far for the Saptamatrika cult. It is also (2) ______ earliest Sanskrit inscription to have been discovered (3) ______ South India as of date. Saptamatrikas are a group of seven female deities worshipped in Hinduism as personifying the energy of their respective consorts. The inscription is in Sanskrit and in Brahmi characters and was (4) ______ by Satavahana King Vijaya in 207 A.D. The inscription came to light when some local villagers informed the authorities of the presence of a pillar with some engravings when they were restoring and (5) ______ the local Bheemeshwara temple. 

Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.

Option 1: upon

Option 2: on

Option 3: In

Option 4: at

Question : The largest tribal community in India is 

Option 1: Bhils

Option 2: Gonds

Option 3: Santhals

Option 4: Tharus

Question : In global environmental debates, India often emphasizes:
 

Option 1: The principle of common but differentiated responsibilities
 

Option 2: The priority of economic development over environmental concerns
  

Option 3: The rejection of international environmental agreements

Option 4: The support for unrestricted industrial pollution

Question : Which of the following passes is located in the Western Ghats of India?

Option 1: Desuri

Option 2: Fotu La

Option 3: Bhor Ghat

Option 4: Pipli Ghat