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Past Questions — 2025
Which Indian state has the highest population density as per the latest census?
A)
Maharashtra
B)
Uttar Pradesh
C)
Bihar
D)
West Bengal
Option C is correct: Bihar.
Which of the following gases is primarily responsible for the depletion of the ozone layer?
A)
Carbon dioxide
B)
Sulfur dioxide
C)
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
D)
Methane
Option C is correct: Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).
Which amendment of the Constitution of India is known as mini-constitution?
A)
Constitution Forty-First Amendment Act, 1976
B)
Constitution Forty-Second Amendment Act, 1976
C)
Constitution Forty-Third Amendment Act, 1977
D)
Constitution Forty-Fourth Amendment Act, 1978
Option B is correct: Constitution Forty-Second Amendment Act, 1976.
The term ‘Carbon Neutrality’ means-
A)
Completely stopping carbon emissions
B)
Balancing carbon emissions with carbon removal
C)
Reducing carbon footprint to zero
D)
Storing carbon in landfills
Option B is correct: Balancing carbon emissions with carbon removal.
Which is the largest continent by land area?
A)
North America
B)
Africa
C)
Asia
D)
Europe
Option C is correct: Asia.
The Chief Secretary to the Government of Mizoram is -
A)
Khilla Ram Meenu
B)
Khilli Ram Meena
C)
Ram Khilla Singh
D)
Anil Shukla
Option B is correct: Khilli Ram Meena.
According to RBI’s ‘State of the Economy’ report, India’s growth rate in 2025-2026 is projected at-
A)
7%
B)
8%
C)
6.7%
D)
7.7%
RBI’s ‘State of the Economy’ report projected India’s growth rate for 2025–26 at 6.7%, so option (c) is correct. The other options are incorrect because 7.0% and 7.7% are higher than the RBI projection, while 8.0% is much above the stated estimate and not the reported figure.
Asoka followed the policy of Dhamma after which War?
A)
Patna War
B)
Kalinga War
C)
Kurukshetra War
D)
Plassy War
Option B is correct: Kalinga War.
Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?
A)
Pratibha Patil
B)
Indira Gandhi
C)
Sonia Gandhi
D)
Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
Option B is correct: Indira Gandhi.
The Earth’s core is mainly composed of which two elements?
A)
Oxygen and Nitrogen
B)
Iron and Nickel
C)
Carbon and Hydrogen
D)
Silicon and Magnesium
Option B is correct: Iron and Nickel.
The first skywalk in Mizoram which was inaugurated in Aizawl by Chief Minister Lalduhoma is designed to hold upto -
A)
150 people at a time
B)
125 people at a time
C)
135 people at a time
D)
100 people at a time
The first skywalk in Mizoram was inaugurated by Chief Minister Lalduhoma in Aizawl. This architectural addition to the city's tourism and infrastructure was specifically designed with a safety capacity limit to ensure structural integrity and crowd management. According to official reports regarding the inauguration and technical specifications of the skywalk, it is designed to hold up to 100 people at a time. Options a, b, and c are incorrect as they exceed the designated safety capacity of the structure.
Mizo language belongs to -
A)
Mon-Khmer
B)
Indo-Chinese
C)
Tibeto-Burman
D)
Karen
Option C is correct: Tibeto-Burman.
Which is the largest planet in the Solar System?
A)
Saturn
B)
Earth
C)
Neptune
D)
Jupiter
Option D is correct: Jupiter.
Which planet is known as the “Red Planet”?
A)
Venus
B)
Mars
C)
Jupiter
D)
Mercury
Option B is correct: Mars.
Which sector includes activities like trade, transport, and communication?
A)
Primary sector
B)
Secondary sector
C)
Tertiary sector
D)
Economic sector
Option C is correct: Tertiary sector.
“Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados’ Award recently awarded to a leader from India is-
A)
Dr. S. Jaishankar
B)
Narendra Modi
C)
Rajnath Singh
D)
Amit Shah
Option B is correct: Narendra Modi.
The Ramsar Convention is related to the conservation of-
A)
Rainforests
B)
Deserts
C)
Wetlands
D)
Mangroves
Option C is correct: Wetlands.
What is the main function of mangroves in coastal ecosystems?
A)
Increase ocean depth
B)
Protect against soil erosion and storm surges
C)
Reduce oxygen levels in water
D)
Prevent fish migration
Option B is correct: Protect against soil erosion and storm surges.
In India, which body releases the Poverty Line estimates?
A)
NITI Aayog
B)
Reserve Bank of India
C)
Ministry of Finance
D)
National Statistical Office
Option A is correct: NITI Aayog.
In which states are the Pardhi community primarily found?
A)
Mizoram and Manipur
B)
Bihar and Jharkhand
C)
Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
D)
Odisha and Tamil Nadu
Option C is correct: Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
Darbu consists of -
A)
Two gongs
B)
Three gongs
C)
Four gongs
D)
Five gongs
Option A is correct: Two gongs.
Which of the following is the main cause of ocean acidification?
A)
Excess oxygen in water
B)
Carbon dioxide absorption by seawater
C)
Oil spills
D)
Marine biodiversity loss
Option B is correct: Carbon dioxide absorption by seawater.
What is the largest organ in the human body?
A)
Heart
B)
Liver
C)
Brain
D)
Skin
The human body's organs are categorized as either internal or external. The skin is the largest organ of the body overall, covering the entire external surface and acting as a protective barrier. In an average adult, the skin accounts for approximately 15% of total body weight.
Analysis of other options:
- a. Heart: A muscular organ responsible for pumping blood, but significantly smaller than the skin.
- b. Liver: This is the largest INTERNAL organ, but it is smaller than the skin when considering the body as a whole.
- c. Brain: A complex organ for nervous system control, but not the largest in terms of size or mass.
Who has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha?
A)
The President of India
B)
The Prime Minister of India
C)
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
D)
The Chief Justice of India
According to Article 85(2)(b) of the Constitution of India, the President has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha. While the President typically exercises this power on the advice of the Council of Ministers (headed by the Prime Minister), the formal authority to issue the dissolution order rests solely with the President.
Why other options are incorrect:
- b. The Prime Minister: The PM can recommend the dissolution of the Lok Sabha to the President, but does not possess the constitutional power to dissolve it independently.
- c. The Speaker: The Speaker presides over the house and manages its proceedings but has no authority to dissolve the house.
- d. The Chief Justice of India: The CJI is the head of the judiciary and has no role in the dissolution of the legislative body.
In which states are the Pardhi community primarily found?
A)
Mizoram and Manipur
B)
Bihar and Jharkhand
C)
Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
D)
Odisha and Tamil Nadu
The Pardhi community is a nomadic and semi-nomadic group traditionally known for hunting and gathering. They are primarily concentrated in the central part of India, specifically in the states of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. Due to historical colonial laws (such as the Criminal Tribes Act of 1871), they were stigmatized as 'criminal tribes,' a label that has persisted in social perceptions despite the act being repealed.
Analysis of other options:
- Option (a) Mizoram and Manipur: These are North-Eastern states where different tribal groups (like the Mizo and Meitei) predominate.
- Option (b) Bihar and Jharkhand: While these states have various tribal populations (like the Santhals and Mundas), the Pardhi are not the primary community here.
- Option (d) Odisha and Tamil Nadu: These states have their own distinct indigenous and nomadic groups, but the Pardhi heartland is Central India.