General Awareness PYQs

The Mathura school of art, famous for early Buddha images and red sandstone sculptures, flourished under which dynasty in India between the 1^st and 3^rd centuries CE?

The temples of Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh are associated with which architectural style, noted for ornate shikharas and erotic sculptures?

Freestyle wrestling first appeared in the Modern Olympics in:

The 'Majuli Masks', which received a GI tag, are traditional handmade masks from which state?

What is the name of India's deep-ocean mission to send a manned submersible for exploration?

Which of the following part of our constitution declares the amendment of constitution?

Who discovered the insulin hormone, enabling the treatment of diabetes and transforming medical practice and endocrinology globally?

Who painted the iconic artwork Bharat Mata, symbolizing India as a divine mother and inspiring nationalist sentiments during India's freedom movement?

Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains the provisions of the Anti-defection Law, defining disqualification on grounds of defection for legislators in Parliament and State Legislatures?

The Indian Supreme Court's power of judicial review primarily arises from which Article, enabling courts to invalidate
laws inconsistent with or violative of Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Constitution?

Humayun was defeated and forced into exile (1540-1555) by which Afghan ruler?

Alauddin Khalji introduced the 'Dagh' (branding of horses) and 'Chehra' (descriptive roll of soldiers) to reform what?

The 'Battle of Chausa' (1539) was the first battle in which Sher Shah Suri defeated which Mughal emperor?

The "Phag Dance" is connected to seasonal festivities in India. During which festival is Phag Dance traditionally performed to celebrate cultural traditions?

What is the full form of 'CPI', a common measure of inflation?

Who authored The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel exploring Dominican history, family curses, and the struggles of identity and diaspora?

Who wrote The Bone People, a novel set in New Zealand that explores Māori culture, trauma, and the complexities of human relationships?

Dhrupad is one of the oldest vocal styles in Indian classical music. Which musical tradition is it associated with, emphasizing austere and meditative renditions of ragas?

The Lamu Port, which has strategic implications for Indian Ocean geopolitics and maritime trade, is located in which country along the eastern African coastline?

The Agalega Island Agreement involves India's strategic military presence in which country, enhancing regional maritime security and cooperation in the Indian Ocean?