1. Which of the following pollutants is the major cause of respiratory diseases?

(1) Volatile organic compounds

(2) Suspended fine particles

(3) Nitrogen oxides

(4) Carbon monoxide

Answer: 2

  1. Which of the following universities has received the Visitor's Award for the best Central University in India in Feb. 2017?

(1) University of Hyderabad

(2) Jawaharlal Nehru University

(3) Banaras Hindu University

(4) Tezpur University

Answer: 2

  1. Which of the following come(s) within the ambit of the term 'corruption'?

(a) Misuse of official position

(b) Deviation from rules, laws and norms

(c) Non-action when action is required

(d) Harm to public good

Select the correct answer from the code given below:

(1)  (a), (b), (c) and (d)

(2)  (a) only

(3)  (a) and (b) only

(4)  (a), (b) and (d)

Answer: 1

  1. Among the following fuels of energy, which is the most environment friendly?

(1) Hydrogen

(2) Ethanol

(3) Biogas

(4) CNG

Answer: 1

  1. Which of the following domains is used for - profit businesses?

(1) .com

(2) .org

(3) .net

(4) .edu

Answer: 1

  1. What is the name for a webpage address?

(1) URL

(2) Domain

(3) Directory

(4) Protocol

Answer: 1

  1. Who among the following can be removed by the President without Parliament's resolution?

(1) Comptroller and Auditor - General

(2) Judge of a High Court

(3) Governor of a State

(4) Chief Election Commissioner

Answer: 3

  1. Occurrence of natural hazards is affected by:

(a) Land use changes

(b) Drainage and construction

(c) Ozone depletion

(d) Climate change

Choose the correct answer from the codiven below :

(1)  (b), (c) and (d)

(2)  (a), (c) and (d)

(3)  (a), (b) and (c)

(4)  (a), (b) and (d)

Answer: 4

  1. Which of the following are the goals of higher education in India?

(a) Access

(b) Equity

(c) Quality and Excellence

(d) Relevance

(e) Value based education

(f) Compulsory and free education

Select the correct answer from the code given below:

(1) (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f)

(2) (a), (b) and (e) only

(3) (a), (b), (e) and (f)

(4) (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)

Answer: 4

  1. Which of the following pollutant gases is not produced both naturally and as a result of industrial activity?

(1) Carbon dioxide

(2) Chlorofluoro carbons

(3) Nitrous oxide

(4) Methane

Answer: 2