WBPSC Prelims Complete Test-8

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WBPSC Prelims Complete Test-8

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Which Sikh Guru started ‘Masand’ system ?

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How many city/cities of purely hilly region in Uttarakhand has/ have been designated as Municipal Corporation ?

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Which mode of transport is crucial for commuting in the Sundarbans delta?

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DAIRPOUL, the poultry development board was established at Kolkata in which year?

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The author of 'Economic Theory and Operations Analysis' is

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Choose the correct form of the verb to fill in the following blank:Ramayana, an ancient Indian epic poem, _________ by Valmiki.

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Economics is derived from the Greek word 'oikonomikus' which means

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Match List-I (Commission/Committee) with List-II (Mandate). List-I List-II a. Sachar Committee 1. Anti-Sikh Riots, 1984 b. Srikrishna Commission 2. Socio-economic and educational conditions of Muslims in India c. Ranganath Misra Commission 3. Bombay Communal Riots, 1992 d. Nanavati Commission 4. Linguistic and religious minorities in India

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According to the provisional figures of 2011 Census male-female ratio in India is

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What is the theme of the Eleventh Five Year Plan for education sector ?

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Which Article of the Constitution of India makes provision for District Planning Committee?

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Which phase's intiation is indicated by the appearance of the chromosomes as thin threads in the nucleus?

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The head of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation is the:

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On which rivers estuary is the "Aliabet Island’ situated ?

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The boiling point of water decreases at higher altitudes is due to A. Low temperature B. Low atmospheric pressure C. High temprature D. High atmospheric pressure

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She is jealous . . . . . . . . my friend? A. from B. with C. of D. by

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The type of glass used in making lenses and prisms is A. Jena glass B. Soft glass C. Pyrex glass D. Flint glass

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P is the son of Q while Q and R are the sisters to one another. T is the mother of R. If S is the son of T, which of the following statements is correct ?

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Chloroform can be used as A. analgesic B. anaesthetic C. antimalarial D. antibiotic

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Local governance is the foundation of- A. Elite system B. Secular state C. Democracy D. Reservation

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The great Victoria Desert is located in

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Which of the following is not a measure of reducing inequalities?

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Which one of the following organic compounds has fruity smell? A. Alcohol B. Aldehyde C. Ester D. Ether

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During World War II, when did Germany attack France?

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If it was Monday on January 15th 1989, what day it would had been on January 20, 1990 ?

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An object with a mass of 22 kg moving with a velocity of 5 m/s possesses a kinetic energy of : A. 275 J B. 110 J C. 2750 J D. 110 J

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Assertion (A): The long run cost curve is L-shaped rather than U-shaped. Reason (R): The new techniques of production of large plants reduce the total costs per unit of output.

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The first Bengali film was produced in the year 1919. It was produced under the banner of Madan Theatre. The name of the film was

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Refrigerators keep food unspoiled because A. at its low temperature, bacteria and moulds are inactive B. at its low temperature, the germs are killed C. at its low temperature, the germs are frozen D. it sterilises the food

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Undertaker wrestled Yokozuna at the 1994 "Royal Rumble". This was a Casket Match. Undertaker wrestled in another Casket Match at the 1998 "Royal Rumble". Who did he wrestle?

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Synonym of BOWDLERISE

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Excessive use of chemical fertilizers can lead to:

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The languages used in China is

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Which one of the following is a Directive Principle of the State Policy ?

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Which one of the following is a source of methane emission into the atmosphere? A. Automobile exhaust fume B. Industrial chimney C. Mining D. Wet land

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Who is the founder of the famous football club 'Mohun Bagan Club'?

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Two bags A and B have equal number of bails. Bag A has 20% red balls and 80% green bails. Bag B has 30% red bails. 60% green balls and 10% yellow balls. Contents of Bags A and B are mixed thoroughly and a ball is randomly picked from the mixture. What is the chance that the ball picked is red? A. 20% B. 25% C. 30% D. 40%

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A train increases its normal speed by 12.5% and reaches its destination 20 minutes earlier. What is the actual time taken by the train in the journey?

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The source of Kaveri River lies in

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Which Sultan of Delhi established a separate agriculture department which planned rotation of crops? A. Mohammad Bin Tuglaq B. Qutbuddin Aibak C. Firoz Shah Tuglaq D. None of these

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Which one of the following Sections of the Criminal Procedure Code provides 'Victim Compensation Scheme' ?

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Which one of the following is not reserve food of fungi?

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Where do arteries carry blood? A. Heart B. Lungs C. Tissues D. Brain

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Ramnagar Legislative Constituency isa part of :

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Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : The President assured the people that elections will be held here after every five years, Assumptions : I. People are afraid that the elections may not be held at all. II. People are afraid that the elections may not be held after five years.

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National Democratic Alliance was founded in? A. 1951 B. 1998 C. 2004 D. 1980

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. . . . . . . . palm tree is generally very tall. A. a B. an C. the D. no article

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The Bandel Thermal Power Project of WBPDCL is located in

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Kolkata Jain temple was built in 1867 by

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What is the bond angle (in degrees) in the structure of a benzene molecule? A. 120° B. 90° C. 150° D. 60°

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As on March 2012, the number of Urban Co-operative Banks in India was :

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The one who holds a fairly large group of musicians and is a leader of Chhokra dance is known as

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Who is the founder of the theatre group 'Nandikar'?

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. . . . . . . . London is the capital of Great Britain. A. a B. an C. the D. no article

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Article-43(A) of the Indian Constitution "Participation of workers in management of industries" deals with? A. The State Government B. The Union Government C. The directive principles of state policy D. The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen

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The 'Utkarsh Bangla' scheme is focused on:

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Choose the word which is different from the rest.

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Which one of the following is not a component of 'Bharat Nirman' launched in 2005 - 2006?

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Who played the role of Nandini, the protagonist in Rabindranath Tagore's play 'Rakta Karabi'?

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The sight of the accident made my flesh creep. A. worried me B. frightened me C. confused me D. drew my attention

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Which of the following animals have three hearts and blue blood?

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Which one of the following age groups is eligible for enrolment under "Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan"?

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At which of the following is the headquarters of North-Western Railways located ?

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Tapan Sinha received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year

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Demand curve can be derived from

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Which Sanskrit poet wrote famous book Geet Govinda?

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The 'Kanyashree Prakalpa' scheme aims to improve:

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Who among the following is the winner of the National Badminton Championship (Men), 2017 ?

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Careful is to cautious as boastful is to

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Goldsmiths use aquaregia which is prepared by mixing

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What is the effect of deficit financing on economy?

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Which of these is NOT a planned city in West Bengal?

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Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution provides that the Speaker shall have and exercise a casting vote in the case of an equality of votes?

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We cannot take . . . . . . . . U-turn from here. A. a B. an C. the D. no article

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Relative humidity is expressed as A. Grams B. Kilograms C. Percentage D. Ratio

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In the long run, any firm will eventually leave the industry if

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Which of the following states has the highest sex-ratio in 2011 ?

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Match the following List-I (Wildlife Sanctuary) List-II (Establishment Year) a. Ballabhpur Wildlife Sanctuary 1. 1985 b. Jorepokhri Wildlife Sanctuary 2. 1980 c. Bibhutibhushan Wildlife Sanctuary 3. 1977 d. Ramnabagan Wildlife Sanctuary 4. 1981

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Find the incorrect pair List-I List-II a. Jamuria Asansol Project 1. Solar b. Gosaba Project 2. Bio energy c. Purulia Kistobazar Project 3. Thermal d. Freserganj Project 4. Wind

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Which city has become the first Indian city to win 'Pierre Lenfant International Planning Excellence Award 2017' instituted by the American Planning Association?

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Pakistan has been vigorously pursuing a clandestine nuclear weapons programme.

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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: Elusive : Capture

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Kanthi lies in which geographic region of West Bengal?

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What was the valid reason of the decline in trade and commerce during the period of later Mughals?

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What is the expected target of development in the 'vision paper' of the 12* Five Year Plan (2012-2017) as accepted by the National Development Council?

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Which of the following had signed with President Ayub Khan on Tashkent agreement- A. Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad C. Lal Bahadur Shashtri D. Indira Gandhi

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Which amongst the following is the polling station located at the highest altitude in Uttarakhand ?

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FRS stands for

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Which of the following celestial bodies contains abundant quantities of helium-3, a potential source of energy ? A. Earth B. Moon C. Venus D. Saturn

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Choose the odd one out.

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The year 1995 is the golden Jubilee year of which of the following international organizations?

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As per John Locke, an English philosopher and physician, which is Dot a Natural Right? A. Liberty B. Equality C. Property D. Right to Vote

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Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Kolkata has the highest population density in West Bengal. 2. Purulia district of West Bengal has the lowest population density.

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Which of the following circuit elements is used to ''block" DC in an electronic circuit ? A. Resistances B. Capacitance C. Inductance D. Diode

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Find the missing number?

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The decaded growth rate of population during 2001-2011 was maximum in the State of

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When was Bank of Central African States formed?

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By which Amendment of the Constitution, the Fundamental Duties were added ?

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Rabindra Sadan was opened in the year

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Electrostatic precipitator is used to control the pollution of A. Air B. Water C. Noise D. Thermal

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Radioactivity is a phenomenon of the spontaneous emission of A. protons (alpha particles) B. electrons (beta particles) C. gamma rays (short wave electromagnetic waves) D. All of the above

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

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Who among the following is the winner of the Jnanpith Award for the year 2015?

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The territory of Puducheri lies divided in the states of:

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The river situated along the border between the USA and Mexico is

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1. laugh 2. made 3. I 4.him A. 2413 B. 3241 C. 3412 D. 1423

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Who won the Rome Master’s (2015) women’s singles title?

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Primary deficit in the Union Budget for 2010-11 is estimated at

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Who was called ‘a slave of a slave’?

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3, 15, ?, 63, 99, 143

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Which of the following is the Northernmost district of West Bengal?

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If a seller faces a demand curve $$p = 16 - frac{1}{{sq}},$$ then marginal revenue will be:

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Which Indian badminton player won the silver medal in the 2016 Rio Olympics ?

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What is the minimum age to qualify for Lok Sabha Elections? A. 25 B. 30 C. 21 D. 18

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Antigen is a substance which

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James sat there in stunned silence, to try to absorb what Reeta was saying. A. so as to try B. trying C. as if trying D. No improvement

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‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ scheme has been launched in India in

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Alipurduar district was carved out from Jalpaiguri in

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Cyclones occurring in North Atlantic Ocean are known as :

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The length of the day is determined in

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Name the sole classical gharana of the state.

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Which country won the I.C.C. World Test Championship in 2021 ?

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The "National Health Mission" (NHM) is a flagship program of the Government of India aimed at:

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West Bengal's economy is characterized by a significant presence of:

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In 1699, Guru Gobind Singh, one of the prominent gurus and tenth guru of Sikhs established: A. The Gurudwara B. The Sangam C. The Khalsa D. None of these

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The final image in a simple microscope is A. Real, diminished and inverted B. Real, magnified and erect C. Virtual, magnified and erect D. Virtual, diminished and erect

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Howrah Bridge was established in

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Consider the following statements. 1. Photochromic lenses are lenses that darken on exposure to ultraviolet light. 2. Photochromic properties is due to embedded microcrystalline of silver chloride in the glass. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

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He gave such a vivid description of the house we wanted to rent that we did not have to look at it.

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Who among the following is not the exponent of ‘Dualism Theory’ ?

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Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme for farmers was introduced in

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The teeth lacking in herbivorous animals is

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Apiculture, or beekeeping, is practiced in certain parts of West Bengal for the production of:

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Which are the three notified varieties of rice?

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Find out that word, the spelling of which is wrong.

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Find the missing term in the given sequence: RUA, UBG, XIL, APP, DWS,?

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What are the three main search expressions, or operators, recognized by Boolean logic?

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At the time of independence (1947), West Bengal is divided into

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The 'Paush Parbon' festival, held in Shantiniketan, celebrates the harvest season and is associated with:

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Blue is what number on the resistor color code?

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

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Which elements have 7 valence electrons in their outermost shells? A. halogen B. transitive element C. inert gases D. differential transitive elements

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In which of the following team events India got a Gold Medal at the 2002 Asian Games?

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The 'District Mineral Foundation' (DMF) is a statutory body established in each district to:

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My letter was delivered . . . . . . . . me by post office. A. for B. of C. to D. on

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In 1948, the 'Bohurupee Theatre Group' was founded by

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Rajbanshi dialect is spoken in

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Water will not be vapourised if A. The temperature is 0°C B. The humidity is 0% C. The humidity is 100% D. The temperature is 100°C

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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: Circle : Diameter

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Which of the following agencies handles the management issues regarding minerals in West Bengal?

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The following table gives performance of 500 students in four tests: Age group (I) (II) (III) (IV) Average Marks65 65 60 82 Range of Marks 25-85 15-100 55-750-100A stutend scores 74 marks in each test, Comparatively in which test he perfomed best?

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Which spice crop is cultivated in certain parts of West Bengal?

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Which of the following option is example of Operating System ?

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Famous Hangseshwari temple is in

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The drought affected region of Purulia is provided with highly subsidised rate of foodgrains under which scheme?

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Of the following properties of a wave, the one that is independent of the other is its A. amplitude B. velocity C. wavelength D. frequency

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Use of more words than are needed to express the meaning

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Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen is associated with which of the following sports ?

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Total number of colours exists in sunlight A. 5 B. 7 C. 9 D. 10

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He is in need of . . . . . . . . money. A. a B. an C. the D. no article

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At the 5Th National Film Awards, whowas declared the best actress ?

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Which state has bagged the top spot at the country's most popular tourist destination among foreign and domestic tourists in 2016?

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Choose the word which is different from the rest.

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Sankardeva was a great bhakti saint of

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Under the Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939,how many grounds for a Muslim wife is provided for dissolution of marriage ?

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Find out whether there is any grammatical error in below sentence. Reasonable ambition, if supported / at persistent efforts, / is likely to yield / the desired results.

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Asansol is the headquarters of

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The wholly state owned agency, the West Bengal Mineral Development and Trading Corporation Limited was incorporated in the year?

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Which one of the following public sector undertakings has not been accorded status of ‘Navaratua’?

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Who was the founder Chairman of 'Harijan Sewak Sangh' ?

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Find out that word, the spelling of which is wrong.

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Who among the following is the ex-officio chairman of the NITI Aayog in India? A. President B. Prime Minister C. Vice President D. Finance Minister

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The demand for life-saving drugs is

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Most of the production of Natural gas in India comes from

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The absolute zero is a temperature at which ________ A. Molecular motion in a gas would cease B. Water freezes C. All gases become liquid D. All gases become solid

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Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : "If it does not rain throughout this month, most farmers would be in trouble this year." Assumptions : I. Timely rain is essential for farming. II. Most farmers are generally dependent on rains.

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

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In which one of the following places is the Forest Survey of India (FSI), a national organization engaged in forest cover mapping, forest inventory and training in the field of remote sensing and GIS, located?

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A probability distribution with right skew is shown in the figure. The correct statement for the probability distribution is A. Mean is equal to mode B. Mean is greater than median but less than mode C. Mean is greater than median and mode D. Mode is greater than median

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How does common salt help in separating soap from the solution after saponification? A. By decreasing density of Soap B. By decreasing solubility of Soap C. By increasing density of Soap D. By increasing solubility of Soap

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Choose the word which is different from the rest.

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P.T. Usha, who came close to bagging a bronze finished fourth in ____ in 1984 Olympics.

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The Panchayati Raj was first adopted by which of the following states? A. Haryana B. Rajasthan C. Madhya Pradesh D. Karnataka

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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: Roster : Duty :: Inventory : ?

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The most critical stage of irrigation in wheat is

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The Rhine river of northern Europe empties into

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Directions : In each of the following questions a statement is given, followed by two conclusions. Give answer : Statement : Interview conducted for selecting people for jobs should measure personality characteristics of candidates. Assumptions : I. Performance on job depends on personality characteristics. II. Personality characteristics can be measured in interview.

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Which one of the following is used in the treatment of blood cancer?

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Swan-song A. Music as sweet as a song of birds B. A melodious song in praise of someone C. Praise of a woman by her lover D. Last work of a poet or musician before death

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In quantum mechanics a particle is represented by a A. Wave B. Wave packet C. Particle D. None of the above

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Who among the following got the 'Bharat Ratna' award, before becoming the President of India?

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Where was the historic meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korea's Leader Kim Jong-Un was held in June 2018?

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Synonym of ASSUAGE

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A bag contains 5 red marbles and some white marbles. If the probability of drawing a white marble is double that of red marble, the number of white marbles in the bag is

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When is International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, recognized by the UN observed?

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Rash Yatra is celebrated on the full moon day in

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Which two of the following statements are true? I. A simple monopoly firm always earns super normal profit II. Sweezy's kinked demand curve model is the best known model explaining relatively more satisfactory behaviour of oligopoly firm for price rigidity III. A perfectly competitive firm is price-taker IV. Firms under monopolistic competition earn only normal profits Choose the correct option from those below

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The normal temperature of human body on the Kelvin scale is

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Family planning is essential for curbing the rapid . . . . . . . in population.

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The manuscript of which of the following scriptures has been included in the United Nations Heritage in June, 2007?

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