Q1.
According to the 2011 Census, what is the percentage of rural population in Rajasthan's total population?
- 75.1%
- 74.5%
- 76.7%
- 73.9%
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Answer: A. 75.1%
75.1% of Rajasthan's total population resides in rural areas.
Q2.
Which of the following rivers, flowing through Punjab, originates from the Beas Kund near Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh?
- Sutlej
- Beas
- Ravi
- Ghaggar
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Answer: B. Beas
The Beas River originates from the Beas Kund, close to Rohtang Pass.
Q3.
Which prominent Vaishnavite temple, located adjacent to the historic Kangla Fort in Imphal, is a significant pilgrimage site and architectural marvel in Manipur?
- Kamakhya Temple
- Muktinath Temple
- Shri Govindajee Temple
- Hajo Powa Mecca
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Answer: C. Shri Govindajee Temple
Shri Govindajee Temple is a revered Vaishnavite temple located next to Kangla Fort in Imphal.
Q4.
14 मई 2026 को जम्मू-कश्मीर के उपराज्यपाल (L-G) सिन्हा के अनुसार, नशीली दवाएं और आतंकवाद क्या हैं?
- दो अलग-अलग समस्याएं
- एक ही सांप के दो सिर
- एक-दूसरे से पूरी तरह असंबंधित खतरे
- केवल नशीली दवाओं का खतरा
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Answer: B. एक ही सांप के दो सिर
उपराज्यपाल सिन्हा ने कहा कि नशीली दवाएं और आतंकवाद दो अलग-अलग समस्याएं नहीं हैं, बल्कि “एक ही सांप के दो सिर” हैं।
Q5.
Which of the following is the longest operational railway tunnel in India, significantly reducing travel time in the Pir Panjal range?
- Karbude Tunnel
- Nathuwadi Tunnel
- Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel
- Sangaldan Tunnel
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Answer: C. Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel
The Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel, also known as the Banihal-Qazigund tunnel, is the longest operational railway tunnel in India, measuring over 11 km.
Q6.
Gobind Sagar Lake, a large artificial reservoir, is formed by the damming of which major river in Himachal Pradesh?
- Ravi River
- Chenab River
- Sutlej River
- Beas River
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Answer: C. Sutlej River
Gobind Sagar Lake is formed by the Bhakra Dam on the Sutlej River.
Q7.
The 'Dudhsagar' waterfall is located on which river?
- Sharavati
- Mandovi
- Kali
- Zuari
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Answer: B. Mandovi
Dudhsagar waterfall is on the Mandovi river in Goa, with a height of about 310 m.
Q8.
The Ruby-throated Yellow Bulbul, also known as the Black-crested Bulbul, holds the distinction of being which state symbol of Goa?
- State Flower
- State Bird
- State Tree
- State Fish
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Answer: B. State Bird
The Ruby-throated Yellow Bulbul (Black-crested Bulbul) is the official State Bird of Goa.
Q9.
Which of the following is the main cause of sound attenuation in air?
- Absorption by air molecules
- Reflection from ground
- Diffraction around obstacles
- Refraction due to temperature gradients
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Answer: A. Absorption by air molecules
Sound energy is absorbed by air molecules, converting to heat, which is the primary cause of attenuation.
Q10.
In which district is the Khetri-Singhana region, famous for 'copper' production, located in Rajasthan?
- Jhunjhunu
- Sikar
- Alwar
- Nagaur
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Answer: A. Jhunjhunu
The Khetri-Singhana region, known for copper production, is located in Jhunjhunu district.
Q11.
Which prominent Indian revolutionary, a key figure in the Ghadar Party, was born in Delhi in 1884?
- Bhagat Singh
- Lala Lajpat Rai
- Lala Hardayal
- Subhas Chandra Bose
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Answer: C. Lala Hardayal
Lala Hardayal, a nationalist and revolutionary, was born in Mohalla Katra Neel, Chandni Chowk, Delhi.
Q12.
Arrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. The discovery of the ancient manuscript was accidental. 2. A farmer stumbled upon it while ploughing his field. 3. Scholars later confirmed its historical significance. 4. It turned out to be a rare Buddhist text.
- 1, 2, 4, 3
- 2, 1, 3, 4
- 4, 3, 1, 2
- 3, 4, 2, 1
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Answer: A. 1, 2, 4, 3
The sequence 1-2-4-3 is logical: accidental discovery, farmer's find, identification as Buddhist text, then scholarly confirmation.
Q13.
Who was the first recipient of India's highest military decoration, the Param Vir Chakra?
- Major Somnath Sharma
- Captain Vikram Batra
- Havildar Major Somnath Sharma
- Major Ramaswamy Parameswaran
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Answer: A. Major Somnath Sharma
Major Somnath Sharma was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra for his gallantry during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947-48, making him the first recipient of this honour.
Q14.
Which Pala ruler is credited with the establishment of the famous Odantapuri Vihara, an important Buddhist monastery in Bihar?
- Dharmapala
- Devapala
- Gopala
- Mahipala
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Answer: C. Gopala
Gopala, the founder of the Pala dynasty, established Odantapuri Vihara.
Q15.
What is the climate of the 'Wagad' region in Rajasthan?
- Arid
- Semi-arid
- Humid
- Extremely humid
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Answer: D. Extremely humid
The Wagad region (Dungarpur-Banswara) receives good rainfall, hence its climate falls under the extremely humid category.
