1. Which of the following mountain passes connects the Kashmir Valley with the Kargil region and remains strategically important for India’s defense logistics?
A. Zoji La
B. Banihal Pass
C. Shipki La
D. Nathu La
2. In Indian polity, the concept of “Procedure Established by Law” was borrowed from the Constitution of:
A. USA
B. Canada
C. Japan
D. Australia
3. Which of the following rivers does NOT originate in the Tibetan Plateau?
A. Indus
B. Brahmaputra
C. Sutlej
D. Godavari
4. The phenomenon responsible for the twinkling of stars is:
A. Reflection
B. Diffraction
C. Atmospheric refraction
D. Polarization
5. Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution deals with the amendment procedure of the Constitution?
A. Article 324
B. Article 352
C. Article 368
D. Article 370
6. The “Treaty of Salbai” was signed between the British and:
A. Hyder Ali
B. Siraj-ud-Daulah
C. The Marathas
D. The Sikhs
7. Which atmospheric layer contains the ozone layer that absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation?
A. Troposphere
B. Mesosphere
C. Stratosphere
D. Thermosphere
8. The SI unit of electric capacitance is:
A. Henry
B. Tesla
C. Farad
D. Weber
9. In medieval Indian history, the market control system was introduced most effectively by:
A. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
B. Alauddin Khalji
C. Ibrahim Lodi
D. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
10. Which among the following countries is NOT a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council?
A. China
B. Germany
C. Russia
D. France
11. The Harappan site of Lothal is especially famous for its:
A. Rock-cut caves
B. Dockyard
C. Iron pillars
D. Buddhist stupas
12. Which scientist proposed the uncertainty principle in Quantum Mechanics?
A. Niels Bohr
B. Werner Heisenberg
C. Max Planck
D. Erwin Schrödinger
13. The “Duncan Passage” separates:
A. North and South Andaman
B. Little Andaman and Car Nicobar
C. South Andaman and Little Andaman
D. Minicoy and Maldives
14. In economics, “stagflation” refers to a situation characterized by:
A. High growth and low inflation
B. Recession with deflation
C. Inflation with stagnant economic growth and unemployment
D. Hyperinflation with booming production
15. The “Ring of Fire” is mainly associated with:
A. Desert formation
B. Ocean currents
C. Earthquakes and volcanic activity
D. Tornado occurrence
16. Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains the list of recognized official languages?
A. Seventh Schedule
B. Eighth Schedule
C. Ninth Schedule
D. Tenth Schedule
17. The “Doctrine of Lapse” was actively implemented by:
A. Lord Ripon
B. Lord Curzon
C. Lord Dalhousie
D. Lord Canning
18. Which gas is most responsible for the greenhouse effect in Earth’s atmosphere?
A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Helium
19. The headquarters of the World Trade Organization is located in:
A. New York
B. Geneva
C. Paris
D. Vienna
20. Which Veda is considered the oldest among the four Vedas?
A. Samaveda
B. Yajurveda
C. Atharvaveda
D. Rigveda
21. The phenomenon of total internal reflection is used in:
A. Radar systems
B. Optical fibers
C. Barometers
D. Transformers
22. Which Mughal emperor issued the famous “Mahzarnama” to assert religious authority?
A. Babur
B. Humayun
C. Akbar
D. Jahangir
23. The “Right to Constitutional Remedies” is guaranteed under:
A. Article 14
B. Article 19
C. Article 21
D. Article 32
24. The unit “Parsec” is used to measure:
A. Atmospheric pressure
B. Sound intensity
C. Astronomical distance
D. Ocean depth
25. Which battle established British supremacy in Bengal?
A. Battle of Buxar
B. Battle of Plassey
C. Battle of Panipat
D. Battle of Wandiwash
26. The “Zero Hour” in the Indian Parliament refers to:
A. The first hour of Parliament proceedings
B. Discussion after Question Hour without prior notice
C. The final hour of a Parliamentary session
D. Voting hour in Lok Sabha
27. The Harappan civilization belongs to which age?
A. Paleolithic Age
B. Mesolithic Age
C. Bronze Age
D. Iron Age
28. Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Gujarat
29. The Nobel Prize is NOT awarded in which of the following fields?
A. Literature
B. Peace
C. Mathematics
D. Chemistry
30. Which Indian monument is popularly known as the “Dream in Marble”?
A. Red Fort
B. Taj Mahal
C. Victoria Memorial
D. Gol Gumbaz
31. The “Golden Bear” trophy is awarded at which international film festival?
A. Cannes Film Festival
B. Venice Film Festival
C. Berlin International Film Festival
D. Toronto Film Festival
32. The ancient Mahajanapada of “Avanti” had its capital at:
A. Rajagriha
B. Kaushambi
C. Ujjayini
D. Vaishali
33. Which chain mountain system separates Europe from Asia traditionally?
A. Alps
B. Andes
C. Ural Mountains
D. Pyrenees
34. The “Bharat Ratna” medal is shaped like:
A. Lotus
B. Peepal leaf
C. Circular disc
D. Star
35. Which UNESCO World Heritage monument was built by the Chola dynasty?
A. Sun Temple, Konark
B. Brihadeeswara Temple
C. Khajuraho Temple
D. Hampi
36. The Nobel Prize medal for Peace is awarded in:
A. Stockholm
B. Geneva
C. Oslo
D. Copenhagen
37. Which Mahajanapada was famous for republican form of government during ancient India?
A. Magadha
B. Kosala
C. Vajji
D. Avanti
38. The “Chain of Survival” term is mainly associated with:
A. Cyber security
B. Disaster management
C. Emergency cardiac care
D. Military defense
39. Which lake is the world’s deepest freshwater lake?
A. Lake Superior
B. Lake Victoria
C. Lake Baikal
D. Caspian Sea
40. The theme “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” was associated with which major international event hosted by India?
A. BRICS Summit 2023
B. G20 Summit 2023
C. Commonwealth Games
D. SAARC Summit
41. Which trophy is awarded to the winner of the Wimbledon men’s singles championship?
A. Borg Trophy
B. Norman Brookes Challenge Cup
C. Gentlemen’s Singles Trophy
D. Davis Cup
42. The monument “Charminar” was constructed by:
A. Qutb Shahi dynasty
B. Adil Shahi dynasty
C. Mughal dynasty
D. Tughlaq dynasty
43. Which holiday is celebrated as the “Festival of Lights” in India?
A. Holi
B. Eid
C. Diwali
D. Pongal
44. The Mahajanapada “Magadha” was initially ruled by which famous dynasty?
A. Maurya
B. Haryanka
C. Gupta
D. Nanda
45. Which world lake is shared by Peru and Bolivia?
A. Lake Tanganyika
B. Lake Titicaca
C. Lake Malawi
D. Lake Erie
46. The “Dronacharya Award” in India is given for excellence in:
A. Literature
B. Cinema
C. Sports coaching
D. Science research
47. Which monument in India has the largest dome among pre-modern structures?
A. Gol Gumbaz
B. Humayun’s Tomb
C. Taj Mahal
D. Buland Darwaza
48. The famous “Chain Bridge” over the River Danube is located in:
A. Vienna
B. Prague
C. Budapest
D. Belgrade
49. The currency “Forint” belongs to:
A. Romania
B. Hungary
C. Croatia
D. Bulgaria
50. The “Blue Revolution” in India is primarily associated with the rapid development of:
A. Milk production
B. Fish production and aquaculture
C. Oilseed cultivation
D. Sericulture