Education Officer • 2025 • General Knowledge
The ‘Sengol’, a gold-plated silver scepter was installed in the new Parliament building of India. This symbol is inspired by the:
A)
Chola dynasty
B)
Sunga dynasty
C)
Gupta empire
D)
Mauryan empire
Option A is correct: Chola dynasty.
Education Officer • 2025 • General Knowledge
Consider the following statements regarding Indian Citizenship:
1. There is only one citizenship and one domicile in India
2. Only a citizen by birth is eligible to become the Head of State
A)
1 only
B)
2 only
C)
Both 1 and 2
D)
None of the above
Option A is correct: 1 only.
Education Officer • 2025 • General Knowledge
Why was the Simon Commission opposed by Indian nationalists:
A)
It aimed to divide India into smaller provinces
B)
It did not include any Indian members
C)
It proposed Dominion status for India
D)
It planned to extend British rule in India for another 50 years
Option B is correct: It did not include any Indian members.
Education Officer • 2025 • General Knowledge
What is Green Carbon?
A)
Carbon dioxide emissions from green technologies
B)
Carbon released by decaying vegetation in forests
C)
Carbon captured and stored by plants through photosynthesis
D)
Carbon stored using artificial capture techniques
Option C is correct: Carbon captured and stored by plants through photosynthesis.
Education Officer • 2025 • General Knowledge
As part of the Paris Agreement, India has submitted its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), which include the goal of achieving Net Zero Emissions by the year:
A)
2030
B)
2050
C)
2070
D)
2100
Option C is correct: 2070.
Education Officer • 2025 • General Knowledge
Who among the following was recently named the National Youth Icon by Ministry of Youth Affairs under its Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Initiative?
A)
Grace Lalrinpari Hauzel
B)
Gracy L Bawitlung
C)
Grace VL Pachuau
D)
Grace Hauhnar
Grace Lalrinpari Hauzel from Mizoram was recently recognized as a National Youth Icon by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, under the 'Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect' initiative. This initiative aims to engage the youth of India in the vision of making India a developed nation by 2047. Grace Lalrinpari Hauzel was selected for her outstanding contributions and leadership, serving as an inspiration for youth across the country and specifically representing the potential of the Northeast region. Options b, c, and d are incorrect as they are not the individuals recognized under this specific national designation.
Education Officer • 2025 • General Knowledge
Which one of the following best describes the term ‘ecosystem’?
A)
The flora and fauna of a geographical area
B)
A community of organisms interacting with one another
C)
That part of the Earth which is inhabited by living organisms
D)
A community of organisms together with the environment in which they live
Option D is correct: A community of organisms together with the environment in which they live.
Education Officer • 2025 • General Knowledge
Bluetooth 6.0 introduces a new feature called ‘Channel Sounding’. What is the primary purpose of this feature?
A)
To enable immersive 3D audio in wireless sound systems
B)
To enhance device location accuracy
C)
To significantly reduce audio latency in Bluetooth devices
D)
To improve stereo separation between left and right audio channels
Option B is correct: To enhance device location accuracy.
Education Officer • 2025 • General Knowledge
India’s first bullet train project is being constructed on which route?
A)
Delhi-Mumbai
B)
Bengaluru-Chennai
C)
Mumbai-Ahmedabad
D)
Prayagraj-Varanasi
Option C is correct: Mumbai-Ahmedabad.
Education Officer • 2025 • General Knowledge
The Gupta period is often referred to as a ‘Golden Age’ in Indian history. Which of the following statements about this period is/are correct?
1. The Nagara style of temple architecture emerged
2. The practice of Sati was abolished
3. Caste system and untouchability were prohibited
4. The Gupta Empire unified the entire Indian subcontinent under one rule
A)
1 only
B)
2 and 3 only
C)
1, 2 and 3 only
D)
2, 3 and 4 only
Option A is correct: 1 only.
Education Officer • 2025 • General Knowledge
In the context of Indian elections, which use the First Past The Post (FPTP) system for both Lok Sabha and State Assembly Elections, which of the following statements gives the most accurate description of this electoral system?
A)
The candidate who secures more than 50% of the total votes in a constituency is declared the winner
B)
The candidate who receives the highest number of votes in a constituency is declared the winner, regardless of whether they secure more than 50% of the total votes or not
C)
The candidate who receives the most first-preference rankings from voters is declared the winner
D)
The candidate is finally elected based on the proportion of total votes received by their party across the country
Option B is correct: The candidate who receives the highest number of votes in a constituency is declared the winner, regardless of whether they secure more than 50% of the total votes or not.
Education Officer • 2025 • General Knowledge
Consider the following provisions under the PM POSHAN (Mid-Day Meal) Rules:
1. Social audits are mandated to enhance transparency and accountability
2. Cooked meals are provided to children enrolled in Classes 1 to 8 in government schools, government-aided schools, and private unaided schools
3. If cooked meals cannot be provided, a food security allowance must be given to the beneficiaries
A)
1 only
B)
1 and 3 only
C)
2 and 3 only
D)
All of the above
Option B is correct: 1 and 3 only.
Education Officer • 2025 • General Knowledge
Consider the following statements
1. Promoting Self-Help Groups
2. Promoting Micro Food Processing Units
3. Promoting Industrial Training Institutes
Which of the above can help in the government’s objective of inclusive growth?
A)
1 only
B)
1 and 2 only
C)
2 and 3 only
D)
1, 2 and 3
Option B is correct: 1 and 2 only.
Education Officer • 2025 • General Knowledge
Which of the following is the only floating National Park in the world?
A)
Sundarbans National Park
B)
Keibul Lamjao National Park
C)
Gulf of Mannar National Park
D)
Gangotri National Park
Option B is correct: Keibul Lamjao National Park.
Education Officer • 2025 • General Knowledge
With reference to Lok Adalats (People’s Court), consider the following statements:
1. They have only civil jurisdiction
2. They have the powers of a civil court
3. No court fee is required
A)
1 only
B)
1 and 2 only
C)
2 only
D)
2 and 3 only
Option D is correct: 2 and 3 only.
Education Officer • 2025 • General Knowledge
Which of the following rivers does NOT originate from the region around Mount Kailash?
A)
Indus
B)
Ganga
C)
Brahmaputra
D)
Karnali
Option B is correct: Ganga.
Education Officer • 2025 • General Knowledge
People often feel dizzy or short of breath when they ascend to high altitudes quickly. In this context, consider the following statements:
1. There is less oxygen available to breathe at high altitudes
2. The body produces lesser red blood cells and hemoglobin to cope with low oxygen levels
A)
1 only
B)
2 only
C)
Both 1 and 2
D)
Neither 1 nor 2
Option A is correct: 1 only.
Education Officer • 2025 • General Knowledge
With reference to revenue collection by the British colonial government in India, consider the following statements:
1. In the Ryotwari system, revenue was collected from a group of villages
2. In the Zamindari system, revenue was collected from the landlords
3. In the Mahalwari system, revenue was collected directly from the individual cultivators
A)
1 only
B)
2 only
C)
1 and 2 only
D)
1 and 3 only
Option C is correct: 1 and 2 only.
Education Officer • 2025 • General Knowledge
Consider the following statements:
1. Winds blow primarily due to differences in atmospheric pressure
2. Coriolis force causes winds to move from high pressure to low pressure
A)
Both Statement 1 and 2 are correct, and Statement 2 explains Statement 1
B)
Both Statements are correct, but Statement 2 does not explain Statement 1
C)
Statement 1 is correct, but Statement 2 is incorrect
D)
Statement 1 is incorrect, but Statement 2 is correct
Option B is correct: Both Statements are correct, but Statement 2 does not explain Statement 1.
Education Officer • 2025 • General Knowledge
Which of the following are considered Capital Expenditure?
1. Purchase of land
2. Purchase of machinery
3. Investment in shares
4. Salaries of employees
A)
1 and 2 only
B)
2 and 3 only
C)
2, and 4 only
D)
1, 2 and 3 only
Option D is correct: 1, 2 and 3 only.
Education Officer • 2025 • General Knowledge
Consider the following statements about National Deworming Day:
1. Albendazole is the medication administered under the program
2. It targets children and adolescents in the age group of 1-16 years
3. It aims to reduce the prevalence of soil-transmitted helmiths
A)
1 only
B)
1 and 2 only
C)
1 and 3 only
D)
3 only
Option C is correct: 1 and 3 only.
Education Officer • 2025 • General Knowledge
Who led the Mahad Satyagraha?
A)
Mahatma Gandhi
B)
Vallabhbhai Patel
C)
B.R Ambedkar
D)
Subhash Chandra Bose
Option B is correct: Vallabhbhai Patel.
Education Officer • 2025 • General Knowledge
What is the primary aim of China’s newly announced K Visa?
A)
Family reunification for people of Chinese origin living abroad
B)
Attracting young foreign professionals in science and technology
C)
Short-term tourism for business travellers
D)
Study programmes for international students
Option B is correct: Attracting young foreign professionals in science and technology.
Education Officer • 2025 • General Knowledge
Gender Budgeting is best described as:
A)
Allocating a separate budget exclusively for women
B)
Reducing allocations for men to increase allocations for women
C)
Increasing the number of women-specific schemes in the Budget
D)
Promoting gender equity through inclusive budgetary allocations
Option D is correct: Promoting gender equity through inclusive budgetary allocations.
Education Officer • 2025 • General Knowledge
Recently, there has been mention of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Which of the following is engaged in this activity?
A)
Election Commission of India
B)
Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India
C)
Niti Aayog
D)
Finance Commission
Option A is correct: Election Commission of India.
