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1 Select the first ruler of Vijaynagar who captured Goa 9 Which among the following indicated land revenue?
from Bahmani? (1) Kharaz (2) Khams
(a) Harihar (b) Harihar II (3) Ushra (4) Muktai
(c) Bukka (d) Devraya II Select the correct code.
2 The famous Sufi Sharfuddin Maneri of Bihar related (a) Only 1 (b) 2 and 3
to Sufi Silsila: (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 3 and 4
(a) Chisti (b) Suharavardi 10 The caves of Barabar were used as an abode by:
(c) Firdausi (d) Kubravi (a) Ajivika (b) Tharus
3 Medieval city Bihar Sharif was famous for: (c) Jains (d) Tantriks
1. As a trading centre 11 Which of the following is the oldest prehistoric
2. As an education centre Jain text?
3. As an administrative centre (a) Barah Anga (b) Barah Upanga
4. As a religious centre (c) Chaudah Purva (d) Chaudah Up-purva
Select your answer from the following codes: 12 Of which period was the decadence of cities an
(a) 1 and 3 (b) 1, 2 and 3 important feature?
(c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 2 and 4 (a) Gupta (b) Pratihar
4 Which colour was used over the clay utensils of (c) Rashtrakuta (d) Satvahana
Harappa? 13 Chinese traveller I-Tsing travelled to Bihar about:
(a) Red (b) Blue-Green (a) 405 AD (b) 635 AD
(c) Yellow (d) Blue (c) 673 AD (d) None of these
5 To which is the IX-Mandal of Rigveda devoted? 14 Which Englishman had received ‘Khan’ title from
(a) Indra and his elephant Jahangir?
(b) Urvashi and heaven (a) Captain Hawkins (b) Sir Thomas Roe
(c) Edward Teri (d) None of these
(c) The gods of plants and herbs
(d) Soma and related god 15 Which region had supplied good quality of nitre
6 (shora) and opium to the Europeans?
What was the rate of land revenue in Dharmashashtra?
(a) Bihar (b) Gujarat (c) Bengal (d) Madras
(a) 1/3rd (b) 1/4th (c) 1/6th (d) 1/8th
7
16 Who among the following quoted 1857 movement as a
Who was the last Mughal emperor to sit over Mayur
conspiracy?
Singhasan?
(a) Sir James Outram and W. Taylor
(a) Shah Alam I (b) Mohammad Shah
(b) Sir John Kay
(c) Bahadur Shah (d) Jehander Shah
(c) Sir John Lawrence
8 Match the column I and column II and select the
(d) T. R. Holmes
correct code:
17 Which among the following classes did not participate
Column I Column II in 1857 movement?
(A) Nagananda 1. Banabhatta (1) Agricultural labourer (2) Petty merchants
(3) Peasants (4) Zamindars
(B) Harshacharita 2. Harshavardhan
Select correct code:
(C) Tughlaqnama 3. Amir Khusro (a) Only 1 (b) 1 and 2 (c) Only 2 (d) 2 and 4
(D) Tuhfat-ul-muwahhidin 4. Raja Ram Mohan Roy 18 The war of 1857 impacted many cities of Bihar. Select
the correct sequence of cities of Bihar, where movement
(E) Neel Darpan 5. Abde Malik, Isami
erupted chronologically?:
6. Deenbandhu Mitra (a) Patna, Muzaffarpur, Rohini, Jagadishpur
Codes: (b) Rohini, Patna, Muzaffarpur, Jagadishpur
A B C D E (c) Muzaffarpur, Patana, Jagadishpur, Rohini
(a) 1 2 3 4 5 (d) Jagadispur, Patna, Rohini, Muzaffarpur
(b) 2 1 5 3 4 19 Name the tribe, that revolted against the English effort
(c) 1 2 3 5 6 to prohibit human sacrifice tradition?
(d) 2 1 3 4 6 (a) Kuki (b) Khond (c) Orano (d) Naikda
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20 Which among the following classes did not get influ- 31 Select the region where Indigo-peasant revolt of
enced by Swadeshi Movement of 1905? 1866-67 of Bihar had taken place?
(1) Woman (2) Peasants (a) Muzaffarpur and Chhapra
(3) Muslims (4) Intellectuals (b) Madhubani and Begusarai
Codes: (c) Darbhanga and Champaran
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Champaran and Muzaffarpur
(c) 2 and 3 (d) 2 and 4
32 The following were laws passed in 1856:
21 Who among the following did not contribute to the
foundation of Home Rule League? 1. Religious Disability Act
(a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (b) Annie Besant 2. Sati Prohibition Regulation XVII
(c) S. Subramanyam Aiyyar (d) H.S. Olcott 3. Hindu Widow Remarriage Act
4. Doctrine of lapse
22 Who saw the “Khilafat Movement” as an opportunity
for Hindu-Muslim unity which would not be seen in a Select the correct code.
hundred years? (a) 1 and 3 (b) 1 and 4
(a) Ali Brothers (b) Abul Kalam Azad (c) 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 4
(c) Mahatma Gandhi (d) Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan 33 A provincial committee was formed in Bihar as per

23 Select the correct sequence of events related to the provision of Regulating Act:
withdrawal of Non-Cooperation Movement: (a) 1772 (b) 1774 (c) 1776 (d) 1778
(1) Police firing at Chauri-Chaura 34 Which Maharashtrian reformer was known as
(2) Police station set fire by agitated crowd Lokhitvadi?
(a) M. G. Ranade (b) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
(3) Withdrawal of Movement by Gandhiji
(c) Pandita Ramabai (d) Gopalhari Deshmukh
(4) Arrest of Gandhiji
35 Who demanded the right of temple entry at Tirunelyelli
Codes:
for which a terrible riot was launched in 1899?
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) 2, 1, 3 and 4
(a) Wokkalinga (b) Nadara
(c) 4, 1, 2 and 3 (d) 2, 1, 4 and 3
(c) Maher (d) Pali
24 Who founded ‘Khudai Khidmatgar’ organisation?
(a) Abul Kalam Azad (b) Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan 36 Which classes of population have been influenced by the
(c) Enaitullah Mashiri (d) Maulana Hasrat Mohani 19th century’s Religious and Social Reform Movements?
(1) Intellectuals (2) Urban High castes
25 Who was the first Indian to become a member of
Communist International? (3) Poor lower classes (4) Liberal Princes
(a) M. N. Roy (b) Muzaffar Ahmad Select the correct code.
(c) S. A. Dange (d) None of these (a) Only 1 (b) 1 and 2
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 4
26 When was the ‘All India State People’s Conference’
37 In which year was Hindustan Republican Association
constituted?
(a) 1924 (b) 1926 (c) 1927 (d) 1929 founded?
(a) 1920 (b) 1924 (c) 1928 (d) 1930
27 Consider the following statement and select the
38 Name the first woman President of Indian National
correct answer using the codes given below–
Assertion (A): The Rashtriya Swayam Sevak Sangh was Congress?
excluded from the Quit Indian Movement, in 1942. (a) Sarojini Naidu (b) Pandita Ramabai
Reason (R): They thought that by this movement (c) Aruna Asif Ali (d) Annie Besant
freedom of Indians would be delayed. 39 Who founded Satyasodhak Samaj in 1873?
Codes: (a) Gopal Krishna Gokhale (b) Jyotiba Phule
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct (c) Shibanath Shashtri (d) None of these
explanation of (A) 40 Bihar Congress Socialist Party was constituted in:
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct (a) 1930 (b) 1931 (c) 1934 (d) 1939
explanation of (A) 41 The Lok Sabha can be dissolved before its regular
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false period by:
(d) (A) is false (R) is true (a) President on their discretion
28 Who was the Guru of Birsa Munda? (b) Speaker
(a) Swami Sahajanand (b) Anand Pandey (c) President on the advice of Council of Ministers
(c) Jatra Bhagat (d) M. N. Roy (d) President on the advice of Speaker
29 In which region did Santhals announce their own 42 In the Lok Sabha election, any candidate loses his
government in 1855-56? security if he has not secured:
(a) Munghyr-Bhagalpur (b) Bhagalpur-Rajmahal (a) 1/3rd of Valid votes (b) 1/4th of Valid votes
(c) Gaya-Monghyr (d) Shahabad-Gaya (c) 1/5th of Valid votes (d) None of these
30 43 Council of Ministers is responsible to:
In decade of 1830, Patna was a centre of:
(a) Sanyasi Rebellion (b) Gadakari Rebellion (a) The President (b) Prime Minister
(c) Munda Revolt (d) Wahabi Movement (c) Speaker (d) The Parliament
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44 At present, the allocation of seats in Lok Sabha for all 56 Who finally approves the agenda of the Five-Year
the states is based on: Plans?
(a) 1951 census (b) 1961 census (a) President
(c) 1971 census (d) 1981 census (b) Planning Commission
45 If a speaker of any state has to resign then his resignation (c) National Development Council
is submitted to: (d) None of these
(a) Chief Minister (b) Governor 57 Who is the President of the World Bank?
(c) Deputy Speaker (d) The President of India
(a) Lavis T. Person (b) Renatto Roggarrio
46 The right to dissolution of the Rajya Sabha has to be (c) Andrew Young (d) Arnest Stern
with:
58 Who is the Chairman of the Organisation of Petroleum
(a) President
Exporting Country (OPEC)?
(b) Vice President
(a) Orvin Joje Arietta (b) Peter Gignows
(c) The Supreme Court of India
(c) Ida Bagas Sadjana (d) Dann Elet
(d) None of these
59 Where will the disputed Enron project be established?
47 Which of the following sequences is true about
Preamble of Indian constitution? (a) Mumabi (b) Dhabhol
(a) Republic, democratic, secular, socialist, sovereign (c) Amaravati (d) Nander
(b) Sovereign, socialist, democratic, secular, republic 60 The time taken by the sun to revolve the centre of
(c) Sovereign, democratic, secular, socialist, republic milky way is:
(d) Sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic, republic (a) 5 crore years (b) 10 crore years
48 Who is the leader of the Lok Sabha? (c) 20 crore years (d) 25 crore years
(a) President (b) Prime Minister 61 Which of the following is correct about igneous rocks?
(c) Speaker (d) None of these (a) It has less pre-fossils
49 The joint sitting of Parliament can be called: (b) They are porous to water
I. For election of the President of India (c) They are both crystalline and non-crystalline
II. For election of the Vice President of India (d) These rocks have no silica
III. For passing of the Constitutional Amendment bill 62 Which of the following is not a port city?
IV. For discussion and passing of any such bill on which (a) Tokyo (b) Canberra
both houses have different opinions (c) New York (d) London
Select the correct code. 63 The minimum forest essential for ecological balance is:
(a) I and IV (b) III and IV (a) 25% of total land (b) 50% of total land
(c) land II (d) Only IV (c) 40% of total land (d) 33% of total land
50 Creation or dissolution of Legislative Council (Vidhan 64 Which country has the largest reserve of Lignite?
Parishad) of any state can be done by: (a) Nepal (b) China
(a) Legislative Assembly of a State (c) New Zealand (d) India
(b) Parliament 65 ‘Rice-bowl of India’ is:
(c) Parliament on the recommendation of the Governor (a) Kerala and Tamil Nadu
(d) President on the recommendation of the Governor (b) Delta region of Krishna-Godavari
51 Which of the following states have Legislative Council: (c) North-east region
I. Kerala II. Himachal Pradesh (d) Indus-Ganga plain
III. Delhi IV. Bihar 66 Expanded the term ‘SAPTA’?
Select the correct code. (a) South Asia Preferential Trade Agreement
(a) I and IV (b) I and II (b) SAARC Preferential Trade Agreement
(c) II and III (d) Only IV (c) South Asia Preferential Trade
52 Which among the following articles, of Indian Constitu- (d) None of these
tion has election procedure of Legislative Assembly of a 67 The permanent hardness of water is due to:
State? (a) Calcium Carbonate
(a) Article 170 (b) Article 176 (b) Chloride and Sulphate of Calcium and Magnesium
(c) Article 178 (d) None of these (c) Chloride and Sulphate of Sodium and Potassium
53 How many MPs of the Lok Sabha came from Bihar? (d) None of these
(a) 50 (b) 52 (c) 54 (d) None of these 68 Blood-group of Universal donors is:
54 The Governor of Uttar Pradesh has directed the (a) A (b) AB (c) O (d) B
speaker to summon the session. He has power to act as 69 According to the present evidence, origin of life on
above under: the earth started about:
(a) Article 172 (b) Article 175 (a) Before 20,000 million years
(c) Article 175(2) (d) Article 176 (b) Before 2,00,000 million years
55 The Planning Commission was formed in: (c) Before 2,00,00,000 million years
(a) 1949 (b) 1950 (c) 1951 (d) 1952 (d) Before 2,00,00,00,000 million years
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70 The longest live tree is: 87 Withdrawal of monsoon is indicated by:
(a) Eucalyptus (b) Sequoia I. Clear sky
(c) Deodar (d) Fern II. High pressure in Bay of Bengal
71 Which edible plant has maximum protein? III. Temperature increased on land
(a) Gram (b) Peas (c) Soybean (d) Tur
Select the correct code.
72 Soil erosion can be checked by:
(a) Only I (b) I and II
(a) Overgrazing (b) Deforestation
(c) Afforestation (d) Increasing number of birds (c) I, II and III (d) II and III
73 Flightless bird of New Zealand is: 88 The longest flowing river of India:
(a) Ostrich (b) Albatross (a) Mahanadi (b) Godavari
(c) Kiwi (d) None of these (c) Ganga (d) Narmada
74 Ocean appears blue due to: 89 According to area, the descending order of following
(a) Greater depth states is:
(b) Reflection of sky and scattering of light by water 1. Andhra Pradesh 2. Bihar
particles
(c) Blue colour of water 3. Madhya Pradesh 4. UP
(d) Upper surface of water Select the correct code.
75 What is ‘Green Peace’? (a) 3, 2, 4, 1 (b) 1, 2, 3, 4
(a) An agricultural institute (c) 4, 3, 2, 1 (d) 3, 4, 1, 2
(b) An International peace force
(c) An International Organisation of environmentalists 90 Which of the following is the largest glacier?
(d) None of these (a) Kanchenjunga (b) Rundun
(c) Gangotri (d) Kedarnath
76 What is ‘Nashak’?
(a) An air-to-air new missile system developed by India 91 Mormugao Port is situated in:
(b) A land-to-air new missile system developed by India (a) Orissa (b) Tamil Nadu
(c) A land-to-land new missile system developed by India (c) Goa (d) Kerala
(d) A missile-equipped ship developed by India 92 The most important fish-industry in India is in:
77 Annually 5 lakh Indians die by a disease, name it. (a) Deep sea (b) Coastal region
(a) Encephalitis (b) Aids (c) Cultural inland (d) Natural inland
(c) Cancer (d) Tuberculosis (TB) 93 Chhotanagpur Plateau is:
78 Dew is not formed in turbulent (high wind blow) (a) An escarpland (b) A trough
night, because: (c) Piedmont (d) A peneplain
(a) The rate of evaporation is greater
(b) Low moisture in air 94 The first sugar mill of Bihar was established at:
(c) Temperature is high (a) Marhaura (b) Bettiah
(d) Sky is not clear (c) Motihari (d) Patna
79 According to life-cycle, the most important part of a 95 What is the rank of Bihar in production of raw copper?
plant is: (a) First (b) Second (c) Third (d) Fourth
(a) Flower (b) Leaves (c) Stem (d) Roots 96 The total geographical area of Bihar is:
80 Archaeopteryx is: (a) About 1.70 lakh km2 (b) About 1.72 lakh km2
(a) The oldest bird of Jurassic period (c) About 17.4 lakh km 2 (d) About 17.8 lakh km2
(b) The reptile of Jurassic period
97 Which of the following rivers join with the Ganga in
(c) The reptile of Triassic period
Bihar?
(d) The reptile of Triassic and Jurassic period
1. Gandak 2. Son 3. Ghagra 4. Punpun
81 Aspirin is a:
Select the correct code.
(a) Antibiotic (b) Antipyretic
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) Antiseptic (d) None of these
(c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 2 and 4
82 What is detergent?
98 The finest quality of mineral mica is obtained from:
(a) Soap (b) Medicine
(c) Catalyst (d) Cleansing agent 1. Dhanbad 2. Hazaribagh
3. Jharia 4. Kulti
83 The radioactive element emits:
(a) Alpha Particle (b) Beta Particle Select the correct code.
(c) Gama Particle (d) All of these (a) 1 and 2 (b) Only 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 2 and 4
84 Dolphins are classified into: 99 The dimension of wooden block is 5 × 10 × 20 cm.
(a) Pisces (b) Amphibians How many whole blocks are needed for making a solid
(c) Reptiles (d) Mammals cube of whose side is the lowest common multiple of
85 When we eat mutton of a goat or sheep, then we are: the wooden black?
(a) Primary consumers (b) Secondary consumers (a) 6 (b) 8 (c) 16 (d) 12
(c) Tertiary consumers (d) None of these 100 If 10 labourers dig a well in 4 days, then how many
86 Which of the following rivers, is endorheic? labourers are needed to dig this same well in half day?
(a) Tapti  (b) Krishna (c) Luni (d) Narmada (a) 5 (b) 60 (c) 40 (d) 80
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101 India has the largest population of leopards in the 114 On 8 October 1991 Reserve Bank of India increased
world. Their expected number is: Bank Rate from 11% to:
(a) 6,000 (b) 12,000 (c) 16,000 (d) 10,600 (a) 11.5% per year (b) 12% per year
102 India Oceanographers discovered a new mountain, (c) 12.5 per year (d) 13% per year
its height is 1505 m. It is situated at 455 km south-west 115 In India, the most important source of revenue for the
far from Mumbai, at the bottom of the Arabian Sea. state government is:
This mountain is named as: (a) Land tax (b) Tax on agricultural income
(a) Kailash II (b) Raman Sagar Parbat (c) Import tax (d) Sales tax
(c) Kanya Sagar Parbat (d) Bombay Parbat 116 In India, the compilation of National Income is done by:
103 Which of the following countries is the latest buyer of (a) Planning Commission
US-arms? (b) Finance Commission
(a) Israel (b) Saudi Arabia (c) Indian Statistical Institute
(c) Taiwan (d) Pakistan (d) Central Statistical Organisation
1
104 An engine whose wheel has a circumference of 7 m, 117 India is called an undeveloped country because:
7
rotates 7 times in 9 seconds, then the speed of the train 1. The need for the planning
in km per hour will be: 2. The fast growth in population
(a) 15 (b) 20 (c) 30 (d) 35 3. High dependency on agriculture
105 The population of a city is increasing at the rate of 4% 4. Slow growth in industrial progress
annually and extra growth by the rate of 1% annually Select the correct code:
due to refugees, then after two years increment in (a) Only 1 (b) 1 and 2
population will be: (c) 2 and 3 (d) 2, 3 and 4
(a) 10% (b) 10.25% (c) 10.50% (d) 10.75%
118 Which of the following is the biggest source of non-
106 If DECIDE is coded as 453945, then in same code conventional (alternate energy) energy?
ABIDE is written as: (a) Solar energy (b) Tidal energy
(a) 94521 (b) 49521 (c) 12945 (d) 49251 (c) Atomic energy (d) Geo-thermal energy
107 If average annual income of 10 teachers is ` 25,000, 119 Bill of electricity consumption is based on the
and each of the two teachers has an annual income of measuring of:
` 20,000. Then the average annual income of the rest of
(a) Watt (b) Voltage (c) Ohm (d) Ampere
the teachers will be:
Select the correct code:
(a) ` 26,250 (b) ` 55,500 (c) ` 23,200 (d) ` 22,000
(a) Only 1 (b) I and II (c) II and III (d) I and IV
108 Consider the following statement and select the
120 What is laughing gas?
correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) Nitric Oxide (b) Nitrogen Pentaoxide
Assertion (A): South Bihar is more developed than
(c) Nitrogen Peroxide (d) Nitrous Oxide
North Bihar.
Reason (R): There are industries developed in South Bihar. 121 Which of the following is the heaviest metal?
(a) Copper (b) Uranium
Code:
(c) Aluminium (d) Silver
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
explanation of (A) 122 In Indian economy, what is the purpose of a joint
sector?
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
(a) The contribution of the government is more than
explanation of (A)
60% in any enterprise.
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false
(b) Any commodity produced by the government as
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true well as the private sectors.
109 The irrigation potential of Bihar is: (c) It is another name for the cooperative sectors.
(a) 89.20 lakh hectare (b) 90.30 lakh hectare (d) Joint responsibility of the government and private
(c) 91.64 lakh hectare (d) 92.11 lakh hectare sectors in any enterprise.
110 The population of India according to 1991 census is: 123 How many Export Promotion Zones are in India?
(a) 80.2 crores (b) 82.2 crores (a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 7 (d) 8
(c) 84.6 crores (d) 88.6 crores 124 In Seventh Five-Year Plan, average of annual growth
111 The intensity of cropping of Bihar? in non planned expenditure is:
(a) 108% (b) 118% (c) 128% (d) 138% (a) 12.35% (b) 1.8% (c) 9.75% (d) 18.9%
112 What is the nature of agriculture in Bihar? 125 In the Union Budget of 1995-96, the limit of Income
1. Subsistence 2. Commercial tax is increased to:
3. Export-oriented 4. Self-sufficient (a) ` 35000 (b) ` 40000 (c) ` 45000 (d) ` 50000
Select the correct code. 126 In the Union Budget of 1995-96, the allocation of family
(a) Only 1 (b) 2 and 3 (c) Only 2 (d) Only 4 welfare services directly to rural areas is proposed:
113 After independence, India progressed maximum in: (a) ` 267 crore (b) ` 627 crore
(a) Production of Rice (b) Production of Pulses
(c) ` 726 crore (d) ` 726 crore
(c) Production of Jute (d) Production of Wheat
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127 In previous years, in which area has the maximum 139 What is Mohazir Kaumi Movement?
expenditure of Union Government taken? (a) A terrorist organization in Karachi
(a) Security (b) Development (b) A political party of migrated muslims settled in Pakistan
(c) Administration (d) Grants (c) A secret society of sunni muslims in Karachi
128 Who presided over the G-7 Apex Conference held (d) None of the above
recently?
140 Which of the following statements relating to the
(a) Jean Chretien (b) Bill Clinton composition named ‘Triumph of the spirit’ is true?
(c) John Major (d) Jacks Shiraq (a) Its author is Romy Devi
129 Who was the president of jury board of films festival (b) It describes the sports life of Kapil Dev
‘Cannes’ in 1995? (c) Its formal description was with the hands of famous
(a) Clinton Eastwood (b) Catherine Denabue artist M. F. Hussain
(c) Jeanne Morean (d) Shais Stone (d) All the above
130 Who among the following women tennis players once 141 The place of recently held G-7 apex conference in
again ranked first recently? Nova Scotia is situated:
(a) Monica Shailes (b) Steffi Graff (a) In Sweden (b) In France
(c) Arancha Sanchej Vikario (d) None of the above (c) In Switzerland (d) In Canada
131 Brian Lara got huge fame for crossing two records 142 With which of the following countries in recent past
in world cricket. Two cricketers whose records he did India sign a bilateral agreement that aims to give
crossed are: protection and promotion to investment?
(a) Garfield and Clive Loyd (a) Germany (b) France
(c) Japan (d) Italy
(b) Donald Bradman and Lane Hutton
143 Present winner of the heavy-weight grade of World
(c) Sunil Gawaskar and Allan Border Boxing Organization is:
(d) Garfield Sobers and Hanif Mohammad (a) Bret Heart (b) Shaun Michaels
132 Who won the Oscar Award for the best film of 1994? (c) Ridick Bowe (d) George Lewis Gonzalekh
144 Recently which of the following states reduced the
(a) Star Van Saga (b) Fuzitive
price of coarse rice to ` 2 per kg?
(c) Fugitive Jurassic Park (d) Forest Gump
(a) Kerala (b) Andhra Pradesh
133 Climbing on a minaret of 180 stairs, a man rests for 2 (c) Tamil Nadu (d) Jammu & Kashmir
minutes after climbing 30 stairs. On reaching over the
145 Shoko Asahara has been highlighted in recent news
top of minaret how much times has he rested?
broadcasting because:
(a) 30 minutes (b) 12 minutes (a) He is the representative of Japan in United Nations
(c) 10 minutes (d) 9 minutes Organization
134 A train ‘X’ is running at a speed of 50 km per hour from (b) He was chairman of Japanese Commercial Board
a place. From the same place after one hour another train talking with United States of America
‘Y’ is running at a speed of 70 km per hour. After how (c) He belongs to a religious sect of Japan that is alleged
much time will train Y be crossing train X? for terrorist activities
(a) 3 hours (b) 2 hours (d) He represented Japan at G-7 Apex conference
(c) 2 ½ hours (d) 6 hours 146 Indian Women’s Cricket Team won the Three Nations
Tournament held at:
135 If X% of Y is Y% of Z, then Z is equal to:
(a) England (b) New Zealand
(a) X (b) Y (c) X/100 (d) Y/100 (c) Australia (d) Sri Lanka
136 Following are the marks of X and Y in a class
147 Who won the best actress awards in the Filmfare
examination: awards of 1995?
Subject X Y Total Marks (a) Madhuri Dixit (b) Dimpal Kapadia
(c) Fareeda Jalal (d) None of the above
English 84 92 100
148 Which of the following books is banned by the Jammu
Hindi 80 79 100 and Kashmir Administration?
Mathematics 90 88 100 (a) Muslim Law and Constitution
(b) Farhange Asfia
History 69 60 100 (c) Tahrike Muzahedin
Who got the greater marks, and by how much? (d) Atshe Chinar
(a) X got 1 more marks (b) X got 2% more marks 149 Which of the following countries has been declared to
(c) Y got 1% more marks (d) Y got 2 more marks be guilty of serious negligence of human rights?
137 What is the strength of National Assembly and Senate (a) Iran (b) Pakistan
in new Parliament of South Africa? (c) Turkey (d) All of above
(a) 400 : 80 (b) 410 : 90 (c) 420 : 90 (d) 400 : 90 150 Which of the following countries strongly opposed
138 The local time of Patna is: the proposal of single currency for the European
(a) Ahead of India Standard time Community?
(b) Behind the Indian Standard (a) Germany (b) England
(c) Same that of Indian Standard Time (c) France (d) Italy
(d) Not related to Indian Standard Time
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1 Option (b) is correct. 9 Option (d) is correct.
Explanation: Harihara-II was the first ruler of Vijaynagar Explanation: Kharaz, Ushra and Muktai were Land
who captured Goa from Bahmani. revenue during the Delhi Sultanate.
„ Harihara II was honoured with the titles Vaidikamarga Khums was a type of tax that referred to one-fifth of
Sthapanacharya and Vedamarga Pravartaka. the wealth plundered during wars, with the remaining
„ The capital of Harihara II’s rule was Vijayanagara, four-fifths being allocated to the soldiers. This represented a
known today as Hampi. 20% tax on items classified as Ghanima (confiscated booty).
2 Option (c) is correct. 10 Option (a) is correct.
Explanation: Bihar’s famous Sufi Sharfuddin Maneri was Explanation: Caves of Barabar were primarily used by
related to the Firdausi Sufi order. ascetics from the Ajivika sect.
„ Firdausi was the only Sufi order that originated and „ The Barabar Caves are the oldest rock-cut caves in India,
flourished in India. mostly dating back to the Mauryan period (322–185 BCE).
„ It was established by Sharafuddin, and its area expansion „ They are located in Belaganj block of Gaya district,
was limited to Bihar. Bihar, about 24 km north of Gaya. The caves are situated
3 Option (d) is correct. in the twin hills of Barabar and Nagarjuni.
Explanation: The city of Bihar Sharif was known as a 11 Option (a) is correct.
major religious and learning centre in medieval India. Explanation: The Barah Anga is considered to be the
„ There were important religious institutions including oldest prehistory of the Jain text.
mosques, temples and Sufi shrines. „ The Angas are also known as “Agamas” and serve as
„ Bihar Sharif was an important place for Sufi saints. the canonical texts of Jainism.
„ In terms of education, Bihar Sharif is home to the „ They contain the teachings delivered by the Tirthankaras
renowned Nalanda University, which has been a hub of after attaining Kevala Jnana
learning and knowledge since ancient times.
12 Option (a) is correct.
4 Option (a) is correct.
Explanation: The decadence of cities was an important
Explanation: The pottery found in the Harappan feature of the Gupta period.
civilization was often decorated with red pigments. „ The Gupta period is known for its golden age, but
„ Red dyes were commonly used for decorative
towards the later stages, the empire faced internal and
purposes and added aesthetic appeal to the pottery external challenges that contributed to the decline of cities.
vessels of the Harappan civilization.
13 Option (c) is correct.
5 Option (d) is correct.
Explanation: Chinese traveller I-Tsing visited Bihar in
Explanation: The IX-Mandal of Rigveda is devoted to
about 673 AD.
Soma and related gods.
„ I-Tsing, a Chinese traveller, visited India during the
„ It is a compilation of soma hymns derived from the Rig Veda.
reign of Harshavardhana.
„ These hymns were specifically composed and arranged
14 Option (a) is correct.
with musical tunes to facilitate their singing during Vedic
rituals and ceremonies. Explanation: William Hawking was addressed as “English
6 Option (c) is correct. Khan” by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir.
„ William Hawkins came to India during the reign of
Explanation: Land revenue system in ancient India was
Emperor Jahangir. He was well-versed in the Turkish
based upon income from land, thus rated according to
language.
the productivity and kind of soil. Dharmashastra, also
known as Hindu law or Dharmashastra, is a ancient legal „ He came to India in 1608.
and ethical code in Hinduism. According to this, the rate 15 Option (a) is correct.
of land revenue was 1/6th of total produce. Explanation: The region that supplied good quality nitre
7 Option (b) is correct. (shora) and opium to Europeans was Bihar.
Explanation: Muhammad Shah was the last Mughal „ Bihar, located in eastern India, was known for its
emperor to sit over Mayur Singhasan. production of high-quality nitre and opium.
„ The Peacock Throne was a famous jewelled throne „ These commodities were in high demand by European
built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. traders during the colonial period.
„ In February 1739, Delhi was captured by Nadir Shah, who 16 Option (a) is correct.
claimed victory and took the Peacock Throne as a prized trophy.
Explanation: Sir James Outram was a British general who
8 Option (d) is correct. called the Revolt of 1857 the result of a Hindu-Muslim
Explanation: conspiracy.
Books Authors 17 Option (d) is correct.
Naganand Harshavardhana Explanation: Petty merchants and zamindars (landlords)
Harshacharita Banabhatta did not participate in the movement of 1857 movement.
„ While agricultural labourers, small traders and farmers
Tughlaqnama Amir Khusrau actively participated in the Revolt of 1857 against British
Tuhfat-ul-Muwahhidin Raja Rammohan Roy rule in India, zamindars, who were landowners and held
Neel Darpan Deenbandhu Mitra positions of power in the feudal system, did not play a
significant role in the movement.
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„ The rebellion was primarily motivated by grievances arrested. On 18 March 1922, he was imprisoned for six
from soldiers, farmers and common people, who were years for publishing seditious materials.
seeking to challenge British authority and regain control 24 Option (b) is correct.
of their land and rights. Explanation: The ‘Khudai Khidmatgar’ organization,
18 Option (b) is correct. also known as the “Red Shirts”, was founded by Khan
Explanation: The revolt of 1857 affected many cities of Abdul Ghaffar Khan in 1929.
Bihar. The correct order of the cities of Bihar where the „ Khudai Khidmatgar movement, also known as the
movement erupted in chronological order is- Rohini Servants of God, advocated non-violent methods in the
(present Jharkhand state), Patna, Muzaffarpur, and fight for freedom against the British Empire.
Jagdishpur. „ Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, popularly known as
„ Bihar emerged as an important centre of the Revolt Badshah Khan and Frontier Gandhi, was a prominent
of 1857. Pashtun leader.
„ The rebellion in Bihar originated from Rohini village 25 Option (a) is correct.
in Deoghar, where soldiers mutinied on June 12, 1857, Explanation: M. N. Roy was the first Indian member of
resulting in the death of two British officers. the Communist International who worked together with
19 Option (b) is correct. Lenin to formulate a policy towards the colonies.
Explanation: The tribe that revolted against the English „ M. N. Roy was one of the founding members of the
effort to prohibit the human sacrifice tradition was the Communist Party of India (CPI) in Tashkent in 1920 and
Khond tribe. played a significant role in the Indian revolutionary
„ The Khond uprising of 1846 in Orissa and Bihar was movement.
led by Chakra Bisnoi. 26 Option (c) is correct.
„ The revolt was a response to various factors including Explanation: The All India State People’s Conference was
the ban on the Mariah System, which was the traditional constituted on October 1927.
human sacrifice practice of the Khond tribe. „ The All India State People’s Conference, also known
20 Option (c) is correct. as Praja Mandals or Lok Parishads, was a political
Explanation: Peasants and Muslim classes were not movement that brought together representatives from
affected by the Swadeshi movement of 1905. various princely states of the British Raj.
„ Lord Curzon was the Viceroy of India at the time and 27 Option (c) is correct.
played a significant role in proposing and executing the Explanation: The Rashtriya Swayam Sevak Sangh
partition of Bengal. remained aloof from the Quit India Movement of 1942
„ The Swadeshi Movement was launched in 1905 as a because the Sangh believed that this would anger the
protest against the partition of Bengal. British and could ban the organization. Hence, assertion
21 Option (d) is correct. is correct while reason is wrong.
Explanation: H. S. Olcott was not involved in the „ The RSS, an organization founded in 1925, focused
foundation of the Home Rule League. primarily on promoting the cultural and ideological
The Theosophical Society was founded by H.P. Blavatsky values of Hindu nationalism.
and Colonel H. S. Olcott. 28 Option (b) is correct.
„ Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Annie Besant, and S. Subraman- Explanation: Anand Pandey was the Guru of Birsa Munda.
yam Aiyyar were key figures who played a significant role „ He was an Indian freedom fighter, religious leader
in the establishment and promotion of the Home Rule and folk hero from the Munda tribe of the Chota Nagpur
League movement in India. plateau region.
22 Option (c) is correct. „ The Mundas started the Munda rebellion against the
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi saw the “Khilafat Move- oppression of the British Raj.
ment” as an opportunity for Hindu-Muslim unity that „ The movement was also known as ‘Ulgulan’ or ‘Great
would not be seen in a hundred years. Uproar’ and aimed to establish the Munda Raj.
„ The Khilafat Movement was launched by Indian Mus- 29 Option (b) is correct.
lims in the early 20th century to protest against the dis- Explanation: Santhal announced their own government
mantling of the Ottoman Caliphate and to support the in Bhagalpur-Rajmahaml in 1855–56.
Khilafat (Caliphate) in Turkey. „ The Santhal Rebellion, also known as the Hool Rebellion,
23 Option (a) is correct. was a significant tribal uprising that took place in present-
Explanation: The correct sequence of events related to day Jharkhand, India, during the years 1855–1856.
the withdrawal of the Non-Cooperation Movement is as 30 Option (d) is correct.
follows: Explanation: In the decade of 1830, Patna was a centre of
„ Police firing at Chauri-Chaura. the Wahabi Movement.
„ Police station set fire by the agitated crowd. The founder of the Wahabi Movement in India was
„ Withdrawal of Movement by Gandhiji. Sayyid Ahmad (1786–1831), originally from Rae Bareli.
„ Arrest of Gandhiji. The non-cooperation movement The Wahabi movement became one of the famous Sunni
was withdrawn after the Chauri Chaura incident. Islamic revivalist movements intending to restore the
Although he had stopped the national revolt single- original spirit of Islam by protecting it from the influence
handedly, on 12 February 1922, Mahatma Gandhi was of Sikhs in Punjab and the British in Bengal.
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31 Option (d) is correct. 39 Option (b) is correct.
Explanation: In 1866–67 indigo cultivators revolted in Explanation: The Styasodhak Samaj was founded in
Champaran and Muzaffarpur region of Bihar. 1873 by Jyotirao Phule.
„ The revolt was a protest by indigo farmers against the „ Jyotirao Phule was a social reformer, thinker, and
exploitative indigo plantation system imposed by British activist from Maharashtra, India.
landlords and planters. „ He played a significant role in challenging the caste
32 Option (a) is correct. system and working towards social equality and justice.
40 Option (c) is correct.
Explanation: The Religious Disabilities Act and the legisla-
tions were passed in the year 1856. Explanation: The Bihar Socialist Party was established
„ Lord Canning served as the Governor-General of India in July 1931 by prominent leaders such as Ganga Sharan
during that period. Sinha, Rambriksh Benipuri, Phulan Prasad Varma, and
Ramanand Mishra.
„ The enactment of Hindu Widow Remarriage Act
„ Bihar Congress Socialist Party was formed in 1934
was a result of the relentless advocacy by the renowned
social reformer Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, who played when Jaiprakash Narayan convened meeting at Anjuman
a pivotal role in pushing for this progressive reform. Islamia Hall in Patna. Archarya Narendra Dev was the first
president and Jai Prakash Narayan was made General-
„ Religious Disability Act aimed to remove certain
Secretary.
legal disabilities imposed on people of Indian religions,
41 Option (c) is correct.
particularly Hindus, by the previous laws enacted
during British rule. Explanation:
33 „ Under Article 85 of the Indian Constitution, only the
Option (b) is correct.
President has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha on the
Explanation: A provincial committee was formed in
advice of the Prime Minister/Council of Ministers.
Bihar in 1774 as per the provision of Regulating Act of
1773. It was passed in 1773 and bestowed the title of „ The dissolution of the Lok Sabha usually occurs when
Governor General of Bengal to Warren Hastings. the government loses majority support in the Lok Sabha
34
or when a political crisis arises.
Option (d) is correct.
Explanation: Gopal Hari Deshmukh, popularly known as 42 Option (d) is correct.
“Lokhitwadi,” was a social reformer, journalist, and writer Explanation: If a candidate secures less than 1/6th of
from Maharashtra, India. He used the name “Lokhitwadi” the total number of valid votes, the security deposit
while writing articles on social change in Maharashtra, deposited by him is not refunded. This is commonly
which were published in the weekly paper Prabhakar. As a called bail forfeiture.
result, he became widely known by this name. 43 No option is correct. (Bonus)
35 Option (d) is correct. Explanation: According to Article 75(3)of the Indian
Explanation: In the village of Vaikom (Travancore) in Constitution, the Council of Ministers is collectively
Kerala, under the leadership of an organization called responsible to the Lok Sabha, which is the House of the
Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogakshem, the lower People in the Indian Parliament.
castes named Pali and Ezhava agitated for temple entry. 44 Option (c) is correct.
„ One of the prominent leaders of the low caste movement Explanation: The allocation of seats in the Lok Sabha
in Travancore was Sri Narayana Guru (1856–1928). (the lower house of the Indian Parliament) for all states
36 Option (b) is correct. is based on the 1971 census.
Explanation: The 19th century’s Religious and Social „ The 1971 census data was used for the purpose
Reform Movements in India had a significant impact of delimitation and determining the number of seats
on various classes of the population Intellectuals, Upper allocated to each state in the Lok Sabha.
Castes and Urban High Class. „ According to the provisions in place, the total number
„ These movements aimed to address social, religious, of seats allocated to different states in the Lok Sabha
and cultural issues prevalent during that time and brought (House of People) based on the 1971 Census will remain
about reforms that influenced different sections of society. unchanged until the year 2026.
37 Option (b) is correct. 45 Option (c) is correct.
Explanation: The Hindustan Republican Association Explanation: If a Speaker of any state in India has to
(HRA) was founded in the year 1924. resign, their resignation is typically submitted to the
„ It was formed by a group of young revolutionaries, Deputy Speaker of the respective state assembly.
including Sachindra Nath Sanyal, Ram Prasad Bismil, „ Article 178 of the Constitution of India deals with the
Ashfaqulla Khan, Chandrashekhar Azad, and others, who provisions relating to the Speaker and Deputy Speaker
advocated for armed struggle and actively participated of the State Legislature.
in various acts of resistance against British imperialism. 46 Option (d) is correct.
38 Option (d) is correct. Explanation: Unlike the Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha is a
Explanation: The first woman President of the Indian permanent body and cannot be dissolved.
National Congress was Annie Besant. „ However, every two years, one-third of its members
„ Annie Besant, a prominent British socialist, women’s retire and are replaced by newly elected members.
rights activist, and theosophist became the President of „ Each member of the Rajya Sabha is elected for a term
the Indian National Congress in 1917. of six years.
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47 Option (d) is correct. 54 Option (c) is correct.
Explanation: The order of the Preamble of India is Explanation: According to Article 175(2) of the Indian
Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic and Republic. Constitution, the Governor has the power to summon
„ The preamble of the Indian Constitution states that: the House and call for a floor test to determine whether
„ WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly the government enjoys the confidence of the majority of
resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN the members in the Legislative Assembly.
SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and „ However, the powers of the Governor as mentioned
to secure to all its citizens JUSTICE, social, economic and in Article 175(2) are exercised in accordance with Article
political; 163 of the Constitution of India.
„ LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and „ Article 163 states that the Governor exercises the
worship; powers on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers
„ EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; and to headed by the Chief Minister.
promote among them all 55 Option (b) is correct.
„ FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual Explanation: The Planning Commission of India was
and the unity and integrity of the Nation; established in 1950 to prepare and oversee the country’s
„ IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this twenty-sixth five-year plans and other economic development programs.
day of November, 1949, do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND „ However, in 2014, the Planning Commission was
GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION. disbanded and replaced by the NITI Aayog (National
48 Option (b) is correct. Institution for Transforming India).
Explanation: The leader of the Lok Sabha, the lower 56 Option (c) is correct.
house of the Indian Parliament, is the Prime Minister. Explanation: The approval of the Five Year Plans in India
49 Option (d) is correct. was done by the National Development Council (NDC).
Explanation: 57 Option (a) is correct.
„ As per Article 108 of the Indian Constitution, a joint
Explanation: The President of World Bank in 1995 was
sitting of both Houses of Parliament can be convened
Lavis T. Preston.
under the following circumstances:
Indian-origin Ajay Banga has been selected as the 14th
„ When a bill, after being passed by one House, is sent
President of the World Bank.
to the other House:
58 Option (a) is correct.
c If the other House rejects the bill.
Explanation: The chairman of OPEC in 1995 was Orvin
c If there is a disagreement between the two Houses re-
Joje Areita.
garding the amendments made to the bill, or if more than
„ Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries is
six months have passed since the bill was received by the
other House without it being passed. known as OPEC.
„ It is an ongoing intergovernmental entity that was
„ In such cases, the President has the authority to call
for a joint session of both Houses, except when the bill founded in September 1960, in Baghdad, Iraq.
has lapsed due to the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. „ OPEC Headquarters is in Vienna, Austria.
50 Option (b) is correct. 59 Option (b) is correct.
Explanation: The creation or dissolution of a Legislative Explanation: The disputed Enron project is located in
Council (Vidhan Parishad) in a state is carried out by Dabhol, Maharashtra.
the Parliament based on the recommendation of the „ Dabhol Power Plant project remained highly contro-
respective state legislative assembly. versial and faced several controversies and challenges like
51 Option (d) is correct. Environmental Concerns, Power Purchase Agreement and
Explanation: There is a Legislative Council in Bihar. Corruption Allegations.
„ Not all states in India have a Legislative Council. 60 Option (d) is correct.
Currently, six states in India have Legislative Councils: Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttar „ The Sun and our entire solar system revolve around
Pradesh and Telangana. the central region of the Milky Way Galaxy.
52 Option (a) is correct. „ Their motion entails an average velocity of approxi-
Explanation: Article 170 of the Constitution of India deals mately 828,000 km/hr.
with the constitution of the State Legislative Assembly „ Despite this considerable speed, it requires approxi-
and the election of its members.
mately 250 million years or 25 crore years to complete a
„ According to Article 170 of the Indian Constitution, a
full orbit around the Milky Way.
maximum of 500 members and a minimum of 60 members
61 Option (c) is correct.
can be elected to the Legislative Assembly of each state.
„ The members shall be elected by direct election from Explanation: Igneous rocks are of both crystalline and
territorial constituencies in the State. non-crystalline types.
53 Option (c) is correct. „ Igneous rocks are created through the process of

Explanation: The number of Lok Sabha members in crystallization from a liquid or magma.
undivided Bihar was 54. 62 Option (b) is correct.
Presently the number of Lok Sabha members in Bihar is 40. Explanation: Canberra is not a port city.
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„ Canberra is the capital of Australia, it is an inland city This estimation is based on various studies, including
„
and does not have direct access to the ocean. the examination of ancient rocks, the discovery of
„ On the other hand, Tokyo, New York, and London are fossilized micro-organisms, and the understanding of
all examples of prominent port cities. the Earth’s geological history.
63 Option (d) is correct. 70 Option (b) is correct.
Explanation: To maintain the ecological balance, a Explanation: The longest-living tree is Sequoia.
minimum of 33% forest of the total land is necessary. „ Sequoia trees are massive, long-lived trees that belong

„ In line with this objective, in India. The National to the genus Sequoia, which includes two species: the
Forest Policy (NFP) sets a target of maintaining 33% of giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) and the coast
the country’s land area under forest cover. redwood (Sequoia sempervirens).
„ These trees are renowned for their remarkable size,
„ Currently, the actual forest area in India covers 24.62%
of the land, but the policy aspires to increase this figure longevity, and ecological significance.
to a desired 33%. 71 Option (c) is correct.
64 Option (d) is correct. Explanation: Most protein is found in the edible plant
soybean.
Explanation:
„ Soybean is known for its high protein content and is
„ Lignite is a type of coal with relatively low carbon
considered one of the best plant-based sources of protein.
content and high moisture content. It is often referred
„ On average, soybeans contain about 36–38 grams of
to as “brown coal” due to its brownish-black colour.
protein per 100 grams.
„ Compared to other types of coal, lignite has a lower
72 Option (c) is correct.
energy content and higher moisture content, which
makes it less efficient as a fuel source. At that time, India Explanation: Soil erosion can be effectively checked by
had the largest reserve but presently USA has the largest afforestation.
reserve of lignite. „ Afforestation refers to the process of planting trees
and establishing forests in areas where there were no
65 Option (b) is correct.
trees previously.
Explanation: The Krishna-Godavari Delta region, located
73 Option (c) is correct.
in the state of Andhra Pradesh, is widely recognized as
the “Rice Bowl of India”. Explanation: The flightless bird of New Zealand is the
Kiwi.
„ The delta formed by the Krishna and Godavari rivers
„ The Kiwi is a unique and iconic bird species native to
is predominantly situated in Andhra Pradesh, where the
New Zealand.
highest quantity of rice in India is cultivated.
„ It is known for its small size, round body, long beak,
„ As a result, Andhra Pradesh is often referred to as
and short wings. Kiwis are unable to fly due to their
the “Rice Bowl state” of India due to its substantial rice underdeveloped wings, but they have adapted to their
production. terrestrial environment, with strong legs that allow them
66 Option (a) is correct. to move quickly and dig for food.
Explanation: SAPTA stands for South Asian Preferential 74 Option (b) is correct.
Trade Agreement. Explanation: The ocean appears blue due to the
„ It was implemented in 1995. scattering of light by water particles.
„ The primary objective of SAPTA is to enhance trade „ The ocean appears blue due to the scattering of light
and economic cooperation among the SAARC nations by by water particles.
facilitating the exchange of concessions and promoting „ Shorter wavelengths of light are scattered more than
mutual trade. longer wavelengths.
67 Option (b) is correct. „ Water molecules in the ocean selectively absorb

Explanation: Permanent hardness in water is due to long-wavelength lights (red, orange, and yellow) more
the presence of the chlorides, nitrates and sulphates of strongly than blue (short-wavelength light).
„ Blue light is scattered more by water molecules.
calcium and magnesium.
„ The scattered blue light enters our eyes, causing the
„ Unlike temporary hardness, permanent hardness
ocean to appear blue.
cannot be eliminated by boiling alone. However, there
are processes available to remove permanent hardness, 75 Option (c) is correct.
such as the zeolite process and the lime-soda process. Explanation: Greenpeace is an international environmen-
„ Permanent hardness is also referred to as non-alkaline tal organization that works to protect and conserve the
hardness. environment.
„ Greenpeace focuses on various environmental issues,
68 Option (c) is correct.
including climate change, deforestation, overfishing,
Explanation: The blood group of the universal donor is O.
pollution, and biodiversity loss.
„ Individuals with O blood can donate their blood to
„ Established in 1971, Greenpeace is headquartered in
individuals of any blood type. Amsterdam.
69 Option (c) is correct.
76 Option (c) is correct.
Explanation: According to the present evidence, life on
earth originated 20000000 million years ago. Explanation: ‘Nashak’ is a missile-equipped ship developed
by India.
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„ INS Nashak (K87) was a Vidyut class missile boat of „ In an attempt to become stable, radioactive elements
the Indian Navy which were used in the Indo-Pakistani undergo radioactive decay, releasing radiation in the
War of 1971. process.
77 Option (d) is correct. 84 Option (d) is correct.
Explanation: About 5 lakh people die every year in India Explanation: Dolphins are classified in the animal
due to TB. kingdom as mammals.
„ Dolphins are marine mammals that inhabit various
„ Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by the
bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis and primarily affects aquatic ecosystems, including saltwater, brackish water,
the lungs. and freshwater environments.
85 Option (b) is correct.
78 Option (a) is correct.
Explanation: When we eat mutton of a goat or sheep, we
Explanation: Dew is not formed in turbulent (high wind are considered secondary consumers.
blow) nights, because the rate of evaporation is greater. „ Primary consumers are organisms that directly feed
„ Dew refers to the moisture that condenses in the form on producers, such as plants or algae.
of water droplets on cooler surfaces of solid objects such
„ The goat or sheep consumes plant material as its
as stones, grass blades, and plant leaves.
primary food source.
„ This occurs when the temperature of these surfaces
„ As humans, when, we consume mutton from the goat
falls below the dew point and the surrounding air is or sheep, we are higher up in the food chain and are
sufficiently humid. considered secondary consumers.
„ Ideal conditions for dew formation include a clear sky,
86 Option (c) is correct.
calm air, high relative humidity, and a long and cold night.
Explanation: Endorheic rivers are bodies of water that
79 Option (a) is correct. do not flow into an ocean or a sea. The Luni River is
Explanation: According to the life cycle, the most landlocked as it does not flow into any sea or ocean.
important part of a plant is a flower. „ The Luni River, also known as the Salt River or Lonari/
„ Flowers are essential for sexual reproduction in Lavanavari in Sanskrit, derives its name from its brackish
flowering plants. water below Balotra.
80 Option (a) is correct. 87 Option (c) is correct.
Explanation: Archaeopteryx lived on Earth during the Explanation: Clear skies and rising temperatures are
late Jurassic period, approximately 150–148 million indicators of the retreat of the Southwest Monsoon.
years ago. „ As the monsoon retreats, the weather clears up with

„ Archaeopteryx is recognized as one of the earliest

fewer clouds and a rise in temperature.
and most primitive birds in the fossil record of Jurassic „ This period is often referred to as “October heat”
period. because of the oppressive conditions caused by high
temperatures and humidity. Retreat of monsoon happens
„ Its skeletal structure displayed a combination of
around September to December as the winds which are the
features found in both birds and dinosaurs, leading to its
sources of monsoon become weaker and withdraw. The
classification as a transitional fossil.
sky will become clearer as the clouds slowly move away. As
81 Option (b) is correct. the clouds disappear, the atmosphere will appear and the
Explanation: pressure will decrease. As a result, huge tropical cyclones
„ Aspirin, also known as acetylsalicylic acid, is a will start to form in the Bay of Bengal which creates colder
medication that possesses both anti-inflammatory and temperatures.
antipyretic properties. 88 Option (c) is correct.
„ It is categorized as an antipyretic drug, which means
Explanation: The longest-flowing river in India is the
it is commonly used to reduce fever by helping to lower Ganga.
body temperature. „ The Ganges is approximately 2,525 kilometres (1,569
82 Option (d) is correct. miles) long.
Explanation: „ The river originates from the Gangotri Glacier and
„ Detergent is a water-soluble cleansing agent that is passes through several states, including Uttarakhand,
used to remove dirt and impurities from various surfaces. Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal.
„ It functions by combining with dirt and impurities, 89 Option (d) is correct.
making them more soluble and easier to remove. Explanation: Area of states as per exam year.
„ Unlike soap, the detergent does not form scum when
used with hard water due to its unique formulation. State Area
83 Option (d) is correct. Andhra Pradesh 275045 square kilometres
Explanation: Radioactive elements emit different forms
Bihar 173907 square kilometres
of radiation, including alpha particles, beta particles,
gamma rays, and sometimes neutron radiation. Madhya Pradesh 445898 square kilometres
„ These emissions occur as a result of the unstable
Uttar Pradesh 294412 square kilometres
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Presently the area of the states: 97 Option (a) is correct.
State Area Explanation: All four mentioned rivers– Ghaghara,
Gandak, Son, and Punpun – meet the Ganges in Bihar.
Andhra Pradesh 160205 square kilometres
„ Ghaghra: It originates from Nampa in Nepal and
Bihar 94163 square kilometres joins the Ganges River at Chhapra in Bihar.
Madhya Pradesh 308000 square kilometres „ Gandak: It rises north of Dhaulagiri in Tibet near
Nepal and joins the Ganges at Hajipur in Bihar.
Uttar Pradesh 243286 square kilometres
„ Son: It rises in the Amarkantak hills of Madhya
90 Option (c) is correct. Pradesh and joins the Ganges at Maner near Patna, the
capital of Bihar.
Explanation: The largest glacier among the options is the
„ Punpun: It originates from Chhotanagpur Plateau
Gangotri Glacier situated in the Indian Himalayas. It is
and joins the River Ganga Fatuha, 25 kilometres (16 mi)
a vital source of the Ganga river sparing around 30 km
downstream of Patna.
in length. It holds significant importance for the region’s
water resources and ecosystem. 98 Option (b) is correct.
91 Option (c) is correct. Explanation: Mica is a mineral name given to a group
Explanation: Mormugao Port is situated in the state of of minerals that are physically and chemically similar.
Goa, India. They are all silicate minerals, known as sheet silicates
„ Mormugao Port Trust is located on the western coast
because they form in distinct layers. Micas are fairly
of India. It is a historic port that was established in 1885, light and relatively soft, and the sheets and flakes of
utilizing a natural harbour as its site. mica are flexible. Mica is heat-resistant and does not
conduct electricity. There are 37 different mica minerals.
92 Option (b) is correct. The most common include: purple lepidolite, black
Explanation: The most important fishing industry in biotite, brown phlogopite and clear muscovite. The
India is found in the coastal region. best mica in the world is obtained from Koderma and
„ India’s long coastline of about 7,500 kilometres Giridih in Jharkhand. Apart from this, it is also found in
provides ample opportunities for marine fisheries. Hazaribagh.
„ These regions engage in both capture fisheries and 99 Option (b) is correct.
aquaculture, with a focus on marine species.
93
Volume of block (Vb) = 5 × 10 × 20 cm3
Option (d) is correct.
Explanation: The chhotanagpur Plateau is a peneplain, = 1000 cm3
which is a more or less level land surface produced by ero- Minimum size = L.C.M of 5, 10, 20
sion over a long period, undisturbed by crustal movement. = 20 cm
„ Chhotanagpur is a plateau located in most parts of
Volume of cube (Vc) = (20 cm)3
Jharkhand state in eastern India.
„ In its east, the Indo-Gangetic plain and the Mahanadi = 8000 cm3
are found in the south. n × Vb = Vc (n = number of blocks)
94 Option (a) is correct. vc 8000 cm 3
Explanation: The first sugar mill in Bihar was established =
n =
vb 1000 cm 3
in Marhaura in 1904.
„ Marhaura is a town located in the Saran district of Bihar. =8
„ It serves as an administrative sub-divisional area 100 Option (d) is correct.
and holds historical significance as the industrial hub of Explanation:
Saran during the 1980s.
1 1
95 Option (c) is correct. One day work of labourer   units
10  4 40
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh is the leading producer
1 1 1
of copper in India. It accounts for 53% of copper in this Hence, day of labourer   units
country. Rajasthan accounts for 43%, and Jharkhand 2 2  40 80
accounts for 4% of copper production in India. It means, 80 labourers do same work in half day.
„ As a widely utilized metal, copper ranks as the third 101 Option (b) is correct.
most consumed metal globally, following steel and Explanation: India has the largest population of leopards
aluminium. At that time (1995), Bihar ranked third in in the world. Their expected numbers were 16000 (1995).
production of raw copper. According to the report released in December 2020, the
96 Option (c) is correct. status of leopards in India is 12,852.
Explanation: The total geographical area of Bihar was 102 Option (b) is correct.
about 17.4 lakh square kilometer (1995). Explanation: Oceanographers of India discovered a
Currently, the geographical area of Bihar is 94163 sq km new mountain, its height is 1505 meters. It is situated
(2.86% of the total geographical area of the country). at the bottom of the Arabian Sea, 455 kilometres west of
„ Bihar, located in the eastern part of the country, is the Mumbai. This mountain has been named Raman Sagar
12th largest state in terms of geographical area and the 3rd Mountain.
largest by population.
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103 Option (b) is correct. 108 Option (a) is correct.
Explanation: The United States exports arms to various Explanation: South Bihar is developed as compared to
countries around the world, and it has several significant North Bihar as the district of South Bihar shares a border
buyers. Based on the (1995) data and trends, some countries with Jharkhand, as a result, minerals in Bihar are found
that have been major buyers of US arms include: in these areas. Aurangabad, Nawada, Rohtas etc. districts
� Saudi Arabia �  India are industrially prosperous districts. Hence, the reason is
� Australia �  South Korea
correct and correctly explains the assertion.
� United Arab Emirates
109 Option (c) is correct.
104 Option (b) is correct.
Explanation: The irrigation potential of Bihar in 1995
was estimated to be around 91.64 lakh hectares.
1 50
Explanation: Circumference of the wheel = 7= m 110 Option (c) is correct.
7 7
In 9 seconds, the wheel makes 7 rotations. Explanation: According to the 1991 census of India, the
50
Thus, distance travelled by wheel in 9 s  7   50 m population of India was recorded to be approximately
7 84.6 Crores.
Distance
Speed of the train =
time 111 Option (d) is correct.
50 Explanation: As per the examination year the cropping
= m/s
9 intensity of Bihar was around 138%.
50 50 10 18 2 According to the data for 2019–20, this rate has increased
= m/s = × kmph
9 9 5 to 144%.
= 20 kmph 112 Option (a) is correct.
105 Option (b) is correct. Explanation: The nature of agriculture in Bihar can be
Explanation: Given, population increased by 4% annually. described as subsistence.
And, extra growth by 1% annually. „ Subsistence agriculture refers to the practice of

Total annual increase in population = 4% + 1% = 5% growing crops primarily for the purpose of meeting the
basic needs of the farmer and their family.
Let, original population of town be 100 then.
2 113 Option (d) is correct.
 5 
Population after 2 years  100  1  Explanation: After independence, India made maximum
 100  progress in the production of wheat.
2
 1  „ The Green Revolution, which took place in the 1960s
 100  1  
 20  and 1970s, played a crucial role in transforming India
2 from a food-deficient nation to a self-sufficient and even
 21  surplus producer of wheat.
 100  
 20  114 Option (b) is correct.
21 21 Explanation: On 8 October 1991, the Reserve Bank of
 1 00  
20 20 India increased the Bank Rate from 11% to 12% per
441 annum.
= = 110.25
4 „ Bank rate refers to the interest rate at which a central
∴ % Increase in population bank lends money to commercial banks or financial
institutions within its jurisdiction.

110.25  100   100  10.25% 115 Option (d) is correct.
106 Option (c) is correct. 100
Explanation: In India, the most important source of
Explanation: revenue for the state government is Sales tax.
As per observation, the used pattern is: „ Sales tax also known as the Goods and Services Tax
DECIDE (GST) since July 2017.
↓↓ ↓↓↓↓ „ Sales tax, or GST, is a consumption-based tax levied
4 5 3 9 4 5 on the sale of goods and services.
„ It is collected by the state government on behalf of
Hence,
the central government.
ABIDE
116 Option (d) is correct.
↓↓↓↓↓
1 2 9 4 5 Explanation: In India, the compilation of National
Income is done by the Central Statistics Office (CSO),
107 Option (a) is correct. which operates under the Ministry of Statistics and
Explanation: Average annual income of 10 teachers Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
= 25000 117 Option (d) is correct.
Sum of the annual income of 10 teachers = 25000 × 10 Explanation: India is called an underdeveloped country
= 250000 because most of its population is based on agricultural
Salary of the two teachers = 20000 + 20000 = 40000 activities, lack of resources due to increasing population,
250000 − 40000 and slow industrial development, India has a high-
Avg income of 8 teachers = density population with high infant mortality rates and
8
comparatively lower life expectancy as compared to the
210 , 000
= = ` 26,250 developed countries. This makes it an underdeveloped
8 economy.
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118 Option (a) is correct. 127 Option (b) is correct.
Explanation: The largest non-conventional source of Explanation: In previous years, Development had been
energy is solar energy. the maximum expenditure of Union Government.
„ Solar energy is a renewable and non-conventional The maximum amount has been given to the Ministry of
source of energy that harnesses the power of sunlight. Defense in the Union Budget 2023-24.
119 Option (a) is correct. 128 Option (a) is correct.
Explanation: The bill of electricity consumption is typically Explanation: The 21st G7 Summit was held in Halifax,
based on measuring the quantity of electricity consumed, Nova Scotia, Canada, on 15–17 June 1995. It was presided
which is determined by the unit of electrical energy called by Jean Chrétien. In 2022, the 48th G7 summit is chaired
kilowatt-hour (kWh). by Germany.
„ The watt is the unit of power, which measures the 129 Option (c) is correct.
rate at which electrical energy is consumed or produced. Explanation: The president of the jury board at the
It represents the amount of energy transferred per unit Cannes Film Festival in 1995 was Jeanne Moreau.
of time.
„ Jeanne Moreau was a renowned French actress and
120 Option (d) is correct. filmmaker, known for her contributions to the French
Explanation: Laughing gas, also known as nitrous oxide New Wave cinema.
(chemical formula N2O), is a colourless and sweet- 130 Option (a) is correct.
smelling gas. Explanation: According to the year of examination,
„ It is called laughing gas because of its euphoric and
Monica Shailes stood first as a female tennis player.
anaesthetic effects, which can sometimes induce laughter
Ashleigh Barty Australian tennis player is currently in
or giggling in individuals who inhale it.
the top spot.
„ The gas has both analgesic (pain-relieving) and
131 Option (b) is correct.
anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) properties.
121 Option (b) is correct. Explanation: Brian Lara got a huge fine for crossing two
records in world cricket. Two cricketers whose records he
Explanation: Among the options provided, the heaviest
crossed are Donald Bradman and Lane Hattan.
metal is Uranium.
„ Uranium is a chemical element with the symbol U 132 Option (d) is correct.
and atomic number 92. Explanation: The Oscar Award for Best Film of 1994 was
„ It is a dense, radioactive metal that is significantly awarded to the film “Forrest Gump”.
heavier than copper, aluminium, and silver.
133 Option (c) is correct.
122 Option (d) is correct.
Explanation: There are 180 stairs.
Explanation: In the Indian economy, the purpose of the
If the man is stopping after 30 stairs.
joint sector is the joint responsibility of the government
and private sectors in any enterprise. Then total times he will stop is 180 = 6 times.
„ The joint sector refers to an economic arrangement 30
where both the government and the private sector Because the sixth time he will already reach the top so
collaborate and share the responsibility for the ownership, before reusing the top he will stop 5 times.
management, and control of a particular enterprise. Total time, he took to rest = 2 × 5 = 10 minutes.
123 Option (c) is correct. 134 Option (c) is correct.
Explanation: India has seven Export Promotion Zones. Explanation: In 1 hour first train run 50 km
„ These zones are established to promote exports, Difference of speed = 20 km/hr
attract foreign investment, and facilitate trade. 50 1
„ In India, the most prominent type of export promotion Time = = 2.5 hours = 2 hrs
20 2
zones are Special Economic Zones (SEZs), which are
designated areas with special economic regulations and 135 Option (a) is correct.
incentives to encourage export-oriented industries. Explanation: X% of Y = Y% of z
x y
124 Option (a) is correct. Hence, y  z
100 100
Explanation: In the Seventh Five Year Plan, the average ⇒x=z
rate of the annual increase in non-plan expenditure was
136 Option (a) is correct.
12.35%.
125 Option (b) is correct. Explanation: Total marks of X = 323
Explanation: In the Union Budget of 1995–96, the limit of   Y = 319
Income tax is increased to ` 40000. 323
126 Option (c) is correct.
X gets  100  80.75
400
Explanation: In the Union Budget of 1995–96, there was 319
a provision of ` 726 crore for family welfare services in Y gets  100  79.75
400
rural areas. Hence, X got 1 more marks
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137 Option (d) is correct. 144 Option (b) is correct.
Explanation: As of the examination year, the strength of Explanation: Andhra Pradesh had reduced the price of
the National Assembly and Senate in the new Parliament coarse rice to 2 per kg. This was done to counter the
of South Africa was 400:90. rising food inflation in the state.
„ The Parliament of South Africa consists of two houses: 145 Option (c) is correct.
the National Assembly and the National Council of Explanation: Shoko Asahara was highlighted in
Provinces (NCOP). recent news broadcasts because he belonged to
138 Option (a) is correct. a religious sect in Japan that has been accused of
terrorist activities.
Explanation:
„ On March 20, 1995, five members of Aum
„ Indian Standard Time (IST) is the official time used in Shinrikyo released sarin gas in the Tokyo subway
India as a standard reference for the entire country. system.
„ In the case of Patna, its local time is observed to be 15 146 Option (b) is correct.
minutes ahead of the Indian Standard Time. Explanation: The 1994–95 New Zealand Women’s
„ A deviation of 1 degree equates to 4 minutes in local Centenary Tournament took place in New Zealand in
time calculations. February 1995.
„ The standard meridian for India, known as the Indian „ It was a Women’s One Day International (WODI)
Standard Meridian (ISM), passes through a longitude of cricket tournament featuring three nations: Australia,
82.5 degrees east. India, and New Zealand.
„ The series formed a part of Australia and India tours
„ IST is UTC+5:30, which means it is 5 hours and 30
of New Zealand, with the matches between Australia
minutes ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. and New Zealand being contested for the Rose Bowl.
139 Option (b) is correct. 147 Option (a) is correct.
Explanation: Explanation: Madhuri Dixit won the Best Actress award
„ Mohajir Qaumi Movement (MQM) is a political party at the 40th Filmfare Awards in 1995 for her performance
representing the Urdu-speaking community, primarily in the film Hum Aapke Hain Kaun...!
consisting of Muslims who migrated from India to 148 Option (c) is correct.
Pakistan during the partition.
Explanation: The Jammu and Kashmir administrations
140 Option (d) is correct. banned the book Tahrike Muzahideen in 1995.
Explanation: „ The book was written by Syed Salahuddin, the
„ The composition “Triumph of the Spirit” is a poem founder and chief of the Hizbul Mujahideen, a militant
that celebrates the life and achievements of Kapil Dev. group fighting for the independence of Kashmir from
„ It was written by Romy Devi and was later illustrated
India.
by M. F. Hussain. 149 Option (d) is correct.
Explanation: The countries that have been declared to be
141 Option (d) is correct.
guilty of serious negligence of human rights in 1995 are
Explanation: The G7 Appex conference was held in Iran, Pakistan and Turkey.
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada in 1995. „ The United Nations Human Rights Commission
142 Option (b) is correct. (UNCHR) found that these countries had committed
Explanation: According to Pariksha Varsha, India had serious human rights abuses, including extrajudicial
executions, torture, and arbitrary detention.
signed a bilateral agreement with France aimed at
protecting and promoting investment. „ It was established in 2006 to replace the former United
Nations Commission on Human Rights (UNCHR).
143 Option (c) is correct.
150 Option (b) is correct.
Explanation: Riddick Bowe defeated Evander Holyfield
Explanation: In 1995, the country that strongly opposed
in a 12-round unanimous decision to win the World
the proposal of a single currency for the European
Boxing Organization (WBO) Heavyweight title on
Community (now known as the European Union) was
November 4, 1995. England.