BPSC Prelims 2025 – General Studies: Solved Question Paper

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

  1. The oldest civilization in the world is:

    A.Egyptian
    B.Mesopotamia (Iraq)Correct
    C.Chinese
    D.Indus valley

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  2. For two liquids A and B to form an ideal solution

    A.Enthalpy of mixing should be zeroCorrect
    B.Entropy of mixing must be zero
    C.Free energy of mixing should be zero
    D.None of the above

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  3. What should come in place of ? in the following series ?
    117, 98, 80, 64, ?, 42

    A.51Correct
    B.55
    C.46
    D.48

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  4. Under the Government of India Act 1935, who was the first elected Chairman of Bihar Legislative Council ?

    A.Rajendra Prasad
    B.Rai Bahadur Satish Chandra
    C.Rajiv Ranjan SinhaCorrect
    D.More than one of the above

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  5. Which pair of rivers cuts the Tropic of Cancer twice over Chhota Nagpur Plateau ?

    A.North Koel – Damodar
    B.North Koel – Suwarnarekha
    C.Suwarnarekha – DamodarCorrect
    D.South Koel – Damodar

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  6. Which Sector in India has benefitted the most from Globalization ?

    A.Manufacturing
    B.Agriculture
    C.All Sectors have benefitted equally
    D.ServicesCorrect

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  7. When antigens are introduced in the body through vaccination antibodies are produced to fight off infection

    A.By only T cells
    B.By both B and T cells
    C.By only B cellsCorrect
    D.None of the above

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  8. The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the State falls under its

    A.Advisory jurisdiction
    B.Constitutional jurisdiction
    C.Original jurisdictionCorrect
    D.Appellate jurisdiction

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  9. Which newspaper wrote the following about the possible future role of the Indian National Congress: '... is the nucleus of a future Parliament of our country ... and will lead to the good of inconceivable magnitude for our countrymen'?

    A.The Times of India
    B.The Indian MirrorCorrect
    C.The New York Times
    D.More than one of the above

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  10. How many triangles are there in the given figure?

    A.10
    B.8
    C.14
    D.12Correct

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  11. Which State has the longest boundary with Madhya Pradesh?

    A.Uttar PradeshCorrect
    B.Rajasthan
    C.Andhra Pradesh
    D.Maharashtra

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  12. Who led the Champaran Satyagraha in 1917?

    A.Sardar Patel
    B.Mahatma GandhiCorrect
    C.Subhas Chandra Bose
    D.Jawaharlal Nehru

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  13. Tropic of Cancer passes through which State?

    A.Uttar Pradesh
    B.Meghalaya
    C.Orissa
    D.BiharCorrect

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  14. Who among the following is the recipient of Bharat Ratna for 2024?

    A.Chandra Shekhar
    B.Pranab Mukherjee
    C.M. S. SwaminathanCorrect
    D.C. N. R. Rao

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  15. One of the properties associated with X-rays is that they can be deflected by

    A.Magnetic fields only
    B.Both electric and magnetic fields together
    C.Electric fields only
    D.None of the aboveCorrect

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  16. Renewable Energy means:
    1. Electricity produced from solar
    2. Electricity produced from thermal plants
    3. Electricity produced from coal
    4. Electricity produced from wind

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

    A.1, 2 and 3 only
    B.1 and 3 only
    C.1, 3 and 4 only
    D.1 and 4 onlyCorrect

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  17. Which of the following Acts converted Unicameral Legislature of Bihar into Bicameral : Bihar Legislative Assembly and Bihar Legislative Council ?

    A.Government of India Act 1935
    B.Government of India Act 1919Correct
    C.Government of India Act 1909
    D.More than one of the above

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  18. Which is the oldest mountain of South America continent ?

    A.Andese Mountain
    B.Brazil Mountain
    C.Turmuc-Humuk
    D.PacaraimaCorrect

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  19. Which of the following are matters on which a constitutional amendment is possible only with the ratification of the legislature of not less than one-half of the states ?
    1. Election of the President.
    2. Representation of States in Parliament.
    3. Any of the lists in the 7th Schedule.
    4. Abolition of the Legislative Council of a State.

    Choose the correct answer.

    A.1, 3 and 4
    B.1, 2 and 3Correct
    C.1, 2 and 4
    D.2, 3 and 4

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  20. Which of the following State was not annexed under Lord Dalhousie's Doctrine of Lapse ?

    A.Sambhalpur
    B.Satara
    C.JaipurCorrect
    D.Nagpur

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  21. In which district of Bihar, wheat crop production is maximum ?

    A.RohtasCorrect
    B.Patna
    C.Bhojpur
    D.Jahanabad

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  22. Which field game is most popular in the world ?

    A.Soccer (Football)Correct
    B.Cricket
    C.Volleyball
    D.Hockey

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  23. In 1901 who has published the book 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India'?

    A.R. C. Dutt
    B.Phirozshah Mehta
    C.S. N. Banerjee
    D.Dadabhai NaorojiCorrect

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  24. Fort William College at Calcutta was established in:

    A.1800 CE to train Indian civil servants
    B.1800 CE to train civil servants in Indian languagesCorrect
    C.1802 CE to understand Indian culture and tradition
    D.1802 CE for historical research in Indian languages

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  25. The script written on Ashoka's Pillars is:

    A.Pali
    B.Sanskrit
    C.Samaritan
    D.BrahmiCorrect

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  26. Catalyst used in hydrogenation of vegetable oil into vanaspati ghee is

    A.NiCorrect
    B.Pd
    C.Fe
    D.None of the above

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  27. Grey revolution is related to:

    A.Oilseeds
    B.Potatoes
    C.FertilizersCorrect
    D.Fisheries

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  28. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the proclamation of Emergency?

    A.Article 356
    B.Article 352Correct
    C.Article 365
    D.Article 360

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  29. Which of the following Sufi Silsilah was founded in Bihar?

    A.Qalandhar
    B.Kubriya
    C.FirdousiaCorrect
    D.Quaderia

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  30. Which of the following country is not a member of G7?

    A.France
    B.RussiaCorrect
    C.USA
    D.Italy

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  31. Actual site of dark reaction in photosynthesis inside cytoplasm is

    A.StromaCorrect
    B.Granum
    C.Grana Lamella
    D.None of the above

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  32. Raj travelled from a point X straight to Y at a distance of 80 metres. He turned right and walked 50 metres, then again turned right and walked 70 metres. Finally, he turned right and walked 50 metres. How far is he from the starting point?

    A.20 metres
    B.10 metresCorrect
    C.45 metres
    D.30 metres

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  33. The temple at Deogarh near Jhansi and the sculptures in the temple at Garhwa near Allahabad are important remains of

    A.Maurya art
    B.Rashtrakuta art
    C.Gupta artCorrect
    D.None of the above

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  34. Bihar produces 71 percent of India's annual production of which of these?

    A.LycheeCorrect
    B.Mango
    C.Orange
    D.Pineapple

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  35. In which city was the G20 Summit 2023 held in India?

    A.Mumbai
    B.New DelhiCorrect
    C.Hyderabad
    D.Bangalore

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  36. There is no atmosphere on the surface of the moon because

    A.It revolves around Earth
    B.It gets light from Sun
    C.Escape velocity of gas molecules is less than rms velocityCorrect
    D.It is closer to Earth

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  37. Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire?

    A.Ashoka
    B.Chandragupta MauryaCorrect
    C.Brihadratha
    D.Bindusara

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  38. Which of the following is not the famous centre for Buddhist Learning in Ancient India?

    A.Vikramshila
    B.Nalanda
    C.Valabhi
    D.NagpurCorrect

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  39. Which country hosted the 2023 World Economic forum meeting?

    A.Germany
    B.SwitzerlandCorrect
    C.Canada
    D.Japan

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  40. Which of the following vitamins are water soluble?

    A.Vitamin K
    B.Vitamin A
    C.Vitamin D
    D.None of theseCorrect

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  41. Who became the President of Indian National Congress when Subhash Chandra Bose resigned in 1939?

    A.Jawahar Lal Nehru
    B.Rajendra PrasadCorrect
    C.Abul Kalam Azad
    D.More than one of the above

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  42. At what time between 2 and 3 O'Clock will the hands of a clock be together?

    A.10 10/43 minutes past 2
    B.10 10/11 minutes past 2Correct
    C.38 10/11 minutes past 2
    D.38 2/11 minutes past 2

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  43. Which of the following Constitutional Amendment in India has decided the maximum strength of the Council of Minister with Chief Minister in a State?

    A.81st Constitutional Amendment
    B.91st Constitutional AmendmentCorrect
    C.86th Constitutional Amendment
    D.None of the above Amendment

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  44. Besides spreading Malaria, Anopheles mosquito's are also vectors of

    A.Encephalitis and FilariasisCorrect
    B.Dengue and Filariasis
    C.Dengue and Encephalitis
    D.None of the above

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  45. Who was re-elected as the President of France in 2022?

    A.Marine Le Pen
    B.Emmanuel MacronCorrect
    C.Éric Zemmour
    D.Jean-Luc Mélenchon

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  46. Choose the correct pair from the following options.

    A.Third-Year Plan – Focus on Globalisation
    B.First Five-Year Plan – Focus on AgricultureCorrect
    C.Fifth Five-Year Plan – Focus on Industry
    D.Fourth Five-Year Plan – Focus on Service

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  47. Which is the mountain range along the Mediterranean Coast of Asia Minor?

    A.TaurusCorrect
    B.Pontic
    C.Alburg
    D.Kirther

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  48. Which of the following country is going to host 20th Asian games in 2026 ?

    A.JapanCorrect
    B.India
    C.Indonesia
    D.China

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  49. Which country hosted the 2022 Winter Olympics ?

    A.Canada
    B.Japan
    C.South Korea
    D.ChinaCorrect

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  50. Turmeric powder is obtained from which part of turmeric plant ?

    A.Seed
    B.Dried foot
    C.Dried root
    D.None of the aboveCorrect

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  51. Which Viceroy decentralized the colonial economic structure in India ?

    A.Ripon
    B.MayoCorrect
    C.Curzon
    D.More than one of the above

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  52. Which of the following is the playground of Europe ?

    A.Italy
    B.France
    C.SwitzerlandCorrect
    D.Germany

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  53. Where did the revolt of Birsa Munda take place ?

    A.RanchiCorrect
    B.Champaran
    C.Ballia
    D.None of the above

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  54. Which company became the first Indian company to cross the 200 billion USD market capitalization in 2023 ?

    A.TCS
    B.Reliance IndustriesCorrect
    C.HDFC Bank
    D.Infosys

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  55. Reactance of a capacitor is:

    A.Inversely proportional to frequencyCorrect
    B.Directly proportional to frequency
    C.Inversely proportional to sq. root of frequency
    D.None of the above

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  56. Legally stipulated maximum size beyond which no individual farmer can hold any land is

    A.Abolition of intermediaries
    B.Tenancy reforms
    C.Land ceilingCorrect
    D.Land consolidation

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  57. The Vernacular Press Act allowed:

    A.Confiscation of the printing press if the newspapers published anything that was found objectionable
    B.Confiscation of the assets of the newspaper if the newspapers published anything that was found objectionable
    C.Confiscation of the printing press if the newspapers published anything that was not found to be objectionable
    D.More than one of the aboveCorrect

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  58. Average height of Kosi Plain from mean sea level is

    A.150 m
    B.300 m
    C.30 mCorrect
    D.100 m

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  59. Who is the Chairperson of GST Council ?

    A.Chairman of Finance Commission
    B.Union Finance MinisterCorrect
    C.Union Minister of Corporate Affairs
    D.RBI Governor

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  60. When was the Bihar State formed ?

    A.1906
    B.1915
    C.1911
    D.None of the aboveCorrect

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  61. Sour taste of vinegar is due to:

    A.Citric acid
    B.Tartaric acid
    C.Lactic acid
    D.None of theseCorrect

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  62. During the Delhi Sultanate, the designation 'Muqaddam or Chaudhuri' was used for

    A.Revenue officials
    B.Village headmenCorrect
    C.Village accountant
    D.None of the above

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  63. Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023 ?

    A.Narges MohammadiCorrect
    B.Maria Ressa
    C.Nadia Murad
    D.Abiy Ahmed

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  64. 'Tarikh-i-Firuz Shahi' was written by:

    A.Minhaj Siraj
    B.Isami
    C.Yahya Sarhindi
    D.Shams Siraj AfiCorrect

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  65. Choose the odd pair among the following options.

    A.Thar : India
    B.Sahara : Africa
    C.Kalahari : AmericaCorrect
    D.Gobi : Mongolia

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  66. How is Hydrogen stored physically ?

    A.By compressing hydrogen gasCorrect
    B.In form of hydrides
    C.In form of water
    D.None of the above

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  67. Which portfolio did Dr. Rajendra Prasad hold during the interim government of 1946 ?

    A.Food and agricultureCorrect
    B.Defense
    C.Home
    D.None of the above

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  68. Which is the oil refinery having maximum capacity in India ?

    A.Trombay
    B.KoyaliCorrect
    C.Mathura
    D.Barauni

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  69. What is the system of governance in the Panchayat Raj set-up ?

    A.Two tier system of local self government at the village and block levels
    B.Single tier structure of local self government at the village level
    C.Four tier system of local self government at the village, block, district and in the State levels
    D.Three tier structure of local self government at the village, block and district levelsCorrect

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  70. Blood group of an individual is determined by:

    A.Shape of RBC
    B.Presence of Haemoglobin
    C.Combination of WBC and RBC
    D.None of the aboveCorrect

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  71. In 33rd Olympic which game is not included ?

    A.Fencing
    B.CricketCorrect
    C.Modern Pentathlon
    D.Triathlon

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  72. Which is the Scotland of North-East India ?

    A.Nagaland
    B.MeghalayaCorrect
    C.Assam
    D.Arunachal Pradesh

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  73. Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding Anti-defection Act ?

    A.Eighth Schedule
    B.Tenth ScheduleCorrect
    C.Second Schedule
    D.Fifth Schedule

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  74. Name of first 3d printed humanoid robot in India is

    A.Mitra
    B.ManavCorrect
    C.Robcop
    D.Indro

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  75. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution the Annual Financial Statement (Budget) is necessary to be laid before the Parliament ?

    A.Article 112Correct
    B.Article 111
    C.Article 114
    D.Article 113

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  76. The 60.2 percent share in GSDP of Bihar in 2019 – 20 was of

    A.Industrial Sector
    B.Agriculture Sector
    C.Manufacturing Sector
    D.Service SectorCorrect

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  77. In which district of Bihar, Lichi production is maximum ?

    A.MuzaffarpurCorrect
    B.Chhapara
    C.Sonpur
    D.Siwan

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  78. Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar'?

    A.KosiCorrect
    B.Ganga
    C.Gandak
    D.Son

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  79. Average height of snow-line in Uttar Pradesh is:

    A.5500 m
    B.4500 mCorrect
    C.7500 m
    D.6500 m

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  80. The Ishihara test is related with:

    A.Colour blindnessCorrect
    B.Haemoglobin level
    C.IQ
    D.Bone density

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  81. Who among the following is not associated with Azad Hind Fauz (INA)?

    A.Shahnawaz Khan
    B.General Mohan Singh
    C.Prem Singh Sehgal
    D.S. A. DangeCorrect

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  82. What is Infant Mortality rate?

    A.proportion of children that die before the age of 2 years as a proportion of 1000 live children born in that particular year
    B.proportion of children that die before the age of 1 year as a proportion of 1000 live children born in that particular yearCorrect
    C.proportion of children that die before the age of 4 years as a proportion of 1000 live children born in that particular year
    D.proportion of children that die before the age of 3 years as a proportion of 1000 live children born in that particular year

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  83. Which longitude separates Canada and Alaska?

    A.151° W
    B.141° WCorrect
    C.161° W
    D.131° W

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  84. Match the List – I of authors with List – II of the books on 1857 and choose answers from the code given below :

    List – I
    a. V. D. Savarkar
    b. S. N. Sen
    c. Eric Stokes
    d. S.B. Chaudhuri

    List – II
    i. The First War of Independence
    ii. The Peasant and the Raj
    iii. Civil Rebellion and in the Indian Mutinies
    iv. Eighteen Fifty-Seven

    A.a-i, b-iv, c-ii, d-iiiCorrect
    B.a-iv, b-ii, c-i, d-iii
    C.a-ii, b-iii, c-i, d-iv
    D.None of the above

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  85. Match List – I of social reformers with List – II of their societies and choose answer from the code given below :

    List – I
    a. Brahma Samaj
    b. Ramkrishna Mission
    c. Servants of India Society
    d. Vidhwa Vivah Samaj

    List – II
    i. Vishnu Shastri Pandit
    ii. Swami Vivekananda
    iii. Raja Rammohan Roy
    iv. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

    A.a-iii, b-ii, c-i, d-iv
    B.a-iii, b-i, c-ii, d-iv
    C.a-iii, b-ii, c-iv, d-iCorrect
    D.None of the above

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  86. Light weight bullet proof helmets and jackets use which of the following fibres for their production ?

    A.KevlarCorrect
    B.Terylene
    C.Nylon
    D.None of the above

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  87. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha enjoys:

    A.Two votes – one in ordinary course and the other in case of a tie
    B.No right to vote
    C.The right to vote like other members of the House
    D.The right to vote only in case of a tieCorrect

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  88. The term Zillillah was first used by:

    A.BalbanCorrect
    B.Iltutmish
    C.Akbar
    D.Alauddin Khilji

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  89. The ratio of total deposits that a Commercial Banks must keep with Reserve Bank of India is called

    A.Cash Reserve RatioCorrect
    B.Deposit Ratio
    C.Statutory Liquidity Ratio
    D.Legal Reserve Ratio

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  90. An electron of mass M kg and charge e coulomb travels from rest through a potential difference of V volts. The final energy in joules would be

    A.e/V
    B.MeV
    C.eV/M
    D.eVCorrect

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  91. Which Indian State has the highest literacy rate as per the 2023 census ?

    A.Mizoram
    B.KeralaCorrect
    C.Goa
    D.Himachal Pradesh

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  92. Which of the following is not associated with Chandragupta Maurya ?

    A.Junagadh inscription of Rudradaman
    B.Vishnugupta
    C.SanchiCorrect
    D.Susima

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  93. Which Indian State topped the NITI Aayog's SDG India Index 2023 ?

    A.Tamil Nadu
    B.KeralaCorrect
    C.Maharashtra
    D.Gujarat

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  94. Buds are typically found:

    A.At the base of leaves
    B.Both at the base of leaves and tip of branchesCorrect
    C.At the tip of branches
    D.None of the above

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  95. Which one of the following is electoral college for the President but not forum for his impeachment ?

    A.Rajya Sabha
    B.Lok Sabha
    C.State Legislative AssembliesCorrect
    D.State Legislative Councils

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  96. Amarkantak source place of Son river is situated at

    A.Makalu range
    B.Maikal rangeCorrect
    C.Mahadeo hills
    D.Rajmahal hills

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  97. CIRCLE is related to RICELC in the same way SQUARE is related to

    A.ERAUQS
    B.AREUQS
    C.UQSARE
    D.UQSERACorrect

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  98. Which of the following is not an electrophile ?

    A.H+
    B.Na+Correct
    C.BF3-
    D.All of the above

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  99. The Parliament can make any law for the whole or any part of India for implementing International treaties

    A.With the consent of States concerned
    B.Without the consent of any StateCorrect
    C.With the consent of the majority of States
    D.With the consent of all States

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  100. In which district of Bihar, Maize production is maximum ?

    A.Siwan
    B.Saran
    C.East Champaran
    D.MuzaffarpurCorrect

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  101. Quinine is a common drug for malaria that is obtained from a plant. Which part of the plant yields this drug ?

    A.Stem barkCorrect
    B.Leaves
    C.Root
    D.None of the above

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  102. Who was the first Muslim President of Indian National Congress ?

    A.Maulana Azad
    B.Hasrat Mohani
    C.Badruddin TaiyabjiCorrect
    D.More than one of the above

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  103. Kashmir Valley is which type of Valley ?

    A.ErosionalCorrect
    B.Tectonic
    C.Blind
    D.Rift

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  104. When did Macaulay issue his famous minute on Indian Education?

    A.02 February 1835Correct
    B.01 February 1835
    C.12 February 1836
    D.12 February 1835

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  105. January 1, 2008 is Tuesday. What day of the week lies on January 1, 2009?

    A.Wednesday
    B.Monday
    C.Sunday
    D.ThursdayCorrect

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  106. The conductivity of a strong electrolyte:

    A.Increases slightly on dilution
    B.Decreases on dilutionCorrect
    C.Does not changes with dilution
    D.None of the above

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  107. The Tribal Movement-Santhal hool (Rebellion) took place in:

    A.1855-56Correct
    B.1854
    C.1858-59
    D.1857-58

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  108. Who is the current Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?

    A.S. SomnathCorrect
    B.K. Sivan
    C.U. R. Rao
    D.G. Madhavan Nair

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  109. Which of the following is not associated with Australia Continent?

    A.Salwin Mountain
    B.Salvin ValleyCorrect
    C.Nallarbar Plain
    D.Eyr Lake

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  110. Which country hosted the COP28 climate summit in 2023?

    A.United Kingdom
    B.United Arab EmiratesCorrect
    C.Brazil
    D.Italy

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  111. The number of scientific payloads on Aditya L – 1 mission for systematic study of Sun is

    A.7Correct
    B.5
    C.6
    D.9

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  112. In April, 2020 the Bihar Education Department started the following program through DD Bihar

    A.the telecast of Karsak-Chopal program for farmers
    B.the telecast of a cultural program to save old culture of Bihar
    C.the telecast of e-content for class IX-X studentsCorrect
    D.the telecast of e-content for class V-VI students

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  113. All India Trade Union Congress was formed in the year

    A.1918
    B.1920Correct
    C.1919
    D.More than one of the above

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  114. As the diameter of objective lens of a telescope increases, the resolution of telescope

    A.IncreasesCorrect
    B.Decreases
    C.Depends on focal length of lens
    D.Remains same

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  115. Who is the Prime Minister of Italy as of 2024 ?

    A.Laura Boldrini
    B.Giorgia MeloniCorrect
    C.Rosy Bindi
    D.Emma Bonino

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  116. In India which of the following city has been declared as the first "City of Literature" by UNESCO ?

    A.Kolkata in W.B.
    B.Nasik in Maharastra
    C.Kozhikode in KeralaCorrect
    D.Jabalpur in M.P.

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  117. World famous painting is found in which district of Bihar ?

    A.Darbhanga
    B.Samastipur
    C.Madhepura
    D.MadhubaniCorrect

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  118. A British Citizen staying in India can not claim right to

    A.Freedom of trade and professionCorrect
    B.Equality before law
    C.Protection of life and personal liberty
    D.Freedom of religion

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  119. Who introduced the permanent settlement in Bengal ?

    A.Warren Hastings
    B.Holt Mackengie
    C.Lord CornwallisCorrect
    D.None of the above

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  120. Who threw harmless bombs in the Central Legislative Assembly ?

    A.Bhagat Singh
    B.Jatin Das
    C.Batukeshwar Dutt
    D.More than one of the aboveCorrect

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  121. Which of the following seed is used in production of engineered diamonds ?

    A.GraphiteCorrect
    B.Cubic Zirconia
    C.White sapphire
    D.Moissanite

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  122. In which district of Bihar the fox nut is produced highest ?

    A.Patna
    B.MadhubaniCorrect
    C.Muzaffarpur
    D.Vaishali

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  123. Who is the author of the famous book 'Gulamgiri' ?

    A.B. R. Ambedkar
    B.Jyotiba PhuleCorrect
    C.Ramaswami Naikar Periyar
    D.More than one of the above

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  124. Dalmetian Coast is:

    A.Foot-hills of KarstCorrect
    B.River depositional
    C.Foot-hills
    D.Intermontane

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  125. Which of the following is a function of Central Bank ?

    A.Bank facilities to Government
    B.Manage the Repo-rate
    C.Lending to Commercial Bank
    D.All of the aboveCorrect

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  126. A nail is nailed into the trunk of a tree at a point 1 m from the soil level. After 2 years the nail will

    A.Move up
    B.Remain at same positionCorrect
    C.Move sideways
    D.None of the above

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  127. Match List – I of leaders with List – II of their territory and select answer from the code given below:

    List – I
    a. Kunwar Singh
    b. Hazrat Mahal
    c. Khan Bahadur
    d. Maulvi Ahmadullah

    List – II
    i. Faizabad
    ii. Bareilly
    iii. Jagdishpur
    iv. Lucknow

    A.a-iii, b-iv, c-ii, d-iCorrect
    B.a-iv, b-i, c-ii, d-iii
    C.a-ii, b-i, c-iii, d-iv
    D.None of the above

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  128. Name the major city of the Indus valley civilization that had trade with West Asia.

    A.Kalibangan
    B.Ropar
    C.LothalCorrect
    D.None of the above

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  129. Which of the following is responsible for production of shadow ?

    A.Diffraction
    B.Interference
    C.Rectilinear propagation of lightCorrect
    D.Polarisation

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  130. Who was the President of the Indian National Congress at the Gaya Session of 1922 ?

    A.Chittaranjan DasCorrect
    B.Mahatma Gandhi
    C.Hakim Ajmal Khan
    D.None of the above

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  131. The expanded form of UPI is:

    A.Unified Payment InterfaceCorrect
    B.United Payment Initiation
    C.Uniform Payment Inception
    D.Uninterrupted Payment Initiation

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  132. Liver stores:

    A.A, B and C vitamins
    B.A, B, C and D vitamins
    C.Only A and B vitamins
    D.None of theseCorrect

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  133. Which State of India is called as the State of Minerals ?

    A.Bihar
    B.Jharkhand
    C.West Bengal
    D.OrissaCorrect

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  134. Chitrakoot temple is located in which State of India ?

    A.Madhya PradeshCorrect
    B.Uttar Pradesh
    C.Orissa
    D.Chhattisgarh

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  135. Minimum age for M.P. (Lower house), M.P. (Upper house) and President is

    A.25, 30 and 30
    B.25, 35 and 35
    C.25, 35 and 45
    D.25, 30 and 35Correct

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  136. What is the unit of measure of magnetic field ?

    A.Ohm
    B.TeslaCorrect
    C.Ampere
    D.Cobalt

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  137. The person who has been President of India, Ambassador to USA, China, Turkey and Thailand alongwith vice chancellor to Jawahar Lal University. He is

    A.K. R. NarayanCorrect
    B.R. Venkatraman
    C.Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
    D.Dr. S. Radha Krishnan

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  138. Amid the distributaries of which river is situated Divi Island ?

    A.Godavari
    B.KrishnaCorrect
    C.Vimasadhara
    D.Mahananda

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  139. If triangle represents Men, rectangle represents Businessman and circle represents Millionaire, then which number represents Men that are both Businessman and Millionaire ?
    Triangle only: 13, Rectangle only: 12, Circle only: 7, Triangle & Rectangle: 8, Circle & Rectangle: 3, Triangle, Rectangle & Circle: 10

    A.10Correct
    B.3
    C.13
    D.12

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  140. Which among the following is a tool of Fiscal Policy ?

    A.Credit Ceiling
    B.Bank Rate
    C.Cash Reserve Ratio
    D.TaxesCorrect

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  141. Steam methane reforming technique is used to obtain:

    A.Green Hydrogen
    B.Brown Hydrogen
    C.Grey HydrogenCorrect
    D.None of the above

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  142. The primary function of the Finance Commission in India is to

    A.Advise the President on financial matters
    B.Prepare the annual budget
    C.Allocate funds to various ministries of the Union and State Governments
    D.Distribution of revenue between the Centre and the StatesCorrect

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  143. Who first described the Revolt of 1857 as the 'First Indian War of Independence'?

    A.R. C. Majumdar
    B.V. D. SavarkarCorrect
    C.Bal Gangadhar Tilak
    D.None of the above

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  144. If C is brother of B, B is son of A, D is father of C and A is female, then A is

    A.Wife of DCorrect
    B.Mother of D
    C.Husband of D
    D.Sister of D

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  145. Standard electrode potential of three metals A, B and C are respectively 0.5 V, -3 V and -1.2 V. Reducing power of these metals would be

    A.C > B > A
    B.A > C > B
    C.B > C > ACorrect
    D.None of the above

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  146. NNP at factor cost is equal to:

    A.Disposable Personal Income
    B.National IncomeCorrect
    C.GNP at Market Price
    D.GNP at factor cost – Net indirect tax

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  147. Match List – I of Pre-Congress organisations with List – II of their leaders and choose answer from the codes given below :

    List – I
    a. Indian Association
    b. Madras Mahajan Sabha
    c. Bombay Presidency Association
    d. Poona Sarvjanik Sabha

    List – II
    i. Dadabhai Naoroji
    ii. M. Viraraghavachariar
    iii. Justice Ranade
    iv. Surendranath Banerjee

    A.a-i, b-ii, c-iv, d-iii
    B.a-ii, b-i, c-iii, d-iv
    C.a-iv, b-ii, c-i, d-iiiCorrect
    D.None of the above

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  148. Compared to a burn due to air at 100°C, the burn due to steam at 100°C is

    A.Less dangerous due to low latent heat of evaporation
    B.More dangerous due to low latent heat of evaporation
    C.More dangerous due to high latent heat of evaporationCorrect
    D.Less dangerous due to high latent heat of evaporation

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  149. There are 15 chairs in a row. Position of P is at the middle, and Q is at 12th position counting from the right. How many chairs are there between P and Q ?

    A.3Correct
    B.2
    C.5
    D.4

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  150. When was the Patna College established ?

    A.1861
    B.1865
    C.1863Correct
    D.None of the above

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  151. In the following question, out of four words given below, three are alike in some manner and fourth word is different. Find the different one.

    A.(A) MICROSCOPE
    B.(B) TELESCOPE
    C.(C) STETHOSCOPECorrect
    D.(D) PERISCOPE

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  152. SPRING is written in a code as UNUFRC. How will the word MOBILE be mentioned in that code language?

    A.(A) OMEFPACorrect
    B.(B) OMPGNC
    C.(C) MPQSUL
    D.(D) SEGRFT

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  153. Mukesh said to his friend, "Rita is the mother of my son's wife's daughter". How is Mukesh related to Rita?

    A.(A) Father
    B.(B) Son-in-law
    C.(C) Son
    D.(D) Father-in-lawCorrect

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  154. Ram goes North, turn right, then goes right again and then goes to left. In which direction Ram is now?

    A.(A) EASTCorrect
    B.(B) SOUTH
    C.(C) NORTH
    D.(D) WEST

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  155. Writing in Alphabetical order, which name of the following will appear in the last?

    A.(A) Mahinder
    B.(B) MohinderCorrect
    C.(C) Mohender
    D.(D) Mahendra

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  156. Nitin is 7 ranks ahead of Joginder in a class of 39. If Joginder's rank is 17th from the last, what is Nitin's rank from the beginning?

    A.(A) 17th
    B.(B) 15th
    C.(C) 18th
    D.(D) 16thCorrect

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  157. If + means ×, × means −, ÷ means + and − means ÷, then 175 − 25 ÷ 5 + 20 × 3 + 10 equals to:

    A.(A) 77Correct
    B.(B) 87
    C.(C) 140
    D.(D) 70

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  158. Rahul is 3 times as old as Seema. Laxmi was twice as old as Rahul four years ago. In four year's time, Rahul will be 31. What are the present ages of Seema and Laxmi?

    A.(A) 10, 50
    B.(B) 9, 52
    C.(C) 9, 45
    D.(D) 9, 50Correct

    1 Marks · Answer key: (D) · View question →

  159. Find the missing number from the given alternatives:
    28, 20, 7
    84, ?, 12
    45, 25, 9

    A.(A) 30
    B.(B) 35Correct
    C.(C) 20
    D.(D) 25

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  160. RAIN is written in a code as 8$%6 and MORE is mentioned as 7#8@. How will REMAIN be mentioned in code language?

    A.(A) @$86%7
    B.(B) %7@%6#
    C.(C) 86@$#7
    D.(D) 8@7$%6Correct

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  161. How many bronze medals were won by Bihar players in the 38th National Junior Athletics Championship 2025?

    A.(A) 4
    B.(B) 5
    C.(C) 6
    D.(D) More than one of the aboveCorrect

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  162. Which districts in Bihar will benefit from the Kosi Mechi Link Project?

    A.(A) Patna, Nalanda, Gaya, Siwan
    B.(B) Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi, Begusarai
    C.(C) Araria, Purnea, Kishanganj, KatiharCorrect
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  163. Which Indian languages are accorded the status of Classical Language?

    A.(A) Telugu
    B.(B) Marathi
    C.(C) Bengali
    D.(D) More than one of the aboveCorrect

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  164. Which organisation recognized the Nagi bird sanctuary Site as an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA)?

    A.(A) UNESCO
    B.(B) World Wildlife Fund
    C.(C) Bird Life InternationalCorrect
    D.(D) More than one of the above

    1 Marks · Answer key: (C) · View question →

  165. Where was the National Panchayati Raj Day 2025 event organised?

    A.(A) Patna
    B.(B) MadhubaniCorrect
    C.(C) Gaya
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  166. What is the primary objective of the Lunar Trailblazer mission?

    A.(A) To detect and map water on the Moon's surfaceCorrect
    B.(B) To create a 3D model of the entire Moon
    C.(C) To test new lunar rovers
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  167. Which people does the term 'Afrikaners' indicate?

    A.(A) Of Indo-African descent in the U.S.
    B.(B) Indigenous tribal communities in Africa
    C.(C) The white minority group in South AfricaCorrect
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  168. What is the name of the 16th-century stepwell that the Archaeological Survey of India recently conserved in collaboration with the World Monuments Fund India?

    A.(A) Agrasen ki Baoli
    B.(B) Rajon ki BaoliCorrect
    C.(C) Chauki Baydi
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  169. What is the name of the city mayor who proclaimed April 14, 2025, as Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Day in New York City?

    A.(A) Bill de Blasio
    B.(B) Eric AdamsCorrect
    C.(C) Sadiq Khan
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  170. What is the permanent slogan for the Eurovision Song Contest?

    A.(A) Music Unites US
    B.(B) Together in Song
    C.(C) United By MusicCorrect
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  171. What is true of the GSLV-F15 mission by ISRO?

    A.(A) It carried the NVS-02 satellite
    B.(B) It marked ISRO's 101st launch from Sriharikota
    C.(C) It marked ISRO's 100th launch from Sriharikota
    D.(D) More than one of the aboveCorrect

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  172. What is true of the 18th G20 Summit?

    A.(A) It was held in Rio de Janeiro
    B.(B) Its theme was : Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet
    C.(C) The Rio de Janeiro Declaration emphasised the taxation of billionaires
    D.(D) None of the aboveCorrect

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  173. The UN climate conference held in Baku in 2024 concluded with an agreement that:

    A.(A) Aims to ban fossil fuels globally by 2030
    B.(B) Calls on developed countries to provide at least $500 billion annually to developing nations by 2030
    C.(C) Calls on developed countries to provide at least $300 billion annually to developing nations by 2035Correct
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  174. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2024, Han Kang's novel 'The Vegetarian' won which other prestigious award?

    A.(A) Pulitzer Prize
    B.(B) Pen America Literary Awards
    C.(C) International Booker PrizeCorrect
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  175. Which glacier of Nepal among the following has been declared 'dead' in May 2025?

    A.(A) Khumbu Glacier
    B.(B) Yala GlacierCorrect
    C.(C) Imja Glacier
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  176. According to the UNDP Human Development Index (HDI) Report 2025, life expectancy in India increased from 58.6 years in 1990 to how many years in 2023?

    A.(A) 72 yearsCorrect
    B.(B) 73 years
    C.(C) 74 years
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  177. In which city was the AI Action Summit held in February 2025?

    A.(A) Bengaluru
    B.(B) ParisCorrect
    C.(C) Rome
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  178. At the 96th Academy Awards (2024), Emma Stone won the Oscar for Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in which film?

    A.(A) La La Land
    B.(B) Poor ThingsCorrect
    C.(C) The Favourite
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  179. Which Gujarati film won the 70th National Film Award for Best Feature Film promoting national, social and environmental values?

    A.(A) Hellaro
    B.(B) Chhello Show
    C.(C) Kutch ExpressCorrect
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  180. Which of the following individuals or organisations was a recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award 2024?

    A.(A) Phuntsho, Karma
    B.(B) Rural Doctors Movement
    C.(C) Miyazaki Hayao
    D.(D) More than one of the aboveCorrect

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  181. Which of the following statements are true about Akashteer?

    A.(A) Akashteer is the core of the Indian Army's Air Defence (AAD) system
    B.(B) It seamlessly integrates India's larger C4ISR
    C.(C) It reflects a strategic shift from passive defence to proactive retaliation
    D.(D) More than one of the aboveCorrect

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  182. Which of the following defence platforms are part of India's growing indigenous military ecosystem supported by the Make in India initiative?

    A.(A) F-35 Lightning II
    B.(B) Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun
    C.(C) Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS)
    D.(D) More than one of the aboveCorrect

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  183. Which day is observed as Holocaust Memorial Day?

    A.(A) January 15
    B.(B) January 27Correct
    C.(C) February 10
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  184. What is the title of the book by Banu Mushtaq that won the 2025 International Booker Prize?

    A.(A) Light of the Heart
    B.(B) Heart LampCorrect
    C.(C) Soul Lantern
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  185. According to the Indus Waters Treaty, the three eastern rivers are allocated to India. Which of the following is not one of them?

    A.(A) JhelumCorrect
    B.(B) Ravi
    C.(C) Sutlej
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  186. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct about Capability Poverty Measure (CPM) developed by the UNDP?
    1) CPM includes child malnutrition as a proxy for lack of health and nourishment.
    2) Female illiteracy is included to reflect deprivation in education and knowledge.
    3) It considers male illiteracy as a key indicator of capability poverty.
    4) It includes lack of access to clean drinking water as an important indicator of capability poverty.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

    A.(A) 1 and 2Correct
    B.(B) 1, 2 and 3
    C.(C) Only 1
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  187. Which of the following is not among the top ten principal commodities of India's export during April-September 2024-25?

    A.(A) Petroleum Products
    B.(B) Iron and Steel
    C.(C) Basmati RiceCorrect
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  188. According to India State of Forest Report 2023 (ISFR 2023):

    A.(A) The total forest and tree cover of the country is 15% of the geographical area of the country.
    B.(B) Top three states having largest recorded forest area (RFA) are Jharkhand, Andaman & Nicobar and Manipur.
    C.(C) The maximum tree cover has been found in the State of Maharashtra followed by Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.Correct
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  189. Which of the following countries had greater share than India in the global services export in 2023?

    A.(A) Russia
    B.(B) IrelandCorrect
    C.(C) Indonesia
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  190. Which of the following statement/s is/are NOT CORRECT about the U-WIN portal of Ministry of Health and Family welfare?

    A.(A) It provides QR-based e-vaccination certificates
    B.(B) It facilitates the creation of Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA) for parents and children.
    C.(C) The portal is accessible in 11 regional languages
    D.(D) None of the aboveCorrect

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  191. Which organization jointly developed the National Urban Innovation Stack (NUIS) Digital Blueprint with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)?

    A.(A) Ministry of Electronics and IT
    B.(B) National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA)Correct
    C.(C) NITI Aayog
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  192. Which state had the highest constructed road length under Bharatmala Pariyojana as of 31st October 2024?

    A.(A) RajasthanCorrect
    B.(B) Uttar Pradesh
    C.(C) Maharashtra
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  193. Before the launch of Kisan Rin Portal (KRP), farmers used to submit manual claims under the Interest Subvention and Prompt Repayment Incentive schemes to which of the following institution/s?

    A.(A) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and NABARD
    B.(B) Reserve Bank of India and NABARDCorrect
    C.(C) National Payments Corporation of India and Reserve Bank of India
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  194. Which of the following statements is true regarding India's foreign exchange reserves?

    A.(A) Increased to around USD 640 billion as of the end of December 2024Correct
    B.(B) Are seventh largest in the world
    C.(C) Decreased caused by a BoP deficit of around USD 24 billion in 2024
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  195. As per NFHS-5 data, which of the following state(s) recorded less than 6% of the population as multidimensionally poor in 2019-20?

    A.(A) Jammu and Kashmir
    B.(B) Himachal PradeshCorrect
    C.(C) Uttar Pradesh
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  196. Match List-I with List-II:
    List-I:
    a) Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme
    b) Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes (MISHTI)
    c) The Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) initiative
    d) National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)
    List-II:
    1) Introduced in the Union Budget for 2023-24
    2) Aims to reduce emissions in energy-intensive industries
    3) Launched in 2019 as a national-level strategy
    4) Launched at COP26 in Glasgow in November 2021

    A.(A) 1 3 2 4
    B.(B) 3 4 1 2
    C.(C) 2 1 4 3Correct
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  197. Which of the following statements is correct according to the Annual PLFS 2023-24 report?

    A.(A) There is greater increase in Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) of rural females as compared to urban females since 2021-22Correct
    B.(B) Among the 36 states and union territories, 90% states have a Workforce Participation Rate (WPR) (for all ages) below the national average of 43.7 percent
    C.(C) The share of female workers in agriculture has decreased significantly from 2017-18 to 2023-24
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  198. Which of the following was NOT the outcome of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2020?

    A.(A) One nation, one subscription
    B.(B) Research and Innovation Excellence Frameworks (RIEF)
    C.(C) Atal Innovation MissionCorrect
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  199. Share of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the country's Gross Value Added (GVA) has increased from ______ in 2020-21 to ______ in 2022-23.

    A.(A) 30.3%, 35.6%
    B.(B) 27.3%, 30.1%Correct
    C.(C) 35.1%, 38.2%
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  200. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct regarding the Indian cement industry?
    1) Around 87% of India's cement industry is concentrated in a few major states like Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
    2) India is the largest producer of cement in the world.
    3) Most cement plants in India are located far from raw material sources and near to the ports to support exports.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

    A.(A) 1Correct
    B.(B) 2
    C.(C) 1 and 3
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  201. What is the primary objective of Bihar's Mission Daksh?

    A.(A) To increase school enrolment in primary schools in rural areas.
    B.(B) To provide vocational training to teachers at senior-secondary level.
    C.(C) To offer personalised mentoring for lagging students to reach grade-level competencies.Correct
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  202. Which of the following is NOT one of the components under the YUVA framework of the Bihar Startup Policy 2022?

    A.(A) Vibrancy in the education system
    B.(B) Regulatory enablers for support
    C.(C) International market expansion schemesCorrect
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  203. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct about Bihar's economic performance in 2023-24?

    A.(A) Bihar's per capita GSDP at current prices increased by 12.8% in 2023-24 over the previous year.
    B.(B) The estimated share of the tertiary sector in Bihar's GSVA (constant prices) in 2023-24 was 58.6%.
    C.(C) The Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) formed 4.6% of GSDP at current prices in 2023-24.
    D.(D) More than one of the above.Correct

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  204. Consider the following statements:
    1) The proportion of the young population (0-19 years) in Bihar is projected to decline significantly by 2041.
    2) Bihar's demographic dividend is expected to peak around 2041.
    3) The elderly population (60 + years) in Bihar is expected to rise more sharply than in India.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

    A.(A) 1 and 2 are correctCorrect
    B.(B) 1 and 3 are correct
    C.(C) 2 and 3 are correct
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  205. According to PLFS 2023-24, which of the following statements best describe the nature of employment among women in Bihar?

    A.(A) Most women are employed in formal, regular wage jobs
    B.(B) The majority of women are self-employed, often serving as helpers in household enterprises.Correct
    C.(C) Majority of women were engaged in secondary sector
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  206. The power to recruit the Secretarial staff of the House of the People is vested in:

    A.(A) Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    B.(B) Union Public Service Commission
    C.(C) Staff Selection Commission
    D.(D) President after consultation with the Speaker of the House of the peopleCorrect

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  207. Which of the following statements is true regarding the Attorney General of India?

    A.(A) Is not entitled of audience except the Supreme Court
    B.(B) He gives advice to the President on legal mattersCorrect
    C.(C) Cannot participate in the proceedings in the House of Parliament
    D.(D) Is a whole time counsel for the government

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  208. Consider the following subjects belonging to different lists of the constitution of India. Which of the following subjects belong to concurrent list?
    1) Protection of wildlife
    2) Income on Agriculture
    3) Tax on Electricity consumption or sale
    4) Price control
    Out of these :

    A.(A) 1 and 4 are correctCorrect
    B.(B) 2 and 3 are correct
    C.(C) Only 4 is correct
    D.(D) Only 2 is correct

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  209. Which of the following Directive Principles do not follow Gandhian Principles?
    1) Organization of Village Panchayats
    2) Common Civil Code
    3) Promotion of cottage Industry in rural areas
    4) Right to work

    A.(A) 1 and 2
    B.(B) Only 2
    C.(C) 2 and 4Correct
    D.(D) 1 and 3

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  210. Which pair is not correctly matched?

    A.(A) Allocation of seats in the council of state - 4th schedule
    B.(B) Forms of oath - 3rd schedule
    C.(C) Administration of scheduled areas - 6th scheduleCorrect
    D.(D) Union List - 7th schedule

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  211. Consider the following statements about Central Government:
    1) Ministries and Departments are formed by the Prime Minister with consultation of the Cabinet Secretary.
    2) Every Minister is allocated Ministry by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
    Out of these :

    A.(A) Only 1 is correct
    B.(B) Only 2 is correctCorrect
    C.(C) 1 and 2 are correct
    D.(D) Neither 1 nor 2 is correct

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  212. What is true about the proceedings of the State Legislature?

    A.(A) Business in the legislature shall be transacted only in official language of the state or in Hindi or in English.Correct
    B.(B) Advocate General has right to vote
    C.(C) It can discuss the conduct of any judge of the High Court also
    D.(D) Validity of proceedings shall be called in question on the ground of any alleged irregularity

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  213. The constitution of India provides for reasonable restrictions on Fundamental Rights but reasonableness must keep in mind that :
    1) The interest of the general public is safeguarded
    2) Prevailing social value and also social needs are not bar
    3) Directive principles can be bypassed
    4) Collective good is not greater
    Out of these :

    A.(A) 1 and 2 are correctCorrect
    B.(B) 2 and 3 are correct
    C.(C) Only 4 is correct
    D.(D) Only 1 is correct

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  214. Who among the following determines the qualification which shall be requisite for appointment as member of the finance commission?

    A.(A) President of India
    B.(B) Council of Ministers
    C.(C) Parliament by actCorrect
    D.(D) Union Cabinet

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  215. Consider the following statements :
    1) The summoning of the House means convocation
    2) Prorogation ends a session
    3) Dissolution terminates a House
    4) Prorogation of a session can be effected by the leader of the House alone
    Out of these which is not true?

    A.(A) 2 and 3
    B.(B) 1 and 3
    C.(C) Only 2
    D.(D) Only 4Correct

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  216. Who is empowered to review financial position of the Panchayats?

    A.(A) Chief Minister
    B.(B) Chairman of Block Committee
    C.(C) Chairman of District Council
    D.(D) Finance Commission constituted by the GovernorCorrect

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  217. The Atmanirbhar Bharat Scheme announced by the Government helps in:
    1) Enhancing India's manufacturing capabilities and exports across the industries
    2) Incentivizing foreign investments for domestic production
    Out of these:

    A.(A) 1 is correct
    B.(B) 2 is correct
    C.(C) Both 1 and 2 are correctCorrect
    D.(D) Neither 1 nor 2 is correct

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  218. What is the main purpose of Panchayati Raj?

    A.(A) To increase agriculture production
    B.(B) To increase employment
    C.(C) To increase people's political awareness
    D.(D) To enable people to participate in development administrationCorrect

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  219. What is true about Censure Motion?

    A.(A) It is not different from No-confidence motion
    B.(B) It is different from the No-confidence motionCorrect
    C.(C) It is not mandatory to mention the reasons in this motion
    D.(D) Permission of the House is not essential to present it

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  220. Which one of the following subjects fall within the jurisdiction of both High Court and Supreme Court?

    A.(A) Dispute between Centre and State
    B.(B) Dispute among States
    C.(C) Protection of fundamental rightsCorrect
    D.(D) Protection from the violation of the constitution

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  221. Which Indian leader for the first time used the 'safety-valve theory' to attack the Moderates in the Congress?

    A.(A) Bipin Chandra Pal
    B.(B) Lala Lajpat RaiCorrect
    C.(C) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
    D.(D) Dadabhai Naoroji

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  222. At which Viceroy was a bomb thrown on the occasion of his state entry into Delhi?

    A.(A) Lord Curzon
    B.(B) Lord Minto
    C.(C) Lord HardingeCorrect
    D.(D) Lord Wavell

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  223. Who got an opportunity to become Professor of Indian Philosophy in the University of California in 1911?

    A.(A) Sohan Singh Bhakna
    B.(B) Virendranath Chattopadhyay
    C.(C) Har DayalCorrect
    D.(D) Shyamji Krishna Varma

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  224. Name the Principal of M.A.O. College, Aligarh, who encouraged Muslim Communalism in the last decades of the 19th Century?

    A.(A) Dunlop Smith
    B.(B) Minto
    C.(C) William Morris
    D.(D) Theodore BeckCorrect

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  225. 'The Young India', a Nationalist paper, was started by

    A.(A) Annie Besant
    B.(B) Mahatma GandhiCorrect
    C.(C) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
    D.(D) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

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  226. Which Commission accentuated the discontent in all the political groups and parties for not associating any Indian member in it?

    A.(A) Welby Commission
    B.(B) Cripps Mission
    C.(C) Simon CommissionCorrect
    D.(D) Cabinet Mission

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  227. Who assumed the command of the Indian National Army and gave famous battle cry, 'Chalo Delhi'?

    A.(A) Rash Behari Bose
    B.(B) Mohan Singh
    C.(C) Shah Nawaz Khan
    D.(D) Subhash Chandra BoseCorrect

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  228. "We shall either free India or die in the attempt ..." who said it?

    A.(A) Jawaharlal Nehru
    B.(B) Mahatma GandhiCorrect
    C.(C) Abul Kalam Azad
    D.(D) V.D. Savarkar

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  229. Who raised the cry "Divide and Quit"?

    A.(A) M.A. Ansari
    B.(B) M.A. JinnahCorrect
    C.(C) Jawaharlal Nehru
    D.(D) Muhammad Iqbal

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  230. Which Act provided for the partition of India into two new dominions - India and Pakistan?

    A.(A) Govt. of India Act, 1919
    B.(B) Govt. of India Act, 1935
    C.(C) Indian Independence Act, 1947Correct
    D.(D) None of the above

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  231. Which Congress leader visited Bihar in 1918 in order to strengthen the activities of Home Rule League?

    A.(A) B.G Tilak
    B.(B) Annie BesantCorrect
    C.(C) Mahatma Gandhi
    D.(D) M.A. Ansari

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  232. Champaran Agrarian Committee was appointed in agreement between :

    A.(A) Indian Government and GandhijiCorrect
    B.(B) Indian Government and Raj Kumar Shukla
    C.(C) Indian Government and Rajendra Prasad
    D.(D) Indian Government and Anugraha Narayan Singh

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  233. Who was the prominent leader of Kisan Sabha movement in Bihar?

    A.(A) Raj Kumar Shukla
    B.(B) Sahajanand SaraswatiCorrect
    C.(C) Acharya Narendra Dev
    D.(D) Baba Ram Chandra

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  234. Who was murdered while hoisting the national flag under the area of Bikram Police Station?

    A.(A) Raghunath Singh of Gorakhari
    B.(B) Ram Narain of Bikrampur
    C.(C) Satyendra of Gorakhari
    D.(D) None of the aboveCorrect

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  235. Who became Chief Minister of Bihar in March 1939?

    A.(A) Anugraha Narain Singh
    B.(B) Rajendra Prasad
    C.(C) Shri Krishna Singh
    D.(D) None of the aboveCorrect

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  236. Match List I with List II:
    List-I (Places in Ancient India):
    a) Karnasuvarna
    b) Pragjyotish
    c) Girnar
    d) Pratisthan
    List-II (Presently in which State):
    1) Maharashtra
    2) Gujarat
    3) West Bengal
    4) Assam
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

    A.(A) 4 3 1 2
    B.(B) 3 4 2 1Correct
    C.(C) 3 2 4 1
    D.(D) 4 2 1 3

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  237. Which one of the following is not related to the Rigvedic period?

    A.(A) Ghosha
    B.(B) GargiCorrect
    C.(C) Apala
    D.(D) Vishwavara

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  238. Match List I with List II:
    List-I (Event/Place):
    a) Chola Gangam Lake
    b) Appointment of Dharma Mahamatra
    c) Assembly at Prayag
    d) Sudarshan Lake
    List-II (Connected with Person):
    1) Chandragupta Maurya
    2) Harshavardhan
    3) Rajendra I
    4) Ashoka
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

    A.(A) 3 4 2 1Correct
    B.(B) 1 4 2 3
    C.(C) 3 4 1 2
    D.(D) 2 3 1 4

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  239. Who among the following rulers, ruled for the maximum period?

    A.(A) Alauddin Khilji
    B.(B) Muhammad bin Tughluq
    C.(C) Bahlol LodiCorrect
    D.(D) Balban

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  240. Consider the following dynasties of Ancient India:
    1) Shunga
    2) Maurya
    3) Kushana
    4) Kanva
    Which of the following is the correct chronological order of their rule?

    A.(A) 2-1-4-3Correct
    B.(B) 1-2-3-4
    C.(C) 2-3-1-4
    D.(D) 2-1-3-4

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  241. Which one of the following is not written by Tulsidas?

    A.(A) Geetavali
    B.(B) Vinay Patrika
    C.(C) Sahitya LahariCorrect
    D.(D) Kavitavali

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  242. Match List I with List II:
    List-I (Building):
    a) Kabuli Bagh Mosque
    b) Adhai Din Ka Jhopra
    c) Allahabad Fort
    d) Itmad-ud-Daulah Mausoleum
    List-II (Built by):
    1) Qutb ud-Din Aibak
    2) Nur Jahan
    3) Akbar
    4) Babar
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

    A.(A) 4 1 3 2Correct
    B.(B) 2 1 4 3
    C.(C) 4 1 2 3
    D.(D) 1 4 3 2

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  243. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?

    A.(A) James Augustus Hicky - Calcutta ChronicleCorrect
    B.(B) Dayananda Saraswati - Satyarth Prakash
    C.(C) Ramaswamy Naicker - Justice Party
    D.(D) Jyotirao Phule - Satyashodhak Samaj

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  244. Match List I with List II:
    List-I (Father):
    a) Babar
    b) Akbar
    c) Shah Jahan
    d) Jahangir
    List-II (Son):
    1) Salim
    2) Khusrau
    3) Kamran
    4) Murad
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

    A.(A) 4 1 3 2
    B.(B) 3 1 4 2Correct
    C.(C) 3 1 2 4
    D.(D) 4 2 3 1

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  245. Which Buddhist council was not held in Bihar?

    A.(A) First
    B.(B) Second
    C.(C) Third
    D.(D) FourthCorrect

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  246. Which of the following statements about Subhas Chandra Bose are correct?
    1) He was elected President of the Indian National Congress at Tripuri session of 1938 A.D.
    2) He escaped from home internment in January 1941 A.D.
    3) On October 21st 1943 A.D. he constituted the Provisional Government of India in Singapore.

    A.(A) Only 1 and 2
    B.(B) Only 2 and 3Correct
    C.(C) Only 1 and 3
    D.(D) 1, 2 and 3

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  247. Who among the following was not an Acharya in The Nalanda Vishvavidyalaya?

    A.(A) Nagarjuna
    B.(B) KautilyaCorrect
    C.(C) Sheelbhadra
    D.(D) Shantirakshit

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  248. Consider the following events of Modern Indian History -
    1) Death sentence to Raja Nand Kumar
    2) Treaty of Salbai
    3) Battle of Wandiwash
    4) Death of Tipu Sultan
    Which of the following is the correct chronological order of the above events?

    A.(A) 2-3-4-1
    B.(B) 3-1-2-4Correct
    C.(C) 2-4-1-3
    D.(D) 3-2-1-4

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  249. Among the following Newspapers of Bihar, which was the first one to get published?

    A.(A) Bihar Bandhu
    B.(B) Patna HarkaraCorrect
    C.(C) Akhbar-E-Bihar
    D.(D) Bihar Herald

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  250. Match List I with List II:
    List-I (Event/Organisation):
    a) Champaran Satyagrah
    b) Azad Dasta
    c) Individual Satyagrah in Bihar 1940
    d) Kisan Sabha Bihar
    List-II (Related Person):
    1) Jayaprakash Narayan
    2) Shyam Narayan Singh
    3) Sahajanand Saraswati
    4) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

    A.(A) 4 2 3 1
    B.(B) 2 3 1 4
    C.(C) 1 4 3 2
    D.(D) 4 1 2 3Correct

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  251. Maginot Line exists between which countries?

    A.(A) U.S.A. & Canada
    B.(B) France & GermanyCorrect
    C.(C) Namibia and Angola
    D.(D) South Korea & North Korea

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  252. Which bodies of water does the Strait of Hormuz connect?

    A.(A) The Persian Gulf to Gulf of OmanCorrect
    B.(B) Red sea to Gulf of Aden
    C.(C) Red sea to Indian Ocean
    D.(D) Mediterranean sea to Red sea

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  253. Where is "Ground Zero"?

    A.(A) Greenwich
    B.(B) New YorkCorrect
    C.(C) Indira Point
    D.(D) Sriharikota

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  254. Which of the following Isthmuses has been known as the 'Devil's Neck'?

    A.(A) Isthmus of Panama
    B.(B) Kra IsthmusCorrect
    C.(C) Karelian Isthmus
    D.(D) Isthmus of Corinth

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  255. What does the term 'Ladang' refer to?

    A.(A) Shifting AgricultureCorrect
    B.(B) Plantation Agriculture
    C.(C) Subsistence type of Agriculture
    D.(D) Dry farming

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  256. Which is the largest river Island in the world?

    A.(A) Srirangam Island
    B.(B) Majuli IslandCorrect
    C.(C) Bhavani Island
    D.(D) Agatti Island

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  257. The second largest river basin of India is -

    A.(A) Mahanadi river basin
    B.(B) Narmada river basin
    C.(C) Godavari river basinCorrect
    D.(D) Kaveri river basin

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  258. Which of the following is the place of confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi?

    A.(A) Vishnuprayag
    B.(B) Karnaprayag
    C.(C) Rudraprayag
    D.(D) DevprayagCorrect

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  259. The two volcanic Islands in the Indian Territory are -

    A.(A) Kavaratti and New Moore
    B.(B) Bitra and Kavaratti
    C.(C) Pamban and Barren
    D.(D) Narcondam and BarrenCorrect

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  260. The art of crafting which item in Meerut has received a GI tag?

    A.(A) Sports Goods
    B.(B) Musical Instruments
    C.(C) Laddoo
    D.(D) ScissorsCorrect

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  261. In India the Temperate Forest Research center is in which city?

    A.(A) ShimlaCorrect
    B.(B) Ranchi
    C.(C) Srinagar
    D.(D) Dehradun

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  262. In which state is Kanha National Park located?

    A.(A) Uttarakhand
    B.(B) Assam
    C.(C) Madhya PradeshCorrect
    D.(D) Maharashtra

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  263. What type of geographical feature is 'Loktak'?

    A.(A) Valley
    B.(B) LakeCorrect
    C.(C) River
    D.(D) Mountain series

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  264. Which of the following parks/sanctuaries come under the project tiger in Bihar?

    A.(A) Valmiki National ParkCorrect
    B.(B) Udaypur Wildlife Sanctuary
    C.(C) Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary
    D.(D) None of these

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  265. Which of the following is the state animal of Bihar?

    A.(A) Cow
    B.(B) BullCorrect
    C.(C) Buffalo
    D.(D) Horse

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  266. In which year, the Nalanda University was re-established in Bihar?

    A.(A) 2005
    B.(B) 2007
    C.(C) 2008
    D.(D) 2014Correct

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  267. In which district does the Karmanasa river originate?

    A.(A) Kaimur DistrictCorrect
    B.(B) Vaishali District
    C.(C) Patna District
    D.(D) Bikram District

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  268. Bihar produces _______% of pyrite of whole India?

    A.(A) 75
    B.(B) 85
    C.(C) 95Correct
    D.(D) 100

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  269. Gold is found in which district of Bihar?

    A.(A) Gaya District
    B.(B) Jamui DistrictCorrect
    C.(C) Nalanda District
    D.(D) Bhagalpur District

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  270. Most of the Bihar comes under which of the following climate type?

    A.(A) Subtropical MonsoonCorrect
    B.(B) Tropical savannah
    C.(C) Hot and dry
    D.(D) Hot and Semi Arid

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  271. We apply a force of 200 Newtons on a wooden Box and push it on the floor at constant velocity. The marginal friction force will be :

    A.(A) 100 Newtons
    B.(B) 200 NewtonsCorrect
    C.(C) 300 Newtons
    D.(D) 400 Newtons

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  272. A truck starts from rest down a hill with a constant acceleration. It achieves 400 meters in 20 seconds. If the weight of the truck is 7 tons then what will be the force acting on it?

    A.(A) 11000 Newtons
    B.(B) 12000 Newtons
    C.(C) 13000 Newtons
    D.(D) 14000 NewtonsCorrect

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  273. Energy consumed in a home is 250 units then the total energy in Joule will be :

    A.(A) 9 × 10510^5
    B.(B) 8 × 10610^6
    C.(C) 9 × 10810^8Correct
    D.(D) 10510^5

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  274. In which medium, the speed of sound is maximum?

    A.(A) SteelCorrect
    B.(B) Water
    C.(C) Air
    D.(D) Hydrogen

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  275. The potential energy of a freely falling body continuously decreases.

    A.(A) The principle of conservation of energy is violated
    B.(B) The principle of conservation of energy is not violatedCorrect
    C.(C) Gravitational force is violated
    D.(D) Gravitational force is not violated

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  276. A pair of Oxen exerts a force of 140 newton while ploughing the field. The field ploughed is 15 meter long. The work done in ploughing the length of the field is :

    A.(A) 1900 Joule
    B.(B) 2000 Joule
    C.(C) 2100 JouleCorrect
    D.(D) 2200 Joule

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  277. What is the focal length of a plane mirror?

    A.(A) +1 cm
    B.(B) -1 cm
    C.(C) 2 cm
    D.(D) InfinityCorrect

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  278. Which term in the following does not denote the electric power in electric circuit?

    A.(A) I²R
    B.(B) IR²Correct
    C.(C) VI
    D.(D) V²/R

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  279. In short circuit, the value of electric current in a time circuit :

    A.(A) Very low
    B.(B) Do not change
    C.(C) Increases very highCorrect
    D.(D) Continuously changing

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  280. What is the device to protect equipments from the electric shock?

    A.(A) FuseCorrect
    B.(B) Generator
    C.(C) Motor
    D.(D) Current controller

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  281. pH value of 0.1 N HCl solution is approximately:

    A.(A) 1.0Correct
    B.(B) 11.0
    C.(C) 10
    D.(D) 2.0

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  282. Which Compound is known as night glowing pigment from below?

    A.(A) Europium dopped strontium aluminateCorrect
    B.(B) Copper Sulphide dopped zinc oxide
    C.(C) Barium sulphate dopped copper carbonate
    D.(D) Boron oxide dopped copper sulphate

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  283. Which Material is used for smart film?

    A.(A) Indium tin oxideCorrect
    B.(B) Calcium carbonate
    C.(C) Zinc chloride
    D.(D) Silica

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  284. Which metal compound is used for treatment of carcinoma?

    A.(A) PlatinumCorrect
    B.(B) Chromium
    C.(C) Iron
    D.(D) Chlorine

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  285. Which compound is used in contraceptive pills?

    A.(A) Cholecalciferol
    B.(B) LevonorgestrelCorrect
    C.(C) Vanlafexine
    D.(D) Cetrizine

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  286. Why oil is not stored in galvanized iron pot?

    A.(A) It produce toxic compound
    B.(B) It reduced quality of oil
    C.(C) Corrosion observed
    D.(D) All of aboveCorrect

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  287. Which compound is used for increase of octane rating?

    A.(A) Trimethyl hexane
    B.(B) Tetramethyl Oxide
    C.(C) TetraethylleadCorrect
    D.(D) Triethyl toluene

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  288. What is the full form of the PHBV biodegradable polymer?

    A.(A) Polyhydroxy butyl vaniline
    B.(B) Poly hydroxy butane veratric acid
    C.(C) Poly (3 - Hydroxy butyrate-co-3 hydroxy valerate)Correct
    D.(D) Poly hydroxy butyric acid veratric acid

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  289. Which glands secrete hormones?

    A.(A) Sebaceous glands
    B.(B) Reproductive glands
    C.(C) Exocrine glands
    D.(D) Endocrine glandsCorrect

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  290. Which one of the following term characterizes the interaction between herpes simplex virus and a human?

    A.(A) Parasitism
    B.(B) Symbiosis
    C.(C) Endosymbiosis
    D.(D) EndoparasitismCorrect

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  291. Which class of immunoglobulin is the first to be produced in response to an infection?

    A.(A) IgG
    B.(B) IgA
    C.(C) IgMCorrect
    D.(D) IgE

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  292. What are biological membranes composed of?

    A.(A) Lipids and proteins in varying combinations which are specific to each species, cell type and organelleCorrect
    B.(B) Lipids only
    C.(C) Proteins only
    D.(D) None of the above

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  293. Which of the following is a non-sense codon?

    A.(A) UAACorrect
    B.(B) AUG
    C.(C) UUU
    D.(D) UGC

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  294. The species which are in danger of extinction are known as?

    A.(A) Vulnerable
    B.(B) Rare
    C.(C) EndangeredCorrect
    D.(D) Extinct

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  295. Which of the following is a Kharif crop?

    A.(A) SugarcaneCorrect
    B.(B) Barley
    C.(C) Gram
    D.(D) Wheat

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  296. Xylem in plants is responsible for which of the following functions?

    A.(A) Transport of water and dissolved mineralsCorrect
    B.(B) Transport of foods
    C.(C) Transport of oxygen and other gases
    D.(D) Transport of essential amino acids

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  297. Who was first to use the characteristics of vascular tissues in the classification of plants?

    A.(A) Engler and Prantl
    B.(B) Bentham and Hooker
    C.(C) A P de CandolleCorrect
    D.(D) More than one of the above

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  298. The part which we eat in Mango is:

    A.(A) Epicarp
    B.(B) MesocarpCorrect
    C.(C) Endocarp
    D.(D) None of the above

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  299. On which day is Ozone Day celebrated?

    A.(A) 16th SeptemberCorrect
    B.(B) 5th June
    C.(C) 21st April
    D.(D) 5th December

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  300. In a mycorrhizal association, what is the advantage to the plant?

    A.(A) Protection
    B.(B) Food
    C.(C) (A) and (B) both
    D.(D) Increased mineral absorption and diseases protectionCorrect

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