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UPSC

1. Who was the first Governor-General of India?
  • Lord Dalhousie
  • Lord Mountbatten
  • Lord Canning
  • Warren Hastings
2. The Battle of Plassey (1757) was fought between which two forces?
  • British East India Company vs. French East India Company
  • Dutch vs. Portuguese
  • Marathas vs. Mughals
  • British East India Company vs. Nawab of Bengal
3. Who is known as the "Father of the Indian Constitution"?
  • Sardar Patel
  • Jawaharlal Nehru
  • B.R. Ambedkar
  • Mahatma Gandhi
4. The Tropic of Cancer does NOT pass through which Indian state?
  • Rajasthan
  • Mizoram
  • Gujarat
  • Odisha
5. Which amendment introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India?
  • 42nd Amendment
  • 44th Amendment
  • 73rd Amendment
  • 101st Amendment
6. The "Dandi March" was associated with which movement?
  • Swadeshi Movement
  • Quit India Movement
  • Non-Cooperation Movement
  • Civil Disobedience Movement
7. Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
  • Saturn
  • Jupiter
  • Venus
  • Mars
8. The "Green Revolution" in India was primarily focused on increasing the production of Options:
  • Pulses
  • Cotton
  • Sugarcane
  • Wheat and Rice
9. Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?
  • Pratibha Patil
  • Sarojini Naidu
  • Sonia Gandhi
  • Indira Gandhi
10. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Duties?
  • Article 44
  • Article 21
  • Article 32
  • Article 51A
11. The Montreal Protocol (1987) is associated with phasing out:
  • Greenhouse gases
  • Nuclear weapons
  • Plastic waste
  • Ozone-depleting substances
12. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established in which year?
  • 2018
  • 2015
  • 2005
  • 2010
13. The largest delta in India is formed by which rivers?
  • Narmada and Tapti
  • Mahanadi and Kaveri
  • Godavari and Krishna
  • Ganga and Brahmaputra
14. Kathakali is a classical dance form originating from which state?
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Karnataka
  • Kerala
15. What is the SI unit of electric current?
  • Watt
  • Ohm
  • Volt
  • Ampere
16. The Planning Commission of India was replaced by
  • National Development Council
  • Inter-State Council
  • Finance Commission
  • NITI Aayog
17. The first satellite launched by India was:
  • Rohini
  • INSAT-1A
  • Bhaskara
  • Aryabhata
18. Who founded the Gupta Empire?
  • Skandagupta
  • Samudragupta
  • Chandragupta I
  • Sri Gupta
19. Which state is the largest producer of rice in India?
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Punjab
  • West Bengal
20. The Taj Mahal was built by which Mughal emperor?
  • Jahangir
  • Aurangzeb
  • Akbar
  • Shah Jahan
21. The ancient city of Pataliputra was the capital of which kingdom?
  • Chola Dynasty
  • Vijayanagara Empire
  • Maurya Empire
  • Magadha
22. What is the National Animal of India?
  • Snow Leopard
  • Indian Elephant
  • Asiatic Lion
  • Bengal Tiger
23. The first general elections in India were held in which year?
  • 1957
  • 1962
  • 1947
  • 1951-52
24. The "Chipko Movement" originated in which state?
  • Karnataka
  • Assam
  • Himachal Pradesh
  • Uttarakhand
25. Which article of the Indian Constitution allows the President to declare a Financial Emergency?
  • Article 368
  • Article 356
  • Article 352
  • Article 360
26. The "Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana" was launched in which year?
  • 2018
  • 2015
  • 2014
  • 2016
27. Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev were executed in which year?
  • 1947
  • 1942
  • 1929
  • 1931
28. Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin B12
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin K
29. Who is the ex-officio Chairperson of NITI Aayog?
  • Vice President
  • Finance Minister
  • President
  • Prime Minister
30. Pulicat Lake is located between which two states?
  • Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
  • Odisha and Andhra Pradesh
  • Kerala and Tamil Nadu
  • Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
31. Which Indus Valley site is located in present-day Gujarat?
  • Lothal
  • Mohenjo-Daro
  • Harappa
  • Dholavira
32. Who was the first woman IPS officer of India?
  • Meera Borwankar
  • Sanjukta Parashar
  • Anna Rajam Malhotra
  • Kiran Bedi
33. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was adopted in which year?
  • 2005
  • 2001
  • 1992
  • 1997
34. The Sardar Sarovar Dam is built on which river?
  • Krishna
  • Godavari
  • Narmada
  • Yamuna
35. Who was the first Chief Justice of India?
  • Rajendra Prasad
  • H. J. Kania
  • B. R. Ambedkar
  • M. Patanjali Sastri
36. Which of the following is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in India?
  • Charminar
  • Konark Sun Temple
  • Victoria Memorial
  • Ajanta Caves
37. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 aims to replace the existing 10+2 system with:
  • 3+5+3+5
  • 4+4+4+4
  • 6+3+3+4
  • 5+3+3+4
38. Which state is the largest producer of coffee in India?
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Kerala
  • Karnataka
39. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred in which year?
  • 1921
  • 1919
  • 1930
  • 1942
40. Which of the following is India’s National Game?
  • Cricket
  • Kabaddi
  • None of the above
  • Hockey
41. India’s first nuclear reactor was named?
  • CIRUS
  • Kamini
  • Apsara
  • Dhruva
42. Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution are enshrined in?
  • Part II
  • Part IV
  • Part III
  • Part I
43. A solar eclipse occurs when?
  • None of the above
  • Sun is between the Earth and Moon
  • Earth is between the Sun and Moon
  • Moon is between the Sun and Earth
44. The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is located in which state?
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Gujarat
  • Maharashtra
  • Karnataka
45. He is the only Indian to have received both the Bharat Ratna and Pakistan's highest civilian award, Nishan-e-Pakistan. He has also served as the Prime Minister of India. Which of the following personalities has been described above?
  • Inder Kumar Gujral
  • Morarji Desai
  • Lal Bahadur Shastri
  • Atal Bihari Vajpayee
46. Amir Khusrao was the most beloved disciple of the Chishti Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq bestowed upon Khusrau the title of ‘Amir’. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • Neither 1 nor 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • 2 only
  • 1 only
47. In Sufism, the term "Tariqa" refers to
  • Meditation or contemplation on God’s presence
  • A Sufi lodge or retreat for spiritual practices
  • A spiritual path or order
  • A Sufi saint
48. Consider the following statements: During the Paleolithic Age, humans were hunter-gatherers, using stone tools for hunting, butchering, and food processing. The Mesolithic Age is marked by the adoption of agriculture, animal domestication, and settled communities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • Neither 1 nor 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • 1 only
  • 2 only
49. With reference to Indian festivals, Consider the following pairs: Festivals State Kathi Bihu : Assam Shigmo : Uttar Pradesh Jadayaswamy : Tamil Nadu How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
  • Only one pair
  • Only two pairs
  • All three pairs
  • None of the pairs
50. Which of the following best describes Geet Gawai?
  • 9) Which of the following best describes Geet Gawai?
51. Which of the following statements are correct about Menhir?
  • It is the largest Buddhist stupa in South India.
  • It is the rising tower at the entrance of a temple.
  • It is a large upright stone, typically tapered at the top.
  • It is a style of painting practiced in the Mithila region.
52. With reference to traditional dance forms, Consider the following pairs: Dance form State Gomira Dance : West Bengal Gotipua dance : Gujarat Seethakali : Kerala How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
  • None of the pairs
  • All three pairs
  • Only two pairs
  • Only one pair
53. The Yaoshang festival, recently seen in the news, is primarily associated with which of the following states?
  • Meghalaya
  • Manipur
  • Nagaland
  • Assam
54. He formed a council of eight ministers called the Ashtapradhna, drawing inspiration from ancient Indian political texts like Mahabharata and Sukraniti. He ensured financial unity by adopting Malik Ambar’s land revenue system, which classified land based on fertility and fixed government shares. He encouraged agriculture and the prosperity of peasants by eliminating oppressive feudal lords. His judicial system gave a great deal of autonomy to local panchayats, ensuring fair trials and promoting justice at the grassroots level. Who among the following personalities is described above?
  • Prithviraj Chauhan
  • Rana Sanga
  • Shivaji Maharaj
  • Chandragupta Maurya
55. 14) Consider the following pairs: Features Locations Mudumal Menhirs : Tamil Nadu Hire Benekallu : Karnataka Vibhutihalli : Kerala How many of the above pair(s) is/are correctly matched?
  • None
  • Only two
  • Only three
  • Only one
56. Consider the following pairs: Puppetry Type State String Puppets (Kathputli) : Rajasthan Shadow Puppetry : Assam Rod Puppetry : West Bengal Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
  • 1 and 3
  • 3 only
  • 2 only
  • 1 and 2
57. He ruled for nearly 50 years, longer than any other Mughal Emperor, reinstated the jizya tax on non-Muslims, and ordered the destruction of temples, including the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Which of the following personalities has been described above?
  • Jahangir
  • Babur
  • Aurangzeb
  • Akbar
58. The Kaliyattam festival, recently seen in the news, is mainly associated with which of the following states?
  • Kerala
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Telangana
  • Tamil Nadu
59. In the context of the Muzhara Movement, who were the Muzharas?
  • Soldiers recruited from princely states
  • Tax collectors appointed by the British
  • Tenant farmers demanding ownership rights
  • Elite landlords who owned large estates
60. Shaheed Diwas (Martyrs' Day), observed on 23rd March, is dedicated to the memory of Indian freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country’s independence. Which of the following statements about the events related to 23rd March 1931 is incorrect?
  • The hanging of these revolutionaries sparked protests across India.
  • The three were arrested and tried for killing Police Superintendent James A. Scott.
  • They sought to avenge Lala Lajpat Rai's death who protested against the Simon Commission.
  • Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev were hanged on 23rd March 1931.
61. Consider the following statements about Vikramshila University: It was founded by King Gopala of the Pala Dynasty. It became an important centre for Tantric studies in both Buddhist and Hindu traditions. Atisa Dipankara, a noted Buddhist scholar, was associated with Vikramshila. Which of the statements given above are correct?
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 1 and 2 only
  • 1 and 3 only
  • 2 and 3 only
62. The Third Battle of Panipat (1761) was fought between:
  • The Sikhs and the Marathas
  • The Mughals and the British East India Company
  • The Marathas and the British East India Company
  • The Marathas and the Durrani Empire
63. The First Battle of Panipat (1526) was fought between:
  • Bahlul Lodhi and Rana Sanga
  • Humayun and Sher Shah Suri
  • Babur and Ibrahim Lodi
  • Rana Sanga and Humayun
64. Consider the following statements: 1. Chile is the largest producer of copper in the world. 2. Rajasthan is the leading producer of copper in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • Neither 1 nor 2
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • 1 only
65. 24) Which of the following statements correctly differentiate between Navratna and Maharatna CPSEs?
  • Navratna CPSEs have a higher investment limit than Maharatna CPSEs.
66. Which of the following statements correctly differentiate between Navratna and Maharatna CPSEs?
  • Both Navratna and Maharatna CPSEs must be listed on stock exchanges with a prescribed public shareholding under SEBI rules.
  • Navratna CPSEs can be granted Maharatna status directly without meeting additional financial criteria.
  • Maharatna CPSEs are allowed to make larger investments without government approval compared to Navratna CPSEs.
  • Navratna CPSEs have a higher investment limit than Maharatna CPSEs.
67. With reference to Capital Account Convertibility, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. India follows a fully convertible capital account convertibility regime. 2. India follows a partially convertible current account convertibility regime. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  • Neither 1 nor 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • 2 only
  • 1 only
68. The Tendulkar Committee and Rangarajan Committee are primarily associated with which of the following issues in India?
  • Banking sector reforms
  • Poverty estimation
  • Inflation control
  • Tax reforms
69. With reference to the Thorium Reserves in India, consider the following statements: 1. India has one of the largest reserves of thorium in the world. 2. Together, Kerala and Tamil Nadu account for over 70% of India’s thorium. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • Neither 1 nor 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • 2 only
  • 1 only
70. Which of the following statements about the Line of Credit (LoC) is correct?
  • LoCs do not require any repayment by the borrower.
  • LoCs are exclusively given by international financial institutions such as the World Bank and IMF.
  • It is a financial arrangement where a borrower can access funds up to a pre-approved limit and repay it flexibly.
  • It is a form of financial assistance provided by one country to another, usually in the form of grants.
71. Consider the following statements regarding RBI’s liquidity measures: 1. The Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) consists of Repo and Reverse Repo to regulate short- term liquidity. 2. The Bank Rate is primarily used to influence short-term liquidity in the market. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • Neither 1 nor 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • 2 only
  • 1 only
72. Which of the following crops is known as "White Gold"?
  • Sugarcane
  • Cotton
  • Jute
  • Rice
73. Which of the following statements about India’s spice sector is correct?
  • None of the above
  • Indonesia is the largest producer of spices, while India is the second largest.
  • India produces all 109 varieties of spices listed by ISO.
  • India is the largest producer, consumer, and exporter of spices.
74. With reference to Wheat Production in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Bihar is the top wheat-producing state in the country. 2. Wheat is the largest crop in India in terms of area coverage. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  • Neither 1 nor 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • 2 only
  • 1 only
75. Short-selling," recently in the news, is related to which of the following?
  • A method of reducing fiscal deficit by cutting government spending
  • Technique used by central banks to control inflation
  • Selling goods at a price lower than the cost of production
  • Selling stocks or assets without owning them, aiming to repurchase at a lower price
76. With reference to the Flexible Deficit Targeting, consider the following statements? 1. It allows adjusting fiscal deficit goals based on economic cycles and investment priorities. 2. It has built-in mechanisms to deviate from deficit targets during crises. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • Neither 1 nor 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • 2 only
  • 1 only
77. With reference to Intellectual Property, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention, which is a product or a process. 2. Copyright is a legal term used to describe the rights that creators have over their literary and artistic works. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  • Neither 1 nor 2
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 and 2
  • 1 only
78. Which of the following micronutrients are commonly added to rice fortification?
  • Iron
79. Which of the following micronutrients are commonly added to rice fortification? 1. Iron 2. Folic Acid 3. Vitamin B12 4. Zinc Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  • 2, 3 and 4 only
  • 1, 2 and 3 only
  • 1, 2 and 4 only
  • 1, 2, 3 and 4
80. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the trade war?
  • A coordinated global effort to reduce trade deficits.
  • A policy where a country bans all imports to protect its domestic industry.
  • A competition between two countries to export more goods than the other.
  • A situation where countries impose tariffs or trade barriers on each other in retaliation.
81. Consider the following statements regarding saffron cultivation in India: 1. The scientific name of saffron is Crocus sativus. 2. The usable part of the saffron plant is the petal of the flower. 3. Kashmir saffron holds a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. 4. Saffron cultivation requires a warm and humid climate. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1 and 3 only
  • 1, 3, and 4 only
  • 2 and 4 only
  • 1, 2, and 3 only
82. Consider the following statements: 1.The Tendulkar Committee defined poverty based on expenditure on food and essential items. 2. Rangarajan Committee suggested a higher poverty line, increasing the estimated number of poor people. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • Neither 1 nor 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • 2 only
  • 1 only
83. Consider the following statements 1. Eri Silk is a pure form of silk produced by the Samia Cynthia Ricini worm. 2. Eri Silk is mainly found in Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 2 only
  • Neither 1 nor 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • 1 only
84. Consider the following characteristics of a crop: 1. It is highly remunerative and labour-intensive. 2. It is drought-resistant and grows on marginal soils. 3. India is one of the largest producers and exporters of this crop. Which crop best fits the above description?
  • Jute
  • Tobacco
  • Sugarcane
  • Rubber
85. The Byadgi chilli, recently seen in the news, is a well-known variety from which Indian state?
  • Karnataka
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Telangana
  • Andhra Pradesh
86. Which of the following statements are correct about Anti-Dumping Measures ?
  • It is not permitted under the World Trade Organisation framework.
  • It aims at creating a monopoly for domestic producers in the market.
  • It is intended to prevent unfair trade practices and restore fair competition.
  • It causes harm to domestic industries by enabling foreign goods to be sold at low prices.
87. Which of the following best describes the concept of "Inclusive Development"?
  • A process where growth is broad-based and benefits are equitably distributed among all sections of society, with a focus on marginalized and vulnerable groups.
  • A strategy that seeks to maximize the gross domestic product (GDP) of a country, regardless of income inequality.
  • Development that prioritizes industrialization and urbanization while ignoring rural areas and small-scale enterprises.
  • Economic growth that focuses on increasing wealth for the rich and improving conditions for the poor.
88. Dalle Chilly has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in which of the following Indian States?
  • Nagaland
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Sikkim
  • Karnataka
89. With reference to the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in India, consider the following statements: 1. It is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. 2. The registration of a geographical indication is valid for a period of 10 years, it can be renewed from time to time. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • Both 1 and 2
  • 2 only
  • Neither 1 nor 2
  • 1 only
90. The Equalisation Levy, recently seen in the news, was introduced to tax:
  • Tourism services
  • Agricultural exports
  • Online advertisement services
  • Cross-border financial transactions
91. Consider the following statements regarding Regional Rural Banks (RRBs): 1. Regional Rural Banks were established on the recommendation of the Narasimham Working Group. 2. RRBs operate under a tripartite ownership structure involving the Centre, State Government, and Sponsor Bank. 3. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulates RRBs, while NABARD supervises them. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • 1, 2 and 3
  • 1 and 3 only
  • 2 and 3 only
  • 1 and 2 only
92. With reference to Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) in India, consider the following statements: 1. InvITs are required by SEBI to distribute at least 90% of their net distributable income to Unitholders. 2. The income earned by InvITs in the form of interest, dividend, or rent is fully exempt from taxation in the hands of unitholders. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • Neither 1 nor 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • 2 only
  • 1 only
93. Consider the following statements: 1. India is the second largest tea exporter in the world trailing behind Kenya. 2. Black tea makes approximately 96% of the total tea exports of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  • Neither 1 nor 2
  • Both 1 and 2
  • 2 only
  • 1 only
94. Which of the following is not a component of the capital account in the Balance of Payments?
  • Export of goods
  • Portfolio investment
  • External commercial borrowings
  • FDI
95. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the abolition of untouchability?
  • Article 25
  • Article 21
  • Article 17
  • Article 14
96. Who is the final interpreter of the Indian Constitution?
  • Attorney General
  • Supreme Court
  • President
  • Parliament
97. Which of the following rivers does not originate in India?
  • Satluj
  • Jhelum
  • Ravi
  • Beas
98. What is the main objective of the 'Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan'?
  • Adult Education
  • Vocational Training
  • Higher Education for All
  • Universalization of Elementary Education
99. Which of the following is not a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A?
  • To develop scientific temper
  • To vote in elections
  • To protect the environment
  • To respect the National Flag
100. The term ‘Shadow Banking’ is related to:
  • Cooperative Banks
  • Private Banks
  • RBI Operations
  • Non-Banking Financial Companies
101. Which Indian state shares the longest border with Bangladesh?
  • Tripura
  • West Bengal
  • Meghalaya
  • Assam
102. Which Schedule of the Constitution of India contains anti-defection provisions?
  • 7th
  • 6th
  • 10th
  • 8th
103. The slogan “Do or Die” was given during which movement?
  • Swadeshi Movement
  • Quit India Movement
  • Non-Cooperation Movement
  • Civil Disobedience Movement
104. Which of the following bodies does not come under the NITI Aayog?
  • Governing Council
  • Regional Councils
  • Team India Hub
  • Planning Commission
105. Who was the first woman Governor of an Indian State?
  • Vijayalakshmi Pandit
  • Sucheta Kripalani
  • Indira Gandhi
  • Sarojini Naidu
106. Which of the following is not included in the Directive Principles of State Policy?
  • Right to constitutional remedies
  • Promotion of international peace
  • Prohibition of intoxicating drinks
  • Equal pay for equal work
107. The Kyoto Protocol is associated with:
  • Desertification
  • Ozone Layer Protection
  • Climate Change
  • Wetland Conservation
108. In which year was the GST launched in India?
  • 2018
  • 2016
  • 2015
  • 2017
109. Who was the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
  • Sardar Patel
  • B.R. Ambedkar
  • Rajendra Prasad
  • Jawaharlal Nehru
110. Which country is known as the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’?
  • Thailand
  • South Korea
  • Japan
  • China
111. Which of the following is the highest body for coordination between the centre and the states in India?
  • NITI Aayog
  • Finance Commission
  • Zonal Councils
  • Inter-State Council
112. The term ‘Demographic Dividend’ refers to:
  • Low birth rate
  • Rise in working-age population
  • High economic growth
  • Increased literacy
113. Which of the following is not a Maharatna company?
  • ITC
  • GAIL
  • SAIL
  • ONGC
114. Which Indian missile is known as 'Agni-V'?
  • Submarine-launched missile
  • Anti-tank missile
  • Surface-to-air missile
  • Intercontinental ballistic missile
115. Which article of the Constitution deals with Emergency provisions?
  • Article 300 to 310
  • Article 340 to 348
  • Article 370 to 380
  • Article 352 to 360
116. Which Five-Year Plan focused on “Garibi Hatao”?
  • Sixth
  • Fifth
  • Fourth
  • Second
117. Which Mughal Emperor banned the use of tobacco?
  • Aurangzeb
  • Shah Jahan
  • Akbar
  • Babur
118. The 'Look East Policy' was initiated by:
  • Indira Gandhi
  • Manmohan Singh
  • Atal Bihari Vajpayee
  • P.V. Narasimha Rao
119. Which Indian state has the largest forest cover?
  • Chhattisgarh
  • Odisha
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Arunachal Pradesh
120. Which movement was started by Vinoba Bhave?
  • Non-Cooperation Movement
  • Quit India Movement
  • Bhoodan Movement
  • Chipko Movement
121. Which river is called the 'Sorrow of Bihar'?
  • Gandak
  • Son
  • Ganga
  • Kosi
122. Which of the following is NOT a classical language in India?
  • Bhojpuri
  • Kannada
  • Sanskrit
  • Tamil
123. Which of the following is a Biosphere Reserve?
  • Sundarbans
  • Nilgiri
  • Nanda Devi
  • All of the above
124. The first census in India was conducted in:
  • 1857
  • 1872
  • 1901
  • 1881
125. Who was the founder of the Indian National Army (INA)?
  • Jawaharlal Nehru
  • Subhas Chandra Bose
  • Rasbehari Bose
  • Mahatma Gandhi
126. Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha?
  • Sixth
  • Fourth
  • Fifth
  • First
127. The Right to Education Act was passed in the year:
  • 2005
  • 2015
  • 2012
  • 2009
128. In which year was the Planning Commission replaced by NITI Aayog?
  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2015
  • 2014
129. Which Viceroy is associated with the partition of Bengal?
  • Lord Curzon
  • Lord Lytton
  • Lord Ripon
  • Lord Mountbatten
130. Which state is the largest producer of sugarcane in India?
  • Maharashtra
  • Karnataka
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Tamil Nadu
131. Which of the following institutions releases the ‘Ease of Doing Business’ Index?
  • World Economic Forum
  • World Bank
  • WTO
  • IMF
132. India's foreign exchange reserves are maintained by:
  • Ministry of Finance
  • SEBI
  • RBI
  • SBI
133. The term "Green Revolution" is associated with:
  • Industrial Growth
  • Agriculture
  • Information Technology
  • Renewable Energy
134. Which Constitutional Amendment made the Right to Education a Fundamental Right?
  • 73rd Amendment
  • 93rd Amendment
  • 91st Amendment
  • 86th Amendment
135. Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
  • Parliament
  • President
  • Prime Minister
  • Supreme Court
136. Which country shares the longest international border with India?
  • China
  • Nepal
  • Bangladesh
  • Pakistan
137. Which day is observed as World Environment Day?
  • June 5
  • April 22
  • March 23
  • July 11
138. Which gas is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect?
  • Oxygen
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Hydrogen
  • Nitrogen
139. In which year was the Indian National Congress founded?
  • 1880
  • 1905
  • 1885
  • 1920
140. Which constitutional body decides on the disqualification of MPs and MLAs?
  • Supreme Court
  • President
  • Election Commission
  • Speaker or Chairman
141. Who was the first Indian to win a Nobel Prize?
  • C.V. Raman
  • Rabindranath Tagore
  • Amartya Sen
  • Kailash Satyarthi
142. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
  • Prime Minister
  • Speaker of Lok Sabha
  • Vice President
  • President
143. Which one of the following states does not have a bicameral legislature?
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Maharashtra
  • Bihar
  • Kerala
144. What does ‘NITI’ in NITI Aayog stand for?
  • National Institution for Transforming India
  • New Indian Transformation Initiative
  • National Integration and Technological Innovation
  • None of the above
145. What is the minimum age to become the President of India?
  • 30 years
  • 35 years
  • 40 years
  • 25 years
146. Which state was the first to implement the Panchayati Raj system?
  • Rajasthan
  • Gujarat
  • Punjab
  • Tamil Nadu
147. Which of the following taxes is levied and collected by the Union but shared with states?
  • Corporation Tax
  • Customs Duty
  • Income Tax
  • Excise Duty
148. Which Indian city is known as the “Manchester of the East”?
  • Coimbatore
  • Kanpur
  • Ahmedabad
  • Surat
149. Which is the smallest Union Territory of India by area?
  • Lakshadweep
  • Daman and Diu
  • Chandigarh
  • Andaman and Nicobar Islands
150. Who among the following was the founder of the Maurya Dynasty?
  • Bindusara
  • Chandragupta Maurya
  • Ashoka
  • Brihadratha
151. Which of the following rights is available only to citizens of India and not foreigners?
  • Right to Equality
  • Right against Exploitation
  • Right to Freedom
  • Right to Constitutional Remedies
152. The 'Blue Revolution' is related to:
  • Oil production
  • Water conservation
  • Fish production
  • Forest conservation
153. The Finance Commission is constituted every:
  • 5 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 10 years
154. Who was the first woman to preside over the Indian National Congress?
  • Sarojini Naidu
  • Indira Gandhi
  • Vijayalakshmi Pandit
  • Annie Besant
155. Who is known as the ‘Father of Indian Renaissance’?
  • Swami Vivekananda
  • Raja Ram Mohan Roy
  • Rabindranath Tagore
  • B.G. Tilak
156. Which among the following is NOT a writ issued by the Supreme Court?
  • Habeas Corpus
  • Mandamus
  • Certiorari
  • Niti
157. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?
  • Part I
  • Pa rt II
  • Part III
  • Part IV
158. Which of the following countries is NOT a member of SAARC?
  • Afghanistan
  • Myanmar
  • Bhutan
  • Nepal
159. The Directive Principles of State Policy are borrowed from:
  • USA
  • USSR
  • Ireland
  • France
160. Which organization publishes the “Human Development Index”?
  • IMF
  • UNDP
  • World Bank
  • WHO
161. Which Schedule of the Constitution contains the list of official languages?
  • Eighth
  • Sixth
  • Tenth
  • Twelfth
162. Which Indian leader gave the slogan “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan”?
  • Mahatma Gandhi
  • Jawaharlal Nehru
  • Indira Gandhi
  • Lal Bahadur Shastri
163. Which article of the Constitution deals with the Election Commission?
  • Article 320
  • Article 324
  • Article 326
  • Article 330
164. The President of India can declare Emergency on the written advice of:
  • Prime Minister
  • Parliament
  • Cabinet
  • Vice President
165. The headquarters of UNESCO is in:
  • New York
  • Geneva
  • Paris
  • London
166. The National Green Tribunal was established in:
  • 2010
  • 2012
  • 2014
  • 2008
167. Which state has the highest number of Lok Sabha seats?
  • Maharashtra
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Bihar
168. Which is the longest written constitution in the world?
  • USA
  • Canada
  • Australia
  • India
169. The 'Golden Quadrilateral' project connects:
  • Ports
  • Capital Cities
  • Metro Cities
  • Tourist spots
170. Which of the following is the apex bank for rural credit in India?
  • RBI
  • NABARD
  • SIDBI
  • SBI
171. The Chipko Movement was primarily against:
  • Deforestation
  • Pollution
  • Mining
  • River Pollution
172. Which Article of the Constitution gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir (before abrogation)?
  • Article 356
  • Article 370
  • Article 371
  • Article 35A
173. Which Indian state was formed in 2000?
  • Jharkhand
  • Haryana
  • Goa
  • Sikkim
174. Which country is the largest producer of solar energy?
  • USA
  • India
  • Germany
  • China
175. The concept of "Basic Structure" of the Constitution was introduced in:
  • Golaknath case
  • Kesavananda Bharati case
  • Minerva Mills case
  • Shankari Prasad case
176. Who introduced the Subsidiary Alliance in India?
  • Lord Wellesley
  • Lord Dalhousie
  • Lord Canning
  • Lord Cornwallis
177. India’s first satellite was:
  • INSAT
  • Aryabhata
  • Bhaskara
  • Rohini
178. Which state is known as the “Spice Garden of India”?
  • Karnataka
  • Kerala
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Andhra Pradesh
179. The largest planet in the solar system is:
  • Earth
  • Jupiter
  • Saturn
  • Mars
180. Which freedom fighter started the newspaper "Kesari"?
  • Gopal Krishna Gokhale
181. Which Indian port is located on the eastern coast?
  • Kandla
  • Mumbai
  • Mormugao
  • Paradip
182. Which state has the highest literacy rate as per the latest census?
  • Kerala
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Mizoram
  • Goa
183. Which of the following rivers is known as Dakshin Ganga?
  • Narmada
  • Mahanadi
  • Godavari
  • Krishna
184. Which mineral is known as 'black gold'?
  • Coal
  • Petroleum
  • Iron
  • Bauxite
185. The GSLV program of ISRO is related to:
  • Missile systems
  • Navigation
  • Satellite launch
  • Space shuttle
186. Which amendment introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST)?
  • 101st
  • 100th
  • 102nd
  • 103rd
187. Which Indian freedom movement took place in 1857?
  • Non-Cooperation Movement
  • Revolt of 1857
  • Civil Disobedience Movement
  • Quit India Movement
188. Which is the oldest mountain range in India?
  • Himalayas
  • Western Ghats
  • Aravalli
  • Vindhya
189. The ozone layer is found in which layer of the atmosphere?
  • Troposphere
  • Stratosphere
  • Mesosphere
  • Exosphere
190. Which one is not a renewable source of energy?
  • Natural Gas
  • Solar
  • Wind
  • Biomass
191. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was established in:
  • 1962
  • 1965
  • 1969
  • 1971
192. Which state is the leading producer of tea in India?
  • Kerala
  • West Bengal
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Assam
193. The term “Vote on Account” is used to:
  • Allocate funds to states
  • Meet expenses before Budget approval
  • Finance fiscal deficit
  • Approve supplementary grants
194. Which of the following is a feature of the Parliamentary form of government in India?
  • Separation of powers between legislature and executive
  • President as the nominal head of the state
  • Independent judiciary with no legislative oversight
  • Prime Minister elected directly by the people
195. The Battle of Plassey was fought in which year?
  • 1757
  • 1764
  • 1857
  • 1748
196. Which of the following rivers is known as the ‘Sorrow of Bihar’?
  • Ganga
  • Kosi
  • Yamuna
  • Brahmaputra
197. The Fiscal Deficit of a country is calculated as the difference between:
  • Revenue expenditure and capital receipts
  • Total revenue and capital expenditure
  • Total revenue and total expenditure
  • Total expenditure and total revenue receipts excluding borrowings
198. Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?
  • Nitrogen
  • Oxygen
  • Methane
  • Argon
199. The ‘Panchsheel Agreement’ was signed between India and which country?
  • China
  • Pakistan
  • Nepal
  • Sri Lanka
200. Which of the following schedules of the Indian Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha?
  • Third Schedule
  • Fourth Schedule
  • Fifth Schedule
  • Sixth Schedule
201. Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?
  • Lord Mountbatten
  • C. Rajagopalachari
  • Lord Wavell
  • Dr. Rajendra Prasad
202. The ‘Roaring Forties’ are strong westerly winds found in which region?
  • Northern Hemisphere between 40°-50° latitude
  • Southern Hemisphere between 40°-50° latitude
  • Equatorial region
  • Arctic region
203. The ‘Laffer Curve’ in economics is related to:
  • Tax rates and government revenue
  • Demand and supply equilibrium
  • Interest rates and investment
  • Inflation and unemployment
204. Which of the following is a biodiversity hotspot in India?
  • Gangetic Plain
  • Thar Desert
  • Western Ghats
  • Deccan Plateau
205. The ‘Vienna Convention’ is associated with the protection of:
  • Wetlands
  • Endangered species
  • Ozone layer
  • Marine life
206. Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Duty under the Indian Constitution?
  • To abide by the Constitution
  • To pay taxes promptly
  • To promote harmony and brotherhood
  • To protect and improve the natural environment
207. The ‘Dandi Salt March’ was led by Mahatma Gandhi in which year?
  • 1929
  • 1930
  • 1931
  • 1942
208. Which of the following is the longest peninsular river in India?
  • Godavari
  • Krishna
  • Narmada
  • Kaveri
209. The ‘Multiplier Effect’ in economics refers to:
  • Increase in money supply due to banking operations
  • Increase in national income due to an initial increase in spending
  • Decrease in inflation due to reduced demand
  • Increase in exports due to currency devaluation
210. The ‘Great Indian Bustard’ is primarily found in which state?
  • Kerala
  • Assam
  • Rajasthan
  • Himachal Pradesh
211. The ‘Global Hunger Index’ is published by:
  • United Nations
  • International Food Policy Research Institute
  • World Bank
  • Food and Agriculture Organization
212. Which of the following is a constitutional body in India?
  • NITI Aayog
  • Election Commission
  • National Human Rights Commission
  • Central Vigilance Commission
213. The ‘Simon Commission’ was boycotted in India because:
  • It proposed dominion status
  • It supported partition
  • It opposed constitutional reforms
  • It had no Indian members
214. Which of the following is a cold desert in India?
  • Thar
  • Ladakh
  • Kutch
  • Sundarbans
215. The ‘Ease of Doing Business Index’ is released by:
  • International Monetary Fund
  • World Bank
  • World Economic Forum
  • United Nations Development Programme
216. Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?
  • Coal
  • Natural Gas
  • Solar Energy
  • Uranium
217. The ‘Exercise Malabar’ is a naval exercise involving India and which other countries?
  • USA, Japan, Australia
  • Russia, China, South Korea
  • France, UK, Germany
  • Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand
218. The ‘Directive Principles of State Policy’ in the Indian Constitution are inspired by the Constitution of:
  • USA
  • Australia
  • Ireland
  • Canada
219. The ‘Champaran Satyagraha’ was related to the issue of:
  • Indigo farmers
  • Salt tax
  • Cotton trade
  • Land revenue
220. Which of the following is the largest mangrove forest in the world?
  • Bhitarkanika
  • Pichavaram
  • Sundarbans
  • Coringa
221. The ‘Goods and Services Tax (GST)’ in India was introduced in:
  • 2017
  • 2015
  • 2016
  • 2018
222. The ‘Montreal Protocol’ is related to the control of:
  • Carbon emissions
  • Ozone-depleting substances
  • Plastic waste
  • Deforestation
223. The ‘National Food Security Act’ was enacted in which year?
  • 2011
  • 2012
  • 2013
  • 2014
224. Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?
  • Coal
  • Biomass
  • Hydropower
  • Wind energy
225. The ‘Kyoto Protocol’ is associated with:
  • Biodiversity conservation
  • Climate change mitigation
  • Desertification control
  • Wetland protection
226. The ‘Attorney General of India’ is appointed by:
  • Prime Minister
  • Chief Justice of India
  • President
  • Parliament
227. The ‘Quit India Movement’ was launched in which year?
  • 1940
  • 1941
  • 1942
  • 1943
228. Which of the following is the highest peak in South India?
  • Anamudi
  • Doddabetta
  • Kalsubai
  • Mahendragiri
229. The ‘Phillips Curve’ in economics illustrates the relationship between:
  • Interest rates and investment
  • Tax rates and revenue
  • Demand and supply
  • Inflation and unemployment
230. The ‘Lion-tailed Macaque’ is endemic to which region in India?
  • Western Ghats
  • Eastern Himalayas
  • Andaman Islands
  • Central India
231. The ‘Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)’ has its headquarters in:
  • Moscow
  • Beijing
  • New Delhi
  • Astana
232. Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution deals with the Finance Commission?
  • Article 300
  • Article 324
  • Article 356
  • Article 280
233. The ‘Rowlatt Act’ was passed in which year?
  • 1917
  • 1918
  • 1919
  • 1920
234. Which of the following is a west-flowing river in India?
  • Ganga
  • Narmada
  • Godavari
  • Krishna
235. The ‘Monetary Policy Committee’ in India is chaired by:
  • RBI Governor
  • Finance Minister
  • Prime Minister
  • NITI Aayog CEO
236. The ‘CITES’ agreement is related to the trade of:
  • Intellectual property
  • Agricultural products
  • Nuclear materials
  • Endangered species
237. The ‘BharatNet Project’ aims to provide:
  • Rural electrification
  • Broadband connectivity
  • Irrigation facilities
  • Affordable housing
238. The ‘Preamble’ of the Indian Constitution was amended by which amendment?
  • 42nd Amendment
  • 44th Amendment
  • 73rd Amendment
  • 86th Amendment
239. The ‘Khilafat Movement’ was launched to protest against the:
  • Partition of Bengal
  • Abolition of the Caliphate
  • Jallianwala Bagh massacre
  • Simon Commission
240. Which of the following is a Ramsar site in India?
  • Chilika Lake
  • Kaziranga National Park
  • Jim Corbett National Park
  • Ranthambore National Park
241. The ‘Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code’ was introduced in India in:
  • 2014
  • 2015
  • 2016
  • 2017
242. The ‘Higgs Boson’ particle is associated with which field of science?
  • Quantum Physics
  • Astrophysics
  • Biochemistry
  • Geology
243. The ‘Chandrayaan-3’ mission was launched by ISRO in which year?
  • 2021
  • 2022
  • 2023
  • 2024
244. Which of the following is a feature of the Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution?
  • They are absolute and cannot be restricted
  • They are available only to citizens
  • They can be suspended during a National Emergency except for Articles 20 and 21
  • They are enforced by the executive without judicial review
245. The ‘First War of Indian Independence’ is associated with which year?
  • 1857
  • 1847
  • 1867
  • 1877
246. Which of the following is the largest freshwater lake in India?
  • Dal Lake
  • Wular Lake
  • Chilika Lake
  • Loktak Lake
247. The ‘Balance of Payments’ in an economy includes:
  • Revenue and capital expenditure
  • Current account and capital account transactions
  • Fiscal deficit and revenue deficit
  • Domestic savings and investments
248. The ‘Red Data Book’ is associated with:
  • Endangered species
  • Economic indicators
  • Agricultural statistics
  • Climate change records
249. The ‘Non-Cooperation Movement’ was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in which year?
  • 1919
  • 1920
  • 1921
  • 1922
250. Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution deals with the establishment of the Supreme Court?
  • Article 124
  • Article 131
  • Article 136
  • Article 142
251. The ‘Regulating Act of 1773’ was passed by the British to:
  • Establish the East India Company
  • Grant independence to India
  • Regulate the administration of the Company in India
  • Abolish the zamindari system
252. Which of the following is a characteristic of the Monsoon climate in India?
  • Uniform rainfall throughout the year
  • Seasonal reversal of winds
  • High temperatures in winter
  • Dry summers with no rainfall
253. The ‘Gini Coefficient’ is used to measure:
  • Income inequality
  • Economic growth
  • Inflation rate
  • Foreign exchange reserves
254. The ‘Project Tiger’ was launched in India in which year?
  • 1973
  • 1983
  • 1993
  • 2003
255. The ‘Paris Agreement’ aims to limit global temperature rise to below:
  • 1°C
  • 1.5°C
  • 2°C
  • 2.5°C
256. Which of the following is a statutory body in India?
  • NITI Aayog
  • National Green Tribunal
  • Planning Commission
  • National Advisory Council
257. The ‘El Niño’ phenomenon is associated with:
  • Warming of ocean waters in the Pacific
  • Cooling of ocean waters in the Atlantic
  • Increased rainfall in the Indian Ocean
  • Desertification in Africa
258. The ‘Special Economic Zones (SEZs)’ in India were introduced to promote:
  • Agricultural productivity
  • Export-oriented industries
  • Rural infrastructure
  • Public sector enterprises
259. The ‘Olive Ridley Turtles’ are known for their mass nesting at which Indian site?
  • The ‘Global Competitiveness Index’ is published by:
  • Gahirmatha Beach
  • Calangute Beach
  • Marina Beach
  • Havelock Island
260. The ‘Global Competitiveness Index’ is published by:
  • World Bank
  • International Monetary Fund
  • World Economic Forum
  • United Nations
261. The ‘Panchayati Raj System’ in India was formalized by which Constitutional Amendment?
  • 73rd Amendment
  • 74th Amendment
  • 42nd Amendment
  • 44th Amendment
262. The ‘Government of India Act, 1935’ introduced:
  • Complete independence
  • Provincial autonomy
  • Dominion status
  • Partition of India
263. Which of the following is the highest waterfall in India?
  • Jog Falls
  • Kunchikal Falls
  • Dudhsagar Falls
  • Nohkalikai Falls
264. The ‘Consumer Price Index (CPI)’ is used to measure:
  • Inflation
  • Export growth
  • Industrial production
  • Foreign direct investment
265. The ‘Bharat Stage Norms’ in India are related to:
  • Water quality standards
  • Air quality standards
  • Food safety standards
  • Vehicle emission standards
266. The ‘Exercise Yudh Abhyas’ is a joint military exercise between India and:
  • USA
  • Russia
  • France
  • Japan
267. Which of the following is a source of the Indian Constitution?
  • French Constitution
  • US Constitution
  • Government of India Act, 1935
  • Japanese Constitution
268. The ‘Swaraj Party’ was formed by:
  • Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru
  • C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru
  • Subhas Chandra Bose and Bhagat Singh
  • Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Lala Lajpat Rai
269. Which of the following is a major port on the west coast of India?
  • Chennai
  • Visakhapatnam
  • Kandla
  • Paradip
270. The ‘Minimum Support Price (MSP)’ in India is announced by:
  • Ministry of Finance
  • Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices
  • NITI Aayog
  • Reserve Bank of India
271. The ‘Blue Flag Certification’ is awarded to:
  • Clean beaches
  • Organic farms
  • Green industries
  • Wildlife sanctuaries
272. The ‘Atal Pension Yojana’ is aimed at providing:
  • Health insurance
  • Crop insurance
  • Education loans
  • Pension security
273. The ‘Cripps Mission’ was sent to India in 1942 to:
  • Grant immediate independence
  • Secure Indian cooperation in World War II
  • Par tition India
  • Abolish the princely states
274. The ‘Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)’ is associated with:
  • Monsoon rainfall
  • Polar winds
  • Desert storms
  • Temperate cyclones
275. The ‘Human Development Index (HDI)’ is published by:
  • World Bank
  • International Monetary Fund
  • World Health Organization
  • United Nations Development Programme
276. The ‘National Biodiversity Authority’ in India is headquartered in:
  • New Delhi
  • Chennai
  • Hyderabad
  • Bengaluru
277. The ‘Poona Pact’ of 1932 was an agreement between:
  • Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas Chandra Bose
  • Vallabhbhai Patel and Liaquat Ali Khan
  • Mahatma Gandhi and B.R. Ambedkar
  • Mahatma Gandhi and Muhammad Ali Jinnah
278. Which of the following is the largest coral reef system in India?
  • Andaman and Nicobar Islands
  • Lakshadweep Islands
  • Gulf of Mannar
  • Gulf of Kutch
279. The ‘Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS)’ initiative is led by:
  • International Monetary Fund
  • United Nations
  • World Trade Organization
  • OECD and G20
280. The ‘National Register of Citizens (NRC)’ was first implemented in which state?
  • Tripura
  • West Bengal
  • Assam
  • Meghalaya
281. The ‘Indian National Army (INA)’ was led by:
  • Bhagat Singh
  • Subhas Chandra Bose
  • Lala Lajpat Rai
  • Bal Gangadhar Tilak
282. Which of the following is a volcanic island in India?
  • Barren Island
  • Havelock Island
  • Neil Island
  • Ross Island
283. The ‘LPG Reforms’ in India refer to:
  • Legislation, Policy, Growth
  • Labor, Production, Governance
  • Land, Power, Growth
  • Liberalization, Privatization, Globalization
284. The ‘Snow Leopard’ is primarily found in which Indian state?
  • Jammu and Kashmir
  • Arunachal Pradesh
  • Kerala
  • Rajasthan
285. The ‘International Solar Alliance (ISA)’ is headquartered in:
  • Paris
  • Abu Dhabi
  • New Delhi
  • Tokyo
286. The ‘Public Accounts Committee’ in India is chaired by:
  • Prime Minister
  • Leader of Opposition
  • Speaker of Lok Sabha
  • Finance Minister
287. The ‘Home Rule League’ was founded by:
  • Annie Besant
  • Mahatma Gandhi
  • Jawaharlal Nehru
  • Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
288. Which of the following is the longest national highway in India?
  • NH-1
  • NH-48
  • NH-27
  • NH-44
289. The ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana’ is related to:
  • Health insurance
  • Crop insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Housing loans
290. The ‘Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)’ was signed in which year?
  • 1992
  • 1997
  • 2002
  • 2007
291. The ‘Gaganyaan Mission’ is India’s first manned space mission planned by:
  • DRDO
  • ISRO
  • NASA
  • BARC
292. The ‘Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)’ is established under which Article of the Indian Constitution?
  • Article 330
  • Article 325
  • Article 320
  • Article 315
293. The ‘Morley-Minto Reforms’ were introduced in which year?
  • 1905
  • 1909
  • 1919
  • 1935
294. Which of the following is a left-bank tributary of the Ganga?
  • Yamuna
  • Son
  • Kosi
  • Gandak
295. The ‘Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)’ limit in the insurance sector in India, as of 2025, is:
  • 26%
  • 74%
  • 49%
  • 100%
296. The ‘Kaziranga National Park’ is famous for the conservation of:
  • One-horned Rhinoceros
  • Asiatic Lion
  • Bengal Tiger
  • Indian Elephant
297. The ‘Cabinet Mission’ was sent to India in which year?
  • 1942
  • 1944
  • 1946
  • 1947
298. The ‘Jet Stream’ influences:
  • Ocean currents
  • Monsoon winds
  • Earth’s rotation
  • Tidal movements
299. The ‘National Income’ of India is calculated by:
  • Reserve Bank of India
  • Central Statistical Office
  • NITI Aayog
  • Finance Commission
300. The ‘Namami Gange Programme’ is aimed at the conservation of:
  • Yamuna River
  • Brahmaputra River
  • Ganga River
  • Godavari River
301. The ‘Aditya-L1’ mission by ISRO is related to the study of:
  • Moon
  • Jupiter
  • Mars
  • Sun
302. The ‘Inter-State Council’ in India is constituted under which Article of the Constitution?
  • Article 356
  • Article 280
  • Article 263
  • Article 368
303. The ‘Ilbert Bill Controversy’ occurred during the viceroyship of:
  • Lord Ripon
  • Lord Curzon
  • Lord Dalhousie
  • Lord Lytton
304. Which of the following is a major tea-producing state in India?
  • Punjab
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Gujarat
  • Assam
305. The ‘Inverted Duty Structure’ in economics refers to:
  • Higher tariffs on raw materials than finished goods
  • Lower interest rates for short-term loans
  • Higher subsidies for urban areas
  • Higher taxes on exports than imports
306. The ‘Sundarbans’ is a habitat for which of the following species?
  • Indian Rhino
  • Snow Leopard
  • Royal Bengal Tiger
  • Asiatic Lion
307. The ‘Wavell Plan’ was proposed in which year?
  • 1943
  • 1944
  • 1945
  • 1946
308. The ‘Coriolis Effect’ is responsible for:
  • Changes in sea level
  • Formation of ocean currents
  • Deflection of winds due to Earth’s rotation
  • Volcanic activity
309. The ‘Ayushman Bharat Scheme’ provides health coverage of up to:
  • ₹5 lakh per family
  • ₹1 lakh per family
  • ₹3 lakh per family
  • ₹10 lakh per family
310. The ‘Ramsar Convention’ is related to the conservation of:
  • Forests
  • Wetlands
  • Deserts
  • Coral reefs
311. The ‘INS Vikrant’, commissioned in 2022, is India’s first:
  • Nuclear submarine
  • Stealth frigate
  • Missile destroyer
  • Indigenous aircraft carrier
312. The ‘Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)’ of India is appointed by:
  • Prime Minister
  • President
  • Chief Justice of India
  • Finance Minister
313. The ‘Bengal Famine’ occurred in which year?
  • 1940
  • 1941
  • 1942
  • 1943
314. Which of the following is a major iron ore-producing state in India?
  • Odisha
  • Punjab
  • Kerala
  • Nagaland
315. The ‘Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act’ aims to:
  • Increase government borrowing
  • Reduce fiscal deficit
  • Promote tax evasion
  • Subsidize exports
316. The ‘Asiatic Lion’ is primarily found in which Indian state?
  • Gujarat
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Assam
  • Uttarakhand
317. The ‘Lahore Session’ of the Indian National Congress, which demanded complete independence, was held in:
  • 1927
  • 1928
  • 1929
  • 1930
318. The ‘Unified Payments Interface (UPI)’ was developed by:
  • Reserve Bank of India
  • National Payments Corporation of India
  • State Bank of India
  • Ministry of Finance
319. The ‘Project Elephant’ was launched in India in which year?
  • 1992
  • 1 995
  • 1998
  • 2000
320. The ‘Mangalyaan’ mission by ISRO was India’s first mission to:
  • Moon
  • Mars
  • Venus
  • Jupiter
321. The ‘National Emergency’ in India can be declared under which Article of the Constitution?
  • Article 352
  • Article 356
  • Article 360
  • Article 368
322. The ‘Vernacular Press Act’ was passed in which year?
  • 1898
  • 1888
  • 1878
  • 1908
323. Which of the following is a major coffee-producing state in India?
  • Bihar
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Karnataka
  • Haryana
324. The ‘External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs)’ are regulated by:
  • Reserve Bank of India
  • Ministry of Commerce
  • Securities and Exchange Board of India
  • NITI Aayog
325. The ‘Bhitarkanika National Park’ is located in which state?
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • West Bengal
  • Odisha
326. The ‘Round Table Conferences’ were held in London between:
  • 1928–1930
  • 1930–1932
  • 1932–1934
  • 1934–1936
327. The ‘Black Soil’ in India is most suitable for growing:
  • Wheat
  • Rice
  • Cotton
  • Sugarcane
328. The ‘Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana’ provides:
  • Free internet connections
  • Free water connections
  • Free electricity connections
  • Free LPG connections
329. The ‘World Heritage Day’ is observed on:
  • June 18
  • May 18
  • April 18
  • July 18
330. The ‘LIGO-India’ project is related to the detection of:
  • Gravitational waves
  • Neutrinos
  • Dark matter
  • Cosmic rays
331. The ‘Delimitation Commission’ in India is responsible for:
  • Conducting elections
  • Auditing government accounts
  • Redrawing constituency boundaries
  • Appointing judges
332. The ‘Partition of Bengal’ was announced in which year?
  • 1903
  • 1905
  • 1904
  • 1906
333. Which of the following is a major bauxite-producing state in India?
  • Rajasthan
  • Kerala
  • Assam
  • Jharkhand
334. The ‘Capital Gains Tax’ in India is levied on:
  • Interest from savings accounts
  • Revenue from exports
  • Income from salaries
335. The ‘Manas National Park’ is located in which state?
  • Assam
  • Meghalaya
  • Arunachal Pradesh
  • Nagaland
336. The ‘Bardoli Satyagraha’ was led by:
  • Jawaharlal Nehru
  • Subhas Chandra Bose
  • Mahatma Gandhi
  • Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
337. The ‘Alluvial Soil’ in India is most suitable for growing:
  • Tea
  • Coffee
  • Rice
  • Rubber
338. The ‘Digital India Programme’ was launched in which year?
  • 2013
  • 2014
  • 2015
  • 2016
339. The ‘World Environment Day’ is observed on:
  • June 5
  • July 5
  • August 5
  • September 5
340. The ‘NavIC’ system developed by ISRO is related to:
  • Weather forecasting
  • Navigation
  • Space exploration
  • Missile technology
341. The ‘National Human Rights Commission’ in India was established in which year?
  • 1997
  • 1995
  • 1993
  • 1999
342. The ‘Muslim League’ was founded in which year?
  • 1905
  • 1906
  • 1907
  • 1908
343. Which of the following is a major manganese-producing state in India?
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Punjab
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Uttar Pradesh
344. The ‘Revenue Deficit’ occurs when:
  • Exports exceed imports
  • Total expenditure exceeds total receipts
  • Government’s capital expenditure exceeds capital receipts
  • Government’s revenue expenditure exceeds revenue receipts
345. The ‘Keoladeo National Park’ is located in which state?
  • Rajasthan
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Gujarat
  • Haryana
346. The ‘Civil Disobedience Movement’ was launched in which year?
  • 1929
  • 1931
  • 1932
  • 1930
347. The ‘Red Soil’ in India is most suitable for growing:
  • Wheat
  • Groundnut
  • Rice
  • Sugarcane
348. The ‘Make in India’ initiative was launched in which year?
  • 2014
  • 2013
  • 2015
  • 2016
349. The ‘International Day of Biodiversity’ is observed on:
  • August 22
  • July 22
  • June 22
  • May 22
350. The ‘Chandrayaan-2’ mission by ISRO was launched in which year?
  • 2017
  • 2018
  • 2019
  • 2020
351. The ‘Finance Commission’ in India is constituted every:
  • 3 years
  • 5 years
  • 7 years
  • 10 years
352. The ‘Ghadar Movement’ was started in which year?
  • 1913
  • 1914
  • 1915
  • 1916
353. Which of the following is a major copper-producing state in India?
  • West Bengal
  • Bihar
  • Kerala
  • Rajasthan
354. The ‘Current Account Deficit’ in an economy occurs when:
  • Imports exceed exports
  • Government borrowing increases
  • Tax revenue decreases
  • Domestic savings decline
355. The ‘Valley of Flowers National Park’ is located in which state?
  • Himachal Pradesh
  • Jammu and Kashmir
  • Uttarakhand
  • Sikkim
356. The ‘Kheda Satyagraha’ was led by Mahatma Gandhi in which year?
  • 1916
  • 1918
  • 1917
  • 1919
357. The ‘Trade Winds’ blow between:
  • 0°–30° latitude
  • 30°–60° latitude
  • 60°–90° latitude
  • 90°–120° latitude
358. The ‘Jan Dhan Yojana’ was launched to promote:
  • Rural housing
  • Financial inclusion
  • Agricultural loans
  • Small-scale industries
359. The ‘Earth Summit’ was held in Rio de Janeiro in which year?
  • 1992
  • 1997
  • 2002
  • 2007
360. The ‘RISAT’ satellites launched by ISRO are used for:
  • Weather forecasting
  • Remote sensing
  • Navigation
  • Communication
361. The ‘Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act’ was passed in which year?
  • 2011
  • 2012
  • 2013
  • 2014
362. The ‘Lucknow Pact’ was signed between the Congress and Muslim League in which year?
  • 1914
  • 1915
  • 1916
  • 1917
363. Which of the following is a major gold-producing state in India?
  • Karnataka
  • Gujarat
  • Odisha
  • Punjab
364. The ‘Gross Domestic Product (GDP)’ is calculated at:
  • Current prices only
  • Constant prices only
  • Both current and constant prices
  • Fixed prices only
365. The ‘Jim Corbett National Park’ is located in which state?
  • Uttarakhand
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Rajasthan
366. The ‘Champaran Satyagraha’ was launched in which year?
  • 1915
  • 1916
  • 1917
  • 1918
367. The ‘Westerlies’ are winds that blow in which latitude range?
  • 0°–30°
  • 30°–60°
  • 60°–90°
  • 90°–120°
368. The ‘Startup India’ initiative was launched in which year?
  • 2014
  • 2015
  • 2016
  • 2017
369. The ‘World Wetlands Day’ is observed on:
  • February 2
  • March 2
  • April 2
  • May 2
370. The ‘ASTROSAT’ mission by ISRO is India’s first dedicated:
  • Weather satellite
  • Astronomy observatory
  • Navigation satellite
  • Communication satellite
371. The ‘National Commission for Women’ was established in which year?
  • 1990
  • 1992
  • 1994
  • 1996
372. The ‘Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms’ were introduced in which year?
  • 1917
  • 1918
  • 1919
  • 1920
373. Which of the following is a major zinc-producing state in India?
  • Kerala
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Rajasthan
374. The ‘Twin Deficits’ in an economy refer to:
  • Fiscal deficit and revenue deficit
  • Fiscal deficit and current account deficit
  • Revenue deficit and trade deficit
  • Current account deficit and trade deficit
375. The ‘Nanda Devi National Park’ is located in which state?
  • Uttarakhand
  • Himachal Pradesh
  • Jammu and Kashmir
  • Sikkim
376. The ‘All India Muslim League’ demanded a separate Pakistan in which year?
  • 1938
  • 1940
  • 1939
  • 1941
377. The ‘Chota Nagpur Plateau’ is rich in which type of resources?
  • Mineral resources
  • Forest resources
  • Water resources
  • Agricultural resources
378. The ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’ was launched in which year?
  • 2013
  • 2014
  • 2015
  • 2016
379. The ‘International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer’ is observed on:
  • September 16
  • October 16
  • November 16
  • December 16
380. The ‘INSAT’ satellites launched by ISRO are primarily used for:
  • Weather forecasting
  • Navigation
  • Remote sensing
  • Space exploration
381. The ‘National Commission for Scheduled Castes’ is established under which Article of the Constitution?
  • Article 340
  • Article 342
  • Article 344
  • Article 338
382. The ‘Rowlatt Satyagraha’ was launched in which year?
  • 1918
  • 1919
  • 1917
  • 1920
383. Which of the following is a major mica-producing state in India?
  • Haryana
384. The ‘Crowding Out Effect’ in economics refers to:
  • Increased private investment due to government borrowing
  • Reduced private investment due to government borrowing
  • Increased exports due to currency depreciation
  • Reduced imports due to tariffs
385. The ‘Silent Valley National Park’ is located in which state?
  • Kerala
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Karnataka
  • Andhra Pradesh
386. The ‘August Offer’ was made by the British in which year?
  • 1938
  • 1939
  • 1940
  • 1941
387. The ‘Himalayan Range’ is an example of which type of mountain?
  • Fold mountain
  • Block mountain
  • Volcanic mountain
  • Residual mountain
388. The ‘Smart Cities Mission’ in India aims to develop how many cities?
  • 50
  • 75
  • 100
  • 150
389. The ‘World Water Day’ is observed on:
  • March 22
  • April 22
  • May 22
  • June 22
390. The ‘GSLV’ rockets launched by ISRO are used for:
  • Asteroid exploration
  • Mars missions
  • Placing satellites in geostationary orbits
  • Lunar missions
391. The ‘National Commission for Scheduled Tribes’ is established under which Article of the Constitution?
  • Article 344
  • Article 340
  • Article 338A
  • Article 342
392. The ‘Chauri Chaura Incident’ led to the suspension of which movement?
  • Non-Cooperation Movement
  • Civil Disobedience Movement
  • Quit India Movement
  • Khilafat Movement
393. Which of the following is a major limestone-producing state in India?
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Bihar
  • Punjab
  • Andhra Pradesh
394. The ‘Opportunity Cost’ in economics refers to:
  • The cost of borrowing funds
  • The cost of the next best alternative forgone
  • The cost of production inputs
  • The cost of marketing a product
395. The ‘Periyar National Park’ is located in which state?
  • Kerala
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Karnataka
  • Andhra Pradesh
396. The ‘Individual Satyagraha’ was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in which year?
  • 1939
  • 1940
  • 1941
  • 1942
397. The ‘Western Ghats’ are older than which mountain range?
  • Vindhyas
  • Aravallis
  • Himalayas
  • Satpuras
398. The ‘Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana’ aims to provide:
  • Affordable housing
  • Free electricity
  • Crop insurance
  • Rural roads
399. The ‘International Day of Forests’ is observed on:
  • April 21
  • May 21
  • June 21
  • March 21
400. The ‘IRNSS’ system by ISRO is also known as:
  • INSAT
  • GAGAN
  • NavIC
  • RISAT
401. The ‘National Commission for Backward Classes’ is established under which Article of the Constitution?
  • Article 340
  • Article 342
  • Article 338B
  • Article 344
402. The ‘Purna Swaraj Resolution’ was passed by the Indian National Congress in which year?
  • 1927
  • 1928
  • 1929
  • 1930
403. Which of the following is a major gypsum-producing state in India?
  • Rajasthan
  • Gujara t
  • Punjab
  • Haryana
404. The ‘Liquidity Trap’ in economics occurs when:
  • Interest rates are too high
  • People hoard money instead of spending or investing
  • Government borrowing increases
  • Exports decline
405. The ‘Sariska National Park’ is located in which state?
  • Rajasthan
  • Gujarat
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Haryana
406. The ‘Simon Commission’ arrived in India in which year?
  • 1926
  • 1927
  • 1928
  • 1929
407. The ‘Vindhya Range’ is located in which part of India?
  • Eastern India
408. The ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative was launched in which year?
  • 2018
  • 2019
  • 2020
  • 2021
409. The ‘International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies’ is observed on:
  • September 7
  • October 7
  • November 7
  • December 7
410. The ‘Scramjet Engine’ tested by ISRO is related to:
  • Weather forecasting
  • Satellite launching
  • Hypersonic technology
  • Deep-sea exploration
411. The ‘Dandi Salt March’ covered a distance of approximately:
  • 200 km
  • 300 km
  • 500 km
  • 400 km
412. Which of the following is a major coal-producing state in India?
  • Jharkhand
  • Kerala
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Uttar Pradesh
413. The ‘Ranthambore National Park’ is located in which state?
  • Gujarat
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Rajasthan
  • Haryana
414. The ‘First Round Table Conference’ was held in which year?
  • 1929
  • 1930
  • 1931
  • 1932
415. The ‘Satpura Range’ is located in which part of India?
  • Eastern India
  • Northern India
  • Central India
  • Southern India
416. The ‘Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi’ provides financial assistance of:
  • ₹4,000 per year
  • ₹8,000 per year
  • ₹6,000 per year
  • ₹10,000 per year
417. The ‘International Day of Peace’ is observed on:
  • September 21
  • October 21
  • November 21
  • December 21
418. The ‘Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)’ is being developed by:
  • DRDO
  • ISRO
  • BARC
  • NASA
419. The ‘National Commission for Minorities’ was established in which year?
  • 1917
  • 1919
  • 1998
  • 1992
420. Which of the following is a major petroleum-producing state in India?
  • Assam
  • Punjab
  • Bihar
  • Uttar Pradesh
421. The ‘Dudhwa National Park’ is located in which state?
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Rajasthan
  • Gujarat
422. The ‘Second Round Table Conference’ was attended by Mahatma Gandhi in which year?
  • 1933
  • 1932
  • 1931
  • 1930
423. The ‘Eastern Ghats’ are discontinuous and irregular compared to:
  • Western Ghats
  • Himalayas
  • Aravallis
  • Vindhyas
424. The ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ scheme was launched in which year?
  • 2013
  • 2014
  • 2015
  • 2016
425. The ‘International Day for Biological Diversity’ is observed on:
  • May 22
  • June 22
  • July 22
  • August 22
426. The ‘XPoSat’ mission by ISRO is related to the study of:
  • Lunar surface
  • Martian atmosphere
  • Asteroid composition
  • X-ray polarization
427. The ‘Central Information Commission’ was established under which act?
  • Information Technology Act, 2000
  • Official Secrets Act, 1923
  • Right to Information Act, 2005
  • Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
428. The ‘Third Round Table Conference’ was held in which year?
  • 1931
  • 1932
  • 1933
  • 1934
429. Which of the following is a major natural gas-producing state in India?
  • Gujarat
  • Punjab
  • Bihar
  • Uttar Pradesh
430. The ‘Bandipur National Park’ is located in which state?
  • Karnataka
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Kerala
  • Andhra Pradesh
431. The ‘Cripps Mission’ proposed which of the following?
  • Immediate independence
  • Dominion status after World War II
  • Partition of India
  • Federal structure with no autonomy
432. The ‘Aravalli Range’ is one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world and is located in:
  • Rajasthan
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Bihar
433. The ‘Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana’ provides loans for:
  • Agricultural development
  • Micro and small enterprises
  • Rural housing
  • Higher education
434. The ‘International Day of Yoga’ is observed on:
  • July 21
  • August 21
  • September 21
  • June 21
435. The ‘NISAR’ mission is a joint project between ISRO and:
  • JAXA
  • ESA
  • NASA
  • Roscosmos
436. The ‘National Commission for Protection of Child Rights’ was established under which act?
  • Juvenile Justice Act, 2000
  • Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005
  • Right to Education Act, 2009
  • Child Labour Act, 1986
437. The ‘Permanent Settlement’ was introduced by the British in which year?
  • 1793
  • 1803
  • 1813
  • 1823
438. Which of the following is a major uranium-producing state in India?
  • Punjab
  • Gujarat
  • Rajasthan
  • Jharkhand
439. The ‘Stagflation’ in economics refers to:
  • High inflation and high unemployment
  • Low inflation and low unemployment
  • High inflation and low unemployment
  • Low inflation and high unemployment
440. The ‘Pench National Park’ is located in which state?
  • Rajasthan
  • Maharashtra
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Gujarat
441. The ‘Quit India Resolution’ was passed by the Indian National Congress in which city?
  • Calcutta
  • Bombay
  • Delhi
  • Lahore
442. The ‘Deccan Traps’ are associated with which type of geological formation?
  • Volcanic
  • Sedimentary
  • Metamorphic
  • Glacial
443. The ‘Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana’ aims to provide:
  • Rural housing
  • All-weather road connectivity
  • Free electricity
  • Agricultural loans
444. The ‘National Water Mission’ is a part of which broader initiative in India?
  • National Action Plan on Climate Change
  • Swachh Bharat Mission
  • Digital India Programme
  • Make in India Initiative
445. The ‘Battle of Haldighati’ was fought in which year?
  • 1565
  • 1576
  • 1582
  • 1591
446. Which of the following is a major spice-producing state in India?
  • Kerala
  • Punjab
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • West Bengal
447. The ‘Non-Performing Assets (NPAs)’ in banking refer to:
  • Loans with high interest rates
  • Loans not repaid within the stipulated time
  • Investments in government securities
  • Deposits with low returns
448. The ‘Great Barrier Reef’ is located off the coast of which country?
  • Indonesia
  • Brazil
  • Australia
  • Philippines
449. The ‘Azad Hind Fauj’ was founded in which year?
  • 1944
  • 1942
  • 1941
  • 1943
450. The ‘Mekong-Ganga Cooperation’ includes India and which other countries?
  • Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam
  • China, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore
  • Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives
  • Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan
451. The ‘Charter Act of 1813’ allowed which activity in British India?
  • Establishment of the Supreme Court
  • Abolition of the slave trade
  • Christian missionary activities
  • Introduction of English education
452. The ‘Laterite Soil’ in India is most suitable for growing:
  • Cashew
  • Wheat
  • Rice
  • Tea
453. The ‘Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan’ scheme provides:
  • Health insurance for unorganized workers
  • Pension for unorganized workers
  • Housing for migrant workers
  • Skill training for rural youth
454. The ‘Hoolock Gibbon’ is India’s only ape and is primarily found in:
  • Northeast India
  • Western Ghats
  • Andaman Islands
  • Central India
455. The ‘Basel Convention’ is related to the control of:
  • Marine pollution
  • Greenhouse gas emissions
  • Hazardous waste movement
  • Deforestation
456. Which of the following is a major rubber-producing state in India?
  • Kerala
  • Gujarat
  • Rajasthan
  • Punjab
457. The ‘Kanpur Conspiracy Case’ of 1924 was associated with which movement?
  • Revolutionary Movement
  • Swarajist Movement
  • Khilafat Movement
  • Communist Movement
458. The ‘Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ are separated from the mainland by:
  • Palk Strait
  • Ten Degree Channel
  • Gulf of Mannar
  • Andaman Sea
459. The ‘Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme’ in India aims to boost:The ‘Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme’ in India aims to boost:
  • Agricultural exports
  • Service sector growth
  • Manufacturing and exports
  • Rural infrastructure
460. The ‘Barasingha’ (swamp deer) is primarily conserved in which national park?
  • Kanha National Park
  • Ranthambore National Park
  • Corbett National Park
  • Sundarbans National Park
461. The ‘Hind Swaraj’ was written by Mahatma Gandhi in which year?
  • 1907
  • 1908
  • 1909
  • 1910
462. The ‘Global Gender Gap Report’ is published by:
  • United Nations Women
  • World Economic Forum
  • World Bank
  • International Labour Organization
463. Which of the following is a major wind energy-producing state in India?
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Bihar
  • West Bengal
464. The ‘Bonn Convention’ is related to the conservation of:
  • Migratory species
  • Wetlands
  • Forests
  • Coral reefs
465. The ‘Young Bengal Movement’ was led by:
  • Debendranath Tagore
  • Raja Ram Mohan Roy
  • Henry Louis Vivian Derozio
  • Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
466. The ‘Gulf of Kutch’ is known for its:
  • Coral reefs
  • Mangrove forests
  • Deep-sea fishing
  • Oil reserves
467. The ‘Kisan Credit Card’ scheme was introduced in which year?
  • 1996
  • 1998
  • 2000
  • 2002
468. The ‘Dhole’ (Indian wild dog) is primarily found in which region?
  • Western Ghats
  • Eastern Himalayas
  • Central India
  • Thar Desert
469. The ‘Treaty of Allahabad’ was signed in which year?
  • 1765
  • 1775
  • 1785
  • 1795
470. The ‘International Maritime Organization’ is headquartered in:
  • Geneva
  • New York
  • Paris
  • London
471. The ‘Annapurna Scheme’ in India is related to:
  • Free education for girls
  • Food security for senior citizens
  • Subsidized housing for rural poor
  • Healthcare for pregnant women
472. The ‘BrahMos Missile’ is a joint venture between India and:
  • Russia
  • USA
  • France
  • Israel
473. The ‘Brahmo Samaj’ was founded in which year?
  • 1828
  • 1838
  • 1848
  • 1858
474. Which of the following is a major silk-producing state in India?
  • Karnataka
  • Punjab
  • Rajasthan
  • Uttar Pradesh
475. The ‘Green Bonds’ in India are issued to finance:
  • Agricultural projects
  • Environment-friendly projects
  • Infrastructure development
  • Defense procurement
476. The ‘Chambal River’ is a tributary of which river?
  • Ganga
  • Brahmaputra
  • Narmada
  • Yamuna
477. The ‘Exercise Samudra Shakti’ is a naval exercise between India and:
  • Indonesia
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • France
478. The ‘National Solar Mission’ aims to achieve how much solar power capacity by 2030?
  • 100 GW
  • 200 GW
  • 300 GW
  • 400 GW
479. The ‘First Anglo-Sikh War’ was fought during which period?
  • 1845–1846
  • 1848–1849
  • 1852–1853
  • 1857–1858
480. Which of the following is a major turmeric-producing state in India?
  • Haryana
  • Punjab
  • Telangana
  • Gujarat
481. The ‘Bad Bank’ in India, known as NARCL, stands for:
  • National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited
  • National Asset Recovery Corporation Limited
  • National Acquisition and Restructuring Company Limited
  • National Asset Redemption Company Limited
482. The ‘Gharial’ is a critically endangered species primarily found in which river system?
  • Brahmaputra
  • Ganga
  • Godavari
  • Narmada
483. The ‘Swadeshi Movement’ was launched in response to which event?
  • Partition of Bengal
  • Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
  • Rowlatt Act
  • Simon Commission
484. The ‘International Energy Agency’ is headquartered in:
  • Vienna
  • Paris
  • Geneva
  • London
485. The ‘Regulating Act of 1773’ was significant for establishing:
  • The Supreme Court in Calcutta
  • The Board of Control
  • The Governor-General’s Council
  • The Permanent Settlement
486. The ‘El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO)’ affects which of the following in India?
  • Monsoon rainfall
  • Winter temperatures
  • Coastal tides
  • Himalayan snowfall
487. The ‘PM Gati Shakti’ initiative is related to:
  • Renewable energy development
  • Infrastructure connectivity
  • Agricultural modernization
  • Digital literacy
488. The ‘Lion-tailed Macaque’ is endemic to which biodiversity hotspot?
  • Western Ghats
  • Eastern Himalayas
  • Sundaland
  • Indo-Burma
489. The ‘Bonn Challenge’ is associated with:
  • Forest restoration
  • Marine conservation
  • Renewable energy adoption
  • Urban planning
490. Which of the following is a major sugarcane-producing state in India?
  • Odisha
  • Rajasthan
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Assam
491. The ‘Gurudwara Reform Movement’ was active during which period?
  • 1900–1910
  • 1910–1920
  • 1920–1930
  • 1930–1940
492. The ‘Lakshadweep Islands’ are formed by which type of geographical feature?
  • Coral reefs
  • Volcanic islands
  • Fold mountains
  • Riverine islands
493. The ‘National Rural Livelihood Mission’ is also known as:
  • Ujjwala
  • Saubhagya
  • Aajeevika
  • Unnat Bharat
494. The ‘Malabar Civet’ is an endangered species native to which region?
  • Western Ghats
  • Eastern Ghats
  • Central India
  • Northeast India
495. The ‘Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer’ was adopted in which year?
  • 1987
  • 1985
  • 1990
  • 1992
496. The ‘Meerut Conspiracy Case’ of 1929 was related to which ideology?
  • Socialism
  • Communism
  • Anarchism
  • Nationalism
497. The ‘Gulf of Mannar’ is known for its:
  • Pearl fisheries
  • Oil reserves
  • Mangrove forests
  • Deep-sea ports
498. The ‘National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF)’ was established to support:
  • Agricultural development
  • Infrastructure projects
  • Small-scale industries
  • Educational reforms
499. The ‘Indian Vulture’ is critically endangered due to the use of which drug in livestock?
  • Paracetamol
  • Aspirin
  • Diclofenac
  • Ibuprofen
500. The ‘Global Financial Stability Report’ is published by:
  • World Bank
  • International Monetary Fund
  • World Economic Forum
  • United Nations
501. . The ‘National Anti-Profiteering Authority’ is associated with which tax regime?
  • Income Tax
  • Goods and Services Tax
  • Corporate Tax
  • Excise Duty
502. The ‘Chauri Chaura Incident’ occurred in which year?
  • 1920
  • 1921
  • 1922
  • 1 923
503. Which of the following is the largest saltwater lake in India?
  • Chilika Lake
  • Sambhar Lake
  • Pulicat Lake
  • Vembanad Lake
504. The ‘Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme’ was introduced in which year?
  • 2013
  • 2014
  • 2015
  • 2016
505. The ‘Asian Waterbird Census’ is coordinated by which organization?
  • Wetlands International
  • World Wildlife Fund
  • United Nations Environment Programme
  • BirdLife International
506. The ‘Exercise Surya Kiran’ is a joint military exercise between India and:
  • Bangladesh
  • Bhutan
  • Nepal
  • Sri Lanka
507. The ‘National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)’ was established under which act?
  • Environment Protection Act, 1986
  • Civil Defence Act, 1968
  • National Security Act, 1980
  • Disaster Management Act, 2005
508. The ‘Kheda Satyagraha’ was led by Mahatma Gandhi in which state?
  • Bihar
  • Gujarat
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Maharashtra
509. The ‘Zojila Pass’ connects which two regions?
  • Leh and Srinagar
  • Manali and Shimla
  • Gangtok and Darjeeling
  • Itanagar and Guwahati
510. The ‘National Manufacturing Policy’ aims to increase the share of manufacturing in GDP to:
  • 15%
  • 20%
  • 25%
  • 30%
511. Consider the following four statements whether they are correct or wrong? (A) The sporophyte in liverworts is more elaborate than that in mosses (B) Salvinia is heterosporous (C) The life cycle in all seed-bearing plants is diplontic (D) In Pinus male and female cones are borne on different trees
  • Statements (B) and (C)
  • Statements (A) and (C)
  • Statements (A) and (B)
  • Statements (A) and (D)
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