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2025 42 questions

1. Q392025 · 16 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

   Which of the below statements on the plant hormones is INCORRECT?

   1. A.Auxins promote growth
   2. B.Cytokinins delay aging
   3. C.Ethylene promotes seed germination
   4. D.Gibberellins promote stem elongation
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   Answer: C

2. Q472025 · 16 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

   Read the statements carefully and choose the correct option: Assertion (A): Aluminium smelting is the most important metallurgical industry in India. Reason (R): Aluminium is used in the manufacture of aircraft, wires, and utensils.

   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: D

3. Q402025 · 16 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

   The Sindri fertilizer plant, one of India's oldest and most significant, is located in which state, utilizing its proximity to a major coal-producing region?

   1. A.West Bengal
   2. B.Odisha
   3. C.Jharkhand
   4. D.Bihar
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   Answer: C

4. Q392025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

   Which of the following is the correct sequence of blood flow through heart chambers?

   1. A.Right atrium → Right ventricle → Left atrium → Left ventricle
   2. B.Left atrium → Left ventricle → Right atrium → Right ventricle
   3. C.Right ventricle → Right atrium → Left ventricle → Left atrium
   4. D.Left ventricle → Left atrium → Right ventricle → Right atrium
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   Answer: A

5. Q462025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

   Read the statements carefully and select the correct option: Assertion (A): Production of inorganic chemicals in India is centered in only northern states. Reason (R): Sulphuric acid and soda ash are crucial chemicals in the production of fertilizers, detergents, and glass.

   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: D

6. Q452025 · 14 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

   The Global Energy Transition Index 2025 is released by which international organization?

   1. A.IRENA
   2. B.IEA
   3. C.World Economic Forum
   4. D.UNDP
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   Answer: C

7. Q382025 · 14 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

   Which group consists of non-ferrous metallic minerals that are scarce in India?

   1. A.Iron, Coal, Bauxite
   2. B.Copper, Zinc, Lead
   3. C.Manganese, Bauxite, Limestone
   4. D.Mica, Dolomite, Felspar
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   Answer: B

8. Q492025 · 14 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

   Which of the following statements are correct? 1. Kalbelia performers rarely document their art due to its oral nomadic heritage. 2. Costumes avoid stitched elements in honor of serpent rituals. 3. The community's art was included in UNESCO ICH list without any written application process.

   1. A.Only 1
   2. B.Only 2 & 3
   3. C.All 1, 2 & 3
   4. D.Only 1 & 3
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   Answer: A

9. Q402025 · 14 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

   Which biomolecule acts as the primary energy storage in animals?

   1. A.Glycogen
   2. B.Starch
   3. C.Cellulose
   4. D.Sucrose
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   Answer: A

10. Q362025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

    Who inaugurated India's first lithium-ion battery plant in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, in September 2022?

    1. A.Prime Minister Narendra Modi
    2. B.Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology
    3. C.Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Finance
    4. D.Amit Shah, Union Home Minister
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    Answer: B

11. Q442025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

    According to the 2025 Energy Transition Index, which of the following is a key priority for enhancing energy system flexibility and integrating renewables?

    1. A.Expanding fossil fuel subsidies
    2. B.Building more centralized coal-fired plants
    3. C.Modernizing and digitalizing power grids and storage systems
    4. D.Increasing oil imports for energy security
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    Answer: C

12. Q382025 · 12 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

    Which pathway in cellular respiration generates the most ATP?

    1. A.Glycolysis
    2. B.Krebs cycle
    3. C.Electron transport chain
    4. D.Fermentation
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    Answer: C

13. Q402025 · 12 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

    The function of lysosomes in cells is:

    1. A.Protein synthesis
    2. B.Intracellular digestion
    3. C.Energy production
    4. D.Genetic information storage
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    Answer: B

14. Q342025 · 12 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

    Which of the following is not typically considered a weather element?

    1. A.Temperature
    2. B.Humidity
    3. C.Soil pH
    4. D.Wind
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    Answer: C

15. Q362025 · 12 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

    What was launched on Electrical Safety Day 2025 by MoS Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Shripad Naik?

    1. A.National Fire Safety Code
    2. B.Suraksha Shakti safety mascot
    3. C.Smart Meter Adoption Program
    4. D.Digital Grid Optimization Tool
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    Answer: B

16. Q392025 · 12 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

    Which statement best reflects the role of non-metallic minerals in India?

    1. A.India lacks enough reserves for industrial use.
    2. B.Mostly used as gems, with minimal industrial use.
    3. C.India has rich reserves vital for major industries.
    4. D.Only metallic minerals drive industrial growth.
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    Answer: C

17. Q472025 · 12 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

    The 'Mangrove Cell' initiative in 2025 is primarily linked to which Indian state?

    1. A.Odisha
    2. B.Andhra Pradesh
    3. C.Maharashtra
    4. D.West Bengal
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    Answer: C