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1. Electron-volt is a unit of – Energy

2. Who among the following had written Kitab-ul-Hind that gave an incisive description of early 11 th Century
India – Al-Biruni
3. Which of the following schemes is aimed at helping accelerate the uptake of broadband internet services
– PM-WANI
4. What is the structural and functional unit of the kidney? – Nephron
5. A process in which hot, less dense materials rise upward and are replaced by colder, more dense
material – Convection
6. Which place is famous for a copper mine – Khetri
7. Baghmara Pitcher Plant Sanctuary is located in which state – Meghalaya
8. Gurudwara Patalpuri Sahib is located on the bank of river – Sutlej
9. In which year was the Planning Commission of India set up – 1950
10. In which year was the Second Round Table Conference in London held – 1931
11. The founder of the Hindustan Republic Association – Ram Prasad Bismil
12. Which one has the same dimension as that of linear momentum – Impulse
13. Unique Transaction Reference number is a ___ character code used to uniquely identify a transaction
in the RTGS system. – 22
14. Who replaced Morarji Desai as the PM of India in 1979 – Charan Singh
15. Which article of the constitution of India states that there will be a Vice-President of India – Article 63
16. The Mysore Palace was the residence of – Wodeyars
17. Who assassinated Sir William Hutt Curzon Wyllie in London– Madanlal Dhingra
18. Lakshya Sen is associated with which sport – Badminton
19. Pattachitra art form is dedicated to which Lord in Hindu mythology – Lord Jagannath
20. With what do you divide thrust in a liquid to obtain the value of pressure- Area
21. Veer Surendra Sai was a freedom fighter from – Odisha
22. An elastic wave generated by an impulse such as an earthquake or an explosion is called – Seismic
Wave
23. In which state is the Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary situated – Tripura
24. Where is the corporate office of RBL Bank located – Mumbai
25. Who was the founder of Homeopathy – Samuel Hahnemann
26. A channel of canal where water is forced to flow against the slope of land by upliftment is called – Lift
Channel
27. Who among the following wrote the novel ‘Rangbhumi: The Arena of Life’ – Munshi Pemchand
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28. in which year was the Mughal empire established by Babur – 1526
29. Which of the following Buddhist sites is located in Uttar Pradesh – Sarnath
30. Which article of the Constitution of India provides power to the President for promulgating ordinances
– Article 123
31. The Raman Magsaysay Award was established in the year – 1957
32. The concept of ‘Reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the House of the
People’ is highlighted in Article __ of the Constitution of India – 330
33. In cricket which of the following fielding positions is behind the batsman – First Slip
34. Where is the famous pilgrim spot of Sikhs, Sri Harmandir Sahib located - Amritsar
35. Which is a tributary of the river Brahmaputra that flows through Bhutan- Wang Chhu River
36. The Sun Temple of Odisha was built in the 12 th Century AD by which emperors- Narasimha Deva I
37. Lymph is a light clear fluid made up of white blood cells that attack harmful ___ in the blood –
bacteria
38. Chandernagore (Chandannagar) was a ____ colony captured by the British Navy on 23 March 1757 –
French
39. The ICTP Ramanujan Prize is awarded annually for excellence in– Mathematics
40. Viscose fiber is obtained from – Cellulose
41. Which economists coined the terminology ‘Hindu Rate of Growth’- Raj Krishna
42. Carbon and energy requirements of an autotrophic organism are fulfilled by – Photosynthesis
43. For a wave, wavelength divided by the time period is equal to – Wave Velocity
44. How many arteries are there in umbilical cord – Two
45. ‘Aaluyattu’ is a folk dance form from the state of – Nagaland
46. In which of the following places is a steel plant under SAIL located – Bhilai
47. Hemis National Park is in – Ladakh
48. In which of the following years was the All-India Harijan Sevak Sangh founded – 1932
49. Who was the first Indian to unfurl the tricolour on foreign land – Bhikaiji Cama
50. When is National Giri Child Day observed annually in India – 24 January
51. Tapovan Vishnugad Hydroelectric Project is located in – Uttarakhand
52. According to the Puranas, Lord Vishnu took the shape of __ in order to rescue the earth, which had
sunk into water – a boar
53. Who was the Nizam of Hyderabad in 1974 – Osman Ali
54. Which article of the Indian Constitution of India provides for the creation of a GST council – Article
279A
55. What is the meaning of ‘Pishtaq’ in the context of medieval Indo-Islamic architecture – Tall gateway
56. ‘Bolak-aat’ is a dance form from the state of – Karnataka
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57. Halogens have how many electrons in their outermost shells – seven
58. Who is credited with postulating three laws of planetary motion – Johannes Kepler
59. Who is the author of the book ‘Democrats and Dissenters’- Ramchandra Guha
60. Who is the author of the book ‘Interpreter of Maladies’ – Jhumpa Lahiri
61. Who organised his trusted nobles into a group of forty known as Turkan-i-Chahalgani – Iltutmish
62. Mycology is a branch of biology that studies – fungi
63. The elements of the groups 3 to 12 are called __ elements or transition elements – d-block
64. Where is the headquarters of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) located- Switzerland
65. Who had written the book ‘Char Chaman’, during the reign of Shah Jahan, describing the Mughal
nobility – Chandrabhan Brahman
66. In which year was the origin and enactment of the Indian age of Consent Act passed – 1891
67. In which state is Ponu Yoksi, a sword-like instrument, used during ceremonial dance performed by
priests – Arunachal Pradesh
68. Of the known elements in the periodic table, only __ are gases under normal atmospheric conditions –
11
69. In which Indian state will you find the Borail Wildlife Sanctuary – Assam
70. The place of Gautam Buddha’s birth was a grove known as – Lumbini
71. When is the Hindi Diwas observed annually – 14 September
72. Who was the first Vice President of India – Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
73. What is the name of the river formed by the confluence of Sankh River and South Koel River at
Vedvyas in Odisha – Brahmani
74. In which year did the revolt in the countryside of the Bombay Deccan occur – 1875
75. What do you call the effect of splitting of a spectral line into several components in the presence of a
static magnetic field – Zeeman effect
76. When is the statehood day of Tripura observed – 21 January
77. Article 21A of the constitution of India provides the Right to – Education
78. In which state is Anchar lake located – Jammu and Kashmir
79. Topaz is a ____ of fluorine and aluminium – Silicate
80. ‘Jadopatiya’ is a form of __ popular in the state of Jharkhand – Painting
81. Which organ secretes hydrochloric acid that helps our body in killing pathogenic bacteria – Stomach
82. SHG promotes thrift in small proportion by a minimum contribution from each member of the group.
What does ‘H’ stand for in SHG – Help
83. Who laid the foundations of the Indian National Movement by founding the Indian Association at
Calcutta in 1876- Surendranath Banerjee
84. Which ruler is called the ‘Napolean of India’ – Samudragupta
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85. In the periodic table, the highly electronegative halogens and the highly electropositive alkali metals
are separated by – Noble Gases
86. In which of the following states is the Bhitarkanika National Park situated – Odisha
87. Whose administration became a model that was followed by Akbar when he consolidated the Mughal
Empire – Sher Shah Suri
88. Who wrote the basic text of Vaisheshika philosophy – Kanada
89. What is another name for ‘White ant’ – Termite
90. Pushyabhuti, who ruled from Thaneswar, was the founder of which dynasty – Vardhana
91. Who wrote the book ‘The Quest for Equity in Development’ – Manmohan Singh
92. Which Article of the Constitution of India adopted Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of
the Union – Article 343(1)
93. What is represented by the product of force with displacement in the direction of force – Work
94. In which year did Atal Bihari Vajpayee undertake a bus journey to Lahore to sign a Peace Declaration –
1999
95. In which year was the Indian Association established – 1876
96. How is Dhanpat Rai Srivastava better known as – Premchand
97. Where does the river Brahmaputra originate – Chemayungdung glacier of the Kailash range
98. Which freedom fighter wrote the poem ‘Vande Matara’ in 1875 – Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
99. Mughal Emperor Shah Alam appointed the British East India Company as the Diwan of the province of
Bengal in the year – 1765
100. Who wrote ‘The Light of Asia: The poem that Defined the Buddha’ that will narrate the phenomenal
poem ‘The Light of Asia’ – Jairam Ramesh
101. Which kitchen ingredients is called the ‘sugar eating fungus’ - Yeast
102. According to which Article of the Constitution of India shall a Money Bill NOT be introduced in the
Council of States – Article 109
103. Which Mughal prince translated the Upanishads into Persian in 1657 – Dara Shikoh
104. Who among the following was the first General Secretary of All Indian Kisan Congress – NG Ranga
105. SIMBEX is a military exercise conducted between the defense forces of – India and Singapore
106. ‘Margomkali’, a ritual folk art form, is from the state of – Kerala
107. In which month is the “Valvil Ori Vizha’ festival of Tamil Nadu celebrated – August
108. Which Indian cities is situated at the banks of Lake Pichola – Udaipur
109. Which Article of the Constitution of India deals with the ‘Pardoning Power of the Governor’-Article
161
110. The vertebrae are a part of which body system in humans – Spinal Cord
111. The river Giri is an important tributary of the – Yamuna
112. Melatonin encodes proteins in cells to prevent ____ entry – Virus
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113. Yerla, Warna and Dindi are tributaries of the ____ river system – Krishna
114. Who was te first to conclude that in vacuum all objects fall with the same acceletation g and reach the
ground at the same time – Galileo Galilei
115. The language ‘Idu Mishmi’ is spoken in the state of – Arunachal Pradesh
116. The river Ganga divides the state of Bihar into ___ parts – Three
117. Who is the author of the book ‘Tarikh-i Dilkusha’ – Bhimsen
118. As per which article of the Constitution of India, English is the official language for all the high courts
in the country – Article 348(1)
119. According to ‘The Ramayana’, Ratnakar was the other name of – Valmiki
120. How many microns are there in a metre – 1000000
121. Mahavira, who was known in Pali literature as Nigantha Nataputta, founded a religion called –
Jainism
122. State animal of Assam – One-horned Rhino
123. What is the botanical name of mango – Mangifera indica
124. Who along with Motilal Nehru was instrumental in the creation of the Swaraj Party – Chittaranjan
Das
125. Siddhendra Yogi, a doyen of the ___ dance form, was lauded as Adi Guru – Kuchipudi
126. The main collections of Vedic hymns are called – Samhita
127. Chandragupta led a revolt against the __ and overthrew them- Nandas
128. The ‘Lezim’ dance form is peculiar to which state – Maharastra
129. In which year was the Rajya Sabha first constituted – 1952
130. Bombay Stock Exchange became the first stock exchange in India to launch commodity derivatives
contract in gold and – Silver
131. Plants grown at which place take up carbon dioxide during the night – Desert
132. Sandalwood grows in which type of forests – Tropical deciduous forests
133. Who is the author of the field of psychoanalysis – Sigmund Freud
134. _____ is an alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies a bank-branch participating in the NEFT
system – IFSC
135. Alivardi Khan was a Nawab of – Bengal
136. In which year did Japan invade India resulting in the Battle of Imphal – 1944
137. IPR 1956 formed the basis of the _____ Five Year Plan of India – Second 138. Weber per second is
equivalent to – Volt
139. Largest union territory in India in terms of area – Jammu and Kashmir
140. Parsec is a unit of – Length
141. The archaeological site of Atranhikhera is located in – Uttar Pradesh
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142. Alamgir was the title of which Mughal emperor – Aurangzeb

143. Who is the author of the book, ‘Men in White – A Book of Cricket’- Mukul Kesavan
144. Which festival in the Bastar region is celebrated along with the worship of the local goddess, Kesharpal
Kesharpalin Devi – Madai
145. The Arjun Awards are given by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to recognize outstanding
achievements in sports and games. It was instituted in – 1961
146. In 1977, who became the President of the Janata Party, which formed a coalition government at the
center with Morarji Desai as the Prime Minister – Chandra Shekar
147. The kamaicha is a bowed lute played by the Manganiars of – West Rajasthan
148. The rules made for the ___ were written down in a book called ‘Vinaya Pitaka’ – Buddhist Sangha
149. Atoms of which element combines with hydrogen to give water – Oxygen
150. SI unit for measuring the amount of a substance – mole (mol)
151. In which state is the Kolleru Lake located – Andhra Pradesh
152. Which Article of the Constitution of India defines for a separate secretarial staff for each House of
Parliament – Article 98
153. Which state has launched the scheme ‘Sujal – Drink from Tap Mission’ – Odisha
154. Who was the first Finance Minister of the Independence India – RK Shanmukham Chetty
155. In which state will you find the ‘Kunchikal Falls’ – Karnataka
156. The total membership of the constituent Assembly was 389, of which ___ were representatives of
princely states - 93
157. Makaravilakku is an annual festival held on Makar Sankranti in which state – Kerala
158. On which day is National DisasterResponse Force Raising Day celebrated annually – 19 January
159. When we cut onion, the vegetable emits an odour and our eyes tear up. Which compound is responsible
for the tears and odour resulting from freshly cut onions – Sulphuric acid
160. In which year was the Indian Independence Act passed by tge British Parliament – 1947
161. What was the name of the first artificial satellite launched by India in 1975 – Aryabhatta
162. What was the name of the women’s regiment in the Indian National Army founded by Subhash
Chandra Bose – Rani of Jhansi Regiment
163. The scientific study of birds is called – Ornithology
164. At which place did Lord Buddha give his first sermon on the four Noble Truths – Sarnath
165. In which state is the ‘Eco Retreat’ festival held every year – Odisha
166. Which river empties into the Gulf of Cambay of the Arabian Sea, in the state of Gujarat – Tapti
167. Which mineral produces green colour in fireworks – Barium
168. Padavali Kirtan referes to songs composed in the medieval period of West Bengal (15 th to 17th century)
in praise of – Vishnu
169. A type of court called ‘Kantakasodhana’ was prevalent in the ____ Empire – Mauryan
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170. What is the boiling point at standard atmospheric pressure at sea-level and 45 degree latitude of water
on the Celsius scale – 100˚C
171. C Rajagopalachari led the Salt Satyagraha in which state – Tamil Nadu
172. Who was the first and last woman ruler of Delhi Sultanate – Razia Sultana
173. Who is the Chairman of Planning Commission and National Integrration Council of India – PM
174. In which state is the headquarter of IDBI (Industrial Development Bank of India) located-
Maharashtra
175. A fuse protects an electric circuit from – overloading
176. Who was the one of the leaders of the Santhal rebellion – Sidhu Manjhi
177. Who is the author of the book ‘Inglorius Empire: What the British Did to India’- Shashi Tharoor
178. Who is the author of the book ‘Abode of Love’ – Narendra Modi
179. Who published a set of Ashokan inscriptions in the year 1877 – Alexander Cunningham
180. With which state is the ‘Sao Joao’ festival associated – Goa
181. Glucagon, a peptide hormone, is produced by the – Pancreas
182. In which state is the Son Bhandar Caves located – Bihar
183. Nathu La Pass connects India with which of its neighbouring countries – China
184. In which Indian state will you find the Kathiawar peninsula – Gujarat
185. In which year was the Asiatic Society at Calcutta (Kolkata) founded by Sir William Jones – 1784 186.
Collagen is a type of – Protein
187. Kala-azar disease is caused by – protozoa
188. Who was the first Indian to win a seat in the House of Commons – Dadabhai Naoroji
189. in which year were the first commonwealth Games held in Canada – 1930
190. ‘Oolong’ is a variant of – tea
191. Who is the author of the book, ‘Walking with the Comrades’ – Arundhati Roy
192. Virupaksha Temple is situated in which district of Karnataka – Ballari
193. Which Sikh Guru founded the Tarn Taran Sahib – Guru Arjan Dev
194. What is the water transporting tissue in plants – Xylem
195. At which place did Lord Buddha attain enlightenment – Bodh Gaya
196. Which book was written by Panini – Ashtadhyayi
197. Who is the first female from Indai to win a Grammy award – Tanvi Shah
198. In which year was the Bobay Reorganization Act passed – 1960
199. Spider webs are made up of ____, a natural fibre made up of protein – Silk
200. ‘Float Festival’ is one of the main festivals celebrated in – Madurai
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201. Where is the Jai Hind bridge located in India – Kolkata

202. In reference of atomicity, argon is – monoatomic
203. Which plant harmone regulates growth, particularly by stimulating cell elongation in stems – Auxin
204. Which schedule of the Indian Constitution demarcates the powers of the Union and the States, that is
Union list, State List and Concurrent List – Seventh Schedule
205. According to which Article of the Constitution of India shall a Money Bill not be introduced in a
Legislative Council – Article 198
206. One of the major events of Ashoka’s reign was the convening of the ____ Buddhist Sangha (council)
in 250 BCE in the capital Patliputra – Third
207. Where is the headquarters of the Badminton World Federation located – Malaysia
208. ‘Panche’ is a traditional sarong worn by the men in the state of – Karnataka
209. When a river originates from a hill and flows in all directions, the drainage pattern is known as –
radial
210. In medicine, ___ is a device such as a small metal plate or needle that carries electricity from an
instrument to a patient for treatment or surgery – an electrode
211. Muhammad Ghori attacked Tabarhinda (Bhatinda) in 1191, a strategic point for – Prithviraj
Chauhan
212. The Indian Forest Act 1927 was enacted after repealing which Indian forest act – Indian Forest Act,
1878
213. According to Ashokan edicts, how many years after becoming the king did Ashoka wage war on
Kalinga – Eight
214. All the non-zero vectors are called – proper vectors
215. Who wrote the novel ‘Gora’ – Rabindranath Tagore
216. Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad Ghori fought the battle of – Tarain
217. Who has the power to recommend the dismissal of the state government and suspension or
dissolution of the state assembly – Governor
218. Who is the author of the book ‘Tabaqat-i-Nasiri’ – Minhaj-us-Siraj
219. Who was the first scholar to decipher the Ashokan edicts – James Prinsep
220. The female devotee, Andal beloned to which part of India – Southern
221. Identify the author of the book ‘The English Teacher’ – RK Narayan
222. In which country was the first hockey association formed – The UK
223. In which state you will find the highest peak of the Deccan Plateau, Anai Mudi – Kerala
224. The horizontal rows in the modern periodic table are called – periods
225. What is the chemical symbol of magnesium – Mg
226. Who issued Mahzarnama in 1579 – Akbar
227. Rani-ki-Vav is located in which state – Gujarat
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228. Gautamiputra Satakarni was a ___ ruler – Satavahana

229. Dalkhai is one of the most popular folk dance of which state – Odisha
230. How many oxygen atoms are presents in a molecule of potassium permanganate – Four
231. Dhuandhar waterfalls is located in which state – Madhya Pradesh
232. Who is the author of the book ‘Ethical Religion’ – Mahatma Gandhi
233. The battle of Khanua was fought between Babur and ___ - Rana Sanga
234. Who appoints the Speaker ‘Pro tem’ of the Lok Sabha – President
235. The lowest temperature at which a substance catches fire is called its – ignition temperature
236. ‘Thullal’ is a solo satiric dance form belonging to the state of – Kerala
237. Prophet Muhammad founded the faith of Islam in the __ cetuary – Seventh
238. How many brightest stars is the constellation called the Great Bear made up of – Seven
239. Who had invaded India in 712 AD – Muhammad Bin – Quasim
240. Coulomb per second is equivalent to – Ampere
241. Who is one of the authors of ‘The Hitman: The Rohit Sharma Story’ – G Krishnan
242. Force of attraction between molecules of the same substance is called – Cohesive Force
243. Who is one of the founder members of Bhartiya Jana Sangh – Shyama Prasad Mukherjee
244. In which present day state will you find the Megudi temple – Karnataka
245. ‘Ghoomar’ is a folk-dance form from the state of – Rajasthan
246. Who is the author of the book ‘Sea of Poppies’ – Amitav Ghosh
247. Yashovigraha, Mahichandra and Chandradeva were the first three rulers of – Gahadavala dynasty
248. Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq was the governor of ___ during the reign of Ala-ud-din Khilji – Punjab
249. What is the other name for ‘Marsh Gas’ – Methane
250. Who founded the Vikramshila University and revived the Nalanda University – Dharampala
251. Which equipment is used to measure the pressure inside the eyes of a person – Tonometer
252. Nalwari fair is a cattle fair which is celebrated in - Himachal Pradesh
253. When was the flagship scheme of Skill India Mission launched in India – 2015
254. Hima Das is an Indain – Sprinter
255. What is the common name of a natural admixture mineral of zinc carbonate and hydrous zinc silicate
– Calamine
256. ‘Chinkara’ is a __ musical instrument popular in the state of Madhya Pradesh – Stringed
257. Who among the following developed the Polio vaccine – Jonas Salk
258. The periodic law as we know if today owes its developed to – Dmitri Mendeleev
259. In which year was the first rocket launched in India – 1963
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260. Terrace farming is done on which of the following types of land – Hills
261. Who authored ‘Akbarnama’ – Abul Fazi
262. Which phenomenon deals with the scattering of light by molecule of a medium when they are excited
to vibrational energy levels – Raman Effect
263. Which gas is naturally formed via the anaerobic decay of phosphorus containing organic matter –
Phosphine
264. Which Article od the Constitution of India states that there would be no tax levied or collected
EXCEPT by the authority of law – Article 265
265. In which year did the Kakori Conspiracy case take place – 1925
266. Who authored ‘Poverty and Un-British Rule in India’ – Dadabhai Naoroji
267. The Hemis Festival is celebrated in Ladakh on the 10 th day of the Tibetan Lunar month. To which lord
is the festival dedicated – Lord Padmasambhava
268. The scientific study of dreams is called – Oneirology
269. Who wrote Samudragupta’s prashasti ( a eulogy written in the form of poetry or prose, usually by
court poets) at allahabad – Harishena
270. All monetary transfers or kinds sent by migrants to their place of origin are called – remittances
271. In which year was the Cornwallis Code enacted – 1793
272. How many Rajya Sabha seats come from the state of Assam – 7
273. In which state is Buxa National Park situated – West Bengal
274. In which state is Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Temple located – Andhra Pradesh
275. Which disease is caused by Helicobacter pyroli – Gastritis
276. Which battle did Maulvi Ahmadullah Shah fight, defeating the force under Henry Lawrence – Battle
of Chinhat
277. Which river rise in tfhe west of Rohtang Pass in the Kullu hills of Himachal Pradesh and flows through
the Chamba valley of the state – Ravi
278. Which state Government has unveiled the ‘Farmer Registration and Unified beneficiary Information
System (FRUITS), an e-governance portal, to create a respository of farmland information and farm
loan details on a Single platform – Karnataka
279. Suryadhar lake is located in which state – Uttarakhand
280. Who has written the novel ‘The Awasthis of Aamnagiri’ – Shubha Sharma
281. What is used as a primary means of implementing the monetary policy of the Reserve Bank of India –
Repo rate
282. Shigmotsav is essentially a festival of masses, celebrated on the full moon day in the month of
Phalguna (March). Which state celebrates this festival – Goa
283. According to which schedule of Constitution provides for allocation of seats and union territories in
Rajya Sabha – Fourth
284. In which year was the Vijayanagar empire founded – 1336
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285. Who is considered as the ‘Father of Modern Atomic Theory’ – John Dalton
286. Which part of soil has organic materials incorporated with the mineral matter, nutrients and water –
Horizon A
287. In which state is Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple located – Kerala
288. Who became the first Lokpal of India – Pinaki Chandra Ghose
289. Identify the Indian state which was known as ‘Pragjyotisha’ during the epic period – Assam
290. ____ plains are formed due to the weathering of soluble rocks such as limestone and dolomite –
Karst
291. ‘Kati Bihu’ in Assam is celebrated by lighting a lamp in front of which tree/plant – Tulsi
292. What is the SI Unit for measuring pressure – Pascal
293. Ramasar site Kabartal Wetland is located in – Bihar
294. In which city is the corporate centre of State Bank of India (SBI) situated – Mumbai
295. ____ are gently sloping areas of the ocean basins – Deep sea plains
296. In which year did Telangana become the 29th state of India after the reorganization of the state of
Andhra Pradesh – 2014
297. WHat happens to Indian exports when Indian rupee is devalued – Exports become cheaper
298. Vitamin B12 is generally NOT present in – plant foods
299. Down Syndrome, which causes learning difficulties and physical health development delays and
disabilities is a – genetic disease
300. Bhaskaravarman of the Varman dynasty ruled in the ____ region – Kamarupa
301. In which cave is the painting named ‘Padmapani Bodhisattva’ found – Ajanta Cave No. 1
302. What do you call the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is nearest to Earth –
Perigee
303. What is the generic name of calcium sulphate hemihydrate – Plaster of Paris
304. Banas river originates from which state – Rajasthan
305. Who was the ruler of Delhi sultanate when Ibn Batuta came in India – Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
306. Mirzai and bandi (types of jackets in white or black) are popular in which region – Bundelkhand
and Malwa
307. In which year did India host the Commonwealth Games – 2010
308. Where is KandariyaMahadev Temple situated – Khajuraho
309. What is the minimum age to be an eligible voter for Lok Sabha election- 18 years
310. Cuscuta is an example of – Parasite
311. With which sport is Murugappa Gold Cup associated – hockey
312. The cause of Siderosis is excessive deposition of ____ in the body tissue – Iron
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313. Which is the world’s third-highest mountain that connects the borders of India and Nepal –
Kanchenjunga
314. how many storeys does Qutab Minar have in Delhi – Five
315. In which year was the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) established in
India1972
316. Sambhar Salt lake is situated in which state – Rajasthan
317. Lohit river is tributary of – Brahmaputra
318. In which state is the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary located – Karnataka
319. Who was the founder of the Mamluk dynasty in India – Qutb al-Din Aibak
320. According to the Constitution of India a Judge of the Supreme Court cannot be removed from office
except by an order of the – President
321. In which year did the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, launch Atal Pension Yojana – 2015
322. Who was appointed as the first Surveyor General of India in 1815- Colin Mackenzie
323. Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state – Karnataka
324. Raja Parbha is a unique festival celebrating the onset of monsoon and the earth’s womanhood. It is
celebrated in which state – Odisha
325. Where is Mount Diavolo, an important mountain peak in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, located –
Middle Andaman
326. Which harmone is secreted by brain that helps to regulate sleep-wake cycles – Melatonin
327. Who’s foster mother Mahapajapati Gotami was the first woman to be ordained as a bhikkhuni –
Buddha
328. Ustad Iqbal Ahmed Khan, a recipient of the Sangeet Natak Academy Award, belongs to the ___
Gharana – Dilli
329. In which year did the Central Government of India appoint the States Reorganisation Commission –
1953
330. Shanti SwarupBhatnagar Prize is associated with which disciplines – Science and Technology
331. Who was the first Indian Governor of the Reserve Bank of India – CD Deshmukh
332. Which maharaja of Manipur signed the Instrument of Accession with the Government of India –
Bodhchandra Singh
333. ‘Purusha Sukta’ is s hymn from which Veda – Rigveda
334. Which was the first empire in ancient India to use elephants in its war on a large scale – Magadha
335. Who discovered blood circulation – William Harvey
336. The inertia of an object is measured by its- mass
338. Which desease is caused by Leishmania, a protozoan organism – Kala-azar
339. Who was a World War II veteran, also associated with cricket – Alan Burgess
337. The world’s only floating national park, Keibul Lamjao National Park, is located in – Manipur
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340. The Sufi shrine Charar-e-Sharief (or Sharif) is located near which city – Srinagar
341. Which Article of the Constitution of India deals with the organization of agriculture and animal
husbandry – Article 48
342. A Shadava Raga has only ___ notes in its scale – six
343. Which politician was the Home Mnister of India in rajiv Gandhi’s cabinet from 1986 to 1989 – Buta
Singh
344. In Indian history who were referred to as the ‘atavika rajya’ – Forest kingdom 345. Which festival is
celebrated for fertility and better fortune in Jharkhand – Jawa
346. Where in India will you find India’s largest tulip garden – Munsiyari
347. Ujjain is on the banks of river – Kshipra
348. To which state does the dance drama ‘Khyal’ belong – Rajasthan
349. Which was the first High Court established in India – Calcutta
350. IC 1101 is a – Galaxy
351. Ministry of Finance introduced a new form called form 26AS for – tax payers
352. Whichriver is a tributary of Krishna River – Tungabhadra
353. Good Governance Day is observed annually on 25 December on the birth anniversary of – Atal
Bihari Vajpayee
354. Where is Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) situated – Amritsar
355. What is used as the fining agent in wine – Gelatin
356. In the Battle of Swally (1612) the British fought against the – Portuguese
357. LAC (Line of Actual Control) is an effective border between India and – China
358. The deficiency of which vitamin causes night blindness – Vitamin A
359. The musical instrument ‘Kartal’ from the state of Rajasthan comes under the category of –
idiophones
360. Whose autobiography is titled ‘The Substance and the Shadow’ – Dilip Kumar
361. One-third of the members of the Vidhan Parshad retire every ___ year/s – Two
362. Heat, in ___, is a type of energy transfer from a warmer substance to a colder one –
thermodynamics
363. In which state is the Loktak Lake located – Manipur
364. The inner most part of a flower is called the – pistil
365. ‘Memoirs of Babur’ or ‘Baburnama’, also known as ‘Tuzk-e-Babri’, was written by – Babur
366. Hamideh Banu Maryam Makani was the wife of Mughal emperor – Humayun
367. Litmus paper changes to which colour when put in soap water – blue
368. Sirki Waterfall is located in which state – Arunachal Pradesh
369. ‘Ranapa’, a folk dance form of Odisha, consists of enacting chapters from the life of Lord – Krishna
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370. Which mountain range is home to the second-highest peak of the world, K2- East Karakoram
Range
371. With which sport is Indian sportsperson Bhavani Devi associated – Fencing
372. The normal term of every Lok Sabha is - 5 years
373. With which musical instrument is the musician Zakir Hussain associated – Tabla
374. According to Article 24 of the Constitution of India, a person below __ years of age shall not be
employed to work in any factory – 14
375. In which mountain range will you find the Guru Shikar peak – Aravalli
376. Who was the president of the Indian National Congress when India won its freedom in the year 1947 –
J.B. Kripalani
377. Which is the largest river island in India – Majuli Island
378. On which day is World Computer Literacy Day observed – 2 December
379. What is the minimum age requirement for appointment as a Governor – 35 years
380. Mount Jopuno is situated in which state – Sikkim
381. From which source does the brain get energy – Glucose
382. Who is the author of ‘The Brahma Sutra – The Philosophy of Spiritual life’ – Sarvepalli
Radhakrishnan
383. In 711 CE, Arab general ___ conquered Sind, which became a part of the Caliph’s domain
Muhammad Bin Qasim
384. Which festivalis called the month of merits and is celebrated between May and June – Saga Dawa
385. With which musical instrument is the musician Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma associated - Santoor
386. A mass of snow and ice that moves slowly under the influence of gravity along a confined course away
from its place of accumulation is called a – Glacier
387. What is the molecular formula for hydrochloric acid – HCl
388. To which Gharanas did the Hindustani classical vocalist Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Kahan belong –
Patiala Gharana
389. ‘Puanchei’ is the traditional dress of – Mizoram
390. Bangladesh was a part of Pakistan from – 1947-1971
391. In which Olympic Games did Shabana Akhtar, the first female athlete to represent Pakistan,
participate -Atlanta Olympics
392. The concept of fiscal policy is based fundamentally on the ideas of – John Maynard Keynes
393. Which natural port is located along the west coast of India – Marmagao
394. Due to which reactions are household bleaching agents using phosphorous, sulphur and chlorine
fromed – Disproportionation Reaction
395. Which was the first part of India to hold an election based on universal adult franchise – Manipur
396. In which year did the Santhal Revolt take place – 1855 -56
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397. A major portion of ‘Sufed Koh’ mountain range lies in – Pakistan

398. Which is the largest valley in Asia – Dang Valley
399. In which year did Gongsa Ugyen Wangchuck become the first monarch of Bhutan – 1907
400. What is the currency of Myanmar – Myanmar Kyat
401. Who authored the book ‘Jinnah: His Successes, Failures and Role in History’ – Ishtiaq Ahmed
402. Which is pass on the Pir Panjal Range – Banihal
403. Onions produce the chemical irritant known as syn-propanethial-S-oxide; this stimulates the eyes’
___ glands which release tears – lachrymal
404. Which everyday morning ritual is part of quantum mechanics – Ringing of an alarm clock
405. Which Indian film was the first film to win the ‘Palme d’Or’ at Cannes Film Festival – Neecha Nagar
406. Who started the construction of the Qutub Minar – Qutb al-Din Aibak
407. Who is the first table tennis player to win the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award – Manika Batra 408.
Where were the terracotta models of the plough excavated in Harappan civilisation – Banawali
409. Which institution conducts the survey on employment and unemployment – National Sample
Survey Organisation
410. Which is a dance form of West Bengal where there is a confluence of dancing, singing, drama and
recital – Alkap
411. In which year did Akbar analyse the state revenue statistics for the last 10 years, which contained
information on price fluctuations and land productivity – 1580
412. Purna, Manjira and pranhita are tributaries of – Godavari
413. India’s longest LPG pipeline is from Jamnagar to – Loni
414. Second generation computers (1955-1964) were made of – transistors
415. Which Article of the Constitution of India details ‘Prohibition of descrimination on grounds of
religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth’ – Article 15
416. The population per net cultivated area of a country refers to its – Physiological density
417. A vector borne disease – Malaria
418. In which year did the Reserve Bank of India liberalise the licensing policy for Urban Co-operative
Banks – 1993
419. Which ruler belonged to the Tuluva dynasty – Krishnadeva Raya
420. Shatrunjaya Hills are located in which state – Gujarat
421. Which soil is found in areas of heavy rainfall and high humidity – Peaty Soil
422. Which quantities is measured using a torsion balance – Force
423. Which song do the peasants of Rajasthan sing while working in fields – Pankhida
424. Where is the Rumi Darwaza located – Lucknow
425. Which book did the famous cricketer Sunil Gavaskar author – Runs ‘n Ruins
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426. Who introduced the concept of electric field for the first time – Michael Faraday
427. When was the Editors Guild of India founded – 1978
428. ‘Rahide’ is a long scarf worn by the women of __ to protect their head from cool breeze as well as to
show their traditional social affinity- Himachal Pradesh
429. Where was the first factory of the Indian Iron and Steel Company (IISCO) set up – Hirapur
430. Which part of India did the Nizam of Asafjahi dynasty rule – Deccan Provinces
431. Which type of computer is used in climate research and weather forecasting – Supercomputers
432. Which state emerged as a separate state in 1963- Nagaland
433. Chemicals called ____ link to form proteins – Amino Acids
434. ‘Maand’ is primarily a traditional folk singing style from – Rajasthan
435. Which flower is the state flower of Manipur – Shirui Lily
436. Which article of the Constitution of India mentions ‘Continuance of the rights of citizenship’ – Article
10
437. Which key will you press in Window 10 to turn the volume up – F8
438. ‘Nikshay Poshan Yojana’ is a scheme introduced by the Government of India to provide nutritional
support to ___ Patients – tuberculosis
439. Which Portuguese writer who wrote about the trade and society in south India – Duarte Barbosa
440. Which day Indian state came into existence as the Mysore state in 1953 - Karnataka
441. World Thyroid day is observed on – 25th May
442. Which Article of the Constitution of India makes provision for pretection in respect of conviction for
offences – Article 20
443. Who was the Governor – General of Bengal when the Parmanent Settlement was introduced there in
1793 – Lord Cornwallis
444. Who founded the famous Vikramashila University in the ninth century – Dharmapala
445. Which is the largest bituminous coalfield in India – Jharia
446. Nagari Hiils situated in which state - Andhra Pradesh
447. which singer was called ‘Mallika-e-Ghazal’ or the queen of Ghazal – Begum Akhtar
448. The legal provision governing the management of foreign exchange reserves are laid down in the
Reserve Bank of India Act – 1934
449. In which state of India are the Ajanta caves situated – Maharashtra
450. The nucleus of a cell is surrounded by a jelly-like substance called – Cytoplasm
451. Who is the author of the novel ‘Burnt Sugar’ – Avni Doshi
452. Which nation is the smallest neighbour of India in terms of area – Maldives
453. A mango tree is an example of a/an – autotroph
454. ‘Maimata’ is a popular dance of the Kaloi community from the state of – Tripura
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455. What is the other name for ‘transistor’ computer – Second Generation Computer
456. Mario de Miranda was a ____ from the state of Goa – Cartoonist
457. In which year did Nepal adopt its first democratic constitution – 2015
458. ____ was the first athlete to win an Olympic medal for Sri Lanka - Duncan White
459. In which year was the Bombay Stock Exchange established – 1875
460. In which year did the state of Himachal Pradesh come into existence – 1971
461. Which glands release tears from our eyes – Lacrimal
462. In which year was Jharkhand made a separate state of India – 2000
463. Which is a replica of the famous Taj Mahal built in 1679 – Bibi ka Maqbara
464. Annu Rani is the first Indian woman to cross a distance of 60m in ___ throw – Javelin
465. Which is the largest dental tissue – Dentin
466. Which Indian state is surrounded by Bangladesh on its north, west and south – Tripura
467. The river Damodar, Brahmani and Kharkai originate from the state of __ in India – Jharkhand
468. ‘Bauhche’ is a traditional bridegroom’s sword worn during a tribal wedding ceremony in –
Arunachal Pradesh
469. Who was the Nawab of Bhopal that ruled from 1868 to 1901 – Shah Jahan Begum
470. What does LED stand for – Light Emitting Diode
471. Where in a computer would you use a ‘joystick’ for computer games and assistive technology –
Cursor Control
472. Who is the author of the book ‘Pokesem’ – Wendell Rodricks
473. Which river has the tributaries by the name of Mayurakshi, Damodar, Kangsabati, and Rupnarayan –
Hooghly
474. In the state of __, the general direction of the Himalayas is from southwest to northeast – Arunachal
Pradesh
475. Special Marriage Act 1954 does not support – Strict Endogamy
476. In which year did the Government of India set up the Monetary Policy Committee – 2016
477. Which modern-day Indian state was created on 1 April 1937 as the United Provinces by the Britishers
– Uttar Pradesh
478. Andaman and Nicobar is located in the – Bay of Bengal
479. Abdul Karim Khan was the founder of which Gharana of classical music – Kirana Gharana
480. ‘PVC’ is a high-strength thermoplastic material widely used in applications, such as pipes, medical
devices, wire, and cable insulation. What is the full form of PVC – Polyvinyl Chloride
481. Which Hindu festival is celebrated in the last month of the Hindu calendar – Holi
482. India’s first lithium refinery, which will process lithium ore to produce battery-grade material, will be
set up in – Gujarat
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483. Which mountain passes is situated in the state of Uttarakhand – Mangsha Dhura Pass
484. Which disease the eye’s optic nerve and results in vision loss and blindness and occurs when the
normal fluid pressure inside the eyes slowly rises – Glaucoma
485. The ‘Hornbill Festival’ is a celebration held every year from 1 to 10 December in – Nagaland
486. Chulia waterfall is situated on the Chambal River in – Rajasthan
487. The Battle of Bedara was fought between the British Army and the Dutch Army in – 1759
488. After over 21 years stay in South Africa, Gandhiji returned to India in – 1915
489. Who was the first female hockey player to have won the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award – Rani
Rampal
490. In which state is Neora Valley National Park situated – West Bengal
491. When was the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) established in India
– 1927
492. How many monasteries and temples are there in Ellora caves – 34
493. Phodong Monastery is located in – Sikkim
494. Who was the Mughal emperor during the revolt of 1857 – Bahadur Shah II
495. Which state leads in sunflower cultivation – Karnataka
496. In 1959, the Central Government of India undertook the governance in Kerala under which Article of
the Constitution of India – Article 356
497. Who was the first person who discovered cells – Robert Hooke
498. Hundru waterfall is located in Jharkhand – Hundru waterfall
499. Manitombi Singh was a ___ players from Manipur – Football
500. Sardar Sarovar Dam is situated in the state of ___ and on the river ___ - Gujarat, Narmada
501. Leprosy is caused by a bacterium called – Mycobacterium leprae
502. A large area of land demarcated as Damin-i-Koh in 1832 was declared as the land of the – Santhals
503. Which festival of Tamil Nadu is dedicated to Lord Muruga – Thai Poosam
504. _____ is generally called as milk sugar as it found in milk – Lactose
505. Who is the author of the book ‘Pathway to God’ – Mahatma Gandhi
506. Swami Vivekananda established Ramakrishna Mission in the year – 1897
507. Birdie, eagle and albatross are all terms used in – golf
508. Which planet has the most numbers of moons – Saturn
509. Champaran Satyagraha was launched in which year – 1917
510. Who has authored the book titled ‘India’s 71-Year Test: The Journey to Triumph in Australia’ – R
Kaushik
511. Hakki, Pikki, and Siddi are ___ from Karnataka – Languages
512. Who is the first female Chief Justice of Telangana – Hima Kohli
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513. What kind of soil is most suitable for growing cashew nuts – Red laterite soil
514. Which city is situated on the banks of river Saryu – Ayodhya
515. In which state is the Renuka Lake located – Himachal Pradesh
516. Who was a ruler of the Kushana dynasty – Nahapana
517. Magnetic induction is measured in the unit called – Gauss
518. Which pigment causes the red colour in onions – Anthocyanins
519. When was the First Law Commission set up in independent India – 1955
520. A soft currency is one that is expected to __ in value relative to other currencies – Reduce
521. Which Mughal emperor built the city called ‘Makhsudabad’ later popularly known as Murshidabad –
Akbar
522. Which Indian state has the famous tourist destination called Pamnan Island – Tamil Nadu
523.Through which state does the Rushikulya river pass – Odisha
524. Which is an animal trading festival of Gujarat – Vautha Mela
525. Who is the author of the book ‘Amnesty’ – Aravind Adiga
526. The total liability of the monetary authority of the country, the Reserve Bank of India, is called –
High powered money
527. The mutual funds industry in India is regulated by which organization – SEBI and RBI
528. Dogri language is mainly spoken in which state/union territories – Jammu and Kashmir
529. What is the Sariska Tiger Reserve located – Rajasthan
530. Which Article of the Constitution of India is related to the oath or affirmation by the President –
Article 60
531. Who was responsible for the partition of Bengal in 1905 – Lord Curzon
532. With which state is the ‘Mand’ or ‘Maand’ style of singing associated – Rajasthan
533. Rickets and night-blindness are caused by the deficiency of ___ and ___ respectively – Vitamin D,
Vitamin A
534. Swollen bluish veins resulting from the valves that do not close properly are called – Varicose Veins
535. National Rifle Association of India was founded in – 1951
536. A device or program that enables a computer to transmit data over telephone or cable lines is called –
Modem
537. Which gas is released in the process of photosynthesis – Oxygen
538. Rain is liquid – precipitation
539. Which Indian state is divided into Majha, Daoba and Malwa regions – Punjab
540. In which year did the Indian National Congress make the demand for a Constituent Assembly – 1934
541. When is the National Consumer Rights Day observed in India every year – 24 Decemeber
542. In which year PM-KISHAN (Pradhan Mantri Kishan Samman Nidhi) was formally launched – 2019
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543. Arthunkal Feast and Vettukad Festival are church festivals from the state of – Kerala
544. NTPC and ___ have signed an MoU to set up a joint venture for ‘renewable energy business’ – ONGC
545. Who had authored ‘Buddha Gaya’: The Hermitage of Sakya Muni’ in 1878 – Rajendralala Mitra
546. Coringa is a beautiful ___ forest where the Godavari joins the backwaters of Bay of Bengal –
Mangrove
547. What is the pH value of acidic substances – Below 7.0
548. The Indian Mutiny of 1857 effectively ended in the city of – Gwalior
549. ____ is a process of forming a thick oxide layer of aluminium – Anodising
550. Which amendment of the Constitution of India incorporated Goa, Daman, and Diu as the eighth union
territory of India, by amending the First Schedule to the Constitution – 12th
551. Chambal is a tributary of which river – Yamuna
552. Which fibre is used to make rayon clothing – Cellulose
553. ‘Ugadi’ is the famous festival of which state – Andhra Pradesh
554. Which Article of the Constitution of India envisages that a person shall NOT be qualified to be chosen
to fill up a seat in the Parliament unless he is a citizen of India – Article 84
555. Who is the author of the epic story ‘Manu Charitra’ – Allasani Peddana
556. ‘Bhand Pather’ is a form of theatre dance performed in – Kashmir
557. In which country is the headquarters of the International Table Tennis Federation situated –
Switzerland
558. Sur Sarovar, also known as Keetham Lake, is a man-made reservoir. In which year was it added in the
list of Ramasar Sites – 2020
559. Who begun his excavations at Dholavira in 1990 – RS Bisht
560. To which group of organic molecules does ‘Monosaccharides’ belong – Carbohydrates
561. What is a leaf-shaped flap of cartilage located behind the tongue, at the top of the larynx or voice box
called – Epiglottis
562. Cytology is related to the study of – Cells
563. In which Article of the Constitution of India is right to property mentioned – Article 300 A
564. Tiny pores present on the surface of leaves are known as – Stomata
565. Who is the author of the book ‘Hit Refresh’ – Satya Nadella
566. With which musical instrument was the musician Bismillah Khan associated – Shehnai
567. Prabhavati Gupta, the Queen Regent of the Vakataka empire, was the daughter of Kuberanaga and –
Chandragupta II
568. Where is the Kudremukh iron ore mine located – Karnataka
569. Which is the outermost layer of the Himalayan – Shivalik Hills
570. Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary lies on the southern bank of which river in the north-eastern states of
India – Brahmputra
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571. The Second Round Table Conference was held in 1931 in which country – The UK
572. Which animal is made to race in the traditional sport called ‘Kambala’ in Karnataka – Buffalo
573. Indian athlete Joshna Chinappa represents the country in – Squash
574. Which scientific Instrument is used to measure the height of an aircraft above a fixed level –
Altimeter
575. In which year was ADB (Asian Development Bank) established – 1966
576. _____ is the application of plant and soil science to crop production – Agronomy
577. Which sultan of the Delhi Sultanate appointed Ghiyasuddin Balban as his/her Prime Minister –
Nasiruddin Mahmud
578. Which chemical is responsible for the yellow colour in urine – Urobilin
579. Which state has a marine sanctuary called Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary – Odisha
580. Who led a revolt against the British rule from North East India – Rani Gaidinliu
581. What is another name for the disorder called ‘parasomnia’ – Sleepwalking
582. In which year was the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) first constituted – 1952
583. In which city is the headquarters of All India Chess Federation situated – Chennai
584. In which year was the Diwani of Bengal transferred to the East India Company – 1765
585. How many bones are there in the human hand – 27
586. What is responsible for producing green light in fireworks – Barium
587. On which river is the Peacock Island located – Brahmaputra
588. Hoysaleswara Temple is located in which state – Karnataka
589. How many members are nominated by the president in the Rajya Sabha – 12
590. Which is a dance form in Mizoram participated exclusively by ‘village guests’ – Khuallam
591. Alaknanda river originates from ____ and Bhagirathi Kharak glacier – Satopanth
592. In which year was Bank of Bhutan Limited, the oldest bank of Bhutan, established – 1968
593. Which hill is situated in Assam – Karbi Anglong Hills
594. The international agreement Montreal Protocol is related to – the ozone layer
595. Alkali metal reacts vigorously with cold water resulting in the displacement of – Hydrogen
596. A gold lion passant holding a sword in its right forepaw, is the national symbol of ____ - Sri Lanka
597. Which part of the Constitution of India mentions Fundamental Rights – Part III
598. In which year was National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) registered as a society under the
Societies Registration Act 1860 – 2011
599. In which year did the East – India Company acquire the Diwani of Bengal -1765
600. Which one is the longest river of Nepal – River Karnali
601. In which year was a new Constitution adopted in Sri Lanka creating the ‘Democratic Socialist Republic
of Sri Lanka’ – 1978
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602. ‘Pidurutalagala’ is the highest mountain peak in – Sri Lanka

603. In which state is Khetri Copper Belt located – Rajasthan
604. In which district of Gujarat is the ‘Statue of Unity’ located – Narmada
605. Which was the last imperial dynasty to rule China – Qing dynasty
606. Which state of India has the Nallamala range of forests – Andhra Pradesh-Telangana
607. Which part of the human body has the growth stages divided into Anagen, Catagen and Telogen –
Hair
608. Shaikh Muinuddin Sijzi (Moinuddin Chishti) dargah is situated in which city – Ajmer
609. Which state tableau won the first prize in the 71 st Republic Day parade – Assam
610. When was the State Reorganisation Act passed by the Government of India – 1956
611. Which is Uttarakhand’s first gravity dam – Song dam
612. Who was appointed as the curator of ancient monuments in year 1880 – HH Cole
613. Where is the headquarters of Khelo India Youth Games – New Delhi
614. Siang, Tirap and Kameng are rivers found in the which state – Arunachal Pradesh
615. Who is the author of the book ‘Wise and Otherwise’ – Sudha Murty
616. When is Martyr’s Day observed in India every year – 30 January
617. Chad Hurley and Steve Chen are computer innovators credited with co-founding – YouTube
618. ‘Ali Ai Ligang Festival’ is a festival celebrated in the state of – Assam
619.Which monument was built in 1924 to welcome King George V and Queen Mary – Gateway of India
620. Who is the author of the book ‘A Fine Balance – Rohinton Mistry
621. In which Indian state is the Bar Navapara Wildlife Sanctuary located – Chhattisgarh
622. With which state is the traditional instrument called ‘Pena’ associated – Manipur
623. In which year was Microsoft’s Windows operating system first introduced – 1985
624. Who is the author of the book ‘Cross Connection: The big Circus Adventure’ – Jugal Hansraj
625. In which part of the human body will you find the ‘superior rectus’ – Eye
626. Which dynasties made Kanauj (Kanyakubja) its capital city – Pratihara dynasty
627. In which river system in which you will find the river ‘Dihang’ – Brahmaputra
628. Which is the highest hill station in India – Leh
629. Which River originates from the ‘Rakas Lake’ – Sutlej
630. Teeyan is a festival celebrated in Punjab, which celebrates the onset of – Monsoon
631. Which chemical reaction takes place during the cooking of meat – The Maillard reaction
632. Who authored the book ‘The Great Indian Novel’ – Shashi Tharoor
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633. As per ‘Soils of India, National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning report: Publication
Number 94’ which type of soil (order) is most abundantly available – Inceptisols
634. What is the rate at which a wave moves through water, and is measured in knots – Wave Speed
635. In which state is India’s pollinator park located – Uttarakhand
636.With which sport is Sebastian Korda associated – Tennis
637. What is the name of the instrument used for measuring the speed and rate of flow of a fluid that is
flowing in a pipe – Venturi meter
638. Which is a large bean-shaped lymphoid organ in the human body – Spleen
639. Which festival is celebrated as a kite flying festival across India – Makar Sankranti
640. Who is the author of the book ‘My Master’ – Swami Vivekananda
641. At the 1992 Summer Olympics, who became the first woman to carry the flag of India at the opening
ceremony of any Olympics – Shiny Abraham Wilson
642. In which festival of Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, are the bullocks and other cattles used for
agriculture worshipped – Pola Festival
643. The Chalukya dynasty was a major kingdom in the ___ part of India – southern
644. ____ is a discipline of science that studies the origin and eventual fate of the universe – Cosmology
645. What is the boiling point of water at sea level - 100˚C
646. Jog falls is the most thrilling spectacle in the entire western region of – Karnataka
647. The Lucknow pact of December 1916 was an understanding between the Indian National Congress and
the – Muslim League
648. ‘Ong’ and ‘Tel’ are tributaries of the river – Mahanadi
649. Which form of farming is called ‘slash and burn’ agriculture – Primitive subsistence farming
650. In which year was the first-ever version of Microsoft Word – Word 1.0 launched – 1983
651. Who among the following wrote the book ‘Indomitable Spirit’ – APJ Abdul Kalam
652. In which state is Kali Tiger Reserve located – Karnataka
653. ‘wings of Fire’ is an autobiography of – APJ Abdul Kalam
654. ‘Sakewa’ is a religious festival celebrated in the state of – Sikkim
655. ‘Nuakhai’ is the greatest harvesting festival of Odisha, celebrated one day after of which festival –
Ganesh Chaturthi
656. Process of allowing particles in suspension in water to settle out of the suspension under the effect of
gravity – Sedimentation
657. Fort Saint Louis was a ___ fort that stood in Pondicherry on the eastern coast of India – French
658. The book ‘Indian Parliament Diplomacy – Speaker’s Perspective’ is authored by – Meira Kumar
659. When did Bangladesh get independence from Pakistan – 1971
660. Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in which state – Kerala
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661. The members of the Constituent Assembly signed the Constitution of India on – 24 January 1950
662. Which empire was founded by Harihara and Bukka in 1336 – Vijayanagara Empire
663. In which state is the snake boat races held in the months of August and September – Kerala
664. Sarbpreet Singh is the author of which book – Night of the Restless Spirits: Stories from 1984
665. Which metal reacts with the moist carbon dioxide in the air and slowly loses its shiny brown surface
and gains a green coat – Copper
666. With which classical dances is ‘Kottakkal Sivaraman’ associated – Kathakali
667. The drainage pattern formed when rivers discharge their waters from all directions in a lake or
depression is known as – centripetal
668. ____ is a deep red soil found in tropical regions and often developed on mafic igneous bedrock –
Laterite
669. A topology for a Local Area Network in which all nodes are individually connected to a central
connection point like a hub or switch is called – star topology
670. Amarkantak plateau in Chhattisgarh contains an abundant deposit of which minerals – Bauxite
671. Which king founded the Maurya Empire in ancient India – Chandragupta
672. Which Indian president used the pocket veto for the Indian Post Office (Amendment) Bill, 1986 –
Giani Zail Singh
673. In which state is the famous Chitradurga Fort located – Karnataka
674. What was the meaning of ‘Ryot’ in British records in the 18th century – Peasants
675. In which state/union territories is India’s highest Meteorological Centre situated – Ladakh
676. The polity of a country is designed according to its ___ and any change to the polity is possible only
when an amendment is made- Constitution
677. Which is the only state in India that produces diamonds – Madhya Pradesh
678. When was the Jal Jeewan Mission launched by the Prime Minister, with the goal of ‘Har Ghar Jal’ –
2019
679. New Development Bank (NDB) is a multilateral developed bank established in 2014. How many
countries are members of NDB - 5
680. In which year was the Supreme Court set up in Calcutta by the East India Company -1773
681. In which state is the Losoong festival celebrated – Sikkim
682. Infrared optical ___ can be used for measuring and monitoring temperatures and hot spots of jet
engine rotor blades – pyrometer
683. Linganamakki Dam is built across which river – Sharavathi
684. Trachoma is a preventable disease that results from poor hygiene and sanitation. Which of the body
part does it affect – Eye
685. Kolhapur city is located on the banks of which river – Panchganga
686. An/A ___ is a finite set of instructions which, when followed, accomplish a particular task –
algorithm
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687. Which ruler inscribed his messages to his subjects and officials on stone surfaces – Ashoka
688. In which year did the Supreme Court of India come into existence after Independence – 1950
689. Hampi was declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in which year – 1986
690. On which idols of Hindu mythology has Italian screenwriter-film producer Alfredo Covelli authored
‘Vahana Masterclass’, a book for kids – Lord Ganesha
691. When did the peasant movement in Bardoli begin – 1928
692. Amino acids are often referred to as the building blocks of – proteins
693. Which type of dam is a temporary dam constructed to exclude water from the specific area – Coffer
694. Big Bang theory explains – Origin of Universe
695. On which date is the Good Governance Day observed in India every year – 25 December
696. Which commission was appointed by the central government to examine issues related to Centre-State
relations – Sarkaria Commission
697. Which muscles in the skin contract to make the hairs on our skin stand up straight (goosebumps)
when we are cold or frightened – Arrector pili
698. In which year was the first-ever motion to remove a Supreme Court Justice signed, by members of the
Parliament – 1991
699. Which of the following is the outer layer of the Earth that is made of plates which fit together like a
jigsaw puzzle – Lithosphere
700. ‘A Century Is Not Enough’ is an autobiography of – Sourav Ganguly
701. Which mineral is popularly known as ‘buried sunshine’ – Coal
702. What is the primary function of the eccrine glands – To produce sweat
703. Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker are two architects credited to have designed the city of – New
Delhi
704. The ‘Hemis Tsechu’ festival commemorates the birth anniversary of – Guru Padmasambhava
705. Which substance covers the root of the tooth – Cementum
706. Which article of the Constitution of India state that ‘all authorities, civil and judicial, in the territory of
India shall act in aid of the Supreme Court’ – Article 144
707. In which year did King George V assume the crown of India – 1911
708. How many polities does the institutional mechanism of federalism accommodate – Two
709. Which is an international agreement between governments that aims to ensure that international trade
in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival – CITES
708. The pouch connected to the junction of the small intestine and the large intestine is called – the
caecum
709. The narrow zone of contact between the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere where natural
vegetation and wildlife exist is called the – biosphere
710. How many tiers are there in the Panchayati Raj structure – Three
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711. Which chemical law proposes that ‘soft drinks and soda bottles are sealed under high pressure to
increase the solubility of CO2 - Henry’s Law
712. The breaking up and decay of exposed rocks by temperature changes, frost action, plants, animals and
human activity is called – Weathering
713. Which River has tributaries by the name of Dri, Mathun, Talon, Eme, Ahi, Emra, and Awa – Dibang
714. Which metal in pure form has the highest melting point – Tungsten
715. Who ruled Mysore under a subsidiary alliance with the British after the defeat of Tipu Sultan at the
Battle of Seringapatam – Wodeyars
716. ‘Leshalaptu’ is a folk dance of which Indian state – Nagaland
717. In the plant kingdom, ‘Ferns and Fern allies’ belong to which group – Pteridophyta
718. Who became the Nawab of Bengal after the death of Alivardi Khan in 1756 – Siraj ud-Daulah
719. Which explorer discovered a sea route to India in 1498 – Vasco da Gama
720. The physics phenomenon when, in polar regions like Alaska and Northern Canada, a splendid display
of colors is seen in the sky is called a/an – aurora borealis
721. In which state is ‘Me-Dam-Me-Phi’ the festival of ancestor worship celebrated – Assam
723. Who is the author of the book ‘The Free Voice: On Democracy, Culture and the Nation’ – Ravish
Kumar
724. Representatives of the Maratha Empire and the British East India Company signed the ‘Treaty of
Salbai’ in which year – 1782
725. As per the Constitution of India, the subject of ‘livestock and animal husbandry’ is included in the –
State List
726. In which year was the ‘National Food for Work Programme’ launched in India – 2004
727. Which Governor-General of India, in 1772, introduced two courts in each district – a criminal court
(faujdari Adalat) and a civil court (diwani adalat) – Warren Hastings
728. ‘Jnanpith Award’, one of India’s highest literacy award, was conceived in the year – 1961
729. Which economist developed international trade theory in 1817 based on comparative advantage and
specialization – David Ricardo
730. Which mineral is also known as ‘fool’s gold’ – Pyrite
731. Identify the organ which is located on both sides in the human body – Kidney
732. Who was the founder of the Satyashodhak Samaj in the 19th century – Jyotiba Phule
733. The Colour of the plants is green due to the presence of – Chlorophyll
734. In which city is the summer Olympic Games 2024 to be held – Paris
735. What is Jaduguda known for – Uranium deposits
736. During whose reign did the Moroccan traveller lbn Battuta visit India in the 14 th century –
Mohammad Bin Tughlaq
737. The power to enquire into and decide all doubts and disputes arising out of the election of the
President is vested in the -Supreme Court
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738. As per the Constitution of India, the National Capital Territory of Delhi shall have a Council of
Ministers consisting of not more than ___ of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly –
0.1
739. What is the maximum number of starred Questions for oral answers admitted for discussion on a
particular day in the Lok Sabha – 20
740. Bhutia tribes belong to which state – Sikkim
741. The Governor-General of India was given the title of Viceroy for the first time in – 1858
742. Name the famous Indian painter who was honoured with the Kaisar-i-Hind gold medal by the British
Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon – Raja Ravi Varma
743. A wound stops bleeding due to the process of clot formation called – coagulation
744. As per the Constitution of India, Panchayats at the intermediate level may not be constituted in a state
having a population not exceeding – twenty lakh
745. Which Indian personality was given knighthood by the British monarch but he returned it after the
Jallianwala massacre – Rabindranath Tagore
746. The term ‘Askaryan effect’ is associated with which functional area of science – Physics
747. In which state is the Ponung folk dance practised – Arunachal Pradesh
748. With which sport is Dattu Bhikanal associated – Rowing
749. The 10 percent reservation in central government jobs under economically weaker sections (EWS)
category is available to the persons whose family income is below – 8 lakh
750. To which state does the Bagh style of textile art printing belong – Madhya Pradesh
751. Which organization is operating the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana of the Government of India
– LIC of India
752. Every Panchayat, unless sooner dissolved under any law for the time being in force, shall continue for
___ year/s from the date appointed for its first meeting and no longer – five
753. The sun heats the earth through – radiation
754. The process of transformation of a substance in a gaseous state into a liquid state due to a change in
pressure or temperature of the substance is called – condensation
755. Warli, a style of painting belongs to which state – Maharashtra
756. What is the maximum age for joining Atal Pension Yojana – 40 years
757. Which protein protects the epithelial cells from damage – Keratin
758. Which king inscribed the Hathigumpha (Elephant Cave) inscription in Udayagiri Hills, Odisha –
Kharavela
759. In which state is the Medai festival celebrated – Chhattisgarh
760. In which state is the archaeological site of Surkotada situated – Gujarat
761. The president may resign from his office by writing under his hand addressed to the – Vice
President
762. ‘Mysuru Peta’ is a traditional attire worn on the – head
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763. Which Governor-General introduced a code which provided for the separation of revenue
administration from judicial administration – Lord Cornwallis
764. Which substance is used as a substitute for chlorine in bleaching – Hydrogen Peroxide
765. ‘Mahuri’ is a traditional musical instrument belonging to the state of – Odisha
766. In the context of capital markets, the abbreviation ‘FPO’ stands for – Follow-on Public Offer’
767. Which territories was the first to be a part of India after independence – Dadra and Nagar Haveli
768. Who started the Tamil weekly magazine ‘Kudi Arasu’ – Periyar EV Ramasamy
769. Surma River, also known as the Barak River, originates in the – Manipur Hills
770. The infrastructure development project with the aim of promoting ‘port-led development’ in India has
been named – Sagarmala
771. The __ era is also known as the ‘age of mammals’ – Cenozoic
772. ‘World Ozone Day’ is celebrated every year on which September – 16
773. Sultan of Johor Cup is a tournament of which sport – Hockey
774. As per the interpretation by the Supreme Court in India, tapping of phone calls infracts the
fundamental right provided in Article __ of the constitution – 21
775. Europa is a natural satellite of -Jupiter
776. Batholiths are landforms created by – Volcanic activities
777. A pillar containing inscriptions from three different periods, i.e. the Mauryan period, Gupta period
and Mughal period, is located at – Allahabad (Prayagraj)
778. How many members can be appointed in Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh – 31
779. Which state of India is given the popular name of ‘India’s bread-basket’ – Punjab
780. Tolkappiyar is a famous ancient grammarian of the __ language – Tamil
781. There is NO vaccine for which hepatitis viruses – Hepatitis C
782. The novel titled ‘Quichotte’ is authored by – Salman Rushdie
783. In the life cycle of a star, the stage nebula refers to – a cloud of dust and hydrogen
784. River Kabini is a tributary of the – Kaveri
785. Which archaeological sites has evidence of pit-dwellings – Burzahom
786. Corundum is an ore of – aluminium
787. Which body is primarily concerned with maintaining the integrity of the international financial system
-FATF
788. Who, before going to the gallows, had expressed his desire for keeping his ashes intact till India is
reunited and throwing them into the Indus after the reunification has been achieved – Nathuram
Godse
789. Which film is set in the backdrop of the India-China War of 1962 – Haqeeqat
790. The temple at Lepakshi famous for its hanging pillars and constructed in Vijayanagara style is also
called – Veerabhadra Temple
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791. Rajwada palace (Cultural Heritage Project) is located at – Indore

792. What is responsible for the rotation of the plane of oscillation of Foucault’s pendulum – Coriolis
force
793. The birth place of Subhash Chandra Bose is – Cuttack
794. Who used the pseudonym ‘Bhanusingha’ – Rabindranath Tagore
795. Who holds the record of most 150-plus runs in a test match innings as a captain – Virat Kohli
796. Which disease is caused mainly by the deficiency of Vitamin C – Scurvy
797. In which year was the World Trade Organization established – 1995
798. Sapphire and ruby are varieties of natural – aluminium oxide
799. ‘Powa Mecca’ in Assam is the tomb of – Pir Giasuddin Auliya
800. Which is the confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini – Rudraprayag
801. Hirakund dam is built across the river – Mahanadi
802. The famous mathematical Srinivasa Ramanujan was born in – Erode
803. The famous physician Jeevaka was appointed by the court of – Bimbisara
804. Jagannath Mishra was the three-time Chief Minister of the state of – Bihar
805. During the freedom struggle, who was the only President of Indian National Congress who resigned
from the presidency even after being elected – Subhash Chandra Bose
806. What is the maximum amount of loan permissible under Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana - 10 lakhs
807. In which year was the battle of Buxar fought – 1765
808. Which state is the largest producer of pulses in India – Madhya Pradesh
809. The name of which disease means ‘evil influence of the stars’ – Influenza
810. Baily’s beads can be observed during a/an – total solar eclipse
811. Where in India is the first indigenously built atomic power plant located – Kalpakkam
812. Twin paradox is associated with – the theory of relativity
813. At the location of which city in Assam, the river Brahmaputra goes south bound breaking away from its
westward course and enters into Bangladesh -Dhubri
814. Gnana Saraswati temple of southern India is located at – Basar
815. The part of the eye which is responsible for the conversion of image of an object into neural signals is –
Ratina
816. Under which Article of the Constitution of India can the President promulgate an ordinance - 123
817. Who is the author of ‘Swami Vivekananda in the West : New Discoveries’ – Marie Louise Burke
818. In which state is Kardang Monastery situated – Himachal Pradesh
819. According to Article 361 of the Constitution of India, a criminal proceeding cannot be instituted in a
court against the ___ during his term of office – Governor
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820. The entire content of a living cell is known as ____ which includes the cytoplasm and the nucleus –
protoplasm
821. In which state is the Sarhul festival celebrated – Jharkhand
822. Who was the founder of Vakataka dynasty in the third century – Vindhyashakti
823. In which province of Pakistan is the site of the ancient civilisation of Mohenjo Daro located – Sindhu
824. The Indian Administrative Services and the Indian Police Services are deemed to be services created
by the Parliament under – Article 312
825. What is the minimum amount of monthly pension permissible under the Atal Pension Yojana – 1000
rupees
826. Which British Viceroy of India was associated with the Ilbert Bill enacted in 1884 – Lord Ripon
827. The weight of an object on the moon is equal to ___ of its weight on the earth – 1/6th
828. The strongest muscle (based on its weight) of the body is the masseter muscle and is located in the –
jaw
829. What is the minimum amount which can be remitted through Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) – 2
lakhs
830. In which ocean is the island country Fiji situated – Pacific Ocean
831. The part of the stem where leaf arises is known as – node
832. Which River has its origin in Mahabaleshwar – Krishna
833. Fatwa-i-Alamgiri, a digest of Muslim laws, was written during the period of which King – Aurangzeb
834. Which British Prime Minister had announced the Communal Award in 1932 during India’s Freedom
Movement – James Ramsey MacDonald
835. Who is the author of the book ‘What happened’ – Hillary Clinton
836. Which state is the largest producer of mica in India – Andhra Pradesh
837. The Finance Commission is constituted by the President at the expiration of every year – Fifth
838. The President may issue a proclamation of emergency under Article 356 on receipt of a report from the
__ of a state – Governor
839. A male part of a flower is called – Stamen
840. Lactometers (used to determine the purity of a sample of milk) and hydrometer (used to determine the
density of liquids) are based on which principle- Archimedes
841. The Prime Minister and the other Ministers of the Indian Union are appointed by the President under
which Article of the Constitution of India – Article 75
842. Name the Sikh Guru who developed the Gurumukhi script for writing the Punjabi language – Guru
Angad
843. In which of the following parts of the human digestive system is the digestion of food completed –
Small intestine
844. Which leader of India’s freedom movement was called the ‘Grand Old Man of India’ – Dadabhai
Naoroji
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845. In which city is the head office of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
(IRDAI) situated – Hyderabad
846. Which gas is also known as ‘Laughing Gas’ – Nitrogen Oxide
847. Who was the first army office of Independent India to be conferred the rank of Field Marshal – Sam
Manekshaw
848. Name the highest peak of the Satpura range – Dhupgarh
849. The blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the various parts of the body are called –
Arteries
850. As per ancient Indian philosophy, the Purusharthas or the four aims of life does NOT include –
Yasha
851. Once a satellite has been launched into orbit, the only force governing its motion is the force of –
Gravity
852. According to the Demographic Transition Theory, the third stage in a demographic cycle is marked by
– low fertility low mortality
853. The skull of a ‘Homo Erectus was found in which pre-historic Indian sites – Hathnora
854. In normal cells, the process of the flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA is called –
transcription
855. In which state of India is the harvest festival of ‘Kailpodh’ celebrated by an indigenous community –
Karnataka
856. What would you call the area under the curve of a velocity-time graph included between itself and
twotime ordinates – Displacement
857. Hiccups in humans generally occur due to the forceful downward shifting of the – diaphragm
858. How do Pteridophytes reproduce – with the help of spores
859. In the Canada Deuterium Uranium (CANDU) reactor, a natural uranium-fuelled reactor, the function
of moderator and coolant is performed by – heavy water
860. In the context of medieval Sufi tradition, the term ‘wali’ meant – Saint
861. The Netravati River flows through which city – Mangaluru
862. Which site is the largest protected wetland in India – Sundarbans
863. As per UN criteria, a city qualifies as megacity when its population is a minimum of – 10 million
864. ‘Turi’, ‘Bungal’ and ‘Pava’ are folk musical instruments from the state of – Gujarat
865. The power to summon each House of Parliament is vested with the – President
866. The procedure for impeachment of the President of India is mentioned in Article ___ of the
Constitution of India – 61
867. In which year was the first Industrial Policy based on the mixed economy principle announced in
India? The policy clearly demarcated the areas of operation of the public and private sectors – 1948
868. At which site have archae0logists recovered burial of five wild dogs and antler’s horn – Burzahom
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869. The Aitchison Commission, 1886, was appointed to make recommendations for reforms in the –
Indian civil services
870. The collection of poems titled ‘Pakkaki Ottigilite’ has been composed by – K Siva Reddy
871. Pyrolusite is an ore of – manganese
872. Which schedule was added to the Constitution by the Constitution (First Amendment) Act 1951 –
Ninth
873. The famous Irwin Declaration on 31 October 1929 promised – a dominion status for India
874. Indian sportsperson Lakshya Sen is a ___ player – Badminton
875. The noted freedom fighter Saheed Laxman Nayak belonged to the state of – Odisha
876. What is the periodicity of Halley’s comet – 75-76 years
877. The painting of Bharat Mata was originally done by – Abanindranath Tagore
878. Which Article of the Constitution of India provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and
Auditor General (CAG) of India – Article 148
879. Under the provisions of which Article of the Constitution of India, can the Bharat Ratna Award NOT
be used as a prefix or suffix to the recipient’s name – Article 18(1)
880. The SI (International System of units) unit of length is – Meter
881. ‘Amar Sonar Bangla’, the national anthem of Bangladesh was composed by – Rabindranath
Tagore
882. Potassium is a chemical element with the symbol – K
883. What is the term used for pollination by wind – Anemophily
884. The Kharif season in India largely coincides with the – Southwest Monsoon
885. In which year did the Tibetan Spiritual leader the Dalai Lama seek political asylum in India – 1959
886. Name the queen associated with the Maheshwari saree – Ahilyabai Holkar
887. The Security and Exchange Board of India is located in – Mumbai
888.During the 1857 Uprising, who among the following took up the leadership at Faizabad – Maulvi
Ahmadullah
889. Who is the author of the book the ‘Ministry of Utmost Happiness – Arundhati Roy
890. The abolition of Dyarchy in the provinces was recommended by the – Government of India Act of
1935
891. The line “Khoob lari mardani who to Jhansi wali Rani thi”, was written by – Subhadra Kumari
Chauhan
892. Which instrument can detect the presence of a current in a circuit – Galvanometer
893. Dhoti- Gamosa is the indigenous textile symbol of – Assam
894. Within what pH range does the human body work – 7.0 to 7.8
895. What allows the government to meet the expenses of administration until the new parliament passes
the Budget for the whole year – Vote-on-account
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896. Who was the Chairman of the Second Backward Classes Commission – BP Mandal
897. Which organization publishes a Human Development Report – UNDP
898. Who is the author of the book ‘Arctic Home of the Vedas’ – Bal Gangadhar Tilak
899. Who invented a device called PM 2.5 which when fitted near the silencer pipe in vehicles will curb air
pollution- Debayan Saha
900. The term ‘Peninsula’ means a piece of land surrounded by water on – three sides
901. The Kaveri River rises in – The Brahmagiri hills
902. In which year was the coveted Dadasaheb Phalke Award instituted – 1969
903. The Third Round Table Conference was held in the year – 1932
904. In which Himalayan ranges is the Banihal Pass situated – Pir Panjal
905. Which acid makes the atmosphere of Venus have thick white and yellowish clouds – Sulphuric Acid
906. In which novel did the National Song of India feature – Anandamath
907. Which Article of the Indian Constitution gives right to minorities to establish and administer
educational institution – Article 30
908. Who made the first observation on Platinum as a catalyst and discovered similar triads of elements
that led to the development of the Periodic Table of elements – Johann Wolfgang Dobereiner
909.The Mughal Sarai Railway Station has been renamed after – Deen Dayal Upadhyaya
910. There are some plastics that when moulded once cannot be softened by heating. These are called –
thermosetting polymers
911. Heinrich Rudolph Hertz laid the foundation for the future development of radio, telephone, and
telegraph. The SI unit of ____ was named as ‘hertz’ in his honour – Frequency
912. In which city was the third Buddhist Council held – Pataliputra
913. When is the National Science Day celebrated to commemorate the contribution of CV Raman – 28
February
914. A ____ is a deep valley with very steep to straight sides and is almost equal in width at its top and its
bottom – Gorge
915. A child below the age of ___ years cannot be employed to work in any factory under Article 24 of the
Constitution of India – 14
916. Select the water-soluble vitamin among the following – Vitamin C
917. Blood clot is formed because of the presence of certain cells in the blood called – platelets
918. In which year was the Reserve Bank of India established – 1935
919. Rocks that are formed by the cooling of magma are called – igneous rocks
920. ____ is/are known as the powerhouse of the cell – Mitochondria
921. ____ is known as the ‘Suicide Bag’ of a cell – Lysosome
922. During fertilisation in living beings, fusion of male and female gametes takes place to form a cell called
– zygote
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923. Whose invention led to the development of polio vaccine – Jonas Salk
924. Which religious groups annually celebrates the ‘Paryushan Parva’ for self-purification and uplift by
adhering to the ten universal virtue in practical life – Jains 925. Olfactory receptors are located in our
– Nose
926. The smallest Union Territories is – Lakshadweep
927. Queen Naikidevi is remembered as the woman who defeated ___ in 1178 CE – Muhammad Ghori
928. ‘Rauf’ is a folk dance associated with the state of – Jammu and Kashmir
929. The famous festival of ‘Tsokum Samai’ is celebrated by the people of which state to invoke blessing for
a rich harvest – Nagaland
930. The sky appears blue due to – Scattering of light
931. The Maharana Pratap Sagar reservoir on the river Beas in Himachal Pradesh is also known as – Pong
Dam
932. The spectrum of light was first explained by – Issac Newton
933. Article ___ of the Constitution of India states that the Judge of a High Court shall be appointed by the
President with the consultation of the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the State – 217
934. Apiculture is the technique of scientific rearing of ___ in a specially designed wooden box – Honey
Bees
935. The Battle of Chausa was fought between Humayun and Sher Shah Suri on 26 June in the year – 1539
936. ____ has become the youngest man in the world to have scaled seven highest peaks and volcanic
summits across continents – Satyarup Siddhanta
937. ____ is the study of viruses – Virology
938. The audible range of sound for human beings is from – 20 Hz to 20 kHz
939. Dadra and Nagar Haveli is a union territory located between the state of Maharashtra and __ -
Gujarat
940. The ___ dance form originated as a tribal dance in the forests of Odisha in the 18 th century and
attained the status of a martial art-based form in the 19th century – Chhau
941. “The Origin of Species” was written by – Charles Darwin
942. The treaty of Sagauli was signed between the British and the – Gurkhas
943. Where is the Dachigam sanctuary located – Jammu and Kashmir
944. The five-kingdom concept of classification of organism was given by – Robert Whittaker 945. What
was the paternal name of Swami Dayanand Saraswati – Mool Shankar
946. Who was the Governor-General of India during the first Anglo-Sikh War – Lord Hardinge
947. Swadeshi Movement started in India during – Anti-Bengal Partition agitation
948. Nagaland become a part of the Union of India in the year 1963 by the ___ Amendment to the
Constitution of India – 13th
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949. ____ is one of the most important technique for the separation of a mixture by passing it in solution
or suspension through a medium in which the components move at different rate –
Chromatography
950. It is believed that Lord Shiva assumed the form of ___ and married Parvati at the site of the
Meenakshi Temple in South India – Sundareshwarar
951. The Battle of ___ was fought in 326 BC by Alexander, the Great against King Porus – Hydaspes
952. The __ dynasty which ruled North India from 1206 to 1290 was established by Qutbuddin Aibak –
Slave
953. ___ is a New Year Celebration of Sikkimese Bhutia which falls in the 10 th month of the Sikkimese
Lunar calendar – Sonam Losoong
954. Molecular mass of Sulphurous acid is – 82.07
955. Andaman and Nicobar Island is a group of __ island/islets – 572
956. Post the Anglo-Mysore wars, whom did the East India Company appoint as the Governor of Bengal –
Robert Clive
957. Where is the Duncan Pass located – The Andaman and Nicobar Islands
958. Persea Americana is commonly known as – Avocado
959. Kalhana penned the book named ___ in 12th century which is a matrical historical chronicle of the
kings of Kasmir – Rajatarangini
960. India celebrates Army Day on __ to salute the valiant soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the
country – January 15
961. Panthi is a dance form from which state – Chhattisgarh
962. Who was appointed as the first Chief Justice of independence India – Harilal Kania
963. Popir is a dance form from the state of - Arunachal Pradesh
964. Who was the first Vice President of independent India – Sarvepalli Radhakrisnan
965. It is believed that Lord Shiva assumed the form of __ and married Parvati at the site of the Meenakshi
Temple in South India – Sundareshwarar
966. Who wrote the book ‘Gulamgiri’ – Jyotiba Phule
967. ___ is an inherited blood disorder due to which people suffering from this condition are unable to
make haemoglobin – Thalassemia
968. The Second Battle of Tarain was fought in the year – 1192 AD
969. The hypothalamus, a small region of the __ plays a crucial role in many important functions of the
human body – Brain
970. The ___ is a Jain text containing the biographies of the Jain Tirthankaras, most notably Parshvanath
and Mahavira - Kalpa Sutra
971. Which dance is performed by shepherd community of God during Navratri – Dhangar
972. Which is the smallest bone in the human body – Stapes
973. Which gas turn lime water milky – Carbon Dioxide
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974. Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the disqualification of elected members on the
ground of defection – Tenth
975. Karma is a dance form from which state – Jharkhand
976. The power of a lens is measured in – Diopter
977. Passer Domestic is commonly known as – Sparrow
978. Who started the Asiatic Society of Bengal in 1784 – William Jones
979. Banabhatta was the court poet of which Indian king – Harshavardhana
980. In which year did Independent India win its first Olympic gold medal – 1948
981. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Uniform Civil Code – Article 44
982. DNA was first isolated, analyzed, and recognized as a unique macro-molecule by ___ in 1869 –
Friedrich Miescher
983. Garo Hills lie in which state – Meghalaya
984. Manas Tiger Reserve is located in which Indian state – Assam
985. Which is the longest tributary of the river Indus – Sutlej
986. Which Tiger reserve in Karnataka is home to the largest number of Asian elephants in the world –
Nagarhole Tiger Reserve
987. In Carbon dating, a weak C-14 molecule deteriorates and transforms into – N-14
988. Which of the following is the vector of Malaria – Anopheles Mosquito
989. The fifth Sikh Guru compiled Adi Granth, the first official edition of the Sikh scripture – Guru Arjan
Dev
990. Which metal is found in free state in nature – Copper
991. Article 35A was incorporated into the Constitution of India in ___ by an order of the then President
Rajendra Prasad on the advice of the Jawaharlal Nehru Cabinet – 1954
992. The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 took place when ___ was the Governor-General of India – Lord Canning
993. Guru Govind Singh was the ___ Sikh Guru – Tenth
994. Which ruler constructed the highest and biggest gateway of Victory, Buland Darwaza – Akbar
995. poor vision in human can be due to the deficiency of – Vitamin A
996. Study of earthquakes is called – Seismology
997. Identify the SI unit of electrical resistance -Ohm
998. From which city did Jeevan Rekha, the world’s first hospital train start its journey on July 16, 1991 –
Bombay
999. Bharat Ratna and Padma Vibhushan Awards in India were instituted in the year – 1954
1000. Name the annual fair of Rajasthan at which camel trading is a major event – Pushkar Mela
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MOST REPEATED QUESTIONS

BY FIRST STEP EDUCATION

1. Electron-volt is a unit of – Energy

142. Alamgir was the title of which Mughal emperor – Aurangzeb

201. Where is the Jai Hind bridge located in India – Kolkata

228. Gautamiputra Satakarni was a ___ ruler – Satavahana

397. A major portion of ‘Sufed Koh’ mountain range lies in – Pakistan

602. ‘Pidurutalagala’ is the highest mountain peak in – Sri Lanka

791. Rajwada palace (Cultural Heritage Project) is located at – Indore

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