Who first propounded the Theory of Population?
(a) Darwin
(b) Mandel
(c) Malthus
(d) Marshal Ricardo
(e) Adam Smith
The proposed total outlay in the public sector during India?s 8th Five Year Plan is (1) Rs. 1,00,000 Crores (2) Rs. 3,45,000 Crores (3) Rs. 5,00,000 Crores (4) Rs. 10,00,000 Crores
Which of these nations has the largest percentage of persons in the armed forces? (a) Iran (b) Iraq (c) Israel (d) Syria
Which of the following Articles states that no person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law? (a) Article 21 (b) Article 22 (c) Article 20 (d) None of these
The sea is never full because : (a) it does not have enough water to fill the sea (b) the sea is always getting deeper and deeper (c) the earth absorbs the water therefore all the excessive rain cannot fill the sea (d) more water evaporates than rains down
. The principal reason why national economic planning is still being pursued inspite of embracing a market economy since 1991 is that (a) It is a constitutional requirement (b) The vast quantity of capital already deployed in the public sector needs to be nurtured (c) Five Year Plans can continue to provide a long-term perspective to the economy in market-friendly fashions. (d) The market economy is mainly confined to industry and commerce, and central planning in agriculture is necessary
At the time of enactment of the Constitution which one of the following ideals was not included in the preamble ? a) Equality b) Justice c) Socialist d) Liberty
Which one of the following statements is correct ? (a) Kashmir was annexed to Mughal Empire by Humayun (b) Gujarat was annexed to Mughal Empire by Akbar (c) Malwa was annexed to Mughal Empire by Jahangir (d) Khandesh was annexed to Mughal Empire by Shahjahan
. On which side of India lies Arabian Sea? (a) North east (b) South east (c) South west (d) North west
In 1772, which of the following was sent to India as Governor of Bengal? (a) Lord Hastings (b) Warren Hastings (c) Lord Minto (d) Lord Wellesley
The author of ?Pakistan the Gathering Storm? is: (a) Nusrat Bhutto (b) Gen Zia-ul-Haq (c) Benazir Bhutto (d) Ishaq Khan
The maximum duration for which the Vice-President may officiate as the President of India is (a) 4 months (b) 6 months (c) 9 months (d) One year
Debt is 1 An investment 2 A Revenue 3 A liability 4 None of these