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Who among the following was awarded the Padma Vibhushan Award for the year 2023?
Kumar Mangalam Birla
Vani Jayaram
Swami China Jeeyar
Zakir Hussain
Correct answer
Kumar Mangalam Birla
Identify the mammal/mammals from the following.
Cat only
Bat only
Rat only
All of the above
Correct answer
Cat only
The author of the Book 'Panchasiddhantika' is ______
Aryabhata
Varahamihira
Brahmagupta
Bhaskara
Correct answer
Aryabhata
In February 2023, ISRO carried out the first successful launch using its new rocket.
Small Satellite Launch Vehicle
Geo Synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle
Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle
Scramjet Engine-TD
Correct answer
Small Satellite Launch Vehicle
Which State has the largest irrigated area?
Haryana
Punjab
Uttar Pradesh
West Bengal
Correct answer
Haryana
Indian Start-ups received a funding of around _______ in 2022, according to PWC.
$12 billion$
$24 billion$
$36 billion$
$48 billion$
Correct answer
$12 billion$
The income of the Life Sciences sector in Telangana was worth around _______ in 2022.
$80 billion$
$50 billion$
$100 billion$
$120 billion$
Correct answer
$80 billion$
Who won the 2023 Border-Gavaskar trophy (Cricket)?
India
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Correct answer
India
India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payment system has been linked with ________ country's 'Pay Now' system in February, 2023.
United States of America (USA)
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Singapore
Canada
Correct answer
United States of America (USA)
NABARD stands for ________
National Bank for Agriculture and River Department
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
National Block for Agriculture and Rural Development
National Block for Agriculture and Rural Department
Correct answer
National Bank for Agriculture and River Department
Which of the following country's President was the Chief Guest at the Indian Republic Day Celebrations held in 2023?
Egypt
France
Hungary
Israel
Correct answer
Egypt
Sunlight can be turned directly into electricity by using.
Fuel cells
Galvanic cells
Electrolytic cells
Photovoltaic cells
Correct answer
Fuel cells
Which of the following is a computer network that is confined to a single building?
Local Area Network (LAN)
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
Wide Area Network (WAN)
Personal Area Network (PAN)
Correct answer
Local Area Network (LAN)
The bacteria which causes typhoid fever in human beings is ________
Salmonella typhi
Typhoid Mary
Haemophilus influenzae
Streptococcus pneumonia
Correct answer
Salmonella typhi
Russia has withdrawn from its last nuclear arms control pact with the United States in February, 2023. What is the name of the pact ?
New START
SALT
SALT-II
START-II
Correct answer
New START
Which acid is released by the ant during the ant bite ?
Formic acid
Sulphuric acid
Citric acid
Oxalic acid
Correct answer
Formic acid
Which of the following is least reactive metal in its chemical properties?
Silver (Ag)
Magnesium (Mg)
Lead (Fb)
Tron
Correct answer
Silver (Ag)
ITC Ltd. Company opened a new unit January, 2023 to produce biscuits, chips and noodles at _______ in Telangana.
Katedan (Hyderabad)
Manoharabad (Medak)
Kamkol (Sanga Reddy)
Nampally (Vemulawada)
Correct answer
Katedan (Hyderabad)
Tooth decay starts when the pH value of the mouth is,
Lower than 5.5
Greater than 5.5
Between 5.5 to 7.5
Greater than 7.5
Correct answer
Lower than 5.5
To mankind, the disease that results from vitamin C deficiency is.
Beriberi
Scurvy
Rickets
Goiter
Correct answer
Beriberi
Which of the following gases is not responsible for the greenhouse effect?
Nitrous oxide
Carbon dioxide
Oxygen
Methane
Correct answer
Nitrous oxide
Which village in Telangana has been selected as one of the best tourism village by the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for the year 2021?.
Anantagiri
Pochampally
Nagarjunasagar
Kawal
Correct answer
Anantagiri
Which state has the highest urban population in India ?
West Bengal
Telangana
Tamil Nadu
Maharashtra
Correct answer
West Bengal
The Chinese strategy of grabbing land inch-by-inch is described as ________
Salami Slicing
Guerilla Warfare
Strategic Hold
Disproportionate Force
Correct answer
Salami Slicing
Saffron is obtained from which parts of the flower ?
Stigma
Petals
Stem
Leaves
Correct answer
Stigma
Volodymyr Zelenskiy is the president of ______
Ukraine
Georgia
Poland
Slovenia
Correct answer
Ukraine
What is the target inflation rate set by the Reserve Bank of India for the financial year 2022-23?
3%
4%
5%
6%
Correct answer
3%
Which of the following gases is not responsible for the greenhouse effect?
Nitrous oxide
Carbon dioxide
Oxygen
Methane
Correct answer
Nitrous oxide
India won the first ICC Under-19 Women's world cup in Cricket by defeating ________
Australia
New Zealand
Sri Lanka
England
Correct answer
Australia
China is reportedly building a new dam on Mabja Zangbo river in Tibet at the trijunction with India and Nepal, the other side of the state ________
Ladakh
Uttarakhand
Sikkim
Arunachal Pradesh
Correct answer
Ladakh
Which of the following vitamin/mineral deficiency causes mental disorder in children?
Vitamin B12
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Iron
Correct answer
Vitamin B12
Which of the following acids is present in spinach?
Acetic acid
Citric acid
Lactic acid
Oxalic acid
Correct answer
Acetic acid
Which of the following is organically formed rock ?
Lignite
Gypsum
Gravel
Sand Stone
Correct answer
Lignite
The term diapause defines which of the following :
Migration of animals and birds
Changing body temperature based on climate temperature
Suspending embryonic development temporarily
Stopping food due to health issues
Correct answer
Migration of animals and birds
The process of separating grains from the stalks is called _______
Threshing
Winnowing
Hand picking
Sieving
Correct answer
Threshing
Smoking increases the following in the blood.
Oxygen
Nitric oxide
Carbon monoxide
Carbon dioxide
Correct answer
Oxygen
United States of America (USA) has banned export of advanced semiconductors to _________ country.
China
Russia
Japan
South Korea
Correct answer
China
The temperature at which gold melts is.
1064° C
1063°C
328°F
None of the above
Correct answer
1064° C
Angkor Wat, a 12th century Hindu temple is in _________
Indonesia
Malaysia
Cambodia
Nepal
Correct answer
Indonesia
A thin membrane through which light enters the human eye is called ______
Retina
Pupil
Cornea
Iris
Correct answer
Retina
Identify the term which is not a type of pollination.
Autogamy
Geitonogarmy
Xenogamy
None of the above
Correct answer
Autogamy
Which of the following activities does a human brain perform ?
Thinking and communication only
Balancing the body only
Regulating heart beat only
All of the above
Correct answer
Thinking and communication only
Who is the Union Environmental Secretary of India ?
S. Jai Shankar
Leena Nandan
Govind Mohan
Shailesh Kumar Singh
Correct answer
S. Jai Shankar
In the e-mail address field, to send a message to multiple recipients, "BCC" is used, which stands for ________
Before Carbon Copy
Bi Communication Copy
Blind Carbon Copy
Best Communication Copies
Correct answer
Before Carbon Copy
Sound cannot travel through ______
Gases
Vacuum
Liquid
Solids
Correct answer
Gases
In human beings excretory products are removed by the _______ in the kidneys.
Pancreas
Palate
Nephrons
Neurons
Correct answer
Pancreas
Which of the following River is also known as 'Iravati'?
Jhelum
Chenab
Ravi
Beas
Correct answer
Jhelum
Which of the following statements is TRUE related to Deforestation ?
It converts agricultural areas to forest areas
It causes loss of biodiversity
It does not affect soil erosion
None of the above
Correct answer
It converts agricultural areas to forest areas
Which of the following element/elements is found in DNA ?
Oxygen only
Nitrogen only
Carbon only
All of the above
Correct answer
Oxygen only
In India, Name the present Chairperson of Rajya Sabha.
Venkaiah Naidu
Jagdeep Dhankar
Draupadi Murmu
Tamilisai Soundararajan
Correct answer
Venkaiah Naidu
Who was the last Nizam of Hyderabad, who passed away in January,2023 ?
Mir Barket Ali Mukarram Jah
Mir Osman Ali Khan
Mir Mahboob Ali Khan
Mir Tahniyath Ali Khan
Correct answer
Mir Barket Ali Mukarram Jah
EL-NINO is also called as .
Hail
Southern Oscillation
Tornado
Jet Stream
Correct answer
Hail
Which one of the following statements is not correct about Rig-veda ?
Rig-veda does not mention temples or the worship of images of deities.
'Rudra' is most frequently invoked God in the Rig-veda.
'Ushas', the goddess of the dawn, is mentioned 300 times.
As for as funerary practices are concerned Rigveda refers to the both cremation and burial.
Correct answer
Rig-veda does not mention temples or the worship of images of deities.
Sathavahana period marked with growth of Industrial and Agricultural development. In this context many professional groups emerged during this period. Arrange following professional groups with their work.
| Group-I (Groups) | Group-II (Professions) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| a. | Kolikas | i. | Potters |
| b. | Kularikas | ii. | Weavers |
| c. | Vadhikas | iii. | Bamboo workers |
| d. | Vasakaras | iv. | Carpenters |
a - iv, b - iii, c - ii, d - i
a - ii, b - i, c - iv, d - iii
a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv
a - iii, b - iv, c - i, d - ii
Correct answer
a - iv, b - iii, c - ii, d - i
Along which latitude the sub-tropical High-Pressure belts occur?
45° North & South
30° North & South
90° North & South
5° North & South
Correct answer
45° North & South
Assertion(A): Hinayanists believed in individual salvation through self-discipline and meditation.
Reason (R): Mahayanists believed in the salvation of all with help and grace Buddha.
Choose the correct answer:
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(A) is true but (R) is false
(A) is false but (R) is true
Correct answer
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Which one of the following statements is not correct about Guptas ?
Guptas used the symbol of 'Garuda' on their seals.
Allahabad Prashasti was written in kharoshthi script.
Kumara gupta I coins have representations of the god Kartikeya.
Decentralization of administrative authority was an important feature of Gupta rule.
Correct answer
Guptas used the symbol of 'Garuda' on their seals.
Which one of the following statements is not true about Emperor Ashoka
The epigraphs of Ashoka refers to southern peoples such as the Cholas, Pandyas, Satyaputras and Keralaputras.
One of the Ashokan Inscriptions mention Antiochus theos of Syria, Ptolemy III Philadelphus of Egypt, Antigonus Gonatus of Macedonia, magas of Cyrene and Alexander of Epirus-all kings of the contemporary with whom exchanged missions.
The king meghavarna of Ceylon was contemporary of Ashoka.
Ashoka does not mention in his inscriptions the great event i.e, organization of third Buddhist council which was held at Pataliputra under the presidentship of Moggaliputtatissa.
Correct answer
The epigraphs of Ashoka refers to southern peoples such as the Cholas, Pandyas, Satyaputras and Keralaputras.
The Coriolis force is absent along the_________
Equator
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
Poles
Correct answer
Equator
The essential constituents of a state saptanga are discussed in the Arthashastra They are
King, Capital, Treasury. Territory, Administration, Danda and Alies
King, Ministers, Military, Capital, Treasury, Danda and Allies.
King, Purohita, Military, Capital, Treasury. Justice and Danda.
King, Purohita, Capital, Territory, Administration, Danda and Justice
Correct answer
King, Capital, Treasury. Territory, Administration, Danda and Alies
Which one of the following statements is not correct about Kabir ?
He strongly denounced idol worship.
He condemned the caste system and believed all are equal.
His teachings are mostly in Urdu language.
His followers were called as Kabir Panthis.
Correct answer
He strongly denounced idol worship.
India's best and largest coal deposits are found in _______
Gondwana system
Deccan Trap
Vindhyan system
Cuddapah system
Correct answer
Gondwana system
Which one of the following is not result of 1857 Sepoy Mutiny ?
The control of Indian Administration was transferred from the East India company to the crown.
The Taluqdars of Oudh who had joined in large numbers in the rebellion were reinstated and confirmed in their estates.
Revolt of 1857 was the lack of contact between ruler and the ruled. Hence it paved for the introduction of 1861 Indian Councils Act.
The entry of muslims into Indian Army banned temporarily.
Correct answer
The control of Indian Administration was transferred from the East India company to the crown.
Typhoons occur mainly in regions between :
6°&20° North & South of equator
Along 30° North & South of equator
45° to 50° North & South of equator
At 60° North & South of equator
Correct answer
6°&20° North & South of equator
Match the following.
| Group-I (Kings) | Group-II (Dynasties) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| a. | Kanishka | i. | Parthians |
| b. | Menandar | ii. | Shakas |
| c. | Gondophernes | iii. | Kushans |
| d. | Maos | iv. | Indo-Greeks |
a - iii, b - iv, c - i, d - ii
a - iii, b - i, c - ii, d - iv
a - iii, b - ii, c - iv, d - i
a - ii, b - i, c - iv, d - iii
Correct answer
a - iii, b - iv, c - i, d - ii
Who won the Hyderabad E-Prix Formula-E car race in February 2023 ?
Lucas di Grassi
Mitch Evans
Antonio Felix da Costal
Jean-Eric-Vergne
Correct answer
Lucas di Grassi
During Swadeshi movement in Bengal, number of organizations established in favour of Swadeshi and Boycott. Match the following persons with organizations.
| Group-I (Organization) | Group-II (Persons) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| a. | Dawn Society | i. | Krishna Kumar Mitra |
| b. | Swadeshi Bandhav Samithi | ii. | Pulin Das |
| c. | Anti-Circular Society | iii. | Aswin Kumar Dutt |
| d. | (Dhaka) Decca Anushilan Samithi | iv. | Satish Chandra Mukerji |
a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv
a - ii, b - iii, c - iv, d - i
a - iii, b - i, c - iv, d - ii
a - iv, b - iii, c - i, d - ii
Correct answer
a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv
Which state has the maximum Bauxite reserves in India?
Jharkhand
Maharashtra
Odisha
Gujarat
Correct answer
Jharkhand
Assertion(A): Firoj Shah Tughlaq imposed Jiziya on Brahmans, the priest community of Hindus also.
Reason (R): Firoj shah Tughlaq believed all human beings are equal and no body is superior to another.
Choose the correct answer:
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(A) is true but (R) is false
(A) is false but (R) is true
Correct answer
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Mahavira, the founder of Jainism died at pava in Bihar at the age of 72, traditionally in 527 B.C. This occasion was celebrated as a lamp festival by people of the two kingdoms of the region. According to Jaina tradition, the present day Dipavali. the Hindu festival is a continuation of this. Identify the two local kingdoms who celebrated this.
Haryankas and Sakyas
Chedi and Videhas
Mallakis and Licchavis
Ugaras and Bhogas
Correct answer
Haryankas and Sakyas
Chronologically arrange the following important events at the time of Muhammad Bin Tughlaq.
(a) Introduction of Token (Copper) currency.
(b) Shifting of capital from Delhi to Daulatabad.
(c) Increase of Revenue in Ganga-Yamuna Doab.
(d) The Khurasan expedition.
(a), (c), (d), (b)
(c), (a). (b), (d)
(a), (d), (b), (c)
(c), (b), (a), (d)
Correct answer
(a), (c), (d), (b)
According to tradition, people felt that the Bahamani ruler who had miracle powers and was supposed to have brought rains to the people of the Deccan. This earned him the title of wali(saint). Who was he ?
Ala-ud Din Bahaman Shah
Mujahid Shah
Ahmed Shah I
Muhammad Shah I
Correct answer
Ala-ud Din Bahaman Shah
The Mongolo-Dravidians are mostly found in:
Odisha
Telangana
Karnataka
Gujarat
Correct answer
Odisha
Which State has the largest deposits of copper-ore ?
Rajasthan
Madhya Pradesh
Jharkhand
West-Bengal
Correct answer
Rajasthan
Which one of the following statements is not correct about Akbar ?
Akbar believed in Divine worship of monarchs.
He introduced 'Jharokha-i-darshan' early at sunrise to his subjects.
By 1580, Akbar introduced 'Ain-i- Dahsala', a new assessment of land revenue.
Akbar built three important forts at Lahore, Agra and Delhi.
Correct answer
Akbar believed in Divine worship of monarchs.
What was the capital of Sind at the time of Arab invasion ?
Deval
Multan
Bhatinda
Alor
Correct answer
Deval
Which state of India leads in sheep rearing ?
Andhra Pradesh
Telangana
Karnataka
Maharashtra
Correct answer
Andhra Pradesh
In which Year Aurangzeb imposed Jijiya tax on Hindu subjects?
1658 A.D
1675 A.D
1679 A.D
1680 A.D
Correct answer
1658 A.D
The diesel engines locomotives are produced at. ________
Varanasi
Chennai
Hyderabad
Mumbai
Correct answer
Varanasi
"Gandhi's religious and moral views are admirable; but found it difficult to understand his practice of them in politics"- the Name of the Viceroy who commented on Gandhi's views.
Lord Reading
Lord Irwin
Lord Willingdon
Lord Chelmsford
Correct answer
Lord Reading
Match the following.
| Group-I (Temples) | Group-II (Builders) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| a. | Raja Rajeshwara Temple-Tanjore | i. | Nandivarman |
| b. | Sun Temple-Konark | ii. | Arumolivarman |
| c. | Vijayanarayana Temple- Belur | iii. | Narsihmadeva I |
| d. | Vaikuntha Perumal Temple- Kanchi | iv. | Bittideva and Vishnuvardhana |
a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv
a - ii, b - iv, c - i, d - iii
a - ii, b - iii, c - iv, d - i
a - iv, b - i, c - ii, d - iii
Correct answer
a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv
The stupa represented many things in the Buddhist tradition. Most of the major stupa complexes were located on the outskirts of the great cities of the time. In this context which pair is not correct?
Mrigdava stupa - Madura
Dharmarajika stupa - Taxila
Sanchi stupa - Vidisha
Amaravati stupa - Dharanikota
Correct answer
Mrigdava stupa - Madura
Which of the following planet is also known as earth's twin?
Mercury
Mars
Venus
Neptune
Correct answer
Mercury
The longitudinal valleys also called Duns/Doons are found in :
Greater Himalayas
Trans-Himalayas
Middle - Himalayas
Shiwalik Hills
Correct answer
Greater Himalayas
Name the ruler of Gwalior who fought like a true Rajput on the side of Ibrahim Lodi in the First war of Panipat in 1526.
Raja Vikramjit
Raja Indhrajit
Raja Hemraj
Raja Medini Rai
Correct answer
Raja Vikramjit
The state with lowest Human Development Index (HDI) in south India is ________
Karnataka
Kerala
Telangana
Andhra Pradesh
Correct answer
Karnataka
Name the current Solicitor General of India.
Mukul Rohatgi
Gopal Subramaniam
Tushar Mehta
K.K.Venugopal
Correct answer
Mukul Rohatgi
Which of the following place is not a part of Karewa soil?
Pulwama
Kulgam
Gulmarg
Palampur
Correct answer
Pulwama
Khirganga National park is located in ______ State.
Haryana
West Bengal
Uttar Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Correct answer
Haryana
Speed of the wind is measured by :
Anemometer
Hygrometer
Thermometer
Wind vane
Correct answer
Anemometer
Which of the following desert is the driest desert in the world?
Peruvian desert
Mexican desert
Gobi desert
Kalahari desert
Correct answer
Peruvian desert
Which one of the following statements is not correct about Peshwas?
Chattrapati Shahu appointed Balaji Vishwanath as a Peshwa in the Year 1713.
Baji Rao became Peshwa after the death of his father in 1720 and continued till his death in 1750.
During the tenure of Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao, the Chattrapati Ram Raja delegated many powers and virtually with this the Peshwa became real ruler of Maratha state.
Peshwa Baji Rao popularized the slogan 'Hindu-pad-padshahi' or Hindu empire.
Correct answer
Chattrapati Shahu appointed Balaji Vishwanath as a Peshwa in the Year 1713.
Match the following.
| Group-I (Social Reformers) | Group-II (Papers and Magazines) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| a. | Raja Ram Mohan Roy | i. | Tattvabodhini |
| b. | Bal Shastri Jambekar | ii. | Mukul |
| c. | Shivanath Shastri | iii. | Sambad Kaumudi |
| d. | Devendranath Tagore | iv. | Darpan |
a - iii, b - ii, c - iv, d - i
a - iii, b - iv, c - ii, d - i
a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv
a - iii, b - i, c - iv, d - ii
Correct answer
a - iii, b - ii, c - iv, d - i
Most of the following Indus Valley civilization sites are found on the river banks. Arrang the following sites related to the rivers.
| Group-I (Sites) | Group-II (Rivers) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| a. | Harappa | i. | Sindh |
| b. | Mohenjodaro | ii. | Ravi |
| c. | Kalibangan | iii. | Rangoi |
| d. | Banwali | iv. | Ghaggar |
a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv
a - iii, b - iv, c - ii, d - i
a - iv, b - iii, c - i, d - ii
a - ii, b - i, c - iv, d - iii
Correct answer
a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv
Ramgarh coal fields are found in the state of _______
Odisha
Karnataka
Jharkhand
West Bengal
Correct answer
Odisha
The Royal priest occupied a conspicuous position during Vijayanagaras. In this context match the important Royal priests with Rulers.
| Group-I (Royal priests) | Group-II (Rulers) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| a. | Krishnashakti Acharya | i. | Devaraya II |
| b. | Narasihmacharya | ii. | Harihara Raya II |
| c. | Ranganatha Dikshita | iii. | Rama Raya |
| d. | Tatacharya | iv. | Krishnadevaraya |
a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv
a - ii, b - i, c - iv, d - iii
a - iii, b - iv, c - i, d - ii
a - i, b - ii, c - iv, d - iii
Correct answer
a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv
Monsoon forests falls in the zone of ______
Dry
Humid
Very dry
Semi-Humid
Correct answer
Dry
Which one of the following statement is not correct about Gupta administration?
Gupta administration was more decentralized.
"Ayuktaka' and 'Vishayapati' are the officers in-charge of the districts.
Gupta kingdom was divided into Aharas (provinces) and Aharas were devided into Pradesha or Vishaya (Districts).
Village was the last administrative unit under Guptas. During this period various categories of villages, i. e., grama, palli, gulma and khetaka are to be found.
Correct answer
Gupta administration was more decentralized.
Identify the wrong pair.
Anumakonda Inscription - Ganapatideva
Bayyaram Tank Inscription - Mailamba
Chandupatla Inscription - Puvvula Mummidi
Draksharama Inscription - Malyala Hemadri
Correct answer
Anumakonda Inscription - Ganapatideva
Shersha had four ministers looking after various duties. Arrange following ministers with their duties.
| Group-I | Group-II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| a. | Group-I Diwan-i-Ariz | i. | Minister of Revenue and Finances |
| b. | Diwan-i-Wizarat | ii. | Drafting and Dispatching of Royal proclamations |
| c. | Diwan-i-Risalat | iii. | Army minister |
| d. | Diwan-i-Insha | iv. | Foreign minister |
a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv
a - iv, b - i, c - ii, d - iii
a - ii, b - iv, c - iii, d - i
a - iii, b - i, c - iv, d - ii
Correct answer
a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv
Ethical behaviour is a matter of ______
Juggling with business standards and reeds
Conflicting the rules of the system
Acting on a considered judgement
None of the above
Correct answer
Juggling with business standards and reeds
Amazon forests are also known as _______
Selvas
Prairies
Steppes
Velds
Correct answer
Selvas
Gosainthan peak is situated in:
Trans-Himalayas
Greater-Himalayas
Lesser-Himalayas I
Shiwalik Hills
Correct answer
Trans-Himalayas
In India, PMJDY is a central scheme, its expansion is ______
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Dhan Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Jyoti Dhan Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Jaagruthi Dhan Yojana
Correct answer
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
Which of the following is a plateau desert ?
Atacama Desert
Gobi Desert
Thar Desert
Namib Desert
Correct answer
Atacama Desert
Indian Council Act of 1909 is also called as :
Morley-Minto Reforms
Montague - Chelmsford Reforms
Charter Act
Act of Good Government
Correct answer
Morley-Minto Reforms
________ helps find solutions to the conflicts between men and women.
Gender awareness
Gender roles
Gender prejudice
Gender stereotyping
Correct answer
Gender awareness
______ is called when people of all genders have equal rights, responsibil
Popportunities.
Gender disparity
Gender sensitization
Gender equality
None of the above
Correct answer
Gender disparity
Monsoon forests lies in which climatic zone ?
Equatorial zone
Hot zone
Warm temperate zone
Cold zone
Correct answer
Equatorial zone
Article 15 of Indian Constitution deals with
Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth
Equality before Law
Equality of opportunity in matters of Public Employment
Abolition of Untouchability
Correct answer
Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth
Articles 25-28 of Constitution of India belong to which category of Fundamental Rights?
Cultural and Educational Right
Right to freedom of Religion
Right against Exploitation
Right to Freedom
Correct answer
Cultural and Educational Right
Which of the following organizations calculates the National Income of India ?
Central Statistical Organisation
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Indian Statistical Institute
Reserve Bank of India
Correct answer
Central Statistical Organisation
Reh and Kallar soils are part of:
Black Soils
Red Soils
Alluvial Soils
Desert Soils
Correct answer
Black Soils
From the following _______ are called as fixed capital.
Buildings only
Machines only
Computers only
All of the above
Correct answer
Buildings only
Identify the Indian Constitutional Body among the following.
Central Council of Indian Medicine
Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities
Central Council of Homeotherapy
Transport Development Council
Correct answer
Central Council of Indian Medicine
Magnolia tree belongs to :
Eastern Himalayan Region
Western Himalayan Region
Nilgiri's Region
Northern Himalayan Region
Correct answer
Eastern Himalayan Region
Willy-Willies occur along:
Chine
India
Australia
West Africa
Correct answer
Chine
Which of the following is an example of dry winds?
Fohn
Monsoons
Sirocco
Bora
Correct answer
Fohn
The practice of keeping more than one crop in a field is called
Crop Rotation
Mixed Farming
Mixed Cropping
Shifting Cultivation
Correct answer
Crop Rotation
In India, the conduct of election to Panchayats is vested under?
State Election Commissioner
District Election Commissioner
Chief Election Commissioner
Chief Minister of the State
Correct answer
State Election Commissioner
Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with State Legislature ?
Part -VII
Part - V
Part - IV
Part - VI
Correct answer
Part -VII
Karewas of Kashmir are generally found along the lower slopes of :
Pir Panjal
Dhauladhar
Karol
Kathmandu valley
Correct answer
Pir Panjal
In the context of Indian New Economic Policy, LPG stands for ________
Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation
Liberalisation, Performance and Globalisation
Liberalisation, Privatisation and Growth
Liberalisation, Performance and Growth
Correct answer
Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation
The Constituent Assembly was formulated by ______
Indian Independence Act, 1947
Government of India Act 1935
Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946
Government of India Act, 1919
Correct answer
Indian Independence Act, 1947
National Highway 48 connects _______
Srinagar-Kanyakumari
Delhi-Chennai
Pannel-Kanyakumari
Hisar-Hubli
Correct answer
Srinagar-Kanyakumari
Sankalp se Siddhi, a Village and Digital Connect Drive is under which ministry ?
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Ministry of Home Affairs
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Correct answer
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Srinagar is situated on the bank of which river?
Ravi
Jhelum
Beas
Satlej
Correct answer
Ravi
In India, Rastriya Madhyamika Shiksha Abhiyan was launched with vision of.
Malling secondary education of good quality available, accessible and affordable to all young persons in the age group of 15-16 years'.
Raising the overall states of the girl-child and bringing about a positive change in the family and community attitudes'.
To provide vocational training to non-literates as well as school drop-outs in rural regions by identifying skills that have a relevant market in the region'.
An overarching program for the school education sector extending from pre- school to class 12 has been, therefore prepared with a broader goal of improving school education measured in terms of equal opportunities for schooling and equitable learning out comes.
Correct answer
Malling secondary education of good quality available, accessible and affordable to all young persons in the age group of 15-16 years'.
Deletion of regular wear and tear capital from the value of gross investment is called _____
Investment
Depreciation
Loss
Profit
Correct answer
Investment
Peninsular India has an isolyte of ______ cm along Konkan and Malabar coasts.
100
60
150
20
Correct answer
100
Part - IX has been added to the Constitution of India through.
10th Constitutional Amendment Act
86th Constitutional Amendment Act
73 Constitutional Amendment Act
74th Constitutional Amendment Act
Correct answer
10th Constitutional Amendment Act
Which among the following is not an agro-based industry ?
Cotton
Iron
Jute
Silk
Correct answer
Cotton
Mixed Economy refers to ______
Coexistence of Small and Large Industries
Coexistence of Agriculture and Industry
Coexistence of Private and Public Sector
Coexistence of Domestic and Foreign Enterprises
Correct answer
Coexistence of Small and Large Industries
Which of the following planets is the outermost planet in the solar family?
Uranus
Saturn
Neptune
Mars
Correct answer
Uranus
In Indian constitution, "There shall be a council of ministers with prime minister at the head to aid and advice the President' is mentioned in _____ article.
73
74
75
76
Correct answer
73
Allabet oilfield is located in ______
Maharashtra
Assam
Gujarat
Andhra Pradesh
Correct answer
Maharashtra
_______ are not an informal credit sector in India.
Banks
Money Lenders
Employees
Relatives
Correct answer
Banks
Which one of the following ogrammes is not a part of the poverty alleviation programmes in India?
Integrated Rural Development Programme
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana
Ayushman Bharat Yojana
National Family Benefit Scheme
Correct answer
Integrated Rural Development Programme
In India, which Scheme is aimed at empowering the citizens in rural areas by training them to operate computers or digital access devices?
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
Deen Dayal Upadhyay Grameen Kaushal Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Grameen Digital Saksharata Abhiyanı
National Rural Livelihood Mission
Correct answer
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
Which organization is responsible for regulating the financial sector in India ?
Reserve Bank of India
Planning Commission of India
Banking ombudsman
Ministry of finance
Correct answer
Reserve Bank of India
Identify the Constitutional body of India among the following.
Inter-State Council
Planning Commission
Central Vigilance Commission
Central Information Commission
Correct answer
Inter-State Council
Murrah, Bhadwari and Rohtak are the breeds of
Goats
Sheep
Buffalos
Horses
Correct answer
Goats
In India who appoints the Governors for states ?
Prime minister
President of India
Supreme Court Chief Justice
Lok Sabha Speaker
Correct answer
Prime minister
The anti-deflection law is part of which schedule of Indian Constitution?
II Schedule
VI Schedule
VII Schedule
X Schedule
Correct answer
II Schedule
India's National income was first measured by:
William Cary
Dadabhai Navroji
P.C. Mahalanobis
V.K.R.V. Rao
Correct answer
William Cary
'State to secure a special order for the promotion of welfare of the people' is mentioned in:
Fundamental Rights
Fundamental Duties
Directive Principles of State Policy
Amendments
Correct answer
Fundamental Rights
Uralis of Tamil Nadu belong to :
Mongoloids
Negritoes
Proto-Australoids
Nordics
Correct answer
Mongoloids
Which among the following was headed by Justice Ajith Prakash Shah on electora reforms?
Law Commission of India (1999)
The Second Administrative Reforms Commission (2008)
National Commission to Review the Working of Law Constitution (2001)
Law Commission of India (2014)
Correct answer
Law Commission of India (1999)
The Indian sub-Schemes 'Shishu', 'Kishore' and 'Tarun' are under :
Atal Pension Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana
Standup India Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Vinaya Vandana Yojana
Correct answer
Atal Pension Yojana
What is the primary objective of a Self Help Group (SHG) In India ?
To Provide micro-finance to groups
To improve technology of farming
To provide high quality of seeds
To provide education needs
Correct answer
To Provide micro-finance to groups
Identify the British VICEROY during the time of independence of India.
Lord Mountbatten
Lord Canning
Lord Curzon
Lord Harding II
Correct answer
Lord Mountbatten
Which is the first UNESCO world heritage site recognized in Telangana ?
Ramappa Temple
Yadadri Temple
Vemulawada Temple
Dharmapuri Temple
Correct answer
Ramappa Temple
Who was the first Home Minister of Telangana State ?
Mahamood Ali
T. Harish Rao
Nayini Narasimha Reddy
P. Sabitha Indra Reddy
Correct answer
Mahamood Ali
During the Final phase of separate Telangana agitation 'Rail Rokho' was held on :
October 16, 2011.
October 11, 2011
October 15, 2011
None of the above
Correct answer
October 16, 2011.
Identify the village where famous 'Herman Durf the eminent Anthropologist resided, after his appointment as advisor to VII Nizam Mir-Osman Ali-Khan to study the condition of Gonds in the Adilabad region.
Jodeghat
Utnoor
Marlavayi
Asifabad
Correct answer
Jodeghat
Which City in India earned a Unique place for having three National parks ?
Warangal
Hyderabad
Hanmakonda
Vijayawada
Correct answer
Warangal
Which of the following are skills of Emotional intelligence?
Recognizing emotions only
Understanding and Labeling emotions only
Expressing and Regulating emotions only
All of the above
Correct answer
Recognizing emotions only
Identify the association founded by Kondalaxman Bapuji after submitting his resignation to his Ministership.
Telangana People's Samithi
Telangana Congress Samithi
Telangana Convention
People's party of Telangana
Correct answer
Telangana People's Samithi
Who was the founder of 'Hyderabad- Hitarakshana samithi' ?
Ramachari
Kishnam Raju
C. H. Wagray
Kuppaunaidu
Correct answer
Ramachari
Arrange the following events connected with Telangana movement in chronological order from First to last.
(A) Ravindranath started indefinite strike at Palvancha
(B) Indira Gandhi Announced 8 points Formula
(C) M. Chenna Reddy's announcement of the postponement of jai Telangana movement
(D) Announcement of six points formula by Central Govt. in September, 1973.
(B), (D), (A), (C)
(D), (A), (B), (C)
(A), (B), (C), (D)
(B), (C), (A), (D)
Correct answer
(B), (D), (A), (C)
Who presided over the 'Bhongir Sabha' held from 8th to 9th March, 1997 ?
Mallaiah Mudiraj
Srisailam Yadav
Jaini Mallaiah Gupta
Jayashankar
Correct answer
Mallaiah Mudiraj
Arrange the following events connected with Telangana movement in chronological order as per their occurance.
(A) 1997 Suryapet declaration.
(B) 1998 Telangana Jana sabha meeting at Hyderabad.
(C) Formation of Telangana 'Aikhya Vedika' in 1997.
(D) Warangal Sabha 1997.
(A), (B), (C), (D)
(A), (C), (B), (D)
(B), (C). (A), (D)
(A), (C), (D), (B)
Correct answer
(A), (B), (C), (D)
The Indian Government on 17th September, 1948 conducted which military operation to bring Hyderabad state into the Indian Union?
Operation Logo
Operation Code
Operation Polo
Operation Vijay
Correct answer
Operation Logo
Identify the communist party leader who extended and announced his party's support to 'Separate Telangana' movement in January, 2010.
Brinda Karat
Gurudass Gupta
Sitaram Yechuri
P.R. Natarajan
Correct answer
Brinda Karat
Who was the founder President of Telangana Praja Samithi founded in 1969 ?
Ananthula Madan Mohan
K. Jayashankar
Konda Laxman Bapuji
M. Chenna Reddy
Correct answer
Ananthula Madan Mohan
Which of the following is the Coal-town in Telangana State ?
Kothagudem
Karimnagar
Warangal
Godavarikhani
Correct answer
Kothagudem
Who served for the longest period as the Prime Minister of India?
Jawaharlal Nehru
Indira Gandhi
Dr. Manmohan Singh
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Correct answer
Jawaharlal Nehru
Which of the following is true ?
(A) Changes in the REPO rate affect the flow of money in the markets
(B) Inflation refers to changes overtime in the overall level prices of goods and services throughout the economy
(C) The financial crisis is when financial instruments and assets decrease significantly in value
(A) & (B) only
(B) & (C) only
(A) & (C) only
(A), (B) & (C)
Correct answer
(A) & (B) only
Match the following organisations according to the year of their foundation.
| A. | Centre for Telangana studies | i. | August, 1997 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. | Telangana Prajasamithi | ii. | Nov, 1996 |
| C. | Telangana Students Forum | iii. | 1989 |
| D. | Telangana Forum | iv. | 1991 |
A - iv, B - iii, C - i, D - ii
A - iii, B - i, C - iv, D - ii
A - iv, B - i, C - iii, D - ii
A - i, B - ii, C - iii, D - iv
Correct answer
A - iv, B - iii, C - i, D - ii
Identify the date of the appointment of Justice Srikrishna Committee to study the separate Telangana issue.
February 2, 2010
February 4, 2010
February 3, 2010
None of the Above
Correct answer
February 2, 2010
The Press Council of India has chosen _______ for the Raja Rammohan Roy award for Excellence in Journalism in 2023.
C.H. Ramoji Rao
Allam Narayana
Anne Bhavani Koteswara Prasad
None of the above
Correct answer
C.H. Ramoji Rao
In which city does the state level Telangana Mahila Joint Action Samithi meeting was conducted in January, 2010?
Warangal
Karimnagar
Adilabad
Hyderabad
Correct answer
Warangal
Which of the following International Organisations has the widest geographical spread?
BRICS
SAARC
ASEAN
UNO
Correct answer
BRICS
Name the Karnataka village where all the residents speak Sanskrit for day to day communication.
Mattur
Keradi
Tumkur
Kundapura
Correct answer
Mattur
Who is the first visually challenged (blind) IAS Officer in India ?
Pranjal Patil
Susmita Patil
Raagini sen
None of the above
Correct answer
Pranjal Patil
Who received the first Bharat Ratna Award ?
C. Rajagopalachari only
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan only
Dr.C.V. Raman only
All of the above
Correct answer
C. Rajagopalachari only
When was the Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal headed by Justice Bachawat constituted by the central Government of India?
April, 1969
October, 1969
June, 1969
December, 1969
Correct answer
April, 1969
Who was the first recipient of Param Vir Chakra in Indian Army ?
Rifleman Sanjay Kumar
Major Ramaswamy Parameshwaran
Lance Naik Albert Ekka
Major Somnath Sharma
Correct answer
Rifleman Sanjay Kumar
Name the former international athlete and coach who chaired the proceedings in Rajya Sabha in 2023.
P.T. Usha
Ashwini Nachappa
Sania Mirza
None of the Above
Correct answer
P.T. Usha
Identify the largest district in Telangana State from its area point of view.
Adilabad
Mancheriyal
Hyderabad
Bhadradhri Kothagudem
Correct answer
Adilabad
Match the following Companies with the Chief Executive Officer (CEOs).
| (Comapanies) | (CEOs) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| a. | Microsoft | i. | Sunder Pichal |
| b. | ii. | Shantanu Narayen | |
| c. | IBM | iii. | Sathya Nadella |
| d. | Adobe Inc. | iv. | Arvind Krishna |
a - iii, b - iv, c - i, d - ii
a - iii, b - i, c - iv, d - ii
a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv
a - ii, b - iv, c - iii, d - i
Correct answer
a - iii, b - iv, c - i, d - ii
The 23rd Mobile Biodiversity Festival focused on cultivation and consumption of millets was held in ______
Machnoor
Pochampally
Pyararam
None of the above
Correct answer
Machnoor
What does 'Epigraphy mean?
Study of inscriptions
Study of coins
Sea-Ports construction related study
Study of disease resistance in Horses
Correct answer
Study of inscriptions
Name the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company who has been appointed as President of next UN Climate Summit's COP-28.
Sultan al-Jaber
Sameh Showkry
Alok Sharma
Carolina Schmidt
Correct answer
Sultan al-Jaber
Match the following Books with the corresponding Authors.
| (Books) | (Authors) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| a. | The 7 Habits of Highly Effective people | i. | Robin Sharma |
| b. | The 5 AM club | ii. | Shiv Khera |
| c. | You can win | iii. | Dr. Joseph Murphy |
| d. | Believe in Yourself | iv. | Stephen R Covey |
a - iii, b - ii, c - i, d - iv
a - ii, b - iii, c - iv, d - i
a - iv, b - i, c - ii, d - iii
a - iv, b - ii, c - iii, d - i
Correct answer
a - iii, b - ii, c - i, d - iv
The Telangana Joint Action Committee was formed with an objective of:
Extending support to TRS party
Spreading Telangana movement in the rural areas
To unite all the organisations, associations founded to achieve separate
Telangana
To spread Anti-Andhra feeling
Correct answer
Extending support to TRS party
Who was the Chief Secretary of Telangana Safe-guards Agitation Association' ?
T. Purushottam Rao
S. Ravinarayan
K. S. Shankar
M. Narayana
Correct answer
T. Purushottam Rao
Which association was formed in the year 1997 to speed up the separate Telangana movement in the second phase?
Telangana students forum
Telangana Aikya vedika
Telangana Intellectuals forum
Telangana journalist guild
Correct answer
Telangana students forum
______ helps students understand peers' perspective and incorporate those
perspectives into decision making.
Empathy
Cooperative Learning
Classroom participation
Leadership
Correct answer
Empathy
Social awareness requires understanding in areas such as _____ and empathy.
Emotional intelligence
Sympathy
Equality
Intolerance
Correct answer
Emotional intelligence
Identify the Economic/Financial capital of India.
Mumbai
Delhi
Kolkata
Hyderabad
Correct answer
Mumbai
Who is the Father of the Indian Army ?
Major Stringer Lawrence
Ranjit Singh
Zorawar Singh
None of the above
Correct answer
Major Stringer Lawrence
For the Financial Year 2023-24, Budget of Telangana State is ______.
Rs. 1.5 lakh crore
Rs. 2.9 lakh crore
Rs. 3.9 lakh crore
None of the above
Correct answer
Rs. 1.5 lakh crore
Name the Mughal ruler who boar the title Ghazi.
Babur
Humayun
Jahangir
Shajahan
Correct answer
Babur
The value of Information Technology and ITeS exports from Telangana for the Financial Year 2022-2023 is about, _______
Rs. 80,000 Crores
Rs. 2.5 Lakh Crores
Rs. 1.82 Lakh Crores
None of the above
Correct answer
Rs. 80,000 Crores
Identify the women leader who presided over the Nizam Andhra Mahila Sabha session held at Khammam in the year 1934.
Padmaja Naidu
Yellapragada Sita Kumari
Vimlabai
Sangam Laxmibai
Correct answer
Padmaja Naidu
Who presided over the 'Officers Committee' in 1986 ?
Jayabharat Reddy
Sridhar Naik
J.K. Dubey
S.K. Mishra
Correct answer
Jayabharat Reddy
Demonstrating empathy and _____ are key abilities of social awareness.
Unconscientiousness
Selfishness
Compassion
Perseverance
Correct answer
Unconscientiousness
Telangana Convention' was started by _______
M. Chenna Reddy
Manzoor Alam
Jaffery
Madan Mohan
Correct answer
M. Chenna Reddy
Emotionally intelligent people are foul be skilled in _______
roblem solving only
Conflict transformation only
Both (1) and (2)
None
Correct answer
roblem solving only
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