LRD Lokrakshak/Constable Question Paper 2022 PDF

## LRD Lokrakshak / Constable Question Paper 10-04-2022 **Page 1 of 22** 1. A car covers the first 350 km at a speed of 70 km/h, the next 400 km at a speed of 80 km/h and the last 600 km at a speed of 60 km/h. What is its average speed for the entire journey? * 69.5 * 68.5 *...

## LRD Lokrakshak / Constable Question Paper 10-04-2022 **Page 1 of 22** 1. A car covers the first 350 km at a speed of 70 km/h, the next 400 km at a speed of 80 km/h and the last 600 km at a speed of 60 km/h. What is its average speed for the entire journey? * 69.5 * 68.5 * 69.5 * 68.5 * None of the above 2. Which of the following states had assembly elections in February-March 2022 in India? * Mizoram, Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Punjab * Manipur, Mizoram, Goa, Punjab * Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Manipur, Punjab * Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Goa, Meghalaya 3. What is BrahMos? * Long Range Surface to Air Missile System provided by America to India * Short Range Surface to Air Missile System provided by America to India * Long Range Surface to Air Missile System provided by Russia to India * Short Range Surface to Air Missile System provided by Russia to India 4. The Lahore Congress session passed the resolution of 'Purna Swaraj'. Who was the President of the Congress then? * Mahatma Gandhi * Sardar Patel * Jawaharlal Nehru * Motilal Nehru 5. Consider the following statements about agricultural crops: * This crop favors light rain. * This crop takes 6 to 8 months to mature. * This crop favors black soil. * The sky should be clear when this crop matures. Which of the above statements relate to which crop? * Rice * Cotton * Wheat * Groundnut 6. Consider the following statements about mountains: * The Himalayas are fold mountains. * Mount Vesuvius in Italy is a volcano. Choose the correct option from the following regarding the above statements: * Both statements are true. * Both statements are false. * Only Statement 1 is true. * Only Statement 2 is true. **Page 2 of 22** 1. The appointment of Judges of the High Court of a State is made by whom? * Chief Minister * Governor * Prime Minister * President 2. Consider the following statements about SAARC: * The headquarters of SAARC is in Delhi. * China is a member of SAARC. * Afghanistan is a member of SAARC. * SAARC has a total of eight members. Which of the above statements are true? * Only 1 and 2 * Only 3 and 4 * Only 1, 2 and 3 * 1, 2, 3 and 4 3. Consider the following laws: * Indian Penal Code * Indian Evidence Act * Criminal Procedure Code Which of these laws have provisions for punishment of offenses? * 1, 2 and 3 * Only 1 * Only 2 * Only 3 4. Match the following: **Acid** **Source** * Lactic acid 1. Spinach * Acetic acid 2. Yoghurt * Oxalic acid 3. Orange * Citric acid 4. Vinegar Choose the correct answer from the following: * P-2, Q-4, R-3, S-1 * P-4, Q-2, R-1, S-3 * P-2, Q-4, R-1, S-3 * P-4, Q-1, R-2, S-3 **Page 3 of 22** 1. A person walks 6 km towards North. From there, he turns East and walks 8 km. How far has he walked in a straight line from his starting point? * 6 km * 8 km * 14 km * None of the above 2. Which of the following countries border Ukraine? * Russia, Poland, Belarus, Estonia * Poland, Hungary, Russia, Romania, Latvia * Russia, Belarus, Hungary, Poland, Romania * Russia, Belarus, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Georgia 3. Consider the following statements about Jainism. * Mahavira Swami was the first Tirthankara of Jainism. * Rishabhdev was the first Tirthankara of Jainism. * Neminath was the 21st Tirthankara of Jainism. * Parshvanatha was the 23rd Tirthankara of Jainism. Which of the above statements is/are true? * Only 1 * Only 1 and 3 * Only 3 and 4 * Only 2, 3 and 4 4. Match the following: * Bhimbetka cave paintings - Madhya Pradesh * Ajanta cave paintings - Maharashtra * Badami cave paintings - Karnataka * Kanchipuram temple paintings - Andhra Pradesh Which of the above pairs are correct? * Only 1, 2 and 4 * Only 1 and 3 * Only 1, 3 and 4 * 1, 2, 3 and 4 **Page 4 of 22** 1. Consider the following statements about drip irrigation: * It is a type of micro irrigation. * This method is more suitable for crops with space between rows. * This method is very useful for fruit trees. * This method saves water. * This method increases soil salinity compared to traditional irrigation methods. Which of the above statements about drip irrigation are true? * Only 1, 2, 4 and 5 * Only 1, 3, 4 and 5 * Only 1, 2, 3 and 4 * 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 2. Consider the following statements about the Indian Parliament: * The minimum age to become a member of the Lok Sabha is 25 years. * The minimum age to become a member of the Rajya Sabha is 30 years. * Lok Sabha elections are held every 5 years. * Rajya Sabha elections are held every 6 years. * Rajya Sabha is a permanent house. Which of the above statements are true? * Only 1, 2, 3 and 5 * Only 1, 2 and 5 * Only 1, 2, 3 and 4 * Only 2, 3 and 5 3. Which of the following is not a fundamental right? * Right to equality * Right to freedom * Right to religion * Right to property 4. Which of the following countries are permanent members of the UN Security Council? * India, China, USA, Russia * China, USA, Russia, France, UK * USA, UK, China, Russia, Germany * USA, UK, China, Russia, Japan **Page 5 of 22** 1. Consider the following statements regarding the filing of police complaints: * It is mandatory for a police officer to file a complaint if a person goes to him/her with a complaint. * It is the discretion of the police officer to file a complaint or not if a person approaches the police station for it. * A complaint must be filed by a lady police officer if a woman goes to the police station to file a complaint. * If the complaint is refused by the police officer at the police station, the person can send it to the Superintendent of Police through mail. Which of the above statements are true? * Only 1, 2 and 3 * Only 1, 3 and 4 * Only 2, 3 and 4 * 1, 2, 3 and 4 2. Match the following: **Animal** **Respiratory Organ** * Earthworm 1. Gills * Fish 2. Spiracles * Frog 3. Lungs * Human 4. Skin Choose the correct answer from the following: * P-4, Q-2, R-1, S-3 * P-2, Q-4, R-1, S-3 * P-1, Q-4, R-2, S-3 * P-2, Q-1, R-4, S-3 3. A cricketer scores an average of 75 runs in 95 Test matches. If he scores an average of 85 runs in the first 30 Test matches and 55 runs in the next 40 Test matches, what was his average score in the last 25 Test matches? * 55 * 58 * 63 * None of the above 4. Train 'A' departs from the station at 6 am at a speed of 40 km/h. At 2 pm, train 'B' departs from the same station at a speed of 60 km/h. If both trains are moving in the same direction, at what time will train 'B' overtake train 'A'? * 10 am * 2 pm * 6 pm * None of the above **Page 6 of 22** 1. Which country/countries are not a part of the G7 countries? * Russia * Japan * China * Italy Choose the correct answer from the following. * Only 1 and 2 * Only 2 and 3 * Only 1 and 4 * Only 2 2. Consider the following pairs: * Raja Ram Mohan Roy - Brahmo Samaj * Swami Dayanand Saraswati - Arya Samaj * Rabindranath Tagore - Shantiniketan * Mahatma Gandhi - Gujarat Vidyapeeth * Harkunvar Shethani- Chhodio ni Nisal * Durgaram Mehtaji - Manavdharam Sabha Which of the above pairs are true? * Only 1, 2 and 3 * Only 1, 2, 3 and 4 * Only 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 * 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 3. Consider the following pairs regarding minerals and the state in which they are found: * Bauxite - Gujarat * Thorium - Kerala * Copper - Rajasthan * Gold - Karnataka Which of the above pairs are true? * Only 1, 2 and 3 * Only 1, 3 and 4 * Only 2, 3 and 4 * 1, 2, 3 and 4 4. Consider the following statements about Gujarat's history: * The capital of the Solanki dynasty in Gujarat was Anhilwaḍ Patan. * Rani ni Vav was built in Patan during the Solanki period. * Shihabuddin Ghori defeated Mula Raj II in Gujarat. * Vastupal and Tejpal were ministers during the Vaghela dynasty. Which of the above statements are true? * Only 1, 2 and 4 * Only 1, 2 and 3 * Only 2, 3 and 4 * 1, 2, 3 and 4 **Page 7 of 22** 1. Which of the following countries is not a part of the G7 countries? * Russia * Japan * China * Italy 2. The appointment of the Chief Justice of the High Court of a state is made by whom? * Chief Minister * Governor * Prime Minister * President 3. Social stratification in society has its origins in which system? * Varna * Varna and class * Class * None of the above 4. Which of the following are states of matter? * Solid * Liquid * Gas * Plasma * Bose-Einstein Condensate Choose the correct answer. * Only 1, 2 and 3 * Only 1, 2, 3 and 4 * Only 1, 3, 4 and 5 * 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 5. A shopkeeper buys goods worth ₹4000 for ₹3600 after getting a discount of 10%. He sells half of the goods at a profit of 10% on the cost price and the rest at a profit of 20% on the cost price. What is the selling price of the goods? * ₹4444 * ₹4554 * ₹4600 * None of the above **Page 8 of 22** 1. A farmer has 1000 female goat kids. Each female goat gives birth to one kid. The lifespan of each goat is 13 years. If each female goat gives birth every 2 years from the age of 2 years to 8 years, how many female goats will the farmer have after 12 years? * 54000 * 60000 * 62000 * None of the above 2. Who among the following has been awarded the 'Bharat Ratna'? * Mahatma Gandhi * Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam * Sardar Patel * Atal Bihari Vajpayee Choose the correct answer. * Only 1, 2 and 3 * Only 1, 3 and 4 * Only 2, 3 and 4 * 1, 2, 3 and 4 3. Consider the following statements about Mahatma Gandhi: * Gandhiji went to South Africa to study. * Gandhiji returned to India from South Africa in 1915. * The day of Gandhiji's return to India is celebrated as Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas. * Gandhiji participated in the Champaran Satyagraha. Which of the above statements are true? * Only 1, 2 and 4 * Only 1 and 4 * Only 2, 3 and 4 * 1, 2, 3 and 4 4. Consider the following energy sources: * Fossil fuels * Geothermal energy * Tidal energy * Solar energy * Wind energy Which of the above energy sources are non-conventional sources? * Only 1, 3, 4 and 5 * Only 1, 2, 3 and 5 * Only 2, 3, 4 and 5 * 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 **Page 9 of 22** 1. Match the following literary works with their authors: **Work** **Author** * Bījak 1. Abhang * Tulsi Das 2. Vinaya Patrika * Tukaram 3. Bījak * Guru Ramdas 4. Dāsabodha Choose the correct answer from the following: * P-2, Q-3, R-4, S-1 * P-3, Q-2, R-1, S-4 * R-1, S-4 * P-2, Q-1, R-3, S-4 2. Whom has Gujarat awarded the Padma in 2022? * Dr. Lata Desai * Shri Savjibhai Dholukia * Shri Khalil Dhantejavi * Shri Maljibhai Desai Choose the correct answer. * Only 1, 2 and 3 * Only 1, 3 and 4 * Only 2, 3 and 4 * 1, 2, 3 and 4 3. Match the following dance forms and the states in which they are prevalent: **Dance** **State** * Bharatanatyam 1. Kerala * Kathak 2. North India * Kathakali 3. Tamil Nadu * Kuchipudi 4. Andhra Pradesh Choose the correct answer from the following: * P-2, Q-3, R-4, S-1 * P-3, Q-2, R-1, S-4 * P-2, Q-3, R-1, S-4 * P-2, Q-4, R-3, S-1 4. Which section of the IPC has been declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court of India? * Section 375 * Section 376 * Section 377 * Section 378 **Page 10 of 22** 1. Which factors influence the rate of evaporation? * Surface area of the liquid * Temperature * Humidity in the atmosphere * Wind speed Choose the correct answer. * Only 1, 2 and 3 * Only 1, 3 and 4 * Only 2, 3 and 4 * 1, 2, 3 and 4 2. What day will 22 September, 2023 be? * Wednesday * Thursday * Friday * None of the above 3. Match the following: * International Women's Day - 8 March * International Yoga Day - 21 June * International Mother Language Day - 21 February * World Environment Day - 5 June Which of the above pairs are correct? * Only 1, 2 and 3 * Only 1, 3 and 4 * Only 2, 3 and 4 * 1, 2, 3 and 4 4. Consider the following dynasties in India: * Maurya Dynasty * Gupta Dynasty * Nanda Dynasty * Rajput Dynasty * Harshavardhan Arrange them in chronological order. Choose the correct answer. * 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 * 2, 1, 3, 4, 5 * 2, 3, 4, 5, 1 * 3, 1, 2, 5, 4 **Page 11 of 22** 1. Consider the following statements regarding the Mauryan Empire: * Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Mauryan dynasty. * Bindusara was the king of this dynasty. * Ashoka was the king of this dynasty. * The Kalingan war changed Ashoka's heart. Which of the above statements are true? * Only 1, 2 and 3 * Only 1, 3 and 4 * Only 2, 3 and 4 * 1, 2, 3 and 4 2. Consider the following statements about agricultural crops: * Charotar region in Gujarat is known for cotton production. * Bhal region in Gujarat is known for wheat production. * Bajra requires less rainfall. * Wheat is a rabi crop. Which of the above statements are true? * Only 1, 2 and 3 * Only 2 and 3 * Only 1, 3 and 4 * 1, 2, 3 and 4 3. What percentage of seats in the Lok Sabha is required to recognize a party as the opposition party in India? * 5% * 10% * 15% * None of the above 4. Who functions as the chairperson of the Rajya Sabha? * President * Vice-President * Speaker of the Lok Sabha * Speaker of the Legislative Assembly 5. How is the behavior that is performed without any formal learning called? * Instinctive behavior * Imitative behavior * Social behavior * Misbehavior 6. What is the unit of measurement for electric current? * Volt * Watt * Ohm * Ampere **Page 12 of 22** 1. Which of the following materials is biodegradable? * Wood * Plastic * Iron * Tin, aluminum and metal cans Choose the correct answer. * Only 1 and 2 * Only 1 and 3 * Only 3 * Only 2 and 4 2. The government provides a subsidy of ₹60 per 50 kg bag of fertilizer. If the government provides this subsidy on a total of 7 lakh tonnes of fertilizer in a year, how much will the government spend on this subsidy in a year? * ₹4.2 crore * ₹8.4 crore * ₹10.2 crore * None of the above 3. In which country was the 2022 Winter Olympics held? * Germany * Japan * China * USA 4. Consider the following foreign travelers/ambassadors who visited India: * Fa Hian * Huan Tsang * Megasthenes Arrange the following in chronological order of their arrival in India. Choose the correct answer. * 1, 2, 3 * 2, 3, 1 * 1, 3, 2 * 3, 1, 2 5. Consider the following statements regarding Indian history: * The capital of the Mauryan dynasty was Pataliputra. * The capital of the Gupta dynasty was Pataliputra. * Aryabhatta and Varahamihira lived during the Gupta period. Which of the above statements is/are true? * Only 1 * Only 1 and 2 * Only 1, 2 and 3 * 1, 2 and 3 **Page 13 of 22** 1. Consider the following statements: * The Greenwich meridian passes through Greenwich, England. * The Tropic of Cancer passes near Ahmedabad. * The International Date Line is a curved line. Which of the above statements is/are true? * Only 1 * Only 2 * Only 1 and 2 * 1, 2 and 3 2. Consider the following statements regarding Panchayati Raj: * Gujarat has a three-tier panchayati raj system. * The election of Sarpanch in Gujarat is indirect. * The election of presidents of taluka/district panchayats in Gujarat is done indirectly. * The election of the Mayor in Gujarat cities is done indirectly. Which of the above statements are true? * Only 1, 2 and 3 * Only 1, 3 and 4 * Only 2, 3 and 4 * 1, 2, 3 and 4 3. In the Indian Constitution, the concept of welfare is mentioned in what? * Preamble * Fundamental Rights * Fundamental Duties * Directive Principles of State Policy 4. The process of acquiring social customs, values, beliefs, and behaviors in a society is called what? * Socialization * Socialism * Prejudice * Attitude 5. Which vitamin is water-soluble? * Vitamin A * Vitamin B * Vitamin C * Vitamin D * Vitamin E * Vitamin K Choose the correct answer. * Only 1 and 2 * Only 1, 3, 4 and 5 * Only 1, 3 and 4 * 1, 4, 5 and 6 **Page 14 of 22** 1. Which of the following is a source of methane, a greenhouse gas? * Paddy fields * Domestic animals * Coal mining * None of the above Choose the correct answer. * Only 3 * Only 1 and 2 * 1, 2 and 3 * None of the above 2. A person leaves ₹6 lakh to his/her 4 children. The eldest gets 1/6 of the property, the second eldest gets 1/4 of the property, the third eldest gets 1/3 of the property. How much money will the youngest child receive? * ₹1,50,000 * ₹1,00,000 * ₹50,000 * None of the above 3. Match the following states and their ruling major political parties: **State** **Ruling Major Political Party** * Rajasthan - Indian National Congress * Uttar Pradesh - Bharatiya Janata Party * West Bengal - Trinamool Congress * Karnataka - Bharatiya Janata Party Which of the pairs above are correct? * Only 1, 2 and 3 * Only 1, 3 and 4 * Only 2, 3 and 4 * 1, 2, 3 and 4 4. Match the following Mahajanapadas with their capitals: * Magadh - Rajgir * Malla - Kushinara * Malla - Pawapuri * Avanti - Ujjayini * Gandhara - Taxila Which of these pairs are correct? * Only 1 , 2 and 3 * Only 1, 3, 4 and 5 * Only 1, 2, 3 and 4 * 1 , 2, 3, 4 and 5 **Page 15 of 22** 1. Which of the following leaders were involved in the freedom struggle of India abroad? * Shyamji Krishna Varma * Madam Bhikaiji Cama * Veer Savarkar * Gopal Krishna Gokhale Choose the correct answer. * Only 1, 2 and 3 * Only 1, 2, 3 and 4 * Only 1, 3 and 4 * 1, 2, 3 and 4 2. Based on the 2011 census, arrange the following states according to their population density: * Uttar Pradesh * Bihar * West Bengal * Kerala Choose the correct order. * 1, 2, 4, 3 * 2, 3, 4, 1 * 1, 2, 3, 4 * 1, 2, 4, 3 3. Consider the following statements regarding Public Interest Litigation (PIL): * A PIL can be filled only by a person whose interest is affected. * A PIL should not focus on personal interest but on the interest of society. * A PIL can be filled by any individual. * The court can punish those who file frivolous or false PILs. Which of the above statements are true? * Only 1, 3 and 4 * Only 2 , 3 and 4 * Only 2 and 3 * 1, 2, 3 and 4 4. Consider the following statements regarding elections in India: * The Election Commission conducts the Lok Sabha elections. * The Election Commission conducts elections for the President and Vice-President. * The State Election Commission conducts elections for the Legislative Assembly. * The State Election Commission conducts panchayat elections. Which of the above statements are true? * Only 1 and 2 * Only 1, 2 and 3 * Only 1, 2 and 4 * 1, 2, 3 and 4 **Page 16 of 22** 1. Consider the following statements regarding rivers in India: * The Ganga River originates from the Gangotri Glacier. * The Narmada River originates from Amarkantak. * The Ganga River meets the Indian Ocean. * The Narmada River meets the Arabian Sea. Which of the above statements are true? * Only 1, 2 and 3 * Only 2, 3 and 4 * Only 1, 2 and 4 * 1, 2, 3 and 4 2. Dengue is spread by which of the following? * Fly * Female Anopheles mosquito * Female Aedes mosquito * Zommodium mosquito Choose the correct answer. * Only 1 and 3 * Only 2 and 3 * Only 2 and 4 * Only 3 3. Consider the following statements regarding disease-causing agents: * Common cold is caused by bacteria. * Malaria is caused by protozoa. * Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria. Which of the above statements is/are not true? * Only 1 * Only 2 * Only 2 and 3 * Only 1 and 3 4. Ram walks 7 km north. From there, he walks 5 km east. From there, he walks 3 km south and then 5 km west. From his starting point, how far is he? * 3 km * 4 km * 5 km * None of the above **Page 17 of 22** 1. Consider the following statements regarding the Vice-President of America, Kamala Harris: * She is an Indian citizen. * She is an Indian-origin American citizen. * Her mother is of Indian origin. * Her father is of Indian origin. Which of the above statements are true? * Only 1 and 2 * Only 2 and 3 * Only 3 and 4 * Only 2, 3 and 4 2. Arrange the following kings in chronological order: * Chandragupta Maurya * Chandragupta II * Bimbisara * Bindusara * Ashoka Choose the correct order. * 1, 2, 4, 5, 3 * 2, 1, 5, 4, 3 * 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 * 3, 1, 4, 5, 2 3. Consider the following statements about Lord Buddha: * He was born in Kapilvastu. * He attained enlightenment in Bodh Gaya. * He delivered his first sermon in Sarnath. * He attained Nirvana in Pawapuri. Which of the above statements are true? * Only 1, 2 and 3 * Only 2, 3 and 4 * Only 1, 3 and 4 * 1, 2, 3 and 4 4. Which type of agriculture involves clearing land by cutting or burning trees and then cultivating? * Intensive farming * Shifting cultivation * Wet farming * Dry farming