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International Talent Exam Programme 2011

2011 November 18 (Friday) Senior Level Centre Level Exam(U.A.E)

Total Questions - 50

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1. Write your centre code and registration number in the space provided on the top of this page 2. This question paper consists of 50 multiple choice types of questions from different areas. (Requested to verify the number of pages and number of questions or any damage in question paper) 3. Provide OMR sheet model paper to enter the answers. Write your centre code and registration number in the space provided in answer sheet. 4. Each item has alternative responses marked (A),(B),(C) and (D).You have to darken the oval as indicated below on the correct response against each item.
A B C D

Where (C) is the correct response. 6. Read instructions given inside carefully 7. Try to attempt all questions. There is no negative marking. 8. Use only blue/black pen 9. Use of any mobile, calculator, books, log table etc.is prohibited. 10. The candidates who scored more than 80% marks are eligible to zonal level exam.

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QUESTIONS
1. AADHAAR is a long term project in India, launched in August 2010, aimed to provide a 12 digit unique id number to all Indian citizens. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is the agency responsible for implementing the AADHAAR scheme. Similar ventures and projects were in vain in countries like US, Britain, China etc. Who is the chairman of UIDAI? A) Montek Singh Ahluwalia B) Nandan Nilekani, C) G Krishnamurthy D) E Sreedharan

2. Many states had been formed in India after years since the independence of nation. Kerala has been constituted on nov.1, 1956. Which is the first state formed on the basis of vernacular language? A) Maharashtra B) Tamilnadu C) Punjab D) Andra Pradesh

3. Charging Bull is a bronze sculpture by Arturo Di Modica that stands in Bowling Green Park near Wall Street in Manhattan, New York City. It is a symbol of aggressive financial optimism and prosperity. Occupy Wall Street (OWS) is an ongoing series of demonstrations in the Wall Street which began on September 17, 2011 and now it is spread into 85 different countries in the world. What is the slogan raised by the Wall Street protestors? A) Delete Corporats B) we are 99% C) We are 1% D) Occupy wall street

4. Monotheism is the belief in a Singular God .Religions sharing common beliefs on Gods con cept and life after death are known as Semitic religions. Identify the non- Semitic religion from the list below? A) Christianity, B) Judaism C) Islam D) Hinduism

5. One of the most regonised brands in the world could have been named as : Calex, Elcal, Calecom, Elcom, Calcomp, Digicom, Tronicom, Comptek, Computek, Esscotek or Ectek. But what name was finally chosen for this company.? A) AMD B) Google. C) Intel D) Nokia.

6. Democratic system is the most widely accepted ruling system in our times. India is the largest democratic country in the world. Among the following, which ancient civilization had setup the basement for modern western democratic system? A)Phoenician B) Egyptian C) Sumerian D) Greek

7. The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act of 1958 (AFSPA) is one of the more draconian legisla tions that the Indian Parliament has passed in its years of Parliamentary history. Under this Act, all security forces are given unrestricted and unaccounted power to carry out their opera tions, once an area is declared disturbed. Even a non-commissioned officer is granted the right to shoot to kill based on mere suspicion that it is necessary to do so in order to maintain the public order. By practicing this law, tens of thousands of people has been disappeared and found many dead bodies are found recently. Among the following Pick up the state where AFSPA is not practice? A) Jammu and Kashmir B) Gujarat C) Manipur D) Mizoram

8. 2011 is the year which underlined the significance of peaceful protests rather than militantancy. Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21st September. This year , on its 30th anniversary , the theme raised was

A)May peace be there C)Peace and Democracy: make your voice heard

B) Silence is Peace D) Peace to all

9. John Wallis is credited with introducing this symbol in his 1655 book De Sectionibus conicis. While one theory is that he was inspired by Roman numeral for 1000, another view states that he derived it fromGreek letter omega. What was the symbol? A) Infinity Symbol B) Alpha Symbol C) Greater than symbol D) None of these.

10. Editor: Newspaper:: : . A)Table: Carpenter B)Journal: Journalist C) Author: novel D) Blacksmith: furnace

11. Which one below is not related to human heart? A)Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) C) Angioplasty B) Pulmonary artery D) Catheterization

12. Mullapperiyar Dam in Kerala is one of the hot issues in our political domain. Studies shows that almost 4000 dams around the world can become catastrophic by 2020. Banqiao Reservoir Dam in China failed in 1975, causing more casualties than any other dam failure in history. The movie DAM 999 is based on this Banqiao dam disaster that claimed the lives of 2.5 lakh people in China. The film was directed by a Keralite. Who is he? A) Manoj Night Shyamalan B) Santhosh Shivan C) Sohan Roy D) Rajeev Anjal

13. UNESCO is a specialized agency of the United Nations. Its stated purpose is to contribute Peace and security by promoting international collaboration through education, science, and culture in order to universal respect for justice, the rule of law, and human rights along with fundamental freedoms proclaimed in the Charter. Now Palestine became 195th member state of UNESCO.America and some other countries are opposing the membership and US cutting funding to UNESCO.The issue lead to suspend year-end projects of the agency. What is the full form of UNESCO? A) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization B) United Nations Empowerment, Social and Community Organization C) United Nations Empirical, Structural and Communication Organization D) United Nations Enlightment, Security and Company Organization 14. shaheed sayyid quthub, Muslim Brother hood Leader in Egypt, executed to death by hanging on 29 August 1966 by Egptian president Jamal Abdul Nasar due to his famous book milestones How he precented Islam in that book ? A) A conceptual theory based on assumptions B) A continuity of social laws for humanity C) A way of life for all times D) A religion for Muslims only 15. Malabar rebellion was one of the major anti colonial struggles against British regime in Kerala. As a revenge of this incident the British rulers packed 100 prisoners into a railway goods wagon at Tirur railway station to be sent to the Podanur. By the time they reached their destination 67 of the prisoners had died from suffocation. This incident has been known as wagon tragedy in history. When it was held? A) 1919 B)1920 C)1921 D)1922

16. Mass protests, throughout history have come at a time when Public has been affected by policies of the rulers and elite .popular struggles has taken place in history for fundamental rights and justice. Like recent protests in Arab and European countries, civil society itself is the motor of protests. What is the biggest protest march, which is mentioned in Guinness book? A) 2003 anti-war protest in Rome C) Rally for Womens Lives, In 1995, Washington, D.C Chicago a) World Food day b) World environment dayc) World water day d)World Forestry day A) a-iii, b-i, c-IV,d-ii B) Mass Protest at thahreer square, 2011 D) In 1969 Students for a Democratic Society

17. Arrange the important days and events given below in correct way. i) June 5 ii) October 16 iii) March 21 IV) February 22 B) a-ii, b-i, c-IV, d-iii C) a-ii, b-IV, c-i, d-iii D) a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-IV

18. In 1979, the Nobel Prize for Medicine went to Allan McCormack and Godfrey Hounsfield, though neither of them were in the medical profession. One was an electrical engineer and another was a physicist. For what did they win it? A) For Inventing the X ray machine. C) For inventing CT Scan Machine. B) For Inventing Operation theatre. D) None of these.

19. USSR is the Union of Soviet Socialist Republic nations that came into existence after the Russian revolution in 1917. They were one of the worlds two super powers in the 20th century. The dissolution of USSR in 1991 resulted in the formation of many independent republics in the world map. How many new countries came into existence as a result of dissolution of USSR? A)13 B) 14 C) 15 D)16

20. A can do a piece of work in 4 hours; B and C together can do it in 3 hours, while A and C together can do it in 2 hours. How long will B alone take to do it? A) 8 hours B) 10 hours C) 12 hours D) 24 hours

21. The freedom of expression of an artist has a dimension of his/her political views and attitudes. The Picasso of India, M.F Hussain died on 3rd July 2011. He was threatened by some groups in India from 1996 onwards on his paintings which were created in 1970. He was forced to live as an expatriate for a long time and finally he quit the Indian citizenship in 2010 and accepted the citizenship of Qatar. Where did he spend his last moments? A) Qatar B) Dubai C) London D) New York

22. National Institutes are highly facilitated and provide excellent performances in relevant fields. Now More than 150 national institutes in India. Some national reputed institutions names are given below. Arrange them with respective locations? a) National institute of rural development b) National university for Educational Planning and administration c) Indian Institute of science d) Indian Institute of population studies A) a-IV, b-iii, c-ii, d- i B)a-ii, b-iii, c-IV, d-i C) a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-IV i) Mumbai ii) Bangalore iii) New Delhi IV)Hyderabad D) a-ii, b-iii, c-i, d-IV

23. Find the odd word A) Fountain pen B) Lead pencil C) type writer D) Notebook

24. The speed of light is 299, 792, 458m/s. European physicists have measured tiny particles called neutrinos moving faster than the speed of light, but enough to raise a serious possibility that Einsteins physics need a major overhaul. This news shocked the globe when neutrinos run from Geneva CERN lab to Gran Sasso Laboratory in central Italy. What is the name of that experiment? A) Stern-gerlach B) Eotovas C) Miller-urey D)Opera

25. There are around 50 Muslim majority countries in world. Each nations follow different form of ruling system like democracy, Autocracy etc. Who is the first lady prime Minister of Muslim majority nation? A) Fathima Jinnah B) Begum Khalidasiya C) Benazir Bhutto D) Sheikh Haseena

26. World Famous literature awards and its winners given below. Arrange them in matching order a) Orange Prize i) Tea Obrehet b) Booker Peize ii) Thomas Tranetromour c) Nobel Peize iii) Clear Vanderpool d) Jhon Newbely Medal IV) Julian Barues A) a-iii, b-IV, c-i, d-ii B) a-i, b-IV, c-ii, d-iiiC) a-iii, b-ii, c-IV, d-i D) a-ii, b-i, c-iii, d-IV

27 A national sport or game that is considered to be an intrinsic part of the culture of a nation. Some sports items given below are the national games of some countries. Arrange it correct way a) China i) Rugby Football b) Japan ii) Archery c) Scotland iii) Table Tennis d) Bhutan IV)Judo A) a-iii, b-IV, c-i, d-ii B) a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-IV C)a-IV, b-iii, c-ii, d-i D) a-ii, b-iii, c-IV, d-i

28. Somalia is an African country, located in the Horn of Africa, which is one of the poorest states in the world. Around 40 lakh people in Somalia are suffering due to severe famine and malnourishment. Millions are migrating from their homeland and are living as refugees in other countries. Dadaab is a refugee camp for Somalians and is the largest refugee camp in the world. In which country the Dadaab refugee camp is located? A) Ethiopia B) Uganda C) Nigeria D) Kenya

29. Air line companies name and its countries given below. Arrange it Correct macthing oerder a) IndiGo i) Lebanon b) Shaheen Air ii) Libiya c) Buraq Air iii) Pakistan d) Middle East Airlines V) India A) a-IV, b-iii, c-ii, d-i B) a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-IV C) a-iii, b-i, c-ii, d-IV D) a-ii, b-iii, c-IV, d-i

30. World population is crossed over 700 crore now. Population growth is a hot topic of discussion now. Statistical reports shows that male female sex ration have been decreasing now. Illegal

foeticide rate is very high Even if Majority states passed anti -foiticide law. According to 2011 census, only two states in India have majority women population. Among the two, one is Kerala, which is the other state? A) Uttar Pradesh b) Jammu and Kashmir c) Tamil nadu d) Haryana

31. Pele has a major role in Football history. He is the all-time leading scorer of the Brazil national football team and is the only footballer to be a part of three World Cup-winning squads. he was famous with Which of the following kick? A) Bycycle kick B) corner kick C) Penalty kick D) Scissor cut

32. The book Asian Drama:- An enquiry into the causes of poverty of nations discussing the poverty of Asian countries. The book was published in 1968. The author won the Nobel prize in Economics in 1974, a Sweedish economist, Born in 1898 and died in 1987 at age of 88 Who is the Author? A) George Akerlof B) Amartya sen C) Gary becker D) Prof. Gunnar Myrdal

33. Autocracy is a type of government in which the power of the ruler is not checked by any other instance. There is usually a form of constitution, but the ruler stands above it. During the Second World War there were three autocrats in European continent. Of three Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini were directly involved in Second World War. But the third one from Spain didnt take part in the war. Who is he? A) Francisco Franco B) Enver Hoxha C) Robert Menzies D) George Brink

34. In mathematics, it is a matrix with one row or one column. In biology, it is an organism, typically a biting insect or tick, that transmits a disease or parasite fromone animal or plant to another. It is also a well known term in high school physics. In many programming languages, it denotes a one-dimensional array. In aeronautics, it is the course or compass direction of an airplane. What are we talking about? A) Decimal B) Velocity C) Vector D) None of the above

35. The open school system of education is very common in most of the countries nowadays. Apart from the mainstream mode of teaching and learning, it helps us to carry out our jobs and pursue the studies simultaneously. The open school system in India, with more than 15 lakh students, including the foreigners, registered in 3367 recognized study centres that offer secondary and senior secondary courses, is the worlds largest of this kind. Which is that institution? A) NOIS B) COMOSA C) IGNOU D)NIOS

36. The Human Development Index (HDI) is a composite statistic used to rank countries by level of human development and separate very high human development, high human development, medium human development, and low human development countries. The Human Development Index (HDI) is a comparative measure of certain indicators for countries worldwide. What are the indicators of Human Development Index? A) Life expectancy, 2. Literacy and 3.Percapita income B) Health, Literacy and employment C) Physical resourcs, monetary resources and population size D) National income, Size of population and the general price level

37 In onion, the edible swollen portion is..? A) Aerial stem B) Leaf bases C) Internode D) Root

38. phobia is defined as the unrelenting fear of a situation, activity, or thing that causes one to want to avoid it. Usually7%-13% of the population in world affect by any phobias. Women ten d to be twice as likely to suffer from a phobia compared to men. Match the Phobia name and symptoms given below on correct way. a) Achluophobia b) Autophobia c) Tachophobia d) Gamophobia
A) a-IV, b-iii, c-ii, d-i

i) Fear of marriage ii) Fear of speed. iii) Fear of being alone IV) Fear of darkness
B) a-iii, b-IV, c-i, d-ii C) a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-IV D) a-iii, b-i, c-ii, d-IV

39. The days of National emergency (25 June 1975 21 March 1977) , were the black days in the history of independent India. The Allahabad High Court found the Prime Minister Indira Gandhi guilty on the charge of misuse of government machinery for her election campaign. The court declared her election null and void and unseated her from her seat in the Lok Sabha. After that the President of India, upon advice by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, declared a state of emergency in the country. Who was that President? A) V V Giri B) Zakir hussain C) Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed D) Neelam Sanjiva Reddy

40. Standard & Poors (S&P) is a United States-based financial services company .It is known to investors worldwide as a leader of financial- market intelligence. As a credit-rating agency (CRA), S&P lowered the USs sovereign long-term credit rating from AAA to AA+.What is the Indian credit rate value of S&P now? A) BBB B) A C) B D) CCC

41. Hiistory of British India is the first book was written on Indian History. In which Indian history was divided in communal way ie., Hindu, Muslim and British period, Ancient, Medieval and Modern respectively. It has a big role in making communal polarisation in India. Who is the author? A) James Mill B) V.A Smith C) Willian Jones D) Alexander Cunningham

42. Some famous quotations are given below. Arrange it with correct personalities a) Those who say religion has nothing To do with politics do not know what religion is. i) Abraham Lincoln b) Loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted is the most terrible poverty c) Every one desires to live long, but no one would be old. d) The ink of the scholar is more holy than the blood of the martyr A) a-IV, b-i, c-iii, d-ii B) a-iii,b-IV, c-i,d-ii ii) Prophet Mohammed iii) Mahatma Gandhi IV) mother Theresa D) a-IV, b-iii, c-ii, d-i

C) a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-IV

43. Michael Joseph Jackson was the king of Pop, born on August 29, 1958 and died at June 25, 2009, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Records. What is the name of Jacksons music troop?

A) Jackson FIVE

B) The Beatles

C) The kinks

D) Rolling Stones

44. It is a historical and archaeological city in the Jordanian governorate of Maan that is famous for its rock cut architecture and water conduits system. Established in 6th century BC as the capital city of the Nabataeans. In 2011 Swiss corporation New7Wonders Foundation choose the city as one of the seven wonders in the world. Which is the city? A) Amman B) Madaba C) Az zarqa D) Petra

45. Some acts in India given Below. Rearrange it with correct years which enacted a) The Motor vehicle Act i) 2002 b) Wild life Protection Act ii) 1982 c) Biological diversity Act iii) 1988 d) Atomic Energy Act IV) 1972 A) a-iii, b-i, c-IV, d-ii B) a-ii, b-IV, c-i, d-iii C) a-iii, b-IV, c-i, d-ii D) a-IV, b-iii, c-ii, d-i

46. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At the 1991 World Championships in Athletics (Tokyo), he broke Bob Beamons almost 23-year-old long jump world record by 5 cm(2 inches), leaping 8.95 m (29 ft 4 in). The world record still stands. Name of the Athlete A) Karl luis B) Luz long C)Larri myrics D) Mike powell

47. The Green Belt is a Movement established in 1977, with a holistic approach to development by focusing on environmental conservation, community development and capacity building. Now they organinize Kenya-wide and international tree planting campaign seeking to honour the memory of Wangari Maathai, the founder, who died in 2011 September 25.What is the caption of the campaign? A) Iam Wangari B) Iam Humming bird C) Green Kenya D) green World

48. OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) is an intergovernmental organization of twelve developing countries. The Organization Formed at the Baghdad Conference on September in 1960, by Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. One country was suspended from OPEC in 2009 January. Which is the country? A)Libya B)Indonasia C)Malaysia D)Lebanon

49. Some Indian classical dances names are given below. Which states they are related to. Arrange in correct sequence. a) Kadhakali i) Tamilnadu b) Bhangra ii) Karnataka c) Bhagavatha Mela iii)Kerala d) Bharathanatyam IV) Punjab A)a-iii, b-IV, c-ii, d-i B) a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-IV C) a-IV, b-iii, c-ii, d-i D)a-i, b-iii,c-IV, d-i

50. Four defensive football players (A, B, C, and D) are chasing the opposing wide receiver, who has the ball. A is directly behind the ball carrier. B and C are side by side behind A. D is behind B and C. A tries for the tackle but misses and falls. C trips. Which defensive player tackles the receiver? A)A B)B C)C D)D Thank You!