Art & Culture · NDA previous year questions

Consider the following statements related to national integration: I. The expression of regional issues is not a part of democratic politics. II. Nation-building is an ongoing process. III. Regional imbalance is associated with India’s development experience. IV. Regions together form the nation. Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. A.II, III and IV
2. B.I, II and IV
3. C.III and IV only
4. D.II and III only

Ramanujan Fellowship is an initiative of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. It was launched under the:

1. A.Research, Development and Innovation Fund
2. B.Anusandhan National Research Foundation
3. C.National Quantum Mission
4. D.National Supercomputing Mission

Which of the following statements about ‘Vayu Shakti-2026’ is/are correct? I. The Vayu Shakti-2026 exercise took place in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. II. Advanced fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force, including Rafale, HAL Tejas and Mirage 2000 carried out strikes. III. Boeing Apache and Boeing Chinook helicopters participated in this exercise. Select the answer using the code given below:

1. A.I, II and III
2. B.I and III only
3. C.II and III only
4. D.I only

Choose the correct set of the following cities in descending order (according to the Degree of Urbanization definitions in 2025) in terms of population.

1. A.Tokyo, Dhaka, Manila, New Delhi, Jakarta
2. B.Jakarta, Dhaka, Tokyo, New Delhi, Manila
3. C.Tokyo, Manila, Dhaka, Jakarta, New Delhi
4. D.Jakarta, Tokyo, Dhaka, New Delhi, Manila

The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is set up by the

1. A.Department of Science and Technology, Government of India
2. B.NITI Aayog
3. C.Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of India
4. D.Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India

Consider the following statements regarding the Russian Revolution: I. The incident known as 'Bloody Sunday' started a series of events known as the 1905 Revolution. II. Lawyers, doctors, engineers and other middle-class workers established the Union of Unions and demanded a Constituent Assembly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A.I only
2. B.II only
3. C.Both I and II
4. D.Neither I nor II

Which of the following Acts established the Board of Control to guide and control the work of the Court of Directors and the Government of India ?

1. A.Regulating Act of 1773
2. B.Pitt’s India Act of 1784
3. C.Charter Act of 1793
4. D.Charter Act of 1813

The headquarters of World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is located at

1. A.Switzerland
2. B.Scotland
3. C.South Africa
4. D.Italy

Which one of the following organisations has completed 150 years of service to the nation in the year 2025 ?

1. A.Botanical Survey of India
2. B.Survey of India
3. C.India Meteorological Department
4. D.Press Trust of India

Consider the following statements with regard to National Technology Day : 1. It commemorates the momentous events of 11th May 1998, when India conducted successful nuclear tests under Operation Shakti 2. The official theme for National Technology Day 2025 is ‘School  to Startups — Igniting Young Minds to Innovate’ Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

1. A.1 only
2. B.2 only
3. C.Both 1 and 2
4. D.Neither 1 nor 2

Ethereum, Tether, Solana and Cardano are all forms of

1. A.Crypto currency
2. B.Artificial Intelligence(AI) Startups
3. C.Humanoid Robots
4. D.Medical apps

Who, among the following, has introduced a resolution in 1882 which is also called the Magna Carta of Local Self-Government in India ?

1. A.Lord Macaulay
2. B.Lord Canning
3. C.Lord Ripon
4. D.Lord William Bentinck

Which dance form of India has been inscribed into UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?

1. A.Kathakali
2. B.Garba
3. C.Bhangra
4. D.Odissi

The lowest part of most bolsons is occupied by a landform called playa. Which category of landform formation does it represent?

1. A.Fluvial landforms
2. B.Arid landforms
3. C.Glacial landforms
4. D.Periglacial landforms

Which of the following is NOT a part of the five principles enshrined in the 'Panchsheel' agreement signed by India and China in 1954 ?

1. A.Mutual non-aggression
2. B.Mutual non-interference
3. C.Peaceful coexistence
4. D.Cultural cooperation

"Fitness ka dose, aadha ghanta roz" campaign, is associated with

1. A.Khelo India
2. B.Fit India Programme
3. C.Mera Yuva Bharat
4. D.Healthy Heart Programme

Consider the following statements: 1. Kozhikode has been included in UNESCO's creative cities network as the 'City of Music' 2. Garba of Gujarat has been declared by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage 3. Gwalior has been included in UNESCO's creative cities net- work as the 'City of Literature' How many of the above statements is/are correct?

1. A.None
2. B.1
3. C.2
4. D.3

ASEAN-India Millet Festival-2023, organized by Indian Mission to ASEAN, was held in which one of the following countries?

1. A.India
2. B.Indonesia
3. C.Malaysia
4. D.Thailand

Consider the following statements: 1. First Indian Military Heritage festival was inaugurated in Octo- ber 2023 in Pune 2. First Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus was flagged off in India in Bangalore 3. South Africa chaired the 15th BRICS Summit held in 2023 4. Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra was flagged off in 2023 from Jharkhand How many of the above statements is/are correct?

1. A.1
2. B.2
3. C.3
4. D.4

Consider the following UN Declarations/Covenants : 1. Universal Declaration of Human Rights 2. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women 3. International Covenant of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights 4. Convention on Refugees Which one of the following is the correct chronological order (starting with the earliest) of the above ?

1. A.1, 4, 3, 2
2. B.1, 2, 3, 4
3. C.1, 3, 2, 4
4. D.4, 1, 2, 3

Which of the following statements regarding neap tides is/are correct? 1. It occurs every 14 – 15 days, which coincides with the first and third quarter of the Moon. 2. This tide has a small tidal range because the gravitational forces of the Moon and the Sun are in quadrature. Select the answer using the code given below :

1. A.1 only
2. B.2 only
3. C.Both 1 and 2
4. D.Neither 1 nor 2

Which of the following statements with regard to the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project is/are correct? 1. SKA is a state-of-the-art, mega science international facility to build the world's biggest and most sensitive radio telescope for addressing a wide variety of cutting-edge science goals. 2. The Government of India has accorded its approval for India's participation in the international mega science project. Select the answer using the code given below :

1. A.1 only
2. B.2 only
3. C.Both 1 and 2
4. D.Neither 1 nor 2

Which of the following statements about the technological innovations during the Industrial Revolutions are correct? 1. Mule was the nickname for a machine invented in 1779, that allowed the spinning of strong and fine yarn. 2. Water Frame, invented in 1769 by Richard Arkwright, made it possible to weave pure cotton clothes. 3. Power loom, invented by Edmund Cartwright in 1787, could be used to weave any kind of materials. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1. A.1 and 2 only
2. B.1, 2 and 3
3. C.2 and 3 only
4. D.3 only

Who among the following is known as the architect of Indian planning?

1. A.V.K.R.V. Rao
2. B.Sukhamoy Chakravarty
3. C.P.C. Mahalanobis
4. D.John Mathai

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: $$\begin{array}{llll}\text{LIST I}& & \text{LIST II}& \\ \text{(Bilateral Exercise)}& & \text{(Participating Country)}& \\ \text{A.}& \text{Garuda Shakti}& 1.& \text{India and Japan}\\ \text{B.}& \text{Nomadic Elephant}& 2.& \text{India and Sri Lanka}\\ \text{C.}& \text{Mitra Shakti}& 3.& \text{India and Mongolia}\\ \text{D.}& \text{Dharma Guardian}& 4.& \text{India and Indonesia}\end{array}$$

1. A.A - 4, B - 2, C - 3, D - 1
2. B.A - 4, B - 3, C - 2, D - 1
3. C.A - 1, B - 3, C - 2, D - 4
4. D.A - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 4