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Which river is known as ‘Dakshina Ganga’ or ‘Ganga of the South’?
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The authority to alter the boundaries of states in India lies with:
Explanation: Article 3 empowers Parliament to form new states and alter boundaries.
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India maintained its early cultural contacts and trade links with Southeast Asia across the Bay of Bengal For this pre-eminence of early maritime history of Bay of Bengal, which of the following could be the most convincing explanation/explanations?
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The largest coal reserve in India is found in:
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Which Indian movie was the first to be nominated for an Oscar in the Best Foreign Language Film category?
6 / 100
Which of the following is not a mountain pass in the Himalayas?
Explanation: Palghat is in the Western Ghats, not the Himalayas.
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The Children's Film Society of India (CFSI) was established under which Prime Minister's leadership?
Explanation: CFSI was founded in 1955 under the leadership of Nehru, who had a keen interest in children’s education and culture.
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The term “Bioaccumulation” refers to:
Explanation: Harmful substances like mercury or DDT accumulate in organisms over time.
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Which of the following are features of a federal system?
Written Constitution
Independent Judiciary
Division of Powers
Unitary governanceSelect the correct answer:
10 / 100
Which acid is present in the stomach and helps in digestion?
Explanation: HCl in the stomach helps break down food and kill pathogens.
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Which one of the following Indian satellites is dedicated to ocean studies?
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The Civil Disobedience Movement was started with:
13 / 100
Who discovered the neutron?
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Which index is used by the RBI for inflation targeting in India?
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“Hydroponics” is a method of growing plants:
16 / 100
Disguised unemployment is most commonly found in:
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Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
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Which of the following articles of the Constitution of India deals with the amendment of the Constitution?
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The Lok Sabha Secretariat comes under the direct supervision of:
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Fundamental Duties were incorporated in the Constitution by:
21 / 100
Which part of the brain is responsible for coordination and balance?
Explanation: The cerebellum coordinates voluntary movements like posture, balance, coordination, and speech.
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The 42nd Amendment Act is known as:
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Who among the following was associated with the Home Rule Movement?
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Which of the following taxes is indirect in nature?
25 / 100
What is the chemical name of common salt?
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The capital of the Mauryan Empire under Ashoka was:
27 / 100
Which Article of the Constitution provides for the Election Commission of India?
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The first Indian satellite, Aryabhata, was launched in the year:
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The National Green Tribunal was established in:
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DNA fingerprinting was first developed by:
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The principle of “Checks and Balances” is most closely associated with:
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The “Doctrine of Pleasure” under the Indian Constitution is related to:
Explanation: Civil servants hold office during the pleasure of the President/Governor (Article 310).
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In the context of environmental conservation, the Ramsar Convention is related to:
34 / 100
What is the pH of pure water at 25°C?
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Which of the following is the smallest bone in the human body?
36 / 100
Which gas causes the “Bends” or decompression sickness in divers?
37 / 100
Who among the following was the President of the Constituent Assembly?
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Which of the following countries is not a member of the QUAD grouping?
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The Swadeshi Movement was a reaction to:
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Which one of the following statements is correct?
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Which of the following are considered transfer payments?
1.Subsidies
2.Pensions
3. Wages
4. Scholarships
Select the correct answer:
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“Exoplanets” are planets:
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The longest written Constitution in the world is that of:
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The term "Artificial Intelligence" was first coined by:
Explanation: John McCarthy coined the term "Artificial Intelligence" in 1956 and is considered one of the founding figures of AI.
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In India, the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha lies with:
Explanation: The President can dissolve the Lok Sabha on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
46 / 100
Who was the leader of the Indigo Revolt (1859–60)?
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Why did Buddhism start declining in India in the early medieval times?
1. Buddha was by that time considered as one of the incarnations of Vishnu and thus became a part of Vaishnavism.
2. The invading tribes from Central Asia till the time of last Gupta king adopted Hinduism and persecuted Buddhists.
3. The Kings of Gupta dynasty were strongly opposed to Buddhism.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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The “One Health” concept promotes:
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The Revolt of 1857 began in:
50 / 100
With reference to the history of India, the terms "kulyavapa" and "dronavapa" denote .
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Which Indian river flows westward?
Explanation: Narmada and Tapi are major rivers flowing westward into the Arabian Sea.
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The major objective of the Green Revolution was to:
Explanation: The Green Revolution aimed at increasing food grain production, especially wheat and rice, using HYV seeds and irrigation.
53 / 100
Which of the following Constitutional Amendments is related to Panchayati Raj Institutions?
54 / 100
What is the meaning of ‘Deflation’?
55 / 100
Which of the following elements is used to manufacture computer chips?
56 / 100
Which part of the Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?
57 / 100
Yogavasistha' was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of:
58 / 100
Who is the real founder of Mughal Empire in india?
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The term “Repo Rate” is associated with:
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India’s first nuclear reactor was named:
61 / 100
With reference to the guilds (Shreni) of ancient India that played a very important role in the country's economy, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Every guild was registered with the central authority of the State and the king was the chief administrative authority on them.
2. The wages, rules of work, standards and prices were fixed by the guild.
3. The guild had judicial powers over its own members.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
62 / 100
Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?
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Who among the following was known as the “Frontier Gandhi”?
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The “Albedo effect” is associated with:
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“Operation Flood” was associated with:
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Which of the following organizations releases the “Global Gender Gap Report”?
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The Viceroy who conducted the Partition of Bengal in 1905 was:
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The ‘Doctrine of Lapse’ was introduced by:
This policy allowed the British to annex princely states without a male heir.
69 / 100
Who was the first Indian woman to direct a feature film?
Fatma Begum directed Bulbul-e-Paristan in 1926, making her the first female director in Indian cinema.
70 / 100
Which mission was India's first lunar mission?
Explanation: Launched in 2008, Chandrayaan-1 was India’s first mission to the Moon and confirmed water molecules on the lunar surface.
71 / 100
Which of the following rights cannot be suspended even during Emergency?
72 / 100
Which of the following industries are most affected by “El Niño”?
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Which Indian state has no international border?
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The world's second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements correctly represents the teachings of Ramanuja?
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Which of the following characterizes/characteriz the people of Indus Civilization?
1. They possessed great palaces and temples.
2. They worshipped both male and female deities.
3. They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare
Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below:
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Which part of the Constitution deals with the Union Executive?
77 / 100
“Project Tiger” was launched in:
78 / 100
The headquarters of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) is located in:
79 / 100
The first session of the Indian National Congress was held in:
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In India, “Right to Education” is a:
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The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched in:
82 / 100
The famous “Neolithic site of Burzahom” is located in:
Explanation: Burzahom is a Neolithic archaeological site in Srinagar, known for pit dwellings and tools.
83 / 100
The ozone layer protects life on Earth by blocking:
84 / 100
Which of the following is not included in the Fundamental Rights?
The Right to Property was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights by the 44th Amendment and is now a legal right under Article 300A.
85 / 100
Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus?
86 / 100
The first battle of Panipat was fought between:
87 / 100
What is the chemical formula of ozone?
88 / 100
Who among the following was called the ‘Grand Old Man of India’?
89 / 100
“CFCs” are primarily used in:
90 / 100
The largest gland in the human body is:
91 / 100
The concept of Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from:
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Which one of the following ancient towns is well. known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by building a series of dams and channelizing water into connected reservoirs?
93 / 100
“Green Hydrogen” refers to hydrogen produced using:
94 / 100
Which of the following is the main component of biogas?
95 / 100
Which vitamin is synthesized in human skin when exposed to sunlight?
Explanation: Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin through a chemical reaction that is dependent on sunlight (UV-B rays).
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Which schedule of the Constitution contains the Anti-Defection Law?
Explanation: The Tenth Schedule, added by the 52nd Amendment Act (1985), contains provisions of the Anti-Defection Law.
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Which of the following is the longest National Highway in India?
Explanation: NH 44 runs from Srinagar to Kanyakumari and is the longest national highway in India.
98 / 100
Which city is known as the “Space City of India”?
99 / 100
Which gas is used for the artificial ripening of fruits?
100 / 100
Consider the following:
1. Deification of the Buddha
2. Treading the path of Bodhisattvas
3. Image worship and rituals
Which of the above is/are the feature/features of Mahayana Buddhism?
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