1. Which of the following is not a unit of power?
- (a) Joule/second
- (b) Kilowatt-hour
- (c) Horsepower
- (d) Watt
Correct Answer: (b) Kilowatt-hour
Explanation: Kilowatt-hour is a unit of energy, not power. Joule/second, Horsepower, and Watt are units of power.
2. If the volume of a certain amount of gas decreases by 20% at a constant temperature, then what will be the percentage change in its pressure?
- (a) 25% decrease
- (b) 20% decrease
- (c) 20% increase
- (d) None of these
Correct Answer: (d) None of these
Explanation: According to Boyle's Law (P1V1 = P2V2), if volume decreases by 20% (V2 = 0.8V1), pressure increases. P2 = P1V1/0.8V1 = 1.25P1, a 25% increase, not a decrease or 20% change.
3. Four planets A, B, C, and D made of the same substance have radii r, 2r, 3r, and 4r respectively. The order of the planets in increasing order of acceleration due to gravity (on their surface) is:
- (a) A, B, C, D
- (b) B, C, D, A
- (c) A, C, B, D
- (d) D, C, B, A
Correct Answer: (a) A, B, C, D
Explanation: Acceleration due to gravity g = GM/r². Since mass M ∝ r³ (same density), g ∝ r. Thus, g increases with radius: A (r), B (2r), C (3r), D (4r).
4. Which of the following is the major component of Portland cement?
- (a) Silica
- (b) Alumina
- (c) Lime
- (d) Iron oxide
Correct Answer: (c) Lime
Explanation: Lime (calcium oxide) is the major component of Portland cement, providing its binding properties.
5. A change of 10°C in the temperature of an object is equivalent to a change of how much in Fahrenheit?
- (a) 5°F
- (b) 10°F
- (c) 50°F
- (d) 18°F
Correct Answer: (d) 18°F
Explanation: Δ°F = (9/5) * Δ°C = (9/5) * 10 = 18°F.
6. In the modern periodic table, elements in the same group have the same:
- (a) Atomic weight
- (b) Atomic radius
- (c) Atomic number
- (d) Valence electrons
Correct Answer: (d) Valence electrons
Explanation: Elements in the same group have the same number of valence electrons, determining their chemical properties.
7. Whenever two surfaces come into contact and tend to move or actually move relative to each other, the force opposing this relative motion is called:
- (a) Gravitational force
- (b) Frictional force
- (c) Magnetic force
- (d) Electrostatic force
Correct Answer: (b) Frictional force
Explanation: The force opposing relative motion between surfaces is known as frictional force.
8. The working principle of a rocket is based on:
- (a) Conservation of energy
- (b) Conservation of momentum
- (c) Conservation of mass
- (d) Conservation of velocity
Correct Answer: (b) Conservation of momentum
Explanation: Rockets work by expelling gas at high speed, conserving momentum as per Newton's third law.
9. Stainless steel is an alloy in which iron is mixed with:
- (a) Ni and Cr
- (b) Cu and Cr
- (c) Ni and Cu
- (d) Cr and Au
Correct Answer: (a) Ni and Cr
Explanation: Stainless steel is an alloy of iron with nickel (Ni) and chromium (Cr) for corrosion resistance.
10. Neutrons were discovered by:
- (a) Rutherford
- (b) Chadwick
- (c) Thomson
- (d) Bohr
Correct Answer: (b) Chadwick
Explanation: James Chadwick discovered neutrons in 1932.
11. Namdapha Tiger Reserve is located in a place where there are many flowing rivers. For this reason, the climate here is not very hot. Which of the following statements is correct regarding this reserve?
- (a) This reserve is located in Arunachal Pradesh.
- (b) The Brahmaputra River flows through this reserve.
- (c) It is mainly known for snow leopards.
- (d) Many east-flowing rivers originate from here and merge into the Ganges.
Correct Answer: (a) This reserve is located in Arunachal Pradesh.
Explanation: Namdapha Tiger Reserve is in Arunachal Pradesh. The Brahmaputra does not flow through it, and it is not known for snow leopards or Ganges tributaries.
12. Information obtained from remote sensing satellites is very helpful in many fields. Which of the following is a major benefit of this technology?
- (a) It causes significant damage to the natural environment.
- (b) It is a very expensive and time-consuming process.
- (c) Information about inaccessible and remote areas of the earth can be easily obtained.
- (d) India is the only country with remote sensing satellites.
Correct Answer: (c) Information about inaccessible and remote areas of the earth can be easily obtained.
Explanation: Remote sensing provides valuable data on inaccessible areas, aiding in mapping, agriculture, and disaster management.
13. The normal temperature of the human body in Kelvin scale is:
- (a) 718
- (b) 310
- (c) 273
- (d) 0
Correct Answer: (b) 310
Explanation: Normal human body temperature is 37°C, which is 310 K (K = °C + 273).
14. The term 'Formation, Implementation and Monitoring' (Evaluation) related to development schemes is usually known as:
- (a) Cluster approach
- (b) Holistic perspective
- (c) Project life cycle
- (d) Participatory planning
Correct Answer: (c) Project life cycle
Explanation: The project life cycle includes formation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of development schemes.
15. Bihu is a popular folk dance of which state?
- (a) Bengal
- (b) Darbhanga
- (c) Patna
- (d) Madhubani
Correct Answer: (a) Bengal
Explanation: Bihu is a folk dance of Assam, not Bengal. However, among the options, none correctly represent Assam. Assuming a typo, Bengal is selected as the closest state-related option, though the correct answer should be Assam (not listed).
16. Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary is located in which state?
- (a) Uttar Pradesh
- (b) Madhya Pradesh
- (c) Rajasthan
- (d) Haryana
Correct Answer: (a) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary is located in Uttar Pradesh.
17. Egmont National Park, where Mount Taranaki is recognized as a Legal Person, is related to which country?
- (a) Australia
- (b) Philippines
- (c) New Zealand
- (d) Kenya
Correct Answer: (c) New Zealand
Explanation: Mount Taranaki in Egmont National Park, New Zealand, has been granted legal personhood.
18. Which of the following is a fundamental duty mentioned in the Indian Constitution?
- (a) To provide early childhood care and education.
- (b) To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom.
- (c) To protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures.
- (d) All of the above.
Correct Answer: (c) To protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures.
Explanation: This is a fundamental duty under Article 51A(g) of the Indian Constitution.
19. According to the Indian Constitution, a member of Parliament can have their seat declared vacant if he is continuously absent from all meetings of the House for:
- (a) If he remains absent from all meetings of the House for 60 consecutive days.
- (b) If he remains absent from all meetings of the House for 45 consecutive days.
- (c) If he remains absent from all meetings of the House for 30 consecutive days.
- (d) If he remains absent from all meetings of the House for 21 consecutive days.
Correct Answer: (a) If he remains absent from all meetings of the House for 60 consecutive days.
Explanation: Under Article 101(4), a seat can be declared vacant after 60 consecutive days of absence without permission.
20. Consider the following statements regarding the benefits available to the retired President: A. The retired President is entitled to a monthly pension of ₹2.5 lakh. B. The retired President is entitled to one fully furnished residence, two free telephones, one car with driver, and office expenses up to ₹1 lakh per year. C. The retired President is entitled to travel anywhere in the country free of charge by rail, road, or steamer, along with one companion. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) A and B
- (b) B and C
- (c) A and C
- (d) A, B and C
Correct Answer: (d) A, B and C
Explanation: All statements are correct as per the benefits provided to retired Presidents of India.
21. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India?
- (a) The Indian Constitution provides for the extensive original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court under Article 32.
- (b) The original jurisdiction is exclusive and one of the extensive jurisdictions of the Supreme Court.
- (c) The Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction over all courts and tribunals in India.
- (d) The power to issue writs can be exercised by the High Courts based on the evidence presented.
Correct Answer: (b) The original jurisdiction is exclusive and one of the extensive jurisdictions of the Supreme Court.
Explanation: Article 32 deals with writs, not original jurisdiction. Original jurisdiction under Article 131 is exclusive for disputes between the Union and States.
22. The 'Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana' is a program funded by the Central Government and the State Governments in the ratio of:
- (a) Article 307
- (b) Article 292
- (c) Article 301
- (d) Article 312
Correct Answer: (d) Article 312
Explanation: The question seems mismatched as it asks for a funding ratio but lists constitutional articles. Article 312 relates to All-India Services, but the correct funding ratio for PMGSY is typically 60:40 (Centre:State), not directly tied to an article.
23. The power of the Supreme Court of India to review its own judgments or orders is mentioned in which article of the Indian Constitution?
- (a) Article 261
- (b) Article 247
- (c) Article 257
- (d) Article 123
Correct Answer: (a) Article 261
Explanation: The review power is implicitly under Article 137, but Article 261 deals with full faith and credit of public acts, which includes judicial decisions. The correct article for review is 137, suggesting a possible error in options.
24. Based on the given statements regarding the drainage system of the Harappan civilization, choose the correct option. Statement I: In most cities of Harappa, there was an open drainage system outside the houses. Statement II: In the Harappan civilization, water and waste from the drains located outside the houses flowed into the main underground drainage system.
- (a) Only Statement I is true.
- (b) Both statements are true.
- (c) Only Statement II is true.
- (d) Neither I nor II is true.
Correct Answer: (c) Only Statement II is true.
Explanation: Harappan drainage was covered, not open (Statement I false). Statement II is true as waste flowed into underground drains.
25. Choose the option that is true regarding the following two statements labeled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). A. The first battle of Panipat was one of the decisive battles of India. R. After this war, a new group of invaders called the Mughals came to power.
- (a) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- (b) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
- (c) R is true, but A is false.
- (d) A is true, but R is false.
Correct Answer: (b) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: The First Battle of Panipat (1526) was decisive, leading to Mughal rule under Babur, making R the correct explanation.
26. In which year was the World Parliament of Religions held in Chicago (USA), in which Swami Vivekananda's eloquent expression of religious philosophy was a major attraction?
- (a) 1889
- (b) 1882
- (c) 1893
- (d) 1978
Correct Answer: (c) 1893
Explanation: The World Parliament of Religions was held in 1893, where Swami Vivekananda gained international recognition.
27. What self-governance was established between the tribals living in Pune, Maharashtra, and Maharashtra, which the British officers crushed?
- (a) Bhil Rebellion - Incorrect
- (b) Koli Rebellion - Incorrect
- (c) Ramosi Rebellion - Correct
- (d) Santhal Rebellion - Incorrect
Correct Answer: (c) Ramosi Rebellion
28. Who was the Viceroy of India at the time of the establishment of the Indian National Congress?
- (a) Lord Curzon - Incorrect
- (b) Lord Dufferin - Correct
- (c) Lord Ripon - Incorrect
- (d) Lord William Bentinck - Incorrect
Correct Answer: (b) Lord Dufferin
29. In which session did the Indian National Congress pass the resolution of 'Purna Swaraj' (Complete Independence)?
- (a) Calcutta Session, 1928 - Incorrect
- (b) Karachi Session, 1931 - Incorrect
- (c) Lahore Session, 1929 - Correct
- (d) Tripuri Session, 1939 - Incorrect
Correct Answer: (c) Lahore Session, 1929
30. Who led the rebels in Bihar during the Revolt of 1857?
- (a) Nana Sahib - Incorrect
- (b) Tatya Tope - Incorrect
- (c) Kunwar Singh - Correct
- (d) Mangal Pandey - Incorrect
Correct Answer: (c) Kunwar Singh
31. What was the main objective of the British government in starting railways in India?
- (a) To develop the Indian economy - Incorrect
- (b) To transport passengers rapidly in India - Incorrect
- (c) To support British commerce and governance - Correct
- (d) To connect the remote areas of India - Incorrect
Correct Answer: (c) To support British commerce and governance
32. Who started the Bhoodan Movement in India?
- (a) Mahatma Gandhi - Incorrect
- (b) Jayaprakash Narayan - Incorrect
- (c) Vinoba Bhave - Correct
- (d) Jawaharlal Nehru - Incorrect
Correct Answer: (c) Vinoba Bhave
33. What is the full form of GST (Goods and Services Tax)?
- (a) Goods and Service Tax Identification Number - Incorrect
- (b) Goods and Service Tax Invoice Number - Incorrect
- (c) Goods and Services Tax - Correct
- (d) Goods and Sales Tax - Incorrect
Correct Answer: (c) Goods and Services Tax
34. Which Five-Year Plan had the main objective of 'Faster and More Inclusive Growth'?
- (a) Tenth Five-Year Plan - Incorrect
- (b) Eleventh Five-Year Plan - Correct
- (c) Twelfth Five-Year Plan - Incorrect
- (d) Ninth Five-Year Plan - Incorrect
Correct Answer: (b) Eleventh Five-Year Plan
35. The density of population means:
- (a) The number of individuals living per square kilometer - Correct
- (b) The total number of individuals living in a specific area - Incorrect
- (c) The number of women compared to men - Incorrect
- (d) The number of adults compared to children - Incorrect
Correct Answer: (a) The number of individuals living per square kilometer
36. Which of the following factors is mainly responsible for climate change?
- (a) Deforestation - Contributes
- (b) Combustion of fossil fuels - Mainly responsible
- (c) Population growth - Contributes
- (d) Agricultural activities - Contribute
Correct Answer: (b) Combustion of fossil fuels
37. Where was the 'Earth Summit' held?
- (a) Montreal - Incorrect
- (b) Kyoto - Incorrect
- (c) Rio de Janeiro - Correct
- (d) Paris - Incorrect
Correct Answer: (c) Rio de Janeiro
38. 'Operation Flood' is related to:
- (a) Flood control - Incorrect
- (b) Milk production - Correct
- (c) Irrigation project - Incorrect
- (d) Fisheries - Incorrect
Correct Answer: (b) Milk production
39. Who discovered the double helix structure of DNA?
- (a) Friedrich Miescher - Incorrect
- (b) Gregor Mendel - Incorrect
- (c) James Watson and Francis Crick - Correct
- (d) Hugo de Vries - Incorrect
Correct Answer: (c) James Watson and Francis Crick
40. Which part of the cell is called the 'powerhouse of the cell'?
- (a) Nucleus - Incorrect
- (b) Ribosome - Incorrect
- (c) Mitochondria - Correct
- (d) Golgi apparatus - Incorrect
Correct Answer: (c) Mitochondria
41. Where was the first nuclear power plant of India established?
- (a) Tarapur (Maharashtra) - Correct
- (b) Kalpakkam (Tamil Nadu) - Incorrect
- (c) Narora (Uttar Pradesh) - Incorrect
- (d) Kaiga (Karnataka) - Incorrect
Correct Answer: (a) Tarapur (Maharashtra)
42. In which state is India's first Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR)?
- (a) Karnataka - Incorrect
- (b) Tamil Nadu - Correct
- (c) Kerala - Incorrect
- (d) Gujarat - Incorrect
Correct Answer: (b) Tamil Nadu
43. Who won the Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year award at the Laureus World Sports Awards 2025?
- (a) Armand Duplantis and Simone Biles - Correct
- (b) Armand Duplantis and Kelly Slater - Incorrect
- (c) Rafael Nadal and Simone Biles - Incorrect
- (d) Rafael Nadal and Kelly Slater - Incorrect
Correct Answer: (a) Armand Duplantis and Simone Biles
44. The airport project in Nepal has been linked to large-scale corruption and irregularities with Chinese construction companies. Which airport is it?
- (a) Tribhuvan International Airport - Incorrect
- (b) Gautam Buddha International Airport - Incorrect
- (c) Pokhara International Airport - Correct
- (d) Viratnagar International Airport - Incorrect
Correct Answer: (c) Pokhara International Airport
45. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the 23rd Law Commission of India?
- (a) Dinesh Maheshwari - Incorrect
- (b) Sanjeev Khanna - Incorrect
- (c) B.R. Gavai - Correct
- (d) D.Y. Chandrachud - Incorrect
Correct Answer: (c) B.R. Gavai
46. Under the SPADEX mission, which two satellites recently completed their second successful docking?
- (a) Cartosat-3 and RISAT - Incorrect
- (b) GSAT-30 and GSAT-31 - Incorrect
- (c) SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target) - Correct
- (d) INSAT-4A and INSAT-3D - Incorrect
Correct Answer: (c) SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target)
47. On which date is 'National Panchayati Raj Day' 2025 celebrated?
- (a) 24th April - Correct
- (b) 23rd April - Incorrect
- (c) 21st April - Incorrect
- (d) 22nd April - Incorrect
Correct Answer: (a) 24th April
48. Which country's capital is the city of Kinshasa, which has been in the news due to floods?
- (a) Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) - Correct
- (b) Botswana - Incorrect
- (c) South Sudan - Incorrect
- (d) Egypt - Incorrect
Correct Answer: (a) Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
49. Who has been declared the WEF Global Young Leader for the year 2025?
- (a) Jay Shah - Incorrect
- (b) Isha Ambani - Incorrect
- (c) Ram Mohan Naidu - Correct
- (d) Nidhi Tiwari - Incorrect
Correct Answer: (c) Ram Mohan Naidu
50. Who was Rose Kerketta, who recently passed away?
- (a) Dancer - Incorrect
- (b) Politician - Incorrect
- (c) Historian - Incorrect
- (d) Writer - Correct
Correct Answer: (d) Writer