WBPSC Prelims Complete Test-24

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WBPSC Prelims Complete Test-24

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The number of waves per second in a sound is called ________ of that sound. A. Velocity B. Frequency C. Displacement D. Acceleration

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Which one of the following schemes has been reconstructed as National Rural Livelihood Mission, launched in June 2011 by Government of India?

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Govind has left his country for good. A. for better opportunities B. on an important mission C. forever D. to return soon

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'Eid al-Fitr' marks the end of which holy month in the Islamic calendar?

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The clear sky looks blue because

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The 'Gambhira' dance, often performed with masks, originates from which region?

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Which of the following is the largest fresh water lake in India ?

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Find the odd number / letters / word from the given alternative:

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He welcomed me to his house.

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The district of Cooch Behar was formerly a:

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Famous places like Darjeeling and Kalimpong lie in which region of West Bengal?

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Nitric acid does not react with A. Gold B. Copper C. Zinc D. Iron

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The width of depletion layer of a P-N junction A. Decreases with light doping B. Increases with heavy doping C. Is independent of applied voltage D. Is increased under reverse bias

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The hardest substance available on earth is A. Gold B. Iron C. Diamond D. Platinum

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'Tusu' songs are usually sung during which season?

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In which year 'Bharat Ratna' India's highest civilian award was established and how many persons have been honoured with this award so far?

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Sources of long term finance will be

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Lightning heats the surrounding air to A. 300 deg Cent B. 3000 deg Cent C. 30000 deg Cent D. 300000 deg Cent

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When the Gulf stream moves across the Atlantic Ocean, it is known as :-

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The vacancy of the Office of the President must be filled up within

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A pacifist is somebody who is against . . . . . . . . war. A. a B. an C. the D. no article

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Land acquisition for industrial projects can sometimes be a contentious issue due to:

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The employer said to the workman, "I cannot pay you higher wages."

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Who was the founder of the Bhakti Movement in Maharashtra in 13th Century?

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Which of the following forms of carbon have similar structure to geological globe? A. carbon nanotube B. lead C. fullerene D. diamond

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Lack of occupation is not necessary revealed by manifest idleness.

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The new education policy provides a useful . . . . . . . for the planners to remove illiteracy.

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Pointing to a lady a person said, "The son of her only brother is the brother of my wife." How is the lady related to the person?

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Electric bulbs typically contain chemically inert gases such as . . . . . . . . A. nitrogen B. chlorine C. oxygen D. hydrogen

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Synonym of INGENUOUS

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When the Hindi version of National Anthem Jana-Gana-Mana was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India ?

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A thick paste of cement, sand and water is called A. Concrete B. RCC C. Mortar D. Kiln

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Choose the word which is different from the rest.

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An unbiased coin is tossed five times. The outcome of each toss is either a head or a tail. The probability of getting at least one head is A. $$frac{1}{{32}}$$ B. $$frac{{13}}{{32}}$$ C. $$frac{{16}}{{32}}$$ D. $$frac{{31}}{{32}}$$

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Consider the following about Kangsabati Reservoir Project in West Bengal. 1. Started in 1956 2. West and East Midnapore 3. Bankura and Hooghly 4. 38 m high dam at Khatra Which of the following is associated with the Kangrabati project?

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Who was the first Speaker of Lok Sabha? A. G. V. Mavalankar B. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan C. M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar D. Dr. P.V. Cherian

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The kilo calories of energy released from one gram of fats is

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Which day is observed as World No Smoking Day ?

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In the Taylor series expansion of ex about x = 2, the coefficient of (x - 2)4 is A. $$frac{1}{{4!}}$$ B. $$frac{{{2^4}}}{{4!}}$$ C. $$frac{{{{text{e}}^2}}}{{4!}}$$ D. $$frac{{{{text{e}}^4}}}{{4!}}$$

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The United Nations declared 2003 - 2012 as the International Decade for -

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Light travels at the fastest speed in: A. glass B. water C. hydrogen D. vacuum

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The 'Biswa Bangla' brand is an initiative by the West Bengal government to promote:

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That's where . . . . . . . . smallest beaver lives. A. a B. an C. the D. None of these

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Who was the first Vice-Chairman of the NITI Aayog?

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Which one of the following countries is not a coffee producing country in the world ?

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Which one of the following types of glass can cut off ultraviolet rays? A. Soda glass B. Pyrex glass C. Jena glass D. Crooked glass

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What is the gravity of moon as compared to the Earth A. 1/4 th of Earth B. 1/5 th of Earth C. 1/6 th of Earth D. 1/8 th of Earth

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The 'Van Raji' tribals in Uttarakhand are found in which district?

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Carbon Arc lamps are commonly used in A. Cinema projectors B. Photography C. Vehicles D. Domestic lighting

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The latitudinal differences in pressure delineate a number of major pressure zones, which correspond with

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The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Clasp : Bracelet

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Kalyana Sona is a variety of

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When is World Day of the Sick, an observance day instituted by Pope John Paul II is observed?

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Who wrote the book 'Early History of India' in 1904? A. V.A. Smith. B. Rakhal Das Bannerjee C. R. K. Mehta D. None of these

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Which of the following scheme was started by Uttarakhand Government in 2013 for women empowerment ?

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Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words with the help of the hint in the brackets. He ___ to school at 7:30 and ___ at 2 o'clock. (It happens regularly)

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The thyroid hormone that regulates carbohydrate metabolism is

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I don't see any point in arriving early . . . . . . . . the theatre if the show doesn't start until 9 o'clock? A. in B. at C. of D. to

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Which of the following are the members of OPEC (Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries)?

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Under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956, a child to be adopted should not have, in the absence of a valid custom, completed the age of

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Every transfer of immovable property made with intent to defeat or delay the creditors of the transferor shall be

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Apples have special value for heart-patients, because they are rich source of

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Which of the following is NOT a major challenge to food security in West Bengal?

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Out of the following rivers which is not the tributary of river Sutlej ?

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If the prices increase by 100% over the previous year and GNP is constant, it means that

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The stratospheric ozone layer plays an important protective role for life on earth and its disruption is obviously fraught with dangerous consequences.

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What is the atomicity of sulphur? A. Polyatomic B. Diatomic C. Monoatomic D. Triatomic

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Choose the word which is different from the rest.

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Which folk song tradition is associated with the mystic poet Lalon Fakir?

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Find the odd number / letters / word from the given alternative:

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G-15 is an economic grouping of

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Which vegetable crop is extensively grown during winter?

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Which river flows through Coochbehar district of West Bengal?

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In April 1980 how many banks were nationalized? A. six banks B. eight banks C. five banks D. nine banks

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The dark lines in the solar spectrum are due to A. Absorption of corresponding wavelengths by the outer layers of the sun. B. Destructive interference between waves of certain definite wavelengths. C. Absorption of corresponding wavelengths by the prism used in the photograph. D. Absence of corresponding wavelengths from the light emitted by the core of the sun.

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The Chief Election Commissioner of India holds office for a period of- A. six years B. during the pleasure of the President C. for five years or till the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier D. for six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier

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The principal and staff have made . . . . . . . . efforts to enable the students to attend college on the days of the bus strike.

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Alpha particle is the nucleus of an atom of A. Lithium B. Hydrogen C. Helium D. Oxygen

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The foreign traveller who visited India during Vijayanagara period was

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Which one of the following district of India have highest air pollution in 2019 ?

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Who among the following won a Gold medal for India in Men's Javelin Throw event at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games ?

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Which among the following districts is covered under Sabar Ghore Alo scheme to provide 100% electricity in the backward districts of Bengal?

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In which of the following years, was NREGA launched'?

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Which sector got high rate of growth in its cooperative units ?

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Per-capita availability of milk in West Bengal is ............... than the average availability in India.

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S1: This is the story of a tram that woke up at dead of night and went off on a trip all by itself to end in a disaster. P: In the early morning of 19 January it suddenly started backing out of the depot on its own. Q: Tramways sources explained that power supply to the overhead wires at the siding had been switched off for some repair work. R: It went up a quarter mile away, crashed into state bus which caught fire went it smashed into an electric feeder box and a water tap. S: There was presumably, some defect in the reversal handle of the tram and its main switch had not been put off. S6: As a result, when the power supply was restored in the early morning the tram began to move. The Proper sequence should be: A. PQRS B. PRQS C. RPSQ D. RSPQ

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Which of the following is the headquarters of World Trade Organisation (WTO)?

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The total fertility rate (TFR) in West Bengal as per the 2011 Census is:

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Where the headquarter of ‘International Commission of Jurists’ is located ?

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The overthrow of a totalitarian regime by the people is truly the triumph of . . . . . . . .

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The West Bengal Panchayat Act was enacted in:

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The 'Baisakhi' festival is primarily celebrated by which community?

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The following question, consist of two words each that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four lettered pairs of words. Select the lettered pair that has the same relationship as the original pair of words: Treasure : Chest

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_____ means that the Presjdent of India can refer any matter that is of public importance or that which involves interpretation of Constitution to Supreme Court for advice. A. Original Jurisdiction B. Writ Jurisdiction C. Appellate Jurisdiction D. Advisory Jurisdiction

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The South Bengal State Transport Corporation (SBSTC) is headquartered in:

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The Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) was formed in August.

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Pakistan which rejoined the Commonwealth, had pulled itself out of it in the year -

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The "West Bengal Health Systems Resource Centre" (WBHSRC) provides technical support for:

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The Left Front government, which ruled West Bengal for several decades, was led by which political party?

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Which of the following wheat varieties has been developed through induced mutation?

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What is the pH value range of human blood? A. 7.1-7.15 B. 7.45-7.55 C. 7.22-7.28 D. 7.35-7.45

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Which Fundamental Right in the Indian Constitution states that all persons shall be equally protected by the laws of the country? A. Right to Equality B. Right to Freedom C. Right against exploitation D. Right to Freedom of Religion

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The "Anandadhara" scheme provides:

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In test tube baby

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Choose the word which is different from the rest.

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Reserve Bank of India was nationalized in the year A. 1935 B. 1945 C. 1949 D. 1969

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United Progressive Alliance was founded in? A. 1951 B. 19987 C. 2004 D. 1980

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In India, inflation measured by the A. Wholesale Price Index number B. Consumers Price Index for urban non-manual workers C. Consumers Price Index for agricultural workers D. National Income Deflation

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Who is the father of modern agriculture in India ?

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What was the active medium used in the first working laser ever constructed?

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In which one of the following Sessions of the Indian National Congress 'Poorna Swaraj' was declared the goal of Congress?

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In which one among the given years the production of Type-Q scooters is closest to the average production of scooters by the company ?

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The 73rd and 74th Amendments to the Constitution of India deal with:

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The "Food For All" campaign in West Bengal was launched to:

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Safety fuse wire used in domestic electrical appliances is made of metal of low A. Resistance B. Melting point C. Specific gravity D. Conductance

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Who amongst the following is not ‘Hindu’ within the meaning of Section 2 of ‘Hindu Marriage Act, 1955’ ?

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A business, currently selling 10,000 units of its product per month, plans to reduce the retail price from Rs. 1 to Rs. 0.90. It knows from previous experience that the price elasticity of demand for this product is (-) 1.5. Assuming no other changes, the sales the business can now expect each month will be:

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Which of the following districts of Uttarakhand state is having highest poverty ratio ?

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Antonym of MISERLY

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During thunderstorm you are travelling in a car. To protect yourself from the lightning you will have to A. Remain in the car B. Get out of the car and lie flat in the ground C. Abandon the car and take shelter under a nearby tree D. Touch the nearest electric pole

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The DNA of the bacterium is found present in a distinct nuclear region called A. Nucleolus B. Centrosome C. Nucleoid D. Nucleus

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What is the meaning of "Judicial Review" of Supreme Court- A. Review of its own verdict B. Review of the functioning of judiciary in country C. Review of constitutional validity of laws D. Timely review of constitution

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Accumulation of which one of the following leads to cramp?

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When was Adam Smith's major work "An enquiry into the Nature and Causes of Wealth of Nations" published?

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Arjuna Award is given for .

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Fibre optics work on the principle of A. Scattering of light B. Total internal absorption C. Total internal reflection D. Optical rotation

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If F is the brother of A, C is the daughter of A, K is the sister of F and G is the brother of C, then who is the uncle of G?

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Which of the following is responsible for giving colour to human skin?

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How many languages are in the Eighth schedule of the Indian Constitution ?

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Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer : Statement : In the recently held All India Commerce Conference the session on 'Management of Service Sector in India' surprisingly attracted large number of participants and also received a very good media coverage in the leading newspapers. Assumptions : I. People were not expecting such an encouraging response for service sector. II. Service sector is not managed properly in India. III. Media is always very positive towards service sector.

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A prime number between 10 and 40 remains unchanged if its digits are reversed. The square of such a number is

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Dokra craft, a unique metal casting technique, is practiced by which community in West Bengal?

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How many members are their in the G-20 group?

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When a vibrating tuning fork is placed on a table, a loud sound is heard. This is due to : A. Reflection B. Refraction C. Forced vibrations D. Damped vibrations

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In 2018, who took charge as the chief of the Narcotics Control Bureau?

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The first Bengali short film was released in 1931 at ............... in Kolkata.

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Fill appropriate form of verb: I felt very tired when I got home, so I _______ (go) straight to bed.

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Netaji Museum is owned and managed by

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The light rays used for eliminating bacteria is A. X-rays B. Infrared rays C. Microwave radiation D. Ultra-violet radiation

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The people attending the carnival looked gay and happy.

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According to Section 5 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 the term living person" includes:-

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Who appoints chairman of Union Public Service Commission? A. Prime Minister of India B. President of India C. Judge of Supreme Court D. Judge of High Court

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RESIDEX, an index of residential prices in India, was launched in the year

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Women migrants from West Bengal may face vulnerabilities such as:

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The sequence of layers of atmosphere from earth to upwards is

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Find the correctly spelt word.

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Match the following lists List-I List-II a. Health District 1. Sundarban b. Jal-Tirtha 2. Purulia c. Shishu Aloy 3. Jhargram d. Geetanjali 4. Malda

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If you look into a mirror and find that the image (your reflection) is smaller than you, then the type of the mirror is: A. Concave mirror B. Convex mirror C. Plano-concave mirror D. Plane mirror

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Price discrimination is profitable and possible if the two markets have

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It is a multi-purpose project which provides the landless agricultural labourers five decimals of land to make house and do farming. Name the scheme of West Bengal government.

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If X is a continuous random variable whose probability density function is given by [{text{f}}left( {text{x}} right) = left{ {begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {{text{K}}left( {5{text{x}} - 2{{text{x}}^2}} right)}&{0 leqslant {text{x}} leqslant 2} \ 0&{{text{otherwise}}} end{array}} right.] then P(x > 1) is A. $$frac{3}{{14}}$$ B. $$frac{4}{5}$$ C. $$frac{{14}}{{17}}$$ D. $$frac{{17}}{{28}}$$

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Among the State the contribution of Uttar Pradesh to India's total GDP in the financial year 2010-11 was

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The 2014 Shooting World Championship will be held in -

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Who is considered as the 'Father of Modern Bengali stage'?

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Which of the following will have the same mirror image ?

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Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by three conclusions. Give answer : Statement : "As our business is expanding, we need to appoint more staff." Owner of a company informs his staff. Assumptions : I. The present staff is not competent. II. More staff will further expand the business. III. Suitable persons to be taken as staff will be available.

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Choose the word which is different from the rest.

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She graduated with . . . . . . . . LLB degree in Law. A. a B. an C. the D. none of these

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Yuba Bharati Krirangan is the other name of which famous stadium located in Kolkata?

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With which of the following country Radcliffe line forms India’s boundary ?

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The largest fish exporting region in the world is

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Find the odd number / letters / word from the given alternative.

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Which of the following ports of India is an open sea port ?

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Which determines the frequency of a sound wave? A. Amplitude B. Speed C. Source D. Medium

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The share of Road Transport in total transport of India is

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According to the Malthusian theory of population

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Which one of the following assumptions is NOT correct for the revealed preference analysis?

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A major challenge faced by industries in West Bengal in the past was:

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World Number 2, Rafael Nadal won the French Open, 2007 defeating -

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Which of the following statement is not correct about Andal?

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Forest Research Centre, Haldwani established Himalayan Spice Garden at _____.

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Bhatiali songs, often sung by boatmen, are characterized by their:

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Match the following lists List-I List-II (Power Plant) (Type) a. Massanjore 1. Solar energy b. Sagardighi 2. Bio energy c. Chhoto Mollakhali 3. Hydroelectric d. Purba Radhapur 4. Thermal

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Which one of the following is not an essential elements of a State in international law ?

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Aurangzeb was proficient in playing which instrument ?

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Which one of the following European trading companies was the first to establish its factory at Surat?

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In which decade was the ARRL founded?

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The tenure of the members of Lok Sabha is for how many years? A. 11 B. 9 C. 7 D. 5

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Which of the following is not a folk instrument of Uttarakhand ?

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The most populous country of Africa is

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Choose the word which is different from the rest.

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Which of the following rivers flow through a 'rift' valley?

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Choose the pair in which the words are differently related from the rest.

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Which compressor is usually used in AC? A. Centrifugal B. Rotary C. Reciprocating D. Axial

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Whose part is the International Bureau of Education :

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The monopoly involves as social cost mainly due to its emphasis on which one of the following?

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The Vice-President may be removed from his office by a resolution of

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Which of the following is the Trophy/Cups associated with the game of Hockey ?

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The 'Jal Swapna' scheme is focused on:

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In recent years, West Bengal's HDI trend has been:

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Jalpesh Mela is celebrated on the occasion of Shivratri in the month of

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Which among the following is referred as a "Living Fossil" ?

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The three dynasties which ruled over Vijayanagar were: A. The Saluva, Haryak and Aravidu B. The Saluva, Tuluva and Satwahan C. The Satwahan, Haryak and Aravidu D. The Saluva, Tuluva and Aravidu

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Who is responsible for presenting the West Bengal budget?

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Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statements : "The Government will review the present policy of the diesel price in view of further spurt in the international oil prices". - A spokesman of the Government. Conclusions : I. The Government will increase the price of the diesel after the imminent spurt in the international oil prices. II. The Government will not increase the price of the diesel even after the imminent spurt in the international oil prices.

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Which of the following is NOT a major agricultural problem in West Bengal?

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A fountain pen works on the principle of A. Flow of liquids from higher to lower potential B. Capillary action C. Bernoulli's principle D. Viscosity of liquids

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Who of the following had called Subhash Chandra Bose as 'Desh Nayak'?

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ICICI is the name of a A. chemical industry B. bureau C. corporation D. financial institution

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In . . . . . . . . past . . . . . . . . most people lived by doing . . . . . . . . agriculture. A. the, the, no article B. no article, no article, no article C. no article, the, no article D. the, no article, no article

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