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History of India and Indian National Movement

Question 1Single Answer
Which of the following was the main cause of the Carnatic Wars?
  1. A
    British vs. Marathas for control over the Deccan
  2. B
    French vs. British for control over the Carnatic region
  3. C
    Invasion by the Mughals
  4. D
    Disputes between the Marathas and Nizam of Hyderabad
Question 2Single Answer
The Battle of Plassey (1757) was fought between the British and:
  1. A
    Marathas
  2. B
    Nizam of Hyderabad
  3. C
    Mughals
  4. D
    Siraj-ud-Daula
Question 3Single Answer
Which among the following is an archaeological source of Ancient Indian History?
  1. A
    Coins
  2. B
    Inscriptions
  3. C
    Pottery remains
  4. D
    Manuscripts
Question 4Single Answer
Who was the head of the central administration under the Delhi Sultanate?
  1. A
    Barid-i-Mumalik
  2. B
    Diwan-i-Arz
  3. C
    Qazi-ul-Quzat
  4. D
    Wazir
Question 5Single Answer
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    Indian Polity and Indian Constitution

    Question 6Single Answer
    When was the Constituent Assembly of India formed?
    1. A
      1946
    2. B
      1947
    3. C
      1948
    4. D
      1950
    Question 7Single Answer
    Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
    1. A
      Dr. Rajendra Prasad
    2. B
      Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
    3. C
      Jawaharlal Nehru
    4. D
      Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
    Question 8Single Answer
    The idea of the Constituent Assembly was first put forward by:
    1. A
      Mahatma Gandhi
    2. B
      M.N. Roy
    3. C
      Jawaharlal Nehru
    4. D
      Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
    Question 9Single Answer
    The Cabinet Mission Plan for India was proposed in:
    1. A
      1942
    2. B
      1945
    3. C
      1946
    4. D
      1947
    Question 10Single Answer
    The Constitution of India was adopted on:
    1. A
      15th August 1947
    2. B
      26th January 1950
    3. C
      26th November 1949
    4. D
      30th January 1948
    Question 11Single Answer
    The Preamble of the Indian Constitution is borrowed from the Constitution of:
    1. A
      USA
    2. B
      UK
    3. C
      Canada
    4. D
      Australia
    Question 12Single Answer
    The Indian Constitution was enforced on:
    1. A
      15th August 1947
    2. B
      26th January 1950
    3. C
      26th November 1949
    4. D
      30th January 1948
    Question 13Single Answer
    The concept of the 'Rule of Law' in the Indian Constitution is derived from:
    1. A
      USA
    2. B
      UK
    3. C
      Germany
    4. D
      Canada
    Question 14Single Answer
    The term 'Secular' was added to the Preamble by the:
    1. A
      42nd Amendment
    2. B
      44th Amendment
    3. C
      52nd Amendment
    4. D
      62nd Amendment
    Question 15Single Answer
    The 'Directive Principles of State Policy' in the Indian Constitution were inspired by:
    1. A
      The Constitution of Canada
    2. B
      The Constitution of Ireland
    3. C
      The Constitution of Australia
    4. D
      The Constitution of USA

    Geography of India and World

    Question 16Single Answer
    Match List – I with List - II
         List - I                                    List - II
    (Resource)                              (Region)
    A. Iron ore                           1. Panna district
    B. Diamond                         2. Jharia
    C. Coal                               3. Babubudan Hills
    D. Geothermal energy       4. Puga Valley
    Select the correct the answer from options given below :
    1. A
      A B C D
      4 1  2 3 
    2. B
      1 3 4 2
    3. C
      2 3 4 1
    4. D
      3 1 2 4
    Question 17Single Answer
    Match the element of List – I with List - II
           List - I                        List - II
    (Local Winds)               (Countries)
    A. Norwester               1. Switzerland
    B. Yamo                      2. New Zealand
    C. Foehn                     3. USA
    D. Chinhook                4. Japan
    Select the correct the answer from options given below :
    1. A
      A B C D
      3 2 4 1
    2. B
      2 4 1 3
    3. C
      1 3 2 4
    4. D
      4 1 3 2
    Question 18Single Answer
    Who among the following Arab geographers is most widely travelled and wrote down his travel account for posterity ?
    1. A
      Ibn-Batuta
    2. B
      Ibn-Khaldun
    3. C
      Ibn-Hakul
    4. D
      Al-Masudi
    Question 19Single Answer
    Which is the longest river in India?
    1. A
      Yamuna
    2. B
      Ganges
    3. C
      Brahmaputra
    4. D
      Godavari
    Question 20Single Answer
    The Western Ghats are also known as:
    1. A
      Sahyadris
    2. B
      Vindhyas
    3. C
      Satpuras
    4. D
      Aravallis

    Indian Economy and Social Development

    Question 21Single Answer
    In a centrally planned economy, what is the primary mechanism for resource allocation?
    1. A
      Market prices
    2. B
      Government directives
    3. C
      Consumer preferences
    4. D
      Private enterprise
    Question 22Single Answer
    Which of the following is a key disadvantage of a traditional economic system compared to a mixed economy?
    1. A
      High economic growth potential
    2. B
      Resistance to technological innovation
    3. C
      Flexible resource allocation
    4. D
      Strong government intervention
    Question 23Single Answer
    In a mixed economy, how does the government typically address market failures?
    1. A
      Through subsidies, taxes, and regulations
    2. B
      By fully controlling all industries
    3. C
      By eliminating private property
    4. D
      By enforcing a barter system
    Question 24Single Answer
    Which economic system is most likely to prioritize equity over efficiency?
    1. A
      Market economy
    2. B
      Mixed economy
    3. C
      Traditional economy
    4. D
      Command economy
    Question 25Single Answer
    What is a defining characteristic of a market economy?
    1. A
      Centralized price controls
    2. B
      Reliance on customary practices
    3. C
      Production decisions by government agencies
    4. D
      Resource allocation based on supply and demand
    Question 26Single Answer
    In a command economy, who determines the prices of goods and services?
    1. A
      Private firms
    2. B
      Market competition
    3. C
      Central planning authority
    4. D
      Consumer cooperatives
    Question 27Single Answer
    Which system is most vulnerable to inefficiencies due to lack of price signals?
    1. A
      Market economy
    2. B
      Mixed economy
    3. C
      Traditional economy
    4. D
      Command economy
    Question 28Single Answer
    In a traditional economy, what primarily guides economic decisions?
    1. A
      Government policies
    2. B
      Cultural customs and traditions
    3. C
      Market trends
    4. D
      Foreign investment
    Question 29Single Answer
    Which economic system is most likely to experience rapid technological advancements?
    1. A
      Traditional economy
    2. B
      Command economy
    3. C
      Market economy
    4. D
      Barter economy
    Question 30Single Answer
    What is a common feature of a mixed economy?
    1. A
      Combination of private and public enterprises
    2. B
      Complete government ownership of resources
    3. C
      Absence of market competition
    4. D
      Fixed production quotas for all goods

    General Science

    Question 31Single Answer
    In ruby laser, the stimulated emission is due to transition from
    1. A
      metastable state to any lower state
    2. B
      any higher state of lower state
    3. C
      metastable state to ground state
    4. D
      any higher state to ground state
    Question 32Single Answer
    A direct current I flows along the length of an infinitely long straight thin walled pipe, then the magnetic field is
    1. A
      uniform throughout the pipe not zero
    2. B
      zero only along the axis of the pipe
    3. C
      zero at any point inside the pipe
    4. D
      maximum at the centre and minimum at the edge
    Question 33Single Answer
    10-6 M NaOH is diluted 100 times. The pH of the diluted base is
    1. A
      between 7 and 8
    2. B
      between 5 and 6
    3. C
      between 6 and 7
    4. D
      between 10 and 11
    Question 34Single Answer
    The respiratory quotient during cellular respiration would depend on
    1. A
      the nature of enzymes involved
    2. B
      the nature of the substrate
    3. C
      the amount of carbon dioxide released
    4. D
      the amount of oxygen utilised
    Question 35Single Answer
    Which of the following is not a green - house gas ?
    1. A
      Water vapour
    2. B
      Carbon monoxide
    3. C
      Methane
    4. D
      Oxygen

    Environment, Ecology and Disaster Management

    Question 36Single Answer
    The grain size (USDA) of silt in soil ranges between :
    1. A
      0.2 mm to 0.5 mm
    2. B
      0.5 mm to 0.1 mm
    3. C
      0.1 mm to 0.05 mm
    4. D
      0.05 mm to 0.002 mm
    Question 37Single Answer
    What will be BOD, for a wastewater sample when 21 ml of sample is diluted to 300 ml in BOD bottle to determine dissolved oxygen .
    [Given: Initial DO, = 10 mg/l; Five days later DO5 = 5 mg/l]
    1. A
      ~ 5 mg/l
    2. B
      ~ 25 mg/l
    3. C
      ~ 71.4 mg/l
    4. D
      ~75 mg/l
    Question 38Single Answer
    What will be the concentration of 40 ppb SO₂ in µg/m³ unit at 25°C ?
    1. A
      ~ 0.04 µg/m³
    2. B
      ~ 1047 µg/m³
    3. C
      ~ 104.7 µg/m³
    4. D
      ~ 10.47 µg/m³
    Question 39Single Answer
    National Ambient air quality standards typically include following components :
    1. A
      Maximum and Minimum pollutant levels, adjustment for co - pollutants
    2. B
      Abetment strategies, non - attainment penalties
    3. C
      Ambient temperature, size distribution and relative humidity
    4. D
      Indicator (Chemical/Chemical class), Averaging time, Pollutant form and level
    Question 40Single Answer
    Primary air pollutants differ from secondary air pollutants as they :
    1. A
      are present in levels that can be weighed on filter paper
    2. B
      are directly emitted from identified sources
    3. C
      have undergone chemical transformation in air after release from identified sources
    4. D
      are designated as hazardous air pollutants
    Question 41Single Answer
    What is the primary goal of disaster management?
    1. A
      Preventing all disasters
    2. B
      Reducing the impact of disasters on life and property
    3. C
      Ensuring economic growth
    4. D
      Creating more disaster-prone areas
    Question 42Single Answer
    Which of the following is the correct definition of disaster management?
    1. A
      Managing financial resources during crises
    2. B
      The systematic process of preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters
    3. C
      Building resilience for natural growth
    4. D
      Coordinating between economic and environmental growth
    Question 43Single Answer
    Which type of disaster management focuses on reducing future risks through planning?
    1. A
      Mitigation
    2. B
      Recovery
    3. C
      Emergency response
    4. D
      Rescue operations
    Question 44Single Answer
    What does "disaster risk" refer to?
    1. A
      The financial cost of disasters
    2. B
      The probability of harmful consequences or losses due to disasters
    3. C
      The environmental benefits of disasters
    4. D
      The inevitability of natural events
    Question 45Single Answer
    Which phase of disaster management involves activities like evacuation and emergency rescue?
    1. A
      Preparedness
    2. B
      Response
    3. C
      Mitigation
    4. D
      Recovery

    Current Events

    Question 46Single Answer
    What was launched by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in July 2026?
    1. A
      FCRA 2.0 Portal and e-OCI Ecosystem
    2. B
      PM Family Care Tracker
    3. C
      TRL Compass Platform
    4. D
      Corporate Mitra Scheme
    Question 47Single Answer
    Which bank celebrated its 119th Foundation Day with new digital initiatives in June 2026?
    1. A
      State Bank of India
    2. B
      Kakinada Cooperative Town Bank
    3. C
      Punjab & Sind Bank
    4. D
      Punjab National Bank
    Question 48Single Answer
    How many Tiger Reserves (TRs) did the Government of India identify for priority science-led recovery in June 2026?
    1. A
      15
    2. B
      58
    3. C
      25
    4. D
      10
    Question 49Single Answer
    What did the Ministry of Finance keep unchanged for Q2 FY27 (July–September 2026)?
    1. A
      Small Savings Schemes interest rates
    2. B
      Repo Rate
    3. C
      GST Rates
    4. D
      Bank Deposit Rates
    Question 50Single Answer
    Which scheme was launched as a pilot in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, by Amit Shah in June 2026?
    1. A
      PM Family Care Tracker (PM-FCT)
    2. B
      SARAS Shakti
    3. C
      Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
    4. D
      Corporate Mitra Scheme
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