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Question 1Single Answer

Yojna a weekly journal

A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Planning Commission

Question 2Single 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 3Single 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 4Single Answer

In ruby laser, the stimulated emission is due to transition from

A
metastable state to any lower state
B
any higher state of lower state
C
metastable state to ground state
D
any higher state to ground state

Question 5Single Answer

A direct current I flows along the length of an infinitely long straight thin walled pipe, then the magnetic field is

A
uniform throughout the pipe not zero
B
zero only along the axis of the pipe
C
zero at any point inside the pipe
D
maximum at the centre and minimum at the edge

Question 6Single Answer

10^-6 M NaOH is diluted 100 times. The pH of the diluted base is

A
between 7 and 8
B
between 5 and 6
C
between 6 and 7
D
between 10 and 11

Question 7Single Answer

In the electrolysis of acidulated water, it is desired to obtain 1.12 cc of hydrogen per second under STP condition. The current to be passed is

A
1.93 A
B
9.65 A
C
19.3 A
D
0.965 A

Question 8Single Answer

The respiratory quotient during cellular respiration would depend on

A
the nature of enzymes involved
B
the nature of the substrate
C
the amount of carbon dioxide released
D
the amount of oxygen utilised

Question 9Single Answer

I go to Madurai by —– Vaigai Express

A
a
B
an
C
some
D
the

Question 10Single Answer

Have the car stolen!

A
Steal the car
B
You should have the stolen car
C
Get someone to steal the car
D
They have stolen the car

Question 11Single Answer

The payment was collected by the hardworking salesman.

A
The hardworking salesman collected the payment.
B
the salesman who worked heard was able to collect the payment.
C
to collect the payment the salesman had to work hard.
D
The hardworking salesman was able to collect the payment.

Question 12Single 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 13Single 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 14Single 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.

Question 15Single 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 16Single 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 17Single Answer

Choose the industrial cities that grew rapidly in Britain in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries:

A
Leeds and Manchester
B
Bristol and Manchester
C
Carlisle and Leeds
D
Chester and Leeds

Question 18Single Answer

Which were the three Presidency cities of Colonial India in late eighteenth century?

A
Calcutta, Bombay and Madras
B
Calcutta, Bombay and Surat
C
Bombay, Madras and Delhi
D
None of these

Question 19Single Answer

What is Urbanization?

A
Migration of population from rural to urban area
B
Migration of people from urban to rural
C
Migration of people from one country to another
D
Migration of population from one state to another one

Question 20Single Answer

What is de urbanization in the colonial context?

A
The process by which many old towns, trading centers and ports emerged due to emergence of new cities.
B
The process by which many old towns, trading centers and ports declined due to emergence of new cities.
C
a and b both
D
None of these

Question 21Single Answer

Which of the following Indian cities which were de-urbanized during the nineteenth century?
i. Machlipatnam
ii. Surat
iii. Seringapatam
iv. Bombay

A
i and ii
B
i, iv and ii
C
i, ii and iii
D
i, ii, iii and iv

Question 22Single Answer

शुद्ध वर्तनी का चयन कीजिए

A
अधम्र
B
अध्रम
C
अधर्म
D
अध्रिम

Question 23Single Answer

शुद्ध वर्तनी का चयन कीजिए

A
स्थायि
B
स्थायी
C
स्थाई
D
स्थाइ

Question 24Single Answer

Which is the national game of Bhutan ?

A
badminton
B
basketball
C
football
D
archery

Question 25Single Answer

When was the Constituent Assembly of India formed?

A
1946
B
1947
C
1948
D
1950

Question 26Single Answer

QUESTION : Formation of Himachal Pradesh took place in which year?

A
1947
B
1971
C
1956
D
1948

Question 27Single Answer

Which style is most commonly associated with ancient Himachal temple architecture?

A
Dravidian
B
Mughal
C
Vesara
D
Nagara

Question 28Single Answer

The shikhara in temple architecture refers to?

A
Pillar base
B
Main hall
C
Tower above sanctum
D
Temple courtyard

Question 29Single Answer

Wooden architecture in temples is mainly seen in which region of Himachal?

A
Kinnaur
B
Kangra
C
Lahaul
D
Shimla hills

Question 30Single Answer

Pagoda-style temples in Himachal are influenced by?

A
Persian style
B
Chinese-Buddhist architecture
C
Greek style
D
Roman style

Question 31Single Answer

On what date did India celebrate the 9th anniversary of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) implementation?

A
July 1, 2026
B
June 30, 2026
C
July 2, 2026
D
June 29, 2026

Question 32Single Answer

Which global event is India participating in with Sweden as a partner?

A
Venus Orbiter Mission 'Shukrayaan'
B
Chandrayaan-4
C
Gaganyaan crewed mission
D
Mars Orbiter Mission-2

Question 33Single Answer

Who became India's 97th Chess Grandmaster in late June 2026?

A
Gukesh D
B
Praggnanandhaa R
C
Harshavardhan G.B.
D
Arjun Erigaisi

Question 34Single Answer

What major merger was approved by the boards of PFC and REC Limited on June 30, 2026?

A
Merger with SBI
B
Merger into a single power financing entity
C
Merger with NTPC
D
Merger with IREDA

Question 35Single Answer

Which initiative was launched at the Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan 2026 for rural women SHGs?

A
Lakhpati Didi App
B
Digital India Rural Scheme
C
PM Kisan Drone Yojana
D
SARAS Shakti Collection and Coffee Table Book

Subject Knowledge Test

Question 36Single Answer

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 37Single 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 38Single 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 39Single 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 40Single 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 41Single Answer

Which of the following programs enables you to calculate numbers related to rows and columns?

A
Window program
B
Spreadsheet program
C
Graphics program
D
Word program
E
None of these

Question 42Single Answer

The term Briefcase is used for

A
a special folder on the windows desktop used to keep documents up to date when shared between computers
B
a window that us currently open
C
A folder which keeps deleted, files for a while and can be retrieved from it
D
All of the above
E
None of these

Question 43Single Answer

In a graphical user interface, what is a button primarily used for?

A
Executing a command or initiating an action
B
Permanently storing data
C
Displaying the computer's IP address
D
Formatting a disk automatically

Question 44Single Answer

A channel (in windows terminology) is

A
a widely used online service that offers access to the internet
B
a specialized web site designed to work with the windows 98 subscribing feature to automatically download information from the internet and store it on your computer for later viewing
C
an area on the computer memory where text or graphics can be temporarily stored
D
All of the above
E
None of these

Question 45Single Answer

What does a checked checkbox generally indicate in a graphical user interface?

A
The associated option is enabled or selected
B
The application has closed
C
The file has been deleted
D
The computer is offline

Question 46Single Answer

The term classic style implies

A
you can click on an item to select it and double click on an item to open it
B
a folder options setting that tells double click on an item to open it
C
both a and b
D
font style
E
None of these

Question 47Single Answer

The term click implies

A
to quickly push and release the main mouse button when onscreen mouse pointer is positioned over the desired item
B
a button in a dialog box
C
to shut down or exit a dialog box
D
All of the above
E
None of these

Question 48Single Answer

What is the primary function of the Close button marked with an X on a window?

A
Minimize the window
B
Close the associated window or application
C
Maximize the window
D
Move the window

Question 49Single Answer

A command button

A
is a one in a dialog box such as open, close, exit OK or cancel that carries out a command
B
is a symbol that designates the position on the screen where text or codes will be inserted or deleted
C
is a sort on screen from where you can open and manages files and programs
D
is a small button with an X on it
E
None of these

Question 50Single Answer

What is smallest unit of the information?

A
A bit
B
A byte
C
A block
D
A nibble

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Question 51Single Answer

A cursor is

A
to make a selection from the document from the document and duplicate it on the clipboard
B
a symbol that designated the position on the screen where text or codes will be inserted or deleted
C
pressing and holding the main mouse button
D
A button in a dialog box
E
None of these

Question 52Single Answer

What is a Database Management System (DBMS)?

A
A structured collection of data only
B
Software used to create, manage, retrieve, and update data in databases
C
A physical device for storing database backups
D
A programming language used only for calculations

Question 53Single Answer

The meaning of cut is

A
to take a selection from the document and move it to the clipboard
B
to cut a document in two unequal parts
C
to cut a document in two equal parts
D
Only b and c are correct

Question 54Single Answer

A setting or action predetermined by the program unless changed by the user is called as

A
pre - determined setting
B
user - setting
C
default
D
setting
E
None of these

Question 55Single Answer

The search back ground and main area of windows where you can open and manage files and programs is

A
wall paper
B
desktop
C
background
D
All of the above
E
None of these

Question 56Single Answer

What is a dialog box in a graphical user interface?

A
An on-screen window used to display information or obtain user input and selections
B
A tool used exclusively for audio and video calls
C
A hardware device used for voice commands
D
A program used exclusively to browse websites

Question 57Single Answer

A letter, memo, proposal, or other that is created using Microsoft word is called as

A
Master
B
slide
C
document
D
worksheet
E
None of these

Question 58Single Answer

The meaning of double click is

A
pushing and releasing the main mouse button twice in rapid succession when the on - tree mouse pointer is positioned over the desired item
B
appearance of an icon
C
to take a selection from the document and move it to the clipboard
D
All of the above
E
None of these

Question 59Single Answer

The term drag and drop means

A
appearance of an icon
B
used for selecting text
C
to move text or an object by positioning the mouse pointer on the item you want to move, pressing and holding the mouse button to drop the object into its new location
D
to take a selection from the document and move it to the clipboard
E
None of these

Question 60Single Answer

What does dragging with a mouse mean?

A
Holding down a mouse button while moving the mouse pointer
B
Closing an application
C
Double-clicking an icon without moving the mouse
D
Restarting the computer

Question 61Single Answer

What is the purpose of a drop-down list in a graphical user interface?

A
To display a list of selectable choices when expanded
B
To permanently delete selected files
C
To close all running applications
D
To display only error messages

Question 62Single Answer

The default name for a desktop icon that opens an explore window displaying information about your system’s disk drives and also special system folders like printers and control panel

A
my computer
B
news groups
C
message box
D
network neighbourhood
E
None of these

Question 63Single Answer

________________ means to enlarge window to its maximum area so that it will full entire desktop

A
maximize
B
zoom
C
enlarge
D
extend
E
None of these

Question 64Single Answer

What is HTML primarily used for?

A
Defining the structure and meaning of content on web pages
B
Managing computer hardware drivers
C
Encrypting all Internet traffic
D
Controlling the computer's BIOS

Question 65Single Answer

What is the process of visually emphasizing selected text or an object on a computer screen commonly called?

A
Shading
B
Hyperlinking
C
Highlighting
D
Compiling

Question 66Single Answer

What is an icon in a graphical user interface?

A
An action performed when a button is clicked
B
A small graphical representation of an application, command, file, folder, or function
C
A type of computer memory
D
A text-only command prompt

Question 67Single Answer

In graphical user interfaces, what does an ellipsis (...) following a menu command commonly indicate?

A
The command will open a dialog box or require additional input
B
The command will immediately shut down the computer
C
The command has already been executed
D
The command cannot be selected

Question 68Single Answer

_____________ is an area of memory assigned to store any e-mail message for the user

A
Outlook express
B
yahoo.com
C
post- box
D
mail box
E
None of these

Question 69Single Answer

Group of letters, numbers, and symbols with a common typerface is called as

A
file
B
font
C
style
D
GUI
E
None of these

Question 70Single Answer

A___ is an electronic device that process data converting into information.

A
processor
B
computer
C
menu
D
mouse
E
None of these

Question 71Single Answer

This is the process of getting access to the computer

A
sign in
B
log in
C
log off
D
enter
E
None of these

Question 72Single Answer

The full step wise process of closing a computer is called

A
shutting
B
closing
C
log off
D
shut down
E
None of these

Question 73Single Answer

What is a clickable connection from one web document or resource to another called?

A
Hyperlink
B
Compiler
C
Cursor
D
Clipboard

Question 74Single Answer

This device is used to connect your computer with a telephone line, so that can access information form other servers and ordinary users too, said device is called

A
modem
B
set top box
C
LAN card
D
UPS
E
None of these

Question 75Single Answer

What is an Internet discussion area where users exchange messages about a particular subject traditionally called?

A
Newsgroup
B
Spreadsheet
C
Search engine
D
Device driver

Question 76Single Answer

Which two functional units are fundamental components of a CPU?

A
Control Unit and Arithmetic Logic Unit
B
Keyboard and mouse
C
Monitor and printer
D
Hard disk and optical drive

Question 77Single Answer

Hardware that are easily attached to computer and can be played instantly are called as

A
multimedia
B
plug and play
C
digital
D
point to point
E
None of these

Question 78Single Answer

There is a central file in windows OS that is used to keep track of information about installed hardware and software and their preferences on the specific computer. This file is

A
system database
B
main menu
C
registry
D
directory
E
None of these

Question 79Single Answer

It is the smallest dot that can be uniquely drawn on a computer screen.This is

A
Boxel
B
Computer dort
C
Cursor
D
Pixel
E
None of these

Question 80Single Answer

In an office document, a picture, chart, shape, or other inserted item is generally treated as what?

A
Object
B
Clipboard
C
Cursor
D
Taskbar

Question 81Single Answer

Which data structure stores elements in contiguous memory locations?

A
Linked List
B
Stack
C
Array
D
Queue

Question 82Single Answer

What is the time complexity of accessing an element in an array by its index?

A
O(n)
B
O(log n)
C
O(1)
D
O(n log n)

Question 83Single Answer

Which data structure follows the Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) principle?

A
Queue
B
Linked List
C
Stack
D
Tree

Question 84Single Answer

What are the two main operations performed on a stack?

A
Insert and Delete
B
Push and Pop
C
Add and Remove
D
Get and Set

Question 85Single Answer

Which data structure follows the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) principle?

A
Stack
B
Linked List
C
Queue
D
Tree

Question 86Single Answer

In a queue, where are elements typically added?

A
At the front
B
At the middle
C
At the rear
D
Anywhere

Question 87Single Answer

Which data structure consists of nodes where each node contains data and a pointer to the next node?

A
Array
B
Stack
C
Linked List
D
Queue

Question 88Single Answer

What is the advantage of using a linked list over an array?

A
Faster access to elements.
B
Fixed size.
C
Dynamic size and easier insertion/deletion.
D
More memory efficient.

Question 89Single Answer

A data structure that has a hierarchical structure is called a:

A
Linked List
B
Queue
C
Tree
D
Stack

Question 90Single Answer

In a binary tree, each node can have at most how many children?

Question 91Single Answer

A data structure that consists of a collection of nodes where nodes can have multiple neighbors is called a:

A
Tree
B
Stack
C
Graph
D
Queue

Question 92Single Answer

What is the process of arranging elements in a specific order called?

A
Searching
B
Inserting
C
Sorting
D
Deleting

Question 93Single Answer

Which sorting algorithm has an average time complexity of O(n log n)?

A
Bubble Sort
B
Insertion Sort
C
Quick Sort
D
Selection Sort

Question 94Single Answer

What is the basic idea behind Quick Sort?

A
Repeatedly swapping adjacent elements.
B
Inserting elements into their correct position one by one.
C
Picking an element as a pivot and partitioning the array around it.
D
Finding the smallest element and placing it at the beginning.

Question 95Single Answer

Which sorting algorithm has a worst-case time complexity of O(n²)?

A
Merge Sort
B
Quick Sort
C
Heap Sort
D
Bubble Sort

Question 96Single Answer

Binary search can only be performed on:

A
Unsorted arrays.
B
Linked lists.
C
Sorted arrays.
D
Stacks.

Question 97Single Answer

Which data structure is used to implement recursion?

A
Queue
B
Array
C
Stack
D
Linked List

Question 98Single Answer

In a linked list, the last node typically points to:

A
The first node.
B
NULL (or a special value indicating the end).
C
The middle node.
D
A random node.

Question 99Single Answer

Which data structure is used in Breadth-First Search (BFS) algorithm?

A
Stack
B
Array
C
Queue
D
Tree

Question 100Single Answer

Which data structure is used in Depth-First Search (DFS) algorithm?

A
Queue
B
Array
C
Stack
D
Linked List

Question 101Single Answer

The process of removing an element from a stack is called:

A
Push
B
Enqueue
C
Pop
D
Insert

Question 102Single Answer

The process of adding an element to a queue is called:

A
Push
B
Enqueue
C
Pop
D
Dequeue

Question 103Single Answer

What is the time complexity of the linear search algorithm in the worst case?

A
O(1)
B
O(log n)
C
O(n)
D
O(n log n)

Question 104Single Answer

Which sorting algorithm is known for its stability?

A
Quick Sort
B
Bubble Sort
C
Selection Sort
D
Heap Sort

Question 105Single Answer

In a binary search tree, the left child of a node has a value:

A
Greater than the parent.
B
Equal to the parent.
C
Less than the parent.
D
Any value.

Question 106Single Answer

In a binary search tree, the right child of a node has a value:

A
Less than the parent.
B
Equal to the parent.
C
Greater than the parent.
D
Any value.

Question 107Single Answer

Which data structure is most suitable for implementing a priority queue?

A
Array
B
Stack
C
Heap
D
Linked List

Question 108Single Answer

The process of removing an element from a queue is called:

A
Push
B
Enqueue
C
Pop
D
Dequeue

Question 109Single Answer

Which data structure allows for efficient insertion and deletion at any position?

A
Array
B
Stack
C
Singly Linked List
D
Doubly Linked List

Question 110Single Answer

Merge Sort works based on the principle of:

A
Partitioning.
B
Divide and Conquer.
C
Swapping adjacent elements.
D
Inserting elements in order.

Question 111Single Answer

Which data structure is used to implement the undo/redo functionality in many applications?

A
Queue
B
Array
C
Stack
D
Hash Table

Question 112Single Answer

In a graph, edges can have:

A
Only one direction.
B
Only a weight.
C
Direction and/or weight.
D
Only a color.

Question 113Single Answer

A tree with no nodes is called a:

A
Rooted tree
B
Binary tree
C
Empty tree
D
Forest

Question 114Single Answer

What is the time complexity of deleting a specific element from an unsorted array?

A
O(1)
B
O(log n)
C
O(n)
D
O(n log n)

Question 115Single Answer

Which data structure is used to store key-value pairs?

A
Stack
B
Queue
C
Hash Table
D
Tree

Question 116Single Answer

The process of traversing a tree and visiting each node exactly once is called:

A
Sorting
B
Searching
C
Traversal
D
Insertion

Question 117Single Answer

Which of the following is an example of a non-linear data structure?

A
Array
B
Linked List
C
Stack
D
Tree

Question 118Single Answer

The head of a linked list refers to:

A
The last node.
B
A node in the middle.
C
The first node.
D
A special node that doesn't contain data.

Question 119Single Answer

What is the time complexity of finding the minimum element in an unsorted array?

A
O(1)
B
O(log n)
C
O(n)
D
O(n log n)

Question 120Single Answer

Which sorting algorithm has a time complexity that is generally better for nearly sorted data?

A
Quick Sort
B
Merge Sort
C
Insertion Sort
D
Heap Sort

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