Who established trade relations with the Roman Empire?

None of the above / More than one of the above

The Muslim ruler whose kingdom was regarded as a part of Dar-ul-Islam was:

None of the above / More than one of the above

Which of these rulers opposed the power of the Caliph?

None of the above / More than one of the above

Tughril Khan revolted during whose reign?

None of the above / More than one of the above

Which Mughal ruler first fought against the British?

None of the above / More than one of the above

Which of the following social reforms were initiated by William Bentinck? 1. Abolition of Sati 2. Abolition of slavery 3. Removal of disabilities arising from change of religion 4. Suppression of organised gangs of thugs

None of the above / More than one of the above

Who conquered and annexed Sindh?

None of the above / More than one of the above

In which year did the first census begin in India?

None of the above / More than one of the above

On which date were Sukhdev, Bhagat Singh and Rajguru hanged?

None of the above / More than one of the above

Who was the third satyagrahi of the Individual Satyagraha launched by Gandhi in 1940?

None of the above / More than one of the above

Who started the 'secret (Congress) radio' during the Quit India Movement?

None of the above / More than one of the above

Who was the physician of the Magadha ruler Bimbisara?

None of the above / More than one of the above

Who was the real founder of Turkish rule in Bihar?

Ikhtiyar-ud-din Bakhtiyar Khalji

None of the above / More than one of the above

Who was the first Indian Governor of Bihar (and Orissa)?

None of the above / More than one of the above

Who were the leaders of the Santhal Rebellion?

Gaurakshini Bhagat and Keshav Chandra Roy

Shambhunath Pal and Kora Malaya

None of the above / More than one of the above

In which year did the Chuar rebellion of Bihar take place?

None of the above / More than one of the above

In which year was Orissa separated from Bihar?

None of the above / More than one of the above

Where was the First Buddhist Council held?

None of the above / More than one of the above

Which Gupta ruler came to power after killing his elder brother?

None of the above / More than one of the above

Who founded the Vardhana dynasty?

None of the above / More than one of the above

The Sargasso Sea is a part of the:

None of the above / More than one of the above

What is the boundary line between India and China called?

None of the above / More than one of the above

Rajasthan receives very little rainfall because:

the winds meet no barrier, so they do not rise high enough to cool

there is no water and so the winds stay dry

the monsoon fails to reach the region

None of the above / More than one of the above

Consider the following statements: 1. Project Tiger was launched in India in 1973. 2. International Biodiversity Day 2022 had the theme 'Building a shared future for all life'. 3. Project Tiger is a programme to conserve tigers. Which of the above statements is/are true?

None of the above / More than one of the above

Karewas are famous for the cultivation of:

None of the above / More than one of the above

Which state of India leads in thorium production?

None of the above / More than one of the above

At which of the following places is the newsprint industry located?

None of the above / More than one of the above

Where was the first coal mine dug in India?

None of the above / More than one of the above

According to Census 2011, which is the most populous Scheduled Tribe in India?

None of the above / More than one of the above

The total geographical area of Bihar is:

None of the above / More than one of the above

Which river is called the 'Sorrow of Bihar'?

None of the above / More than one of the above

In which district of Bihar is the Telhar Kund waterfall located?

None of the above / More than one of the above

Which is Asia's largest freshwater oxbow lake, located in Bihar?

None of the above / More than one of the above

In which district of Bihar has the largest gold reserve been found?

None of the above / More than one of the above

Which district of Bihar is known as the 'Silk City'?

None of the above / More than one of the above

According to Census 2011, what is the female literacy rate in Bihar?

None of the above / More than one of the above

Which is the principal celestial body of the Solar System?

None of the above / More than one of the above

The Earth's inner layer NIFE is rich in which elements?

None of the above / More than one of the above

Who proposed the concept of the geographical cycle of erosion?

None of the above / More than one of the above

The Roaring Forties, Furious Fifties and Shrieking Sixties blow in which hemisphere?

None of the above / More than one of the above

How many sessions does the Lok Sabha normally hold in a year?

None of the above / More than one of the above

Who was the chairman of the first Law Commission of independent India?

None of the above / More than one of the above

If 'One Nation, One Election' is implemented in India, which Article of the Constitution would need amendment?

None of the above / More than one of the above

Which state does not have the Panchayati Raj system?

None of the above / More than one of the above

Lok Sabha seats for each state are determined by the Delimitation Commission. Until which year has this delimitation been frozen?

None of the above / More than one of the above

The Supreme Court is:

None of the above / More than one of the above

the guardian of human (fundamental) rights

the final interpreter of the Constitution

What does the state government constitute every five years to review the financial position of Panchayats?

None of the above / More than one of the above

What is the objective of Community Development?

None of the above / More than one of the above

How many members were in the electoral college for India's 16th Vice-Presidential election in 2022?

None of the above / More than one of the above

How many times is the President of India eligible for re-election?

None of the above / More than one of the above

The Bhandari Committee is related to:

Restructuring of Regional Rural Banks

None of the above / More than one of the above

उत्तरांसह BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination Prelims 2022 प्रश्नपत्रिका

Q1प्रश्न उघडा
Who established trade relations with the Roman Empire?
1. Cheras
2. Western Shakas
3. Vakatakas
4. Kushanas
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) Kushanas
स्पष्टीकरण
Kushana rulers like Kanishka issued abundant gold coins influenced by Roman trade along the Silk Route.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: Chera ports traded with Rome, but the expected answer is the Kushanas.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: they controlled western ports, but the key answer is the Kushanas.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not noted for Roman trade.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: the Kushanas, controlling the Silk Route, had strong trade links with Rome (gold coins on the Roman standard).
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: the Kushanas are the expected answer.
Q2प्रश्न उघडा
The Muslim ruler whose kingdom was regarded as a part of Dar-ul-Islam was:
1. Razia
2. Iltutmish
3. Nasir-ud-din
4. Balban
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) Iltutmish
स्पष्टीकरण
The Caliph's letter of investiture to Iltutmish formally recognised the Delhi Sultanate as part of the Islamic world.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not the ruler recognised by the Caliph.
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: Iltutmish received investiture from the Abbasid Caliph (1229), making his realm part of Dar-ul-Islam.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not the ruler in question.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: not the ruler in question.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q3प्रश्न उघडा
Which of these rulers opposed the power of the Caliph?
1. Alauddin Khalji
2. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
3. Balban
4. Iltutmish
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (E) None of the above / More than one of the above
स्पष्टीकरण
Qutbuddin Mubarak Shah (not listed) openly rejected the Caliph by assuming the title of Caliph himself.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: he ignored the Caliph but did not formally oppose his authority.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: he later sought the Caliph's investiture.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: he kept the Caliph's name on coins.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: he accepted the Caliph's investiture.
- (E) बरोबर
  Correct: none of A–D opposed the Caliph; it was Qutbuddin Mubarak Shah Khalji who declared himself Caliph.
Q4प्रश्न उघडा
Tughril Khan revolted during whose reign?
1. Alauddin Khalji
2. Firoz Tughlaq
3. Khizr Khan
4. Balban
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) Balban
स्पष्टीकरण
Balban personally led the campaign that defeated and executed Tughril Khan in Bengal.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not his reign.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not his reign.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not his reign.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: Tughril Khan, governor of Bengal, revolted against Balban (c. 1279) and was crushed.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q5प्रश्न उघडा
Which Mughal ruler first fought against the British?
1. Aurangzeb
2. Shah Jahan
3. Bahadur Shah Zafar
4. Jahangir
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (A) Aurangzeb
स्पष्टीकरण
Child's War (1686–90) under Josiah Child ended with the Company submitting to Aurangzeb.
- (A) बरोबर
  Correct: Aurangzeb defeated the English East India Company in the Anglo-Mughal War (1686–90).
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: he fought the Portuguese (Hooghly), not the British.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: 1857 came much later.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: he granted trading rights to the English.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q6प्रश्न उघडा
Which of the following social reforms were initiated by William Bentinck? 1. Abolition of Sati 2. Abolition of slavery 3. Removal of disabilities arising from change of religion 4. Suppression of organised gangs of thugs
1. 1, 3 and 4 only
2. 1, 2 and 4 only
3. 1, 2, 3 and 4
4. 1 and 2 only
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) 1, 2 and 4 only
स्पष्टीकरण
Bentinck (1828–35) is known for abolishing sati, suppressing thuggee (with Sleeman) and humanitarian reforms; the Caste Disabilities Removal Act came in 1850.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: the religious-disability law came under Dalhousie (1850).
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: Bentinck abolished sati (1829), suppressed thuggee and began moves against slavery (Charter Act 1833).
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: statement 3 belongs to a later period.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: suppression of thugs is also Bentinck's.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: option B is correct.
Q7प्रश्न उघडा
Who conquered and annexed Sindh?
1. Sleeman
2. Napier
3. Lawrence
4. Wellington
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) Napier
स्पष्टीकरण
Napier's victories at Miani and Hyderabad (1843) led to Sindh's annexation under Ellenborough.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: he suppressed thuggee.
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: Sir Charles Napier conquered Sindh in 1843.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: associated with Punjab.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: fought the Marathas earlier.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q8प्रश्न उघडा
In which year did the first census begin in India?
1. 1901
2. 1911
3. 1921
4. 1872
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) 1872
स्पष्टीकरण
1872 was India's first census; the first synchronous census was in 1881 under Lord Ripon.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: too late.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: too late.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: too late.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: the first (non-synchronous) census was in 1872 under Lord Mayo.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q9प्रश्न उघडा
On which date were Sukhdev, Bhagat Singh and Rajguru hanged?
1. 23 March 1931
2. 7 September 1931
3. 4 March 1931
4. 12 November 1930
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (A) 23 March 1931
स्पष्टीकरण
23 March is observed as Shaheed Diwas (Martyrs' Day) in their memory.
- (A) बरोबर
  Correct: they were executed at Lahore jail on 23 March 1931.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: wrong date.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: wrong date (Gandhi–Irwin Pact was 5 March).
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: wrong date.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q10प्रश्न उघडा
Who was the third satyagrahi of the Individual Satyagraha launched by Gandhi in 1940?
1. Jawaharlal Nehru
2. Rajendra Prasad
3. Brahma Dutt
4. Vinoba Bhave
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (C) Brahma Dutt
स्पष्टीकरण
Individual Satyagraha (Oct 1940): Vinoba Bhave first, Nehru second, Brahma Dutt third.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: Nehru was the second.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not the third.
- (C) बरोबर
  Correct: Brahma Dutt was the third individual satyagrahi.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: Vinoba was the first.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q11प्रश्न उघडा
Who started the 'secret (Congress) radio' during the Quit India Movement?
1. Subhadra Kumari Chauhan
2. Sucheta Kripalani
3. Annie Besant
4. Usha Mehta
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) Usha Mehta
स्पष्टीकरण
Congress Radio first broadcast on 14 August 1942 and was run by Usha Mehta and associates.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: a poet and satyagrahi.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: worked underground, but not the radio founder.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: she died in 1933.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: Usha Mehta ran the underground Congress Radio from Bombay in 1942.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q12प्रश्न उघडा
Who was the physician of the Magadha ruler Bimbisara?
1. Vijayasena
2. Jivaka
3. Manu
4. Shilabhadra
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) Jivaka
स्पष्टीकरण
Jivaka Komarabhacca was physician to Bimbisara and the Buddha.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not his physician.
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: Jivaka, trained at Taxila, was the royal physician (also treated the Buddha).
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: the law-giver, not a physician.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: a Nalanda scholar of later times.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q13प्रश्न उघडा
Who was the real founder of Turkish rule in Bihar?
1. Ikhtiyar-ud-din Bakhtiyar Khalji
2. Ibrahim
3. Dariya Khan Nuhani
4. Malik Husamuddin
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (A) Ikhtiyar-ud-din Bakhtiyar Khalji
स्पष्टीकरण
Bakhtiyar Khalji's raids into Bihar and Bengal laid the foundation of Turkish rule in the region.
- (A) बरोबर
  Correct: Bakhtiyar Khalji conquered Bihar (c. 1197–1203), destroying Nalanda/Odantapuri.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not the founder.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: a later (Lodi-era) governor.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: an associate, not the founder.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: option A is the accepted answer.
Q14प्रश्न उघडा
Who was the first Indian Governor of Bihar (and Orissa)?
1. Dr. Shri Krishna Singh
2. Braj Kishore Prasad
3. B.P. Mandal
4. Satyendra Prasanna Sinha
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) Satyendra Prasanna Sinha
स्पष्टीकरण
Satyendra Prasanna Sinha (Lord Sinha of Raipur) was appointed Governor of Bihar & Orissa in 1920.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: he was the first Premier/CM.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: a Congress leader, not Governor.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: a later CM.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: Lord S.P. Sinha became Governor of Bihar and Orissa in 1920, the first Indian governor of a province.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q15प्रश्न उघडा
Who were the leaders of the Santhal Rebellion?
1. Sidhu and Kanhu
2. Gaurakshini Bhagat and Keshav Chandra Roy
3. Shambhunath Pal and Kora Malaya
4. Jatra Bhagat and Balram Bhagat
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (A) Sidhu and Kanhu
स्पष्टीकरण
Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu led the Santhal Hul (1855–56) in the Rajmahal hills against zamindars and the British.
- (A) बरोबर
  Correct: the brothers led the 1855–56 Santhal Hul.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not the Santhal leaders.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not the Santhal leaders.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: Jatra Bhagat led the Tana Bhagat movement.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q16प्रश्न उघडा
In which year did the Chuar rebellion of Bihar take place?
1. 1842
2. 1798
3. 1784
4. 1832
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) 1798
स्पष्टीकरण
The Chuars (tribal peasants of Manbhum/Jungle Mahal) rose in 1798 against land revenue demands.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not the main uprising.
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: the major Chuar uprising was in 1798.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not the main uprising.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: that was the Kol rebellion period.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q17प्रश्न उघडा
In which year was Orissa separated from Bihar?
1. 1936
2. 1956
3. 2000
4. 1912
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (A) 1936
स्पष्टीकरण
Under the Government of India Act 1935, Orissa became a separate province in 1936.
- (A) बरोबर
  Correct: Orissa became a separate province on 1 April 1936.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: States Reorganisation year.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: Jharkhand was carved out in 2000.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: Bihar and Orissa separated from Bengal then.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q18प्रश्न उघडा
Where was the First Buddhist Council held?
1. Rajagriha
2. Amaravati
3. Kanaganahalli
4. Pataliputra
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (A) Rajagriha
स्पष्टीकरण
The First Council compiled the Sutta and Vinaya Pitakas soon after the Buddha's death.
- (A) बरोबर
  Correct: held at the Saptaparni cave, Rajagriha, under Ajatashatru (c. 483 BCE).
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not a council venue.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: a Buddhist site in Karnataka.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: the Third Council was held there.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q19प्रश्न उघडा
Which Gupta ruler came to power after killing his elder brother?
1. Samudragupta
2. Chandragupta II
3. Skandagupta
4. Shrigupta
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) Chandragupta II
स्पष्टीकरण
Vishakhadatta's Devichandraguptam tells how Chandragupta II killed Ramagupta and married Dhruvadevi.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: he was chosen by Chandragupta I.
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: he killed his elder brother Ramagupta (per Devichandraguptam).
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: faced a succession struggle, but this story is of Chandragupta II.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: the dynasty's founder.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q20प्रश्न उघडा
Who founded the Vardhana dynasty?
1. Rajyavardhana
2. Adityavardhana
3. Prabhakaravardhana
4. Pushyabhuti
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) Pushyabhuti
स्पष्टीकरण
The Vardhana (Pushyabhuti) dynasty of Thanesar was founded by Pushyabhuti.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: Harsha's elder brother.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: a later ruler.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: Harsha's father, first major ruler.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: Pushyabhuti founded the dynasty at Thanesar.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q21प्रश्न उघडा
The Sargasso Sea is a part of the:
1. Arctic Ocean
2. North Atlantic Ocean
3. South Atlantic Ocean
4. Indian Ocean
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) North Atlantic Ocean
स्पष्टीकरण
The Sargasso Sea, known for floating Sargassum weed, is the only sea without a land boundary.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not in the Arctic.
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: it lies in the North Atlantic, bounded by currents, not land.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not in the South Atlantic.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: not in the Indian Ocean.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q22प्रश्न उघडा
What is the boundary line between India and China called?
1. Radcliffe Line
2. Indira Point
3. Durand Line
4. McMahon Line
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) McMahon Line
स्पष्टीकरण
The McMahon Line marks the boundary in the eastern sector (Arunachal Pradesh).
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: India–Pakistan/Bangladesh boundary.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: India's southernmost point.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: Afghanistan–Pakistan boundary.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: the eastern India–China boundary drawn at Shimla (1914).
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q23प्रश्न उघडा
Rajasthan receives very little rainfall because:
1. it is very hot
2. there is no water and so the winds stay dry
3. the winds meet no barrier, so they do not rise high enough to cool
4. the monsoon fails to reach the region
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (C) the winds meet no barrier, so they do not rise high enough to cool
स्पष्टीकरण
The Aravallis run parallel to the south-west monsoon winds, so there is no orographic lifting over western Rajasthan.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: heat alone does not explain it.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: monsoon winds do carry moisture.
- (C) बरोबर
  Correct: the Aravallis lie parallel to the Arabian Sea branch, so winds are not forced up.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: the monsoon does reach, but gives little rain.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q24प्रश्न उघडा
Consider the following statements: 1. Project Tiger was launched in India in 1973. 2. International Biodiversity Day 2022 had the theme 'Building a shared future for all life'. 3. Project Tiger is a programme to conserve tigers. Which of the above statements is/are true?
1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1, 2 and 3
4. 1 only
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (C) 1, 2 and 3
स्पष्टीकरण
Project Tiger began on 1 April 1973; the 2022 Biodiversity Day theme was 'Building a shared future for all life'.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: statement 3 is also true.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: statement 1 is also true.
- (C) बरोबर
  Correct: all three statements are true.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: 2 and 3 are also true.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: option C is correct.
Q25प्रश्न उघडा
Karewas are famous for the cultivation of:
1. Saffron
2. Mango
3. Grapes
4. Banana
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (A) Saffron
स्पष्टीकरण
Karewas are thick glacial-clay deposits in the Kashmir Valley, ideal for saffron, almonds and walnuts.
- (A) बरोबर
  Correct: Kashmir's karewa (lacustrine) deposits are known for saffron (Pampore).
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not grown on karewas.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not the karewa crop.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: not the karewa crop.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q26प्रश्न उघडा
Which state of India leads in thorium production?
1. Bihar
2. Jharkhand
3. Madhya Pradesh
4. Kerala
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) Kerala
स्पष्टीकरण
Thorium is extracted from monazite sands along the Kerala (and other coastal) beaches.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not a leading thorium producer.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: known for uranium, not thorium.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not a leading thorium producer.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: Kerala's monazite beach sands are the main thorium source.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q27प्रश्न उघडा
At which of the following places is the newsprint industry located?
1. Durgapur
2. Nepanagar
3. Kanpur
4. Satna
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) Nepanagar
स्पष्टीकरण
Nepa Mills at Nepanagar (Burhanpur, MP) started newsprint production in 1955.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: known for steel.
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: Nepa Mills (MP) is India's first newsprint mill.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: known for leather and textiles.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: known for cement.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q28प्रश्न उघडा
Where was the first coal mine dug in India?
1. Raniganj
2. Dhanbad
3. Asansol
4. Jharia
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (A) Raniganj
स्पष्टीकरण
The East India Company's Sumner and Heatly began commercial coal mining at Raniganj in 1774.
- (A) बरोबर
  Correct: mining began at Raniganj (West Bengal) in 1774.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: developed later.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: part of the Raniganj field but not the first named site.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: developed later.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q29प्रश्न उघडा
According to Census 2011, which is the most populous Scheduled Tribe in India?
1. Kol
2. Bhil
3. Gond
4. Santhal
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) Bhil
स्पष्टीकरण
Census 2011: Bhil > Gond > Santhal among Scheduled Tribes.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: much smaller.
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: the Bhils are the largest ST (about 1.7 crore).
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: second largest.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: third largest.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q30प्रश्न उघडा
The total geographical area of Bihar is:
1. 94,316 sq km
2. 94,163 sq km
3. 94,526 sq km
4. 94,200 sq km
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) 94,163 sq km
स्पष्टीकरण
Bihar covers 94,163 sq km, about 2.86% of India's area.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: incorrect figure.
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: Bihar's area is 94,163 sq km.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: incorrect figure.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: incorrect figure.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q31प्रश्न उघडा
Which river is called the 'Sorrow of Bihar'?
1. Ganga
2. Kosi
3. Son
4. Ghaghara
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) Kosi
स्पष्टीकरण
The Kosi has shifted over 100 km westward in about 200 years, causing devastating floods.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not so called.
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: the Kosi's frequent course changes and floods earned it this name.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not so called.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: not so called.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q32प्रश्न उघडा
In which district of Bihar is the Telhar Kund waterfall located?
1. Nawada
2. Kaimur
3. Rohtas
4. Sasaram
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) Kaimur
स्पष्टीकरण
Telhar Kund (Kaimur) is a seasonal waterfall on the Kaimur plateau.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: Nawada has Kakolat falls.
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: Telhar Kund is in the Kaimur hills, Kaimur district.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: Rohtas has Manjhar Kund/Dhuan Kund.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: Sasaram is a town in Rohtas.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q33प्रश्न उघडा
Which is Asia's largest freshwater oxbow lake, located in Bihar?
1. Kanwar Lake
2. Anupam Lake
3. Kusheshwar Lake
4. Ghogha Lake
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (A) Kanwar Lake
स्पष्टीकरण
Kabartal/Kanwar Lake in Begusarai was declared a Ramsar site in 2020.
- (A) बरोबर
  Correct: Kanwar Lake (Begusarai) is Asia's largest freshwater oxbow lake and Bihar's first Ramsar site.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: a small lake in Kaimur.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: a wetland in Darbhanga.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: not the largest.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q34प्रश्न उघडा
In which district of Bihar has the largest gold reserve been found?
1. Jamui
2. Banka
3. Katihar
4. Munger
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (A) Jamui
स्पष्टीकरण
GSI estimates ~222.8 million tonnes of gold-bearing ore in Jamui's Karmatiya/Sono area.
- (A) बरोबर
  Correct: Jamui (Sono) holds about 44% of India's gold ore reserves.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not the main reserve.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not a gold district.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: not the main reserve.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q35प्रश्न उघडा
Which district of Bihar is known as the 'Silk City'?
1. Bhojpur
2. Bhagalpur
3. Banka
4. Katihar
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) Bhagalpur
स्पष्टीकरण
Bhagalpuri (Tussar) silk has a GI tag.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not known for silk.
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: Bhagalpur is famous for Tussar silk.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: produces cocoons, but Bhagalpur is the Silk City.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: not known for silk.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q36प्रश्न उघडा
According to Census 2011, what is the female literacy rate in Bihar?
1. 71.25%
2. 50.50%
3. 51.50%
4. 61.80%
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (C) 51.50%
स्पष्टीकरण
Census 2011 Bihar: overall 61.8%, male 71.2%, female 51.5%.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: that is close to the male rate.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: close, but not the figure.
- (C) बरोबर
  Correct: Bihar's female literacy was 51.5% (lowest in India).
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: this is Bihar's overall literacy.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q37प्रश्न उघडा
Which is the principal celestial body of the Solar System?
1. Jupiter
2. Saturn
3. Sun
4. Earth
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (C) Sun
स्पष्टीकरण
All planets orbit the Sun, the Solar System's central star.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: the largest planet, but not the central body.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: a planet.
- (C) बरोबर
  Correct: the Sun holds about 99.8% of the Solar System's mass.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: a planet.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q38प्रश्न उघडा
The Earth's inner layer NIFE is rich in which elements?
1. Silica and magnesium
2. Basalt and silica
3. Nickel and ferrum (iron)
4. Silica and aluminium
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (C) Nickel and ferrum (iron)
स्पष्टीकरण
Suess's layers: SIAL (crust), SIMA (mantle), NIFE (core of nickel and iron).
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: that is SIMA.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: basalt is a rock, not an element.
- (C) बरोबर
  Correct: NIFE = Nickel + Ferrum.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: that is SIAL.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q39प्रश्न उघडा
Who proposed the concept of the geographical cycle of erosion?
1. W.M. Davis
2. S.W. Wooldridge
3. Kober
4. A. Holmes
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (A) W.M. Davis
स्पष्टीकरण
William Morris Davis (1899) described landscape evolution through stages of youth, maturity and old age.
- (A) बरोबर
  Correct: Davis proposed the cycle of erosion (youth, maturity, old age).
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not this concept.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: known for geosyncline theory.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: known for convection current theory.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q40प्रश्न उघडा
The Roaring Forties, Furious Fifties and Shrieking Sixties blow in which hemisphere?
1. Southern Hemisphere
2. Eastern Hemisphere
3. Western Hemisphere
4. Northern Hemisphere
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (A) Southern Hemisphere
स्पष्टीकरण
These are westerlies at 40°, 50° and 60° South, intensified by the absence of land.
- (A) बरोबर
  Correct: strong westerlies blow unobstructed over the vast southern oceans.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: these are latitudinal winds.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: these are latitudinal winds.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: land masses weaken westerlies there.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q41प्रश्न उघडा
How many sessions does the Lok Sabha normally hold in a year?
1. 4
2. 5
3. 6
4. 3
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) 3
स्पष्टीकरण
Parliament usually meets thrice a year; the gap between sessions cannot exceed six months (Art. 85).
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not the usual number.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not the usual number.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not the usual number.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: Budget, Monsoon and Winter sessions.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q42प्रश्न उघडा
Who was the chairman of the first Law Commission of independent India?
1. Justice V.K. Sundaram
2. Justice T.V. Venkatarama Aiyar
3. M.C. Setalvad
4. Justice J.L. Kapur
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (C) M.C. Setalvad
स्पष्टीकरण
The first Law Commission of independent India (1955–58) was headed by M.C. Setalvad.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not the first chairman.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: chaired a later commission.
- (C) बरोबर
  Correct: the first Attorney General chaired the first Law Commission (1955).
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: chaired a later commission.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q43प्रश्न उघडा
If 'One Nation, One Election' is implemented in India, which Article of the Constitution would need amendment?
1. Article 172
2. Article 356
3. Article 246
4. Article 83
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (E) None of the above / More than one of the above
स्पष्टीकरण
Simultaneous elections require changes to the terms and dissolution of Lok Sabha and assemblies (Arts. 83, 85, 172, 174, 356).
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: needed (state assembly term), but others too.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: needed (President's rule), but others too.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: distribution of legislative powers; not central to this.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: needed (Lok Sabha term), but others too.
- (E) बरोबर
  Correct: Articles 83, 85, 172, 174 and 356 would all need amendment, so more than one option applies.
Q44प्रश्न उघडा
Which state does not have the Panchayati Raj system?
1. Mizoram
2. Meghalaya
3. Kerala
4. Nagaland
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (E) None of the above / More than one of the above
स्पष्टीकरण
Article 243M exempts Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram and certain hill areas from Part IX.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: exempt, but not the only one.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: exempt, but not the only one.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: Kerala has a strong Panchayati Raj system.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: exempt, but not the only one.
- (E) बरोबर
  Correct: Mizoram, Meghalaya and Nagaland are all exempt from Part IX (Art. 243M).
Q45प्रश्न उघडा
Lok Sabha seats for each state are determined by the Delimitation Commission. Until which year has this delimitation been frozen?
1. 2025
2. 2026
3. 2027
4. 2024
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) 2026
स्पष्टीकरण
Seats are based on the 1971 census until the first census after 2026 (42nd and 84th Amendments).
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not the freeze year.
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: the 84th Amendment froze seat allocation until the first census after 2026.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not the freeze year.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: not the freeze year.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q46प्रश्न उघडा
The Supreme Court is:
1. the guardian of human (fundamental) rights
2. the final interpreter of the Constitution
3. a civil court
4. a federal court
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (E) None of the above / More than one of the above
स्पष्टीकरण
The Supreme Court plays several roles: guardian of fundamental rights, final interpreter of the Constitution and federal court.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: true, but other options are also true.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: true, but other options are also true.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: it also hears civil appeals, but this is not its defining role.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: true (Art. 131 disputes), but others are also true.
- (E) बरोबर
  Correct: the Supreme Court is the guardian of rights, final interpreter and federal court, so more than one applies.
Q47प्रश्न उघडा
What does the state government constitute every five years to review the financial position of Panchayats?
1. Finance Committee
2. Advisory Commission
3. Advisory Committee
4. Finance Commission
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) Finance Commission
स्पष्टीकरण
The State Finance Commission recommends sharing of taxes and grants between the state and Panchayats.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not the constitutional body.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not the constitutional body.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not the constitutional body.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: Article 243-I requires a State Finance Commission every five years.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q48प्रश्न उघडा
What is the objective of Community Development?
1. Formation of human capital
2. Environmental protection
3. Harmonious living
4. Economic development
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (E) None of the above / More than one of the above
स्पष्टीकरण
The Community Development Programme (1952) sought holistic rural development through people's participation.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: part of the aim, but not the only one.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not the main aim.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: part of the aim, but not the only one.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: part of the aim, but not the only one.
- (E) बरोबर
  Correct: community development aims at all-round rural development: economic, social and human, so more than one applies.
Q49प्रश्न उघडा
How many members were in the electoral college for India's 16th Vice-Presidential election in 2022?
1. 788
2. 545
3. 250
4. 798
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (A) 788
स्पष्टीकरण
The Vice-President is elected by members of both Houses of Parliament, including nominated members (Art. 66).
- (A) बरोबर
  Correct: all 543 Lok Sabha + 245 Rajya Sabha members (elected and nominated).
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: that is roughly the Lok Sabha's strength.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: that is the Rajya Sabha's maximum strength.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: too many.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q50प्रश्न उघडा
How many times is the President of India eligible for re-election?
1. Twice
2. Thrice
3. Any number of times
4. Once
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (C) Any number of times
स्पष्टीकरण
Article 57: a person who holds or has held the office of President is eligible for re-election.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: no such limit in the Constitution.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: no such limit.
- (C) बरोबर
  Correct: Article 57 allows re-election without limit.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: no such limit (only Rajendra Prasad was re-elected).
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q51प्रश्न उघडा
The Bhandari Committee is related to:
1. Indirect taxation
2. Agricultural credit
3. Restructuring of Regional Rural Banks
4. Direct taxation
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (C) Restructuring of Regional Rural Banks
स्पष्टीकरण
The Bhandari Committee recommended restructuring weak Regional Rural Banks.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not this committee.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not this committee.
- (C) बरोबर
  Correct: the M.V.S. Bhandari Committee (1994) dealt with restructuring RRBs.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: not this committee.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q52प्रश्न उघडा
Choose the correct statement about the National Pension System (NPS):
1. NPS is a retirement scheme of the Government of India giving regular income to all citizens
2. NPS is regulated by IRDA
3. NPS is regulated by SEBI
4. NPS is regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) NPS is regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
स्पष्टीकरण
PFRDA (statutory under the PFRDA Act, 2013) administers and regulates NPS.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: it is voluntary and contribution-based, not a guaranteed income for all.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: IRDAI regulates insurance.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: SEBI regulates securities markets.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: PFRDA regulates NPS.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q53प्रश्न उघडा
Which of the following is NOT among the priorities of India's Budget 2022-23?
1. Inclusive development
2. Productivity enhancement and investment, sunrise opportunities, energy transition and climate action
3. Disinvestment
4. PM GatiShakti
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (C) Disinvestment
स्पष्टीकरण
Budget 2022-23 priorities: PM GatiShakti; inclusive development; productivity, investment, sunrise opportunities, energy transition and climate action; financing of investments.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: one of the four priorities.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: a listed priority.
- (C) बरोबर
  Correct: disinvestment was not one of the four priorities.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: a listed priority.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q54प्रश्न उघडा
What was India's tax-to-GDP ratio in FY 2021-22?
1. 11.7%
2. 11.5%
3. 10.9%
4. 12.5%
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (A) 11.7%
स्पष्टीकरण
Strong post-pandemic collections lifted the Centre's gross tax-GDP ratio to about 11.7% in 2021-22.
- (A) बरोबर
  Correct: the Centre's gross tax-to-GDP ratio was about 11.7% in 2021-22.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: close, but not the figure.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: too low.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: too high.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q55प्रश्न उघडा
As per commodity classification and groups, what was India's share in world exports in 2018?
1. 0.7%
2. 2.1%
3. 1.3%
4. 1.7%
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) 1.7%
स्पष्टीकरण
WTO data put India's merchandise export share at about 1.7% in 2018.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: too low.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: too high for merchandise.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: too low.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: India's share in world merchandise exports was about 1.7% in 2018.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q56प्रश्न उघडा
According to the Fourth Advance Estimates, what was India's total wheat production in 2020-21?
1. 209.5 million tonnes
2. 501.5 million tonnes
3. 201.23 million tonnes
4. 109.5 million tonnes
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) 109.5 million tonnes
स्पष्टीकरण
The 4th Advance Estimates (2020-21) put wheat production at about 109.52 million tonnes.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: far too high.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: far too high.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: far too high.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: wheat output was a record ~109.52 million tonnes.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q57प्रश्न उघडा
Choose the correct statement about the 'Vibrant Villages Programme':
1. It is for Maharashtra
2. It began in 2017
3. It is for development of villages on the northern border
4. It is for road connectivity in Bihar
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (C) It is for development of villages on the northern border
स्पष्टीकरण
The Vibrant Villages Programme covers border villages in Arunachal, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Himachal and Ladakh.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: it covers northern border states.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: it was announced in Budget 2022-23.
- (C) बरोबर
  Correct: it targets sparsely populated villages on the northern border.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: not Bihar-specific.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q58प्रश्न उघडा
According to the Bihar Economic Survey 2021-22, choose the INCORRECT statement:
1. The secondary sector in Bihar grew at 4.8%
2. The tertiary sector grew at the highest rate of 8.5%
3. The primary sector grew at 2.8%
4. The primary sector grew at 2.3%
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (C) The primary sector grew at 2.8%
स्पष्टीकरण
Bihar ES 2021-22 reported growth of 2.3% (primary), 4.8% (secondary) and 8.5% (tertiary).
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: consistent with the Survey.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: consistent with the Survey.
- (C) बरोबर
  Correct: incorrect: the primary sector grew at 2.3%.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: this is the correct figure.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q59प्रश्न उघडा
Choose the correct order of the following Bihar districts by increasing level of urbanisation:
1. Nalanda < Patna < Munger
2. Patna < Munger < Nalanda
3. Munger < Nalanda < Patna
4. Nalanda < Munger < Patna
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) Nalanda < Munger < Patna
स्पष्टीकरण
Census 2011 urbanisation: Patna ~43.5%, Munger ~27.8%, Nalanda ~16%.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: Patna is the most urbanised.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: reverse order.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: Munger is more urbanised than Nalanda.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: Nalanda (~16%) < Munger (~28%) < Patna (~43%).
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q60प्रश्न उघडा
The fiscal deficit for FY 2022-23 was estimated at what percentage of Bihar's GSDP?
1. 12.1%
2. 3.47%
3. 9.89%
4. 3.18%
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) 3.47%
स्पष्टीकरण
Bihar Budget 2022-23 projected a fiscal deficit of about 3.47% of GSDP.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: far too high.
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: Bihar's 2022-23 budget estimated the fiscal deficit at 3.47% of GSDP.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: far too high.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: not the budget estimate.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q61प्रश्न उघडा
Choose the option that is NOT part of Bihar's 'Saat Nishchay Part-2' scheme:
1. Sashakt Mahila, Saksham Mahila
2. Har Khet tak Sinchai ka Pani
3. Air connectivity for all
4. Yuva Shakti Bihar ki Pragati
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (C) Air connectivity for all
स्पष्टीकरण
Saat Nishchay-2 (2020–25) covers youth, women, irrigation, clean villages, clean cities, easy connectivity and health facilities.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: part of Saat Nishchay-2.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: part of Saat Nishchay-2.
- (C) बरोबर
  Correct: not a component.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: part of Saat Nishchay-2.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q62प्रश्न उघडा
Choose the correct order of Bihar districts in descending order of per capita income:
1. Sheohar > Araria > East Champaran > Kishanganj > Nawada
2. East Champaran > Sheohar > Araria > Kishanganj > Nawada
3. Araria > Nawada > East Champaran > Sheohar > Kishanganj
4. Nawada > Kishanganj > East Champaran > Araria > Sheohar
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) Nawada > Kishanganj > East Champaran > Araria > Sheohar
स्पष्टीकरण
Bihar ES 2021-22 placed Sheohar, Araria and East Champaran among the lowest per capita income districts.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: Sheohar is among the poorest districts.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: Nawada ranks higher.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: wrong order.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: matches the Bihar Economic Survey ranking.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q63प्रश्न उघडा
Which statement about poverty estimates based on the NSSO 68th round is NOT true?
1. The urban poverty line was ₹33.33 per person per day
2. 21.9% of India's population lived below the poverty line
3. 33.35% of India's population lived below the poverty line
4. The rural poverty line was ₹27.20 per person per day
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (C) 33.35% of India's population lived below the poverty line
स्पष्टीकरण
Planning Commission (2013), using the 68th round: poverty 21.9%, lines ₹27.20 (rural) and ₹33.33 (urban) per day.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: true (Tendulkar method, 2011-12).
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: true.
- (C) बरोबर
  Correct: not true; the figure was 21.9%.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: true.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q64प्रश्न उघडा
Which of the following partially defines a micro enterprise in India?
1. Annual turnover not exceeding ₹15 crore
2. Investment in plant and machinery not exceeding ₹1.5 crore
3. Annual turnover above ₹5 crore
4. Investment in plant and machinery or equipment not exceeding ₹1 crore
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) Investment in plant and machinery or equipment not exceeding ₹1 crore
स्पष्टीकरण
From July 2020, micro = investment up to ₹1 crore and turnover up to ₹5 crore (revised upward in 2025).
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: the micro limit is ₹5 crore.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: the limit was ₹1 crore (2020 definition).
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: micro is up to ₹5 crore.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: the 2020 definition: investment ≤ ₹1 crore and turnover ≤ ₹5 crore.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q65प्रश्न उघडा
Which of the following is INCORRECT about the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (as a listed component)?
1. Construction of wells
2. Increasing recharge of aquifers
3. Construction of rainwater harvesting structures
4. Repair, renovation and restoration of water bodies
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (A) Construction of wells
स्पष्टीकरण
PMKSY ('Har Khet Ko Pani', 'Per Drop More Crop') funds water harvesting, recharge and renovation of water bodies.
- (A) बरोबर
  Correct: not listed as a PMKSY component in the key; the scheme stresses water bodies, harvesting and recharge.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: a PMKSY objective.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: a PMKSY component.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: a PMKSY component (RRR).
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q66प्रश्न उघडा
Who successfully led the 'Bardoli Satyagraha'?
1. Motilal Nehru
2. J.B. Kripalani
3. Jawaharlal Nehru
4. Vallabhbhai Patel
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) Vallabhbhai Patel
स्पष्टीकरण
The 1928 Bardoli no-tax campaign against a 22% revenue hike earned Patel the title 'Sardar'.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not the leader.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not the leader.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not the leader.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: Patel led it in 1928 and was given the title 'Sardar'.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q67प्रश्न उघडा
Who among these was NOT a member of the Cabinet Mission sent to India in 1946?
1. Ramsay MacDonald
2. A.V. Alexander
3. Lord Pethick-Lawrence
4. Sir Stafford Cripps
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (A) Ramsay MacDonald
स्पष्टीकरण
The Cabinet Mission comprised Pethick-Lawrence, Cripps and A.V. Alexander.
- (A) बरोबर
  Correct: MacDonald (Communal Award, 1932) was not a member.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: a member.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: led the mission.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: a member.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q68प्रश्न उघडा
In which year was the famous Gandhi–Irwin Pact signed?
1. 1930
2. 1931
3. 1932
4. 1929
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) 1931
स्पष्टीकरण
The pact suspended Civil Disobedience and enabled Gandhi to attend the Second Round Table Conference.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: the Salt March year.
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: signed on 5 March 1931.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: Poona Pact year.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: Lahore session year.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q69प्रश्न उघडा
At which session did the Congress pass the resolution for complete independence (Purna Swaraj)?
1. 1924, Belgaum
2. 1929, Lahore
3. 1931, Karachi
4. 1920, Nagpur
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) 1929, Lahore
स्पष्टीकरण
The Lahore session (Dec 1929) adopted Purna Swaraj; 26 January 1930 was celebrated as Independence Day.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: presided by Gandhi; not Purna Swaraj.
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: Purna Swaraj was adopted at Lahore under Nehru.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: Fundamental Rights resolution.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: approved Non-Cooperation.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q70प्रश्न उघडा
Subhas Chandra Bose gave the Nicobar Islands the new name:
1. Shaheed Dweep
2. Balidan Dweep
3. Navodaya Dweep
4. Swaraj Dweep
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) Swaraj Dweep
स्पष्टीकरण
In 1943 Bose renamed the Andamans 'Shaheed Dweep' and Nicobar 'Swaraj Dweep'.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: that was the name for the Andamans.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not the name.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not the name.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: Bose named Nicobar 'Swaraj Dweep' in 1943.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q71प्रश्न उघडा
Chauri Chaura, linked with the burning of a police station in February 1922, is in which state?
1. Madhya Pradesh
2. Bihar
3. Uttar Pradesh
4. Rajasthan
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (C) Uttar Pradesh
स्पष्टीकरण
After the Chauri Chaura violence (5 Feb 1922), Gandhi called off the Non-Cooperation Movement.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not in MP.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not in Bihar.
- (C) बरोबर
  Correct: Chauri Chaura is in Gorakhpur district, UP.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: not in Rajasthan.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q72प्रश्न उघडा
Where did Khudiram Bose attempt to kill Kingsford?
1. Darbhanga
2. Muzaffarpur
3. Gaya
4. Patna
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) Muzaffarpur
स्पष्टीकरण
Khudiram Bose and Prafulla Chaki attacked a carriage at Muzaffarpur mistaking it for Kingsford's; Khudiram was hanged in 1908.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not the place.
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: the bomb was thrown at Muzaffarpur on 30 April 1908.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not the place.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: not the place.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q73प्रश्न उघडा
The 'Azad Dasta' was active in Bihar during which movement?
1. Non-Cooperation Movement
2. Civil Disobedience Movement
3. Quit India Movement
4. Champaran Satyagraha
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (C) Quit India Movement
स्पष्टीकरण
The Azad Dasta was an underground guerrilla group organised by Jayaprakash Narayan from the Nepal terai.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not this movement.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not this movement.
- (C) बरोबर
  Correct: JP formed the Azad Dasta during Quit India (1942–43).
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: not this movement.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q74प्रश्न उघडा
In the Interim Government formed in 1946, who was given the Labour portfolio?
1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
2. Dr. Anugrah Narayan Singh
3. Syed Ali Zaheer
4. Jagjivan Ram
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) Jagjivan Ram
स्पष्टीकरण
Jagjivan Ram became Labour Member in the Interim Government (September 1946).
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: he held Food and Agriculture.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not in the interim cabinet.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: he held Law (initially).
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: Jagjivan Ram held Labour.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q75प्रश्न उघडा
In 1942, on which festival did Jayaprakash Narayan escape from Hazaribagh jail?
1. Holi
2. Dussehra
3. Deepawali
4. Baisakhi
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (C) Deepawali
स्पष्टीकरण
JP scaled the Hazaribagh jail wall on Diwali night 1942 and went underground.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not the festival.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not the festival.
- (C) बरोबर
  Correct: JP and associates escaped on Diwali night, 9 November 1942.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: not the festival.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q76प्रश्न उघडा
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected President of the Constituent Assembly in:
1. October 1946
2. November 1946
3. December 1946
4. September 1946
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (C) December 1946
स्पष्टीकरण
Sachchidananda Sinha was temporary chairman (9 Dec 1946); Rajendra Prasad was elected President on 11 Dec 1946.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: the Assembly first met in December 1946.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: too early.
- (C) बरोबर
  Correct: he was elected permanent President on 11 December 1946.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: too early.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q77प्रश्न उघडा
Who is known as the 'Frontier Gandhi'?
1. Shaukat Ali
2. Abul Kalam Azad
3. Abdul Ghaffar Khan
4. M.A. Jinnah
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (C) Abdul Ghaffar Khan
स्पष्टीकरण
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan ('Badshah Khan') received the Bharat Ratna in 1987.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: a Khilafat leader.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not called Frontier Gandhi.
- (C) बरोबर
  Correct: he led the Khudai Khidmatgars in the NWFP.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: leader of the Muslim League.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q78प्रश्न उघडा
Where did Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi die?
1. Kanpur
2. Gwalior
3. Jhansi
4. Lucknow
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) Gwalior
स्पष्टीकरण
Rani Lakshmibai died on 18 June 1858 near Gwalior fighting General Hugh Rose's forces.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not the place.
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: she fell fighting near Gwalior (Kotah-ki-Serai) in June 1858.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: she escaped Jhansi in April 1858.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: not the place.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q79प्रश्न उघडा
Who said about the Partition of Bengal, "The partition fell upon us like a bombshell"?
1. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
2. Bipin Chandra Pal
3. Chittaranjan Das
4. Surendranath Banerjee
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) Surendranath Banerjee
स्पष्टीकरण
Surendranath Banerjee, a leading opponent of the 1905 partition, used this phrase.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not his words.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not his words.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not his words.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: Banerjee wrote this in 'A Nation in Making'.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q80प्रश्न उघडा
Whom did Sardar Udham Singh kill?
1. Curzon Wyllie
2. Michael O'Dwyer
3. Saunders
4. General Dyer
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) Michael O'Dwyer
स्पष्टीकरण
Udham Singh avenged Jallianwala Bagh by killing Michael O'Dwyer, Punjab's Lt. Governor in 1919.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: killed by Madan Lal Dhingra (1909).
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: Udham Singh shot O'Dwyer in London in 1940.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: killed by Bhagat Singh and Rajguru (1928).
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: Dyer died of illness in 1927.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q81प्रश्न उघडा
A clock is set right at exactly 6 a.m. It gains 10 minutes in 24 hours. When it shows 11 a.m. the next day, what is the correct time?
1. 10:48 a.m.
2. 10:50 a.m.
3. 10:54 a.m.
4. 10:00 a.m.
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (A) 10:48 a.m.
स्पष्टीकरण
The clock runs 1450 minutes for every 1440 true minutes; 1740 clock minutes = 1728 true minutes = 28 h 48 min.
- (A) बरोबर
  Correct: 29 clock-hours = 29 × 1440/1450 true hours = 28 h 48 min; 6 a.m. + 28 h 48 min = 10:48 a.m.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: the gain is proportional, not a flat 10 minutes.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: miscalculated.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: far too early.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q82प्रश्न उघडा
At what time between 5 and 6 o'clock will the two hands of a clock coincide?
1. 27 minutes past 5
2. 27 3/11 minutes past 5
3. 28 minutes past 5
4. 26 minutes past 5
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) 27 3/11 minutes past 5
स्पष्टीकरण
Hands coincide at 60h/11 minutes past h o'clock; for h = 5, that is 300/11 = 27 3/11 minutes.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: the exact time is 27 3/11 minutes past 5.
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: the hands coincide at (60/11) × 5 = 27 3/11 minutes past 5.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: too late.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: too early.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q83प्रश्न उघडा
Anil and Suman together can finish a job in 12 days, which Anil alone can do in 20 days. How long will Suman take alone?
1. 28 days
2. 29 days
3. 30 days
4. 27 days
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (C) 30 days
स्पष्टीकरण
Combined rate 1/12 minus Anil's 1/20 leaves Suman's rate 1/30.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: 1/12 − 1/20 = 1/30, not 1/28.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: incorrect.
- (C) बरोबर
  Correct: Suman's rate = 1/12 − 1/20 = 1/30, so 30 days.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: incorrect.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q84प्रश्न उघडा
In a class of 55 students, 34 like cricket and 26 like badminton; every student likes at least one. How many like both?
1. 4
2. 5
3. 6
4. 3
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) 5
स्पष्टीकरण
n(A ∩ B) = n(A) + n(B) − n(A ∪ B) = 34 + 26 − 55 = 5.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: 34 + 26 − 55 = 5.
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: both = 34 + 26 − 55 = 5.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: 34 + 26 − 55 = 5.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: 34 + 26 − 55 = 5.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q85प्रश्न उघडा
Which two natural numbers have a product of 2400 and the sum of their squares equal to 5200?
1. 80, 30
2. 75, 32
3. 60, 40
4. 120, 20
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (C) 60, 40
स्पष्टीकरण
(x + y)² = 5200 + 4800 = 10000 → 100; (x − y)² = 400 → 20; so 60 and 40.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: 80² + 30² = 7300.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: 75² + 32² ≠ 5200.
- (C) बरोबर
  Correct: 60 × 40 = 2400 and 3600 + 1600 = 5200.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: 120² + 20² = 14800.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q86प्रश्न उघडा
How many numbers between 100 and 500 are divisible by 4, 5 and 6?
1. 6
2. 7
3. 8
4. 5
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) 7
स्पष्टीकरण
LCM(4, 5, 6) = 60; multiples of 60 between 100 and 500 are seven.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: there are 7 multiples of 60.
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: multiples of LCM 60: 120, 180, 240, 300, 360, 420, 480 = 7.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: too many.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: too few.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q87प्रश्न उघडा
A 70 kg mixture has sand and cement in the ratio 4:1. How much more sand must be added to make the ratio 6:1?
1. 28 kg
2. 30 kg
3. 32 kg
4. 24 kg
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (A) 28 kg
स्पष्टीकरण
Cement stays 14 kg; 6:1 needs 84 kg sand; 84 − 56 = 28 kg.
- (A) बरोबर
  Correct: sand 56, cement 14; need 84 sand → add 28 kg.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: too much.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: too much.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: too little.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q88प्रश्न उघडा
Shashi sells oranges at ₹150 per dozen and incurs a 25% loss. At what rate should she sell them to gain 20%?
1. ₹230 per dozen
2. ₹240 per dozen
3. ₹250 per dozen
4. ₹220 per dozen
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) ₹240 per dozen
स्पष्टीकरण
Cost price = ₹200 per dozen; a 20% profit means selling at ₹240.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: CP 200 × 1.2 = 240.
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: CP = 150/0.75 = 200; SP = 200 × 1.2 = 240.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: too high.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: too low.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q89प्रश्न उघडा
The diagonals of a rhombus are 10 cm and 24 cm. Its perimeter is:
1. 52 cm
2. 56 cm
3. 60 cm
4. 48 cm
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (A) 52 cm
स्पष्टीकरण
Diagonals bisect at right angles: side = √(5² + 12²) = 13 cm.
- (A) बरोबर
  Correct: side = √(5² + 12²) = 13 cm; perimeter = 52 cm.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: side is 13, not 14.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: incorrect.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: incorrect.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q90प्रश्न उघडा
A 140 m long train runs at 60 km/h and a dog runs parallel in the same direction at 18 km/h. The train will pass the dog in:
1. 11 seconds
2. 12 seconds
3. 12.5 seconds
4. 10 seconds
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) 12 seconds
स्पष्टीकरण
Same direction: relative speed = 60 − 18 = 42 km/h = 11.67 m/s; time = 140/11.67 = 12 s.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: incorrect.
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: relative speed 42 km/h = 35/3 m/s; 140 ÷ 35/3 = 12 s.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: incorrect.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: incorrect.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q91प्रश्न उघडा
What type of lens is used in a magnifying glass?
1. Plano-concave
2. Convex lens
3. Convex mirror
4. Concave lens
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) Convex lens
स्पष्टीकरण
A simple magnifier is a convex lens held so the object is within its focal length.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: concave lenses diminish.
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: a convex lens gives a magnified virtual image when the object is within focus.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: a mirror, not a lens.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: diminishes images.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q92प्रश्न उघडा
Paramagnetism is exhibited by which of the following?
1. Mercury
2. Iron
3. Platinum
4. Nickel
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (C) Platinum
स्पष्टीकरण
Paramagnetic materials (Al, Pt, O₂) are weakly attracted; Fe, Co, Ni are ferromagnetic; Hg, Bi, Cu are diamagnetic.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: mercury is diamagnetic.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: iron is ferromagnetic.
- (C) बरोबर
  Correct: platinum is paramagnetic.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: nickel is ferromagnetic.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q93प्रश्न उघडा
Which fundamental particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?
1. Electrons and protons
2. Protons and neutrons
3. Only electrons
4. Electrons and neutrons
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) Protons and neutrons
स्पष्टीकरण
Protons and neutrons form the nucleus; electrons orbit around it.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: electrons are outside the nucleus.
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: the nucleus contains protons and neutrons (nucleons).
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: incorrect.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: electrons are not in the nucleus.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q94प्रश्न उघडा
The metallurgical process in which the metal is obtained in a molten (fused) state is called:
1. Roasting
2. Calcination
3. Froth flotation
4. Smelting
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) Smelting
स्पष्टीकरण
In smelting (e.g. iron in a blast furnace), the metal is reduced and collected in molten form.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: heating ore in air below melting point.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: heating in limited/no air to remove volatiles.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: a concentration method for sulphide ores.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: smelting reduces the ore at high temperature, giving molten metal.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q95प्रश्न उघडा
Which of the following are the constituents of brass?
1. Iron and zinc
2. Copper and nickel
3. Iron and copper
4. Zinc and copper
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) Zinc and copper
स्पष्टीकरण
Brass = copper + zinc; bronze = copper + tin.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not brass.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: that is cupronickel.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not brass.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: brass is an alloy of copper and zinc.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q96प्रश्न उघडा
Which of the following is called 'quicklime'?
1. CaCO₃
2. Ca(OH)₂
3. CaCl₂
4. CaO
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) CaO
स्पष्टीकरण
Heating limestone gives quicklime (CaO); adding water gives slaked lime Ca(OH)₂.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: limestone.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: slaked lime.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: calcium chloride.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: calcium oxide is quicklime.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q97प्रश्न उघडा
What change occurs in the weight of iron when it rusts?
1. It first decreases and then increases
2. It first increases and then decreases
3. It remains the same
4. It increases over a long time
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) It increases over a long time
स्पष्टीकरण
Rusting combines iron with oxygen and moisture, so the rusted object weighs more.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: it does not first decrease.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: it does not decrease (unless flakes fall off).
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: oxygen and water are added.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: rust (Fe₂O₃·xH₂O) adds oxygen and water, increasing weight.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q98प्रश्न उघडा
Which of the following is also called 'white metal'?
1. Rhodium
2. Platinum
3. Palladium
4. Nickel
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (E) None of the above / More than one of the above
स्पष्टीकरण
'White metal' (Babbitt metal) is a group of tin/lead-based alloys used in bearings.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not called white metal.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: called 'white gold' colloquially, not 'white metal'.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not called white metal.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: not called white metal.
- (E) बरोबर
  Correct: 'White metal' refers to tin- or lead-based bearing alloys, none of the listed metals.
Q99प्रश्न उघडा
With reference to 'noble metals', consider the following: 1. Noble metals are found in nature in a pure (native) state. 2. Uranium and lead are examples of noble metals. Which of the above is/are correct?
1. 2 only
2. Both 1 and 2
3. Brass is also a noble metal
4. 1 only
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) 1 only
स्पष्टीकरण
Noble metals resist corrosion and oxidation and often occur native (gold, platinum).
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: uranium and lead are not noble metals.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: statement 2 is wrong.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: brass is an alloy.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: noble metals (gold, platinum, silver) occur native; uranium/lead do not qualify.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q100प्रश्न उघडा
Consider the following statements: 1. Dissolving salt in pure water raises its boiling point and lowers its freezing point. 2. Adding methyl alcohol to water lowers the boiling point of water. Which of the above is/are correct?
1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Salt and methyl alcohol behave the same way
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (C) Both 1 and 2
स्पष्टीकरण
Non-volatile solutes raise boiling point (colligative property); a more volatile liquid like methanol lowers it.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: statement 2 is also correct.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: statement 1 is also correct.
- (C) बरोबर
  Correct: salt (non-volatile) elevates BP and depresses FP; volatile methanol lowers the mixture's BP.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: they have opposite effects on boiling point.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q101प्रश्न उघडा
Which is the main component of biogas?
1. Propane
2. Butane
3. Ethane
4. Methane
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) Methane
स्पष्टीकरण
Biogas from anaerobic digestion is mostly methane with carbon dioxide.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: a component of LPG.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: a component of LPG.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: minor in natural gas.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: biogas is about 50–75% methane.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q102प्रश्न उघडा
Which chemical produces the bright red colour in fireworks?
1. Sodium
2. Sulphur
3. Magnesium
4. Strontium
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) Strontium
स्पष्टीकरण
Firework colours: strontium (red), barium (green), copper (blue), sodium (yellow).
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: gives yellow.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: a fuel, not a colourant.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: gives brilliant white.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: strontium salts give crimson red.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q103प्रश्न उघडा
What are plants that thrive in saline environments called?
1. Mesophytes
2. Glycophytes
3. Halophytes
4. Xerophytes
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (C) Halophytes
स्पष्टीकरण
Halophytes, like mangroves and Salicornia, grow in salt marshes and coastal soils.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: grow in moderate water conditions.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: salt-sensitive plants.
- (C) बरोबर
  Correct: halophytes (e.g. mangroves) tolerate high salinity.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: adapted to dry conditions.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q104प्रश्न उघडा
What is NOT found in fungi?
1. Carbon dioxide
2. Chlorophyll
3. Sunlight
4. Oxygen
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) Chlorophyll
स्पष्टीकरण
Fungi are heterotrophs (saprophytes/parasites) because they have no chlorophyll.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: fungi respire and release CO₂.
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: fungi lack chlorophyll and cannot photosynthesise.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not a component of any organism.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: present in their biomolecules.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q105प्रश्न उघडा
The correct definition of 'pollination' is:
1. Germination of pollen grain
2. Pollen tube reaching the ovule
3. Insects reaching the flowers
4. Transfer of pollen grains from anther to stigma
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) Transfer of pollen grains from anther to stigma
स्पष्टीकरण
Pollination may be self or cross, by wind, water, insects, birds, etc.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: occurs after pollination.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: a later step before fertilisation.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: a means, not the definition.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: pollination is the transfer of pollen from anther to stigma.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q106प्रश्न उघडा
Plants obtain their nutrients mainly from:
1. Atmosphere
2. Light
3. Soil
4. Chlorophyll
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (C) Soil
स्पष्टीकरण
Essential mineral nutrients are absorbed from the soil solution by roots.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: gives CO₂, but mineral nutrients come from soil.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: energy source, not nutrients.
- (C) बरोबर
  Correct: roots absorb mineral nutrients (N, P, K etc.) from soil.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: a pigment, not a nutrient source.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q107प्रश्न उघडा
Pine, fir, spruce, cedar, larch and cypress, well-known timber plants found in India's hills, are all:
1. Gymnosperms
2. Monocots
3. Dicots
4. Angiosperms
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (A) Gymnosperms
स्पष्टीकरण
Conifers are gymnosperms with seeds borne on cones.
- (A) बरोबर
  Correct: these conifers bear naked seeds.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: these are angiosperms.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: these are angiosperms.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: conifers do not have enclosed seeds.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q108प्रश्न उघडा
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
1. Tuberculosis – ATS
2. Tetanus – BCG
3. Malaria – Chloroquine
4. Scurvy – Thiamine
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (C) Malaria – Chloroquine
स्पष्टीकरण
Chloroquine treats malaria; BCG is for TB; ATS for tetanus; scurvy is due to lack of vitamin C.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: ATS is anti-tetanus serum; TB vaccine is BCG.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: BCG is for TB.
- (C) बरोबर
  Correct: chloroquine is an antimalarial drug.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: scurvy is vitamin C deficiency.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q109प्रश्न उघडा
Which animal lacks red blood corpuscles?
1. Earthworm
2. Snake
3. Peacock
4. Frog
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (A) Earthworm
स्पष्टीकरण
In earthworms, haemoglobin floats freely in the blood plasma instead of being packed in RBCs.
- (A) बरोबर
  Correct: its haemoglobin is dissolved in plasma; it has no RBCs.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: has RBCs.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: has RBCs.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: has RBCs.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q110प्रश्न उघडा
What is finally formed after the breakdown of carbohydrates?
1. Glycerol
2. Glucose
3. Maltose
4. Amino acids
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) Glucose
स्पष्टीकरण
Starch → maltose → glucose; fats → fatty acids + glycerol; proteins → amino acids.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: from fats.
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: carbohydrates are digested to simple sugars like glucose.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: an intermediate.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: from proteins.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q111प्रश्न उघडा
Most enzymes are:
1. Fats
2. Acids
3. Bases
4. Proteins
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) Proteins
स्पष्टीकरण
Enzymes are biological catalysts, mostly globular proteins.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not fats.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not acids.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not bases.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: nearly all enzymes are proteins (ribozymes are exceptions).
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q112प्रश्न उघडा
Which scientist/physician first introduced vaccination?
1. Robert Koch
2. Élie Metchnikoff
3. Edward Jenner
4. Joseph Lister
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (C) Edward Jenner
स्पष्टीकरण
Edward Jenner used cowpox to protect against smallpox, founding vaccination.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: discovered TB and cholera bacteria.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: discovered phagocytosis.
- (C) बरोबर
  Correct: Jenner developed the smallpox vaccine (1796).
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: pioneered antiseptic surgery.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q113प्रश्न उघडा
What is the working principle of a washing machine (dryer)?
1. Diffusion
2. Centrifugation
3. Dialysis
4. Reverse osmosis
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) Centrifugation
स्पष्टीकरण
The spin cycle uses centrifugal action to separate water from clothes.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not the principle.
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: spinning throws water out of clothes.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not the principle.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: used in water purifiers.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q114प्रश्न उघडा
In which medium will the speed of light be minimum?
1. Vacuum
2. Air
3. Glass
4. Water
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (C) Glass
स्पष्टीकरण
Speed of light = c/n; the higher the refractive index, the slower the light.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: maximum in vacuum.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: nearly as fast as in vacuum.
- (C) बरोबर
  Correct: glass (n ≈ 1.5) slows light the most here.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: n ≈ 1.33, less than glass.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q115प्रश्न उघडा
Which of the following is NOT a vector quantity?
1. Velocity
2. Torque
3. Displacement
4. Speed
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) Speed
स्पष्टीकरण
Speed is the scalar magnitude of velocity.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: a vector.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: a vector.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: a vector.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: speed has magnitude only, so it is scalar.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q116प्रश्न उघडा
If the Earth's speed of rotation increased, the weight of a body at the equator would:
1. decrease
2. not change
3. double
4. increase
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (A) decrease
स्पष्टीकरण
At the equator effective g = g − ω²R, so faster rotation lowers weight (no change at the poles).
- (A) बरोबर
  Correct: greater centrifugal effect reduces apparent weight (g' = g − ω²R).
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: it does change at the equator.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: incorrect.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: it decreases.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q117प्रश्न उघडा
Who first defined motion (scientifically)?
1. Newton
2. Kepler
3. Ptolemy
4. Galileo
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) Galileo
स्पष्टीकरण
Galileo's experiments on inclined planes and falling bodies laid the foundation of kinematics.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: Newton formulated laws later, building on Galileo.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: laws of planetary motion.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: geocentric model.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: Galileo first described motion and inertia experimentally.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q118प्रश्न उघडा
Which law states that equal volumes of all gases at the same temperature and pressure contain the same number of molecules?
1. Graham's law
2. Pascal's law
3. Avogadro's law
4. Coriolis effect
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (C) Avogadro's law
स्पष्टीकरण
Avogadro's law (1811): V ∝ n at constant T and P.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: deals with diffusion rates.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: deals with pressure in fluids.
- (C) बरोबर
  Correct: this is Avogadro's law.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: deflection due to Earth's rotation.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q119प्रश्न उघडा
Which scientist proposed the 'Theory of Relativity'?
1. Isaac Newton
2. Stephen Hawking
3. Marie Curie
4. Albert Einstein
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) Albert Einstein
स्पष्टीकरण
Einstein's relativity introduced E = mc² and spacetime curvature.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: classical mechanics and gravitation.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: black-hole physics.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: radioactivity.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: special (1905) and general (1915) relativity.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q120प्रश्न उघडा
A potential difference develops in a conductor due to a temperature difference along it. This phenomenon is called:
1. Joule effect
2. Seebeck effect
3. Peltier effect
4. Thomson effect
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) Thomson effect
स्पष्टीकरण
The Thomson effect involves a single conductor whose ends are at different temperatures.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: heating due to current.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: needs a junction of two different metals.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: heating/cooling at a junction due to current.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: concerns a single conductor with a temperature gradient.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q121प्रश्न उघडा
Who became the first player to cross 3,000 runs in T20 Internationals?
1. Steve Smith
2. Babar Azam
3. M.S. Dhoni
4. Virat Kohli
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) Virat Kohli
स्पष्टीकरण
Virat Kohli became the first batter to reach 3,000 T20I runs in March 2021.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not the first.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: crossed later.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: did not reach 3,000 T20I runs.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: Kohli was the first to 3,000 T20I runs (2021).
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q122प्रश्न उघडा
What is the name of the campaign launched (June 2022) to ensure complete COVID-19 vaccination coverage?
1. Atmanirbhar Tikakaran Abhiyan 2.0
2. Pradhan Mantri Tikakaran Abhiyan
3. Garib Kalyan Tikakaran Abhiyan 2.0
4. Har Ghar Dastak Abhiyan 2.0
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) Har Ghar Dastak Abhiyan 2.0
स्पष्टीकरण
Har Ghar Dastak 2.0 targeted elderly and missed beneficiaries for first, second and precaution doses.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not the name.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not the name.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not the name.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: the door-to-door drive launched in June 2022.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q123प्रश्न उघडा
Who became the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra after 30 June 2022?
1. Eknath Shinde
2. Ashok Chavan
3. Sushil Kumar Shinde
4. Devendra Fadnavis
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (A) Eknath Shinde
स्पष्टीकरण
Eknath Shinde became CM after the Shiv Sena split, with Fadnavis as Deputy CM.
- (A) बरोबर
  Correct: sworn in on 30 June 2022.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: former CM.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: former CM.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: became Deputy CM then.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q124प्रश्न उघडा
Who launched the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign on India's 75th Independence Day?
1. NITI Aayog
2. Indian Army
3. Central Government
4. Election Commission
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (C) Central Government
स्पष्टीकरण
Har Ghar Tiranga (13–15 Aug 2022) encouraged citizens to hoist the flag at home.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not the launcher.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not the launcher.
- (C) बरोबर
  Correct: launched by the Government of India under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: not the launcher.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q125प्रश्न उघडा
Which became the first state to begin implementing the Centre's new National Education Policy (in school education, 2022)?
1. Haryana
2. Rajasthan
3. Punjab
4. Uttarakhand
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) Uttarakhand
स्पष्टीकरण
Uttarakhand claimed to be the first state to roll out NEP 2020 at school level (Karnataka had earlier begun in higher education).
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not the state in the news.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not the state in the news.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not the state in the news.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: Uttarakhand began NEP implementation with Bal Vatikas in July 2022.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q126प्रश्न उघडा
Consider the following pairs of states and their Governors (as of 2022): 1. Rajasthan – Kalraj Mishra 2. Uttar Pradesh – Anandiben Patel 3. West Bengal – Satyapal Malik 4. Gujarat – Phagu Chauhan Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
1. 3 and 4 only
2. 3 only
3. 1, 3 and 4 only
4. 1 and 2 only
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) 1 and 2 only
स्पष्टीकरण
In 2022, Satyapal Malik was Governor of Meghalaya, Phagu Chauhan of Bihar, and Acharya Devvrat of Gujarat.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: both pairs are wrong.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: pair 3 is wrong.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: 3 and 4 are wrong.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: Kalraj Mishra (Rajasthan) and Anandiben Patel (UP) were correct; Phagu Chauhan was Bihar's Governor.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q127प्रश्न उघडा
Which ministry/organisation released the 'Youth in India 2022' report?
1. Population Foundation of India
2. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
3. UN Population Fund
4. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
स्पष्टीकरण
Youth in India 2022 (MoSPI) projected the youth share of population to decline after 2021.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not the publisher.
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: MoSPI's NSO published Youth in India 2022.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not the publisher.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: not the publisher.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q128प्रश्न उघडा
Elavenil Valarivan, Shreya Agrawal and Ramita, seen in the news, are associated with which sport?
1. Shooting
2. Fencing
3. Rowing
4. Wrestling
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (A) Shooting
स्पष्टीकरण
The trio won women's 10 m air rifle team gold at the ISSF World Cup in Changwon (July 2022).
- (A) बरोबर
  Correct: they are 10 m air rifle shooters (gold at Changwon ISSF World Cup 2022).
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not their sport.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not their sport.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: not their sport.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q129प्रश्न उघडा
Who was recently (July 2022) given charge of the Ministry of Minority Affairs?
1. Amit Shah
2. Nirmala Sitharaman
3. Piyush Goyal
4. Smriti Irani
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) Smriti Irani
स्पष्टीकरण
Smriti Irani took additional charge of Minority Affairs in July 2022.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not given this charge.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not given this charge.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not given this charge.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: she got additional charge after Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi resigned.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q130प्रश्न उघडा
Who was the opposition (UPA-backed) candidate in India's 15th Presidential election?
1. Shatrughan Sinha
2. Droupadi Murmu
3. Shankar Agrawal
4. Yashwant Sinha
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) Yashwant Sinha
स्पष्टीकरण
Droupadi Murmu defeated Yashwant Sinha in July 2022 to become the 15th President.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not the candidate.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: she was the NDA candidate and won.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not the candidate.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: the joint opposition candidate in 2022.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q131प्रश्न उघडा
Who received the International Booker Prize for the novel 'Tomb of Sand' (Ret Samadhi)?
1. Arundhati Roy
2. Anita Desai
3. Kiran Desai
4. Geetanjali Shree
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) Geetanjali Shree
स्पष्टीकरण
Ret Samadhi was the first Hindi novel to win the International Booker Prize (2022).
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: won the Booker (1997) for The God of Small Things.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not this award.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: won the Booker (2006).
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: won the 2022 International Booker with translator Daisy Rockwell.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q132प्रश्न उघडा
Who from Bihar was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Indian Television Award in 2022?
1. Deep Shrestha
2. Madan Pandey
3. Shatrughan Sinha
4. Sharda Sinha
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (A) Deep Shrestha
स्पष्टीकरण
Deep Shrestha of Bihar received the Dadasaheb Phalke Indian Television Award in 2022.
- (A) बरोबर
  Correct: the Bihar-born actor-singer received this award in 2022.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not the awardee.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not this award.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: not this award.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q133प्रश्न उघडा
According to the Bihar Economic Survey 2021-22, what is the current level of urbanisation in the state?
1. 22.4%
2. 15.3%
3. 18.6%
4. 11.6%
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) 15.3%
स्पष्टीकरण
Bihar's urbanisation rose from 11.3% (Census 2011) to about 15.3% as new urban local bodies were created.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: too high.
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: the Survey put urbanisation at 15.3% after notifying new urban bodies.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not the Survey figure.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: close to the 2011 Census figure (11.3%).
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q134प्रश्न उघडा
Who is the brand ambassador of Khadi in Bihar?
1. Rajesh Tiwari
2. Manoj Tiwari
3. Manoj Bajpayee
4. Pawan Singh
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) Manoj Tiwari
स्पष्टीकरण
Bhojpuri singer-actor and MP Manoj Tiwari promoted Bihar Khadi as its brand ambassador.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not the ambassador.
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: Manoj Tiwari was named Bihar Khadi's brand ambassador.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not the Khadi ambassador.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: not the ambassador.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q135प्रश्न उघडा
In which district of Bihar will the world's tallest (251 m) statue of Mata Sita be built?
1. Sitamarhi
2. Bodh Gaya
3. Patna
4. Madhubani
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (A) Sitamarhi
स्पष्टीकरण
A 251 m Sita statue was announced for Sitamarhi, believed to be her birthplace (Punaura Dham).
- (A) बरोबर
  Correct: planned at Sitamarhi, Sita's birthplace.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not the site.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not the site.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: not the site.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q136प्रश्न उघडा
Match List-I with List-II (as of 2022): a. Governor of Bihar b. Chief Justice (Patna HC) c. Chief Minister of Bihar d. Chief Electoral Officer of Bihar 1. Nitish Kumar 2. H.R. Srinivas 3. Sanjay Karol 4. Phagu Chauhan
1. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
2. a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
3. a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
4. a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
स्पष्टीकरण
In 2022: Governor Phagu Chauhan, Patna HC Chief Justice Sanjay Karol, CM Nitish Kumar, CEO H.R. Srinivas.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: Nitish Kumar is CM, not Governor.
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: Phagu Chauhan, Sanjay Karol, Nitish Kumar, H.R. Srinivas.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: b and c are swapped.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: most pairs are wrong.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q137प्रश्न उघडा
'Operation Prahar' in Bihar is related to:
1. Literacy campaign
2. Smoking ban
3. Liquor prohibition
4. COVID-19 vaccination
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (C) Liquor prohibition
स्पष्टीकरण
Operation Prahar was a Bihar Police crackdown linked to enforcing liquor prohibition (in force since 2016).
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not related.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not related.
- (C) बरोबर
  Correct: Bihar police drive enforcing prohibition.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: not related.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q138प्रश्न उघडा
Which medal did Ritik Anand of Bihar win for India in badminton at the 24th Summer Deaflympics in Brazil?
1. Silver
2. Bronze
3. Platinum
4. Gold
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) Gold
स्पष्टीकरण
India won the mixed team badminton gold at the 2022 Caxias do Sul Deaflympics, with Ritik Anand in the squad.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not his medal.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not his medal.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: no such medal.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: he was part of India's gold-winning badminton team.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q139प्रश्न उघडा
Where in Bihar was North India's first 'Bird Ringing Station' opened?
1. Saran
2. East Champaran
3. West Champaran
4. Bhagalpur
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) Bhagalpur
स्पष्टीकरण
Bhagalpur's bird ringing station, with BNHS, helps track migratory birds.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not the site.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not the site.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not the site.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: the station was set up at Bhagalpur (Sunderban, Vikramshila area).
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q140प्रश्न उघडा
Which of the following started the 'Vulture Conservation Scheme' in Bihar?
1. Rajgir Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Valmiki Tiger Reserve
3. Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary
4. Kaimur Tiger Reserve
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) Valmiki Tiger Reserve
स्पष्टीकरण
Valmiki Tiger Reserve began a vulture conservation programme, with vulture-safe zones.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not the initiator.
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: Valmiki Tiger Reserve launched the vulture conservation plan.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not the initiator.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: not the initiator.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q141प्रश्न उघडा
The 'Sunandini Programme' is related to:
1. Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs)
2. Doctors at Primary Health Centres
3. Gram Panchayat members
4. Anganwadi workers
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) Anganwadi workers
स्पष्टीकरण
Sunandini is a Bihar initiative for capacity-building of Anganwadi workers.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not the target group.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not the target group.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not the target group.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: it trains/empowers Anganwadi workers.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q142प्रश्न उघडा
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot dead during an election campaign in July 2022. Which country was he from?
1. Japan
2. Ukraine
3. Sri Lanka
4. France
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (A) Japan
स्पष्टीकरण
Shinzo Abe was assassinated on 8 July 2022 in Nara, Japan.
- (A) बरोबर
  Correct: Abe was Japan's longest-serving PM, killed in Nara.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not his country.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not his country.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: not his country.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q143प्रश्न उघडा
The UN General Assembly adopted an India-sponsored resolution on multilingualism that, for the first time, mentions which language?
1. Sanskrit
2. Bengali
3. Hindi
4. Urdu
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (C) Hindi
स्पष्टीकरण
The resolution encouraged the UN to continue sharing information in Hindi, Bangla and Urdu; Hindi was the headline.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not mentioned.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: also mentioned, but Hindi is the highlighted answer.
- (C) बरोबर
  Correct: the June 2022 resolution mentioned Hindi for the first time.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: also mentioned, but Hindi is the highlighted answer.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q144प्रश्न उघडा
Who presided over the UNGA emergency special session on Russia's military operations in Ukraine?
1. Volkan Bozkır
2. António Guterres
3. Kofi Annan
4. Abdulla Shahid
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) Abdulla Shahid
स्पष्टीकरण
The 11th Emergency Special Session (Feb–Mar 2022) was presided over by Abdulla Shahid.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: UNGA 75 president (2020–21).
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: UN Secretary-General, not GA president.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: former Secretary-General (died 2018).
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: as UNGA 76 president (Maldives) he chaired the 2022 session.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q145प्रश्न उघडा
Under which mission did India evacuate its citizens from war-hit Ukraine in February 2022?
1. Operation Maitri
2. Operation Vijay
3. Operation Ganga
4. Operation Rakshak
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (C) Operation Ganga
स्पष्टीकरण
Operation Ganga used neighbouring countries (Romania, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia) to fly students home.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: Nepal earthquake relief (2015).
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: Kargil (1999)/Goa (1961).
- (C) बरोबर
  Correct: evacuated about 18,000 Indians from Ukraine.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: counter-insurgency in J&K/Punjab.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q146प्रश्न उघडा
China recently claimed areas around the 'Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary' as disputed. Where is this sanctuary?
1. Bhutan
2. Nepal
3. Bangladesh
4. Arunachal Pradesh
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (A) Bhutan
स्पष्टीकरण
China raised a claim on Sakteng at a Global Environment Facility meeting in 2020.
- (A) बरोबर
  Correct: Sakteng is in eastern Bhutan (Trashigang).
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not in Nepal.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not in Bangladesh.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: it borders Arunachal but lies in Bhutan.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q147प्रश्न उघडा
Which state/UT of India was chosen to host the G20 Summit in 2023?
1. Gujarat
2. Jammu and Kashmir
3. Delhi
4. Goa
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (C) Delhi
स्पष्टीकरण
India's G20 Leaders' Summit took place in New Delhi on 9–10 September 2023.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: hosted some meetings, not the summit.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: hosted a tourism working group meeting, not the summit.
- (C) बरोबर
  Correct: the summit was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi (Sept 2023).
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: hosted some meetings, not the summit.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q148प्रश्न उघडा
With reference to UN peacekeeping operations, consider the following: 1. UN peacekeepers may use force only for self-defence. 2. A peacekeeping mission can be withdrawn only by a UN Security Council resolution. 3. The USA is the largest budget contributor to UN peacekeeping. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1. 2 and 3 only
2. 3 only
3. 1, 2 and 3
4. 1 and 2 only
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (A) 2 and 3 only
स्पष्टीकरण
Peacekeepers may use force in self-defence and defence of the mandate; the UNSC mandates and ends missions; the US pays the largest share (~27%).
- (A) बरोबर
  Correct: force may also be used in defence of the mandate, so 1 is wrong.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: statement 2 is also correct.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: statement 1 is too narrow.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: statement 1 is wrong; 3 is correct.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q149प्रश्न उघडा
Which country recently signed a Free Trade Agreement with the UAE (2022)?
1. Australia
2. Italy
3. Pakistan
4. Israel
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (D) Israel
स्पष्टीकरण
The UAE–Israel FTA (May 2022) followed the 2020 Abraham Accords.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not in 2022.
- (B) चूक
  Wrong: not this FTA.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not this FTA.
- (D) बरोबर
  Correct: Israel signed an FTA with the UAE in May 2022, its first with an Arab state.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.
Q150प्रश्न उघडा
Which country launched its first satellite 'Arktika-M' to monitor the Arctic climate?
1. China
2. Russia
3. India
4. Japan
5. None of the above / More than one of the above
उत्तर दाखवा आणि स्पष्टीकरण
उत्तर: (B) Russia
स्पष्टीकरण
Arktika-M, on a highly elliptical Molniya orbit, monitors weather and climate in the Arctic.
- (A) चूक
  Wrong: not China.
- (B) बरोबर
  Correct: Russia launched Arktika-M in February 2021.
- (C) चूक
  Wrong: not India.
- (D) चूक
  Wrong: not Japan.
- (E) चूक
  Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.

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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination Prelims 2022: उत्तरांसह प्रश्न

Who established trade relations with the Roman Empire?

The Muslim ruler whose kingdom was regarded as a part of Dar-ul-Islam was:

Which of these rulers opposed the power of the Caliph?

Tughril Khan revolted during whose reign?

Which Mughal ruler first fought against the British?

Which of the following social reforms were initiated by William Bentinck? 1. Abolition of Sati 2. Abolition of slavery 3. Removal of disabilities arising from change of religion 4. Suppression of organised gangs of thugs

Who conquered and annexed Sindh?

In which year did the first census begin in India?

On which date were Sukhdev, Bhagat Singh and Rajguru hanged?

Who was the third satyagrahi of the Individual Satyagraha launched by Gandhi in 1940?

Who started the 'secret (Congress) radio' during the Quit India Movement?

Who was the physician of the Magadha ruler Bimbisara?

Who was the real founder of Turkish rule in Bihar?

Who was the first Indian Governor of Bihar (and Orissa)?

Who were the leaders of the Santhal Rebellion?

In which year did the Chuar rebellion of Bihar take place?

In which year was Orissa separated from Bihar?

Where was the First Buddhist Council held?

Which Gupta ruler came to power after killing his elder brother?

Who founded the Vardhana dynasty?

The Sargasso Sea is a part of the:

What is the boundary line between India and China called?

Rajasthan receives very little rainfall because:

Consider the following statements: 1. Project Tiger was launched in India in 1973. 2. International Biodiversity Day 2022 had the theme 'Building a shared future for all life'. 3. Project Tiger is a programme to conserve tigers. Which of the above statements is/are true?

Karewas are famous for the cultivation of:

Which state of India leads in thorium production?

At which of the following places is the newsprint industry located?

Where was the first coal mine dug in India?

According to Census 2011, which is the most populous Scheduled Tribe in India?

The total geographical area of Bihar is:

Which river is called the 'Sorrow of Bihar'?

In which district of Bihar is the Telhar Kund waterfall located?

Which is Asia's largest freshwater oxbow lake, located in Bihar?

In which district of Bihar has the largest gold reserve been found?

Which district of Bihar is known as the 'Silk City'?

According to Census 2011, what is the female literacy rate in Bihar?

Which is the principal celestial body of the Solar System?

The Earth's inner layer NIFE is rich in which elements?

Who proposed the concept of the geographical cycle of erosion?

The Roaring Forties, Furious Fifties and Shrieking Sixties blow in which hemisphere?

How many sessions does the Lok Sabha normally hold in a year?

Who was the chairman of the first Law Commission of independent India?

If 'One Nation, One Election' is implemented in India, which Article of the Constitution would need amendment?

Which state does not have the Panchayati Raj system?

Lok Sabha seats for each state are determined by the Delimitation Commission. Until which year has this delimitation been frozen?

The Supreme Court is:

What does the state government constitute every five years to review the financial position of Panchayats?

What is the objective of Community Development?

How many members were in the electoral college for India's 16th Vice-Presidential election in 2022?

How many times is the President of India eligible for re-election?

The Bhandari Committee is related to:

Choose the correct statement about the National Pension System (NPS):

Which of the following is NOT among the priorities of India's Budget 2022-23?

What was India's tax-to-GDP ratio in FY 2021-22?

As per commodity classification and groups, what was India's share in world exports in 2018?

According to the Fourth Advance Estimates, what was India's total wheat production in 2020-21?

Choose the correct statement about the 'Vibrant Villages Programme':

According to the Bihar Economic Survey 2021-22, choose the INCORRECT statement:

Choose the correct order of the following Bihar districts by increasing level of urbanisation:

The fiscal deficit for FY 2022-23 was estimated at what percentage of Bihar's GSDP?

Choose the option that is NOT part of Bihar's 'Saat Nishchay Part-2' scheme:

Choose the correct order of Bihar districts in descending order of per capita income:

Which statement about poverty estimates based on the NSSO 68th round is NOT true?

Which of the following partially defines a micro enterprise in India?

Which of the following is INCORRECT about the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (as a listed component)?

Who successfully led the 'Bardoli Satyagraha'?

Who among these was NOT a member of the Cabinet Mission sent to India in 1946?

In which year was the famous Gandhi–Irwin Pact signed?

At which session did the Congress pass the resolution for complete independence (Purna Swaraj)?

Subhas Chandra Bose gave the Nicobar Islands the new name:

Chauri Chaura, linked with the burning of a police station in February 1922, is in which state?

Where did Khudiram Bose attempt to kill Kingsford?

The 'Azad Dasta' was active in Bihar during which movement?

In the Interim Government formed in 1946, who was given the Labour portfolio?

In 1942, on which festival did Jayaprakash Narayan escape from Hazaribagh jail?

Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected President of the Constituent Assembly in:

Who is known as the 'Frontier Gandhi'?

Where did Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi die?

Who said about the Partition of Bengal, "The partition fell upon us like a bombshell"?