APSC Assam Forest Ranger 2019 – General Knowledge GK Paper Sectional Analysis & Distribution
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The GK Paper is analysed and section-wise break-up of the total no. of questions and marks are done here, to give you a better idea of the areas/topics more question appears in the exam.
You can see from the above picture, ‘Current Affairs & GK‘ and ‘Geography’ sections were heavily represented in the paper, and surprisingly the ‘Environment’ section was not as heavily represented as we would have supposed, just like in the 2014 Paper.
These analysis should be taken as an input for making your preparation strategy, But please don’t be too stick to this trend as a lot has changes since 2014 ( The exam was last conducted). Some changes we can expect for sure in this years exam.
Good Luck!!
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Geography |
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Assam/NE related 7 Q2. Ozone layer is found in atmosphere approximately in between (A) 10km-17km Explanation: Most ozone (about 90%) resides in a layer that begins between 6 and 10 miles (10 and 17 kilometers) above the Earth’s surface and extends up to about 30 miles (50 kilometers). Q6. The pattern of drainage of the river Brahmaputra is known as (A) Braided Q7. Natural vegetation of Assam is basically (A) tropical moist deciduous Q8. The largest area of the Brahmaputra basin falls in the territory of (C) China Q9. The average rainfall of Assam is all about (C) 212cm Q10. How many bamboo species are available in Assam? (C) 42 Q13. The Bhakra Hydroelectric Power Project uses the water of (B) Sutlej River Q14. Which of the following countries has the largest reserve of coal? (A) USA Q15. Which of the following elements is found in highest quantity in the crust of the earth? (A) Oxygen Q16. Name the state that does not have any wind power prospective sites. (C) Uttar Pradesh Q17. Which of the following States of India shares boundaries with six other States? (D) Chhattisgarh Explanation: The answer is correct considering Telangana and Andhra Pradesh as one. The Question may be old. Q18. Which one of the following is the smallest State of India in terms of population? (B) Sikkim Q21. Which of the following is a cold desert? (D) Gobi Q22. The Lake Superior, the largest fresh water lake, is located in (B) The USA Explanation: Lake Superior is cshared by both Canada and the US. It’s total surface area in 82,000 sq, km (of which 29,000 sq.km in Canada). So, more area in the US. Q27. The largest and the busiest inland waterways in the world is (C) The Great Lakes and the river St. Lawrence in the USA Q28. Which State in India has the largest forest cover? (A) Madhya Pradesh Q43. The Shivalik Hills are parts of the mountain range of (C) Himalaya Q44. Which one of the following is a fast growing tree? (C) Eucalyptus Q48. Gender Development Index (GDI) was introduced for the first time in Human Development Report of (D) 2014 Q54. The cold and dense air blowing down the mountain slope during night is known as (C) Katabatic wind Q56. Which of the following tree in not a softwood variety? (B) Mahogany Q57. Which state of India is the highest producer of natural rubber? (C) Kerala Q81. Which two steel plans in India were set up in collaboration with Russia? (C) Bhilai and Bokaro Q79. The National Waterway No. 2 connects (C) Sadiya and Dhubri Q82. The important centres of iron and steel industry in India are (B) Bhilai, Durgapur, Burnpur, Jamshedpur and Rourkela Study Materials and Notes
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Environment |
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Assam/NE related 2 Q3. Which of the following is not a characteristic of green product? (D) Factory products with green colour Q4. Which one of the following is not a method of in situ conservation of biodiversity? (D) Botanical Garden Q11. Which one of the following is not a Tiger Reserve in Assam? (D) Dibru-Saikhowa Q12. Which of the following is not an Elephant reserve in Assam? (B) Pabitara Study Materials and Notes
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Current Affairs & GK |
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Assam/NE related 4 Q1. Down to Earth, a science and environment fortnightly is published by the (C) Centre for Science and Environment Q23. The headquarters of the UNESCO is located in (D) Paris Q24. The modern Olympic Games were started in Athens in the year (B) 1896 Q25. Indian sprinter Hima Das won gold medal in 4x400m relay in the Asian Games held in (C) Indonesia Q26. Which one of the following is the cheapest means transport? (D) Waterways Q30. Where was the country’s first tourism mart held in September 2018? (D) New Delhi Q31. Which one of the following is the first film directed by Dr. Bhupen Hazarika? (A) Era Bator Sur Q33. The Mahatma Gandhi Setu is on the river (C) Ganga Q34. The International puppet festival on October 2017 was hosted by (A) Kolkata Q35. Which was the first Indian city to make it to the UNESCO World Heritage List? (D) Ahmedabad Q37. The ‘Digital India’ Programme was launched in (B) July 2015 Q38. What is the national flower of India? (B) Lotus Q39. What is the national bird of India? (C) The Indian Peacock Q40. What is the national animal of India? (D) Royal Bengal Tiger Q45. India’s rank in Global Hunger Index, 2017 is (A) 100th Q49. The Headquarters of the Asian Development Bank is in the city of (B) Manila Q51. The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) was launched in (A) 2005 Q60. The Olympic Council of Asia has extended recognition to which Indian indigenous sport? (B) Kho-kho Q61. Which state Government has decided to rename its capital as ‘Atal Nagar’? (A) Chhattisgarh Q62. Which two nations usually conduct combat exercise called ‘Yudh Abhyas’? (D) India and the USA Q69. Solung is a folk festival of the Adi tribe of (B) Arunachal Pradesh Q71. Who was the author of the first report on ‘State of India’s Environment, 1982’? (A) Anil Agarwal Q73. Elephant Gold was authored by (C) P D Stracey Q74. The Fall of a sparrow is the autobiography of (D) Salim Ali Q75. The novel, The Glass Palace was written by (B) Amitav Ghosh Q76. Ecomark logo of India is a/an (A) Earthen Pot Q77. The American Dictionary of the English Langauge was first published in the year (D) 1828 Q65. The North Eastern Council was set up in (B) 1972 Q80. The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in located in (D) Mumbai Q83. International Women’s Day is observed on (B) 8th March Q84. Asomiya Lorar Mitra was written by (A) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan Q85. The Run for Unity Programme was launched on 31.10.2018 as a makr of tribute to (D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Q86. On 11.22.2018, World Leaders celebrated the first centenary of the end of which great war? (D) World War I Q98. The sixth edition of the International Buddhist Conclave, 2018 was held in the city of (C) New Delhi Study Materials and Notes
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History |
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Assam/NE related 5 Q78. The Simla Agreement was signed by India and Pakistan in the year (B) 1972 Q87. What was the capital of the province called ‘Eastern Bengal and Assam’? (A) Dhaka Q88. The martyrdom of Kushal Konwar is related to the (C) Quit India Movement of 1942 Q89. Who among the following was a Governor of Madras? (A) Bishnuram Medhi Q91. The first ever Census of India was undertaken in the year (C) 1872 Q94. The Treaty of Yandaboo was signed on (B) 24 February 1826 Q95. Find out the course of the Stilwell Road? (D) Assam, Myanmar, China Q96. The Capital of India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi during the Viceroyalty of (B) Lord Handinge Q100. Who was the first Woman President of the Indian National Congress? (A) Annie Besant Study Materials and Notes
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Polity |
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Assam/NE related 1 Q90. Nagaland became the 16th state of the Indian Union in the year (C) 1963 Q92. What is the total number of States and Union Territories in India at present? (C) 29, 7 Q93. How many hours before actual polling, the election campaign has to stop in our country? (D) 48 hours Q97. Untouchability is prohibited by the Constitution of India under the (A) Article 17 Study Materials and Notes
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Science & Technology |
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Q19. The fuel having high ignition temperature is (D) Wood Q20. Bhopal gas tragedy in 1984 was caused by (C) Methyl isocyanate Q42. Common Salt is (B) Sodium Chloride Q47. The communication satellite, which was successfully launched recently is (A) GSAT-29 Explanation: GSAT-29 launched on 14 November 2018 and GSAT-6Awas launched on March 2018. Q52. Which is the first metal used by man? (B) Copper Q53. Which of the following planets is known as morning star? (D) Venus Q55. Which two planets of the solar system have no satellites? (A) Mercury and Venus Q58. The best conductor of electricity is (D) Saltwater Q59. Optic fibres are mainly used for (A) Communication Q66. To as astronaut in a spacecraft, the colour of the sky appears (A) Black Q67. Lactometer is used for testing (C) Purity of milk Q68. Gobar gas contain mainly (D) Methane Q70. Assembly language is (C) low level programming language Q72. Who is known as the ‘father of the Green Revolution’ in India? (B) M S Swaminathan Q99. The first Indian Satellite launched in 1975 was (D) Aryabhata Q29. The White Revolution is associated with the name of (C) Dr. Verghese Kurien |
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Aptitude |
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Q5. Find out the largest fraction. (B) 4/5 Q63. What is the greatest number that will divide 99, 123, and 183 leaving the same remainder in each case? (A) 12 Solution: Required number=H.C.F. of (123-99), (183-123) and (183-99) = H.C.F. of 24, 60 and 84 = 12 Q64. A shop owner purchased an air conditioner for Rs. 12,000 and sold it for Rs. 15,000. What was the percentage of profit? (B) 25 Solution: ((15000-12000)/12000)x100 = 25% |
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Economy |
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Q32. The term ‘bull’ and ‘bear’ are used in the (B) Stock Exchange Q36. The first Share market in India was established in the city of (B) Mumbai Q41. A temporary tax levied to obtain revenue is called (A) Cess Explanation: Surcharge is an additional charge or tax levied on an existing tax. It is usually permanent in nature. Cess is meant to raise revenue for a temporary need. Q46. ‘Smart Money’ is a term used for (B) Credit Card Q50. What is ‘Green Banking’? (A) Bank Financing on pro-environment projects. |
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