Combined Medical Services Exam 2010
1. In which one of the following states of India is the floating National Park located?
- Chhattisgarh
- Madhya Pradesh
- Manipur
- Meghalaya
2. Which one of the following is the first multipurpose river project of India?
- Bhakra Nangal Project
- Damodar Valley Corporation
- Farakka Barrage
- Nagarjuna Sagar Project
3. Which one of the following is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
- Bhiterkanika
- Hampi
- Pachmarhi
- Shravanabelagola
4. From the surface of the Earth, Ozone is found in the atmosphere mostly between
- 2 km and 5 km
- 10 km and 15 km
- 20 km and 50 km
- 60 km and 100 km
5. The President of India is elected by the members of an electoral college which does not include
- the elected members of the State Assemblies
- the elected members of the State Legislative Councils
- the elected members of the Lok Sabha
- the elected members of the Rajya Sabha
6. Consider the following statements:
- The Secretary of Planning Commission of India is also the Secretary of the National Development Council.
- The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is also the ex-officio Chairman of the Planning Commission.
Which if the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
7. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
List I (Location of Nuclear Power Reactor) | List II State |
---|---|
A. Kaiga | 1. Gujarat |
B. Kakrapar | 2. Karnataka |
C. Narora | 3. Rajasthan |
D. Rawatbhata | 4. Uttar Pradesh |
- A - 1; B - 2; C - 3; D - 4
- A - 2; B - 1; C - 4; D - 3
- A - 1; B - 2; C - 4; D - 3
- A - 2; B - 1; C - 3; D - 4
8. Which one of the following is used in preparing the Kargasok tea?
- Bacterium
- Fungus
- Insect larva
- Latex of a plant
9. Consider the following statements with reference to National Rural Health Mission:
The 'Asha' helps in
- Using pregnancy test kits for early detection of pregnancy.
- Providing information on nutrition and immunization.
Which if the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
10. Among the following states, which one has the lowest density of population as per 2001 census?
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Chattisgarh
- Meghalaya
- Sikkim
11. Which one of the following rivers of India is well known for the presence of dolphins?
- Brahmaputra
- Ganga
- Godavari
- Narmada
12. Lead Chromate is used as an adulterant in
- Black pepper
- Chilli powder
- Turmeric powder
- Wheat flour
13. Which one among the following is used for the preservation of fruit juices?
- Ethylene dibromide
- Sodium thiousulphate
- Sodium benzoate
- Tartaric acid
14. Aflatoxin is produced as a result of the growth of
- Alga
- Bacterium
- Fungus
- Protozoan
15. Recently, a team of scientist used a strain of a bacterium called Wolbachia pipientis to infect Aedes aegyti in an effort to reduce the mosquito’s life span. In which one of the following countries was this done?
- Australia
- China
- India
- Japan
16. The Spitzer Space Telescope belongs to
- European Space Agency
- Indian Space Research Organization
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Western European Union
17. With reference to recent research in stem cells, consider the following statements:
- The umbilical cord tissue is rich in mesenchymal stem cells.
- Mesenchymal stem cells are found in bone marrow also.
Which if the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
18. What is KG-D6 frequently in national news in the recent past?
- Name of a software for e-governance
- Name of a supercomputer
- Name of a hydrocarbon block
- Name of a mini-satellite