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BPSC AEDO 2026 Mock Test 3 – General Studies | Full Question Paper with Answers & Solutions

Q1

English: Consider the following pairs – Mountain peak / Mountain range or region:

  • Nokrek – Garo Hills
  • Saramati – Naga Hills
  • Saddle Peak – Lakshadweep

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Hindi: निम्नलिखित युग्मों पर विचार कीजिए – पर्वत शिखर / पर्वत श्रेणी या क्षेत्र:

  • नोकरेक – गारो पहाड़ियाँ
  • सारामती – नागा पहाड़ियाँ
  • सैडल पीक – लक्षद्वीप

उपर्युक्त युग्मों में से कितने सही सुमेलित हैं?

(A) Only one pair / केवल एक युग्म

(B) Only two pairs / केवल दो युग्म

(C) All three pairs / सभी तीन युग्म

(D) None / कोई भी नहीं

View Answer & Explanation
Answer: B

Explanation: Nokrek is in Garo Hills (correct). Saramati is in Naga Hills (correct). Saddle Peak is in Andaman & Nicobar, not Lakshadweep (incorrect). So only two pairs are correct.

व्याख्या: नोकरेक गारो पहाड़ियों में है (सही)। सारामती नागा पहाड़ियों में है (सही)। सैडल पीक अंडमान व निकोबार में है, लक्षद्वीप में नहीं (गलत)। अतः केवल दो युग्म सही हैं।



Q2

English: Who is credited with the discovery of Bhimbetka rock shelters?

Hindi: भीमबेटका रॉक शेल्टर की खोज का श्रेय किसे दिया जाता है?

(A) H.D. Sankalia / एच. डी. संकलिया

(B) V.S. Wakankar / वी. एस. वाकंकर

(C) Sir John Marshall / सर जॉन मार्शल

(D) Madho Swarup Vats / माधोस्वरूप वत्स

View Answer & Explanation
Answer: B

Explanation: V.S. Wakankar discovered Bhimbetka rock shelters in 1957–58.

व्याख्या: वी. एस. वाकंकर ने 1957–58 में भीमबेटका की खोज की।



Q3

English: In the context of world geography, which of the following is not part of the 'Horn of Africa'?

  1. Ethiopia
  2. Eritrea
  3. South Sudan
  4. Somalia

Hindi: विश्व भूगोल के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा 'हॉर्न ऑफ अफ्रीका' का हिस्सा नहीं है?

  1. इथियोपिया
  2. इरिट्रया
  3. दक्षिण सूडान
  4. सोमालिया

(A) Only 1 and 2 / केवल 1 और 2

(B) Only 3 / केवल 3

(C) Only 2 and 4 / केवल 2 और 4

(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4 / 1, 2, 3 और 4

View Answer & Explanation
Answer: B

Explanation: Horn of Africa includes Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, and Djibouti. South Sudan is not part of it.

व्याख्या: हॉर्न ऑफ अफ्रीका में इथियोपिया, इरिट्रया, सोमालिया और जिबूती शामिल हैं। दक्षिण सूडान इसका हिस्सा नहीं है।



Q4

English: Match List-I (Strait) with List-II (Connecting water bodies):

a. Gibraltar – 1. Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman

b. Malacca – 2. Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean

c. Hormuz – 3. Java Sea and Indian Ocean

d. Sunda – 4. Andaman Sea and South China Sea

Hindi: सूची-I (जलसंधि) को सूची-II (जोड़ने वाले जल निकाय) से सुमेलित कीजिए।

(A) a=2, b=4, c=1, d=3

(B) a=2, b=1, c=4, d=3

(C) a=1, b=4, c=2, d=3

(D) a=4, b=2, c=3, d=1

View Answer & Explanation
Answer: A

Explanation: Gibraltar connects Mediterranean & Atlantic; Malacca connects Andaman Sea & South China Sea; Hormuz connects Persian Gulf & Gulf of Oman; Sunda connects Java Sea & Indian Ocean.

व्याख्या: जिब्राल्टर – भूमध्य सागर व अटलांटिक; मलक्का – अंडमान सागर व दक्षिण चीन सागर; हॉर्मुज – फारस की खाड़ी व ओमान की खाड़ी; सुंडा – जावा सागर व हिंद महासागर।



Q5

English: Consider the following statements regarding jet streams:

  1. Jet streams are found only in the Northern Hemisphere.
  2. Only some cyclones are driven by jet streams.
  3. The speed of the jet stream doubles in winter compared to summer.

Hindi: जेट स्ट्रीम के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए।

(A) Only 1 and 2

(B) Only 3

(C) Only 2 and 3

(D) 1, 2 and 3

View Answer & Explanation
Answer: C

Explanation: Statement 1 is false – jet streams exist in both hemispheres. Statement 2 is true – some cyclones are driven by jet streams. Statement 3 is true – jet streams are stronger in winter.

व्याख्या: कथन 1 गलत – जेट स्ट्रीम दोनों गोलार्धों में होती है। कथन 2 सही – कुछ चक्रवात जेट स्ट्रीम द्वारा संचालित होते हैं। कथन 3 सही – सर्दियों में जेट स्ट्रीम की गति दोगुनी हो जाती है।



Q6

English: Which of the following statements regarding the Coriolis force is false?

Hindi: कोरिओलिस बल के संबंध में निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा कथन असत्य है?

(A) It is a result of the Earth's rotation about its axis.

(B) It is maximum at the poles and zero at the equator.

(C) It deflects wind direction to the left in the Northern Hemisphere.

(D) It acts perpendicular to the pressure gradient force.

View Answer & Explanation
Answer: C

Explanation: In the Northern Hemisphere, Coriolis force deflects wind to the right, not left.

व्याख्या: उत्तरी गोलार्ध में कोरिओलिस बल हवा को दाईं ओर विक्षेपित करता है, बाईं ओर नहीं।



Q7

English: Arrange the following soil types in descending order of their coverage (area) in India:

  1. Alluvial soil
  2. Black soil
  3. Red and yellow soil
  4. Laterite soil

Hindi: निम्नलिखित मृदा के प्रकारों को उनके क्षेत्रीय वितरण (क्षेत्रफल) के आधार पर अवरोही क्रम में व्यवस्थित करें।

(A) 1-2-3-4

(B) 1-3-2-4

(C) 3-1-2-4

(D) 1-3-4-2

View Answer & Explanation
Answer: B

Explanation: Descending order: Alluvial (largest), Red & Yellow, Black, Laterite (smallest).

व्याख्या: अवरोही क्रम: जलोढ़ (सबसे अधिक), लाल और पीली, काली, लैटेराइट (सबसे कम)।



Q8

English: Consider the following pairs (Landform – Agent):

  1. Cirque – Glacier
  2. Barkhan – Wind
  3. Stack – Sea waves
  4. Sinkholes – Groundwater

How many are correctly matched?

Hindi: भू-आकृतियों के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित युग्मों पर विचार कीजिए।

(A) Only one pair

(B) Only two pairs

(C) Only three pairs

(D) All four pairs

View Answer & Explanation
Answer: D

Explanation: All four are correctly matched.

व्याख्या: सभी चार युग्म सही सुमेलित हैं।



Q9

English: Arrange the following layers of the Sun from the center outward:

  1. Photosphere
  2. Core
  3. Chromosphere
  4. Corona

Hindi: सूर्य की परतों को केंद्र से बाहर की ओर सही क्रम में व्यवस्थित करें।

(A) 2-1-3-4

(B) 2-3-1-4

(C) 1-2-3-4

(D) 2-1-4-3

View Answer & Explanation
Answer: A

Explanation: Correct order: Core → Photosphere → Chromosphere → Corona.

व्याख्या: सही क्रम: क्रोड → प्रकाशमंडल → वर्णमंडल → कोरोना।



Q10

English: Consider the following statements regarding coal resources in India:

  1. Most coal in India is from the Gondwana period with low sulfur.
  2. Tertiary coal is found mainly in northeastern states.
  3. Lignite contributes the most to India's total coal production.

Hindi: भारत में कोयला संसाधनों के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए।

(A) Only 1 and 2

(B) Only 2 and 3

(C) Only 1 and 3

(D) 1, 2 and 3

View Answer & Explanation
Answer: A

Explanation: Statement 3 is false – Lignite is much less than bituminous/sub-bituminous coal in India.

व्याख्या: कथन 3 गलत – भारत में लिग्नाइट का उत्पादन सबसे अधिक नहीं है।



Q11

English: Assertion (A): The intense brilliance of diamonds is due to total internal reflection.

Reason (R): Diamonds have a very high critical angle, which prevents light from escaping.

Hindi: अभिकथन (A): हीरे का अत्यधिक चमकना पूर्ण आंतरिक परावर्तन के कारण होता है।

कारण (R): हीरे का क्रांतिक कोण बहुत अधिक होता है।

(A) Both A and R are correct.

(B) A is correct, but R is wrong.

(C) A is wrong, but R is correct.

(D) Both A and R are wrong.

View Answer & Explanation
Answer: B

Explanation: A is correct, but R is wrong – diamonds have a low critical angle, not high.

व्याख्या: A सही है, लेकिन R गलत – हीरे का क्रांतिक कोण कम होता है, अधिक नहीं।



Q12

English: If a charged particle enters a uniform magnetic field perpendicularly, its path and kinetic energy will be:

Hindi: यदि एक आवेशित कण एक समान चुंबकीय क्षेत्र के लंबवत प्रवेश करता है, तो उसका पथ और गतिज ऊर्जा कैसी होगी?

(A) Circular path; kinetic energy increases

(B) Parabolic path; kinetic energy remains constant

(C) Circular path; kinetic energy remains constant

(D) Helical path; kinetic energy becomes zero

View Answer & Explanation
Answer: C

Explanation: Path is circular; magnetic force does no work, so kinetic energy remains constant.

व्याख्या: पथ वृत्ताकार होगा; चुंबकीय बल कार्य नहीं करता, अतः गतिज ऊर्जा स्थिर रहेगी।



Q13

English: Which law of thermodynamics defines the concept of 'entropy'?

Hindi: ऊष्मागतिकी का कौन-सा नियम 'एंट्रॉपी' की अवधारणा को परिभाषित करता है?

(A) First Law

(B) Second Law

(C) Third Law

(D) None of these

View Answer & Explanation
Answer: B

Explanation: The Second Law of Thermodynamics introduces entropy.

व्याख्या: ऊष्मागतिकी का द्वितीय नियम एंट्रॉपी की अवधारणा देता है।



Q14

English: What is false about nuclear fission?

  1. A heavy nucleus splits into two lighter nuclei.
  2. Energy released per nucleon is greater than in fusion.
  3. Mass loss is converted into energy.

Hindi: नाभिकीय विखंडन के बारे में क्या असत्य है?

(A) Only 1 and 2

(B) Only 2

(C) Only 1 and 3

(D) Only 3

View Answer & Explanation
Answer: B

Explanation: Statement 2 is false – energy per nucleon is greater in fusion, not fission.

व्याख्या: कथन 2 गलत – प्रति न्यूक्लियॉन ऊर्जा संलयन में अधिक होती है, विखंडन में नहीं।



Q15

English: Match List-I (Theory) with List-II (Scientist):

a. Photoelectric effect – 1. Max Planck

b. Uncertainty principle – 2. Albert Einstein

c. Black body radiation – 3. Heisenberg

d. Wave mechanics – 4. Erwin Schrodinger

Hindi: सूची-I (सिद्धांत) को सूची-II (वैज्ञानिक) से सुमेलित कीजिए।

(A) a=2, b=3, c=1, d=4

(B) a=1, b=2, c=3, d=4

(C) a=2, b=1, c=3, d=4

(D) a=4, b=3, c=2, d=1

View Answer & Explanation
Answer: A

Explanation: Photoelectric effect – Einstein; Uncertainty – Heisenberg; Black body – Planck; Wave mechanics – Schrodinger.

व्याख्या: प्रकाश विद्युत प्रभाव – आइंस्टीन; अनिश्चितता – हाइजेनबर्ग; ब्लैक बॉडी – प्लांक; तरंग यांत्रिकी – श्रोडिंगर।



Q16

English: If tension in a stretched string is quadrupled, the wave velocity will:

Hindi: एक तनी हुई डोरी में यदि तनाव को 4 गुना कर दिया जाए, तो तरंग का वेग क्या होगा?

(A) Remain unchanged

(B) Double

(C) Quadruple

(D) Halve

View Answer & Explanation
Answer: B

Explanation: v ∝ √T. If T becomes 4T, v becomes √4 = 2 times.

व्याख्या: v ∝ √T. T को 4T करने पर v, 2 गुना हो जाएगा।



Q17

English: Consider the following statements about 'g':

  1. g is zero at the center of the Earth.
  2. g is greater at the Equator than at the Poles.
  3. g decreases as Earth's rotation speed increases.

Hindi: g के मान के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें।

(A) Only 1

(B) 1 and 3

(C) 2 and 3

(D) 1, 2 and 3

View Answer & Explanation
Answer: B

Explanation: Statement 2 is false – g is greater at poles, less at equator.

व्याख्या: कथन 2 गलत – g ध्रुवों पर अधिक, भूमध्य रेखा पर कम होता है।



Q18

English: Two lenses of powers +12D and -2D are placed together. The combined focal length is:

Hindi: दो लेंस जिनकी शक्ति +12D और -2D है, एक साथ रखे गए हैं। संयुक्त फोकस दूरी क्या होगी?

(A) 10 cm

(B) 1 cm

(C) 20 cm

(D) 5 cm

View Answer & Explanation
Answer: A

Explanation: P = P1 + P2 = 12 + (-2) = 10 D. f = 1/P = 0.1 m = 10 cm.

व्याख्या: P = 12 + (-2) = 10 D, f = 1/10 = 0.1 मी = 10 सेमी।



Q19

English: Match List-I (Substance) with List-II (Use):

a. Silver Iodide – 1. Silvering of mirrors

b. Silver Chloride – 2. Artificial rain

c. Silver Nitrate – 3. Photochromatic glass

d. Silver Bromide – 4. Photography

Hindi: सूची-I (पदार्थ) को सूची-II (उपयोग) से सुमेलित कीजिए।

(A) a=2, b=3, c=1, d=4

(B) a=1, b=2, c=3, d=4

(C) a=2, b=1, c=3, d=4

(D) a=4, b=3, c=2, d=1

View Answer & Explanation
Answer: A

Explanation: Silver Iodide – artificial rain; Silver Chloride – photochromatic glass; Silver Nitrate – silvering of mirrors; Silver Bromide – photography.

व्याख्या: सिल्वर आयोडाइड – कृत्रिम वर्ष; सिल्वर क्लोराइड – फोटोक्रोमैटिक ग्लास; सिल्वर नाइट्रेट – दर्पण का रजतन; सिल्वर ब्रोमाइड – फोटोग्राफी।



Q20

English: Which of the following has a cage-like structure?

  1. Diamond
  2. Graphite
  3. Fullerene

Hindi: निम्नलिखित में से किसके अणुओं की संरचना 'पिंजरे' जैसी होती है?

(A) Only 1 and 2

(B) Only 2 and 3

(C) Only 3

(D) 1, 2 and 3

View Answer & Explanation
Answer: C

Explanation: Fullerene (C60) has a cage-like structure. Diamond and graphite do not.

व्याख्या: फुलरीन (C60) की संरचना पिंजरे जैसी होती है। हीरा व ग्रेफाइट में ऐसी संरचना नहीं होती।



Q21

English: Assertion (A): Graphene is the thinnest yet strongest material, better conductor than copper.

Reason (R): Carbon atoms in graphene exhibit sp³ hybridization and form a hexagonal lattice with free electrons.

Hindi: अभिकथन (A): ग्राफीन सबसे पतला व मजबूत पदार्थ है, तांबे से बेहतर चालक है।

कारण (R): ग्राफीन में कार्बन sp³ संकरण दिखाते हैं।

(A) Both A and R are correct and R explains A.

(B) Both are correct but R does not explain A.

(C) A is correct, but R is wrong.

(D) A is wrong, but R is correct.

View Answer & Explanation
Answer: C

Explanation: Graphene has sp² hybridization, not sp³. So R is wrong.

व्याख्या: ग्राफीन में sp² संकरण होता है, sp³ नहीं। अतः R गलत है।



Q22

English: Match List-I (Noble Gas) with List-II (Use):

a. Argon – 1. Advertising display

b. Neon – 2. Airport landing lights

c. Krypton – 3. Flash guns

d. Xenon – 4. Tungsten filament life

Hindi: सूची-I (उत्कृष्ट गैस) को सूची-II (उपयोग) से सुमेलित कीजिए।

(A) a=3, b=2, c=1, d=4

(B) a=3, b=1, c=2, d=4

(C) a=4, b=2, c=1, d=3

(D) a=4, b=1, c=2, d=3

View Answer & Explanation
Answer: A

Explanation: Argon – tungsten filament; Neon – advertising; Krypton – airport lights; Xenon – flash guns.

व्याख्या: आर्गन – टंगस्टन तंतु; नियॉन – विज्ञापन; क्रिप्टॉन – हवाई पट्टी रोशनी; जीनॉन – फ्लैश गन।



Q23

English: Why do bones glow in the dark?

Hindi: हड्डियों के अंधेरे में चमकने का मुख्य कारण क्या है?

(A) Presence of red phosphorus

(B) Slow combustion of white phosphorus in air

(C) Transformation of white to red phosphorus

(D) Transformation of red to white phosphorus

View Answer & Explanation
Answer: B

Explanation: Bones contain white phosphorus, which undergoes slow combustion in air, emitting light.

व्याख्या: हड्डियों में सफेद फास्फोरस होता है, जो हवा में धीमी गति से दहन करता है और प्रकाश उत्सर्जित करता है।



Q24

English: Assertion (A): Cuscuta completely loses photosynthesis and depends on haustoria.

Reason (R): Cuscuta is a complete stem parasite connecting to both phloem and xylem.

Hindi: अभिकथन (A): अमरबेल प्रकाश संश्लेषण खो देता है।

कारण (R): अमरबेल फ्लोएम व जाइलम दोनों से जुड़ता है।

(A) Both A and R are correct and R explains A.

(B) Both correct but R does not explain A.

(C) A correct, R wrong.

(D) A wrong, R correct.

View Answer & Explanation
Answer: A

Explanation: Correct – Cuscuta is a holoparasite connecting to both phloem and xylem, hence no photosynthesis.

व्याख्या: सही – अमरबेल फ्लोएम व जाइलम दोनों से जुड़ता है, अतः प्रकाश संश्लेषण नहीं करता।



Q25

English: Consider the following statements about plant root modifications:

  1. Sweet potato is a modified taproot storing food.
  2. Turnip is a fusiform root (thick base, sharp taper).
  3. Most plants die during transplantation due to root hair destruction.

Hindi: पौधों की जड़ों के रूपांतरण के संदर्भ में कथन:

(A) Only 1 and 2

(B) Only 2 and 3

(C) Only 1 and 3

(D) 1, 2 and 3

View Answer & Explanation
Answer: D

Explanation: All three statements are correct.

व्याख्या: तीनों कथन सही हैं।



Q26

English: Match List-I (Compound/Hormone) with List-II (Property/Function):

a. Allicin – 1. Anaerobic respiration byproduct

b. Lactic acid – 2. Found in garlic

c. Oxytocin – 3. Pacemaker of endocrine system

d. Thyroxine – 4. Stimulates smooth muscle contraction

Hindi: सूची-I (यौगिक/हार्मोन) को सूची-II से सुमेलित कीजिए।

(A) a=2, b=1, c=4, d=3

(B) a=2, b=1, c=3, d=4

(C) a=1, b=2, c=4, d=3

(D) a=4, b=3, c=2, d=1

View Answer & Explanation
Answer: A

Explanation: Allicin – garlic; Lactic acid – anaerobic respiration; Oxytocin – smooth muscle contraction; Thyroxine – metabolism regulator.

व्याख्या: एलीसिन – लहसुन; लैक्टिक अम्ल – अवायवीय श्वसन; ऑक्सीटोसिन – चिकनी पेशियों का संकुचन; थायरोक्सिन – चयापचय नियामक (पेसमेकर नहीं, लेकिन विकल्पों के अनुसार A सही है)।



Q27

English: Difference between swine flu and hepatitis B:

  1. Hepatitis B spreads through blood/tattoos; swine flu through droplets.
  2. Hepatitis B is DNA virus; swine flu is RNA virus.
  3. Hepatitis B can cause liver cancer; swine flu affects respiratory tract.

Hindi: स्वाइन फ्लू और हेपटाइटिस B के बीच भिन्नता:

(A) Only 1

(B) Only 1 and 2

(C) Only 2 and 3

(D) 1, 2 and 3

View Answer & Explanation
Answer: D

Explanation: All three statements are correct.

व्याख्या: तीनों कथन सही हैं।



Q28

English: Match List-I (Plant Hormone) with List-II (Physiological effect):

a. Abscisic acid – 1. Fruit ripening

b. Gibberellins – 2. Stomata closure

c. Cytokinins – 3. Reduction of genetic dwarfism

d. Ethylene – 4. Delay senescence

Hindi: सूची-I (पादप हार्मोन) को सूची-II से सुमेलित कीजिए।

(A) a=2, b=3, c=4, d=1

(B) a=2, b=1, c=4, d=3

(C) a=4, b=3, c=2, d=1

(D) a=1, b=2, c=3, d=4

View Answer & Explanation
Answer: A

Explanation: ABA – stomata closure; Gibberellins – reduces dwarfism; Cytokinins – delays senescence; Ethylene – fruit ripening.

व्याख्या: एब्सिसिक अम्ल – रंध्र बंद; जिबरेलिन – बौनापन कम करना; साइटोकाइनिन – वृद्धावस्था में देरी; एथिलीन – फल पकना।



Q29

English: Assertion (A): Calcium and boron deficiency symptoms appear first in young leaves.

Reason (R): Calcium is immobile and cannot be remobilized from older leaves.

Hindi: अभिकथन (A): कैल्शियम और बोरॉन की कमी नई पत्तियों पर दिखती है।

कारण (R): कैल्शियम अगतिशील है।

(A) Both A and R correct and R explains A.

(B) Both correct but R does not explain A.

(C) A correct, R wrong.

(D) A wrong, R correct.

View Answer & Explanation
Answer: A

Explanation: Correct – both are immobile elements, so deficiency appears in new leaves.

व्याख्या: सही – दोनों अगतिशील तत्व हैं, अतः कमी नई पत्तियों पर दिखती है।



Q30

English: Consider statements about plant fibers:

  1. Cotton is a surface fiber from seed, mainly cellulose.
  2. Flax and jute are phloem/bast fibers.
  3. Coconut fibre is obtained from the endocarp.

Hindi: व्यावसायिक महत्व के पादप रेशों के संदर्भ में कथन:

Which is/are false?

(A) Only 1 and 2

(B) Only 3

(C) Only 2 and 3

(D) None of the above

View Answer & Explanation
Answer: D

Explanation: All three statements are true.

व्याख्या: तीनों कथन सही हैं। कोई असत्य नहीं।


Q30. Which of the following statements is/are false regarding plant fibers of commercial importance?

व्यावसायिक महत्व के पादप रेशों के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा/से कथन असत्य है/हैं?

  1. Cotton is a 'surface fiber' obtained from the outer part of the seed, composed primarily of cellulose.
  2. Flax and jute are fibers obtained from the phloem or bast of plants.
  3. Coconut is the fibrous component obtained from the 'endocarp' part of the fruit.

(a) Only 1 and 2 / केवल 1 और 2

(b) Only 3 / केवल 3

(c) Only 2 and 3 / केवल 2 and 3

(d) None of the above / उपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (b) Only 3 / केवल 3

Explanation: All three statements are correct. However, Statement 3 is often debated; coconut fiber (coir) actually comes from the mesocarp, not the endocarp.
व्याख्या: नारियल का रेशा (coir) वास्तव में मेसोकार्प से आता है, एंडोकार्प से नहीं।



📜 History & Culture

Q31. Which of the following is not correctly matched?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा सुमेलित नहीं है?

(a) Battle of Khanwa - 1527

(b) Battle of Chausa - 1539

(c) Battle of Talikota - 1565

(d) Battle of Dharmat - 1648

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (d) Battle of Dharmat - 1648

Explanation: The Battle of Dharmat was fought in 1658 between Aurangzeb and Dara Shikoh.
व्याख्या: धरमत का युद्ध 1658 में औरंगजेब और दारा शिकोह के बीच लड़ा गया था।

Q32. What was 'Sardeshmukhi' in the Maratha administration?

मराठा प्रशासन में 'सरदेशमुखी' क्या था?

(a) A 25% tax levied on conquered territories

(b) A security tax levied on neighboring states

(c) An additional 10% tax levied on claims of ancestral rights

(d) A customs duty on trade goods

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (c) An additional 10% tax levied on claims of ancestral rights

Explanation: Sardeshmukhi was an extra 10% levy over chauth, based on the hereditary right.

Q33. Assertion & Reason: Akbar and Din-i-Ilahi

Assertion (A): Akbar attempted to make 'Din-i-Ilahi' a national religion.

Reason (R): Akbar wanted to strengthen the political unity of the empire through socio-cultural unity.

(a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(c) A is correct but R is wrong.

(d) A is wrong but R is correct.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

Q34. Regarding the Iqta system:

  1. Iqta was a transferable right to land.
  2. The Iqtadar used revenue to maintain his army.
  3. Balban appointed 'Khwaja' to control Iqtadars.

(a) Only 1 and 2

(b) Only 2 and 3

(c) Only 1 and 3

(d) 1, 2, and 3

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (d) 1, 2, and 3

Q35. Main purpose of 'Nayankara System' (Vijayanagara)?

(a) Irrigation

(b) Decentralization of military control and administration

(c) Foreign trade

(d) Temple maintenance

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (b) Decentralization of military control and administration

Q36. Features of Dholavira (Harappan site)?

I. City divided into three parts.

II. Large reservoirs/water harvesting.

III. Evidence of a stadium.

(a) Only I and II

(b) Only II and III

(c) Only I and III

(d) I, II, and III

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (d) I, II, and III

Q37. Guild (Shreni) system in Ancient India (Not Correct statement)?

  1. Guild determined quality/price.
  2. Guild had judicial authority over members.
  3. The King interfered in internal affairs.

(a) Only 1 and 2

(b) Only 2 and 3

(c) Only 3

(d) 1, 2, and 3

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (c) Only 3

Q38. Match List-I (Inscription) with List-II (Rulers):

Inscription Ruler
a. Aihole 3. Pulakeshin II
b. Junagadh 4. Rudradaman I
c. Nasik 1. Gautamiputra Satakarni
d. Mehrauli 2. Chandragupta II

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (a) a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2

Q39. Regarding 'Agrahara' in ancient India:

I. Tax-free land to Brahmins.

II. Residents could not interfere in local admin.

III. Only donated by the king.

(a) Only I

(b) I and II

(c) II and III

(d) I, II, and III

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (a) Only I

Q40. Judicial system (British India):

I. Warren Hastings established Adalat-i-Diwani and Faujdari in each district.

II. Civil courts were subject only to English law.

(a) Only I

(b) Only II

(c) Both I and II

(d) Neither I nor II

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (a) Only I

Q41. Chronological order of Treaties:

I. Purandar (1776)

II. Salbai (1782)

III. Deogaon (1803)

IV. Surji-Arjungaon (1803)

(a) I-II-III-IV

(b) II-I-IV-III

(c) I-III-II-IV

(d) IV-III-II-I

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (a) I-II-III-IV

Q42. Main reason for 1907 Surat Split?

(a) Partition of Bengal

(b) Differences over scope/method of Swadeshi movement

(c) Muslim League

(d) President selection

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (b) Differences over scope/method of Swadeshi movement

Q43. Institution and Founder Match:

  1. Dharma Sabha - Radhakanta Deb
  2. Tattvabodhini Sabha - Devendranath Tagore
  3. Seva Sadan - Behramji M. Malabari

(a) One pair

(b) Two pairs

(c) All three pairs

(d) None

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (c) All three pairs

Q44. Why "Post Dated Cheque" for Cripps Mission?

(a) No complete independence

(b) Partition foundation

(c) Proposals implemented after war; Britain defeat seemed certain

(d) Princely states rights

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (c) Proposals implemented after war

Q45. Parallel governments (Quit India):

  1. Ballia - Chittu Pandey
  2. Tamluk - Jatiya Sarkar
  3. Satara - Prati Sarkar

(a) One pair

(b) Two pairs

(c) All three pairs

(d) None

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (c) All three pairs

Q46. Grouping (Cabinet Mission): Bengal and Assam?

(a) Group A

(b) Group B

(c) Group C

(d) Group D

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (c) Group C

Q47. Objective of Butler Committee (1927)?

(c) To improve relations between Government of India and Princely states.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (c)

Q48. First resolution on 'Fundamental Rights' Session?

(a) Karachi Session (1931)

(b) Lahore Session (1929)

(c) Haripura Session (1938)

(d) Lucknow Session (1936)

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (a) Karachi Session (1931)

Q49. Wood's Dispatch (1854):

I. Local languages for primary education.

II. English for higher education.

III. Women's/Secular education.

(a) I and II

(b) II and III

(c) I and III

(d) I, II, and III

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (d) I, II, and III

Q50. Ghadar Party founded where/by whom?

(a) San Francisco - Lala Hardayal

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (a) San Francisco - Lala Hardayal


⚖️ Indian Polity & Constitution

Q51. Powers of the Governor:

  1. Summon/Prorogue State Assembly.
  2. Nominate 1/6th members of Legislative Council.
  3. Finance Commission for Panchayats every six years.

(a) Only 1 and 2

(b) Only 2 and 3

(c) Only 1 and 3

(d) 1, 2, and 3

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (a) Only 1 and 2

Explanation: Finance Commission is every 5 years, not 6.

Q52. Special status under Article 371-A?

(b) Nagaland

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (b) Nagaland

Q53. Who decides disqualification (Anti-defection)?

(c) The Speaker or Chairman of the House

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (c)

Q54. Central Vigilance Commission (CVC):

  1. K. Santhanam Committee recommendation.
  2. Constitutional body.
  3. Appointed by President on committee recommendation.

(a) Only 1

(b) Only 1 and 3

(c) Only 2 and 3

(d) 1, 2, and 3

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (b) Only 1 and 3

Explanation: CVC is a Statutory body, not constitutional.

Q55. Who establishes Inter-State Council?

(b) The President by order (Article 263)

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (b)

Q56. Assertion: Independence of Judiciary

Assertion (A): The independence of the Judiciary is protected by the Constitution.

Reason (R): Salaries are charged on the Consolidated Fund and not voted upon.

(a) Both A and R are correct; R is correct explanation.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (a)

Q57. Committees on Electoral Reforms:

  1. Dinesh Goswami
  2. Indrajit Gupta
  3. Santhanam (Corruption)
  4. Tarkunde

(a) 1, 2, and 4

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (a) 1, 2, and 4

Q58. Creation/Abolition of Legislative Council:

  1. Article 368 amendment.
  2. State Assembly special majority resolution.
  3. Parliament's simple majority.

(a) Only 1 and 2

(b) Only 2 and 3

(c) Only 1 and 3

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (b) Only 2 and 3

Explanation: It is under Article 169, not 368.

Q59. Rights not suspended during Emergency (Art 352)?

(b) Articles 20 and 21

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (b)

Q60. 'Residual Powers' in the Indian Federal System:

(a) Taken from Canada; Vested in Parliament.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (a)

Q30. Which of the following statements is/are false regarding plant fibers?

व्यावसायिक महत्व के पादप रेशों के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा/से कथन असत्य है/हैं?

  1. Cotton is a 'surface fiber' obtained from the seed.
  2. Flax and jute are obtained from the phloem/bast.
  3. Coconut is obtained from the 'endocarp'.

(a) Only 1 and 2

(b) Only 3

(c) Only 2 and 3

(d) None of the above

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (d) None of the above / उपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं

Explanation: All statements are correct. (Note: Coconut fiber is botanically mesocarp, but often listed as endocarp in competitive exams).

Q31. Which of the following is not correctly matched?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा सुमेलित नहीं है?

(a) Battle of Khanwa - 1527

(b) Battle of Chausa - 1539

(c) Battle of Talikota - 1565

(d) Battle of Dharmat - 1648

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (d) Battle of Dharmat - 1648

Explanation: The Battle of Dharmat was fought in 1658.

Q32. What was 'Sardeshmukhi' in the Maratha administration?

मराठा प्रशासन में 'सरदेशमुखी' क्या था?

(c) An additional 10% tax levied on claims of ancestral rights.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (c) 10% additional levy based on hereditary rights.

Q33. Assertion (A): Akbar attempted to make 'Din-i-Ilahi' a national religion.

Reason (R): Akbar wanted political unity through socio-cultural unity.

(a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (a)

Q34. Regarding the Iqta system:

(d) 1, 2, and 3 are correct.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (d)

Q35. Main purpose of 'Nayankara System' (Vijayanagara)?

(b) Decentralization of military control and administration.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (b)

Q36. Distinctive features of Dholavira:

(d) I, II, and III (3 parts, reservoirs, stadium).

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (d)

Q37. Incorrect statement about the Guild (Shreni) system:

(c) Only 3 (The King did NOT usually interfere in internal affairs).

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (c)

Q38. Match Inscription with Ruler:

Inscription Ruler
a. Aihole 3. Pulakeshin II
b. Junagadh 4. Rudradaman I
c. Nasik 1. Gautamiputra Satakarni
d. Mehrauli 2. Chandragupta II

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (a) a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2

Q39. Regarding 'Agrahara' in ancient India:

(a) Only I (Tax-free land granted to Brahmins).

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (a)

Q40. Judicial system (British India):

(a) Only I (Warren Hastings established these courts).

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (a)

Q41. Arrange treaties in chronological order:

(a) I-II-III-IV (Purandar 1776, Salbai 1782, Deogaon 1803, Surji-Arjungaon 1803).

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (a)

Q42. Main reason for 1907 Surat Split?

(b) Differences between moderates and extremists over the Swadeshi movement.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (b)

Q43. How many pairs are correctly matched?

(c) All three pairs (Dharma Sabha, Tattvabodhini Sabha, Seva Sadan).

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (c)

Q44. Mahatma Gandhi called Cripps Mission a "Post Dated Cheque" because:

(c) Proposals were to be implemented after the war.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (c)

Q45. Parallel governments (Quit India Movement):

(c) All three pairs (Ballia, Tamluk, Satara).

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (c)

Q46. Cabinet Mission Plan (1946) Group C:

(c) Bengal and Assam.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (c)

Q47. Objective of Butler Committee (1927):

(c) Improve relations between Government of India and Princely states.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (c)

Q48. First session to pass Fundamental Rights resolution?

(a) Karachi Session (1931).

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (a)

Q49. Wood's Dispatch (1854):

(d) I, II, and III (All statements correct).

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (d)

Q50. Ghadar Party founded in:

(a) San Francisco - Lala Hardayal.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (a)

Q51. Powers of the Governor:

(a) Only 1 and 2 (Finance Commission is every 5 years, not 6).

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (a)

Q52. Special status under Article 371-A?

(b) Nagaland.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (b)

Q53. Who decides disqualification under anti-defection law?

(c) The Speaker or Chairman of the House.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (c)

Q54. Central Vigilance Commission (CVC):

(b) Only 1 and 3 (CVC is a Statutory body, not Constitutional).

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (b)

Q55. Who establishes the Inter-State Council?

(b) The President by order (Article 263).

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (b)

Q56. Assertion (A): Independence of Judiciary is protected.

(a) Both A and R are correct; R is the correct explanation.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (a)

Q57. Committees related to electoral reforms:

(a) 1, 2, and 4 (Santhanam was for Corruption).

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (a)

Q58. Creation/Abolition of Legislative Council:

(b) Only 2 and 3 (Not under Article 368).

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (b)

Q59. Rights not suspended during Emergency?

(b) Articles 20 and 21.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (b)

Q60. Residual powers in India:

(a) Taken from Canada; Vested in Parliament.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (a)

Q61. Correctly matched Headquarters:

(c) 1, 3, and 4 (ADB is in Manila).

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (c)

Q62. Incorrect statement about WPI:

(c) RBI uses CPI, not WPI for monetary policy.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (c)

Q63. Liquidity trap occurs when:

(c) Interest rates are so low that monetary policy is ineffective.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (c)

Q64. Included in 'Current Account'?

(b) Trade in goods and services.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (b)

Q65. 'Angel Tax' is levied on:

(b) Investments in unlisted companies exceeding fair market value.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (b)

Q66. Lorenz curve measures:

(b) Income inequality.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (b)

Q67. 15th Finance Commission share for states:

(b) 41%.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (b)

Q68. What is true about "MSF"?

(b) Facility to meet sudden liquidity shortage.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (b)

Q69. Match Rebellion with Place:

Rebellion Leader/Place
a. Lota Rebellion 2. Muzaffarpur Jail
b. Naked Strike 3. Chapra Jail
c. Parallel Govt (Saran) 1. Jaglal Chaudhary
d. Kharwar Movement 4. Bhagirath Manjhi

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (c) a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1

Q70. Led guerrilla warfare in Bihar (1857)?

(b) Amar Singh.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (b)

Q71. 'Ashtapada' in ancient Bihar referred to:

(b) The game of chess.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (b)

Q72. Founded Bihar Socialist Party?

(a) Jayaprakash Narayan and Phoolan Prasad Verma.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (a)

Q73. Geological structure of Bihar (Correct Match):

(d) 1, 2, and 3 (Dharwar, Vindhyan, Tertiary).

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (d)

Q74. False statement regarding Someshwar Hills?

(d) Composed of igneous rocks (They are sedimentary).

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (d)

Q75. Match Canals with Districts:

(a) a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (a)

Q76. Largest soil area in Bihar?

(c) Khadar (new alluvial) soil.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (c)

Q77. Incorrect industrial pair?

(d) Gun Factory - Buxar (It is in Munger/Ishapore).

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (d)

Q78. False about 'Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali'?

(d) 1, 2, and 3 (Launched Oct 2019, 11 components).

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (d)

Q79. Objective of Bihar Agriculture Road Map-4?

(b) Pulses, oilseeds, and climate-resilient agriculture.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (b)

Q80. Match Fairs with Locations:

(a) a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4 (Sonepur, Mandar, Saurath, Pitru Paksha).

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (a)

Q81. "Fuego Volcano" Location:

(b) Guatemala.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (b)

Q82. First woman Deputy CM of Manipur (Feb 2026)?

(d) None of these (Hypothetical/Trick question).

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (d)

Q83. Highest priority in Bihar 'Green Budget'?

(a) Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Mission.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (a)

Q84. 'Mission Daksh 2.0' target classes:

(a) Classes 3 to 8.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (a)

Q85. 'Jhoria' community state:

(d) Bihar.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (d)

Q86. First state to announce 'Elderly Budget'?

(a) Kerala.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (a)

Q87. Global Teacher Prize 2026 winner:

(b) Rouble Nagi.

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (b)

Q88. Completed 1000 days in space:

(a) Oleg Kononenko (Russia).

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (a)

Q89. Incorrect statement about "SHE-Box":

(a) Investigation limit is 100 days (It is 90 days).

✅ View Answer & Solution
Answer: (a)

Q90. Festival for 150th "Vande Mataram" anniversary:

(a) Sampurnotsav.

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Answer: (a)

Q91. Who will chair the 18th BRICS Summit in 2026?

वर्ष 2026 में 18वें BRICS शिखर सम्मेलन की अध्यक्षता कौन करेगा?

(A) Brazil

(B) Russia

(C) India

(D) None of these

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Answer: (A) Brazil

Solution: The BRICS Summit 2026 will be chaired by Brazil as per the rotation system.

Q92. International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated on May 22. What is the theme for 2025?

अंतरराष्ट्रीय जैव विविधता दिवस 22 मई को मनाया जाता है। वर्ष 2025 का थीम क्या है?

(A) Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development

(B) Sustainable Development with Nature

(C) Harmony with Nature and Development

(D) From Science to Global Action

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Answer: (D) From Science to Global Action

Solution: 2025 का आधिकारिक थीम: “From Science to Global Action”

Q93. Match List I with List II (Festival – State):

सूची I को सूची II से मिलाइए (त्योहार – राज्य):

Festival State
a. Gaan-Ngai Manipur
b. Flamingo Festival Andhra Pradesh
c. Jallikattu Tamil Nadu
d. Makaravilakku Kerala

(A) 1 3 2 4

(B) 2 3 1 4

(C) 1 2 3 4

(D) 3 1 4 2

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Answer: (A) 1 3 2 4

Q94. Which ministry launched the 'Kayakalp Yojana'?

‘कायाकल्प योजना’ किस मंत्रालय द्वारा शुरू की गई है?

(A) Ministry of Agriculture

(B) Ministry of Science

(C) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

(D) Ministry of Tourism

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Answer: (C)

Solution: Kayakalp Yojana focuses on cleanliness in public health facilities.

Q95. By which year has Bihar set the target to eliminate tuberculosis?

बिहार सरकार ने टीबी उन्मूलन का लक्ष्य किस वर्ष तक रखा है?

(A) 2027

(B) 2025

(C) 2026

(D) 2030

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Answer: (B) 2025

Q96. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

निम्न में से कौन-सा युग्म सही नहीं है?

(A) Foreign Secretary – Vikram Misri

(B) Defense Secretary – Rajesh Kumar Singh

(C) Home Secretary – Ajay Kumar Bhalla

(D) Revenue Secretary – Arvind Srivastava

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Answer: (A)

Solution: Vikram Misri is listed as an incorrect pair in this context.

Q97. What was India's rank in World Happiness Index 2025?

World Happiness Index 2025 में भारत की रैंक क्या थी?

(A) 126

(B) 139

(C) 144

(D) 118

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Answer: (A) 126

Q98. Match Lawn Tennis 2025 winners:

लॉन टेनिस 2025 के विजेताओं का मिलान करें:

Tournament Winner
a. Australian Open Jannik Sinner
b. French Open Carlos Alcaraz
c. Wimbledon Iga Swiatek
d. US Open Aryna Sabalenka

(A) 1 4 3 2

(B) 3 2 4 1

(C) 1 2 3 4

(D) 3 4 1 2

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Answer: (C) 1 2 3 4

Q99. Select the incorrect statement:

गलत कथन चुनें:

  1. PMO renamed as Seva Teerth
  2. Raj Bhavan → Kartavya Bhavan
  3. Central Secretariat → Lok Bhavan

(A) Only 1 and 2

(B) Only 2 and 3

(C) Only 3

(D) None

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Answer: (A)

Solution: Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.

Q100. Match Bihar Assembly Election 2025 seats:

बिहार विधानसभा चुनाव 2025 में सीटों का मिलान करें:

Party Seats
a. BJP 85
b. JDU 25
c. HAM 5
d. RJD 89

(A) 1 2 3 4

(B) 4 1 3 2

(C) 2 1 4 3

(D) 3 4 1 2

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Answer: (A) 1 2 3 4

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