Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Consumers can bargain below Maximum Retail Price (MRP). Reason (R): MRP is a price a seller must charge from the buyer. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The interior part of Australia is desert and semi-desert. Reason (R): Northern Australia is situated in the temperate zone. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Evaporation of sweat from human skin dissipates body heat. Reason (R): High humidity on a hot day increases discomfort. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): In the Himalayan mountains different types of vegetation are found. Reason (R): In the Himalayas, there are variations in climate with change in altitude. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Voices of men and women are different. Reason (R): Length and thickness of vocal cords is different in men and women. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Buland Darwaza was constructed at Fatehpur Sikri by the Mughal emperor Akbar. Reason (R): Akbar built this monument to commemorate the birth of his son Jahangir. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

UPPCS Prelims 2025 प्रश्नपत्र, उत्तर सहित

Q1प्रश्न खोलें
Which of the following statements with reference to 'blood' is/are correct? 1. Blood is composed of plasma and different types of cells. 2. The presence of haemoglobin makes blood appear red. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. Both 1 and 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) Both 1 and 2
व्याख्या
Blood = plasma + formed elements (RBCs, WBCs, platelets); the iron-containing pigment haemoglobin in RBCs gives it the red colour.
Q2प्रश्न खोलें
Match List-I with List-II. List-I (Writer): A. Trivikram Bhatta B. Somdev C. Jaidev D. Kshemendra List-II (Book): 1. Gita Govinda 2. Brihatkathamanjari 3. Nal Champu 4. Katha Sarit Sagar Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
1. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
2. A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
3. A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
4. A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (C) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
व्याख्या
Trivikrama Bhatta wrote Nala Champu, Somadeva wrote Kathasaritsagara, Jayadeva wrote Gita Govinda and Kshemendra wrote Brihatkathamanjari.
Q3प्रश्न खोलें
With reference to the Jnanpith Award, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The 58th Jnanpith Award was conferred upon Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Ji. 2. The 1st Jnanpith Award was given in 1965. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. Both 1 and 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) Both 1 and 2
व्याख्या
The 58th Jnanpith (for 2023) went jointly to Jagadguru Rambhadracharya (Sanskrit) and Gulzar (Urdu); the first award was given in 1965 to G. Sankara Kurup.
Q4प्रश्न खोलें
Arrange the following electromagnetic radiations in decreasing order of their frequencies. 1. Gamma rays 2. Ultraviolet rays 3. Radio waves 4. X-rays Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. 4, 1, 2, 3
2. 4, 1, 3, 2
3. 1, 4, 3, 2
4. 1, 4, 2, 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) 1, 4, 2, 3
व्याख्या
Frequency falls from gamma rays > X-rays > ultraviolet > visible > infrared > microwaves > radio waves.
Q5प्रश्न खोलें
'Adi Karmayogi Beta Version - A Responsive Governance Initiative' was launched by which of the following ministries in June 2025? 1. Ministry of AYUSH 2. Ministry of Women and Child Development 3. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment 4. Ministry of Tribal Affairs Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 4
2. Only 1
3. Only 1 and 2
4. Only 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) Only 4
व्याख्या
Adi Karmayogi is the Ministry of Tribal Affairs' capacity-building programme to create a cadre of responsive officials for tribal areas.
Q6प्रश्न खोलें
Which of the following departments prepares the National Indicator Framework Progress Report related to Sustainable Development Goals in Uttar Pradesh? 1. Department of Finance 2. Department of Education 3. Department of Planning Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 3
2. Only 1
3. 1 and 2
4. 1 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) Only 3
व्याख्या
SDG monitoring in UP (including the indicator framework progress report) is handled by the state's Planning Department.
Q7प्रश्न खोलें
With reference to 'Baking Soda', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is sodium hydrogen carbonate. 2. It is used in fire extinguishers. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. Both 1 and 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) Both 1 and 2
व्याख्या
Baking soda is NaHCO3; soda-acid fire extinguishers use it to release CO2 when mixed with acid.
Q8प्रश्न खोलें
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Consumers can bargain below Maximum Retail Price (MRP). Reason (R): MRP is a price a seller must charge from the buyer. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. (A) is false, but (R) is true
2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
3. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
4. (A) is true, but (R) is false
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) (A) is true, but (R) is false
व्याख्या
MRP is only the ceiling price; a seller may sell below it, so consumers can bargain. The Reason is false because MRP is not a mandatory price.
Q9प्रश्न खोलें
Match List-I with List-II. List-I (Nuclear Power Plant): A. Kudankulam B. Kakrapar C. Kaiga D. Rawatbhata List-II (State): 1. Karnataka 2. Tamil Nadu 3. Rajasthan 4. Gujarat Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
1. A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
2. A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
3. A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
4. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
व्याख्या
Kudankulam is in Tamil Nadu, Kakrapar in Gujarat, Kaiga in Karnataka and Rawatbhata in Rajasthan.
Q10प्रश्न खोलें
Consider the following elements found in a typical 70 kg man and arrange them in correct increasing order. 1. Sodium 2. Potassium 3. Copper 4. Iron Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. 3, 4, 2, 1
2. 4, 3, 2, 1
3. 4, 3, 1, 2
4. 3, 4, 1, 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) 3, 4, 1, 2
व्याख्या
A 70 kg adult has roughly 72 mg copper, about 4 g iron, about 100 g sodium and about 140 g potassium, so the increasing order is Cu < Fe < Na < K.
Q11प्रश्न खोलें
Arrange the following saints in correct chronological order. 1. Nanak 2. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu 3. Namdev 4. Kabir Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. 4, 3, 1, 2
2. 4, 3, 2, 1
3. 3, 4, 2, 1
4. 3, 4, 1, 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) 3, 4, 1, 2
व्याख्या
Namdev (1270-1350), Kabir (c. 1398/1440-1518), Guru Nanak (b. 1469) and Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (b. 1486).
Q12प्रश्न खोलें
Consider the following and arrange them in correct chronological order. 1. Jawahar Rozgar Yojana 2. Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas 3. Integrated Rural Development Programme 4. National Rural Employment Programme Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. 4, 3, 2, 1
2. 3, 4, 2, 1
3. 3, 4, 1, 2
4. 4, 3, 1, 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) 3, 4, 2, 1
व्याख्या
IRDP (1978-80), NREP (1980), DWCRA (1982) and JRY (1989).
Q13प्रश्न खोलें
With reference to creation of a new All India Service, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. In the national interest, the Rajya Sabha can pass a resolution for creation of a new All India Service. 2. The resolution for creation of a new All India Service must be passed by the Rajya Sabha by two-third majority of the total members of the house. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. Both 1 and 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) Only 1
व्याख्या
Under Article 312 the Rajya Sabha may pass such a resolution, but the required majority is two-thirds of members present and voting, not of total membership.
Q14प्रश्न खोलें
Consider the following committees relating to poverty and arrange their formation in correct chronological order. 1. Lakdawala Committee 2. Rangarajan Committee 3. Tendulkar Committee 4. Dandekar and Rath Committee Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. 1, 4, 3, 2
2. 4, 1, 3, 2
3. 4, 1, 2, 3
4. 1, 4, 2, 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) 4, 1, 3, 2
व्याख्या
Dandekar-Rath study (1971), Lakdawala Expert Group (1989-93), Tendulkar Committee (2005-09) and Rangarajan Committee (2012-14).
Q15प्रश्न खोलें
With reference to 'Brazil', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The equatorial rainforests of Brazil are called 'Selvas'. 2. The dark black colour fertile land here is called 'Terra Roxa'. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. Both 1 and 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) Only 1
व्याख्या
Amazon rainforests are called Selvas. Terra Roxa is the fertile dark purplish-red soil of the Brazilian coffee region, not a black soil, so statement 2 is doubtful. (Note: some keys treat both as correct.)
Q16प्रश्न खोलें
Consider the following events and arrange them in correct chronological order. 1. Poona Pact 2. End of Civil Disobedience Movement 3. Gandhi-Irwin Pact 4. Second Round Table Conference Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. 4, 3, 1, 2
2. 3, 4, 1, 2
3. 3, 4, 2, 1
4. 4, 3, 2, 1
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) 3, 4, 1, 2
व्याख्या
Gandhi-Irwin Pact (March 1931), Second RTC (Sept-Dec 1931), Poona Pact (Sept 1932) and formal withdrawal of Civil Disobedience (April 1934).
Q17प्रश्न खोलें
With reference to the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar announced in June 2025, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Yuva Puraskar was announced in 23 Indian languages. 2. There is no Yuva Puraskar in Dogri this year. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. Both 1 and 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) Both 1 and 2
व्याख्या
In June 2025 the Sahitya Akademi announced Yuva Puraskar for 23 of its 24 recognised languages; no award was announced in Dogri.
Q18प्रश्न खोलें
Consider the following wars and arrange them in correct chronological order. 1. First Anglo-Mysore War 2. Second Anglo-French War 3. First Anglo-Sikh War 4. First Anglo-Afghan War Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. 1, 2, 3, 4
2. 2, 1, 3, 4
3. 2, 1, 4, 3
4. 1, 2, 4, 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (C) 2, 1, 4, 3
व्याख्या
Second Carnatic (Anglo-French) War 1749-54, First Anglo-Mysore War 1767-69, First Anglo-Afghan War 1839-42, First Anglo-Sikh War 1845-46.
Q19प्रश्न खोलें
Operation Brahma was launched by India in March 2025 to provide humanitarian aid to which of the following countries? 1. Bangladesh 2. Myanmar 3. Sri Lanka 4. Malaysia Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 2 and 4
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. Only 1 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (C) Only 2
व्याख्या
Operation Brahma was India's HADR mission after the 7.7-magnitude Myanmar earthquake of 28 March 2025.
Q20प्रश्न खोलें
With reference to the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, 1748, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The First Carnatic War ended. 2. Madras was returned to the British. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. Both 1 and 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) Both 1 and 2
व्याख्या
The treaty ended the War of Austrian Succession and with it the First Carnatic War; Madras, captured by the French in 1746, was restored to the English.
Q21प्रश्न खोलें
Who among the following introduced the concept of entitlements in food security? 1. M. S. Swaminathan 2. Atul Pranay 3. Samali Srikant 4. Amartya Sen Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 4
2. Only 1
3. 1 and 2
4. 3 and 4
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) Only 4
व्याख्या
Amartya Sen's entitlement approach (Poverty and Famines, 1981) explained famines as a failure of people's entitlements rather than food availability.
Q22प्रश्न खोलें
Match List-I with List-II. List-I (State): A. Maharashtra B. Karnataka C. Bihar D. Tamil Nadu List-II (Number of seats in Rajya Sabha): 1. 16 2. 18 3. 19 4. 12 Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
1. A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
2. A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
3. A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
4. A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
व्याख्या
Rajya Sabha seats: Maharashtra 19, Karnataka 12, Bihar 16, Tamil Nadu 18.
Q23प्रश्न खोलें
Consider the following revolts and arrange them in correct chronological order. 1. Pabna 2. Indigo 3. Kuka 4. Sanyasi Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. 3, 4, 1, 2
2. 4, 2, 3, 1
3. 4, 3, 2, 1
4. 3, 4, 2, 1
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) 4, 2, 3, 1
व्याख्या
Sanyasi revolt (1763-1800), Indigo revolt (1859-60), Kuka movement (1871-72), Pabna agrarian revolt (1873-76).
Q24प्रश्न खोलें
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The interior part of Australia is desert and semi-desert. Reason (R): Northern Australia is situated in the temperate zone. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. (A) is false, but (R) is true
2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
3. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
4. (A) is true, but (R) is false
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) (A) is true, but (R) is false
व्याख्या
Australia's interior is arid (Great Victoria, Gibson, Simpson deserts), but northern Australia lies in the tropics, so the Reason is false.
Q25प्रश्न खोलें
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Evaporation of sweat from human skin dissipates body heat. Reason (R): High humidity on a hot day increases discomfort. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. (A) is false, but (R) is true
2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
3. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
4. (A) is true, but (R) is false
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (C) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
व्याख्या
Sweat cools us through latent heat of evaporation; high humidity slows evaporation and so increases discomfort. Both are true, but R does not explain A.
Q26प्रश्न खोलें
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): In the Himalayan mountains different types of vegetation are found. Reason (R): In the Himalayas, there are variations in climate with change in altitude. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. (A) is false, but (R) is true
2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
3. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
4. (A) is true, but (R) is false
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
व्याख्या
Altitudinal zonation of temperature and rainfall produces tropical, temperate, alpine and tundra vegetation belts, so R explains A.
Q27प्रश्न खोलें
With reference to the 'Multi-Dimensional Poverty Index', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It was developed and introduced in 2010. 2. It measures extreme poverty and includes those living on less than one dollar per day. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. Both 1 and 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) Only 1
व्याख्या
OPHI and UNDP launched the global MPI in 2010. It measures deprivations in health, education and living standards, not an income line like $1 a day.
Q28प्रश्न खोलें
Match List-I with List-II. List-I (Emperor): A. Babur B. Humayun C. Jahangir D. Shah Jahan List-II (City where tomb is located): 1. Agra 2. Lahore 3. Delhi 4. Kabul Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
1. A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
2. A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
3. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
4. A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (C) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
व्याख्या
Babur is buried in Kabul, Humayun in Delhi, Jahangir at Shahdara (Lahore) and Shah Jahan in the Taj Mahal, Agra.
Q29प्रश्न खोलें
With reference to the Public Accounts Committee, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Public Accounts Committee submits its report to the Lok Sabha. 2. Public Accounts Committee consists of 15 members from Rajya Sabha. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Only 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) Only 1
व्याख्या
The PAC reports to the Lok Sabha. It has 22 members: 15 from the Lok Sabha and 7 from the Rajya Sabha.
Q30प्रश्न खोलें
With reference to Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Income (MISHTI), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It was initiated in 2019. 2. It aims to restore mangrove forests. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. Both 1 and 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (C) Only 2
व्याख्या
MISHTI was announced in the Union Budget 2023-24 (launched June 2023) to restore about 540 sq km of mangroves; it was not started in 2019.
Q31प्रश्न खोलें
Consider the following events and arrange them in correct chronological order. 1. Cripps Mission 2. Cabinet Mission 3. Shimla Conference 4. Wavell Plan Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. 4, 1, 2, 3
2. 1, 4, 2, 3
3. 1, 4, 3, 2
4. 4, 1, 3, 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (C) 1, 4, 3, 2
व्याख्या
Cripps Mission (March 1942), Wavell Plan (announced June 1945), Shimla Conference (June-July 1945) to discuss it, Cabinet Mission (1946).
Q32प्रश्न खोलें
Which of the following rivers fall into the Arabian Sea? 1. Periyar 2. Pennar 3. Palar Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 3
2. 1 and 2
3. Only 1
4. 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (C) Only 1
व्याख्या
Periyar is a west-flowing Kerala river draining into the Arabian Sea; Pennar and Palar flow east into the Bay of Bengal.
Q33प्रश्न खोलें
Match List-I with List-II. List-I (Coal Field): A. Appalachian B. Lancashire C. Ruhr D. Kuzbass List-II (Country): 1. England 2. Germany 3. Russia 4. United States of America Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
1. A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2
2. A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2
3. A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
4. A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (C) A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
व्याख्या
Appalachian - USA, Lancashire - England, Ruhr - Germany, Kuzbass (Kuznetsk basin) - Russia.
Q34प्रश्न खोलें
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Dolphins and whales breathe through blowholes. 2. Earthworms breathe through the skin. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. Both 1 and 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) Both 1 and 2
व्याख्या
Cetaceans are air-breathing mammals using a blowhole (modified nostril); earthworms respire through their moist skin (cutaneous respiration).
Q35प्रश्न खोलें
Which one of the following books is NOT written by Kalidas? 1. Meghaduta 2. Raghuvamsam 3. Shringar Shatak Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 3
2. Only 1
3. 1 and 2
4. 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) Only 3
व्याख्या
Meghaduta and Raghuvamsha are Kalidasa's works; Shringara Shataka is part of Bhartrihari's Shatakatraya.
Q36प्रश्न खोलें
Which of the following pairs of Part of the Indian Constitution and its subject is/are NOT correctly matched? 1. Part IV A - Fundamental Duties 2. Part VI - The States 3. Part XI - The Municipalities Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 3
2. Only 1
3. 1 and 2
4. 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) Only 3
व्याख्या
Part IVA is Fundamental Duties and Part VI is The States, but Municipalities are in Part IXA; Part XI deals with Union-State relations.
Q37प्रश्न खोलें
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Voices of men and women are different. Reason (R): Length and thickness of vocal cords is different in men and women. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. (A) is false, but (R) is true
2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
3. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
4. (A) is true, but (R) is false
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
व्याख्या
Men have longer, thicker vocal cords that vibrate at lower frequency, giving a lower pitch; this explains the difference.
Q38प्रश्न खोलें
Match List-I with List-II. List-I (Refinery): A. Nayara B. Manali C. Numaligarh D. Tatipaka List-II (State): 1. Assam 2. Gujarat 3. Andhra Pradesh 4. Tamil Nadu Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
1. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
2. A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
3. A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
4. A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
व्याख्या
Nayara (Vadinar) - Gujarat, Manali (CPCL) - Tamil Nadu, Numaligarh - Assam, Tatipaka (ONGC) - Andhra Pradesh.
Q39प्रश्न खोलें
With reference to 'Operation Olivia', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an initiative of the Indian Coast Guard to protect Olive Ridley turtles along the coast of Odisha. 2. Operation Olivia is carried out during the month of August which is the nesting time of Olive Ridley turtles. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. Both 1 and 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) Only 1
व्याख्या
The Coast Guard runs Operation Olivia off Odisha every year from about November to May, covering the mass-nesting (arribada) season, not August.
Q40प्रश्न खोलें
'BHARATPOL', an online portal for international police co-operation, has been developed by which of the following? 1. Central Bureau of Investigation 2. Research and Analysis Wing 3. Intelligence Bureau 4. Enforcement Directorate Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. 3 and 4
2. Only 1
3. 2 and 3
4. Only 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) Only 1
व्याख्या
BHARATPOL was developed by the CBI (India's National Central Bureau for Interpol) and launched in January 2025.
Q41प्रश्न खोलें
Which among the following words were inserted in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment? 1. Socialist 2. Secular 3. Sovereign 4. Republic Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. 3 and 4
2. 1 and 2
3. 1 and 3
4. 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) 1 and 2
व्याख्या
The 42nd Amendment (1976) added 'Socialist', 'Secular' and 'Integrity'; 'Sovereign' and 'Republic' were there from 1950.
Q42प्रश्न खोलें
With reference to 'International Solar Alliance', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is the first treaty-based inter-governmental organisation headquartered in India with 38 member countries. 2. World Solar Bank and One Sun One World One Grid initiative were initiated under it. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. Both 1 and 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (C) Only 2
व्याख्या
ISA (HQ Gurugram) is the first treaty-based IGO headquartered in India, but it has over 100 member/signatory countries, not 38. OSOWOG and the World Solar Bank proposal are ISA initiatives.
Q43प्रश्न खोलें
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Buland Darwaza was constructed at Fatehpur Sikri by the Mughal emperor Akbar. Reason (R): Akbar built this monument to commemorate the birth of his son Jahangir. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. (A) is false, but (R) is true
2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
3. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
4. (A) is true, but (R) is false
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) (A) is true, but (R) is false
व्याख्या
Akbar built Buland Darwaza (c. 1575) to commemorate his victory over Gujarat, not Jahangir's birth.
Q44प्रश्न खोलें
Consider the formation of the following States of India and arrange them in correct chronological order starting from the earliest to the last. 1. Punjab 2. Arunachal Pradesh 3. Nagaland 4. Sikkim Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. 3, 4, 1, 2
2. 2, 3, 4, 1
3. 3, 2, 4, 1
4. 3, 1, 4, 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) 3, 1, 4, 2
व्याख्या
Nagaland (1963), present Punjab after reorganisation (1966), Sikkim (1975), Arunachal Pradesh (1987).
Q45प्रश्न खोलें
Match List-I with List-II. List-I (Pulitzer award categories): A. Fiction B. Music C. Biography D. Drama List-II (Awardee in 2025): 1. Jason Roberts 2. Branden Jacobs-Jenkins 3. Susie Ibarra 4. Percival Everett Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
1. A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
2. A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
3. A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
4. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
व्याख्या
Pulitzer 2025: Fiction - Percival Everett (James); Music - Susie Ibarra; Biography - Jason Roberts; Drama - Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (Purpose).
Q46प्रश्न खोलें
Match List-I with List-II. List-I (Governor General/Viceroy): A. Lord Dalhousie B. Lord Curzon C. Lord William Bentinck D. Lord Cornwallis List-II (Important contribution/work): 1. Permanent Settlement of Bengal 2. Prohibition of practice of Sati 3. Partition of Bengal 4. Doctrine of Lapse Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
1. A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
2. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
3. A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
4. A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
व्याख्या
Dalhousie - Doctrine of Lapse; Curzon - Partition of Bengal (1905); Bentinck - abolition of Sati (1829); Cornwallis - Permanent Settlement (1793).
Q47प्रश्न खोलें
As per the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme of Uttar Pradesh, Moonj products are associated with which of the following districts? 1. Amethi 2. Sultanpur 3. Sant Kabir Nagar Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 3
2. 1 and 2
3. 1 and 3
4. 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) 1 and 2
व्याख्या
Moonj products are the ODOP of Amethi and Sultanpur (also Prayagraj); Sant Kabir Nagar's ODOP is brassware.
Q48प्रश्न खोलें
Which of the following pairs (Biosphere Reserve - State) is/are NOT correctly matched? 1. Nokrek - Manipur 2. Manas - Assam 3. Agasthyamalai - Kerala Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 3
2. Only 1
3. 1 and 2
4. 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) Only 1
व्याख्या
Nokrek Biosphere Reserve is in Meghalaya (Garo Hills), not Manipur. Manas is in Assam and Agasthyamalai spans Kerala-Tamil Nadu.
Q49प्रश्न खोलें
The Gobi Desert is spread across which of the following countries? 1. Mongolia 2. China 3. Russia 4. Kazakhstan Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 1, 2 and 4
2. Only 1
3. Only 1 and 2
4. Only 1, 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (C) Only 1 and 2
व्याख्या
The Gobi covers southern Mongolia and northern/north-western China (Inner Mongolia).
Q50प्रश्न खोलें
With reference to 'acids and bases', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Acidic solutions have pH more than 7. 2. Basic solutions have pH less than 7. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. Both 1 and 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) Neither 1 nor 2
व्याख्या
It is the reverse: acidic solutions have pH below 7 and basic solutions above 7.
Q51प्रश्न खोलें
With reference to Municipalities, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The eligible age to be a member of a municipality is 25 years. 2. One-third of the total number of seats to be filled by direct election in the municipalities is reserved for women. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Only 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) Only 2
व्याख्या
Article 243V sets the minimum age for municipal membership at 21 years; Article 243T reserves not less than one-third of directly elected seats for women.
Q52प्रश्न खोलें
Which of the following pairs (Coal producing area - State) is/are correctly matched? 1. Maolong - Arunachal Pradesh 2. Raniganj - West Bengal 3. Ramgarh - Jharkhand 4. Talcher - Odisha Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 2, 3 and 4
2. Only 1
3. Only 1 and 2
4. Only 1, 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) Only 2, 3 and 4
व्याख्या
Mawlong (Maolong) coalfield is in Meghalaya's Khasi Hills. Raniganj (WB), Ramgarh (Jharkhand) and Talcher (Odisha) are correct.
Q53प्रश्न खोलें
Arrange the following conquests of Alauddin Khalji in correct chronological order. 1. Ranthambore 2. Jaisalmer 3. Warangal 4. Chittor Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. 2, 1, 4, 3
2. 1, 2, 4, 3
3. 1, 2, 3, 4
4. 2, 1, 3, 4
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) 2, 1, 4, 3
व्याख्या
Jaisalmer (c. 1299), Ranthambore (1301), Chittor (1303), Warangal (1309-10).
Q54प्रश्न खोलें
With reference to the New Pamban Bridge, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It was constructed by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited, which is a 'Navratna' public sector unit under the Ministry of Railways. 2. It is India's first vertical lift railway sea bridge. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. Both 1 and 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) Both 1 and 2
व्याख्या
The New Pamban Bridge (inaugurated April 2025) was built by RVNL, a Navratna PSU, and is India's first vertical-lift railway sea bridge.
Q55प्रश्न खोलें
Which of the following Ramsar wetland sites is/are NOT situated in Uttar Pradesh? 1. Sarsai Nawar Jheel 2. Samaspur Bird Sanctuary 3. Rudrasagar Lake 4. Sultanpur National Park Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. 3 and 4
2. 1 and 2
3. 1 and 3
4. 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) 3 and 4
व्याख्या
Sarsai Nawar and Samaspur are UP Ramsar sites; Rudrasagar is in Tripura and Sultanpur National Park is in Haryana.
Q56प्रश्न खोलें
Joint special forces exercise 'KHANJAR-XII' was held in March 2025 between India and which of the following countries? 1. Russia 2. Turkmenistan 3. Kyrgyzstan 4. Mongolia Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. 3 and 4
2. Only 1
3. 2 and 3
4. Only 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) Only 3
व्याख्या
Khanjar is the India-Kyrgyzstan special forces exercise; the 12th edition was held in Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan in March 2025.
Q57प्रश्न खोलें
Who among the following were the members of the Fazal Ali Commission? 1. K. T. Shah 2. K. M. Panikkar 3. P. Sitaramaiah 4. H. N. Kunzru Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. 2 and 4
2. 1 and 2
3. 1 and 3
4. 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) 2 and 4
व्याख्या
The States Reorganisation Commission (1953) was chaired by Fazl Ali with K. M. Panikkar and H. N. Kunzru as members.
Q58प्रश्न खोलें
Match List-I with List-II. List-I (National Park/Wildlife Sanctuary): A. Dachigam B. Keoladeo C. Kanha D. Periyar List-II (State/Union Territory): 1. Madhya Pradesh 2. Rajasthan 3. Kerala 4. Jammu and Kashmir Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
1. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
2. A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
3. A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
4. A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
व्याख्या
Dachigam - J&K, Keoladeo - Rajasthan, Kanha - Madhya Pradesh, Periyar - Kerala.
Q59प्रश्न खोलें
Which of the following pairs (Tribe - Habitat) is/are NOT correctly matched? 1. Bushman - Kalahari Desert 2. Eskimo - Northern Canada 3. Pygmy - Congo Basin 4. Masai - West Africa Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 4
2. Only 1
3. Only 1, 2 and 3
4. Only 3 and 4
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) Only 4
व्याख्या
The Masai are pastoralists of East Africa (Kenya-Tanzania), not West Africa; the other pairs are correct.
Q60प्रश्न खोलें
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Food security is necessary even in surplus food production years. Reason (R): Starvation can still occur due to unequal distribution and lack of accessibility. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. (A) is false, but (R) is true
2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
3. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
4. (A) is true, but (R) is false
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
व्याख्या
Food security needs availability, access and absorption; even with surplus output, poor access causes hunger, which explains A.
Q61प्रश्न खोलें
Match List-I with List-II. List-I (Disciple): A. Kabir B. Amir Khusrau C. Surdas D. Mardana List-II (Guru): 1. Guru Nanak Dev 2. Swami Ramananda 3. Nizamuddin Auliya 4. Vallabhacharya Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
1. A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
2. A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
3. A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
4. A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
व्याख्या
Kabir - Ramananda; Amir Khusrau - Nizamuddin Auliya; Surdas - Vallabhacharya; Bhai Mardana - Guru Nanak.
Q62प्रश्न खोलें
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Public Interest Litigation in India is essential for the rule of law. Reason (R): Public Interest Litigation provides effective access to justice to socially and economically weaker sections. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. (A) is false, but (R) is true
2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
3. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
4. (A) is true, but (R) is false
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
व्याख्या
PIL relaxes locus standi so the disadvantaged can reach courts, strengthening the rule of law; R explains A.
Q63प्रश्न खोलें
Arrange the following events in correct chronological order. 1. Battle of Kannauj 2. Battle of Daurah 3. Battle of Samugarh 4. Battle of Chausa Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. 4, 2, 1, 3
2. 2, 4, 1, 3
3. 2, 4, 3, 1
4. 4, 2, 3, 1
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) 2, 4, 1, 3
व्याख्या
Daurah/Dadrah (1532), Chausa (1539), Kannauj (1540), Samugarh (1658).
Q64प्रश्न खोलें
Arrange the following States of India in ascending order on the basis of their area. 1. Haryana 2. Himachal Pradesh 3. Punjab 4. Uttarakhand Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. 3, 1, 4, 2
2. 1, 3, 4, 2
3. 1, 3, 2, 4
4. 3, 1, 2, 4
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) 1, 3, 4, 2
व्याख्या
Areas: Haryana ~44,212 sq km < Punjab ~50,362 < Uttarakhand ~53,483 < Himachal Pradesh ~55,673. (The criterion is cut off in the scan; area is the basis consistent with the options.)
Q65प्रश्न खोलें
With reference to hydroelectricity in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. There are huge possibilities of hydroelectricity in the Himalayan region. 2. Eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar cannot utilise this potential as the Himalayas situated to their north lie within the boundary of Nepal. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. Both 1 and 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) Both 1 and 2
व्याख्या
The Himalayas hold most of India's hydro potential; for eastern UP and Bihar the adjoining Himalayan stretch lies in Nepal, so they cannot tap it directly.
Q66प्रश्न खोलें
With reference to 'Isotopes', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Atoms with identical atomic number but different atomic mass numbers are known as isotopes. 2. Protium, Deuterium and Tritium are isotopes of carbon. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. Both 1 and 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) Only 1
व्याख्या
Isotopes share atomic number but differ in mass number; protium, deuterium and tritium are isotopes of hydrogen, not carbon.
Q67प्रश्न खोलें
Match List-I with List-II. List-I (Committees of Constituent Assembly): A. Union Constitution Committee B. Rules of Procedure Committee C. Drafting Committee D. Fundamental Rights Sub-committee List-II (Chairman): 1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad 2. J. B. Kripalani 3. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar 4. Jawaharlal Nehru Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
1. A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2
2. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
3. A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
4. A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2
व्याख्या
Union Constitution Committee - Nehru; Rules of Procedure - Rajendra Prasad; Drafting - Ambedkar; Fundamental Rights Sub-committee - J. B. Kripalani.
Q68प्रश्न खोलें
With reference to 'earthworms', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Earthworms improve soil fertility and are known as farmers' friends. 2. Earthworm has two pairs of hearts. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. Both 1 and 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) Only 1
व्याख्या
Earthworms aerate and enrich soil (farmer's friend), but they have four pairs of lateral hearts, not two.
Q69प्रश्न खोलें
With reference to 'Atal Tunnel', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. This tunnel is the world's longest highway tunnel. 2. This tunnel is built in the Pir Panjal range of Himalayas. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. Both 1 and 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (C) Only 2
व्याख्या
Atal Tunnel (9.02 km, Rohtang) is the world's longest highway tunnel above 10,000 ft, not the longest overall (Laerdal, Norway, is ~24.5 km). It passes under the Pir Panjal range.
Q70प्रश्न खोलें
Which of the following archaeological sites related to Indus Valley civilization are situated in present day Uttar Pradesh? 1. Mandi 2. Rakhigarhi 3. Hulas Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 3
2. Only 1
3. 1 and 2
4. 1 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) 1 and 3
व्याख्या
Mandi (Muzaffarnagar) and Hulas (Saharanpur) are in UP; Rakhigarhi is in Hisar, Haryana.
Q71प्रश्न खोलें
Match List-I with List-II. List-I (Padma Vibhushan fields 2025): A. Trade and Industry B. Literature and Education C. Medicine D. Art List-II (Awardee 2025): 1. Shri Lakshminarayana Subramaniam 2. Shri Osamu Suzuki 3. Shri M. T. Vasudevan Nair 4. Shri D. Nageshwar Reddy Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
1. A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
2. A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
3. A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
4. A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
व्याख्या
Padma Vibhushan 2025: Osamu Suzuki (Trade & Industry, posthumous), M. T. Vasudevan Nair (Literature & Education, posthumous), Dr D. Nageshwar Reddy (Medicine), violinist L. Subramaniam (Art).
Q72प्रश्न खोलें
Which of the following events took place in the year 1911? 1. Partition of Bengal revoked 2. Transfer of capital from Calcutta to Delhi 3. Lucknow Pact between Congress and Muslim League Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 3
2. Only 1
3. 1 and 2
4. 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (C) 1 and 2
व्याख्या
At the Delhi Durbar of December 1911 the annulment of Bengal's partition and the shift of the capital to Delhi were announced; the Lucknow Pact came in 1916.
Q73प्रश्न खोलें
Match List-I with List-II. List-I (Finance Commission): A. Eleventh B. Twelfth C. Thirteenth D. Fourteenth List-II (Chairman): 1. Dr. C. Rangarajan 2. Dr. Y. V. Reddy 3. Prof. A. M. Khusro 4. Dr. Vijay L. Kelkar Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
1. A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
2. A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
3. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
4. A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (C) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
व्याख्या
11th FC - A. M. Khusro; 12th - C. Rangarajan; 13th - Vijay Kelkar; 14th - Y. V. Reddy.
Q74प्रश्न खोलें
Which of the following programmes/schemes is/are NOT included in meeting the objectives of National Education Policy 2020? 1. ULLAS 2. DIKSHA 3. Bharat Nirman Programme Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 3
2. Only 1
3. 1 and 2
4. 1 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) Only 3
व्याख्या
ULLAS (adult literacy) and DIKSHA (digital learning platform) support NEP 2020; Bharat Nirman (2005) was a rural infrastructure programme.
Q75प्रश्न खोलें
The Global Financial Stability Report is released by which among the following? 1. International Monetary Fund 2. World Economic Forum 3. World Bank Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 3
2. Only 1
3. 1 and 2
4. 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) Only 1
व्याख्या
The GFSR is published twice a year by the IMF.
Q76प्रश्न खोलें
Suez Canal connects which of the following? 1. Atlantic Ocean 2. Red Sea 3. Mediterranean Sea 4. Indian Ocean Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. 3 and 4
2. 1 and 2
3. 1 and 3
4. 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) 2 and 3
व्याख्या
The Suez Canal in Egypt links the Mediterranean Sea (Port Said) with the Red Sea (Suez).
Q77प्रश्न खोलें
The Appiko Movement is associated with which of the following Indian States? 1. Uttarakhand 2. Uttar Pradesh 3. Kerala 4. Karnataka Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 4
2. Only 1
3. 1 and 2
4. 3 and 4
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) Only 4
व्याख्या
Appiko (1983) was a Chipko-style tree-hugging movement in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka.
Q78प्रश्न खोलें
Iron Dome missile defence system belongs to which of the following countries? 1. France 2. United States of America 3. Israel Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 3
2. Only 1
3. 1 and 2
4. 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) Only 3
व्याख्या
Iron Dome is Israel's short-range air defence system developed by Rafael and Israel Aerospace Industries.
Q79प्रश्न खोलें
With reference to lichens, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Lichens are very good indicators of air pollution. 2. Lichens grow well in polluted areas. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. Both 1 and 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) Only 1
व्याख्या
Lichens are highly sensitive to SO2, so they are bio-indicators of air pollution and do not grow in polluted areas.
Q80प्रश्न खोलें
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): India has a Parliamentary system of Government. Reason (R): In India, the executive is responsible to the legislature. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. (A) is false, but (R) is true
2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
3. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
4. (A) is true, but (R) is false
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
व्याख्या
The defining feature of the parliamentary system is the executive's collective responsibility to the legislature (Article 75(3)).
Q81प्रश्न खोलें
With reference to 'Carrying Capacity of Environment', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The rate of resource extraction should remain above the rate of resource regeneration. 2. Generation of waste should remain within the absorption capacity of the environment. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. Both 1 and 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (C) Only 2
व्याख्या
Sustainable use requires extraction to stay below regeneration, and wastes to stay within the environment's absorptive capacity. Only statement 2 is correct.
Q82प्रश्न खोलें
Match List-I with List-II. List-I (Ruler): A. Mahendravarman First B. Kadungon C. Amoghavarsha First D. Rajaraja First List-II (Dynasty): 1. Rashtrakuta 2. Pallava 3. Chola 4. Pandya Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
1. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
2. A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
3. A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
4. A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
व्याख्या
Mahendravarman I - Pallava; Kadungon - Pandya (revived Pandya power c. 590); Amoghavarsha I - Rashtrakuta; Rajaraja I - Chola.
Q83प्रश्न खोलें
Match List-I with List-II. List-I (State): A. Tamil Nadu B. Rajasthan C. Nagaland D. Madhya Pradesh List-II (Highest Peak): 1. Dhupgarh 2. Doddabetta 3. Guru Shikhar 4. Saramati Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
1. A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
2. A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
3. A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
4. A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
व्याख्या
Tamil Nadu - Doddabetta; Rajasthan - Guru Shikhar; Nagaland - Saramati; Madhya Pradesh - Dhupgarh.
Q84प्रश्न खोलें
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Babur wrote Tuzk-e-Baburi in Chagatai Turki. Reason (R): Turki was the official language of the Mughal Court. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. (A) is false, but (R) is true
2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
3. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
4. (A) is true, but (R) is false
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) (A) is true, but (R) is false
व्याख्या
Babur wrote his memoirs (Baburnama) in Chagatai Turkish, but Persian was the official court language of the Mughals.
Q85प्रश्न खोलें
With reference to Lifestyle for the Environment (LiFE), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It was launched in June 2022. 2. Its idea was proposed at the COP in Madrid, Spain. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. Both 1 and 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) Only 1
व्याख्या
PM Modi introduced the LiFE idea at COP26 in Glasgow (2021); the global LiFE movement was launched on 5 June 2022. COP25 in Madrid was not its origin.
Q86प्रश्न खोलें
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The concept of National Integration involves political, economic, social, cultural and psychological dimensions and inter-relation between them. Reason (R): The National Integration Council was constituted in 1961 on the principle of 'Unity in Diversity'. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. (A) is false, but (R) is true
2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
3. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
4. (A) is true, but (R) is false
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (C) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
व्याख्या
Both statements are true (the NIC was set up after the 1961 National Integration Conference), but the Council's creation does not explain the multidimensional nature of national integration.
Q87प्रश्न खोलें
Consider the following and arrange them in correct chronological order. 1. Food for Work Programme 2. Community Development Programme 3. Training for Rural Youth for Self Employment (TRYSEM) 4. Drought Prone Area Programme Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. 2, 4, 1, 3
2. 4, 2, 1, 3
3. 4, 2, 3, 1
4. 2, 4, 3, 1
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) 2, 4, 1, 3
व्याख्या
Community Development Programme (1952), DPAP (1973), Food for Work (1977), TRYSEM (1979).
Q88प्रश्न खोलें
Which of the following prepared the Annual Groundwater Quality Report 2024? 1. Central Pollution Control Board 2. Central Water Commission 3. Central Groundwater Board Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 3
2. Only 1
3. 1 and 2
4. 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) Only 3
व्याख्या
The Annual Groundwater Quality Report 2024 was released by the Central Ground Water Board under the Jal Shakti Ministry.
Q89प्रश्न खोलें
With reference to 'ozone layer', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Ozone layer shields the surface of the earth from the ultra-violet radiations from the sun. 2. Ozone depletion has been linked to the chlorofluorocarbons. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. Both 1 and 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) Both 1 and 2
व्याख्या
Stratospheric ozone absorbs harmful UV-B/UV-C; chlorine released from CFCs catalytically destroys ozone.
Q90प्रश्न खोलें
As per the India State of Forest Report 2023, which of the following districts in Uttar Pradesh had forest over more than 20% of their total area? 1. Bahraich 2. Chandauli 3. Shravasti Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 3
2. Only 1
3. 1 and 2
4. 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) 2 and 3
व्याख्या
Among UP districts, Sonbhadra, Chandauli and Shravasti are among the few with more than 20% forest cover; Bahraich is lower. (Low-confidence answer; verify with the official key.)
Q91प्रश्न खोलें
Consider the following events and arrange them in correct chronological order. 1. Acquisition of Awadh by the British 2. Ilbert Bill Controversy 3. Indigo Revolt 4. Second Anglo-Afghan War Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. 3, 1, 2, 4
2. 1, 3, 2, 4
3. 1, 3, 4, 2
4. 3, 1, 4, 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (C) 1, 3, 4, 2
व्याख्या
Annexation of Awadh (1856), Indigo Revolt (1859-60), Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-80), Ilbert Bill (1883).
Q92प्रश्न खोलें
Which of the following districts of Uttar Pradesh share their boundary with only one other district of Uttar Pradesh? 1. Lalitpur 2. Saharanpur 3. Sonbhadra Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. All 1, 2 and 3
2. Only 1
3. Only 1 and 2
4. Only 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) Only 1
व्याख्या
Lalitpur touches only Jhansi within UP (it is surrounded by Madhya Pradesh). Saharanpur adjoins Muzaffarnagar and Shamli; Sonbhadra adjoins Mirzapur and Chandauli. (Verify with the official key.)
Q93प्रश्न खोलें
Which of the following pairs (Railway Zone - Headquarters) is/are correctly matched? 1. Northern Railway - New Delhi 2. North Eastern Railway - Gorakhpur 3. South Eastern Railway - Cuttack Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 3
2. Only 1
3. Only 1 and 2
4. Only 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (C) Only 1 and 2
व्याख्या
Northern Railway - New Delhi, North Eastern Railway - Gorakhpur; South Eastern Railway is headquartered at Garden Reach, Kolkata.
Q94प्रश्न खोलें
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Investment in human capital yields returns in the future. Reason (R): Education and health make people more productive. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. (A) is false, but (R) is true
2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
3. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
4. (A) is true, but (R) is false
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
व्याख्या
Spending on education and health raises productivity and future earnings; that is exactly why human capital investment pays off.
Q95प्रश्न खोलें
With reference to the 'Joint Sitting of Parliament', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Article 109 of the Constitution of India provides for the Joint Sitting of Parliament. 2. A Joint Sitting of Parliament may be called to pass a Constitution Amendment Bill. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Only 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) Neither 1 nor 2
व्याख्या
Joint sittings are under Article 108 (Article 109 deals with Money Bills), and there is no joint sitting for Constitution Amendment Bills under Article 368.
Q96प्रश्न खोलें
With reference to the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The World Bank and International Monetary Fund were set up together and are popularly known as Bretton Woods Twins. 2. Headquarters of International Monetary Fund and World Bank are located at Washington D.C. and New York respectively. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. Both 1 and 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) Only 1
व्याख्या
Both emerged from the 1944 Bretton Woods conference ('Bretton Woods twins'), and both are headquartered in Washington D.C.
Q97प्रश्न खोलें
Match List-I with List-II. List-I (Lok Sabha): A. 11th Lok Sabha B. 12th Lok Sabha C. 14th Lok Sabha D. 17th Lok Sabha List-II (Lok Sabha Speaker): 1. Om Birla 2. P. A. Sangma 3. Somnath Chatterjee 4. G. M. C. Balayogi Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
1. A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
2. A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
3. A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
4. A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (C) A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
व्याख्या
11th - P. A. Sangma; 12th - G. M. C. Balayogi; 14th - Somnath Chatterjee; 17th - Om Birla.
Q98प्रश्न खोलें
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana comes under which of the following? 1. Ministry of Corporate Affairs 2. Ministry of Rural Development 3. Ministry of Finance Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 3
2. Only 1
3. 1 and 2
4. 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) Only 3
व्याख्या
PMMY (2015) is run by the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, through MUDRA Ltd.
Q99प्रश्न खोलें
Which of the following two are the main constituents of biogas? 1. Methane 2. Butane 3. Carbon dioxide 4. Carbon monoxide Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. 3 and 4
2. 1 and 2
3. 1 and 3
4. 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (C) 1 and 3
व्याख्या
Biogas is mostly methane (50-75%) and carbon dioxide (25-50%).
Q100प्रश्न खोलें
Who among the following Indian novelists and journalists is/are part of the five-member jury for the 2026 International Booker Prize? 1. Natasha Brown 2. Kiran Desai 3. Nilanjana S. Roy 4. Rajni Chauhan Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. 3 and 4
2. Only 1
3. 2 and 3
4. Only 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) Only 3
व्याख्या
Indian writer-journalist Nilanjana S. Roy is on the 2026 International Booker jury; the chair, Natasha Brown, is a British novelist.
Q101प्रश्न खोलें
Who among the following resigned from the Viceroy's Executive Council, saddened by the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre? 1. Chettur Sankaran Nair 2. Ishwari Prasad 3. Muhammad Shafi 4. Iqbal Narain Gurtu Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 4
2. Only 1
3. 2 and 3
4. 3 and 4
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) Only 1
व्याख्या
Sir C. Sankaran Nair resigned from the Viceroy's Executive Council in protest against the Punjab atrocities of 1919.
Q102प्रश्न खोलें
Which of the following districts is/are part of the Devipatan Division in Uttar Pradesh? 1. Basti 2. Bahraich 3. Balrampur Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 3
2. Only 1
3. Only 1 and 2
4. Only 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) Only 2 and 3
व्याख्या
Devipatan division (HQ Gonda) comprises Gonda, Bahraich, Shravasti and Balrampur; Basti heads its own division.
Q103प्रश्न खोलें
Consider the following election reforms in India and arrange them in correct chronological order starting from earliest to the last. 1. Voters photo identity card 2. Electronic voting machine 3. Voter verifiable paper audit trail 4. NOTA Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. 1, 2, 4, 3
2. 2, 1, 4, 3
3. 2, 1, 3, 4
4. 1, 2, 3, 4
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (C) 2, 1, 3, 4
व्याख्या
EVMs were first used in 1982 (Paravur, Kerala); EPIC was introduced in 1993; VVPAT was first used in September 2013 (Noksen, Nagaland); NOTA followed the SC judgment of 27 September 2013 and was first used in the Nov-Dec 2013 assembly polls.
Q104प्रश्न खोलें
With reference to Global Environment Facility, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It was established in 1991. 2. Only the developed countries are donors to it. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. Both 1 and 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) Only 1
व्याख्या
GEF was set up in 1991 ahead of the Rio Summit. Several developing countries, including India and China, also contribute to its trust fund.
Q105प्रश्न खोलें
Match List-I with List-II. List-I (Sustainable Development Goals): A. Goal 1 B. Goal 3 C. Goal 4 D. Goal 6 List-II (Area of Goal): 1. Clean water and sanitation 2. Quality education 3. To end poverty in all forms 4. Good health and well-being Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
1. A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
2. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
3. A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
4. A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
व्याख्या
SDG 1 - No poverty; SDG 3 - Good health and well-being; SDG 4 - Quality education; SDG 6 - Clean water and sanitation.
Q106प्रश्न खोलें
Global Wage Report 2024-25 was released by which of the following organisations? 1. International Labour Organisation 2. World Bank 3. International Bank for Reconstruction and Development Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 3
2. Only 1
3. 1 and 2
4. 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) Only 1
व्याख्या
The Global Wage Report is a flagship ILO publication.
Q107प्रश्न खोलें
Match List-I with List-II. List-I (Port): A. Paradeep B. Tuticorin C. Kakinada D. Alappuzha List-II (State): 1. Tamil Nadu 2. Kerala 3. Odisha 4. Andhra Pradesh Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
1. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
2. A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
3. A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
4. A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
व्याख्या
Paradip - Odisha; Tuticorin (V.O. Chidambaranar) - Tamil Nadu; Kakinada - Andhra Pradesh; Alappuzha - Kerala.
Q108प्रश्न खोलें
Which of the following gases is/are lighter than air? 1. Hydrogen chloride 2. Sulfur dioxide 3. Helium Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 3
2. Only 1
3. 1 and 2
4. 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) Only 3
व्याख्या
Air's average molar mass is about 29 g/mol. Helium (4) is lighter; HCl (36.5) and SO2 (64) are heavier.
Q109प्रश्न खोलें
'Swavalambini', a women entrepreneurship programme for the North-East, is launched by which of the following ministries? 1. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship 2. Ministry of Women and Child Development 3. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 3
2. Only 1
3. 1 and 2
4. 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) Only 1
व्याख्या
Swavalambini was launched by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in partnership with NITI Aayog for women students in the North-East.
Q110प्रश्न खोलें
Arrange the following Peshwas in chronological order of their rule. 1. Bajirao I 2. Balaji Bajirao 3. Balaji Vishwanath 4. Madhav Rao I Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. 3, 1, 4, 2
2. 1, 3, 4, 2
3. 1, 3, 2, 4
4. 3, 1, 2, 4
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) 3, 1, 2, 4
व्याख्या
Balaji Vishwanath (1713-20), Bajirao I (1720-40), Balaji Bajirao/Nanasaheb (1740-61), Madhav Rao I (1761-72).
Q111प्रश्न खोलें
Which of the following languages is/are NOT included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution? 1. Nepali 2. Dogri 3. Bodo 4. Bhojpuri Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 4
2. Only 1
3. 1 and 2
4. 3 and 4
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) Only 4
व्याख्या
Nepali was added in 1992 and Dogri and Bodo in 2003 (92nd Amendment); Bhojpuri is not in the Eighth Schedule.
Q112प्रश्न खोलें
With reference to 'silver articles', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Silver articles turn black after some time when exposed to air. 2. It happens due to coating of silver sulphide. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. Both 1 and 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) Both 1 and 2
व्याख्या
Silver tarnishes by reacting with hydrogen sulphide in air, forming a black layer of silver sulphide (Ag2S).
Q113प्रश्न खोलें
With reference to 'Delhi Government's Bio-decomposer and Spray Programme', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The bio-decomposer solution is provided free of cost to farmers to help convert stubble into manure. 2. The bio-decomposer solution is prepared using a mix of several fungi. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. Both 1 and 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) Both 1 and 2
व्याख्या
Delhi sprays the IARI-developed Pusa bio-decomposer free for farmers; it is a consortium of several fungal strains that decompose paddy stubble into manure.
Q114प्रश्न खोलें
Which of the following is/are Financial Committees of Parliament in India? 1. Public Accounts Committee 2. Estimates Committee 3. Committee on Public Undertakings Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. All 1, 2 and 3
2. Only 1
3. Only 1 and 2
4. Only 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) All 1, 2 and 3
व्याख्या
The three financial committees are the PAC, the Estimates Committee and the Committee on Public Undertakings.
Q115प्रश्न खोलें
Which of the following countries is/are NOT a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council? 1. Bahrain 2. Iran 3. Iraq 4. Qatar Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. 3 and 4
2. Only 1
3. 2 and 3
4. Only 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (C) 2 and 3
व्याख्या
GCC members: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman. Iran and Iraq are not members.
Q116प्रश्न खोलें
With reference to 'Human Development Index', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The UNDP published its first Human Development Report in 1990, which had a Human Development Index. 2. The first team that developed the Human Development Index was led by Mahbub-ul-Haq and S. Priesner. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. Both 1 and 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) Only 1
व्याख्या
The first HDR (1990) introduced the HDI. It was developed by a team led by Mahbub ul Haq with Amartya Sen and others, so statement 2's pairing is doubtful. (Verify with the official key.)
Q117प्रश्न खोलें
Which of the following pairs is/are NOT correctly matched? 1. National Voters Day (India) - 25 January 2. Constitution Day (India) - 27 January 3. Human Rights Day (World) - 29 January Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 3
2. Only 1
3. 1 and 2
4. 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) 2 and 3
व्याख्या
National Voters' Day is 25 January, but Constitution Day is 26 November and Human Rights Day is 10 December.
Q118प्रश्न खोलें
Consider the following and arrange them in the correct chronological order. 1. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2. Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission 3. Jal Jeevan Mission 4. National Urban Housing and Habitat Policy Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. 4, 2, 1, 3
2. 4, 2, 3, 1
3. 2, 4, 1, 3
4. 2, 4, 3, 1
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (C) 2, 4, 1, 3
व्याख्या
JNNURM (2005), National Urban Housing and Habitat Policy (2007), AMRUT (2015), Jal Jeevan Mission (2019).
Q119प्रश्न खोलें
Which of the following pairs (Pass - State/Union Territory) is/are NOT correctly matched? 1. Lipulekh - Ladakh 2. Nathu La - Sikkim 3. Bomdila - Arunachal Pradesh 4. Shipki La - Himachal Pradesh Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 2, 3 and 4
2. Only 1
3. Only 1 and 2
4. Only 1, 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) Only 1
व्याख्या
Lipulekh is in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand (Kailash-Mansarovar route); the other three pairs are correct.
Q120प्रश्न खोलें
With reference to 'Ecosystem', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Green plants in terrestrial ecosystems capture about 1% of energy of sunlight that falls on their leaves. 2. Around 10% of organic matter reaches to the next higher level of consumers. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. Both 1 and 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) Both 1 and 2
व्याख्या
Plants fix only about 1% (1-5%) of incident sunlight, and Lindeman's 10% law says roughly 10% of energy passes to the next trophic level.
Q121प्रश्न खोलें
Which of the following enzymes is/are released in the stomach for protein digestion? 1. Chymotrypsin 2. Trypsin 3. Pepsin Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 3
2. 1, 2 and 3
3. Only 1 and 2
4. Only 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) Only 3
व्याख्या
Pepsin (from pepsinogen) acts in the stomach; trypsin and chymotrypsin are pancreatic enzymes acting in the small intestine.
Q122प्रश्न खोलें
Match List-I with List-II. List-I (Iron-ore Mines): A. Gurumahisani B. Bailadila C. Noamundi D. Kudremukh List-II (State): 1. Jharkhand 2. Karnataka 3. Odisha 4. Chhattisgarh Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
1. A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
2. A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
3. A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
4. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
व्याख्या
Gurumahisani - Odisha (Mayurbhanj); Bailadila - Chhattisgarh; Noamundi - Jharkhand; Kudremukh - Karnataka.
Q123प्रश्न खोलें
Which of the following countries is/are NOT a member of the 'Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Co-operation (BIMSTEC)'? 1. Thailand 2. Nepal 3. Bhutan 4. Indonesia Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 4
2. Only 1
3. 2 and 3
4. 1 and 4
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) Only 4
व्याख्या
BIMSTEC members: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand. Indonesia is not a member.
Q124प्रश्न खोलें
Which of the following sites were obtained by the British East India Company under the Treaty of Sugauli in 1816? 1. Kathmandu 2. Shimla 3. Ranikhet 4. Nainital Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 3 and 4
2. Only 1
3. 1 and 2
4. 2, 3 and 4
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) 2, 3 and 4
व्याख्या
After the Anglo-Nepal War, Nepal ceded Kumaon, Garhwal and the Shimla hill tracts, which include Shimla, Ranikhet and Nainital; Kathmandu stayed with Nepal.
Q125प्रश्न खोलें
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Poverty line differs across time and countries. Reason (R): The basic needs of people vary across regions and over time. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. (A) is false, but (R) is true
2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
3. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
4. (A) is true, but (R) is false
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
व्याख्या
Poverty lines reflect minimum needs and price levels, which differ between countries and change over time, so R explains A.
Q126प्रश्न खोलें
Consider the tenure of the following Presidents of India and arrange them in correct chronological order starting from earliest to the last. 1. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy 2. K. R. Narayanan 3. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam 4. R. Venkataraman Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. 4, 1, 3, 2
2. 1, 4, 3, 2
3. 1, 4, 2, 3
4. 4, 1, 2, 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (C) 1, 4, 2, 3
व्याख्या
N. Sanjiva Reddy (1977-82), R. Venkataraman (1987-92), K. R. Narayanan (1997-2002), A. P. J. Abdul Kalam (2002-07).
Q127प्रश्न खोलें
With reference to 'Uttar Pradesh', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Uttar Pradesh is the leading producer of potato in the country. 2. Government of India has approved the establishment of South Asia Regional Centre of International Potato Centre at Aligarh. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. Both 1 and 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) Only 1
व्याख्या
UP is India's largest potato producer. The Union Cabinet (June 2025) approved the CIP South Asia Regional Centre at Singna, Agra, not Aligarh.
Q128प्रश्न खोलें
Match List-I with List-II. List-I (Schedule): A. 7th Schedule B. 8th Schedule C. 9th Schedule D. 10th Schedule List-II (Subject): 1. Languages 2. Disqualification on ground of defection 3. Union, State and Concurrent lists 4. Validation of certain Acts/Regulations Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
1. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
2. A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
3. A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
4. A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
व्याख्या
7th - Union/State/Concurrent lists; 8th - languages; 9th - validation of certain Acts; 10th - anti-defection.
Q129प्रश्न खोलें
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Generally an alloy of lead and tin is used as a material of the fuse wire. Reason (R): Alloy of lead and tin has a higher melting point than copper and aluminium. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. (A) is false, but (R) is true
2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
3. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
4. (A) is true, but (R) is false
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) (A) is true, but (R) is false
व्याख्या
Fuse wire (tin-lead) is chosen for its low melting point so that it melts on overload; the Reason is false.
Q130प्रश्न खोलें
Which of the following pairs (Day - Date) is/are NOT correctly matched? 1. International Ozone Day - 16 September 2. World Environment Day - 5 June 3. World Wildlife Day - 22 March Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 3
2. Only 1
3. 1 and 3
4. 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) Only 3
व्याख्या
World Wildlife Day is 3 March (22 March is World Water Day); the other two pairs are correct.
Q131प्रश्न खोलें
Which of the following pairs (City - River) is/are NOT correctly matched? 1. Budapest - Danube 2. Cologne - Rhine 3. New Orleans - Missouri 4. Hyderabad (India) - Paleru Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 3 and 4
2. Only 1 and 2
3. Only 1, 2 and 3
4. Only 2, 3 and 4
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) Only 3 and 4
व्याख्या
New Orleans is on the Mississippi and Hyderabad on the Musi; Budapest (Danube) and Cologne (Rhine) are correct.
Q132प्रश्न खोलें
Which of the following is/are NOT a dimension of food security? 1. Availability 2. Accessibility 3. Affordability 4. Accountability Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 4
2. Only 1
3. 1 and 2
4. 2, 3 and 4
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) Only 4
व्याख्या
Food security (NCERT) means availability, accessibility and affordability of food; accountability is not one of its dimensions.
Q133प्रश्न खोलें
Four Buddhist Councils were held at the following places. Arrange them in correct chronological order. 1. Vaishali 2. Rajagriha 3. Kundalvana 4. Pataliputra Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. 2, 1, 3, 4
2. 1, 2, 3, 4
3. 1, 2, 4, 3
4. 2, 1, 4, 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) 2, 1, 4, 3
व्याख्या
First Council at Rajagriha (c. 483 BCE), second at Vaishali (c. 383 BCE), third at Pataliputra (c. 250 BCE, Ashoka), fourth at Kundalvana, Kashmir (Kanishka).
Q134प्रश्न खोलें
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The Himalayas form the source of several large perennial rivers. Reason (R): The higher ranges of the Himalayas are snow covered throughout the year. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. (A) is false, but (R) is true
2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
3. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
4. (A) is true, but (R) is false
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
व्याख्या
Snow and glacier melt from the permanently snow-covered higher Himalaya keep rivers like the Ganga and Indus perennial.
Q135प्रश्न खोलें
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): India's success is critical for the global success of Sustainable Development Goals. Reason (R): India accounts for nearly one-sixth of the total world population. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. (A) is false, but (R) is true
2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
3. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
4. (A) is true, but (R) is false
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
व्याख्या
With about 17-18% of humanity, India's progress heavily shapes global SDG outcomes, which is why R explains A.
Q136प्रश्न खोलें
Pushkar Kumbh Mela 2025 was held in May 2025 in which of the following State(s)? 1. Rajasthan 2. Uttar Pradesh 3. Uttarakhand Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 3
2. Only 1
3. 1 and 2
4. 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) Only 3
व्याख्या
The 2025 Pushkar Kumbh was held at Keshav Prayag near Mana village (Chamoli), Uttarakhand, at the Alaknanda-Saraswati confluence; it is not the Pushkar fair of Rajasthan.
Q137प्रश्न खोलें
With reference to Panchayati Raj Institutions in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Tenure of Panchayati Raj Institutions shall be of 5 years. 2. In Panchayati Raj Institutions, out of the seats reserved, 1/4 of the seats shall be reserved for women belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. Both 1 and 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) Only 1
व्याख्या
Article 243E gives panchayats a five-year term; Article 243D reserves not less than one-third (not one-fourth) of SC/ST reserved seats for women of those groups.
Q138प्रश्न खोलें
Which among the following is/are NOT a social indicator of poverty? 1. Illiteracy 2. Safe drinking water 3. Job opportunities 4. Size of the house Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 4
2. Only 1
3. 1 and 2
4. 3 and 4
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) Only 4
व्याख्या
NCERT lists illiteracy, malnutrition, lack of access to healthcare, lack of job opportunities, and lack of safe drinking water and sanitation as social indicators; house size is not one of them. (Verify with the official key.)
Q139प्रश्न खोलें
Which of the following is/are NOT a cold ocean current? 1. Agulhas current 2. Brazil current 3. Humboldt current 4. California current Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. 3 and 4
2. 1 and 2
3. 1 and 3
4. 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) 1 and 2
व्याख्या
Agulhas and Brazil currents are warm western-boundary currents; Humboldt (Peru) and California currents are cold.
Q140प्रश्न खोलें
Which of the following pairs (Acid - Found in) is/are NOT correctly matched? 1. Lactic acid - Curd 2. Tartaric acid - Grapes 3. Acetic acid - Potato Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 3
2. Only 1
3. 1 and 2
4. 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) Only 3
व्याख्या
Acetic acid is found in vinegar, not potato; lactic acid (curd) and tartaric acid (grapes, tamarind) are correct.
Q141प्रश्न खोलें
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The territories of the Sultanate could be broadly divided into two parts - the Khalsa and the Jagirs. Reason (R): The Jagirs comprised of the land under the control of the State. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. (A) is false, but (R) is true
2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
3. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
4. (A) is true, but (R) is false
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) (A) is true, but (R) is false
व्याख्या
Sultanate land was broadly khalisa (crown land administered directly by the state) and iqta/jagir (assigned land). Land under direct state control was khalisa, so R is false.
Q142प्रश्न खोलें
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Directive Principles are important for economic, social and political functions in a modern democratic State. Reason (R): The core objective of Directive Principles is to establish economic and social democracy. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. (A) is false, but (R) is true
2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
3. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
4. (A) is true, but (R) is false
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
व्याख्या
DPSPs aim at a welfare state and economic and social democracy, which is why they guide governance in a modern democracy.
Q143प्रश्न खोलें
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Sustainable development should take place without damaging the environment, and development in the present should not compromise the needs of future generations. Reason (R): Agenda 21 was signed by world leaders in 1995. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. (A) is false, but (R) is true
2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
3. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
4. (A) is true, but (R) is false
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) (A) is true, but (R) is false
व्याख्या
The Assertion is the Brundtland definition. Agenda 21 was adopted at the 1992 Rio Earth Summit, not in 1995.
Q144प्रश्न खोलें
Match List-I with List-II. List-I (Mission): A. Chandrayaan-3 B. Aditya L1 C. INSAT-3DS D. RLV-LEX-01 List-II (Date of Launch): 1. 02 September 2023 2. 17 February 2024 3. 14 July 2023 4. 02 April 2023 Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
1. A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
2. A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
3. A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
4. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (A) A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
व्याख्या
Chandrayaan-3: 14 July 2023; Aditya-L1: 2 September 2023; INSAT-3DS: 17 February 2024; RLV-LEX-01 (autonomous landing experiment): 2 April 2023.
Q145प्रश्न खोलें
With reference to the 'Indian Ocean', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It was called by the ancient Greeks the Erythraean Sea. 2. It is spread on either side of the equator. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. Both 1 and 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) Both 1 and 2
व्याख्या
Greek geographers called the western Indian Ocean the Erythraean Sea (e.g. Periplus of the Erythraean Sea); the ocean extends north and south of the equator.
Q146प्रश्न खोलें
Consider the following sources of world water supply and arrange them in descending order. 1. Oceans 2. Rivers 3. Polar ice and Glaciers 4. Ground water Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. 1, 2, 4, 3
2. 1, 4, 3, 2
3. 1, 3, 4, 2
4. 1, 2, 3, 4
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (C) 1, 3, 4, 2
व्याख्या
Oceans hold about 97% of Earth's water, ice caps and glaciers about 2%, groundwater under 1%, and rivers a tiny fraction.
Q147प्रश्न खोलें
Which of the following pairs (Dam - River) is/are NOT correctly matched? 1. Baglihar Dam - Chenab 2. Pandoh Dam - Ravi 3. Srisailam Dam - Tungabhadra Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 3
2. Only 1
3. 1 and 2
4. 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (D) 2 and 3
व्याख्या
Baglihar is on the Chenab. Pandoh Dam is on the Beas (Mandi) and Srisailam Dam is on the Krishna.
Q148प्रश्न खोलें
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): India is the second largest mobile gaming market in the world. Reason (R): There are more than 950 million internet users in India. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. (A) is false, but (R) is true
2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
3. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
4. (A) is true, but (R) is false
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (C) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
व्याख्या
India ranks among the top mobile gaming markets by users (second only to China) and has over 950 million internet subscribers (TRAI). A large internet base supports but does not by itself explain the ranking. (Verify with the official key.)
Q149प्रश्न खोलें
Who among the following had won the International Booker Prize in 2025? 1. Banu Mushtaq 2. Deepa Bhasthi 3. Sanjay Chauhan Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Only 3
2. Only 1
3. 1 and 2
4. 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (C) 1 and 2
व्याख्या
Heart Lamp by Kannada writer Banu Mushtaq, translated by Deepa Bhasthi, won the 2025 International Booker; the prize is shared by author and translator.
Q150प्रश्न खोलें
With reference to 'Vice-President of India', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. 2. Vice-President is a member of the Rajya Sabha. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Neither 1 nor 2
2. Only 1
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Only 2
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या
उत्तर: (B) Only 1
व्याख्या
Under Article 64 the Vice-President is ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha but is not a member of the House.

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UPPCS Prelims 2025: उत्तर सहित प्रश्न

Which of the following statements with reference to 'blood' is/are correct? 1. Blood is composed of plasma and different types of cells. 2. The presence of haemoglobin makes blood appear red. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Match List-I with List-II. List-I (Writer): A. Trivikram Bhatta B. Somdev C. Jaidev D. Kshemendra List-II (Book): 1. Gita Govinda 2. Brihatkathamanjari 3. Nal Champu 4. Katha Sarit Sagar Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

With reference to the Jnanpith Award, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The 58th Jnanpith Award was conferred upon Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Ji. 2. The 1st Jnanpith Award was given in 1965. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Arrange the following electromagnetic radiations in decreasing order of their frequencies. 1. Gamma rays 2. Ultraviolet rays 3. Radio waves 4. X-rays Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following departments prepares the National Indicator Framework Progress Report related to Sustainable Development Goals in Uttar Pradesh? 1. Department of Finance 2. Department of Education 3. Department of Planning Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to 'Baking Soda', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is sodium hydrogen carbonate. 2. It is used in fire extinguishers. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Consumers can bargain below Maximum Retail Price (MRP). Reason (R): MRP is a price a seller must charge from the buyer. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Match List-I with List-II. List-I (Nuclear Power Plant): A. Kudankulam B. Kakrapar C. Kaiga D. Rawatbhata List-II (State): 1. Karnataka 2. Tamil Nadu 3. Rajasthan 4. Gujarat Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

Consider the following elements found in a typical 70 kg man and arrange them in correct increasing order. 1. Sodium 2. Potassium 3. Copper 4. Iron Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Arrange the following saints in correct chronological order. 1. Nanak 2. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu 3. Namdev 4. Kabir Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following and arrange them in correct chronological order. 1. Jawahar Rozgar Yojana 2. Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas 3. Integrated Rural Development Programme 4. National Rural Employment Programme Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following committees relating to poverty and arrange their formation in correct chronological order. 1. Lakdawala Committee 2. Rangarajan Committee 3. Tendulkar Committee 4. Dandekar and Rath Committee Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to 'Brazil', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The equatorial rainforests of Brazil are called 'Selvas'. 2. The dark black colour fertile land here is called 'Terra Roxa'. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following events and arrange them in correct chronological order. 1. Poona Pact 2. End of Civil Disobedience Movement 3. Gandhi-Irwin Pact 4. Second Round Table Conference Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar announced in June 2025, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Yuva Puraskar was announced in 23 Indian languages. 2. There is no Yuva Puraskar in Dogri this year. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following wars and arrange them in correct chronological order. 1. First Anglo-Mysore War 2. Second Anglo-French War 3. First Anglo-Sikh War 4. First Anglo-Afghan War Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Operation Brahma was launched by India in March 2025 to provide humanitarian aid to which of the following countries? 1. Bangladesh 2. Myanmar 3. Sri Lanka 4. Malaysia Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, 1748, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The First Carnatic War ended. 2. Madras was returned to the British. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Who among the following introduced the concept of entitlements in food security? 1. M. S. Swaminathan 2. Atul Pranay 3. Samali Srikant 4. Amartya Sen Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Match List-I with List-II. List-I (State): A. Maharashtra B. Karnataka C. Bihar D. Tamil Nadu List-II (Number of seats in Rajya Sabha): 1. 16 2. 18 3. 19 4. 12 Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

Consider the following revolts and arrange them in correct chronological order. 1. Pabna 2. Indigo 3. Kuka 4. Sanyasi Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The interior part of Australia is desert and semi-desert. Reason (R): Northern Australia is situated in the temperate zone. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Evaporation of sweat from human skin dissipates body heat. Reason (R): High humidity on a hot day increases discomfort. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to the 'Multi-Dimensional Poverty Index', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It was developed and introduced in 2010. 2. It measures extreme poverty and includes those living on less than one dollar per day. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Match List-I with List-II. List-I (Emperor): A. Babur B. Humayun C. Jahangir D. Shah Jahan List-II (City where tomb is located): 1. Agra 2. Lahore 3. Delhi 4. Kabul Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

With reference to the Public Accounts Committee, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Public Accounts Committee submits its report to the Lok Sabha. 2. Public Accounts Committee consists of 15 members from Rajya Sabha. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Income (MISHTI), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It was initiated in 2019. 2. It aims to restore mangrove forests. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following events and arrange them in correct chronological order. 1. Cripps Mission 2. Cabinet Mission 3. Shimla Conference 4. Wavell Plan Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following rivers fall into the Arabian Sea? 1. Periyar 2. Pennar 3. Palar Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Match List-I with List-II. List-I (Coal Field): A. Appalachian B. Lancashire C. Ruhr D. Kuzbass List-II (Country): 1. England 2. Germany 3. Russia 4. United States of America Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Dolphins and whales breathe through blowholes. 2. Earthworms breathe through the skin. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which one of the following books is NOT written by Kalidas? 1. Meghaduta 2. Raghuvamsam 3. Shringar Shatak Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following pairs of Part of the Indian Constitution and its subject is/are NOT correctly matched? 1. Part IV A - Fundamental Duties 2. Part VI - The States 3. Part XI - The Municipalities Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Voices of men and women are different. Reason (R): Length and thickness of vocal cords is different in men and women. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Match List-I with List-II. List-I (Refinery): A. Nayara B. Manali C. Numaligarh D. Tatipaka List-II (State): 1. Assam 2. Gujarat 3. Andhra Pradesh 4. Tamil Nadu Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

'BHARATPOL', an online portal for international police co-operation, has been developed by which of the following? 1. Central Bureau of Investigation 2. Research and Analysis Wing 3. Intelligence Bureau 4. Enforcement Directorate Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which among the following words were inserted in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment? 1. Socialist 2. Secular 3. Sovereign 4. Republic Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the formation of the following States of India and arrange them in correct chronological order starting from the earliest to the last. 1. Punjab 2. Arunachal Pradesh 3. Nagaland 4. Sikkim Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Match List-I with List-II. List-I (Pulitzer award categories): A. Fiction B. Music C. Biography D. Drama List-II (Awardee in 2025): 1. Jason Roberts 2. Branden Jacobs-Jenkins 3. Susie Ibarra 4. Percival Everett Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

As per the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme of Uttar Pradesh, Moonj products are associated with which of the following districts? 1. Amethi 2. Sultanpur 3. Sant Kabir Nagar Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following pairs (Biosphere Reserve - State) is/are NOT correctly matched? 1. Nokrek - Manipur 2. Manas - Assam 3. Agasthyamalai - Kerala Select the correct answer using the code given below.

The Gobi Desert is spread across which of the following countries? 1. Mongolia 2. China 3. Russia 4. Kazakhstan Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to 'acids and bases', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Acidic solutions have pH more than 7. 2. Basic solutions have pH less than 7. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following pairs (Coal producing area - State) is/are correctly matched? 1. Maolong - Arunachal Pradesh 2. Raniganj - West Bengal 3. Ramgarh - Jharkhand 4. Talcher - Odisha Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Arrange the following conquests of Alauddin Khalji in correct chronological order. 1. Ranthambore 2. Jaisalmer 3. Warangal 4. Chittor Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following Ramsar wetland sites is/are NOT situated in Uttar Pradesh? 1. Sarsai Nawar Jheel 2. Samaspur Bird Sanctuary 3. Rudrasagar Lake 4. Sultanpur National Park Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Joint special forces exercise 'KHANJAR-XII' was held in March 2025 between India and which of the following countries? 1. Russia 2. Turkmenistan 3. Kyrgyzstan 4. Mongolia Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Who among the following were the members of the Fazal Ali Commission? 1. K. T. Shah 2. K. M. Panikkar 3. P. Sitaramaiah 4. H. N. Kunzru Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Match List-I with List-II. List-I (National Park/Wildlife Sanctuary): A. Dachigam B. Keoladeo C. Kanha D. Periyar List-II (State/Union Territory): 1. Madhya Pradesh 2. Rajasthan 3. Kerala 4. Jammu and Kashmir Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

Which of the following pairs (Tribe - Habitat) is/are NOT correctly matched? 1. Bushman - Kalahari Desert 2. Eskimo - Northern Canada 3. Pygmy - Congo Basin 4. Masai - West Africa Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Match List-I with List-II. List-I (Disciple): A. Kabir B. Amir Khusrau C. Surdas D. Mardana List-II (Guru): 1. Guru Nanak Dev 2. Swami Ramananda 3. Nizamuddin Auliya 4. Vallabhacharya Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

Arrange the following events in correct chronological order. 1. Battle of Kannauj 2. Battle of Daurah 3. Battle of Samugarh 4. Battle of Chausa Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Arrange the following States of India in ascending order on the basis of their area. 1. Haryana 2. Himachal Pradesh 3. Punjab 4. Uttarakhand Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to 'Isotopes', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Atoms with identical atomic number but different atomic mass numbers are known as isotopes. 2. Protium, Deuterium and Tritium are isotopes of carbon. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to 'earthworms', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Earthworms improve soil fertility and are known as farmers' friends. 2. Earthworm has two pairs of hearts. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to 'Atal Tunnel', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. This tunnel is the world's longest highway tunnel. 2. This tunnel is built in the Pir Panjal range of Himalayas. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following archaeological sites related to Indus Valley civilization are situated in present day Uttar Pradesh? 1. Mandi 2. Rakhigarhi 3. Hulas Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following events took place in the year 1911? 1. Partition of Bengal revoked 2. Transfer of capital from Calcutta to Delhi 3. Lucknow Pact between Congress and Muslim League Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Match List-I with List-II. List-I (Finance Commission): A. Eleventh B. Twelfth C. Thirteenth D. Fourteenth List-II (Chairman): 1. Dr. C. Rangarajan 2. Dr. Y. V. Reddy 3. Prof. A. M. Khusro 4. Dr. Vijay L. Kelkar Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

Which of the following programmes/schemes is/are NOT included in meeting the objectives of National Education Policy 2020? 1. ULLAS 2. DIKSHA 3. Bharat Nirman Programme Select the correct answer using the code given below.

The Global Financial Stability Report is released by which among the following? 1. International Monetary Fund 2. World Economic Forum 3. World Bank Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Suez Canal connects which of the following? 1. Atlantic Ocean 2. Red Sea 3. Mediterranean Sea 4. Indian Ocean Select the correct answer using the code given below.

The Appiko Movement is associated with which of the following Indian States? 1. Uttarakhand 2. Uttar Pradesh 3. Kerala 4. Karnataka Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Iron Dome missile defence system belongs to which of the following countries? 1. France 2. United States of America 3. Israel Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to lichens, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Lichens are very good indicators of air pollution. 2. Lichens grow well in polluted areas. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): India has a Parliamentary system of Government. Reason (R): In India, the executive is responsible to the legislature. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Match List-I with List-II. List-I (Ruler): A. Mahendravarman First B. Kadungon C. Amoghavarsha First D. Rajaraja First List-II (Dynasty): 1. Rashtrakuta 2. Pallava 3. Chola 4. Pandya Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

Match List-I with List-II. List-I (State): A. Tamil Nadu B. Rajasthan C. Nagaland D. Madhya Pradesh List-II (Highest Peak): 1. Dhupgarh 2. Doddabetta 3. Guru Shikhar 4. Saramati Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Babur wrote Tuzk-e-Baburi in Chagatai Turki. Reason (R): Turki was the official language of the Mughal Court. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to Lifestyle for the Environment (LiFE), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It was launched in June 2022. 2. Its idea was proposed at the COP in Madrid, Spain. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following and arrange them in correct chronological order. 1. Food for Work Programme 2. Community Development Programme 3. Training for Rural Youth for Self Employment (TRYSEM) 4. Drought Prone Area Programme Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following prepared the Annual Groundwater Quality Report 2024? 1. Central Pollution Control Board 2. Central Water Commission 3. Central Groundwater Board Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to 'ozone layer', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Ozone layer shields the surface of the earth from the ultra-violet radiations from the sun. 2. Ozone depletion has been linked to the chlorofluorocarbons. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

As per the India State of Forest Report 2023, which of the following districts in Uttar Pradesh had forest over more than 20% of their total area? 1. Bahraich 2. Chandauli 3. Shravasti Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following events and arrange them in correct chronological order. 1. Acquisition of Awadh by the British 2. Ilbert Bill Controversy 3. Indigo Revolt 4. Second Anglo-Afghan War Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following districts of Uttar Pradesh share their boundary with only one other district of Uttar Pradesh? 1. Lalitpur 2. Saharanpur 3. Sonbhadra Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following pairs (Railway Zone - Headquarters) is/are correctly matched? 1. Northern Railway - New Delhi 2. North Eastern Railway - Gorakhpur 3. South Eastern Railway - Cuttack Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Investment in human capital yields returns in the future. Reason (R): Education and health make people more productive. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Match List-I with List-II. List-I (Lok Sabha): A. 11th Lok Sabha B. 12th Lok Sabha C. 14th Lok Sabha D. 17th Lok Sabha List-II (Lok Sabha Speaker): 1. Om Birla 2. P. A. Sangma 3. Somnath Chatterjee 4. G. M. C. Balayogi Select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.