General Awareness PYQs

The "Indian Independence Act of 1947" outlined the terms for the transfer of power and the creation of independent India and Pakistan.

Which of the following was a key provision of this Act regarding the princely states?

The "Wood's Despatch" of 1854 recommended several significant changes in the Indian education system.

Which of the following was a key recommendation of this despatch?

What was the theme of India's Republic Day Parade 2025?

Which of the following is a folk dance of Haryana?

Who received the prestigious Aryabhatta Award from the Astronautical Society of India (ASI) in 2024?

Who was awarded Sahitya Akademi award for English in 2020 for the novel 'Requiem in Raga Janki'?

Which dance form in Manipur involves the use of swords, spears, and shields?

Dakshinchitra was compiled during the reign of which Pallava ruler?

Which of the following rulers is NOT the part of the Kadai Yelu Vallalgal (The Seven Great Patrons)?

With reference to Copper production in India, consider the following

Statements:

1. India has turned into a net importer of refined copper in recent times.

2. Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand are the only states involved in the production of copper in the country.

3. During the copper smelting process, the sulfur dioxide and particulate matter are predominantly released into the atmosphere.

Which of the statements given above is/are CORRECT?

Which instrument is commonly used as a prop during the performance of Pandavani in Chhattisgarh?

The Chota Nagpur plateau region receives the majority of its rainfall through which of the following wind system?

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched with respect to the Lyuva Khutla festival of the Mara tribe?

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In Indian classical music notation, a swara with a dot above the letter (e.g., S) represents the

saptak.

Where was the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting held on 1 July 2025?

Consider the following statements about the 2015 India-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement (LBA):

1. As per the 2015 agreement, 51 Bangladeshi enclaves in India and 111 Indian enclaves in Bangladesh were exchanged.

2. A majority of enclave residents from Bangladesh opted to retain Bangladeshi citizenship after the transfer.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the strategic objectives and features of IMEC:

1. IMEC is both an economic and political project linking Asia, the Gulf, and Europe.

2. IMEC cuts transport time and cost to Europe by 20% and 15% via maritime routes.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Who presented the Digital Payments Award 2024-25 to India Post Payments Bank for its efforts in digital inclusion?

Anai Mudi and Doda Betta, two of the highest peaks in the Western Ghats, are located in:

As per Census 2011, what was the population density of India?