Which Windows interface element typically appears to display information, a warning, an error message, or a request for confirmation?
A
Window
B
Pop-up menu
C
Message box
D
Taskbar
Question 2Single Answer
What is active desktop ?
A
a term that is synonymous with viewing your desktop as web page
B
a feature to customize your desktop to display informating you can update from the internet
C
both a and b above mentioned
D
A software
E
None of these
Question 3Single Answer
What is meant by an active window?
A
A window that is minimized
B
The window currently receiving user input
C
Any window currently open
D
The window opened first
Question 4Single Answer
What was America Online (AOL) primarily known for during the early popularization of consumer Internet access?
A
An online service providing Internet access and proprietary online content
B
A computer operating system
C
A spreadsheet application
D
A database management system
Question 5Single Answer
An application is
A
word processing, accounting and engineering programs are example of application programs
B
computer program designed to enable users to perform specific job functions
C
Both a and b above mentioned
D
a document
E
None of these
Question 6Single Answer
Yojna a weekly journal
A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Planning Commission
Question 7Single Answer
Kurukshetra a journal on rural development is published by
A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Planning Commission
Question 8Single Answer
Devaluation of a currency means
A
Fixing the value of the currency in conjuction with the movement in the value of a basket of predetermined currencies
B
Reduction in the value of a currency vis-à-vis major internationally traded currencies
C
Fixing the value of currency in multilateral consultaion with the IMF the World Bank and major trading partners
D
Permitting the currency to seek its worth in the international market
Question 9Single Answer
In India rural incomes are generally lower than the urban incomes, which of the following reasons account for this
1. a large number of farmers are illiterate and know little about scientific agriculture
2. prices of primary products are lower than those of manufactured products
3. Investments in agriculture has been low when compared to investment in industry
A
1 and 3
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 2
D
1,2 and 3
Question 10Single Answer
Which of the following programmes aims at the promotion of savings among rural women
A
Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
B
Indira Mahila Yojna
C
Jawahar Rozgar Yojna
D
Mahila Samridhi Yojna
Question 11Single Answer
What is Net National Product
A
the money value of final goods and services produced annually in the economy
B
the money value of annual service generation in the economy
C
the money value of tangible goods produced annually in the economy
D
The money value of tangible goods available in the economy
Question 12Single Answer
National income is the
A
net national product at market price
B
net national product at factor cost
C
net domestic product at market price
D
net domestic product at factor cost
Question 13Single Answer
Chelliah Committee of 1992 deals with the overhauling of our
A
financial system
B
tax system
C
patents and copyrights
D
Public sector undertakings
Question 14Single Answer
During which Five Year Plan was the annual growth rate of National Income the lowest
A
2nd plan
B
3rd plan
C
5th plan
D
6th plan
Question 15Single Answer
Which of the following taxes is a progressive tax
A
sales tax
B
custom tax
C
excise tax
D
income tax
Question 16Single Answer
Total number of districts in Andhra Pradesh ?
A
10
B
12
C
13
D
17
Question 17Single Answer
Which one is the largest district by area wise in Andhra Pradesh ?
A
Kurnool
B
Anantapur
C
Kadapa
D
Nellore
Question 18Single Answer
Who is the first sports person to received Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award from Andhra Pradesh ?
A
Pullela Gopichand
B
Karnam Malleswari
C
Saina Nehwal
D
Sania Mirza
Question 19Single Answer
Before Hyderabad was made capital in 1956, which city was the capital of Andhra Pradesh ?
A
Warangal
B
Vijayawada
C
Visakhapatnam
D
Kurnool
Question 20Single Answer
In which district, the TirumalaVenkateswara Temple is located ?
A
Chittoor
B
Krishna
C
Kurnool
D
Vizianagaram
Question 21Single Answer
Who was the first person to translate the Mahabharata into Telugu language ?
A
Pothana
B
Tikkana
C
Nannayya
D
Vemana
Question 22Single Answer
Which one was the first dynasty to rule Vijayanagara Empire ?
A
Tuluva dynasty
B
Saluva dynasty
C
Sangama dynasty
D
Aravidu dynasty
Question 23Single Answer
Who is not in the group known as Kavitraya (three great poets) of Telugu literature ?
A
Nannaya
B
Tikanna
C
Yerrapragada
D
Pothana
Question 24Single Answer
When NT Rama Rao become the first chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh ?
A
1978
B
1983
C
1985
D
1992
Question 25Single Answer
Which one is the only constituency from where NT Rama Rao defeated in assembly election ?
A
Kalwakurthy
B
Hindupur
C
Tekkali
D
Nalgonda
Question 26Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word ‘CLEANLINESS’ each of the which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet, in the same sequence?
A
Two
B
Three
C
Five
D
Four
E
None of these
Question 27Single Answer
Team A has scored more goals than Team B
Team C has scored fewer goals than Team B
Team A has scored fewer goals than Team C .
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A
True
B
False
C
Uncertain
D
None
Question 28Single Answer
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the second, the third, the sixth and the eight letters of the word FRAGMENT using each only once, which of the following will be the third letter of that word ? If no such word can be formed, give ‘X’ as the answer and if more than one such word can be formed, give ‘Y’ as the answer.
A
A
B
E
C
T
D
X
E
Y
Question 29Single Answer
How many such letters are there in the word ORIENTAL each of which is as far away from the beginning of the word as when they are arranged alphabetically?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 30Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters in the word CREDIT each of which has as many letters between them in the word as in the English alphabet?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 31Single Answer
How many meaningful words can be made from the letters ‘LMEA’ using each letter only once in each word?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 32Single Answer
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the first, the second, the seventh and the eighth letters of the word TEMPORAL, which of the following will be the first letter of that word? If more than one such word can be made, give ‘Y’ as the answer and if no such word can be made, give ‘X’ as the answer.
A
T
B
L
C
E
D
Y
E
X
Question 33Single Answer
If the letters of the word HANDOVER are arranged alphabetically from left to right how many letters will remain at the same position?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 34Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word EXCURSION, each of which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 35Single Answer
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the first, the second, the third, the sixth and the eighth letters of the word DEVIATION first letter of that word is your answer? If more than one such word can be made formed your answer is ‘A’ and if no such word can be formed your answer is ‘B’.
A
V
B
T
C
E
D
A
E
B
Question 36Single Answer
If each alternate letter beginning with the first in the word WORKING is replaced by the next letter in the English alphabet and each of the remaining letters is replaced by the previous letter in the English alphabet, which of the following will be the fourth from the right and after the replacement ?
A
N
B
Q
C
J
D
M
E
None of these
Question 37Single Answer
How many pairs of letters are there in the word ‘SHIFTED’ each of which has as many letters between its two letters as there are between in the English alphabet?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
None of these
Question 38Single Answer
Statement: Is common currency a necessary ingredient for Europe’s growth ?
Arguments :
I. Yes, A common currency will enable entire Europe to market itself as one .
II. No, Similar experiments by Latin America countries have not affected their economies .
A
The only argument I is strong
B
Only argument II is strong
C
Either I or II is strong
D
Neither I nor II is strong
Question 39Single Answer
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the first, the fifth, the sixth, the tenth and the eleventh letters of the word EXCEPTIONAL using each letter only once, first letter of that word is your answer. If no such word can be made formed your answer is ‘X’ and if more than one such word can be formed your answer is ‘Y’.
A
P
B
L
C
T
D
X
E
Y
Question 40Single Answer
How many meaningful English words can be formed with the letters RAE using each letter only once in each word?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 41Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word WONDERS, each of which has as many letters between its two letters as there are between them in the English alphabet?
A
One
B
Two
C
Three
D
Four
E
More than four
Question 42Single Answer
If it is possible to make only one meaningful English word from the second, the fifth, the seventh and the eighth letters of the word PHYSICAL, using each letter only once, second letter of that word is your answer. If more than one such word can be formed your answer is M. if no such word can be formed your answer is N.
A
I
B
A
C
L
D
M
E
N
Question 43Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word JUSTIFY, each of which have as many letters between them in the word as they have between them in the English alphabet?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 44Single Answer
If the alphabets are assigned values as A=3, D=6, G=8, I=2, L=4 and T=5 then what is the sum of values of all the alphabets in the word DIGITAL?
A
26
B
28
C
30
D
32
E
None of these
Question 45Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word EDUCATION, each of which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 46Single Answer
The cash difference between the selling prices of an article at a profit of 4% and 6% is Rs. 3. The ratio of the two selling prices is:__________ ?
A
51:52
B
52:53
C
51:53
D
52:55
Question 47Single Answer
Which of the following numbers is irrational ?
A
√49
B
0.125
C
√2
D
22/7
Question 48Single Answer
356 x 936 – 356 x 836 = ?
A
35600
B
34500
C
9630
D
93600
Question 49Single Answer
Arrange in descending order: 5/8, 7/10, 3/4
A
3/4 > 7/10 > 5/8
B
7/10 > 3/4 > 5/8
C
3/4 > 5/8 > 7/10
D
5/8 > 7/10 > 3/4
Question 50Single Answer
What is (3^{4} times 9^{2}) ?
A
36
B
38
C
310
D
96
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General Studies
Question 51Single Answer
If 34X-2 = 729, then find the value of X.
A
4
B
3
C
2
D
5
Question 52Single Answer
Convert 0.6 into fraction ?
A
3/5
B
2/3
C
4/5
Question 53Single Answer
The no. plate of a bus had peculiarity. The bus number was a perfect square. It was also a perfect square when the plate numbers were reversed. The bus company had only five hundred buses numbered from 1 to 500. What was the number ?
A
169
B
36
C
196
D
Can not say
Question 54Single Answer
If a and b are positive integers, such that ab = 125, then (a-b)a+b-4 = ?
A
16
B
25
C
28
D
30
Question 55Single Answer
If x*y = x2 + y2 – xy, then value of 9*11 is
A
93
B
103
C
60.5
D
121
Question 56Single Answer
Which is greater ?
A
15/16
B
17/18
C
Equal
D
Cannot compare
Question 57Single Answer
If sum of two numbers is 42 and their product is 437, then find their difference.
A
3
B
4
C
5
D
7
Question 58Single Answer
Write the 44000 in Roman numerals
A
XLI
B
XLVI
C
XLIV
D
XLVIC
Question 59Single Answer
Convert 0.0909… into fraction ?
A
1/11
B
9/11
C
1/9
D
9/10
Question 60Single Answer
What is (98 times 102) ?
A
9996
B
10000
C
10096
D
10196
Question 61Single Answer
Which is smaller ?
A
9/11
B
7/9
C
Equal
D
Cannot compare
Question 62Single Answer
Convert 0.5777… into fraction ?
A
26/45
B
52/90
C
13/22
D
5/9
Question 63Single Answer
Convert 0.81 into fraction ?
A
81/100
B
9/10
C
8/9
D
9/11
Question 64Single Answer
(63)2 – (12)2 =?
A
3528
B
3852
C
3582
D
3825
Question 65Single Answer
Which is greater ?
A
13/17
B
11/14
C
Equal
D
Cannot compare
Question 66Single Answer
What is the capital of Andhra Pradesh ?
A
Hyderabad
B
Amravati
C
Guntur District
D
Mangalagiri
Question 67Single Answer
What is the official language of Andhra Pradesh ?
A
Rajasthani
B
Malyalam
C
Gujarati
D
Telugu
Question 68Single Answer
How many districts are there in Andhra Pradesh ?
A
First
B
Eleventh
C
Thirteen
D
Fifteen
Question 69Single Answer
What is the population of Andhra Pradesh ?
A
8.46 Crores
B
52.88 Millions
C
141.7 Crores
D
49.67 Million
Question 70Single Answer
Which is the largest city in Andhra Pradesh ?
A
Amaravati
B
Visakhapatnam
C
Nellore
D
Kurnool
Question 71Single Answer
What is the literacy rate in Andhra Pradesh ?
A
67.35% (2022 census)
B
75.87 % (2020 census)
C
67.40 % (2019 census)
D
67.02% (2011 census)
Question 72Single Answer
What is the total area of Andhra Pradesh ?
A
2,76,754 sq. km2
B
160,205 km²
C
112,077 km²
D
342,239 sq km2
Question 73Single Answer
Which is the highest peak in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh ?
A
Jindhagada
B
Anamudi
C
Deomali
D
Mahendragiri
Question 74Single Answer
Which is the longest river in Andhra Pradesh ?
A
Godavari
B
Penna
C
Ganga
D
Krishna
Question 75Single Answer
What is the main source of income in Andhra Pradesh ?
A
Investments
B
Interest
C
Agriculture and Industry
D
Business income
Question 76Single Answer
Which is the largest textile market in Andhra Pradesh ?
A
Madanapalle
B
Tirupati
C
Vijayawada
D
Visakhapatnam
Question 77Single Answer
Which is the largest turmeric market in Andhra Pradesh ?
A
Guntur
B
East Godavari
C
West Godavari
D
Krishna
Question 78Single Answer
Which is the largest chilli market in Andhra Pradesh ?
A
Guntur
B
East Godavari
C
West Godavari
D
Krishna
Question 79Single Answer
Which is the largest cotton market in Andhra Pradesh ?
A
Anantapur
B
Kurnool
C
Chittoor
D
Prakasam
Question 80Single Answer
Which is the largest rice market in Andhra Pradesh ?
A
Krishna
B
Guntur
C
East Godavari
D
West Godavari
Question 81Single Answer
Which is the largest mango market in Andhra Pradesh ?
A
Krishna
B
Guntur
C
East Godavari
D
West Godavari
Question 82Single Answer
Which is the largest cashew nut market in Andhra Pradesh ?
A
Srikakulam
B
Vizianagaram
C
Visakhapatnam
D
Kadapa
Question 83Single Answer
Which is the largest banana market in Andhra Pradesh ?
A
Krishna
B
Guntur
C
East Godavari
D
West Godavari
Question 84Single Answer
Which is the largest grapes market in Andhra Pradesh ?
A
Krishna
B
Guntur
C
East Godavari
D
West Godavari
Question 85Single Answer
Which is the largest silk market in Andhra Pradesh ?
A
Anantapur
B
Kurnool
C
Chittoor
D
Prakasam
Question 86Single Answer
Which river forms the boundary between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana ?
A
Krishna
B
Godavari
C
Tungabhadra
D
Penna
Question 87Single Answer
What is the highest peak in Andhra Pradesh ?
A
Anaimudi
B
Mahendragiri
C
Arma Konda
D
Kailasagiri
Question 88Single Answer
The Coromandel Coast is located in which part of Andhra Pradesh ?
A
Northern
B
Southern
C
Eastern
D
Western
Question 89Single Answer
Which of the following districts is not part of the Rayalaseema region ?
A
Anantapur
B
Kurnool
C
Kadapa
D
Visakhapatnam
Question 90Single Answer
Which one of the following rivers does not flow through Andhra Pradesh ?
A
Krishna
B
Godavari
C
Tungabhadra
D
Cauvery
Question 91Single Answer
Which of the following wildlife sanctuaries is located in Andhra Pradesh ?
A
Bandipur National Park
B
Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
C
Bandhavgarh National Park
D
Jim Corbett National Park
Question 92Single Answer
Which one of the following is not a port in Andhra Pradesh ?
A
Visakhapatnam Port
B
Krishnapatnam Port
C
Kakinada Port
D
Kolkata Port
Question 93Single Answer
Which district in Andhra Pradesh is famous for its beaches ?
A
Vijayanagaram
B
Nellore
C
Srikakulam
D
Chittoor
Question 94Single Answer
What is the name of the largest freshwater lake in Andhra Pradesh ?
A
Pulicat Lake
B
Kolleru Lake
C
Hussain Sagar Lake
D
Chilika Lake
Question 95Single Answer
Which district in Andhra Pradesh is known for its granite reserves ?
A
Anantapur
B
Guntur
C
Prakasam
D
Srikakulam
Question 96Single Answer
When was the Constituent Assembly of India formed?
A
1946
B
1947
C
1948
D
1950
Question 97Single Answer
Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
A
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
C
Jawaharlal Nehru
D
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Question 98Single Answer
The idea of the Constituent Assembly was first put forward by:
A
Mahatma Gandhi
B
M.N. Roy
C
Jawaharlal Nehru
D
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Question 99Single Answer
The Cabinet Mission Plan for India was proposed in:
A
1942
B
1945
C
1946
D
1947
Question 100Single Answer
The Constitution of India was adopted on:
A
15th August 1947
B
26th January 1950
C
26th November 1949
D
30th January 1948
Question 101Single Answer
Who is known as the "Father of the Indian Renaissance" ?
A
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B
Swami Vivekananda
C
Rabindranath Tagore
D
Mahatma Gandhi
Question 102Single Answer
Which classical dance form is associated with Tamil Nadu ?
A
Kathak
B
Kuchipudi
C
Bharatanatyam
D
Odissi
Question 103Single Answer
Which of the following is a famous festival of Kerala ?
A
Pongal
B
Onam
C
Baisakhi
D
Makar Sankranti
Question 104Single Answer
Who wrote the Indian national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' ?
A
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
B
Sarojini Naidu
C
Rabindranath Tagore
D
Subramania Bharati
Question 105Single Answer
The Ajanta Caves are located in which state ?
A
Maharashtra
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Bihar
D
Karnataka
Question 106Single Answer
Who is known as the "Missile Man of India"?
A
Dr. Homi J. Bhabha
B
Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
C
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
D
Dr. Satish Dhawan
Question 107Single Answer
Which organization is responsible for India's space exploration programs?
A
BARC
B
ISRO
C
DRDO
D
HAL
Question 108Single Answer
In which year did India successfully launch its first satellite, Aryabhata?
A
1975
B
1965
C
1980
D
1990
Question 109Single Answer
What is the name of India's first indigenously developed satellite launched by ISRO?
A
INSAT-1A
B
Aryabhata
C
Rohini
D
Bhaskara
Question 110Single Answer
What is the name of India's first nuclear reactor?
A
Dhruva
B
Kamini
C
Apsara
D
Kalpakkam
Question 111Single Answer
What is the primary goal of disaster management?
A
Preventing all disasters
B
Reducing the impact of disasters on life and property
C
Ensuring economic growth
D
Creating more disaster-prone areas
Question 112Single Answer
Which of the following is the correct definition of disaster management?
A
Managing financial resources during crises
B
The systematic process of preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters
C
Building resilience for natural growth
D
Coordinating between economic and environmental growth
Question 113Single Answer
Which type of disaster management focuses on reducing future risks through planning?
A
Mitigation
B
Recovery
C
Emergency response
D
Rescue operations
Question 114Single Answer
What does "disaster risk" refer to?
A
The financial cost of disasters
B
The probability of harmful consequences or losses due to disasters
C
The environmental benefits of disasters
D
The inevitability of natural events
Question 115Single Answer
Which phase of disaster management involves activities like evacuation and emergency rescue?
A
Preparedness
B
Response
C
Mitigation
D
Recovery
Question 116Single Answer
What is the concept of "resilience" in disaster management?
A
The ability to recover quickly after a disaster
B
Complete prevention of disasters
C
Increasing vulnerability to risks
D
Ensuring immediate financial recovery
Question 117Single Answer
Which of the following is NOT a phase of disaster management?
A
Preparedness
B
Prevention
C
Construction
D
Recovery
Question 118Single Answer
Which international framework focuses on disaster risk reduction?
A
Kyoto Protocol
B
Paris Agreement
C
Sendai Framework
D
Basel Convention
Question 119Single Answer
What does the term "hazard" refer to in disaster management?
A
A potential threat that may cause loss or damage
B
An unavoidable event
C
An artificial risk
D
A rescue activity
Question 120Single Answer
Which organization in India is primarily responsible for disaster management?
A
Ministry of Environment
B
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
C
Indian Meteorological Department
D
NITI Aayog
Question 121Single Answer
What are the two main types of disasters?
A
Natural and man-made
B
Physical and environmental
C
Economic and social
D
Predictable and unpredictable
Question 122Single Answer
Which of the following is an example of a natural disaster?
A
Industrial accidents
B
Earthquakes
C
Nuclear explosions
D
Oil spills
Question 123Single Answer
Which concept involves planning and training to minimize damage during disasters?
A
Emergency response
B
Preparedness
C
Mitigation
D
Vulnerability assessment
Question 124Single Answer
Which term describes the ability of a community to anticipate, cope with, and recover from disasters?
A
Adaptability
B
Resilience
C
Efficiency
D
Sustainability
Question 125Single Answer
What does vulnerability in disaster management refer to?
A
The likelihood of a hazard occurring
B
The capacity to resist damage
C
The degree of loss to a system exposed to hazards
D
The ability to recover quickly
Question 126Single Answer
Which phase comes immediately after a disaster occurs?
A
Mitigation
B
Recovery
C
Preparedness
D
Response
Question 127Single Answer
Which key activity is part of disaster recovery?
A
Rescue operations
B
Rebuilding infrastructure
C
Hazard mapping
D
Issuing warnings
Question 128Single Answer
What is the primary focus of disaster mitigation?
A
Managing funds post-disaster
B
Reducing the potential impacts of future disasters
C
Providing emergency relief
D
Conducting rescue operations
Question 129Single Answer
Which organization is responsible for disaster management coordination globally?
A
UNDP
B
WHO
C
UNDRR (United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction)
D
IMF
Question 130Single Answer
What is the role of a disaster management plan?
A
To ensure 100% disaster prevention
B
To outline strategies for all phases of disaster management
C
To focus on economic recovery only
D
To provide guidelines for hazard creation
Question 131Single Answer
What is the focus of disaster preparedness?
A
Risk reduction after the disaster
B
Ensuring public safety through planning and training before disasters occur
C
Economic recovery post-disaster
D
Allocating funds for rebuilding
Question 132Single Answer
Which of the following is an example of a man-made disaster?
A
Cyclone
B
Tsunami
C
Chemical spill
D
Earthquake
Question 133Single Answer
What is the role of early warning systems in disaster management?
A
To completely eliminate hazards
B
To reduce risks and provide timely alerts to minimize damage
C
To manage post-disaster recovery
D
To allocate resources efficiently
Question 134Single Answer
Which of the following is NOT a component of disaster management?
A
Mitigation
B
Monitoring
C
Adaptation
D
Reconstruction
Question 135Single Answer
What is the term for communities adjusting to recurring hazards for long-term survival?
A
Mitigation
B
Risk transfer
C
Adaptation
D
Vulnerability reduction
Question 136Single Answer
Which of these is a proactive approach in disaster management?
A
Providing relief after an earthquake
B
Training communities on evacuation protocols
C
Rebuilding infrastructure post-disaster
D
Issuing compensation for losses
Question 137Single Answer
What does the term "hazard mapping" refer to?
A
Predicting weather changes
B
Identifying locations prone to specific hazards
C
Calculating economic losses during disasters
D
Allocating resources post-disaster
Question 138Single Answer
Which phase includes restoring essential services after a disaster?
A
Preparedness
B
Response
C
Recovery
D
Mitigation
Question 139Single Answer
What is the purpose of capacity building in disaster management?
A
Reducing the number of disasters
B
Enhancing resilience and improving skills to handle disasters effectively
C
Distributing funds during recovery
D
Organizing rescue teams
Question 140Single Answer
What is a "multi-hazard approach" in disaster management?
A
Focusing on a single type of disaster
B
Addressing all possible hazards in an integrated manner
C
Avoiding high-risk zones
D
Training only emergency responders
Question 141Single Answer
Which country's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, was assassinated in a joint US-Israel strike in late February 2026?
A
Syria
B
Iraq
C
Lebanon
D
Iran
Question 142Single Answer
What was the primary goal stated for the 2026 Israeli–United States strikes on Iran?
A
Nuclear disarmament only
B
Border security
C
Economic sanctions enforcement
D
Regime change in Tehran
Question 143Single Answer
Which Indian state won its maiden Ranji Trophy title recently (reported in early March 2026)?
A
Mumbai
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Jammu & Kashmir
D
Karnataka
Question 144Single Answer
What funding amount did Germany announce for a new climate resilience initiative with India in February 2026?
A
EUR 10 million
B
EUR 100 million
C
EUR 50 million
D
EUR 20 million
Question 145Single Answer
Which Indian state launched its first Dark Sky Park in Kolli Hills in February 2026?
A
Kerala
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Uttarakhand
D
Himachal Pradesh
Question 146Single Answer
Who inaugurated three major inland waterways projects on National Waterway-2 in Assam in February 2026?
A
Nitin Gadkari
B
Jyotiraditya Scindia
C
Narendra Modi
D
Sarbananda Sonowal
Question 147Single Answer
Which event is scheduled for inauguration by PM Narendra Modi in March 2026 in Uttar Pradesh?
A
New Parliament building
B
Noida International Airport
C
Bullet train launch
D
Smart City project
Question 148Single Answer
In response to the assassination of Ali Khamenei, which group fired projectiles at northern Israel?
A
Hamas
B
IRGC
C
Houthis
D
Hezbollah
Question 149Single Answer
What is the name of the operation or escalation linked to recent US-Israel actions against Iran (reported in early March 2026)?
A
Operation Epic Fury
B
Operation Roar of the Lion
C
Operation Desert Storm
D
Operation True Promise
Question 150Single Answer
Which country’s Prime Minister visited Israel in late February 2026 to elevate bilateral ties?