State Mini-Mock Test for Other State PSC Exams

Question 1

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1) The paintings which were created before the Ajanta and Bagh caves belong to Pre-Buddha caves.
2) Jogimara caves in Karnataka are the best example of Pre-Buddha caves.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Question 2

Match List I with List II, and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:

LIST - I (Sadanga of Indian Painting)
1. Sadrisyam
2. Lavanya Yojanam
3. Varnikabhanga
4. Pramanam

LIST – II (Meaning)
a. Correct perception, measure and structure
b. Similitude
c. Infusion of grace, artistic representation
d. Artistic manner of using the brush and colours

Codes:

Question 3

Match the following.
List - I
I. Dadu
II. Ramanuja
III. Chaitanya
IV. Surdas
List - II
a. Brahmasampradaya
b. Gaudiya Vaishnavism
c. Vishishtadvaita
d. Sahitya Ratna

Question 4

Which of the following factors was responsible for the foundation of the Bahmani Kingdom?

Question 5

With reference to the period of colonial rule in India, "Home Charges" formed an important part of drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds constituted "Horne Charges”?
1) Funds used to support the India Office in London.
2) Funds used to pay salaries and pensions of British personnel engaged in India.
3) Funds used for waging wars outside India by the British.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Question 6

The tendency for increased litigation was visible after the introduction of the land settlement system of Lord Cornwallis in 1793. The reason for this is normally traced to which of the following provisions?

Question 7

Turkey is located between

Question 8

Consider the following statements :
1. Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana beds.
2. Mica occurs in abundance in Kodarma.
3. Dharwars are famous for petroleum.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

Question 9

On the planet earth, most of the freshwater exists as ice caps and glaciers. Out of the remaining freshwater, the largest proportion

Question 10

Consider the following statements:
1) India is the largest consumer and 2^nd largest producer of pulses in the world.
2) All Pulses being leguminous crops, helps in restoring soil fertility by fixing nitrogen from the air.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Question 11

Consider the following statements
1). Rabi Crops are sown in winter and harvested in summer
2). Availability of precipitation during winter months due to Western Temperate Cyclone(Western Disturbances) helps in the success of these crops
3). Wheat, Maize, Jowar, Barley, peas etc. are some of the important Rabi Crops.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 12

Consider these statements about Salinity, a basic element of Oceans:

1) The lower salinity water rests above the higher salinity dense water
2) At a point called Halocline, salinity increases sharply.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 13

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:

Question 14

Arrange the following land use patterns in decreasing order in Indian context.
1). Forests
2). Barren and unculturable waste land
3). Culturable waste land
4). Net sown area
5). Area under non-agricultural uses
6). Current fallow

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the fundamental rights:
1) Article 23 and 24 fundamental rights are vanguard against exploitation.
2) Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016, though allows employment of children below 14 years, but prohibits employment in hazardous occupations and processes.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

Question 16

Federal units within Indian Union can be reorganised by which of the following procedures?

Question 17

Consider following statements about democracy:
1) Government alteration of separation of powers can destroy democracy
2) Hybrid democracies are mix of features of Parliamentary and Presidential system of democracy
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

Question 18

Kinetic energy of particles at absolute zero temp –

Question 19

Consider the following statements about the Physical Nature of Matter –
1) Particles of matter are continuously moving.
2) Gases can be converted to liquid only by reducing temperature.
3) With increase in temperature, the kinetic energy of the particles decreases.
Chose the correct option –

Question 20

Which of the following statements are correct:
1) Nuclear energy is environment friendly.
2) Nuclear energy tends to be economical in the short run.
3) Nuclear energy accounts for less than 3% of total primary energy consumption.