What is the full form of GPT in ChatGPT, recently seen in the news?

Generative Pre-trained Transformer

What was the 'Manhattan Project'?

A research and development undertaking that produced the first nuclear weapons

One of the largest art auctions of the world

A real estate project in New York City

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

between the focus and centre of curvature

A photoelectric cell is a device which:

converts light energy into electrical energy

converts electrical energy into light energy

How do COVID vaccines stimulate an immune response?

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

By introducing live attenuated SARS-CoV-2 virus

By introducing real SARS-CoV-2 virus

By introducing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 virus

The double-helix structure of DNA was discovered by:

Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins

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

have the same velocity at any instant

undergo a change in their inertia

experience forces of the same magnitude

How do vector vaccines work to provide immunity?

By placing the virus's genetic material in a modified version of a different virus

By introducing a weakened or inactivated virus into the body

By directly attacking and destroying pathogens in the body

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

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

the theory of continental drift

Which one of the following statements regarding Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is correct?

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

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

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

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

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

India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub

'Net metering' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting:

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

the installation of CNG kits in motor cars

the installation of water meters in urban households

the use of piped natural gas in household kitchens

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Q1ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Which of the following technologies will be enabled by 5G mobile communication networks? 1. Internet of Things 2. Edge Computing 3. Network Slicing
1. Only 1 and 2
2. Only 2 and 3
3. Only 1 and 3
4. 1, 2 and 3
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (D) 1, 2 and 3
ವಿವರಣೆ
5G enables massive IoT, low-latency edge computing and virtual network slices for different services.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: network slicing is also a core 5G feature.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: IoT at massive scale is also enabled.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: edge computing is also enabled.
- (D) ಸರಿ
  Correct: 5G's low latency and capacity support IoT, edge computing and network slicing.
Q2ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Match List-I (Space Mission) with List-II (Exploration): a. Cassini-Huygens b. Juno c. Artemis d. VERITAS 1. Jupiter 2. Saturn and its rings 3. Venus 4. Human spaceflight – Moon to Mars
1. a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4
2. a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
3. a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
4. a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
ವಿವರಣೆ
Cassini-Huygens (Saturn), Juno (Jupiter), Artemis (crewed Moon-to-Mars programme), VERITAS (Venus).
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Cassini-Huygens studied Saturn.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: most pairs are wrong.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Cassini–Saturn, Juno–Jupiter, Artemis–Moon to Mars, VERITAS–Venus.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Artemis is the Moon programme, not Venus.
Q3ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Match List-I (Cloth/Fibre) with List-II (Origin): a. Linen b. Coir c. Mohair d. Down 1. Coconut plant 2. Flax plant 3. Feathers of duck and geese 4. Angora goat
1. a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
2. a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
3. a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
4. a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
ವಿವರಣೆ
Linen is woven from flax; coir from coconut husk; mohair from Angora goat hair; down is soft under-feathers of ducks and geese.
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: linen–flax, coir–coconut, mohair–Angora goat, down–duck/geese feathers.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: linen comes from flax, not feathers.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: coir comes from coconut husk.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: most pairs are wrong.
Q4ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Consider the following statements: 1. Taeniasis is an intestinal infection caused by three species of tapeworm – Taenia solium, Taenia saginata and Taenia asiatica. 2. When cysts develop in the brain, the condition is referred to as neurocysticercosis (NCC). Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. None of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) Both 1 and 2
ವಿವರಣೆ
Taeniasis is caused by three Taenia species; T. solium larval cysts in the brain cause neurocysticercosis, a leading cause of epilepsy.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: statement 2 is also correct.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: statement 1 is also correct.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: both match the WHO description of taeniasis and NCC.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: both statements are correct.
Q5ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Which of the following are computer languages? 1. Cobra 2. Python 3. Squirrel 4. Java
1. Only 1 and 2
2. Only 3 and 4
3. Only 1, 2 and 3
4. All of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (D) All of the above
ವಿವರಣೆ
All four, despite animal names, are programming languages (Squirrel is a lightweight scripting language).
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Squirrel and Java are also programming languages.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Cobra and Python are also programming languages.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Java is also a programming language.
- (D) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Cobra, Python, Squirrel and Java are all programming languages.
Q6ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
What is the full form of GPT in ChatGPT, recently seen in the news?
1. Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase
2. GUID Partition Table
3. Grooved Pegboard Test
4. Generative Pre-trained Transformer
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (D) Generative Pre-trained Transformer
ವಿವರಣೆ
ChatGPT (OpenAI) is built on the Generative Pre-trained Transformer family of language models.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: this is a liver enzyme (SGPT).
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: this is a disk-partitioning standard.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: a dexterity test.
- (D) ಸರಿ
  Correct: GPT stands for Generative Pre-trained Transformer.
Q7ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Which of the following are NOT tastes of the tongue? 1. Sweet 2. Bitter 3. Salty 4. Spicy 5. Umami 6. Sour 7. Pungent
1. 2, 5 and 7
2. 1, 3 and 4
3. 4 and 7
4. 3 and 6
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) 4 and 7
ವಿವರಣೆ
The five basic tastes are sweet, sour, salty, bitter and umami; spicy/pungent is sensed by pain receptors.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: bitter and umami are basic tastes.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: sweet and salty are basic tastes.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: spiciness and pungency are pain/heat sensations, not tastes.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: salty and sour are basic tastes.
Q8ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? 1. Anorexia : Sleep disorder 2. Insomnia : Eating disorder 3. Dyspnoea : Shortness of breath 4. Anosmia : Partial or full loss of smell
1. Only 1 and 2
2. Only 2 and 3
3. Only 3 and 4
4. All of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) Only 3 and 4
ವಿವರಣೆ
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder and insomnia a sleep disorder, so only pairs 3 and 4 are correct.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: these two are swapped: anorexia is an eating disorder, insomnia a sleep disorder.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: pair 2 is wrong.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: dyspnoea is breathlessness; anosmia is loss of smell.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: pairs 1 and 2 are wrong.
Q9ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
In the universe, what are pulsars?
1. A group of stars
2. Rotating neutron stars
3. Explosion of a star
4. Radio waves emitted by a star
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (B) Rotating neutron stars
ವಿವರಣೆ
Pulsars are neutron stars whose beams sweep past Earth like a lighthouse, producing regular pulses.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: that is a cluster.
- (B) ಸರಿ
  Correct: pulsars are rapidly spinning, highly magnetised neutron stars emitting beams.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: that is a supernova.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: pulsars emit such waves, but they are the stars themselves.
Q10ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
In the context of lab-grown diamonds (LGDs), what is used as the starting carbon material ('seed')?
1. White sapphire
2. Moissanite
3. Graphite
4. Cubic zirconia (CZ)
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) Graphite
ವಿವರಣೆ
Lab-grown diamonds must start from carbon; in the HPHT method graphite is the carbon source (CVD uses a thin diamond seed plate with methane).
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: aluminium oxide; contains no carbon.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: silicon carbide; a diamond simulant.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: graphite, a form of carbon, is converted to diamond under high pressure and temperature.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: zirconium dioxide; a diamond simulant.
Q11ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
What is the fibre used to make bulletproof jackets?
1. Nylon
2. Terylene
3. Tweed
4. Kevlar
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (D) Kevlar
ವಿವರಣೆ
Kevlar (DuPont) is a para-aramid fibre about five times stronger than steel by weight.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not strong enough to stop bullets.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: a polyester for clothing.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: a woollen fabric.
- (D) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Kevlar, an aramid fibre, has very high tensile strength.
Q12ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
What is/are the full form(s) of HMX? 1. High Melting Explosive 2. High-Density Monoatomic Xenon 3. Hedge Monetizing Xeno-currency 4. Her Majesty's Explosive
1. 1 and 2
2. 2 and 3
3. Only 1
4. 1 and 4
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (D) 1 and 4
ವಿವರಣೆ
HMX is a powerful nitroamine explosive; its acronym is variously expanded as High Melting eXplosive or Her Majesty's eXplosive.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: 2 is not an expansion of HMX.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: neither is an expansion of HMX.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: 'Her Majesty's Explosive' is also used.
- (D) ಸರಿ
  Correct: HMX (octogen) is called High Melting Explosive or Her Majesty's Explosive.
Q13ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
What is the name of Tesla's humanoid robot unveiled in 2022?
1. Sophia
2. Atlas
3. Pepper
4. Optimus
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (D) Optimus
ವಿವರಣೆ
Tesla showed its Optimus humanoid prototype at AI Day in 2022.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Sophia is by Hanson Robotics.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Atlas is by Boston Dynamics.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Pepper is by SoftBank.
- (D) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Tesla's humanoid robot is Optimus.
Q14ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
What was the 'Manhattan Project'?
1. A research and development undertaking that produced the first nuclear weapons
2. One of the largest art auctions of the world
3. A real estate project in New York City
4. A famous theme park
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) A research and development undertaking that produced the first nuclear weapons
ವಿವರಣೆ
The Manhattan Project (1942–46), led by Oppenheimer at Los Alamos, produced the atomic bombs used in 1945.
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: the WWII US-led programme that built the first atomic bombs.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not related.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not related.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not related.
Q15ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
The image formed by a concave mirror is real, inverted and of the same size as the object. The position of the object should be:
1. at the focus
2. at the centre of curvature
3. between the focus and centre of curvature
4. beyond the centre of curvature
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (B) at the centre of curvature
ವಿವರಣೆ
For a concave mirror, an object at C (2f) forms a real, inverted, same-size image at C.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: image forms at infinity.
- (B) ಸರಿ
  Correct: object at C gives a same-size, real, inverted image at C.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: image is enlarged beyond C.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: image is diminished between F and C.
Q16ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
A photoelectric cell is a device which:
1. converts light energy into electrical energy
2. converts electrical energy into light energy
3. stores light energy
4. None of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) converts light energy into electrical energy
ವಿವರಣೆ
Photoelectric cells convert incident light into electric current (used in sensors, automatic doors, solar cells).
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: it uses the photoelectric effect to produce current from light.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: that is a bulb/LED.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: it does not store energy.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: option A is correct.
Q17ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
In chemistry, the amount of solute present per unit volume or per unit mass of the solution/solvent is known as:
1. composition of solute
2. concentration of solvent
3. concentration of solute
4. concentration of solution
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (D) concentration of solution
ವಿವರಣೆ
NCERT defines the concentration of a solution as the amount of solute in a given amount of solution or solvent.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the standard term.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: it measures solute, not solvent.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: the standard term is the concentration of the solution.
- (D) ಸರಿ
  Correct: concentration of a solution = amount of solute per unit volume/mass.
Q18ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
How do COVID vaccines stimulate an immune response?
1. By introducing live attenuated SARS-CoV-2 virus
2. By introducing real SARS-CoV-2 virus
3. By introducing a harmless piece of SARS-CoV-2 virus
4. By introducing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 virus
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) By introducing a harmless piece of SARS-CoV-2 virus
ವಿವರಣೆ
Vaccines (mRNA, vector, protein, inactivated) expose the body to harmless viral parts so it makes its own antibodies.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: most approved COVID vaccines are not live-attenuated.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: unsafe; not how vaccines work.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: they present a harmless antigen (e.g. spike protein or its code) to train immunity.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: that is passive immunisation, not vaccination.
Q19ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Which of the following liquids is a bad conductor of electricity?
1. Salted water
2. Orange juice
3. Lemon juice
4. None of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (D) None of the above
ವಿವರಣೆ
Solutions of salts and acids are electrolytes and conduct electricity; none of the listed liquids is a bad conductor.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: dissolved ions make it a good conductor.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: its acids/ions let it conduct.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: citric acid makes it conduct.
- (D) ಸರಿ
  Correct: all three contain ions and conduct electricity.
Q20ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
The double-helix structure of DNA was discovered by:
1. James Watson and Francis Crick
2. Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins
3. Linus Pauling
4. Gregor Mendel
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) James Watson and Francis Crick
ವಿವರಣೆ
Watson and Crick published the DNA double-helix model in Nature in 1953, using Franklin's X-ray images.
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: they proposed the double-helix model in 1953.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: their X-ray data were key, but the model was Watson and Crick's.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: he proposed an incorrect triple helix.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: father of genetics; did not study DNA.
Q21ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Two objects of different masses falling freely near the surface of the Moon would:
1. have different accelerations
2. undergo a change in their inertia
3. have the same velocity at any instant
4. experience forces of the same magnitude
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) have the same velocity at any instant
ವಿವರಣೆ
On the airless Moon all bodies fall with the same acceleration (~1.62 m/s²), so released together they have equal velocities.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: free-fall acceleration is independent of mass.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: inertia depends on mass, which does not change.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: with no air and equal acceleration, their velocities stay equal.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: force (weight) is proportional to mass, so differs.
Q22ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
How do vector vaccines work to provide immunity?
1. By introducing a weakened or inactivated virus into the body
2. By directly attacking and destroying pathogens in the body
3. By placing the virus's genetic material in a modified version of a different virus
4. By entering directly into cells and enabling them to create spike proteins
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) By placing the virus's genetic material in a modified version of a different virus
ವಿವರಣೆ
Viral-vector vaccines (e.g. Covishield) use a modified adenovirus to deliver the spike-protein gene.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: that describes attenuated/inactivated vaccines.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: vaccines do not attack pathogens directly.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: a harmless 'vector' virus carries the target gene into cells.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: that describes mRNA vaccines.
Q23ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
The process that continually adds new crust is:
1. subduction
2. earthquake
3. seafloor spreading
4. convection
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) seafloor spreading
ವಿವರಣೆ
At divergent mid-ocean ridges, seafloor spreading continuously creates new crust (Harry Hess).
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: subduction destroys crust.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: earthquakes do not create crust.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: magma rising at mid-ocean ridges forms new oceanic crust.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: convection drives plates but does not itself add crust.
Q24ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
The theory that states 'pieces of the Earth's crust are in constant, slow motion driven by movement in the mantle' is called:
1. the theory of continental drift
2. the theory of Pangaea
3. the theory of plate tectonics
4. the theory of plate boundaries
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) the theory of plate tectonics
ವಿವರಣೆ
Plate tectonics (1960s) describes rigid plates moving over the asthenosphere, driven by mantle convection.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Wegener's theory lacked a mantle-driven mechanism.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Pangaea is a supercontinent, not a theory of motion.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: plate tectonics explains lithospheric plates moving over the mantle.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not a recognised theory.
Q25ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
What is the expanded form of 'mRNA', widely discussed since the beginning of the pandemic?
1. Messenger Ribonucleic Acid
2. Mutant Ribonucleic Acid
3. Modified Ribonucleic Acid
4. Mnemonic Ribonucleic Acid
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) Messenger Ribonucleic Acid
ವಿವರಣೆ
mRNA vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna) deliver messenger RNA that tells cells to make the spike protein.
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: mRNA carries genetic instructions from DNA to ribosomes.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: incorrect.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: incorrect.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: incorrect.
Q26ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
An AC current can be produced by:
1. choke coil
2. dynamo
3. transformer
4. None of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (B) dynamo
ವಿವರಣೆ
A rotating coil in a magnetic field (dynamo/generator) induces alternating current.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: a choke limits AC; it does not generate it.
- (B) ಸರಿ
  Correct: an AC dynamo (generator) produces alternating current by electromagnetic induction.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: a transformer only changes AC voltage.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: a dynamo produces AC.
Q27ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Current density is:
1. a scalar quantity
2. a vector quantity
3. dimensionless
4. None of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (B) a vector quantity
ವಿವರಣೆ
Current density J = I/A points in the direction of positive charge flow, so it is a vector.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: current is scalar, but current density has direction.
- (B) ಸರಿ
  Correct: current density J has magnitude and direction (A/m²).
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: it has units of A/m².
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: it is a vector.
Q28ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
What is the basis of the most useful classification of medicines for medicinal chemists?
1. Pharmacological effect
2. Molecular targets
3. Chemical structure
4. None of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (B) Molecular targets
ವಿವರಣೆ
Drugs that act on the same biomolecular target (enzyme, receptor) often share structure, making this basis most useful.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: useful to doctors, but not the most useful for chemists.
- (B) ಸರಿ
  Correct: NCERT notes classification by molecular targets is most useful to medicinal chemists.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: similar structures can have different actions.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: molecular targets is correct.
Q29ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Which of the following slows down the rate of a reaction?
1. Catalytic promoter
2. Homogeneous catalyst
3. Heterogeneous catalyst
4. None of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (D) None of the above
ವಿವರಣೆ
Reactions are slowed by inhibitors (negative catalysts or poisons), not by promoters or ordinary catalysts.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: promoters increase catalyst activity.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: catalysts generally speed up reactions.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: catalysts generally speed up reactions.
- (D) ಸರಿ
  Correct: only inhibitors/negative catalysts slow reactions, and none is listed.
Q30ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Input (sensory) and output (motor) nerves meet at the:
1. liver
2. central nervous system
3. heart
4. None of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (B) central nervous system
ವಿವರಣೆ
Sensory neurons carry signals to the CNS; motor neurons carry responses from it (e.g. reflex arc via spinal cord).
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not a nervous organ.
- (B) ಸರಿ
  Correct: the brain and spinal cord integrate sensory input and motor output.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not a nervous organ.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: the CNS is correct.
Q31ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
In the context of 'shipwreck tourism', shipwrecks in Indian waters have been explored at Sunchi Reef, Amee Shoals and Grande Island. Where are these locations?
1. Off the coast of Goa
2. Off the coast of Lakshadweep
3. Off the coast of Tamil Nadu
4. Off the coast of Odisha
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) Off the coast of Goa
ವಿವರಣೆ
Goa's Grande Island, Sunchi Reef and Amee Shoals are known wreck-diving sites.
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: these wreck sites lie off Goa (near Mormugao/Vasco).
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not these sites.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not these sites.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not these sites.
Q32ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
The G20 members represent: 1. around 85% of global GDP 2. about 50% of global trade 3. about two-thirds of the world population Which of the above statistics is/are correct?
1. Only 1
2. Only 1 and 3
3. 1, 2 and 3
4. Only 1 and 2
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (B) Only 1 and 3
ವಿವರಣೆ
G20: about 85% of world GDP, over 75% of trade and about two-thirds of the population.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: statement 3 is also correct.
- (B) ಸರಿ
  Correct: G20 has ~85% of GDP and ~two-thirds of population; trade share is ~75%, not 50%.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: statement 2 understates trade (~75%).
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: statement 2 is wrong.
Q33ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Who was the head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group?
1. Sergei Shoigu
2. Yevgeny Prigozhin
3. Aleksandr Lukashenko
4. Volodymyr Zelenskyy
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (B) Yevgeny Prigozhin
ವಿವರಣೆ
Yevgeny Prigozhin headed the Wagner Group; he died in a plane crash in August 2023.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: he was Russia's Defence Minister.
- (B) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Prigozhin led Wagner and staged a mutiny in June 2023.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: President of Belarus.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: President of Ukraine.
Q34ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
The Global Gender Gap Report is released by:
1. the World Bank
2. UN Women
3. the World Economic Forum
4. the UNDP
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) the World Economic Forum
ವಿವರಣೆ
The World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report ranks countries on economic, education, health and political parity.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the publisher.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the publisher.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: the WEF publishes it annually since 2006.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: UNDP publishes the Gender Inequality Index, not this report.
Q35ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Which one of the following statements regarding Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is correct?
1. She reigned for 70 years and died at the age of 96.
2. She reigned for 68 years and died at the age of 94.
3. She reigned for 72 years and died at the age of 92.
4. She reigned for 66 years and died at the age of 90.
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) She reigned for 70 years and died at the age of 96.
ವಿವರಣೆ
Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, ruled for 70 years and died on 8 September 2022 aged 96.
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: she reigned 1952–2022 and died aged 96.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: both figures are wrong.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: both figures are wrong.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: both figures are wrong.
Q36ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
What was the theme of DefExpo 2022, held in Gujarat?
1. India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub
2. Path to Pride
3. Synergy for Defence
4. Aatmanirbharta
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (B) Path to Pride
ವಿವರಣೆ
DefExpo 2022 at Gandhinagar (October 2022) was themed 'Path to Pride' and showcased Indian firms only.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: this was the DefExpo 2020 theme.
- (B) ಸರಿ
  Correct: DefExpo 2022 (Gandhinagar) had the theme 'Path to Pride'.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the theme.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the official theme.
Q37ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
The three-day Thadingyut festival is celebrated in which country?
1. Chile
2. Nepal
3. Germany
4. Myanmar
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (D) Myanmar
ವಿವರಣೆ
Thadingyut marks the end of the Buddhist Lent (Vassa) in Myanmar with lamps and lights.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not celebrated there.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not a Nepali festival.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not celebrated there.
- (D) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Thadingyut is Myanmar's Festival of Lights, ending Buddhist Lent.
Q38ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Consider the following statements regarding the White House: 1. Its address is 1800 Pennsylvania Avenue. 2. It is the official residence and workplace of the President of the USA. 3. On 1 November 1800, John Adams became the first President to take residence in the building. 4. It is a symbol of American democracy. Which of the above statements are correct?
1. 1, 3 and 4
2. Only 2 and 3
3. Only 3 and 4
4. 2, 3 and 4
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (D) 2, 3 and 4
ವಿವರಣೆ
The White House is at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington D.C.; John Adams first moved in on 1 Nov 1800.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: the address is 1600, not 1800.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: statement 4 is also correct.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: statement 2 is also correct.
- (D) ಸರಿ
  Correct: only the address (1600 Pennsylvania Ave) is wrong.
Q39ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
'Net metering' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting:
1. the installation of CNG kits in motor cars
2. the installation of water meters in urban households
3. a billing mechanism crediting solar energy consumers for electricity they add to the grid
4. the use of piped natural gas in household kitchens
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) a billing mechanism crediting solar energy consumers for electricity they add to the grid
ವಿವರಣೆ
Under net metering, consumers pay only for net consumption (imports minus solar exports).
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not related.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not related.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: net metering credits rooftop-solar users for power exported to the grid.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not related.
Q40ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Match List-I (Colour) with List-II (Combination): a. Magenta b. Teal c. Mauve d. Cyan 1. Green and blue 2. Red and blue 3. Blue, green and white 4. Blue, red and white
1. a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
2. a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1
3. a-4, b-2, c-1, d-3
4. a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
ವಿವರಣೆ
In additive mixing red + blue = magenta and green + blue = cyan; teal and mauve are tinted versions.
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: magenta = red + blue; teal = blue-green with white; mauve = pale red-blue; cyan = green + blue.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: teal and mauve are swapped.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: most pairs are wrong.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: magenta is red + blue.
Q41ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
What is the name of the deep-sea submersible that imploded during a voyage to the Titanic wreck?
1. Alvin
2. Falcon
3. Trident
4. Titan
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (D) Titan
ವಿವರಣೆ
OceanGate's Titan submersible imploded near the Titanic wreck in the North Atlantic in June 2023.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Alvin is a US research submersible still in service.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the vessel.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the vessel.
- (D) ಸರಿ
  Correct: OceanGate's Titan imploded in June 2023, killing all five aboard.
Q42ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Match List-I (Footwear/Fashion Accessory) with List-II (Description): a. Beret b. Stilettos c. Aviators d. Chignon e. Brogue 1. A type of men's footwear 2. A type of sunglasses 3. A type of hat 4. A type of women's footwear 5. A type of hairstyle
1. a-3, b-1, c-4, d-5, e-2
2. a-3, b-4, c-2, d-5, e-1
3. a-5, b-3, c-2, d-4, e-1
4. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4, e-5
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (B) a-3, b-4, c-2, d-5, e-1
ವಿವರಣೆ
Beret (hat), stilettos (high-heeled women's shoes), aviators (sunglasses), chignon (bun hairstyle), brogue (men's shoe).
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: stilettos are women's footwear.
- (B) ಸರಿ
  Correct: beret–hat, stilettos–women's footwear, aviators–sunglasses, chignon–hairstyle, brogue–men's footwear.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: beret is a hat.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: most pairs are wrong.
Q43ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Where did former US President Barack Obama give his much-discussed interview (to CNN, June 2023)?
1. Rome
2. Sarajevo
3. Athens
4. Amsterdam
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) Athens
ವಿವರಣೆ
The June 2023 Obama–Amanpour interview, in which he commented on minority rights in India, was recorded in Athens.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the venue.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the venue.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Obama spoke to Christiane Amanpour in Athens, Greece.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the venue.
Q44ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
In the context of sports, which of the following pairs are correctly matched? 1. Flushing Meadows : French Open 2. Venus Rosewater Dish : Wimbledon Trophy (Women) 3. Roland Garros : US Open 4. Australian Open (Women) : Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup
1. 1 and 2
2. 2 and 3
3. 3 and 4
4. 2 and 4
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (D) 2 and 4
ವಿವರಣೆ
Pairs 1 and 3 are swapped: Flushing Meadows = US Open; Roland Garros = French Open.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Flushing Meadows hosts the US Open.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Roland Garros hosts the French Open.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: pair 3 is wrong.
- (D) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Venus Rosewater Dish (Wimbledon women) and Daphne Akhurst Cup (Australian Open women) are correct.
Q45ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
The Ministry of Home Affairs completed the Mother Tongue Survey of India (MTSI) in November 2022 with field videography of how many of the country's languages?
1. 40
2. 233
3. 576
4. 984
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) 576
ವಿವರಣೆ
The MHA's annual report noted MTSI had video-recorded 576 mother tongues for preservation.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: too few.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the figure.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: MTSI completed videography of 576 languages/mother tongues.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: too many.
Q46ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Which state government set up a State-Level Committee for Vulture Conservation, as proposed by the national action plan for vultures?
1. Tamil Nadu
2. Sikkim
3. Assam
4. Meghalaya
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) Tamil Nadu
ವಿವರಣೆ
Tamil Nadu constituted the committee in 2022 under the Vulture Action Plan 2020–25.
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Tamil Nadu formed a state-level vulture conservation committee in 2022.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the state in the news.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the state in the news.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the state in the news.
Q47ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Ten captive-bred Asian Giant Tortoises (Manouria emys) were recently released into which National Park?
1. Ntangki National Park
2. Periyar National Park
3. Pench National Park
4. Khangchendzonga National Park
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) Ntangki National Park
ವಿವರಣೆ
Asian giant tortoises bred at Nagaland Zoological Park were rewilded in Ntangki National Park.
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: they were released in Ntangki, Nagaland.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not this release.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not this release.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not this release.
Q48ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Which country recently reaffirmed Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India?
1. USA
2. Australia
3. Germany
4. Russia
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) USA
ವಿವರಣೆ
In 2023 a bipartisan US Senate resolution recognised the McMahon Line and Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory.
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: a US Senate resolution (2023) recognised Arunachal as part of India.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the country in the news.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the country in the news.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the country in the news.
Q49ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
India's Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil won which medal in the men's 10 m air rifle at the ISSF World Championship in Cairo?
1. Gold
2. Silver
3. Bronze
4. None of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) Gold
ವಿವರಣೆ
Rudrankksh Patil became world champion in men's 10 m air rifle at Cairo (October 2022).
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: he won gold (2022) and a Paris 2024 quota.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: he won gold.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: he won gold.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: he won gold.
Q50ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
The National Education Policy, 2020 emphasises integrating vocational education into mainstream education from which grade onwards?
1. Grade 6
2. Grade 8
3. Grade 10
4. Grade 12
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) Grade 6
ವಿವರಣೆ
NEP 2020 proposes vocational exposure from Grade 6, including a 10-day bagless internship period.
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: NEP introduces vocational education from Grade 6 with internships.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: it starts earlier.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: it starts earlier.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: it starts earlier.
Q51ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
India signed the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) with which country?
1. UAE
2. Australia
3. USA
4. UK
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (B) Australia
ವಿವರಣೆ
The India–Australia ECTA came into force on 29 December 2022.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: India signed a CEPA, not an ECTA, with the UAE.
- (B) ಸರಿ
  Correct: the India–Australia ECTA was signed in April 2022.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: no ECTA with the USA.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: the India–UK deal is a CETA/FTA, not ECTA.
Q52ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
The Plain Language Act, requiring officials to use simple, easily understood English in official documents and websites, was recently passed by which country?
1. Australia
2. Ireland
3. New Zealand
4. Germany
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) New Zealand
ವಿವರಣೆ
New Zealand's Plain Language Act 2022 requires public agencies to communicate clearly.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not this Act.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not this Act.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: New Zealand passed the Plain Language Act in October 2022.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not an English-language law.
Q53ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Fossils of Tillyardembiids, among the world's earliest plant pollinators, were recently discovered in which country?
1. Greece
2. India
3. Russia
4. China
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) Russia
ವಿವರಣೆ
Permian insects called Tillyardembiids, found in Russia's Urals, carried pollen on their bodies.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the discovery site.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the discovery site.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: the 280-million-year-old fossils were found in the Ural region of Russia.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the discovery site.
Q54ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
The 'Lisbon Declaration', which made headlines, is associated with the conservation of which entity?
1. Air
2. Mountains
3. Oceans
4. Freshwater glaciers
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) Oceans
ವಿವರಣೆ
The 2022 UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon adopted the declaration 'Our Ocean, Our Future, Our Responsibility'.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not related.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not related.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: adopted at the UN Ocean Conference, Lisbon (2022).
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not related.
Q55ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Which of the following animals was not known to the people of the Indus Valley Civilisation?
1. Bull
2. Horse
3. Elephant
4. None of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (B) Horse
ವಿವರಣೆ
The horse is largely absent from Harappan evidence (Surkotada remains are debated), unlike bulls, elephants and rhinos.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: the humped bull is common on seals.
- (B) ಸರಿ
  Correct: there is no clear evidence of the horse in Harappan culture.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: elephants appear on seals.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: the horse was not known.
Q56ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Which of the following is not a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
1. Qutb Minar
2. Red Fort
3. India Gate
4. None of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) India Gate
ವಿವರಣೆ
Delhi's World Heritage Sites are Qutb Minar complex, Humayun's Tomb and Red Fort complex.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: a World Heritage Site (1993).
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: a World Heritage Site (2007).
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: India Gate is not on the UNESCO list.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: India Gate is not a WHS.
Q57ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from the Constitution of:
1. England
2. Switzerland
3. Ireland
4. None of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) Ireland
ವಿವರಣೆ
Ireland also inspired the nomination of Rajya Sabha members and the method of electing the President.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: the UK gave parliamentary government.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the source.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: DPSPs are modelled on the Irish Constitution (1937).
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Ireland is correct.
Q58ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Sikkim became a full-fledged State of the Indian Union in:
1. 1974
2. 1975
3. 1976
4. None of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (B) 1975
ವಿವರಣೆ
After a 1975 referendum, the 36th Amendment admitted Sikkim as a full state.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: it became an associate state in 1974.
- (B) ಸರಿ
  Correct: the 36th Amendment made Sikkim the 22nd state on 16 May 1975.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: too late.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: 1975 is correct.
Q59ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Which of the following currencies is the costliest (highest value)?
1. Euro
2. Pound Sterling
3. US Dollar
4. None of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (B) Pound Sterling
ವಿವರಣೆ
Among the options, the British pound has the highest exchange value (globally, the Kuwaiti dinar is the costliest).
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: worth less than the pound.
- (B) ಸರಿ
  Correct: among these, the pound has the highest value per unit.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: worth less than the pound and euro.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: the pound is the costliest of the options.
Q60ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
The Bihar Government planned to make the state 'pollution-free' by reducing carbon emissions by which year?
1. 2022
2. 2024
3. 2030
4. 2047
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (D) 2047
ವಿವರಣೆ
Bihar's climate-resilient, low-carbon strategy (prepared with UNEP in 2023) sets a long-term horizon for zero emissions; of the options given, 2047 is the matching year. (The state's net-zero target is also cited as 2070.)
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: already past at the time.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: too near-term.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the stated target year.
- (D) ಸರಿ
  Correct: the long-term horizon cited for the goal among these options.
Q61ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
In Indian art, the construction of 'Stupa', 'Chaitya' and 'Vihara' is related to:
1. Ajivika sect
2. Vaishnava sect
3. Buddhism
4. Shaiva sect
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) Buddhism
ವಿವರಣೆ
Buddhist architecture: stupa (relic mound), chaitya (prayer hall), vihara (monks' residence).
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Ajivikas used rock-cut caves (Barabar) but not this trio.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Vaishnavas built temples.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: stupas (relics), chaityas (prayer halls) and viharas (monasteries) are Buddhist.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Shaivas built temples.
Q62ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
In the context of Indian handicrafts, what is 'Sujini' of Bihar?
1. A type of glassware
2. A metal craft
3. A type of embroidery
4. A type of clay pottery
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) A type of embroidery
ವಿವರಣೆ
Sujini embroidery (Bhusura, Muzaffarpur) is made by women on layered cloth and holds a GI tag.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not glassware.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not metal craft.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Sujini is GI-tagged running-stitch embroidery from Muzaffarpur.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not pottery.
Q63ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Consider the following statements regarding Vikramshila University in Bihar: 1. It was located in present-day Banka district. 2. It was established by King Gopala I of the Pala dynasty. 3. The Vajrayana sect of Buddhism flourished here. 4. Subjects like law, astronomy, logic, grammar and philosophy were also taught here. Which of the above statements are incorrect?
1. 2 and 3
2. 1 and 4
3. 1 and 2
4. None of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) 1 and 2
ವಿವರಣೆ
Vikramshila (Antichak, Bhagalpur) was founded by Pala king Dharmapala (c. 8th–9th century) and was a centre of Vajrayana.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: statement 3 is correct.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: statement 4 is correct.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: it was in Bhagalpur district and founded by Dharmapala, not Gopala.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: 1 and 2 are incorrect.
Q64ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Consider the following statements. The arrival of Babur in India led to the: 1. introduction of gunpowder in the subcontinent 2. introduction of arch and dome in the region's architecture 3. establishment of the Timurid (Mughal) dynasty in the region 4. introduction of cannons in warfare Which of the above statements are correct?
1. Only 1 and 2
2. 1, 2 and 3
3. 3 and 4
4. None of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) 3 and 4
ವಿವರಣೆ
True arches and domes predate Babur (Sultanate era); his lasting impacts were the Mughal dynasty and effective use of cannon.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: arch and dome came with the Delhi Sultanate; gunpowder was known earlier.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: statement 2 is wrong.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Babur founded the Mughal (Timurid) dynasty and used field artillery at Panipat (1526).
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: 3 and 4 are correct.
Q65ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Which port was called 'Bab-ul-Makka' (Gate of Mecca) during the Mughal period?
1. Calicut
2. Surat
3. Cambay
4. Broach
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (B) Surat
ವಿವರಣೆ
Pilgrim ships to Mecca sailed from Surat, giving it the name Bab-ul-Makka.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not called so.
- (B) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Surat was the main port for Haj pilgrims.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not called so.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not called so.
Q66ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
'Ashta Pradhan' was a Council of Ministers in the:
1. Gupta administration
2. Chola administration
3. Maratha administration
4. Vijayanagara administration
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) Maratha administration
ವಿವರಣೆ
Shivaji's Ashta Pradhan included the Peshwa, Amatya, Sachiva, Sumant and others.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not Gupta.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not Chola.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Shivaji's council of eight ministers.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not Vijayanagara.
Q67ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
The painting of 'Bodhisattva Padmapani' is located at:
1. Bagh
2. Ellora
3. Ajanta
4. Badami
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) Ajanta
ವಿವರಣೆ
The Bodhisattva Padmapani in Ajanta Cave 1 is among the finest examples of ancient Indian painting.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not this painting.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: known for sculpture, not this painting.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: the Padmapani painting is in Ajanta Cave 1.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not this painting.
Q68ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Consider the following statements: 1. Fa-Hien was a Chinese pilgrim who visited India during the reign of Harsha. 2. Hiuen Tsang was a Chinese Buddhist monk who visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. None of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (D) None of the above
ವಿವರಣೆ
Fa-Hien visited c. 399–412 CE (Chandragupta II); Hiuen Tsang visited c. 630–645 CE (Harsha).
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Fa-Hien came under Chandragupta II.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Hiuen Tsang came under Harsha.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: the rulers are swapped.
- (D) ಸರಿ
  Correct: both statements swap the rulers: Fa-Hien–Chandragupta II, Hiuen Tsang–Harsha.
Q69ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Match List-I with List-II: a. Charaka b. Brahmagupta c. Varahamihira d. Vishakhadatta 1. Mathematics 2. Medicine 3. Playwright 4. Astrology
1. a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
2. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
3. a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1
4. a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
ವಿವರಣೆ
Charaka Samhita (medicine), Brahmasphutasiddhanta (maths), Brihat Samhita (astrology), Mudrarakshasa (Vishakhadatta's play).
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Charaka–medicine, Brahmagupta–mathematics, Varahamihira–astrology, Vishakhadatta–playwright.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Charaka was a physician.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: most pairs are wrong.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: most pairs are wrong.
Q70ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Who among the following introduced the Persian festival of Nowruz in India?
1. Firuz Shah Tughlaq
2. Alauddin Khilji
3. Balban
4. Iltutmish
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) Balban
ವಿವರಣೆ
Balban adopted Persian court etiquette (sijda, paibos) and celebrated Nowruz to enhance royal prestige.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not credited with this.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not credited with this.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Balban introduced Persian court customs, including Nowruz.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not credited with this.
Q71ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Nathpanthis, Siddhas and Yogis made devotional religion popular in:
1. Northern India
2. Southern India
3. Eastern India
4. Western India
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) Northern India
ವಿವರಣೆ
NCERT notes that Nathpanthis, Siddhas and Yogis criticised ritual and caste and were popular in northern India.
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: these traditions spread mainly across northern India.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: the south had the Alvars and Nayanars.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not their main area.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not their main area.
Q72ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Consider the following statements regarding Wood's Despatch of 1854: 1. It recommended English as the medium of instruction for higher studies. 2. It laid stress on female education and vocational training. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) Both 1 and 2
ವಿವರಣೆ
Wood's Despatch ('Magna Carta of English education') also proposed universities in Calcutta, Bombay and Madras.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: statement 2 is also correct.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: statement 1 is also correct.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: the Despatch backed English for higher education and promoted women's and vocational education.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: both are correct.
Q73ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
The Maithili language started to develop during the reign of which of the following?
1. Chero dynasty
2. Oiniwar dynasty
3. Karnat dynasty
4. Pithipatis
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) Karnat dynasty
ವಿವರಣೆ
The Karnat dynasty of Mithila (Simraun) patronised early Maithili; Jyotirishwar Thakur's Varnaratnakara (14th century) dates from Harisimhadeva's reign.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not associated with Maithili's growth.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Maithili flourished further under them (Vidyapati), but its development began earlier.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: under the Karnats, Jyotirishwar wrote Varnaratnakara, the earliest Maithili prose.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Buddhist chiefs of Bodh Gaya; not linked to Maithili.
Q74ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Which city served as the capital of the ancient kingdom of Magadha in the early period?
1. Rajagriha
2. Champa
3. Vaishali
4. Pataliputra
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) Rajagriha
ವಿವರಣೆ
Magadha's first capital was Rajagriha; Udayin later shifted it to Pataliputra.
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Rajagriha (Girivraja) was Magadha's early capital.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Champa was the capital of Anga.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Vaishali was the Licchavi capital.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Pataliputra became capital later (Udayin).
Q75ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Which of the following statements about the Vernacular Press Act is/are correct? 1. It was enacted by Lord Lytton. 2. It came to be known as the 'Gagging Act'. 3. The Act was repealed by Lord Ripon.
1. Only 1 and 2
2. Only 2 and 3
3. Only 1
4. 1, 2 and 3
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (D) 1, 2 and 3
ವಿವರಣೆ
The Vernacular Press Act, 1878 curbed Indian-language newspapers; Ripon repealed it in 1882.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: statement 3 is also correct.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: statement 1 is also correct.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: statements 2 and 3 are also correct.
- (D) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Lytton passed it in 1878, it was called the Gagging Act, and Ripon repealed it in 1882.
Q76ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Which of the following statements about Lord Mayo's Resolution of 1870 are correct? 1. It was the first step that bifurcated Central and Provincial finances. 2. Provincial governments were empowered to administer certain services. 3. It attempted to rectify existing imparity. 4. It focused on the actual needs of the provinces.
1. Only 1 and 2
2. Only 1, 3 and 4
3. Only 2, 3 and 4
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
ವಿವರಣೆ
Mayo's 1870 resolution began financial decentralisation: provinces got fixed grants to run services like police, jails, education and health.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: 3 and 4 also describe the resolution's aims.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: statement 2 is also correct.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: statement 1 is also correct.
- (D) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Mayo's financial decentralisation gave provinces fixed grants for services, addressing imbalance and needs.
Q77ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Nitisara, an early book on politics, was written by:
1. Kautilya
2. Kamandaka
3. Charaka
4. None of them
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (B) Kamandaka
ವಿವರಣೆ
Kamandakiya Nitisara, a Gupta-era work on statecraft, draws on Kautilya's Arthashastra.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Kautilya wrote the Arthashastra.
- (B) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Kamandaka wrote the Nitisara (Gupta period).
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Charaka wrote on medicine.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Kamandaka is correct.
Q78ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Futuhat-i-Alamgiri was written by:
1. Ishwardas Nagar
2. Bhimsen
3. Haridas
4. None of them
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) Ishwardas Nagar
ವಿವರಣೆ
Futuhat-i-Alamgiri by Ishwardas Nagar covers Aurangzeb's reign up to about 1698.
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Ishwardas Nagar wrote this account of Aurangzeb's reign.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Bhimsen wrote Nuskha-i-Dilkusha.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the author.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Ishwardas Nagar is correct.
Q79ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
According to a Chinese source, Meghavarman, the ruler of Sri Lanka, sent a mission to which Gupta king for permission to build a Buddhist monastery at Gaya?
1. Chandragupta I
2. Samudragupta
3. Chandragupta II
4. None of them
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (B) Samudragupta
ವಿವರಣೆ
Wang Xuance's account records Meghavarna's embassy to Samudragupta for the Bodh Gaya monastery.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the king approached.
- (B) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Meghavarna sought Samudragupta's permission for a monastery at Bodh Gaya.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the king approached.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Samudragupta is correct.
Q80ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
When was Bihar first separated from the Bengal Presidency in British India?
1. 1912
2. 1936
3. 1947
4. None of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) 1912
ವಿವರಣೆ
Bihar (with Orissa) was carved out of Bengal Presidency on 1 April 1912, now celebrated as Bihar Diwas.
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Bihar and Orissa province was created on 1 April 1912.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: 1936 is when Orissa separated from Bihar.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Independence year.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: 1912 is correct.
Q81ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Consider the following statements: 1. Lake Victoria is the third largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area. 2. It is one of the African Great Lakes. 3. It is bordered by four countries – Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya. 4. The only outflow from Lake Victoria is the Nile, which exits near Jinja, Uganda. Which of the above statements are incorrect?
1. 1 and 2
2. 2 and 4
3. 3 and 4
4. 1 and 3
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (D) 1 and 3
ವಿವರಣೆ
Lake Victoria (Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya) is the largest tropical lake and second largest freshwater lake after Lake Superior.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: statement 2 is correct.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: both are correct.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: statement 4 is correct.
- (D) ಸರಿ
  Correct: it is the second largest freshwater lake, and it borders only three countries (not Rwanda).
Q82ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Consider the following statements regarding 'heat wave': 1. A heat wave is considered if the maximum temperature of a station reaches at least 30°C or more for plains. 2. A heat wave is considered if the maximum temperature reaches at least 40°C or more for hilly regions. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1. Both 1 and 2
2. Only 1
3. Only 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (D) Neither 1 nor 2
ವಿವರಣೆ
IMD: heat wave if max temperature ≥ 40°C (plains), ≥ 37°C (coast) or ≥ 30°C (hills), with departure criteria.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: the thresholds are swapped.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: plains need 40°C, not 30°C.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: hills need 30°C, not 40°C.
- (D) ಸರಿ
  Correct: IMD thresholds are 40°C for plains and 30°C for hills, so both are wrong.
Q83ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Match List-I (Explorer) with List-II (Birthplace): a. Christopher Columbus b. Jacques Cartier c. Sir Francis Drake d. Ferdinand Magellan 1. Portugal 2. United Kingdom 3. Italy 4. France
1. a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
2. a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3
3. a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
4. a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
ವಿವರಣೆ
Columbus (Genoa), Cartier (Saint-Malo), Drake (Devon) and Magellan (Portugal).
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Columbus–Italy (Genoa), Cartier–France, Drake–England, Magellan–Portugal.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Columbus was Italian.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Drake was English, Magellan Portuguese.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Columbus and Magellan are swapped.
Q84ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
The emirates of the UAE are:
1. Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, Fujairah, Ras Al-Khaimah
2. Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Jeddah, Kuwait, Bahrain, Umm Al-Quwain
3. Umm Al-Quwain, Fujairah, Ras Al-Khaimah, Riyadh, Dammam, Taif, Dubai
4. Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Fujairah, Dubai, Bahrain, Kuwait
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, Fujairah, Ras Al-Khaimah
ವಿವರಣೆ
The UAE federation (1971–72) comprises seven emirates, with Abu Dhabi as the capital.
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: these are the seven emirates.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Jeddah is Saudi; Kuwait and Bahrain are countries.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Riyadh, Dammam, Taif are Saudi cities.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Bahrain and Kuwait are separate countries.
Q85ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
The Subarnarekha river originates near which village?
1. Ormanjhi
2. Mandar
3. Hehal
4. Nagri
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (D) Nagri
ವಿವರಣೆ
Subarnarekha rises near Nagri (Ranchi), forms Hundru Falls and flows through Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the source.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the source.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the source.
- (D) ಸರಿ
  Correct: it rises near Nagri village, Ranchi (Jharkhand).
Q86ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Which of the following National Parks/Wildlife Sanctuaries are in Bihar? 1. Valmiki National Park 2. Dudhwa National Park 3. Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary 4. Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary
1. 1 and 4
2. 2 and 3
3. 1 and 3
4. 2 and 4
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) 1 and 4
ವಿವರಣೆ
Dudhwa (Lakhimpur Kheri, UP) and Gajner (Bikaner, Rajasthan) are outside Bihar.
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Valmiki (West Champaran) and Bhimbandh (Munger) are in Bihar.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Dudhwa is in UP; Gajner is in Rajasthan.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Gajner is in Rajasthan.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Dudhwa is in UP.
Q87ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Consider the following statements regarding the Gangetic Dolphin: 1. It is categorised as 'Endangered' on the IUCN Red List. 2. It does not have a crystalline eye lens, rendering it effectively blind. 3. Navigation and hunting are carried out using echolocation. 4. It has been recognised as India's National Aquatic Animal. Which of the above statements are correct?
1. Only 1, 2 and 4
2. Only 2, 3 and 4
3. Only 1, 3 and 4
4. All of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (D) All of the above
ವಿವರಣೆ
The Ganges river dolphin (Susu) is Endangered, nearly blind, uses echolocation and was declared National Aquatic Animal in 2009.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: statement 3 is also correct.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: statement 1 is also correct.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: statement 2 is also correct.
- (D) ಸರಿ
  Correct: all four statements are correct.
Q88ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
The other name of the river Gandak is:
1. Burhi Gandak
2. Mahananda
3. Narayani
4. Punpun
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) Narayani
ವಿವರಣೆ
The Gandak, a Himalayan tributary of the Ganga, is known as Narayani in Nepal and meets the Ganga near Hajipur.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: a separate river.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: a separate river.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: the Gandak is called Narayani (Sapt Gandaki) in Nepal.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: a separate river of south Bihar.
Q89ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Gold is found in which of the following districts of Bihar?
1. Munger
2. Saran
3. Siwan
4. Jamui
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (D) Jamui
ವಿವರಣೆ
The GSI has identified large gold-bearing reserves in Jamui district.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the gold district.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the gold district.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the gold district.
- (D) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Jamui (Sono/Karmatiya) holds Bihar's gold reserves.
Q90ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
The Triveni Canal has been constructed on which river?
1. Kosi
2. Sone
3. Gandak
4. Mayurakshi
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) Gandak
ವಿವರಣೆ
The Triveni Canal (built 1909–1914) takes off from the Gandak near Triveni Ghat, West Champaran.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Kosi has the Eastern/Western Kosi canals.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Sone has the Sone canal system.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: the Triveni canal draws from the Gandak (West Champaran).
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Mayurakshi is in Jharkhand/West Bengal.
Q91ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Assertion (A): Rich placer deposits of gold are found on the Ghana coast and gold-bearing veins are found in Brazil. Reason (R): At some point in time, these continents were joined together along the Atlantic coast.
1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. A is false but R is true
4. A is true but R is false
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
ವಿವರಣೆ
Matching gold deposits across the Atlantic is classic evidence for continental drift (Wegener).
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: the gold source rocks were continuous when Africa and South America were joined.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: R does explain A (continental drift evidence).
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: A is true.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: R is true.
Q92ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Bihar's geological structure consists of several rock systems. Match the rock systems with their descriptions: a. Dharwar rock system b. Vindhyan rock system c. Quaternary rock system d. Tertiary rock system 1. Created by rapid deposition of alluvium by Himalayan and Peninsular rivers 2. Found in West Champaran district 3. Part of the oldest Archaean rock system 4. Sandstone, limestone, dolomite, quartzite and shale are the main constituents
1. a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
2. a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4
3. a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
4. a-4, b-2, c-3, d-1
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
ವಿವರಣೆ
In Bihar, Tertiary (Shivalik) rocks occur in the north of West Champaran; Quaternary alluvium covers the Ganga plain.
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Dharwar–Archaean, Vindhyan–sandstone/limestone, Quaternary–alluvium, Tertiary–West Champaran (Shivalik).
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Dharwar is not alluvial.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: most pairs are wrong.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: most pairs are wrong.
Q93ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Which of the following is the world's richest region from a marine biodiversity perspective, comprising 21 islands with estuaries, beaches, nearshore forests, seagrasses, coral reefs, salt marshes and mangroves?
1. Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve
2. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve
3. Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve
4. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve
ವಿವರಣೆ
The Gulf of Mannar (Tamil Nadu) was India's first marine biosphere reserve and is home to the dugong.
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: its 21 islands and coral/seagrass ecosystems make it exceptionally rich.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: a Himalayan reserve.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: a mangrove delta, not 21 islands with coral reefs.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: a terrestrial mountain reserve.
Q94ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
What is the local time at Thimphu (Bhutan), located at 90° East longitude, when it is 12:00 noon at Greenwich (0°)?
1. 6:00 p.m.
2. 4:00 p.m.
3. 7:00 p.m.
4. 6:00 a.m.
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) 6:00 p.m.
ವಿವರಣೆ
Each degree of longitude equals 4 minutes; places east are ahead, so 90°E is 6 hours ahead.
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: 90° × 4 min = 360 min = 6 hours ahead → 6 p.m.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: this is only 4 hours ahead.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: 7 hours would be 105°E.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: east of Greenwich is ahead, not behind.
Q95ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Which of the following statements is correct?
1. Natural gas is found in the Dharwar rock formation.
2. Mica is found in Koderma.
3. The Cuddapah series is famous for diamonds.
4. Petroleum reserves are found in the Aravalli hills.
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (B) Mica is found in Koderma.
ವಿವರಣೆ
Koderma was once called the 'mica capital of India'.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: natural gas is found in sedimentary (Tertiary) rocks.
- (B) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Koderma (Jharkhand) is famous for mica.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Cuddapah is known for building stones/barytes; Vindhyan (Panna) for diamonds.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Aravallis are ancient folded rocks without petroleum.
Q96ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
How many parallels of latitude are there on the globe if drawn at 1° intervals?
1. 180
2. 178
3. 179
4. None of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) 179
ವಿವರಣೆ
NCERT: at 1° intervals there are 89 parallels in each hemisphere; with the equator the total is 179.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: miscounts the equator/poles.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: leaves out the equator.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: 89 in each hemisphere plus the equator = 179 (poles are points).
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: 179 is the NCERT answer.
Q97ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
The average height of the Kosi plain above mean sea level is:
1. 300 m
2. 150 m
3. 30 m
4. None of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) 30 m
ವಿವರಣೆ
The north Bihar plains slope only ~15–20 cm per km, so the Kosi plain is low and flood-prone.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: far too high for the Ganga plain.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: too high.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: the very flat Kosi plain lies around 30 m above sea level.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: 30 m is the accepted answer.
Q98ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
On which plateau do the Tropic of Cancer and the Indian Standard Time meridian (82.5°E) intersect?
1. Bundelkhand
2. Baghelkhand
3. Malwa
4. None of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (B) Baghelkhand
ವಿವರಣೆ
23.5°N meets 82.5°E near the Koriya/Surguja area, part of the Baghelkhand plateau.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Bundelkhand lies further west.
- (B) ಸರಿ
  Correct: the intersection lies in the Baghelkhand plateau (northern Chhattisgarh).
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Malwa is far to the west.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Baghelkhand is correct.
Q99ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Which district of Uttarakhand is NOT situated along the Tibet border?
1. Uttarkashi
2. Chamoli
3. Almora
4. None of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) Almora
ವಿವರಣೆ
Uttarkashi, Chamoli and Pithoragarh border Tibet (China); Almora does not.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: borders Tibet.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: borders Tibet.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Almora is an interior district with no international border.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Almora does not border Tibet.
Q100ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Where does the El Niño current flow?
1. The Pacific Ocean
2. The Indian Ocean
3. The Bay of Bengal
4. More than one of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) The Pacific Ocean
ವಿವರಣೆ
El Niño is a warm current appearing off Peru/Ecuador in the Pacific, often weakening India's monsoon.
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: El Niño is warming of the eastern equatorial Pacific off Peru.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: it affects India's monsoon but flows in the Pacific.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not in the Bay of Bengal.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: only the Pacific.
Q101ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Consider the following statements about the collegium system: 1. The Supreme Court collegium is a five-member body headed by the Chief Justice of India and comprising the four next senior-most judges. 2. Parliament evolved the collegium system by law. 3. Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts are appointed only through the collegium system. 4. The collegium system was introduced in 1993 by Justice P.N. Bhagwati in the First Judges Case. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1. Only 1
2. 1 and 2
3. 3 and 4
4. 1 and 3
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (D) 1 and 3
ವಿವರಣೆ
The collegium arose from the Second (1993) and Third (1998) Judges Cases; the NJAC (2014) was struck down in 2015.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: statement 3 is also correct.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: the collegium evolved through judgments, not a law.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: it came from the Second Judges Case (1993, J.S. Verma), not the First.
- (D) ಸರಿ
  Correct: the CJI + 4 senior judges recommend, and appointments are made only via this route.
Q102ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Consider the following statements regarding the 42nd Amendment: 1. It added three words to the Preamble – 'Socialist', 'Secular' and 'Integrity'. 2. It added eight Fundamental Duties. 3. It added new Directive Principles, i.e. Articles 39A, 43A and 47. 4. It granted the President, in consultation with the Election Commission, power to decide disqualification of members. Which of the above statements are incorrect?
1. 1 and 2
2. 3 and 4
3. 2 and 3
4. 1 and 4
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) 2 and 3
ವಿವರಣೆ
The 42nd Amendment (1976) added 10 Fundamental Duties (Art. 51A) and DPSPs 39A, 43A, 48A.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: statement 1 is correct.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: statement 4 reflects the 42nd Amendment's changes.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: it added ten Fundamental Duties, and the new DPSPs were 39A, 43A and 48A (Art. 47 is original).
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: both are correct.
Q103ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
The criteria for a community to be declared a Scheduled Tribe are: 1. indications of primitive traits 2. distinctive culture 3. shyness of contact with the community at large 4. backwardness and geographical isolation Which of the above are correct?
1. Only 1 and 2
2. Only 2, 3 and 4
3. Only 1, 3 and 4
4. All of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (D) All of the above
ವಿವರಣೆ
Lokur Committee criteria: primitive traits, distinctive culture, geographical isolation, shyness of contact and backwardness.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: 3 and 4 are also Lokur criteria.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: primitive traits is also a criterion.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: distinctive culture is also a criterion.
- (D) ಸರಿ
  Correct: these are the five Lokur Committee (1965) criteria (with backwardness and isolation).
Q104ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
From which country did the Indian Constitution take the idea of Fundamental Rights?
1. Ireland
2. United States of America
3. United Kingdom
4. Canada
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (B) United States of America
ವಿವರಣೆ
From the USA: Fundamental Rights, judicial review, independent judiciary, removal of judges.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Ireland inspired the DPSPs.
- (B) ಸರಿ
  Correct: the US Bill of Rights inspired Fundamental Rights.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: the UK has no written bill of rights.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Canada inspired the federal structure.
Q105ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Untouchability is abolished by which Article of the Indian Constitution?
1. Article 14
2. Article 15
3. Article 17
4. Article 22
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) Article 17
ವಿವರಣೆ
Article 17 abolishes untouchability and makes its practice an offence (Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955).
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: equality before law.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: prohibition of discrimination.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Article 17 abolishes untouchability.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: protection against arrest and detention.
Q106ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
The authority to determine the number of judges in a High Court rests with:
1. The President
2. The Chief Minister of the State
3. The Prime Minister
4. The Parliament
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) The President
ವಿವರಣೆ
Unlike the Supreme Court (fixed by Parliament), the strength of each High Court is determined by the President.
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: the President fixes HC judge strength from time to time.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the CM.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the PM.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Parliament fixes the Supreme Court's strength, not HCs'.
Q107ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
The Fifth Schedule deals with the administration and protection of the interests of which group?
1. Scheduled Castes
2. Religious minorities
3. Scheduled Tribes
4. Linguistic minorities
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) Scheduled Tribes
ವಿವರಣೆ
The Fifth Schedule provides for Scheduled Areas and Tribes Advisory Councils in states other than Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the Fifth Schedule's focus.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not related.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: the Fifth Schedule covers Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not related.
Q108ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
In which case did the Supreme Court first propound the doctrine of the 'basic structure' of the Constitution?
1. Golaknath vs State of Punjab
2. Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala
3. Minerva Mills vs Union of India
4. Both (A) and (B)
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (B) Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala
ವಿವರಣೆ
In Kesavananda Bharati (1973), a 13-judge bench held Parliament cannot alter the Constitution's basic structure.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Golaknath (1967) held Parliament cannot amend FRs, but did not use 'basic structure'.
- (B) ಸರಿ
  Correct: the 1973 judgment introduced the basic structure doctrine.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Minerva Mills (1980) applied and strengthened it.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: only Kesavananda first laid it down.
Q109ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Match the political parties (List-I) with their years of establishment (List-II): a. CPI(M) b. CPI c. Bahujan Samaj Party d. All India Trinamool Congress 1. 1964 2. 1998 3. 1925 4. 1984
1. a-1, b-3, c-4, d-2
2. a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
3. a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
4. a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) a-1, b-3, c-4, d-2
ವಿವರಣೆ
CPI (1925, Kanpur); CPI(M) split from it in 1964; BSP founded by Kanshi Ram in 1984; TMC by Mamata Banerjee in 1998.
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: CPI(M) 1964, CPI 1925, BSP 1984, AITC 1998.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: CPI(M) split in 1964.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: most pairs are wrong.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: CPI was founded in 1925.
Q110ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Under which Article can the Speaker allow a member of the House to speak in his/her mother tongue?
1. Article 110(1)
2. Article 122(2)
3. Article 120(1)
4. Both (A) and (B)
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) Article 120(1)
ವಿವರಣೆ
Article 120: business in Parliament is in Hindi or English, but the Speaker/Chairman may permit a member's mother tongue.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: defines Money Bills.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: protects officers regulating procedure from courts.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Article 120(1) proviso lets the presiding officer permit the mother tongue.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: neither is relevant.
Q111ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
The Foreign Exchange Reserves of RBI include which of the following? 1. Foreign Currency Assets (FCA) 2. Gold 3. Special Drawing Rights (SDR) 4. Reserve Tranche Position
1. Only 1 and 2
2. Only 2, 3 and 4
3. Only 1, 2 and 3
4. All of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (D) All of the above
ವಿವರಣೆ
RBI reports reserves in four components: FCA, gold, SDRs and the IMF reserve tranche.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: SDR and RTP are also included.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: FCA, the largest part, is also included.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: the reserve tranche is also included.
- (D) ಸರಿ
  Correct: India's forex reserves = FCA + gold + SDRs + reserve tranche position with the IMF.
Q112ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Consider the following statements about 'Rules of Origin': 1. They are the criteria needed to determine the national source of a product. 2. They help customs know what regulations and fees apply to a product. 3. They are used for trade statistics. 4. They matter because duties and restrictions often depend on the source of imports. Which of the above statements are correct?
1. Only 1 and 2
2. Only 3 and 4
3. Only 1, 3 and 4
4. All of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (D) All of the above
ವಿವರಣೆ
Rules of origin decide a product's 'economic nationality' for tariffs, quotas, trade remedies and statistics.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: 3 and 4 are also correct.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: 1 and 2 are also correct.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: 2 is also correct.
- (D) ಸರಿ
  Correct: all four reflect the WTO description of rules of origin.
Q113ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Consider the following statements about infant mortality rate (IMR): 1. It is the probability of dying between birth and exactly 1 year of age, per 10,000 live births. 2. India's IMR in 1950 was about 189.6. 3. In 2019, India's IMR was 30. 4. As per the SRS Bulletin, the state with the highest IMR in 2019 was Uttar Pradesh. Which of the above statements are correct?
1. 1, 2 and 3
2. 2, 3 and 4
3. Only 2 and 3
4. 1 and 4
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) Only 2 and 3
ವಿವರಣೆ
IMR is measured per 1,000 live births; SRS 2019 put India at 30 and Madhya Pradesh highest (46).
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: IMR is per 1,000 live births, not 10,000.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Madhya Pradesh, not UP, had the highest IMR in 2019.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: IMR was ~190 around 1950 and 30 in 2019; 1 and 4 are wrong.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: both are wrong.
Q114ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Human capital formation as a concept is better explained as a process which enables: 1. individuals of a country to accumulate more capital 2. increasing knowledge 3. increasing skill levels 4. increasing the knowledge, skill levels and capacities of the people of the country
1. Only 1
2. 1 and 2
3. 3 and 4
4. Only 4
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (D) Only 4
ವಿವರಣೆ
NCERT defines human capital formation as increasing the knowledge, skill levels and capacities of a country's people.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: accumulating capital is physical, not human, capital.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: incomplete and partly wrong.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: 4 alone is the complete definition.
- (D) ಸರಿ
  Correct: human capital formation means raising people's knowledge, skills and capacities.
Q115ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Consider the following statements regarding insolvency and bankruptcy: 1. Bankruptcy refers to a financial state in which an individual or entity is unable to pay debts as they fall due. 2. Insolvency refers to a legal process where the debtor's assets are liquidated or reorganised for creditors. 3. Bankruptcy is a state whereas insolvency is the conclusion. 4. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) regulates insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1. 1, 2 and 3
2. 2, 3 and 4
3. Only 4
4. Only 1 and 2
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) Only 4
ವಿವರಣೆ
Insolvency is a financial state; bankruptcy is a legal declaration. IBBI (2016) regulates the process under the IBC.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: statements 1–3 swap the two terms.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: 2 and 3 are wrong.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: insolvency is the state of inability to pay; bankruptcy is the legal outcome; only 4 is correct.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: these definitions are reversed.
Q116ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
In which year was the (second) Industrial Policy Resolution adopted?
1. 1956
2. 1954
3. 1952
4. 1950
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) 1956
ವಿವರಣೆ
India's Industrial Policy Resolutions came in 1948 and 1956; the 1956 one gave the public sector a leading role.
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: the Industrial Policy Resolution of 1956 classified industries into three schedules.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: no IPR in 1954.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: no IPR in 1952.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: the first IPR was in 1948.
Q117ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Consider the following statements about the PLI scheme for IT hardware: 1. It offers production-linked incentives to boost domestic manufacturing of mobile phones and specified electronic components. 2. It has two categories of applicants: global companies and domestic companies. 3. It extends an average incentive of around 8% on net incremental sales for six years. 4. The target segment includes laptops, tablets, all-in-one PCs, servers and Ultra-Small Form Factor (USFF) devices. Which of the above statements are incorrect?
1. 1 and 4
2. 2 and 4
3. 1 and 3
4. 2 and 3
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) 1 and 3
ವಿವರಣೆ
PLI 2.0 for IT hardware (2023, ₹17,000 crore) covers laptops, tablets, AIO PCs, servers and USFF with ~5% average incentive.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: statement 4 is correct.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: both are correct.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: mobile phones fall under a separate PLI (LSEM), and the IT hardware incentive is ~5% over six years, not 8%.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: statement 2 is correct.
Q118ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Consider the following statements regarding the SVAMITVA scheme: 1. It is a Central Sector Scheme under the Ministry of Mines. 2. It creates geo-positioning infrastructure like a CORS network providing 5 cm-level accuracy. 3. CORS means Cross-Origin Resource Sharing. 4. It establishes clear ownership of property in rural inhabited (Abadi) areas by mapping land parcels with drones. Which of the above statements are incorrect?
1. 2 and 4
2. 1 and 3
3. 2 and 3
4. 1 and 4
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (B) 1 and 3
ವಿವರಣೆ
SVAMITVA (2020) is run by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj with Survey of India, issuing property cards via drone mapping.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: both are correct.
- (B) ಸರಿ
  Correct: it is under the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, and CORS = Continuously Operating Reference Stations.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: statement 2 is correct.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: statement 4 is correct.
Q119ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Which of the following are consequences of a Financial Emergency under Article 360? 1. The President may order the states to reduce salaries and allowances of all or any class of state employees. 2. Money Bills or other financial bills passed by the State Legislature need not be reserved for the President. 3. The President can direct reduction of salaries and allowances of Union employees, including Supreme Court and High Court judges. 4. Money Bills or other financial bills must be reserved for the President's consideration after passage by the State Legislature.
1. Only 1, 3 and 4
2. Only 2
3. Only 1 and 2
4. All of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) Only 1, 3 and 4
ವಿವರಣೆ
Under Article 360, the Centre can cut salaries (including judges') and require state money bills to be reserved for the President.
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: these are the Article 360 consequences.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: statement 2 is the opposite of the rule.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: statement 2 is wrong.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: 2 contradicts 4.
Q120ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Which of the following factors could potentially contribute to stagflation in the Indian economy? 1. High inflationary pressure due to increased government spending 2. Decline in industrial production and sluggish economic growth 3. Decrease in aggregate demand and consumer spending 4. Appreciation of the domestic currency reducing export competitiveness
1. Only 1 and 2
2. Only 2 and 3
3. Only 1, 3 and 4
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) Only 1 and 2
ವಿವರಣೆ
Stagflation combines high inflation with low growth and high unemployment; falling demand or a stronger currency push inflation down.
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: stagflation = high inflation (1) + stagnant growth (2).
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: falling demand lowers inflation, which is not stagflation.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: 3 and 4 tend to reduce inflation.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: 3 and 4 are disinflationary.
Q121ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
As per the Economic Survey 2023, which of the following describe(s) the trend of Foreign Direct Investment in India? 1. It has decreased due to less participation of the private sector. 2. It has increased compared to pre-pandemic levels. 3. It has increased rapidly without decreasing in any year after telecom reforms. 4. It has decreased due to a weak global economic situation.
1. Only 1 and 3
2. 2 and 4
3. 1, 2 and 3
4. Only 4
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (B) 2 and 4
ವಿವರಣೆ
Economic Survey 2022-23 noted FDI inflows moderated with global slowdown but remained above pre-pandemic levels.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: neither matches the Survey.
- (B) ಸರಿ
  Correct: FDI stayed above pre-pandemic levels but dipped amid global weakness.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: 1 and 3 are wrong.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: statement 2 is also correct.
Q122ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
What is the (approximate) current population of Gaya city in Bihar, as per the options given?
1. 5,98,000
2. 3,20,000
3. 7,80,000
4. 2,34,000
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) 5,98,000
ವಿವರಣೆ
The question says 'district', but Gaya district had ~43.9 lakh people (2011); the options only fit Gaya city, whose projected population is close to 6 lakh.
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Gaya city had ~4.7 lakh people in 2011, projected near 6 lakh now; the closest option.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: below even the 2011 figure.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: higher than projections for the city.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: far too low.
Q123ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Which of the following statements about non-plan expenditure of the Central Government is correct?
1. It includes interest payments.
2. It includes science and technology.
3. It includes agriculture.
4. None of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) It includes interest payments.
ವಿವರಣೆ
Non-plan expenditure covered interest, defence, subsidies, pensions and salaries (the plan/non-plan split ended in 2017-18).
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: interest payments were the largest non-plan item.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: S&T was mainly plan expenditure.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: agriculture development was plan expenditure.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: option A is correct.
Q124ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Which of the following is NOT true about globalisation and its impact on India?
1. It has expanded trade in goods and services.
2. It has led to greater flow of FDI.
3. The increase in exports is greater than the increase in imports.
4. None of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) The increase in exports is greater than the increase in imports.
ವಿವರಣೆ
Post-1991, India's imports (especially oil, electronics, gold) have outpaced exports, keeping a merchandise trade deficit.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: true.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: true.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: imports have grown faster, widening the trade deficit.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: option C is not true.
Q125ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Consider the following statements about recent Union Government finances: 1. The fiscal deficit reached 9.2% of GDP during the pandemic year FY21. 2. The fiscal deficit moderated to 7.7% of GDP in FY22. 3. Revenue collection over the last two years has gone down. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1. Only 1
2. 1 and 2
3. 2 and 3
4. None of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) Only 1
ವಿವರಣೆ
Economic Survey 2022-23: fiscal deficit 9.2% (FY21) → 6.7% (FY22), aided by buoyant revenue collection.
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: FY21 deficit was 9.2%; FY22 was 6.7% (not 7.7%), and revenue rose.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: FY22 deficit was 6.7%.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: both are wrong.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: statement 1 is correct.
Q126ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Which of the following were reasons for the failure of the Revolt of 1857? 1. The military superiority of the British 2. The rebels did not have a unified programme and ideology 3. There was a lack of support from all sections of society
1. Only 1 and 2
2. Only 2 and 3
3. All of the above
4. None of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) All of the above
ವಿವರಣೆ
Superior British arms and communications, lack of unified leadership/ideology, and non-participation of many rulers, zamindars and the educated class led to failure.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: lack of broad support was also a reason.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: British military superiority was also a reason.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: all three contributed to the revolt's failure.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: all three are valid reasons.
Q127ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
The cook from Bihar who saved Mahatma Gandhi's life from a poisoning attempt in 1917 was:
1. Muzaffar Ahmad
2. Batak Mian
3. Mir Bakawal
4. None of them
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (B) Batak Mian
ವಿವರಣೆ
During the Champaran Satyagraha, indigo planter Irwin's cook Batak Mian foiled a plot to poison Gandhi.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the cook.
- (B) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Batak Mian refused to serve poisoned milk to Gandhi at Motihari (Champaran).
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the cook.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Batak Mian is correct.
Q128ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
The Bakasht Movement in Bihar during 1937–38 was organised by:
1. Swami Dayanand Saraswati
2. Jayaprakash Narayan
3. Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
4. Peer Ali Khan
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
ವಿವರಣೆ
The Bakasht movement opposed zamindars' seizure of tenants' land (bakasht land) under Sahajanand's Kisan Sabha.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: founder of Arya Samaj (died 1883).
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the organiser.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: the Kisan Sabha leader led the Bakasht struggle against eviction from tenanted land.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: a 1857 revolutionary of Patna.
Q129ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Arrange the following events of India's freedom struggle in chronological order: 1. Home Rule Movement 2. Surat Split 3. Kheda Satyagraha 4. Minto-Morley Reforms
1. 1-3-2-4
2. 2-4-1-3
3. 1-4-2-3
4. 2-3-1-4
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (B) 2-4-1-3
ವಿವರಣೆ
Surat Split (1907), Indian Councils Act (1909), Home Rule Leagues (1916), Kheda Satyagraha (1918).
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Surat Split (1907) came first.
- (B) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Surat 1907 → Minto-Morley 1909 → Home Rule 1916 → Kheda 1918.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: wrong order.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Minto-Morley (1909) precedes Kheda (1918).
Q130ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Lord Lytton is NOT associated with which of the following?
1. The Strachey Famine Commission
2. The Arms Act
3. The Vernacular Press Act
4. The Ilbert Bill
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (D) The Ilbert Bill
ವಿವರಣೆ
Lytton (1876–80): Delhi Durbar 1877, VPA and Arms Act 1878, Strachey Commission. Ilbert Bill: Ripon.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: appointed under Lytton (1878).
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: passed under Lytton (1878).
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: passed under Lytton (1878).
- (D) ಸರಿ
  Correct: the Ilbert Bill controversy (1883) was under Lord Ripon.
Q131ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Which treaty was signed after the Battle of Buxar?
1. The Treaty of Allahabad
2. The Treaty of Sugauli
3. The Treaty of Bassein
4. The Treaty of Salbai
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) The Treaty of Allahabad
ವಿವರಣೆ
After Buxar (1764), Clive signed the Treaty of Allahabad (1765) with Shah Alam II and Shuja-ud-Daula.
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: signed in 1765, giving the Company the Diwani of Bengal, Bihar, Orissa.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: ended the Anglo-Nepal War (1816).
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: with the Peshwa (1802).
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: ended the First Anglo-Maratha War (1782).
Q132ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
In which year did the Dutch East India Company establish its factory at Patna?
1. 1635
2. 1632
3. 1643
4. 1648
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (B) 1632
ವಿವರಣೆ
The Dutch factory at Patna (1632), trading in saltpetre and textiles, later housed the Patna Collectorate.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the year.
- (B) ಸರಿ
  Correct: the Dutch set up their Patna factory in 1632.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the year.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the year.
Q133ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
In which movement did Mahatma Gandhi first use the hunger strike as a weapon?
1. Non-Cooperation Movement
2. Bardoli Satyagraha
3. Ahmedabad (mill) strike
4. Rowlatt Satyagraha
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) Ahmedabad (mill) strike
ವಿವರಣೆ
In March 1918 Gandhi fasted to support Ahmedabad mill workers, winning a 35% wage increase.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: later (1920–22).
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: led by Vallabhbhai Patel (1928).
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Gandhi's first hunger strike was during the 1918 Ahmedabad mill strike.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: came after (1919).
Q134ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
During the Quit India Movement of 1942, leaders of Bihar made a significant contribution. Which prominent Bihar leader was known as 'Bihar Kesari' and actively participated in the Quit India Movement?
1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
2. Shri Krishna Singh
3. Anugrah Narayan Sinha
4. Ram Manohar Lohia
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (B) Shri Krishna Singh
ವಿವರಣೆ
Shri Krishna Singh (Sri Babu), the first Chief Minister of Bihar, was called 'Bihar Kesari' and actively participated in the Quit India Movement of 1942. Official key (Series A): B.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: known as 'Deshratna', not 'Bihar Kesari'.
- (B) ಸರಿ
  Correct: known as 'Bihar Kesari'; he took an active part in the Quit India Movement.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: known as 'Bihar Vibhuti'.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: a socialist leader from UP, not 'Bihar Kesari'.
Q135ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
In response to the mass agitation of the Champaran Movement, the British Government took which step?
1. Appointed Mahatma Gandhi as Governor of Champaran
2. Enforced strict curfew and imposed martial law
3. Instituted the Champaran Agrarian Committee
4. Declared Champaran an independent state
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) Instituted the Champaran Agrarian Committee
ವಿವರಣೆ
The committee's report led to the Champaran Agrarian Act, 1918, abolishing the tinkathia system.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: never happened.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the response.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: the government set up the Champaran Agrarian Enquiry Committee (1917) with Gandhi as member.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: never happened.
Q136ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Match List-I with List-II: a. Servants of India Society b. Tattvabodhini Sabha c. Atmiya Sabha 1. Debendranath Tagore 2. Gopal Krishna Gokhale 3. Ram Mohan Roy 4. Keshab Chandra Sen
1. a-2, b-1, c-3
2. a-2, b-4, c-3
3. a-1, b-2, c-3
4. a-1, b-4, c-3
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) a-2, b-1, c-3
ವಿವರಣೆ
Gokhale founded the Servants of India Society (1905); Debendranath Tagore the Tattvabodhini Sabha (1839); Ram Mohan Roy the Atmiya Sabha (1815).
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Gokhale (1905), Debendranath Tagore (1839), Ram Mohan Roy (1815).
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Tattvabodhini Sabha was Debendranath's.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Servants of India was Gokhale's.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: a and b are wrong.
Q137ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Ambabai, a woman freedom fighter, belonged to which state?
1. Kerala
2. Andhra Pradesh
3. Karnataka
4. Madhya Pradesh
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) Karnataka
ವಿವರಣೆ
Ambabai of Karnataka took part in the Civil Disobedience Movement and was imprisoned.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not her state.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not her state.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Ambabai of Udupi (Karnataka) was jailed for picketing and Khadi work.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not her state.
Q138ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Who among the following was NOT a member of the Cabinet Mission?
1. Pethick-Lawrence
2. A.V. Alexander
3. J. Andrew
4. None of them
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) J. Andrew
ವಿವರಣೆ
The Cabinet Mission (1946): Lord Pethick-Lawrence, Sir Stafford Cripps and A.V. Alexander.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: he led the mission.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: a member.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: he was not a member.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: J. Andrew was not a member.
Q139ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
"The Indian National Congress was founded on the basis of the safety-valve theory, to protect the British Government from threats." Which leader said this?
1. C. Rajagopalachari
2. Lala Lajpat Rai
3. Bipin Chandra Pal
4. None of them
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (B) Lala Lajpat Rai
ವಿವರಣೆ
Lala Lajpat Rai argued A.O. Hume founded the Congress as a safety valve to protect British rule.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not associated with this view.
- (B) ಸರಿ
  Correct: he advanced the safety-valve view in Young India (1916).
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: not the leader credited.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Lajpat Rai is correct.
Q140ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
At which session of the Indian National Congress were resolutions on Fundamental Rights passed for the first time?
1. Surat Session, 1907
2. Gaya Session, 1922
3. Karachi Session, 1931
4. None of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) Karachi Session, 1931
ವಿವರಣೆ
The Karachi session (1931, president Vallabhbhai Patel) passed the Fundamental Rights and Economic Programme resolution drafted by Nehru.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: known for the Moderate–Extremist split.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: known for the Swarajist debate.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: the Karachi session adopted the resolution on Fundamental Rights and Economic Policy.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Karachi is correct.
Q141ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
In a certain code language, 'GAME' is written as '$+*%' and 'BEAD' is written as '#%+x'. How will 'MADE' be written in that code language?
1. $+x%
2. *+$%
3. *+x%
4. #+x%
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) *+x%
ವಿವರಣೆ
From GAME: G=$, A=+, M=*, E=%; from BEAD: B=#, D=x. So MADE = *+x%.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: $ stands for G, not M.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: D is x, not $.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: M = *, A = +, D = x, E = %.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: # stands for B.
Q142ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Q travels East. M travels North. S and T travel in opposite directions. T travels towards the right of Q. Which of the following is definitely true?
1. M and S travel in opposite directions
2. S travels towards West
3. T travels towards North
4. M and S travel in the same direction
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (D) M and S travel in the same direction
ವಿವರಣೆ
Facing East, right is South: T → South, so S → North, which is M's direction.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: S goes North, same as M.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: S goes North.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: T goes South.
- (D) ಸರಿ
  Correct: right of East-facing Q is South, so T goes South and S North, same as M.
Q143ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Ramesh owns a 100 sq yd plot and acquires 10% more from his neighbour Suresh, who also owns 100 sq yd. After 2 years, Ramesh sells back 10% of his total plot to Suresh. Which of the following is correct?
1. Ramesh's land is more than Suresh's
2. Suresh's land is more than Ramesh's
3. Both are equal
4. None of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (B) Suresh's land is more than Ramesh's
ವಿವರಣೆ
Ramesh 100 → 110 → 99; Suresh 100 → 90 → 101. Suresh has more.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: Ramesh ends with 99, Suresh 101.
- (B) ಸರಿ
  Correct: Ramesh: 110 − 11 = 99; Suresh: 90 + 11 = 101.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: they differ by 2 sq yd.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: option B is correct.
Q144ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Find the odd pair among the following options.
1. Millinery : Hats
2. Brewery : Alcohol
3. Stationery : Paper
4. Snobbery : Shoes
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (D) Snobbery : Shoes
ವಿವರಣೆ
Each pair links a trade/place with its product, except snobbery, which means arrogance.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: millinery is hat-making.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: a brewery makes beer/alcohol.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: stationery includes paper goods.
- (D) ಸರಿ
  Correct: snobbery is an attitude, unrelated to shoes.
Q145ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the series 132, 156, ?, 210, 240, 272?
1. 196
2. 182
3. 199
4. 204
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (B) 182
ವಿವರಣೆ
Terms are n(n+1): 11×12, 12×13, 13×14, 14×15, 15×16, 16×17.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: differences must be 24, 26, 28, 30, 32.
- (B) ಸರಿ
  Correct: 156 + 26 = 182; also 13 × 14 = 182.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: does not fit.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: does not fit.
Q146ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Select the missing number from the given alternatives: 44 49 37 52 ? 41 58 35 53
1. 56
2. 77
3. 66
4. 63
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (B) 77
ವಿವರಣೆ
In each row, the middle number equals 7 times the difference of the outer numbers.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: (52 − 41) × 7 = 77, not 56.
- (B) ಸರಿ
  Correct: middle = (first − third) × 7: (44−37)×7 = 49, (58−53)×7 = 35, (52−41)×7 = 77.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: does not fit the pattern.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: does not fit the pattern.
Q147ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Statement: In a one-day cricket match, a team scored 200 runs, of which 160 were made by spinners. Conclusions: 1. 80% of the team consisted of spinners. 2. The opening batsmen were spinners.
1. Only 1 follows
2. Only 2 follows
3. Both 1 and 2 follow
4. Neither 1 nor 2 follows
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (D) Neither 1 nor 2 follows
ವಿವರಣೆ
The share of runs tells us nothing about team composition or batting order.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: 80% of runs does not mean 80% of players.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: nothing is said about openers.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: neither follows.
- (D) ಸರಿ
  Correct: the statement gives only the share of runs.
Q148ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
In a code language, GREAT is written as 718222620 and MONK as 13121411. How will VIGOROUS be written?
1. 22187121812619
2. 21177121811619
3. 22187131813620
4. 21187111711620
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) 22187121812619
ವಿವರಣೆ
G7 R18 E22 A26 T20 and M13 O12 N14 K11 show vowels coded by reverse alphabet position (27 − n).
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: consonants keep their position; vowels take reverse position: V22 I18 G7 O12 R18 O12 U6 S19.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: V is 22, not 21.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: O is 12 and S is 19.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: does not follow the rule.
Q149ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Find the odd one among the following groups: Q,W,Z,B; B,H,K,M; W,C,G,J; M,S,V,X
1. Q,W,Z,B
2. M,S,V,X
3. W,C,G,J
4. B,H,K,M
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (C) W,C,G,J
ವಿವರಣೆ
Three groups follow the gaps +6, +3, +2; W,C,G,J does not.
- (A) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: follows +6, +3, +2.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: follows +6, +3, +2.
- (C) ಸರಿ
  Correct: W→C is +6 but C→G is +4 and G→J is +3, breaking the pattern.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: follows +6, +3, +2.
Q150ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ತೆರೆಯಿರಿ
Four branches of a company are at M, N, O and P. M is 4 km north of N; P is 2 km south of O; N is 1 km south-east of O. What is the distance between M and P?
1. 5.34 km
2. 6.74 km
3. 28.5 km
4. None of the above
ಉತ್ತರ ತೋರಿಸು ಮತ್ತು ವಿವರಣೆ
ಉತ್ತರ: (A) 5.34 km
ವಿವರಣೆ
Horizontal gap = 1/√2 ≈ 0.707 km; vertical gap = 4 − 0.707 + 2 = 5.293 km; distance ≈ 5.34 km.
- (A) ಸರಿ
  Correct: with O at origin, N = (0.707, −0.707), M = (0.707, 3.293), P = (0, −2); MP = √(0.5 + 28.02) ≈ 5.34 km.
- (B) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: too large.
- (C) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: this is roughly MP², not MP.
- (D) ತಪ್ಪು
  Wrong: 5.34 km is correct.

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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination Prelims 2023: ಉತ್ತರಗಳೊಂದಿಗೆ ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆಗಳು

Which of the following technologies will be enabled by 5G mobile communication networks? 1. Internet of Things 2. Edge Computing 3. Network Slicing

Match List-I (Space Mission) with List-II (Exploration): a. Cassini-Huygens b. Juno c. Artemis d. VERITAS 1. Jupiter 2. Saturn and its rings 3. Venus 4. Human spaceflight – Moon to Mars

Match List-I (Cloth/Fibre) with List-II (Origin): a. Linen b. Coir c. Mohair d. Down 1. Coconut plant 2. Flax plant 3. Feathers of duck and geese 4. Angora goat

Which of the following are computer languages? 1. Cobra 2. Python 3. Squirrel 4. Java

What is the full form of GPT in ChatGPT, recently seen in the news?

Which of the following are NOT tastes of the tongue? 1. Sweet 2. Bitter 3. Salty 4. Spicy 5. Umami 6. Sour 7. Pungent

Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? 1. Anorexia : Sleep disorder 2. Insomnia : Eating disorder 3. Dyspnoea : Shortness of breath 4. Anosmia : Partial or full loss of smell

In the universe, what are pulsars?

In the context of lab-grown diamonds (LGDs), what is used as the starting carbon material ('seed')?

What is the fibre used to make bulletproof jackets?

What is/are the full form(s) of HMX? 1. High Melting Explosive 2. High-Density Monoatomic Xenon 3. Hedge Monetizing Xeno-currency 4. Her Majesty's Explosive

What is the name of Tesla's humanoid robot unveiled in 2022?

What was the 'Manhattan Project'?

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

A photoelectric cell is a device which:

In chemistry, the amount of solute present per unit volume or per unit mass of the solution/solvent is known as:

How do COVID vaccines stimulate an immune response?

Which of the following liquids is a bad conductor of electricity?

The double-helix structure of DNA was discovered by:

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

How do vector vaccines work to provide immunity?

The process that continually adds new crust is:

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

What is the expanded form of 'mRNA', widely discussed since the beginning of the pandemic?

An AC current can be produced by:

Current density is:

What is the basis of the most useful classification of medicines for medicinal chemists?

Which of the following slows down the rate of a reaction?

Input (sensory) and output (motor) nerves meet at the:

In the context of 'shipwreck tourism', shipwrecks in Indian waters have been explored at Sunchi Reef, Amee Shoals and Grande Island. Where are these locations?

The G20 members represent: 1. around 85% of global GDP 2. about 50% of global trade 3. about two-thirds of the world population Which of the above statistics is/are correct?

Who was the head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group?

The Global Gender Gap Report is released by:

Which one of the following statements regarding Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is correct?

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

The three-day Thadingyut festival is celebrated in which country?

'Net metering' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting:

Match List-I (Colour) with List-II (Combination): a. Magenta b. Teal c. Mauve d. Cyan 1. Green and blue 2. Red and blue 3. Blue, green and white 4. Blue, red and white

What is the name of the deep-sea submersible that imploded during a voyage to the Titanic wreck?

Match List-I (Footwear/Fashion Accessory) with List-II (Description): a. Beret b. Stilettos c. Aviators d. Chignon e. Brogue 1. A type of men's footwear 2. A type of sunglasses 3. A type of hat 4. A type of women's footwear 5. A type of hairstyle

Where did former US President Barack Obama give his much-discussed interview (to CNN, June 2023)?

In the context of sports, which of the following pairs are correctly matched? 1. Flushing Meadows : French Open 2. Venus Rosewater Dish : Wimbledon Trophy (Women) 3. Roland Garros : US Open 4. Australian Open (Women) : Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup

The Ministry of Home Affairs completed the Mother Tongue Survey of India (MTSI) in November 2022 with field videography of how many of the country's languages?

Which state government set up a State-Level Committee for Vulture Conservation, as proposed by the national action plan for vultures?

Ten captive-bred Asian Giant Tortoises (Manouria emys) were recently released into which National Park?

Which country recently reaffirmed Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India?

India's Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil won which medal in the men's 10 m air rifle at the ISSF World Championship in Cairo?

The National Education Policy, 2020 emphasises integrating vocational education into mainstream education from which grade onwards?

India signed the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) with which country?

The Plain Language Act, requiring officials to use simple, easily understood English in official documents and websites, was recently passed by which country?

Fossils of Tillyardembiids, among the world's earliest plant pollinators, were recently discovered in which country?

The 'Lisbon Declaration', which made headlines, is associated with the conservation of which entity?

Which of the following animals was not known to the people of the Indus Valley Civilisation?

Which of the following is not a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from the Constitution of:

Sikkim became a full-fledged State of the Indian Union in:

Which of the following currencies is the costliest (highest value)?

The Bihar Government planned to make the state 'pollution-free' by reducing carbon emissions by which year?

In Indian art, the construction of 'Stupa', 'Chaitya' and 'Vihara' is related to:

In the context of Indian handicrafts, what is 'Sujini' of Bihar?

Which port was called 'Bab-ul-Makka' (Gate of Mecca) during the Mughal period?

'Ashta Pradhan' was a Council of Ministers in the:

The painting of 'Bodhisattva Padmapani' is located at:

Consider the following statements: 1. Fa-Hien was a Chinese pilgrim who visited India during the reign of Harsha. 2. Hiuen Tsang was a Chinese Buddhist monk who visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Match List-I with List-II: a. Charaka b. Brahmagupta c. Varahamihira d. Vishakhadatta 1. Mathematics 2. Medicine 3. Playwright 4. Astrology

Who among the following introduced the Persian festival of Nowruz in India?

Nathpanthis, Siddhas and Yogis made devotional religion popular in:

Consider the following statements regarding Wood's Despatch of 1854: 1. It recommended English as the medium of instruction for higher studies. 2. It laid stress on female education and vocational training. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

The Maithili language started to develop during the reign of which of the following?

Which city served as the capital of the ancient kingdom of Magadha in the early period?

Which of the following statements about the Vernacular Press Act is/are correct? 1. It was enacted by Lord Lytton. 2. It came to be known as the 'Gagging Act'. 3. The Act was repealed by Lord Ripon.

Nitisara, an early book on politics, was written by:

Futuhat-i-Alamgiri was written by:

According to a Chinese source, Meghavarman, the ruler of Sri Lanka, sent a mission to which Gupta king for permission to build a Buddhist monastery at Gaya?

When was Bihar first separated from the Bengal Presidency in British India?

Match List-I (Explorer) with List-II (Birthplace): a. Christopher Columbus b. Jacques Cartier c. Sir Francis Drake d. Ferdinand Magellan 1. Portugal 2. United Kingdom 3. Italy 4. France

The emirates of the UAE are:

The Subarnarekha river originates near which village?

Which of the following National Parks/Wildlife Sanctuaries are in Bihar? 1. Valmiki National Park 2. Dudhwa National Park 3. Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary 4. Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary