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1.) In which year was the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS)
launched in India?
A. 1984 B. 1978 C. 1982 D. 1975
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2.) Who along with Barry Marshall, was awarded the Nobel Prize in
Physiology or Medicine in 2005 for discovering that stomach ulcer is an
infectious disease caused by bacteria?
A. Jean Paul Vuillemin B. Robert Koch C. Gabriel Pouchet D. Robin Warren
3.) Limitations Law of 1859 is related to which of the following?

A. Arms B. Loan bonds C. Indigo cultivation D. Social reform
4.) The basophilic nucleoprotein granules that are scattered within the
cytoplasm of a nerve cell and helps in the protein synthesis are known
as:
A. Nissl bodies B. Subunit of Parson C. Oxisome D. Golgi bodies
5.) ________, a woman educated at home at Poona, published a book,

Stripurushtulna, criticising the social differences between men and
women.
A. Pandita Ramabai B. Savitribai Phule C. Tarabai Shinde
D. Kadambini Devi
6.) Who said, “Literacy in itself is not Education”?

A. Jawaharlal Nehru B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak C. Mahatma Gandhi
D. BR Ambedkar
7.) Olefiant gas belongs to which of the following functional groups?

A. Alkenes B. Halo alkane C. Alkynes D. Ketone
8.) Arachnids belong to which subphylum of the phylum Arthropoda?
A. Hexapoda B. Chelicerata C. Myriapoda D. Crustacea

9.) In dravidian style of temples the main temple tower is known as

___________ .
A. shikhara B. mandapa C. gopuram D. vimana
10.) The Assam Darrang and Lakhimpur Districts (Assimilation of Laws on

State Subjects) (Repealing) Act, 2022, received the Governor’s assent in
_____.
A. April 2023 B. January 2023 C. March 2023 D. February 2023
11.) The supreme court has published new guidelines for which
designation on 17 July 2023?
A. District Judge B. Senior Advocate C. Judicial Magistrate
D. Additional Senior Civil Judge

12.) Otto von Guericke was the most prominent person known for which
invention in the 17th century?
A. Fluorescent electric lamp B. Diesel engine C. Barometer D. Air pump
13.) When was the ‘Mahatma Gandhi Series’ of Indian Bank notes started?
A. 2000 B. 1996 C. 1994 D. 1991
14.) The Parsi reform movement Rahnumai Mazdayasna Sabha was

founded in which year?
A. 1841 B. 1851 C. 1855 D. 1849
15.) Which species of sponges is commonly called glass sponge due to the
presence of silica spicules?
A. Euplectella B. Planaria C. Calcarea D. Spongilla
16.) Who has been appointed as India’s first Woman Aide-De-Camp by the governor of Mizoram?
A. Abhilipsa Mohanty B. Poonam Veeram C. Deepa Shah
D. Manisha Padhi
17.) 'Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha' scheme was implemented by which

department in July 2023 by Odisha Government?
A. Health and Family Welfare Department B. Housing and Urban Development
C. Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department
D. General Administration Department

18.) All India Padma Shri Mohd. Shahid Invitational Prize Money Men's
Hockey Tournament 2023 was organised in _________, Uttar Pradesh.
A. Kanpur B. Lucknow C. Varanasi D. Gorakhpur
19.) Sachindra Nath Sanyal established a branch of Anushilan Samiti at

Patna in which of the following years?
A. 1920 B. 1929 C. 1913 D. 1925
20.) Which organelle contains enzymes that help break down fatty acids
and detoxify certain compounds in the cell?
A. Vacuole B. Centriole C. Lysosome D. Peroxisome
21.) When did the new judicial system of setting up two courts (Criminal
and civil) in each district start?
A. 1756 C.E. B. 1773 C.E. C. 1774 C.E. D. 1772 C.E.
22.) Who was the chairman of the task force on the production and
promotion of biofertilizers constituted by NITI Aayog in 2021?
A. Prof. Ramesh Chand B. Prof. Suresh Pal C. Prof. Vijay P Sharma
D. Prof. Gopal Naik

23.) The National Lata Mangeshkar Award 2021 was given to:
A. Arijit Singh B. Udit Narayan C. Sonu Nigam D. Kumar Sanu
24.) In 2001, Eric A Cornell along with which two scientists received the
Nobel Prize in Physics for achieving 'Bose-Einstein Condensation'?
A. Sergei Winogradsky and Arieh Warshel
B. Wolfgang Ketterle and Carl E Wieman

C. William Crookes and Gemma Stephenson D. Frank Wilczek and Harold Urey
25.) Who composed the music for the film Kashmir ki Kali?
A. Naushad B. Hemant Kumar C. OP Nayyar D. Salil Chowdhury
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26.) Which of the following Hindustani ragas corresponds to the ‘Mohanam

Ragam’ of Carnatic music?
A. Bhoop B. Bagkauns C. Aadi D. Zilla
27.) In which of the following Indian States was the 50th All India Inter-
Institutional Table Tennis Championships organised in 2023?
A. Kerala B. Karnataka C. Andhra Pradesh D. Haryana
28.) Who discovered the staining technique called 'Black Reaction', which
was capable of revealing neurons in their entirety?
A. Robert Remak B. Albert Kolliker C. Camillo Golgi D. Jacques Loeb
29.) Who was the music director of the film Bees Saal Baad, which was
released in 1962?
A. Shyamal Mitra B. Bimal Roy C. V Balsara D. Hemant Kumar
30.) Which of the following princely states was annexed by the East India
Company in the year 1852 AD under the Doctrine of Lapse?
A. Udaipur B. Nagpur C. Sambalpur D. Satara
31.) Some simple multicellular organisms reproduce by first splitting into
multiple pieces. Then each of these pieces grow up into a new
individual. What is this method of reproduction known as?
A. Regeneration B. Binary fission C. Multiple fission D. Fragmentation
32.) Which level of ecological organisation includes all the different species
living in a particular area?
A. Community B. Population C. Ecosystem D. Habitat
33.) Sange Meel Se Mulaqat is a documentary on the life of _______________,

directed by Gautam Ghosh.
A. Pandit Biswajit Roy Chowdhury B. Pandit Bismillah Khan
C. Pandit Ram Narayan D. Pandit Bhimsen Joshi

34.) Kala Ramnath is associated with which of the following gharanas?

A. Mewati gharana B. Bhendibazaar gharana C. Agra gharana
D. Indore gharana
35.) What is the meaning of the word ‘Taraf’ under the Bahmani Sultanate?
A. Merchant B. Tax C. Horse D. Province
36.) When was the 'Vivad se Vishwas II (Contractual Disputes)' scheme

announced by the Union Finance Minister?
A. Union Budget 2020-21 B. Union Budget 2021-22 C. Union Budget 2022-23
D. Union Budget 2023-24

37.) Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee, Prabhat Sarma from Assam was an
eminent player of which of the following musical instruments?
A. Tabla B. Sarod C. Flute D. Sarangi
38.) What is the keyboard shortcut to edit the contents of a cell in Microsoft
Excel?
A. F2 B. Alt + E C. Shift + Enter D. Ctrl + S

39.) The National Awards to Teachers were first instituted in ________.

A. 1972 B. 1958 C. 1947 D. 1964
40.) Which of the following money supply measures is commonly known as

the aggregate monetary resources?
A. M2 B. M3 C. M1 D. M4
41.) The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme launched in 2023 envisages to take-
up ________ stations for upgradation/modernisation over the Indian
Railway.
A. 1108 B. 1234 C. 1309 D. 1405
42.) Who among the following musicians received the Padma Bhushan
Award 2022 for his contributions in the field of art?
A. Madan Singh Chauhan B. Chhannulal Mishra C. Rashid Khan
D. Manilal Nag
43.) Who sworn in as a member of the Union Public Service Commission in
September 2023?
A. Suman Sharma B. Dinesh Dasa C. Preeti Sudan D. Bidyut Behari Swain
44.) Anupama Bhagwat is associated with which of the following musical

instruments?
A. Sarangi B. Sitar C. Surbahar D. Mridangam
45.) What is the height of Mahendragiri which is the highest peak in the
Eastern Ghats?
A. 1150 meters B. 1510 meters C. 1051 meters D. 1501 meters
46.) What percentage of women were nominated to the panel of Vice-

Chairpersons in the Upper House on 20 July 2023?
A. 15% B. 25% C. 50% D. 75%
47.) In which year did Louis Pasteur discover that yeast is responsible for
producing alcohol from sugar?
A. 1830 B. 1857 C. 1891 D. 1904
48.) Who among the following was forced to leave his ancestral throne due
to the invasion of the Uzbeks?
A. Babur B. Genghis Khan C. Shershah Suri D. Daulat Khan Lodi
49.) Which sulphur containing preservative is used to increase the shelf life
of meat products such as fresh sausages and burgers?
A. Sodium metabisulphite B. Sodium polysulfides C. Sodium thiosulfate
D. Sodium phenyl sulfide

50.) In 1800, which of the following experimental achievements was made

by William Nicholson?
A. Discovery of electric bulb B. Discovery of water electrolysis
C. Discovery of low-cost filters for polarizing light
D. Discovery of thermionic emission

51.) Which of the following statements is/are correct?

I.M0 is called broad money
II.M1 is called narrow money
III.M0 = Currency in Circulation + Bankers’ Deposits with RBI + ‘Other’
Deposits with RBI
A. Only II and III B. Only I and III C. Only I D. Only III
52.) Who said, “A single shelf of a good European library was worth the
whole native literature of India and Arabia”?
A. Thomas Macaulay B. Max Mueller C. W Hunter D. William Jones
53.) Which of the following is an example of a terrestrial biome?

A. Estuary B. Kelp forest C. Coral reef D. Taiga
54.) The concept of 'Standard Urban Area (SUA)' was introduced in which
census of India?
A. Census 1971 B. Census 1961 C. Census 1951 D. Census 1981
55.) Where in India was the Indian music director and classical flautist
Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia born?
A. Banaras B. Bihar C. Jhansi D. Prayagraj
56.) How many items did the Swaran Singh Committee recommend to be
incorporated in the Constitution of India as duties of the Indian citizen?
A. 8 B. 10 C. 12 D. 6
57.) When and where was the Veda Samaj, inspired by the Brahmo Samaj,
established?
A. Bombay 1867 B. Madras 1864 C. Calcutta 1830 D. Lahore 1875
58.) Which phylum includes organisms with radial symmetry, such as sea
anemones and jellyfish?
A. Cnidaria B. Platyhelminthes C. Mollusca D. Porifera

59.) Manish Desai was in the news for taking charge of which post in the
Press Information Bureau in September 2023?
A. Principal Director General B. Deputy Director
C. Additional Director General D. Joint Director

60.) In which Union Territory is the ‘slash and burn’ agriculture known as
‘Dipa’?
A. Ladakh B. Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
C. Andaman and Nicobar Islands D. Jammu and Kashmir
61.) Where was the Paramhans Mandali formed in the year 1840 to
eradicate the Caste System?
A. Murshidabad B. Bombay C. Calcutta D. Delhi
62.) The central government, in 2021, set up an eight-member panel for

framing a new law for drugs, cosmetics and medical devices. Who
headed that panel?
A. Rajiv Wadhawan B. Dr. VG Somani C. AK Pradhan D. NL Meena
63.) In which of the following cities of India was the 1st Mayor’s Trophy
International Grandmaster Chess Tournament - 2023 organised?
A. Panaji B. Patna C. Indore D. Chennai
64.) If the meat is cooked above 140°C, which of the following reactions
occurs?
A. Caramelisation B. Oxidation reaction C. Emulsification
D. Maillard reaction
65.) Which of the following is a green alga found in vast masses of a variety
of marine and fresh waters?
A. Porphyra B. Gelidium C. Sargassum D. Cladophora
66.) In which year did Rudolf Virchow develop his ideas by publishing his
famous formula 'Omnis cellula-e cellula', which became a part of the
foundation of cell theory?
A. 1830 B. 1855 C. 1890 D. 1902
67.) Based on which committee recommendations, RBI introduced a

comprehensive regulatory framework for NBFC-MFIs?
A. Gadgil committee B. Malegam committee C. Kelkar committee
D. Rangarajan committee
68.) In the 1830’s, which Scottish man was Commissioned by the East India
Company to prepare reports on Education and progress in the native
schools of Bengal and Bihar?
A. Anthony Mc Donnel B. John Sargent C. William Adam
D. Joseph Hartog
69.) When did the government launch Start-up India Seed Fund Scheme?
A. 2020 B. 2021 C. 2022 D. 2023
70.) Pramila Malik was in news to become the first woman Speaker of
which state assembly in September 2023?
A. Odisha B. Gujarat C. Karnataka D. Jharkhand
71.) Which of the following is/are Pteridophyta?

A. Lichens B. Mosses C. Fern D. Hornworts
72.) Which government agency released the draft Registration of

Consumer Organisations (Amendment) Regulations on 14 September
2023?
A. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)
B. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
C. Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI)
D. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

73.) Which chief minister launched the process of distributing 'Orunodoi

Cards' to new beneficiaries in October 2023?
A. YS Jagan Mohan Reddy B. Neiphiu Rio C. Pinarayi Vijayan
D. Himanta Biswa Sarma

74.) Eukaryotic organisms can have very complex functions to sustain

themselves. At the cellular level, these involve several different types of
chemical functions like energy production, metabolism etc. What are
the membrane-bound structures called, which are present within the
cell to keep each of these functionalities separate?
A. Cytoplasm B. Plasma gel C. Organelles D. Nucleoid
75.) When did the Indigo Revolt of Bengal take place?

A. 1859 C.E. B. 1857 C.E. C. 1852 C.E. D. 1855 C.E.
76.) The Government launched a 'Scheme for Expansion and Modernisation

of Fire Services in the States' in July 2023 under the ___________________
for strengthening fire services in the States.
A. National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF)
B. National Disaster Relief Fund (NDRF)
C. National Disaster Regulation Fund (NDRF)

D. National Disaster Research Fund (NDRF)
77.) The 'Rajya Sangeeta Vidwan' award is conferred by which state?

A. Karnataka B. Tamil Nadu C. Andhra Pradesh D. Kerala
78.) The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill was

introduced in the Lok Sabha by which ministry on 26 July 2023?
A. Ministry of Home Affairs B. Ministry of Women and Child Development
C. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
D. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

79.) In 2010, in which Indian state did the crisis of microfinance happen?
A. Karnataka B. Tamil Nadu C. Andhra Pradesh D. Maharashtra
80.) Pandit Kumar Gandharva received the ________________________ in 1977

for his contributions in the field of Hindustani Classical music.
A. Padma Bhushan B. Padma Shri C. Tansen Samman D. Karnataka Ratna
81.) Certain grass-eating animals complete the digestion of food in two

processes. First, they swallow partially digested food and then they
regurgitate and chew upon that food again. What are such animals
known as?
A. Heterotrophs B. Regurgitates C. Autotrophs D. Ruminants
82.) Match the following states with their percentage urban population in
India, as per Census 2011.
i) Kerala a) 10.04%
ii) Madhya Pradesh b) 47.72%
iii) Tamil Nadu c) 27.63%
iv) Himachal Pradesh d) 48.45%
A. i) d, ii) c, iii) b, iv) a B. i) a, ii) d, iii) c, iv) b C. i) a, ii) b, iii) c, iv) d
D. i) b, ii) c, iii) d, iv) a

83.) Which one of the following has the largest population in a food chain?
A. Primary consumers B. Producers C. Decomposers
D. Secondary consumers
84.) Which of the following locations is known for lignite coal production?
A. Talcher B. Bokaro C. Korba D. Neyveli
85.) Which of the following is an example of formation of metamorphic

rocks?
A. Formation of Chalk B. Formation of Sandstone C. Formation of Limestone
D. Formation of Slate
86.) Who was honoured with the National Kalidas Samman 2022 award for
sitar playing?
A. Niladri Kumar B. Purbayan Chatterjee C. Nishat Khan
D. Budhaditya Mukherjee
87.) Which of the following is/are a gymnosperm?
A. Mosses B. Cycas C. Rose D. Fern
88.) The National Defense Fund is governed by an Executive Committee,

which is chaired by the:
A. President B. Prime Minister C. Vice President D. Defence Minister
89.) Which of the following sentence/s is/are NOT correct?

i. The detailed estimates of revenue receipts are usually presented in
the finance bill.
ii. Non-tax revenue of the central government mainly consists of taxes
imposed on goods imported into and exported out of India.
iii. Revenue receipts are redeemable.
A. Only i B. i and ii C. ii and iii D. i and iii

90.) The first Anglo-Afghan war took place between 1838 - ________ .
A. 1840 B. 1842 C. 1844 D. 1841
91.) Which of the following minerals is essential for maintaining healthy

bones and teeth?
A. Fluoride B. Potassium C. Sodium D. Phosphorus
92.) For strengthening the fundamental duties, the Verma Committee

identified a few existing acts by which a proper implementation of
such duties can be accomplished. Which of the following was NOT
referred by him?
A. Representation of People Act, 1951 B. Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955
C. Unlawful Activities Protection Act, 1967 D. Wildlife Segregation Act, 1970
93.) In which of the following groups of the periodic table is the metallic
element 'silver' found?
A. Group 15 B. Group 11 C. Group 3 D. Group 7
94.) According to Agricultural Statistics at a Glance 2022, Government of

India, which state produced 44.48% groundnut of India during the year
2021-2022?
A. Rajasthan B. Tamil Nadu C. Maharashtra D. Gujarat
95.) Who introduced the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill in the Lok
Sabha on 3 August 2023?
A. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar B. Piyush Goyal C. Anurag Singh Thakur
D. Ashwini Vaishnaw
96.) Which Article of the Constitution of India mentions about enlargement

of the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
A. Article 138 B. Article 140 C. Article 142 D. Article 144
97.) Who among the following is the author of the book published in
December 2021, ‘The Monk Who Transformed Uttar Pradesh’?
A. Amish Tripathi B. Shantanu Gupta C. Shashi Tharoor D. Yashika Dutta
98.) The National Waterway (NW) – 3 is located in which of the following

states?
A. Maharashtra B. Andhra Pradesh C. Gujarat D. Kerala
99.) Which of the following trees is NOT found in the tropical evergreen
forests of India?
A. Rosewood B. Mahogany C. Ebony D. Amaltas
100.) How does the 'Shram Suvidha Portal' of the Ministry of Labour and
Employment contribute to transparency in labour law enforcement?
A. By providing child care centres B. By allowing women to work night shifts
C. By uploading inspection reports within 48 hours
D. By ensuring minimum wages for all employees

101.) Who among the following eminent musicians was born in Bihar?
A. Ustad Zakir Hussain B. Ustad Bismillah Khan C. Pandit Shivkumar Sharma
D. Pandit Ravi Shankar

102.) The ________ is famous for ‘Karewa’ formations.

A. Thar Desert B. Rann of Kutch C. Coromandel Coast
D. Kashmir Himalayas
103.) Under which of the following ministries does ‘VAIBHAV’ Fellowship

Programme announced by the Government of India in June 2023 ?
A. Ministry of Urban Development B. Ministry of Human Resource Development
C. Ministry of Science & Technology D. Ministry of Rural Development

104.) Which of the following health campaigns was launched by President

Draupadi Murmu through a virtual event on 13 September 2023?
A. Ayushman Bhav B. Ayurveda for One Health C. Yoga for Mental Health
D. Health For All

105.) According to Census of India 1901, what was the total population of
India?
A. 238.40 million B. 360.23 million C. 620.12 million D. 845.80 million
106.) Which of the following sentences is/are true?

i. After independence, about two-thirds of India’s population is now
(2011 Census) literate.
ii. In India, between 2001 and 2011, male literacy rose faster than female
literacy.
iii. Female literacy rose by about 10.4 per cent between 2001 and 2011 in
India.
A. Only i and ii B. Only ii and iii C. Only ii D. Only i and iii
107.) Calculate personal income from the following data.

I.National Income = ₹1,000
II.Corporate tax = ₹10
III.Subsidies = ₹5
IV.Undistributed profits = ₹15
V.Rent = ₹15
A. ₹975 B. ₹950 C. ₹1,000 D. ₹980
108.) _________ is referred to as paper taxes.

A. Gift tax B. Corporation tax C. Customs duty D. Excise tax
109.) What specialised nerve cells does the phylum Cnidaria have to capture
and stun prey such as water fleas and plankton?
A. collar cell B. stinging cell C. flame cell D. chief cell
110.) In how many different combinations do the standard ASCII codes

come?
A. 64 B. 256 C. 128 D. 100
111.) Who was elected as the 16th Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh
Legislative Assembly in January 2023?
A. Jai Ram Thakur B. Kuldeep Singh Pathania C. Anurag Thakur
D. Suresh Bhardwaj
112.) The Parliamentary government is also known by which other names?

1: Cabinet government
2: Responsible government
3: Westminster model of government
4: Fixed executive system of government
A. Only 1, 3 and 4 B. Only 1, 2 and 3 C. Only 1, 2 and 4 D. Only 2, 3 and 4
113.) On which date did the cantonment of Meerut break out in military
mutiny during the 1857 movement?
A. 09 April 1857 B. 30 May 1857 C. 10 May 1857 D. 30 March 1857
114.) Which element is a transition metal in Group 9 of the periodic table?

A. Iron (Fe) B. Copper (Cu) C. Nickel (Ni) D. Cobalt (Co)
115.) Besides the cell organelles, there are various types of non-living
components within a cell, which are known as:
A. Cytoplasmic Inclusion B. Plasmodesmata C. Tubules D. Microfibrils
116.) To cherish and follow the noble ideals that inspired our national
struggle for freedom is a ________ fundamental duty in the list of
fundamental duties enshrined in our Indian Constitution.
A. first B. second C. third D. fourth
117.) According to Census of India 2011, in which Union Territory was the
highest population growth rate recorded?
A. Dadra and Nagar Haveli B. Daman and Diu
C. Andaman and Nicobar Islands D. Chandigarh

118.) In which location were the inaugural National Games, previously

known as the 'All India Olympic Games,' held before the independence
of India?
A. Lahore B. Poona C. Bombay D. Patiala
119.) Which of the following is a heart-related disease?
A. Diabetes B. Angina C. Acromegaly D. Goiter

120.) Which freedom is protected by Article 19(d) of the Constitution?

A. Freedom to reside and settle in any part of India
B. Freedom to move freely throughout the territory of India
C. Freedom to assemble peacefully D. Freedom of speech and expression

121.) In which plant tissue does photosynthesis primarily occur?
A. Xylem B. Phloem C. Mesophyll D. Epidermis

122.) Karnam Malleshwari won a bronze medal at which Olympic games?

A. 2000 Sydney B. 2004 Athens C. 2008 Beijing D. 2012 London
123.) Who among the following was the first and the longest serving
attorney general of India?
A. Milon Kumar Banerji B. Niren De C. Motilal Chimanlal Setalvad
D. Lal Narayan Sinha

124.) Which of the following states has launched the ‘Mo Ghara’ or ‘My
Home’ scheme, with an aim to transform kutcha houses into pucca
ones?
A. Chhattisgarh B. West Bengal C. Odisha D. Jharkhand
125.) On 26 July 2023, Tenzing Yangki created history in Arunachal Pradesh

by achieving a prestigious UPSC rank and becoming the state's first
female ________________.
A. Indian Administrative Service Officer B. India Police Service Officer
C. Education Commissioner D. Revenue Officer


126.) Which of the following bills was introduced in the Rajya Sabha by the
Ministry of Law and Justice on 10 August 2023?
A. The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment
Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023
B. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023
C. The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023
D. The Repealing and Amending Bill, 2023

127.) The Pala rulers achieved their domination in which province of India?
A. Kashmir B. Orissa C. Assam D. Bengal
128.) Who was the first Sultan of the Sultanate period who arranged for the
translation of Hindu scriptures from Sanskrit to Persian?
A. Sikandar Khan Lodi B. Firoz Shah Tughlaq C. Muhammad bin Tughluq
D. Alauddin Khilji
129.) According to Census of India 2011, which state recorded the second
lowest literacy rate in India?
A. Assam B. Arunachal Pradesh C. Manipur D. Tripura
130.) Which system of India is based on the Westminster model?

A. Indian Parliamentary system B. Welfare State system C. Federal system
D. Strong Centre system

131.) According to the census of India 2011, which of the following states has
the highest density of population per square kilometre?
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Maharashtra C. West Bengal D. Odisha
132.) Who was the leader of the temple entry movement in 1930 at Kalaram
temple, Nashik?
A. Swami Achhutanand B. NG Ranga C. Mahatma Gandhi
D. Dr. BR Ambedkar
133.) _______________ was announced as part of the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Package in 2020 with the objective to help businesses
including MSMEs to meet their operational liabilities and resume businesses in view of the distress caused by the COVID-19
crisis, by providing Member Lending Institutions (MLIs), 100 percent guarantee against any losses suffered by them due to
non-repayment of the ECLGS funding by borrowers.'
A. Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme B. Mission Karmayogi
C. Sahakar Pragya Yojana D. Stand-up India

134.) Most seawater has about how much salt in every 1,000 g (about a litre) of water?
A. 100 g B. 200 g C. 15 g D. 35 g
135.) Who among the following was an Anglo-Indian teacher of the Hindu
college of Calcutta to initiate the Young Bengal Movement?
A. Henry Colbert B. Henry Vivian Derozio C. David Hare D. Charles wilkins
136.) When two nuclei fuse together forming one nucleus during cell fusion,
it is known as:
A. synkaryon B. eukaryon C. heterokaryon D. syncytium
137.) According to Census 2011 of India, which of the following groups of
union territories has the highest urban population?
A. Chandigarh and Lakshadweep B. Daman & Diu and Lakshadweep
C. Puducherry and Lakshadweep D. Puducherry and Chandigarh

138.) When was Swami Vivekananda born?

A. 12 January 1853 B. 12 January 1863 C. 12 January 1866
D. 12 January 1859
139.) Name the first Finance Minister of independent India, whose statue
was inaugurated by the Union Textiles Minister in Coimbatore .
A. RK Shanmugam Chetty B. CD Deshmukh C. TT Krishnamachari
D. Sachindra Chaudhuri
140.) The Project Great Indian Bustard was launched by the Government of
________ in June 2013.
A. Bihar B. Manipur C. Uttarakhand D. Rajasthan
141.) Which institution was formed on 2 April 1990?

A. SIDBI B. EXIM Bank C. NHB D. IRBI
142.) As per newest notification of december 2023, the decennial Census of

India to be delayed till at least ____________ .
A. January 2024 B. October 2024 C. March 2024 D. July 2024
143.) The Rourkela Steel plant was set up in the year________ in Odisha state.
A. 1973 B. 1969 C. 1955 D. 1959
144.) Hemant Chauhan, who received the Padma Shri in 2023, is associated
with:
A. Bengali music B. Gujarati music C. Kannada music D. Telugu music
145.) Which agency supported the Bihar State Rural Livelihoods Mission
(Jeevika) in developing digital financial services?
A. SBI B. RBI C. SIDBI D. SEBI
146.) Which of the following states initiated Mukhyamantri Digital Seva

Yojana for women empowerment through increasing digital reach of
women by providing 3 years internet services (data) along with smart
phones in 2022?
A. Kerala B. Himachal Pradesh C. Andhra Pradesh D. Rajasthan
147.) One characteristic of viruses is that they do not show any signs of life
unless they enter a living host and start multiplying using the host’s
cell. What is the main reason behind this?
A. They camouflage themselves as non-living to find a host.
B. They lack cell membrane and other organelles. C. They lack DNA.
D. They need heat of the hosts body to multiply.

148.) Who was sworn in as the Governor of Andhra Pradesh on 24 February

2023?
A. Gulab Chand Kataria B. S Abdul Nazeer C. Acharya Dev Vrat
D. Pratap Shukla
149.) What is the difference between a somatic cell and a reproductive cell?
A. Somatic cells undergo mitotic cell division while reproductive cells undergo
meiotic cell division.
B. The somatic cells have mitochondria but the reproductive cells do not have any
mitochondria.
C. Somatic cells do not contain any chromosome while reproductive cells have their
own chromosome.
D. The somatic cell and reproductive cell are neither diploid nor haploid.
150.) Which term refers to the increasing concentration of toxins within

each successive link in the food chain?
A. Facilitation B. Biomagnification C. Stratification D. Denitrification
151.) According to Census of India 2011, what is the population growth rate
in the Hindu community?
A. 8.3% B. 24.9% C. 16.8% D. 30.2%
152.) The Indian Copper Complex (ICC) is located at Ghatsila in the state of
________.
A. Jharkhand B. Telangana C. Maharashtra D. Rajasthan
153.) In which of the following countries was the revolutionary Ghadar Party
formed?
A. Germany B. England C. The US D. Switzerland
154.) Which of the following statements about the Rajasthan Minimum

Guaranteed Income Bill 2023 is INCORRECT?
A. The bill promises 125 days of work a year for all families in the state.
B. The bill guarantees a minimum pension of ₹1,000 per month to the elderly,
specially abled, widows and single women.
C. The minimum pension under the bill will increase by 15% every year.
D. The bill offers free education to all residents of Rajasthan.

155.) Who introduced the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill,

2023, in the Lok Sabha?
A. Dr. Jitender Singh B. Gopal Rai C. Imran Hussain D. Piyush Goyal
156.) According to the Census 2011 of India, arrange the following

metropolitan cities on the basis of population in ascending order?
A. Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Kolkata
A. B, C, A B. C, A, B C. A, B, C D. B, A, C
157.) What does the CONCATENATE function do in Microsoft Excel?

A. Combines text from multiple cells into one cell B. Splits text into separate cells
C. Converts text to uppercase D. Finds the average of a range of cells

158.) Who said “a cherry that will drop into our mouth one day” about the
kingdom of Awadh?
A. Lord Mountbatten B. Lord Curzon C. Lord Lytton D. Lord Dalhousie
159.) In which year was the Swaran Singh Committee set up by the Indira
Gandhi Government?
A. 1976 B. 1978 C. 1972 D. 1974
160.) Narmada Bachao Andolan (Save Narmada Movement) is a/an

_________________.
A. Social movement B. government initiative
C. forest conservation movement D. project of Jal Shakti Ministry

161.) In electricity overloading cannot be caused by:

A. connecting too many appliances to a single socket
B. accidental hike in the supply voltage
C. the live wire coming in direct contact with the neutral wire
D. the live wire and the neutral wire coming into contact through a heavy resistance
162.) The process of measuring various physical and chemical properties of

the rocks and fluids within a wellbore is known as:
A. well logging B. drilling C. reservoir modelling
D. enhanced oil recovery techniques

163.) Which of the following is the shortcut key to create a new paragraph in
MS Word?
A. Ctrl + N B. Ctrl + P C. Enter D. Shift + Enter
164.) Who among the following related to Patiala gharana?

A. Amir Khan B. Goswami Lalji Mahara C. Ghagge Nazir Khan
D. Fateh Ali Khan and Ali Baksh Khan

165.) In December 1885, ________delegates from various parts of India

established the Indian National Congress.
A. 43 B. 57 C. 61 D. 72
166.) Basanti Bisht, a Padma Shri awardee, is an Indian folk singer from
which of the following states?
A. Rajasthan B. Punjab C. Maharashtra D. Uttarakhand
167.) "Meri LiFE” (My life) app was launched in May 2023 by union minister
Shri Bhupender Yadav. Which ministry does he belong?
A. Ministry of Earth Sciences
B. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
C. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
D. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

168.) In September 2023,Skill India Mission introduced a scheme that aims

to spread awareness at grass root level about free skill training
programmes for youth through robust skill training. What is the name
of that scheme?
A. Skills on the Go B. Skills on Wheels C. Skills on the Move D. Skill Bus
169.) The ________ Health Card Scheme was launched by the Government of
India in the year 2014-15.
A. Soil B. Forest C. Water D. Mineral
170.) What is the name of the scheme under which the Government of India
has planned to provide skill training for 2 crore women as announced
in August 2023?
A. Ladli Beti B. Sudarshna Scheme C. Lakhpati Didi D. Meri Behan
171.) What is the name of the scheme announced by Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu in September 2023 for the
welfare of the state's labour force?
A. Mukhya Mantri Shramik Suraksha Yojana B. Arunachal Shramik Vikas Yojana
C. Labor Welfare Samriddhi Yojana D. Mukhya Mantri Shramik Kalyan Yojana

172.) Which Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) leader was

sworn in as the fifth Chief Minister of Nagaland in March 2023?
A. Wanweiroy Kharlukhi B. Chingwang Konyak C. Tokheho Yepthomi
D. Neiphiu Rio
173.) Identify the incorrect pair (River and its origin) from the following.
A. Godavari - Nasik district B. Narmada - Amarkantak hills
C. Krishna - Brahmagri range D. Tapi - Satpura ranges

174.) What is the height of the Kanchenjunga peak?

A. 8958 m B. 8527 m C. 8859 m D. 8598 m
175.) The primary function of which globular structure is to produce and

assemble the ribosomes of the cell?
A. Chromatin B. Nucleolus C. Centriole D. Peroxisomes
176.) Which of the following is NOT an animal of Phylum Chordate?

A. Frog B. Snake C. Rabbit D. Earthworm
177.) What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

A. Protein synthesis B. Lipid synthesis and detoxification C. DNA replication
D. Energy production
178.) Which of the following are the requisite qualifications of Supreme

Court judges?
1) He should be a citizen of India.
2) He should have been a High Court judge for five years or should
have been a High Court advocate for ten years.
3) He should be a distinguished jurist in the opinion of the President.
4) He should be a minimum of 35 years old.
179.) ____________ assumed the charge as Registrar General & Census

Commissioner of India with effect from November 1, 2022.
A. Amit Shah B. Mritunjay Kumar Narayan C. Dr. C Chandramouli
D. Piyush Goyal
180.) Which phylum of the animal kingdom is made up of segmented

insects like earthworms?
A. Nematoda B. Platyhelminthes C. Porifera D. Annelida
181.) Boron is the only metalloid of which group of the periodic table?
A. Group 10 B. Group 16 C. Group 5 D. Group 13
182.) According to Census of India 2011, what is the percentage of Hindu

population in India?
A. 79.8% B. 84.1% C. 75.6% D. 72.7%
183.) Where is the headquarters of the National Remote Sensing Centre

(NRSC)?
A. Hyderabad B. Bhubaneshwar C. Bhopal D. Lucknow
184.) In the context of a Microsoft Excel sheet, what does the term
'workbook' mean?
A. A single sheet within a file B. The entire Microsoft Excel file
C. A formula used in calculations D. A chart or graph

185.) What is the reason behind the Indian peninsular region not showing
drastic change during winters and having a moderate temperature?
A. moderating Influence of dense human population
B. moderating Influence of heavy monsoon C. moderating Influence of the sea
D. moderating Influence of plateaus

186.) Which ministry launched the KCC Ghar Ghar Abhiyaan in September
2023?
A. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare B. Ministry of Education
C. Ministry of Women and Child Development
D. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

187.) Who is the writer of Indian president's biography 'Droupadi Murmu :

From Tribal Hinterlands to Raisina Hill'?
A. Kamala Surayya B. Kasturi Ray C. Phoolan Devi D. Mary Kom
188.) Which of the following is the correct option for using 'justify' alignment
to a paragraph in a document?
A. Aligns text only to the left B. Aligns text only to the right
C. Aligns text to both left and right edges D. Align text in the center
189.) How many fundamental duties of citizens have been enumerated by

the 42nd Amendment of the Constitution, adopted in 1976?
A. 9 B. 10 C. 11 D. 13
190.) During which years did Khalji dynasty ruled over Delhi?
A. 1290 - 1320 B. 1320 - 1414 C. 1451 - 1526 D. 1414 - 1451
191.) Which of the following is NOT included while estimating National

Income?
I.Goods sold by street hawkers
II.Services of housewives
III.Production of vegetable in kitchen garden
A. Only I and II B. Only III C. Only II and III D. All I, II and III
192.) What was the main objection against the Directive Principles of State
Policy in the Constituent Assembly?
A. They were an instrument of instructions
B. They were non justiciable in character
C. They were considered as novel features
D. The state was responsible for these policies

193.) If a government wants to boost economic growth in a recession, which

measure is it likely to take?
A. Implement strict trade barriers B. Increase taxes significantly
C. Reduce public spending D. Increase public spending

194.) Which compound is used to neutralise fatty acids and convert them
into salts in a process called saponification?
A. Sodium acetate B. Sodium fluoride C. Sodium hydroxide
D. Sodium chlorate
195.) If the government decides to privatise a major public sector industry,

what might be an unintended consequence?
A. Enhancement of operational efficiency
B. Immediate increase in public revenue C. Reduction in corruption
D. Potential monopolistic practices

196.) As of July 2023, who is the Chief Minister of Karnataka?

A. BS Yedurappa B. Jagadish Shettar C. Siddaramaiah
D. Basavaraj Bommai
197.) PT Usha clocked a timing of 55.42 sec in 400-metre hurdles at which of

the following Olympic Games?
A. 1980 Moscow B. 1984 Los Angeles C. 1948 London D. 1956 Melbourne
198.) According to Census of India 2011, which state recorded the second
highest literacy rate in India?
A. Nagaland B. Goa C. Tripura D. Mizoram
199.) The Arabian Sea is connected to the Red Sea, through the Strait of
Bab-el-Mandeb and the Gulf of Eden, and the Persian Gulf via the
_____________.
A. Gulf of Riga B. Gulf of Mexico C. Gulf of Oman D. Gulf of Alaska
200.) The Gujarat Assembly, on 18 September 2023, approved a bill that

reserves ____________ of local body seats specifically for Other
Backward Classes (OBCs).
A. 20% B. 27% C. 30% D. 35%
201.) Which of the following dimensions of liberty is NOT mentioned in the

Preamble of the Constitution of India?
A. Belief B. Opportunity C. Expression D. Thought
202.) What is the main content of the Fourth Schedule in the Constitution of
India?
A. Allocation of seats in the Council of States
B. Allocation of seats in the Lok Sabha C. Directive Principles of State Policy
D. Provisions for State Legislature

203.) Which minister was in the news to launch the country's first crash
testing programme 'Bharat NCAP', on 22 August 2023?
A. Nitin Gadkari B. Raj Nath Singh C. Amit Shah D. Ashwini Vaishnaw
204.) Which of the following are the functions of the National Commission
for Scheduled Castes?
1) Providing Constitutional protection to Scheduled Castes
2) Investigating any case that violates the interests of Scheduled
Castes
3) Submitting a report to the Prime Minister related to the protection
of Scheduled Castes
4) Presenting to the President, annually and at such other times as the
Commission may deem fit, reports upon the working of those
safeguards
205.) Which of the following is INCORRECT about cooking of food?

A. Makes it easier to digest B. Results in the loss of certain nutrients
C. Destroys vitamin C easily D. Destroys vitamin D easily

206.) In which of the following forms of government does the executive

enjoy the right to dissolve the Legislature?
A. Presidential form of government B. Totalitarian government
C. Parliamentary form of government D. Oligarchy

207.) Which Chief Justice of India was sworn in as the acting President of
India on 20thJuly 1969?
A. Justice Harilal Jekisundas Kania B. Justice M Patanjali Sastri
C. Justice Sudhi Ranjan Das D. Justice Mohammad Hidayatullah

208.) Which Minister led the Indian delegation in the meeting of the digital and technology ministers of G7 countries held in Japan on
29 and 30 April 2023?
A. Ashwini Vaishnaw B. Ajay Bhatt C. Bhupendra Yadav
D. Sarbananda Sonowal
209.) According to Census of India 2011, which state/union territory has the
second highest sex ratio?
A. Chandigarh B. Tamil Nadu C. Puducherry D. Himachal Pradesh
210.) Which of the following organisms belong to the Phylum Protozoa?

A. Amoeba, Paramecium, Jelly fish B. Amoeba, Paramecium, Taenia
C. Euglena, Paramecium, Jelly fish D. Amoeba, Paramecium, Plasmodium

211.) Which directive principle was added by the 97th Amendment Act 2011?
A. Organisation of village panchayats B. Promotion of co-operative societies
C. Separation of judiciary from executive D. Uniform civil code for the citizens
212.) Which Indian state passed the Right to Health (RTH) bill, which
guarantees access to equitable healthcare services for all patients in
March 2023?
A. Maharashtra B. Gujarat C. Tamil Nadu D. Rajasthan
213.) Which sport is Leander Paes associated with?

A. Table Tennis B. Tennis C. Badminton D. Squash
214.) Identify whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) with
respect to the weather conditions of a place and select the correct
option.
A. It refers to change in temperature over a few years.
B. It depends on the elevation of the area.
C. It refers to temperature fluctuation within a day.
A. TTT B. FFF C. FTT D. TTF
215.) The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill 2023 aims to
make the _______________ only conclusive age proof that can be used as
a single document for various purposes.
A. ST/SC/OBC Certificate B. Birth Certificate C. Voter ID D. Aadhar Card
216.) Choose the correct statement/s from the following.

i. It is difficult to carry one’s wealth under a barter system of
transactions.
ii. Money is perishable and it cannot be stored.
iii. An increase in the price level can diminish the purchasing power of
currency.
A. i and iii B. ii and iii C. i and ii D. Only ii
217.) In which state is the Bhitarkanika National Park located?

A. Tamil Nadu B. Odisha C. Jharkhand D. Manipur
218.) In which of the following Olympic Games did Dipa Karmakar
participate?
A. Rio 2016 B. London 2012 C. Athens 2004 D. Beijing 2008
219.) According to which of the following constitutional articles in India does

the government need to present the estimated receipts and
expenditures before the parliament?
220.) Which of the following is NOT one of the five outlined pillars of
Atmanirbhar Bharat?
A. Economy B. Infrastructure C. Demand D. Resilience
221.) In may 2023, ____________, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India
(CAG), has been re-elected as the External Auditor of the World Health
Organization (WHO) for a four-year term from 2024 to 2027.
A. Kailasavadivoo Sivan B. Sushil Chandra C. KK Venugopal D. G C Murmu
222.) What is a small, shallow freshwater body with calm water called?
A. Lagoon B. Pond C. River D. Lake
223.) Who was re-appointed as the Solicitor General of India for a term of
three years starting from 1 July 2023?
A. Suryaprakash V Raju B. Tushar Mehta C. Chetan Sharma
D. Vikramjit Banerjee
224.) The ‘_________ Devi Narmade’ scheme has been undertaken by the
government of Madhya Pradesh for the conservation of River Narmada.
A. Jal B. Namami C. Pavitra D. Mata
225.) You grew a small plant in a planter. On maturity, you observed that the
plant has green stem, very few branches and the stem is so soft that
you could easily break it with your hands. Under which category will
you put this plant?
A. Tree B. Creeper C. Shrub D. Herb
226.) Who among the following scientists discovered free living cells in pond
water for the first time?
A. Robert Brown B. Robert Hooke C. Anton Van Leeuwenhoek
D. Franz Bauer
227.) Which of the following schemes focuses on reduced imports,

increased exports and grassroot campaigns that support local
initiatives towards self-reliance?
A. Samarth Scheme B. Vocal for Local C. Mission Karmayogi
D. Skill India Mission

228.) Which of the following is used to remove formatting from a selected

paragraph in many word processing programs?
A. Clear Formatting B. Delete Paragraph C. Format Painter
D. Remove Paragraph
229.) Which chemical reaction occurs when you mix vinegar (acetic acid)
and baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)?
A. Oxidation B. Precipitation C. Neutralisation D. Combustion
230.) Which of the following is a macronutrient?

A. Vitamins B. Carbohydrates C. Minerals D. Antioxidants
231.) Who marked the historic moment by unveiling the 'Yashobhoomi'

convention centre in Delhi in September 2023?
A. Arvind Kejriwal B. Dharmendra Pradhan C. Narendra Modi
D. Droupadi Murmu
232.) As of March 2023, who among the following is the Union Minister of Jal
Shakti?
A. Ramesh Pokhriyal B. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat C. Dharmendra Pradhan
D. Giriraj Singh
233.) What is the primary reason for a government to implement a Goods

and Services Tax (GST)?
A. To discourage all kinds of consumption
B. To increase the complexity of the tax system C. To eliminate all indirect taxes
D. To simplify the tax structure

234.) Who among the following was the governor of Telangana as the end of
2023?
A. Tamilisai Soundararajan B. Kalraj Mishra C. Ganesh Lal
D. Baby Rani Maurya
235.) Private income minus tax payment minus non-tax payment will give
us the estimate for ______.
A. private income B. national income C. gross income
D. personal disposable income

236.) In 2023, who among the following individuals served as the governor of
Telangana?
A. Ganesh Lal B. Tamilisai Soundararajan C. Kalraj Mishra
D. Baby Rani Maurya

237.) What is the purpose of 'customs duty' in international trade?

A. To encourage unlimited imports
B. To protect domestic industries by taxing imports
C. To standardise products internationally D. To regulate the export of goods

238.) The office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner works
under which Ministry of Government of India?
A. Ministry of Finance B. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
C. Ministry of Home Affairs D. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

239.) The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act (1976) added three new words
to the Preamble i.e. socialist, secular and______________________.
A. fraternity B. republic C. democratic D. integrity
240.) What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?
A. Protein synthesis B. Lipid production
C. Sorting and packaging of cellular products D. Cellular respiration

241.) Which is the essential non-justiciable feature of the Indian

Constitution associated with the welfare and well-being of the
common man?
A. Fundamental Rights B. Parliamentary Sovereignty
C. Directive principles of State Policy D. Federalism

242.) The Y-shaped proteinaceous structure produced by the immune cells

to defend our body against harmful bacteria and viruses are known as:
A. immunoglobulin B. amino acids C. collagen D. haemoglobin
243.) In the ecosystem, there can be multiple food chains, but only a limited
number of trophic levels. Based on this statement which of the
following is NOT true?
A: Each level in the food chain represents one trophic level
B: Organisms in the lowest trophic level have the highest population as
a lot of energy is available for their survival
C: There is a loss of energy as it is being absorbed by organisms at the
higher trophic level
D: Organisms at the highest trophic level make their own food and do
not fully depend on the lower trophic organisms for energy.
A. A B. B C. C D. D
244.) What is the purpose of the geo-portal 'Greening and Restoration of

Wastelands with Agroforestry (GROW)' developed by NITI Aayog?
A. Promoting agro-based industries
B. Identifying suitable areas for agroforestry interventions
C. Tracking wildlife migration
D. Monitoring urban agriculture development projects

245.) The largest river system of Rajasthan is _________________.

A. Tapi B. Luni C. Bhima D. Kaveri
246.) Swaran Singh Committee was established by the government under

which Prime Minister in 1976 to make recommendations regarding
fundamental duties?
A. Morarji Desai B. Indira Gandhi C. Jayaprakash Narayan
D. Chaudhary Charan Singh

247.) Brine water is saturated or strongly impregnated with which of the

following ionic compounds?
A. Sodium hydroxide B. Sodium bromide C. Sodium chloride
D. Sodium iodide
248.) Ajit Pawar, who took oath as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra
on 2 July 2023, belongs to which political party?
A. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) B. Jan Adhikar Party (JAP)
C. Rashtriya Samaj Paksha (RSP) D. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena‎(MNS)

249.) Which is the correct formula to calculate the formula unit mass of a
compound?
A. Multiplication of all the atomic masses of all the atoms within the formula
B. Summation of all the atomic weights of all the atoms within the formula
C. Summation of all the atomic masses of all the atoms within the formula
D. Multiplication of all the atomic weights of all the atoms within the formula
250.) The Palamu plateau is located in which of the following states?

A. Tripura B. Karnataka C. Jharkhand D. Telangana
251.) Which of the following is a function of the cytoskeleton?

A. Protein synthesis B. Cell division C. ATP production
D. Cell support and shape

252.) Which constitutional authority is appointed by the President of India

under Article 76 of the Indian Constitution?
A. Chief Election Commissioner B. Attorney General of India
C. Comptroller & Auditor General of India D. Chief Justice of India

253.) According to Census of India 2011,India’s population accounts for

_______ of the world’s population.
A. 15.5% B. 17.5% C. 19.3% D. 21.7%
254.) On 1st September 2023, who was appointed as Chairman and CEO of
Railway Board?
A. Naresh Lalwani B. Amar Dwivedi C. Manoj Sharma D. Jaya Verma Sinha
255.) Which of the following sentences is/are correct?
i. According to the Census of India 2011, the total population of India is
141 crores.
ii. Between 1911 and 1921, there was a negative rate of growth of India’s
population.
iii. Between 1901 and 1951, the average annual growth of India’s
population did not exceed 1.33%.
A. Only i and ii B. Only i and iii C. Only i D. Only ii and iii
256.) Which of the following are the features of the Parliamentary form of
government?
1) The President is the nominal or de jure executive.
2) The Prime Minister is the titular executive.
3) The President is the head of state.
4) The Prime Minister is the head of government.
257.) Which type of cell lacks a membrane-bound nucleus?

A. Prokaryotic cell B. Eukaryotic cell C. Animal cell D. Plant cell
258.) The government of which of the following states launched the ‘Nand
Baba Milk Mission’ scheme in June 2023?
A. Himachal Pradesh B. Bihar C. Madhya Pradesh D. Uttar Pradesh
259.) Select the correct arrangement of the parts of the food canal in
humans from the starting point to the ending point.
A. The buccal cavity ---> Oesophagus ---> Stomach ---> Large intestine ---> Small
intestine ---> Rectum ---> Anus
B. The buccal cavity ---> Oesophagus ---> Stomach ---> Small intestine ---> Large
intestine ---> Anus ---> Rectum
C. The buccal cavity ---> Oesophagus ---> Stomach ---> Large intestine ---> Small
intestine ---> Anus ---> Rectum
D. The buccal cavity ---> Oesophagus ---> Stomach ---> Small intestine ---> Large
intestine ---> Rectum ---> Anus
260.) What balances the atmospheric pressure with equal force so that
animals do not crumble under the high pressure exerted on them by
the atmosphere?
A. Moon’s gravitational pull B. Pressure because of sunlight
C. Energy produced by the food consumed D. Blood Pressure

261.) How do estuaries serve as critical habitats for various species?

A. Estuaries have no ecological significance.
B. Estuaries provide breeding grounds and nurseries for marine organisms.
C. Estuaries contribute to desertification.
D. Estuaries are only important for recreational activities.

262.) The total number of bishops in a chess game is _____.

A. one B. two C. three D. four
263.) A low pitched but louder sound has ______.

A. lower frequency and higher amplitude
B. higher frequency and lower amplitude
C. lower frequency and lower amplitude
D. higher frequency and higher amplitude

264.) Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?
A. Commonwealth Games 2022 – England B. Olympics 2020 – Tokyo
C. FIFA World Cup Football 2022 – Japan
D. FIH Men Hockey World Cup 2023 – India

265.) The enzyme that is essential for fat digestion is:

A. lipase B. trypsin C. zymase D. invertase
266.) Who among the following was one of the co-founders of the Swaraj
Party within the Congress to argue for a return to council politics?
A. Rabindranath Tagore B. Chittaranjan Das C. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
D. Mahatma Gandhi
267.) Which of the following places receives rainfall from the Bay of Bengal
branch of southwest monsoon?
A. Panaji B. Surat C. Ratnagiri D. Kolkata
268.) Rank the following states in descending order of their percentage

share of the population in the country's population, as per Census 2011.
Bihar, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh

A. Rajasthan-Madhya Pradesh-Bihar-West Bengal
B. Madhya Pradesh-Bihar-Rajasthan-West Bengal
C. Bihar-West Bengal-Madhya Pradesh-Rajasthan
D. Bihar-Madhya Pradesh-Rajasthan-West Bengal

269.) According to Census of India 2011, which is the second most populated
state?
A. Bihar B. Tamil Nadu C. Maharashtra D. Rajasthan
270.) Vitamin B12 is also known as:

A. pantothenic acid B. cyanocobalamin C. biotin D. pyridoxine
271.) Which of the following institutions is referred to as ‘lender of last

resort’?
A. NABARD B. SBI C. RBI D. SEBI
272.) According to the Preamble, what does the promotion of fraternity

assure?
A. Allows all to profess, preach and practice any religion
B. Thought, expression, belief, faith and worship C. Economic opportunities
D. Unity and integrity of the nation

273.) In which of the following Articles is fundamental duties, like protecting

public property and renouncing violence, stated?
A. Article 11 A B. Article 36 A C. Article 51A D. Article 72 A
274.) By what name is Vitamin B1 known which is essential for glucose

metabolism and healthy nerve, muscle and heart function?
A. Thiamin B. Pantothenic acid C. Niacin D. Riboflavin
275.) Sahel is an area in Africa that has lost a huge area of productive land in
the last century due to excessive human activities and climate change.
This area is a blaring example of _______________.
A. failed Irrigation B. endangering species C. desertification D. pollution
276.) In which state is the ‘Barauni’ coal based power station located?
A. Assam B. Bihar C. Meghalaya D. Goa
277.) Who among the following Sultans of the Khilji dynasty started giving
cash salary to his soldiers and controlled the market during his reign?
A. Alauddin Khilji B. Jalal-ud-din Khilji C. Shihab-ud-din Omar
D. Qutb-ud-din Mubarak
278.) According to Census of India 2011, which state recorded negative

population growth rate?
A. Manipur B. Nagaland C. Sikkim D. Kerala
279.) Which ministry introduced the Press and Registration of Periodicals

(PRP) Bill in Rajya Sabha on 1 August 2023?
A. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
B. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
C. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting D. Ministry of Corporate Affairs

280.) The Malwa Plateau is located in which of the following states?

A. Jharkhand B. Tamil Nadu C. Madhya Pradesh D. Karnataka
281.) According to ‘Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2023’, which state has
the highest production of Milk during the year 2022-2023?
A. Rajasthan B. Gujarat C. Uttar Pradesh D. Maharashtra
282.) Mr Ajit Pawar became the Deputy Chief Minister of which state on 2nd
July 2023?
A. Goa B. Maharashtra C. Gujarat D. Rajasthan
283.) Which of the following is a popular email client software?
A. Microsoft Word B. Adobe Photoshop C. Mozilla Firefox
D. Microsoft Outlook
284.) What was the child sex-ratio as per Census 2011 of India?
A. 1000 B. 890 C. 919 D. 1024
285.) What is the process by which one organism captures and consumes
another organism called?
A. Mutualism B. Competition C. Predation D. Parasitism
286.) Which Article of the Constitution of India prohibits discrimination on

the grounds of religion, race and caste?
287.) Which of the following is a simple monocarboxylic acid containing two
carbons?
A. Capric acid B. Valeric acid C. Acetic acid D. Palmitic acid
288.) 5 stones were dropped from the top of a building. They all fell to the
ground in straight lines. What can be said about their motion?
A. They had rectilinear motion B. They had curvilinear motion
C. They had slow motion D. They had gravity free motion

289.) Which of the following organisations was founded by Jyotiba Phule to

propagate caste equality?
A. Satyashodhak Samaj B. Prarthana Samaj C. Vedanta Samaj
D. Brahmo Samaj
290.) Which of the following lakes is located in Buldhana district of

Maharashtra?
A. Bhimtal B. Lonar C. Dal D. Pushkar
291.) The Arid soils are developed in the western part of which state from
the following?
A. Assam B. Telangana C. Rajasthan D. Bihar
292.) The Greek letter 'Omega' is used to represent which physical quantity
in the International System of Units (SI)?
A. Electrical conductance B. Electric resistance C. Electric displacement field
D. Electric potential difference

293.) What is the full form of 'CC' in the context of email?

A. Common Copy B. Carbon Copy C. Confidential Copy
D. Copy Communication
294.) The Battle of Chandawar was fought between Muhammad Ghori and
________, a ruler of the Gahadavala dynasty, in 1194.
A. Vijayachandra B. Jaichand C. Harishchandra D. Govindachandra
295.) Which of the following organisations was established in 1906?

A. Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha B. All India Muslim League
C. Servants of India Society D. Parsi Religious Reform Association

296.) Which months are known for the season of retreating monsoon in
India?
A. March and April B. October and November C. May and June
D. January and February

297.) A cricket ball of mass 160 grams was dropped from a height of 50
metres. What would be its kinetic energy just before touching the
ground? [use the value of acceleration due to gravity as 10 m/s2]
A. 50 joules B. 80 joules C. 8 joules D. 160 joules
298.) What does the 'Print Range' option allow you to specify while printing
a document?
A. Number of copies to print B. Specific area or range of pages to print
C. Paper size and type D. Printer settings
299.) Which piece in a chess game can move in an ‘L’ shape – two squares
vertically and one horizontally, and vice versa?
A. Knight B. Bishop C. Queen D. Rook
300.) Match the following.

Unsaturated 3
A Propene1 carbon chains with
double bond
Unsaturated 3
B Propyne 2 carbon chains with
triple bond
Saturated 3 carbon
C Propane3
bonds
PropenePropyne
A. A-3, B-1, C-2 B. A-1, B-2, C-3 C. A-3, B-2, C-1 D. A-2, B-1, C-3
301.) Which of the following statements is true?
A. Igneous rocks are used as fuel by igniting them.

B. Sedimentary rocks can never change into metamorphic rocks or
magma.
C. Igneous rocks can change into sedimentary rocks over a long period
of time.
D. Magma can form sedimentary rocks on cooling.
A. D B. C C. B D. A
302.) Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially launched the Central Sector
Scheme ____________, for artisans and crafts persons across India in
September 2023.
A. PM Hastshilpi B. PM Kaamgaar C. PM Karigar D. PM Vishwakarma
303.) Which of the following set of Articles of the Indian Constitution

guarantees different types of freedoms to its citizens?
A. Articles 14 – 19 B. Articles 19 – 22 C. Articles 25 – 30 D. Articles 32 – 35
304.) According to Article 243 I of the Constitution, the Governor of a state

constitutes the Finance Commission for every __________.
A. 2 years B. 3 years C. 5 years D. 7 years
305.) Who among the following became the first woman Chief Executive
and Chairperson of the Railway Board on 1 September 2023?
A. Maria Kalavathy B. Surekha Bhosale C. Jaya Varma Sinha
D. Kabitha Mathur
306.) Who can appoint the judges of the High Court?

A. Prime Minister B. President C. Attorney General D. Governor
307.) In 1946, BN Rao was formally appointed as _____________ to the core

drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution.
A. Constitutional Advisor B. Chief Draftsman C. Vice-Chairman
D. Anglo-Indian Representative
308.) Which of the following articles of the Constitution of India provides
measures to ensure the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?
309.) Who was appointed as the first woman Chair person of the Railway
Board by the Government of India on 31 August 2023?
A. Jaya Verma Sinha B. Pooja Gupta C. Kanchan Chaudhary
D. Smriti Zubin Irani

310.) Which are the two major branches of the southwest monsoon in India?
A. The Arabian Sea branch and the Tibetan plateau branch
B. The Arabian Sea branch and the Bay of Bengal branch
C. The Himalayan Mountain branch and the Gulf of Mannar branch
D. The Tibetan plateau branch and the Bay of Bengal branch

311.) Which Article of the Constitution of India grants citizens the right to
freedom of speech and expression, freedom of assembly and freedom
to practice any profession?
312.) A nonstop train moving on a straight track with a uniform acceleration

passed station A at a velocity of ‘u’ and reached the next station B at a
velocity of ‘5u’. Its average velocity between the given stations is:
A. 2u B. 2.5u C. 3u D. 4u
313.) After realising the deadly effects of depleting the ozone layer, under
which programme was the decision taken to ban the usage of CFC?
A. United Nations Development Programme
B. Natural State Environmental Programme
C. United Nations Environment Programme
D. Federal Energy Management Programme

314.) Food digested in the stomach passes through the intestines so that
the blood vessels can absorb essential nutrients for the functioning
and growth of the body. What is this process known as?
A. Transmission B. Assimilation C. Transfusion D. Integration
315.) Which of the following is an important step towards offering primary

education to all children between the ages of 6 and 14?
A. Sarva Siksha Abhiyan B. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan
C. Adult Education Programme D. Mid-day meal

316.) Which organelle contains enzymes for digesting cellular waste and
foreign materials?
A. Nucleus B. Mitochondrion C. Lysosome D. Vacuole
317.) What is the primary focus of the ASPIRE scheme of the Ministry of
Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India?
A. Urban development B. Technology innovation
C. Environmental conservation
D. Establishment of livelihoods business incubation centres

318.) Which of the following demineralises the enamel of the teeth?

A. Acids produced by bacteria B. Soft toothbrush C. Toothpaste D. Saliva
319.) Mango shower is a term used for __________________.

A. monsoon showers B. pre-monsoon showers C. post-monsoon showers
D. winter showers
320.) What did the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act
2009 in India lay down?
A. Legal underpinnings for achieving universal higher education
B. Legal underpinnings for achieving vocational education
C. Legal underpinnings for achieving universal elementary education
D. Legal underpinnings for achieving quality and excellence in education

321.) India defeated West Indies in which of the following World Cup finals?
A. 1983 England B. 2007 West Indies C. 2019 England
D. 2003 South Africa

322.) In 1527, battle of khanwa fought between Babur and ruler of mewar
_____________ .
A. Rana Sanga B. Prithviraj C. Rana Pratap D. Rana Mewari
323.) Which of the following is the chemical formula of baking soda?

A. Na2CO3.10H2O B. NaOH C. CaOCl2 D. NaHCO3
324.) भूस्खलन को कम करने के लिए निम्नलिखित में से कौन-से कदम उठाए जा सकते हैं ?
A. चिह्नित भूस्खलन-प्रवण क्षेत्रों में बस्तियों को बसाने से बचना चाहिए
B. अनावश्यक वृक्षों एवं वनस्पतियों को काटना चाहिए
C. मजबूत दीवारें बनानी चाहिए
D. निर्माण से बचने के लिए जल निकासी व्यवस्था का निर्माण नहीं करना चाहिए
A. के वल B और D B. B, C और D C. A और C D. A और B
325.) Which Article of the Constitution of India guarantees the Right to

Constitutional Remedies?
326.) Which of the following is NOT a part of the Directive Principles of State
Policy of the Constitution of India?
A. Protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and
wildlife
B. Protection of monuments and places and objects of national importance
C. Provision for early childhood care and education to children below the age of six
years
D. Provision for protection of minority regions in Rajasthan

327.) Who can operate a blog?

A. Individuals or small groups of people B. Only businesses
C. Only large corporations D. Only individuals

328.) Which disease causes bone pain, stunted growth and soft, weak bones
that can lead to skeletal deformities due to not having enough vitamin
D?
A. Rickets B. Pertussis C. Dementia D. Polio
329.) Dribbling skills are NOT used in which of the following sports?
A. Basketball B. Hockey C. Football D. Chess
330.) Name the scheme launched by the Prime Minister on 17 September

2023 that aims to improve the lives of artisans.
A. PM Vishwakarma B. PM Shilpgram C. PM Anantakalpaaya
D. PM Kalashi
331.) In business, what is a 'supply chain'?

A. A series of businesses that supply products to one another
B. The chain of command in a corporation
C. A network of all entities involved in producing and delivering a product
D. The total stock of a product in a market

332.) What is the impact of ocean acidification on coral reefs and shell-
forming organisms?
A. Ocean acidification has no impact on coral reefs.
B. Ocean acidification enhances coral growth.
C. Ocean acidification weakens coral skeletons and affects shell formation.
D. Ocean acidification increases coral biodiversity.

333.) Sometimes when heated, solid changes into liquid at normal

atmospheric pressure on reaching its melting point. What is the name
of the amount of heat required?
A. Latent heat of diffusion B. Latent heat of fusion C. Latent melting point
D. Latent change of state point

334.) Which of the following options is used to check the spelling and grammar in a Microsoft Word document?
A. Review tab B. Home tab C. Insert tab D. Format tab
335.) The excess cadmium accumulation in our body, damages which part
of the body?
A. Hands and feet B. Eye C. Stomach D. Liver and kidneys
336.) What are 'Bullets' in Microsoft Word?

A. Characters used for decoration
B. Small dots, squares, dashes, or graphics preceding text
C. Large circles indicating importance D. Highlighted text

337.) Sahil Sarabhai is standing in the middle. On one side, his wife Monisha
is pulling him with a force of 100 N eastward, whereas his mother, Maya
is pulling him with a force of 150 N westward. What will be the net
force on Sahil and towards whom will he move in the end if at all?
A. 50N, Monisha B. 250N, will not move C. 50N, Maya D. −50N, Maya
338.) Which of the following is the third largest ocean in the world and is
present on the southern side of Asia?
A. Southern Ocean B. Indian Ocean C. Pacific Ocean D. Bay of Bengal
339.) Olympic medalist Vijender Singh belongs to which State of India?

A. Punjab B. Delhi C. Haryana D. Maharashtra
340.) It is hot outside. It is cloudy and raining most of the time. It is the
month of June. Which season is it?
A. Winter B. Summer C. Monsoon D. Spring
341.) Which of the following parts of an email is used to indicate the sender
and recipient details, as well as the date and time?
A. Subject line B. Body C. Email header D. Attachment
342.) When was the First Five-Year Plan of India launched?

A. 1950 B. 1951 C. 1956 D. 1961
343.) If an atom has atomic number = 6 and number of neutrons = 10, then
what is the atomic mass of the atom?
A. 4 B. 16 C. 10 D. 6
344.) Who is the governor of Reserve Bank of India as of May 2023?

A. Urijit Patel B. Shaktikanta Das C. Raguram Rajan D. YV Patel
345.) Which of the following fundamental rights has been amended as a

constitutional right in the form of Article 300A in the new Chapter IV
Part XII of the Indian Constitution?
A. Cultural and Educational Rights B. Right to Freedom of Religion
C. Right against Exploitation D. Right to Property

346.) The process by which molecules from a region of higher concentration
move to a region of lower concentration is known as:
A. evaporation B. boiling C. diffusion D. melting
347.) Who is the ultimate interpreter of the Constitution?

A. Supreme Court B. District Courts C. President D. Speaker
348.) Which of the following committees was responsible for making

recommendations that led to the 42nd Constitutional Amendment for
the declaration of Fundamental Duties?
A. Swaran Singh Committee B. Abid Hussain Committee
C. Khusro Committee D. Raja Chelliah Committee

349.) On cold pressing groundnut, oils are released. This indicates the
presence of ________.
A. Carbohydrates B. Fats C. Vitamins D. Proteins
350.) Which of the following animals is NOT a mammal?

A. Elephant B. Dolphin C. Bat D. Lizard
351.) The type of carbohydrate predominantly found in potatoes is

__________.
A. Sugar B. Glucose C. Starch D. Fructose
352.) Identify the INCORRECT pair (railway zone and headquarters) from the
following.
A. Central Railway Zone – Kolkata B. South-East Central Railway Zone – Bilaspur
C. South Western Railway Zone – Hubli D. North Western Railway Zone – Jaipur
353.) Before starting a 5 day and 5 night excursion, Mr. Patel provided all his
students with battery powered flash lights. He also gave them some
extra batteries to use as spare. Then Mr. Patel asked them whether
they know how the batteries will produce electricity and help them.
What do you think the correct answer to his question is?
A. Electricity is produced by the chemicals stored in the battery
B. Electricity is produced by friction between the battery and the flash light
C. Electricity is saved in the battery from the factory that produces it
D. Battery extracts electricity from the environment and passes it to the flash light
354.) Who among the following eminent musicians is a famous tabla player?
A. Ustad Bade Gulam Ali Khan B. Ustad Moinuddin Khan
C. Ustad Zakir Hussain D. Ustad Abdul Rashid Khan

355.) Who inspired Indians by raising the slogan 'Freedom is my birthright

and I shall have it!'?
A. Swami Vivekananda B. Sachindra Nath Sanyal C. Bhagat Singh
D. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

356.) Identify whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) and
select the correct option.
A. On solidification, molten magma forms sedimentary rocks.
B. Igneous rocks can be intrusive or extrusive.
C. Under the effect of high temperatures and pressure, sedimentary
rocks change to metamorphic rocks.
D. Under the effect of high temperatures and pressure, igneous rocks
change to metamorphic rocks.
A. FTTT B. TTTF C. TFFF D. TTFF
357.) Which chemical compound is responsible for the spicy taste in chilli
peppers?
A. Capsaicin B. Caffeine C. Ethanol D. Tannin
358.) Which river has its source in the Western Ghats range of Karnataka
state?
A. Banas B. Sarayu C. Kosi D. Kaveri
359.) Which juice is released in our gall bladder that facilitates the digestion
of fats?
A. Saliva B. Acetic Acid C. Bile D. Mucous
360.) If the atomic mass of carbon is 12.011, that of hydrogen is 1.008 and that
of oxygen is 15.999, then calculate the molecular mass of C2H4O.
A. 40.053 B. 34.053 C. 44.053 D. 16.053
361.) Food rich in carbohydrates (like potatoes) and those rich in fats (like
butter) are also known as __________.
A. Energy-Giving Food B. Main Course C. Unsafe Food D. Fast Food
362.) Why is there a need to encourage Indian farmers to switch to

sustainable crops / farming systems?
A. To increase upfront costs
B. To meet the current calorie needs of the population
C. To address environmental damage and degradation of ecosystem services
D. To reduce the use of technology in agriculture

363.) Which of the following are NOT contents of soil?

A. Bacteria and fungi B. Grains of stones C. Steroids D. Minerals
364.) Which of the following is not a rock?

A. Limestone B. Granite C. Quartz D. Marble
365.) What is the minimum age prescribed for a person to be eligible to

become Vice-President of India?
366.) Which of the following is a colourless liquid whose formula is CHCl₃

which evaporates rapidly and turns into gas?
A. Ethanol B. Acetone C. Chloroform D. Ammonia
367.) Under the Regulating Act of 1773, the Supreme Court was established
by British Emperor in which of the following cities in British India?
A. Madras B. Bombay C. Calcutta D. Delhi
368.) Calcium hydroxide is the chemical name of which of the following

saturated aqueous solutions?
A. Hard water B. Black Water C. Limewater D. Carbonated water
369.) Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution is related to

the Directive Principles of State Policy?
A. Articles 11-50 B. Articles 25-55 C. Articles 36-51 D. Articles 50-101
370.) Soy milk is produced from:

A. cow B. goat C. buffalo D. soyabeans
371.) Name a sublimable substance that can be converted into gas without
passing through any intermediate liquid phase.
A. Naphthalene B. Chalk Powder C. Alum D. Rust
372.) Mahatma Gandhi gave the slogan of ‘Do or Die’ during the ___________.
A. Non-Cooperation Movement B. Quit India Movement C. Kheda Satyagraha
D. Champaran Satyagraha
373.) According to Census of India 2011, which of the following states

recorded apopulation density of more than 1100 persons per km2?
A. Rajasthan B. Punjab C. Kerala D. Bihar
374.) Which word has been substituted for the words 'Unity of the Nation' in
the 42nd Amendment Act of the Preamble of the Constitution of
India?
A. Unity and honesty of the nation B. Unity and equity of the nation
C. Unity and integrity of the nation D. Unity and morality of the nation
375.) According to Article 58 of the Constitution of India, no person shall be eligible for election as President unless he is a citizen of
India, has completed the age of ____and is qualified for election as a member of the House of the People.

376.) Which cell organelle is the energy factory of cells and is an important
hub for intracellular interactions with other organelles?
A. Golgi apparatus B. Lysosomes C. Mitochondria D. Peroxisomes
377.) Which of the following bacterial infections often affects the lungs?
A. Tuberculosis B. Influenza C. Meningitis D. Herpes
378.) If an earthquake happens at the sea floor and one tectonic plate dips
under the another, this will most probably lead to a natural disaster
known as:
A. Tsunami B. Typhoon C. Tornado D. Cyclone
379.) Which of the following sports events was NEVER hosted by India?
A. Olympics B. Commonwealth Games C. ICC Men World Cup Cricket
D. Asian Games
380.) How does the formation of igneous rocks occur?

A. Formation through compression B. Formation through volcanic activity
C. Formation through weathering D. Formation through sedimentation

381.) Which white powder, ubiquitous in modern kitchens, combines with

acid to produce carbon dioxide?
A. Sodium phosphate B. Sodium fluoride C. Sodium nitrate
D. Sodium bicarbonate
382.) Which organelle is responsible for producing ATP, the cell's energy
currency?
A. Nucleus B. Mitochondrion C. Golgi apparatus D. Endoplasmic reticulum
383.) Since the attraction between molecules of gas is very low, what benefit
do we get from this property of gas?
A. Compressed and stored in smaller cylinders B. Burns easily
C. Does not move from one place to another
D. Does not change their shape easily

384.) Which of the following features was borrowed by the Constitution of India from Ireland?
A. Separation of Powers B. Directive Principles of State Policy
C. Fundamental Rights D. Amendment Method

385.) Which group of beneficial bacteria is commonly used in fermented

dairy products?
A. Campylobacter jejuni B. Lactobacillus acidophilus
C. Streptomyces rhizobium D. Staphylococcus aureus

386.) Which of the following is the structural and functional unit of an

organism?
A. Nucleus B. Mitochondria C. ATP D. Cell
387.) What is the name of project undertaken by the Indian Government to

conserve tigers when their population dwindled to very low numbers?
A. Animal Protection B. Project Tiger C. Wildlife Conservation Project
D. Predator Project
388.) What is the most common factor for the yellowing of the Taj Mahal
gradually over the years?
A. Acid rain B. Carbon monoxide present in air
C. Marble turns yellow with time D. Marble reacts with nitrogen in air
389.) What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

A. To regulate metabolism B. To enhance vision C. To build muscle
D. To provide energy
390.) What is the chemical reaction that occurs when fats or oils combine
with a strong alkali, such as sodium hydroxide, to make soap?
A. Saponification B. Combustion C. Fermentation D. Oxidation
391.) The particles that form the main part of the nucleus of an atom are
together known as:
A. ions B. nucleons C. electrons D. isotopes
392.) Through which of the following body parts does food need to pass
before reaching the intestines?
A. Windpipe --> Food pipe B. Mouth --> Rectum
C. Oesophagus --> Stomach D. Stomach --> Rectum

393.) If wildlife sanctuaries are there to protect wild animals, then what do
biosphere reserves protect?
A. Native trees and plants B. Entire biodiversity of the area
C. Forests of the area D. Water animals of the area

394.) Which of the following is the domestic first-class cricket championship

in India?
A. Durand Cup B. Ranji Trophy C. Thomas Cup D. Santosh Trophy
395.) Who called off the Non-Cooperation Movement due to the Chauri
Chaura incidence?
A. Lala Lajpat Rai B. Mahatma Gandhi C. Rajendra Prasad
D. Chittaranjan Das
396.) What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

A. Hypotension B. Hypertension C. Hyperglycemia D. Hypoglycemia
397.) In which city is the Arun Jaitley Stadium located?
A. New Delhi B. Punjab C. Mumbai D. Chennai
398.) Which of the following does NOT affect the changes in the states of
matter?
A) Changing the kinetic energy in the particles of the matter
B) Changing the temperature of the matter
C) Changing the pressure on the matter
D) Changing the colour of the matter
A. D B. C C. B D. A
399.) Which of the following is NOT a major river basin in India?

A. Tapi B. Krishna C. Narmada D. Kalindi
400.)Which of the following animals are endemic to Australia?

A. Kangaroo B. Dog C. Giant Panda D. Elephant
401.) The animals or plants which can inbreed successfully must belong to
the same _________.
A. locality B. planet C. country D. species
402.) Why cannot we write the chemical formula of a compound formed by

chlorine and sodium as ClNa instead of NaCl?
A. The rule is to write the name of the metal first.
B. Both the formulas are correct.
C. Chlorine is lighter, hence is written at the end. D. Chlorine is yellow in colour.

403.) Which of the following is the most common nutritional cause of

anaemia?
A. Iron deficiency B. Calcium deficiency C. Magnesium deficiency
D. Selenium deficiency
404.)Which part of the cell is responsible for generating the primary energy
molecule ATP in eukaryotic animals?
A. Vacuoles B. Cell wall C. Endoplasmic reticulum D. Mitochondria
405.) If ‘G’, ‘M’ and ‘R’ represent the universal gravitation constant, mass of
the earth and radius of the earth, respectively, then which of the
following is the correct expression for the acceleration due to gravity
(g) on the surface of the earth?
A. GM2/R B. GM/R2 C. GM/R D. GMR2
406.)What is the name of the compound with the formula N2O5?

A. Dinitrogen pentoxide B. Nitrogen dioxide C. Nitric oxide
D. Nitrous oxide
407.) What makes countries near the equator hotter than those which are
away from the equator?
A. The equator is near the earth's core. B. The equator is a hot line.
C. Areas near the equator have more volcanoes.
D. Areas near the equator receive direct and more sunlight.

408.)The world's largest population of which endangered species resides in
Assam's Kaziranga National Park?
A. Shaggy horn wild ibex B. Bluebull C. One-horned rhinoceros
D. Red panda
409.) The SI unit of which fundamental physical quantity is named in the

honour of Charles Augustin Coulomb?
A. Electric field B. Electric current density C. Electric power
D. Electric charge
410.) Meera shifted to a new house and was fixing light bulbs in her
apartment. One of the three bulbs she fixed did not light up. Upon
testing she realised it was a case of fused bulb. So, she bought a new
one which then lit up perfectly. Select the correct option that describes
what happened to the fused bulb.
A. The switch for the bulb was not turned on
B. Meera did not fix the bulb to the holder properly
C. The filament inside it was broken
D. There was no connection between the bulb holder and the switch
411.) A village is established in a region where land meets the ocean. What
is this region called?
A. Coastal Region B. Marshy Land C. Tropical Region D. Sea Beach
412.) The valency of Ca is 2+. The valency of O is 2−. What is the simplified
chemical formula of Calcium oxide?
A. Ca2O2 B. CaO C. CaO2 D. Ca2O
413.) Which of the following statements is correct?

A. A neutron has no electrical charge.
B. The central part of an atom contains only protons.
C. The central part of an atom contains only neutrons.
D. The central part of an atom contains only electrons.

414.) Rama experiences a drop in temperature as she is getting higher and

higher in the mountains while trekking. What could be the cause of
this?
A. Rama's fatigue B. Lower air pressure at altitude
C. Higher air pressure at altitude D. Less water

415.) Which of the following is a popular cloud storage service on the

internet?
A. Microsoft Word B. Google Drive C. Adobe Photoshop
D. Internet Explorer
416.) Which of the following Ministers introduced the Central Goods and
Services Tax (Amendment) Bill 2023 and the Integrated Goods and
Services Tax (Amendment) Bill 2023 in the Lok Sabha?
A. Nirmala Sitharaman B. Harpal Singh C. Bikram Keshari Arukha
D. Manohar Lal Khattar

417.) Which of the following is a shortcut key to undo the last action in
many word processors?
A. Ctrl + Z B. Ctrl + X C. Ctrl + C D. Ctrl + V
418.) If a windmill farm has to be set up, setting up it near a coastal area
seems like a good idea. What could be the main reason behind this?
A. No water scarcity B. Heavily populated C. Land and sea breezes
D. Chances of storms
419.) What is the frequency of an object if we know that it oscillates 100

times in 5 seconds?
A. 20 Hz B. 100 Hz C. 200 Hz D. 50 Hz
420.) Which food item has pH value between 2 and 3? This value makes it
acidic.
A. Blackberry juice B. Tomato juice C. Lemon juice D. Apple juice
421.) What is u in the equation s = ut + ½ at2, which represents the position-

time relation?
A. Uniform acceleration B. Initial velocity C. Speed of the object
D. Change in momentum
422.) A man started working in a factory where he needed to deal with

steam and boiling water regularly. On the first day, his doctor warned
him to be more careful of the steam because burns caused by steam
can be more severe than that of hot water. What is the reason behind
this?
A. Steam cannot be seen B. Steam is odourless
C. Steam has more latent heat of vaporisation

D. Steam can remain stuck to the body
423.) Which of the following is the most important disease related to

Vitamin C deficiency?
A. Pellagra B. Atherosclerosis C. Scurvy D. Goitre
424.) What does the term 'e-commerce' refer to?
A. Trading of commodities
B. Buying and selling of goods and services over the internet
C. Exchange of goods for services D. Government-regulated commerce

425.) What is the term for the process of water loss from plant leaves
through tiny openings called stomata?
A. Respiration B. Transpiration C. Germination D. Photosynthesis
426.) Which of the following is NOT a vector quantity?

A. Acceleration B. Mass C. Velocity D. Force
427.) In plant cells, which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis?

A. Chloroplast B. Mitochondrion C. Lysosome D. Peroxisome
428.) Which of the following states has the largest legislative assembly (in
terms of number of members) in the country as on 30th September
2023?
A. Rajasthan B. Tamil Nadu C. Madhya Pradesh D. Uttar Pradesh
429.) A milliamp is a unit of measurement of electric current, which is equal

to how many amps?
A. 0.0001 AMP B. 0.00001 AMP C. 0.001 AMP D. 0.01 AMP
430.) It is difficult to carry a heavy shopping bag with thin handles by hand,
but slightly easier when the handles are covered with a thick piece of
cloth. What is the reason behind that?
A. Handles become stronger B. Cloth is colourful
C. Increase in surface area reduces the force exerted
D. Chances of tearing are eliminated

431.) Which keyboard shortcut can be used to Print the Microsoft Word
document?
A. Ctrl + P B. Ctrl + S C. Ctrl + V D. Ctrl + Z
432.) In the context of internet access, Wi-Fi stands for ________________.
A. Wired Fidelity B. Wireless Fidelity C. Wideband Fibre D. Web Interface

433.) All the living and non-living things in a particular area constitute the
______________ of the area.
A. Species B. Life Circle C. Food Web D. Ecosystem
434.) Why is it safer for our hands to use a wooden spoon while cooking in a
hot pan instead of using a metallic spoon?
A. Wood is a good conductor of heat and helps in cooking.
B. Wood adds nice flavours to the food being cooked.
C. Wood is an insulator and does not heat up.
D. Wood helps the food cook faster.

435.) Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

A. Kabaddi – 9 players in a team B. Cricket – 11 players in a team
C. Football – 13 players in a team D. Hockey – 10 players in a team

436.) Which disease is characterised by the body's inability to regulate blood

sugar levels?
A. Diabetes B. Hypertension C. Arthritis D. Asthma
437.) According to Census of India 2011, which state recorded the highest
literacy rate in India?
A. Kerala B. Goa C. Punjab D. Mizoram
438.) What is the freezing point of water on the Celsius scale?

A. 100°C B. 98°C C. 32°C D. 0°C
439.) What is the value of 1 electron volt (eV), which is especially used for
nuclear science?
A. 2.202 × 10−11 joules B. 1.202 × 10−15 joules C. 1.902 × 10−10 joules
D. 1.602 × 10−19 joules

440.)Why is it always emphasised NOT to touch any electric switch board
with wet hands?
A. Water can erode the switchboard.
B. Combination of water and our body is a good conductor of electricity.
C. Wet hands can fade away the colour coat of the switchboard.
D. Wet hands might slip from the switch.

441.) Pascal is the SI unit of _________, which is defined as a force of 1 N

applied uniformly over an area of 1 m2.
A. mass density B. energy C. pressure D. power
442.) It is a fact that if you drink from a plastic bottle and throw it in the
dustbin, it will still be there when your grandchildren are old. What is
the reason behind this?
A. Plastics are biodegradable. B. Plastics are radioactive.
C. Plastics are non-biodegradable. D. Plastics are heavy metals.

443.) Which of the following is/are most essential for growth and
development?
A. High sugar B. Salts C. Protein D. Spices
444.)The equipment used to record the intensity of an earthquake is

_______________.
A. barometer B. pyrometer C. seismograph D. calorimeter
445.) What is the chemical formula for ammonia?

A. NaCl B. NH3 C. H2O D. CO2
446.)What is the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the Earth?

A. 12.5 m/s² B. 9.8 m/s² C. 6.2 m/s² D. 3.0 m/s²
447.) Which of the following values is subtracted from the numerical value
of temperature expressed in Kelvin to obtain the temperature in
degrees Celsius?
A. 293 B. 253 C. 313 D. 273
448.)What is the unit of electric current?

A. Ohm B. Watt C. Volt D. Ampere
449.) What is the SI unit of force?

A. Volt B. Joule C. Newton D. Watt
450.) What is the full form of GST?

A. Gifts and Sale Tax B. Goods and Services Tax C. Goods and Sale Tax
D. Gifts and Services Tax


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3.) Limitations Law of 1859 is related to which of the following?

5.) ________, a woman educated at home at Poona, published a book,

6.) Who said, “Literacy in itself is not Education”?

7.) Olefiant gas belongs to which of the following functional groups?

8.) Arachnids belong to which subphylum of the phylum Arthropoda?

A. Hexapoda B. Chelicerata C. Myriapoda D. Crustacea

9.) In dravidian style of temples the main temple tower is known as

10.) The Assam Darrang and Lakhimpur Districts (Assimilation of Laws on

D. Additional Senior Civil Judge

14.) The Parsi reform movement Rahnumai Mazdayasna Sabha was

A. Abhilipsa Mohanty B. Poonam Veeram C. Deepa Shah

17.) 'Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha' scheme was implemented by which

C. Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department

D. General Administration Department

19.) Sachindra Nath Sanyal established a branch of Anushilan Samiti at

D. Prof. Gopal Naik

B. Wolfgang Ketterle and Carl E Wieman

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26.) Which of the following Hindustani ragas corresponds to the ‘Mohanam

33.) Sange Meel Se Mulaqat is a documentary on the life of _______________,

C. Pandit Ram Narayan D. Pandit Bhimsen Joshi

34.) Kala Ramnath is associated with which of the following gharanas?

36.) When was the 'Vivad se Vishwas II (Contractual Disputes)' scheme

A. Union Budget 2020-21 B. Union Budget 2021-22 C. Union Budget 2022-23

D. Union Budget 2023-24

A. F2 B. Alt + E C. Shift + Enter D. Ctrl + S

39.) The National Awards to Teachers were first instituted in ________.

40.) Which of the following money supply measures is commonly known as

44.) Anupama Bhagwat is associated with which of the following musical

46.) What percentage of women were nominated to the panel of Vice-

D. Sodium phenyl sulfide

50.) In 1800, which of the following experimental achievements was made

C. Discovery of low-cost filters for polarizing light

D. Discovery of thermionic emission

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51.) Which of the following statements is/are correct?

53.) Which of the following is an example of a terrestrial biome?

A. Cnidaria B. Platyhelminthes C. Mollusca D. Porifera

C. Additional Director General D. Joint Director

62.) The central government, in 2021, set up an eight-member panel for

67.) Based on which committee recommendations, RBI introduced a

71.) Which of the following is/are Pteridophyta?

72.) Which government agency released the draft Registration of

B. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)

C. Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI)

D. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

73.) Which chief minister launched the process of distributing 'Orunodoi

D. Himanta Biswa Sarma

74.) Eukaryotic organisms can have very complex functions to sustain

75.) When did the Indigo Revolt of Bengal take place?

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76.) The Government launched a 'Scheme for Expansion and Modernisation

B. National Disaster Relief Fund (NDRF)

C. National Disaster Regulation Fund (NDRF)

77.) The 'Rajya Sangeeta Vidwan' award is conferred by which state?

78.) The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill was