Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options:
Assertion (A): The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam recognizes electronic records as primary evidence.
Reason (R): Section 62 states that electronic records are secondary unless accompanied by a printed certificate.
- A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
- B.Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- C.A is true, R is false.
- D.A is false, R is true.
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Answer: C
Why are grants for asset creation still considered Revenue Expenditure?
- A.They are spent through government loans
- B.They are used only by private sector units
- C.They do not create direct central assets
- D.They are not included in any budget head
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Answer: C
The UN Sustainable Development Report 2024 primarily tracks progress towards which global goals?
- A.Millennium Development Goals
- B.Sustainable Development Goals
- C.Environmental Protection Goals
- D.Human Rights Goals
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Answer: B
The rolling plan concept was introduced during which Prime Minister's tenure?
- A.Jawaharlal Nehru
- B.Indira Gandhi
- C.Morarji Desai
- D.Rajiv Gandhi
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Answer: C
What was the central theme of the Industrial Policy Resolution of 1956?
- A.Full privatisation of industry
- B.Import-led growth strategy
- C.State control of commanding heights of the economy
- D.Promoting consumer goods industry
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Answer: C
What was the major short-term objective of the stabilization measures in the 1991 reforms?
- A.Increase agricultural production
- B.Enhance social sector spending
- C.Control inflation and restore balance of payments
- D.Privatize public sector units
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Answer: C
India’s first interplanetary mission is:
- A.Chandrayaan-1
- B.Gaganyaan
- C.Aditya-L1
- D.Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission)
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Answer: D
Which BRICS country has the longest coastline?
- A.Russia
- B.Brazil
- C.China
- D.South Africa
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Answer: A
Which Indian martial art involves the use of a flexible sword called "Urumi"?
- A.Silambam
- B.Kalaripayattu
- C.Gatka
- D.Thang-Ta
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Answer: B
In which city did India win its first-ever Test series against England in 1952?
- A.Chennai
- B.Mumbai
- C.New Delhi
- D.Kolkata
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Answer: A
The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 has been enacted to replace which previous law?
- A.Indian Penal Code
- B.Contract Act, 1872
- C.Consumer Protection Act
- D.Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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Answer: D
Who was appointed as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in April 2025?
- A.Justice Hima Kohli
- B.Justice Dinesh Maheshwari
- C.Justice Arun Palli
- D.Justice Joymalya Bagchi
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Answer: C
Approximately how many water bodies originally existed in Chittorgarh Fort?
- A.22
- B.50
- C.84
- D.100
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Answer: C
What does the term "Ur" refer to in the context of early South Indian villages?
- A.A tax official in the Chola kingdom
- B.A temple priest
- C.A village assembly or council
- D.A military commander
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Answer: C
Under which Act was a Law Commission first established in India to codify and consolidate Indian laws?
- A.Government of India Act, 1858
- B.Indian Councils Act, 1861
- C.Regulating Act, 1773
- D.Charter Act, 1833
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Answer: D
The National Beekeeping and Honey Mission is implemented under the purview of which Union Ministry?
- A.Ministry of Finance
- B.Ministry of Rural Development
- C.Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
- D.Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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Answer: C
According to the Global Gender Gap Report 2025, which region currently leads in closing its overall gender gap?
- A.North American Economies
- B.European Union Nations
- C.East Asian Countries
- D.Latin American Regions
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Answer: A
Arrange the performance segments of Paika Nritya:
1. Blowing the war conch (shankha)
2. Shield-sword sparring drills
3. Acrobatic somersaults
4. Group victory shout of “Jai Jagannath”
- A.1-2-3-4
- B.2-1-3-4
- C.1-3-2-4
- D.3-2-1-4
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Answer: A
What initiative in Visakhapatnam aims to provide an inclusive space for differently abled children?
- A.Smart School Initiative
- B.Solar Post Light Project
- C.All-Abilities Park
- D.Green Mobility Project
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Answer: C
Which of the following statements best describes Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw's achievement?
- A.She founded Infosys Biotech in 1981.
- B.She is India's first woman to head a top biotech company.
- C.She was honored for developing India's COVID vaccine.
- D.She launched India's first nanotechnology research hub.
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Answer: B
Which statement best reflects the failure of structural transformation in Indian agriculture between 1950–1990?
- A.Agricultural GDP doubled
- B.Agricultural workforce declined rapidly
- C.Industrial sector absorbed excess labour
- D.65% of population remained in agriculture
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Answer: D
Which government initiative focuses on improving urban infrastructure, including water supply, sewerage, and urban transport, in cities across India?
- A.Smart Cities Mission
- B.Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)
- C.Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban)
- D.Housing for All by 2022
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Answer: B
What is one of the major reforms introduced in BNSS, 2023 with respect to FIRs?
- A.FIRs must be filed by a judge
- B.E-FIRs are permitted for certain offenses
- C.FIRs are no longer required for non-cognizable offenses
- D.FIRs can only be filed physically at police stations
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Answer: B
Who inaugurated the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya in January 2024?
- A.Mohan Bhagwat
- B.Amit Shah
- C.Yogi Adityanath
- D.Narendra Modi
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Answer: D
Which of the following is considered a fault in badminton?
- A.Shuttle hits net and lands in service box
- B.Server steps on boundary line while serving
- C.Shuttle lands inside opponent's court
- D.Receiver returns the shuttle over the net
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Answer: B
