GS Mock Test VII for BPSC & Bihar Exams: 100 MCQs with Answers & Explanations
Practice 100 General Studies MCQs with click-to-reveal answers and detailed explanations for BPSC CCE, BPSC TRE, Bihar SSC and Bihar Daroga exams. Covers History, Indian Polity, Geography, Economics, General Science and Bihar Special GK.
Subjects covered
- Indian History
- Indian Polity & Constitution
- Geography
- Indian Economy
- General Science
- Bihar History & Geography
- Bihar Economy, Polity & Culture
- Bihar Special GK
- Important General Studies Facts
Ideal for: BPSC CCE, BPSC TRE, Bihar SSC, Bihar Police / Bihar Daroga and other Bihar competitive examinations.
About this mock test
Test and improve your General Studies preparation with this comprehensive 100-question GS Mock Test designed for BPSC CCE, BPSC TRE, Bihar SSC, Bihar Daroga and other Bihar government examinations. The test covers the most important areas of General Studies, including Ancient, Medieval and Modern Indian History, Indian Polity, Geography, Indian Economy, General Science and Bihar Special GK.
Each question is followed by a click-to-reveal answer and explanation, allowing you to attempt the question independently before checking the correct answer. The explanations are designed to help you understand the underlying concept rather than simply memorising the answer.
Use this mock test to assess your preparation, identify weak areas, revise important facts and improve accuracy and speed before the examination. The questions are structured around the type of factual, conceptual and analytical questions commonly encountered in competitive examinations.
Consider the following statements:
1. The phenomenon of abandoning a house by Budhha is Called Mahabhinishkramana.
2. Gautam Buddha met AlarKalam at Rajagriha after Mahabhinishkramana.
3. Buddha gave his First Sermon at Rishipattan.
4. The process of Mahabhinishkramana is symbolised by the Horse.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is Correct: Buddha at the age of 29 abandoned his home in search of Knowledge. This phenomenon is called Mahabhinishkramana. Statement 2 is Incorrect: After leaving home, He met Alar Kalam, near Vaishali. After this, he reached Rajgir where he met Rudrak Ramputt. He got enlightened at the age of 35 after Six years of continuous meditation under the Peepal tree in Bodh Gaya Statement 3 is correct: After getting enlightened, Buddha gave his first sermon at Rishipattan, present-day Sarnath. This phenomenon is known as Dharmachakrapravartana. Statement 4 is correct: Events Terminology Symbols Birth Lotus & Bull Departure Mahabhinishkramana Horse Enlightenment Nirvana Peepal Tree First Sermon Dharmachakrapravartana Wheel Death Parinirvana Stupa.
Consider the following statements
1. The name Ashoka was mentioned in Maski minor rock edict
2. The name Devanampriya was mentioned in Gurjara minor rock edict
3. The name Piyadassi Raja was mentioned in Barabar Cave Inscription
4. The name Ashoka Maurya was mentioned in Rudradaman's Junagarh rock inscription
Which of the above statements are correct?
- The name Ashoka was mentioned in Maski minor rock edict.
- The name Devanampriya was mentioned in Gurjara minor rock edict.
- The name Piyadassi Raja was mentioned in Barabar Cave Inscription.
- The name Ashoka Maurya was mentioned in Rudradaman's Junagarh rock inscription.
Which of the following personalities has authored the book - "Fire on the Ganges: Life Among the Dead in Banaras"?
Radhika Iyengar has authored the book - "Fire on the Ganges: Life Among the Dead in Banaras" . The book highlights the story of the dom community who struggles to find a place beyond that accorded to it by ancient tradition.The book is based on seven to eight years of research on the Dom community of Varanasi. It was published by HarperCollins in 2023.
According to Chinese source, Meghavarman, the ruler of Sri Lanka, sent a missionary to which of the following Gupta Kings for permission to build a Buddhist temple at Gaya?
According to a Chinese source, Meghavarman, the ruler of Sri Lanka, sent a missionary to Samudragupta in order to seek permission to build a Buddhist temple at Gaya. The permission was granted, and the temple was developed into a huge monastic establishment.
He was a patron of both Banabhatta and Xuan Zang. Their accounts project him as the master of the whole of north India By taking such accounts, earlier historians projected him as the post Gupta period's last great Hindu empire builder. What is the name of ruler mentioned in the above phrases?
Harsha was a patron of both Banabhatta and Xuan Zang. Their accounts project Harsha as the master of the whole of north India. By taking such accounts, earlier historians projected Harsha as the post Gupta period's last great Hindu empire builder.
The religion of early Vedic Aryans was primarily of
Early Vedic Aryans used to worship natural forces. It was also known as the Rig Vedic Period (1500- 1000 BCE). They believed that different natural objects possessed certain spiritual essence. They used to perform Yajnas in the open air. Rig Vedic Aryan didn’t cultivate Cotton. They had no knowledge of Iron. They knew ‘Ayas’ i.e Copper or Bronze. BCW Bits Vedic Age was the period between 1500 BC and 600 BC. They worshipped natural forces like earth, fire, wind, rain, thunder, etc in the form of deities. Important deities of this period were- Indra – Thunder Prithvi – Earth Agni – Fire Varuna – Rain Vayu – Wind Ushas and Aditi were female deities. The Vedic priesthood was represented by these four priests: the Hota, the Adhvaryu, the Udgat, and the Brahma. They used to perform Yajnas.
During the mauryan times ‘Sanchara’ were-
Sanchara were secret agents who traveled from place to place, gathering information for the Mauryan empire. They were part of a sophisticated espionage network that helped the Mauryan rulers maintain control over their vast territory.
Ashvaghosha, who wrote the biography of Buddha, was whose court poet?
Poet Ashvaghosha, the author of Buddha's biography, lived in the court of Kanishka.
Who was not included in the political center of the Maurya Empire?
[SOL] C12/Ch2/P32 The Maurya Empire had five major political centres, the capital Pataliputra and four provincial centres—Takshashila, Ujjayini, Tosali and Suvarnagiri. All this has been mentioned in the inscriptions of Asoka. If we examine these inscriptions, we find that similar messages were engraved everywhere from the North-West Frontier Province of modern Pakistan to Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and Uttarakhand. Nineteenth century 1875-Report of Alexander Cunningham on Harappan seal Twentieth Century 1921- M.S. Vats begins excavations at Harappa 1925- Excavations begin at Mohenjodaro 1946- R.E.M. Wheeler excavates at Harappa 1955- S.R. Rao begins excavations at Lothal 1960- B.B. Lal and B.K. Thapar begin excavations at Kalibangan 1974- M.R. Mughal begins explorations in Bahawalpur 1980- A team of German and Italian archaeologists begins surface explorations at Mohenjodaro 1986- American team begins excavations at Harappa 1990- R.S. Bisht begins excavations at Dholavira.
Match the following :
1. Buland Darwaza, Fatehpur A. Alauddin Khilji Sikiri
2. Alaidarwaza, Delhi B. Akbar
3. Moti Masjid, Delhi C. Shahjahan
4. Moti Masjid, Agra D. Aurangazeb
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
1. Buland Darwaza, Fatehpur Sikiri - Akbar 2. Alaidarwaza, Delhi - Alauddin Khilji 3. Moti Masjid, Delhi - Aurangazeb 4. Motoi Masjid, Agra - Shahjahan.
With reference to Sikandar Lodi, consider the following statements:
1. He founded the Lodi Dynasty
2. His court became a center of learning due to his patronage of scholars.
3. He was a great patron of fine arts and music
Which of the above statements are correct?
- Statement 1 is false: The Lodi Dynasty was established by Bahlul Lodi (1451-1489), whose reign witnessed the conquest of the Sharqi Kingdom (Bengal). In 1445 AD, Alam Shah ascended the throne and became the Sultan.
- Statement 2 is true. He tried to convert mosques into centres of education, built them on a large scale and appointed one religious preacher, one teacher and one scavenger at state expenses. His court became a centre of learning due to his patronage of scholars.
- Statement 3 is true. Sikandar Lodi patronised fine arts as well. He was interested in music and enjoyed Sehnai very much. He built the city of Agra in 1504.
When Bhakhtiyar Khalji attacked Tirhut in 1202-03 during his invasion of Bengal, what was the outcome for its ruler Raja Narshimhadeva?
When Bakhtiyar Khalji attacked Tirhut (in the Mithila region of modern-day northern Bihar) around 1202–1203 CE during his expansion from Bengal: He confronted Raja Narshimhadeva, the ruler of the Karnat dynasty in Tirhut. Instead of being killed or permanently losing his kingdom, Raja Narshimhadeva submitted to Bakhtiyar Khalji’s forces. He agreed to pay tribute (a regular payment acknowledging Khalji’s suzerainty) to avoid further destruction. As part of this agreement, his territory was returned to him and he continued to rule Tirhut, albeit as a tributary (vassal) under Khalji’s over lordship.
Assertion(A): The elephant stables of the Vijayanagar rulers were influenced by the Bangla dome. Reason(R): The architectural style of temples constructed in Vrindavan was similar to that of Mughal palaces.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The elephant stables of the rulers of Vijayanagara were influenced by the styles of architecture of the adjoining Sultanates of Bijapur and Golconda. The architecture of the temples of Vrindavan was similar to the Mughal palaces in Fatehpur Sikri. Many buildings in Akbar’s capital Fatehpur Sikri were influenced by the architectural styles of Gujarat and Malwa. Gujarat region. A style of roof used by local rulers in Bengal, the “Bangla dome”, which resembled a thatched hut was adopted by the Mughals.
“His theory of kingship was based on the principles of prestige, power, and justice.” Who said these words about Balban?
Zia-ud-din Barani in his book “Tarikh-i- Firuzshai” argues that the Theory of Kingship was needed to create fear among the masses so Medieval History.
Which Delhi Sultan built the maximum number of canals?
Firoz Shah Tughlaq was the third ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty, he ruled from 1351 to 1388. He ascended the throne after the death of his cousin Muhammad-bin Tughlaq. In order to encourage irrigation, he built the largest number of irrigation canals in the Sultanate period. He repaired a number of canals and imposed Haque- i-Sharb or Hasil-i-Sharb (water tax). He worked majorly for the development of infrastructure; built schools, hospitals, river canals, reservoirs, rest houses, and other things. He also repaired the Qutub Minar which had been damaged by an earthquake. Firoz Shah Tughalq brought two Ashokan pillars, one from Topra (Ambala) and other from Meerut to Delhi. BCW Bits Major establishment by Firoz Shah Tughlaq: Diwan-i-Khairat — office for charity Diwan-i-Bundagan — department of a slave. The officer in charge of this department was Wakil-i-dar. Sarais (rest house) for the benefit of merchants and other travellers Four new towns, Firozabad, Fatehabad, Jaunpur, and Hissar Hospitals were known as Dar-ul-Shifa, Bimaristan, or Shifa Khana He opened a translation department too so that Hindus & Muslims can read each other Texts. It was during the time of Firoz that Jizya became a separate tax. He constructed canals from: The Yamuna to the city of Hissar Sutlej to the Ghaggar Ghaggar to Firozabad Mandvi and Sirmour Hills to Hansi in Haryana Taxes imposed under his reign: Taxes Purpose Kharaj land tax which was equal to one-tenth of the produce of the land Zakat two and a half per cent tax on property realized from the Muslims Kham one-fifth of the booty captured (four- fifth was left for the soldiers) Jizya levied on non-Muslim subjects, particularly the Hindus. Women and children were, however, exempted from the taxes. Note: Feroz Shah Tughlaq wrote his memoir "Futuhat- i-Firozshahi".
The 'Iqtadari' system was introduced by
The Iqtadari system was a system of administration during the Medieval period. The first ruler reported to have assigned in lieu of salaries “small iqtas” to the soldiers was Illtutmish. The Delhi Sultanate’s territories were divided into many small and large sections known as Iqta. These Iqtas were given to Sultan’s Medieval History.
What was the name of the tenth Sikh Guru?
The religion Sikhism was established by Guru Nanak (1469–1539) and subsequently led by a succession of nine other Gurus. All 10 human Gurus, Sikhs believe, were inhabited by a single spirit. Guru Gobind Singh was the 10th and the final living human Guru of the Sikhs. He was born on 22nd December 1666 in Patna, Bihar, and was installed as a Guru at the age of nine after his father (Guru Tegh Bahadur, the 9th Guru) was executed by Emperor Aurangzeb. His birthday is based on the Nanakshahi Calender. The Takht Sri Patna Harimandar Sahib situated in Patna, Bihar marks the site of the house where he was born and spent the first four years of his life. He is credited with several things such as: He established the Khalsa order (meaning 'The Pure'), soldier-saints. The Khalsa upholds the highest Sikh virtues of commitment, dedication, and social consciousness. The Khalsa are men and women who have undergone the Sikh baptism ceremony and who strictly follow the Sikh Code of Conduct and Conventions. They follow the Five Principles of Khalsa or the Five articles of faith known as the Five 'K's: Kesh (uncut hair), Kangha (a wooden comb), Kara (an iron bracelet), Kachera (cotton underpants) and Kirpan (an iron dagger)). He also laid down many other rules for the Khalsa warriors to follow like abstaining from tobacco, alcohol, halal meat, etc. The Khalsa warrior was also duty-bound to protect innocent people from persecution. He abolished the system of priesthood from Sikhism as he felt that they had become corrupt and full of ego. He founded Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib which is situated at Anandpur Sahib, Punjab, and is the birthplace of the Khalsa in 1699. He is credited with the Dasam Granth whose hymns are a sacred part of Sikh prayers and Khalsa ritual. He named Guru Granth Sahib, the religious text of the Sikhs, as Sikhism's primary scripture and eternal Guru. Guru Gobind Singh fought 20 battles against the Mughal Empire and the kings of Siwalik Hills in which he lost all his sons. He was assassinated by two Afghans sent by Wazir Khan, a Muslim army commander and the Nawab of Sirhind at Nanded. He was cremated in 1708 and Takht Sri Hazur Sahib, Nanded, was built over it. He was also a poet and a philosopher and his literary contributions include the Jaap Sahib, Benti Chaupai, Amrit Savaiye, etc. He also wrote the Zafarnama which was a letter to the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. Vichitra Katha is the autobiography of Guru Gobind Singh. Veer Bal Diwas is celebrated to mark the martyrdom of sons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh – Sahibzadas Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji Modern History.
Consider the following statements:
1. He was the first Indian to become a member of British House of Commons.
2. He represented the Liberal Party in Finsbury Central, London.
3. He was Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philoso- phy at Elphinstone College, Bombay.
4. He founded the London Indian Society in 1865. Which of the following personalities has been described in the above statements ?
- Dadabhai Naoroji has been described in the above mentioned statements.
- He was a staunch critic of British economic policy in India.
- Dadabhai Naoroji was indeed the first Indian to sit as a British MP, elected to the House of Commons in 1892.
- He represented the Liberal Party for the Finsbury Central constituency.
- He was a professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy at Elphinstone College in the 1850s.
- He founded the London Indian Society in 1865, aiming to foster political dialogue and cultural exchange between Britain and India.
With reference to development of education in the colonial India, Consider the following statements for the Orientalist-Anglicist Controversy:
1. The Anglicists wanted government expenditure on edu- cation for modern studies.
2. The Orientalists advocated Sanskrit, Arabic and Per- sian as the medium of education.
3. The Orientalists wanted the government expenditure on education for the traditional Indian learning.
How many of the above mentioned statements are correct?
- The Orientalist-Anglicist controversy was all about the nature of education that the British-East India Company was to impart to the local populations in its territory.
- The Orientalists led by Dr. H.H.Wilson and H.T. Princep advocated Sanskrit, Arabic and Persian as the medium of education.
- On the other hand the Anglicists led by Charles Trevelyan, Elphinstone advocated the imparting of western education through the medium of English.
- The Anglicists wanted government expenditure on education for modern studies while the Orientalists wanted government expenditure on education for traditional Indian learning.
Consider the following pairs:
1. Radhakanta Deb — First President of the British Indian Association
2. Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty —Founder of the Madras Mahajana Sabha
3. Surendranath Banerjee — Founder of the Indian Association
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Radhakanta Deb was the First President of the British Indian Association. Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty was the founder of the Madras Native Association. In May 1884, M. Veeraraghavachariar, G. Subramania Iyer and P. Anandacharlu established the Madras Mahajana Sabha The Indian Association was the first recognised nationalist organisation founded in British India by Surendranath Banerjee and Ananda Mohan Bose in 1876.
In the context of colonial India Keshavrao Jedhe, Shankarrao More, Bhausaheb Raut, Nana Patil are remembered best as?
- The Peasants and Workers Party of India was a Marxist political party in Maharashtra.
- The party was founded in 1948 although it had its roots from the pre-Independence era.
- The party was founded by Keshavrao Jedhe of Pune, Shankarrao More, Bhausaheb Raut of Mumbai, Nana Patil of Satara, Tulshidas Jadhav of Solapur, Dajiba Desai of Belgaum, Madhavrao Bagal of Kolhapur, P K Bhapkar and Datta Deshmukh of Ahmednagar, Vithalrao Hande and others.
Who among the following supported the Swaraj Party Central Legislative Assembly in pre – independent India?
- Important titles of Gandhiji.
- Concerned Person/Incident.
- During first world war(1915)
- Recruiting Sergent.
- By Indian masses during first world war(1915)
- Coolie Barrister.
- British magistrate of South Africa.
- Rabindra Nath Tagore.
- Father of the nation.
- Subhash Chandra Bose.
- One man boundary force.
- Lord Mountbatten.
- Half-naked Fakir.
- Winston Churchill.
- King of Beggars.
- Pt. Madan Mohan Malviya.
- C.F Andrews and J.L Nehru.
- Ajatshatru of modern times.
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
- Tribals of North-west India.
- Associates in South Africa.
- Bhangi Shiromani.
- During stay in South Africa.
Which of the following Government of India Act / Indian Council Act brought the three separate presidencies (Madras, Bombay and Bengal) into a common system?
The Indian Councils Act of 1861 is recognized for bringing the three separate presidencies of Madras, Bombay, and Bengal into a common system of administration and law-making. This Act provided a unified administrative foundation by bringing the three presidencies under a common system, while simultaneously initiating legislative decentralization. Introduced by Lord Canning, this system transformed the executive council into a cabinet-like structure, creating a standardized administrative framework across British India. It restored the legislative powers of the Bombay and Madras presidencies, which had been taken away by the Charter Act of 1833, allowing them to make laws for their respective territories under a shared central authority. BCW Bits: Regulating Act, 1773 was the first step toward centralization by making Bombay and Madras subordinate to the Governor-General of Bengal, but it did not create the ‘common system’ of modern administration or legislative participation characterized by the 1861 Act.
Which of the following was Gandhiji’s first satyagraha movement in India in which he used civil disobedience?
The Lucknow session of 1916, under the presidency of Ambika Charan Mazumdar, has great importance on the India level as well as on the Bihar level. First, the two wings of Congress, moderate and extremists reunited. Second, Hindu-Muslim differences were cemented by the "Lucknow pact” and it also served as the platform for the initiation of the Gandhian era. Champaran Movement The Champaran Satyagraha of 1917 was the first Satyagraha movement led by Mahatma Gandhi in India. It was Gandhiji's first satyagraha movement in India in which he used civil disobedience. It was his 1st civil disobedience in the sense that despite orders not to meet farmers, he defied the order i.e. disobedience to the British administration. The European planters had been forcing the peasants to grow indigo (a cash crop) on 3/20 part of the total land (called the Tinkathia system). This movement joined the peasant unrest in India's National Movement. Note: Ahmedabad Mill strike (1918) - Gandhi 1st used the tool of a Hunger strike. Kheda Satyagraha (1918)- 1st use of non- cooperation (i.e. not paying the tax)
Who was the author of Mahatma Gandhi and Bihar, Some Reminiscences?
Mahatma Gandhi and Bihar, “Some Reminiscences” was written by Dr Rajendra Prasad. Other Literary works by Rajendra Prasad:- India Divided At The Feet Of Mahatma Gandhi Satyagraha In Champaran Sahitya, Shiksha Aur Sanskriti His autobiography, Aatmakatha was written during his 3-year prison term in Bankipur Jail. BCW Bits : Literary work by Jay Prakash Narayan.
Which revolutionaries were hanged in the ‘Kakori Train Robbery Case’?
Ram Prasad Bismil, Ashfaq Ullah Khan, and Roshan Singh were hanged on December 19, 1927, for their involvement in the Kakori Conspiracy. BCW Bits: The Kakori Conspiracy was a train robbery, committed by the revolutionaries of the Indian Independence movement against the British Raj on August 9, 1925, in a village called Kakori near Lucknow. This robbery was carried out by 10 revolutionaries including members of the Hindustan Republican Association. The number 8 down train running between Lucknow and Saharanpur was stopped and looted on 9th August 1925 at Kakori. Recently, the Uttar Pradesh Government has changed the name of the Kakori train conspiracy to “Kakori Train Action”.
Which of the following social reformers gave the political message “India for the Indians”?
Dayanand Saraswati, a prominent social reformer and the founder of Arya Samaj, emphasized the message “India for the Indians” as part of his call for self-rule and the revival of Indian culture.
The Tebhaga Movement was started in 1946 from Bengal under the leadership of
The Tebhaga Movement was started in 1946 in Bengal under the leadership of Kisan Sabha. BCW Bits: The word Tebhaga means sharing one-third. That is “2/3rd share of the produce to be provided to the sharecropper.” It also means reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third. Tebhaga Movement was a major peasant movement in Bengal during 1946-48 and 1948-49. This movement was the resentment among landless peasant sharecroppers and as a result they revolted against landlords, refusing to pay the tax through their harvest. The central slogan was “nij khamare dhan tolo”— i.e., sharecroppers taking the paddy to their own threshing floor and not to the jotedar’s house, as before, so as to enforce tebhaga.
Under which Act were Muslims provided separate electorates in British India?
The Indian Councils Act of 1909, popularly known as the Morley-Minto reforms after the Secretary of State for India John Morley, and the Viceroy of India, the 4th Earl of Minto provided separate electorates to the Muslims for the first time. Features of the Act The legislative councils at the Centre and the provinces were increased in size. It introduced a non-official majority at the provincial legislature level. It enlarged the deliberative functions of the legislative councils at both levels. For example, members were allowed to ask supplementary questions, move resolutions on the budget, and so on. It provided (for the first time) for the association of Indians with the executive Councils of the Viceroy and Governors. Satyendra Prasad Sinha became the first Indian to join the Viceroy's Executive Council. He was appointed as a law member. Two Indians were nominated to the Council of the Secretary of State for Indian Affairs. It introduced the system of communal representation for the Muslims. Under this, the Muslim members were to be elected only by Muslim voters. Thus, the Act ‘legalized communalism’ and Lord Minto came to be known as the Father of Communal Electorate. Separate representations were also provided for presidential corporations, chambers of commerce, universities, and Zamindars. Test Your Knowledge.
With reference to Comptroller Auditor General of India which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. CAG is the head of Indian audit and accounts department.
2. CAG is the Guardian of public purse and control entire Finance of the country.
3. Jawaharlal Nehru said that the CAG shall be the most important office under the constitution of India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
- Statement 1 is correct: CAG is the head of Indian audit and accounts department.
- Statement 2 is correct: CAG is the Guardian of public purse and control entire finance in the country.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: Dr. Ambedkar said that the CAG shall be the most important office under the constitution of India.
With reference to the Judiciary of India, Consider the following statements:
1. The term “Contempt of court” has been defined by the Contempt of Court Act of 1971.
2. Article 129 grants the High Court the power to punish for contempt of itself.
3. The purpose of contempt jurisdiction is to uphold the dignity of the judiciary.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
The expression ‘Contempt of court’ has not been defined by the Constitution. However, the expression has been defined by the Contempt of Court Act of 1971. Under this, contempt of court may be civil or criminal. Article 129 of the Indian Constitution grants the Supreme Court the power to punish for contempt of itself. The purpose of contempt jurisdiction is to uphold the majesty and dignity of the judiciary. Contempt powers help judges to do their duties of deciding cases without fear, favour, affection or ill will.
With reference to Deputy Chairman of Legislative Council, consider the following statements:
1. He resigns from his office by writing to the Governor.
2. After ceases to be a member of the council he can hold his office for 30 days.
Which of the statements given above are incorrect?
- Deputy chairman of council resigns from his office by writing to the Chairman of legislative council. thus statement 1 is incorrect.
- The deputy chairman vacates his office immediately if he ceases to be a member of the council. thus statement 2 is incorrect.
- He can be removed from office by a resolution of the assembly passed by a majority of all the then members of the assembly that is effective majority. Such a resolution can be moved only after giving 14 days advance notice.
- He performs the duties of the Chairman's office when it is vacant and absent.
As per the Election Commission of India mandate,the campaign expenditure per constituency is capped at …….. in bigger States, and ………. per constituency in smaller States. In this context, fill in the blanks.
- As per the Election Commission of India, candidates are limited to Rs 95 lakh for Lok Sabha constituencies and Rs 40 lakh for Assembly seats. In some smaller states and Union Territories, the cap is Rs 75 lakh and Rs 28 lakh for the Lok Sabha and Assemblies, respectively.
- It is the duty of the Election Commission of India to monitor poll expenditure, both by parties and individual candidates, through its own observers and state and Central enforcement agencies.
Which among the following is not a part of Fundamental Duties enlisted under Part IVA of Constitution?
Fundamental Duties, absent in the original Constitution, were incorporated into Part IVA under Article 51A via the 42nd Amendment Act (1976) based on the Swaran Singh Committee recommendations. Inspired by the USSR constitution, they originally numbered ten but increased to eleven after the 86th Amendment (2002), serving as non-justiciable moral obligations for citizens to uphold national unity. "To keep our surroundings clean" is not explicitly listed as a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A (Part IVA) of the Constitution. While cleanliness is a vital civic responsibility and part of initiatives like the Swachh Bharat Mission, it is not one of the eleven specific duties codified in the constitutional text. The other options are fundamental duties as follows: A. To develop the scientific temper: Article 51A(h) mandates citizens to develop a scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform. C. To safeguard public property: Article 51A(i) requires citizens to protect public property and to abjure violence. D. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture: Article 51A(f) emphasizes the duty to value and preserve the rich heritage of the nation's composite culture.
Correctly match the following Union Territories with the year of their formation - Union Territory Year
Under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, Lakshadweep, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands were made separate Union Territories, which were renamed Lakshadweep on 1 November 1973. In December 1961, Goa, Daman and Diu were annexed to the Indian territory from Portuguese dominion and by the 12th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1962 enacted by Parliament in March 1962, Goa, Daman and Diu was given the status of a Union Territory with retrospective effect from 20th December 1961. With the formation of the State of Goa in 1987, Daman and Diu became a separate Union Territory. Chandigarh was made the joint capital of both the states of Punjab and Haryana as well as a Union Territory on 1 November 1966 by the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966. Dadra and Nagar Haveli were incorporated in the Union of India as a Union Territory with effect from 11 August 1961 by the 10th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1961. Note: The Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu have been merged with effect from January 26, 2020.
backwardness and geographical isolation
Which of the above are correct?
The term ‘Scheduled Tribes’ first appeared in the Constitution of India. The tribal communities in India have been recognized by the Indian Constitution under ‘Schedule 5’ of the constitution. Hence the tribes recognized by the Constitution are known as ‘Scheduled Tribes’. Article 366 (25) defined scheduled tribes as “such tribes or tribal communities or parts of or groups within such tribes or tribal communities as are deemed under Article 342 to be Scheduled Tribes for the purposes of this constitution. Article 342, simply, prescribes procedure to be followed in the matter of specification of scheduled tribes. The Constitution does not define the criteria for recognition of Scheduled Tribes and hence the definition contained in 1931 Census was used in the initial years after independence The 1931 Census defines Schedule tribes as “backward tribes” living in the “Excluded” and “Partially Excluded” areas. Against this backdrop, the Government of India set up an Advisory Committee on the Revision of Lists of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, also known as Lokur Committee, in 1965. The criteria presently followed for specification of a community as a Scheduled Tribe, set out by the Lokur Committee is as follows: indications of primitive traits distinctive culture geographical isolation shyness of contact with the community at large backwardness BCW Bits: Process of Inclusion in the ST List The process to include tribes in the ST list begins with the recommendation from the respective State governments, which are then sent to the Tribal Affairs Ministry, which reviews and sends them to the Registrar General of India for approval. This is followed by the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes’ approval before the list is sent to the Cabinet for a final decision. Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) The Dhebar Commission (1973) created a separate category “Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs)” which was renamed in 2006 as “Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). PVTGs are more vulnerable among the tribal groups. 75 tribal groups have been categorized by the Ministry of Home Affairs as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG)s.
In context of the recent controversy with respect to the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation Election, who among the following leaders from the Aam Aadmi Party was declared by the SC as the new Mayor of the Union Territory of Chandigarh ?
- Results of the Chandigarh Mayor elections were overturned on February 20, 2024 with the AAP-Congress alliance candidate Kuldeep Kumar declared the winner. Background:.
- Manoj Sonkar of the Bharatiya Janata Party had polled 16 votes to defeat Kuldeep Kumar, who got 12, to bag the mayor's post. This was after the returning officer declared 8 votes invalid. The top court scrutinised the ballot papers and declared Kuldeep Kumar as winner.
Which day is celebrated as ‘National Panchayati Raj Day’?
Institute Every year on 24th April, India celebrates ‘National Panchayati Raj Day’, marking the enactment of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act in 1993. This amendment established a three-tier system of local governance with Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) at the village, block, and district levels. Organized by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, the day honors grassroots democracy. The “Trends in World Military Expenditure, 2023 Report” by SIPRI, established in 1966, highlights global military spending. India ranked fourth in military spending at $83.6 billion after the US, China, and Russia. NATO states’ expenditure totaled $1341 billion, comprising 55% of global spending. The report attributes the record-high global military expenditure of $2443 billion to Russia’s Ukraine.
Who was the first Indian Governor of Bihar?
Satyendra Pd. Sinha was the first Governor of Bihar and Orissa, the first Indian Advocate- General of Bengal. He also became the first Indian to enter the Viceroy’s Executive Council in 1909 and also was the President of INC in 1915, Bombay session.
Which of the following was constituted under the Panchayati Raj System? (65th BPSC)
Under Article 243B of the Indian Constitution every state should implement Gram Panchayat at the village level. These are the basic units of local administration for governance under the Panchayati Raj system. The system has three levels: Gram Panchayat (village level), Mandal Samiti or Block panchayat (block level), and Zila Parishad (district level). The Constitutional (73rd) Amendment Act, 1992 provides for the reservation of selective posts for women. Polity and Governance.
Recently, who among the following has been selected as the new election commissioner?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three-member selection panel has appointed Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu as the new Election Commissioners in the Election Commission of India. However, there seems to be dissent from the.
What is contained in the tenth schedule of the constitution?
- grounds of defection. Schedules in Indian Constitution Schedules Features of Schedules First Schedule of Indian Constitution It contains the name of States and Union Territories Territorial Jurisdiction of states is also included Second Schedule of Indian Constitution The provisions in relation to allowances, privileges, emoluments of:.
- President of India.
- Governors of Indian States.
- Speaker of Lok Sabha & Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha.
- Chairman of Rajya Sabha & Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
- Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Legislative Assemblies of Indian States.
- Chairman and Deputy Chairman of Legislative Councils of the Indian States.
- Supreme Court Judges.
- High Court Judges.
- Comptroller & Auditor General of India (CAG) Third Schedule It contains the forms of oath and affirmation for:.
- Union Ministers of India.
- Parliament Election Candidates.
- Members of Parliament (MPs)
- Supreme Court Judges.
- Comptroller and Auditor General.
- State Ministers.
- State Legislature Elections’ Candidates.
- State Legislature Members.
- High Court Judges Fourth Schedule It contains the provisions in relation to the allocation of seats for States and Union Territories in the Rajya Sabha Fifth Schedule It contains provisions in relation to the administration and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes Sixth Schedule It contains provisions in relation to the administration of tribal areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram Seventh Schedule This schedule deals with the three legislative lists:.
- Concurrent Eighth Schedule It deals with the 22 official languages recognized by the Constitution of India:.
- Mathili (Maithili)
- Urdu Ninth Schedule It deals with the state acts and regulations of that deal with land reforms and abolition of the zamindari system. It also deals with the acts and regulations of the Parliament dealing with other matters. Note:1st Amendment Act 1951 added the Ninth Schedule to protect the laws included in it from judicial scrutiny on the ground of violation of fundamental rights. However, in 2007, the Supreme Court ruled that the laws included in this schedule after April 24, 1973, are now open to judicial review Tenth Schedule It contains provisions relating to disqualification of the members of Parliament and State Legislatures on the ground of defection. Note: This schedule was added by the 52nd Amendment Act of 1985, also known as Anti-defection Law Eleventh Schedule It contains the provisions that specify the powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats. It has 29 matters. Note: This schedule was added by the 73rd Amendment Act of 1992 Twelfth Schedule It deals with the provisions that specify the powers, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities. It has 18 matters. Note: This schedule was added by the 74th Amendment Act of 1992.
Consider the following: Assertion (A): Recently over 2000 earthquakes were observed in Iceland in 24 hours. Reason (R): Iceland is Europe's largest and most active volcanic region.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
- Recently over 2000 earthquakes were observed in Iceland in 24 hours. Sequences of many earthquakes that occur in a relatively short period without a specific foreshock, main shock or after Shocks are called Earthquake swarms.
- Iceland is located near Diverging plate movements in Mid- Atlantic Ridge. Besides Iceland is Europe's largest and most active volcanic region.
Consider the following statements:
1. The chemical process of the purification of drinking water is called chlorination.
2. To protect the Ganges from pollution, the Ganga Action Plan was started in 1985.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- Both statements are correct:.
- The chemical process of the purification of drinking water is called chlorination: Chlorination is indeed a common method used for the purification of drinking water. It involves the addition of chlorine or chlorine compounds to water to disinfect it, killing or inactivating harmful microorganisms and pathogens.
- To protect the Ganges from pollution, the Ganga Action Plan was started in 1985: The Ganga Action Plan (GAP) was indeed launched in 1985 by the Government of India to address pollution in the Ganges River and improve its water quality. The plan aimed to reduce the pollution load in the river by implementing various pollution control measures and wastewater treatment initiatives.
Consider the following statements- 1. The process of breaking of rocks on the earth's surface is called erosion.
2. The wear and tear caused by various elements like water, wind and snow on the land surface is called weathering.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
( Class 7, Ch 3, page 15) The landscape continues to disintegrate through two processes called weathering and erosion. Weathering occurs due to the breaking of rocks on the earth's surface. The erosion caused by various factors like water, wind and snow on the landscape is called erosion. Wind, water etc. carry the eroded material from one place to another and as a result deposit it at one place. These processes of erosion and deposition create various landforms on the earth's surface.
Consider the following statements:- 1. There is more rainfall over land areas than over oceanic parts of the world.
2. There is a lot of rainfall on the eastern coasts between 35º to 40º northern and southern latitudes from the equator. Select the false statement:-
45 The natural habitat of Indian lions is the Gir forest in Gujarat. Tigers are found in the forests of Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand, Sundarbans of West Bengal and Himalayan regions. Leopard is also among the members of the cat family. It is main among predatory animals. Jamun: Vinegar is made from the ripe fruit which is carminative and diuretic and also has digestive properties. The powder prepared from the seeds helps in diabetes. Humid temperate tropical forests are found in areas at altitudes ranging from 1,000 m to 2,000 m. Among these, trees like broad leaf oak and chestnut predominate.
About 97.5 percent of the earth's water is found in Oceans, which is in strongly saline condition. The rest 2.5 percent is fresh water. In this context which of the following is the correct decreasing order of sources fresh water (in terms of volume of fresh water they holds)?
Only 2.5 percent of the total water found on earth is fresh water. However all of this is not available for direct human use. Most of the fresh water is frozen as polar or glacial ice (1.97 percent). Remaining fresh water occurs as ground water (0.5 percent) and water in lakes and rivers (0.02 percent), soil (0.01 percent), and atmosphere (0.001 percent)
A rainy day as defi ned by the Indian meteorological department is a day when the rainfall at a point received is:
According to the Indian Meteorological Department, a day is defi ned as a rainy day when it receives rainfall of 2.5 mm or more in 24 hours.
Lake Baikal
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
As per NASA, over the last 50 years, the Aral Sea has shrunk by about 75% of its original size mainly because of water diversion for agricultural usage in surrounding areas. Also, from a depth of 68 meters in the 1960s, today it stands at less than 10 meters. In Lake Baikal, the water level has gone below the critical mark of 456m eleven times since 1962. Thus, while the Aral Sea has dried up immensely, Lake Baikal shows more of a fluctuating regime and shrinkage is not comparable to that of the Aral Sea.
Which of the following statements is not true:
The average, temperature decreases from the Equator towards the higher degree latitude. It may be noted that the highest temperature is never recorded at the Equator, instead, it is recorded at the 200N. So, it can be said that the zone of maximum temperature is not located at the equator. Therefore, staement (b) is not correct, other statements are correct.
Which of the following States became the fi rst State where the railway track was made on the PPP model?
Gujarat is the first State where the Railway track was made on PPP (Public-Private Partnership) model. The Gandhidham–Tuna–Tekra rail line, built under PPP model was commissioned on 14 July, 2015. It was built by Kandla Port Trust.
When the density in the sea increases, then –
If the density of water increases in the sea, it indicates that there is increase in salinity i.e., with the increase in ocean salinity, its density also increases. The distribution of salinity is divided into two types namely horizontal and vertical. No specifi c law has been formulated yet regarding the vertical distribution of salinity in the ocean. At some places, salinity increases with increase in depth while at some places it decreases with increase in depth.
With reference to Indian agriculture, which one of the following statements is correct?
At the time of this question, only 12.7% (in 2011-12 it was 16.1%) area under Pulses agriculture had facilities of irrigation. Rest of the area under pulses cultivation is rainfed. So, statement (1) is almost correct. If we look at the agriculture of two decades in 1990-91 the area under pulses agriculture was 246.62 Lakh hectare whereas it is reduced to 227.6 Lakh hectare in 2004-05 (28.3 Million Hectare in 2019-20 4th advance Estimates). While at present about 23.56% (According to FAO, 2020) of the rice cultivation in the top 10 rice producing countries in the world is being done in India. So statement (2) is not correct which says that share of pulses in the gross cropped area has doubled in the last two decades. India accounts for about 29% of the total area under Rice cultivation in the world. So statement (3) is also wrong. Rice occupies about 23.7% (22.33% in 2011-12) of the gross cropped area of India, not 34%. Thus, statement (4) is also wrong.
Which one of the following is the highest Aravalli peak?
Guru Shikhar peak, the highest peak in Aravalli Mountain, is not given in the options, therefore Kumbhalgarh (1244 m) is the highest peak among the given options.
Which tribe celebrates the "Sarhul Festival"?
Oraon, Munda and Ho tribes in Jharkhand celebrate the 'Sarhul Festival'. This is celebrated every year in the Chaitra month of Hindu calendar marking the beginning of new year. Trees are worshiped in this festival. This shows the closeness of tribes and nature.
Palk Strait is located between
Palk Strait is located between India and Sri Lanka. It connects Bay of Bengal to Palk Bay.
Which of the following is/are likely to be considered as final goods in an economy?
1. Shirts sold by the manufacturer to the wholesaler.
2. Tractors bought by the farmers.
3. Car purchased by the dealer for the purpose of re- sale.
4. New tyres bought by the consumers to replace the old ones.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- The scheme provides subsidies to reduce the cost of installing solar rooftop systems. The subsidy is capped at a maximum of 3kW capacity.
- 60% subsidy for solar systems up to 2kW capacity.
- 40% subsidy for systems between 2kW to 3kW capacity. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.
Consider the following statements related to monetary policy tools:
1. Repo Rate is the interest rate at which RBI borrows money from commercial banks.
2. Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) is the deposits that banks must maintain with the RBI.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
- Statement 1 is incorrect: Reverse Repo Rate is the interest rate at which RBI borrows funds from commercial banks.
- Statement 2 is correct: Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) is the percentage of total deposits that banks must maintain with the RBI.
Consider the following statements regarding India and Kenya relations:
1. India exports to Kenya include steel, pharmaceutical, machinery and automobiles while Kenya exports to India include Soda ash, vegetables and tea.
2. India is one of the Kenya’s largest trading partner
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Both statement are correct. India is one of the largest trading partners of Kenya and India-Kenya trade relations encompasses various sectors of economy. Main Indian exports to Kenya include petroleum products, pharmaceuticals, steel products, machinery, yarn, vehicles and power transmission equipment. Main Kenyan exports to India include soda ash, vegetables, tea, leather and metal scrap.
Recently, India's UPI (Unified Payments Interface) and a similar network PayNow, has been integrated for seamless flow of remittances between the two countries. PayNow is a payment system of which of the following places ?
- PayNow is a near-instant real-time payment system developed by Association of Banks in Singapore.The interface facilitates inter-bank peer-to-peer and person-to- merchant transactions.
- Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is an Indian instant payment system as well as protocol developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in 2016. The interface facilitates inter-bank peer-to-peer and person-to- merchant transactions.
Which of the following countries has recently withdrawn from the OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) grouping after disagreements over production targets ?
- OPEC is a permanent intergovernmental organisation of oil-exporting countries.
- It was founded on 14 September 1960 in Baghdad.A larger group called OPEC+, consisting of OPEC members plus other oil-producing countries, formed in late 2016 to exert more control on the global crude-oil market.
- Angola has been a member of OPEC since 2007 but it has recently withdrawn from the grouping after disagreements over production targets.
Consider the following statements with reference to the 'Liquidity Trap': I. It occurs when interest rates are very high. II. Monetary policy becomes ineffective in a liquidity trap. III. A liquidity trap can lead to deflationary pressures.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A liquidity trap is an unfavourable financial scenario that can arise even with low-interest rates when investors and consumers hoard cash instead of investing or spending it, impeding the efforts of policymakers to promote economic growth.
- Statement I is incorrect. A liquidity trap typically occurs when interest rates are very low, not high.
- Statement II is correct. In a liquidity trap, monetary policy tools like interest rate adjustments become ineffective.
- Statement III is correct. A liquidity trap can contribute to deflationary pressures as traditional monetary policy measures lose effectiveness.
The growth rate of Per Capita Income at current prices is higher than that at constant prices because the latter adjusts for the rate of:
lanation:- Per Capita Income at constant prices is adjusted for inflation to isolate the real increase in economic well- being. Consequently, the growth rate of Per Capita Income at current prices will generally exceed the growth rate at constant prices, with the difference reflecting the rate of inflation.
Which sector in India attracts the highest FDI equity flow?
Computer Software and Hardware becomes the top recipient sector of FDI Equity inflow with a share of around 25%. Top FDI equity inflows from Singapore (27%) followed by the U.S.A (18%). Karnataka emerges as the top FDI equity inflow recipient state in India. (FY 2020-21, Ministry of Commerce)
What was the pace of National Highway construction by FY24?
The Survey notes that the efficiency of highway construction has improved due to the systematic push through the corridor-based National Highway development approach. The average pace of NH construction increased by 3 times from 11.7 km per day in FY14 to 34 km per day by FY24.
Non-stick cooking utensils are coated with a layer of
Non-stick cooking utensils are coated with a layer of Teflon. BCW Bits: Polymer: The word polymer is derived from two Greek words: “Poly—> many & mer—> unit”. It is defined as high molecular mass macromolecules, consisting of repeating structural units derived from the corresponding monomers. The process of formation of polymers from respective monomers is called polymerization (Type:1. Addition or chain growth polymerization; type: 2. Condensation or step growth polymerization) Important polymers: Polymer Monomer Uses polypropene propene Ropes, toys, pipes, fibres, etc. polystyrene Styrene Insulator, wrapping material, toys, radio and television cabinet. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) Vinyl chloride Raincoats, handbags, vinyl flooring, water pipes. Urea-formaldehyde Resin Urea Formaldehyde Glyptal Ethylene glycol Phthalic acid Bakelite Phenol Formaldehyde Kevlar polyamides Bullet proof jackets. Natural Rubber Isoprene Medical devices, surgical gloves, tires etc. Polyethene terephthalate Ester Responsible for the essence of fruits Teflon Tetrafluoroethylene Non-stick pan It is derived from natural sources (Natural polymers- proteins, cellulose, starch, rubber) as well as synthetic sources (synthetic polymers- plastic (polythene), synthetic fibre (Nylon 6,6), synthetic rubber (Buna-S)). Biodegradable Polymers: Designed and Developed to address the problem of polymeric solid wastes as they are resistant to environmental degradation. These polymers contain functional groups similar to the functional groups present in biopolymers. Aliphatic polyesters are one of the important classes of biodegradable polymers. Examples:.
The main objective of the 12th Five-Year Plan is
The duration of the 12th Five-year plan was from 2012 to 2017, under the leadership of Manmohan Singh. Its main theme was “Faster, More Inclusive and Sustainable Growth”. Twelfth five-year plan- Objectives:.
Which of the following is not a quantitative method of credit control?
Quantitative methods of credit control include Bank rate, Repo rate, CRR, SLR etc. Margin Requirements are not a quantitative method of credit control. Open market operations are the sale and purchase of government securities and Indian Economy.
Match List-I with List-II List-I (System Type) List-II (Examples) a. Open system
1. Bottle gardens and aquarium ecospheres b. Closed system
2. A living entity like a human. c. Isolated system
3. A sealed thermos
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- An open system exchanges both matter and energy with its surroundings. Example: a boiling pot of water where both steam (matter) and heat (energy) are released,A living entity like a human etc. A closed system allows the exchange of energy but not matter. Example: a sealed container that can exchange heat but no substances leave or enter, Bottle gardens and aquarium ecospheres etc. An isolated system does not exchange matter or energy with its surroundings. Example: a perfectly insulated thermos bottle.
- Electrolysis is a process that uses direct electric current (DC) to initiate a non-spontaneous chemical reaction. It plays a crucial role in the commercial separation of elements from natural sources, such as ores, using an electrolytic cell. The minimum voltage required for electrolysis to occur is known as the decomposition potential.
Which of the following is a unicellular organism?
1. Amoeba
2. Chlamydomonas
3. Paramecium
4. Bacteria Code :
The invention of the microscope became possible after the discovery of the magnifying lens. It has been discovered that a single cell can be a complete organism in itself such as Amoeba, Chlamydomonas, Paramecium and bacteria. These living organisms are called unicellular organisms. Apart from this, in multicellular organisms many cells come together to form different organs to.
The causes of earthquake are- 1. Volcanic eruption
2. Meteorite hitting the Earth
3. Underground nuclear explosion
4. Movement of the Earth's plates Code :
Chapter-2/Page-18 The digested food gets absorbed and passes into the blood vessels located in the wall of the small intestine. This process is called absorption. On the inner wall of the small intestine, there are finger- like protruding structures, which are called micropyles or vacuoles. The villi increase the surface area for absorption of digested food. A network of microscopic blood vessels is spread in each villi. Digested food is absorbed from the surface of villi and it passes into the blood vessels. The absorbed substances are transferred to different parts of the body through blood vessels.
With reference to the Munich Security Conference, consider the following statements:
1. It is often referred to as the ‘Davos of Defence’.
2. It aims to facilitate humanitarian aid efforts in conflict zones worldwide.
3. The conference is only attended by leaders from European Union member states. How many of the statements given above are correct?
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The DRDO's counter-drone system is designed to provide a comprehensive solution for detecting, identifying, and neutralizing drones, making it a fully integrated anti-drone system. Radar systems are a crucial component of DRDO's counter-drone system. These operate across different frequencies to detect and track drones, even stealthy ones, at considerable distances. This allows for early identification and response to potential threats. Statement 2 is incorrect. Its primary purpose is not air defense against conventional aircraft and missiles. DRDO's system specifically focuses on countering drones due to their unique characteristics and potential threats.
A particle is found to be at rest when observed from a reference frame Sၶ, and the same particle is found to move with a constant velocity when observed from another frame Sၷ. Which of the following statements is true?
An inertial frame is a frame where a body at rest stays at rest. A body in motion continues with constant velocity (no acceleration). In short, Newton’s laws work normally. If a particle is at rest in one frame (Sၶ) and moves with constant velocity in another frame (Sၷ), this implies that the two frames move with constant relative velocity. If one frame is inertial and the second frame moves at constant velocity (no acceleration) relative to it, then the second frame is also inertial. Only acceleration makes a frame non-inertial; constant velocity does not break inertial nature. BCW Bits: Example: Sitting in a moving train (constant speed) ĺ you feel at rest. The person outside sees you moving ĺ both frames are inertial. Non-inertial frames involve: Acceleration Rotation In non-inertial frames, we introduce pseudo forces (like centrifugal force). Galileo¶s principle: laws of physics are the same in all inertial frames.
Which of the following is a direct consequence of Archimedes’ Principle ?
lanation:- Archimedes’ Principle states that a body immersed in a fluid experiences an upward buoyant force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the body. The hot air inside the balloon is less dense than the surrounding cooler air, so the balloon displaces a weight of air greater than its own weight, resulting in an upward buoyant force that makes it rise.
Which principle is described by the statement: “If no external force acts on a system of bodies, the total linear momentum of the system remains constant”?
Law of Conservation of Momentum states that the total linear momentum of a closed system of bodies remains constant if no external forces act on the system. This law is a consequence of Newton’s Third Law of Motion, where the forces between two bodies are equal and opposite, resulting in no change in the total momentum of the system.
Which of the following acids does not contain oxygen?
Hydrochloric acid does not contain oxygen. The chemical formula of: Nitric acid → HNO3 Sulphuric acid → H2SO4 Hydrochloric acid → HCl Hence, it is clear that hydrochloric acid does not have any oxygen atoms.
ISRO successfully launched the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) using which of the following launch vehicles?
PSLV-C58 marked the 60th flight of ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle. PSLV is a 4-stage launch vehicle with the first and third stages using solid fuel and the second and fourth stages using liquid fuel. It has the capability to launch multiple satellites into different orbits. After placing XPoSAT in an orbit at an altitude of 650 km, the fourth stage of the PSLV was lowered to about 350 km to conduct the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3 (POEM- 3) experiment. The POEM-3 experiment aims to meet the objectives of 10 identified payloads provided by ISRO and INSPACe.
What is the primary function of an AWACS in the Air Force?
Known as “eyes in the sky,” these airborne radar systems are mounted on aircraft for scanning and surveillance.
Which class of immunoglobulin is the first to be produced in response to an infection?
IgM is the first antibody that the body makes when it fights a new infection. It is a large molecule (a pentamer) that provides a quick, short-term defense before IgG is produced in larger quantities for long-term immunity. Immunoglobulin Class Key Facts Primary Role / Exam Fact IgA Secretory Immunity Found heavily in body secretions like saliva, tears, sweat, and respiratory passages. It protects body surfaces that are exposed to the outside world. IgG Long-Term Immunity The most abundant antibody in the blood. It takes over after IgM to provide long-term protection and is the only antibody that can cross the placenta from mother to baby.
10% law of Àow of energy in the ecosystem was proposed by
Raymond Lindeman (spelled Lindman in the paper) proposed the 10% Law of Energy Transfer. It states that during the transfer of energy from one trophic level to the next, only about 10% of the energy is passed on, while the rest is lost as heat or used for metabolic processes. BCW Bits: German zoologist Carl Mobius introduced the concept of biocoenosis (an interacting community of living organisms sharing a specific habitat like an oyster bed). English botanist Arthur Tansley coined the term "ecosystem" in 1935 to integrate this living community with its non-living physical environment. Dutch chemist Jacobus Henricus van 't Hoff formulated the Van 't Hoff equation (d(ln K)/dT = delta H / R * T^2), which mathematically describes how a chemical reaction's equilibrium constant (K) changes in response to shifts in absolute temperature (T)
The pH value of human blood is
Human blood is slightly basic or alkaline. The body uses buffer systems to maintain the pH strictly between 7.35 and 7.45, as any significant change outside this narrow range can lead to severe medical complications. BCW Bits: Karl Landsteiner, an Austrian scientist discovered the ABO blood group system in the year 1900. The two surface antigens A and B on the RBCs are chemicals that can induce an immune system during blood transfusion. Similarly, the plasma of different individuals contains two natural antibodies or proteins produced in response to antigens. Therefore, the blood of a donor has to be carefully matched with the blood of a recipient before any blood transfusion to avoid severe problems of clumping (destruction of RBC). The donor’s compatibility is also shown in the table given below. Antibodies Antigens on Blood Group Donor’s Group A A anti-B A, O B B anti-A B, O AB AB nil AB, A, B, O.
According to Ohm's law, potential difference will be proportional to electric current, if-
In 1827, German physicist Georg Simon Ohm discovered the relationship between the electric current flowing in a metal wire and the potential difference between its ends. In an electric circuit, the potential difference between the two ends of a metal wire is proportional to the electric current flowing in it, but the temperature of the wire should remain the same. This is called Ohm's law.
Find the incorrect statement for algae.
Chlorella is a nutrient-rich alga used by space travelers, Algin is a hydrocolloid obtained from brown algae, and Agar-agar is derived from Gracilaria and Gelidium. Statement D is incorrect because Mannitol is the complex carbohydrate used as a food reserve in brown algae (Phaeophyceae), whereas red algae (Rhodophyceae) store food as Floridean starch.
Tribal states emerged in Bihar, in which the Chero dynasty was prominent. Choose the wrong statement in the context of this dynasty.
After the fall of the Pala dynasty, tribal states emerged in Bihar, in which the Chero dynasty emerged. The Chero Raj laid the foundation of a powerful state in Shahabad, Saran, Champaran, Muzaffarpur and Palamu districts and ruled for about 300 years.
Why is Surajgarh, situated in the southwest of Munger district in Bihar, historically important during mediaeval times?
lanation:- In March 1534, Sher Khan launched a sudden attack on the combined forces of the Lohani chiefs of Bihar and Mahmud Shah of Bengal at Surajgarh, resulting in a decisive victory. During the battle, Ibrahim Khan was defeated and killed, while Jalal Khan was forced to retreat to his ally, Mahmud Shah. This victory allowed Sher Shah to successfully invade and take control of the entire Bihar region.
Who held the position of President of the Bihar Provincial Congress Committee during the year 1928-29?
Anugrah Narayan Singh served as the President of the Bihar Provincial Congress Committee (BPCC) during the Tarkash Annual PYQ Plus BPSC Concept Wallah.
Yusra Fatma, who registered in the India Books of Records 2023 for writing the maximum number of Hindi Poetry Books belongs to which district of Bihar?
Yusra Fatma, an adolescent from Bihar’s Siwan district, has made history by being the youngest person to compose the most Hindi poetry volumes at a young age. Her name has been added to the India Books of Records 2023. At the young age of fifteen years and six months, she has already written four poems, accomplishing this remarkable feat. With this achievement, she breaks the record for the most books of poetry written in Hindi by a teenage girl in India. Since she was eight years old, Yusra has been composing poetry. The poetry collections “Jazba,” “Mere Hake Ki Shosh,” “Shaam Aur Tanhai,” and “Berukhi” are among Yusra’s four published volumes.
Syed Hasan Imam, President of the special session of the Indian National Congress held at Bombay in 1918, belonged to which region?
Syed Hasan Imam was a prominent lawyer and nationalist leader from Bihar. He served as the President of the special session of the Indian National Congress held in Bombay in 1918. His deep association with Bihar's political landscape is further underscored by the fact that he presided over the first session of the Bihar Provincial Congress Committee (BPCC) at Patna in 1908, which had been formed earlier that same year by Nawab Sarfraz Hussain Khan.
The Bihar government has published a 101-page caste-based survey report. Which is the largest caste group in Bihar?
According to the survey, the EBCs, with 112 castes, make up the majority of the population in the State (36.01%); the OBCs, with 29 castes and a 27.12% share, make up the second largest contingent. The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled tribe population is estimated at 19.65% and 1.68% respectively, while the overall unreserved population is 15.52%
First Public interest litigation was related to which of the following states of India?
The first Public Interest Litigation (PIL) case was ‘Hussainara Khatoon vs. State of Bihar’ in 1979. Key aspects of this case include its focus on the inhumane conditions in prisons and the plight of undertrial prisoners.
Who was the Governor of Bihar when President’s Rule was last imposed on March 7, 2005?
Buta Singh was the Governor of Bihar when President’s Rule was imposed in the state on March 7, 2005. The imposition of President’s Rule means the suspension of the state government and direct governance by the central government, usually due to the inability to form a stable government.
The Prince of Wales's visit to Patna was boycotted by the people on
The boycott of the Prince of Wales’s visit to Patna on December 22, 1921, was a definitive moment for the Non-Cooperation Movement in Bihar. Organised by the Bihar Provincial Congress Committee (BPCC) under the leadership of Dr Rajendra Prasad, the city observed a complete hartal. Despite colonial efforts to organise a grand reception, the public's refusal to participate left the streets deserted, dealing a significant blow to British prestige. This "silent protest" demonstrated the deep-rooted nationalist sentiment and the success of Gandhian non-violence in mobilising the masses against imperial authority.
Patna Women’s College v. 1925 Code: 1 2 3 4 5
Patna College (1863) One of the oldest colleges in Bihar Established during British period Initially part of Calcutta University, later under Patna 8QLYHUVLW\ Became a major centre of higher education in eastern India Recently in the news for completing over 150 years of legacy. Prince of Wales Medical College (1925) Now known as Patna Medical College Established to improve medical education in Bihar Named after British royal title at that time Later became one of the largest hospitals in Bihar Bihar Vidyapeeth (1921) Founded during Non-Cooperation Movement Associated with Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Rajendra Prasad. Purpose to promote national education (swadeshi system), alternative to British-controlled education. Bihar School of Engineering (1900) Later became Bihar College of Engineering (BCE), and BCE later became NIT Patna. One of the oldest engineering institutions in India Focus on technical education during the colonial period Patna Women’s College (1940) Established for women’s higher education Played a key role in empowerment of women in Bihar. BCW Bits: Patna University (1917) is among the oldest universities in India Bihar Vidyapeeth symbolized educational nationalism PMCH is being upgraded into a mega hospital project NIT Patna is now an Institute of National Importance Women¶s education expanded significantly after 1940s Many Bihar institutions were part of freedom movement ecosystem Colonial education aimed to create administrative workforce.
Where did PM Narendra Modi inaugurate the Bhagwan Mahavir Nirvana Mahotsav?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 2550th Bhagwan Mahaveer Nirvan Mahotsav on the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Mahavira, also known as Vardhamana. He was the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism.
Which Committee was formed to establish Veterinary College in Patna in 1927?
Following the recommendations of the Ganesh Dutt Committee, Bihar veterinary college was established on April 2, 1927. Sir Syed Mohammad Fakhruddin (1868± 1933), an important education reformer and Education Minister of Bihar and Orissa (1921±1933), played an important role in establishing this veterinary college at Patna. He also actively recruited qualified teachers from outside to improve educational standards.
Kesaria Chaur wetland is located in which district of Bihar?
The Kesaria Chaur is a vital perennial wetland located in the East Champaran district of Bihar. Geographically, "Chaur" refers to a low-lying waterlogged area common in the North Bihar plains, formed by shifting river courses. Ramsar sites are wetlands of international importance protected under the 1971 Ramsar Convention; India currently has 99 such sites, while Bihar has 6 (as of April 2026). Nationally, wetlands are governed by the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017, and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Ramsar Sites in Bihar 1. Kanwar Taal (Begusarai): Bihar's first site (2020). 2. Nagi Bird Sanctuary (Jamui): Added in 2024. 3. Nakti Bird Sanctuary (Jamui): Added in 2024. 4. Gogabil Lake (Katihar): Added in October 2025. 5. Gokul Jalashay (Buxar): Added in September 2025. 6. Udaipur Jheel (West Champaran): Added in September 2025. Tarkash Annual PYQ Plus BPSC Concept Wallah.
Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding “Nitish Locket”?
Disaster Management Authority in collaboration with NIT Patna. The disaster management authority, in collaboration with IIT Patna, has introduced a new pendant-shaped device called the Novel Initiative Technological Intervention for Safety of Human Lives (NITISH). This device provides users with voice alerts about lightning, floods, heatwaves, and cold waves, synced with the Bihar meteorological service centre. The NITISH pendant warns users 30 minutes before an impending event and is powered by body heat. It provides alerts in three ways: through voice messages, changing its colour from green to red, and warming up until the user switches it off.
Rangkarmi Prasad Ratneshwar has been awarded the Nataraj Kala Samman 2024 for his outstanding contribution to theatre acting. He belongs to which district?
The 14th Nataraja Utsav program was organized from 23 to 25 at Premchand Rangshala in Patna in collaboration with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India and the Department of Art, Culture and Youth, Government of Bihar. Here, the famous theatre artist of East Champaran, Prasad Ratneshwar was honored with the Nataraja Kala Samman 2024 for his outstanding contribution in the theatre acting category.
Which of the following pairs of leaders were responsible for organising the Kisan Sabba in Munger in 1922?
The Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha was formed in 1929 at Sonepur with Sahjanand Saraswati as its President. In 1922-23, the local Kisan Sabha was formed by Sri Krishna Singh and Shah Mohd Zubair in the Munger region. Bihar Kisan Sabha: 1st Conference Sonepur - President: Sahajanand Saraswati in 1929 2nd Conference Gaya-President: Purushottam Das Tandon in 1934 3rd Conference Hajipur-President: Sahajanand Saraswati in 1935 All India Kisan Sabha was formed in 1936 at Lucknow with Swami Sahajanand as President and N.G. Ranga as its Secretary.
Gogabeel bird sanctuary is not located in which district of Bihar i. Samastipur ii. Katihar iii. Kaimur iv. Nalanda
³Gogabeel´ present in Katihar has the most significant number of aquatic birds in Bihar as per the latest Bird census conducted by the Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of Bihar in collaboration with the Wetland International Institute. It is the 1st community reserve in the state.
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