Current Affairs & Static GK · NDA previous year questions

2025 42 questions

1. Q1002025 · 14 Sept 2025

   Who among the following presided over the first session of All India Kisan Sabha in Lucknow in April 1936 ?

   1. A.Sahajananda Saraswati
   2. B.R.G. Ranga
   3. C.Ram Manohar Lohia
   4. D.Jayaprakash Narayan
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   Answer: A

2. Q1022025 · 14 Sept 2025

   Chola inscriptions mention several categories of lands. Which one of the following was meant for the maintenance of school ?

   1. A.Tirunamattukkani
   2. B.Shalabhoga
   3. C.Vellanvagai
   4. D.Pallichhandam
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   Answer: B

3. Q1032025 · 14 Sept 2025

   Which of the following statements about the Home Rule League are correct 1. Lokamanya Tilak set up the Home Rule League at the Bombay Provincial Conference held at Belgaum in April 1916 2. Annie Besant announced the formation of Home Rule League in September 1916 3. To avoid friction, Tilak’s League was to work in Maharashtra (excluding Bombay city), Karnataka, Central Provinces and Berar and Besant’s League was given charge of the rest of India Select the answer using the code given below :

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

4. Q1042025 · 14 Sept 2025

   Which one of the following statements about Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar is NOT correct ?

   1. A.He was the Principal of Sanskrit College, Calcutta
   2. B.He was a Government Inspector of Schools
   3. C.He was a Secretary to the Bethune School
   4. D.He was the founder of Widow Remarriage Association
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   Answer: D

5. Q1052025 · 14 Sept 2025

   Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists : $$\begin{array}{llll}& \text{List I (Reformer)}& & \text{List II (Social Work/Text)}\\ \text{A.}& \text{Vishnu Shastri Pundit}& \text{1.}& \text{Vedic Physics Scientific Origin of Hinduism}\\ \text{B.}& \text{Karsondas Muliji}& \text{2.}& \text{Widow Remarriage Association}\\ \text{C.}& \text{Debendranath}& \text{3.}& \text{Satya Prakash}\\ \text{D.}& \text{Raja Ra Mohan Roy}& \text{4.}& \text{Tattvabodhini Sabha}\end{array}$$

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

6. Q1072025 · 14 Sept 2025

   Arrange the following foreign travellers to India in chronological order, beginning with the earliest : 1. Peter Mundy 2. Antonio Monserrate 3. Afanasii Nikitich Nikitin 4. Ibn Battuta Select the answer using the code given below :

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

7. Q1102025 · 14 Sept 2025

   The Ramacharita, an example of dvyasrya-kavya, telling two stories simultaneously, was written by

   1. A.Subandhu
   2. B.Bhatti
   3. C.Sandhyakara
   4. D.Kamban
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   Answer: C

8. Q1122025 · 14 Sept 2025

   Who among the following Sikh Gurus laid the foundation of the Khalsa Panth ?

   1. A.Guru Nanak
   2. B.Guru Arjan
   3. C.Guru Hargobind
   4. D.Guru Gobind Singh
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   Answer: D

9. Q1132025 · 14 Sept 2025

   Which one among the following plans is also known as Mahalanobis Plan ?

   1. A.First Five Year Plan
   2. B.Second Five Year Plan
   3. C.Third Five Year Plan
   4. D.Sixth Five Year Plan
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   Answer: B

10. Q1142025 · 14 Sept 2025

    Which of the following were the years of Annual Plans ?

    1. A.1956-1957
    2. B.1966-1969
    3. C.1975-1976
    4. D.1992-1993
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    Answer: B

11. Q1152025 · 14 Sept 2025

    Consider the following statements about BRICS Summits : 1. The first BRICS Summit was held in Brazil 2. BRICS Summits were held in New Delhi on three occasions 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
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    Answer: D

12. Q1162025 · 14 Sept 2025

    Placing the earliest first, arrange the following international events in the chronological order : 1. Introduction of www (World Wide Web) 2. Advent of Inter-Continental Ballistic Missiles 3. Launch: of first communication satellite Select the answer using the code given below

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

13. Q1182025 · 14 Sept 2025

    Consider the following statements with regard to flags of International Organizations : 1. The flag of EU has a circle of gold stars on a white background 2. The Flag of the UN carries two pairs of olive tree branches 3. The ASEAN flag carries blue, red, white and yellow colours How many of the above statements is/are correct ?

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

14. Q1192025 · 14 Sept 2025

    Which one of the following committees is NOT associated with decentralization of Panchayati Raj institutions in India ?

    1. A.Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
    2. B.Ashok Mehta Committee
    3. C.L.M. Singhvi Committee
    4. D.Abhijit Sen Committee
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    Answer: D

15. Q1332025 · 14 Sept 2025

    State of Assam shares borders with how many other countries and Indian states respectively ?

    1. A.2 countries and 6 Indian states respectively
    2. B.2 countries and 7 Indian states respectively
    3. C.3 countries and 7 Indian states respectively
    4. D.3 countries and 6 Indian states respectively
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    Answer: B

16. Q1372025 · 14 Sept 2025

    Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists : $$\begin{array}{llll}& \text{List I (City)}& & \text{List II (Mineral)}\\ \text{A.}& \text{Bewar}& \text{1.}& \text{Manganese}\\ \text{B.}& \text{Balaghat}& \text{2.}& \text{Mica}\\ \text{C.}& \text{Bilaspur}& \text{3.}& \text{Iron-ore}\\ \text{D.}& \text{Ballary}& \text{4.}& \text{Bauxite}\end{array}$$

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

17. Q1382025 · 14 Sept 2025

    Which one among the following is NOT a beneficiary state from the Vindhyachal Power Plant of the NTPC ?

    1. A.Gujarat
    2. B.Goa
    3. C.Maharashtra
    4. D.Uttar Pradesh
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    Answer: D

18. Q1392025 · 14 Sept 2025

    Consider the following pairs with reference to Thermal Power Plants and their location in respective states in India $$\begin{array}{lll}& \text{Thermal Power Plant}& \text{Located in State}\\ \text{I.}& \text{Panki}& \text{Uttar Pradesh}\\ \text{II.}& \text{Parli}& \text{Karnataka}\\ \text{III.}& \text{Vijayawada}& \text{Telangana}\\ \text{IV.}& \text{Vanakbari}& \text{Gujarat}\end{array}$$ How many of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?

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

19. Q1412025 · 14 Sept 2025

    What is the nickname of the National Men's Hockey Team of Australia?

    1. A.The Kangaroos
    2. B.The Boomers
    3. C.The Dolphins
    4. D.The Kookaburras
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    Answer: D

20. Q1432025 · 14 Sept 2025

    Which of the following statements about ‘Jalvahak’ is/are correct ? 1. It is a newly commissioned naval ship inducted into Indian Navy 2. It is a major policy for cargo promotion unveiled by the Government of India Select the answer using the code given 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
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    Answer: B

21. Q1452025 · 14 Sept 2025

    Under which one of the following initiatives does the NITI Aayog support interested States to establish a State Institution for Transformation (SIT)?

    1. A.NITI for States Platform
    2. B.Bharat Ke Badhte Kadam
    3. C.State Support Mission
    4. D.Aspirational Block Programme
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    Answer: C

22. Q1462025 · 14 Sept 2025

    Which one of the following Indian States account for the maximum amount of bauxite and chromite?

    1. A.Andhra Pradesh
    2. B.Madhya Pradesh
    3. C.Jharkhand
    4. D.Odisha
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    Answer: D

23. Q1032025 · 13 Apr 2025

    Which of the following main industry/industries was/were developed in the second industrial revolution that took place after about 1850 ?

    1. A.Coal and iron
    2. B.Cotton spinning and weaving
    3. C.Chemical and electrical
    4. D.steam engines
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    Answer: C

24. Q1062025 · 13 Apr 2025

    Which one of the following sculptures found at Sanchi Stupa is NOT directly inspired by Buddhist ideas ?

    1. A.Empty seat
    2. B.Shalbhanjika
    3. C.Tree
    4. D.Wheel
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    Answer: B

25. Q1122025 · 13 Apr 2025

    Which one among the following does NOT figure among the Five Principles of Panchsheel ?

    1. A.Mutual respect for each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty
    2. B.Equality and mutual benefit
    3. C.Peaceful coexistence
    4. D.Nuclear non-proliferation
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    Answer: D