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General Knowledge

Question 1Single Answer

Who presented the Union Budget 2026–27 in Parliament?

A
Amit Shah
B
Piyush Goyal
C
Nirmala Sitharaman
D
Rajnath Singh

Question 2Single Answer

The Union Budget 2026–27 was the first Union Budget prepared in which building?

A
Kartavya Bhawan
B
North Block
C
Parliament House
D
Vigyan Bhawan

Question 3Single Answer

The Union Budget 2026–27 was inspired by how many 'Kartavyas'?

A
Three
B
Two
C
Four
D
Five

Question 4Single Answer

Total expenditure estimated in the Union Budget 2026–27 was approximately:

A
Rs 43.5 lakh crore
B
Rs 48.5 lakh crore
C
Rs 53.5 lakh crore
D
Rs 63.5 lakh crore

Question 5Single Answer

The New Income Tax Act, 2025 came into effect from:

A
January 2026
B
April 2026
C
July 2026
D
April 2027

Question 6Single Answer

India celebrated its _____ Republic Day on 26 January 2026.

A
77th
B
76th
C
75th
D
78th

Question 7Single Answer

Who was one of the Chief Guests at India's Republic Day celebrations in 2026?

A
Emmanuel Macron
B
António Costa
C
Keir Starmer
D
Friedrich Merz

Question 8Single Answer

Ursula von der Leyen attended India's Republic Day 2026 as the:

A
President of France
B
President of the European Commission
C
President of European Council
D
UN General Assembly President

Question 9Single Answer

António Costa is the President of the:

A
European Commission
B
European Parliament
C
European Central Bank
D
European Council

Question 10Single Answer

Republic Day 2026 highlighted 150 years of which national song?

A
Vande Mataram
B
Sare Jahan Se Achha
C
Jana Gana Mana
D
Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon

Question 11Single Answer

How many Padma Awards were approved for 2026?

A
121
B
131
C
125
D
139

Question 12Single Answer

How many Padma Vibhushan awards were announced for 2026?

A
5
B
3
C
7
D
10

Question 13Single Answer

How many Padma Bhushan awards were announced for 2026?

A
10
B
11
C
15
D
13

Question 14Single Answer

How many Padma Shri awards were announced for 2026?

A
103
B
113
C
108
D
118

Question 15Single Answer

The Padma Awards are traditionally announced on the occasion of:

A
Independence Day
B
Gandhi Jayanti
C
Republic Day
D
Constitution Day

Question 16Single Answer

The 20th Asian Games 2026 are being hosted by which country?

A
China
B
South Korea
C
India
D
Japan

Question 17Single Answer

The 2026 Asian Games are primarily being organised in which region?

A
Aichi–Nagoya
B
Osaka–Kyoto
C
Tokyo–Yokohama
D
Sapporo–Hakodate

Question 18Single Answer

On which date did the 20th Asian Games officially open?

A
10 September 2026
B
15 September 2026
C
19 September 2026
D
22 September 2026

Question 19Single Answer

The 2026 Asian Games are scheduled to conclude on which date?

A
4 October
B
2 October
C
30 September
D
10 October

Question 20Single Answer

Approximately how many countries and regions are participating in the 2026 Asian Games?

A
35
B
40
C
50
D
45

Question 21Single Answer

How many sports are included in the 2026 Asian Games programme?

A
43
B
40
C
38
D
48

Question 22Single Answer

Which edition of the Asian Games is being held in 2026?

A
18th
B
19th
C
21st
D
20th

Question 23Single Answer

Japan previously hosted the Asian Games in 1958 in which city?

A
Osaka
B
Nagoya
C
Hiroshima
D
Tokyo

Question 24Single Answer

Japan's second hosting of the Asian Games took place in 1994 in which city?

A
Kyoto
B
Nagoya
C
Hiroshima
D
Kobe

Question 25Single Answer

Which sport made its Asian Games debut in 2026?

A
Hockey
B
Mixed martial arts
C
Badminton
D
Archery

Question 26Single Answer

Which racket sport is among the new additions to the 2026 Asian Games?

A
Racquetball
B
Squash
C
Padel
D
Tennis

Question 27Single Answer

Which sport combining elements of football and table tennis is included as a new sport in the 2026 Asian Games?

A
Footvolley
B
Sepak takraw
C
Futsal
D
Teqball

Question 28Single Answer

Approximately how many medal events are included in the 2026 Asian Games?

A
469
B
419
C
369
D
569

Question 29Single Answer

Which country has traditionally dominated the Asian Games medal table since 1982?

A
Japan
B
China
C
India
D
South Korea

Question 30Single Answer

The 2026 Asian Games also serve as qualifiers for some events at which Olympic Games?

A
Salt Lake City 2034
B
Brisbane 2032
C
Paris 2024
D
Los Angeles 2028

Optional Subject (Home Science)

Question 31Single Answer

Which of the following is primarily classified as an energy-giving food?

A
Rice
B
Spinach
C
Egg
D
Milk

Question 32Single Answer

Cereals are generally the richest dietary source of which nutrient?

A
Carbohydrates
B
Vitamin C
C
Calcium
D
Vitamin A

Question 33Single Answer

The major carbohydrate present in cereals is:

A
Lactose
B
Fructose
C
Starch
D
Sucrose

Question 34Single Answer

The outermost protective layer of a cereal grain is known as:

A
Endosperm
B
Cotyledon
C
Germ
D
Bran

Question 35Single Answer

Which part of a cereal grain is particularly rich in starch?

A
Endosperm
B
Aleurone layer
C
Bran
D
Germ

Question 36Single Answer

The germ portion of a cereal grain is comparatively rich in:

A
Fat and vitamins
B
Water only
C
Starch only
D
Sodium chloride

Question 37Single Answer

Which protein is mainly associated with wheat?

A
Casein
B
Myosin
C
Albumin
D
Gluten

Question 38Single Answer

Gluten is mainly formed from which two wheat proteins?

A
Casein and albumin
B
Gliadin and glutenin
C
Zein and oryzenin
D
Actin and myosin

Question 39Single Answer

Which cereal is especially rich in calcium compared with most other cereals?

A
Ragi
B
Wheat
C
Rice
D
Maize

Question 40Single Answer

The major protein of maize is:

A
Casein
B
Zein
C
Glutenin
D
Legumin

Question 41Single Answer

Pulses are particularly important dietary sources of:

A
Protein
B
Vitamin D
C
Cholesterol
D
Vitamin B12

Question 42Single Answer

Pulses are generally deficient in which essential amino acid?

A
Lysine
B
Leucine
C
Methionine
D
Phenylalanine

Question 43Single Answer

Cereals are generally deficient in which essential amino acid?

A
Leucine
B
Methionine
C
Valine
D
Lysine

Question 44Single Answer

Combining cereals with pulses improves the diet mainly because of:

A
Destruction of amino acids
B
Increased cholesterol
C
Reduced water content
D
Protein complementation

Question 45Single Answer

Germination of pulses generally increases their content of:

A
Vitamin C
B
Cholesterol
C
Vitamin D
D
Sodium

Question 46Single Answer

Which process improves the digestibility of pulses?

A
Freezing only
B
Germination
C
Polishing
D
Dehydration only

Question 47Single Answer

Green leafy vegetables are generally good sources of:

A
Beta-carotene
B
Vitamin B12
C
Cholesterol
D
Vitamin D

Question 48Single Answer

Carrot is an important source of:

A
Vitamin B12
B
Beta-carotene
C
Vitamin D
D
Cholesterol

Question 49Single Answer

Which vegetable is a good source of iron and folate?

A
Spinach
B
Cucumber
C
Bottle gourd
D
Onion

Question 50Single Answer

Which fruit is particularly rich in vitamin C?

A
Sapota
B
Banana
C
Amla
D
Dates

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Optional Subject (Home Science)

Question 51Single Answer

Guava is considered a good dietary source of:

A
Vitamin D
B
Vitamin C
C
Vitamin B12
D
Cholesterol

Question 52Single Answer

Banana is particularly noted as a useful source of:

A
Potassium
B
Iodine
C
Vitamin D
D
Cholesterol

Question 53Single Answer

The natural sugar predominantly associated with fruits is:

A
Maltose
B
Lactose
C
Fructose
D
Galactose

Question 54Single Answer

Citrus fruits are valued mainly for their high content of:

A
Vitamin C
B
Vitamin B12
C
Vitamin D
D
Retinol

Question 55Single Answer

Milk is considered a particularly good source of:

A
Vitamin C
B
Iron
C
Calcium
D
Dietary fibre

Question 56Single Answer

The principal protein present in milk is:

A
Zein
B
Gluten
C
Casein
D
Myosin

Question 57Single Answer

The principal carbohydrate found in milk is:

A
Fructose
B
Lactose
C
Starch
D
Maltose

Question 58Single Answer

Milk is a poor source of:

A
Iron
B
Calcium
C
Protein
D
Riboflavin

Question 59Single Answer

Curd is produced mainly through the action of:

A
Yeast only
B
Mould only
C
Lactic acid bacteria
D
Algae

Question 60Single Answer

Paneer is prepared mainly by:

A
Fermentation of starch
B
Germination of milk
C
Dry roasting of milk
D
Coagulation of milk proteins

Question 61Single Answer

Butter is primarily obtained from the:

A
Fat portion of milk
B
Mineral portion of milk
C
Lactose portion only
D
Water portion only

Question 62Single Answer

Ghee is composed predominantly of:

A
Dietary fibre
B
Milk protein
C
Lactose
D
Milk fat

Question 63Single Answer

Fats provide approximately how much energy per gram?

A
2 kcal
B
9 kcal
C
7 kcal
D
4 kcal

Question 64Single Answer

Vegetable oils are generally rich in:

A
Vitamin B12
B
Dietary fibre
C
Starch
D
Unsaturated fatty acids

Question 65Single Answer

Hydrogenation of vegetable oil produces:

A
Vanaspati
B
Curd
C
Malt
D
Vinegar

Question 66Single Answer

Which fatty acid is considered essential in human nutrition?

A
Linoleic acid
B
Butyric acid
C
Palmitic acid
D
Stearic acid

Question 67Single Answer

Fish is considered a good source of:

A
Dietary fibre
B
Starch
C
High-quality protein
D
Vitamin C only

Question 68Single Answer

Fatty fish are important sources of:

A
Omega-3 fatty acids
B
Trans fats only
C
Starch
D
Cellulose

Question 69Single Answer

Egg protein is regarded as nutritionally valuable because it contains:

A
Mainly carbohydrates
B
Only non-essential amino acids
C
No sulphur-containing amino acids
D
All essential amino acids in favourable proportions

Question 70Single Answer

The major protein of egg white is:

A
Casein
B
Ovalbumin
C
Gluten
D
Zein

Question 71Single Answer

Egg yolk is a good source of:

A
Dietary fibre only
B
Fat and fat-soluble vitamins
C
Starch only
D
Vitamin C only

Question 72Single Answer

Tea and coffee are classified as:

A
Oilseeds
B
Cereals
C
Pulses
D
Beverages

Question 73Single Answer

The principal stimulant found in coffee is:

A
Casein
B
Caffeine
C
Gluten
D
Lactose

Question 74Single Answer

Condiments and spices are primarily used in food to:

A
Supply large quantities of protein
B
Improve flavour and palatability
C
Supply large quantities of starch
D
Replace water

Question 75Single Answer

Turmeric gets its characteristic yellow colour mainly from:

A
Curcumin
B
Caffeine
C
Capsaicin
D
Piperine

Question 76Single Answer

The basic structural and functional unit of the human body is:

A
Cell
B
Tissue
C
Organ
D
System

Question 77Single Answer

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

A
Ribosome
B
Golgi apparatus
C
Lysosome
D
Mitochondrion

Question 78Single Answer

The control center of a typical human cell is:

A
Centrosome
B
Cytoplasm
C
Cell membrane
D
Nucleus

Question 79Single Answer

The plasma membrane primarily:

A
Produces hormones
B
Stores genetic information
C
Synthesizes DNA
D
Controls movement of substances into and out of the cell

Question 80Single Answer

The jelly-like material present inside a cell is called:

A
Plasma
B
Matrix
C
Lymph
D
Cytoplasm

Question 81Single Answer

Ribosomes are mainly responsible for:

A
Lipid storage
B
Protein synthesis
C
Cell movement
D
Waste removal

Question 82Single Answer

Lysosomes contain enzymes mainly involved in:

A
Blood clotting
B
Oxygen transport
C
Hormone secretion
D
Intracellular digestion

Question 83Single Answer

The Golgi apparatus is mainly associated with:

A
Cellular respiration
B
Chromosome formation
C
Modification and packaging of cellular products
D
DNA replication only

Question 84Single Answer

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum is particularly important in:

A
Lipid synthesis
B
Chromosome movement
C
Protein translation on ribosomes
D
Formation of red blood cells

Question 85Single Answer

Rough endoplasmic reticulum appears rough because of the presence of:

A
Lysosomes
B
Centrioles
C
Ribosomes
D
Vacuoles

Question 86Single Answer

Human genetic material is primarily present as:

A
Glycogen
B
DNA
C
ATP
D
Cholesterol

Question 87Single Answer

Chromosomes are located mainly in the:

A
Nucleus
B
Golgi apparatus
C
Lysosome
D
Cell membrane

Question 88Single Answer

A group of similar cells performing a specific function forms a:

A
Organism
B
System
C
Tissue
D
Cavity

Question 89Single Answer

A structure composed of different tissues working together is called an:

A
Organelle
B
Organ
C
Cell
D
Molecule

Question 90Single Answer

Which tissue covers body surfaces and lines internal cavities?

A
Connective tissue
B
Epithelial tissue
C
Nervous tissue
D
Muscular tissue

Question 91Single Answer

The tissue that provides support and binds other tissues together is:

A
Epithelial tissue
B
Connective tissue
C
Nervous tissue
D
Glandular tissue

Question 92Single Answer

Blood is classified as a type of:

A
Connective tissue
B
Epithelial tissue
C
Muscular tissue
D
Nervous tissue

Question 93Single Answer

Bone is primarily a specialized:

A
Nervous tissue
B
Epithelial tissue
C
Connective tissue
D
Muscular tissue

Question 94Single Answer

Cartilage belongs to:

A
Nervous tissue
B
Connective tissue
C
Epithelial tissue
D
Glandular tissue

Question 95Single Answer

Adipose tissue mainly functions in:

A
Fat storage
B
Nerve impulse transmission
C
Gas exchange
D
Digestion

Question 96Single Answer

The cells primarily responsible for transmitting nerve impulses are:

A
Osteocytes
B
Adipocytes
C
Neurons
D
Erythrocytes

Question 97Single Answer

Skeletal muscle is generally:

A
Non-contractile
B
Involuntary
C
Voluntary
D
Glandular

Question 98Single Answer

Smooth muscle is commonly found in the walls of:

A
Teeth
B
Bones
C
Skin epidermis
D
Hollow internal organs

Question 99Single Answer

Cardiac muscle is located in the:

A
Liver
B
Heart
C
Lungs
D
Kidney

Question 100Single Answer

Cardiac muscle functions primarily:

A
Voluntarily
B
Only during sleep
C
Only during exercise
D
Involuntarily

Question 101Single Answer

The longest part of a neuron that usually carries impulses away from the cell body is the:

A
Axon
B
Dendrite
C
Nucleus
D
Synapse

Question 102Single Answer

Dendrites primarily:

A
Carry oxygen
B
Produce digestive enzymes
C
Store fat
D
Receive signals

Question 103Single Answer

The junction through which one neuron communicates with another is called a:

A
Synapse
B
Tendon
C
Ligament
D
Alveolus

Question 104Single Answer

The organ system primarily responsible for breaking down food is the:

A
Digestive system
B
Respiratory system
C
Nervous system
D
Urinary system

Question 105Single Answer

Digestion of food begins in the:

A
Mouth
B
Stomach
C
Small intestine
D
Large intestine

Question 106Single Answer

Salivary amylase primarily begins the digestion of:

A
Fat
B
Protein
C
Starch
D
Vitamins

Question 107Single Answer

The muscular tube connecting the mouth region to the stomach is the:

A
Esophagus
B
Trachea
C
Ureter
D
Bronchus

Question 108Single Answer

The stomach secretes:

A
Bile only
B
Gastric juice
C
Urine
D
Saliva

Question 109Single Answer

Hydrochloric acid in the stomach helps to:

A
Absorb oxygen
B
Neutralize all digestive enzymes
C
Create an acidic environment for digestion
D
Produce insulin

Question 110Single Answer

Pepsin is primarily involved in the digestion of:

A
Minerals
B
Proteins
C
Vitamins
D
Water

Question 111Single Answer

Most digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs in the:

A
Rectum
B
Large intestine
C
Esophagus
D
Small intestine

Question 112Single Answer

Villi in the small intestine mainly help to:

A
Produce urine
B
Reduce digestive secretions
C
Store feces
D
Increase the surface area for absorption

Question 113Single Answer

Bile is produced by the:

A
Pancreas
B
Liver
C
Stomach
D
Spleen

Question 114Single Answer

Bile is stored temporarily in the:

A
Pancreas
B
Gallbladder
C
Appendix
D
Kidney

Question 115Single Answer

Bile assists primarily in the digestion of:

A
Fats
B
Minerals
C
Water
D
Nucleic acids only

Question 116Single Answer

The pancreas contributes to digestion by secreting:

A
Digestive enzymes
B
Red blood cells
C
Bile
D
Hemoglobin

Question 117Single Answer

The large intestine is particularly important for:

A
Absorption of water and electrolytes
B
Initial protein digestion
C
Bile production
D
Oxygen absorption

Question 118Single Answer

Feces are temporarily stored in the:

A
Rectum
B
Duodenum
C
Stomach
D
Liver

Question 119Single Answer

The circulatory system primarily transports:

A
Air through the trachea
B
Food through the intestine
C
Urine to the bladder only
D
Blood and substances carried in it

Question 120Single Answer

The human heart normally has:

A
Two chambers
B
Four chambers
C
Three chambers
D
Five chambers

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