General Instructions:
- The test consists of 150 questions.
- Each question carries 1 mark.
- There is no negative marking.
- The duration of the test is 2 hours.
- Select the most appropriate answer from the given options.
General Science
- Consider the following statements regarding quantum entanglement:
- It allows instantaneous correlation between particles regardless of distance.It violates the principle of locality in classical physics.It has applications in quantum computing and secure communication.
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3 - Match List-I with List-II: List-I (Scientific Concept)List-II (Associated Scientist)a. Theory of Relativity1. Niels Bohrb. Quantum Mechanics2. Albert Einsteinc. Uncertainty Principle3. Werner Heisenbergd. Atomic Model4. Erwin Schrödinger Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1
B. a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
C. a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3
D. a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4 - Match List-I with List-II: List-I (Biomolecule)List-II (Function)a. DNA1. Energy storageb. RNA2. Genetic informationc. Protein3. Protein synthesisd. Lipid4. Catalysis and structure Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
B. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
C. a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
D. a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3 - Assertion (A): Stem cells have the potential to differentiate into various cell types.
Reason (R): They possess totipotency or pluripotency, enabling regenerative medicine applications. Select the correct answer:
a. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
b. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
c. A is true, but R is false
d. A is false, but R is true - With reference to nanotechnology, consider the following statements:
- It involves manipulation at the atomic or molecular scale.
- Carbon nanotubes exhibit exceptional strength and conductivity.
- It has no environmental risks associated with nanoparticle dispersion.
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3 - What is the primary mechanism behind the greenhouse effect?
a. Absorption of ultraviolet radiation by ozone
b. Trapping of infrared radiation by atmospheric gases
c. Reflection of solar radiation by clouds
d. Convection currents in the troposphere - Consider the following pairs:
- Higgs Boson : God Particle
- Neutrino : Ghost Particle
- Quark : Fundamental building block of protons
- Gluon : Carrier of electromagnetic force
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4 - In the context of biotechnology, which of the following best describes ‘golden rice’?
a. Rice fortified with iron to combat anemia
b. Genetically modified rice with beta-carotene for vitamin A
c. Hybrid rice variety resistant to pests
d. Organic rice cultivated without pesticides - What phenomenon explains the blue color of the sky?
a. Rayleigh scattering
b. Mie scattering
c. Tyndall effect
d. Raman scattering - Consider the following statements about superconductors:
- They exhibit zero electrical resistance below critical temperature.
- High-temperature superconductors operate above liquid nitrogen temperatures.
- Meissner effect causes magnetic field expulsion.
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3 - Which of the following materials is a semiconductor?
a. Copper
b. Silicon
c. Glass
d. Rubber - What is/are the full form(s) of PET in medical imaging?
- Positron Emission Tomography
- Polyethylene Terephthalate
- Photoelectric Effect Tomography
- Proton Emission Technique
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2
c. 3 and 4
d. 1, 2, and 3 - What is the name of the ESA’s mission to study exoplanets?
a. Kepler
b. ARIEL
c. Hubble
d. James Webb - What was the primary objective of the Large Hadron Collider?
a. Fusion energy
b. Particle acceleration to discover new particles
c. Climate modeling
d. Genetic sequencing - For a convex mirror, the image is always:
a. Real and inverted
b. Virtual and erect
c. Real and erect
d. Virtual and inverted - A photodiode operates in:
a. Forward bias
b. Reverse bias
c. No bias
d. Alternating bias - The normality of a solution is:
a. Moles per liter
b. Equivalents per liter
c. Grams per liter
d. Percentage by weight - Toxoid vaccines are used against:
a. Viral infections
b. Bacterial toxins
c. Fungal diseases
d. Parasitic infections - Which is a superconductor at room temperature?
a. Mercury
b. None, as of 2025
c. Graphene
d. Diamond - The PCR technique is used for:
a. DNA amplification
b. Protein synthesis
c. Cell culture
d. Virus isolation - In vacuum, all objects fall with:
a. Different speeds
b. Same acceleration
c. Zero gravity
d. Increasing speed proportionally to mass - Conjugate vaccines are effective against:
a. Polysaccharide antigens
b. Protein antigens
c. Lipid antigens
d. Nucleic acid antigens - Mid-ocean ridges are sites of:
a. Convergence
b. Divergence
c. Transform faults
d. Subduction - Wilson’s theory of biogeography explains:
a. Island species diversity
b. Continental drift
c. Climate zones
d. Ocean currents - tRNA stands for:
a. Transfer RNA
b. Translational RNA
c. Terminal RNA
d. Template RNA - Faraday’s law relates to:
a. Electromagnetic induction
b. Capacitance
c. Resistance
d. Conductance - Surface tension is:
a. Scalar
b. Vector
c. Force per unit length
d. Pressure difference - Analgesics target:
a. Pain receptors
b. Inflammation
c. Infection
d. Fever - Enzyme kinetics follow:
a. Michaelis-Menten equation
b. Arrhenius equation
c. Boyle’s law
d. Charles’s law - The enteric nervous system is part of:
a. Autonomic
b. Central
c. Somatic
d. Peripheral
Current Affairs
- In the context of India’s space program, the Vyommitra mission is associated with:
a. Human spaceflight
b. Lunar exploration
c. Satellite launch
d. Mars orbiter - The International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion on climate change in 2025 was requested by:
a. Vanuatu
b. India
c. USA
d. China - Who is the current Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission as of July 2025?
a. Justice Arun Mishra
b. Justice H.L. Dattu
c. Justice K.G. Balakrishnan
d. Justice Bobde - The Global Innovation Index 2024 is published by:
a. WIPO
b. UNDP
c. World Bank
d. IMF - Which statement about the Union Budget 2025-26 is correct?
a. Fiscal deficit targeted at 4.9%
b. Increased allocation for defense
c. New tax slab introduced
d. All of the above - What was the theme of International Day of Yoga 2025?
a. Yoga for Self and Society
b. Yoga for Humanity
c. Yoga for Well-being
d. Yoga for Peace - The Chapchar Kut festival is celebrated in:
a. Mizoram
b. Nagaland
c. Manipur
d. Arunachal Pradesh - Consider the following statements about the Nobel Prize 2025:
- Peace Prize to climate activists
- Economics to inequality researchers
- Literature to an Asian author
Which are plausible based on trends?
a. 1 and 2
b. 2 and 3
c. 1 and 3
d. All
- ‘Operation Ajay’ in 2025 was for:
a. Evacuation from Sudan
b. Disaster relief in Himalayas
c. Anti-terror ops
d. Vaccine distribution - Match List-I with List-II:
| List-I (Summit) | List-II (Host) |
|---|---|
| a. SCO 2025 | 1. Kazakhstan |
| b. ASEAN 2025 | 2. Malaysia |
| c. BIMSTEC | 3. Thailand |
| d. SAARC | 4. Pakistan |
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
B. a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
C. a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
D. a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
- The Gaganyaan mission’s first uncrewed flight is scheduled for:
a. 2025
b. 2026
c. 2024
d. 2027 - Match List-I with List-II:
| List-I (Scheme) | List-II (Ministry) |
|---|---|
| a. PMJAY | 1. Health |
| b. PMAY | 2. Housing |
| c. PMKVY | 3. Skill Development |
| d. PMFBY | 4. Agriculture |
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
B. a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
C. a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
D. a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
- The BRICS Summit 2025 was held in:
a. Kazan, Russia
b. Johannesburg
c. New Delhi
d. Beijing - Which pairs are correctly matched?
- ICC T20 2024 Winner: South Africa
- Wimbledon 2025 Women’s: Barbora Krejcikova
- Asian Games 2026: Nagoya
- Olympics 2024: Paris
a. 1 and 2
b. 2 and 3
c. 3 and 4
d. 4 only
- The Socio-Economic Census in India was last conducted in:
a. 2011
b. 2021
c. 2015
d. Not conducted - Which state launched ‘Project Dolphin’ for conservation?
a. Uttar Pradesh
b. Bihar
c. West Bengal
d. Odisha - One-horned rhinos are protected in:
a. Kaziranga
b. Manas
c. Both
d. Neither - Which country backed India’s UNSC permanent seat bid in 2025?
a. UK
b. France
c. Germany
d. All G4 - Who won the men’s singles at Australian Open 2025?
a. Jannik Sinner
b. Novak Djokovic
c. Carlos Alcaraz
d. Daniil Medvedev - NEP 2020 proposes a new structure of:
a. 10+2
b. 5+3+3+4
c. 6+3+3+3
d. 4+4+4+4 - India-EU FTA negotiations status in 2025:
a. Concluded
b. Ongoing
c. Stalled
d. Withdrawn - The Telecommunication Act 2023 came into effect in:
a. 2024
b. 2023
c. 2025
d. 2022 - Oldest cave paintings in India are at:
a. Bhimbetka
b. Ajanta
c. Ellora
d. Badami - The ‘Kunming-Montreal Framework’ is for:
a. Biodiversity
b. Climate
c. Trade
d. Space
History
- The Indus Valley Civilization’s economy was primarily:
a. Agrarian
b. Pastoral
c. Industrial
d. Maritime trade-based - Which Bihar site is associated with Ashoka’s edicts?
a. Lauriya Nandangarh
b. Bodh Gaya
c. Nalanda
d. Vikramshila - Emergency provisions were borrowed from:
a. Germany
b. USA
c. UK
d. Canada - Telangana was formed in:
a. 2014
b. 2013
c. 2015
d. 2012 - The currency with highest denomination note is:
a. Swiss Franc
b. Singapore Dollar
c. US Dollar
d. Euro - Bihar’s ‘Bihar@2047’ vision is for:
a. Development by 2047
b. Independence centenary
c. Both
d. None - The ‘Warli’ painting is from:
a. Maharashtra
b. Bihar
c. Odisha
d. Rajasthan - Consider statements about Ujjain:
- Ancient learning center
- Vikramaditya’s capital
Which is correct?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. Neither
- The Mughal administration system included:
- Zabt revenue
- Suba provinces
- Jagirdari
- All
a. 1 and 2
b. 2 and 3
c. 1 and 3
d. All
- The ancient port Lothal was in:
a. Gujarat
b. Tamil Nadu
c. Odisha
d. Bengal - The ‘Triratnas’ are in:
a. Jainism
b. Buddhism
c. Sikhism
d. Hinduism - The Kailash Temple is at:
a. Ellora
b. Ajanta
c. Khajuraho
d. Konark - Consider statements:
- Ibn Battuta visited during Muhammad Tughlaq
- Marco Polo visited Pandya kingdom
Which is correct?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. Neither
- Match List-I with List-II:
| List-I (Battle) | List-II (Year) |
|---|---|
| a. Panipat I | 1. 1526 |
| b. Khanwa | 2. 1527 |
| c. Ghaghra | 3. 1529 |
| d. Chanderi | 4. 1528 |
A. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
B. a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3
C. a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3
D. a-1, b-3, c-4, d-2
- Who founded the Khilji dynasty?
a. Jalal-ud-din
b. Alauddin
c. Qutub-ud-din
d. Balban - The Bhakti saint Kabir was follower of:
a. Ramananda
b. Nanak
c. Chaitanya
d. None - The Universities Act 1904 was under:
a. Curzon
b. Ripon
c. Lytton
d. Mayo - The ‘Tickathia’ system was in:
a. Champaran
b. Kheda
c. Bardoli
d. Ahmedabad - The Mauryan capital was shifted to Pataliputra by:
a. Ashoka
b. Chandragupta
c. Bindusara
d. Udayin - Statements about Government of India Act 1919:
- Dyarchy in provinces
- Bicameral legislature
- Extended franchise
a. 1 and 2
b. 1 and 3
c. 2 and 3
d. All
- The Treaty of Seringapatam ended:
a. Third Mysore War
b. First Maratha War
c. Second Anglo-Sikh War
d. Battle of Buxar - The ‘Humayun Nama’ was written by:
a. Gulbadan Begum
b. Abul Fazl
c. Badauni
d. Khwand Amir - Which Chola king conquered Sri Lanka?
a. Rajaraja I
b. Rajendra I
c. Vijayalaya
d. Aditya I - The Simon Commission arrived in:
a. 1928
b. 1927
c. 1930
d. 1929
Geography
- Consider statements about the Ring of Fire:
- Encircles Pacific Ocean
- Site of frequent earthquakes and volcanoes
- Associated with plate boundaries
Which are correct?
a. 1 and 2
b. 1 and 3
c. 2 and 3
d. All
- Consider statements about monsoons:
- Caused by differential heating
- Bring rain to India from southwest
Which is correct?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. Neither
- Match List-I with List-II:
| List-I (River) | List-II (Origin) |
|---|---|
| a. Ganga | 1. Gangotri |
| b. Yamuna | 2. Yamunotri |
| c. Brahmaputra | 3. Mansarovar |
| d. Indus | 4. Kailash |
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
B. a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3
C. a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
D. a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
- The Coral Bleaching event in 2025 affected:
a. Great Barrier Reef
b. Andamans
c. Maldives
d. All - The Narmada River flows:
a. Westward
b. Eastward
c. Northward
d. Southward - Which is a UNESCO biosphere reserve?
a. Nilgiri
b. Sunderbans
c. Both
d. None - Consider statements about Western Ghats:
- Biodiversity hotspot
- Influence monsoon
- Older than Himalayas
Which are correct?
a. 1 and 2
b. 1 and 3
c. 2 and 3
d. All
- The alternative name for the Yellow River is:
a. Hwang Ho
b. Yangtze
c. Mekong
d. Irrawaddy - Petroleum in India is mainly in:
a. Assam
b. Gujarat
c. Both
d. Rajasthan - The Indira Gandhi Canal is from:
a. Sutlej
b. Ravi
c. Beas
d. Chenab - Assertion (A): Deserts have high diurnal temperature range.
Reason (R): Low specific heat of sand and clear skies.
Select the correct answer:
a. Both A and R true, R explains A
b. Both true, R does not explain A
c. A true, R false
d. A false, R true
- Match the climate types:
| List-I (Type) | List-II (Region) |
|---|---|
| a. Equatorial | 1. Amazon |
| b. Mediterranean | 2. California |
| c. Tundra | 3. Siberia |
| d. Savanna | 4. Africa |
A. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
B. a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
C. a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
D. a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
- The Thar Desert is:
a. Hot desert
b. Cold desert
c. Coastal desert
d. Rain shadow - Local time in Sydney (151° E) when Greenwich is noon:
a. 10 p.m.
b. 10 a.m.
c. 2 p.m.
d. 2 a.m. - Which is correct?
a. Manganese in Odisha
b. Copper in Rajasthan
c. Both
d. None - Parallels of latitude are:
a. Equal length
b. Decreasing length poleward
c. Increasing length poleward
d. None - The Terai region is:
a. Marshy
b. Hilly
c. Desert
d. Plateau - The Deccan Plateau is bounded by:
a. Western and Eastern Ghats
b. Himalayas
c. Aravallis
d. Vindhyas only - Which Uttarakhand district borders China?
a. Pithoragarh
b. Dehradun
c. Haridwar
d. Nainital - The Antarctic Circumpolar Current is in:
a. Southern Ocean
b. Pacific
c. Atlantic
d. Indian
Polity
- The doctrine of ‘harmonious construction’ is used in:
a. Interpreting statutes
b. Judicial review
c. Emergency provisions
d. Federal relations - The 101st Amendment introduced:
a. GST
b. NJAC
c. RTI
d. RTE - Other Backward Classes are identified under:
a. Article 340
b. Article 341
c. Article 342
d. Article 338 - Concurrent List was borrowed from:
a. Australia
b. Canada
c. Ireland
d. USA - Freedom of religion is in:
a. Article 25-28
b. Article 19-22
c. Article 14-18
d. Article 29-30 - The Lok Sabha strength is:
a. 543
b. 545
c. 552
d. 550 - The Seventh Schedule deals with:
a. Division of powers
b. Panchayats
c. Municipalities
d. Languages - The NJAC was struck down in:
a. Fourth Judges Case
b. Third Judges Case
c. Second Judges Case
d. First Judges Case - Match List-I with List-II:
| List-I (Amendment) | List-II (Subject) |
|---|---|
| a. 42nd | 1. Mini Constitution |
| b. 44th | 2. Property right removal |
| c. 61st | 3. Voting age 18 |
| d. 73rd | 4. Panchayats |
A. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
B. a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
C. a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
D. a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
- Article 280 is for:
a. Finance Commission
b. UPSC
c. CAG
d. Election Commission - The FRBM Act aims for:
- Fiscal discipline
- Debt reduction
- Revenue surplus
a. 1 and 2
b. 2 and 3
c. 1 and 3
d. All
- The NITI Aayog was formed in:
a. 2015
b. 2014
c. 2016
d. 2017
Economy
- Consider statements about V-shaped recovery:
- Sharp decline followed by sharp rise
- India post-COVID
Which is correct?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. Neither
- The Competition Act 2002 regulates:
a. Monopolies
b. Anti-competitive practices
c. Both
d. None - Consider statements about MGNREGA:
- 100 days employment
- Rural areas
- Legal guarantee
Which are correct?
a. 1 and 2
b. 2 and 3
c. 1 and 3
d. All
- Sustainable development goals are for:
a. 2030
b. 2025
c. 2047
d. 2050 - Article 266 deals with:
a. Consolidated Fund
b. Contingency Fund
c. Public Account
d. All - The RBI’s inflation target is:
a. 4% ±2%
b. 2% ±1%
c. 6% ±2%
d. 5% ±1% - Consider statements about Startup India:
- Launched 2016
- Tax exemptions
- Funding support
Which are correct?
a. 1 and 2
b. 2 and 3
c. 1 and 3
d. All
- Consider statements about UPI:
- NPCI product
- Real-time payments
- International in some countries
Which are correct?
a. 1 and 2
b. 2 and 3
c. 1 and 3
d. All
- Inflation targeting is by:
- Monetary Policy Committee
- RBI Governor
- Finance Minister
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2
c. 2 and 3
d. All
- As per Economic Survey 2024, India’s growth rate:
a. 6.5-7%
b. 7-7.5%
c. 8%+
d. 5.5% - India’s rank in Global Innovation Index 2024:
a. 39
b. 40
c. 42
d. 45 - Capital expenditures are for:
a. Asset creation
b. Salaries
c. Pensions
d. Subsidies - FDI in India is highest from:
a. Mauritius
b. Singapore
c. USA
d. Japan - The 15th Finance Commission term:
a. 2020-2025
b. 2021-2026
c. 2019-2024
d. 2022-2027 - The first economic census in India was in:
a. 1977
b. 1980
c. 1990
d. 2000 - The Doctrine of Eclipse applies to:
a. Fundamental Rights
b. Directive Principles
c. Laws inconsistent with FR
d. Judicial review - The Bihar Panchayat Raj Act was amended in:
a. 2006
b. 2010
c. 2020
d. 2024 - Chronology of constitutional developments:
- Government of India Act 1858
- Indian Councils Act 1861
- Indian Councils Act 1892
- Minto-Morley Reforms 1909
a. 1-2-3-4
b. 2-1-3-4
c. 1-3-2-4
d. 4-3-2-1
- Lord Wavell is associated with:
a. Simla Conference
b. Cripps Mission
c. Cabinet Mission
d. Round Table Conference - Treaty after First Anglo-Burmese War:
a. Yandabo
b. Salbai
c. Lahore
d. Amritsar - Portuguese factory in Bihar at:
a. Chapra
b. Patna
c. Monghyr
d. Hajipur - Gandhi’s first civil disobedience was:
a. Champaran
b. Kheda
c. Ahmedabad
d. Dandi - The INA trials were held at:
a. Red Fort
b. Cellular Jail
c. Jallianwala Bagh
d. Lahore Fort - ‘Lok Nayak’ is:
a. Jayaprakash Narayan
b. Lala Lajpat Rai
c. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
d. Bhagat Singh - The Rowlatt Act led to:
a. Jallianwala Bagh massacre
b. Non-Cooperation
c. Both
d. None - Match List-I with List-II:
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| a. Theosophical Society | 1. Annie Besant |
| b. Young Bengal | 2. Henry Derozio |
| c. Aligarh Movement | 3. Sir Syed Ahmed |
| d. Rehnumai Mazdayasan Sabha | 4. Naoroji Dadabhai |
A. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
B. a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
C. a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
D. a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
- Aruna Asaf Ali was known as:
a. Grand Old Lady of Independence
b. Heroine of 1942
c. Both
d. None - Who was not a Viceroy?
a. Linlithgow
b. Wavell
c. Mountbatten
d. Gandhi - “The Indian Struggle” is by:
a. Subhas Bose
b. Nehru
c. Patel
d. Ambedkar - The Poona Pact was in:
a. 1932
b. 1931
c. 1933
d. 1930
Mental Ability
- If ‘BLUE’ is ‘YOFV’, ‘GREEN’ is:
a. TIVVM
b. TIVVM
c. TJVVM
d. TIUVM - X to north of Y, Z east of Y, W opposite Z, W right of X. True?
a. X and Z same
b. W south
c. Y west of Z
d. X and W opposite - Buy goods at 100, sell at 120, buy back at 80. Profit?
a. 50
b. 40
c. 60
d. 30 - Odd pair:
a. Circle: Diameter
b. Square: Side
c. Triangle: Altitude
d. Rectangle: Diagonal - Series: 7, 10, 16, 25, 37, ?
a. 52
b. 50
c. 51
d. 53 - Missing number:
2 | 3 | 5
7 | 11 | 13
17 | ? | 23
a. 19
b. 21
c. 29
d. 31
- Statement: Some doctors are engineers. All engineers are scientists.
Conclusions: - Some doctors are scientists.
- All scientists are doctors.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. Neither
- If ‘SUMMER’ is ‘HFNNVI’, ‘WINTER’ is:
a. DRMGV I
b. DRNGVI
c. DRMGVI
d. DRMGVJ - Odd group: 13,17,19 29,31,37 41,43,47 53,59,61
a. First
b. Second
c. Third
d. Fourth - Points P,Q,R,S. P west of Q 6 km; S north of R 4 km; Q northeast of R 5 km. Distance P to S?
a. 5 km
b. 7 km
c. √41 km
d. √61 km


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