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1. Q1.Which of the following taxes is proportional in nature?

   • A.Capital Gains Tax
   • B.Income Tax
   • C.Corporation Tax
   • D.Goods and Services Tax
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   Answer: C. Corporation Tax

   . + 23 + 36 + 13 + 14 + 50 + 15 + 65 + 16 + 81 After the very violent Kalinga war, King Ashoka, who ruled the Mauryan empire, decided to follow Buddhism and its ideas of peace and not hurting others. He then worked to spread these Buddhist teachings and ruled his empire with a Hence, the missing number is 331.

2. Q2.Gopika Varma has won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2019 in which of the following dance forms?

   • A.Kathak
   • B.Bharatanatyam
   • C.Mohiniyattam
   • D.Kuchipudi
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   Answer: A. Kathak

   . Given sheet: After constructing a cube out of the sheet, following letters will be opposite to each other. F — D B — E A — C Hence, D will be opposite to F.

3. Q3.What is the IUPAC name of the organic compound depicted in the figure? 1-Methyl-1-Propylcyclohexane 1-Methyl-2-Propylcyclohexane 1-Methyl-4-Propylcyclohexane 1-Methyl-3-Propylcyclohexane Identify whether the given statements about ionisation energy are correct or incorrect. Statement A: The ionisation energy of an atom is the amount of energy that is required to remove an electron from a mole of atoms in the gas phase. Statement B: The ionisation energy increases from top to bottom in groups and decreases from left to right across a period. Both Statements A and B are correct Only Statement A is correct Both Statements A and B are incorrect Only Statement B is correct Which of the following sports does NOT have its apex national governing body headquartered in New Delhi? Athletes Federation of India Badminton Association of India Volleyball Federation of India Hockey India Which of the following is an autobiography of a Bengali illiterate woman who secretly acquired literacy skills to read sacred texts in an age when girls and women were denied education and deemed fit only for household chores? Ente Katha by Kamala Das Amar Jiban by Rassundari Devi Jina Amucha by Baby Kamble Smritichitre by Lakshmibai Tilak The Lucknow Pact was signed in by Congress and the Muslim League to work in alliance for representative government.

   • A.1920
   • B.1914
   • C.1916
   • D.1918
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   Answer: A. 1920

   . Given series: 4, 11, 19, 31, 52, 89, ? The pattern followed here is: focus on non-violence. EADBFCEADBFCOption (3) is correct. E A D B F C E A D B F C Pangea was the large supercontinent that existed around 200 million years ago during the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras. It was a time when all the current continents were joined together as a single landmass. Over millions of years, Panga

4. Q4.What is most important health benefits of Vitamin D? Strengthening of bones and muscles Reducing the blood pressure Rapid growth after teenage years Elevation of heartbeat What is the name of the geostationary satellite launched by ISRO in 1983 that provides high power TV broadcasting and telecommunications national coverage transponders?

   • A.Bhaskara-I
   • B.Insat-1B
   • C.GSAT-7
   • D.RISAT-1
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   Answer: D. RISAT-1

   . Linus Pauling and Robert Corey significantly contributed to explaining the structure of proteins. They proposed the concept of the alpha helix, which is a fundamental structural component of proteins. Their research in the middle of the 20th century was a big step in figuring out how proteins are shaped, and it earned Pauling a Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

5. Q5.Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for equal opportunity for all citizens in the matter of employment under the state?

   • A.Article 17
   • B.Article 16
   • C.Article 18
   • D.Article 15
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   Answer: B. Article 16

   . Marathi is the third-largest spoken language in India according to the Census of India 2011.

6. Q6.Which Rajput princess belonged to the Bhakti tradition of Medieval India, whose songs were devoted to Lord Krishna?

   • A.Mirabai
   • B.Muddupalani
   • C.Lal Ded
   • D.Akka Mahadevi
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   Answer: D. Akka Mahadevi

   . GST, or Goods and Services Tax, is an example of a proportional tax, sometimes called a flat tax. This means that the tax rate stays the same for everyone, no matter their income or financial circumstances. In the case of GST, the tax rate is applied uniformly to the price of goods and services, irrespective of a person’s income level. This approach aims to make taxing consumption fairer because

7. Q7.When was the National Interim Government of India formed, under Jawaharlal Nehru?

   • A.2 September 1946
   • B.2 September 1947
   • C.20 September 1946
   • D.2 September 1945
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   Answer: C. 20 September 1946

   . Gopika Varma received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2019 for her exceptional contributions to the field of Mohiniyattam, a traditional dance form from the Indian state of Kerala. Mohiniyattam is known for its graceful and lyrical movements, and Gopika Varma’s mastery in this art form was recognized with this prestigious award.

8. Q8.Which among the following is INCORRECT about the salient features of the 73rd Amendment Act? The Act gives a Constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj Institutions. It contains 29 functional items of the Panchayats and deals with Article 243 to 243(O). The Act has added the Eleventh Schedule to the Constitution of India. The Act corresponds to Part III of the Constitution of India. Which element of the boron family has a high boiling point, making it ideal for recording temperatures that would vaporise a thermometer?

   • A.Thallium
   • B.Aluminium
   • C.Gallium
   • D.Indium
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   Answer: D. Indium

   . 1-Methyl-3-Propylcyclohexane is a chemical compound. It is a cycloalkane, which means it has a ring-like structure composed of carbon atoms. In this compound: 1-Methyl indicates that there is a methyl group (CH3) attached to the first carbon atom of the cyclohexane ring. 3-Propyl means that there is a propyl group (C3H7) attached to the third carbon atom of the cyclohexane ring.

9. Q9.How many medal(s) did India win in the World Athletics Championship 2022?

   • A.4
   • B.2
   • C.3
   • D.1
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   Answer: B. 2

   . Statement A is correct. Ionization energy is the energy required to remove an electron from an atom in the gas phase. It is a measure of how strongly an electron is held by the nucleus.

10. Q10.Who became the first Indian to win the prestigious Zurich Diamond League Final 2022 in Switzerland? Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa Mary Kom Neeraj Chopra PV Sindhu Which of the following government departments is associated with infrastructure development in India? Division of Economic Agenda Division of Electricity Agenda Department of Energy Affairs Department of Economic Affairs Identify an anomaly element that belongs to both group 1 and group 17.

    • A.Oxygen
    • B.Hydrogen
    • C.Chlorine
    • D.Nitrogen
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    Answer: C. Chlorine

    . Athletes Federation of India - The apex body for athletes in India, headquartered in New Delhi. Badminton Association of India - The apex body for badminton in India, headquartered in New Delhi. Volleyball Federation of India - The apex body for volleyball in India, headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Hockey India - The apex body for field hockey in India, headquartered in New Delhi. So, Volle

11. Q11.Among the following rivers which is NOT a tributary of the Indus river system?

    • A.Narmada
    • B.Satluj
    • C.Ravi
    • D.Beas
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    Answer: B. Satluj

    . Matters of Discretion is An Autobiography written by Inder Kumar Gujral. It provides an overview of Gujral’s public life and discusses his life from partition to his move to India. He was a diplomat, politician, and freedom activist from India. He served as India’s 12th Prime Minister from April 1997 to March 1998. He joined the Indian National Congress and was elected to the Rajya Sabha in 1964

12. Q12.The Bahamani Sultanate was founded by which of the following leaders? Mahmud Gavan Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah Muhammmad Shah Mohammad bin Tughlaq Who among the following is the author of the novel ‘Train to Pakistan’?

    • A.RK Narayan
    • B.Khushwant Singh
    • C.Vikram Seth
    • D.Chetan Bhagat
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    Answer: D. Chetan Bhagat

    . Ecology is the study of the interactions of living organisms with their physical environment and with one another. Ernst Haeckel, a German zoologist, coined the term “ecology” in 1866 to describe the “economies” of living forms. Ecology can be approached from two perspectives: the environment and the demands it places on the organisms that live in it, and organisms and how they adapt to their en

13. Q13.Which of the following is correct regarding ‘Monsoon’? The word monsoon is derived from the Arabic word and it refers to the seasonal reversal in the wind direction during a year. The word monsoon is derived from the Tamil word and it refers to the seasonal reversal in the wind direction during a year. The word monsoon is derived from the Tamil word and it refers to the seasonal reversal in the wind direction every month. The word monsoon is derived from the Arabic word and it refers to the seasonal reversal in the wind direction every month. The headquarter of the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) is located at:

    • A.Hyderabad
    • B.Kolkata
    • C.Bengaluru
    • D.Mumbai
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    Answer: A. Hyderabad

    . Boltzmann’s constant is a physical constant that allows us to calculate how much energy is involved in the random thermal movements of a substance’s constituent particles. According to Austrian physicist Ludwig Boltzmann, the average kinetic energy of molecules is high when the temperature of the gas molecules is high. Kinetic Energy (R) Temperature (K.E.) The formula would be: PV equals N x Kb

14. Q14.Which of the following is a diverse group of aquatic organisms capable of photosynthesising?

    • A.Yeast
    • B.Protozoa
    • C.Fungi
    • D.Algae
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    Answer: D. Algae

    . Shovana Narayan is a well-known Kathak dancer from India. She is a career officer with the Indian Audit and Accounts Service. She performs both at home and abroad. She was awarded the Padma Shri honor in 1992. Birju Maharaj was her mentor.

15. Q15.Which of the following countries will host the 22nd FIFA World Cup Football in 2022?

    • A.Oman
    • B.South Africa
    • C.Qatar
    • D.Brazil
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    Answer: A. Oman

    . Sonu Sood, dubbed the “Messiah of the Migrant” for his selfless service to people and society, is preparing to write his autobiography. ‘I am no Messiah,’ the actor ’s autobiography will be titled. Meena Iyer will collaborate on the book’s writing. Penguin Random House India is the publisher of the book.

16. Q16.Who among the following founded the ‘Asiatic Society of Bengal’ in 1784?

    • A.Sir William Jones
    • B.Raja Ram Mohan Roy
    • C.Dwarkanath Tagore
    • D.Henry Vivian Derozio
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    Answer: B. Raja Ram Mohan Roy

    . Baking soda Carbon dioxide gas is produced when baking powder is heated or mixed with water. When you add water to baking powder, the dry acid and base dissolve and begin to react, producing carbon dioxide bubbles. When wet, single-acting baking powder produces all of its bubbles. When hot, double-acting baking powder produces bubbles once more. Baking Powder Baking soda, also known as sodium bi

17. Q17.Who among the following Governor Generals enacted the law against the Sati practice in December 1829?

    • A.Lord Canning
    • B.Lord William Bentinck
    • C.Lord Dalhousie
    • D.Lord Warren Hastings
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    Answer: A. Lord Canning

    . In India, the Narmada is not a tributary of the Indus. The Narmada River originates in a small tank known as Narmada Kund on the Amarkantak hill in the Anuppur District of eastern Madhya Pradesh. It is known as the “Life Line of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh” because of its significant contribution to the states of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. It forms the traditional border between North and South

18. Q18.Which of the following Fundamental Duty provisions is similar to Article 21A?

    • A.Article 51A (i)
    • B.Article 51A (k)
    • C.Article 51A (h)
    • D.Article 51A (j)
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    Answer: B. Article 51A (k)

    . A Turkish general named Alauddin Bahman Shah established the Bahmani Sultanate, or Bahmani Empire, in 1347. He had revolted against the Delhi Sultanate’s Mohammed bin Tughlaq. In Karnataka, Bahman Shah established Kalaburgi (or Gulbarga) as his capital. He established an Empire that ruled the Deccan for nearly 200 years. The Kingdom was later divided into five successor states known as the Decca

19. Q19.Who among the following appoints the Election Commissioners of India?

    • A.Vice President
    • B.Prime Minister
    • C.Attorney General
    • D.President
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    Answer: B. Prime Minister

    . Khushwant Singh’s book is Train to Pakistan. It is a 1956 historical novel about the partition of India in August 1947. Khushwant Singh (February 2, 1915 – March 20, 2014) was an Indian author, lawyer, diplomat, journalist, and politician. His experiences during India’s 1947 partition inspired him to write Train to Pakistan in 1956 (which was adapted into a film in 1998), which became his most w

20. Q20.All changes in the weather of the earth are caused by the .

    • A.altitude
    • B.tides
    • C.sun
    • D.moon
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    Answer: A. altitude

    . Monsoons are seasonal winds that reverse direction with the change of season. They are cyclical winds. In the summer, they travel from the sea to the land, and in the winter, they travel from the sea to the land. In the summer, southwest monsoon winds blow, and in the winter, northeast monsoon winds blow. The Southwest monsoon forms as a result of an intense low-pressure system forming over the

21. Q21.The rulers of which of the following dynasties built the Khajuraho temples between 950 to 1050 A.D in the central India? Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty Rashtrakuta Dynasty Pala Dynasty Chandela Dynasty Which of the following is NOT a part of the All India Services? Indian Forest Service Indian Engineering Service Indian Administrative Service Indian Police Service The title of the autobiography of Rassundari Devi is: Amar Jiban Smritichitre: The Memoirs of a Spirited Wife Aalo Aandhari Raseedi Ticket GATT was established in 1948 with countries as the global trade organisation to administer all multilateral trade agreements by providing equal opportunities to all countries in the international market for trading purposes.

    • A.29
    • B.23
    • C.35
    • D.28
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    Answer: A. 29

    . National Remote Sensing Center (NRSC): Hyderabad is home to the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC). It is in charge of collecting and processing data from remote- sensing satellites. It is also in charge of data dissemination, aerial remote sensing, and disaster management decision support. Since September 1, 2008, the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) in Hyderabad has been transformed in

22. Q22.Which of the following Fundamental Rights CANNOT be suspended even when ‘Emergency’ is declared in the country?

    • A.Articles 22 and 23
    • B.Articles 20 and 21
    • C.Articles 19 and 20
    • D.Articles 21 and 22
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    Answer: D. Articles 21 and 22

    . Algae are a diverse group of aquatic organisms that can perform photosynthesis. Algae are abundant in bodies of water, common in terrestrial environments, and can be found in unusual places like snow and ice. In wet, dark conditions, algae grow on wood. Phycology is the scientific study of algae. The majority of soil algae, particularly blue-green algae, act as cementing agents, binding soil par

23. Q23.Carbon dating means: a method to determine the density of fissile material a method of calculating the remains of sulphur and nitrogen in hard rock a method of calculating the age of very old objects by measuring the amounts of different forms of carbon in them a method of determination of weight of a very old rock In which year was the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights established?

    • A.2014
    • B.2007
    • C.2005
    • D.2010
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    Answer: C. 2005

    . The FIFA World Cup began in 1930 and is held every four years, except in 1942 and 1946, when it was canceled due to World War II. The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be the 22nd FIFA World Cup, and it will be held in Qatar. The host of the following year is announced after the conclusion of each FIFA World Cup. This tournament will feature 32 teams. These 32 teams are divided into eight groups of four

24. Q24.Through which of the following states does the National Waterway-96 pass?

    • A.Assam
    • B.Uttar Pradesh
    • C.Odisha
    • D.Madhya Pradesh
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    Answer: A. Assam

    . Sir William Jones was an Anglo-Welsh philologist, Supreme Court of Judicature judge in Fort William, Bengal, and ancient India scholar. Sir. William Jones founded the Asiatic Society in 1784, and it is a unique institution that has served as a fountainhead of all literary and scientific activities. The name was changed to “The Asiatic Society of Bengal” in 1832, and then to “The Royal Asiatic So

25. Q25.Sudha Chandran is a known actress and an accomplished dancer.

    • A.Kathakali
    • B.Kuchipudi
    • C.Bharatanatyam
    • D.Sattriya
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    Answer: B. Kuchipudi

    . Lord William Bentinck was named Governor of Madras in 1803. On December 4, 1829, he issued the Bengal Sati Regulation, which prohibited the practice of Sati in all jurisdictions of British India. In 1828, he was appointed as Governor-General. Bentinck, as Governor- General, had ushered in an era of progress and reform. He became India’s first governor-general (due to the provision in the Charter

26. Q26.In August 1907, Madam Bhikaji Cama became the first person to hoist Indian flag on foreign soil in:

    • A.Germany
    • B.Belgium
    • C.Poland
    • D.Sweden
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    Answer: B. Belgium

    . Section 21A Article 21A states that the state must provide free and compulsory education to all children between the ages of six and fourteen. Only elementary education is recognized as a Fundamental Right under this provision. The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2002 added it. As the country strives for ‘Education for All,’ this is regarded as a significant achievement. Based on the forego

27. Q27.Mohiniyattam is associated with which Hindu God?

    • A.Ganapati
    • B.Brahma
    • C.Vishnu
    • D.Shiva
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    Answer: D. Shiva

    . The President of India appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of the Election Commission. The Election Commission consists of three members: a Chief Election Commissioner and two election commissioners. They are appointed for a period of six years or until the age of 65, whichever comes first. The Election Commission of India is defined in Article 324 of the Indian constitution. The Indian Ele

28. Q28.Growth with stability and progressive achievement of self-reliance was the objective of the Five-Year Plan.

    • A.Fifth
    • B.Third
    • C.Fourth
    • D.Second
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    Answer: C. Fourth

    . The sun is a massive star that generates energy through hydrogen nuclear fusion. The nuclear fusion of hydrogen into helium generates energy. The Sun is made up of seven layers. The core is the innermost layer, while the Corona is the outermost layer. The Sun is the hottest glowing sphere of Plasma in the solar system. It is composed primarily of hydrogen (about 70%) and helium (28%). While carb

29. Q29.A species of grass named is on the verge of extinction due to its insensitivity towards the environment.

    • A.Helianthus annuus
    • B.Saccharum officinarum
    • C.Hubbardia heptaneuron
    • D.Bellis perennis
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    Answer: D. Bellis perennis

    . The Chandela dynasty ruler built the Khajuraho temples between 950 and 1050 AD. They erected a magnificent temple to Lord Chitragupta in Khajuraho. Jayapura- Durga (modern Ajaigarh), Kalanjara (modern Kalinjar), and Mahotsava-Nagara were three other important Chandela strongholds (modern Mahoba). The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a collection of Hindu and Jain temples in the Madhya Pradesh dis

30. Q30.The Constitution provides for reservation of seats in the Which of the following is the formula of barium peroxide

    • A.Ba2O2
    • B.BaSO4
    • C.BaO
    • D.BaO2
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    Answer: B. BaSO4

    . The Indian Foreign Service is an administrative diplomatic civil service that falls under Groups A and B. It is not an all-India service. The IFS is one of the Central Civil Services of the Government of India’s Executive Branch. The IFS is in charge of developing the government’s foreign policies and managing Indian missions abroad. The All India Services include India’s three prestigious civil

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