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2025 38 questions

1. Q352025 · 17 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

   Who authored 'The White Tiger', winner of the 2008 Man Booker Prize?

   1. A.Aravind Adiga
   2. B.Rohinton Mistry
   3. C.Arundhati Roy
   4. D.Vikram Seth
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   Answer: A

2. Q342025 · 16 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

   Consider the following statements about the book 'Being Indian' by Pavan K. Varma: 1) The book won the Vodafone Crossword Book Award for exploring Indian identity and culture. 2) It received the Sahitya Akademi Award for its contributions to Indian English poetry. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

   1. A.Only statement 1 is correct
   2. B.Only statement 2 is correct
   3. C.Both statements 1 and 2 are correct
   4. D.Neither statement 1 nor 2 is correct
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   Answer: A

3. Q352025 · 16 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

   What is the theme of Avni Doshi's Burnt Sugar, shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2020?

   1. A.Romantic tale in pre-independence India
   2. B.Political thriller in Delhi
   3. C.Complex mother-daughter bond
   4. D.Historical fiction on India-Persia trade
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   Answer: C

4. Q342025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

   Which of the following best describes the theme of the book Why Bharat Matters?

   1. A.India's economic and cultural importance
   2. B.Biography of Mahatma Gandhi
   3. C.Ancient mythology of India and festival
   4. D.Fictional rural story and moral values
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   Answer: A

5. Q362025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

   Which Indian political leader was conferred Namibia's highest civilian award during his first state visit to the country?

   1. A.Ram Nath Kovind
   2. B.Amit Shah
   3. C.Narendra Modi
   4. D.S. Jaishankar
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   Answer: C

6. Q492025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

   Consider the following statements: 1. Delegated legislation is made by administrative authorities. 2. It cannot be challenged in a court of law. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

   1. A.Only 1
   2. B.Only 2
   3. C.Both 1 and 2
   4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
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   Answer: A

7. Q422025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

   What is the maximum detention period a Magistrate can authorize under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, for offences punishable with less than 10 years, before default bail applies?

   1. A.15 days
   2. B.30 days
   3. C.60 days
   4. D.90 days
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   Answer: C

8. Q322025 · 14 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

   Which of the following statements best captures the essence of the book 'Because Words Matter'?

   1. A.Language's role in social justice
   2. B.Ancient Sanskrit grammar
   3. C.Novel on colonial India
   4. D.Linguist's critique of post-colonial English
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   Answer: A

9. Q342025 · 14 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

   Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options: Assertion (A): The Moor's Last Sigh is acclaimed for its intricate narrative that blends historical events with magical realism to explore Indian identity and politics. Reason (R): The novel won the Booker Prize for its innovative storytelling and profound cultural insights.

   1. A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
   2. B.Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
   3. C.A is true, but R is false.
   4. D.A is false, but R is true.
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   Answer: C

10. Q492025 · 14 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

    Which authority decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill?

    1. A.Finance Minister
    2. B.President
    3. C.Speaker of Lok Sabha
    4. D.Comptroller & Auditor General
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    Answer: C

11. Q342025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

    Which statement accurately represents the connection between 'Heart: A History' by Sandeep Jauhar and the Edgar Award for Best Novel?

    1. A.Nominated for Edgar Award for blending medical history and mystery
    2. B.Won Edgar Award as pioneering medical fiction
    3. C.Received Edgar Award for fictional cardiac surgery
    4. D.Non-fiction memoir, ineligible for Edgar Award
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    Answer: D

12. Q432025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

    Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options: Assertion (A): Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar is a civilian science award. Reason (R): It is conferred by Ministry of Culture.

    1. A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
    2. B.Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
    3. C.A is true, but R is false
    4. D.A is false, but R is true
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    Answer: C

13. Q332025 · 12 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

    Which of the following best describes the theme of the book 'Hot Stage'?

    1. A.A collection of modern Indian plays on social issues
    2. B.A historical account of India's independence movement
    3. C.A novel about ancient Indian mythology
    4. D.A travelogue about the Himalayas
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    Answer: A