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Indian Army OTA Exam - English

Duration: 180 Β· Questions: 150 Β· Max Marks: 150 Β· Language: 3

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English

1
I go to Madurai by —– Vaigai Express
  1. A.a
  2. B.an
  3. C.some
  4. D.the
2
Have the car stolen!
  1. A.Steal the car
  2. B.You should have the stolen car
  3. C.Get someone to steal the car
  4. D.They have stolen the car
3
The payment was collected by the hardworking salesman.
  1. A.The hardworking salesman collected the payment.
  2. B.the salesman who worked heard was able to collect the payment.
  3. C.to collect the payment the salesman had to work hard.
  4. D.The hardworking salesman was able to collect the payment.
4
I had to stop all my work to complete this project.
  1. A.All other work had to be stopped to complete this project by me
  2. B.For completing this project all other work must be stopped
  3. C.For completing this project I had to stop all my work
  4. D.To complete this project all other work had been stopped by me
5
They have published the names of all the successful candidates.
  1. A.The candidates who have succeeded their names they had published.
  2. B.The names of all the successful candidates have been published by them
  3. C.The candidates who have succeeded their names have been published by them.
  4. D.The names of all the successful candidate were published by them. 
6
The online shopping site lowered the prices.
  1. A.Lowering of the prices was done by the online shopping site
  2. B.The prices were lowered by the online shopping site
  3. C.The prices had been lowered by the online shopping site
  4. D.The prices have been lowered by the online shopping site
7
Who taught you to drive a truck ?
  1. A.To drive a truck by whom were you taught?
  2. B.Driving a truck by who were you taught?
  3. C.Driving a truck by who were you being taught?
  4. D.By whom were you taught to drive a truck?
8
We shall invite Suresh.
  1. A.Suresh would be invited by us
  2. B.Suresh would have been invited by us
  3. C.Suresh will be invited by us
  4. D.Suresh will have been invited by us
9
Dark clouds have overcast the evening sky.
  1. A.By the dark clouds the evening sky was overcast.
  2. B.The evening sky has been overcast by the dark clouds.
  3. C.Dark clouds overcastted the evening sky.
  4. D.The sky of the evening was overcasted by dark clouds.
10
The partners will celebrate their triumph tomorrow. 
  1. A.The triumph would be celebrated by the partners a day before
  2. B.The triumph would be celebrated by the partners a day after
  3. C.The triumph would have been celebrated by the partners a day after
  4. D.The triumph will have been celebrated by the partners tomorrow
11
Why did break the vase?
  1. A.why is the vase broken by him
  2. B.why was the vase broken by him
  3. C.why had been the vase broken by him
  4. D.why has been the vase broken by him
12
Mariam was writing a note to her boss.
  1. A.A note was written to her boss by Mariam
  2. B.A note was wrote by Mariam to her boss
  3. C.A note was being written by Mariam to her boss
  4. D.A note was written by Mariam to her boss
13
The baby really enjoys that music.
  1. A.That music was really enjoyed by the baby.
  2. B.That music was really being enjoyed by the baby.
  3. C.That music is really enjoyed by the baby.
  4. D.This music was really enjoyed by the baby.
14
The weather disrupted the final match.
  1. A.The final match has been disrupted by the weather.
  2. B.The final match had been disrupted by the weather.
  3. C.The final match was disrupted by the weather. 
  4. D.The final match was being disrupted by the weather.
15
The management committee is required to publish a report every year. 
  1. A.report would be published by the management committee every year.
  2. B.A report would have been published by the management committee every year.
  3. C.A report requires to be published by the management committee every year.
  4. D.Every year the report would be published by the management committee.
16
Preeti ran the race in record time.
  1. A.In record time Preeti ran the race.
  2. B. The race was run by Preeti in record time
  3. C.The race was being run by Preeti in record time
  4. D.The race had been run by Preeti in record time
17
I shall have written the full thesis by December
  1. A.By December I shall have wrote the full thesis.
  2. B.The full thesis will have been written by me by December.
  3. C.The full Thesis will be wrote by me by December
  4. D.By December the full thesis must have been wrote by me.
18
One must keep one’s promises.
  1. A.One’s promises must be kept by one.
  2. B.One’s promises had to be kept.
  3. C.Promises must be kept.
  4. D.Promises have to be kept by one.
19
I read the story in one night.
  1. A.The story had been read by me in one night.
  2. B.The story has been read by me in one night
  3. C.n one night the story has been read by me.
  4. D.the story was read by me in one night
20
We must take care of the old.
  1. A.Those who are old need to be taken care of by us.
  2. B.The old must be taken care of by us. 
  3. C.Those who are old need care by us
  4. D.The old should be taken care of by us.
21
My father generously donated money to the church.
  1. A.Money is generously being donated to te church by my father.
  2. B.Money has been generously donated to the church by my father.
  3. C.Money had been generously donated to the church by my father.
  4. D.Money was generously donated to the church by my father.
22
We will send you your laboratory reports as soon as they are ready
  1. A.you would be sent your laboratory reports as soon as they will be ready.
  2. B.Your laboratory reports will be sent to you as soon as they are ready.
  3. C.You would be send your laboratory reports as soon as they will be ready.
  4. D.Your laboratory reports should be sent to you as soon as they will be ready.
23
I saw the master conducting the orchestra.
  1. A.I saw that the orchestra was being conducted by the master.
  2. B.I saw the orchestra being conducted by te master
  3. C.The master was seen conducting the orchestra by me.
  4. D.The master was conducting the orchestra and I saw that.
24
The dog is being fed by us.
  1. A.We fed the dog.
  2. B.We have had been feeding the dog.
  3. C.We are feeding the dog 
  4. D.We had been feeding the dog
25
When did Rohit return my bike?
  1. A.When was my bike returned by Rohit?
  2. B.When was it that Rohit returned my bike?
  3. C.Rohit returned my bike when?
  4. D.When did my bike come back from Rohit?
26
They are going to watch a drama tomorrow.
  1. A.A drama is going to be watched by them tomorrow.
  2. B.A drama will be watched by them tomorrow.
  3. C.A drama will be watched by them tomorrow.
  4. D.A drama was going to be watched by them tomorrow.
      Tomorrow the drama is going to be watched by them.
27
The event manager is making all the reservations.
  1. A.All the reservations would be made by the event manager.
  2. B.All the reservations are being made by the event manager.
  3. C.All the reservations would have been made by the event manager.
  4. D.All the reservations will have been made by the event manager.
28
The Marathas surrendered their fort to the Mughals after the war.
  1. A.After the war the Marathas had to surrender their fort to the Mughals.
  2. B.The Mughals after the war took fort surrendered by the Marathas.
  3. C.Their fort was surrendered by the Marathas to the Mughals after the war
  4. D.the Marathas after the war surrendered their fort to the Mughals.
29
Mother filled dark filtered coffee in the cup.
  1. A.The cup was filled with dark filtered coffee by mother.
  2. B.Mother filled in the cup coffee which was dark and filtered coffee.
  3. C.The cup was being by mother with dark filtered coffee.
  4. D.The filtered coffee which was dark was filled into the cup by mother.
30
The most useful gift of my wedding was given to me by my aunt.
  1. A.My aunt gave me the most useful gift of my wedding.
  2. B.My aunt had given me the most useful gift of my wedding.
  3. C.The gift which has been most useful has been given to me by my aunt.
  4. D.My aunt has given me the most useful gift of my wedding.
31
The Finance Department has ……………a centralized online databank system for all statutory government bodies to …………an eye on their assets and liabilities.
  1. A. presented , stay
  2. B.introduced , keep
  3. C.announce , make
  4. D.created , let
  5. E.proclaimed , hold
32
Assets
  1. A.liabilities
  2. B.responsibilities
  3. C.estates
  4. D.profits
33
Affidavit
  1. A. Affirmation
  2. B.Slander
  3. C.Oath
  4. D.Testimony
34
Hollow
  1. A.Alveolate
  2. B.Cleft
  3. C. Cavernous
  4. D.Solid
35
Cosset 
  1. A.Ignoreb
  2. B.Close
  3. C.Caress
  4. D.Fondle
36
Ogle
  1. A.Leer
  2. B.Gaze
  3. C.Ignore
  4. D.Gawk
37
Intrinsic
  1. A.Elemental
  2. B.Innate
  3. C.Connate
  4. D.Acquired
38
Coalesce
  1. A.Separate
  2. B.Adhere
  3. C.Cleave
  4. D.Amalgamate
39
Loiter
  1. A.lag 
  2. B.Hasten
  3. C.Amble
  4. D.Loii
40
The protests were......... at ......... awareness among the elite and the educated.
  1. A.held, generating
  2. B.aimed, creating
  3. C.targeted, awakening
  4. D.focused, building
  5. E.concentrated, producing
41
Deep-seated
  1. A.Chronic
  2. B.Temporary
  3. C.inbred
  4. D.Subconscious
42
Vibrant
  1. A.Drab
  2. B.Gaudy
  3. C.Jazzy
  4. D.Vivid
43
To scowl 
  1. A.To glower
  2. B.To smirk
  3. C.To Grimace
  4. D.To grin
44
Atheist
  1. A.Skeptic
  2. B.Pagan
  3. C.Disciple
  4. D.Agnostic
45
Abdicate
  1. A.Forgo
  2. B.Usurp
  3. C.Waive
  4. D.Cede
46
Mandarin Chinese is spoken by people.
  1. A.Little
  2. B.Few
  3. C.Many
  4. D.Big
47
A person who is good at foreign languages is known as-
  1. A.Virtuoso
  2. B.Linguist
  3. C.Ventriloquist
  4. D.Scholar
48
Astringe
  1. A. Liberate
  2. B.Constringe
  3. C.Circumscribe
  4. D.Tauten
49
The ………..of gurudakshina is very ancient.
  1. A.habit       
  2. B.approach
  3. C.perception    
  4. D.concept
50
            are regional variations of a language.
  1. A.English
  2. B.Mandarin Chinese
  3. C.Home language
  4. D.Dialects

Reasoning

1
‘Gram’ is relatd to ‘Mass’ in the same way as ‘Centimetre’ is related to
  1. A.Area
  2. B.Volume
  3. C.Length
  4. D.Sound
  5. E.Energy
2
'Mustard' is related to 'Seed' in the same way as 'Carrot' is related to
  1. A.Fruit
  2. B.Stem
  3. C.Flower
  4. D.Root
  5. E.None of these
3
Which of the following pairs of words have the same relationship as Fan : Heat?
  1. A.Water        :           Drink
  2. B.Light         :        Night
  3. C.Teach       :      Student
  4. D.Air             :        Breathe
  5. E.Food         :        Hunger
4
'Radish' is related to 'Root', in the same way as 'Brinjal' is related to
  1. A.Fruit
  2. B.Stem
  3. C.Flower
  4. D.Root
  5. E.None of these
5
'Jackal' is related to 'Carnivorous', in the same way as 'Goat' is related to
  1. A.Omnivorous
  2. B.Carnivorous
  3. C.Herbivorous
  4. D.Multivorous
  5. E.None of these
6
Which of the following pairs has similar relationship as Run : Race?
  1. A.Party : Dance
  2. B.Study : Book
  3. C.Lecture : Study
  4. D.Enjoy : Journey
  5. E.None of these
7
Which of the following has same relationship as that of Money : Wealth?
  1. A.Pity : Kindness
  2. B.Cruel : Anger
  3. C.Wise : Education
  4. D.Pride : Humility
  5. E.None of these
8
Which of the following is related to ‘Melody’, in the same way as ‘Delicious’ is related to 'Taste'?
  1. A.Memory
  2. B.Highness
  3. C.Tongue
  4. D.Speak
  5. E.Voice
9
Offhand’ is related to ‘Premeditation’ in the same way as ‘Above board’ is related to
  1. A.Integrity
  2. B.Honesty
  3. C.Guide
  4. D.Competition
  5. E.None of these
10
5 : 7 : : ? : 28
  1. A.20
  2. B.14
  3. C.56
  4. D.26
  5. E.None of these
11
Which one is different form the remaining three?
  1. A.GIJK
  2. B.DFGH
  3. C.CEFG
  4. D.ABCD
  5. E.None of these
12
Three of the following four are alike in certain way and so form a group. Which is one that does not belong to the group?
  1. A.71
  2. B.73
  3. C.77
  4. D.67
  5. E.None of these
13
Unscramble the letters in the given words and find the odd one out.
  1. A.UMRSME
  2. B.EIWNTR
  3. C.PIGRSN
  4. D.LCUOD
  5. E.None of these
14
What should come next in the following number series?
0 2 4 6 2 3 0 2 4 6 4 5 0 2 4 6 6 7 0 2?
  1. A.4
  2. B.2
  3. C.6
  4. D.8
  5. E.5
15
What will be there is the place of question mark in the following series?
E G 3 5, I K 9 9, M O 1 9 5, Q S 3 2 3?
  1. A.UW483
  2. B.ZA26
  3. C.TU420
  4. D.ST380
  5. E.None of these
16
Given Set : (6, 15, 28)
  1. A.(50,59,71)
  2. B.(46, 56, 66)
  3. C.(60, 69, 72)
  4. D.(60, 69, 82)
  5. E.None of these
17
Given Set : (81, 77, 69)
  1. A.(56, 52, 44)
  2. B.(64, 61, 53)
  3. C.(92, 88, 79)
  4. D.(75, 71, 60)
  5. E.None of these
18
Kick : Football
  1. A.Mop : Sweep
  2. B.Dust : Rage
  3. C.Wash : Dishes
  4. D.Throw : Ring
  5. E.None of these
19
Rectangle : Pentagon
  1. A.Triangle : Rectangle
  2. B.Diagonal : Perimeter
  3. C.Side : Angle
  4. D.Circle : Square
  5. E.None of the above
20
Inherit : Acquire
  1. A.Instinct : Habbit
  2. B.Learn : Discover
  3. C.Loss : Gain
  4. D.Hierarchical : Succession
  5. E.None of the above
21
Court : Justic
  1. A.Police : Crime
  2. B.Teacher : Study
  3. C.Doctor : Sickness
  4. D.Auditor : Accuracy
  5. E.None of these
22
Coal : Thermal
  1. A.Power : Energy
  2. B.Bulb : Light
  3. C.Air : Atmosphere
  4. D.Water : Hydel
  5. E.None of the above
23
Statements I=H>C> N < E=S
Conclusions
I. I > H
II. C > S
  1. A.Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II is true
  2. B.Either conclusion I or II is true
  3. C.Only conclusion II is true
  4. D.Only conclusion I is true
  5. E.Both conclusions I and II are true
24
Statements G> R>E=A<T<S:D<A<J
Conclusions
I. T  D
II. R > S
  1. A.Only conclusion II is true
  2. B.Only conclusion I is true
  3. C.Both conclusions I and II are true
  4. D.Either conclusion I or II is true
  5. E.Neither conclusion I nor II is true
25
Statements G>R> E=A<T<S:D<A<J
Conclusions 
I J > G
II. J = G
  1. A.Only conclusion II is true
  2. B.Only conclusion I is true
  3. C.Both conclusions I and II are true
  4. D.Either conclusion I or II is true
  5. E.Neither conclusion I nor II is true

General Ability

1
If A exceeds B by 40%, B is less than C by 20%, then A C is,:
  1. A.28 : 25
  2. B.26 : 25
  3. C.3 : 2
  4. D.3 : 1
2
What is the sum of 130+125+191 ?
  1. A.335
  2. B.456
  3. C.446
  4. D.426
3
If , then x is equal to
  1. A.5   
  2. B.3
  3. C.2
  4. D.4
4
A sum of money doubles itself at compound interest in 15 years. In how many years it will become eight times ?
  1. A.30
  2. B.45
  3. C.50
  4. D.60
5
Compound interest (compounded annually) on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 4% per annum is Rs. 102. The simple interest on the same sum for the same rate and for the same period will be
  1. A.Rs. 99
  2. B.Rs. 101
  3. C.Rs. 100
  4. D.Rs. 98
6
There are 5 red balls, 4 yellow balls and 3 green balls in a basket. If 3 ball are drawn at random. What is the probability that at least 2 of them are green in colour?
    7
    Which of the following fractions is in descending order ?
      8
      The value of 
      1. A.9 
      2. B.7
      3. C.11
      9
      The square root of  is
        10
        If (1101)2 = 1212201 find the value at 
        1. A.110.1
        2. B.11.01
        3. C.1.101
        4. D.11.001
        11
        A discount of 15% on one article is the same as discount of 20% on a second article. The costs of the two articles can be
        1. A.Rs. 85, Rs. 60
        2. B.Rs. 60, Rs. 40
        3. C.Rs. 40, Rs. 20
        4. D.Rs. 80, Rs. 60
        12
        is equal to 
        1. A.-2 
        2. B.2
        3. C.0
        4. D.1
        13
        Four number-pairs have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the number-pair that is different.
        1. A.28 : 163
        2. B.16 : 91
        3. C.27 : 82
        4. D.22 : 127
        14
        The simplified value of  is  
        1. A.0.075  
        2. B.0.705
        3. C.0.750
        4. D.7.500
        15
        The digit in unit's place of the number
        (1570)2 + (1571)2 + (1572)2 + (1573)2 is 
        1. A.4  
        2. B.1
        3. C.2
        4. D.3
        16
        Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
        MEND, PHJZ, SKFV, VNBR, ?
        1. A.YJYN
        2. B.YQXN
        3. C.YRXO
        4. D.YQZM
        17
        Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set.
        (12, 14, 143)
        1. A.(12, 18, 246)
        2. B.(17, 12, 134)
        3. C.(16, 10, 235)
        4. D.(15, 19, 252)
        18
         =?
        1. A.4 
        2. B.6
        3. C.8
        4. D.10
        19
        Select the option in which the numbers are NOT related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set.
        (64, 91, 118)
        1. A.(46, 73, 101)
        2. B.(48, 75, 102)
        3. C.(72, 99, 126)
        4. D.(55, 82, 109)
        20
         is equal to
        1. A.12.0
        2. B.11.5
        3. C.11.0 
        4. D.10.5 
        21
        The simplified value of  is
        1. A.3
        2. B.2
        3. C.4
        4. D.6
        22
        Given that = 3.6  and = 11.4, then the value of  is equal to 
        1. A.36.164
        2. B.37.254
        3. C.36.254
        4. D.37.154
        23
        The monthly income of three cricketers Ankit, Sanjay and Roshan, from different sources, are in the ratio of 12 : 9 : 7, and their expenditures are in the ratio 15 : 9 : 8. If Ankit saves 25% of his income for future investments, what is the ratio of the savings of Ankit, Sanjay and Roshan?
        1. A.15 : 18 : 11
        2. B.25 : 16 : 13
        3. C.5 : 8 : 7
        4. D.23 : 18 : 11
        24
        Given that  is approximately equal to 4898,  is nearly equal to
        1. A.0.544 
        2. B.1.333 
        3. C.1.633 
        4. D.2.666 
        25
        Which of the following numbers 0.1, 0.01, (0.11)2,  is greatest?
        1. A.0.1
        2. B.0.01
        3. C.(0.11)2

        GK

        1
        Which country partnered with India in space collaboration recently?
        1. A.France
        2. B.Japan
        3. C.Canada
        4. D.Israel
        2
        Which organization promotes workers’ rights globally?
        1. A.ILO
        2. B.IMF
        3. C.WHO
        4. D.WTO
        3
        Which Indian state recently focused on heatwave preparedness in May 2026?
        1. A.Kerala
        2. B.Assam
        3. C.Punjab
        4. D.Rajasthan
        4
        Which organization issues heatwave warnings in India?
        1. A.IMD
        2. B.DRDO
        3. C.ISRO
        4. D.BARC
        5
        Which country is leading in renewable energy expansion in 2026?
        1. A.USA
        2. B.India
        3. C.China
        4. D.Germany
        6
        Which global summit focuses on climate change?
        1. A.G7
        2. B.BRICS
        3. C.COP
        4. D.SCO
        7
        Which Indian mission focuses on clean energy?
        1. A.Digital India
        2. B.Skill India
        3. C.Make in India
        4. D.National Solar Mission
        8
        Which organization publishes World Economic Outlook?
        1. A.World Bank
        2. B.IMF
        3. C.WTO
        4. D.UNDP
        9
        Which Indian city recently launched smart transport initiatives?
        1. A.Surat
        2. B.Delhi
        3. C.Pune
        4. D.Chennai
        10
        Which organization regulates global aviation?
        1. A.ICAO
        2. B.WHO
        3. C.IMF
        4. D.WTO
        11
        Which Indian bank launched new digital services recently?
        1. A.HDFC
        2. B.PNB
        3. C.ICICI
        4. D.SBI
        12
        Which country tested hypersonic missile technology recently?
        1. A.USA
        2. B.Russia
        3. C.China
        4. D.India
        13
        Which organization handles global health emergencies?
        1. A.IMF
        2. B.UNESCO
        3. C.WHO
        4. D.WTO
        14
        Which day is observed globally on 1 May?
        1. A.World Health Day
        2. B.Earth Day
        3. C.International Workers’ Day
        4. D.Labour Safety Day
        15
        Which Indian state leads in solar energy capacity?
        1. A.Gujarat
        2. B.Karnataka
        3. C.Tamil Nadu
        4. D.Rajasthan
        16
        Which organization regulates stock markets in India?
        1. A.RBI
        2. B.NABARD
        3. C.SEBI
        4. D.IRDAI
        17
        Which country leads electric vehicle adoption?
        1. A.China
        2. B.USA
        3. C.Germany
        4. D.Japan
        18
        Which Indian program supports startups?
        1. A.Startup India
        2. B.Skill India
        3. C.Make in India
        4. D.Digital India
        19
        Which organization provides development loans globally?
        1. A.IMF
        2. B.WHO
        3. C.WTO
        4. D.World Bank
        20
        Which city is known as India’s tech hub?
        1. A.Hyderabad
        2. B.Pune
        3. C.Bengaluru
        4. D.Chennai
        21
        Which country increased defense spending significantly?
        1. A.France
        2. B.Japan
        3. C.India
        4. D.Germany
        22
        Which organization sets global labor standards?
        1. A.WTO
        2. B.ILO
        3. C.IMF
        4. D.WHO
        23
        Which Indian state launched a new EV policy recently?
        1. A.Gujarat
        2. B.Maharashtra
        3. C.Karnataka
        4. D.Delhi
        24
        Which organization oversees global peacekeeping?
        1. A.UN
        2. B.IMF
        3. C.NATO
        4. D.World Bank
        25
        Which Indian organization launched a communication satellite recently?
        1. A.DRDO
        2. B.BARC
        3. C.HAL
        4. D.ISRO
        26
        From 1 April 2026, RBI shifted processing of overseas investment references to:
        1. A.Only Mumbai office
        2. B.SEBI
        3. C.7 Regional Offices via PRAVAAH portal
        4. D.Ministry of Finance
        27
        Which satellite was launched by ISRO around early May 2026?
        1. A.GSAT-31
        2. B.Chandrayaan-4
        3. C.INSAT-4CR
        4. D.GSAT-32
        28
        What is Prerna 2.0, launched/introduced in the news on 1 May 2026?
        1. A.A new defence missile system
        2. B.Green hydrogen mission
        3. C.AI Tutoring initiative
        4. D.Digital payment platform
        29
        UAE announced its exit from OPEC, with the decision taking effect from:
        1. A.1 May 2026
        2. B.1 January 2026
        3. C.1 July 2026
        4. D.31 December 2026
        30
        A tragic road accident in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh on or around 1 May 2026 resulted in how many deaths?
        1. A.At least 16 (including 6 children and 7 women)
        2. B.8
        3. C.25
        4. D.12
        31
        A wall collapse at a hospital in which city killed seven people around early May 2026?
        1. A.Bengaluru, Karnataka
        2. B.Mumbai
        3. C.Hyderabad
        4. D.Chennai
        32
        Indian airlines (Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet) informed the government about potential operational issues due to:
        1. A.Pilot shortage
        2. B.High fuel prices and Strait of Hormuz closure amid Iran war
        3. C.New DGCA regulations
        4. D.Airport congestion
        33
        RBI's April 2026 Monetary Policy kept the repo rate unchanged at:
        1. A.6.5%
        2. B.6.0%
        3. C.4.75%
        4. D.5.25%
        34
        Which initiative or mission was linked to Tatya Tope’s letter discovery?
        1. A.Swachh Bharat
        2. B.Namami Gange
        3. C.Digital India
        4. D.Gyan Bharatam Mission
        35
        Neeraj Chopra began his pre-season training for 2026 in which country?
        1. A.Germany
        2. B.South Africa (Potchefstroom)
        3. C.USA
        4. D.Australia
        36
        What major global sporting event is scheduled from 11 June to 19 July 2026?
        1. A.Winter Olympics
        2. B.FIFA World Cup 2026
        3. C.Asian Games
        4. D.Commonwealth Games
        37
        Vaishnath (Railway Minister) flagged off the first direct Vande Bharat Express between:
        1. A.Delhi and Mumbai
        2. B.Jammu and Srinagar
        3. C.Chennai and Bengaluru
        4. D.Kolkata and Guwahati
        38
        What new framework did the RBI announce plans for regarding NBFCs in April 2026?
        1. A.Complete deregulation
        2. B.Classification into upper, middle, and lower layers
        3. C.Merger with banks
        4. D.Ban on new NBFCs
        39
        What major defence-related development was highlighted on 1 May 2026 involving India and Italy?
        1. A.Joint naval exercise in the Indian Ocean
        2. B.Purchase of Rafale jets
        3. C.Rajnath Singh-Italy Defence Pact
        4. D.Signing of a nuclear agreement
        40
        The Iran war and closure of the Strait of Hormuz led to:
        1. A.Oil prices hitting four-year high
        2. B.Record low oil prices
        3. C.Increased Indian exports
        4. D.Rupee appreciation
        41
        Which Indian state saw clashes between Aboriginal community and police in Alice Springs (international news context)?
        1. A.Canada
        2. B.New Zealand
        3. C.Australia
        4. D.South Africa
        42
        US President Donald Trump commented on considering exiting NATO, calling it a:
        1. A.Paper tiger
        2. B.Strong alliance
        3. C.Economic burden
        4. D.Peacekeeper
        43
        Rajya Sabha passed the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill in early April 2026 to:
        1. A.Merge forces
        2. B.Increase salaries
        3. C.Reduce recruitment age
        4. D.Create a unified legal framework for CAPF personnel
        44
        What is the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 related to?
        1. A.Defence procurement
        2. B.Urban development
        3. C.Performance assessment of over 2.5 lakh panchayats
        4. D.Export promotion
        45
        Ethanol blending-related amendments to Central Motor Vehicles Rules in 2026 include:
        1. A.Only E20
        2. B.E85, E100, and B100 biodiesel
        3. C.Electric vehicles only
        4. D.CNG mandates
        46
        On 1 May 2026, rain and thunderstorms were reported to have cooled which region of India?
        1. A.Southern India
        2. B.North India (while heatwave persisted elsewhere)
        3. C.Eastern India
        4. D.Western Ghats
        47
        The government announced focus on connecting Poonch-Rajouri with:
        1. A.National Highway
        2. B.Inland waterway
        3. C.Airport
        4. D.Rail network
        48
        On 1 May 2026, school assembly news headlines prominently featured:
        1. A.Only sports news
        2. B.Election results
        3. C.Rajnath Singh-Italy Defence Pact, Prerna 2.0, GSAT-32, and Sensex volatility
        4. D.Budget announcements
        49
        What global event involving Iran was a dominant theme in economic and geopolitical news in April-May 2026?
        1. A.Peace treaty with Israel
        2. B.Ongoing war impacting oil prices and Strait of Hormuz
        3. C.Joining NATO
        4. D.Nuclear disarmament
        50
        RBI's April 2026 policy projected CPI inflation for FY27 at:
        1. A.4.0%
        2. B.3.8%
        3. C.5.5%
        4. D.4.6%