1.

Inwhich of the following states of (c) 21 March

India is the cultural festival 'LOSAR' (d) 21 January
celebrated?
5.Who was the first winner of the
(a) Arunachal Pradesh Jnanpith Award?

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(b) Nagaland
(c) Goa (a) Uma Shankar Joshi
(d) Karnataka (b) Amrita Pritam

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(c) G Sankara Kurup
2.Who wrote the 'Brihat Samhita', a (d) Ashapurna Devi

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collection of
scientific information on diverse 6.India has been a WTO member

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subjects? since
(a) Varahamihira (a) 1998
(b) Kalhana
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(c) 1996
(d) Nagarjuna (d) 1997
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(a) Kiran Desai (a) Atharvaveda

(b) Chetan Bhagat (b) Somaveda
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(c) Salman Rushdie (c) Rigveda

(d) Arundhati Roy (d) Yajurveda
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4.When is National Mathematics 8. The famous Indus Valley site

Day celebrated every year in India? Mohenjodaro was first time
excavated by the eminent Indian
(a) 22 December archaeologist:
(b) 22 November
(a) SR Rao
(b) BB Lal 12. Who is considered as the Father
(c) RD Banerji of Modern Indian Renaissance?
(d) Daya Ram Sahni
(a) Mahatma Gandhi

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9. The Brihadishwara Temple, also (b) Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
known as Rajarajesvaram, is a (c) Vinoba Bhave
Shaivite Hindu temple built in the (d) Raja Ram Mohan Roy

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Chola architectural style. It is
located in which city? 13. Against which Act did Gandhiji

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decide to fight and start a
(a) Chennai​ Satyagraha?

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(b) Madurai​
(c) Thanjavur​ (a) Rowlatt Act, 1919
(d) Coimbatore (b) Vernacular Press Act, 1878
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(c) Government of India Act, 1858
(d) Regulating Act, 1773
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Empire. 14. By the 86th Amendment Act,
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(a) Todarmal been included in the list of
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(c) Tansen Right to Freedom by adding Article
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(d) Birbal 21(A) in the Constitution of India.

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11. Name the first speaker of the (a) Right to education

Indian (b) Right to assemble peaceably and
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parliament. without arms

(c) Right to practice any profession,
(a) GV Mavalankar or to carry on any occupation, trade
(b) Rajendra Prasad or business
(c) KM Munshi (d) Right to protection against arrest
(d) BR Ambedkar and detention in certain cases
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15. Which of the following features Article 72 of the Constitution of
of the Constitution of India is India deal?
borrowed from the Constitution of
Ireland? (a) Pardoning power of the President

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(b) Composition and Jurisdiction of
(a) Rule of law Supreme Court of India
(b) Directive principles of state (c) Appointment of Prime Minister

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policy (d) Right to freedom of speech
(c) Single citizenship

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(d) Parliamentary system of 19. Which of the following
government monuments is not located in Delhi?

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16. Which part of the Indian
Constitution has only one Article
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11 Fundamental Duties for the
(a) Alai Darwaza
(b) Buland Darwaza
(c) India Gate
(d) Humayun's Tomb
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Citizens?
20. The Charminar of Hyderabad
(a) Part IXA was built by :
(b) Part VII
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(c) Part-IV-A (a) Asaf Jah
(d) Part V (b) Muhammad Kuli Kutub Shah
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(c) Alauddin Khilji

17. Who administers the oath to the (d) Muhammad bin Tuglaq
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President of India?
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(a) Prime Minister was convened in Vaishali by

(b) Attorney General of India ________.
(c) Chief Justice of India
(d) Vice president (a) Munda
(b) Kalashoka
(c) Sunidha
(d) Anuruddha (c) Antoine Lavoisier
(d) Alfred Wegener
22. The currency of Malaysia is
––––––. 26. Which of the following
statements is correct about

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(a) Ringgit Petrology?
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(d) Euro with the origin, structure and
composition of petroleum

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between: concerned with the origin, structure

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and composition of rocks.
(a) North Korea and South Korea (c) It has been derived from a Latin
(b) France and Germany word which means brick.
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(c) USA and Canada
(d) India and Pakistan
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(d) It is the sedimentary rock formed
out of deposits of glaciers
24. The Appalachians mountain 27. When was NITI Aayog
region is a part of which continent? established, replacing the Planning
Commission?
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(a) South America (a) January 1, 2014​
(b) Asia (b) January 1, 2015​
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(c) North America (c) March 1, 2015​

(d) Africa (d) April 1, 2015
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25. Who among the following is 28. Where was Maha Kumbh Mela
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considered as the 2025 held?

Father of Plate Tectonics?
(a) Haridwar, Uttarakhand​
(a) Antonie Philips Van (b) Nashik, Maharashtra​
Leeuwenhoek (c) Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh​
(b) James Rennell (d) Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
 (a) Jawaharlal Nehru​
29. Who is the new Chairman of (b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel​
ISRO as of January 2025? (c) Subhas Chandra Bose​
(d) Bhagat Singh
(a) Dr. K. Sivan​

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(b) Dr. V. Narayanan​ 33. What is the full form of
(c) Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam​ SVAMITVA, a scheme aimed at
(d) Dr. R. Chidambaram providing an integrated property

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ownership solution for rural India?
30. Which festival is celebrated by

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the Zeliangrong community in (a) Survey of Villages and Mapping
Manipur? with Improvised Technology in

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Village Areas​
(a) Sangken​ (b) Sustainable Village Agriculture
(b) Hornbill Festival​ and Mapping for Infrastructure
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(c) Gaan-Ngai Festival​
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Technology​
(c) Survey of Vast Areas and
Mapping with Innovative Techniques
31. Which northeastern state for Villages​
celebrated its Statehood Day on (d) Satellite Village and Mapping for
January 21, 2025? Integrated Technology in Rural
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Areas
(a) Manipur Meghalaya, Tripura​
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(b) Nagaland, Tripura, Assam​ 34.Who became the first Indian

(c) Tripura, Mizoram, Sikkim​ female athlete to win two individual
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(d) Assam, Sikkim, Mizoram Olympic medals?

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32. Parakram Diwas is observed to (a) Ankita Raina

celebrate the birth anniversary of (b) PV Sindhu
which of the following prominent (c) Dutee Chand
Indian personalities? (d) Mirabai Chanu
35. Abhiruchi Sports Day is 39. The term 'Dolphin Kick' is
celebrated in the memory of which associated with which sport
famous sports person of Assam?
a) Swimming
a) Bhogeswar Baruah b) Football

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b) Bhodraswar Baruah c) Rugby
c) Talimeren Ao d) Cricket
d) None of the above

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40.Which treaty marks the end of
36.Great Victoria desert is located in Mir Jumla’s occupation of the Ahom

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capital Garhgaon
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b) Africa a) Treaty of Guwahati
c) Australia b) Treaty of Garhgaon
d) None of these c) Treaty of Sadiya
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tropical rainforest in Assam
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d) Treaty of Ghiladharighat
is ____. 41. The “HasthiVidyarnava” was
written under which of the Ahom
a) Buriburi rainforest rulers?
b) Bogibeel rainforest
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d) None of these b) Rudra Singha
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c) Siva Singha
38. Jallikattu is bull taming event d) Rajeswar Singha
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held mainly in –
42.How far Assam is surrounded by
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a) Tamil Nadu its state boundaries?

b) Karnataka
c) Goa a) 2322.5 Km
d) Telangana b) 2743.1 km
c) 2700 Km
d) 2456km
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43. The international Date line is occupies the total land area of
approximately equal to India?
a) The equator a) 2.38%

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b) 100th meridian b) 2.4%
c) 180th meridian c) 2.83%
d) None of the above d) 2.93%

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44. Narmada and Tapi rivers enters 48. The great work of Panini is a

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the systematic analysis of

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a) Indian ocean a) Pali Language
b) Bay of Bengal b) Brahmi language
c) Arabian Sea c) Urdu language
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d) Sanskrit Language
45. Which of the following is a 49. Karbi Anglong shares its borders
Floating National Park of India ? with _____?
a) Eravikulam a) Mizoram
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b) Similipal b) Nagaland
c) Namdapha c) Tripura
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d) Keibul Lamjao d) Arunachal Pradesh

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46. What is the capital of Australia? 50. Which community celebrates the
famous Jonbeel Mela?
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a) Sydney
b) Melbourne a) Karbi
c) Canberra b) Kachari
d) Brisbane c) Tiwa
d) Konch
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inscription 55.Where is Escherichia coli (E. coli)
located? primarily found in the human body?
a) Nilachal Hill (a) Stomach​
(b) Human intestine​

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b) Patkai Hill (c) Lungs​
c) Jaintia Hill (d) Skin
d) Manikarneswar Hill

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(b) Geostationary Earth Orbit (b) Nucleus
(c) Geographical Earth Orbit (c) Mitochondrion
(d) Geography Earth Orbit
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53.The basic unit of all living
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(d) Ribosome
57.Producer gas is a mixture of
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(a) A drop of blood​ (a) CO and H2
(b) A molecule of glucose​ (b) CO and N2
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(c) A set of proteins (c) CH4 and H2
(d) A cell (d) CO2 and H2
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58. Isotopes of an element

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54.Snakes and lizards are animals (a) Are physically identical to each
that are other
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(a) Warm-blooded​ (b) Are chemically identical to each

(b) Cold-blooded​ other
(c) Both
(d) None of these (c) Are not identical to each other​
(d) Have the same mass numbers
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matter refers to 63.The wavelength used in radar is
(a) Mercury​ (a) 10 m​
(b) LPG​ (b) Less than 5 cm​
(c) Dry ice

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(c) 100 m
(d) Plasma (d) 1,000 km

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60.Corrosion of a metal occurs at 64.Sound travels fastest in

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(c) Vacuum
(b) Cathode (d) Steel
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(d) None of the above
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65. Acetyl chloride is an example of
which functional group?
61.Pa (Pascal) is the unit for (a) Aldehyde
(b) Alcohol
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(c) Frequency
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(d) Conductivity 66.Butanone is the example of

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62.A solid needle placed horizontally

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due to​ (b) Alcohol

(c) Aldehyde
(a) Surface tension​ (d) None of the above
(b) Capillary action
(c) Cohesion 67. The best conductor of heat
(d) Adhesion among liquid is
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(a) water​ pronoun to complete the sentence:
(b) mercury​ "The scientist _____ discovered the
(c) ether new planet won a Nobel Prize."​
(d) alcohol

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a) who​
68. A little ether on the palm gives a b) which​
cooling sensation because ether​ c) whom​

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d) whose
(a) is a cold liquid​

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(c) enters the pores of the skin an indefinite pronoun?

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(d) condenses on the palm
a) Everyone should bring their
69. The hygrometer is an books.​
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instrument to measure
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b) Each of them were ready.​
c) Someone has left his or her bag.​
(a) the relative density of liquids d) None of them is allowed to enter.
(b) the purity of milk
(c) relative humidity 73. Choose the correct sentence in
(d) atmospheric pressure direct narration:
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70. The process of cell division can a) He said, "I will go to the market
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take place by tomorrow."​

b) He said that he will go to the
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(a) Heterosis​ market tomorrow.​

(b) Fusion​ c) He said he is going to the market
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(c) Mitosis tomorrow.​

(d) None of these d) He says that he would go to the
market tomorrow.
74. Which of the following given
options is NOT an adverb?
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a) Creatively c)​ On
b) Rarely d)​ with
c) Greedy
d) None of the above 78. Choose the correct preposition

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to complete the sentence:
75.Choose the correct passive voice "She is interested ___ learning new
of the sentence: languages."

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"She wrote a beautiful poem."
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b)​ A beautiful poem was written d)​ with
by her.
c)​ A beautiful poem has been 79. Choose the correct opposite
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gender of "Duke":
written by her. a)​ ) Duchess
b)​ Empress
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of the word "Phenomenon": d)​ Countess
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b)​ Phenomena the proverb:

c)​ Phenomenes "A bird in the hand is worth ___."
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d)​ Phenomenas
a)​ A golden egg
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77. Choose the correct preposition b)​ More than you think
to complete the sentence: c)​ Two in the bush
"He is responsible ___ managing the d)​ A penny saved
team."
81. Choose the antonym of the word
a)​ For "Expand":
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b)​ Extend nail on the head" mean?
c)​ Contract
d)​ Enlarge a)​ To strike something hard

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b)​ To do a job perfectly
82. Choose the synonym of the word c)​ To hurt someone
"Reluctant": d)​ To fix a problem with a

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hammer
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d)​ Confident a)​ Calf
b)​ Foal
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complete the sentence:
"Hardly ___ arrived at the station
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d)​ Colt
when the train departed." 87. Choose the correct meaning of
the proverb:
a)​ He had "A stitch in time saves nine."
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d)​ Has he never
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b)​ Timely action prevents bigger

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for the sentence: c)​ Time is the best healer

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fridge." a cloth
a)​ Many 88. The most suitable antonym of
b)​ Much the given word “INTRICACY” of:
c)​ Few
d)​ Several a)​ Extricate
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c)​ Simplicity b)​ 46
d)​ Distance c)​ 48
d)​ 49
89.  Select the most appropriate

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synonym of the word "ABUNDANT": 93. What is the least number which
gives the remainder 5 when divided
a) Scarce​ by 8,12,16 and 20 ?

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b) Plentiful​
c) Insufficient​ a)​ 255

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"CONCEALED":
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a) Visible​
b) Hidden​
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the smallest number of them ?
c) Exposed​
d) Obvious a)​ 18
b)​ 16
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sum for three years is found to be
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Rs. 48. What is the sum ? 95. The second and eighth term of
an AP is 17 and -1. What is the 14th
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a)​ 375 term of the AP ?

b)​ 575
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c)​ 550 a)​ 19

d)​ 450 b)​ -19
c)​ -11
92. What is the average of the first d)​ -29
97 natural numbers?
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an article is numerically equal to the d)​ None of the above
cost price of the article. If the selling
price of the article is Rs. 39, then 99. The clock starts at noon. By 10
what is the cost price of the article ? minutes past 5 pm, the hour hand

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a)​ 20 degrees of -
b)​ 30

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c)​ 33 a)​ 155
d)​ 26 b)​ 125

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24 seconds. What is his speed in
km/h ? 100. A two digit number is such
that the product of the digits is 8
a)​ 12
b)​ 8
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number, the digits of the number
c)​ 15 gets reversed. What is the two digit
d)​ 30 number ?
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1. Ans : (a) 'LOSAR' that means New year in Tibetan is mainly celebrated in
Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh and some parts of Sikkim state.
2. Ans. : (a) Varahamihira was an eminent astronomer and mathematician

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from the Gupta period. The two seminal works written by him are ‘Pancha
Siddhantika’ and ‘Brihat Samhita’. The book contained various subjects
like astrology, planetary movements, eclipses, architecture, matrimony,

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agriculture, etc.

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3. Ans. : (d)
Author Book

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Arundhati Roy : The God of Small Things, The End of Imagination.
Chetan Bhagat : Five point someone, The three mistake of my Life, Half a
Girl-Friend
Kiran Desai
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Salman Rushdie : Midnight's Children, Sunrise over Ayodhya, The Satanic
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Verses etc
4. Ans. : (a) National Mathematics Day is celebrated every year on December 22
since 2012 across the nation to recognize and celebrate the works of a great
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Mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan. It was on this day in 1887, the Indian
mathematical genius Srinivasa was born in Tamil Nadu.
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5. Ans. : (c) Malayalam writer G. Shankar Kurup (Kerala) was the first winner
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(1965) of the Jnanpith Award and Bengali writer Ashapurna Devi (West Bengal)
was the first female recipient. Jnanpith Award is given for the best literary
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writing by an Indian citizen in a language listed in the eighth schedule of the

Constitution of India.
6. Ans. : (b) India has been a member of the WTO since January 1995 and also
had been a member of WTO's forerunner General Agreement on Tariffs and
Trade (GATT) since July 1948.
7. Ans. : (a) Atharvaveda is also called Brahma Veda. This veda is named after
the name of Atharva Rishi. It has 20 chapters 731 suktas and 6000 mantras. It
describes mantras related to vashikaran, magical charms, ghosts and
medicines. The earliest mention of Kashi is found in the Atharvaveda.

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8. Ans. : (c) The famous Indus Valley site Mohenjodaro (Mound of Dead) was
first excavated by the eminent Indian archeologist R.D Banerjee in 1922. The

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site is situated on the Bank of river Indus in Larkana district of Punjab
(Pakistan).

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9. Answer: (c) Thanjavur

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The Brihadishwara Temple, also called Rajarajeswaram by its builder, is
located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is known for its Chola
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architectural style and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is locally referred to as
Thanjai Periya Kovil and Peruvudaiyar Kovil. It is situated on the south bank of
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the Cauvery river in Thanjavur.
10. Ans. (a) : Raja Todarmal was the Finance Minister of Mughal Empire during
Akbar's reign.
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11. Ans. (a): G.V. Mavalankar was the first speaker of the Indian Parliament.
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On 15 May 1952, after the first general elections in independent India,

Mavalankar who was representing Ahmedabad for Congress was elected
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as the Speaker of the first Lok Sabha while Rajendra Prasad was the first
President of India. And B.R. Ambedkar was India's first minister of law &
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justice, and considered as the chief architect of the Constitution of India.

12. Ans. (d): Raja Ram Mohan Roy is considered to be the Father of Modern
Indian Renaissance. On 20 August 1828 he founded Brahmo Samaj. He was
the one who pioneered western education in India. He published his first book
'Tuhfat-ul-Muwahidin. He was also the editor of 'Samvad Kaumudi' and
'Mirat-ul-Akbar'.
13. Ans. (a) : Mahatma Gandhi decided to launch a nationwide Satyagraha
against the proposed Rowlatt Act, 1919. The act gave powers to the police to

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arrest any person without any reason whatsoever. The purpose of the act was
to curb the growing nationalist upsurge in the country.​

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14. Ans: a) Right to education
86th Amendment Act of 2002 via Article 21A (Part III) seeks to make free and

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compulsory education a Fundamental Right for all children in the age group
6-14 years. The 86th CAA added the same provision in Fundamental duty as

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11th Fundamental duty and in DPSP's substitutes Article 45 as well.
15. Ans. (b): 'Directive Principles of State Policy' (DPSP), of the Constitution of
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India is borrowed from the Constitution of 'Ireland'. Directive principles lay
down that the state shall strive to promote the welfare of people by securing
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and protecting as effectively as it may, a social order in which justice − social,
economic, political shall prevent all institutions of National life.
16. Ans. (c): Part IV-A of the Indian Constitution has only one Article 51-A,
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which deals with the code of 11 Fundamental Duties. In compliance with
Article 29(1) of the universal declaration of Human Rights the Article was
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added by means of the 42nd Amendment Act 1976 into the Constitution.
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17. Ans. (c): The Chief Justice of India administers the oath of the office to the
President of India. In case of his absence, the senior most Judge of the
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Supreme Court of India substitutes his role.

18. Ans. (a): Article 72 of the Indian Constitution deals with the pardoning
powers of the President of India. When the President of India takes an action
over the case of punishment or the sentence of any person convicted for an
offence, it takes the form of his pardoning powers. They are of five types:
1. Pardon 2. Reprieve 3. Remission 4. Respite 5. Commutation
19. Ans. (b) : Buland Darwaja is a monument constructed at Fatehpur Sikri,
Uttar Pradesh. It was built in 1575 AD by the great Mughal Emperor Akbar to
commemorate his victory over Gujarat. It is the highest gateway in the world.

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Alai Darwaza is situated in premises of Qutub Minar in Delhi. It was built by
Alauddin Khalji in 1311 AD. Humayun's Tomb is located in Delhi. It was built
by Humayun's wife Bega Begum or Haji Begum in 1570. It was the first

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garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent.

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20. Ans. (b) : The Charminar is in the old city of Hyderabad, Telangana. The
monument was built in 1591 AD, to serve as the mosques and madarsas by

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Muhammad Kuli Kutub Shah, the fifth king of the Qutub Shahi dynasty,
reportedly as the first building in Hyderabad, his new capital.
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21. Ans : b) Kalashoka
The Second Buddhist Council was convened in Vaishali during the reign of
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King Kalashoka. This council took place around 383 BCE and was called to
address disputes concerning the interpretation of the teachings of the Buddha.
The council led to the division of the Buddhist community into different sects,
primarily over issues like the monastic code and the use of money by monks.
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22. Ans : a)
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The currency of Malaysia is the Ringgit (abbreviated as MYR). It is used as the

official currency for transactions and trade in Malaysia. The symbol for the
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Ringgit is RM.
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23. Ans : c)
The 49th parallel is a geographical boundary line that separates the United
States and Canada. It runs from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and is
the longest straight line boundary between two countries. This boundary is
significant as it defines the border between the two nations in many regions of
the continent.
24. Ans. (c) : The Appalachian Mountains are great high land system of
mountains in eastern to northeastern North America and the Eastern part of
the Rocky Mountains. It was formed in the Ordovician period. Andes
Mountains, one of the longest continental mountain rage in the world, forming

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a continuous highland along the western edge of South America. Atlas
Mountains, Marrah Mountains, Nuba Mountains, Simein Mountains are found
in Africa.

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25. Ans. (d) : Alfred Wegner is considered the 'Father of Plate Tectonics'.

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Continental Drift Theory and Plate Tectonic theory explains the origin and
evolution of the Continents and the Oceans.

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26. Ans. (b) : Petrology is the branch of geology concerned with the
compositions, structures and origin of rocks. Petrography, a sub discipline with
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the detailed description and classification of rocks.
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27. Answer: (b) January 1, 2015
Explanation:​
NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) was established on
January 1, 2015, replacing the Planning Commission. It was created to foster
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cooperative federalism, promote sustainable development, and act as a policy
think tank for the Government of India. The formation of NITI Aayog marked a
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shift in India’s approach to planning and development.

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28. Answer: (c) Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh

Explanation:​
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The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 will be held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. It is one
of the largest religious gatherings in the world, held every 12 years at one of the
four locations: Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik, and Ujjain. The 2025 edition will
take place in Prayagraj, where millions of devotees will gather to take a holy dip
in the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Sarasvati rivers.
29. Answer: (b) Dr. V. Narayanan
Explanation:​
Dr. V. Narayanan was appointed as the new Chairman of ISRO and Secretary
of the Department of Space on January 13, 2025. Before this, he served as the
Director of the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC). His expertise in

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rocket propulsion systems will guide ISRO in its upcoming space missions.
30. Answer: (c) Gaan-Ngai Festival

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Explanation:​
The Gaan-Ngai Festival is celebrated by the Zeliangrong community in

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Manipur. It is a major cultural and religious festival that marks the end of the
harvest season and is dedicated to the worship of the community's deities. The

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festival involves various traditional rituals, dances, and feasts, and is
considered one of the most significant festivals for the Zeliangrong people.
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31. Answer: (a) Manipur, Meghalaya
Explanation:​
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Manipur, along with Meghalaya and Tripura, celebrated its Statehood Day on
January 21, 2025. These three states were granted statehood on this date in
1972. The occasion marks the creation of Manipur as a full-fledged state within
the Indian Union.
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32. Answer: (c) Subhas Chandra Bose
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Explanation:​
Parakram Diwas is celebrated annually on January 23 to commemorate the
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birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose, one of the foremost leaders in

India's struggle for independence. This day honors his contributions,
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particularly his leadership of the Indian National Army (INA), and serves to
inspire the nation, especially the youth, with his courage and patriotism.
33. Answer: (a) Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in
Village Areas
Explanation:​
SVAMITVA stands for Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised
Technology in Village Areas. It is a Central Sector Scheme initiated by the
Government of India to provide property ownership rights to the rural
population. The scheme aims to improve rural property documentation through

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the use of modern technology like drone surveys, ensuring better access to
financial and legal services for villagers.

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34. Ans. (b) : PV Sindhu is an Indian badminton player. She became the first
Indian woman who won two consecutive medals in Olympics games, Silver

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medal in 2016 and Bronze Medal in 2020 Olympics.

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35. Ans: a)
Abhiruchi Sports Day is celebrated in Assam on September 3rd in memory of
Bhogeswar Baruah, the first Arjuna Awardee from Assam.
36. Ans: c)
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The correct answer is Australia. Great Victoria Desert: The great Victoria
Desert, arid wasteland in southern Australia that is Australia's largest desert.
37. Ans: c)
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●​ Dehing Patkai National Park is located in the Dibrugarh and Tinsukia
districts of Assam and covers an area of 231.65 km2 (89.44 sq mi)
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rainforest. It was declared a wildlife sanctuary on 13 June 2004. On 13

December 2020 Government of Assam upgraded it into a national park.
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On 9 June 2021 Forest Department of Assam officially notified it as a

national park. It is located in the Dehing Patkai Landscape which is a
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dipterocarp-dominated lowland rainforest. The rainforest stretches for

more than 575 km2 (222 sq mi) in the districts of Dibrugarh, Tinsukia
and Charaideo. The forest further spreads over in the Tirap and
Changlang districts of Arunachal Pradesh.
●​ Dehing Patkai National Park harbours the largest stretch of lowland
rainforests in India. Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary was declared as
 Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve under Project Elephant. Dehing-Patkai
as a potential wildlife sanctuary was identified in late 1980s during a
primate survey as "Upper Dehing Wildlife Sanctuary".Subsequently
during a study on white-winged wood duck in early 1990s, it was
discovered as a globally important site for this duck and recommended to

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be upgraded to "Upper Dehing National Park".
38. Ans: a)

c
The correct answer is Tamil Nadu. Jallikattu festival: Jallikattu is typically
practised in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu as a part of Pongal Celebrations on

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Mattu Pongal day, which occurs annually in January.

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39. Ans: a)
The term "dolphin kick" is associated with the sport of swimming. It's a kicking
motion used in the butterfly stroke.
40. Ans: d)
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The Treaty of Ghilajharighat, Tipam, was signed between the Ahoms and the
Mughal forces led by Mir Jumla II on January 23, 1663. The treaty Mir Jumla
II brought occupation of the Ahom capital, Garhgaon, to an end.
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41. Ans: c)
Sukumaar Barkath was a great scholar on the elephants and he wrote the
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book Hasthividyarnava. He was supported by Ahom king Shivasingha and

queen Ambika Devi. Language of the book: The language of the book is
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Assamese. It was written in Assamese prose.

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42. Ans: b)
Assam shares an Interstate boundary with West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh,
Meghalaya, Tripura, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram. The length of boundary
of Assam with its neighbouring state is as follows:
Assam- West Bengal : 127.00 KM
Assam- Arunachal Pradesh : 804.10 KM
Assam- Meghalaya : 884.90 KM
Assam- Tripura : 46.30 KM
Assam- Nagaland : 512.10 KM
Assam- Manipur : 204.10 KM
Assam-Mizoram : 164.60 KM

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43. Ans: c)
The correct answer is 180° longitude. The International Date Line is around the

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anti-meridian (180° longitude).

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44. Ans: c)
The Narmada and the Tapi are west-flowing rivers and drain into the Arabian

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sea.
45. Ans: d)
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Keibul Lamjao National Park is the only floating National Park in the world.
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46. Ans: c)
Canberra is the Capital of Australia. Canberra is Australia's capital, located
inside the country's southeast coast. Surrounded by forest, farmland, and
nature reserves, it earns its nickname, the "Bush Capital.” Sydney,
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Queensland, and Perth are the cities of Australia.
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47. Ans: b)
Assam shares about 2.4% of the country's landmass, providing shelter to 2.6%
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of India's population as per Census, 2011.

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48. Ans: d)
Ashtadhyayi, also known as Astadhyayi, is a renowned work on Sanskrit
Grammar. This treatise was written by the ancient Indian grammarian Panini
between the 6th and 5th century BC. It set the linguistic standards for
Classical Sanskrit and is deemed to be the earliest systematic grammar of
Sanskrit.
49. Ans: b)
Karbi Anglong, the largest district of Assam, shares its borders with Nagaland
to the east. It is a hilly region known for its rich biodiversity and indigenous
Karbi culture. The district is also home to the Kaziranga National Park's

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eastern range and has significant economic and cultural ties with neighboring
states.

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50. Ans: c)
The Jonbeel Mela is a unique and historic festival celebrated by the Tiwa

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community in Assam. It is known for its barter system, where tribal and
non-tribal communities exchange goods without using money. The festival,

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held near Jagiroad in Assam, also includes cultural programs and a royal
assembly of Tiwa kings.
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51. Ans: d
The Kanai Barasi inscription is located on Manikarneswar Hill in Assam. This
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historical inscription provides valuable insights into Assam’s medieval history,
particularly related to the Ahom dynasty and their conflicts with other regional
powers.
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52. Ans. (b) : Geostationary Earth Orbit is the movement of man-made
satellites in which the satellite moves in its orbit above the Earth's equator.
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Communication satellites are placed at a distance of about 35,786 km from the

surface of the earth.
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53. Ans: (d)

B

The cell is the fundamental structural and functional unit of all living
organisms. It is the smallest unit of life that can carry out all biological
processes, including metabolism, growth, and reproduction. Organisms can be
unicellular (composed of a single cell) or multicellular (composed of many cells
working together). Cells contain essential components such as the nucleus (in
eukaryotic cells), cytoplasm, and organelles that perform various life functions.
54. Ans: (b)
Snakes and lizards are cold-blooded animals (ectothermic), meaning their body

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temperature depends on the external environment. Unlike warm-blooded
animals (endothermic), they cannot regulate their body temperature internally.
Instead, they rely on external heat sources, such as the sun, to warm up and

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become active. When it gets too cold, their metabolism slows down, and they
may enter a state of dormancy, such as hibernation or brumation.

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55. Answer: (b) Human intestine

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Explanation:​
Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a bacterium that naturally inhabits the human
intestine, where it aids in digestion and vitamin K production. While most
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strains are harmless, some can cause infections or foodborne illnesses.
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56. Answer: (c) Mitochondrion
Explanation:​
The mitochondrion is known as the "powerhouse of the cell" because it
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produces adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the main energy carrier in cells. This
process occurs through cellular respiration, particularly in the electron
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transport chain within the mitochondrial inner membrane. ATP provides

energy for various cellular functions, including muscle contraction, nerve
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signaling, and biosynthesis.

57. Ans: (a)
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Producer gas is a mixture of carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrogen (N₂). It is

generated by the partial combustion of carbon-containing fuels such as coal or
coke in the presence of a limited amount of air. The reaction primarily
produces carbon monoxide and nitrogen from the air used in the process.
58. Ans: (b)
Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons
but different numbers of neutrons, resulting in different atomic masses.
Despite this difference in mass, isotopes exhibit identical chemical properties
because chemical behavior is determined by the number of electrons and

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protons, which remain the same in isotopes.

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For example:

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· Hydrogen isotopes: Protium (1H1H), Deuterium (2H2H), and Tritium
(3H3H) all have one proton and one electron, so they behave

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chemically the same.
· Carbon isotopes: Carbon-12 (12C12C) and Carbon-14 (14C14C)
both react identically in chemical reactions.
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However, isotopes may have different physical properties, such as boiling point,
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melting point, and density, due to their differing masses.
59. Ans: (d)
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The fourth state of matter is plasma, which is a high-energy state where atoms
lose their electrons, forming a mixture of free-moving electrons and ions.
Plasma is different from solids, liquids, and gases because it conducts
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electricity and responds to magnetic fields. It is found naturally in stars,

lightning, and the Sun's corona and is also used in technologies like neon
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signs, plasma TVs, and fusion reactors.

B

60. Ans : a
Corrosion of a metal occurs at the anode in an electrochemical cell. In the
corrosion process, the metal undergoes oxidation at the anode, losing electrons
and forming metal ions. The released electrons travel to the cathode, where a
reduction reaction (such as oxygen reduction) takes place.
For example, in the rusting of iron:
At anode:Fe→Fe2++2e−At anode:Fe→Fe2++2e−At
cathode:O2+4e−+2H2O→4OH−At cathode:O2​+4e−+2H2​O→4OH−
The metal ions react with oxygen and water, leading to corrosion products like

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rust (Fe₂O₃·xH₂O) in iron. This process is accelerated in the presence of
moisture and electrolytes.

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61. Ans: (b)

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The Pascal (Pa) is the SI unit of pressure. It is defined as one Newton per

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square meter (N/m²). Pressure is the force exerted per unit area, and the
Pascal quantifies the intensity of this force.
For example, if a force of 1 Newton is applied to an area of 1 square meter, the
pressure exerted is 1 Pascal. The formula for pressure is:
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Pressure=Force/Area
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62. Ans: (a)
A solid needle floats on the surface of water due to surface tension. Surface
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tension is a force that acts on the surface of a liquid, causing it to behave like a
stretched elastic membrane. Water molecules at the surface are attracted to
each other, creating a cohesive force that resists external forces. The needle
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floats because the surface tension of the water supports its weight, preventing
it from sinking, even though it is denser than water.
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If the needle is thin enough and the surface tension is strong enough to
support it, it can remain on the surface without sinking.
B

63. Ans: (b)

The wavelength used in radar is typically less than 5 cm, which corresponds to
microwave frequencies. Radar systems commonly use microwaves because
they are able to penetrate through various atmospheric conditions and offer a
good balance between range and resolution. The wavelength range for radar
typically spans from a few millimeters to several centimeters, depending on the
radar application, such as weather radar or military radar systems.

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64. Ans: (d)
Sound travels fastest in steel (or other solid materials) because the particles in

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a solid are packed closely together, allowing for quicker transmission of sound
waves. In steel, the density is high, but the particles are tightly bound, which

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enables efficient energy transfer.
In comparison:

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●​ Air has a low density, so sound travels slower.
●​ Water is denser than air, so sound travels faster in water than in air, but
slower than in steel.
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●​ Vacuum has no particles, so sound cannot travel in a vacuum, as sound
requires a medium to propagate.
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65. Ans: (c)
Acetyl chloride is an example of the Acyl halide group.
• An acyl halide is a chemical compound derived from an oxoacid by
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substituting a halide group for a hydroxyl group.
• Acetyl chloride (CH3COCI) is an acetic acid derivative of acyl chloride.
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It belongs to the organic compound class, called the acyl halides.

It is a fluid which is colourless, corrosive and volatile.
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66. Ans : (a)

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Butanone is an example of a ketone group.

The chemical formula of butanone is CH3C(O)CH2CH3.
• This colorless liquid ketone has a sharp, sweet butterscotch and
acetone-reminiscent odour.
This is water soluble, and is widely used as an industrial solvent.
Ketone is a functional group of RC(=O)R ' structure
67. Ans: (b)
Among liquids, mercury is the best conductor of heat. Mercury has a relatively
high thermal conductivity compared to other liquids. This makes it an excellent

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choice for use in thermometers and other devices where heat conduction is
important.
In contrast:

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●​ Water is a good conductor of heat, but its conductivity is lower than that
of mercury.

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●​ Ether and alcohol are poor conductors of heat compared to mercury, as
they have low thermal conductivity.
68. Ans: (b)

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When ether is applied to the skin, it evaporates quickly. During evaporation,
the liquid absorbs heat from the surrounding environment (in this case, the
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skin), leading to a cooling sensation. This process is called evaporative cooling.
The heat required for the molecules to escape into the air is taken from the
skin, making the area feel cooler. This is why ether and other volatile liquids
like alcohol give a cooling effect when applied to the skin.
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69. Ans: (c)
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A hygrometer is an instrument used to measure relative humidity, which is the

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amount of moisture in the air compared to the maximum amount of moisture

the air can hold at a given temperature. Hygrometers come in various types,
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including mechanical and electronic ones. The relative humidity is expressed

as a percentage, and knowing it helps in understanding weather patterns,
comfort levels, and managing environments like greenhouses.
70. Ans: (c)
Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two genetically identical
daughter cells, each having the same number of chromosomes as the parent
cell. It is responsible for growth, repair, and asexual reproduction in
multicellular organisms. Mitosis involves a series of well-defined stages:
prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase, followed by cytokinesis.

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●​ Heterosis refers to hybrid vigor, the improved or increased function of a
hybrid organism.
●​ Fusion is the process where two cells or nuclei combine, as seen in

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fertilization or the formation of a zygote.
●​ "None of these" is incorrect since mitosis is the correct process for cell

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division.

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71. Answer: (a) who​
Explanation: "Who" is used to refer to people, while "which" is used for things.
"Whom" is used as an object, not a subject. "Whose" indicates possession.
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72. Answer: (c) Someone has left his or her bag.​
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Explanation: Indefinite pronouns like "someone" are singular, so they should
be followed by "his or her" rather than "their."
73. Answer: (a) He said, "I will go to the market tomorrow."​
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Explanation: Direct speech quotes the exact words spoken, while indirect
speech involves changing tenses and pronouns. The given sentence in option
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(a) correctly uses direct speech with quotation marks.

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74. Ans : c) The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Greedy.

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75. Answer: b) A beautiful poem was written by her.

The given sentence is in the simple past tense ("wrote").
In passive voice, "was/were + past participle" is used.
The correct structure: Object + was/were + past participle + by + subject.
76. Answer: b) Phenomena
Explanation:
"Phenomenon" is a singular noun of Greek origin.

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Its correct plural form is "Phenomena", not "Phenomenons" or "Phenomenas."
77. Answer: a) for

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Explanation:

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The correct phrase is "responsible for", which is used when someone has a

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duty or obligation to do something.
78. Answer: c) in
Explanation:
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The correct phrase is "interested in", which is used when someone has
curiosity or enthusiasm for something.
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79. Answer: a) Duchess
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Explanation:
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"Duke" is a male title of nobility, and its female counterpart is "Duchess."

"Empress" is the female form of "Emperor."
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"Queen" is the female form of "King."

"Countess" is the female form of "Count."
80. Answer: c) Two in the bush
Explanation:
The full proverb "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" means it is better
to hold onto what you have rather than risk losing it for something uncertain.
81. Answer: C) Contract

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Explanation:

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"Expand" means to grow or increase in size, while "contract" means to shrink
or reduce in size.

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"Increase," "extend," and "enlarge" are synonyms, not antonyms.

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82. Answer: b) Hesitant
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"Reluctant" means unwilling or hesitant to do something.
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"Willing" and "eager" are antonyms.
"Confident" is unrelated to hesitation.
83. Answer: b) Had he
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Explanation:
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In sentences with "hardly", we use inversion (auxiliary verb before the subject).
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The correct structure is: "Hardly + had + subject + verb".

Example: Hardly had I finished my work when the power went out.
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84. Answer: b) Much

Explanation:
"Milk" is an uncountable noun, so we use "much" instead of "many."
"Many" is used for countable nouns, while "few" and "several" refer to plural
countable nouns.
85. Answer: b) To do a job perfectly

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Explanation:
"Hit the nail on the head" means to describe exactly what is causing a situation

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or problem.
Example: When she said the project failed due to poor planning, she really hit

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the nail on the head.

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86. Answer: b) Foal
A young horse (regardless of gender) is called a foal.
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87. Answer: b) Timely action prevents bigger problems
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The proverb "A stitch in time saves nine" means that taking immediate action
to fix a small problem can prevent it from becoming a bigger issue later.
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88. Ans: The word given is "INTRICACY."
Intricacy means the quality of being complex or detailed.​
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The word "intricacy" refers to something complex, detailed, or complicated. The

opposite of complexity is simplicity, which means being easy to understand or
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straightforward.
●​ Extricate means to free from difficulty, not an antonym of intricacy.
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●​ Cordiality means friendliness or warmth, which is unrelated.

●​ Distance refers to physical or emotional separation, which is also not an
antonym.
Thus, the correct antonym is "Simplicity."
89. Answer: (b) Plentiful​
Explanation: "Abundant" means in large quantity, and its synonym is plentiful.
"Scarce" and "insufficient" mean lacking, while "rare" means uncommon.
90. Answer: b) Hidden​

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Explanation: "Concealed" means kept out of sight, and "hidden" is the best
synonym. "Visible" and "exposed" are antonyms, while "obvious" means easily
noticed.

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