1.The date April 23rd was chosen for World Book and Copyright Day primarily to commemorate the death anniversaries of which two prominent literary figures?
- A.Leo Tolstoy and Fyodor Dostoevsky
- B.Charles Dickens and Jane Austen
- C.William Shakespeare and Miguel de Cervantes
- D.Homer and Virgil
2.Which international organization has designated Varanasi as its Cultural and Tourism Capital?
- A.G20
- B.ASEAN
- C.SAARC
- D.Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
3.Who wrote 'Mein Kampf'?
- A.Adolf Hitler
- B.Karl Marx
- C.Lenin
- D.Churchill
4.Which element has the atomic number 1?
- A.Hydrogen
- B.Helium
- C.Lithium
- D.Carbon
5.भारत में सबसे अधिक गेहूं उत्पादन किस राज्य में होता है? Which state produces the maximum wheat in India?
- A.पंजाब/Punjab
- B.हरियाणा/Haryana
- C.उत्तर प्रदेश/Uttar Pradesh
- D.मध्य प्रदेश/Madhya Pradesh
6.Narmada originates from?
- A.Amarkantak
- B.Mahabaleshwar
- C.Gangotri
- D.Western Ghats
7.2026 के सूचकांक में भारत का स्थान क्या है?
- A.142वां
- B.150वां
- C.159वां
- D.161वां
8.Acid rain is caused by?
- A.SO2 and NOx
- B.CO2 and O2
- C.N2 and H2
- D.CH4 and CO
9.Which of the following factors is NOT cited as a primary driver of India's economic growth in the Mid-Year Economic Survey Update 2026?
- A.Strong domestic consumption
- B.Increased private capital expenditure
- C.Significant rise in global crude oil prices
- D.Government's infrastructure development push
10.मुख्य चुनाव आयुक्त की नियुक्ति किसके द्वारा की जाती है?
- A.प्रधानमंत्री
- B.संसद
- C.भारत के राष्ट्रपति
- D.भारत के मुख्य न्यायाधीश
11.हाल ही में खोजा गया सिंधु घाटी सभ्यता का स्थल 'रंगपुर-V' भारत के किस राज्य में स्थित है?
- A.राजस्थान
- B.गुजरात
- C.पंजाब
- D.हरियाणा
12.Identify the meaning of the idiom used in the following sentence. I am feeling a bit under the weather.
- A.feeling slightly ill
- B.feeling angry
- C.feeling energetic
- D.feeling lazy and bored
13.Which ministry is responsible for the implementation of 'Mission Mausam'?
- A.Ministry of Environment
- B.Ministry of Earth Sciences
- C.Ministry of Science and Technology
- D.Ministry of Agriculture
14.Anemometer measures?
- A.Wind speed
- B.Humidity
- C.Rainfall
- D.Temperature
15.Find the simple interest on Rs.10000 at 7% per annum for 2 years.
- A.Rs.1400
- B.Rs.1450
- C.Rs.1350
- D.Rs.1500
16.Which endangered species is specifically highlighted in 'Echoes of the Wild' in the context of indigenous conservation efforts?
- A.A) Bengal Tiger
- B.B) Asiatic Lion
- C.C) One-horned Rhinoceros
- D.D) Snow Leopard
17.What was the decision of the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) regarding the repo rate in its April 2026 meeting?
- A.Increased to 6.75%
- B.Decreased to 6.25%
- C.Kept unchanged at 6.5%
- D.Increased to 7.0%
18.In which country is Mount Semeru located?
- A.Philippines
- B.Japan
- C.Indonesia
- D.Italy
19.What principle has India consistently emphasized during the negotiations for the Global Plastics Treaty?
- A.Polluter Pays Principle (PPP)
- B.Precautionary Principle
- C.Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC)
- D.Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
20.नगरीकरण का मुख्य कारण क्या है?/ What is the main cause of urbanization?
- A.ग्रामीण रोजगार/Rural employment
- B.औद्योगीकरण/Industrialization
- C.कृषि विकास/Agricultural development
- D.वर्षा/Rainfall
21.The 'One District One Playground' scheme aligns with national sports promotion efforts, notably mentioning which major Indian sports initiative?
- A.National Games
- B.Commonwealth Games
- C.Olympic Games
- D.Khelo India Games
22.Which of the following is a key policy priority emphasized in the Economic Survey 2025-26 for future growth?
- A.Increasing government expenditure significantly
- B.Reducing the ease of doing business
- C.Boosting private investment
- D.Implementing strict capital controls
23.A car travels at 75 km/h for 3 hours. Distance covered?
- A.225 km
- B.235 km
- C.210 km
- D.250 km
24.By what year was India's target set to achieve 50% installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources?
- A.2025
- B.2030
- C.2035
- D.2040
25.What is the broader strategic objective behind India conducting large-scale integrated exercises like 'Sudarshan Shakti 2026'?
- A.To participate in international peacekeeping missions
- B.To showcase military might to friendly nations
- C.To validate combat doctrines, enhance operational readiness, and deter adversaries
- D.To test civilian disaster response mechanisms