General Awareness PYQs

Consider the following statements regarding India–Nepal water-sharing treaties:

1. The Kosi (1954) and Gandak (1959) Agreements provide for joint management of barrages, including construction, maintenance, and operation.

2. The Mahakali Treaty (1996) mandates construction of a Pancheshwar Bridge by India and allows unilateral development of river projects. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the India–Bhutan Friendship Treaty signed in 2007:

1. The treaty affirms mutual respect for sovereignty and bans harmful use of each other’s territory.

2. Article 4 permits Bhutan to export arms to third countries with India’s consent.

3. The treaty promotes free trade and cultural cooperation in areas like education and health.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about 'Chronicle of a Corpse Bearer' by Cyrus Mistry:

1. Won DSC Prize for depicting marginalized Parsi communities in Mumbai.

2. Received Booker Prize for narrative innovation and postcolonial themes.

3. Awarded Sahitya Akademi in 2015.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Who delivered the main address at the closing ceremony of the 38^th National Games held in Uttarakhand in February 2025?

Which of the following is correct for the Indian Desert region?

1. It is a sandy plain with dunes.

2. It is heavily forested.

Read the following two statements carefully and choose the correct option:

Statement 1: India has completed its demographic transition as both death and birth rates have declined equally.

Statement 2: In India, although mortality rates have reduced, the birth rate remains comparatively high.

Consider the following statements about India's Biosphere Reserves:

1. All biosphere reserves are notified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

2. Gulf of Mannar and Great Nicobar are included in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves.

3. Biosphere reserves often include core, buffer, and transition zones.

What was the key feature of liberalization under the NEP 1991?

Consider these statements about landforms and processes:

1. Glacial erosion typically forms V-shaped valleys.

2. Karst topography commonly develops in regions with soluble bedrock like limestone.

Which of the above is/are correct?

Which of the following are included under the scope of Article 21 as interpreted by the Supreme Court?

1. Right to sleep

2. Right to shelter

3. Right to reputation

4. Right to die

Which Indian government body is primarily responsible for monitoring and regulating the Air Quality Index (AQI) in India?

Which of the following is another name for the Cambridge approach to quantity theory?

Which is the first private company to launch a rocket into space in India?

A car accelerates uniformly from rest to a speed of 20 m/s in 5 seconds.

What is the magnitude of its acceleration?

Which government scheme aims to provide insurance coverage for crop losses due to natural calamities and pests?

Which of the following sectors received major attention in the 7^th Five-Year Plan for creating more jobs?

Which of the following is NOT a disease caused by prions?

What is the significance of confessions made to police officers under the BSA 2023?

Who played a significant role in the development of Mohiniattam?

The Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI) is engaged in the development of dryland farming techniques to raise the productivity of crops in the drier areas of the country.

The headquarters CAZRI is located at which of the following places?