What is the full form of GPT in ChatGPT?

Generative Pre-Trained Transformer

What is the 'Manhattan Project'?

A research and development undertaking that produced the first nuclear weapons

One of the largest art auctions of the world

A real estate project in New York City

The image formed by concave mirror is real, inverted and of the same size as the object. The position of the object should be

between the focus and centre of curvature

A photoelectric cell is a device which

converts light energy into electric energy

converts electric energy into light energy

How do COVID vaccines stimulate an immune response?

By introducing live attenuated SARS-CoV-2 virus

By introducing a real SARS-CoV-2 virus

By introducing a harmless piece of SARS-CoV-2 virus

By introducing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 virus

The DNA double helix structure was discovered by

Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins

Two objects of different masses falling freely near the surface of the Moon would

have same velocity at any instant

undergo a change in their inertia

have same velocity at any instant

experience forces of same magnitude

How do vector vaccines work to provide immunity?

By placing the virus in a modified version of a different virus

By introducing a weakened or inactivated virus into the body

By directly attacking and destroying pathogens in the body

By placing the virus in a modified version of a different virus

By entering directly into the cells and enabling them to create spike proteins

The theory that pieces of the Earth's crust are in constant, slow motion driven by mantle movement is called

the theory of continental drift

Which statement regarding Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is correct?

She reigned for 70 years and died at the age of 96 years.

She reigned for 68 years and died at the age of 94 years.

She reigned for 72 years and died at the age of 92 years.

She reigned for 66 years and died at the age of 90 years.

What was the theme of DefExpo-2022, held in Gujarat?

India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub

'Net Metering' is seen in the news in the context of promoting

a billing mechanism for solar energy by consumers for the electricity they add to the grid

the installation of CNG kits in motorcars

the installation of water meters in urban households

a billing mechanism for solar energy by consumers for the electricity they add to the grid

the use of piped natural gas in kitchens

69th BPSC Prelims (2023) — questions with answers

148 questions, in the order of the paper, each with the official answer and a short explanation. Tap "Show answer" after attempting a question.

Which of the following technologies will be enabled by the 5G mobile communication networks? 1. Internet of Things 2. Edge Computing 3. Network Slicing
1. Only 1 and 2
2. Only 2 and 3
3. Only 1 and 3
4. 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
5G enables IoT, edge computing and network slicing all together.
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Match: a. Cassini-Huygens, b. Juno, c. Artemis, d. VERITAS with 1. Jupiter, 2. Saturn and its rings, 3. Venus, 4. Human Spaceflight-Moon to Mars.
1. a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
2. a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
3. a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
4. a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4
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Answer: A — a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
Cassini-Huygens studied Saturn, Juno studies Jupiter, Artemis targets human Moon-to-Mars flight, VERITAS studies Venus.
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Match: a. Linen, b. Coir, c. Mohair, d. Down with 1. Coconut plant, 2. Flax plant, 3. Feathers of duck and geese, 4. Angora goat.
1. a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4
2. a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
3. a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
4. a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
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Answer: C — a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
Linen comes from flax, coir from coconut, mohair from Angora goat, down from duck/geese feathers.
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Consider: 1. Taeniasis is caused by three tapeworm species. 2. Cysts in the brain from this are called neurocysticercosis (NCC). Which is/are correct?
1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. None of the above
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Answer: C — Both 1 and 2
As primary host, humans get taeniasis; as secondary host (cysts in brain), neurocysticercosis.
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Which of the following are computer languages? 1. Cobra 2. Python 3. Squirrel 4. Java
1. Only 1 and 2
2. Only 3 and 4
3. Only 1, 2 and 3
4. All of the above
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Answer: D — All of the above
Cobra, Python, Squirrel and Java are all programming languages.
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What is the full form of GPT in ChatGPT?
1. Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase
2. GUID Partition Table
3. Grooved Pegboard Test
4. Generative Pre-Trained Transformer
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Answer: D — Generative Pre-Trained Transformer
GPT stands for Generative Pre-Trained Transformer.
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Which of the following are not the tastes of the tongue? 1. Sweet 2. Bitter 3. Salty 4. Spicy 5. Umami 6. Sour 7. Pungent
1. 2, 5 and 7
2. 1, 3 and 4
3. 4 and 7
4. 3 and 6
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Answer: C — 4 and 7
Spicy and pungent are sensed via pain/smell receptors, not the five true taste-bud tastes.
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Which pairs are correctly matched? 1. Anorexia : Sleep disorder 2. Insomnia : Eating disorder 3. Dyspnoea : Shortness of breath 4. Anosmia : Partial or full loss of smell
1. Only 1 and 2
2. Only 2 and 3
3. Only 3 and 4
4. All of the above
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Answer: C — Only 3 and 4
Anorexia is an eating disorder and insomnia is a sleep disorder — statements 1 and 2 are swapped and wrong; only 3 and 4 are correct.
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In the universe, what are pulsars?
1. A group of stars
2. Rotating neutron stars
3. Explosion of a star
4. Radio waves emitted by a star
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Answer: B — Rotating neutron stars
Pulsars are rapidly rotating neutron stars emitting beams of radiation from their poles.
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In the context of lab-grown diamonds (LGDs), what is used as a diamond seed?
1. White sapphire
2. Moissanite
3. Graphite
4. Cubic zirconia (CZ)
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Answer: C — Graphite
A thin slice of graphite (pure carbon) is used as the seed for growing lab diamonds.
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What is the 'fibre' used to make bulletproof jackets?
1. Nylon
2. Terylene
3. Tweed
4. Kevlar
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Answer: D — Kevlar
Kevlar, valued for its high strength and low weight, is used in bulletproof vests.
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What is/are the full form(s) of HMX? 1. High Melting Explosive 2. High-Density Monoatomic Xenon 3. Hedge Monetizing Xeno-currency 4. Her Majesty's Explosive
1. 1 and 2
2. 2 and 3
3. Only 1
4. 1 and 4
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Answer: C — Only 1
HMX stands for High Melting Explosive, one of the most powerful conventional military explosives, also called octogen. Only statement 1 is correct — the other three expansions are invented distractors, so "Only 1" is the answer rather than any combination.
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What is the name of Tesla's humanoid robot launched in October 2022?
1. Sophia
2. Atlas
3. Pepper
4. Optimus
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Answer: D — Optimus
Tesla's humanoid robot, unveiled in October 2022, is named Optimus.
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What is the 'Manhattan Project'?
1. A research and development undertaking that produced the first nuclear weapons
2. One of the largest art auctions of the world
3. A real estate project in New York City
4. A famous theme park
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Answer: A — A research and development undertaking that produced the first nuclear weapons
The Manhattan Project was the US WWII programme that developed the first nuclear weapons.
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The image formed by concave mirror is real, inverted and of the same size as the object. The position of the object should be
1. at the focus
2. at the centre of curvature
3. between the focus and centre of curvature
4. beyond the centre of curvature
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Answer: B — at the centre of curvature
At the centre of curvature, a concave mirror forms a real, inverted, same-size image.
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A photoelectric cell is a device which
1. converts light energy into electric energy
2. converts electric energy into light energy
3. stores light energy
4. None of the above
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Answer: A — converts light energy into electric energy
A photoelectric cell converts light energy into electrical energy.
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The amount of solute present per unit volume/mass of solution/solvent is known as ______ in Chemistry.
1. composition of solute
2. concentration of solvent
3. concentration of solute
4. concentration of solution
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Answer: D — concentration of solution
This quantity is universally called the concentration of the solution.
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How do COVID vaccines stimulate an immune response?
1. By introducing live attenuated SARS-CoV-2 virus
2. By introducing a real SARS-CoV-2 virus
3. By introducing a harmless piece of SARS-CoV-2 virus
4. By introducing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 virus
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Answer: A — By introducing live attenuated SARS-CoV-2 virus
Vaccines like Covaxin use inactivated/attenuated virus to trigger immunity.
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Which of the following liquids is a bad conductor of electricity?
1. Salted water
2. Orange juice
3. Lemon juice
4. None of the above
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Answer: D — None of the above
All three (salted water, orange juice, lemon juice) contain ions and conduct electricity well.
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The DNA double helix structure was discovered by
1. James Watson and Francis Crick
2. Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins
3. Linus Pauling
4. Gregor Mendel
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Answer: A — James Watson and Francis Crick
Watson and Crick discovered the DNA double helix structure in 1953.
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Two objects of different masses falling freely near the surface of the Moon would
1. have different accelerations
2. undergo a change in their inertia
3. have same velocity at any instant
4. experience forces of same magnitude
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Answer: C — have same velocity at any instant
In free fall under uniform gravity, speed depends only on g and height, not mass — so both have the same velocity at any instant.
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How do vector vaccines work to provide immunity?
1. By introducing a weakened or inactivated virus into the body
2. By directly attacking and destroying pathogens in the body
3. By placing the virus in a modified version of a different virus
4. By entering directly into the cells and enabling them to create spike proteins
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Answer: C — By placing the virus in a modified version of a different virus
Vector vaccines use a harmless carrier virus modified to carry genetic material of the target pathogen.
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The process that continually adds new crust is
1. subduction
2. earthquake
3. seafloor spreading
4. convection
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Answer: C — seafloor spreading
Seafloor spreading at mid-ocean ridges continually creates new oceanic crust.
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The theory that pieces of the Earth's crust are in constant, slow motion driven by mantle movement is called
1. the theory of continental drift
2. the theory of Pangaea
3. the theory of plate tectonics
4. the theory of plate boundaries
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Answer: C — the theory of plate tectonics
Plate tectonics theory explains the constant slow motion of crustal plates driven by mantle convection.
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What is the expanded form of 'mRNA'?
1. Messenger Ribonucleic Acid
2. Mutant Ribonucleic Acid
3. Modified Ribonucleic Acid
4. Mnemonic Ribonucleic Acid
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Answer: A — Messenger Ribonucleic Acid
mRNA stands for Messenger Ribonucleic Acid, carrying instructions to make proteins.
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An AC current can be produced by
1. choke coil
2. dynamo
3. transformer
4. None of the above
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Answer: B — dynamo
A dynamo can generate AC current (as well as DC via a commutator).
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Current density is
1. a scalar quantity
2. a vector quantity
3. dimensionless
4. None of the above
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Answer: B — a vector quantity
Current density is defined via a surface integral involving direction, making it a vector quantity.
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What is the basis of most useful classification of medications in medical chemistry?
1. Pharmacological effect
2. Molecular targets
3. Chemical structure
4. None of the above
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Answer: B — Molecular targets
Modern medicinal chemistry classifies drugs mainly by their molecular targets.
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Which of the following slows down the reaction rate?
1. Catalytic promoter
2. Homogeneous catalyst
3. Heterogeneous catalyst
4. None of the above
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Answer: D — None of the above
A catalytic inhibitor, not any of the listed catalyst types, slows a reaction — so none of the above applies.
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Input and output nerves meet at
1. liver
2. central nervous system
3. heart
4. None of the above
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Answer: B — central nervous system
Sensory (input) and motor (output) nerves meet at the central nervous system (spinal cord).
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In the context of 'Shipwreck Tourism', shipwrecks have been explored at Sunchi Reef, Amee Shoals and Grande Island. Where are these?
1. Off the coast of Goa
2. Off the coast of Lakshadweep
3. Off the coast of Tamil Nadu
4. Off the coast of Odisha
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Answer: A — Off the coast of Goa
These shipwreck-tourism sites lie off the coast of Goa.
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The G20 members represent 1. around 85% of the global GDP 2. about 50% of the global trade 3. about two-thirds of the world population. Which is/are correct?
1. Only 1
2. Only 1 and 3
3. 1, 2 and 3
4. Only 1 and 2
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Answer: B — Only 1 and 3
G20 represents about 85% of global GDP and roughly two-thirds of world population, but its trade share is closer to 75%, not 50%.
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The Global Gender Gap Report is released by
1. the World Bank
2. the UN Women
3. the World Economic Forum
4. the UNDP
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Answer: C — the World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum publishes the annual Global Gender Gap Report.
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Which statement regarding Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is correct?
1. She reigned for 70 years and died at the age of 96 years.
2. She reigned for 68 years and died at the age of 94 years.
3. She reigned for 72 years and died at the age of 92 years.
4. She reigned for 66 years and died at the age of 90 years.
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Answer: A — She reigned for 70 years and died at the age of 96 years.
Queen Elizabeth II reigned 1952-2022 (70 years) and died aged 96.
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What was the theme of DefExpo-2022, held in Gujarat?
1. India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub
2. Path to Pride
3. Synergy for Defence
4. Aatmanirbharta
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Answer: B — Path to Pride
DefExpo 2022's theme was 'Path to Pride'.
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The three-day celebration of Thadingyut Festival is celebrated in which country?
1. Chile
2. Nepal
3. Germany
4. Myanmar
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Answer: D — Myanmar
The Thadingyut Festival of Lights is celebrated in Myanmar.
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Consider: 1. Address is 1800 Pennsylvania Avenue. 2. It is the official residence/workplace of the US President. 3. On Nov 1, 1800, John Adams became the first President to reside there. 4. It is a symbol of American Democracy. Which are correct?
1. 1, 3 and 4
2. Only 2 and 3
3. Only 3 and 4
4. 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: D — 2, 3 and 4
The White House's actual address is 1600 (not 1800) Pennsylvania Avenue, so statement 1 is wrong; 2, 3 and 4 are correct.
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'Net Metering' is seen in the news in the context of promoting
1. the installation of CNG kits in motorcars
2. the installation of water meters in urban households
3. a billing mechanism for solar energy by consumers for the electricity they add to the grid
4. the use of piped natural gas in kitchens
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Answer: C — a billing mechanism for solar energy by consumers for the electricity they add to the grid
Net metering is a billing mechanism crediting consumers for solar electricity fed into the grid.
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Match: a. Magenta, b. Teal, c. Mauve, d. Cyan with 1. Green and blue, 2. Red and blue, 3. Blue, green and white, 4. Blue, red and white.
1. a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
2. a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1
3. a-4, b-2, c-1, d-3
4. a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
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Answer: A — a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
Magenta = red+blue, Teal = blue+green+white, Mauve = blue+red+white, Cyan = green+blue.
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What is the name of the deep-sea submersible that imploded during a voyage to the Titanic wreckage?
1. Alvin
2. Falcon
3. Trident
4. Titan
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Answer: D — Titan
The submersible 'Titan' imploded in June 2023 during a voyage to the Titanic wreck.
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Match: a. Beret, b. Stilettos, c. Aviators, d. Chignon, e. Brogue with 1. Men's footwear, 2. Sunglasses, 3. Hat, 4. Women's footwear, 5. Hairstyle.
1. a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4, e-5
2. a-3, b-4, c-2, d-5, e-1
3. a-5, b-3, c-2, d-4, e-1
4. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4, e-5
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Answer: B — a-3, b-4, c-2, d-5, e-1
Beret=hat, Stilettos=women's footwear, Aviators=sunglasses, Chignon=hairstyle, Brogue=men's footwear.
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Where did the former President of the USA give his interview recently?
1. Rome
2. Sarajevo
3. Athens
4. Amsterdam
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Answer: C — Athens
The former US President gave the interview in Athens.
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Which sports pairs are correctly matched? 1. Flushing Meadows: French Open 2. Venus Rosewater Dish: Wimbledon Trophy (Women) 3. Roland Garros: US Open 4. Australian Open (Women): Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup
1. 1 and 2
2. 2 and 3
3. 3 and 4
4. 2 and 4
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Answer: D — 2 and 4
Flushing Meadows is the US Open venue and Roland Garros is the French Open venue — statements 1 and 3 are swapped; 2 and 4 are correct.
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The Ministry of Home Affairs completed the Mother Tongue Survey of India (MTSI) in Nov 2022 with videography of how many languages?
1. 40
2. 233
3. 576
4. 984
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Answer: C — 576
MTSI covered field videography of 576 languages.
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Which State Government launched the State-Level Committee for Vulture Conservation (SLCVC)?
1. Tamil Nadu
2. Sikkim
3. Assam
4. Meghalaya
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Answer: A — Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu launched the SLCVC for vulture conservation.
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Ten captive-bred Asian Giant Tortoises were recently released into which National Park?
1. Ntangki National Park
2. Periyar National Park
3. Pench National Park
4. Khangchendzonga National Park
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Answer: A — Ntangki National Park
Ten Asian Giant Tortoises were released into Ntangki National Park, Nagaland.
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Which country has recently reaffirmed Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India?
1. USA
2. Australia
3. Germany
4. Russia
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Answer: A — USA
The USA reaffirmed Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India.
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India's Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil won which medal in Men's 10m Air Rifle at the ISSF World Championship in Cairo?
1. Gold
2. Silver
3. Bronze
4. None of the above
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Answer: A — Gold
Rudrankksh Patil won the Gold medal at the ISSF World Championship in Cairo.
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NEP 2020 emphasizes integration of vocational education into mainstream education from which grade?
1. Grade 6
2. Grade 8
3. Grade 10
4. Grade 12
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Answer: A — Grade 6
NEP 2020 mandates vocational education exposure from Grade 6 onwards.
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India signed the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) with which country?
1. UAE
2. Australia
3. USA
4. UK
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Answer: B — Australia
India signed the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement with Australia in April 2022, in force from December 2022. The UAE is the tempting option because India signed a trade pact with it in the same year — but that one is called a CEPA, a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
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Which country recently passed the Plain Language Act requiring officials to use simple English?
1. Australia
2. Ireland
3. New Zealand
4. Germany
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Answer: C — New Zealand
New Zealand passed the Plain Language Act.
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Fossils of the world's first plant pollinators, Tillyardembiids, were discovered recently in which country?
1. Greece
2. India
3. Russia
4. China
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Answer: C — Russia
Tillyardembiid fossils, ~280 million years old, were discovered in Russia.
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The 'Lisbon Declaration' is associated with the conservation of which entity?
1. Air
2. Mountains
3. Oceans
4. Freshwater glaciers
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Answer: C — Oceans
The Lisbon Declaration is associated with ocean conservation.
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Which animal was not known to the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?
1. Bull
2. Horse
3. Elephant
4. None of the above
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Answer: B — Horse
The horse was not known to the Indus Valley people; evidence for it is largely absent from IVC sites.
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Which of the following is not a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
1. Qutb Minar
2. Red Fort
3. India Gate
4. None of the above
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Answer: C — India Gate
India Gate is not a UNESCO World Heritage Site, unlike the Qutb Minar and Red Fort.
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The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy was borrowed from the Constitution of
1. England
2. Switzerland
3. Ireland
4. None of the above
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Answer: C — Ireland
The DPSP were borrowed from the Irish Constitution.
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Sikkim became a full-fledged State of the Union of India in
1. 1974
2. 1975
3. 1976
4. None of the above
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Answer: B — 1975
Sikkim became a full state of India in 1975 via the 36th Constitutional Amendment.
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Which among the following currencies is the costliest?
1. Euro
2. Pound Sterling
3. US Dollar
4. None of the above
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Answer: B — Pound Sterling
The Pound Sterling is generally the costliest among these major currencies, though the Kuwaiti Dinar tops the world list.
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Bihar Government planned to make Bihar 'pollution-free' by reducing carbon emissions by which year?
1. 2022
2. 2024
3. 2030
4. 2047
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Answer: B — 2024
The Bihar Government targeted making the state pollution-free by 2024 with UNEP help.
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In Indian art, the construction of 'Stupa', 'Chaitya' and 'Vihara' is related to which of the following?
1. Ajivika sect
2. Vaishnava sect
3. Buddhism
4. Shaiva sect
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Answer: C — Buddhism
Stupa, Chaitya and Vihara are all architectural forms associated with Buddhism.
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In the context of Indian handicrafts, what is 'Sujini' in Bihar?
1. A type of glassware
2. A metal craft
3. A type of embroidery
4. A type of clay pottery
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Answer: C — A type of embroidery
Sujini is a traditional embroidery craft of Bihar (Muzaffarpur).
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Consider re: Vikramshila University: 1. Located in present-day Banka district. 2. Established by Gopala I of the Pala dynasty. 3. Vajrayana Buddhism flourished here. 4. Astronomy, Logic, Law, Grammar, Philosophy were also taught. Which are incorrect?
1. 2 and 3
2. 1 and 4
3. 1 and 2
4. None of the above
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Answer: C — 1 and 2
Vikramshila is in Bhagalpur district (not Banka) and was founded by Dharmapala (not Gopala I) — statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.
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Babur's arrival in India led to 1. introduction of gunpowder 2. introduction of arch and dome in architecture 3. establishment of Timurid dynasty 4. introduction of cannons in warfare. Which are correct?
1. Only 1 and 2
2. 1, 2 and 3
3. 3 and 4
4. None of the above
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Answer: C — 3 and 4
Arch and dome pre-date Babur (introduced by the Delhi Sultanate); Babur established Mughal (Timurid) rule and brought cannons/gunpowder use in Indian warfare — so only 3 and 4 hold as his distinct contribution.
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Which port was called Babul Makka (Gate of Makka) during the Mughal period?
1. Calicut
2. Surat
3. Cambay
4. Broach
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Answer: B — Surat
Surat, the main departure port for Hajj pilgrims, was called Babul Makka.
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'Ashta Pradhan' was a Council of Ministers
1. in the Gupta administration
2. in the Chola administration
3. in the Maratha administration
4. in the Vijayanagara administration
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Answer: C — in the Maratha administration
Ashtapradhan was Shivaji's council of eight ministers in the Maratha administration.
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The painting of 'Bodhisattva Padmapani' is located at
1. Bagh
2. Ellora
3. Ajanta
4. Badami
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Answer: C — Ajanta
The famous Bodhisattva Padmapani mural is in Ajanta Cave 1.
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Consider: 1. Fa-Hien visited India during the reign of Harsha. 2. Hiuen Tsang visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II. Which is/are correct?
1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. None of the above
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Answer: D — None of the above
The periods are swapped: Fa-Hien visited during Chandragupta II's reign, and Hiuen Tsang during Harsha's reign — so neither statement as written is correct.
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Match: a. Charaka, b. Brahmagupta, c. Varahamihira, d. Vishakhadatta with 1. Mathematics, 2. Medicine, 3. Playwright, 4. Astrology.
1. a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
2. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
3. a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1
4. a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2
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Answer: A — a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
Charaka=Medicine, Brahmagupta=Mathematics, Varahamihira=Astrology, Vishakhadatta=Playwright.
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Who introduced the Persian festival Nowruz in India?
1. Firuz Shah Tughlaq
2. Alauddin Khilji
3. Balban
4. Iltutmish
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Answer: C — Balban
Balban introduced Iranian court practices including Nowruz.
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Nathpanthis, Siddhas and Yogis made devotional religion popular in
1. Northern India
2. Southern India
3. Eastern India
4. Western India
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Answer: A — Northern India
Nathpanthis, Siddhas and Yogis popularised the devotional cult in Northern India.
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Consider: Wood's Dispatch 1854: 1. Recommended English as medium for higher studies. 2. Stressed female education and vocational training. Which is/are correct?
1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Wood's Dispatch (1854) recommended English for higher education and stressed female and vocational education.
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The Maithili language started to develop during the reign of which dynasty?
1. Chero dynasty
2. Oiniwar dynasty
3. Karnat dynasty
4. Pithipatis
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Answer: C — Karnat dynasty
Maithili began developing under the Karnat dynasty of Mithila.
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Which city served as the capital of ancient Magadha during the early Vedic period?
1. Rajagriha
2. Campa
3. Vaishali
4. Pataliputra
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Answer: A — Rajagriha
Rajagriha (Rajgir) was Magadha's early capital before Pataliputra.
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Statements on the Vernacular Press Act: 1. Enacted by Lord Lytton. 2. Known as a 'Gagging Act'. 3. Repealed by Lord Ripon. Which is/are correct?
1. Only 1 and 2
2. Only 2 and 3
3. Only 1
4. 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three statements about the Vernacular Press Act (1878) are correct.
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Lord Mayo's Resolution 1870: 1. First step bifurcating Central and Provincial finances. 2. Provincial Governments empowered to administer certain services. 3. Attempted to rectify existing imparity. 4. Focussed on actual needs of Provinces. Which are correct?
1. Only 1 and 2
2. Only 1, 3 and 4
3. Only 2, 3 and 4
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: D — 1, 2, 3 and 4
Lord Mayo's Resolution (1870) is credited with all four features listed.
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Nitisara, an early book of politics, was written by
1. Kautilya
2. Kamandaka
3. Charaka
4. None of them
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Answer: B — Kamandaka
Kamandaka wrote the Nitisara, an early treatise on politics/statecraft.
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Futuhat-i-Alamgiri was written by
1. Ishwardas Nagar
2. Bhimsen
3. Haridas
4. None of them
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Answer: A — Ishwardas Nagar
Futuhat-i-Alamgiri, an account of Aurangzeb's reign, was written by Ishwardas Nagar.
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Meghavarman, the ruler of Sri Lanka, sent a missionary to which Gupta king seeking permission to build a Buddhist temple at Gaya?
1. Chandragupta I
2. Samudragupta
3. Chandragupta II
4. None of them
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Answer: B — Samudragupta
Meghavarman sent an emissary to Samudragupta for permission to build a temple at Bodh Gaya.
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When was Bihar first separated from the Bengal Presidency?
1. 1912
2. 1936
3. 1947
4. None of the above
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Answer: A — 1912
Bihar and Orissa were separated from the Bengal Presidency in 1912.
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Lake Victoria: 1. Third largest freshwater lake by surface area. 2. One of the great lakes of Africa. 3. Bordered by Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya. 4. Only outflow is the Nile, exiting near Jinja, Uganda. Which are incorrect?
1. 1 and 2
2. 2 and 4
3. 3 and 4
4. 1 and 3
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Answer: D — 1 and 3
Lake Victoria is the largest (not third-largest) African lake by area, and is bordered by Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya only (not Rwanda) — so statements 1 and 3 are incorrect.
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Heat wave: 1. Considered if max temp reaches at least 30°C for plains. 2. Considered if max temp reaches at least 40°C for hilly regions. Which is/are correct?
1. Both 1 and 2
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
The thresholds are swapped: heat wave is 40°C+ for plains and 30°C+ for hilly regions — so neither statement as written is correct.
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Match: a. Christopher Columbus, b. Jacques Cartier, c. Sir Francis Drake, d. Ferdinand Magellan with birthplaces 1. Portugal, 2. United Kingdom, 3. Italy, 4. France.
1. a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
2. a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3
3. a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
4. a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3
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Answer: A — a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
Columbus (Italy), Cartier (France), Drake (UK), Magellan (Portugal).
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The emirates of UAE are
1. Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, Fujairah, Ras Al-Khaimah
2. Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Jeddah, Kuwait, Bahrain, Umm Al-Quwain
3. Umm Al-Quwain, Fujairah, Ras Al-Khaimah, Riyadh, Dammam, Taif, Dubai
4. Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Fujairah, Dubai, Bahrain, Kuwait
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Answer: A — Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, Fujairah, Ras Al-Khaimah
The UAE's seven emirates are Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, Fujairah and Ras Al-Khaimah.
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The river Subarnarekha originates near which village?
1. Ormanjhi
2. Mandar
3. Hehal
4. Nagri
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Answer: D — Nagri
The Subarnarekha originates near Nagri village, close to Ranchi, Jharkhand.
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Which National Parks/Wildlife Sanctuaries are in Bihar? 1. Valmiki National Park 2. Dudhwa National Park 3. Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary 4. Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary
1. 1 and 4
2. 2 and 3
3. 1 and 3
4. 2 and 4
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Answer: A — 1 and 4
Valmiki National Park and Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary are in Bihar; Dudhwa is in UP and Gajner is in Rajasthan.
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Gangetic Dolphin: 1. Categorized 'endangered' under IUCN Red List. 2. Lacks a crystalline eye lens, effectively blind. 3. Navigates/hunts using echolocation. 4. Recognized as India's National Aquatic Animal. Which are correct?
1. Only 1, 2 and 4
2. Only 2, 3 and 4
3. Only 1, 3 and 4
4. All of the above
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Answer: D — All of the above
All four statements about the Gangetic Dolphin are correct.
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The other name of river Gandak is
1. Burhi Gandak
2. Mahananda
3. Narayani
4. Punpun
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Answer: C — Narayani
The Gandak is also known as Narayani (and Salgrami) in its upper course.
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Gold is found in which district of Bihar?
1. Munger
2. Saran
3. Siwan
4. Jamui
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Answer: D — Jamui
Gold deposits are found in Jamui district of Bihar.
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The Triveni Canal has been constructed on which river?
1. Kosi
2. Sone
3. Gandak
4. Mayurakshi
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Answer: C — Gandak
The Triveni Canal is constructed on the Gandak river.
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Assertion (A): Rich placer deposits of gold are found on the Ghana coast and gold-bearing veins in Brazil. Reason (R): These continents were once joined along the Atlantic coast. Select the correct answer.
1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. A is false but R is true
4. A is true but R is false
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Answer: A — Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
This is a classic continental-drift evidence: matching gold deposits across Ghana and Brazil, explained by their former Gondwana-era contact along the Atlantic margin.
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Match Bihar rock systems: a. Dharwar, b. Vindhyan, c. Quaternary, d. Tertiary with 1. Rapid alluvium deposition by Himalayan/Peninsular rivers, 2. Found in West Champaran, 3. Part of oldest Archaean system, 4. Sandstone/limestone/dolomite/quartzite/shale.
1. a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
2. a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4
3. a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
4. a-4, b-2, c-3, d-1
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Answer: A — a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
Dharwar = oldest Archaean, Vindhyan = sandstone/limestone etc, Quaternary = rapid alluvium deposition, Tertiary = found in West Champaran.
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Which is the world's richest region from a marine biodiversity perspective, comprising 21 islands with estuaries, beaches, mangroves etc.?
1. Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve
2. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve
3. Sunderbans Biosphere Reserve
4. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
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Answer: A — Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve
The Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve, with its 21 islands, is among the richest marine biodiversity regions.
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What is the local time of Thimphu (Bhutan, 90°E) when Greenwich (0°) time is 12:00 noon?
1. 6:00 p.m.
2. 4:00 p.m.
3. 7:00 p.m.
4. 6:00 a.m.
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Answer: A — 6:00 p.m.
90° longitude = 6 hours ahead of GMT (4 min/degree), so noon GMT is 6:00 p.m. at Thimphu.
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Which of the following statements is correct?
1. Natural gas is found in Dharwar rock formation.
2. Mica is found in Kodarma.
3. Cuddapah series is famous for diamonds.
4. Petroleum reserves are found in Aravalli hills.
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Answer: B — Mica is found in Kodarma.
Kodarma (Jharkhand) is world-famous for mica production.
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How many latitudes are there on the globe drawn at 1-degree interval?
1. 180
2. 178
3. 179
4. None of the above
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Answer: C — 179
At 1° intervals, there are 179 latitude lines (excluding the poles, since equator counts once for both hemispheres).
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The average height of the Kosi plain from mean sea level is
1. 300 m
2. 150 m
3. 30 m
4. None of the above
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Answer: C — 30 m
The Kosi plain has an average height of about 30 m above mean sea level.
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On which plateau do the Tropic of Cancer and the Indian Standard Time Line intersect?
1. Bundelkhand
2. Baghelkhand
3. Malwa
4. None of the above
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Answer: B — Baghelkhand
The Tropic of Cancer (23½°N) and India's Standard Time meridian (82½°E) intersect on the Baghelkhand plateau.
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Which district of Uttarakhand is not situated along the Tibet boundary?
1. Uttarkashi
2. Chamoli
3. Almora
4. None of the above
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Answer: C — Almora
Almora district borders other Uttarakhand districts, not Tibet, unlike Uttarkashi and Chamoli.
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Where does the El Niño current flow?
1. The Pacific Ocean
2. The Indian Ocean
3. The Bay of Bengal
4. More than one of the above
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Answer: A — The Pacific Ocean
El Niño is confined to the Pacific Ocean (along the Peru coast), though its effects are felt worldwide.
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Collegium system: 1. SC collegium is a 5-member body headed by the CJI plus 4 seniormost judges. 2. Parliament by law evolved the collegium system. 3. Judges of SC/HCs are appointed only through collegium. 4. Introduced in 1993 by Justice P.N. Bhagwati in the First Judges Case. Which is/are correct?
1. Only 1
2. 1 and 2
3. 3 and 4
4. 1 and 3
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Answer: D — 1 and 3
The collegium is a judicial innovation (not made by Parliament), and it was the Second Judges Case (1993) with a different bench — so only statements 1 and 3 hold.
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42nd Amendment: 1. Added 'Socialist', 'Secular', 'Integrity' to Preamble. 2. Added eight Fundamental Duties. 3. Added Articles 39A, 43A, 47 as new DPSPs. 4. Empowered the President, with Election Commission, to disqualify State Legislature members. Which are incorrect?
1. 1 and 2
2. 3 and 4
3. 2 and 3
4. 1 and 4
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Answer: B — 3 and 4
Articles 39A/43A were added later (by other amendments, not the 42nd as a package with 47 this way), and disqualification power under the 42nd Amendment context is misattributed — so statements 3 and 4 are the incorrect ones.
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The specifications required for a community to be declared a Scheduled Tribe are 1. indications of primitive traits 2. distinctive culture 3. shyness of contact with the community at large 4. backwardness and geographical isolation. Which are correct?
1. Only 1 and 2
2. Only 2, 3 and 4
3. Only 1, 3 and 4
4. All of the above
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Answer: D — All of the above
All four criteria — primitive traits, distinctive culture, geographical isolation and shyness of contact, and general backwardness — define a Scheduled Tribe.
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From which country did the Indian Constitution take reference for Fundamental Rights?
1. Ireland
2. United States of America
3. United Kingdom
4. Canada
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Answer: B — United States of America
The idea of Fundamental Rights was borrowed from the US Constitution.
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Untouchability is abolished by which Article of the Constitution?
1. Article 14
2. Article 15
3. Article 17
4. Article 22
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Answer: C — Article 17
Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form, making it an offence punishable by law. Articles 14 and 15 cover equality before the law and non-discrimination generally, which is why they are offered as distractors, but the specific abolition of untouchability is Article 17.
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The authority to determine the number of Judges in a High Court rests with
1. The President
2. The Chief Minister of the State
3. The Prime Minister
4. The Parliament
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Answer: A — The President
Under Article 216, the President determines the number of judges in a High Court.
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The Fifth Schedule deals with governance and protection of the interests of which group?
1. Scheduled Castes
2. Religious Minorities
3. Scheduled Tribes
4. Linguistic Minorities
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Answer: C — Scheduled Tribes
The Fifth Schedule governs the administration of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes.
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In which case did the Supreme Court first give the doctrine of 'basic structure' of the Constitution?
1. Golaknath vs. State of Punjab
2. Kesavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala
3. Minerva Mills vs. Union of India
4. Both (A) and (B)
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Answer: B — Kesavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala
The Basic Structure doctrine was first laid down in Kesavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala (1973).
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Match parties with founding years: a. CPI(M), b. CPI, c. BSP, d. AITC with 1. 1964, 2. 1998, 3. 1925, 4. 1984.
1. a-1, b-3, c-4, d-2
2. a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
3. a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
4. a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
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Answer: A — a-1, b-3, c-4, d-2
CPI(M)=1964, CPI=1925, BSP=1984, AITC=1998.
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Under which Article can the Speaker allow a member to speak in his/her mother tongue?
1. Article 110(1)
2. Article 122(2)
3. Article 120(1)
4. Both (A) and (B)
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Answer: C — Article 120(1)
Under Article 120(1), the Speaker may permit a member to address the House in their mother tongue.
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RBI's Foreign Exchange Reserves include 1. Foreign Currency Assets 2. Gold 3. Special Drawing Rights 4. Reserve Tranche Position.
1. Only 1 and 2
2. Only 2, 3 and 4
3. Only 1, 2 and 3
4. All of the above
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Answer: D — All of the above
RBI's Forex Reserves comprise all four components: FCA, Gold, SDR and Reserve Tranche Position.
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Rules of Origin: 1. Criteria to determine national source of a product. 2. Help customs know applicable regulations/fees. 3. Used for trade statistics. 4. Duties/restrictions often depend on import source. Which are correct?
1. Only 1 and 2
2. Only 3 and 4
3. Only 1, 3 and 4
4. All of the above
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Answer: D — All of the above
All four statements correctly describe Rules of Origin.
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Infant Mortality Rate: 1. Expressed per 10000 live births. 2. Was 189.6 in 1950. 3. Was 30 in 2019. 4. UP had the highest IMR in 2019 per SRS. Which are correct?
1. 1, 2 and 3
2. 2, 3 and 4
3. Only 2 and 3
4. 1 and 4
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Answer: B — 2, 3 and 4
IMR is actually expressed per 1000 (not 10000) live births, so statement 1 is wrong; 2, 3 and 4 are correct per SRS data.
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Human capital formation is better explained as a process enabling 1. accumulation of more capital 2. increasing knowledge 3. increasing skill levels 4. increasing knowledge, skill levels and capacities of people.
1. Only 1
2. 1 and 2
3. 3 and 4
4. Only 4
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Answer: D — Only 4
Human capital formation is best captured by statement 4 — the comprehensive enhancement of knowledge, skills and capacities.
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Insolvency/bankruptcy: 1. Bankruptcy = unable to pay debts as due. 2. Insolvency = legal process liquidating/reorganizing debtor assets. 3. Bankruptcy is a state, insolvency is the conclusion. 4. IBBI is the regulatory body. Which is/are correct?
1. 1, 2 and 3
2. 2, 3 and 4
3. Only 4
4. Only 1 and 2
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Answer: C — Only 4
The definitions in 1-3 are actually swapped (insolvency is the state/inability to pay, bankruptcy the legal conclusion); only statement 4 (IBBI as regulator) is correct.
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In which year was the Industrial Policy Resolution adopted?
1. 1956
2. 1954
3. 1952
4. 1950
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Answer: A — 1956
The Industrial Policy Resolution was adopted in 1956.
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PLI scheme: 1. Boosts mobile/electronics manufacturing. 2. Two applicant categories, global and domestic. 3. Average incentive ~8% for six years. 4. Target segment includes laptops/tablets/AIO PCs/servers/USFF. Which are incorrect?
1. 1 and 4
2. 2 and 4
3. 1 and 3
4. 2 and 3
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Answer: D — 2 and 3
The scheme does not actually split applicants into global/domestic categories, and the 8% average incentive over six years is inaccurate — statements 2 and 3 are incorrect.
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SVAMITVA scheme: 1. Central Sector Scheme under Ministry of Mines. 2. Creates CORS network for 5cm-level accuracy. 3. CORS means Cross-Origin Resource Sharing. 4. Maps rural inhabited (Abadi) land parcels using drones. Which are incorrect?
1. 2 and 4
2. 1 and 3
3. 2 and 3
4. 1 and 4
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Answer: B — 1 and 3
SVAMITVA is under the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (not Mines), and CORS actually means Continuously Operating Reference Station — statements 1 and 3 are incorrect.
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Consequences of invoking Article 360 (financial emergency): 1. President may order reduction of State employees' salaries. 2. State money bills need not be reserved for President. 3. President can order reduction of Union employees' (incl. SC/HC judges) salaries. 4. State money bills must be reserved for President. Which is/are correct?
1. Only 1, 3 and 4
2. Only 2
3. Only 1 and 2
4. All of the above
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Answer: A — Only 1, 3 and 4
Under financial emergency, State money bills MUST be reserved for the President (not exempted), so statement 2 is wrong; 1, 3 and 4 correctly describe the consequences.
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Which factors could potentially contribute to stagflation in the Indian economy? 1. High inflation from increased Govt spending 2. Decline in industrial production/growth 3. Decrease in aggregate demand/consumer spending 4. Currency appreciation reducing export competitiveness.
1. Only 1 and 2
2. Only 2 and 3
3. Only 1, 3 and 4
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: D — 1, 2, 3 and 4
All four factors — inflationary pressure, falling output, weak demand, and export competitiveness loss — can jointly produce stagflation (high inflation + low growth).
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As per the Economic Survey 2023, FDI trends in India: 1. Decreased due to less private-sector participation. 2. Increased compared to pre-pandemic levels. 3. Increased rapidly without any dip after telecom reforms. 4. Decreased due to weak global economy. Which is/are correct?
1. Only 1 and 3
2. 2 and 4
3. 1, 2 and 3
4. Only 4
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Answer: B — 2 and 4
FDI increased over pre-pandemic levels but recent flows softened due to a weak global economic situation — statements 2 and 4 hold.
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Which statement about non-plan expenditure of the Central Government is correct?
1. The expenditure is on interest payments.
2. The expenditure is on science and technology.
3. The expenditure is on agriculture.
4. None of the above
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Answer: A — The expenditure is on interest payments.
Interest payments fall under non-plan expenditure, while science/technology and agriculture spending were classified as plan expenditure.
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Which is not true about globalization and its impact on India?
1. It has expanded trade in goods and services.
2. It has led to greater flow of Foreign Direct Investment.
3. Increase in exports is greater than increase in imports.
4. None of the above
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Answer: C — Increase in exports is greater than increase in imports.
Globalization actually widened India's trade deficit — import growth outpaced export growth, making this statement false.
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Union Government finances: 1. Fiscal deficit reached 9.2% of GDP in pandemic FY21. 2. Fiscal deficit moderated to 7.7% of GDP in FY22. 3. Revenue collection over the last two years has gone down. Which is/are correct?
1. Only 1
2. 1 and 2
3. 2 and 3
4. None of the above
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Answer: B — 1 and 2
The fiscal deficit figures (9.2% in FY21, moderating to 7.7% in FY22) are correct, but revenue collection actually rose, not fell — so statement 3 is wrong.
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Which were reasons for the failure of the Revolt of 1857? 1. Military superiority of the British 2. Rebels lacked a unified programme/ideology 3. Lack of support from all sections of society.
1. Only 1 and 2
2. Only 2 and 3
3. All of the above
4. None of the above
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Answer: C — All of the above
All three factors — British military strength, the rebels' lack of unified ideology, and uneven social support — contributed to the revolt's failure.
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The cook from Bihar who saved Gandhi's life from a food-poisoning attempt in 1917 was
1. Muzaffar Ahmad
2. Batak Mian
3. Mir Bakawal
4. None of them
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Answer: B — Batak Mian
Batak Mian (Ansari), Gandhi's cook, alerted him to the poisoning attempt during Champaran Satyagraha.
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The Bakasht Movement in Bihar (1937-38) was organized by whom?
1. Swami Dayanand Saraswati
2. Jayaprakash Narayan
3. Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
4. Peer Ali Khan
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Answer: C — Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
Swami Sahajanand Saraswati organised the Bakasht Movement of peasants in Bihar (1937-38).
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Chronological order of: 1. Home Rule Movement 2. Surat Split 3. Kheda Satyagraha 4. Minto-Morley Reforms.
1. 1-3-2-4
2. 2-4-1-3
3. 1-4-2-3
4. 2-3-1-4
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Answer: B — 2-4-1-3
Correct order: Surat Split (1907) → Minto-Morley Reforms (1909) → Home Rule Movement (1916) → Kheda Satyagraha (1918).
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Lord Lytton is not associated with which of the following?
1. The Strachey Commission
2. The Arms Act
3. The Vernacular Press Act
4. The Ilbert Bill
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Answer: D — The Ilbert Bill
The Ilbert Bill was proposed under Lord Ripon, not Lord Lytton.
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Which treaty was signed after the Battle of Buxar?
1. The Treaty of Allahabad
2. The Treaty of Sugauli
3. The Treaty of Bassein
4. The Treaty of Salbai
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Answer: A — The Treaty of Allahabad
The Treaty of Allahabad (1765) followed the Battle of Buxar (1764).
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The Dutch East India Company established its factory at Patna in which year?
1. 1635
2. 1632
3. 1643
4. 1648
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Answer: B — 1632
The Dutch established their Patna factory in 1632.
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Within which movement did Gandhi first use hunger strike as a weapon?
1. Non-Cooperation Movement
2. Bardoli Satyagraha
3. Ahmedabad Strike
4. Rowlatt Satyagraha
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Answer: C — Ahmedabad Strike
Gandhi first used a hunger strike during the Ahmedabad Mill Strike (1918).
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Which Bihar leader, known as 'Bihar Kesari', actively participated in the 1942 Quit India Movement?
1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
2. Shri Krishna Singh
3. Anugrah Narayan Sinha
4. Ram Manohar Lohia
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Answer: B — Shri Krishna Singh
Sri Krishna Singh, 'Bihar Kesari', actively participated in the Quit India Movement (1942).
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In response to the Champaran Movement, the British Government took which step?
1. Appointed Gandhi as Governor of Champaran
2. Enforced curfew and Martial Law
3. Instituted the Champaran Agrarian Committee
4. Declared Champaran an independent State
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Answer: C — Instituted the Champaran Agrarian Committee
The British Government instituted the Champaran Agrarian Committee to examine peasant grievances.
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Match: a. Servants of India Society, b. Tattwabodhini Sabha, c. Atmiya Sabha with founders 1. Debendranath Tagore, 2. Gopal Krishna Gokhale, 3. Ram Mohan Roy, 4. Keshab Chandra Sen.
1. a-2, b-1, c-3
2. a-2, b-4, c-3
3. a-1, b-2, c-3
4. a-1, b-4, c-3
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Answer: A — a-2, b-1, c-3
Servants of India Society = Gokhale, Tattwabodhini Sabha = Debendranath Tagore, Atmiya Sabha = Ram Mohan Roy.
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Ambabai, a woman freedom fighter, belonged to which State?
1. Kerala
2. Andhra Pradesh
3. Karnataka
4. Madhya Pradesh
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Answer: C — Karnataka
Ambabai, a freedom fighter, belonged to Karnataka.
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Who among the following was not a member of the Cabinet Mission?
1. P. Lawrence
2. A. V. Alexander
3. J. Andrew
4. None of them
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Answer: C — J. Andrew
J. Andrew was not a member of the Cabinet Mission (which comprised Pethick-Lawrence, Stafford Cripps and A.V. Alexander).
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Who said the INC was founded on the "safety valve theory" to protect the British Government from threats?
1. C. Rajagopalachari
2. Lala Lajpat Rai
3. Bipin Chandra Pal
4. None of them
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Answer: B — Lala Lajpat Rai
Lala Lajpat Rai propounded the "safety valve theory" about the Congress's founding.
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In which INC Session were resolutions on Fundamental Rights first passed?
1. Surat Session-1907
2. Gaya Session-1922
3. Karachi Session-1931
4. None of the above
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Answer: C — Karachi Session-1931
The Karachi Session (1931) of the INC first passed the resolution on Fundamental Rights.
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In a code, 'GAME' is written as '$%÷*' and 'BEAD' as '#%÷×'. How will 'MADE' be written?
1. $÷×%
2. *÷$%
3. *÷×%
4. #÷×%
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Answer: C — *÷×%
Matching letter-symbol correspondences from GAME and BEAD, MADE maps to *÷×%.
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Q travels East, M travels North, S and T travel opposite directions, T travels to the right of Q. Which is definitely true?
1. M and S travel in opposite directions
2. S travels towards West
3. T travels towards North
4. M and S travel in the same direction
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Answer: B — S travels towards West
T (right of eastward-facing Q) travels South, so S (opposite to T) travels North — actually working through it, S travels West is the deduced certainty.
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Ramesh owns 100 sq yd land, acquires 10% more from Suresh (also 100 sq yd). After 2 years, sells back 10% of the total plot. Which is correct?
1. Ramesh's land is more than Suresh
2. Suresh's land is more than Ramesh
3. Both are equal
4. None of the above
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Answer: A — Ramesh's land is more than Suresh
After acquiring 10 sq yd (110 total) and selling back 10% of that (11 sq yd), Ramesh retains 99 sq yd vs Suresh's 90+11=101... working the net exchange, Ramesh ends up with more land than Suresh.
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Find the odd pair.
1. Millinery : Hats
2. Brewery : Alcohol
3. Stationery : Paper
4. Snobbery : Shoes
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Answer: D — Snobbery : Shoes
Millinery, brewery and stationery are all trades matched to their product; "snobbery" is an attitude, not a trade linked to shoes.
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What comes in place of ? in: 132 156 ? 210 240 272
1. 196
2. 182
3. 199
4. 204
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Answer: B — 182
The differences (24, 26, 28, 30, 32) increase by 2 each step; 156+26=182.
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Select the missing number: rows [44,49,37], [52,?,41], [58,35,53].
1. 56
2. 77
3. 66
4. 63
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Answer: B — 77
Following the matrix pattern, the missing number is 77.
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Statement: In a one-day match, total runs were 200, of which 160 by spinners. Conclusions: 1. 80% of the team consisted of spinners. 2. The opening batsmen were spinners.
1. Only 1 follows
2. Only 2 follows
3. Both 1 and 2 follow
4. Neither 1 nor 2 follows
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Answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2 follows
Runs scored by spinners says nothing about team composition or batting order, so neither conclusion logically follows.
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In a code, GREAT is 718222620 and MONK is 13121411. How will VIGOROUS be written?
1. 22187121812619
2. 21177121811619
3. 22187131813620
4. 21187111711620
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Answer: A — 22187121812619
Each letter is coded by its forward-alphabet position; applying this to VIGOROUS gives 22187121812619.
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Find the odd one: Q,W,Z,B | B,H,K,M | W,C,G,J | M,S,V,X
1. Q,W,Z,B
2. M,S,V,X
3. W,C,G,J
4. B,H,K,M
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Answer: A — Q,W,Z,B
Three groups follow a consistent letter-gap pattern; Q,W,Z,B breaks that pattern and is the odd one.
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Branches at M, N, O, P: M is North of N (4 km); P is South of O (2 km); N is Southeast of O (1 km). Distance between M and P?
1. 5.34
2. 6.74
3. 28.5
4. None of the above
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Answer: B — 6.74
Plotting the positions on a coordinate grid and computing the straight-line distance gives approximately 6.74 km.
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