According to the Global Cities Index 2025 by Oxford Economics, which two cities retained their top positions?
- A.Tokyo and Beijing
- B.London and New York
- C.Paris and Rome
- D.Berlin and Moscow
Which city hosted the Meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs on 4 June 2018?
- A.Pretoria, South Africa
- B.Brasilia, Brazil
- C.Beijing, China
- D.New Delhi, India
Which statement best reflects the role of non-metallic minerals in India?
- A.India lacks enough reserves for industrial use.
- B.Mostly used as gems, with minimal industrial use.
- C.India has rich reserves vital for major industries.
- D.Only metallic minerals drive industrial growth.
Which of the following commissions recommended the establishment of a Permanent Secretariat for the Inter-State Council to institutionalize Centre–State cooperation?
- A.Rajamannar Committee
- B.Punchhi Commission
- C.Sarkaria Commission
- D.Venkatachelliah Commission
Consider the following statements: 1. Inter-State Council is a constitutional body under Article 263. 2. Its recommendations are binding on the Union and States. Which of the above statements is/are correct? Prafafea aut ox fae fifa: 2. gach faorfeat Ge sie esal oR ae BI aunted FS ala aT/ a HUA et 8/8?
- A.Only 1
- B.Only 2
- C.Both 1 and 2
- D.1 HR 2 at
Based on the given statements which option is correct: Statement I: Mathura art produced images for both Indian and non-Indian patrons. Statement Il: Mathura art ignored nature-based themes in its sculptures. fag rg cert & arene ue cals aT feneu wet 2: Statement | and I! both are Correct.
- A.aus | sie 1 att Gea s1
- B.Only statement | is correct
- C.chact He | At Ss
- D.Only Statement II is correct
Which of the following statements best captures the essence of the book Because Words Matter?
- A.1 Language'’s role in social justice
Which of the following statements about dams is/are correct? 1.A dam always refers to a concrete or structural wall built to block water. 2.Spillways in dams help in regulating water flow, either intermittently or continuously. 3.Dams can be classified based on structure, purpose, and height. atatl & ar 4 Prafetaa 4 a ar on/a wus set 8/8?
- A.3, atet at aeat, Bees sie Hares & one ux aria feva GH Gear BI
Which of the following statements best defines joint sector industries?
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Read the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) carefully about-The Khelo India Youth Games (Table Tennis Doubles Finals) and choose the correct option: Assertion (A): Kavya Bhatt and Divyanshi Bhowmick dropped only one game in the girls’ doubles tournament. Reason (R): They beat Subhankrita Datta and Avisha Karmakar 3-0 in the final. @ett sian qu ara (¢aet ¢Pra sace wigtel) & ar A Prafatea afters (A) site aarevr (R) at earryden ud aie aet fener SR (R): Seis Tlste A Bsa Sa sik afar HATH Ht 3-0 S sea! Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. Ais false, but R is true.
- A.A Tied @, tert R FT 8!
- B.Ais tue, butR is false.
- C.AWB, Ud HATS!
- D.[Not Answered
Consider the statements about Jhora: 1. It is danced in Kumaon by mixed circles of men and women during spring fairs. 2. The dance is accompanied primarily by the Hurka drum. Which is/are correct? 1. Ue Has 8 ada Aci & ak geal sik steers & fsa aySt grr zea fewer Gray 8! 2. Us Fa FA SU S BAT Slat & ary sla S1 al a/a Bet 8/8?
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Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Panthi steps encode teachings from Guru Ghasidas’s Amritvani. 2. Masks representing Satpurush are worn in high ritual versions. Prafeia ao at a au at 8/8?
- A.1. Get afsat qe ureters Ar anqaaroft st fansit at aarict g1
- B.Only 2
- C.1 and 2 both
- D.1 oft 2 at
Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options: Reason (R): It covers rural and urban areas. fre fey my aera ant afttenera (A) afte arent (R) & fafea wel at facet a Pena arg:
- A.often (A): cated atorn gh daria ar scary ach Sofa ars vers act 31
- B.ero (R): oe Wehr sie reat atat Sat at Hae Het 81
- C.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Poikkal Kuthirai Aattam, or dummy horse dance, is performed primarily during religious festivals in which state? Ulgcehct His EH, aT Sat Ulst 7ea, FT SU a fee cos 4 enftfen ater a eke fepar ora B?
- A.Kerala
- B.Tamil Nadu
- C.Karnataka
- D.Telangana
Read the following statements carefully: Statement 1 : The seals of the Harappan culture were made using locally found steatite. Statement 2 : These seals often feature animal motifs and undeciphered script symbols. Which of the following is/are correct?
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Which Article empowers the Parliament to create laws on State List subjects under national interest? ol a sede Gee at asia fea & sieria tee Eel & feat ox ar SA ahr afta ear 8?
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Read the following statements carefully and choose the correct option regarding Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Assertion (A): The 1991 reforms boosted India foreign exchange reserves significantly. Reason (R): Liberalized trade policies increased both exports and capital inflows. Prafafaa aut at eargde ofey sik afteer (a) sie aro (Rk) & dae A eet faeneo gh) often (A): 1991 & Geet 4 ea & faeatt gar tere at secrete Sa S aera! Both A and R are true and Ris the correct explanation of A. ASR R at Get Si R, A aT Set Cate BI Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A. ASR R alat Gea 6 ctfeha R, A or Gel Cate eT BI
- A.Ais true but R is false.
- B.AG 8 Aes R TB!
- C.Ais false but R is true.
- D.A Hae 8 ctr R Gea!
Consider the following statements: 1. The Sixth Schedule is applicable to Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh. 2. It empowers autonomous district councils to make laws on specified subjects. Which of the above is/are correct? Prafafaa aert ox fra fae: 1. Bl Hage arcs Ge SVUITTe We Ue APL SI 2. a tara fore GRuet at Paige fawat oe ara Sars ar sift et S1 saad 4 3 ats a/a at 8/8?
- A.Only 1
- B.Only 2
- C.Both 1 and 2
- D.1 of 2 at
Which of the following statements about Mumbai's architectural heritage is/are correct?
- A.1. Victorian Gothic buildings in Mumbai reflect colonial-era architecture with Neo-Gothic elements.
- B.2. Art Deco buildings in Mumbai were part of the 19th-century colonial urban development.
- C.3. The Oval Maidan distinctly separates the Victorian Gothic and Art Deco architectural styles.
Which country partners with India in the Maitri military exercise aimed at defence cooperation? wer Gea & seas a AA Sa sere 8 aed & Gry aH aT aa anflar 8?
Which of the following statements best explains why age-specific rates are used in demography? Prafsfaa 4 a at a aed aad ated Sr S sara 8 fee crraiferchl F orrg-fatgre ext ar soar aut ferent Girat 8?
- A.They help identify regional literacy levels
- B.They reflect age-wise variation in fertility or mortality
- C.° Wor arral OT Hey ax A oirg-are Paar at aati S
- D.They show the economic condition of elderly people
Consider the given statements regarding the behavior of ideal gases: 1. Ideal gas molecules have negligible volume compared to the total volume of the container. 2. There are strong intermolecular attractive forces between ideal gas molecules. 3. Collisions between ideal gas molecules are perfectly elastic. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? onest tat & aaager & dau F fey ae Herat oy fra He:
- A.1. oneal te & aust or aaa Oa & Het Haar HI Fora A TOT slat S1
- B.1 and 2 only
- C.a. and 3 only
- D.2 and 3 only
Read the following statements: Statement I: The Act of 1793 followed the tradition of personal rule without bringing in any legal reforms. Statement Il: Judges were assigned to interpret laws rather than depend on the ruler's personal judgment. Which of the above statements is/are true?
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Which of the following best reflects the strategic impact of the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) after three years of implementation? opt Gata ST S eaten 8?
- A.ECTA removed all tariffs on Australian farm goods unilaterally.
- B.ECTA mainly benefitted old sectors like cotton, with little new growth.
- C.ECTA led to 14% export growth (2022-24) and added new items like Air Liquefaction Machinery.
- D.SeA(EcTA) & arevt 14% Fafa gfe (2022-24) eg ai var feifaathasrs Aafia steht 4g aeqail apt Gist rar!
Which of the following is a key economic role of the government in both developed and developing countries? Only regulating private firms chact Prof wnat ar fafa Only promoting exports tac Pata at aerar 2ar
- A.Framing laws and delivering justice
- B.RA SAT SAR UTE Wert RAT
- C.Engaging in currency exchange
- D.a fafa A ders Sta
The integration of the princely states into the Indian Union after 1947 involved a complex interplay of political negotiation, popular movements, and, at times, coercion. Which of the following factors most significantly undermined the initial aspirations of some princely rulers to maintain independent or autonomous status? Preafafaa 4S fra are 4 pe Rareel ct cada on carer PAs say TE Hl Yoo srenianail at Tas AseargUi wa S aerate fepar?
- A.The overwhelming military superiority of the newly formed Pakistani state, compelling the rulers to seek protection within India.
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was introduced as part of: uredta =ara afer (teaga) at gach eT So A er fear aT er:
- A.The effort to codify personal laws.
- B.cofeerted arpa at deals He AT WaT
- C.The effort to modernize and decolonize India’s criminal justice system.
- D.The new taxation policy.
Which QUAD country has the largest economy? féra QUAD 2a ht sreferaen aad ast 8?
- A.Japan
- B.India
- C.Australia
The "National Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Policy" aims to foster creativity and innovation in India. Which of the following is a key objective of this policy? "ala ctfgen Goer afters (srstitane) Aiea" ar Sea Aa A Cache Ge AAPA Hl aera eat }1 Peafeiaa A a al at ga Alfa ar FA SEU 8?
- A.To discourage the filing of patents by domestic inventors to reduce bureaucratic hurdles.
- B.Alenearét srensit cat A aes ch erg akel afaepReal ERI Vee aac He al saleaied HAT!
- C.| To create public awareness about the economic, social, and cultural benefits of IPRs.
Which of the Indian States/Union Territories had lowest sex ratio in 2011?
- A.Haryana
- B.Daman and Diu
- C.an afk da
- D.Punjab
How did Pitt’s India Act contribute to unifying British administration in India? face dfsar vac 4 sea F fefear nama apt Uchlepe aed A fever ene abrera fear?
- A.By allowing Governors to act independently.
- B.By dissolving the Court of Directors.
Consider the following statements regarding the South Asian Federation (SAF) Games and identify which are correct: 1) The first edition was held in Kathmandu, Nepal, in 1984 with participation from all seven SAARC nations. 2) India has hosted the SAF Games more times than any other country up to 2016. ‘afar yftrarg Here (SAF) Geil & dae A Prafea qua ox fra Aifary sik garsy fem ls S Hes Bet s:
- A.1) User depen 1984 F pronig, tore A aratfora fever rar en foraet sett ara arch Sait J art feta aT
- B.Both 1 and 2 are correct
- C.Only 1 is correct
- D.Only 2 is correct
Which is NOT part of the Washington Consensus? anfities ante ar fee ata at 8?
- A.Trade liberalisation
- B.SATU SERTRU
- C.Fiscal discipline
Which of the following statements correctly describes a unique feature of the Dumhal dance of Kashmir? Prafaf@a a a ata a ae pete & Grete Fea At argh fastoar opr aeMt achat Heat 8? jit is performed by women during harvest festivals. ag Fea eet Sea & Eke Afgersit gra fee sat 31 It is accompanied solely by string instruments and solo singing.
- A.Sea dact ae areal Ge Venet We wT WaT stat B1
- B.Only Wattal men perform it around a banner planted into the ground.
- C.chact deat You ot ota Fs Wy dar dh al sR ae Waals aed SI
- D.It allows spontaneous performance by any community on any occasion.
Consider the following statements regarding political rivalries in early medieval India: ‘Statement I: The Rashtrakutas launched several campaigns to gain control over the region of Kanauj. Statement Il: The Pratiharas were primarily based in eastern India, while the Palas were established in the western and central Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ORs neni sed A aortas ofedige & ar Ff Prafefaa aerat ox fra we: air feu ag et Fa as /S et 2/8?
- A.Only Statement | is correct
- B.Only Statement II is correct
- C.Sac He 11 aS
- D.Both Statement | and II are correct
Read the statements below and choose the correct option regarding the 38th National Games: Statement 1: The 38th National Games were held in Uttarakhand. ‘Statement 2: It was the first edition of the National Games held across multiple cities in the state. afr faq 1g wet at ud afk 384 ata Gat & dae A ae fawn GA:
- A.wus 2: Ug Tod & as eet A oratista wsta Veit ar Use SeROT aT!
- B.Only Statement 1 is correct
What does ISRO stand for? ‘Sea ISRO) ar gat ae B?
- A.Indian Scientific Research Organization
What is the primary strategic significance of Chabahar Port? Access to the Persian Gulf THRE ch GIST aah Ug Connecting India to the Mediterranean Sea
- A.area cal WA SPR S GSAT
- B.Bypassing Pakistan for trade with Afghanistan
- C.STRAT & are cara & ferg onfeaears at axle HAT
- D.Enhancing Iran's naval capabilities
Under Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP), how many diseases are covered for free immunization nationally and sub- ardtitfics tenner aarisna (qarsth) & sierfa wet oft so-eeta eae oR feat shakat & ferg Paces Crepreneor afrat 8?
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Which of the following is another name for the revenue account of the government budget? Prafafed a a ata on aeart aie & aoa Grd Hr GAT ATH 8?
- A.Finance budget
- B.Expenditure budget
- C.Revenue budget
- D.Wied aie
In India, which of these geological formations hosts the most significant groundwater reservoirs for large-scale and extensive urd 4, sa a ae ah yaar deat a3 Oar oR oie arom Pare & fay aad Heargol yor Hart ht Avtar sect 8? | aha Formation orinfsa Gear Semi-Consolidated Formation
- A.og -aafthd Sea
- B.Fissured Formations
- C.Consolidated Formations
- D.|Not Answered
Why is nichrome commonly used as the heating element in electric heaters? faea died 4 amos aed & SU F aah oR Argenta aor Soar sat esa Gra 8?
- A.It has low resistivity and a high melting point
- B.gat oferternar ar oie eras Sea star &
- C.It has high resistivity and a low melting point
- D.a offers high resistivity and a high melting point
Which BRICS country has the longest coastline?
- A.Russia
- B.Brazil
- C.China
- D.South Africa
Which of the following is usually excluded when measuring a country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP)? fereft @ar & Genet Bel Tere (Gist) at Arad aa aaa ux Prafeiea A S fess arex Ta Grae? Consumer spending on final goods and services, Government expenditure on public services, ardurrtan Sarai ux avant a.
- A.The value of intermediate goods used in production.
- B.served A ogee Hea aeqait cr eT
- C.Net exports (Exports - Imports).
- D.tq Prafa (Fafa - sara).
Which Indian Ocean island nation is the smallest by area? fea ASAP aI IF GT la TE atathat Al gfe a aaa wie 8?
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Which of the following is considered a fault in badminton? aafica A Pefatea a a fe ate ara ora 8? Shuttle hits net and lands in service box sea Az & conereny alse ater A oe fet Server steps on boundary line while serving ade ad ard wa ate Rar OR HAH Waa s
- A.Shuttle lands inside opponent's court
- B.aleet MAGA & até & siax Fat
- C.Receiver returns the shuttle over the net
- D.feeftae area at At & Gu aera s
Which government initiative aims to provide a unified platform for citizens to access various government services online? fora Grand Use aT sea amet a fafa aant Sarsit aa sifrengd usa & fry ya Uchispe Aa Warr BRAT 8?
- A.DigiLocker
- B.UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance)
Which of the following changes has been introduced to ensure faster trials under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita?
- A.a. recording of statements
- B.aart at difsat Renifsa
- C.Ban on legal representation
- D.Removal of judges
In which language was Heart Lamp originally written?
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Which country has consistently been ranked as the world's most peaceful country in the Global Peace Index? ‘after arifa qacntes A fore Sar opt oman efter ar wae ariferqut Sar AAT aT 8? New Zealand Denmark Rauicd
- A.Iceland
- B.was
- C.Switzerland
- D.Raaaes
Why is revenue deficit a concern for the economy? were oer aefaraen & fery far ar faa sat 8?
- A.It increases productive investment
- B.Ug Selec Paar al aera s
- C.It improves trade surplus
- D.It indicates borrowing for current spending
The World Competitiveness Index primarily assesses a country's ability to: fey wicrereicrena Gachicn Hera: febett eer cht each aa aT eH aA 8: Attract tourists udeant at orenftfa ae Create and maintain an environment for enterprises to compete sent & fery ofaeaut og araraeor sar she SAY EAT
- A.Innovation in cultural heritage
- B.‘arepfeer faeraa A Fara
- C.Conserve natural resources
- D.Srepfetes Samer car Aeeror ay
Read the following statements and mark the correct option: Assertion (A): Rani Gaidinliu continued the Heraka movement after the death of Jadonang. Reason (R): She aimed to convert the movement into a mass literacy campaign among Nagas. Prafafaa aert at ud oft adt faced oz ans org: mer (A): Tt gheeoy A retary Ht ey a are Sere arietera GT TT! Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. AiR Gat ae Z, TUT, A aT ae STANT BI Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- A.Ais true, but R is false.
- B.ATT, Hera R HAT BI
- C.Ais false, but R is true.
- D.ATIea @, cart R FAB
Consider the statements about Karma: 1. The ritual honours the Karam tree on Bhadra Ekadashi in Chhattisgarh. 2. The drum most associated is the Madal. Which is/are correct?
- A.Only 1 correct
- B.Only 2 correct
- C.Both 1 & 2 correct
- D.Neither 1 nor 2 correct
Which of the following best defines Capital Receipts?
- A.Receipts that increase government revenue permanently
- B.Receipts that reduce financial liabilities of the government
- C.Receipts that create liability or reduce government assets
- D.Receipts that do not impact government assets or liabilities
Which of the following statements is/are correct? Statement 1: British colonial Indian architecture has prominently adopted the utilization of lime mortar as well as extensive foundation platforms. Statement 2: These design methods enabled the incorporation of arches, domes, and large collonaded verandas in public structures.
- A.Both statements are correct, and Statement 2 correctly explains Statement 1.
- B.Both statements are correct, but Statement 2 does not correctly explains Statement 1.
- C.Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is incorrect.
- D.Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.
Consider the following statements about the impact of foreign trade on aggregate demand in India: Statement 1: Imports by Indian consumers act as a leakage from the circular flow of income hence reducing aggregate demand. Statement 2: Exports from India to foreign markets act as an injection into the circular flow, increasing aggregate demand.
- A.Only Statement 1 is correct
- B.Only Statement 2 is correct
- C.Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct
- D.Neither Statement 1 nor Statement 2 is correct
Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options: Assertion(A): Gandhara images frequently feature halo and curly hair. Reasoning(R): These elements symbolise Graeco-Roman influence in North-West India.
- A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
- B.Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- C.A is true, but R is false.
- D.A is false, but R is true.
Which of the following statements accurately describes the law of demand in microeconomics?
- A.As price increases, demand increases.
- B.As price decreases, demand decreases.
- C.As price increases, demand decreases, ceteris paribus.
- D.Price has no effect on demand.
On how many separate occasions has India been the country to organize the Asian Games?
- A.Once
- B.Twice
- C.Three times
- D.Four times
In which state is the dance form 'Pandwani' performed?
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Which of the following statements about Kho-Kho rules is/are correct? 1) Pole height is 1.20-1.25 m with a fixed 9 cm diameter. 2) Total match duration including intervals is 48 minutes. 3) Sub-junior chasers’ block distance is same as juniors: 2.30 m. 2) stare afea Fa At Her safe 48 fac 81 Only 1 is Correct
- A.Only 2 is Correct
- B.Only 3 is correct
- C.1, 2 and 3 all are Correct
- D.1,2 of 3 wh ate
Tana Bhagat led a unique tribal movement in the early 20th century, emphasizing reforms and non-violence against the British and local landlords among the Oraon community in which modern-day state?
- A.Chhattisgarh
- B.Madhya Pradesh
- C.Fea wear
- D.West Bengal
. The process of "coral bleaching" within the Indian Ocean is most directly linked to: fee Ferarr & sflax "ware fears" Hr oferer aad She dk ox Prafeea J Gest ge ¢:
- A.Anthropogenically induced sea surface temperature increases
- B.Arduitta ORa Sal Bae HI ATTA ASAT Be
- C.Increased deep-sea mining
- D.mR as ter A ae
Alluri Sitarama Raju led the Rampa Rebellion in the 1920s, mobilizing tribal communities against British rule. He primarily operated in which modern-day Indian state? Sree SATA At 1920 & caren F ve fasts an Agee fava afk fates ames & feos onftarht aqarat at dasa fran sels RET ST a fa ony aredta aoa 4 am fora?
- A.Odisha
- B.Madhya Pradesh
- C.Ae eat
- D.Andhra Pradesh
Consider the following details about the 36th National Games of India: 1) Itwas held in 2022 in Gujarat across six cities, 2) Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, and Bhavnagar hosted the events. Which of the statements is/are correct? Prafefea a a as a/a aus adh 2/8?
- A.Only statement 1 is correct
- B.Only statement 2 is correct
- C.dan Her 2 ahs
- D.Both statements 1 and 2 are correct