How many ways can the letters of 'APPLE' be arranged?
A. 60
B. 120
C. 30
D. 24
Correct Answer: A 5 letters, P repeated twice. 5!/2! = 120/2 = 60.
General Studies & Current Affairs(Q. 31–55)
Q31. [+1, -0.25]General Studies & Current Affairs
Who is the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India as of 2025?
A. K. Sanjay Murthy
B. Girish Chandra Murmu
C. Vinod Rai
D. Shashi Kant Sharma
Correct Answer: A K. Sanjay Murthy is the CAG of India as of 2025.
Q32. [+1, -0.25]General Studies & Current Affairs
Which Indian state has the highest literacy rate as per the 2011 Census?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Kerala
C. Maharashtra
D. Goa
Correct Answer: B Kerala has the highest literacy rate at 93.91% as per 2011 Census.
Q33. [+1, -0.25]General Studies & Current Affairs
The term 'Green GDP' refers to:
A. GDP of agricultural sector
B. GDP adjusted for environmental costs
C. GDP of forest-based industries
D. GDP of renewable energy sector
Correct Answer: B Green GDP accounts for environmental degradation and resource depletion costs.
Q34. [+1, -0.25]General Studies & Current Affairs
Which Indian mission successfully placed a spacecraft in orbit around Mars?
A. Chandrayaan-1
B. Mangalyaan (MOM)
C. Aditya-L1
D. Gaganyaan
Correct Answer: B Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) placed a spacecraft in Mars orbit in September 2014.
Q35. [+1, -0.25]General Studies & Current Affairs
Which organization releases the 'World Happiness Report'?
A. World Bank
B. United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network
C. IMF
D. OECD
Correct Answer: B The World Happiness Report is published by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network.
Q36. [+1, -0.25]General Studies & Current Affairs
Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality?
A. Article 19
B. Article 14
C. Article 21
D. Article 32
Correct Answer: B Article 14 guarantees equality before law. Part of Right to Equality (Articles 14–18).
Q37. [+1, -0.25]General Studies & Current Affairs
The 'Horn of Africa' includes which countries?
A. Egypt, Sudan, Libya
B. Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti
C. Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
D. Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast
Correct Answer: B Horn of Africa comprises Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Djibouti.
Q38. [+1, -0.25]General Studies & Current Affairs
Winner of the FIFA World Cup 2022 was:
A. France
B. Argentina
C. Brazil
D. Germany
Correct Answer: B Argentina beat France in the final of FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar.
Q39. [+1, -0.25]General Studies & Current Affairs
Which Indian state was formed on 1 November 1956?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Gujarat
C. Maharashtra
D. Karnataka
Correct Answer: A Andhra Pradesh was formed on 1 November 1956 (Andhra State merged with Telugu-speaking areas of Hyderabad).
Q40. [+1, -0.25]General Studies & Current Affairs
The Paris Agreement on climate change was adopted in which year?
A. 2012
B. 2015
C. 2018
D. 2020
Correct Answer: B Paris Agreement was adopted on 12 December 2015 at COP21.
Q41. [+1, -0.25]General Studies & Current Affairs
Which of the following is a direct tax in India?
A. GST
B. Customs duty
C. Income Tax
D. Excise duty
Correct Answer: C Income Tax is a direct tax. GST, customs, and excise are indirect taxes.
Q42. [+1, -0.25]General Studies & Current Affairs
Who wrote the book 'The Discovery of India'?
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. B. R. Ambedkar
D. Rabindranath Tagore
Correct Answer: B Jawaharlal Nehru wrote 'The Discovery of India' during his imprisonment in 1942–1945.
Q43. [+1, -0.25]General Studies & Current Affairs
The Reserve Bank of India was established in which year?
A. 1947
B. 1949
C. 1935
D. 1950
Correct Answer: C RBI was established on 1 April 1935 under the RBI Act 1934.
Q44. [+1, -0.25]General Studies & Current Affairs
Which country is the largest producer of uranium in the world?
A. Russia
B. Kazakhstan
C. Canada
D. Australia
Correct Answer: B Kazakhstan is the world's largest uranium producer, ~40% of global supply.
Q45. [+1, -0.25]General Studies & Current Affairs
The 'Moscow Declaration' (1943) was signed between:
A. India and China
B. USA and USSR
C. Allied powers (UK, USA, USSR, China)
D. Axis powers
Correct Answer: C Moscow Declaration (1943) was signed by UK, USA, USSR, and China during WWII.
Q46. [+1, -0.25]General Studies & Current Affairs
Which Indian state receives rainfall from the Northeast Monsoon?
A. Rajasthan
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Punjab
D. Assam
Correct Answer: B Tamil Nadu receives rainfall from the Northeast Monsoon (October–December).
Q47. [+1, -0.25]General Studies & Current Affairs
Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India?
A. Sukumar Sen
B. T. N. Seshan
C. S. Y. Quraishi
D. Sunil Arora
Correct Answer: A Sukumar Sen was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India (1950–1958).
Q48. [+1, -0.25]General Studies & Current Affairs
The headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is located in:
A. Washington, D.C.
B. New York
C. Geneva
D. London
Correct Answer: A IMF headquarters is in Washington, D.C., USA.
Q49. [+1, -0.25]General Studies & Current Affairs
Which Article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability?
A. Article 15
B. Article 17
C. Article 19
D. Article 23
Correct Answer: B Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form.
Q50. [+1, -0.25]General Studies & Current Affairs
The Nobel Prize in Literature 2023 was awarded to:
A. Annie Ernaux
B. Abdulrazak Gurnah
C. Jon Fosse
D. Louise Glück
Correct Answer: C Jon Fosse (Norway) won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2023.
Q51. [+1, -0.25]General Studies & Current Affairs
What is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha?
A. 250
B. 245
C. 552
D. 543
Correct Answer: B Rajya Sabha has a maximum strength of 245 members (233 elected + 12 nominated).
Q52. [+1, -0.25]General Studies & Current Affairs
The 'Red Data Book' contains records of:
A. Endangered species
B. Red-colored minerals
C. Blood types of animals
D. Red soils of India
Correct Answer: A Red Data Book lists endangered, threatened, and rare species of plants and animals.
Q53. [+1, -0.25]General Studies & Current Affairs
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act deals with:
A. Urban local bodies
B. Panchayati Raj institutions
C. Right to Education
D. Freedom of press
Correct Answer: B 73rd Amendment (1992) constitutionalised Panchayati Raj institutions in India.
Q54. [+1, -0.25]General Studies & Current Affairs
The Brahmaputra river originates from which glacier?
A. Gangotri
B. Siachen
C. Angsi
D. Zemu
Correct Answer: C Brahmaputra originates from the Angsi Glacier in Tibet (near Mount Kailash).
Q55. [+1, -0.25]General Studies & Current Affairs
Which country is known as the 'Land of the Rising Sun'?
A. China
B. South Korea
C. Japan
D. Thailand
Correct Answer: C Japan is called the 'Land of the Rising Sun' (Nippon means 'origin of the sun').
Ethics and Morality(Q. 56–70)
Q56. [+1, -0.25]Ethics and Morality
A government officer discovers that a large infrastructure project violates environmental norms. The contractor is politically influential. What should the officer do first?
A. Ignore the violation to avoid trouble
B. Document the violations and report through proper channels
C. Leak the information to the media immediately
D. Accept a settlement from the contractor
Correct Answer: B Proper procedure: document evidence and report through official channels. This upholds integrity and rule of law.
Q57. [+1, -0.25]Ethics and Morality
Which ethical principle emphasizes that the ends justify the means?
A. Deontology
B. Utilitarianism
C. Virtue ethics
D. Moral absolutism
Correct Answer: B Utilitarianism (consequentialism) judges actions by their outcomes — the ends can justify the means.
Q58. [+1, -0.25]Ethics and Morality
A doctor in a rural clinic is offered a bribe to issue a false medical certificate. What is the most ethical course of action?
A. Accept the bribe as the amount is small
B. Issue the certificate without bribe as a favour
C. Refuse and report the attempt to authorities
D. Ignore the request but say nothing
Correct Answer: C Refusing and reporting upholds medical ethics, honesty, and the rule of law.
Q59. [+1, -0.25]Ethics and Morality
The concept of 'Categorical Imperative' is associated with which philosopher?
A. John Stuart Mill
B. Immanuel Kant
C. Aristotle
D. Plato
Correct Answer: B Immanuel Kant proposed the Categorical Imperative — an unconditional moral obligation.
Q60. [+1, -0.25]Ethics and Morality
A manager learns that his team member is taking credit for others' work. What should the manager do?
A. Publicly humiliate the team member
B. Ignore it to maintain harmony
C. Privately counsel the member and set clear expectations
D. Take credit away from the entire team
Correct Answer: C Private counselling addresses the issue constructively, maintaining dignity while correcting behaviour.
Q61. [+1, -0.25]Ethics and Morality
Which value is NOT considered a core ethical value in public administration?
A. Integrity
B. Accountability
C. Nepotism
D. Transparency
Correct Answer: C Nepotism (favouritism to relatives) is unethical and violates merit-based public administration.
Q62. [+1, -0.25]Ethics and Morality
An employee finds that their company is dumping toxic waste illegally. The most ethical action is to:
A. Quit the job silently
B. Join a competitor
C. Report internally first, then escalate if ignored
D. Post anonymously on social media
Correct Answer: C Internal reporting followed by escalation is the proper whistleblowing process.
Q63. [+1, -0.25]Ethics and Morality
The doctrine of 'Pie in the Sky' in ethics refers to:
A. Rewarding ethical behaviour immediately
B. Promising future rewards for present sacrifices
C. Ensuring equal distribution of wealth
D. Punishing unethical conduct
Correct Answer: B 'Pie in the Sky' refers to promising distant future rewards to justify present hardships.
Q64. [+1, -0.25]Ethics and Morality
What is the primary purpose of a code of ethics for a profession?
A. To restrict professional freedom
B. To increase profits
C. To establish standards of professional conduct
D. To promote competition
Correct Answer: C A code of ethics sets standards for professional conduct, ensuring integrity and public trust.
Q65. [+1, -0.25]Ethics and Morality
A teacher notices a bright student from a poor family is about to drop out. What should the teacher do?
A. Let the student go — it's not the teacher's concern
B. Counsel the student and explore scholarship/support options
C. Give the student extra marks to pass
D. Complain to the principal about the family
Correct Answer: B A teacher's ethical duty includes student welfare — counselling and finding support is the right approach.
Q66. [+1, -0.25]Ethics and Morality
The principle of 'Distributive Justice' primarily concerns:
A. Punishment for crimes
B. Fair allocation of resources and benefits
C. Freedom of speech
D. Environmental protection
Correct Answer: B Distributive justice is about the fair allocation of resources, opportunities, and benefits in society.
Q67. [+1, -0.25]Ethics and Morality
A police officer is offered free meals at a restaurant in exchange for 'looking the other way'. This is an example of:
A. Conflict of interest
B. Whistleblowing
C. Corporate social responsibility
D. Ethical consumption
Correct Answer: A The officer's personal benefit (free meals) conflicts with professional duty (impartial law enforcement).
Q68. [+1, -0.25]Ethics and Morality
Which of the following is NOT a pillar of ethics as defined by the Nolan Committee?
A. Honesty
B. Integrity
C. Profitability
D. Accountability
Correct Answer: C Profitability is not an ethical pillar. Nolan principles: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, leadership.
Q69. [+1, -0.25]Ethics and Morality
A software developer discovers a security flaw in the company's product. The company wants to release the product on schedule. What is the ethical choice?
A. Release as scheduled — deadlines matter
B. Report the flaw and recommend fixing it before release
C. Fix it secretly without informing anyone
D. Quit the job immediately
Correct Answer: B Professional ethics demands prioritising user safety and security over deadlines.
Q70. [+1, -0.25]Ethics and Morality
The 'Golden Rule' of ethics states:
A. Do what benefits you most
B. Treat others as you would want to be treated
C. Follow rules regardless of consequences
D. Maximize happiness for the majority
Correct Answer: B The Golden Rule — treat others as you would like to be treated — is a universal ethical principle.
English Language(Q. 71–85)
Q71. [+1, -0.25]English Language
Spot the error: "He (A)/ did not (B)/ went (C)/ to school (D)."
A. He
B. did not
C. went
D. to school
Correct Answer: C After 'did not', use base form 'go', not past tense 'went'.
Q72. [+1, -0.25]English Language
Choose the correct synonym of 'UBIQUITOUS':
A. Scarce
B. Omnipresent
C. Unique
D. Rare
Correct Answer: B Ubiquitous means present everywhere — omnipresent is the correct synonym.
Q73. [+1, -0.25]English Language
Choose the antonym of 'BENEVOLENT':
A. Kind
B. Generous
C. Malevolent
D. Charitable
Correct Answer: C Benevolent = well-wishing, kind. Antonym is Malevolent (wishing harm).
Q74. [+1, -0.25]English Language
One word for 'a speech made without preparation':
A. Elaborate
B. Extempore
C. Oratory
D. Verbose
Correct Answer: B Extempore means spoken without prior preparation.
Q75. [+1, -0.25]English Language
Choose the correctly spelled word:
A. Accomodate
B. Accommodate
C. Acommodate
D. Acomodate
Correct Answer: B The correct spelling is 'Accommodate' with two 'c's and two 'm's.
Q76. [+1, -0.25]English Language
Fill in the blank: She ____ her work before the guests arrived.
A. finishes
B. has finished
C. had finished
D. will finish
Correct Answer: C Past perfect 'had finished' is used for an action completed before another past event.
Q77. [+1, -0.25]English Language
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'To hit the nail on the head':
A. To cause injury
B. To work hard
C. To describe exactly what is causing a situation
D. To avoid the main topic
Correct Answer: C 'Hit the nail on the head' means to be exactly right about something.
Q78. [+1, -0.25]English Language
Change to active voice: 'The letter was written by Mohan.'
A. The letter wrote Mohan
B. Mohan wrote the letter
C. Mohan was writing the letter
D. Mohan had written the letter
Correct Answer: B Active voice: subject performs action. Mohan (subject) wrote (verb) the letter (object).
Q79. [+1, -0.25]English Language
Convert to indirect speech: She said, "I am happy."
A. She said that I am happy
B. She said that she is happy
C. She said that she was happy
D. She said that I was happy
Correct Answer: C In indirect speech, present tense changes to past. 'am' → 'was'. Pronoun 'I' → 'she'.
Q80. [+1, -0.25]English Language
Rearrange to form a meaningful sentence: P: the boy / Q: quickly / R: the door / S: opened
A. PQRS → The boy quickly opened the door
B. PRQS → The boy the door quickly opened
C. PSRQ → The boy opened quickly the door
D. QRSP → Quickly the door opened the boy
Correct Answer: A The correct order: The boy (P) quickly (Q) opened (S) the door (R).
Q81. [+1, -0.25]English Language
Identify the figure of speech: 'The world is a stage.'
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
Correct Answer: B A metaphor directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.
Q82. [+1, -0.25]English Language
Fill with correct preposition: He is ashamed ____ his behaviour.
A. on
B. at
C. from
D. of
Correct Answer: D The correct preposition with 'ashamed' is 'of'.
Q83. [+1, -0.25]English Language
Choose the correct phrasal verb: 'The meeting was ____ due to rain.'
A. put up
B. put off
C. put on
D. put in
Correct Answer: B 'Put off' means to postpone.
Q84. [+1, -0.25]English Language
Select the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement:
A. The list of items are on the table
B. The list of items is on the table
C. The list of items were on the table
D. The list of items have been on the table
Correct Answer: B Subject is 'list' (singular), so verb must be 'is' (singular).
Q85. [+1, -0.25]English Language
Improve the sentence: 'The flowers smells sweet.'
A. The flowers smell sweet
B. The flowers smelling sweet
C. The flowers is smelling sweet
D. The flowers has smelled sweet
Correct Answer: A 'Flowers' is plural, so verb must be 'smell' (plural form), not 'smells'.
Computer Knowledge(Q. 86–100)
Q86. [+1, -0.25]Computer Knowledge
Which device converts computer output into a printed format?
A. Monitor
B. Printer
C. Scanner
D. Speaker
Correct Answer: B A printer produces a hard copy (printed output) of digital data.
Q87. [+1, -0.25]Computer Knowledge
Which of the following is an operating system?
A. Microsoft Word
B. Linux
C. Google Chrome
D. MySQL
Correct Answer: B Linux is an operating system. Word is a word processor, Chrome is a browser, MySQL is a DBMS.
Q88. [+1, -0.25]Computer Knowledge
Full form of URL:
A. Universal Resource Locator
B. Uniform Resource Locator
C. Unified Resource Link
D. Universal Reference Locator
Correct Answer: B URL = Uniform Resource Locator.
Q89. [+1, -0.25]Computer Knowledge
Which of the following is a volatile memory?
A. RAM
B. ROM
C. Hard Disk
D. Flash Drive
Correct Answer: A RAM is volatile — data is lost when power is turned off. ROM, HDD, flash are non-volatile.
Q90. [+1, -0.25]Computer Knowledge
Which protocol is used for sending email?
A. HTTP
B. SMTP
C. FTP
D. TCP
Correct Answer: B SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is used for sending emails.
Q91. [+1, -0.25]Computer Knowledge
Which of these is not a programming language?
A. Python
B. Java
C. HTML
D. HTTP
Correct Answer: D HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) is a protocol, not a programming language.
Q92. [+1, -0.25]Computer Knowledge
The brain of a computer is the:
A. Hard Disk
B. CPU
C. RAM
D. Motherboard
Correct Answer: B CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the brain of the computer that processes all instructions.
Q93. [+1, -0.25]Computer Knowledge
Which device is used to connect a computer to a network?
A. Modem
B. Keyboard
C. Monitor
D. Mouse
Correct Answer: A A modem modulates/demodulates signals to connect computers via telephone/cable lines.
Q94. [+1, -0.25]Computer Knowledge
Which of the following is an example of system software?
A. MS Word
B. Photoshop
C. VLC Player
D. Windows 10
Correct Answer: D Windows 10 is system software (operating system). The others are application software.
Q95. [+1, -0.25]Computer Knowledge
What does 1 KB (Kilobyte) equal?
A. 1000 bytes
B. 1024 bytes
C. 512 bytes
D. 2048 bytes
Correct Answer: B 1 Kilobyte = 2^10 = 1024 bytes.
Q96. [+1, -0.25]Computer Knowledge
Which key combination is used to copy selected text in Windows?
Which market structure has many sellers selling differentiated products?
A. Perfect competition
B. Monopolistic competition
C. Oligopoly
D. Monopoly
Correct Answer: B Monopolistic competition: many firms, differentiated products (e.g., restaurants, clothing brands).
Q61. [+1, -0.25]Commerce & Economics
The concept of 'Opportunity Cost' refers to:
A. Monetary cost of production
B. Value of the next best alternative foregone
C. Total cost of inputs
D. Average cost of production
Correct Answer: B Opportunity cost is the value of the best alternative given up when making a choice.
Q62. [+1, -0.25]Commerce & Economics
Which of the following is an asset in accounting?
A. Cash in hand
B. Bank loan
C. Creditors
D. Outstanding expenses
Correct Answer: A Cash is an asset. Loan, creditors, outstanding expenses are liabilities.
Q63. [+1, -0.25]Commerce & Economics
The 'Law of Demand' states that as price increases, quantity demanded:
A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Remains constant
D. Becomes zero
Correct Answer: B Law of Demand: price ↑ → quantity demanded ↓ (ceteris paribus).
Q64. [+1, -0.25]Commerce & Economics
What is the full form of FDI?
A. Foreign Direct Investment
B. Foreign Derivative Index
C. Fiscal Development Index
D. Foreign Debt Income
Correct Answer: A FDI = Foreign Direct Investment — investment by a company in a foreign country.
Q65. [+1, -0.25]Commerce & Economics
Which of the following is a function of commercial banks?
A. Issuing currency
B. Accepting deposits and granting loans
C. Setting interest rates
D. Printing money
Correct Answer: B Commercial banks accept deposits and give loans. RBI issues currency; Govt prints money.
History & Polity(Q. 66–75)
Q66. [+1, -0.25]History & Polity
Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?
A. Lord Mountbatten
B. C. Rajagopalachari
C. Lord Canning
D. Lord Dalhousie
Correct Answer: A Lord Mountbatten was the first Governor-General of independent India (1947-1948). C. Rajagopalachari was the last.
Q67. [+1, -0.25]History & Polity
The Constitution of India was adopted on:
A. 26 January 1950
B. 26 November 1949
C. 15 August 1947
D. 30 January 1948
Correct Answer: B Constitution was adopted on 26 Nov 1949 and came into effect on 26 Jan 1950.
Q68. [+1, -0.25]History & Polity
The Battle of Plassey was fought in which year?
A. 1764
B. 1757
C. 1770
D. 1761
Correct Answer: B Battle of Plassey (1757) — Robert Clive defeated Siraj-ud-Daulah.
Q69. [+1, -0.25]History & Polity
Who is known as the 'Iron Man of India'?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
C. B. R. Ambedkar
D. Subhas Chandra Bose
Correct Answer: B Sardar Patel is called the Iron Man of India for his role in integrating princely states.
Q70. [+1, -0.25]History & Polity
The age of retirement of a Supreme Court judge in India is:
A. 62 years
B. 60 years
C. 65 years
D. 68 years
Correct Answer: C Supreme Court judge retires at 65. High Court judge at 62.
Q71. [+1, -0.25]History & Polity
The Dandi March (Salt Satyagraha) was led by:
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Subhas Chandra Bose
D. Bhagat Singh
Correct Answer: A Gandhi led the Dandi March (12 March to 6 April 1930) to protest the salt tax.
Q72. [+1, -0.25]History & Polity
Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal?
A. Akbar
B. Shah Jahan
C. Jahangir
D. Humayun
Correct Answer: B Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal (completed 1653).
Q73. [+1, -0.25]History & Polity
The Cabinet Mission Plan was brought to India in:
A. 1942
B. 1946
C. 1947
D. 1945
Correct Answer: B Cabinet Mission (1946) proposed a federal structure for India.
Q74. [+1, -0.25]History & Polity
The Preamble of the Indian Constitution begins with:
A. We, the People of India
B. We, the Citizens of India
C. We, the Nation of India
D. We, the States of India
Correct Answer: A Preamble: "We, the People of India, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic..."
Q75. [+1, -0.25]History & Polity
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred in:
A. 1915
B. 1919
C. 1920
D. 1922
Correct Answer: B Jallianwala Bagh massacre (13 April 1919) — General Dyer ordered firing on unarmed civilians.
Geography(Q. 76–85)
Q76. [+1, -0.25]Geography
Which is the longest river in the world?
A. Amazon
B. Nile
C. Mississippi
D. Yangtze
Correct Answer: B The Nile River (~6,650 km) is the world's longest river. Amazon is the largest by volume.
Q77. [+1, -0.25]Geography
The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?
A. 6
B. 8
C. 7
D. 5
Correct Answer: B Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 Indian states: GJ, MP, CG, JH, WB, TR, MZ, RJ.
Q78. [+1, -0.25]Geography
The largest desert in the world is the:
A. Sahara
B. Antarctic Desert
C. Arabian Desert
D. Gobi Desert
Correct Answer: B The Antarctic Desert (polar desert) is the world's largest desert (~14 million km²).
Q79. [+1, -0.25]Geography
Which type of forest is found in the Amazon Basin?
A. Tropical Rainforest
B. Taiga
C. Tundra
D. Mediterranean
Correct Answer: A Amazon Basin has tropical rainforest (equatorial climate, high rainfall and temperature).
Q80. [+1, -0.25]Geography
Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Maharashtra
C. Gujarat
D. Kerala
Correct Answer: C Gujarat has the longest coastline (~1,600 km) among Indian states.
Q81. [+1, -0.25]Geography
The 'Ring of Fire' is associated with:
A. Forest fires
B. Volcanoes and earthquakes
C. Coral reefs
D. Meteor showers
Correct Answer: B Ring of Fire: Pacific Ocean region with frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Q82. [+1, -0.25]Geography
The ozone layer is present in which layer of the atmosphere?
A. Troposphere
B. Thermosphere
C. Stratosphere
D. Mesosphere
Correct Answer: C The ozone layer is in the stratosphere (~15-35 km above Earth).
Q83. [+1, -0.25]Geography
Which is the highest mountain peak in India?
A. Mount Everest
B. Kanchenjunga
C. Nanda Devi
D. K2
Correct Answer: B Kanchenjunga (8,586 m) is the highest peak in India. Mount Everest is in Nepal.
Q84. [+1, -0.25]Geography
The capital of Australia is:
A. Sydney
B. Melbourne
C. Canberra
D. Brisbane
Correct Answer: C Canberra is the capital of Australia (not Sydney or Melbourne).
Q85. [+1, -0.25]Geography
The Prime Meridian passes through which city?
A. Greenwich
B. Paris
C. Washington D.C.
D. Tokyo
Correct Answer: A The Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passes through Greenwich, London, UK.
Social Science(Q. 86–100)
Q86. [+1, -0.25]Social Science
The concept of 'Rule of Law' in India is borrowed from which country?
A. USA
B. United Kingdom
C. France
D. Ireland
Correct Answer: B The concept of Rule of Law is borrowed from the UK (British Constitution).
Q87. [+1, -0.25]Social Science
The concept of 'Public Interest Litigation' (PIL) originated in:
A. USA
B. India
C. UK
D. France
Correct Answer: B PIL originated in India in the 1980s to provide access to justice for the marginalised.
Q88. [+1, -0.25]Social Science
The term 'Secular' in the Indian Constitution means:
A. State has an official religion
B. State treats all religions equally
C. State promotes atheism
D. State opposes all religions
Correct Answer: B India is a secular state — no state religion, equal respect for all faiths.
Q89. [+1, -0.25]Social Science
The minimum age for voting in India is:
A. 21 years
B. 18 years
C. 16 years
D. 25 years
Correct Answer: B Voting age in India is 18 years (61st Constitutional Amendment, 1988).
Q90. [+1, -0.25]Social Science
Which of the following is a Fundamental Duty of Indian citizens?
A. Right to vote
B. Right to education
C. To protect the environment
D. Right to freedom of speech
Correct Answer: C Protecting the environment is a Fundamental Duty (Article 51A(g)). Options A,B,D are rights.
Q91. [+1, -0.25]Social Science
The United Nations was established in which year?
A. 1919
B. 1945
C. 1950
D. 1939
Correct Answer: B UN was established on 24 October 1945 after WWII.
Q92. [+1, -0.25]Social Science
The concept of 'Welfare State' implies that the state:
A. Controls all economic activities
B. Ensures basic well-being of its citizens
C. Has no role in social services
D. Prioritises military above all
Correct Answer: B A welfare state provides social security, healthcare, education, and basic necessities to citizens.
Q93. [+1, -0.25]Social Science
Child Labour is prohibited under which Article?
A. Article 21
B. Article 23
C. Article 24
D. Article 39
Correct Answer: C Article 24 prohibits employment of children below 14 years in factories, mines, etc.
Q94. [+1, -0.25]Social Science
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian Constitution?
A. Federal system
B. Parliamentary democracy
C. Presidential system
D. Fundamental Rights
Correct Answer: C India has a parliamentary system, not a presidential system. The President is the constitutional head.
Q95. [+1, -0.25]Social Science
The Panchayat system in India was constitutionalised by which amendment?
A. 72nd
B. 73rd
C. 74th
D. 86th
Correct Answer: B 73rd Constitutional Amendment (1992) gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj.
Q96. [+1, -0.25]Social Science
Sati system was abolished during which Governor-General's tenure?
A. Lord Dalhousie
B. Lord William Bentinck
C. Lord Cornwallis
D. Lord Wellesley
Correct Answer: B Lord William Bentinck abolished Sati in 1829 (with help of Raja Ram Mohan Roy).
Q97. [+1, -0.25]Social Science
Which of the following is a 'Directive Principle of State Policy'?
A. Right to freedom
B. Free legal aid
C. Right to vote
D. Right to property
Correct Answer: B Free legal aid (Article 39A) is a DPSP. Rights to freedom, vote are Fundamental Rights.
Q98. [+1, -0.25]Social Science
Which organ of the UN is responsible for maintaining international peace?
A. General Assembly
B. Security Council
C. ICJ
D. ECOSOC
Correct Answer: B UN Security Council has primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security.
Q99. [+1, -0.25]Social Science
The idea of 'Swaraj' was popularised by:
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. B. R. Ambedkar
C. Mahatma Gandhi
D. Subhas Chandra Bose
Correct Answer: C Gandhi popularised 'Swaraj' (self-rule) as a political and spiritual concept.
Q100. [+1, -0.25]Social Science
The right to information Act (RTI) was enacted in:
A. 2000
B. 2005
C. 2010
D. 2002
Correct Answer: B RTI Act was passed in 2005 and came into effect on 12 October 2005.