1. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus.
2. Eukaryotic cells have a well-defined nucleus.
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell.
2. Mitochondria contain their own DNA.
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Ribosomes are membrane-bound organelles.
2. Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. Which of the following statements are true?
1. The cell membrane is selectively permeable.
2. The cell wall is absent in animal cells.
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
5.Which of the following statements are true?
1. Lysosomes contain digestive enzymes.
2. Lysosomes are involved in photosynthesis.
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
6. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Chloroplasts are found in plant cells.
2. Chloroplasts are involved in cellular respiration.
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
7. Which of the following statements are true?
1. The Golgi apparatus is not involved in the modification of proteins.
2. The Golgi apparatus synthesizes DNA.
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
8. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Vacuoles store water and nutrients.
2. Vacuoles are only found in animal cells.
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
9. Which of the following statements are true?
1. DNA is also stored in the cytoplasm.
2. The nucleus contains the cell’s genetic material.
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
10. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Endoplasmic reticulum assists in the synthesis of lipids.
2. Smooth ER lacks ribosomes.
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Consider the following statements about Shiksha Co-pilot:
1. Shiksha Co-pilot is an AI-powered digital assistant for teacher training.
2. The initiative is a collaboration between Sikshana Foundation and Google.
3. The project aims to boost teaching efficiency and student learning outcomes.
How many statements are true?
A. All statements are true
B. Only 2 statements are true
C. Only one statement is true
D. No statements are true
2. Which of the following best describes the primary objective of the ‘Karmayogi Saptah’ initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
A. To create a future-ready civil service rooted in Indian ethos
B. To improve the technological capabilities of civil servants
C. To promote international collaboration among civil servants
D. To focus solely on the administrative reforms in India
3. Consider the following statements about SARTHI’s benefits:
1. The system reduces the shelf life of produce by minimizing losses.
2. SARTHI enables informed decision-making for transporters to reroute produce.
3. The system is not effective to handle energy waste and carbon footprints.
How many statements are true?
A. All statements are true
B. Only 2 statements are true
C. Only one statement is true
D. No statements are true
4.Which of the following statements regarding the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) are true?
1. India ranks among the top five countries globally for the largest populations living in poverty, with 234 million individuals affected.
2. The MPI indicates that poverty primarily affects adults in stable regions, with minors and conflict-affected populations being less impacted.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1&2
D. Neither 1nor2
5. Which of the following statements regarding the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) World Energy Outlook 2024 report are true?
1. The report indicates that low-emissions energy sources will generate over half of the world’s electricity by 2030, signifying a major transition in the energy sector.
2. India’s total energy demand is projected to decrease by 35% by 2035 due to a decline in population growth and reduced industrial activity.
3. Coal is expected to maintain a significant role in India’s energy mix, with a projected increase in coal-based electricity generation and new coal-fired power capacity.
1. Which of the following is a primary key in a database?
a) A unique identifier for each record
b) A field that contains duplicate values
c) A default field for sorting data
d) A field that stores dates only
2. What does SQL stand for?
a) Simple Query Language
b) Structured Query Language
c) Systematic Query Lookup
d) Sequential Query Language
3. Which type of database schema organizes data into tables that are related by keys?
a) Relational Database
b) Hierarchical Database
c) NoSQL Database
d) Object-Oriented Database
4. Which of the following is a disadvantage of a flat file database?
a) Lack of data redundancy
b) Inflexibility in querying data
c) Simplicity in structure
d) High level of complexity
5.What is normalization in database management?
a) The process of duplicating data to improve access
b) The process of organizing data to minimize redundancy
c) The process of removing data from a database
d) The process of merging databases
6. Which of the following is NOT a type of database relationship?
a) One-to-One
b) One-to-Many
c) Many-to-Many
d) One-to-None
7. In data management, what is the function of a database index?
a) To sort the data
b) To optimize data retrieval speed
c) To delete duplicate records
d) To store images
8. What does the term “data integrity” refer to?
a) The organization of data into tables
b) The accuracy and consistency of data over its lifecycle
c) The speed of data retrieval
d) The duplication of data across multiple tables
9. What is the purpose of a foreign key in a database?
a) To act as a primary key in another table
b) To establish a relationship between two tables
c) To store foreign language data
d) To allow duplicate values in a table
10. Which of the following is a characteristic of Big Data?
a) Small data sets
b) Limited data storage
c) High velocity, volume, and variety of data
d) Data that cannot be structured
1. Which of the following is an example of a phishing attack?
A) Sending malicious emails disguised as legitimate
B) Brute-forcing passwords
C) Installing anti-virus software
D) Encrypting data with a secure algorithm
2. What does the term “ransomware” refer to in cybersecurity?
A) A type of attack that involves stealing credit card information
B) Malicious software that encrypts data and demands payment for its release
C) Software that blocks internet access to unauthorized users
D) A method for secure data transfer
3. Which of the following is NOT considered a strong password policy?
A) Use of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols
B) Changing passwords frequently
C) Using a common word or name as a password
D) Avoiding password reuse across multiple sites
4. Which of the following protocols is used to secure communications over the internet?
A) HTTP
B) FTP
C) HTTPS
D) SMTP
5. Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?
A) Worm
B) Trojan
C) Firewall
D) Spyware
6. In cybersecurity, what does “DoS” stand for?
A) Data on Security
B) Denial of Service
C) Device Overload Syndrome
D) Digital Operating System
7. Which of the following is a best practice for protecting your online accounts?
A) Using the same password across multiple sites
B) Enabling two-factor authentication (2FA)
C) Sharing passwords with trusted friends
D) Disabling automatic software updates
8. What is the primary purpose of a firewall?
A) To prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network
B) To back up data regularly
C) To encrypt sensitive information
D) To generate complex passwords for users
9. Which of the following is an effective method for preventing a brute-force attack?
A) Using CAPTCHA challenges
B) Disabling two-factor authentication
C) Shortening password lengths
D) Sharing network credentials with others
10. What is the main goal of encryption in cybersecurity?
A) To create complex passwords
B) To protect data by converting it into an unreadable format
C) To prevent network traffic
D) To block access to social media platforms
1. How many statements are true about the Sri Maharshi Valmiki Award 2024?
1. The award honors four individuals for their work in the upliftment of Scheduled Castes.
2. The award includes a 20-gram gold medal and ₹5 lakh for each recipient.
3. Kilari Jogayya works for tribal education in Bengaluru.
A. All statements are true
B. Only 2 statements are true
C. Only one statement is true
D. No statements are true
2. How many of the following statements are true about the Supreme Court’s new ‘Lady Justice’ statue?
1. The new statue of ‘Lady Justice’ retains the traditional blindfold symbolizing impartiality.
2. The sword in ‘Lady Justice’s’ hand has been replaced with the Constitution, symbolizing justice through constitutional principles.
3. The scales of justice, representing fairness, remain unchanged in the new statue.
A. All statements are true
B. Only 2 statements are true
C. Only one statement is true
D. No statements are true
3. How many of the following statements are true regarding the DTAB’s recommendations on antibiotics and AMR?
1. The DTAB has recommended that all antibiotics be classified under the definition of new drugs as per the New Drugs and Clinical Trials (NDCT) Rules, 2019.
2. A red strip or box is suggested for antimicrobial product labels to raise awareness about antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
3. The DTAB supports that no antimicrobials should be sold to non-pharmaceutical industries without appropriate licenses.
A. All statements are true
B. Only 2 statements are true
C. Only one statement is true
D. No statements are true
4. Who has been named as the successor to Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud?
A. Justice N.V. Ramana
B. Justice K.M. Joseph
C. Justice U.U. Lalit
D. Justice Sanjiv Khanna
5. What is the purpose of Saudi Arabia’s Musaned platform?
A. To ensure a secure working environment for foreign workers
B. To promote local employment
C. To reduce unemployment rates
D. To facilitate immigration
1. Consider the following statements:
1. Shri Siddeshwara Swami Biodiversity Heritage Site is located in Vijayapura district
2. Area of Shri Siddeshwara Swami Biodiversity Heritage Site 1,495 acres
3. The Nallur Tamarind Grove in Telangana was designated as India’s first Biodiversity Heritage Site
How many statements are true?
A. All statements are true
B. Only 2 statements are true
C. Only one statement is true
D. No statements are true
2. Consider the following statements about the selected Responsible AI Projects:
1. IIT Roorkee is working on synthetic data generation.
2. IIIT Delhi is working on AI ethical certification.
3. The projects are focused on tackling environmental challenges.
How many statements are true?
A. All statements are true
B. Only 2 statements are true
C. Only one statement is true
D. No statements are true
3. Consider the following statements about the Samarth Scheme:
1. The scheme aims to train 5 lakh individuals.
2. The scheme excludes spinning and weaving.
3. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Textiles.
How many statements are true?
A. All statements are true
B. Only 2 statements are true
C. Only one statement is true
D. No statements are true
4. Consider the following statements about the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for rabi crops:
1. The MSP for wheat has been increased by ₹150 per quintal for the 2025-26 marketing season.
2. The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) recommends MSP for 22 crops.
3. The MSP is determined using only one cost classification.
How many statements are true?
A. All statements are true
B. Only 2 statements are true
C. Only one statement is true
D. No statements are true
5. What is the height of Mechazilla, SpaceX’s rocket-catching structure?
1. Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for establishing, managing, and terminating connections between applications?
A. Physical Layer
B. Data Link Layer
C. Transport Layer
D. Session Layer
2. What is the main function of the Network Layer in the OSI model?
A. Error detection
B. Routing of data packets
C. Data encryption
D. Flow control
3. In TCP/IP, which protocol is used for error reporting and network diagnostics?
A. UDP
B. HTTP
C. ICMP
D. FTP
4. Which of the following is a connection-oriented protocol?
A. UDP
B. TCP
C. IP
D. ICMP
5. What is the maximum size of an IPv4 header?
A. 20 bytes
B. 40 bytes
C. 60 bytes
D. 80 bytes
6. Which topology uses a central hub to connect multiple devices in a network?
A. Bus topology
B. Ring topology
C. Star topology
D. Mesh topology
7. What is the default subnet mask for a Class C IP address?
A. 255.0.0.0
B. 255.255.0.0
C. 255.255.255.0
D. 255.255.255.255
8. Which protocol is primarily used to transfer web pages over the Internet?
A. FTP
B. SMTP
C. HTTP
D. SNMP
9. Which switching technique involves the entire data packet being stored before being forwarded?
A. Circuit switching
B. Message switching
C. Packet switching
D. Store-and-forward switching
10. In a peer-to-peer network, what is the role of the devices connected?
A. One device acts as a server, and others are clients
B. All devices are equal and share resources
C. Only one device controls the entire network
D. Devices must request permissions from a central authority
1. Consider the following statements:
1. Cauvery Stage V Project supplies water to 110 villages added to BBMP
2. Cauvery Stage V Project draws 775 MLD from Cauvery River
3. Cauvery Stage V Project will have only one advanced booster pumping stations at T.K. Halli
How many statements are true?
A. All statements are true
B. Only 2 statements are true
C. Only one statement is true
D. No statements are true
2. What phenomenon do Darwin’s Finches exemplify?
A. Convergent Evolution
B. Adaptive Radiation
C. Natural Selection
D. Genetic Drift
3. Consider the following statements:
1. INS Samarthak is first indigenously designed multi-purpose vessel
2. INS Samarthak length is 106 meters
3. INS Samarthak is Part of a two-vessel project built by L&T Shipyard at Kattupalli
How many statements are true?
A. All statements are true
B. Only 2 statements are true
C. Only one statement is true
D. No statements are true
4. Which of the following statements are true:
1. 149th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) was held in Geneva
2. IPU moved its headquarters to Geneva in 1921
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1&2
D. None of the above
5. Where was India’s first Demonstration Facility for Biopolymers inaugurated?
1. Which of the following is NOT a component of the MS Office Suite?
a) MS Word
b) MS Excel
c) MS PowerPoint
d) MS Photoshop
2. Which MS Office application is primarily used for data analysis and calculations?
a) MS Word
b) MS Excel
c) MS PowerPoint
d) MS Outlook
3. What is the default file extension for an MS Word document in Office 2016 and later versions?
a) .doc
b) .docx
c) .txt
d) .pdf
4. Which of the following features is used in MS PowerPoint to apply movement to slides?
a) Animations
b) Transitions
c) Slide Show
d) Layout
5. In MS Excel, which function is used to calculate the average of a range of cells?
a) SUM
b) AVERAGE
c) COUNT
d) MIN
6. What is the purpose of the “Mail Merge” feature in MS Word?
a) To send emails from Word
b) To combine multiple documents
c) To create personalized letters, labels, or envelopes
d) To merge formatting from different templates
7. Which MS Office application is primarily used for managing emails?
a) MS Word
b) MS Excel
c) MS PowerPoint
d) MS Outlook
8. In MS Excel, which symbol is used to begin a formula?
a) =
b) +
c) (
d) /
9. Which of the following is a valid file extension for an MS PowerPoint presentation?
a) .pptx
b) .xlsx
c) .docx
d) .mdb
10. Which feature in MS Word is used to track changes made to a document?
a) Spelling & Grammar
b) Track Changes
c) Word Count
d) Document Inspector
1. Consider the following statements:
1. Rooftop Aero Turbine is a small-scale wind energy plant
2. Rooftop Aero Turbine can be installed on building rooftops
3. Rooftop Aero Turbine is always installed without solar panels
How many statements are true?
A. All statements are true
B. Only 2 statements are true
C. Only one statement is true
D. No statements are true
2. Which of the following statements are true:
1. Capacity of Pavagada Solar Park 2 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant
2. Karnataka’s Solar Capacity: 8,904.14 MW
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1&2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
3. Which of the following statements are true:
1. The target renewable energy installed capacity by 2030 according to the National Electricity Plan is 50 GW
2. Central Electricity Authority (CEA) prepared the National Electricity Plan
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1&2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
4. What is the primary objective of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)?
A. To bridge the gap between academic research and industrial application
B. To promote industrial growth
C. To support only government-funded research
D. To focus solely on environmental research
5. Which of the following statement is/are true?
1. Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson are affiliated with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
2. The Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences was established in 1968 by Sweden’s central bank.
3. The Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics is presented along with other Nobel Prizes on Alfred Nobel’s birth anniversary.
1. Which state recorded the highest number of child marriage cases in the NCPCR study for 2022?
A. Assam
B. West Bengal
C. Karnataka
D. Tamil Nadu
2. Consider the following statements:
1. X-band radars are used for enhanced disaster warnings
2. Doppler radar tracks cloud movement and intensity via the Doppler effect
3. Pulse-Doppler radar measures rainfall intensity by emitting pulses
How many statements are true?
A. All statements are true
B. Only 2 statements are true
C. Only one statement is true
D. No statements are true
3. Consider the following statements:
1. Murine Typhus is caused by the flea-borne bacteria
2. There are many vaccines for Murine Typhus
3. Murine Typhus is commonly found in coastal tropical and subtropical regions
How many statements are true?
A. All statements are true
B. Only 2 statements are true
C. Only one statement is true
D. No statements are true
4. Which of the following statements are true?
1. T-90 Bhishma has been the main battle tank of the Indian Army since 2003
2. T-90 Bhishma weighs 47 tonnes
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1&2
D. None of the above
5. What does Nihon Hidankyo primarily advocate for?
A. Economic growth
B. Nuclear weapon elimination
C. Climate change action
D. Global trade agreements
6. Who won the Shanghai Masters by defeating Novak Djokovic?
A. Rafael Nadal
B. Jannik Sinner
C. Daniil Medvedev
D. Alexander Zverev
7. What record did Ruth Chepngetich set during the Chicago Marathon?
A. Fastest marathon time for a woman
B. Most consecutive marathon wins
C. Fastest marathon time for a debutant
D. Fastest marathon in a costume
8.What is the purpose of the one-man commission headed by Justice Shameem Akhtar in Telangana?
A. To review the criminal justice system
B. To implement the sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes
C. To oversee election reforms
D. To assess educational policies
9. What percentage of India’s population consumes rice as a staple?
A. 50%
B. 65%
C. 75%
D. 80%
10. Which country’s athlete won the gold medal at the Asian Equestrian Federation Cup in Bengaluru?
1. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Negative Income Tax is a taxation scheme that provides income subsidies to people and families who fall below the poverty threshold
2. Laffer Curve is based on the principle that increasing tax rates boost economic growth
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1&2
D. Neither 1nor2
2. Consider the following statements:
1. Taxation refers to levy on individuals or companies by the governments
2. Government’s right to levy taxes is derived from the Indian Constitution
3. Every tax imposed within the country must be accompanied by an accompaniment law passed by the State Legislature or the Parliament
A. Only one statement is true
B. All statements are true
C. No statement is true
D. Only two statements are true
3. Which of the following statements are true?
1. A direct tax is one that is levied directly on the taxpayer and paid directly to the government
2. Central Board of Direct Taxes is responsible for levying and collecting direct taxes
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1&2
D. Neither 1nor2
4. Which of the following is an example of a progressive tax?
A. Flat Sales Tax
B. Value Added Tax (VAT)
C. Custom Duty
D. Luxury Sales Tax
5. Which of the following are Similarities Between Cess and Surcharge :
1. levied by the state government
2. collected and deposited in India’s Consolidated Fund
3. cannot be shared by state governments.
A. Only one statement is true
B. All statements are true
C. No statement is true
D. Only two statements are true
6. How does GST mitigate cascading effects?
A. By increasing double taxation
B. By reducing double taxation
C. By imposing additional taxes
D. By eliminating input taxes
7. What is the primary difference between tax evasion and tax avoidance?
A. Tax evasion is legal, while tax avoidance is illegal.
B. Tax evasion involves loopholes, while tax avoidance involves non-payment.
C. Tax evasion is illegal, while tax avoidance involves loopholes.
D. Tax evasion is intentional, while tax avoidance is unintentional.
8. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Value Added Tax was in effect until July 1, 2017 in India
2. Value Added Tax has now been replaced by SGST
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1&2
D. Neither 1nor2
9. When was Gift Tax first introduced in India?
A. 1950
B. 1958
C. 1968
D. 1978
10. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Commodities Transaction Tax was introduced in the 2013-14
2. Fundamental goal of the Commodities Transaction Tax was to distinguish between derivative trading
A. Only one statement is true
B. All statements are true
C. No statement is true
D. Only two statements are true
2. What are the negative consequences of a budgetary deficit:
1. Fall of Interest rates
2. Raises the rate of inflation
3. Government’s burden of increasing interest payments grows
A. Only one statement is true
B. All statements are true
C. No statement is true
D. Only two statements are true
3. Which of the following statements is true regarding fiscal consolidation?
A. It primarily focuses on increasing public debt.
B. It involves reducing the size of the government workforce.
C. It aims to improve the financial health of the government.
D. It is unrelated to economic growth
4. Which of the following statements are true?
1. The Eleventh Finance Commission (EFC) 2000 created a Fiscal Reform Facility.
2. The Twelfth Finance Commission (TWFC) laid down a debt write-off scheme for better fiscal governance
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1&2
D. Neither 1nor2
5. Consider the following statements:
1. Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act mandates Central fiscal deficit reduction to 3% of GDP
2. Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act mandates Revenue deficit reduction by 0.5% or more of GDP annually
3. Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act mandates States’ fiscal deficit reduction to 3% of GSDP
A. Only one statement is true
B. All statements are true
C. No statement is true
D. Only two statements are true
6. Revenue expenses include_____:
(1) Wages and salaries for employees
(2) Research and development
(3) Rentals and utilities
(4) Traveling for work
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
7. What is one of the primary objectives of the budget?
A. Reallocation of resources
B. Increasing public debt
C. Reducing the government workforce
D. Limiting foreign investments
8. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Revenue Budget is Statement of government’s anticipated revenue receipts and expenditures
2. Revenue Budget does not cover recurring, non-redeemable revenue items
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1&2
D. Neither 1nor2
9. Which of the following is/are included in the Indian government’s capital budget?
1. Payments on the acquisition of assets such as roads, buildings, and machinery.
2. Loans from other country’s governments.
3. State governments and union territories receive loans and advances.
A. Only (1)
B. Only (2) and (3)
C. Only (1) and (3)
D. All of the three
10. Which of the following is NOT included in capital expenditure?
A. Purchase of land
B. Construction of buildings
C. Salaries of employees
D. Acquisition of machinery
1. What technology is used in Bengaluru’s Adaptive Traffic Control System (BATCS)?
A. Fixed-timing signals
B. Camera sensors and adaptive signals
C. Vehicle Actuated Control (VAC) only
D. Manual signaling
2. Consider the following statements:
1. INS Nirdeshak is built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE)
2. INS Nirdeshak is built using Integrated Construction technology
3. INS Nirdeshak is capable of achieving speeds in excess of 18 knots.
How many statements are true?
A. All statements are true
B. Only 2 statements are true
C. Only one statement is true
D. No statements are true
3. Consider the following statements:
1. National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) is located at Lothal, Rajasthan
2. National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) is poised to become the world’s largest maritime museum complex
3. National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) is spearheaded by the Ministry of culture
How many statements are true?
A. All statements are true
B. Only 2 statements are true
C. Only one statement is true
D. No statements are true
4. Consider the following statements:
1. 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John M Jumper
2. 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to protein design and protein structure prediction
3. David Baker’s work with DeepMind’s AlphaFold model revolutionized protein structure prediction
How many statements are true?
A. All statements are true
B. No statements are true
C. Only one statement is true
D. Only 2 statements are true
5. Who won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature?
A. Jon Olav Fosse
B. Han Kang
C. Haruki Murakami
D. Gabriel García Márquez
6. What is the primary purpose of the ESA tag for the Western Ghats?
A. Promote industrial growth
B. Balance economic development and environmental protection
C. Restrict all human activities
D. Increase tourism
7. What percentage of Nobel laureates are women?
A. Less than 5%
B. Less than 15%
C. More than 20%
D. Equal to men
8. When was ASEAN formed?
A. 1947
B. 1957
C. 1967
D. 1977
9. Where was the new species of damselfly, Agasthyamalai Bambootail, discovered?
A. Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
B. Bengaluru, Karnataka
C. Mumbai, Maharashtra
D. New Delhi
10. Which countries are participating in the MALABAR exercise?
A. India, US
B. India, US, Japan
C. India, US, Japan, Australia
D. India, China
1. Human capital formation as a concept is better explained in terms of a process, which enables __
1) individuals of a country to accumulate more capital.
2) increasing the knowledge, skill levels and capacities of the people of the country.
3) accumulation of tangible wealth.
4) accumulation of intangible wealth.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 4
D. 1, 3 and 4
2. Consider the following statements are true:
1. Commodity taxation can also be used to boost the rate of savings
2. High sales tax on luxury goods reduces consumption
3. Savings will naturally increase if income remains constant
A. Only one statement is true
B. All statements are true
C. No statement is true
D. Only two statements are true
3. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Gross Capital Formation (GCF) refers to Net investment after depreciation
2. Net Capital Formation (NCF) refers to Total investment before depreciation
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1&2
D. Neither 1nor2
4. Consider the following statements are true:
1. Saving is the practice of reserving a portion of one’s current income for future use
2. Net Savings are generated when disposable personal income exceeds personal expenditure
3. Gross Savings include net savings as well as depreciation allowances for future replacement of real assets
A. Only one statement is true
B. All statements are true
C. No statement is true
D. Only two statements are true
5. In an open economy, the national income (Y) of the economy is: (C, I, G, X, M stand for Consumption, Investment, Govt. Expenditure, total exports and total imports respectively.)
A. Y = C + I + G + X
B. Y = I + G –X + M
C. Y = C + I + G + (X – M)
D. Y = C – G + I + (X – M)
6. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Public Investment Model – Government-funded investment in goods and services.
2. Private Investment Model – government participation in private sector ventures through domestic or foreign investment
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1&2
D. Neither 1nor2
7. How do reduced interest rates affect investment spending in the economy?
A. Investment spending decreases as interest rates fall.
B. Investment spending remains unchanged.
C. Investment spending increases due to easier access to capital.
D. There is no relationship between interest rates and investment spending.
8. What term is used to describe the process of banks taking deposits and lending those funds to borrowers?
A. Financial management
B. Financial intermediation
C. Asset allocation
D. Risk assessment
9. Why can allocating natural resources lead to conflict?
A. They are always abundant
B. They are easily replaceable
C. Growing shortages and scarcities can lead to economic and political conflict
D. They have no economic value
10. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Incremental capital-output ratio (ICOR) describes the relationship between the amount of investment made in the economy and the resulting increase in GDP.
2. Lower Incremental capital-output ratio (ICOR) is preferred because it indicate that a country’s production is more efficient
1. Consider the following statements:
1. Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has launched a pilot project, ‘SaveMom’
2. SaveMom uses artificial intelligence to provide continuous care for pregnant women, lactating mothers, and infants
3. SaveMom covers a comprehensive 1,00 -day monitoring period
How many statements are true?
A. All statements are true
B. Only 2 statements are true
C. Only one statement is true
D. No statements are true
2. Consider the following statements:
1. 10th Wild Ass Population Estimation (WAPE) is conducted in 2024
2. Wild asses are listed as an “critically endangered species” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
3. Wild asses are protected under Schedule 2 of the Wildlife Protection Act in India
How many statements are true?
A. All statements are true
B. Only 2 statements are true
C. Only one statement is true
D. No statements are true
3. By what year does the Global Framework on Chemicals aim to phase out highly hazardous pesticides in agriculture?
A. 2025
B. 2030
C. 2035
D. 2040
4. Which of the following statements are true?
1. WHO recommends the SAFE strategy for elimination of trachoma
2. Trachoma is a viral infection
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1&2
D. None of the above
5. What is Geoffrey Hinton commonly known as?
A. The father of machine learning
B. The godfather of AI
C. The founder of deep learning
D. The pioneer of neural networks
1. Which of the following are Objectives of Economic Planning?
1. Generating economic growth necessitates
2. Increase in employment
3. Ensuring social justice and equality
A. Only one statement is true
B. All statements are true
C. No statement is true
D. Only two statements are true
2. Who was the first chairman of the Planning Commission of India?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Indira Gandhi
C. Mahatma Gandhi
D. Subhash Chandra Bose
3. Consider the following statements:
1. India and developing countries calculate revenue on a factor cost basis
2. National Income is calculated using constant prices
3. Economic development includes only development
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 3 only
4. Which of the following statements are true?
1. The concept of five-year plans started in the Soviet Union
2. P. C. Mahanobolis is considered architect of Indian planning
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1&2
D. Neither 1nor2
5. Match the Following:
A. 1-A, 2-B, 3-D, 4-C
B. 1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D
C. 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
D. 1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-D
6. Inclusive growth as enunciated in the Eleventh Five Year Plan does not include one of the following:
A. Reduction of poverty
B. Extension of employment opportunities
C. Strengthening of capital market
D. Reduction of gender inequality
7. Consider the following statements are true regarding First Five Year Plan:
1. It was launched for the duration of 1952 to 1958
2. It was based on the Harrod-Domar model
3. Its main focus was on the agricultural development
A. Only one statement is true
B. All statements are true
C. No statement is true
D. Only two statements are true
8. Who is the current CEO of NITI Aayog?
A. B.V.R. Subrahmanyam
B. Amitabh Kant
C. Rajiv Kumar
D. Arvind Panagariya
9. What were the main focus areas of the Fifth Five-Year Plan?
A. Industrialization, urbanization, and infrastructure development
B. Garibi Hatao, employment, justice, agricultural production, and defence
C. Education, healthcare, and environmental sustainability
D. Foreign policy, national security, and international trade
10. Who prepared the Eleventh Five-Year Plan of India?
A. Montek Singh Ahluwalia
B. C. Rangarajan
C. P. Chidambaram
D. Raghuram Rajan
1. Consider the following statements:
1. Greater Hesaraghatta Conservation Reserve (GHCR), which encompasses 5,010 acres of land
2. Karnataka State Board for Wildlife (SBWL) is led by the Karnataka Forest Minister
3. A conservation reserve is a protected area aimed at preserving biodiversity while allowing traditional rights and community practices
How many statements are true?
A. All statements are true
B. Only 2 statements are true
C. Only one statement is true
D. No statements are true
2. Consider the following statements:
1. Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana was launched in 2018
2. Monthly nutrition support for TB patients under Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana is ₹1,000
3. Household contacts of TB patients are now covered under the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
How many statements are true?
A. All statements are true
B. Only 2 statements are true
C. Only one statement is true
D. No statements are true
3. Consider the following statements:
1. India and the Maldives have signed a $750 million currency swap agreement
2. RuPay card is not in use in the Maldives
3. Hanimadhoo Island is in Sri Lanka
How many statements are true?
A. All statements are true
B. Only 2 statements are true
C. Only one statement is true
D. No statements are true
4. Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun were awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize for Medicine for discovering:
A. DNA sequencing
B. CRISPR technology
C. Stem cell therapy
D. MicroRNA
5. What is Progeria (Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome)?
A. A disorder causing rapid aging in adults
B. A rare genetic disorder causing rapid aging in children
C. A type of cancer affecting bones
D. A heart disease
1. Y = C + I + G + (X – M) is the equation to calculate National income. In this regard consider the following statements:
1. Y = National income
2. X = Net exports
3. I = Private investment
A. Only one statement is true
B. All statements are true
C. No statement is true
D. Only two statements are true
2. According to Marshall, what is national income?
A. Gross aggregate of commodities
B. Net aggregate of commodities
C. Total revenue of the government
D. Total expenditure of citizens
3. What does the word ‘net’ refer to in Marshall’s definition of National Income?
A. Addition of income from abroad
B. Deductions for depreciation and wearing out of machines
C. Total income earned by citizens
D. Gross national income
4. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Primary sector refers to that sector of the economy which exploits natural resources to produce goods
2. The manufacturing sector of the economy which transforms one physical good into another is included in the secondary sector
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1&2
D. Neither 1nor2
5. Consider the following statements:
1. Government switched to a new base year of 2011-12 for national accounts in January 2013
2. GDP at market price = GDP at factor cost + Indirect Taxes – Subsidies
3. Central Statistics Office (CSO) uses GDP at factor cost
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 3 only
6. The most appropriate measure of economic growth is its:
A. Per Capita Real Income
B. Net Domestic Product
C. Net National Product
D. Gross Domestic Product of a country’s
7. What does Gross National Product (GNP) measure?
A. Economic activity within a country’s borders only
B. Total global economic activity
C. Government revenue and expenditure
D. Economic contributions of a nation’s residents both domestically and abroad
8.Match the Following: National Income Calculation Approaches
Approaches – Descriptions
1. Production Approach – a) Sum of earnings, production and import taxes, minus subsidies
2. Expenditure Approach – b) Sum of final expenditures, exports, minus imports, plus wealth addition
3. Income Approach – c) Sum of goods and services production, plus taxes, minus product subsidies
Match the approaches with their descriptions
A. 1-c, 2-b, 3-a
B. 1-b, 2-c, 3-a
C. 1-a, 2-b, 3-c
D. 1-c, 2-a, 3-b
9. A decrease in the tax-to-GDP ratio of a country indicates which of the following?
1) Slowing economic growth rate
2) Less equitable distribution of national income
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
10. What does the GDP Deflator measure?
A. Changes in prices of imported goods
B. Changes in prices of exported goods
C. Average changes in prices of goods and services produced within an economy
D. Changes in interest rates
1. Consider the following statements:
1. Satish Kumar is the current Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Railway Board
2. The cap on the intake of officers through the IRMS is currently removed
3. Prakash Tandon Committee on railways was appointed on 1994
How many statements are true?
A. All statements are true
B. Only 2 statements are true
C. Only one statement is true
D. No statements are true
2. Consider the following statements:
1. EnviStats India 2024 is the 7th edition
2. EnviStats India 2024 was released by Ministry of environment
How many statements are true?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1&2
D. None of the above
3. Consider the following statements:
1. GRAMA project aims to enhance crop planning and agri-input procurement
2. GRAMA project is supported by NABARD
How many statements are true?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1&2
D. None of the above
4. Consider the following statements:
1. Global Strategic Preparedness, Readiness, and Response Plan (SPRP) was launched by WHO
2. Global Strategic Preparedness, Readiness, and Response Plan (SPRP) was launched to combat dengue
How many statements are true?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1&2
D. None of the above
5. Which company developed the Akashteer air defence systems?
A. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
B. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
C. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
D. Tata Advanced Systems
1. Consider the following statements:
1. Gross domestic product (GDP) is the total market value of all finished goods and services produced in a country
2. Sharp decreases in employment indicate prosperous economic growth
3. Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the level of retail price changes
A. Only one statement is true
B. All statements are true
C. No statement is true
D. Only two statements are true
2. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Capitalism is an economic system characterized by Individuals and businesses own and control resources.
2. Socialism is an economic and social system characterized by Collective ownership
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1&2
D. Neither 1nor2
3. Consider the following statements:
1. Appreciation – A rise in the value of an asset.
2. Arbitrage – Buying an asset in one market and simultaneously selling an identical asset in another market at a higher price.
3. Assets – The total of all the money coming into a country from abroad less all of the money going out of the country during the same period.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 3 only
4. What is collateral in the context of loans?
A. A loan given to a borrower without any conditions
B. A penalty imposed for late repayment of a loan
C. An asset pledged by a borrower that may be seized by a lender if the borrower fails to repay the loan
D. A document that outlines the terms and conditions of a loan
5. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Phillips curve was proposed by economist from New Zealand, A.W.H. Phillips
2. Phillips curve proposed that there was a trade-off between inflation and unemployment
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1&2
D. Neither 1nor2
6. Which of the following statements are true regarding Frictional unemployment?
1. It is part of the jobless total caused by people simply changing jobs
2. It is not caused due to spending time on job search
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1&2
D. Neither 1nor2
7.Which of the following is NOT considered a factor of production?
A. Land
B. Labour
C. Laws
D. Capital
8. Which of the following best describes elasticity in economics?
A. A measure of how two unrelated goods affect each other.
B. A measure of the responsiveness of one variable to changes in another.
C. A measure of how much supply increases when demand increases.
D. A measure of the quality of goods over time.
9. What does income elasticity of demand measure?
A. How the quantity demanded of a good changes when the price changes.
B. How the price of a good changes when consumer preferences change.
C. How the quantity demanded of a good changes when income increases.
D. How the supply of a good changes when government policies change.
10. The characteristic of public goods that implies people cannot choose not to consume them is called:
A. Non-rival
B. Non-excludable
C. Non-rejectable
D. Non-refundable
1. Consider the following statements:
1. Prakrit is recognized as classical language
2. In 2024 five languages received classical language status
3. Tamil is the first language to get classical language status
How many statements are true?
A. All statements are true
B. Only 2 statements are true
C. Only one statement is true
D. No statements are true
2. Which of the following statements are true:
1. Incentive Scheme for Domestic Production of Oilseeds, aimed at boosting oilseed cultivation and reducing independence on edible oil imports
2. Productivity-Linked Reward (PLR) Scheme is based on performance-based rewards over the 2020-26 period
How many statements are true?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1&2
D. None of the above
3. Which of the following statements are true:
1. PM Internship Scheme targets one crore youth over five years
2. PM Internship Scheme include a monthly stipend of ₹4,500 via DBT
How many statements are true?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1&2
D. None of the above
4. Which of the following statements are true:
1. India is participating in the International Energy Efficiency Hub (Hub)
2. International Energy Efficiency Hub (Hub) was established in 2020
How many statements are NOT true?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1&2
D. None of the above
5. When was the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 (SBM-U 2.0) launched?
A. January 2020
B. October 2021
C. March 2022
D. July 2021
1. Consider the following statements:
1. There are 45 blood rare group systems identified till now
2. Bombay (Oh) phenotype, Rh-D-/-D-, In(a+b-), Co(a-b-), CdE/CdE, Mg are examples of Rare Blood Groups
3. Karnataka government launches rare blood donor programme
How many statements are true?
A. All statements are true
B. Only 2 statements are true
C. Only one statement is true
D. No statements are true
2. Consider the following statements:
1. Mission Amrit is continuation of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
2. Swachh Bharat Mission has significantly impacted public health, with the World Health Organisation
3. India has seen the emergence of around 5,000 clean-tech start-ups in recent years
How many statements are true?
A. All statements are true
B. Only 2 statements are true
C. Only one statement is true
D. No statements are true
3. Consider the following statements:
1. Maibra Jou Bidwi is a welcome drink made from half-cooked fermented rice
2. Bodo Ondla is a traditional rice-based beverage
3. Bodo Jou Gishi is rice powder curry with spices
How many statements are true?
A. All statements are true
B. Only 2 statements are true
C. Only one statement is true
D. No statements are true
4. Which company was appointed as the system integrator for the FCI’s digital transformation project, Anna DARPAN?
A. Infosys
B. Wipro
C. Coforge Limited
D. TCS
5. What is the main goal of the BharatGen initiative launched by the Union Ministry of Science & Technology?
A. Develop satellite technology
B. Create generative AI systems in Indian languages
C. Promote space exploration
D. Enhance agricultural productivity
6. What is the primary focus of the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan?
A. Basic scheme saturation in urban areas
B. Tribal-majority villages
C. Education for children
D. Infrastructure development
7.Which telescope is recognized as the world’s largest and most sensitive radio telescope?
A. Arecibo Observatory
B. Green Bank Telescope
C. Five-Hundred Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST)
D. Very Large Array
8. Who is the first woman officer to become the Director-General of the Armed Forces Medical Services?
A. Surgeon General Arti Sarin
B. Surgeon Vice-Admiral Arti Sarin
C. Admiral Arti Sarin
D. Major General Arti Sarin
9.Which three new members were appointed to the RBI’s monetary policy committee?
A. Ram Singh, Saugata Bhattacharya, Nagesh Kumar
B. Nagesh Kumar, Ram Singh, K. V. Kamath
C. Ram Singh, Saugata Bhattacharya, Raghuram Rajan
D. Saugata Bhattacharya, Raghuram Rajan, K. V. Kamath
10. When is the Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM) scheduled to launch?
A. March 29, 2028
B. July 19, 2028
C. September 18, 2024
D. June 30, 2028
1. Consider the following statements:
1. Idagunji Mahaganapati Yakshagana Mela troupe was established by Keremane Shivarama Hegde
2. Idagunji Mahaganapati Yakshagana Mela troupe was established in 1934
3. Idagunji Mahaganapati Yakshagana Mela troupe is honored during the UNESCO Convention for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage.
How many statements are true?
A. All statements are true
B. Only 2 statements are true
C. Only one statement is true
D. No statements are true
2. Consider the following statements:
1. India is world’s third-largest producer of ethanol
2. India is world’s third-largest consumer of ethanol
3. India is largest producer of ethanol
How many statements are true?
A. All statements are true
B. Only 2 statements are true
C. Only one statement is true
D. No statements are true
3. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Dadasaheb Phalke Award was instituted in 1969
2. First recipient of Dadasaheb Phalke Award was Devika Rani Roerich
A. 1 ONLY
B. 2 ONLY
C. Both 1&2
D. Neither 1nor2
4. Which team did India defeat to retain the title in the SAFF U17 championship 2024?
A. Nepal
B. Bhutan
C. Bangladesh
D. Sri Lanka
5. What are the names of the two new species of torrent minnows discovered in Nagaland?
A. Garra zubzaensis and Psilorhynchus kosygini
B. Garra kosygini and Psilorhynchus zubzaensis
C. Garra nagalandensis and Psilorhynchus nagalandensis
D. Garra varshaabhu and Psilorhynchus Bengaluru
