BPSC Prelims 2023 – General Studies: Solved Question Paper

300 questions, each with a model answer in Hindi and English.

The phrase 'equality before law' used in Article 14 of the Indian Constitution has been borrowed from the Constitution of
A.BritainCorrect
B.USA
C.France
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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What was the duration in the making of the Indian Constitution?
A.1 year 10 months and 12 days
B.2 years 10 months and 5 days
C.2 years 11 months and 18 daysCorrect
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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The Council of Ministers in a State is collectively responsible to
A.the Chief Minister
B.the Governor
C.the Legislative AssemblyCorrect
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Consider the following statements :
In the post-73rd Amendment era, there has to be decentralization of
1. decision-making powers
2. system as a whole
3. judicial powers
4. administrative powers
Which of the above statements are correct?
A.1, 2 and 3 only
B.1, 2 and 4 onlyCorrect
C.2, 3 and 4 only
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Which of the following is included in the representation in the Rajya Sabha?
A.members directly elected by citizens
B.members indirectly elected by citizens through their representatives
C.members nominated by the President of India
D.More than one of the aboveCorrect
E.None of the above
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Which of the following is concerned with the Supreme Court of India?
A.Appellate jurisdiction
B.Original jurisdiction
C.Collegium system
D.More than one of the aboveCorrect
E.None of the above
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The minimum age for contesting elections to the Panchayati Raj Institutions should be how many years according to the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act?
A.21 yearsCorrect
B.25 years
C.18 years
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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With reference to the Consumer Disputes Redressal at the district level in India, which one of the following statements is not correct?
A.The State Government can establish more than one District Forum in a district if it deems fit.
B.One of the members of the District Forum shall be a woman.
C.The District Forum entertains the complaints where the value of goods or services does not exceed rupees fifty lakhs.
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the aboveCorrect
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At what level does a Panchayat Samiti operate a Panchayati Raj structure?
A.District level
B.Gram Panchayat level
C.Block-level bodyCorrect
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Which one of the following was established as the first programme of community development?
A.National Extension ServiceCorrect
B.Integrated Rural Development Programme
C.Cooperation Movement
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Which of the following are the objectives of the SEZ Act, 2005?
1. Generation of additional economic activity
2. Promotion of exports of goods and services
3. Creation of employment
A.1, 2 and 3Correct
B.2 and 3 only
C.1 and 3 only
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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What is the policy measure adopted by the Government of India to improve the system of agricultural marketing?
A.Minimum Support Price (MSP)
B.Maintenance of Buffer Stock
C.Public Distribution System (PDS)
D.More than one of the aboveCorrect
E.None of the above
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Which committee suggested the enactment of the Competition Act, 2002?
A.Rangarajan Committee
B.S. V. S. Raghavan CommitteeCorrect
C.Vijay Kelkar Committee
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Match List–I with List–II :
List-I:
a. Grey Revolution
b. Pink Revolution
c. Silver Revolution
d. Red Revolution
List-II:
1. Onion production
2. Tomato and meat production
3. Production of eggs
4. Fertilizers
A.a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2Correct
B.a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
C.a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Which of the following Five-Year Plans was focussed on Human Resource Development?
A.First
B.Third
C.Fifth
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the aboveCorrect
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Which of the following States of India received the highest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) equity flow during April to September 2022?
A.KarnatakaCorrect
B.Tripura
C.Gujarat
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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In which budget did the Finance Minister announce the Liberalized Exchange Rate Management System?
A.Union Budget, 1991–1992
B.Union Budget, 1992–1993Correct
C.Union Budget, 1993–1994
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Which of the following were goals of the Five-Year Plans?
1. Growth
2. Modernization
3. Self-reliance
4. Literature
A.1, 3 and 4 only
B.2, 3 and 4 only
C.1, 2 and 4 only
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the aboveCorrect
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Which organization carries out the survey for determining the poverty line?
A.NSSOCorrect
B.NITI Aayog
C.RBI
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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The trade balance of India (merchandise and services) for December 2022 (provisional) is
A.(–) 10·50 USD billion
B.(+) 11·98 USD billion
C.(–) 11·98 USD billionCorrect
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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At what percentage has Bihar registered the lowest Female Workforce Participation Rate for the year 2020–2022?
A.4% in rural and 6.5% in urban areasCorrect
B.6% in rural and 8.1% in urban areas
C.7% in rural and 9.1% in urban areas
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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The maximum number of tax industries is in which district?
A.Darbhanga
B.Purnia
C.Kishanganj
D.More than one of the aboveCorrect
E.None of the above
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According to the National Family Survey-5 released by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on November 24, 2021, there has been a significant improvement in the sex ratio of Bihar. It has increased from ______ in 2015–2016 to ______ in 2020–2022.
A.1062, 1090Correct
B.1040, 1070
C.1030, 1050
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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According to the Bihar Economic Survey (2021–2022), what was the rate of growth of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Bihar in 2020–2021?
A.3%
B.2%
C.2.5%Correct
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Which one of the following is correct for Bihar economy?
A.The growth rate is one of the lowest in India at 2.5%.
B.Bihar produces mostly primary goods.
C.The occupational structure of the economy is stagnant from above.
D.More than one of the aboveCorrect
E.None of the above
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The Swadeshi and Boycott were adopted as the methods of struggle for the first time during the
A.visit of the Simon Commission to India
B.Partition of BengalCorrect
C.Home Rule Movement
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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At the Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress (INC) held in 1906, the Flag of Swaraj for India was unfurled by
A.A. O. Hume
B.Dadabhai NaorojiCorrect
C.G. K. Gokhale
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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During the freedom struggle, a parallel movement launched in the Indian States (in the States ruled by the Indian rulers such as Kashmir, Nizam's Hyderabad, Travancore, etc.) was
A.State People's Movement
B.Praja Mandal MovementCorrect
C.Swaraj Movement
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Which of the following statements regarding the Indian freedom struggle is not correct?
A.Gandhiji withdrew from the Non-Cooperation Movement due to the Chauri-Chaura Incident.
B.Gandhiji gave his first major public speech at Banaras Hindu University.
C.Mahatma Gandhi was arrested in the year 1921.Correct
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Which one of the following was a journal brought out by Abul Kalam Azad?
A.The Comrade
B.Al-HilalCorrect
C.Zamindar
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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How did the study of history help in creating a feeling of nationalism in India towards the end of the 19th century?
A.By reinterpreting history and refuting the British portrayal of Indians as backward, primitive and incapable of governing themselves
B.By writing about India's glorious past and urging people to take pride in their achievements
C.By urging people to struggle and change the miserable conditions of life under the British rule
D.More than one of the aboveCorrect
E.None of the above
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Which of the following statements are not correct regarding the Non-Cooperation Movement in the towns?
1. Only the upper caste and the rich took part in the movement.
2. The council elections were boycotted even by the Justice Party of Madras.
3. Thousands of students left government-controlled schools, headmasters and teachers resigned and lawyers gave up their practice.
A.1 and 3 only
B.2 and 3 only
C.1 and 2 onlyCorrect
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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"A Sanyasi who came to that district after a spell as an indentured labourer in Fiji, carrying a copy of Tulsidas Ramayana on his back from which he would recite verses to rural audience." The peasant leader referred to here is
A.Jhinguri Singh
B.Yadunandan Sharma
C.Baba Ram ChandraCorrect
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Who was the founder of All India Harijan Sangh in 1932?
A.Jagjivan Ram
B.Mahatma GandhiCorrect
C.Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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On February 20, 1947, Prime Minister Attlee announced the British Government's decision to withdraw from India latest by
A.August 1947
B.January 1948
C.June 1948Correct
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Who established Swaraj Dal in Bihar?
A.Shri Krishna SinghCorrect
B.Ramlal Shah
C.Bankim Chandra Mitra
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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During the Salt Satyagraha in Bihar, in addition to making salt, the people chose to oppose the government by opposing which tax?
A.Haathi
B.Development
C.Malba
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the aboveCorrect
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The elected Government of Bihar formed by Shri Krishna Singh resigned in February 1938 for which reason?
A.Participation in the Freedom Struggle of India
B.For the release of political prisonersCorrect
C.Satyagraha against the British at the call of Gandhiji
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Who saved the life of Gandhiji in Bihar during Champaran Satyagraha?
A.Batak MianCorrect
B.Hamid Ansari
C.Ravindra Pathak
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Who led cultivators in Bihar during the Non-Cooperation Movement?
A.Swami VidyanandCorrect
B.Raj Kumar Shukla
C.Shri Krishna Singh
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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In ancient times, the area to the south of the Ganga was known as
A.Takshashila
B.Chola
C.Anarta
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the aboveCorrect
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When did the use of iron begin in Indian subcontinent?
A.Around 12000 years ago
B.Around 6000 years ago
C.Around 9000 years ago
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the aboveCorrect
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According to the rock inscription in Sanskrit, composed around second century CE, Sudarshan Lake, an artificial reservoir, was repaired by
A.Kanishka
B.RudradamanCorrect
C.Harsha
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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The temple of Deogarh near Jhansi and the sculptures in the temple at Garhwa near Allahabad are the important remains of the
A.Gupta artCorrect
B.Rashtrakuta art
C.Maurya art
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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In which of the following battles are the main opponents not correctly stated?
A.First Battle of Panipat—Babur and Ibrahim Lodi
B.Second Battle of Panipat—Tipu Sultan and MarathasCorrect
C.Battle of Haldighati—Maharana Pratap and Akbar
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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During the Delhi Sultanate, the designation 'Muqaddam or Chaudhari' was used for
A.revenue officials
B.village accountant
C.village headmanCorrect
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Tabaqat-i-Akbari, which has been sometimes considered more reliable than Abul Fazl's Akbarnama, was written by
A.Nizamuddin AhmadCorrect
B.Abdul Hamid Lahori
C.Gulbadan Begum
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Who among the following famous rulers founded a suburban township of Nagalapuram, near Vijayanagara, after his mother's name?
A.Harihara
B.Bukka
C.KrishnadevarayaCorrect
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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In 1940, Patna Women's College was founded by which of the following societies?
A.Society of Jesus
B.Irish Christian Brothers
C.Sisters of the Apostolic CarmelCorrect
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Who among the following headed the two Boundary Commissions set up to delineate the international frontiers between India and Pakistan in 1947?
A.A. P. Moon
B.A. V. Alexander
C.Cyril RadcliffeCorrect
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Who introduced the system of Mahalwari Settlement in Bengal?
A.Lord Cornwallis
B.Holt MackenzieCorrect
C.Lord Hastings
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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In 1940, from where did Vinoba Bhave start the individual Satyagraha?
A.Nadiad in Kheda district, Gujarat
B.Pavnar, MaharashtraCorrect
C.Punnapra-Vayalar, Kerala
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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The Congress took a critical stand over the Montford Reforms in 1918, which led to break up with the old moderate remnants (Sapru, Jayakar and Chintamani) who formed the
A.Servants of India Society
B.Swaraj Party
C.Indian National Liberal FederationCorrect
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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The Cabinet Mission was sent to India for which of the following?
1. To establish a national government
2. To work out a constitutional arrangement for the transfer of power
3. To work out the details of Jinnah's demand for Pakistan
A.1 only
B.2 onlyCorrect
C.3 only
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Who among the following made an offer to Humayun that he would surrender Bihar and pay an annual tribute of 10 lakh dinars if he was allowed to retain Bengal?
A.Sher KhanCorrect
B.Bairam Khan
C.Bahadur Shah
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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By whom was the Vikramshila University established?
A.DharmapalaCorrect
B.Devapala
C.Gopala
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Who among the following was the first Governor of Bihar?
A.Sir James David SiftonCorrect
B.Sir Hugh Dow
C.Sir Maurice Garnier Hallett
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Who was the author of Mahatma Gandhi and Bihar, Some Reminiscences?
A.J. P. Narayan
B.Karpoori Thakur
C.Dr. Rajendra PrasadCorrect
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Which is the oldest church in Bihar?
A.Luke's Church
B.Stephen's Church
C.Padri Ki HaveliCorrect
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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The late actor Kumudlal Ganguly, also known by his stage name Ashok Kumar, was born in which of the following cities of Bihar?
A.Munger
B.BhagalpurCorrect
C.Patna
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Which of the following Union Ministries recently launched the YUVA 2.0 Scheme in 2022?
A.Health and Family Welfare Ministry
B.Education MinistryCorrect
C.AYUSH Mantralay
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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The Ministry of Home Affairs has completed the Mother Tongue Survey of India (MTSI) in November 2022 with field videography of the country's how many languages?
A.40
B.233
C.576Correct
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Which of the following committees submitted a report on gas pricing, recommending complete pricing freedom from January 1, 2026?
A.Arun Goel Committee
B.Kirit Parikh CommitteeCorrect
C.P. K. Mohanty Committee
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Which of the following cities was not conferred with five-star garbage-free city rank according to Swachh Survekshan, 2022?
A.Surat
B.Bhopal
C.Navi Mumbai
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the aboveCorrect
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The Prime Minister inaugurated the first greenfield airport 'Donyi Polo Airport' in which of the following locations?
A.Dholka
B.ItanagarCorrect
C.Dibrugarh
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Which animal has been approved as a food animal by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in November 2022?
A.Himalayan yakCorrect
B.Mountain goat
C.Himalayan tahr
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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India's first floating financial literacy camp was organized recently by India Post Payments Bank in which of the following locations?
A.SrinagarCorrect
B.Andaman Islands
C.Kerala
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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The President of India inaugurated 'PARAM KAMRUPA' Supercomputer facility at which of the following IITs?
A.Kharagpur
B.Bombay
C.GuwahatiCorrect
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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In the 90th Indian Air Force Day, celebrated on 8th October, 2022, an hour-long air display of eighty aircrafts was carried out over which of the following locations?
A.Gateway of India, Mumbai
B.Dal Lake, Jammu and Kashmir
C.Sukhna Lake, ChandigarhCorrect
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Which month of the year is celebrated as Rashtriya Poshan Maah or National Nutrition Month under the Poshan Abhiyaan of the Government of India?
A.May
B.SeptemberCorrect
C.July
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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What is the name of recently launched final module of China's Tiangong Space Station?
A.Tianhe
B.Wentian
C.MengtianCorrect
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Which of the following is the world's largest volcano erupted for the first time in 38 years?
A.Mount St. Helens
B.Mauna LoaCorrect
C.Haleakala
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Who among the following recently received the 2022 Booker Prize for his novel, The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida?
A.Michael Ondaatje
B.Pradeep Mathew
C.Shehan KarunatilakaCorrect
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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What was the theme of the World Space Week, 2022?
A.Women in Space
B.Satellites Improve Life
C.Space and SustainabilityCorrect
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Which of the following laboratories claimed a historic nuclear fusion breakthrough in December 2022?
A.Lawrence Livermore National LaboratoryCorrect
B.Oak Ridge National Laboratory
C.Los Alamos National Laboratory
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Which of the following is Collins Dictionary's word of the year 2022?
A.PermacrisisCorrect
B.Carolean
C.Lawfare
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Which of the following countries, along with Senegal, launched the International Drought Resilience Alliance during COP27?
A.Italy
B.Germany
C.SpainCorrect
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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The Embassy of which country applied for a GI Tag for 'Nihonshu' for the first time in India?
A.China
B.JapanCorrect
C.South Korea
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Which of the following space agencies announced that it had successfully used steam to propel its EQUULEUS spacecraft?
A.NASA
B.SUPARCO
C.JAXACorrect
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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What is the name of Tesla humanoid robot launched in October 2022?
A.OptimusCorrect
B.Atlas
C.Pepper
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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The first 'floating solar power plant' has been built at which place in Bihar?
A.Dilbarpur, Darbhanga
B.Jamalpur, Darbhanga
C.Kadirabad, DarbhangaCorrect
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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According to the Economic Survey for the year 2019–2020, which district has lowest per capita income?
A.SheoharCorrect
B.Araria
C.Sitamarhi
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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According to the NITI Aayog SDG Report for the year 2020–2021, how much did the State of Bihar score?
A.22 out of 100
B.35 out of 100
C.52 out of 100Correct
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Which sport has been included in the Khelo India Women's Tournament for the first time?
A.Cricket
B.Track CyclingCorrect
C.Archery
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Which of the following has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag in August 2022?
A.Applique (Khatwa) Work of Bihar
B.Sikki Grass Products of Bihar
C.Mithila MakhanaCorrect
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Which of the following has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2022?
A.Astronomical Observatory at the Langat Singh College
B.Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya
C.Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara at Nalanda
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the aboveCorrect
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In the year 2020, Bihar gained the _____ rank out of 36 States in the Ease of Doing Business, awarded by Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP).
A.23rd
B.24th
C.25th
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the aboveCorrect
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Ganga Jal Aapurti Yojana was inaugurated by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on November 28, 2022 at which place?
A.Lakhisarai
B.Rajgir
C.Bodh GayaCorrect
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Which of the following associations/boards declared equal pay for men and women players in October 2022?
A.Bihar Cricket Association
B.Board of Control for Cricket in IndiaCorrect
C.Gujarat Cricket Association
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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The urbanization of the State has increased very rapidly in the last ten years. According to the 2011 Census, the level of urbanization in Bihar was just _____ percent, which has increased to _____ percent at present.
A.11·3, 15·3Correct
B.12·2, 13·1
C.14·4, 15·5
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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In the end of its mountainous journey at Attock, the Indus River is joined by which river from Afghanistan?
A.Amu Darya
B.Kabul RiverCorrect
C.Helmand River
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Which one of the following is the well-publicised wildlife campaign in the world launched in 1973?
A.Project TigerCorrect
B.Lion Project
C.Sunderbans Project
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
1 Marks · Answer key: (A) · View question →
Which of the following statements is true about troposphere?
A.It is the topmost layer of the atmosphere.
B.The temperature at this layer increases with the height.
C.Its average height is 13 km.Correct
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
1 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →
What is the southern continent broken from Pangaea called?
A.Laurasia
B.GondwanalandCorrect
C.Pacific Ocean
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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The Arctic region and the Antarctica continent are situated near
A.the Sahara Desert
B.the North and South PolesCorrect
C.the Amazon Basin
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Which States of India have common border with Myanmar?
A.Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, MizoramCorrect
B.Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Mizoram
C.Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Which one of the following is the world's richest region from a marine biodiversity perspective, comprising 21 islands with estuaries, beaches, forests of the nearshore environment, seagrasses, coral reefs, salt marshes and mangroves?
A.Gulf of Mannar Biosphere ReserveCorrect
B.Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve
C.Sunderbans Biosphere Reserve
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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In which type of climatic region do Uttar Pradesh and Bihar fall as per Köppen's classification scheme?
A.CwgCorrect
B.Aw
C.Dfc
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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India's territorial limit extends towards the sea up to how many nautical miles/km from the coast?
A.16 nautical miles (about 25.9 km)
B.12 nautical miles (about 21.9 km)Correct
C.10 nautical miles (about 19.9 km)
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Which of the following river valleys is rich in coal reserves in India?
A.Damodar River Valley
B.Son River Valley
C.Mahanadi River Valley
D.More than one of the aboveCorrect
E.None of the above
1 Marks · Answer key: (D) · View question →
Which of the following statements is true about sugar industry in India?
A.It is a weight-losing industry.
B.Maharashtra has emerged as a leading sugar producer in the country.
C.Uttar Pradesh is the second largest producer of sugar.
D.More than one of the aboveCorrect
E.None of the above
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Towards the end of summer, there are pre-monsoon showers which are a common phenomenon in Kerala and coastal areas of Karnataka. Locally, they are known as
A.Blossom showers
B.Norwesters
C.Mango showersCorrect
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
1 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →
How is the atmosphere mainly heated?
A.short-wave solar radiation
B.reflected solar radiation
C.long-wave terrestrial radiationCorrect
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
1 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →
Which of the following States of India borders with the maximum number of districts in Bihar?
A.Uttar Pradesh
B.Jharkhand
C.West Bengal
D.More than one of the aboveCorrect
E.None of the above
1 Marks · Answer key: (D) · View question →
Which of the following is the last railway station of Bihar in the train route from Bhagalpur towards Mirza Cheuki?
A.Pirpainti Railway Station
B.Ammapali Railway StationCorrect
C.Kahalgaon Railway Station
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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With reference to the mineral production in Bihar, consider the following statements :
1. Rohtas has the highest deposit of pyrites.
2. Limestone is found in Kaimur (Bhabhua), Munger (Monghyr) and Rohtas districts.
3. Gold deposits are found in Jamui district.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.3 only
B.1 and 2 only
C.1 and 3 only
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the aboveCorrect
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Phalgu, a sacred river flowing in Bihar, is formed by the confluence of which of the following rivers?
A.Lilajan and Son rivers
B.Son and Mohana rivers
C.Mohana and Lilajan riversCorrect
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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In Bihar, tea gardens were established for the first time in which of the following places?
A.ThakurganjCorrect
B.Bahadurganj
C.Supaul
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Choose the correct order of the following districts of Bihar as per the ascending decadal population growth (2001–2011).
A.Siwan < Kishanganj < MadhepuraCorrect
B.Madhepura < Kishanganj < Siwan
C.Kishanganj < Madhepura < Siwan
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Which food industry dominates among the agro-based industries in Bihar?
A.Cereal-based industryCorrect
B.Pulses industry
C.Sugarcane industry
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Large number of thin strips of black paint are made on the surface of a convex lens of focal length 20 cm to catch the image of a white horse. The image will be
A.a zebra of black stripes
B.a horse of black stripes
C.a horse of less brightnessCorrect
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
1 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →
How is the shrillness of sound determined?
A.amplitude of sound
B.wavelength of soundCorrect
C.velocity of sound
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
1 Marks · Answer key: (B) · View question →
Which of the following photoelectric devices is most suitable for digital applications?
A.Photovoltaic cellCorrect
B.Photoemitter
C.Photodiode
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
1 Marks · Answer key: (A) · View question →
Ball bearings are used to convert static friction into
A.drag
B.sliding friction
C.rolling frictionCorrect
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
1 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →
A goalkeeper in a game of football pulls his hands backwards after holding the ball shot at the goal. This enables the goalkeeper to
A.exert large force on the ball
B.increase the force exerted by the ball on hands
C.decrease the rate of change of momentumCorrect
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
1 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →
Which among the following is a positively charged particle emitted by a radioactive element?
A.Beta ray
B.Alpha rayCorrect
C.Cathode ray
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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What is centripetal force responsible for?
A.keep the body moving along the circular pathCorrect
B.fly the object along a straight line
C.independent motion of the object in space
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
1 Marks · Answer key: (A) · View question →
Which of the following energy changes involves frictional force?
A.Potential energy to sound energy
B.Chemical energy to heat energy
C.Kinetic energy to heat energyCorrect
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
1 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →
A bus is moving along a straight path and takes a sharp turn to the right side suddenly. The passengers sitting in the bus will
A.fall in the forward direction
B.bent towards left sideCorrect
C.bent towards right side
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Before playing the orchestra in a musical concert, a sitarist tries to adjust the tension and pluck the string suitably. By doing so, he/she is adjusting
A.amplitude of sound
B.intensity of sound
C.frequency of the sitar string with the frequency of other musical instrumentsCorrect
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
1 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →
A form of matter has no fixed shape but it has a fixed volume. An example of this form of matter is
A.krypton
B.keroseneCorrect
C.carbon steel
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
1 Marks · Answer key: (B) · View question →
Some metal oxides react with acid as well as base to produce salt and water. They are known as amphoteric oxides. The examples of amphoteric oxides are
A.Al2O3 and ZnOCorrect
B.Al2O3 and CuO
C.CuO and ZnO
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
1 Marks · Answer key: (A) · View question →
Which gas contributes to global warming through its greenhouse effect?
A.Nitrous oxide
B.Methane
C.Carbon dioxide
D.More than one of the aboveCorrect
E.None of the above
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Acids react with metal carbonates to liberate ____ gas.
A.CO2Correct
B.CO
C.H2
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Which acid is described as HOOCCOOH?
A.Oxalic acidCorrect
B.Acetic acid
C.Carbonic acid
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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You have been provided with three test tubes. One of them contains distilled water and the other two contain an acidic solution and a basic solution, respectively. Which of them will turn red litmus to blue?
A.Acid
B.BaseCorrect
C.Distilled water
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Which of the following does the odour of acetic acid resemble?
A.tomato
B.kerosene
C.vinegarCorrect
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
1 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →
Why does dry HCl gas not change the colour of dry litmus paper?
A.Blue litmus becomes dry in the presence of dry HCl gas.
B.No H3O+ ions are present. Litmus changes colour only in the presence of H3O+ ions.Correct
C.HCl gas acts as a dehydrating agent.
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Which of the following options is the odd one out?
A.Setting of cement
B.Burning of coal
C.Ripening of fruit
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the aboveCorrect
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Which of the following statements about diamond and graphite is true?
A.They have same crystal structure.
B.They have same degree of hardness.
C.They have same electrical conductivity.
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the aboveCorrect
1 Marks · Answer key: (E) · View question →
The stomata open or close due to change in the
A.protein composition of cells
B.amount of water in cellsCorrect
C.position of nucleus in cells
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
1 Marks · Answer key: (B) · View question →
Which wavelengths of sunlight are absorbed by chlorophyll?
A.green and blue
B.green and red
C.red and blueCorrect
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
1 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →
Which of the following is not a correct match?
A.Thick, hard stem with branching near base : TreeCorrect
B.Weak stem which cannot stand upright : Creeper
C.Petiole : Attaches leaf to stem
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Water reaches great heights in trees because of suction pull caused by
A.absorption
B.transpirationCorrect
C.evaporation
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Which among the following is a character of chloroplast which makes them qualified to self-replication?
A.Presence of DNA only
B.Absence of RNA
C.Presence of both DNA and RNACorrect
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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The parts of the skeleton that are not as hard as bones and which can be bent are called as
A.carpals
B.cartilageCorrect
C.vertebrae
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Which organisms live together in lichen, where one is a chlorophyll-containing partner?
A.fungus and a bacterium
B.alga and a virus
C.alga and a fungusCorrect
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
1 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →
Female Anopheles can be distinguished from female Culex because it sits
A.at an angle with substratumCorrect
B.parallel to the surface of substratum
C.at right angle to the surface of substratum
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
1 Marks · Answer key: (A) · View question →
The most important cell type associated with the immunity of the body is
A.platelets
B.lymphocytesCorrect
C.RBCs
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Which one of the following statements is incorrect about muscles in human body?
A.Muscles work in pairs.
B.Muscles become shorter, stiffer and thicker when contracted.
C.Muscles can only push the bone.Correct
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
1 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →
In a code language, if FASTER is written as 2229212319 and MONK is written as 15161412, then how will GUIDE be written in the same language?
A.212219523Correct
B.222119522
C.192019423
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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A rectangle has an area 30 cm2 and perimeter 26 cm. Its sides (in cm) are
A.5, 6
B.2, 15
C.10, 3Correct
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
1 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →
A shopkeeper offers 10% discount on an item with marked price ₹ 400. If he charges 10% GST, then the final price of the item is
A.₹ 400
B.₹ 396Correct
C.₹ 380
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Arrange the following words in logical and meaningful order :
1. Vice President
2. President
3. Speaker
4. Prime Minister
5. Members of the Parliament
A.4, 2, 1, 3, 5
B.2, 1, 4, 3, 5Correct
C.5, 1, 2, 3, 4
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Reshma donates one-fourth of her property to a charity organization and divides the remaining property equally among her three children. The part of property each child gets is
A.one-fourthCorrect
B.two-thirds
C.half
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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Which of the following statements is false?
A.Every square is a rectangle.
B.Every rhombus is a parallelogram.
C.Every square is a rhombus.
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the aboveCorrect
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In a family of some persons, B says that R is the daughter of my sister A, who is the only daughter of T. X is the child of T and Z, who is the grandmother of H. K is the mother of M, who is the only sister of H. X is unmarried. If S is the spouse of A, how is K related to S?
A.Sister-in-law
B.Wife of brother-in-lawCorrect
C.Brother-in-law
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
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How many words, no matter if they are meaningless, can be formed by the letters of the word 'DIARY'?
A.5
B.10
C.24
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the aboveCorrect
1 Marks · Answer key: (E) · View question →
Select the missing number from the given alternatives :
Row 1: 44, 49, 37
Row 2: 52, ?, 41
Row 3: 58, 35, 53
A.56
B.77Correct
C.66
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
1 Marks · Answer key: (B) · View question →
Find the missing number in the given series following the same pattern :
15, 20, 32, 62, 118, 248, ?
A.322
B.368
C.428Correct
D.More than one of the above
E.None of the above
1 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →
Which of the following technologies will be enabled by the 5G mobile communication networks?
1. Internet of Things
2. Edge Computing
3. Network Slicing

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A.Only 1 and 2
B.Only 2 and 3
C.Only 1 and 3
D.1, 2 and 3Correct
1 Marks · Answer key: (D) · View question →
Match List-I with List-II :
List-I (Space Mission)
a. Cassini-Huygens
b. Juno
c. Artemis
d. VERITAS

List-II (Exploration)
1. Jupiter
2. Saturn and its rings
3. Venus
4. Human Space-flight—Moon to Mars

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A.a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3Correct
B.a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
C.a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
D.a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4
1 Marks · Answer key: (A) · View question →
Match List-I with List-II :
List-I (Cloth)
a. Linen
b. Coir
c. Mohair
d. Down

List-II (Origin)
1. Coconut plant
2. Flax plant
3. Feathers of duck and geese
4. Angora goat

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A.a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4
B.a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
C.a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3Correct
D.a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
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Consider the following statements :
1. Taeniasis is an intestinal infection caused by three species of tapeworm—Taenia solium, Taenia saginata and Taenia asiatica
2. When cysts develop in the brain, the condition is referred to as neurocysticercosis (NCC).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A.Only 1
B.Only 2
C.Both 1 and 2Correct
D.None of the above
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Which of the following are computer languages?
1. Cobra
2. Python
3. Squirrel
4. Java

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A.Only 1 and 2
B.Only 3 and 4
C.Only 1, 2 and 3
D.All of the aboveCorrect
1 Marks · Answer key: (D) · View question →
What is the full form of GPT in ChatGPT, recently seen in the news?
A.Glutamic Pyruvic Trans-aminase
B.GUID Partition Table
C.Grooved Pegboard Test
D.Generative Pre-Trained TransformerCorrect
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Which of the following are not the tastes of the tongue?
1. Sweet
2. Bitter
3. Salty
4. Spicy
5. Umami
6. Sour
7. Pungent

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A.2, 5 and 7
B.1, 3 and 4
C.4 and 7Correct
D.3 and 6
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Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
1. Anorexia : Sleep disorder
2. Insomnia : Eating disorder
3. Dyspnoea : Shortness of breath
4. Anosmia : Partial or full loss of smell

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A.Only 1 and 2
B.Only 2 and 3
C.Only 3 and 4Correct
D.All of the above
1 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →
In the universe, what are pulsars?
A.A group of stars
B.Rotating neutron starsCorrect
C.Explosion of a star
D.Radio waves emitted by a star
1 Marks · Answer key: (B) · View question →
In the context of lab-grown diamonds (LGDs), what is used as a diamond seed?
A.White sapphire
B.Moissanite
C.GraphiteCorrect
D.Cubic zirconia (CZ)
1 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →
What is the 'fibre' used to make bulletproof jackets?
A.Nylon
B.Terylene
C.Tweed
D.KevlarCorrect
1 Marks · Answer key: (D) · View question →
What is/are the full form(s) of HMX?
1. High Melting Explosive
2. High-Density Monoatomic Xenon
3. Hedge Monetizing Xeno-currency
4. Her Majesty's Explosive

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A.1 and 2
B.2 and 3
C.Only 1Correct
D.1 and 4
1 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →
What is the name of Tesla's humanoid robot launched in October 2022?
A.Sophia
B.Atlas
C.Pepper
D.OptimusCorrect
1 Marks · Answer key: (D) · View question →
What is the 'Manhattan Project'?
A.A research and development undertaking that produced the first nuclear weaponsCorrect
B.One of the largest art auctions of the world
C.A real estate project in New York City
D.A famous theme park
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The image formed by concave mirror is real, inverted and of the same size as that of the object. The position of the object should be
A.at the focus
B.at the centre of curvatureCorrect
C.between the focus and centre of curvature
D.beyond the centre of curvature
1 Marks · Answer key: (B) · View question →
A photoelectric cell is a device which
A.converts light energy into electric energyCorrect
B.converts electric energy into light energy
C.stores light energy
D.None of the above
1 Marks · Answer key: (A) · View question →
The amount of solute present per unit volume or per unit mass of the solution/solvent is known as ____ in Chemistry.
A.composition of solute
B.concentration of solvent
C.concentration of solute
D.concentration of solutionCorrect
1 Marks · Answer key: (D) · View question →
How do COVID vaccines stimulate an immune response?
A.By introducing live attenuated SARS-CoV-2 virusCorrect
B.By introducing a real SARS-CoV-2 virus
C.By introducing a harmless piece of SARS-CoV-2 virus
D.By introducing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 virus
1 Marks · Answer key: (A) · View question →
Which of the following liquids is a bad conductor of electricity?
A.Salted water
B.Orange juice
C.Lemon juice
D.None of the aboveCorrect
1 Marks · Answer key: (D) · View question →
Who discovered the DNA double helix structure?
A.James Watson and Francis CrickCorrect
B.Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins
C.Linus Pauling
D.Gregor Mendel
1 Marks · Answer key: (A) · View question →
Two objects of different masses falling freely near the surface of the Moon would
A.have different accelerations
B.undergo a change in their inertia
C.have same velocity at any instantCorrect
D.experience forces of same magnitude
1 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →
How do vector vaccines work to provide immunity?
A.By introducing a weakened or inactivated virus into the body
B.By directly attacking and destroying pathogens in the body
C.By placing the virus in a modified version of a different virusCorrect
D.By entering directly into the cells and enabling them to create spike proteins
1 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →
Which process continually adds new crust?
A.subduction
B.earthquake
C.seafloor spreadingCorrect
D.convection
1 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →
The theory that states "pieces of the Earth's crust are in constant, slow motion driven by movement in the mantle" is called
A.the theory of continental drift
B.the theory of Pangaea
C.the theory of plate tectonicsCorrect
D.the theory of plate boundaries
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What is the expanded form of the term 'mRNA' that has been widely discussed since the beginning of the pandemic?
A.Messenger Ribonucleic AcidCorrect
B.Mutant Ribonucleic Acid
C.Modified Ribonucleic Acid
D.Mnemonic Ribonucleic Acid
1 Marks · Answer key: (A) · View question →
Which of the following can produce an AC current?
A.choke coil
B.dynamoCorrect
C.transformer
D.None of the above
1 Marks · Answer key: (B) · View question →
What type of quantity is current density?
A.a scalar quantity
B.a vector quantityCorrect
C.dimensionless
D.None of the above
1 Marks · Answer key: (B) · View question →
What is the basis of most useful classification of medications in medical chemistry?
A.Pharmacological effect
B.Molecular targetsCorrect
C.Chemical structure
D.None of the above
1 Marks · Answer key: (B) · View question →
Which of the following slows down the reaction rate?
A.Catalytic promoter
B.Homogeneous catalyst
C.Heterogeneous catalyst
D.None of the aboveCorrect
1 Marks · Answer key: (D) · View question →
Where do input and output nerves meet?
A.liver
B.central nervous systemCorrect
C.heart
D.None of the above
1 Marks · Answer key: (B) · View question →
In the context of 'Shipwreck Tourism', shipwrecks in Indian waters have been explored at Sunchi Reef, Amee Shoals and Grande Island. Where are these locations?
A.Off the coast of GoaCorrect
B.Off the coast of Lakshadweep
C.Off the coast of Tamil Nadu
D.Off the coast of Odisha
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The G20 members represent
1. around 85% of the global GDP
2. about 50% of the global trade
3. about two-thirds of the world population
Which of the above statistics is/are correct?
A.Only 1
B.Only 1 and 3Correct
C.1, 2 and 3
D.Only 1 and 2
1 Marks · Answer key: (B) · View question →
Who is the Head of Russia's Wagner Mercenary Group?
A.Sergei Shoigu
B.Yevgeny PrigozhinCorrect
C.Aleksandr Lukashenko
D.Volodymyr Zelenskyy
1 Marks · Answer key: (B) · View question →
Which organization releases the Global Gender Gap Report?
A.the World Bank
B.the UN Women
C.the World Economic ForumCorrect
D.the UNDP
1 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →
Which one of the following statements regarding Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is correct?
A.She reigned for 70 years and died at the age of 96 years.Correct
B.She reigned for 68 years and died at the age of 94 years.
C.She reigned for 72 years and died at the age of 92 years.
D.She reigned for 66 years and died at the age of 90 years.
1 Marks · Answer key: (A) · View question →
What was the theme of DefExpo-2022, held in Gujarat?
A.India : The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub
B.Path to PrideCorrect
C.Synergy for Defence
D.Aatmanirbharta
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The three-day celebration of Thadingyut Festival is celebrated in which country?
A.Chile
B.Nepal
C.Germany
D.MyanmarCorrect
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Consider the following statements regarding the 'White House':
1. The address of the White House is 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
2. It is the official residence and workplace of the President of USA.
3. On November 1, 1800, John Adams became the first President to take residence in the building.
4. It is a symbol of American Democracy.
Which of the above statements are correct?
A.1, 3 and 4
B.Only 2 and 3
C.Only 3 and 4
D.2, 3 and 4Correct
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'Net Metering' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting
A.the installation of CNG kits in motorcars
B.the installation of water meters in urban households
C.a billing mechanism for solar energy by consumers for the electricity they add to the gridCorrect
D.the use of piped natural gas in the kitchens of households
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Match List-I with List-II :
List-I (Colour)
a. Magenta
b. Teal
c. Mauve
d. Cyan

List-II (Combination)
1. Green and blue
2. Red and blue
3. Blue, green and white
4. Blue, red and white

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A.a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1Correct
B.a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1
C.a-4, b-2, c-1, d-3
D.a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
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What is the name of the deep-sea submersible that imploded during an underwater voyage to the Titanic wreckage?
A.Alvin
B.Falcon
C.Trident
D.TitanCorrect
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Match List-I with List-II :
List-I (Footwear/Fashion Accessory)
a. Beret
b. Stilettos
c. Aviators
d. Chignon
e. Brogue

List-II (Description)
1. A type of men's footwear
2. A type of sunglasses
3. A type of hat
4. A type of women's footwear
5. A type of hairstyle

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A.a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4, e-5
B.a-3, b-4, c-2, d-5, e-1Correct
C.a-5, b-3, c-2, d-4, e-1
D.a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4, e-5
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Where did the former President of the USA give his interview recently?
A.Rome
B.Sarajevo
C.AthensCorrect
D.Amsterdam
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In the context of sports, which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
1. Flushing Meadows : French Open
2. Venus Rosewater Dish : Wimbledon Trophy (Women)
3. Roland Garros : US Open
4. Australian Open (Women) : Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A.1 and 2
B.2 and 3
C.3 and 4
D.2 and 4Correct
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The Ministry of Home Affairs has completed the Mother Tongue Survey of India (MTSI) in November 2022 with field videography of the country's how many languages?
A.40
B.233
C.576Correct
D.984
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Which State Government launched the State-Level Committee for Vulture Conservation (SLCVC), proposed by the national action for the protection of vultures in India?
A.Tamil NaduCorrect
B.Sikkim
C.Assam
D.Meghalaya
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Ten captive-bred Asian Giant Tortoises (Manouria emys), one of the largest tortoise species in mainland Asia, were recently released into which National Park of India?
A.Ntangki National ParkCorrect
B.Periyar National Park
C.Pench National Park
D.Khangchendzonga National Park
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Which country has recently reaffirmed Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India?
A.USACorrect
B.Australia
C.Germany
D.Russia
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India's Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil won which medal in Men's 10 m Air Rifle at the ISSF World Championship in Cairo?
A.GoldCorrect
B.Silver
C.Bronze
D.None of the above
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The National Education Policy, 2020 emphasizes the integration of vocational education into mainstream education from which grade onwards?
A.Grade 6Correct
B.Grade 8
C.Grade 10
D.Grade 12
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India signed the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) with which country?
A.UAE
B.AustraliaCorrect
C.USA
D.UK
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The Plain Language Act was passed by which of the following countries recently which requires Government officials to use simple and easily understandable English language in official documents and websites?
A.Australia
B.Ireland
C.New ZealandCorrect
D.Germany
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Tillyardembi Fossils of the world's first plant pollinators, called Tillyardembiiids, were discovered recently in which country?
A.Greece
B.India
C.RussiaCorrect
D.China
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The 'Lisbon Declaration', which made headlines, is associated with the conservation of which entity?
A.Air
B.Mountains
C.OceansCorrect
D.Freshwater glaciers
1 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →
Which of the following animals was not known to the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?
A.Bull
B.HorseCorrect
C.Elephant
D.None of the above
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Which of the following is not a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A.Qutb Minar
B.Red Fort
C.India GateCorrect
D.None of the above
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The concept of the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from the Constitution of
A.England
B.Switzerland
C.IrelandCorrect
D.None of the above
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Sikkim became a full-fledged State of the Union of India in
A.1974
B.1975Correct
C.1976
D.None of the above
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Which among the following currencies is the costliest?
A.Euro
B.Pound SterlingCorrect
C.US Dollar
D.None of the above
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Bihar Government has planned to make Bihar State 'pollution-free' by reducing carbon emissions by which year?
A.2022
B.2024
C.2030
D.2047Correct
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In Indian art, the construction of 'Stupa', 'Chaitya' and 'Vihara' is related to which of the following?
A.Ajivika sect
B.Vaishnava sect
C.BuddhismCorrect
D.Shaiva sect
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In the context of Indian handicrafts, what is 'Sujini' in Bihar?
A.A type of glassware
B.A metal craft
C.A type of embroideryCorrect
D.A type of clay pottery
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Consider the following statements regarding the Vikramshila University in Bihar :
1. It was located in the present-day Banka district of Bihar.
2. It was established by King Gopala I of the Pala dynasty.
3. The 'Vajrayana' sect of Buddhism flourished here.
4. Other subjects like Astronomy, Logic, Law, Grammar and Philosophy were also taught here.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?
A.2 and 3
B.1 and 4
C.1 and 2Correct
D.None of the above
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Consider the following statements :
The arrival of Babur into India led to the
1. introduction of gunpowder in the subcontinent
2. introduction of arch and dome in the region's architecture
3. establishment of Timurid dynasty in the region
4. introduction of cannons in warfare

Which of the above statements are correct?
A.Only 1 and 2
B.1, 2 and 3
C.3 and 4Correct
D.None of the above
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Which among the following ports was called Babul Makka (Gate of Makka) during the Mughal period?
A.Calicut
B.SuratCorrect
C.Cambay
D.Broach
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'Ashta Pradhan' was a Council of Ministers in which administration?
A.in the Gupta administration
B.in the Chola administration
C.in the Maratha administrationCorrect
D.in the Vijayanagara administration
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Where is the painting of 'Bodhisattva Padmapani' located?
A.Bagh
B.Ellora
C.AjantaCorrect
D.Badami
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Consider the following statements :
1. Fa-Hien was a Chinese pilgrim who visited India during the reign of Harsha.
2. Hiuen Tsang was a Chinese Buddhist monk who visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A.Only 1
B.Only 2
C.Both 1 and 2
D.None of the aboveCorrect
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Match List-I with List-II :
List-I
a. Charaka
b. Brahmagupta
c. Varahamihira
d. Vishakhadatta

List-II
1. Mathematics
2. Medicine
3. Playwright
4. Astrology

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A.a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3Correct
B.a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
C.a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1
D.a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2
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Who among the following introduced the Persian festival Nowruz in India?
A.Firuz Shah Tughlaq
B.Alauddin Khilji
C.BalbanCorrect
D.Iltutmish
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Nathpanthis, Siddhas and Yogis made devotional religion popular in
A.Northern IndiaCorrect
B.Southern India
C.Eastern India
D.Western India
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Consider the following statements regarding Wood's Dispatch of 1854 :
1. It recommended English as the medium of instruction for higher studies.
2. It laid stress on female education and vocational training.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A.Only 1
B.Only 2
C.Both 1 and 2Correct
D.Neither 1 nor 2
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The Maithili language was started to develop during the reign of which of the following?
A.Chero dynasty
B.Oiniwar dynasty
C.Karnat dynastyCorrect
D.Pithipatis
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Which city served as the capital of the ancient kingdom of Magadha during the early Vedic period?
A.RajagrihaCorrect
B.Campa
C.Vaishali
D.Pataliputra
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Which of the following statements about the Vernacular Press Act is/are correct?
1. It was enacted by Lord Lytton.
2. It came to be known as a 'Gagging Act'.
3. The Act was repealed by Lord Ripon.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A.Only 1 and 2
B.Only 2 and 3
C.Only 1
D.1, 2 and 3Correct
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Which of the following statements about Lord Mayo's Resolution of 1870 are correct?
1. It was the first step that bifurcated Central and Provincial finances.
2. Provincial Governments were empowered to administer certain services.
3. It attempted to rectify existing imparity.
4. It focussed on the actual needs of the Provinces.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A.Only 1 and 2
B.Only 1, 3 and 4
C.Only 2, 3 and 4
D.1, 2, 3 and 4Correct
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Nitisara, an early book of politics, was written by
A.Kautilya
B.KamandakaCorrect
C.Charaka
D.None of them
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Who wrote Futuhat-i-Alamgiri?
A.Ishwardas NagarCorrect
B.Bhimsen
C.Haridas
D.None of them
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According to Chinese source, Meghavarman, the ruler of Sri Lanka, sent a missionary to which of the following Gupta Kings for permission to build a Buddhist temple at Gaya?
A.Chandragupta I
B.SamudraguptaCorrect
C.Chandragupta II
D.None of them
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When was Bihar first separated from the Bengal Presidency under the British-ruled India?
A.1912Correct
B.1936
C.1947
D.None of the above
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Consider the following statements :
1. Lake Victoria is the third largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area.
2. It is one of the great lakes of Africa.
3. It is bordered by four countries—Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya.
4. The only outflow from Lake Victoria is the Nile River, which exits the lake near Jinja, Uganda.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?
A.1 and 2
B.2 and 4
C.3 and 4
D.1 and 3Correct
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Consider the following statements regarding ‘heat wave’ :
1. Heat wave is considered if the maximum temperature of a station reaches at least 40 °C or more for plains.
2. Heat wave is considered if the maximum temperature of a station reaches at least 30 °C or more for hilly regions.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A.Both 1 and 2
B.Only 1
C.Only 2
D.Neither 1 nor 2Correct
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Match List-I with List-II :
List-I (Explorer)
a. Christopher Columbus
b. Jacques Cartier
c. Sir Francis Drake
d. Ferdinand Magellan

List-II (Birthplace)
1. Portugal
2. United Kingdom
3. Italy
4. France

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A.a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1Correct
B.a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3
C.a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
D.a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3
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Which of the following are the emirates of the UAE?
A.Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, Fujairah, Ras Al-KhaimahCorrect
B.Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Jeddah, Kuwait, Bahrain, Umm Al-Quwain
C.Umm Al-Quwain, Fujairah, Ras Al-Khaimah, Riyadh, Dammam, Taif, Dubai
D.Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Fujairah, Dubai, Bahrain, Kuwait
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The river Subarnarekha originates near which of the following villages?
A.Ormanjhi
B.Mandar
C.Hehal
D.NagriCorrect
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Which of the following National Parks/Wildlife Sanctuaries are in Bihar?
1. Valmiki National Park
2. Dudhwa National Park
3. Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary
4. Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A.1 and 4Correct
B.2 and 3
C.1 and 3
D.2 and 4
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Consider the following statements regarding the 'Gangetic Dolphin' :
1. The Gangetic River Dolphin has been categorized as 'endangered' under the IUCN's Red List.
2. It does not have a crystalline eye lens rendering it effectively blind.
3. Navigation and hunting are carried out using echolocation.
4. It has been recognized as India's National Aquatic Animal.
Which of the above statements are correct?
A.Only 1, 2 and 4
B.Only 2, 3 and 4
C.Only 1, 3 and 4
D.All of the aboveCorrect
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The other name of river Gandak is
A.Burhi Gandak
B.Mahananda
C.NarayaniCorrect
D.Punpun
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Gold is found in which of the following districts of Bihar?
A.Munger
B.Saran
C.Siwan
D.JamuiCorrect
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The Triveni Canal has been constructed on which of the following rivers?
A.Kosi
B.Sone
C.GandakCorrect
D.Mayurakshi
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Assertion (A) : Rich placer deposits of gold are found on the Ghana coast and gold-bearing veins are found in Brazil.
Reason (R) : At some points of time, these continents were joined together along the Atlantic coast.

Select the correct answer.
A.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of ACorrect
B.Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.A is false but R is true
D.A is true but R is false
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Bihar's geographical structure consists of rock systems. Match the rock systems with their descriptions :
a. Dharwar rock system - 1. Created by the rapid deposition of alluvium by Himalayan and Peninsular rivers
b. Vindhyan rock system - 2. Can be found in the West Champaran district
c. Quaternary rock system - 3. Part of the oldest Archaean rock system
d. Tertiary rock system - 4. Sandstone, limestone, dolomite, quartzite and shale are the main constituents of this rock system

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A.a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2Correct
B.a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4
C.a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
D.a-4, b-2, c-3, d-1
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Which one of the following is the world's richest region from a marine biodiversity perspective, comprising twenty-one islands with estuaries, beaches, forests of the nearshore environment, sea grasses, coral reefs, salt marshes and mangroves?
A.Gulf of Mannar Biosphere ReserveCorrect
B.Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve
C.Sunderbans Biosphere Reserve
D.Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
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What is the local time of Thimphu (Bhutan) located at 90° East longitude when the time at Greenwich (0°) is 12:00 noon?
A.6:00 p.m.Correct
B.4:00 p.m.
C.7:00 p.m.
D.6:00 a.m.
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Which of the following statements is correct?
A.Natural gas is found in Dharwar rock formation.
B.Mica is found in Kodarma.Correct
C.Cuddapah series is famous for diamonds.
D.Petroleum reserves are found in Aravalli hills.
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How many latitudes are there on the globe drawn at 1 degree interval?
A.180
B.178
C.179Correct
D.None of the above
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The average height of the Kosi plain from mean sea level is
A.300 m
B.150 m
C.30 mCorrect
D.None of the above
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On which plateau, the Tropic of Cancer and the Indian Standard Time Line intersect each other?
A.Bundelkhand
B.BaghelkhandCorrect
C.Malwa
D.None of the above
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Which district of Uttarakhand is not situated along the Tibbet boundary?
A.Uttarkashi
B.Chamoli
C.AlmoraCorrect
D.None of the above
1 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →
Where does the El Niño current flow?
A.The Pacific OceanCorrect
B.The Indian Ocean
C.The Bay of Bengal
D.More than one of the above
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Consider the following statements about the collegium system :
1. The Supreme Court collegium is a five-member body, which is headed by the incumbent Chief Justice of India (CJI) and comprises four other seniormost Judges of the Court at that time.
2. The Parliament by law has evolved the collegium system.
3. The Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts are appointed only through the collegium system.
4. The collegium system was introduced in the year 1993 by Justice P. N. Bhagwati in the landmark First Judges Case.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A.Only 1
B.1 and 2
C.3 and 4
D.1 and 3Correct
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Consider the following statements regarding the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution of India :
1. It added three words to the Preamble—'Socialist', 'Secular' and 'Integrity'.
2. It added eight Fundamental Duties to the Constitution.
3. It added new Directive Principles, i.e., Article 39A, Article 43A and Article 47.
4. It granted power to the President, in consultation with the Election Commission, to disqualify members of the State Legislatures.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?
A.1 and 2
B.3 and 4
C.2 and 3Correct
D.1 and 4
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The specifications required for a community to be declared as a Scheduled Tribe are
1. indications of primitive traits
2. distinctive culture
3. shyness of contact with the community at large
4. backwardness and geographical isolation

Which of the above are correct?
A.Only 1 and 2
B.Only 2, 3 and 4
C.Only 1, 3 and 4
D.All of the aboveCorrect
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From which country, the Indian Constitution has taken reference for the idea of the Fundamental Rights?
A.Ireland
B.United States of AmericaCorrect
C.United Kingdom
D.Canada
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Untouchability is abolished by which Article of the Indian Constitution?
A.Article 14
B.Article 15
C.Article 17Correct
D.Article 22
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The authority to determine the number of Judges in a High Court rests with which of the following entities?
A.The PresidentCorrect
B.The Chief Minister of the State
C.The Prime Minister
D.The Parliament
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The Fifth Schedule deals with the governance and protection of the interests of which specific group of people?
A.Scheduled Castes
B.Religious Minorities
C.Scheduled TribesCorrect
D.Linguistic Minorities
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In which case(s) did the Supreme Court of India give for the first time the doctrine of 'basic structure' of the Constitution?
A.Golaknath vs. State of Punjab
B.Kesavananda Bharati vs. State of KeralaCorrect
C.Minerva Mills vs. Union of India
D.Both (A) and (B)
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Match the following political parties listed in List–I with their years of establishment in List–II :
List–I (Political Parties)
a. Communist Party of India (Marxist)
b. Communist Party of India
c. Bahujan Samaj Party
d. All India Trinamool Congress (AITC)

List–II (Years of Establishment)
1. 1964
2. 1998
3. 1925
4. 1984

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A.a-1, b-3, c-4, d-2Correct
B.a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
C.a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
D.a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
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Under which Article(s), the Speaker can allow any member of the House to speak in his/her mother tongue?
A.Article 110 (1)
B.Article 122 (2)
C.Article 120 (1)Correct
D.Both (A) and (B)
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The Foreign Exchange Reserves (FER) of RBI include which of the following?
1. Foreign Currency Assets (FCA)
2. Gold
3. Special Drawing Rights (SDR)
4. Reserve Tranche Position

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A.Only 1 and 2
B.Only 2, 3 and 4
C.Only 1, 2 and 3
D.All of the aboveCorrect
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Consider the following statements about 'Rules of Origin' :
1. Rules of Origin are the criteria needed to determine the national source of a product.
2. Rules of Origin help the custom agencies to know what regulations and fees apply to a given product.
3. These are used for the purpose of trade statistics.
4. Their importance is derived from the fact that duties and restrictions in several cases depend upon the sources of imports.

Which of the above statements are correct?
A.Only 1 and 2
B.Only 3 and 4
C.Only 1, 3 and 4
D.All of the aboveCorrect
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Consider the following statements about infant mortality rate :
1. It is the probability of dying between birth and exactly 1 year of age, expressed per 10000 live births.
2. The infant mortality rate in the year 1950 was 189.6.
3. In the year 2019, the infant mortality rate was 30.
4. As per the Sample Registration System (SRS) Bulletin of Registrar General of India (RGI), the State with the highest infant mortality rate in the year 2019 was Uttar Pradesh.

Which of the above statements are correct?
A.1, 2 and 3
B.2, 3 and 4
C.Only 2 and 3Correct
D.1 and 4
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Human capital formation as a concept is better explained in terms of a process, which enables
1. individuals of a country to accumulate more capital
2. increasing the knowledge
3. increasing the skill levels
4. increasing the knowledge, skill levels and capacities of the people of the country

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A.Only 1
B.1 and 2
C.3 and 4
D.Only 4Correct
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Consider the following statements regarding insolvency and bankruptcy :
1. Bankruptcy refers to a financial state in which an individual or entity is unable to pay off their debts as they become due.
2. Insolvency refers to a legal process, where the assets of the debtor are liquidated or reorganized for the benefit of creditors.
3. Bankruptcy is a state whereas insolvency is the conclusion.
4. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) is the regulatory body responsible for overseeing insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A.1, 2 and 3
B.2, 3 and 4
C.Only 4Correct
D.Only 1 and 2
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In which year was the Industrial Policy Resolution adopted?
A.1956Correct
B.1954
C.1952
D.1950
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Consider the following statements about the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme :
1. The scheme offers a production-linked incentive to boost domestic manufacturing and attract large investments in mobile phone manufacturing and specified electronic components.
2. The scheme has two categories of applicants, namely, global companies and domestic companies.
3. The scheme shall extend an average incentive of around 8% on net incremental sales (over base year) of goods manufactured in India and covered under the target segment, to eligible companies, for a period of six years.
4. The target segment under PLI shall include (i) laptops, (ii) tablets, (iii) all-in-one PCs, (iv) servers and (v) Ultra-Small Form Factor (USFF).

Which of the above statements are incorrect?
A.1 and 4
B.2 and 4
C.1 and 3
D.2 and 3Correct
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Consider the following statements regarding the SVAMITVA scheme :
1. It is a Central Sector Scheme under the Ministry of Mines.
2. This scheme seeks to create geopositioning infrastructure like CORS network to benchmark the location and provides five centimetre level accuracy.
3. CORS means Cross-Origin Resource Sharing.
4. The scheme is a reformative step towards establishment of clear ownership of property in rural inhabited (Abadi) areas, by mapping of land parcels using drone technology.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?
A.2 and 4
B.1 and 3Correct
C.2 and 3
D.1 and 4
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Which of the following is/are the consequence(s) of invoking Article 360, declaration of a financial emergency?
1. The President may order the States to reduce the salaries and allowances of all or any class of employees serving in connection with the State affairs.
2. Money Bills or other financial bills passed by the State Legislature are not required to be reserved for the consideration of the President.
3. The President can issue directions for the reduction of salaries and allowances of all or any class of employees serving in connection with the affairs of the Union, including the Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts.
4. Money Bills or other financial bills are to be reserved for the consideration of the President after they are passed by the Legislature of the State.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A.Only 1, 3 and 4Correct
B.Only 2
C.Only 1 and 2
D.All of the above
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Which of the following factors could potentially contribute to stagflation in the Indian economy?
1. High inflationary pressures due to increased Government spending
2. Decline in industrial production and sluggish economic growth
3. Decrease in aggregate demand and consumer spending
4. Appreciation of the domestic currency leading to reduction of export competitiveness

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A.Only 1 and 2
B.Only 2 and 3
C.Only 1, 3 and 4
D.1, 2, 3 and 4Correct
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As per the Economic Survey, 2023, which of the following statements describe(s) the trend of Foreign Direct Investment in India?
1. It has decreased due to the less participation of the private sector.
2. It has increased compared to the prepandemic levels.
3. It has increased rapidly without decreasing in any Financial Year after the telecom sector was entirely reformed.
4. It has decreased due to a weak global economic situation.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A.Only 1 and 3
B.2 and 4
C.1, 2 and 3
D.Only 4Correct
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What is the current population of Gaya district of Bihar?
A.598000Correct
B.320000
C.780000
D.234000
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Which of the following statements about non-plan expenditures of the Central Government is correct?
A.The expenditure is on interest payments.Correct
B.The expenditure is on science and technology.
C.The expenditure is on agriculture.
D.None of the above
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Which of the following is not true about globalization and its impact on India?
A.It has expanded trade in goods and services.
B.It has led to greater flow of Foreign Direct Investment.
C.Increase in exports is greater than increase in imports.Correct
D.None of the above
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Consider the following statements about the latest developments in the Union Government finances :
1. The fiscal deficit of the Union Government had reached 9.2 percent of GDP during the pandemic FY21.
2. The fiscal deficit has moderated to 7.7 percent of GDP in FY22.
3. The revenue collection over the last two years has gone down.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A.Only 1Correct
B.1 and 2
C.2 and 3
D.None of the above
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Which of the following were the reasons for the failure of the Revolt of 1857?
1. The military superiority of the British
2. The rebels did not have a unified programme and ideology
3. There was a lack of support from all the sections of society

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A.Only 1 and 2
B.Only 2 and 3
C.All of the aboveCorrect
D.None of the above
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The cook from Bihar who saved Mahatma Gandhi's life from a murder attempt by food poisoning in 1917 was
A.Muzaffar Ahmad
B.Batak MianCorrect
C.Mir Bakawal
D.None of them
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The Bakasht Movement in Bihar during 1937–1938 was organized by whom?
A.Swami Dayanand Saraswati
B.Jayaprakash Narayan
C.Swami Sahajanand SaraswatiCorrect
D.Peer Ali Khan
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Consider the following events during India's Freedom Struggle :
1. Home Rule Movement
2. Surat Split
3. Kheda Satyagraha
4. Minto-Morley Reforms

Which of the following is the correct chronological order of the events given above?
A.1–3–2–4
B.2–4–1–3Correct
C.1–4–2–3
D.2–3–1–4
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Lord Lytton is not associated with which of the following?
A.The Strachey Commission
B.The Arms Act
C.The Vernacular Press Act
D.The Ilbert BillCorrect
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Which treaty was signed after the Battle of Buxar?
A.The Treaty of AllahabadCorrect
B.The Treaty of Sugauli
C.The Treaty of Bassein
D.The Treaty of Salbai
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The Dutch East India Company established its factory at Patna in which year?
A.1635
B.1632Correct
C.1643
D.1648
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In which of the following movements did Mahatma Gandhi make the first use of the hunger strike as a weapon?
A.Non-Cooperation Movement
B.Bardoli Satyagraha
C.Ahmedabad StrikeCorrect
D.Rowlatt Satyagraha
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The Quit India Movement in 1942 witnessed significant contributions from leaders of Bihar. Which prominent Bihar leader was known as the 'Bihar Kesari' and actively participated in the Quit India Movement?
A.Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B.Shri Krishna SinghCorrect
C.Anugrah Narayan Sinha
D.Ram Manohar Lohia
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In response to the mass agitation of the Champaran Movement, the British Government took which step to address the issue?
A.Appointed Mahatma Gandhi as the Governor of Champaran
B.Enforced strict curfew and imposed Martial Law in the region
C.Instituted the Champaran Agrarian CommitteeCorrect
D.Declared Champaran as an independent State
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Match List-I with List-II :
List-I
a. Servants of India Society
b. Tattwabodhini Sabha
c. Atmiya Sabha

List-II
1. Debendranath Tagore
2. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
3. Ram Mohan Roy
4. Keshab Chandra Sen

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A.a-2, b-1, c-3Correct
B.a-2, b-4, c-3
C.a-1, b-2, c-3
D.a-1, b-4, c-3
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Ambabai, a woman freedom fighter, belonged to which of the following States of India?
A.Kerala
B.Andhra Pradesh
C.KarnatakaCorrect
D.Madhya Pradesh
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Who among the following was not the member of the Cabinet Mission?
A.P. Lawrence
B.A. V. Alexander
C.J. AndrewCorrect
D.None of them
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"The Indian National Congress was founded on the basis of safety valve theory, to protect the British Government from threats." Which leader said that?
A.C. Rajagopalachari
B.Lala Lajpat RaiCorrect
C.Bipin Chandra Pal
D.None of them
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In which of the following Indian National Congress Sessions, the resolutions related to the Fundamental Rights were passed for the first time?
A.Surat Session—1907
B.Gaya Session—1922
C.Karachi Session—1931Correct
D.None of the above
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In a certain code language, 'GAME' is written as '$ ÷ * %' and 'BEAD' is written as '# % ÷ ×'. How will the word 'MADE' be written in that code language?
A.$ ÷ × %
B.* ÷ $ %
C.* ÷ × %Correct
D.# ÷ × %
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Q travels towards East. M travels towards North. S and T travel in opposite directions. T travels towards right of Q. Which of the following is definitely true?
A.M and S travel in the opposite directions
B.S travels towards West
C.T travels towards North
D.M and S travel in the same directionCorrect
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A man 'Ramesh', who owns a plot of land of 100 square yards, increases his plot of land by acquiring 10% more from his neighbour 'Suresh', who also owns 100 square yards land. After 2 years, he sells back 10% of the total plot to the neighbour. Which of the following is correct?
A.Ramesh's land is more than Suresh
B.Suresh's land is more than RameshCorrect
C.Both are equal
D.None of the above
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Which of the following options represents an odd pair?
A.Millinery : Hats
B.Brewery : Alcohol
C.Stationery : Paper
D.Snobbery : ShoesCorrect
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What should come in place of question mark (?) in the following number series?
132, 156, ?, 210, 240, 272
A.196
B.182Correct
C.199
D.204
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Select the missing number from the given alternatives :
44, 49, 37
52, ?, 41
58, 35, 53
A.56
B.77Correct
C.66
D.63
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Read the given statement and conclusions carefully. Decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statement.

Statement :
In a one-day cricket match, the total runs made by a team were 200, of which 160 runs were made by spinners.

Conclusions :
1. 80% of the team consisted of spinners.
2. The opening batsmen were spinners.

Select the correct answer.
A.Only 1 follows the statement
B.Only 2 follows the statement
C.Both 1 and 2 follow the statement
D.Neither 1 nor 2 follows the statementCorrect
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In a code language, if GREAT is written as 718222620 and MONK is written as 13121411, then how will VIGOROUS be written in the same language?
A.22187121812619Correct
B.21177121811619
C.22187131813620
D.21187111711620
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Find the odd one in the following groups :
Q,W,Z,B; B,H,K,M; W,C,G,J; M,S,V,X
A.Q,W,Z,B
B.M,S,V,X
C.W,C,G,JCorrect
D.B,H,K,M
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Four branches of a company are located at M, N, O and P. M is in the North of N at a distance of 4 km; P is in the South of O at a distance of 2 km; N is in the Southeast of O by 1 km. What is the distance between M and P in km?
A.5.34Correct
B.6.74
C.28.5
D.None of the above
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