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. 1.

Option 1: unless

Option 2: after

Option 3: although

Option 4: when

Question : According to the fundamental duties given in the Indian Constitution, it shall be the duty of every citizen of India to uphold and protect the sovereignty, _____ of India.

Option 1: liberty and equality

Option 2: unity and integrity

Option 3: equality and fraternity

Option 4: spirituality and unity

Question :

Complete the following sentence:

Most people in India waste time _______ others; they find it hard to face their targets and thus speak ill about them in privacy.

Option 1:

disparage

Option 2: elude

Option 3:

maroon

Option 4:

resplendent

Option 5:

exalt

Question : Who profounded the theory of 'Economic Drain of India ' during British imperialism? 

Option 1: W.C. Bannerji.

Option 2: Dadabhai Naroji .

Option 3: Gopal Krishna Gokhale .

Option 4: Gandhiji

Question : What was the impact of the East India Company's revenue settlements on rural society?
 

Option 1: Stabilization of the rural economy
 

Option 2: Increased agricultural productivity
 

Option 3: Displacement of traditional landholders
 

Option 4: Improved living standards for peasants

Question : Statement 1: India, Pakistan, and China have experienced an increase in the birth rate.

Statement 2: Government initiatives promoting family planning and awareness programs have led to a increase in the birth rate in these countries.

Option 1: Both statements are true.

Option 2: Both statements are false.

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

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

Question : Who was the last Viceroy of India?

Option 1: Lord Linlithgow

Option 2: Lord Mountbatten

Option 3: Lord Wavell

Option 4: Clement Attlee

Question : What is the purpose of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) in India?

Option 1: To provide financial assistance for higher education

Option 2: To facilitate skill training and development across various sectors

Option 3: To regulate the labor market and enforce employment laws

Option 4: To promote foreign direct investment in the manufacturing sector