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CDS 2026 — General Knowledge (CDS-II)

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1. Q1

   Which of the following statements related to the Constituent Assembly of India is/are correct?

   1. 1Its members were chosen by indirect election by the members of the Provincial Legislative Assemblies
   2. 2Indian Princely States were given representation in the Constituent Assembly Select the answer using the code given below:

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2. Q2

   Consider the following statements regarding State Support Mission by NITI Aayog:

   1. 1State Support Mission is an umbrella initiative by NITI Aayog aimed at fostering structured and institutionalized engagement with states and Union Territories (UTs)
   2. 2Its primary objective is to assist States and UTs in achieving their socioeconomic goals by 2036 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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3. Q3

   Consider the following pairs of Institutions/Organizations and their official motto:

   National Investigation AgencyRashtrarakshanam Adyakartavyam

   Supreme Court of IndiaYato Dharmastato Jayah

   University Grants CommissionGyan-Vigyan Vimuktaye

   How many of the above is/are correctly paired?

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4. Q4

   Which one of the following is the 'Theme of the Year 2026' of Indian Army?

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5. Q5

   Which one of the following Writs literally means 'you have the body'?

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6. Q6

   Which of the following statements about National Human Rights Commission, India is/are correct?

   1. 1It can intervene in court proceedings involving human rights violations with the approval of the court
   2. 2It can undertake research in the field of human rights
   3. 3It cannot investigate human rights violation on its own initiative Select the answer using the code given below:

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7. Q7

   Which of the following statements is/are correct?

   1. 1In First-Past-the-Post system of representation, candidate who wins the election may not get majority votes
   2. 2In Proportional Representation system of representation, candidate who wins the election gets majority of votes Select the answer using the code given below:

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8. Q8

   Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu?

   1. 1The merger of the Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu was given effect to by an Act of the Parliament of India
   2. 2After the merger of the Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, three seats have been allocated in the House of People
   3. 3The jurisdiction of the High Court of Bombay continues to extend to this Union Territory Select the answer using the code given below:

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9. Q9

   As regards the 'disqualification on ground of defection' as per the Constitution of India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

   1. 1Disqualification on ground of defection does not apply to any nominated member of a House
   2. 2Disqualification on ground of defection does not apply to a member of a House if she/he does not accept the merger of her/his original political party into another and opts to function as a separate group Select the answer using the code given below:

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10. Q10

    Which of the following statements is/are correct?

    1. 1Using powers given under Article 342A of the Constitution of India, the President of India may notify a Central List of socially, educationally and economically backward classes with respect to a State
    2. 2Every State may prepare a list of socially and educationally backward classes for its own purposes different from the Central List Select the answer using the code given below:

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11. Q11

    Which of the following statements about Goods and Services Tax (GST) in course of inter-State trade or commerce is/are correct?

    1. 1Levy and collection of GST are governed under Article 269A of the Constitution of India
    2. 2GST on supplies in the course of inter-State trade or commerce may not be levied and collected by the States
    3. 3GST is apportioned between the Union and the States Select the answer using the code given below:

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12. Q12

    Which of the following statements about State Election Commissioner is/are correct?

    1. 1Preparation of electoral rolls for elections to the Panchayats takes place under his/her direction
    2. 2He/she is appointed by the Governor of the concerned State on the advice of the Chief Election Commissioner of India Select the answer using the code given below:

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13. Q13

    Which one of the following statements related to below mentioned Committees of the Parliament is correct?

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14. Q14

    Which of the following statements is/are correct?

    1. 1India has committed to reduce Emissions Intensity of its GDP by 47% by 2035 from 2005 level.
    2. 2India has set the target to achieve 60% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2035.

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15. Q15

    Which of the following statements with respect to the Ordinance promulgated under Article 213 of the Constitution of India is/are correct?

    1. 1It shall be laid before the Legislative Assembly of the State, or where there is a Legislative Council in the State, before both the Houses.
    2. 2It shall cease to operate at the expiration of two months from the reassembly of the Legislature.
    3. 3It may be withdrawn at any time by the Governor.

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16. Q16

    Which one of the following groups of countries consists of the members of Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC)?

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17. Q17

    Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?

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18. Q18

    Consider the statements regarding the delimitation exercise carried out in Assam in 2023:

    1. 1The delimitation of constituencies was done on the basis of 2001 census.
    2. 2No increase was made in the number of ST Assembly seats.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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19. Q19

    Consider the following statements about the administration and control of Scheduled Areas:

    1. 1The Governors of each State having Scheduled Areas shall, annually or whenever so required by the President, make a report to the President regarding the administration of the Scheduled Areas in that State.
    2. 2The Executive Power of the Union shall extend to the giving of directions to the States as to the administration of the Scheduled Areas Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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20. Q20

    Under the Ministry of Finance, which Department is responsible for giving advice on economic issues having a bearing on internal and external aspects of economy including foreign exchange management?

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21. Q21

    Consider the following statements with reference to PANI (Portal for Asset and Navigation Information):

    1. 1It is a unified platform which provides river navigation and infrastructure information
    2. 2It provides detailed information of various features of National Waterways
    3. 3It facilitates "One Nation - One Registration" through a single-window system Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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22. Q22

    Consider the following statements with reference to Indian Ports Act, 2025:

    1. 1It established Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) as a statutory consultative body to coordinate between Centre and coastal states
    2. 2Its legislation mandates Global Green Norms and Disaster Readiness for Indian Ports Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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23. Q23

    Which of the following statements relating to Disaster Management (Amendment) Act, 2025 are correct?

    1. 1It mandates the creation of a National Disaster Database
    2. 2It addresses the issue of urban disaster risk management through Provision 41A
    3. 3It empowers the constitution of an Urban Disaster Management Authority (UDMA) for State Capitals and all cities having Municipal Corporations (excluding NCT of Delhi and Union Territories of Chandigarh) Select the answer using the code given below:

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24. Q24

    Consider the following statements with reference to Fisheries Startups Ecosystem in India:

    1. 1Fisheries Startup Grand Challenge was launched to identify start-ups offering solutions related to productivity, sustainability, and market access
    2. 2Matsya Manthan is a knowledge-building lecture series aimed at strengthening the innovation ecosystem in the fisheries sector
    3. 3The Department of Fisheries has supported the establishment of fisheries business incubation centres to provide mentorship and training for developing business models Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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25. Q25

    Which of the following statements relating to objectives of National Livestock Mission are correct?

    1. 1Promoting risk management measures including livestock insurance for farmers
    2. 2Increase in production of meat, egg, goat milk, wool and fodder
    3. 3Employment generation through entrepreneurship development in small ruminant, poultry and piggery sector & fodder sector Select the answer using the code given below:

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26. Q26

    Which of the following statements relating to given weather phenomena in India is/are correct?

    1. 1When maximum temperature of a station reaches >=40°C for plains and >=30°C for hilly regions, it is considered heat wave
    2. 2When minimum temperature of a station is <=10°C for plains and <=0°C for hilly regions, it is considered cold wave Select the answer using the code given below:

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27. Q27

    Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:

    List I (Biosphere Reserve):

    1. ASeshachalam,
    2. BManas,
    3. CSimilipal,
    4. DPanna

    List II (State/Union Territory):

    1. 1Andhra Pradesh,
    2. 2Assam,
    3. 3Odisha,
    4. 4Madhya Pradesh

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28. Q28

    Which one of the following is India's key programme to conserve wildlife and protect endangered species?

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29. Q29

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 1Mangroves are natural buffers against cyclones, storm surges and coastal erosion
    2. 2Recognising it, India implemented the Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes (MISHTI) Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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30. Q30

    Consider the following statements with reference to Ramsar sites in India:

    1. 1India has the highest number of Ramsar sites in Asia
    2. 2Ramsar site Patna Bird Sanctuary is situated in Etah district of Uttar Pradesh Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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31. Q31

    Which of the following are India's first Ramsar-accredited Wetland Cities?

    1. 1Udaipur
    2. 2Patna
    3. 3Indore
    4. 4Bhubaneswar Select the answer using the code given below:

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32. Q32

    Which of the following statements related to the stages of evolution of the present atmosphere are correct?

    1. 1The first stage is marked by the loss of primordial atmosphere
    2. 2In the second stage, the hot interior of the earth contributed to the evolution of the atmosphere
    3. 3Finally, the composition of the atmosphere was modified by the living world through the process of photosynthesis Select the answer using the code given below:

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33. Q33

    Consider the following statements with reference to earthquakes:

    1. 1Collapse earthquakes are most common
    2. 2Tsunamis are waves generated by the tremors and not an earthquake in itself
    3. 3High magnitude earthquakes i.e. 8+ are quite rare whereas 'tiny' types occur almost every minute Which of the statements given above are correct?

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34. Q34

    Consider the following statements related to water vapours:

    1. 1It is a variable gas in the atmosphere, which decreases with altitude
    2. 2In the dry and cold areas of desert and polar regions, it may be less than one per cent of the air Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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35. Q35

    Consider the following statements related to river terraces:

    1. 1They are surfaces marking old valley floor or floodplain levels
    2. 2They may be bedrock surfaces without any alluvial cover or alluvial terraces consisting of stream deposits
    3. 3They are basically products of deposition as they result due to vertical erosion by the stream into its own depositional floodplain Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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36. Q36

    Consider the following States:

    1. 1Nagaland
    2. 2Assam
    3. 3Mizoram
    4. 4Tripura The State of Arunachal Pradesh has common boundary with which of the above States of India?

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37. Q37

    The Tetrahedral Hypothesis of the origin of continents and ocean basin was proposed by

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38. Q38

    Which one among the following constitute a food chain?

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39. Q39

    UNESCO World Heritage site Nanda Devi National Park is located in which one of the following States?

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40. Q40

    What was the theme for the International Day for Biological Diversity, 2026?

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41. Q41

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 1Services sector contributes more than 50% to India's GVA
    2. 2Services sector growth is more volatile than agriculture sector
    3. 3FDI in services sector contributes to three-fourth of total FDI in the post-Covid period Which of the statements given above are correct?

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42. Q42

    Which one of the following best explains the "crowding-in effect" observed in India?

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43. Q43

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 1India runs a current account deficit.
    2. 2Merchandise imports of India exceed exports.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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44. Q44

    With reference to Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, which of the following statements is/are correct?

    1. 1It provides health insurance coverage to vulnerable families.
    2. 2It covers both secondary and tertiary care hospitalization.
    3. 3It is applicable to all citizens irrespective of income.

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45. Q45

    India's fiscal deficit widens significantly due to increased Government spending on subsidies while tax revenue remains unchanged. Which one of the following is the most likely consequence?

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46. Q46

    India's reliance on imported energy exposes it to geopolitical supply shocks. In this context, what is the most likely short-term impact of a major disruption in crude oil imports?

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47. Q47

    The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) recently conducted a successful flight-test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR). The rocket was tested for a user-defined minimum range of what distance?

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48. Q48

    Which one of the following best explains how India's growth resilience is achieved in a fragile global context in recent years?

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49. Q49

    If Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) is 50% and Worker Population Ratio (WPR) is 45%, what is the Unemployment Rate?

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50. Q50

    Which one of the following major structural trends in agricultural output is highlighted in the Economic Survey 2025-26?

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51. Q51

    Three resistors R1, R2 and R3 (R1 > R2 > R3) are connected to a battery of voltage V such that the circuit generates maximum heat per unit time. Which one among the following is the correct circuit combination for this?

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52. Q52

    Convex side of a plano-convex lens is fully immersed in a liquid, of same refractive index (equal to 8/5) as that of the lens. Which one among the following is correct regarding the image of a point source of light placed in air at 40 cm away from the lens? (Assume the focal length of the plano-convex lens as 20 cm)

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53. Q53

    A car of mass 800 kg is travelling at a speed of 40 km/h on a straight road. A force of 1000 N is applied on it in the direction of its velocity for 12 s. Which one among the following is the final speed of the car?

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54. Q54

    A positively charged particle (alpha-particle) is projected towards west in a horizontal plane. It is deflected towards north in the same plane by a magnetic field. Which one among the following is the direction of the magnetic field?

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55. Q55

    With regard to the magnetic field lines, which one among the following statements is NOT correct?

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56. Q56

    A rod is balanced vertically on one of its ends. Which one among the following is the correct nature of its state of equilibrium?

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57. Q57

    Two parallel, but not necessarily unidirectional, forces of magnitude 1 N and 2 N are acting on a body. Two more, parallel, again not necessarily unidirectional, forces of magnitude 3 N and 1 N, but perpendicular to the earlier forces, are applied to the body. Which one among the following are the smallest and largest possible magnitudes of the resultant force on the body?

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58. Q58

    Gravitational acceleration at moon is 1/6 of that on earth. On earth, if an object floats in water with fraction 'fe' of its volume submersed in water, and on moon, fraction 'fm' is submersed, then

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59. Q59

    Two very thin and very long uniform wires, placed very close to each other, carry equal but opposite currents. Point 1 is exactly at the middle of those wires and point 2 is far away from the wires. Which one among the following regarding the net magnetic field produced is correct?

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60. Q60

    Which one among the following is the primary reason for asking persons undergoing X-ray imaging to remove metallic objects?

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61. Q61

    Which one among the following protocols works at application layer in a TCP/IP protocol suit?

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62. Q62

    Which one among the following tasks is NOT carried out by an operating system?

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63. Q63

    Which one among the following is NOT true about Standard Generalised Markup Language (SGML)?

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64. Q64

    Which one among the following consists of a list of commands that is executed automatically as the computer system starts up?

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65. Q65

    In MS Word, which one among the following is used to set the alignment for the content in the document?

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66. Q66

    Which of the following are the forms of calcium carbonate?

    1. 1Marble
    2. 2Chalk
    3. 3Limestone Select the answer using the code given below:

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67. Q67

    Upon adding hydrochloric acid in copper oxide, it turns to blue-green color which is due to the formation of

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68. Q68

    Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:

    List I (Source):

    1. ATomato,
    2. BSour milk,
    3. CAnt sting,
    4. DVinegar

    List II (Acid present):

    1. 1Acetic acid,
    2. 2Methanoic acid,
    3. 3Oxalic acid,
    4. 4Lactic acid

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69. Q69

    Chemical formula of cooking soda is

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70. Q70

    Sodium metal is kept immersed in kerosene oil. This is because

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71. Q71

    Concentration of a solution can be expressed in:

    1. 1Molarity
    2. 2Molality Select the answer using the code given below:

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72. Q72

    When electricity is passed through an aqueous solution of sodium chloride, it decomposes to form

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73. Q73

    The mass of one mole of a substance in grams is called its

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74. Q74

    An aqueous solution of an acid conducts electricity. This is because

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75. Q75

    A chemical that donates proton (hydrogen ion) is called

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76. Q76

    'Study of human societies and cultures from the oldest times to the present' is the work of

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77. Q77

    How many of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

    BhirranaHaryana

    GanweriwalaPunjab (Pakistan)

    DholaviraGujarat

    FarmanaUttar Pradesh Select the answer using the code given below:

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78. Q78

    Which of the following is/are correct about the Harappans?

    1. 1They were the first to grow cotton in Eurasia
    2. 2They consumed turmeric, ginger and banana Select the answer using the code given below:

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79. Q79

    The stories of Shvetaketu and Nachiketa teach us the worth of

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80. Q80

    Which of the following schools of thought believed that 'this material world is the only thing that exists' and therefore 'there can be no life after death'?

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81. Q81

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 1Dasavatara temple at Deogarh is a Gupta period building
    2. 2Bhitargaon temple is built of dressed stone

    Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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82. Q82

    Consider the following statements about the treaty of Allahabad (1765):

    1. 1It was an agreement between the Mughal emperor Shah Alam II and the English East India Company
    2. 2It made the English East India Company the Diwan of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa
    3. 3As per the provisions of the treaty, the East India Company was granted Diwani in exchange for an annual tribute to Mughal Emperor
    4. 4The treaty was worked out after the defeat of the Mughal emperor in the battle of Buxar

    How many of the above statements is/are correct?

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83. Q83

    Which of the following is a correct order of placement of major Harappan settlements from north to south?

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84. Q84

    Arrange the following landmarks in the discovery and preservation of early monuments and sculpture in a chronological order:

    1. 1Founding of the Indian museum, Calcutta
    2. 2H. H. Cole appointed Curator of Ancient Monuments
    3. 3Establishment of the Government Museum, Madras
    4. 4Passing of the Indian Treasure Trove Act, 1878 Select the answer using the code given below:

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85. Q85

    With reference to the eligibility criteria for becoming the member of a 'Sabha' as laid down in the Uttaramerur inscription, consider the following statements:

    1. 1The candidate should have his own house and his own plot of land
    2. 2The candidate should be within 60 years of age and above 30 years Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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86. Q86

    Why do you think Vijayanagara incorporated agricultural tracts within the fortified area?

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87. Q87

    What do you think the titles of Mahendravarman-I like 'Vichitrachitta', 'Chaityakari' and 'Chitrakarapuli' seem to suggest?

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88. Q88

    The term 'Pendentive' refers to which form of Indian architecture?

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89. Q89

    Which one of the following European travelers have NOT written an account of the Vijayanagara Empire?

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90. Q90

    Who among the following was the founder President of the Asiatic Society of Bengal?

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91. Q91

    Which one among the following terms was used in the Sangam Texts for ploughmen?

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92. Q92

    Prithivimahadevi, Dharmamahadevi, Dandimahadevi and Valkulamahadevi, who became rulers due to the absence of a male heir, belonged to the

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93. Q93

    Sri Narayana Dharma Paripalana Movement took place in which of the following States of India?

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94. Q94

    With reference to the Shunga dynasty, Patanjali refers to the yavanas reaching up to Saketa and Madhyamika. The place Madhyamika is identified as located near

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95. Q95

    The Sylhet Referendum was held in?

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96. Q96

    Consider the following statements with regard to the defence sector in India:

    1. 1The overall defence budget has increased from about ₹2.50 lakh crore in FY 2013-14 to ₹7.80 lakh crore in FY 2026-27.
    2. 2Capital expenditure has risen sharply from about ₹94,000 crore in 2014-15 to more than ₹2.00 lakh crore in 2026-27.

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97. Q97

    The Technology Development Fund (TDF) is a flagship initiative under

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98. Q98

    Consider the following statements about Exercise Khaan Quest, 2026:

    1. 1The Indian Army contingent comprises 40 personnel, including troops from a battalion of the Sikh Regiment and personnel from other Arms and Services.
    2. 2The aim of the Exercise is to prepare contingents of participating Defence Forces for peacekeeping missions while operating in a multilateral environment.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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99. Q99

    How many of the 2026 Padma awardees were conferred the award from the category of Foreigners/NRI/PIO/OCI?

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100. Q100

     The Report on Floating Solar PV Potential Assessment of India was released by

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101. Q101

     Which one among the following was the theme of Fire Safety Week 2026?

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102. Q102

     NDMA has recently successfully operationalised the Integrated Alert System (SACHET). It has been developed by

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103. Q103

     Which book won the 2026 International Booker Prize?

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104. Q104

     Which of the following statements relating to SEBI (Index Providers) Regulations, 2024 is/are correct?

     1. 1These are applicable only to Index Providers that administer significant indices consisting of securities listed on a recognized stock exchange in India for use in the Indian securities market.
     2. 2The primary objective is to promote transparency and accountability in governance and administration of indices. Select the answer using the code given below:

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105. Q105

     Which of the following statements regarding 'Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0' is/are correct?

     1. 1It has a corpus of about ₹10,000 crore.
     2. 2NITI Aayog serves as the primary implementation agency.
     3. 3It focuses on deep-tech and technology-driven manufacturing startups. Select the answer using the code given below:

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106. Q106

     Which of the following statements regarding the similarity in glycogen in animal cell and starch in plant cell is/are NOT correct?

     1. 1Both are mixtures of amylose and amylopectin.
     2. 2Starch and glycogen, both represent the storage form of carbohydrate in liver cells. Select the answer using the code given below:

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107. Q107

     In which of the following processes, active transport is NOT used?

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108. Q108

     Which one of the following is NOT true of mitotic cell division?

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109. Q109

     Which one of the following is important for cartilage, but is NOT a globin protein?

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110. Q110

     Which of the following activity a mammalian erythrocyte CANNOT perform?

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111. Q111

     Consider the following statements associated with Malaria:

     1. 1Only the female Anopheles mosquitoes take human blood for reproduction
     2. 2Plasmodium can pass across the placenta from mother to foetus Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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112. Q112

     Which one of the following is involved in light independent reactions of photosynthesis?

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113. Q113

     Which of the following is associated to Schizophrenia?

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114. Q114

     Which one of the following is NOT found in a prokaryotic cell?

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115. Q115

     Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

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116. Q116

     Which of the following can be considered associated with mitigation of environmental problems?

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117. Q117

     Which of the following statements is/are associated with role of enzymes in genetic engineering?

     1. 1Exonucleases remove nucleotides from the ends of DNA
     2. 2Restriction endonucleases are used to form recombinant molecule of DNA Select the answer using the code given below:

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118. Q118

     Which one of the following is NOT a biocontrol agent?

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119. Q119

     Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?

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120. Q120

     Which of the following statements associated with cancer is/are correct?

     1. 1Oncogenes expression and some viral infections can cause cancer
     2. 2In metastasis, the cancer cells spread through the blood and lymphatic system Select the answer using the code given below:

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