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120 questions • General Studies
Q: An electromagnetic wave with its magnetic field B = 0.3 cos(ky − 10^8 t) î tesla is propagating in a non-magnetic dielectric medium of refractive index 2. The wavelength of the wave is
Q: A spherical conductor of radius a has a cavity of radius b at its centre such that a > b. A positive charge q is placed at its centre (see figure). The electric fields in the regions b < r < a and r > a are respectively
Q: For a given system of resistors having resistances R, 2R, R0 and 2R (shown in the figure), what will be the value of resistance of the resistor R0 when there is NO current in the galvanometer G?
Q: A cyclotron has an oscillator frequency of 12 × 10^6 Hz and ‘Dee’ radius of 21 inches. The value of magnetic induction (field) needed to accelerate a deuteron (mass = 3.34 × 10^-27 kg and charge = 1.6 × 10^-19 C) is
Q: When white light propagating in air passes through a glass prism, it splits into a band of colours referred to as the white-light spectrum. This phenomenon is called the dispersion of light. Among the following colours, the angle of deviation will be the highest in
Q: Why do we prefer to have a liquid and not a gas to be used as the fluid in a hydraulic machine?
Q: A threshold frequency for photoelectric emission in copper is 1.1 × 10^15 Hz. When light of frequency 1.2 × 10^15 Hz is directed on the copper surface, the maximum energy of emitted particles would be (Planck’s constant is 6.62 × 10^-34 J·s and the charge on the electron is 1.6 × 10^-19 C)
Q: The masses of 4 2He, 3 1H and 1 1H nuclides are respectively 4.002603 amu, 3.016056 amu and 1.007276 amu. How much energy should a γ-ray photon possess if it is to split an α-particle into a tritium (3 1H) and a proton (1 1H)? (Given that 1 amu of mass is equivalent to 931 MeV)
Q: A 10 keV electron (mass = 9.1 × 10^-31 kg and charge = 1.6 × 10^-19 C) enters perpendicularly into the Earth’s magnetic field (5 × 10^-5 T). Its Larmor radius is
Q: A transmitting antenna at the top of a tower has a height 32 m and the height of the receiving antenna is 128 m. What is the maximum distance between them for satisfactory communication in Line-of-Sight mode? (The radius of the Earth = 6400 km)
Q: A man walks at a speed of 6 km/hr for 1 km and 8 km/hr for the next 1 km. What is the average speed for the walk of 2 km?
Q: A particle moves in a circle of radius 0.2 m. Its linear speed is given by v = 2t, where t is in seconds and v is in m/s. The ratio of tangential to radial accelerations at t = 3 seconds would be
Q: Which one among the following is the sum of moments of inertia (about a tangent to curved surface) of a solid cylinder and a solid sphere? (The masses and radii of both the cylinder and the sphere are M and R respectively)
Q: The focal length of a thin lens made up of glass of refractive index 1.5 (see figure) having two centres of curvature C1 and C2 with 15 cm and 30 cm as radii of curvatures respectively, would be
Q: The saturation vapour pressure at 300 K is 3.6 kPa and the gas constant R is 8.3 J/(K·mol). The mass of water vapour per m³ of air at temperature 300 K and relative humidity 50 % is
Q: Match List–I with List–II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List–I (Phenomenon) A. The freezing point of benzene B. The room temperature C. The normal human body temperature D. The melting point of lead List–II (Approximate temperature) 1. 300 K 2. 600 K 3. 279 K 4. 310 K Code:
Q: The ratio of electrostatic potentials at a distance of 1 ångström from the proton (charge = 1.6 × 10^-19 C and mass = 1.67 × 10^-27 kg) and from the electron (charge = 1.6 × 10^-19 C and mass = 9.1 × 10^-31 kg) would be
Q: A glass bar (refractive index = 1.5) is immersed in a liquid having the same refractive index as that of glass. The angle of incidence for a light ray at which the light would be transmitted through the glass bar without reflecting is
Q: A sound wave consists of
Q: Which one of the following statements is not true?
Q: The radius of the first stationary state orbit of hydrogen atom is
Q: Which one among the following is an example of olfactory indicator?
Q: Match List–I with List–II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List–I (Naturally occurring acid) A. Methanoic acid B. Citric acid C. Tartaric acid D. Oxalic acid List–II (Main source) 1. Orange 2. Tomato 3. Ant sting 4. Tamarind
Q: Which one among the following constituents of cement is responsible for initial setting?
Q: Match List–I with List–II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List–I (Pigment) A. PbO B. Pb₃O₄ C. Cr₂O₃ D. Graphite List–II (Colour) 1. Yellow 2. Red 3. Green 4. Black
Q: Water has its maximum density at which one of the following temperatures?
Q: Which one of the following properties of an element was considered by Mendeleev in order to form his Periodic Table?
Q: Which one among the following statements for the reaction between a metal and nitric acid is not correct?
Q: Match List–I with List–II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List–I (Compound) A. H₂O B. Na₂O C. Al₂O₃ D. CO₂ List–II (Type of oxide) 1. Amphoteric 2. Acidic 3. Neutral 4. Basic
Q: Which one of the following reactions correctly represents the respiration reaction?
Q: Which one of the following statements is not correct?
Q: Separation of the isotope of uranium requires a physical method rather than a chemical method. It is so mainly because
Q: Which one of the following compounds is produced in human stomach?
Q: The rate of evaporation of a liquid decreases with an increase in
Q: Consider the following elements: 1. Bromine 2. Phosphorus 3. Mercury 4. Radon How many of the above elements are found in liquid form at 25 °C and at 1 atm?
Q: Which of the following associations is/are example/examples of mutualism? 1. Mycorrhizae : Fungi and roots of higher plants 2. Lichens : Fungi and photosynthetic algae 3. Pollination : Mustard flower and honeybees Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Q: Which one of the following adaptive characteristics of the organism is correct?
Q: Xerophytic plants adapt to the hot arid regions by
Q: Which among the following stages of cell cycle is correctly matched in its characteristics?
Q: Which one of the following sets of diseases is example of polygenic disorders?
Q: Which one of the following is not associated with the Jhum cultivation in Northeastern States of India?
Q: Which one of the following Protocols was signed in the year 1987 to reduce the production and use of ozone-depleting substances?
Q: Which one of the following statements is correct?
Q: Which one of the following viruses is considered to be responsible for COVID-19?
Q: Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats are associated with
Q: Consider the following statements: It is an extremely cold wind laden with dry snow. This wind has sub-freezing temperature and carries abundant supply of ice crystals and snow. The statements are related to
Q: The Tropic of Capricorn does not pass through
Q: Llamas are typically reared in
Q: The cultivation of which one of the following crops was introduced in the Baba Budan Hills?
Q: Among the following, which one is the least in percentage by volume in the atmosphere?
Q: In which among the following atmospheric layers, the temperature increases with height?
Q: Which one among the following tectonic plates is not located in the Pacific Ocean?
Q: Distance of about 147 million kilometres between the Sun and the Earth is found during the Earth's orbit around the Sun at the position of
Q: Which one among the following rivers is a tributary of river Hooghly?
Q: Consider the following characteristics of a type of soil as given by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS): 1. It develops in poorly drained areas. 2. It is largely composed of slowly decomposing plant material. 3. It is common in Tundra areas. On the basis of the above characteristics, identify the type of soil.
Q: Exfoliation in rocks can occur due to forces induced by 1. carbonation 2. oxidation 3. temperature change Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Q: Which one of the following is related with the term 'Nephanalysis'?
Q: Among the following local winds, which one is known as "Doctor's wind"?
Q: Which one among the following cities is not connected through the Trans-Canadian Railway line?
Q: The Govind Ballabh Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment (GBPNIHE) has its Headquarters at
Q: The Deccan Riots of 1875 were peasant rebellions against which of the following classes?
Q: Salt March was the first nationalist activity in which women participated in large numbers. Who among the following was instrumental in persuading Mahatma Gandhi not to restrict the protest to men alone?
Q: Who among the following commanders was not tried in the INA trials in the Red Fort, Delhi?
Q: Which one among the following pairs of organizations and their founders is not correctly matched?
Q: Consider the following statements about the Virashaiva Movement: 1. The Virashaiva Movement was led by Basavanna. 2. Virashaivas worshipped Shiva in his manifestation as a Linga. 3. Vachanas, composed in Kannada, are the main compositions for understanding the Virashaiva tradition. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q: Which of the following temples are constructed by Krishnadeva Raya? 1. Krishnadeva Temple 2. Hazara Rama Temple 3. Vitthalaswami Temple 4. Tiruvengalanatha Temple Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Q: Among the Ashtapradhans of Shivaji, who among the following did not hold any military commands besides civil duties? 1. Peshwa 2. Amatya 3. Sumanta 4. Pandit Rao Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Q: The Battle of Chinhat was fought between
Q: Who among the following is the most frequently invoked God in the Rig Veda?
Q: Which one of the following pairs of Bhakti poets and their works is not correctly matched?
Q: Which of the following statements about the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 is/are correct? 1. It is based on the guidelines emerging from the Vishaka Judgment of the Supreme Court of India in 1997. 2. As per the Act, it is mandatory for an employer even with two employees to form an Internal Committee in the workplace. 3. Vishaka is the name of the woman complainant who filed the case. Select the answer using the code given below:
Q: With reference to Article 16 of the Constitution of India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Nothing in this Article shall prevent the State from making any provision for the reservation of appointments or posts in favour of any backward classes of citizens. 2. The State can deny a woman to be appointed as a doctor in the Army Medical Institutes on account of pregnancy. 3. Creamy layers amongst the backward classes of citizens are determined by income criteria only. Select the answer using the code given below:
Q: When the President of India is impeached for the violation of the Constitution, the charge shall be preferred by
Q: The Vice President of India, who is also the ex-officio Chairman of the Council of States, is elected by the Members of an Electoral College consisting of the Members of
Q: Which country is the Chair of G20 for the year 2025?
Q: The Constitution (106th Amendment) Act, 2023 reserves one-third of all seats for women in various Legislatures. For how many years will the reservation be available under this Act?
Q: Which of the following statements about Money Bill is/are correct? 1. The Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha shall be returned by the Rajya Sabha within 14 days with its recommendations. 2. The Lok Sabha shall agree to the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha on the Money Bill to consider it passed by both the Houses of the Parliament. 3. The Finance Minister has absolute powers to pass the Money Bill. Select the answer using the code given below:
Q: Consider the following statements: 1. The idea of the Fundamental Duties in the Constitution of India is inspired by the Constitution of Ireland. 2. The Fundamental Duties were incorporated in the Constitution of India upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. 3. The Fundamental Duties are justiciable through a Writ. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q: Which one among the following statements about the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) is not correct?
Q: The Election Commission of India holds election for
Q: Which one among the following Articles of the Constitution of India provides the mandate for the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India?
Q: The Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park is situated in which one among the following States?
Q: Which one of the following statements with reference to the Constitution of India is correct?
Q: ‘Appiko Movement’ for protecting the trees by hugging them began in which of the following States?
Q: Consider the following statements about the development plans in India: 1. The concept of Five-Year Plan is inspired by the USSR. 2. The Planning Commission was established in the year 1950. 3. The Five-Year Plans were supposed to provide the basis for the Perspective Plans. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q: The scientific name of Mango is Mangifera indica L. The word indica stands for which one of the following?
Q: Which one of the following is the main driver in explaining the cohesion-tension-transpiration pull model of water transport in plants?
Q: Which one of the following combinations consists of essential components of biomolecules and structural elements of cells?
Q: Which one of the following categories does not have photosynthetic pigments?
Q: Which of the following organisms ingest dead organic matter and then digest internally and absorb the nutrients?
Q: Which one of the following statements about ecosystems is not correct?
Q: The global temperature and CO₂ concentration for the last eight lakh years were deduced mainly from which one of the following?
Q: In Germany, the date in the spring season when new leaves open on horse chestnut trees (Aesculus hippocastanum) has been recorded every year since 1951. Which one among the following groups of scientists primarily records such seasonal activities of plants?
Q: The ability of corals to make their skeletons primarily depends on which one of the following factors?
Q: The International Botanical Congress held in 1892 proposed that the year 1753 be the reference year for biological nomenclature. It is because
Q: The cooperative aggregates of microorganisms can form colonies on various surfaces by secreting signalling molecules. Which one of the following phenomena explains it?
Q: Which one among the following locations is also known for the strange phenomenon of alleged bird suicides?
Q: Which one of the following correctly explains a species' unique environmental requirements, its role and position in the spatial habitats at a given time?
Q: When Paramecium caudatum and Paramecium aurelia are cultured together under ideal laboratory conditions, the population of Paramecium caudatum may gradually be completely disappeared. Which one of the following laws or principles correctly explains it?
Q: Which one of the following species disproportionately affects ecosystem dynamics?
Q: Which one of the following is an example of endemic plant species of India?
Q: Which one of the following books expressed concern on the indiscriminate use of DDT and played major role in banning the use of DDT for agricultural use?
Q: Which one of the following statements about nature reserves is not correct?
Q: Which one of the following pairs of Ramsar Sites and States is not correctly matched?
Q: Which one of the following biogeochemical cycles is sedimentary in nature?
Q: Purvodaya initiative, under the Union Budget 2024-25, includes which of the following States? 1. Bihar 2. Jharkhand 3. Odisha 4. West Bengal 5. Andhra Pradesh Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Q: Consider the following statements with reference to the Presidential elections of the USA: 1. California has the largest allocation of votes in the Electoral College. 2. In 2016, Hillary Clinton won more percentage of popular votes than Donald Trump. 3. A Presidential candidate cannot win an election without winning highest percentage of popular vote. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q: Which/Who among the following has been selected for the Nobel Peace Prize, 2024?
Q: The 19th East Asia Summit (EAS) was held in
Q: The host country of the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup, 2025 is
Q: The Species Survival Commission of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) conferred the 'Harry Messel Award (2024)' upon
Q: Which one of the following films was awarded the National Film Award, India in 2024 in the category of Best Feature Film promoting National, Social and Environmental Values?
Q: Naseem-Al-Bahr, held in October 2024, was a joint maritime exercise between the navies of India and
Q: Which one of the following countries hosted the QUAD Leaders' Summit in 2024?
Q: In Vazachal forest division, tribal community members are being engaged in the removal of invasive species from the forest. Identify the tribe.
Q: The National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) is proposed to be developed at which one of the following places?
Q: Which one of the following statements about Tele MANAS App is correct?
Q: With regard to the findings of the Second All India Rural Financial Inclusion Survey of NABARD, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The average monthly income of rural households saw a rise over a five-year period from 2016-17 to 2021-22. 2. The average monthly expenditure of rural households saw a decline over a five-year period from 2016-17 to 2021-22. Select the answer using the code given below.
Q: Consider the following States: 1. Kerala 2. Karnataka 3. Chhattisgarh 4. Bihar Which of the above States celebrate their Foundation Day on November 1?
Q: Which of the following statements about the 'Kaveri Meets Ganga' Programme is/are correct? 1. It was the first cultural event held under the Amrit Parampara series. 2. It is a river-water linking programme under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India. Select the answer using the code given below.
