Statement: The ozone layer in the stratosphere is essential for life on Earth.
Reason: It absorbs harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.

Matching (Shampoo Ingredients and Function)

Column A (Ingredient)          Column B (Function)
A. Sodium Laureth Sulfate          1. Conditioner
B. Panthenol                                   2. Foam producer
C. Dimethicone                              3. Shine and smoothness
D. Citric Acid                                  4. pH control

Which film movement in India was heavily inspired by Italian Neorealism and focused on socio-political realism?

Which of the following is not a feature of the Indian Constitution?

Identify the incorrect pair:

a) Kalidasa – Abhijnanashakuntalam
b) Charaka – Medicine
c) Panini – Astronomy
d) Kautilya – Arthashastra

Assertion (A): The DRS (Decision Review System) helps reduce umpiring errors.
Reason (R): DRS uses technologies like Hawk-Eye, UltraEdge, and ball-tracking.

Assertion (A): The Battle of Talikota (1565) marked the end of the Vijayanagar Empire.
Reason (R): The combined forces of the Deccan Sultanates defeated the Vijayanagar ruler Rama Raya.

Options:

The Saubhagya Scheme is related to:

Rickets is caused by a deficiency of:

Match the Following:

Column A (Important Days)      Column B (Dates)
A. World Environment Day                    1. 21 June
B. International Yoga Day                      2. 5 June
C. National Science Day                         3. 28 February
D. World Literacy Day                            4. 8 September
E. Constitution Day (India)                    5. 26 November

Choose the correct matching option

Which sector contributes the most to India’s GDP as of recent estimates?

What is the child helpline number in India?

Which of the following is not a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council?

Which of the following causes the Indian monsoon?

Statement I: The President of India is the nominal executive head.
Statement II: The Prime Minister is the real head of the executive.

Which protocol was signed to control ozone depletion?

Match the following file extensions with their file types:

Arrange the following in chronological order:

1. Later Vedic Age

2. Mauryan Empire

3. Harappan Civilization

4. Buddha's Mahaparinirvana

Which scheme aims to improve nutritional outcomes for children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers?

Which of the following is an analgesic used to relieve pain?

Statement: Global warming leads to rising sea levels.
Reason: Warming causes glaciers and ice caps to melt.

Statement I: The cockpit voice recorder is part of the aircraft's black box system.
Statement II: The black box is always coloured black to facilitate easy identification.

Which helpline number is used to report cybercrime in India?

Assertion (A): Ashoka embraced Buddhism after the Battle of Kalinga.
Reason (R): Ashoka became a follower of Jainism due to his remorse after the war.

Match the pollutants with their primary sources:

Assertion (A): The Western Ghats receive more rainfall than the Eastern Ghats.
Reason (R): The Western Ghats are continuous and face the south-west monsoon winds directly.

Options:

A WBC count higher than normal suggests:

Match the parts of a flower with their functions:

Choose the odd one out:
A. USB Drive
B. CD-ROM
C. Hard Disk
D. Monitor

Match the following scriptures with their associated concepts:

 A. Bhagavad Gita    1. Eightfold Path
B. Tripitaka               2. Dharma and Karma 
C. Bible                       3. Ten Commandments
D. Quran                    4. Five Pillars of Islam

Options:

"The Guide" is a well-known novel written by:

Match the layers of atmosphere with their characteristics:

Which of the following statements regarding Tea Board of India is/are correct?

1. It was established under the Tea Act, 1953.

2. It functions under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare.

3. It is responsible for issuing registration for tea exports.

Select the correct code:

. Match the following travellers with the rulers they visited:

Options:

Assertion (A): Hypersonic missiles are considered a strategic game-changer in modern warfare.
Reason (R): Hypersonic missiles can travel at speeds greater than Mach 5 and are difficult to intercept.

Match the Indian States with their highest peaks:

Statement I: Non-stick cookware is coated with Teflon (PTFE).
Statement II: Teflon-coated pans can withstand extremely high temperatures above 400°C safely.

Identify the sport related to the term "Double Fault":

Who among the following was known as "Jagat Guru" by his followers?

Which organization is primarily responsible for managing National Highways?

Match the following Schedules with their contents:

The term “Midnight Sun” is associated with:

Troponin levels in blood are tested to detect:

Match the Acts with their provisions:

Which of the following is NOT a cold ocean current?

A) Labrador Current
B) Kuroshio Current
C) Canary Current
D) Humboldt Current

Who is the author of "India Wins Freedom"?

The Jamshedpur plant of Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO) is located in which state?

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas but not a pollutant?

Statement 1: Directed Energy Weapons (DEWs) include lasers and microwaves.
Statement 2: These weapons use kinetic energy to cause damage.

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is launched for the welfare of:

Which gas is the major component of the Earth’s atmosphere by volume?

Match the following diseases with their causative agents:

Statement: Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are harmful to the atmosphere.
Reason: They react with oxygen to produce more ozone.

Which of the following are true for an incandescent electric bulb?

1. It uses tungsten as the filament.

2. It is more energy-efficient than LEDs.

3. It emits light due to incandescence.

4. It contains a vacuum or inert gas.

Options:

Which book is authored by Arundhati Roy?

Assertion (A): The Bhagavad Gita is a conversation between Krishna and Arjuna.
Reason (R): It is a part of the Mahabharata.

Which of the following schemes aims to provide tap water to every rural household?

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The Rowlatt Act allowed detention without trial.

2. Gandhi started satyagraha in response to the Rowlatt Act.

3. Rowlatt Act was passed in 1919.

Statement: Burning of fossil fuels leads to acid rain.
Reason: Fossil fuels contain carbon monoxide, which forms acids in the atmosphere.

Statement (Assertion):

National Science Day is celebrated on 28th February every year in India.
Reason:

It commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. C.V. Raman.

Consider the following statements about National Highways in India:

1. They are maintained by the state governments.

2. National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) is responsible for their development.

3. NHs constitute the largest share of road length in India.

Which of the above is/are correct?

Match the following revolutions with their slogans:

Assertion:   International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8 March.
Reason: It was first officially celebrated by the United Nations in 1975.

Which ministry launched the Mission Karmayogi for civil service capacity building?

Which of the following is not a component under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan?

Match the following parts of the Constitution with their subjects:

Options:

Which country has won the most FIFA World Cup titles (Men’s)?

Match the following blood tests with their purposes:

Options:

Which ministry implements the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)?

Who is known as the "Father of Economics"?

Statement 1: The Indian National Congress was founded by A.O. Hume in 1885.
Statement 2: Its first session was presided over by Dadabhai Naoroji.

Which of the following is the largest saltwater lake in India?

Match the following ancient texts with their contents:

Options:

Assertion (A): Artificial Intelligence enables machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.
Reason (R): AI systems are programmed with pre-defined rules and cannot learn from data.

Assertion (A): The Constitution of India provides for a federal system of government.
Reason (R): India has a division of powers between the Centre and the States.

Match the Entrepreneurs with their Companies:

Options:

SAMARTH Scheme is related to:

Which of the following medical instruments is used to measure blood pressure?

What does ‘Repo Rate’ mean in the Indian banking context?

Match the players with their sports:

Stand-Up India Scheme is primarily aimed at promoting entrepreneurship among:

Under the One Nation, One Ration Card (ONORC) scheme:

PM Vishwakarma Scheme launched in 2023 is primarily for:

The POSHAN Abhiyaan focuses on:

What is the full form of NITI Aayog?

Which of the following is the correct descending order of the continents by area?

Which of the following is the fastest train in India (as of 2025)?

Who wrote the book "The Argumentative Indian"?

What is the name of the portal used to track PMAY progress?

Match the following rulers with their contributions:

Assertion (A): Thar Desert receives very little rainfall.
Reason (R): It lies in the rain-shadow region of the Aravalli Hills.

Options:

Which acid is most commonly found in coffee?

Which of the following is a key ingredient that differentiates bone china from other types of porcelain?

Match the following correctly:

The Children's Film Society of India (CFSI) was established under which Prime Minister's leadership?

Statement: India’s economy is classified as a dual economy because it has features of both modern industrial sector and traditional agricultural sector.

Statement 1: Subhas Chandra Bose was elected President of INC in 1938.
Statement 2: He resigned from the post in 1939 due to differences with Gandhi.

"Midnight’s Children" is a famous novel written by:

Assertion (A): The Reserve Bank of India controls inflation through monetary policy.
Reason (R): Increasing repo rates encourages borrowing and increases money supply.
Options:

Arrange the following data units in increasing order of size:

1. Kilobyte

2. Terabyte

3. Megabyte

4. Gigabyte