Statement-I: It declares India to be a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic.
Statement-II: It was amended by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 to include three new words.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. Traffic in human beings and forced labor are prohibited.
2. The state can make special provisions for women and children, including affirmative action policies.
3. The Constitution abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Any section of citizens with a distinct language, script, or culture has the right to conserve the same.
2. The State shall not, in granting aid to educational institutions, discriminate against any educational institution on the ground that it is under the management of a minority.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The act applies to all constitutional authorities, including the Executive, Judiciary, and the Legislature.
2. Private entities or NGOs are not covered under the act.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The minimum age to qualify for election to the Lok Sabha is 25 years.
2. A candidate for the Lok Sabha election must deposit a security amount with the Election Commission of India.
3. The security deposit is returned to the candidate only if they win the election.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statement-I: The President can be impeached for violation of the Constitution.
Statement-II: The impeachment process can be initiated in either House of Parliament.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. The President has the power to declare three types of emergencies under the Constitution.
2. The President’s rule in a state can be proclaimed under Article 356 of the Constitution.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Water Supply – Municipal Corporation
2. Urban Planning – Gram Panchayat
3. Public Health – Municipal Council

Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?

1. The structure of Panchayati Raj Institutions includes Gram Panchayat, Block Panchayat, and District Panchayat.
2. The Sarpanch is the head of the Gram Sabha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A constitutional amendment requires a simple majority in both houses of Parliament.
2. The President can veto a constitutional amendment bill.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 44th Amendment – Right to Property removed from Fundamental Rights
2. 61st Amendment – Reduction of voting age from 21 to 18
3. 101st Amendment – Introduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?

1. The Preamble reflects the aspirations and values enshrined in the Constitution.
2. The terms ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’ were part of the original Preamble.
3. The Preamble can be amended by the Parliament.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Feature – Part of the Constitution
1. Federal Structure – Yes
2. Directive Principles of State Policy – Yes
3. Right to Secession – No

Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?

1. The Deccan Peninsula protrudes into the Indian Ocean.
2. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in the Arabian Sea.
3. The Indian Ocean is named after India due to its strategic location.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Statements-I: The Himalayas form a natural northern boundary for India.
Statements-II: The Himalayas play a crucial role in influencing the climate of India.

Which one of the following is correct?

1. The Brahmaputra River is known for its heavy silt load.
2. The Kaveri River is a perennial river mainly fed by monsoon rains.
3. The Narmada and Tapi rivers flow westward and empty into the Arabian Sea.
How many of the above statements are correct?

1. Indus
2. Ganges
3. Yamuna
4. Godavari
5. Mahanadi
Which of the above rivers have tributaries that originate in another country?

1. Chambal
2. Son
3. Ghaghara
4. Kosi
Which of the above are tributaries of the Ganga?

1. Loktak Lake is located in Manipur.
2. Dal Lake is known for its houseboats and shikaras.
3. Sambhar Lake is famous for its salt production.
How many of the above statements are correct?

1. The Western Disturbances primarily affect the weather of the northern plains.
2. Most of India experiences a tropical climate.
3. The Indian coastal areas are influenced by ocean currents.
How many of the above statements are correct?

1. Cherrapunji
2. Thar Desert
3. Western Ghats
4. Coromandel Coast
Which of the above regions receive most of their rainfall from the Southwest Monsoon?

Statement-I: The Eastern Himalayan region is rich in biodiversity.
Statement-II: This region experiences a wide range of climatic conditions which supports diverse flora and fauna.
Which one of the following is correct?

1. The Indian elephant is primarily found in the Western Ghats.
2. The Great Indian Bustard is a bird species found in the Thar Desert.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statement 1: Earth is the only planet in the solar system known to sustain life.
Statement 2: The Earth’s atmosphere was initially reducing and had no free oxygen.
Statement 3: The primitive atmosphere of Earth was rich in nitrogen and oxygen.

Statement 2: The discovery of metals led humans out of the Stone Age.
Statement 3: Iron was the first metal discovered and used by humans.

Statement 2: Urban areas typically have a lower ecological footprint than rural areas.
Statement 3: Urbanization can lead to the loss of natural habitats.

1. High reliance on renewable energy sources.
2. Widespread use of public transportation systems to reduce carbon emissions.
3. Implementation of green spaces to improve air quality.

How many of the above are common urban practices?

1. Implementing carbon taxes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
2. Banning single-use plastics to reduce ocean pollution.
3. Subsidizing coal production to boost energy independence.

How many of the above policies are typically used to enhance environmental sustainability?

1. Shifting cultivation.
2. Urbanization.
3. Wildlife conservation efforts.

How many of the above activities contribute to deforestation?

1. Using biodegradable materials.
2. Industrial waste treatment.
3. Open burning of garbage.

How many of the above activities help in reducing soil pollution?

1. Burning of crop residues in fields.
2. Use of eco-friendly and biodegradable products.
3. Deforestation for urban expansion.

How many of the above activities contribute to environmental degradation?

1. Afforestation in catchment areas.
2. Regular maintenance of dams and reservoirs.
3. Ignoring early warning systems for cyclones.

How many of the above activities help in disaster management?

1. Introducing invasive species into new habitats.
2. Establishing wildlife sanctuaries and national parks.
3. Overfishing in marine ecosystems.

How many of the above activities contribute to biodiversity loss?

1. Probiotics are made both of bacteria and yeast.
2. The organisms in probiotics are found in foods we ingest but they do not naturally occur in our gut.
3. Probiotics help in the digestion of milk sugars.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Closed- Circuit Television
2. Radio Frequency Identification
3. Wireless Local area Network

Which of the above are considered short-range devices/technologies?

1. Biofilms can form on medical implants within human tissues.
2. Biofilms can form on food and food processing surfaces.
3. Biofilms can exhibit antibiotic resistance.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. Its fibres can be blended with wool and cotton fibres to reinforce their properties.
2. Containers made of it can be used to store any alcoholic beverage.
3. Bottles made of it can be recycled into other products.
4. Articles made of it can be easily disposed of by incineration without causing greenhouse gas emissions.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. The Serum Institute of India produced COVID-19 vaccine named Covishield using mRNA platform.
2. Sputnik V vaccine is manufactured using vector based platform.
3. COVAXIN is an inactivated pathogen based vaccine.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. GPS and navigation systems could fail.
2. Tsunamis could occur at equatorial regions.
3. Power grids could be damaged.
4. Intense auroras could occur over much of the Earth.
5. Forest fires could take place over much of the planet.
6. Orbits of the satellites could be disturbed.
7. Shortwave radio communication of the aircraft flying over polar regions could be interrupted.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. Permanent Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee
2. Exercise military command over the three Service Chiefs
3. Principal Military Advisor to Defence Minister on all tri-service matters

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Army : Airforce : Navy
1. Brigadier : Air Commodore : Commander
2. Major General : Air Vice Marshal : Vice Admiral
3. Major : Squadron Leader : Lieutenant Commander
4. Lieutenant Colonel : Group Captain : Captain

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Famous work of Site Sculpture
1. A grand image : Ajanta of Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana With numerous celestial musicians above and the sorrowful figures of his followers below
2. A huge image of : Mount Abu Varaha Avatar (boar Incarnation) of Vishnu, as he rescues Goddess Earth from the deep and chaotic waters sculpted on rock
3. “Arjuna’s Penance”/ : Mamallapuram “Descent of Ganga” sculpted on the surface of huge boulders Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?