RAS/RTS PRELIMINARY EXAM SOLVED PAPER

GENERAL STUDIES

(Exam Held On: 14-06-2012)

1.Which mineral of the following is associated with the "JHAMAR-KOTRA" Regions in Rajasthan:
1) Lead and zinc
2) Manganese
3) Rock Phosphate
4) Silver
Ans: 3
Tip: RSMML operate for the mining of Rockphosphate ore. It operates one of the largest and fully mechanised mines in the country at Jhamarkotra, 26 Kms. from Udaipur and Kanpur Group of Mines located 15 Kms. from Udaipur.

2) The production of food grains in rajasthan in the year 2010-11 was highest after independance, it was:
1) 250 Lakh tonne
2) 235 Lakh tonne
3) 210 Lakh tonne
4) 192 Lakh tonne
Ans: 2 ( 235.61 Tonne)

3) Desert Development Programme is being implemented in 16 District of rajasthan. This programme is being fonded:
1) 100% by Govt. of India
2) 100% by Rajasthan Govt.
3) In the ratio of 50:50 by both the govt.
4) 75% by Govt. of India, 25% by Rajasthan Govt.
Ans: 4
Tips: From 1st April , 1999, the Desert Development Programme is being funded on the basis of 75:25.

4) Match the following:
TRIBES IN RAJASTHAN             REGION/AREA
A. Sharia                                 1. Marwar
B. Kathodi                               2. Abu Road
C. Garasia                               3. Mewar
D. Rabaries                             4. Baran
                                              5. Banswara
Ans: 3 (A-4, B-3,C-2,D=1)

5) "Tripitaka" Texts are related with which religion:
1) Vedic Religion
2) Buddhism
3) Jainism
4) Shaivism
Ans: 2
Tips: Tripiṭaka is a traditional term used by various Buddhist sects to describe their various canons of scriptures. A Tripiṭaka traditionally contains three "baskets" of teachings: a Sūtra Piṭaka, a Vinaya Piṭaka and an Abhidharma Piṭaka.

6. Who is considered as the first Modern Man of India?
1) Nana Saheb
2) A. O. Hume
3) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
4) Swami Vivekanand
Ans: 3

7. Who was first woman President of the Congress?
1) Kadambini Ganguli
2) Sarojini Naidu
3) Annie Besant
4) Kamla Nehru
Ans: 3   
Tips: Annie Besant was the first woman President of Indian National Congress. She presided over the 1917 Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress. Annie Besant was of Irish origin and was one of the few foreigners who played a significant role in the Indian freedom movement. 

8. In which battle did Maharana Sanga defeat Ibrahim Lodi?
1) Battle of Khatoli
2) Battle of Sarangpur
3) Battle of Siwana
4) Battle of Khanua
Ans: 1
Tips: In Battle of Khatoli (1517), Rana Sanga defeated Ibrahim Lodi while During Battle of Khanwa (1527) Babur defeated Rana Sanga.

9. Which Rajput ruler continued his struggle for independence against Mughals and did
not surrender?
1) Raja Raisingh of Bikaner
2) Rao Chandrasen of Marwar
3) Raja Bharmal of Amber
4) Maharana Amar Singh of Mewar
Ans: 2

10. Identify the incorrect pair amongst the following relating the freedom fighters of
Rajasthan with the area of their activities
1) Arjun Lal Sethi : Udaipur
2) Jai Narayan Vyas : Jodhpur
3) Kesari Singh Barhath : Mewar
4) Govind Giri : Vagad
Ans:1

11. Which amongst the following place was not a centre of the revolution of 1857 in
Rajasthan?
1) Ajmer
2) Jaipur
3) Neemuch
4) Auwa
Ans: 2

12. Which of the following areas were integrated at the seventh stage (1 November 1956) of the integration of Rajasthan?
1) Matsya Sangh
2) Jaipur
3) Sirohi
4) Ajmer and Abu
Ans: 4

13. Identify the incorrect pair about the dialects of Rajasthan and the area of their prevalence:
1) Tonk : Dhoondhari
2) Pali : Bagadi
3) Baran : Hadoti
4) Karauli : Mewati
Ans: 1

14. Who is the author of Prithviraja Vijaya?
1) Chand Bardai
2) Prithviraj Chauhan
3) Jayanak
4) Nayanchand Suri
Ans: 3

15. Which category of Rajasthani Literature is related to story or narrative genre?
1) Vat
2) Veli
3) Vachanika
4) Vigat
Ans: 1

16. Identify the incorrect pair relation the folk dances of Rajasthan with their area of revalence:
1) Gindar dance : Shekhawati
2) Dhol dance : Jalor
3) Bamarasia dance : Bikaner
4) Dandia dance : Marwar
Ans: 3

17. What is the name of the famous folk drama of Bhils?
1) Gavari
2) Swang
3) Tamasha
4) Rammat
Ans: 1

18. Gopiji Bhatta is related with which folk drama style of Rajasthan?
1) Tamasha
2) Swang
3) Rammat
4) Nautanki
Ans: 2

19. Where is the temple of folk deity Mallinathji located?
1) Tilwara (Barmer)
2) Nagala Jhaz (Bharatpur)
3) Santhu village (Jalor)
4) Panchota village (Jalor)
Ans: 1

20. Which amongst the following is not as folk goddess of Rajasthan?
1) Chhink Mata
2) Karani Mata
3) Auwari Mata
4) Hidimba Mata
Ans: 4

21. Which is the famous centre of "Blue Pottery" in Rajasthan?
1) Bikaner
2) Dungarpur
3) Jaipur
4) Jaisalmer
Ans: 3

22. Identify the incorrect pair amongst the following:
1) Beneshwar Fair : Dungarpur
2) Badshah Fair : Beawar
3) Maru Mahotsava : Barmer
4) Gautameshwar Fair : Sirohi
Ans: 3
Tips: Maru Mahotsav is held yearly in Jaisalmer.

23. "Tarabhant ki Odhani" is the popular costume of which category of women in Rajasthan?
1) Rajpur women
2) Gurjar women
3) Adivasi women
4) Jat women
Ans: 3

24. Which of the following is not a sub-dialect of Marwari?
1) Bikaneri
2) Nagarchol
3) Jodhpuri
4) Thali
Ans: 1

26. In which year Rajasthan Mission on Livelihood was started?
1) 2002
2) 2004
3) 2005
4) 2007
Ans: 3

27. According to 2007 Livestock Census the total number of livestock in Rajasthan is:
(1) 491 Lakh
(2) 547 Lakh
(3) 579 Lakh
(4) 484 Lakh
Ans: 3

28. Where first Solar Park in Rajasthan will be established?
1) Balotra (Barmer)
2) Badla (Jodhpur)
3) Pokaran (Jaisalmer)
4) Shergarh (Jodhpur)
Ans: 3

29. Which one of the following statements is not correct?
1) Wells and Tubewells are the main sources of irrigation in Rajasthan.
2) The construction of Gang Canal was completed in 1927.
3) The water of Indira Gandhi Canal is only used for irrigation.
4) 'Khadin' is a traditional method of water conservation in arid Rajasthan.
Ans: 3 (IG Canel is also used to provide drinking water to Jodhpur and villages)

30. The Solar Policy was announced first time by the Government of Rajasthan in the year:
1) 2011
2) 2010
3) 2009
4) 2008
Ans: 1

31. What is true with the present position of revenue account in the budget of Rajasthan?
1) Revenue deficit is alarming.
2) Revenue deficit is under control.
3) Revenue deficit is less than other neighbouring states.
4) There is revenue surplus.
Ans: 2

32. Which of the following institutions has been playing a leading role to promote generation of non-conventional energy in Rajasthan?
1) RUDA
2) The Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation
3) The Rajasthan Non-conventional Energy Corporation
4) The Rajasthan Non-conventional Power Generation Corporation
Ans: 3

33. Indicate the share of industries in GSDP of Rajasthan in 2010-11 at 2004-05 prices.
1) 13%
2) 18%
3) 24%
4) 30%
Ans: 3

34. The main objective of Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY) is:
1) to provide free houses to BPL families.
2) to provide free houses to SC/ST families.
3) to provide interest free loan for construction of houses in rural areas.
4) slum free India.
Ans: 4

35. Which of the following bear responsibility for the planning, execution and implementation of MGNREG schemes?
1) Gram Sabha
2) Gram Panchayat
3) State Government
4) DRDA
Ans: 4

36. The Rajasthan Govt. announced in the budget 2012 to set-up a hydrology and water management institute. In which of the following district, it is being established?
1) Jodhpur
2) Jaisalmer
3) Bikaner
4) Kota
Ans: 3

Q. 38. RIICO has developed for Agro food parks to promote
1) exports of agricultural commodities.
2) investment in agriculture.
3) agro-based industries.
4) food – storage facility.
Ans: 3

Q 39. Which of the following river originate from M.P. and drops its water into the Gulf
of Khambhat? Exam Results
1) The Parvati
2) The Luni
3) The Mahi
4) The Javai
Ans: 3

Q 40. Hon’ble CM’a seven point programme is related to:
1) Rural development of Rajasthan
2) Empowerment of women in Rajasthan
3) Eradication of poverty in Rajasthan
4) Agricultural development of Rajasthan
Ans: 2

Q 41. Match the following:
Item             Districts
A. Namda      1. Jaipur
B. Doria         2. Tonk
C. Ajaraka     3. Barmer
D. Marble  sculpture 4. Bikaner
                      5. Kota
Ans: 1 (A-2, B-5,C-3,D-1)

Q 42. In Rajasthan, there is great potential of bio-mass energy because of:
1) Availablity of desert area
2) Availability of sun-heat
3) Availability of live stock
4) Availability of mustard Husk
Ans: 3

Q 43. Consider the following statements: In Rajasthan, development of Gas based power plants becomes most appropriate and preferred option for meeting the peak energy demand on following grounds –
A) The state has no coal reserves.
B) It is most renewable source of energy.
C) Hydro potential has already been exploited.
D) Gas based power plants need less water compared to coal based power plant.
1) (A) and (D) are correct
2) 2) (A), (C) and(D) are correct
3) (A), (B) and (C) are correct
4) Only (A)( and (C) are correc
Ans: 2

Q 45. Dholpur Power Project will be based on:
1) Lignite
2) Water
3) Solar
4) Gas
Ans: 4

Q. 46 Linseed (ALSI) us a rich source of :
1) Vitamin C
2) Omega-3 Fatty Acid
3) Essential Amino Acids
4) Antioxidants
Ans:   2
Tips: Its high levels of α-Linolenic acid (a particular form of Omega-3 fatty acid), it is used as a nutritional supplement.

Q. 47 The latest technique used to establish identity of a human being based on biotechnological principals is:
1) Biometrix Analysis
2) Genome sequencing
3) DNA finger printing
4) Karyotyping
Ans: 3

Q. 48 In Microwave oven, the microwave tube used is:
1) A Combination of klystron and magnetron tube
2) Kelystron Tube
3) Magnetron Tube
4) Travelling Wave tube
Ans:3

Q. 49 In fiber optics communication the signal travels in the form of:
1) Light wave
2) Radiowave
3) Mircrowave
4) Electric Wave
Ans: 1

Q. 50 The optimum sound level for human being is:
1) 90 db
2) 60 db
3) 120 db
4) 100 db
Ans: 2

Q. 51 Biodiversity day is celebrated on:
1) 29 December
2) 27 June
3) 28 February
4) 30 January
Ans: 1  
Tips: This question need more DISCUSSION as United Nations celebrates May 22 as International Day for Biological Diversity while some country also have celebrations on 29 December. So for this question the answer will be 29 December.

52. A Bio-technique in which Ultrasonic sound is used:
1) Sonography
2) ECG
3) EEG
4) X-RAY
Ans:1

53. Daily energy required by a hard worker man is
1) 3000 Kilocalories

2) 2700 Kilocalories3) 4000 Kilocalories
4) 6000 Kilocalories
Ans: 3

54. Arrange the following countries in the descending order according to their area and select the correct answer using code given below:

1) Brazil

2) Canada
3) China
4) USA
Tips: Answer Need more DISCUSSION. The correct answer is Canada(9.98), USA(9.63), China(9.59), Brazil(8.51) while India(3.28).

55. Which one of followin is not a correct match
1) Finland - Helsinki
2) Bolivia - La Paz
3) Ehiopia - Lusaka
4) Ukraine - Kiev
Ans: ?

56. Syr and Amu Rivers are flow into:
1) Caspian Sea
2) Black sea
3) Baltic Sea
4) Aral sea
Ans:4

57. Which mountain form boundary between Spain and France
1) Jura
2) Pyrenees
3) Carpathians
4) Caucasus
Ans: ?

58.  Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below
1) Canada - 1) Lagos
2) Greece  2) Damascus
3) Nigeria 3) Toronto
4) Syria 4) Athens
Ans: 3. Canada-Toronto, Greece-Athens, Nigeria-Lagos, Syria-Damascus

59. Which continent is knwon as "Cradle of Mankind" ?
1) Asia
2) Africa
3) Europe
4) South africa
Ans: 2

60. In which year the wildlife protection act was introduced in India ?
1) 1962
2) 1970
3) 1972
4) 1982
Ans: 3

61. Which one of the following is not a Project Tiger Reserve in India ?
1) Dudhwa
2) Chilka
3) Kanha
4) Manas
Ans: 2
Tips: Chilka Lake Bird Sanctuary at Puri, Orrisa is known for Bird and Fish reserve Project, Not a Tiger Project.

62. Which one of the following is the main cause of the ecological imbalance in India:
1) Deforestation
2) Desertification
3) Floods and Famines
4) Rainfall variations
Ans: 1

63) Which one of the following is the highest aravali peak ?
1) Sajjangarh
2) Lilagarh
3) Kumbhalgarh
4) Taragarh
Ans:  4

64. In which region of rajasthan ravines are found ?
1) Banas Basin
2) Mahi basin
3) Luni Basin
4) Chambal Basin
Ans: 4

65. In which region of Rajasthan Entisol Group of soils are found ?
1) Eastern
2) Western
3) South-Eastern
4) Southern
Ans: 2

66. In which district of Rajasthan "KHAS" grass is grown ?
1) Kota, Bundi and Jhalawar
2) Dholpur, Karauli and Alwar
3) Ajmer, Banswara and Chittorgarh
4) Sawai Madhopur, Bharatpur and Tonk
Ans: 4

67. Which one of the followin is not a cause of Desertification in Rajasthan ?
1) Overgrazing
2) Deforestation
3) Urbanization
4) Improper soil and water Management
Ans: 3

68. The two important Beryllium producing district of Rajasthan are:
1) Udaipur and Jaipur
2) Alwar and Jhunjhunu
3) Nagour and Pali
4) Sirohi and Dungarpur
Ans: 4

69. Who is the chairman of Joint Parliament Committee set up to look into the 2G Spectrum Scandel ?
1) Murli Manohar Joshi
2) PC Chacko
3) AB Bardhan
4) Sita ram Yechury
Ans: 2

70. In which state the Indian Union, the govt. encouraged a Private militia(Selva Judum) and whose action was invalidated by Supreme Court ?
1) Orissa (Odisha)
2) Chhattisgarh
3) MP
4) West Bengal
Ans: 2

71. In which game Saina Nehwal earned international recognition and was awarded the Rajiv gandhi Khel Prize in 2012 ?
1) Tennis
2) Table tennis
3) Badminton
4) Swimming
Ans: 3

72. Who was honored with Bharat Ratna in 2009 ?
1) Pandit Ravi Shankar
2) Lata Mangeskar
3) Bismillah Khan
4) Bhimsen Joshi
Ans:None
Tips: In 2009, Bharat ratna was not awarded, the last Bharat Ratna was awarded to Bhimsen Joshi(2008), Lata Mangeshkar(2001),  Bismillah Khan(2001) and Pt. Ravishankar(1999).

73. With which subject the 97th Constitution Amendment Act of 2012 is concerned ?
1) Free and compulsory education of children till the age of 14 year
2) Organization and working of co-operative societies
3) Stringent measures to deal with terrorism
4) Provision of Lok Pal to prevent corruption
Ans: 2
Tips: 97th amendment to the Indian constitution, which makes the right to form cooperative societies a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(c) [now, the right to form “associations or unions or cooperative societies” (emphasis supplied)]. The amendment also inserts a new directive principle into Part IV of the constitution, Article 43B, which reads: “The State shall endeavour to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control and professional management of cooperative societies”. The website says that the amendment came into force on January 12, 2012
For More visit: http://indiacode.nic.in/coiweb/amend/amend97.pdf

74. Which artist associated with Music was honored with Rajasthan Ratan Posthumously ?
1) Khem chand Prakash
2) Mohd. Rafi
3) Jagjit Singh
4) Bhupen Hazarika
Ans: 3

75. Who got membership of Rajya Sabha by Presidential Nomination in 2012
1) Mayawati
2) Jaya Bachhan
3) Hema Malini
4) Anu Agha
Ans: 4

76. In March 2012, in which state of India, the election commission countermanded the Rajya Sabha Elections ?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Jharkhand
3) Uttarakhand
4) Madhya Pradesh
Ans: 2

77. Against which judge the Rajya Sabha Passed the Motion of impeachment in 2011, but he resigned to save himself before it could be passed by the Lok sabha ?
1) Justice V Ramaswami
2) Justice Bhattacharya
3) Justice Soumitra Sen
4) Justice PD Dinakaran
Ans:  3

78. Which maoist leader was finished by Security forces in 2012 ?
1) Veerappan
2) Charu Majumdar
3) Kishanji
4) Kanu Sanyal
Ans: 3

79. In which country the Arab spring witnessed its inauguration in 2011 ?
1) Egypt
2) Tunisia
3) Libya
4) Yeman
Ans: 2

80. Which new state came into being in 2011 ?
1) East Timor
2) West sahara
3) North Korea
4) South Sudan
Ans: 4

81. Where the 17th Conference of the SAARC held in 2011 ?
1) Dhaka
2) Male
3) Thimpu
4) Colombo
Ans: 2

82. With which country India signed 2+2 Treaty in 2010 ?
1) USA
2) Russian federation
3) China
4) Japan
Ans: 3

83. Which country's resolution was supported by India in UN human right council that condemmed suppression of Tamil  Militants in Sri Lank ?
1) China
2) America
3) Russian Federation
4) Britain
Ans: 2 

84. With which country India signed a treaty in 2011 for the exploration of Oil resources in South China Sea ?
1) Australia
2) Vietnam
3) China
4) Japan
Ans: 2
Tips: State run ONGC to begins Oil exploration and production activities in the South China Sea despite Chinese opposition.ONGC’s plan to develop oil blocks in the South China Sea allocated to it by Vietnam. 

85.Where was the 15th Conference of the Non-Aligned nations in 2009 ?
1) Durban
2) Havana
3) Sharm-el-Sheikh
4) Kuala Lampur
Ans: 3

86. On which date in 2012 Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas Celebration at Jaipur was inaugurated ?
1) 5 January
2) 7 January
3) 9 January
4) 11 January
Ans:  3
Tips: Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is an annual event jointly organized by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) and Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) to mark the contribution of overseas Indian community in the development of India. Jaipur host 10th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas from 7th to 9th January 2012.

87.  Which party got notable success in the parliamentary elections under the leadership of Suu Kyi held in Myanmar in 2012 ?
1) Democratic Party
2) League for Democracy
3) National League
4) National League for democracy
Ans: 4
Tips: Aung San Suu Kyi is a Burmese opposition politician and General Secretary of the National League for Democracy (NLD) in Burma.

88.Which India has been elected as a Judge of the International Court of Justice in 2012 ?
1) Nagendra Singh
2) B.N. Rau
3) Dalveer Bhandari
4) Dinkar Lal Bhandari
Ans: 3

89. If all the plants and trees vanish from the earth, the gas which will decreases is:
1) Caron dioxide
2) Nitrogen
3) Water vapour
4) Oxygen
Ans: 4 

90. Dynamo is a Machine which is used for:
1) Conversion of High Voltage to low voltage
2) Conversion of Low Voltage to high voltage
3) Conversion of Electrical energy to Mechanical energy
4) Conversion of Mechanical Energy to Electrical energy
Ans:  4

91. DRY ICE is:
1) Frozen Ice
2) Frozen Carbon dioxide
3) Frozen water
4) Frozen oxygen
Ans:2

92. The Halogen being used as Analgesic is:
1) Chlorine
2) Bromine
3) Iodine
4) Fluorine
Ans: 2

93. The IC Chip used in computer is made of:
1) Copper
2) Silicon
3) Steel
4) Plastic
Ans: 2

94. The first metal used by Man was:
1) Gold
2) Silver
3) Copper
4) Iron
Ans: 3

95. A 100 Watt electric bulb is used for 10 Hr. What will be the cost of Electricity consumed, if the consuption cost is Rs. 5 per unit ?
1) Rs. 5
2) Rs. 10
3) Rs. 25
4) Rs. 50
Ans: 1
Tips: As we Know 1 Unit = 1000 Watt. So total consumption in 10 Hr is 100W*10 = 1000 Watt or 1 KW or 1 UNIT, So Total cost will be 1*5 = Rs. 5.

96. Which of the following is the best conductor of Electricity ?
1) Aluminium
2) Copper
3) Silver
4) Gold
Ans: 3

97. Ozone layer is above the earth crust around ?
1) 50 KM
2) 300 KM
3) 2000 KM
4) 20 KM
Ans: D
Tips: The ozone layer is mainly located in the lower portion of the stratosphere from approximately 20 to 30 kilometres above Earth, though the thickness varies seasonally and geographically.

98. The Saliva helps in the digestion of :
1) Starch
2) Proteins
3) Fibres
4) Fat
Ans: 1

99. In Television Broadcast, the picture signals are transmitted by:
1) Ampliture Modulation
2) Frequency Modulation
3) Phase Modulation
4) Angle Modulation
Ans: 1

100. The cooling by a desert Coolar is based on:
1) Hot air replacement
2) Air dehydration
3) Evaporative Cooling
4) Air Rehydration
Ans: 4

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RAS/RTS EXAM GK SOLVED PAPER 2010

1.  1 Fourth buddhist council held in Kashmir under emperor:
A. Ashoka
B. Kala Ashok
C. Kanishka
D. Ajatshatru
Ans: C
Tip: Fourth Buddhist Council was held in the Sarvastivada tradition, said to have been convened by the Kushan emperor Kanishka, in 78 AD at Jalandhar or in Kashmir.
2. Which place is situated between valley of Ghagghar and its tributaries:
A. Aalamgirpur
B. Lothal
C. Mohan Jodaro
D. Banawali
Ans: D
3. During Mourya period the Tax on Land was collected by officer:
A. Agronomai
B. Shulka-adhyaksha
C. Sita- Adhyaksha
D. Aka-Adhyaksha
Ans: C
4. During Gupta Period, Gujarat, Bengal, Deccan and Tamil is center of:
A. Cloth Production
B. Jewellary
C. Handicrafts
D. Afeef cultivation
Ans: A
5. During Sangam period Kon, Ko and Mannan is synonyms of:
A. Prime Minister
B. Finance Minister
C. Army Chief
D. King
Ans: D
6. "Ashta Diggaj" name is used for king:
A. Shivaji
B. Krishna dev rai
C. Rajendra -I
D. Yashovardhan
Ans: B

7. First Murti-Pooja(idol worship) in India was done for:
A. Brahma
B. Vishnu
C. Buddha
D. Shiv
Ans: C
8. Write of Book "Kitab-Ul-Hind" is:
A. Hasan Nizami
B. Minhas us siraj
C. Albaruni
D. Shams-A-Siraj afif
Ans: C
9. During Akbar period Land revenue system "Ain-A-Dahsala" was developed by"
A. Shahnawaj Khan
B. Abdul rahim Khankhana
C. Todarmal
D. Mullah Do Pyaja
Ans: C
10. "God know only good things of Human not his Caste, In next world there will not be any caste" This belongs to which scent:
A, Ramanand
B. Dadu
C. Nanak
D. Ramanuj
Ans: C
11.First three Universities (Kolkata, Mumbai, Madras) was etablished in year:
A. 1857
B. 1881
C. 1885
D. 1905
Ans: A
12. 1924 Congress adhiveshan was held under chairmanship of Mahatma Gandhi at:
A. Gaya
B. Amritsar
C. Belgaon
D. Kanpur
Ans: A
13. On 14th July 1942, "BHARAT CHODO ANDOLAN" was passed at:
A. Bombay
B. Vardha
C. Lucknow
D. Tripura
Ans: A
14. 19th century's main Parsi Socialite is:
A. Jamshed Ji
B. Rustam Bahramji
C. Nawaji Tata
D. Bahramji M Mallbari
15. Find the Unmatched from following:
A. Mahi Bajaj sagar - Gujarat and Rajasthan
B. Chambal Pariyojna - Rajasthan and MP
C. Vyas Pariyojna - Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana
D. Indira Gandhi Canal - Rajasthan and Punjab
Ans: D
16. Chota Nagpur plateau is known for:
A. Skilled workers
B. Minerals
C. Hydraulic Power
D. Fertile Soil
Ans: B
17. State with Highest Minerals exploration is:
A. Karnataka
B. Kerala
C. Maharashtra
D. Tamilnadu
18. Tamilnadu-Andhrapradesh coastal area is known as:
A. Coromandel
B. Malabar
C. Konkan
D. North Sarkar
Ans: A
19. Rain during winter in Tamilnadu is because of:
A. Western Vikshob
B. South-West Mansoon
C. North-East Mansoon
D. South-East Mansoon
Ans: C
20. Maximum area of Manipur is:
A. Plain
B. Hill
C. plateau
D. Marsh (DALDAL)
Ans: B
21. Western Himalay is known for:
A. Forest
B. Metalic Minerals
C. Non-Metalic Minerals
D. Atomic Minerals
Ans: A
22. Kapili River is tributary of Following river:
A. Gnga
B. Gandak
C. Kosi
D. Brahmputra
Ans: D
23.  Khari River is part of which River system:
A. Arab Sagar
B. Internal
C. None
D. Bay of Bengal
Ans: A
24.  Sariska and Ranthambore is reserved for which animal:
A. Lion
B. Deer
C. Bear
D. Tiger
Ans: D
25. Which is newest Biosphere reserve of India:
A. Nokrek
B. Dehang Debang
C. Simpilipal
D. Cold Desert
Ans: C
26. Which of following is Not union territory:
A. Tripura
B. Daman and Deu
C. Lakshyadweep
D. Pudducherry
Ans: A
27. Kerala is known in world for:
A. Rubber
B. Sugarcane
C. Spices(GARAM-MASALE)
D. Rice
Ans: C
28. National park known for Rhino(GENDA):
A. Kaziranga
B. Gir
C. Ranthambore
D. Carbet
Ans: A
29. Mixed Agriculture is:
A. Growing different crops
B. Rabi and Khareef Crops at same time
C. Various Crops with Animal
D. Crops and Vegetables both at same time
30. "MOKA" coffee is produced by:
A. Iraq
B. Brazil
C. Argentina
D. Yaman
Ans: D
31. Which region is known for its Metals in South America:
A. Plateau of Brazil
B. Boliviya Plateau
C. Pentagonia Plateau
D. Oriniko Besin
Ans: A
32. Celebes sea is situated at:
A. Central America
B. South-East Asia
C. Arctic Sea
D. North Sea
Ans: B
33. "KALI MANTAN" is part of:
A. Honsu
B. Borniyo
C. Kyuba
D. Medagaskar
Ans: B
34. Baku is known for which Mineral::
A. Gold
B. Iron
C. Crude Oil
D. Zinc
Ans: C
35. Chilli is know for Mineral:
A. Gold
B. Manganese
C. Nitrate
D. Crude Oil
Ans: C
36. Which statement is correct:
A. India is situated on Western Hemisphere
B.  Caspian Sea is Open sea
C. Rajasthan is situated in Cold desert region
D. North and South Poles are opposite poles
Ans: D
37. Indian Rupees Policy decision is taken by:
Ans: RBI
38. India Import which agri product:
A. Pulses
B. Coffee
C. Sugar
D. Food Oil
Ans: D
39. Which One is different:
A. TIL
B. GROUNDNUT (MOONGFALI)
C. ARANDI
D. SARSO(MUSTARD)
Ans: C
40. ICE float over water because of:
Ans: Low density from Water
41. Microscore uses which lens:
Ans: Convex
42. First Organic compound Produced in Laboratory was:
A. Citric Acid
B. Ackzelic Acid
C. Nitric Acid
D. Urea
Ans: D
43. Which is organic Acid:
A. Citric Acid
B. Sulfuric Acid
C. Nitric Acid
D. Sulfuric Acid
Ans: A
44. Petrol Contains:
A. Carbon+ Udajan
45. Carrier of parasite plasmodium:
A. Fly
B. Mosquito
C.Teek
D. Air
Ans: B
46. Color of leave is green because:
Ans: It reflect Green color and absorb other colors
47. Making of Curd from Milk is because of:
A. Virus
B. Bacteria
C. Prozoa
D. Other
Ans: B
48. H5N1 influenza is:
A. Goat flu
B. Bird Flu
C. Horse Flu
D. Cow Flu
Ans: B
49. Baby Blue Syndrome is because of:
A. Phasphate
B. Sulphate
C. Carbonate
D. Nitrate
Ans: D
50. Plant on Rocks are called:
A. ADHIPADEY
B. LAWANODBHIDHID
C. MARUDBHIDD
D. SHELLODBHIDD
Ans: D
51. Collection of preserved plant specimens:
A. Harbarium
B. Sanatorium
C. Planetarium
D. Sabhaghar
Ans: A
52. Which one is known as "Flame of the Forest" is:
A. Butea monosperma
B. Bauhinia variegata
C. Jacaranda mimosifolia
D. Tectona grandis
Ans: A Butea monosperma(PALAS)
53. Which of following is Mammals:
A. Sharka
B. Skiwd
C. Octopus
D. Wheal
Ans: D
54. Ozon Layer save earth from:
Ans: Dangerous Rays from Sun
55. Raman effect is used in:
A. Sun Glasses
B. Space ships
C. Atom Bomb
D. Intelligence devices
Ans: A
56. On July 2010, Which vehicle of ISRO launches 5 Satellite:
A. GSLB
B. PLSV
C. ESLV
D. SLV
Ans: B
57. Highest cattle fair is held in Rajasthan's district:
Ans: Nagaur
58. Which one is wrong:
A. Western rajasthan mostly have salty water lakes
B. Sambhar lake is biggest Salty water lake of India
C. Nakki Lake is deepest lake of Rajasthan
D. Rajsamand Lake is situated 64 km from Udaipur in Udaipur dist..
Ans: D
59. Mewanagar is known for:
A. Parshwanath Jain Temple
D. Dry Fruits
C. For Jeera Production
D. Handicrafts
Ans: A
60. Ganga Canel was constructed in year:
A. 1930
B. 1927
C. 1944
D. 1921
Ans: B
61. New Industrial and Investment Policy 2012 have:
Ans: Non promotions of PPP
62. RIICO recently sighn MOU with which Japani Company:
A. JetrO
B. Hetro
C. Honda Ceol
D. Mitsubhishi
Ans: D
63. 600 Acre land alloted to which car manufacturing company in Khuskhera, Bhiwani:
A. Ford
B. Toyata
C. Honda Ceol
D. Wolkswagon
Ans: C
64. 14 NELB, 1JV, 2 Nomination Blocks are related to:
A. Zypsum
B. Gold
C. Petrol
C. Lignite
Ans: C
65. Rajasthan Govt and railway introduced which tourist train on 11 Jan. 2012:
A. Princely Rajasthan on wheel
B. Royal rajputana on wheel
C. Great Rajputana on wheel
D. Royal Rajasthan on wheel
Ans: D
66. "CHAPPANIYA KA KAL" held in year:
A. 1899-1900
B. 1905-1906
C. 19561958
C. 1888-1889
Ans: A
67. 70 Degree East longitude passes through:
A. Jodhpur
B. Jaisalmer
C. Dholpur
D. Nagaur
Ans: Jaisalmer
68. District spread in North-South Direction is:
A. Jhalawar
B. Bhilwara
C. Chittorgarh
D. Jhunjhunu
Ans: C
69. "CHAPPAN BESIN" is situated at:
A. Alwar
B. Banswara
C. Pali
D. Tonk
Ans: B
70. Desert is spread in Rajastha's total area of:
A. More than 60%
B. Less than 305
C. 40%
D. 50%
Ans: A
71. Minimu air Pressure during May Month is at:
A. Bundi
B. Baran
C. Jaisalmer
D. Rajsamand
72. Famous English Historian during 19th century who wrote about Rajasthan is:
A. Col. James Tod
B. LP Tesitori
C. Jorge Greyrsan
D. Jon Thomas
Ans: A
73. Who repaired the Achalgarh fort::
A, Ratan singh
B. Sanga
C. Kumbha
D. Rajsingh
Ans: C
74. Rajasthan's Historian who is also socialite:
A. Mankaran sharda
B. Harbilas Sharda
C. CK Walteyar
D. Jamanalal Bajaj
Ans: B
75. Which Folk deity has Longest Song:
A. Jeen mata
B. Aae mata
C. Mallinath Ji
D. Ramdev Ji
76. Which King of Rajasthan contributed for Banaras Hindu Universtiy:
A. Fateh singh
B. Ummed singh
C. Mansingh -II
D. Ganga singh
Ans: D
77. RAPRAMUKH of rajasthan on 25 march 1948 was appointed:
A. Dholpur king
B. Karauli King
C. Kota King
D. Sirohi King
Ans:C
78. First Corporate Samiti in 1905 in rajasthan was formed at:
A. Bhinai, Ajmer
B. Jawala, Nagaur
C, Gulabpura, Bhilwara
D. Bassi, Jaipur
Ans: A
79. As per 2003 records, District with Highest Density and Animals is:
A. 144, Dungarpur
B. 150 Barmer
C. 160, Bikaner
D. 165, Bharatpur
Ans: A
80. National Ayourvedic Institute is situated at:
A, Jaipur
B, Jodhpur
C. Udaipur
D. Kota
Ans: A
81. Dhaman, Karad and Anjan is:
A. type of sheep
B. Singer of Gawari dance
C. Type of grass
D. Type of seeds
Ans: C
82. Bank of Rajasthan was merged into:
A. SBI
B. ICICI
C. HDFC
D. SBBJ
Ans: B
83. Kehrani of Bhiwari was in news because of:
A. Scent Gobin Glass factory
B. Divya Pharmesy
C. Toyota Motors
D. Honda Ceol
Ans: A
84. Which country has highest loan from world bank after India:
A. South Africa
B. Brazil
C. Iran
D. Maxico
Ans: D
85. CM of Karnataka is:
A. BS Yedurappa
B. SM Krishna
D. Devegoda
D. Rohiyah
Ans: A
87. During 2010, Naga students protest which state is highest affected:
A. Nagaland
B. Manipur
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Mijoram
Ans: B
88. Who is secretary of Ministeries:
A. JK Pillai
B. Chandrashekar
C. T Shrinivasan
D. Madhukar Gupta
89. Who appointed Jharkhand CM in sept. 2010
A. Shibu Soren
B. Arjun Munda
C. Subodh kant sahay
D. Madhu koda
Ans: B
90. Who is chaiman of CII
A. Rahul Bajaj
B, M Dalmiya
C. Hari Bhartiya
D. Sunil Mittal
Ans: C
91. MNC Posco want to invest Rs. 52000 Crore in:
A. Chhattisgarh
B. Jharkhand
C. West bengal
D. Orrisa
Ans: D
92. G8 Muskoka is related to:
A. International Terrorism
B. Maternal and Child health
C. International Clash
D. Greenhouse gases
Ans; B
93. ST category belongs to:
A. Hindu
B. No limited to religions
C. Hindu and Christians
D. Hindu and Muslims
Ans: C
94. Writer of "One night @ Call center":
A. Anurag mathur
B. Vikram seth
C. Lahidi
D. Chetan Bhagat
Ans: D
95. Maradona belongs to:
A. Argentina
B. Brazil
C. Spain
D. Italy
Ans: A
96. PM of UK is:
A. Tony Bleyar
B. Gardon brown
C. David camron
D. David Miliband
Ans: C
97. President of Iran is:
A. M Khomeni
B. E Mousavi
C. M. Ahmedenejad
D. S. Chisti
Ans: C
98. Which country is not part of SAARC:
A. Afganistan
B. Bhutan
C. Maldiv
D. Mayanmar
Ans: d
99. Headquarter of CAIRN energy is situated at:
A. Scotland
B. South Coria
C. Brazil
D.USA
Ans: A
100. "Graveyard of dinosaurs" is:
A. China
B. Montana
C. Argentina
D. Brazil
Ans: B

RAS RTS Preliminary Exam General Knowledge Paper

1. Carrier of parasite Plasmodium is?
(A)Tick
(B) Mosquito
(C)Fly
(D) Lice
2. First organic chemical to be synthesized in laboratory?
(A) Citric acid
(B) Oxalic acid
(C) Urea
(D) Phosphoric acid
3. Which one is an organic acid?
(A)Citric
(B) Sulphuric
(C)Nitric
(D) Phosphoric
4. Ice floats on water because?
(A) Ice is filled with air
(B) Ice less dense than water
(C) Waters depth more than ice
(D) Ice more dense than water
5. Petrol contains?
(A) Carbon, Oxygen
(B) Hydrogen, Oxygen
(C) Nitrogen, Oxygen
(D) Carbon, Hydrogen
6. Leaves look green, because?
(A) Reflect all colours
(B) Absorb all colours reflect green
(C) No effect of light on leaves
(D) Absorb only green
7. Lens system used in a micro scope is ?
(A) Convex
(B) Concave
(C) Concave, convex
(D) Plain lens
8. Ozone layer protects earth from?
(A) Meteriorites
(B) Cosmic and other radiations
(C) Harmful gases
(D) Space debris
9. ‘Raman effect’ was used to develop?
(A) Cooling glasses
(B) Space craft
(C) Atom bomb
(D) Detecting Scanners
10. In July 2010 ‘ISRO used the vehicle for launching 5 satellites
(A) GSLV
(B) PSLV
(C) ESLV
(D) SLV
11. Curd making is an ancient ‘Bio technological’ process involving?
(A)Bacteria
(B) Virus
(C)Fungus
(D) Protozoa
12. H5N1 virus causing global pandemic influenza is?
(A) Goat flu
(B) Bird flu
(C) Horse flu
(D) Cow flu
13. ‘Blue baby’ syndrome is because of drinking water with excess amounts of?
(A) Phosphates
(B) Sulphates
(C) Carbonates
(D) Nitrates
14. The Fourth Buddhist Council which was held in Kashmir during the reign of which King?
(A) Ashoka
(B) Kala Ashok
(C) Kanishka
(D) Ajatshatru
15. Which one among the following sites is located in the valley of
Gaggar and its associated rivers?
(A) Alamgirpur
(B) Lothal
(C) Mohenjodaro
(D) Banwali
16. Land revenue, which was the chief source of income during the Mauryan period, was collected by which officer?
(A) Agronomai
(B) Shulkadhyaksha
(C) Sitadhayaksha
(D) Akradhayaksha
17. Centres located in Gujarat, Bengal, Deccan and Tamil Country during the Gupta period were associated with which of the following:
(A) Textile manufacture
(B) Gems and precious stones
(C) Handicrafts
(D) Opium cultivation
18. According to the Sangam texts the terms Kon, Ko and Mannan were attributed to which of the following?
(A) Prime Minister
(B) Revenue Minister
(C) Commander of the army
(D) King
19. The first human statues worshipped in India were those of?
(A)Brahma
(B) Vishnu
(C)Buddha
(D) Shiva
20. “God knows man’s virtues and enquires not his caste, in the next world there is no caste !“ This was the theory of which Bhakti saint?
(A) Ramanand
(B) Dadu
(C) Nanak
(D) Ramanuja
21. The highest number of state level animal fairs in Rajasthan are held in the district?
(A) Jhalawar
(B) Nagour
(C) Barmer
(D) Hanumangarh
22. Which one amongst the following is incorrect?
(A) In the western part of Rajasthan generally salty lakes are available
(B) Sambhar lake is the biggest salty lake in India
(C) Nakki lake is the deepest lake in Rajasthan
(D) Rajsamand lake is 64 kilo meters from Udaipur and it is in Udaipur district
23. Mixed farming consists of?
(A) Growing of several crops in a planned way
(B) Growing rabi as well as kharif crops
(C) Growing several crops and also rearing animals
(D) Growing of fruits as well as vegetables
24. Mewa-nagar in Rajasthan is famous for?
(A) Jam temple of Parshwanath
(B) Exports of dry fruits
(C) Production of cumin seed
(D) Exports of Kathputli items
25. Gang canal, is among the oldest canals was constructed by
Maharaja Ganga Singh in?
(A)1930
(B) 1927
(C)1944
(D) 1932
26. Which one of the following is incorrectly matched?
(A) Mahi Bajaj Sagar Project— Gujarat and Rajasthan
(B) Chambal Project—Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh
(C) Beas Project.—Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana
(D) Indira Gandhi Canal Project—Rajasthan and Punjab
27. Which one among the following statement is ‘incorrect’ ? New Industrial and Investment Policy of Rajasthan 2010 is introduced and it states that—
(A) During next five years 51 lakh persons will get employment
(B) 13 sectors are more important to be focussed
(C) Land will be available to industrialists on easy terms
(D) Incentive will not be accorded to Private Public Partnership
28. Rajasthan State Industrial Deve lopment and Investment Corporation (RIICO) has signed an MoU with a Japanese company for establishment of Japanese units in Neemrana Industrial area. That Japanese company is?
(A) Jetro
(B) Hetro
(C) Honda Cial
(D) Mitsubisi
29. Which automobile company has been allotted 600 Acres land of Khuskheda (Bhiwadi) for manufacturing cars?
(A) Ford
(B) Toyota
(C) Honda Cial
(D) Volkswagen
30. 14 N.E.L.P. Blocks, 1 J. V. Blocks,2 Nomination Blocks and 4 C.B.M. Blocks are related to:
(A) Gypsum belt
(B) Gold belt
(C) Petroleum Exploration
(D) Lignite belt
31. One amongst the following takes the decision about the monetary policy of India?
(A) Finance Minister of India
(B) Reserve Bank of India
(C) Prime Minister of India
(D) International Monetary Fund
32. Which train was introduced for tourists with the help of Railway
Ministry in Rajasthan on January 11,2009?
(A) Princely Rajasthan on wheels
(B) Royal Rajputana on wheels
(C) Great Rajputana on wheels
(D) Royal Rajasthan on wheels
33. The great famine known as ‘Chhapania-kal’ among Rajasthani people occurred during—
(A) 1899-1900 AD
(B) 1905-1906 AD
(C) 1956-1958 AD
(D) 1888-1889 AD
34. ‘Mocha’ coffee is grown in?
(A) Iraq
(B) Brazil
(C) Argentina
(D) Yemen
35. The area which is the ‘store house of minerals’ in South America
is?
(A) Brazilian Plateau
(B) Bolivian Plateau
(C) Patagonia Plateau
(D) Orinoco basin
36. Celebes Sea is in?
(A) Central America
(B) South-East Asia
(C) Arctic Ocean
(D) North Sea
37. The island of which Kalimantan is a part, is?
(A) Honshu
(B) Borneo
(C) Cuba
(D) Madagascar (Malagasy)
38. Baku is famous for the mining of?
(A) Gold
(B) Iron ore
(C) Mineral oil
(D) Zinc
39. The mineral which has earned fame to Chile is?
(A) Gold
(B) Manganese
(C) Nitrate
(D) Mineral oil
40. Of the following, the correct statement is?
(A) India lies in the middle of western hemisphere
(B) Caspian Sea is an open sea
(C) Rajasthan is a cool temperate desert
(D) North and South poles are antipodal to each other
41. The resource in which Chhota Nagpur Plateau is prosperous,is?
(A) Skilled labour
(B) Mineral
(C) Hydroelectricity
(D) Fertile soil
42. Of the following, the maximum prosperity of minerals is in?
(A) Karnataka
(B) Kerala
(C) Maharashtra
(D) Tamil Nadu
43. The name of the coast of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh is?
(A) Coromandel
(B) Malabar
(C) Northern Circar
(D) Konkan
44. Winter rainfall in Tamil Nadu is mostly on account of?
(A) Western disturbances
(B) South-west monsoon
(C) North-east monsoon
(D) South-east monsoon
45. Most of the topography of Manipur is?
(A) Plain
(B) Plateau
(C) Marshy
(D) Mountainous
46. Main resources of western Himalayan resource region, are?
(A) Forests
(B) Metallic minerals
(C) Carbonic minerals
(D) Atomic minerals
47. Kapili is a tributary river of?
(A) Gandak
(B) Kosi
(C) Ganga
(D) Brahmaputra
48. The district through which 70°E longitude passes is?
(A) Jodhpur
(B) Jaisalmer
(C) Dholpur
(D) Nagaur
49. The district having North-South elongation, is?
(A) Jhalawar
(B) Bhilwara
(C) Chittorgarh
(D) Jhunjhunu
50. An approximate area of Rajasthan covered under western desert, is?
(A) More than 60%
(B) Less than 30%
(C) 40%
(D) 50%
51. ‘Chhappan’ basin is in the district of ?
(A) Alwar
(B) Banswara
(C) Pali
(D) Tonk
52. The lowest air pressure in the month of June in Rajasthan is probable in the district o? (A) Bundi
(B) Baran
(C) Jaisalmer
(D) Rajsamand
53. River Khari is part of the drainage system of?
(A) Arabian Sea
(B) Inland drainage
(C) Indeterminate drainage
(D) Bay of Bengal
54.Kahrani in Bhiwadi came into news recently because of ?
(A) Saint Gobain Glass Factory
(B) Divya Pharmacy
(C) Toyota Motors
(D) Rajiv Gandhi Rural LPG Distribution Plan
55. National Institute of Ayurveda, an autonomous body of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India is located at?
(A) Udaipur
(B) Jodhpur
(C) Banswara
(D) Jaipur
56. India has become the largest recipient of the World Bank Loans during fiscal ending June, 2010. The country which follows India is?—
(A) South Africa
(B) Brazil
(C) Mexico
(D) Iran
57. India has recently added one more Biosphere Reserve. Which of these is the latest one in the list?
(A) Nokrek
(B) Dehang Debang
(C) Simplipal
(D) Cold desert
58. One amongst the following is not true?
(A) New investment policy is introduced by State Government recently
(B) 30 per cent deductions on sales tax to continue for 10 years
(C) 20 per cent subsidy will be provided on new employment
(D) Previous policy was introduced in 2008
59.G-8 Muskoka initiative is concerned with?
(A)Curbing international terrorism
(B) Promoting maternal and child health
(C) Settling international disputes
(D) Reducing greenhouse gases
60. One of the following is not a Union Territory?
(A) Tripura
(B) Daman and Diu
(C) Lakshadweep
(D) Puducherry
61. Scheduled Tribe status is?
(A) Restricted to Hindus
(B) Religiously neutral
(C) Restricted to Hindus and Christians
(D) Restricted to Hindus and Muslims
62. The author of the book ‘One Night @ The Call Centre’ is?
(A) Anurag Mathur
(B) Vikram Seth
(C) Jhumpa Lahiri
(D) Chetan Bhagat
63. Maradona is a famous football player of which country?
(A) Argentina
(B) Brazil
(C) Spain
(D) Italy
64. The Prime Minister of UK is?
(A) Tony Blair
(B) Gordon Brown
(C) David Cameron
(D) David Miliband
65. The Chief Minister of Karnataka is?
(A) B. S. Yeddiurappa
(B) S. M. Krishna
(C) Deve Gowda
(D) Rosiah
66. What is the name of the President of Iran?
(A) M. Khominenni
(B) E. Moussavi
(C) M. Ahmedinejad
(D) S. Chisti
67. Which state was most affected by the blockade of the highway by the Naga Students Union in 2010?
(A) Nagaland
(B) Maruipur
(C) Arunachal Pradesh
(D) Mizoram
68. The Cabinet Secretary of India is?
(A) G. K. Pillai
(B) Chandrashekhar
(C) T. Srinivasan
(D) Madhukar Gupta
69. The Chief Minister of Jharkhand who is sworn in on September 11, 2010 is?
(A) Shibu Soren
(B) Arjun Munda
(C) Subodh Kant Sahay
(D) Macthu Konda
70. Which of the following country is not a member of SAARC?
(A) Afghanistan
(B) Bhutan
(C) Maldives
(D) Myanmar
71. The new President of CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) is?
(A) Rahul Bajaj
(B) M. Dalmia
(C) Han Bhartia
(D) Sunil Mittal
72. POSCO, a Korean multinational company, intends to invest
Rs. 52,000 crore in?
(A) Chhattisgarh
(B) Jharkhand
(C) West Bengal
(D) Orissa
73. The headquarters of Cairn Energy is in?
(A) Scotland
(B) South Korea
(C) Brazil
(D) USA
74. Kerala state is famous world over for cultivating?
(A)Rubber
(B) Sugarcane
(C) Spices
(D) Rice
75. Plants growing on rocks are called?
(A) Epiphytes
(B) Halophytes
(C) Xerophytes
(D) Lithophytes
76. Information about local flora can be obtained from?
(A) Herbarium
(B) Auditorium
(C) Sanitarium
(D) Planetarium
77. One of the following is called ‘flame of the forest’—
(A) Bouhinia variegata
(B) Jacaranda mimosafolia
(C) Butea monosperma
(D) Tectona grandis
78. Which of the following is called ‘graveyard of Dinosaurs’?
(A) China
(B) Montana
(C) Argentina
(D) Brazil
79. Which one is a mammal?
(A)Shark
(B) Squid
(C)Octopus
(D) Whale
80. Sanctuary famous for Rhinoceros is ?
(A) Kaziranga
(B) Gir
(C) Ranthombore
(D) Corbett
81. The ‘Ashta Diggaj’ were associated with which of the following rules?
(A) Shivaji
(B) Krishnadeva Ray
(C) Rajendra-I
(D) Yashovarman
82. Who was the famous author of Kitab-ul-Hind?
(A) Hasan Nizami
(B) Minhaj-us-Siraj
(C) Al Baruni
(D) Shams-i-Siraj Afif
83. ‘Ain-i-Dahsala’ system of land revenue assessment during the reign of Akbar was introduced by—
(A) Shah Nawaz Khan
(B) Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khana
(C) Todar Mal
(D) Mulla-Do-Pyaza
84. Who was the first historian who wrote about ‘Feudalism’ in Rajasthan during the 19th century?
(A) Col. James Tod
(B) Dr. L. P. Tessitori
(C) George Grearson
(D) John Thomas
85.Who was the famous ruler of Mewar who repaired the fort of
Achalgarh?
(A) Rana Ratan Singh
(B) Maharana Kumbha
(C) Rana Sanga
(D) Maharana Raj Singh
86. The famous historian of Rajasthan who was also a social
reformer was?
(A) Mankaran Sarda
(B) Harbilas Sarda
(C) C.K.F. Waltier
(D) Jamnalal Bajaj
87. The longest folk song of Rajasthan is associated with
which of the following Lok Devis /Devtas?
(A) Jeena Mata
(B) Aai Mata
(C) Mallinathji
(D)Ramdevji
88. Who was the ruler of a state in Rajasthan who played a very significant role in the establishment of Banaras Hindu University?
(A) Maharana Fateh Singh (Udaipur)
(B) Maharaja Ummed Singh (Jodhpur)
(C) Maharaja Man Singh-II (Jaipur)
(D) Maharaja Ganga Singh (Bikaner)
89. Who was made the Raj Pramukh of united Rajasthan which came into existence of March 25, 1948?
(A) Maharaja of Dholpur
(B) Maharaja of Karauli
(C) Maharao of Kota
(D) Maharaja of Sirohi
90. The first three universities in India (Calcutta, Madras and Bombay) were established in which year?
(A)1857
(B) 1881
(C)1885
(D) 1905
91. Mahatma Gandhi presided over only in one session of the Indian National Congress in 1924. Where was the session held?
(A) Gaya
(B) Amritsar
(C) Belgaon
(D) Kanpur
92. Where did the Congress Work ing Committee meet to pass the ‘Govt. Indian Resolution’ of July 14, 1942?
(A) Bombay
(B) Wardha
(C) Lucknow
(D) Tripura
93. The Greatest Parsi Social reformer of the 19th century was?
(A) Sir Jamshedji
(B) Sir Rustom Behramji
(C) Navalji Tata
(D) Behramji M. Mallabari
94. Sariska and Ranthambore are the reserves for which of the follow
ing animals?
(A)Lion
(B) Deer
(C)Tiger
(D) Bear
95. India’s main agricultural product import item is?
(A)Pulse
(B) Coffee
(C)Sugar
(D) Edible oils
96. Find the odd product out of the following
(A) Sesame
(B) Groundnut
(C) Caster seed
(D) Mustard
97. Recently the Bank of Rajasthan has been merged with?
(A) H.D.F.C.
(B) ICICI
(C) State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur
(D) State Bank of India
98. The first cooperative society in Rajasthan was established in
1905 of?
(A) Bhinai in Ajmer district
(B) Jaola in Nagour district
(C) Gulabpura in Bhilwada district
(D) Bassi in Jaipur district
99. According to Animal census 2003 the density of Animals in Rajasthan and highest density of animals in district is?
(A) 144 and Doongarpur
(B) 150 and Barmer
(C) 160 and Bikaner
(D) 165 and Bharatpur
100. Dhaman, Karad and Anjan are the?
(A) Varieties of Sheep in Rajasthan
(B) Varieties of Caster seed of Gujarat
(C) Varieties of Grass in Rajsthan
(D) Three heroes of Gawari dance
Answers :
1.(B)
2. (C)
3. (A)
4. (B)
5. (D)
6.(B)
7. (A)
8. (B)
9. (A)
10. (B)
11.(A)
12. (B)
13. (D)
14.(C)
15. (D)
16. (C)
17. (A)
18. (D)
19.(C)
20. (C)
21. (B)
22. (D)
23.(C)
24.(A)
25. (B)
26. (D)
27. (D)
28. (D)
29.(C)
30.(C)
31. (B)
32. (D)
33. (A)
34. (D)
35.(A)
36. (B)
37. (B)
38. (C)
39. (C)
40.(D)
41. (B)
42. (A)
43. (A)
44.(C)
45.(D)
46. (A)
47. (D)
48. (B)
49. (C)
50.(A)
51. (B)
52.(C)
53.(D )
54.(A)
55.(D)
56.(C)
57.(C)
58.(D)
59.(B)
60.(A)
61. (C)
62. (D)
63. (A)
64. (C)
65.(A)
66. (C)
67. (B)
68. (B)
69. (B)
70.(D)
71. (C)
72.(D)
73.(A)
74. (C)
75. (D)
76. (A)
77.(C)
78. (B)
79. (D)
80. (A)
81. (B)
82. (C)
83. (C)
84. (A)
85. (B)
86. (B)
87. (A)
88. (D)
89.(C)
90.(A)
91. (C)
92. (B)
93. (D)
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95. (D)
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97. (B)
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100. (C)

R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre.) Examination, 2008 Public Administration

R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre.) Examination, 2008 

Public Administration  

Solved Paper(Held on 7-1-2009)

1. Which of the following theories focuses on informal organization and participative management ?
(A) Human Relations Theory
(B) Scientific Management Theory
(C) Behavioural Theory
(D) Contingency Theory
Ans : (A)

2. “Until administrative description reaches a higher level of sophistication, there is little reason to hope that rapid progress will be made towards the identification and verification of valid administrative principles.” Who said it ?
(A) Henri Fayol
(B) Leonard White
(C) Herbert Simon
(D) Robert Dahl
Ans : (D)

3. Which of the following attempts to construct a theory of public organization in tune with consumer interests and individual preferences ?
(A) Development Administration Approach
(B) Public Choice Approach
(C) Co-optation Concept
(D) Behavioural Approach
Ans : (B)
4. Who theorized that ‘Every person has certain basic assumptions about other people’s attitude toward work and organization.’ ?
(A) Elton Mayo
(B) Frederick Herzberg
(C) Chris Argyris
(D) Douglas McGregor
Ans : (D)
5. Which of the following has been termed as the biological parent of Public Administration ?
(A) Sociology
(B) Political Science
(C) Business Administration
(D) Psychology
Ans : (B)
6. The central theme of Comparative Public Administration is—
(A) Administrative structure
(B) Bureaucracy
(C) Citizen-Administration Relations
(D) Leadership
Ans : (B)
7. Match the List-I with List-II and select the correct answer :
List-I (Theme)
(a) Job Enrichment
(b) Mechanical Study of the Process
(c) Human Dimensions
(d) Social Equity Attitude
List-II (Thinker)
1. D. Waldo
2. W. F. Willoughby
3. F. Herzberg
4. Herbert Simon
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 3 2 1 4
(B) 4 3 2 1
(C) 3 2 4 1
(D) 2 4 1 3
Ans : (A)
8. The most preferred perspective to distinguish public and private in administration is—
(A) Agency
(B) Interest
(C) Access
(D) Commitment
Ans : (B)
9. “Lack of courage to delegate properly and of knowledge how to do it is one of the most general causes of failure in organization.” Who said it ?
(A) Henri Fayol
(B) Lyndall Urwick
(C) Paul H. Appleby
(D) Dwight Waldo
Ans : (A)
10. Who was the Chairman of the Comparative Administration Group 1963 ?
(A) Herbert Simon
(B) Robert Dahl
(C) Fred Riggs
(D) Franc Marini
Ans : (C)
11. Politicisation of bureaucracy means—
(A) Responding to the will of the government of every complexion
(B) Sacrificing professional norms for party consideration
(C) Supporting party ideology
(D) Attending party assemblies
Ans : (B)
12. “In the past the man was first. In the future the system will be the first.” Who said it ?
(A) Frederick Taylor
(B) Peter Drucker
(C) Marshall Dimock
(D) Leonard White
Ans : (B)
13. Rensis Likert’s System I is characterised by—
(A) Supportive Leadership
(B) Low Motivation
(C) Self Regulation
(D) Openness
Ans : (B)
14. The basic premise of New Public Management is—
(A) Governments as the primary agent of all social action
(B) Large governmental bureaucracies
(C) More flexible and open governments
(D) Paternal governments
Ans : (C)
15. Match the List-I with List-II and select the correct answer :
List-I
(a) Direct Authority
(b) Delegated Authority
(c) Functional Authority
(d) Personal Authority
List-II
1. Seniority
2. Unbroken line between Issuer and Acceptor
3. An Intermediate Agency between Issuer and Acceptor
4. Intrinsic by special knowledge
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 1 2 3 4
(B) 2 1 4 3
(C) 2 3 4 1
(D) 1 3 2 4
Ans : (C)

16. According to Mary Parker Follett, the principles of effective coordination are—
(a) Intellectual Ability
(b) Continuity
(c) Reciprocity
(d) Mutual Consultation
Codes :
(A) (a) and (b)
(B) (a), (b) and (c)
(C) (b) and (c)
(D) (b), (c) and (d)
Ans : (C)
17. Dwight Waldo in his book ‘The Administrative State’ has attacked—
(a) Notion of Unchanging Principles of Administration
(b) Human Emotions in Organization
(c) Narrowness of Values of Economy and Efficiency
(d) Inconsistencies in Methodology used in determining the principles
Codes :
(A) (a), (b) and (d)
(B) (b), (c) and (d)
(C) (a), (c) and (d)
(D) (a), (b) and (c)
Ans : (C)
18. Human Relations Theory believed that the people are—
(A) Economic Men
(B) Homogeneous
(C) Heterogeneous
(D) Atomistic
Ans : (C)

19. Match the List-I with List-II and select the correct answer :
List-I
(a) Substantive Coordination
(b) Internal Coordination
(c) Horizontal Coordination
(d) Procedural Coordination
List-II
1. Between Units in the same level
2. Between different units within the organisation
3. Generalised description of the behaviour and relationship of the members of the organization
4. Content of the organization’s activities
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 4 2 1 3
(B) 1 4 2 3
(C) 3 4 1 2
(D) 2 1 3 4
Ans : (A)
20. The linking process for interaction under systems approach does not include—
(A) Communication
(B) Delegation
(C) Balance
(D) Decision Making
Ans : (B)
21. “Work division is the foundation of organization, indeed, the reason for organization.” Who said it ?
(A) Frederick Taylor
(B) Henri Fayol
(C) Luther Gulick
(D) Mary Parker Follett
Ans : (C)
22. The semantic barrier to communication is not—
(A) Environment
(B) Distracting Noise
(C) Distance
(D) Poor Listening Habits
Ans : (C)
23. The Bills which can be introduced but cannot be considered without the prior recommendation of the President is—
(A) Money Bills under Article 110
(B) Financial Bills not consisting solely of matters specified in Article 110
(C) Ordinary Bills involving expenditure from the Consolidated Fund
(D) Bills affecting taxes in which States are interested
Ans : (C)
24. New Public Administration shares this feature with Development Administration—
(A) Effective coordination
(B) Change orientation
(C) Temporal Dimension
(D) Ecological Perspective
Ans : (B)
25. “As long as the study of Public Administration is not comparative, claims for a science of Public Administration is rather hollow.” Who said it ?
(A) Fred Riggs
(B) Max Weber
(C) Robert Dahl
(D) Ferrel Heady
Ans : (C)

26. In Britain the ‘Priestly formula’ relates to—
(A) Recruitment
(B) Promotion
(C) Pay
(D) Disciplinary Action
Ans : (B)
27. Whitley Council in UK is not a forum for—
(A) Discussion and Negotiation
(B) Ventilation of Grievances
(C) Settlement of Disputes on Service Conditions
(D) Settlement of Individual cases relating to Promotion & Disciplinary Action
Ans : (D)
28. “Neutral bureaucracy can be found only in a secular political culture.” Who said it ?
(A) M. E. Dimock
(B) Glenn Stahl
(C) G. A. Almond
(D) Max Weber
Ans : (C)
29. Match the List-I with List-II and select the correct answer :
List-I (Concept)
(a) Monte Carlo
(b) Gambler
(c) Synetics
(d) Contract
List-II (Meaning)
1. Generation of Alternative Solutions
2. Narrow Form of Simulation
3. Formal Basis of Authority
4. To take Greater Risk
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 2 4 1 3
(B) 2 1 3 4
(C) 1 4 2 3
(D) 4 1 3 2
Ans : (C)
30. The most effective means of citizens’ control over administration is—
(A) Elections
(B) Pressure Groups
(C) Advisory Committees
(D) Public Opinion
Ans : (A)
31. The U.S. President’s principal staff agency in fiscal, legislative and administrative management is—
(A) Bureau of the Budget
(B) The Office of Management and Budget
(C) Department of the Treasury
(D) White House Office
Ans : (B)
32. Which of the following is not a feature of U.S. personnel system ?
(A) Competitive Service
(B) Lateral Entry
(C) Post-entry Training
(D) Rule of Three
Ans : (B)

33. Grants from Centre to the States are regulated by the following Articles of the Constitution—
(A) 268, 269, 270, 272
(B) 270, 271, 274
(C) 273, 275, 282
(D) 275, 282, 287
Ans : (A)
34. The expectancy theory of motivation depends upon the employee’s perception of the relationship between—
(A) Need, Performance and Achievement
(B) Effort, Performance and Reward
(C) Desire, Performance and Response
(D) Preference, Performance and Action
Ans : (B)
35. Who referred the interaction between politicians and administrators as ‘administrative politics’ ?
(A) Michael Murray
(B) Michael Crozier
(C) David Rosenblom
(D) Peter Self
Ans : (D)
36. The techniques applied in performance appraisal in U.S.A. are—
(a) Rating Scale
(b) Critical Incidents
(c) Forced choice
(d) Forced Distribution
Codes :
(A) (a) and (b)
(B) (c) and (d)
(C) (a), (b) and (c)
(D) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
Ans : (D)
37. The political rights granted to the Civil Servants in France are—
(a) Right to become member of a political party
(b) Right to participate in political activities
(c) Right to criticise government’s policies
(d) Right to contest elections to any representative office
Codes :
(A) (a) and (b)
(B) (a), (b) and (d)
(C) (c) and (d)
(D) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
Ans : (D)
38. The functions performed by the then Secretary to the Governor-General before Independence are now performed by—
(A) Chief Secretary
(B) Cabinet Secretariat
(C) Prime Minister’s Office
(D) Ministry of Home Affairs
Ans : (C)
39. Match the List-I with List-II and select the correct answer :
List-I
(a) Economic Man
(b) Decision Tree
(c) Link Pin Concept
(d) Simulation
List-II
1. Trial and Error Approach to Complex Problems
2. Subordinate becomes a Member of the Superior’s Decision Unit
3. Optimum Decision
4. Graphic Method to see Alternative Solutions
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 3 4 2 1
(B) 2 1 3 4
(C) 3 4 1 2
(D) 1 3 4 2
Ans : (A)
40. In USA the authority to regulate the formation and dissolution of Federal Departments is vested in—
(A) President
(B) Congress
(C) Constitution
(D) President in consultation with the Secretary of State
Ans : (B)
41. Match the List-I with List-II and select the correct answer :
List-I
(a) Zone of Acceptance
(b) Zone of Indifference
(c) Span of Attention
(d) Scalar chain
List-II
1. Graicunas
2. Henri Fayol
3. Herbert Simon
4. Chester Barnard
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 2 3 4 1
(B) 3 4 1 2
(C) 4 3 2 1
(D) 3 2 1 4
Ans : (B)

42. Which of the following, according to Bruce Stone, is not a ‘Bottom-Up’ concept of accountability ?
(A) Parliamentary control
(B) Judicial and Quasi-Judicial Review
(C) Constituency Relationship
(D) Market
Ans : (B)
43. Match the List-I with List-II and select the correct answer :
List-I
(a) Civil Service Commission
(b) Recruitment by Promotion
(c) Open Competition
(d) Centralised Recruitment
List-II
1. 1917
2. 1926
3. 1919
4. 1833
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 2 3 1 4
(B) 2 1 4 3
(C) 3 1 2 4
(D) 4 3 1 2
Ans : (B)
44. The concept of Citizens’ Charter as a means to greater accountability and openness was first introduced in 1991 in—
(A) USA
(B) U.K.
(C) France
(D) India
Ans : (B)
45. Which of the following is not an informal training type ?
(A) Training by Communication
(B) Conference Method
(C) Departmental Training
(D) Syndicate Method
Ans : (D)
46. A grant for meeting an unexpected demand is called—
(A) Supplementary Grant
(B) Votes on Account
(C) Votes on Credit
(D) Exceptional Grant
Ans : (D)
47. “Budget is a document which is unstitched and reassembled by the Appropriation Committees of both the Houses.” This statement of Aaron Wildrasky applies to the budget of—
(A) United States of America
(B) United Kingdom
(C) France
(D) India
Ans : (A)
48. The best check on bureaucratic power, according to Weber, lies with—
(A) Powerful Private Groups
(B) Strong Bureaucratic leadership
(C) Strong Parliament
(D) Superior Technical Knowledge of the Chief Executive
Ans : (D)

49. ‘If a society is not at all differentiated, if there are no specialists, if everyone can do everything.’ Riggs calls it a—
(A) Society
(B) Prismatic Society
(C) Diffracted Society
(D) Transitional Society
Ans : (B)
50. Which one is not correctly matched ?
(A) Compromiser—poor decision maker
(B) Executive—good motivator
(C) Bureaucrat—control of situation by rules
(D) Developer—interest in harmony, avoids conflicts
Ans : (B)
51. Match the List-I with List-II and select the correct answer :
List-I (Books)
(a) The New Science of Management decision
(b) Organization and Innovation
(c) The Achieving Society
(d) Eupsychian Management
List-II (Author)
1. David McClelland
2. Abraham Maslow
3. Chris Argyris
4. Herbert Simon
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 1 2 3 4
(B) 3 1 4 2
(C) 4 3 1 2
(D) 4 2 3 1
Ans : (C)

52. ‘The bureaucracy is a circle, which no one can escape, its hierarchy is a hierarchy of knowledge.’ Who said it ?
(A) Max Weber
(B) Karl Marx
(C) Blau and Scott
(D) T. Parsons
Ans : (B)
53. Which of the following is an area of Planning Commission ?
(A) Review of the Union and State Finances
(B) Maintaining Macro-economic Stability
(C) Public and Foreign Loans
(D) Suggesting Ways and Means to Restructure Public Finance
Ans : (A)
54. The advantages of a departmental undertaking are—
(a) Optimum Utilisation of Financial Resources
(b) Operational Flexibility
(c) High Degree of Accountability
(d) Autonomy in working
Codes :
(A) (a) and (b)
(B) (a) and (c)
(C) (a), (b) and (d)
(D) (b), (c) and (d)
Ans : (B)
55. Match the List-I with List-II and select the correct answer :
List-I
(a) Endo-prismatic
(b) Exo-prismatic
(c) Ortho prismatic
(d) Diffracted
List-II
1. Semi differentiated and malintegrated
2. Congruence of aspiration and reality
3. Impetus from outside
4. Internally generated movement towards diffraction
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 3 2 4 1
(B) 4 3 1 2
(C) 2 4 3 1
(D) 1 2 3 4
Ans : (B)
56. The authority which can make rules for the transaction of the business of the Government of India is—
(A) President
(B) Prime Minister
(C) Parliament
(D) Ministry of Home Affairs
Ans : (A)
57. Match the List-I with List-II and select the correct answer :
List-I (Concept)
(a) Knowledge Worker
(b) Domination by Organization personality
(c) Action-centred Leadership Theory
(d) Organization as Bureaucracy
List-II (Thinkers)
1. John Adair
2. Max Weber
3. Chester Barnard
4. Peter Drucker
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 1 2 3 4
(B) 1 3 2 4
(C) 4 3 1 2
(D) 4 3 2 1
Ans : (C)

58. ‘No money shall be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund except under appropriation made by law.’ This has been provided in—
(A) Article 110
(B) Article 112
(C) Article 113
(D) Article 114
Ans : (D)
59. Match the List-I with List-II and select the correct answer :
List-I
(a) All India Services
(b) Classification of Civil Services
(c) Regulation of Recruitment and Conditions of Service
(d) General Policies Regarding all Central Services
List-II
1. Parliamentary Act
2. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
3. Article 312
4. Civil Service Rules 1930
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 1 2 3 4
(B) 3 4 1 2
(C) 3 2 4 1
(D) 1 2 4 3
Ans : (B)
60. “Increasing efficiency must begin with those higher ups. This is the essence of scientific management.” Who said it ?
(A) Woodrow Wilson
(B) Louis Brandis
(C) Frederick Taylor
(D) Harrington Emerson
Ans : (D)
61. The conditions necessary to ensure that neutrality does not lead to a state of inertia and status-quo maintenance are—
(a) cultural or class congruence between Ruling group and Administrative elite
(b) absence of fundamental disagreement over social core values
(c) active participation in political process
(d) a shared belief system’s presence
Codes :
(A) (a) and (b)
(B) (a), (c) and (d)
(C) (a), (b) and (c)
(D) (a), (b) and (d)
Ans : (D)
62. Rigg’s concept of development considers penetration as a factor of integration. Consider the following—
(a) The ability of the government to make and carry out decisions.
(b) People’s receptivity to law
(c) People’s will to participate
(d) People’s ability to participate
Which of the above is correct regarding penetration ?
Codes :
(A) (a)
(B) (b) and (d)
(C) (c)
(D) (c) and (d)
Ans : (A)
63. Who recommended that the National Development Council should be given a constitutional status under Article 263 and renamed as National Economic and Development Council ?
(A) Administrative Reforms Commission
(B) Sarkaria Commission
(C) P. J. Rajamannar Committee
(D) Chief Secretary’s Conference
Ans : (B)
64. What falls within the purview of consultation of Union Public Service Commission ?
(a) Direct Appointment
(b) Promotion and Transfer
(c) Pay and Service Conditions
(d) Classification and Training
Codes :
(A) (a) and (b)
(B) (b) and (c)
(C) (a), (b) and (c)
(D) (b), (c) and (d)
Ans : (A)
65. In a State the Chief Secretary acts as—
(a) Principal Adviser to the Governor
(b) Coordinating link in inter-State Disputes
(c) Secretary to the Chief Minister
(d) Chairman of all Planning and Development Coordination Committees
Codes :
(A) (a) and (c)
(B) (c) and (d)
(C) (a), (b) and (c)
(D) (b), (c) and (d)
Ans : (B)
66. Which of the following provided for the appointment of the same person as Governor of two or more States ?
(A) Article 153
(B) Article 155
(C) 7th Constitutional Amendment
(D) 11th Constitutional Amendment
Ans : (C)
67. Audit of State Government Accounts is a—
(A) State Subject
(B) Union Subject
(C) Subject on Concurrent List
(D) Subject of Fiscal Policy
Ans : (B)
68. The body that examines the expenditure of the Departments and questions the propriety of these expenditures is—
(A) Public Accounts Committee
(B) Estimate Committee
(C) Comptroller and Auditor General
(D) Committee on Assurances
Ans : (C)
69. Reappropriation is permissible only—
(A) Between voted and charged items of expenditure
(B) Between different grants voted by the Lok Sabha
(C) Within the same grant only
(D) To meet any expenditure not already sanctioned by the Lok Sabha
Ans : (C)
70. It is a comprehensive account of the receipts and expenditure of the Government under various heads and sub-heads of the Budget—
(A) The Appropriation Account
(B) The Finance Account
(C) Economic Classification of the Budget
(D) Functional Classification of the Budget
Ans : (B)
71. Which of the following statements are true about Lokayukta in Rajasthan ?
(a) He is appointed by the Governor and is responsible to the legislature.
(b) His jurisdiction spans over Ministers, Members of State Legislature and higher Civil Servants.
(c) He considers the cases of corruption and mal administration.
(d) His job is confined to investigate allegations and not grievances.
Codes :
(A) (a) and (d)
(B) (a), (b) and (c)
(C) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(D) (a) and (c)
Ans : (D)
72. Among the critical dimensions of the leadership situation the most important dimension, according to Fiedler, is—
(A) Position Power
(B) Task Structure
(C) Leader-Member Relations
(D) Least Preferred Co-worker
Ans : (D)
73. Match the List-I with List-II and select the correct answer :
List-I
(a) Citizen’s Charter
(b) Right to Information
(c) Judicial Control
(d) Legislative Control
List-II
1. Total Quality Approach
2. Accountability for Decision
3. Transparency
4. Guarantee against Arbitrariness
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 3 4 1 2
(B) 1 2 3 4
(C) 3 1 2 4
(D) 1 3 4 2
Ans : (D)
74. Which one of the following is not a function of the Directorate ?
(A) Formulation of the Budget of the Department
(B) Inspection of the execution of work by Field Officers
(C) Rendering technical advice to the Minister/Secretary
(D) Coordination of interdepartmental functions
Ans : (A)
75. Which of the following is not correctly matched ?
(A) Injunction—Strong arm of equity
(B) Quo Warranto—Prevents illegal assumption of Public Office
(C) Prohibition—Issued against administrative authorities
(D) Habeas Corpus—The bulwark of individual liberty.
Ans : (C)
76. The recommendation to the Union Government for the grant of financial assistance to the States is made by—
(a) The President
(b) The Comptroller and Auditor General of India
(c) The Finance Commission
(d) The Planning Commission
Codes :
(A) (a) and (c)
(B) (b) and (c)
(C) (c) and (d)
(D) (b), (c) and (d)
Ans : (C)
77. “It transforms the representative democracy into participatory democracy.” This statement has a reference to—
(A) Parliamentary System of the Government
(B) Article 40 of the Constitution
(C) 73rd Constitutional Amendment
(D) 74th Constitutional Amendment
Ans : (C)
78. Which of the following is not a corporation form ?
(A) Unit Trust of India
(B) Indian Oil Corporation
(C) Food Corporation of India
(D) State Bank of India
Ans : (B)
79. Which of the following statements are correct about the National Development Council ?
(a) It symbolises a federal approach to planning.
(b) It was set up by a proposal of the Cabinet Secretariat in August 1952.
(c) It was reconstituted in 1968 on the recommendation of the Administrative Reforms Commission.
(d) The initiative to convene its meeting lies with the Planning Commission.
Codes :
(A) (a) and (b)
(B) (a), (b) and (c)
(C) (a), (b) and (d)
(D) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
Ans : (C)

80. For which form of Public Enterprise it is said that “It is a child of the State which grows into maturity as soon as it is born” ?
(A) Departmental Form
(B) Company Form
(C) Corporation Form
(D) Commission Form
Ans : (C)
81. Voluntary provisions of 73rd Constitutional Amendment include—
(A) Three Tier Panchayati Raj Institutions
(B) Reservation for Backward Classes
(C) Reservation for Women up to 1/3 seats
(D) Five Year term for PRIs
Ans : (B)
82. Which of the following is the Central Personnel Agency in India ?
(A) Union Public Service Commission
(B) Ministry of Home Affairs
(C) Department of Personnel and Training
(D) Staff Selection Board
Ans : (C)
83. An urban body in the modern sense was first established in the year—
(A) 1660
(B) 1687
(C) 1951
(D) 1992
Ans : (B)
84. It is not created by an act of State or Union Legislature—
(A) Municipal Corporation
(B) Notified Area Committee
(C) Town Area Committee
(D) Cantonment Board
Ans : (B)

85. The Central Council of Local Government—
(a) is an advisory body.
(b) is constituted under Article 263
(c) Consists of Union Minister for Urban Development and State Ministers for Local Self Government
(d) Controls the Central financial assistance to local bodies
Codes :
(A) (a) and (c)
(B) (b) and (d)
(C) (a), (b) and (c)
(D) (b), (c) and (d)
Ans : (C)
86. The Powers, Authority and Responsibilities of Panchayats in India are mentioned in the Article—
(A) 243 B
(B) 243 D
(C) 243 G
(D) 243 W
Ans : (C)
87. Match the List-I with List-II and select the correct answer :
List-I
(a) Miniature District
(b) King-pin of Revenue Administration
(c) Unit for Revenue and Criminal Administration
(d) First Line Supervisor in the chain of Revenue Administration
List-II
1. Sub Division
2. Kanungo
3. Tehsil
4. Patwari
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 1 2 3 4
(B) 1 4 3 2
(C) 3 2 4 1
(D) 3 4 1 2
Ans : (D)
88. Gram Sabha has been called “Embodiment of Direct Democracy” by—
(A) Balwantray Mehta Committee
(B) Ashok Mehta Committee
(C) G. V. K. Rao Committee
(D) L. M. Singhvi Committee
Ans : (D)
89. The transitional area, smaller urban area, larger urban area are differentiated on the basis of—
(a) population and its density
(b) level of per capita income
(c) revenue generated for local administration
(d) percentage of employment in non-agricultural activities
Codes :
(A) (a) and (c)
(B) (a), (b) and (c)
(C) (c) and (d)
(D) (a), (c) and (d)
Ans : (D)
90. With the advent of development administration, the Collector has emerged as—
(A) Symbol of State Power
(B) Head of General Administration
(C) Coordinator of Development Programmes
(D) Executive Head of Development Programmes
Ans : (C)
Directions—(Q. 91–100) The following consist of two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these questions using the codes given below—
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true
91. Assertion (A) : The study of Public Administration lacks cross cultural concepts and principles for being able to be recognised as science.
Reason (R) : Administrative culture cannot transcend the national frontiers and national experiences.
Ans : (C)

92. Assertion (A) : The Contingency approach and the Transactional approach, both are mutually complementary and quite interrelated.
Reason (R) : Unlike the Contingency models, which concentrate only on the problems confronting the leader in dealing with a small group, Transactional approaches also analyse the leader’s subordinates and the problems confronting them.
Ans : (B)
93. Assertion (A) : Like any social science, Public Administration has its own corpus of methodologies.
Reason (R) : Public Administrationists are aware that the central methodologies of the ‘mother discipline’ usually are irrelevant of practising Public Administration.
Ans : (A)
94. Assertion (A) : The Human Relations Theory focuses on management as a web of interpersonal relations.
Reason (R) : Richard Franke and James Kaul concluded that the human relations were not the reason behind worker’s efficiency.
Ans : (C)
95. Assertion (A) : The Government has no power to regulate, through an appropriate legislation, the recruitment to civil services.
Reason (R) : The Constitution provides for the establishment of an impartial and independent Union Public Service Commission for recruiting civil servants in India.
Ans : (D)
96. Assertion (A) : In the open model, what is good for the individual is also good for the society.
Reason (R) : Open model of organization, like the closed model, is an ideal type.
Ans : (B)
97. Assertion (A) : Individuals and organizations over invest in information.
Reason (R) : Information intensive decisions have a greater organizational acceptance and smoother implementation.
Ans : (A)
98. Assertion (A) : The first principle of democratic governance is that the rulers should be accountable to the people.
Reason (R) : Transparency and accountability in governance depend on citizens easy access to reliable information and data.
Ans : (B)
99. Assertion (A) : The ‘disadvantaged’ states perceive that they have been punished for the better performance, whereas the ‘laggard’ states continue to be rewarded.
Reason (R) : The Finance Commission has the constitutional responsibility to provide succour to the underdeveloped States.
Ans : (B)
100. Assertion (A) : The bureaucracy and the political leadership can achieve the goals by working closely and harmoniously.
Reason (R) : If political leadership represents the input functions of a political system, the output function is performed by the administration.
Ans : (A)

R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre.) Examination, 2008

R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre.) Examination, 2008

Commerce 

 (Held on 7-1-2009)

1. The minimum paid-up share capital for a public company shall be—
(A) Rs. 1 lakh
(B) Rs. 2 lakhs
(C) Rs. 3 lakhs
(D) Rs. 5 lakhs
Ans : (D)
2. Internal activity of a company is going to be performed according to established regulations. This assumption is provided as a right by—
(A) Doctrine of Indoor Management
(B) Doctrine of Constructive Notice
(C) Doctrine of Ultravires
(D) Doctrine of Intravires
Ans : (A)
3. A public company can start its business operations after getting—
(A) Certificate of Incorporation
(B) Minimum Subscription
(C) Certificate of Commencement of Business
(D) Permission of the Controller of Capital Issue
Ans : (C)
4. Under Section 275 of the Companies’ Act, 1956 a person can become director in public company of not more than—
(A) 5 companies
(B) 10 companies
(C) 15 companies
(D) 20 companies
Ans : (C)
5. Articles of Association can be altered by passing—
(A) An ordinary resolution in Annual General Meeting
(B) A special resolution in Annual General Meeting
(C) A resolution with special notice
(D) Without any resolution
Ans : (B)
6. In case of Board Meetings the Quorum must be present—
(A) At the commencement of the meeting
(B) At the termination of the meeting
(C) Throughout the meeting
(D) At the commencement and termination both
Ans : (A)
7. In a public company the minimum number for having a Quorum in a meeting is—
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 5
(D) 7
Ans : (C)
8. The capital issues of public limited companies are subject to guidelines issued by—
(A) Reserve Bank of India
(B) Central Government
(C) Central Bank of India
(D) Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Ans : (D)
9. Disinvestment of shares means—
(A) To sale the shares of private company to public
(B) To sale the shares of public company to the public
(C) To sale the shares of Government company to the public
(D) To sale of shares by holding company to its subsidiary company
Ans : (B)
10. When the existing companies raise additional funds by issue of shares to the existing shareholders in proportion to their existing shareholdings, it is called—
(A) Buyback of shares
(B) Issue of shares at premium
(C) Issue of shares at discount
(D) Right shares issue
Ans : (D)
11. Bombay Stock Exchange Sensex consists of ……… script as on 31st March, 2005.
(A) 10
(B) 20
(C) 30
(D) 40
Ans : (C)
12. The basic aim of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is to—
(A) Develop an effective and efficient monitoring and control system for the Indian Capital Market
(B) To help Bombay Stock Exchange only
(C) To help National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. only
(D) To help OTC Exchange of India only
Ans : (A)
13. Who is Father of Scientific Management ?
(A) Henry Fayol
(B) Elton Mayo
(C) Chester Bernard
(D) F. W. Taylor
Ans : (D)
14. Principle of ‘Unity of Command’ means—
(A) Unity of directions
(B) To receive orders from one officer only
(C) A fixed place for every person
(D) Proper delegation to subordinates
Ans : (B)
15. Managerial Planning is a—
(A) Middle Level Function
(B) Lower Level Function
(C) Top Level Function
(D) All Level Function
Ans : (D)
16. “Organisation is the foundation of management.” This statement is given by—
(A) Henry Ford
(B) Haney
(C) Keeling
(D) Lansberry Fish
Ans : (A)
17. The number of subordinates a superior can effectively handle is called—
(A) Cooperation
(B) Coordination
(C) Supervision
(D) Span of control
Ans : (D)
18. In Need Hierarchy Theory of Abraham H. Maslow, Self Actualisation needs are at level—
(A) Lower level needs
(B) Middle level needs
(C) Higher level needs
(D) Highest level needs
Ans : (D)
19. Motivation – Hygiene Theory was propounded by—
(A) Abraham H. Maslow
(B) Fredrick Herzberg
(C) Peter F. Druker
(D) Argyris Chris
Ans : (B)
20. ‘Carrot and Stick’ principle is given in Theory—
(A) McGregor Theory X
(B) McGregor Theory Y
(C) William Ouchi Theory Z
(D) None of the above
Ans : (C)
21. “Organisation is a Management Process by which people, functions and physical factors are brought together to form a controllable unit.” This definition is given by—
(A) Haney
(B) Kelling B. Lewis
(C) Oliver Sheldon
(D) Cornell
Ans : (C)
22. Out of the following forms, which form of organisation is the oldest one ?
(A) Line and staff organisation
(B) Functional organisation
(C) Committee organisation
(D) Line organisation
Ans : (D)
23. “A body of persons elected or appointed to meet on an organised basis for the discussion and dealing of matters brought before it.” It is called—
(A) Functional organisation
(B) Formal organisation
(C) Committee organisation
(D) Informal organisation
Ans : (C)
24. Due to coordination—
(A) There is a unity of order
(B) There is a unity of direction
(C) There is a leadership
(D) Employees are motivated
Ans : (A)
25. In ‘Direction’ who is given importance ?
(A) To machines
(B) To paper work
(C) To man
(D) To production
Ans : (C)
26. The Essence of Control is—
(A) To take decision
(B) To take corrective action
(C) To make enquiry
(D) To motivate
Ans : (B)
27. An annual general meeting may be called after giving shorter notice instead of 21 clear days, if consent is accorded by—
(A) All the directors of company
(B) All the members entitled to vote there at
(C) Majority of members entitled to vote there all
(D) None of the above
Ans : (B)
28. “The position of a Company Secretary is like that of a hub in a bicycle wheel.” This statement shows the—
(A) Importance of Company Secretary
(B) Rights of Company Secretary
(C) Duties of Company Secretary
(D) Liabilities of Company Secretary
Ans : (A)
29. The first Secretary of the company is appointed by—
(A) Shareholders
(B) Promoters
(C) Government
(D) Directors
Ans : (B)
30. Appointment of full time Company Secretary is compulsory in all those companies, whose paidup share capital is—
(A) Rs. 50 lakhs or more
(B) Rs. 1 crore or more
(C) Rs. 2 crores or more
(D) Rs. 3 crores of more
Ans : (C)
31. A meeting of the shareholders held only once during the life time of the company is known as—
(A) Meeting of the Directors
(B) Meeting of the Creditors
(C) Extraordinary General Meeting
(D) Statutory Meeting
Ans : (D)
32. For calling the Extraordinary General Meeting a clear notice of ……… days must be given to all the members.
(A) 7
(B) 15
(C) 21
(D) 30
Ans : (C)
33. Appointment of a person who is a Director, as a Secretary in the Company would require approval of the company by—
(A) Special Resolution
(B) Ordinary Resolution
(C) Resolution by circulation
(D) None of the above
Ans : (A)
34. The first Stock Exchange in India was established in—
(A) Calcutta
(B) Delhi
(C) Bombay
(D) Madras
Ans : (C)
35. Blue Chips Shares mean—
(A) Those shares which are listed in Stock Exchange
(B) Those shares whose guarantee is given by Government
(C) Those shares on whom dividend is paid at higher rate regularly
(D) Those shares which are issued at first time
Ans : (C)
36. FEMA stands for—
(A) Foreign Exchange Management Act
(B) Funds Exchange Management Act
(C) Finance Enhancement Monetary Act
(D) Future Exchange Management Act
Ans : (A)
37. What of the following is false about W.T.O. ?
(A) It is the main organ for implementing the Multilateral Trade Agreement
(B) It is global in its membership
(C) It has far wider scope than GATT
(D) Only countries having more than prescribed level of total GDP can become its member
Ans : (D)
38. Convertibility of the rupee implies—
(A) Being able to convert rupees notes into gold
(B) Allowing the value of the rupee to be fixed by marketforces
(C) Freely permitting the conversion of rupee to other major currencies and vice versa
(D) Developing an international market for currencies in India
Ans : (C)
39. ……… has been founded to act as permanent watchdog on the international trade.
(A) ISRD
(B) ADS
(C) WTO
(D) DIMF
Ans : (C)
40. Which of the following statement is correct ?
(A) The disinvestment programme has been successfully carried out in India
(B) Privatisation up to 100% has been carried out in all the PSU in India
(C) Under strategic sale method of disinvestment, the government sells a major share to a strategic partner
(D) None of the above
Ans : (C)
41. The present World Economic Depression first of all, started from which country ?
(A) U.S.A.
(B) U.K.
(C) France
(D) India
Ans : (A)
42. Which, institution is known as the ‘Soft Loan Window’ of World Bank ?
(A) I.F.C. (International Financial Corporation)
(B) I.D.A. (International Development Association)
(C) I.M.F. (International Monetary Fund)
(D) Indian Development Forum
Ans : (B)
43. Which is not a insurable risk ?
(A) Accident Risk
(B) Loss of Crops Risk
(C) The Risk of Trading in New Market
(D) The Risk of Sinking of a Ship
Ans : (C)
44. The Life Insurance in India was nationalised in the year—
(A) 1870
(B) 1956
(C) 1960
(D) 1966
Ans : (B)
45. Fire Insurance is based on the principle of—
(A) Utmost Good faith
(B) Insurable Interest
(C) Indemnity
(D) Cooperation
Ans : (C)
46. In order to reduce the risk of heavy insurance the insurer passes on some business to the other company, it is called—
(A) Reinsurance
(B) Double Insurance
(C) Joint Insurance Policy
(D) Separate Insurance
Ans : (A)
47. Contents of Marine Insurance include—
(A) Insurance of Cargo only
(B) Insurance of Freight only
(C) Insurance of Hull only
(D) Insurance of Cargo, Freight & Hull
Ans : (D)
48. The object of ‘Agenda’ is to inform—
(A) About the profitability and activity
(B) About the progress of company
(C) About the matter in sequence to be discussed in the meeting
(D) About the routine matters
Ans : (C)
49. The Branch of Accounting which is concerned with the processing and presenting data for decision making is known as—
(A) Common Dollar Accounting
(B) Social Accounting
(C) Cost Accounting
(D) Management Accounting
Ans : (D)
50. Final accounts prepared in narrative style are in—
(A) Horizontal form
(B) Accounts form
(C) Vertical form
(D) None of the above
Ans : (C)
51. According to Balance Sheet equation concept, the capital will be—
(A) Capital = Liabilities – Assets
(B) Capital = Fixed Assets –
Current Assests
(C) Capital = Assets – Liabilities
(D) Capital = Assets + Liabilities
Ans : (C)
52. In common size Balance Sheet analysis we evaluate—
(A) Increase or decrease over two years is analysed
(B) Only increase over two years is analysed
(C) Only decrease over two years is analysed
(D) All assets and liabilities are expressed in terms of percentage of total
Ans : (D)
53. Increase in fixed asset due to purchase is—
(A) Source of fund
(B) Fund from operation
(C) Use of fund
(D) None of the above
Ans : (C)
54. For the purpose of preparation of fund flow statement, fund means—
(A) Total resources
(B) Cash/bank balances
(C) Current Assets
(D) Working capital
Ans : (D)
55. The following data, relates to manufacturing company for the year 2006-07—
Net Profit as per P & L A/c—Rs. 2,40,000; Depreciation—Rs. 80,000; Goodwill written-off—Rs. 40,000, Profit on Sale of Fixed Assets—Rs. 16,000, Proposed Dividend—Rs. 96,000. The fund from operation would be—
(A) Rs. 4,40,000
(B) Rs. 4,00,000
(C) Rs. 6,40,000
(D) None of the above
Ans : (D)
56. Total sales is Rs. 7,60,000, cash sales Rs. 30,000 collection period is 25 days, debtors at Balance Sheet date will be—
(A) Rs. 80,000
(B) Rs. 70,000
(C) Rs. 60,000
(D) Rs. 50,000
Ans : (D)
57. Price earning ratio is 83•33% and E.P.S. is Rs. 30. The market price of equity share will be—
(A) Rs. 33•33
(B) Rs. 66•67
(C) Rs. 20
(D) Rs. 25
Ans : (D)
58. If the current ratio is 2, current assests are worth Rs. 1,600, if current ratio is not allowed to fall below 1•5, how much additional can be borrowed by the company on the short term basis ?
(A) Rs. 400
(B) Rs. 600
(C) Rs. 2,733
(D) Rs. 800
Ans : (A)
59. Rate of Gross Profit on cost is 25%. Total sales is Rs. 1,00,000 and Average Stock is Rs. 1,60,000. Stock Turnover Ratio will be—
(A) 0•5 times
(B) 0•8 times
(C) 0•10 times
(D) 0•4 times
Ans : (A)
60. Average stock of firm is Rs. 80,000, the opening stock is Rs. 10,000 less than closing stock. Find opening stock.
(A) Rs. 95,000
(B) Rs. 85,000
(C) Rs. 90,000
(D) Rs. 75,000
Ans : (D)
61. Current Ratio is 3•75, Acid Test Ratio is 1•25 Stock Rs. 3,75,000, calculate working capital.
(A) Rs. 3,00,000
(B) Rs. 4,00,000
(C) Rs. 4,12,500
(D) Rs. 4,25,000
Ans : (C)
62. From the information given below, calculate Debt service coverage Ratio—
Net profit after interest and Tax Rs. 40,000, Depreciation Rs. 5,000, Rate of Income Tax 50%, 10% Mortgage Debentures Rs. 60,000. Fixed Interest Charges Rs. 6,000, Debenture Redemption Fund Appropriation of Outstanding Debentures 10%.
(A) 4•06 times
(B) 5•06 times
(C) 6•06 times
(D) 7•06 times
Ans : (A)
63. Share premium account can be used for—
(A) Paying tax liability
(B) Meeting the cost of issue of shares or debentures
(C) Paying Dividend on shares
(D) Meeting the loss on sale of old asset
Ans : (B)
64. Ploughing-back of profits means—
(A) Dividend declared but not claimed by shareholders
(B) Non-declaration of dividend in any year
(C) Profits earned from illegal sources and employed in business
(D) Retaining the earnings of business for future expansion programme
Ans : (D)
65. As per Schedule VI of the Companies’ Act, 1956, Forfeited Share Account will be—
(A) Added to paid up capital
(B) Deducted from called up capital
(C) Added to capital reserve
(D) Shown as a revenue reserve
Ans : (B)
66. A company invited application for subscription of 5,000 shares. The application were received for 6,000 shares. The shares were allotted on pro-rata basis. If X has applied for 180 shares how many shares would be allotted to him ?
(A) 180 shares
(B) 200 shares
(C) 150 shares
(D) 175 shares
Ans : (C)
67. Consider the following information pertaining to K Ltd. on September 4, 2005, the company issued 12,000 7% debentures having a face value of Rs. 100 each at a discount of 2•5%. On September 12, the company issued 25,000 preference shares of Rs. 100 each. On September 29, the company redeemed 30,000 preference shares of Rs. 100 each at a premium of 5% together with one month dividend @ 6% p.a. thereon. Bank balance on August 31, 2005 was Rs. 30,00,000. After effecting the above transaction, the Bank Balance as on September 30, 2005 will be—
(A) Rs. 35,15,000
(B) Rs. 33,80,000
(C) Rs. 33,45,000
(D) Rs. 35,05,000
Ans : (A)
68. The balance appearing in the books of a company at the end of year were CRR A/c Rs. 50,000, Security Premium Rs. 5,000, Revaluation Reserve Rs. 20,000, P & L A/c (Dr) Rs. 10,000. Maximum amount available for distribution of Bonus Share will be—
(A) Rs. 50,000
(B) Rs. 55,000
(C) Rs. 45,000
(D) Rs. 57,000
Ans : (B)
69. R. G. Ltd. purchased machinery from K.G. Company for a book value of Rs. 4,00,000. The consideration was paid by issue of 10%. Debenture of Rs. 100 each at a discount of 20%. The debenture account will be credited by—
(A) Rs. 4,00,000
(B) Rs. 5,00,000
(C) Rs. 3,20,000
(D) Rs. 4,80,000
Ans : (A)
70. Depletion method of depreciation is used in case of—
(A) Cattle, Loose Tools, etc.
(B) Mines, Quarries, etc.
(C) Machinery, Building, etc.
(D) Books
Ans : (B)
71. V. V. Bros. purchased a machine on 1st October, 2003 at cost Rs. 2,70,000 and spent Rs. 30,000 on its installation. The firm written off depreciation 10% per annum on original cost every year. The books are closed on 31st March every year. The machine is sold on 30 September, 2006 for Rs. 1,90,000. How much amount will be transferred to P & L A/c as loss on sale of machinery ?
(A) Rs. 10,000
(B) Rs. 20,000
(C) Rs. 30,000
(D) Rs. 40,000
Ans : (B)
72. Accounting for Intangible Assets are related to—
(A) AS – 10
(B) AS – 12
(C) AS – 24
(D) AS – 26
Ans : (D)
73. Indian Accounting Standard – 28 is related to—
(A) Accounting for taxes on income
(B) Financial Reporting of Interests in Joint Venture
(C) Impairment of Assets
(D) Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets
Ans : (C)
74. Recording of capital contributed by the owner as liability ensures the adherence of principle of—
(A) Consistency
(B) Going concern
(C) Separate entity
(D) Materiality
Ans : (C)
75. A company made the purchases of an item during its financial year.
January 2007 200 @ Rs. 50 each
May 2007 400 @ Rs. 60 each
August 2007 600 @ Rs. 70 each
Novem- 2007 300 @ Rs. 80 each ber
Closing inventories were 500 articles. Find out the value of closing stock as per Weighted Average Method—
(A) 33,333•33
(B) 16,666•66
(C) 66,666•67
(D) 96,666•66
Ans : (A)
76. A fire occurred in the premises of ‘M’ Ltd. on 30th September, 2007. The stock was destroyed except to the extent of Rs. 10,000. From the information given below, calculate the value of stock burnt by fire on 30th September, 2007. Stock on 1st April 2006, Rs. 90,000, Purchases less returns during 2006-07—10,00,000, Sales less returns during 2006-07, 15,00,000; Stock on 31st March, 2007—1,80,000, Purchases less returns from 1st April 2007 to 30th September 2007, 7,00,000. Sales less returns from 1st April, 2007 to 30th September 2007, 10,00,000.
It was the practice of the company to value stock less 10%—
(A) 3,00,000
(B) 2,90,000
(C) 1,90,000
(D) 2,80,000
Ans : (B)
77. Social Accounting means—
(A) Accounting for social benefits and social costs
(B) Accounting for Government Revenue & Govt. Cost
(C) Accounting for private revenue and private cost
(D) None of the above
Ans : (A)
78. It is given that cost of stock is Rs. 100. However, its market price is Rs. 98 (buying) and Rs. 140 (selling). If the market price is interpreted as the replacement cost, then the stock should be valued at—
(A) Rs. 98
(B) Rs. 100
(C) Rs. 140
(D) Rs. 40
Ans : (A)
79. If the goods purchased are in transit, then the Journal Entry at the end of the period will be—
(A) Goods in Transit A/c Dr. To Supplier’s A/c
(B) Goods in transit A/c Dr. To Purchases A/c
(C) Stock A/c Dr. To Goods in Transit A/c
(D) Supplier’s A/c Dr. To Goods in Transit
Ans : (B)
80. Calculate Return on Investment/ Return on Proprietor’s fund. Gross profit of a firm is Rs. 3,20,000, Operating expenses Rs. 1,00,000, Taxes Rs. 20,000, Owner’s fund Rs. 5,00,000, Debenture Interest Rs. 50,000—
(A) 20%
(B) 30%
(C) 40%
(D) 50%
Ans : (B)
81. The following figures are presented to you—
Year Sales Profit/Loss
1999 Rs. 1,00,000 Rs. 10,000 (Loss)
2000 Rs. 2,50,000 Rs. 20,000 (Profit)
Calculate Profit Volume Ratio.
(A) 5%
(B) 10%
(C) 15%
(D) 20%
Ans : (D)
82. The following particulars relate to manufacturing factory for the month of March 2008. Variable cost per unit Rs. 11; Fixed factory overhead Rs. 5,40,000; Fixed selling overhead Rs. 2,52,000; Variable selling cost Rs. 3; Sales Price per unit Rs. 20. Find out the Break-Even Point in rupees—
(A) Rs. 26,40,000
(B) Rs. 30,80,000
(C) Rs. 25,20,000
(D) Rs. 27,40,000
Ans : (C)
83. The following information is obtained from the records of K Co. Ltd.—
Sales (1,00,000 units) Rs. 1,00,000
Variable cost Rs. 40,000
Fixed cost Rs. 30,000
Find out margin of safety.
(A) Rs. 20,000
(B) Rs. 25,000
(C) Rs. 30,000
(D) Rs. 50,000
Ans : (D)
84. A manufacturer is operating at 50% of its capacity, due to competition. The following are the details. Raw materials Rs. 6 per unit, Direct Labour Rs. 4 per unit. variable overhead – Rs. 3 per unit, fixed overhead – Rs. 2 per unit, output 15,000 units, total cost Rs. 2,25,000, sales value Rs. 2,10,000, loss Rs. 15,000. A foreign customer wants to buy 6,000 units at Rs. 13•50 per unit and the company does not know whether to accept or not as it is suffering losses at the current level. Advise what he should do ?
(A) Accept the offer
(B) Reject the offer
(C) Remains indifferent
(D) None of the above
Ans : (B)
85. I took the order for 5,000 units at Rs. 50 each because I got more than the cost incurred to produce them, said the Works Manager, and produced the following figures—

Particulars	Before accepting the order	After accepting the order
	Rs.	Rs.
Variable costs	2,50,000	4,00,000
Fixed costs	7,50,000	8,51,000
Total costs	10,00,000	12,51,000
Cost/unit	40	41•70

Analyse the above figures and the decision taken.
Acceptance of this offer has—
(A) Lowered his profit by Rs. 500
(B) Lowered his profit by Rs. 1,000
(C) Lowered his profit by Rs. 1,500
(D) Lowered his profit by Rs. 2,000
Ans : (C)
86. The following data are provided to you.
Fixed cost – Rs. 20,000; Selling price per unit – Rs. 25, Variable cost per unit – Rs. 20. Find out selling price per unit if B.E.P. is brought down to 2,000 units.
(A) Rs. 30
(B) Rs. 40
(C) Rs. 50
(D) Rs. 60
Ans : (C)
87. Among the following which is not an error of commission ?
(A) Wrong totalling
(B) Recording with wrong amount
(C) Wrong posting
(D) Escape from posting
Ans : (D)
88. Internal check means—
(A) Checking of accounts by cashier
(B) Checking of accounts by the Internal Auditor
(C) Checking the work of one person by another automatically
(D) Managerial control internally over the subordinates
Ans : (C)
89. Verification includes—
(A) Valuation
(B) Existence
(C) Ownership & Title
(D) All of the above
Ans : (D)
90. By whom from the following, auditor can be reappointed ?
(A) Directors
(B) Shareholders
(C) Central Government
(D) All of the above
Ans : (D)
91. Auditor shall be punished with imprisonment for a maximum period of ……… under Section 539 for falsification in the books of accounts.
(A) 3 years
(B) 5 years
(C) 7 years
(D) 9 years
Ans : (C)
92. “Auditor is not an insurer.” In which of the following cases, the decision has been given ?
(A) The Kingston Cotton Mills Co. Ltd. (1986)
(B) London & General Bank (1895)
(C) Allen Craig & Co. Ltd. (1934)
(D) Irish Woollen Co. Ltd.
Ans : (B)
93. The Section 80A of the Companies’ Act is related with the redemption of—
(A) Debentures
(B) Redeemable preference shares
(C) Irredeemable preference shares
(D) None of the above
Ans : (C)
94. Company Auditor is responsible—
(A) For directors
(B) For shareholders
(C) For public
(D) For creditors
Ans : (B)
95. In Balance Sheet, Audit Accounts are audited—
(A) Monthly
(B) Bi-monthly
(C) Annually or half yearly
(D) Quarterly
Ans : (C)
96. Audit adopted by banking company is—
(A) Continuous Audit
(B) Periodical Audit
(C) Internal Audit
(D) Balance Sheet Audit
Ans : (A)

97. Which of the following have lien of Company Auditor ?
(A) Books of Accounts of the Company
(B) Vouchers of the Company
(C) Auditor’s working paper
(D) All of the above
Ans : (C)
98. To appoint new auditor in place of retiring auditor, to adopt the procedure, which section of Companies’ Act, 1956 is applicable ?
(A) 223
(B) 224
(C) 225
(D) 226
Ans : (B)
99. “A company has a separate legal existence from its members.” This principle was first laid down in case of—
(A) Saloman Vs. Saloman & Co. Ltd. (1897)
(B) Daimler Co. Ltd. Vs. Continental Tyre & Rubber Co. (1916)
(C) State of U. P. Vs. Renu Sagar Power Co. (1991)
(D) Santunu Roy Vs. Union of India (1989)
Ans : (A)
100. According to ownership, Government Company means ……… share.
(A) Whose paid-up share capital’s 48%, shares are owned by Government
(B) Whose paid-up share capital’s 49% shares are owned by Government
(C) Whose paid-up share capital’s 50% shares are owned by Government
(D) Whose paid-up share capital’s 51% shares are owned by Government
Ans : (D).