WBPSC Prelims Complete Test-18

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WBPSC Prelims Complete Test-18

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Consider the following table: MarksNumber of Students1-10 2 11-20 4 21 -30 6 31 -40 3 41 – 50 3 51 -60 2The percentage of students obtaining marks more than 10 but less than or equal to 40 will be

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Which one: of the following substances is used in glazing the pottery?

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Name the co-founder of the theatre group Bohurupee along with Sombhu Mitra.

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Wind : Hurricane

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It is dangerous to observe Solar eclipse with naked eyes because A. Infrared radiations from sun burn our retina B. Ultraviolet radiations from Sun burn our retina C. All radiations from sun initiate chemical reactions in eyes D. Cosmic rays reach eyes more during the eclipse

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A bomb explodes on the moon. You will hear its sound on earth after ________ A. 20 minutes B. 2 hours 20 minutes C. 3.7 hours D. You cannot hear the sound of explosion

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The partition of Bengal in 1947 led to:

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The 'Bhawaiya' dance is a popular folk form associated with which community?

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Choose the word which is different from the rest.

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What is the nature of elasticity of demand for luxury item like high class furnitures?

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Have you seen . . . . . . . . ticket, I talked about yesterday? A. a B. an C. the D. no article

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The last number, which must be added to 7912 to make it a perfect square, is

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The medieval Indian literary work 'Darbar-i- Akbari' was written by

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'Queensbury rules' is code of rules that directly influences which of the following sports ?

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The dimension of Planck constant equals to that of A. Energy B. Momentum C. Angular momentum D. Power

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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option. A: Have you written to them? B: Yes, ________ twice last month.

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Assertion (A) Formic acid is stronger than acetic acid. Reason (R) Formic acid is an organic acid. 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

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The average cropping intensity of India is about

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________ is a hormone that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.

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In which district the first Human Milk Bank 'Madhu-Sneha' was set-up?

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The bounties of nature are being exploited by man.

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National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme was launched initially in:

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Octane number of natural gas is

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Stone temples of Pakbira was found in

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Find the correctly spelt word.

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Birdwatching is a popular ecotourism activity in which region of West Bengal?

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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: Chapter : Novel

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Which among the following stadium that was built in 2011 is the newest addition to West Bengal?

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Which among the following States has the lowest number of elected members in the Rajya Sabha ?

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Find out whether there is any grammatical error in below sentence. But for your / kind help, this / task could not / have been completed.

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. . . . . . . . is not a allotrope of carbon A. Buckminsterflorence B. Carbon dioxide C. Diamond D. Graphite

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The actress Debashree Roy appeared in which of the following films as a child artist?

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The largest invertebrate is

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Which of the following is the last step of Union Public Service Commission in the selection process ?

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Atoms are composed of: A. Electrons and protons B. Electrons only C. Protons only D. Electrons and Nuclei

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Export of fish and fishery products provides:

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How many teams participated in FIFA World Cup organised in Russia from 14th June - 15th July 2018 ?

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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: Smoke : Pollution :: War : ?

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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:During his school years, Cronin _____ great interest in literature.

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What is the length of each stump in Cricket ?

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ESCAP stands for

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The largest reserves of uranium are found in

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Where was the Fifth Summit Conference of LBSA (Organization of India, Brazil and South Africa) held in 2011 ?

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Match List-I (Type of glass) with List-II (Composition) and select the correct answer: List-I List-II a. Soda glass 1. Mixture of potassium and lead silicates b. Crown glass 2. Mixture of sodium, barium, zinc and magnesium silicates c. Flint glass 3. Mixture of sodium, zinc and aluminium silicates d. Pyrex glass 4. Mixture of sodium and calcium silicates A. a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3 B. a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4 C. a-4, b-2, c-1, d-3 D. a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4

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Who was the second Chairperson of National Human Rights Commission of India ?

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Which one of the following Prime Ministers never faced the Parliament during his tenure?

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In India, which one among the following formulates the fiscal policy? A. Planning Commission B. Ministry of Finance C. Finance Commission D. The Reserve Bank of India

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Which of the following Bhakti sect founded by Birbhan and their religious granth is revered like the Granth of the Sikhs?

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The acid rich mountain soil is good for which crop(s)?

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Synonym of UNTIE

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The six famous Smiritis are : A. Manu Smriti, Yajnvalkya Smriti, Ram Smriti, Parashara Smriti, Brihaspati Smiriti Katyayana Smriti B. Kapil Smriti, Yajnvalkya Smriti, Narad Smriti, Parashara Smriti, Brihaspati Smiriti Katyayana Smriti C. Manu Smriti, Yajnvalkya Smriti, Narad Smriti, Parashara Smriti, Brihaspati Smiriti Katyayana Smriti D. Manu Smriti, Yajnvalkya Smriti, Narayan Smriti, Parashara Smriti, Brihaspati Smiriti Katyayana Smrit

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The recent research station set up in the Antarctica is called

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One of the earliest industrial centers in West Bengal, famous for its jute mills, was:

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. . . . . . . . is the greatest source of halogens. A. Emissions from Automobiles B. All of the options C. Lake water D. Sea

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Among the following which two nations’ boundary is determined by "Radcliffe Line" ?

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Cortisol is secreted by

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Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statements : Nation X faced growing international opposition for its decision to explode eight nuclear weapons at its test site. Conclusions : I. The citizens of the nation favoured the decision. II. Some powerful countries do not want other nations to become as powerful as they are.

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The financial year for Banks is April -March ; but what if the financial year for RBI?

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Instruments for measuring Solar Radiation? A. Ammeter B. Pyranometer C. Dynamometer D. Anemometer

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Who was the founder of the Brahmo Samaj, a social reform movement in Bengal?

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PURA (Providing Urban Amenities in Rural Areas) an ambitious programme on Rural Development was introduced by

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Which festival is held on the day of 'Chaitra Sankranti'?

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The famous personality, Gostho Pal is associated with which of the following sport events?

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Which award is named after the renowned Bengali novelist and poet, Rabindranath Tagore?

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The income generated from taxing is controlled under which of the following acts in the state of West Bengal?

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Which one of the following inscriptions contains the name of Ashoka?

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There is a disturbing nexus . . . . . . . . politics and sports in India.

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Amongst the following who is the latest recipient of the 'Bharat Ratna' award?

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Who has described urban ism as a way of life ?

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Fossils of blue green algae were found in lime stones with the age almost as old as A. 1.3 Billion years B. 2.3 Billion years C. 3.3 Billion years D. 4.3 Billion years

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It is indeed . . . . . . . ., that 40 years after independence, we have failed to . . . . . . . . a suitable education or examination system.

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The quadratic approximation of f(x) = x3 - 3x2 - 5 a the point x = 0 is A. 3x2 - 6x - 5 B. -3x2 - 5 C. -3x2 + 6x - 5 D. 3x2 - 5

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The molecule that is the main source of ATP synthesis

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Ant is believed to be the most industrious creature.

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Against which team did Virender Sehwag make his one day international debut ?

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Where did Mahendra Singh Dhoni make his ODI debut?

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Normal profit is a part of

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Article 280 of the Constitution is related to which of the following ?

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

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The descending order of the following states from the point of view of wheat production in the country is:

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West Bengal has international boundaries on

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The World Chairman of International Human Rights Commission is

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The recommendations of the National Human Rights Commission is:-

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The process that creates the deep oceanic trenches is called

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Which among the following Article of the Indian Constitution provides for State emergency and suspends constitutional arrangement in a State? A. Article-352 B. Article-356 C. Article-389 D. Article-392

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Who is the national poet of Bangladesh?

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Which of the following tools is used to free up disk space in Windows ?

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Which of the following is a/an plant hormone ?

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'Change in quantity demanded' refers to

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In which dance form the leader is called Ustad and the others Dohar?

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Find the missing terms : A, Z, X, B, V, T, C, R, __, __

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Cross elasticity of complementary goods is

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Who was the last independent Nawab of Bengal, defeated by the British in the Battle of Plassey?

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The chief purpose of crop rotation is to check the loss of top soil

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Who among the following has received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2007?

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Which is not a fixed cost?

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Which son of Aurangzeb revolted against his father, weakening the latter's position against the Rajputs?

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Which of the following is not an attribute of production function?

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The state government's fiscal policy aims to:

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Lock, Shut, Fasten

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Which of the following colours of light travels slowest in glass?

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Which of the following factors contribute to inequality in human development within West Bengal?

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The headline of the Guardian was quite impressive; "Saddam Hussein . . . . . . . . in Tikrit".

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When was the second Backward Class Commission under the Chairmanship of B.P. Mandal appointed ? A. The year 1953 B. The year 1967 C. The year 1979 D. The year 1990

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Railway tracks are banked on curves so that A. Necessary centrifugal force may be obtained from the horizontal component of the weight of the train B. No frictional force may be produced between the tracks and the wheels of the train C. Necessary centripetal force may be obtained from the horizontal component of the weight of the train D. The train may not fall down inwards

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It is the study of internal organs of organisms.

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Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ? Country City

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Which of these is not a computer?

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Organic Substances which, in very small amounts, control growth and development called A. vitamins B. hormones C. enzymes D. None of the above

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A higher HDI value indicates:

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I congratulated Ariana . . . . . . . . her birthday. A. to B. for C. on D. of

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To weld metals together, high temperature required such a high temperature is obtained by burning A. acetylene in oxygen B. LPG in oxygen C. methane in oxygen D. acetylene in nitrogen

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

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The Law of Kepler is related with which among the following ? A. Planetary Motion B. Law of Conservation of energy C. Law of Gravitation D. None

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Consider the following statements 1. Decrease in demand is caused by change in factors other than own price of the commodity. 2. Contraction of demand is caused by decrease in own price of the same commodity. 3. Extension of demand is caused by increase in own price of the same commodity. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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Which of the following state had never a Lady Chief Minister- A. Tamilnadu B. Rajasthan C. Uttar Pradesh D. Maharashtra

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In which of the following festivals are boat races a special feature? A. Onam B. Rongali Bihu C. Navratri D. Pongal

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Who was the chairman of the Constituent Assembly of India- A. Dr. B.Rambedkar B. Dr.Rajendra Prasad C. Dr. B.N. Rao D. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

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In which season do we need more fat?

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Sagar Sen, Rezwana Chowdhury Bannya are famous singers of

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Antigen is present in A. RBC B. Plasma C. WBC D. Both A and B

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Under Indian Evidence Act, 1872 questions relating to a matter not relevant to the suit or proceedings may be asked under:-

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How many times did Geet Sethi win the lBSF World Billiards title?

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Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : Beware of dogs, our dogs do not bark, but they are trained to distinguish between genuine guests and intruders. Assumptions : I. Barking dogs bite rarely. II. Our dogs could be dangerous for intruders.

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At which place is the Centre for Aromatic Plants (CAP) in Uttarakhand situated ?

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Mention the place where Buddha attained enlightenment.

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Consider the following statements about Bankim Puruskar. 1. Highest award in Bengali Fiction 2. Instituted in 1975 3. First award to Satinath Bhaduri Which is not associated with the award?

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According to Census 2011, the most urbanised State of India is

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Tax on plunder during war in the Sultanate period was known as

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The ‘Hot Spots’ (in context of environment) found in India are

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PSQR : CFED :: JMKL : ?

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

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In the 12th Five Year Plan, which among the following has largest allocation of funds?

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A multimeter is used to measure A. Current B. Voltage C. Resistance D. All of the above

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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. _____you swim when you were five?

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Gopal Krishna Gokhale

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Choose the pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the original pair of words. SIAMESE : CAT

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Which of the following is a Mesolithic site known for its rock paintings in West Bengal?

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Which of the following is correctly matched?

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Akshay can turn his hand to anything. A. refuse to do B. adapt himself to C. take advantage of D. find fault with

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Sound cannot pass through A. Water B. Steel C. Air D. Vacuum

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Pointing out to a lady, a girl said, " She is the daughter in law of the grandmother of my father's only son." How is the lady related to the girl ?

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Find the missing number?

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Which of the following is not reversible? A. Joule effect B. Peltier effect C. Seebeck effect D. Thomson effect

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Which of the following is observed as Sports Day every year?

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He was likely to win the elections by the sweeping majority. A. by a sweeping majority B. with sweeping a majority C. with the sweeping majority D. No improvement

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Thomas Cup is associated with which of the following sports ?

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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: Hill : Mountain :: ? : Pain

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The "Aponjon" scheme aims to provide:

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Which among the following is also called as 'power house of the cell'? A. Plastids B. Mitochondria C. Golgi bodies D. Cell wall

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'EK PAHAL' campaign is associated with

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Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for equal opportunities for all citizens in Public employment? A. Article-22 B. Article-16 C. Article-20 D. Article-25

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Who among the following was the India's longest serving Chief Minister?

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The state government is promoting the use of solar power through various initiatives like:

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Choose the word which is different from the rest.

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Which one of the following fundamental rights is available to any person on the soil of India - citizen or foreigner ?

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I have made . . . . . . . . mistake. A. a B. an C. the D. no article

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If you know that with 8 units of output, the average fixed cost is Rs. 12.50 and the average variable cost is Rs. 81.25, then total cost at this output level is

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Which part of West Bengal contains the temperate forests?

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What is the primary healthcare delivery system in West Bengal?

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Showing the man receiving the prize, Saroj said, " He is the brother of my uncle's daughter." Who is the man to Saroj ?

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Which of the following newspaper was the first daily Bengali newspaper?

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The main thinking part of the brain is

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Average cost is equal to marginal cost at the point where

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Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : Greater public participation results in good civic governance. - Statement of Municipal Commissioner of City

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North-Central Zonal Cultural Centre is located at

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Which organization is responsible for implementing and monitoring planned development programs in West Bengal?

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The first fully Indian Bank is: A. Punjab National Bank B. Central Bank of India C. Canara Bank D. State Bank of India

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The most important cultural centre for Bengali theatre, which has worked with a prestigious and successful 74 years, is Rabindra Sadan. It is located at

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The Laser is a beam of radiations which are A. Non-coherent and monochromatic B. Coherent and monochromatic C. Non-coherent and non-monochromatic D. Coherent and non-monochromatic

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The 'Kalbaisakhi' phenomenon in West Bengal refers to:

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Which of the following is a good source of protein?

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The original name of Banda Bahadur was

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Who won the 2016 Sahitya Akademi Award for Hindi?

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The pre-requisite for the enforcement of directive principles of the state policy is A. an effective, hones government B. socialist government C. active opposition D. adequate resources

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The Bharatiya Klsan Union was established in

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Which is the place of worship for Judoists?

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In 1987, three new States of Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Goa came into being as A. The 24rd , 25th, and 26th states of the Indian Union B. The !7th, 18th and 19th states of the Indian Union C. The 23rd , 24th, and 25th states of the Indian Union D. The 25rd , 26th, and 27th states of the Indian Union

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If demand is inelastic, a change in the price

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Who among the following Noble laureates is not associated with the University of Calcutta?

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She treated/ me as though / an old friend.

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Fill in the blank with the appropriate verb. A diary ______ to Mary for her thirteenth birthday lastmonth.

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The sex of a newborn baby is determined by the chromosome inherited from

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Which of the following is a feature of civil services India- A. Neutrality and unbiasedness B. Temporary political executive relations C. Partiality D. All of these

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Intensity of gravitational field of earth is maximum at A. Poles B. Equator C. Centre of earth D. Surface

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I suspect him . . . . . . . . stealing the pen. A. for B. of C. over D. by

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'Mohini Attain' is not folk dance of

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A governor, though he remains in office at the pleasure of the President is an integral part of : A. Lok Shabha B. State Legislature C. Raj Shabha D. None of Above

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The Mughal Emperor Jahandar Shah's reign came to an end after he was: A. Sultan Ahmad III B. Aziz-ud-Din C. De Singh D. Wazir

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Soil conservation practices in West Bengal can help:

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. . . . . . . . Taj Mahal is . . . . . . . . historical place. A. the, the B. the, a C. a, the D. the, an

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The Indian Red Cross Society was established in the year -

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The value of [mathop {lim }limits_{{text{x}} to 1} frac{{{{text{x}}^7} - 2{{text{x}}^5} + 1}}{{{{text{x}}^3} - 3{{text{x}}^2} + 2}}] A. is 0 B. is -1 C. is 1 D. does not exist

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West Bengal's economy can be classified as:

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Which one of the following is net a Standing Committee of Parliament?

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The energy stored in photosynthesis is obtained from

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Who among the following is not associated with billiards in India?

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The chairman of 13th finance Commission was: A. Vijay L. Kelkar. B. K C Neogy C. Nand Kishore Singh D. Y V Reddy

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The Bengali language is derived from which Prakrit language?

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Find the number that not forms the group.

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