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 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 5Single 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 6Single 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 7Single 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 8Single 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 9Single 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 10Single Answer
Which of the following taxes is a progressive tax
A
sales tax
B
custom tax
C
excise tax
D
income tax
Question 11Single Answer
Which of the following estimates the National Income in India
A
National Income Committee
B
Planning Commission
C
Reserve Bank Of India
D
Central Statistical Organisation
Question 12Single Answer
India changed over to the decimal system, coinage in
A
April 1951
B
April 1955
C
April 1957
D
April 1978
Question 13Single Answer
11th Five Year Plan aim at achieving 10% rural tele density in India from the present 1.9% by the year
A
2008
B
2009
C
2010
D
2012
Question 14Single Answer
Which one of the following statements Monitorable Socio Economic Target of the 11th Five Year Plan under the head Environment is not correct
A
treat urban waste water by 2011-12
B
Increase energy efficiency by 20% points by 2016-17
C
attain WHO standards of air quality in all major cities by 2011-12
D
increase forest and tree cover by 15% points
Question 15Single Answer
Who is the ex-officio chairman of Planning commission and National Development Council
A
President
B
Prime Minister
C
Finance Minister
D
Commerce Minister
Question 16Single Answer
Persons below the poverty line in Indian are classified as such based on wheather
A
they belong to agriculture labourer household and the scheduled caste/trive social group
B
they get work for a prescribed minimum number of days in a year
C
they are entitled to a minimum prescribed food basket
D
their daily waged fall below the prescribed minimum wages
Question 17Single Answer
Which of the following Committee’s recommendations are being followed for estimating proverty line in India
A
Dutt committee
B
Lakdawala committee
C
Cheliah Committee
D
Chakravorty Committee
Question 18Single Answer
In which year India adopeted liberal and free market principles
A
1975
B
1981
C
1991
D
2000
Question 19Single Answer
Consider the following statements
1. There is persistent investment over time only in select locals
2. some areas are agro climatically less conductive to development
3. some areas continue to face little or no agrarian transformation and the consequent lack of social and
4. some areas have faced continous political instability
Which of the above statements are correct
A
1,2 and 3
B
1,2 and 4
C
1,3 and 4
D
2,3 and 4
Question 20Single Answer
When was first human development report of India issued
A
April 2001
B
March 2000
C
June 2002
D
April 2002
Question 21Single Answer
How many censuses have been carried out since independence
A
5
B
6
C
7
D
8
Question 22Single Answer
For which year the latest census is being conducted in India
A
2001
B
2010
C
2012
D
2011
Question 23Single Answer
Which of the following are the features of 12th Five Year Plan -
1. Average growth target has been set up 8.2%
2. Areas of main thrust are infrastructure, health and education
3. it seeks to achieve 4% agriculture sector growth during five year period
A
1 only
B
1 and 2
C
1 and 3
D
1,2, and 3
Question 24Single Answer
The period of 12th Five Year Plan
A
2007-12
B
2008-13
C
2010-15
D
2012-17
Question 25Single Answer
A closed economy is an economy in which
A
the money supply is fully controlled
B
deficit financing takes place
C
only exports take place
D
neither exports nor imports take place
Question 26Single Answer
Consider the following statements
1. a plan for the current year which includes the annual budget
2. a plan for a fixed number of years, say 34, and 5
3. it is revised every year as per requirements of the economy
4. A perspective plan for 10,15 or 20 years
Which of the above are correct
A
1 and 2
B
1 and 3
C
2 and 3
D
1,2,3 and 4
Question 27Single Answer
In the context of Indian Economy consider the following pairs
Term Most Appropriate Description
1. Melt Down Fall in stock prices
2. Recession Fall in growth rate
3. Slow down Fall in GDP
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched
A
1 only
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
1,2 and 3
Question 28Single Answer
Deficit finacing means that the government borrows money from the
A
IMF
B
RBI
C
Local bodies
D
Big Businessmen
Question 29Single Answer
In the context of India’s Five Year Plan a shift in the pattern of industrialization with lower emphasis on heavy industries and more on infrastructure begins in
A
4th plan
B
6th plan
C
8th plan
D
10th plan
Question 30Single Answer
Which of the following is/are an indicator of the financial health of a country
1. GDP 2. PPP
3. FDI in a year
A
only 1
B
only 2
C
only 3
D
1,2 and 3
Question 31Single 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 32Single 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 33Single 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 34Single 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 35Single 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 36Single 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 37Single 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 38Single 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 39Single 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 40Single 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 41Single Answer
Passage :
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z .
Which letter in this alphabet is the eighth letter to the right of the letter and which is tenth letter to the left of the last but one letter of the alphabet ?
A
X
B
W
C
I
D
H
Question 42Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)
If the third alphabet of each of the words is changed to the next alphabet in the English alphabetical series, which of the following will form a meaningful English word?
A
SUM
B
BIG
C
Both BIG and THE
D
FOR
E
Both FOR and BIG
Question 43Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)
If the given words are arranged in the order as they would appear in a dictionary from left to right, which of the following will be second from the right ?
A
AND
B
FOR
C
THE
D
BIG
E
SUM
Question 44Single Answer
Passage :
Direction: The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)
If second alphabet in each of the words is changed to next alphabet in the English alphabetical order, how many words having two vowels (same or different vowels) will be formed ?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
Four
Question 45Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)
How many letters are there in the English alphabetical series between the second letter of the word which is second from the right and the second letter of the word which is second from the left of the given words?
A
Two
B
Five
C
Six
D
Nine
E
Three
Question 46Single Answer
Passage :
Direction: The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)
If in each of the given words, each of the consonant is changed to previous letter and each vowel is changed to next letter in the English alphabetical series, in how many words thus formed will no vowels appear?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 47Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : Following question is based on five words given below: BRU LEGINKCATOWN
(The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily be meaningful English words)
If the third alphabet in each of the words is changed to the next alphabet in the English alphabetical order, how many words having two vowels (same or different vowels) will be formed?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
Four
Question 48Single Answer
Passage :
Direction : Following question is based on five words given below: BRU LEGINKCATOWN
(The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily be meaningful English words)
If the position of the first and the second alphabets of each of the words are interchanged, which of the following will form a meaningful English word?
A
Both CAT and OWN
B
Both BRU and INK
C
Only CAT
D
Only INK
E
Only LEG
Question 49Single Answer
Passage :
Direction: Following question is based on five words given below: BRU LEGINKCATOWN
(The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily be meaningful English words)
If the given words are arranged in the order as they would appear in a dictionary from left to right, which of the following will be exactly in the middle of the five words?
A
OWN
B
LEG
C
BRU
D
CAT
E
INK
Question 50Single Answer
Passage :
Direction: Following question is based on five words given below: BRU LEGINKCATOWN
(The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily be meaningful English words)
If in each of the given words, each of the consonants is changed to previous letter and each vowel is changed to next letter in the English alphabetical series, in how many words thus formed will the same alphabet appear twice?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
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General Studies
Question 51Single Answer
Temperature can be expressed as derived quantity in terms of
A
length and mass
B
mass and time
C
length, mass and time
D
None of these
Question 52Single Answer
Electron volt is a unit of
A
potential difference
B
charge
C
energy
D
capacity
Question 53Single Answer
Dimensions of impulse are
A
[MLT –1]
B
[MLT²]
C
[MT–2]
D
[ML–1T–3]
Question 54Single Answer
Which of the following is not a synthetic fibre:
A
Anygora
B
Rayon
C
Nylon
D
Polyster
Question 55Single Answer
Which one of the following is not contained in Portland cement ?
A
Ca3Al2O6
B
Ca3SiO5
C
Ca2SiO4
D
Ca3(PO4)2
Question 56Single Answer
What is the reson for white cement to be white ?
A
It does not contain carbon
B
It does not contain silicon
C
It does not contain iron
D
It does not contain calcium
Question 57Single Answer
Which of the following contain enzymes for cellular respiration ?
A
Dictyosomes
B
Endoplasmic reticulum
C
lysosomes
D
Mitochondria
Question 58Single Answer
Which one among the following nutrients is a strctural
A
Cell membrane
B
Plasma membrane
C
Cell wall
D
Nucleus
Question 59Single Answer
Which one among the following nutrients is a structural component of the cell wall of plants ?
A
Manganese
B
Potassium
C
Phosphorus
D
Calcium
Question 60Single Answer
Which of the following groups is present in animal cells ?
A
Mitochondria, Cell membrane, Cell wall, Cytoplasm
B
Chloroplasts, Cytoplasm, Vacuole, Nucleus
C
Nucleus, Cell membrane, Mitochondria, Cytoplasm
D
Vacuole, cell membrane, Nucleus, Mitochondria
Question 61Single Answer
"Who said, 'India was a parrot unto itself'?
A
Malik Muhammad Joyce
B
Raskhan
C
Rich Khusrow
D
Rich Hasan
Question 62Single Answer
What was the real name of Amir Khusro?
A
Muhammad Hasan
B
Muhammad Hussain
C
Muhammad Khusrow
D
Muhammad Mine
Question 63Single Answer
Who is considered the founder of the Sufi movement in India?
A
Qutubuddin Bakhtiar Aunty
B
Nizamuddin Awliya
C
muinuddin Chishti
D
Naseeruddin Mahmud
Question 64Single Answer
Education has given consciousness.
A
Devotion of
B
Knowledge of
C
recidivism of
D
Sufi Don't of
Question 65Single Answer
The name of the sitar magician is known all over the world for his music.
A
Thyagaraja
B
Tansen
C
Rahim Sen
D
Purandar Slave
Question 66Single Answer
When was the Constituent Assembly of India formed?
A
1946
B
1947
C
1948
D
1950
Question 67Single 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 68Single 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 69Single Answer
The Cabinet Mission Plan for India was proposed in:
A
1942
B
1945
C
1946
D
1947
Question 70Single 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 71Single Answer
The Preamble of the Indian Constitution is borrowed from the Constitution of:
A
USA
B
UK
C
Canada
D
Australia
Question 72Single Answer
The Indian Constitution was enforced on:
A
15th August 1947
B
26th January 1950
C
26th November 1949
D
30th January 1948
Question 73Single Answer
The concept of the 'Rule of Law' in the Indian Constitution is derived from:
A
USA
B
UK
C
Germany
D
Canada
Question 74Single Answer
The term 'Secular' was added to the Preamble by the:
A
42nd Amendment
B
44th Amendment
C
52nd Amendment
D
62nd Amendment
Question 75Single Answer
The 'Directive Principles of State Policy' in the Indian Constitution were inspired by:
A
The Constitution of Canada
B
The Constitution of Ireland
C
The Constitution of Australia
D
The Constitution of USA
Question 76Single Answer
Who was the first European power to arrive in India?
A
The Dutch
B
The French
C
The English
D
The Portuguese
Question 77Single Answer
Vasco da Gama reached India in which year?
A
1498
B
1492
C
1500
D
1510
Question 78Single Answer
Which city did Vasco da Gama first land in India?
A
Goa
B
Cochin
C
Calicut
D
Surat
Question 79Single Answer
Which European power established trading posts in Malabar before others?
A
Dutch
B
Portuguese
C
French
D
English
Question 80Single Answer
Which European power controlled Ceylon and Malacca during early 17th century?
A
Dutch
B
Portuguese
C
English
D
French
Question 81Single Answer
Karnataka state was formed on which date?
A
15 August 1947
B
1 November 1956
C
26 January 1950
D
1 January 1960
Question 82Single Answer
Karnataka Unification Movement was primarily aimed at?
A
Unification of Kannada-speaking regions
B
Economic development
C
Religious unity
D
Political independence
Question 83Single Answer
Mysore State was renamed as Karnataka in which year?
A
1973
B
1970
C
1965
D
1980
Question 84Single Answer
Karnataka Rajyotsava is celebrated every year on?
A
15 August
B
26 January
C
2 October
D
1 November
Question 85Single Answer
What is the official language of Karnataka?
A
Telugu
B
Tamil
C
Kannada
D
Hindi
Question 86Single Answer
The state emblem of Karnataka features which mythical bird?
A
Gandaberunda
B
Garuda
C
Phoenix
D
Eagle
Question 87Single Answer
The Karnataka state flag mainly consists of which colors?
A
Blue and white
B
Orange and green
C
Green and white
D
Red and yellow
Question 88Single Answer
What is the state song of Karnataka?
A
Vande Mataram
B
Jana Gana Mana
C
Sare Jahan Se Achha
D
Jaya Bharata Jananiya Tanujate
Question 89Single Answer
The state animal of Karnataka is?
A
Elephant
B
Tiger
C
Lion
D
Deer
Question 90Single Answer
The state bird of Karnataka is?
A
Indian Roller
B
Peacock
C
Parrot
D
Eagle
Question 91Single Answer
The state flower of Karnataka is?
A
Lotus
B
Rose
C
Sunflower
D
Jasmine
Question 92Single Answer
The state tree of Karnataka is?
A
Banyan
B
Sandalwood
C
Neem
D
Teak
Question 93Single Answer
The state fruit of Karnataka is?
A
Mango
B
Banana
C
Apple
D
Jackfruit
Question 94Single Answer
The official language of Karnataka is?
A
Telugu
B
Tamil
C
Kannada
D
Hindi
Question 95Single Answer
Karnataka shares its boundary with how many states?
A
3
B
4
C
5
D
6
Question 96Single Answer
Total number of districts in Karnataka (current) is?
A
29
B
31
C
30
D
33
Question 97Single Answer
Karnataka is divided into how many administrative divisions?
A
2
B
4
C
3
D
5
Question 98Single Answer
The basic revenue administrative unit in Karnataka is?
A
Taluk
B
District
C
State
D
Division
Question 99Single Answer
Karnataka ranks approximately which position in population among Indian states?
A
5th
B
7th
C
6th
D
9th
Question 100Single Answer
Karnataka was formed under which Act?
A
Government of India Act 1935
B
States Reorganisation Act 1956
C
Indian Independence Act 1947
D
Regulating Act 1773
Question 101Single Answer
States Reorganisation Act was mainly based on which factor?
A
Religion
B
Language
C
Economy
D
Geography
Question 102Single Answer
Before 1956, parts of Karnataka were included in which state?
A
Punjab
B
Assam
C
Madras Presidency
D
Gujarat
Question 103Single Answer
Before reorganisation, Mysore region was part of which administrative unit?
A
Bombay Presidency
B
Bengal Presidency
C
Hyderabad State
D
All of the above
Question 104Single Answer
Karnataka Unification Movement is also known as?
A
Bharat Ekta Movement
B
Swadeshi Movement
C
Ekikaran Movement
D
Quit India Movement
Question 105Single Answer
Who is regarded as the leader of Karnataka Unification Movement?
A
Kengal Hanumanthaiah
B
Kuvempu
C
Aluru Venkata Rao
D
Visvesvaraya
Question 106Single Answer
Karnataka Unification Movement gained strong momentum in which year?
A
1905
B
1913
C
1920
D
1942
Question 107Single Answer
The main demand of Karnataka Unification Movement was based on?
A
Religion
B
Economy
C
Caste
D
Language
Question 108Single Answer
Mysore State was officially renamed as Karnataka on?
A
15 August 1973
B
2 October 1973
C
26 January 1973
D
1 November 1973
Question 109Single Answer
Who was Chief Minister of Mysore when it was renamed Karnataka?
A
S. Nijalingappa
B
B.D. Jatti
C
Devaraj Urs
D
R. Gundu Rao
Question 110Single Answer
Karnataka Rajyotsava is also called?
A
Republic Day
B
Language Day
C
Independence Day
D
State Formation Day
Question 111Single Answer
Karnataka Rajyotsava is celebrated to mark?
A
Formation of Karnataka state
B
Independence of India
C
Birth of Karnataka leaders
D
End of British rule
Question 112Single Answer
Karnataka official language is declared under?
A
State Reorganisation Act
B
Official Languages Act
C
Constitution of India
D
Education Act
Question 113Single Answer
The emblem of Karnataka features?
A
Ashoka Pillar
B
Lion Capital
C
Gandaberunda
D
Chakra
Question 114Single Answer
Gandaberunda is a symbol of?
A
Peace
B
Wisdom
C
Power and strength
D
Knowledge
Question 115Single Answer
Karnataka state animal is mainly found in which habitat?
A
Desert
B
Forests
C
Oceans
D
Mountains only
Question 116Single Answer
Indian Roller is famous for which feature?
A
Singing ability
B
Bright blue feathers
C
Night vision
D
Swimming ability
Question 117Single Answer
Karnataka state tree sandalwood is mainly known for?
A
Timber strength
B
Shade
C
Fruit production
D
Fragrance and oil
Question 118Single Answer
Karnataka shares its longest boundary with which state?
A
Kerala
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Maharashtra
D
Andhra Pradesh
Question 119Single Answer
Karnataka was originally formed with which name in 1956?
A
Karnataka State
B
Kannada Pradesh
C
Mysore State
D
South Karnataka
Question 120Single Answer
The States Reorganisation Commission was formed in which year?
A
1950
B
1960
C
1956
D
1953
Question 121Single Answer
Who was the first Chief Minister of Mysore State after reorganisation?
A
S. Nijalingappa
B
Kengal Hanumanthaiah
C
Devaraj Urs
D
B.D. Jatti
Question 122Single Answer
Karnataka Unification Movement mainly focused on uniting which group of people?
A
Tamil speakers
B
Telugu speakers
C
Kannada speakers
D
Marathi speakers
Question 123Single Answer
The headquarters of Karnataka state government is located at?
A
Mysuru
B
Bengaluru
C
Mangaluru
D
Hubballi
Question 124Single Answer
Bengaluru was earlier known as?
A
Bangalore
B
Madras
C
Mysore
D
Mangalore
Question 125Single Answer
Karnataka Rajyotsava first celebrated in which year?
A
1956
B
1973
C
1980
D
1957
Question 126Single Answer
The state emblem Gandaberunda is generally shown as?
A
Two-headed bird
B
One-headed bird
C
Four-headed bird
D
Snake
Question 127Single Answer
Sandalwood tree is mainly associated with which industry in Karnataka?
A
Textile
B
Paper
C
Fishing
D
Perfume and woodcraft
Question 128Single Answer
Karnataka shares coastline with which sea?
A
Arabian Sea
B
Bay of Bengal
C
Indian Ocean only
D
Red Sea
Question 129Single Answer
Karnataka is located in which region of India?
A
Northern India
B
Eastern India
C
Southern India
D
Western India
Question 130Single Answer
Karnataka has how many neighbouring states?
A
5
B
4
C
3
D
6
Question 131Single Answer
What is the name of the next phase of India’s semiconductor programme notified by the Government in August 2026?
A
Chip India 3.0
B
India Chip Mission
C
Semicon 2.0
D
Semiconductor Bharat
Question 132Single Answer
Which country conferred its highest honour for foreign leaders, the ‘Oliy Darajali Do‘stlik Order’, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
A
Kazakhstan
B
Kyrgyzstan
C
Uzbekistan
D
Tajikistan
Question 133Single Answer
Where was the 2026 SCO Leaders’ Summit held?
A
Tashkent
B
Bishkek
C
Dushanbe
D
Astana
Question 134Single Answer
India and Uzbekistan recently upgraded their bilateral relationship to which level?
A
Strategic Partnership
B
Economic Partnership
C
Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
D
Defence Partnership
Question 135Single Answer
Which two organisations signed an MoU to promote smart domestic PNG meters?
A
ONGC and IOCL
B
GAIL and NTPC
C
PNGRB and EESL
D
HPCL and BPCL
Question 136Single Answer
In which state was a National Centre of Excellence for Swimming established by the Sports Authority of India?
A
Kerala
B
Manipur
C
Assam
D
Odisha
Question 137Single Answer
What is the proposed special feature of Bihar’s new Mahila Vishwavidyalaya?
A
Only online education
B
All students and staff will be women
C
Only foreign students
D
It will focus only on engineering
Question 138Single Answer
How many PM Jan Dhan Yojana accounts had been opened as of 28 August 2026?
A
39.09 crore
B
59.09 crore
C
49.09 crore
D
69.09 crore
Question 139Single Answer
How much did India’s coconut product exports rise to in FY 2025–26?
A
₹4,349 crore
B
₹5,038 crore
C
₹7,038 crore
D
₹6,038 crore
Question 140Single Answer
Which company announced an investment of up to ₹18,268 crore in Jio Credit Limited?
A
Bank of America
B
Goldman Sachs
C
HSBC
D
Morgan Stanley
Question 141Single Answer
Who were appointed as part-time non-official directors on the RBI Central Board?
A
Raghuram Rajan, Viral Acharya and Ashima Goyal
B
Sanjay Malhotra, Shaktikanta Das and Urjit Patel
C
Annie George Mathew, Janmejaya Kumar Sinha and Syed Akbaruddin
D
T. Rabi Sankar, M. Rajeshwar Rao and Swaminathan J.
Question 142Single Answer
What was India’s GDP growth rate in the April–June quarter of FY 2026–27?
A
6.5%
B
7.8%
C
7.0%
D
8.6%
Question 143Single Answer
Which sector recorded 9.2% growth in India during the April–June 2026 quarter?
A
Agriculture
B
Manufacturing
C
Mining
D
Construction
Question 144Single Answer
Which vessel was commissioned by the Indian Navy in August 2026?
A
INS Nipun
B
INS Vikrant
C
INS Surat
D
INS Nilgiri
Question 145Single Answer
What does the Sanskrit word “Nipun” mean?
A
Powerful
B
Victorious
C
Skilled and proficient
D
Protector
Question 146Single Answer
What is the approximate indigenous content of INS Nipun?
A
60%
B
75%
C
50%
D
90%
Question 147Single Answer
Which Indian state is set to host its first-ever international film festival, ‘Rang-e-Cinema’?
A
Jammu and Kashmir
B
Himachal Pradesh
C
Uttarakhand
D
Sikkim
Question 148Single Answer
Who became the youngest player to score a half-century in the Duleep Trophy?
A
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
B
Yashasvi Jaiswal
C
Ayush Mhatre
D
Sarfaraz Khan
Question 149Single Answer
Which team did India defeat by 94 runs in the Women’s Asia Cup campaign?
A
Sri Lanka
B
Bangladesh
C
Thailand
D
Pakistan
Question 150Single Answer
How many railway lines covering approximately 647 km were approved under the Hybrid Annuity Model?