Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
Which of the following options is correctly matched?
Herbivores – Secondary consumers
Omnivorous – Green plants
Carnivores – Primary consumers
Decomposers – Bacteria
Correct answer
Herbivores – Secondary consumers
Identify the number of electrons found in the outermost shell of halogen.
Two
Seven
Five
One
Correct answer
Two
How many electrons does a hydrogen atom have in its K shell?
1
4
2
3
Correct answer
1
Which of the following statements are correct regarding conditions required to recognise as a political party in India?
A. If a political party is treated as a recognised political party in four or more States, it shall be known as a ‘National Party’ throughout the whole of India.
B. If a political party is treated as a recognised political party in less than four States, it shall be known as a ‘State Party’ in the State or States in which it is so recognised.
C. National Parties need only one proposer for filing the nomination and are also entitled for two sets of electoral rolls free of cost.
A and B Only
A, B and C
A and C only
B and C only
Correct answer
A and B Only
Who among the following is a Padma Shri Awardee for her contribution to Manipuri Dance?
Darshana Jhaveri
Shovana Narayan
Mrinalini Sarabhai
Aditi Rao Hydari
Correct answer
Darshana Jhaveri
What is pro-vitamin A or the anti-cancer compound present in carrots called?
Alpha-resins
Beta-carotene
Alpha-terpenoid
Delta-terpenes
Correct answer
Alpha-resins
Who among the following started the ceremony of ‘Sijda’ (prostration) and ‘Paibos’ (kissing of the monarch’s feet), in the court?
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Ghiyasuddin Balban
Iltutmish
Alauddin Khalji
Correct answer
Muhammad bin Tughlaq
‘Vasanta’, ‘Grishma’ and ‘Varsha’ are names of _________ in India.
traditional seasons
cyclones
local winds
local storms
Correct answer
traditional seasons
Which of the following is a feature of globalisation?
Restrictions on expansion of public sector
Liberalisation of import licensing
Disinvestment
Self-reliance
Correct answer
Restrictions on expansion of public sector
In 1905, who concluded with Thomas Chamberlain that the planets of the Solar System originated from an encounter between the Sun and another star?
Inge Lehmann
Forest Moulton
Charles Lyell
James Hutton
Correct answer
Inge Lehmann
Which Article of the Indian Constitution mentions about the right of the Governor to address and to send messages to the House (or Houses) of the state legislature?
Article 176
Article 172
Article 171
Article 175
Correct answer
Article 176
Ambubachi fair is celebrated in which of the following states?
Manipur
Nagaland
Mizoram
Assam
Correct answer
Manipur
From which of the following Constitutions is the idea of ‘Charter of Fundamental Rights’ adopted in the Indian Constitution?
French Constitution
United States of America’s Constitution
Brazilian Constitution
Spanish Constitution
Correct answer
French Constitution
How many Mandalas were in Rig Vedic Samhita?
11
12
20
10
Correct answer
11
Which of the followings statements is/are true about private goods?
I. Rivalrous in consumption
II. Non-excludability
III. Negative marginal cost
Only II
Only III
Both II and III
Only I
Correct answer
Only II
Which of the following polyhalogen compounds is used in the production of the freon refrigerant R-22?
Chloroform
Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
Methylene Chloride
Carbon Tetrachloride
Correct answer
Chloroform
Bhajan Sopori, a Padma Shri awardee, is a _________ player.
tabla
violin
santoor
sitar
Correct answer
tabla
Which of the following folk dances is NOT associated with Goa?
Dashavatara
Dekhni
Ghumura
Dhangar
Correct answer
Dashavatara
Who among the following was granted the title of ‘Chief of the Merchants’ or Malikut-Tujjar by the Bahamani ruler, Humayun Shah?
Ahmad III
Aladdin Imad Shah
Yusuf Adil Shah
Mahmud Gawan
Correct answer
Ahmad III
Truth, Love and a Little Malice is the autobiography of:
Khushwant Singh
Phoolan Devi
Satyajit Ray
Arjun Singh
Correct answer
Khushwant Singh
Solving previous year questions by topic helps identify recurring concepts, question patterns, and frequently asked sub-topics. Attempt each question, review the step-by-step explanation, and note down key formulas or facts for quick revision before the exam.