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
Copper tools from which age were found in Meerut and Saharanpur?
A
Mesolithic age
B
Paleolithic age
C
Neolithic age
D
Chalcolithic age
Question 32Single Answer
Which of the following centres of Uttar Pradesh is not related to Indus valley Civilization?
1. Kalibanga 2.Lothal
3. Alamgirpur 4.Hulas
A
Codes
1, 2, 3 and 4
B
1 and 2
C
2 and 3
D
3 and 4
Question 33Single Answer
Which site was discovered by Bharat Sevak Samaj on the bank of river Hindon?
A
Alamgirpur
B
Belan Valley
C
Baghrikhor
D
Morhana Mountain
Question 34Single Answer
Kosala (Ayodhya) mentioned Rama story' was related to which of the following dynasties?
A
Videhi
B
Ikshvaku
C
Chandel
D
Kurd
Question 35Single Answer
Which of the following Buddhist Literatures mentions the Mahajanapadas?
A
Bhagavati Sutra
B
Jataka
C
Anguttara Nikaya
D
Garbhavakranti Sutra
Question 36Single Answer
Mahajanapadas are contained in which of the Jain Literature?
A
Anguttara Nikaya
B
Mahavastu
C
Bhagavati Sutra
D
None of the above
Question 37Single Answer
How many Mahajanapadas are related to Uttar Pradesh ?
A
13
B
8
C
16
D
7
Question 38Single Answer
During the period of Mahajanapadas, Mathura was the capital of
A
Vajji
B
Vatsa
C
Kasi
D
Shurasena
Question 39Single Answer
The capital of Shurasena Mahajanpada was?
A
K.ampilya
B
Ahichhatra
C
Mathura
D
Kaushambi
Question 40Single Answer
During the Mahajanapadas period, the capital city of Kosala was
A
Shravasti
B
Saket
C
Both (a) and (b)
D
None of the above
Question 41Single Answer
Kushinara (Kushinagar) was the capital of
A
Bhagos
B
Lichhans
C
Mallas
D
Sakas
Question 42Single Answer
The 23rd Tirthankara Parshwanatha was born in which of the following districts of Uttar Pradesh?
A
Prayagraj
B
Varanasi
C
Kanpur
D
Gorakhpur
Question 43Single Answer
Which of the following sacred Buddhist place is situated on the river Niranjana ?
A
Bodh Gaya
B
Kushinagar
C
Lumbini
D
Rishipattana
Question 44Single Answer
In Uttar Pradesh, the Buddha gave his first sermon and laid the foundation of his Work in
A
Kushinagar
B
Sankassa
C
Sarnath
D
Shravasti
Question 45Single Answer
The Mahaparinirvana of Mahatma Buddha took place at
A
Lumbini
B
Kashi
C
Kushinagar
D
Shravasti
Question 46Single Answer
At which of the following places Ashoka did not go for pilgrimage?
A
Ayodhya - Haridwar
B
Gaya - Kushinagar
C
Lumbini Kapilvastu
D
Sarnath - Shravasti
Question 47Single Answer
Who took Ashoka's pillar inscription of Topra and Meerut to Delhi?
A
Alauddin Khilji
B
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
C
Muhammad Ghori
D
Sikandar Lodi
Question 48Single Answer
Which of the following pillars of Ashoka was not found in Uttar Pradesh ?
A
Sankassa
B
Kalsi
C
Topra
D
Siddharth Nagar
Question 49Single Answer
Pushymitra Sunga made his capital at ......
A
Rajgrih
B
Vidisha
C
Patliputra
D
Kannauj
Question 50Single Answer
The expounder of Yoga Philosophy is
A
Patanjali
B
Gautam
C
Jaimini
D
Shakas
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General Studies-I
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
Potential is measured in
A
joule/coulomb
B
watt/coulomb
C
newton–second
D
None of these
Question 55Single Answer
One Nanometer is equal to
A
10–9m
B
10–6m
C
10–10m
D
10–3m
Question 56Single Answer
Maxwell is the unit of
A
magnetic susceptibility
B
intensity of Magnetisation
C
magnetic Flux
D
magnetic Permeability
Question 57Single Answer
Which of the following is derived physical quantity ?
A
Mass
B
Velocity
C
Length
D
Time
Question 58Single Answer
What are the units of magnetic permeability ?
A
Wb A–1 m–1
B
Wb–1 Am
C
Wb A m–1
D
Wb A–1 m
Question 59Single Answer
The dimensions of pressure gradient are
A
[ML–2 T–2]
B
[ML–2 T–1]
C
[ML–1 T–1]
D
[ML–1 T–2]
Question 60Single Answer
The dimensions of Rydberg's constant are
A
[M0L–1T]
B
[MLT–1]
C
[M0 L–1T0]
D
[ML0 T2]
Question 61Single Answer
'Farad' is the unit of
A
resistance
B
conductance
C
capacitance
D
inductance
Question 62Single Answer
S.I. unit of surface tension is
A
degree/cm
B
N/m
C
N/m²
D
Nm
Question 63Single Answer
Which one of the following pairs does not have the same dimension ?
A
Potential energy and Kinetic energy
B
Density and specific gravity
C
Focal length and height
D
Gravitational force and frictional force
Question 64Single Answer
Which one of the following physical quantity has the same unit as that of pressure ?
A
Angular momentum
B
Stress
C
Strain
D
Work
Question 65Single Answer
The symbol of SI unit of inductance is H. It stands for
A
Holm
B
Halogen
C
Henry
D
Hertz
Question 66Single Answer
Light year is a measure of
A
time
B
distance
C
total amount of light falling on the Earth in a year
D
average intensity of light falling on the Earth in a year
Question 67Single Answer
Which one of the following is not a dimension less quantity ?
A
Strain
B
Relative density
C
Frequency
D
Angle
Question 68Single Answer
The dimensions of universal gas constant are
A
[L² M¹ T–2 K–1]
B
[L¹ M² T–2 K–1]
C
[L¹ M¹ T–2 K–1]
D
[L² M² T–2 K–1]
Question 69Single Answer
The dimensions of magnetic moment are
A
[L²A¹]
B
[L²A–1]
C
[L²/A³]
D
[LA²]
Question 70Single Answer
The dimensions of Wien's constant are
A
[ML0TK]
B
[M0LT0K]
C
[M0L0TK]
D
[MLTK]
Question 71Single Answer
Which of the following is not a synthetic fibre:
A
Anygora
B
Rayon
C
Nylon
D
Polyster
Question 72Single Answer
Which one of the following is not contained in Portland cement ?
A
Ca3Al2O6
B
Ca3SiO5
C
Ca2SiO4
D
Ca3(PO4)2
Question 73Single 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 74Single Answer
Which fertilizer is assimilated directly by the plant ?
A
Super phosphate
B
Nitrolim
C
Muriate of Potash
D
Humus
Question 75Single Answer
Which of the following chemicals is used in foam fire extinguishers ?
A
Aluminium sulphate
B
Copper sulphate
C
Cobalt sulphate
D
Nickel sulphate
Question 76Single Answer
What is a mixture of potassium nitrate, powdered charcoal and sulphur called ?
A
Glass
B
Cement
C
paint
D
Gun powder
Question 77Single Answer
Which one of the following chemicals is used in beauty parlours for hair – setting ?
A
Sulphur based
B
Phosphorus based
C
Silicon based
D
Iron based
Question 78Single Answer
Which one of the following is used as a mordant in dyeing and tanning industry ?
A
Magnesium oxide
B
Magnesium carbonate
C
Magnesium chloride
D
Magnesium sulphate
Question 79Single Answer
Which one of the following substances is used in the manufacture of safety matches ?
A
Red phosphorus
B
White phosphorus
C
Phosphorus trioxide (P2O3)
D
Black phosphorus
Question 80Single Answer
Which one of the following polymeric materials is used for making bullet proof jacket ?
A
Nylon –6, 6
B
Rayon
C
Kevlar
D
Dacron
Question 81Single Answer
Which one of the following is another name of RDX
A
Cyanohydrin
B
Dextran
C
Cyclohexane
D
Cyclonite
Question 82Single Answer
Which one of the following is used as an explosive ?
A
Phosphorus trichloride
B
Mercuric oxide
C
Graphite
D
Nitroglycerine
Question 83Single Answer
Flint glass is obtained from which of the following ?
A
Zinc and barium borosilicate
B
Sand, red lead and potassium carbonate
C
Sodium aluminium borosilicate
D
Pure silica and zinc oxide
Question 84Single Answer
Which one of the following correctly defines the state of glass ?
A
Crystalline solid
B
Super cooled liquid
C
Condensed gas
D
Liquid crystal
Question 85Single Answer
Which one of the following is not used as fertilizer ?
A
Ammonium nitrate
B
Ammonium sulphide
C
Ammonium phosphate
D
Ammonium sulphate
Question 86Single Answer
Which one of the following elements is needed in the human body to transfer electrical signals by nerve cells ?
A
Lithium
B
Sodium
C
Rubidium
D
Caesium
Question 87Single Answer
Which one of the following is NOT true for bleaching powder ?
A
It is used as a reducing agent in chemical industries
B
It is used for bleaching wood pup in paper factories
C
It is used for disinfecting drinking water
D
It is used for bleaching linen in textile industry
Question 88Single Answer
Hard glass having the same ingredientsas soft glass excepts.
A
hard glass have Na in place of K
B
hard glass having K in place of Na
C
hard glass having both Na and K
D
None of the above
Question 89Single Answer
A complete fertilizer provides
A
N,P, K
B
S, K, N
C
S, B, K
D
N, S, P
Question 90Single Answer
Antacids are commonly used to get rid of acidity in the Stomach. A commonly used antacid is.
A
sodium hydrogen phthalate
B
magnesium hydroxide
C
calcium hydroxide
D
manganese acetate
Question 91Single Answer
Which of the following contain enzymes for cellular respiration ?
A
Dictyosomes
B
Endoplasmic reticulum
C
lysosomes
D
Mitochondria
Question 92Single Answer
Which one among the following nutrients is a strctural
A
Cell membrane
B
Plasma membrane
C
Cell wall
D
Nucleus
Question 93Single 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 94Single 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 95Single Answer
For which among the following is not a true fruit ?
A
Apple
B
Date
C
Grape
D
Plum
Question 96Single Answer
Which one of the following is not a constituent of cell membrane ?
A
Cholesterol
B
Glycoplids
C
Proline
D
Phospholipids
Question 97Single Answer
The replication of DNA is a pre-requisite for a eukaryotic cell to undergo division. During the cell cycle, the DNA replicates in
A
S–phase
B
G1–phase
C
G2–phase
D
M-phase
Question 98Single Answer
During which stage of mitosis does cytokinesis usually occur in animals ?
A
Phophase
B
Metaphase
C
Anaphase
D
Telophase
Question 99Single Answer
Lysosome arises from
A
endoplasmic reticulum
B
golgi apparatus
C
nucleus
D
mitochondria
Question 100Single Answer
The correct sequence of cell cycle is
A
S, G1, G2, M
B
S, M, G1, G2
C
G1, S, G2, M
D
M, G1, G2, S
Question 101Single Answer
Biological membranes are composed of
A
40% proteins and 60% lipids
B
50% proteins and 50% lipids
C
70% proteins and 30% lipids
D
60% proteins and 40% lipids
Question 102Single Answer
F1 particles / oxysome / elementary particles are present in
A
endoplasmic reticulum
B
chloroplast
C
mitochondria
D
golgi complex
Question 103Single Answer
"Endomitosis" refers to
A
division of nucleus without chromosomal division
B
division of chromosome without nuclear division
C
division of cytoplasm
D
None of the above
Question 104Single Answer
When the concentration of water and solutes on either side of the cell membrane is same, the solution is said to be
A
hypertonic
B
isotonic
C
hypotonic
D
None of these
Question 105Single Answer
The function of nucleous is the synthesis of
A
DNA
B
m - RNA
C
r- RNA
D
t - RNA
Question 106Single Answer
Mesosome in a bacterial cell is
A
plasmid
B
connection between two cells
C
plasma membrane infolded for respiration
D
None of these
Question 107Single Answer
In living cels synthesis of ribonoucleic acid (RNA) takes place in :
A
Cytoplasm
B
Nucleus
C
Golgi body
D
Nephron
Question 108Single Answer
The cell organelle storing substances like starch, oil and proteins is
A
Vacuole
B
Lysosome
C
Plastid
D
Golgi body
Question 109Single Answer
Organisms lacking nuclear membrane and cell organelles is called as :
A
Prokaryotes
B
Eukaryotes
C
Protozoa
D
Virus
Question 110Single Answer
Cell organelles that are involved in the waste disposal system of the cell are :
A
Golgi apparatus
B
Lysosomes
C
Chromosomes
D
Ribosomes
Question 111Single Answer
What is India's estimated renewable energy (RE) potential as per recent statistics?
A
20 lakh MW
B
47 lakh MW
C
60 lakh MW
D
75 lakh MW
Question 112Single Answer
In the context of West Asia tensions, what did US President Donald Trump comment about Iranians in March 2026?
A
“Great fighters”
B
“Lousy fighters but great negotiators”
C
“Strong allies”
D
“Economic partners”
Question 113Single Answer
Which international organisation confirmed no radiation increase after strikes on Iran’s Natanz facility in March 2026?
A
WHO
B
UNESCO
C
IAEA
D
WTO
Question 114Single Answer
What did PM Modi urge regarding rumours related to the West Asia crisis in his March 2026 Mann ki Baat?
A
Spread them widely
B
Ignore completely
C
Be careful and avoid believing unverified rumours
D
Report to authorities only
Question 115Single Answer
When did India's first fully digital Census 2027 Phase I (self-enumeration) begin?
A
1 March 2026
B
1 April 2026
C
1 May 2026
D
1 June 2026
Question 116Single Answer
What is the reference date for India's Census 2027 population enumeration?
A
1 January 2027
B
1 March 2027
C
1 April 2027
D
1 July 2027
Question 117Single Answer
Which tool was launched/integrated for AI voice-to-text summarization in Gram Panchayat meetings, supporting 23 languages via BHASHINI?
A
eGramSwaraj
B
GeM
C
PFMS
D
SabhaSaar
Question 118Single Answer
How many Gram Panchayats are reported to be using eGramSwaraj for planning and digital payments?
A
Over 1 lakh
B
Over 7 lakh
C
Over 5 lakh
D
Over 2.59 lakh
Question 119Single Answer
India is discussing Arctic collaboration with Russia primarily for access to what percentage of Russia's gas reserves?
A
40%
B
60%
C
95%
D
80%
Question 120Single Answer
According to Energy Statistics India 2026, what was India's primary energy supply in FY 2024-25?
A
9,32,816 ktoe
B
8,00,000 ktoe
C
10,50,000 ktoe
D
12,00,000 ktoe
Question 121Single Answer
What theme or focus did the India AI Impact Summit 2026 emphasise?
A
Entertainment AI
B
Social media regulation
C
Gaming technology
D
Responsible Intelligence and demonstrable impact
Question 122Single Answer
Where was the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) held?
A
Campo Grande, Brazil
B
Bonn, Germany
C
New Delhi, India
D
Nairobi, Kenya
Question 123Single Answer
How many species were added to the CMS appendices at COP15?
A
20
B
30
C
50
D
40
Question 124Single Answer
What new model did the 16th Finance Commission introduce for disaster funding allocation?
A
Additive model
B
Fixed per capita model
C
Multiplicative Disaster Risk Index (DRI)
D
State-only contribution model
Question 125Single Answer
Which NASA mission, the first crewed lunar flight in over 50 years, involves a lunar flyby using the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft?
A
Apollo 18
B
Artemis II
C
Orion I
D
Lunar Gateway
Question 126Single Answer
Where was the first meeting of the BRIC-Research Advisory Board held?
A
Bengaluru
B
Faridabad
C
Hyderabad
D
Pune
Question 127Single Answer
What is Bhavasagara in Kochi designated as by the MoEFCC?
A
National Tiger Reserve
B
National Mangrove Sanctuary
C
National Coral Reef Centre
D
National Deep-Sea Fauna Repository
Question 128Single Answer
Which technology for road construction, developed by CSIR-CRRI and IIP, uses agri-waste and reduces carbon footprint by 30-40%?
A
Plastic bitumen
B
Bio-bitumen
C
Rubberized asphalt
D
Nano-coating
Question 129Single Answer
What special feature do the energy-efficient PCM bricks developed by IIT Guwahati use?
A
Solar panels embedded
B
Recycled plastic only
C
Phase Change Material (OM35) and biochar
D
Graphene coating
Question 130Single Answer
Where was the IONS Maritime Exercise (IMEX) Table-Top Exercise 2026 hosted by the Indian Navy?
A
Mumbai
B
Visakhapatnam
C
Kochi
D
Chennai
Question 131Single Answer
Which country’s Foreign Minister met counterparts from Egypt and Turkiye in March 2026 to discuss West Asia tensions?
A
Pakistan
B
Saudi Arabia
C
Jordan
D
Qatar
Question 132Single Answer
On what date in March 2026 did Prime Minister Narendra Modi become India’s longest-serving head of government?
A
15 March
B
20 March
C
22 March
D
25 March
Question 133Single Answer
What major infrastructure project was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on 28 March 2026?
A
Mumbai Trans Harbour Link
B
Atal Tunnel
C
Noida International Airport
D
Chenab Bridge
Question 134Single Answer
What was the status of India-US trade relations highlighted in early 2026 leading into March developments?
A
Increased tariffs
B
Breakthrough deal reducing US tariffs on Indian goods to 18%
C
Complete trade halt
D
New sanctions
Question 135Single Answer
What was the fiscal deficit target set for FY 2026-27 in the Union Budget 2026-27 presented by FM Nirmala Sitharaman?
A
4.0% of GDP
B
5.0% of GDP
C
4.5% of GDP
D
4.3% of GDP
Question 136Single Answer
What was the total expenditure estimated in the Union Budget 2026-27?
A
₹49.6 lakh crore
B
₹53.5 lakh crore
C
₹55 lakh crore
D
₹60 lakh crore
Question 137Single Answer
What defence-related development was noted in the context of India’s preparedness amid global tensions in March 2026?
A
Reduction in capex
B
Withdrawal from international exercises
C
Complete self-reliance achieved
D
Surge in defence budget and modernisation push
Question 138Single Answer
What significant diplomatic agreement was announced between India and Canada in early March 2026?
A
Defence pact
B
Free Trade Agreement
C
Strengthened economic partnership
D
Climate alliance
Question 139Single Answer
Which airport or port received a critical LPG shipment (Pyxis Pioneer) in March 2026 amid West Asia tensions?
A
Mundra Port
B
Paradip Port
C
New Mangalore Port
D
Kandla Port
Question 140Single Answer
What major international sporting hosting rights did India receive in March 2026?
A
2028 World Athletics Indoor Championships
B
2028 Olympics
C
2030 Asian Games
D
2027 Cricket World Cup
Question 141Single Answer
What astronomical discovery was announced by astronomers in March 2026?
A
New planet in solar system
B
Discovery related to 1,900 light-years away (specific object)
C
Black hole merger
D
Exoplanet with life signs
Question 142Single Answer
What was a key focus area in the Union Budget 2026-27 regarding manufacturing?
A
Textiles only
B
Heavy industries only
C
Semiconductors, biopharma, and renewables
D
Automobile sector exclusively
Question 143Single Answer
In March 2026, PM Modi chaired a high-level meeting to review supplies of which sectors amid West Asia developments?
A
Defence and IT
B
Education and health
C
Agriculture and MSMEs
D
Petroleum, crude, gas, power, and fertiliser
Question 144Single Answer
What lunar event occurred in March 2026 visible in parts of eastern Asia, Oceania, Pacific, and the Americas?
A
Total lunar eclipse
B
Solar eclipse
C
Meteor shower peak
D
Supermoon
Question 145Single Answer
Which Indian state’s Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced his resignation in March 2026 to contest Rajya Sabha elections?
A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Jharkhand
C
Bihar
D
Madhya Pradesh
Question 146Single Answer
What US policy regarding Russian oil purchases by India was extended until early April 2026?
A
Complete ban
B
Export restrictions
C
Tariff imposition
D
Permission to buy until 4 April
Question 147Single Answer
Which global summit in New Delhi (23-24 March 2026) featured PM Modi’s keynote and focused on “India and the World”?
A
G20 Summit
B
BRICS Summit
C
What India Thinks Today Summit 2026
D
SCO Summit
Question 148Single Answer
What warning did Iran issue in March 2026 regarding attacks on its power plants?
A
Economic sanctions
B
Irreversible damage to regional infrastructure
C
Nuclear escalation
D
Oil price hike
Question 149Single Answer
What was the projected GDP growth for India in FY26 as per the Economic Survey 2026?
A
6.5%
B
6.8%
C
8.0%
D
7.4%
Question 150Single Answer
Which bridge/axis was restored and inaugurated by Raksha Rajya Mantri in North Sikkim in early March 2026?