Which organization is responsible for India's space exploration programs?
A
BARC
B
ISRO
C
DRDO
D
HAL
Question 3Single Answer
In which year did India successfully launch its first satellite, Aryabhata?
A
1975
B
1965
C
1980
D
1990
Question 4Single 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 5Single Answer
What is the name of India's first nuclear reactor?
A
Dhruva
B
Kamini
C
Apsara
D
Kalpakkam
Question 6Single Answer
Which Indian space mission successfully sent a probe to Mars in its first attempt?
A
Chandrayaan-1
B
Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission)
C
Chandrayaan-2
D
Gaganyaan
Question 7Single Answer
What was India’s first nuclear test code-named?
A
Operation Shakti
B
Pokhran-I
C
Operation Smiling Buddha
D
Operation Parakram
Question 8Single Answer
Who is considered the father of the Indian space program?
A
APJ Abdul Kalam
B
Homi Bhabha
C
Vikram Sarabhai
D
Satish Dhawan
Question 9Single Answer
What is the name of India's first supercomputer?
A
Param 8000
B
Vikram 2000
C
Aditya
D
Aryabhata
Question 10Single Answer
The first Indian satellite to be placed in geosynchronous orbit is:
A
GSAT-1
B
Rohini
C
INSAT-1A
D
Aryabhata
Question 11Single Answer
What is the primary purpose of agriculture?
A
To produce energy
B
To cultivate crops and rear animals for food, fiber, and other products
C
To develop urban areas
D
To promote tourism
Question 12Single Answer
Which of the following is a major component of agriculture?
A
Manufacturing
B
Information technology
C
Horticulture
D
Real estate
Question 13Single Answer
Agriculture is often referred to as the backbone of which economy?
A
Industrial economy
B
Service economy
C
Rural economy
D
Urban economy
Question 14Single Answer
What is subsistence farming?
A
Farming for commercial purposes
B
Farming primarily for household consumption
C
Farming using advanced technology
D
Farming with a focus on exports
Question 15Single Answer
Which of the following is NOT a type of agriculture?
A
Organic farming
B
Aquaculture
C
Non-agricultural farming
D
Precision farming
Question 16Single Answer
When did agriculture first begin?
A
Around 1000 BC
B
Around 10,000 BC
C
During the Industrial Revolution
D
In the 18th century
Question 17Single Answer
What is the significance of the Agricultural Revolution?
A
It marked the shift from hunting-gathering to settled farming
B
It led to the rise of industrialization
C
It resulted in urbanization
D
It caused a decline in population
Question 18Single Answer
Which civilization is known for its early agricultural practices?
A
Roman
B
Mesopotamian
C
Byzantine
D
Viking
Question 19Single Answer
Which crop was first domesticated in the Americas?
A
Rice
B
Wheat
C
Maize (corn)
D
Barley
Question 20Single Answer
What impact did the Green Revolution have on agriculture?
A
Decreased crop yields
B
Increased food production and introduction of high-yielding varieties
C
Elimination of traditional farming practices
D
Reduced use of technology
Question 21Single Answer
Which is the longest river in India?
A
Yamuna
B
Ganges
C
Brahmaputra
D
Godavari
Question 22Single Answer
The Western Ghats are also known as:
A
Sahyadris
B
Vindhyas
C
Satpuras
D
Aravallis
Question 23Single Answer
Which river is known as the ‘Sorrow of Bihar’?
A
Ganges
B
Kosi
C
Son
D
Gandak
Question 24Single Answer
Which mountain range separates Northern India from Southern India?
A
Aravallis
B
Vindhyas
C
Eastern Ghats
D
Himalayas
Question 25Single Answer
The Deccan Plateau is bordered by which two mountain ranges?
A
Himalayas and Western Ghats
B
Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats
C
Vindhyas and Satpuras
D
Aravallis and Satpuras
Question 26Single Answer
Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
A
Gujarat
B
Maharashtra
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Andhra Pradesh
Question 27Single Answer
Which is the only active volcano in India?
A
Deccan Traps
B
Barren Island
C
Narcondam Island
D
Lakshadweep
Question 28Single Answer
The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?
A
5
B
7
C
8
D
10
Question 29Single Answer
The Western Coastal Plains of India are divided into which three sections?
A
Konkan, Malabar, Coromandel
B
Konkan, Kannad, Malabar
C
Malabar, Coromandel, Northern Circar
D
Konkan, Northern Circar, Malabar
Question 30Single Answer
In which state is the Thar Desert located?
A
Gujarat
B
Rajasthan
C
Madhya Pradesh
D
Punjab
Question 31Single Answer
What is the term for the total value of all final goods and services produced within a country's borders in a given period?
A
GNP
B
GDP
C
NNP
D
DPI
Question 32Single Answer
What is the primary function of a central bank?
A
Lending to individuals
B
Regulating the money supply
C
Selling stocks
D
Managing retail stores
Question 33Single Answer
What is fiscal policy?
A
Policy related to interest rates
B
Policy related to government spending and taxation
C
Policy related to foreign exchange
D
Policy related to stock markets
Question 34Single Answer
What is the term for a market structure with a single seller?
A
Oligopoly
B
Monopoly
C
Perfect competition
D
Monopolistic competition
Question 35Single Answer
What is the term for the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed?
A
Inflation rate
B
Unemployment rate
C
Interest rate
D
Exchange rate
Question 36Single Answer
What does CPI measure?
A
Corporate profit index
B
Consumer price index
C
Capital productivity index
D
Commercial performance index
Question 37Single Answer
What is the term for the total revenue minus total cost?
A
Income
B
Profit
C
Expenditure
D
Investment
Question 38Single Answer
What is the term for the study of how individuals and societies make decisions about scarce resources?
A
Sociology
B
Economics
C
Political science
D
Psychology
Question 39Single Answer
What is the term for goods used in the production of other goods?
A
Consumer goods
B
Capital goods
C
Luxury goods
D
Public goods
Question 40Single Answer
What is the term for the increase in the value of goods and services produced by an economy over time?
A
Inflation
B
Economic growth
C
Deflation
D
Recession
Question 41Single Answer
What is the term for the market where money is lent and borrowed?
A
Stock market
B
Bond market
C
Money market
D
Commodity market
Question 42Single Answer
What is the term for the total amount of money in circulation in an economy?
A
GDP
B
Money supply
C
Inflation
D
Interest rates
Question 43Single Answer
What is the term for a period of significant decline in economic activity?
A
Inflation
B
Recession
C
Expansion
D
Recovery
Question 44Single Answer
What is the term for the value of all final goods and services produced by a nation's citizens, regardless of where they are located?
A
GDP
B
GNP
C
NNP
D
DPI
Question 45Single Answer
What is the term for the direct exchange of goods or services without using money?
A
Trade
B
Barter
C
Commerce
D
Finance
Question 46Single Answer
What is the term for the ability of a good or service to satisfy a want?
A
Demand
B
Supply
C
Utility
D
Elasticity
Question 47Single Answer
What is the term for the quantity of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price?
A
Supply
B
Demand
C
Equilibrium
D
Elasticity
Question 48Single Answer
What is the term for the quantity of a good or service that producers are willing and able to offer for sale at a given price?
A
Demand
B
Supply
C
Equilibrium
D
Elasticity
Question 49Single Answer
What is the term for the point where supply and demand are equal?
A
Elasticity
B
Demand
C
Supply
D
Equilibrium
Question 50Single Answer
What is the term for the responsiveness of quantity demanded or supplied to a change in price?
A
Utility
B
Elasticity
C
Demand
D
Supply
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General Studies-II
Question 51Single Answer
What is the largest object in our solar system?
A
Earth
B
Moon
C
Sun
D
Jupiter
Question 52Single Answer
Which motion of the Earth causes day and night?
A
Revolution
B
Rotation
C
Precession
D
Nutation
Question 53Single Answer
What is the Earth's path around the Sun called?
A
Axis
B
Orbit
C
Equator
D
Meridian
Question 54Single Answer
What is the standard time based on?
A
Local time
B
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
C
Solar time
D
Sidereal time
Question 55Single Answer
What causes the seasons on Earth?
A
Earth's rotation
B
Earth's revolution and axial tilt
C
Solar flares
D
Lunar phases
Question 56Single Answer
What is the Earth's innermost layer called?
A
Crust
B
Mantle
C
Core
D
Lithosphere
Question 57Single Answer
Which of the following is a major landform?
A
Valley
B
Mountain
C
Plateau
D
All of the above
Question 58Single Answer
What is the term for the average weather conditions in a region over a long period?
A
Weather
B
Climate
C
Meteorology
D
Hydrology
Question 59Single Answer
What are large bodies of air with uniform temperature and humidity called?
A
Fronts
B
Air masses
C
Cyclones
D
Anticyclones
Question 60Single Answer
What is the boundary between two air masses called?
A
Cyclone
B
Front
C
Anticyclone
D
Isotherm
Question 61Single Answer
What is the primary regulator of the Indian financial system?
A
SEBI
B
RBI
C
IRDAI
D
NABARD
Question 62Single Answer
Which institution is known as the banker to the government in India?
A
SBI
B
RBI
C
NABARD
D
SIDBI
Question 63Single Answer
What is the main objective of monetary policy by RBI?
A
Control inflation and promote economic growth
B
Issue currency notes
C
Regulate insurance companies
D
Promote agricultural lending
Question 64Single Answer
Which market deals with short-term funds in the Indian financial system?
A
Capital Market
B
Money Market
C
Derivatives Market
D
Commodity Market
Question 65Single Answer
Which act established the Reserve Bank of India?
A
RBI Act, 1934
B
Banking Regulation Act, 1949
C
Companies Act, 2013
D
SEBI Act, 1992
Question 66Single Answer
What is the role of SEBI in the Indian financial system?
A
Regulate the securities market
B
Control monetary policy
C
Issue currency
D
Provide agricultural loans
Question 67Single Answer
Which reform allowed private sector banks to enter the Indian banking system?
A
Nationalization of Banks
B
Banking Sector Liberalization, 1991
C
Basel Norms Implementation
D
SARFAESI Act, 2002
Question 68Single Answer
What is the primary function of financial institutions like LIC in the Indian financial system?
A
Provide long-term finance
B
Issue currency
C
Control inflation
D
Regulate banks
Question 69Single Answer
Which committee recommended the establishment of NABARD?
A
Narasimham Committee
B
Sivaraman Committee
C
Rangarajan Committee
D
Malhotra Committee
Question 70Single Answer
What is the full form of CRR in banking?
A
Cash Reserve Ratio
B
Capital Reserve Ratio
C
Credit Risk Ratio
D
Current Reserve Ratio
Question 71Single Answer
What is the highest mountain peak in the world?
A
K2
B
Kangchenjunga
C
Mount Everest
D
Lhotse
Question 72Single Answer
Which continent is known as the "Dark Continent"?
A
Asia
B
Africa
C
Australia
D
Antarctica
Question 73Single Answer
Which river flows through the Grand Canyon?
A
Colorado
B
Mississippi
C
Missouri
D
Rio Grande
Question 74Single Answer
What is the capital city of Brazil?
A
Rio de Janeiro
B
São Paulo
C
Brasília
D
Salvador
Question 75Single Answer
Which mountain range separates Europe from Asia?
A
Alps
B
Ural Mountains
C
Andes
D
Himalayas
Question 76Single Answer
Which is the largest continent by land area?
A
Africa
B
Asia
C
Australia
D
Europe
Question 77Single Answer
Which river is known as the "Yellow River"?
A
Yangtze
B
Mekong
C
Huang He
D
Amur
Question 78Single Answer
What is the largest desert in the world?
A
Sahara
B
Gobi
C
Antarctic Desert
D
Kalahari
Question 79Single Answer
Which city is located on the banks of the River Thames?
A
Paris
B
London
C
Rome
D
Berlin
Question 80Single Answer
Which mountain range is the longest in the world?
A
Himalayas
B
Rockies
C
Andes
D
Alps
Question 81Single 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 82Single 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 83Single 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 84Single 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 85Single 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 86Single 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 87Single 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 88Single 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 89Single 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 90Single Answer
Which country’s Prime Minister visited Israel in late February 2026 to elevate bilateral ties?
A
Canada
B
India (Narendra Modi)
C
Germany
D
UK
Question 91Single Answer
Who is the current RBI Governor commenting on India's 'Goldilocks' economy in early March 2026?
A
Sanjay Malhotra
B
Shaktikanta Das
C
Urjit Patel
D
Raghuram Rajan
Question 92Single Answer
Which Gulf cities experienced explosions from Iranian strikes in response to the conflict?
A
Riyadh and Jeddah
B
Dubai, Doha, Manama
C
Cairo and Amman
D
Istanbul and Ankara
Question 93Single Answer
What major geopolitical meeting is scheduled between US President Trump and China's Xi Jinping in March 2026?
A
Bilateral meeting in Beijing
B
G20 Summit
C
APEC Summit
D
WTO Conference
Question 94Single Answer
0 in early 2026?
A
Assam
B
Tripura
C
Meghalaya
D
Sikkim
Question 95Single Answer
What did Rajasthan remove as a disqualification criterion for local polls in recent updates?
A
Criminal record only
B
Education qualification
C
Two-child rule and leprosy bar
D
Age limit
Question 96Single Answer
Which event's 150th anniversary is noted in March 2026?
A
Internet invention
B
First flight
C
First telephone call
D
Moon landing
Question 97Single Answer
What surged due to the West Asia conflict in early March 2026?
A
Gold prices only
B
Cryptocurrency
C
Global oil prices
D
Stock markets
Question 98Single Answer
Which country’s general elections are scheduled in March 2026 following anti-corruption protests?
A
Nepal
B
Bhutan
C
Bangladesh
D
Myanmar
Question 99Single Answer
What HPV-related initiative was highlighted in recent Indian current affairs?
A
Ban on vaccine
B
National vaccination drive
C
Export restriction
D
Research ban
Question 100Single Answer
Which Formula 1 event begins in March 2026?
A
End of season
B
Start of the Formula 1 season
C
Monaco Grand Prix only
D
Winter testing
Question 101Single Answer
Gujarat is known for which industry?
A
Steel
B
IT
C
Textile
D
None
Question 102Single Answer
Ahmedabad is famous for?
A
Jute
B
Cotton textile
C
Silk
D
None
Question 103Single Answer
Surat is known for?
A
None
B
Steel
C
Cement
D
Diamond cutting
Question 104Single Answer
Jamnagar is famous for?
A
Textile
B
Oil refinery
C
IT
D
None
Question 105Single Answer
Largest refinery in Jamnagar owned by?
A
None
B
ONGC
C
IOC
D
Reliance
Question 106Single Answer
Gujarat contributes highest in which sector?
A
None
B
Agriculture
C
IT
D
Petrochemicals
Question 107Single Answer
Ankleshwar is known for?
A
Textile
B
Steel
C
Chemical industry
D
None
Question 108Single Answer
Vapi industrial area is known for?
A
Coal
B
Chemicals
C
Iron
D
None
Question 109Single Answer
Gujarat is leader in?
A
None
B
Rice
C
Wheat
D
Salt production
Question 110Single Answer
Kutch region is famous for?
A
Iron
B
Coal
C
Salt
D
None
Question 111Single Answer
Major port of Gujarat?
A
Kandla
B
Mumbai
C
Chennai
D
None
Question 112Single Answer
Mundra port is located in?
A
Surat
B
Kutch
C
Rajkot
D
None
Question 113Single Answer
Gujarat has highest number of?
A
Airports
B
Ports
C
Railways
D
None
Question 114Single Answer
Main source of energy in Gujarat?
A
Thermal
B
Hydro
C
Nuclear
D
None
Question 115Single Answer
Major thermal power plant?
A
None
B
Koyna
C
Bhakra
D
Ukai
Question 116Single Answer
Ukai dam is on river?
A
Narmada
B
Tapi
C
Sabarmati
D
None
Question 117Single Answer
Sardar Sarovar Dam is on?
A
None
B
Tapi
C
Mahi
D
Narmada
Question 118Single Answer
Gujarat receives water mainly from?
A
None
B
Ganga
C
Yamuna
D
Narmada
Question 119Single Answer
Canal network in Gujarat mainly from?
A
None
B
Ganga canal
C
Yamuna canal
D
Narmada canal
Question 120Single Answer
Main irrigation method in Gujarat?
A
Tube well
B
Rain
C
Canal
D
None
Question 121Single Answer
Gujarat is rich in which mineral?
A
Iron
B
Gold
C
Bauxite
D
None
Question 122Single Answer
Major bauxite area?
A
Kutch
B
Surat
C
Vadodara
D
None
Question 123Single Answer
Gujarat produces which fuel?
A
None
B
Coal
C
Uranium
D
Natural gas
Question 124Single Answer
Major gas field?
A
Jharia
B
Dhanbad
C
Hazira
D
None
Question 125Single Answer
Oil fields located at?
A
None
B
Delhi
C
Patna
D
Ankleshwar
Question 126Single Answer
Gujarat ranks in industrial growth?
A
None
B
Low
C
Medium
D
Top
Question 127Single Answer
Major industry in Vadodara?
A
Petrochemical
B
Textile
C
Steel
D
None
Question 128Single Answer
Fertilizer industry located in?
A
Rajkot
B
Bharuch
C
Bhavnagar
D
None
Question 129Single Answer
Cement industry uses?
A
Coal
B
Limestone
C
Iron
D
None
Question 130Single Answer
Limestone found in?
A
None
B
Kerala
C
Assam
D
Gujarat
Question 131Single Answer
Gypsum used for?
A
Textile
B
Cement
C
Steel
D
None
Question 132Single Answer
Renewable energy source in Gujarat?
A
Solar
B
Coal
C
Oil
D
None
Question 133Single Answer
Gujarat is leader in?
A
Coal
B
Solar energy
C
Iron
D
None
Question 134Single Answer
Wind energy area?
A
Kutch
B
Surat
C
Ahmedabad
D
None
Question 135Single Answer
Asia’s largest solar park?
A
Mumbai
B
Delhi
C
Charanka
D
None
Question 136Single Answer
Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation deals with?
A
Trade
B
Agriculture
C
Mining
D
None
Question 137Single Answer
Main river of Gujarat?
A
Yamuna
B
Ganga
C
Narmada
D
None
Question 138Single Answer
Sabarmati river flows through?
A
Ahmedabad
B
Surat
C
Rajkot
D
None
Question 139Single Answer
Mahi river flows into?
A
None
B
Bay of Bengal
C
Indian Ocean
D
Arabian Sea
Question 140Single Answer
Tapi river originates from?
A
None
B
Himalaya
C
Aravalli
D
Satpura
Question 141Single Answer
Gujarat has coastline along?
A
Bay of Bengal
B
Arabian Sea
C
Pacific Ocean
D
None
Question 142Single Answer
Longest coastline state in India?
A
Maharashtra
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Gujarat
D
None
Question 143Single Answer
Major irrigation project?
A
Sardar Sarovar
B
Bhakra
C
Hirakud
D
None
Question 144Single Answer
Groundwater used for?
A
Transport
B
Irrigation
C
Mining
D
None
Question 145Single Answer
Water scarcity area in Gujarat?
A
Surat
B
Kutch
C
Vadodara
D
None
Question 146Single Answer
Desalination used for?
A
Drinking water
B
Mining
C
Transport
D
None
Question 147Single Answer
Major industry in Rajkot?
A
None
B
Textile
C
Chemical
D
Engineering
Question 148Single Answer
Bhavnagar known for?
A
Ship breaking
B
IT
C
Textile
D
None
Question 149Single Answer
Alang is famous for?
A
Textile
B
Port
C
Ship breaking yard
D
None
Question 150Single Answer
Gujarat exports mainly?
A
None
B
Rice
C
Tea
D
Petroleum products
Question 151Single Answer
Industrial corridor in Gujarat?
A
SH
B
NH
C
DMIC
D
None
Question 152Single Answer
DMIC stands for?
A
Delhi-Madras Corridor
B
Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor
C
None
D
None
Question 153Single Answer
Gujarat is rich in which salt?
A
Rock salt
B
Marine salt
C
Black salt
D
None
Question 154Single Answer
Major salt producing district?
A
Mehsana
B
Surat
C
Kutch
D
None
Question 155Single Answer
Petroleum refinery located at?
A
Delhi
B
Jamnagar
C
Patna
D
None
Question 156Single Answer
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation deals with?
A
None
B
Coal
C
Steel
D
Oil
Question 157Single Answer
Gujarat contributes highest in?
A
Export
B
Import
C
None
D
None
Question 158Single Answer
Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation deals with?
