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Q.1) In medieval India, the term “Fanam” referred issuance of notices, which are international
to: alerts used by member countries to share
a) Clothing critical crime-related information. In this
b) Coins context, consider the following pairs:
c) Ornaments
Interpol Notice Purpose
d) Weapons
1. Red Notice To request the location
Q.2) With reference to the Memory of World and arrest of a person
(MOW) Programme, consider the following wanted for prosecution or
statements: to serve a sentence.
1. It is an initiative of the United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural 2. Blue Notice To collect additional
Organization (UNESCO). information about a
2. Recently, the Bhagavad Gita and Bharat person’s identity or
Muni’s Natyashastra have been added to the activities in relation to a
Memory of the World Register. criminal investigation.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? 3. Yellow Notice To locate a missing
a) 1 only person, often minors, or to
b) 2 only identify persons unable to
c) Both 1 and 2 identify themselves.
d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. Silver Notice To warn of an event, a
Q.3) With reference to the architectural history person, an object or a
of India, the term ‘moidams’ refers to: process representing a
a) stupa-like structures built in Assam during serious and imminent
the Ahom rule to promote Buddhism in their threat to public safety.
kingdom. How many of the pairs given above are correctly
b) temporary structures built by Ahom rulers to matched?
provide shelter to soldiers during wars. a) Only one
c) mound-like burial structures built in Assam b) Only two
during the rule of Ahom dynasty. c) Only three
d) artificial reservoirs constructed around the d) All four
royal palaces in Assam.
Q.6) With reference to the Konark Sun Temple,
Q.4) Consider the following statements: consider the following statements:
1. It was built in 1787 on the orders of Queen 1. It was constructed during the reign of King
Ahilyabai Holkar. Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga
2. It is located on the banks of the Falgu river. Dynasty.
3. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. 2. It is the oldest known Sun temple in India.
Which of the following temples is being 3. It is primarily built using granite stone.
described in the above statements? Which of the statements given above is/are
a) Bhimashankar temple, Maharashtra correct?
b) Vishnupad temple, Bihar a) 1 only
c) Omkareshwar Temple, Madhya Pradesh b) 2 only
d) Murudeshwar temple, Karnataka c) 1 and 3 only
d) None of the above
Q.5) INTERPOL is an intergovernmental
organization that facilitates international police
cooperation. One of its key functions is the

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Q.7) He is considered as one of the nine jewels d) The absorption of a law passed by the
(Navaratnas) of the court of king Yashodharman legislature into judicial interpretation.
Vikramaditya of Malwa and wrote the Brihat
Samhita, which deals with scientific subjects like Q.11) With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple
astronomy and botany. situated near Morena, consider the following
Who is referred to in the above paragraph? statements:
a) Baudhayana 1. It is a circular temple built during the reign of
b) Bhaskaracharya Kachchhapaghata Dynasty.
c) Varahamihira 2. It is the only circular temple built in India.
d) Aryabhatta 3. It was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult
in the region.
Q.8) With reference to Kalaripayattu, consider 4. Its design has given rise to a popular belief
the following statements: that it was the inspiration behind the Indian
1. It originated in the present-day state of Parliament building.
Kerala. Which of the statements given above are
2. It does not involve any use of weapons by the correct?
participants. a) 1 and 2
3. Women are prohibited from practicing it. b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are c) 1 and 4
correct? d) 2, 3 and 4
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 only Q.12) With reference to Pillar Architecture in
c) 1 and 3 only ancient India, consider the following statements:
d) 2 only 1. The tradition of erecting pillars was
introduced for the first time in India by the
Q.9) The World Crafts Council International Achaemenians.
launched the World Craft City Programme to 2. The Ashokan pillars were usually made of
recognize cities for their contributions to Chunar sandstone.
cultural, economic, and social development 3. The capital and abacus of the Sarnath pillar
through crafts. In this context, consider the were adopted as part of the national emblem
following cities: of India.
1. Kozhikode Which of the statements given above are
2. Jaipur correct?
3. Mamallapuram a) 1 and 2 only
4. Srinagar b) 2 and 3 only
How many of the above have been recognized as c) 1 and 3 only
World Craft Cities under the programme? d) 1, 2 and 3
a) Only one
b) Only two Q.13) Consider the following statements about
c) Only three the Ellora caves:
d) All four 1. It is located in the Sahyadri hills.
2. The caves here were made for different
Q.10) In the context of the Indian judiciary, faiths.
which of the following statements best explains 3. Kailasa temple at Ellora is the largest
the ‘Doctrine of Merger’? monolithic structure in the world.
a) The absorption of a lower court’s decision Which of the statements given above are
into a higher court’s ruling upon appeal. correct?
b) The principle that allows for the unification a) 1 and 2 only
of civil and criminal courts. b) 2 and 3 only
c) The legal doctrine that permits international c) 1 and 3 only
treaties to override judicial rulings. d) 1, 2 and 3

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Q.14) With reference to the contributions of Q.16) This traditional martial art form originates
ancient Indians in the progress of science and from Himachal Pradesh, and is performed during
technology, consider the following pairs: the Baisakhi festival in April. It uniquely blends
elements of archery, dance, and ritual, and is
Personality Contribution
rooted in the epic narrative of the Mahabharata.
1. Brahmagupta He introduced the Two teams, known as Pashis and Saathis,
negative numbers. representing the symbolic descendants of the
Pandavas and Kauravas, participate in the event.
2. Mahaviracharya He gave a method of Which of the following martial art forms is
solving the Least described in the passage above?
Common Multiple (LCM) a) Kuttu Varisai
of given numbers. b) Kathi Samu
c) Thoda
3. Nagarjuna He described the d) Pari-Khanda
methods for the
extraction of metals like Q.17) Consider the following monuments:
gold, silver, and copper. 1. Buland Darwaza
2. Salim Chishti's Tomb
4. Apastamba He introduced the 3. Panch Mahal
Rasachikitsa system 4. Ibadat Khana
which dealt with 5. Sheesh Mahal
treatment of diseases How many of the above monuments are located
using mineral medicines. in Fatehpur Sikri?
How many pairs given above are correctly a) Only two
matched? b) Only three
a) Only one c) Only four
b) Only two d) All five
c) Only three
d) All four Q.18) With reference to Modern Indian
Architecture, the concepts of 'patio houses' and
Q.15) With reference to the architectural 'Baroque style' were introduced in India by:
developments during the Delhi Sultanate period, a) Portuguese
consider the following statements: b) British
1. The Tughlaq dynasty introduced the batter c) French
style of sloping walls to strengthen d) Dutch
structures.
2. The Lodi dynasty was the first to introduce Q.19) Among the given temples, which was
the concept of the double dome in Indo- constructed earliest?
Islamic architecture. a) Teli ka Mandir, Gwalior
3. The Khilji dynasty extensively used white b) Dashavatara Temple, Deogarh
marble as the primary building material in c) Chennakesava Temple, Belur
their constructions. d) Jagannath Temple, Puri
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
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Q.20) Consider the following pairs of South 2. The Doddabasappa Temple at Dambal is an
Indian temples and their respective builders: example of the Vesara style of architecture.
Temple Built during the Which of the statements given above is/are
reign of correct?
1. Brihadeeswara Rajaraja Chola I a) 1 only
Temple, Thanjavur b) 2 only
2. Kailasanatha Narasimhavarman c) Both 1 and 2
Temple, Kanchipuram II d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Vittalaswamy Harihara I
Temple, Hampi Q.24) Consider the following pairs:
How many pairs given above are correctly Associated State/
Martial Art
matched? Union Territory
a) Only one 1. Silambam Tamil Nadu
b) Only two 2. Thang Ta Manipur
c) All three 3. Mardani Khel Odisha
d) None 4. Sqay Jammu & Kashmir
How many of the above pairs are correctly
Q.21) Consider the following statements with matched?
reference to the Nataraj bronze sculpture of a) Only one
Chola period: b) Only two
1. Shiva is shown balancing himself on his right c) Only three
leg representing tirobhava. d) All four
2. Shiva is shown raising his left leg in
bhujangatrasita stance, representing kicking Q.25) Arrange the following monuments in
away the illusion from the devotee’s mind. chronological order as per the year of their
3. The main right hand holds the damaru, construction:
Shiva’s favourite musical instrument. 1. Purana Qila, Delhi
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. Red Fort, Delhi
correct? 3. Rumi Darwaza, Lucknow
a) 1 only Select the correct answer from the code given
b) 2 only below:
c) 2 and 3 only a) 1-2-3
d) 1, 2 and 3 b) 1-3-2
c) 2-1-3
Q.22) Which among the following is the first d) 3-1-2
garden tomb in India, inspiring future
architectural marvels like Taj Mahal? Q.26) The Jain Samavasarana, or preaching hall,
a) Haft Gumbaz is the main theme of the cave paintings at which
b) Gol Gumbaz of the following sites?
c) Akbar's tomb a) Udayagiri
d) Humayun’s Tomb b) Ajanta
c) Sittanavasal
Q.23) With reference to the Vesara style of d) Bagh
temple architecture in India, consider the
following statements:
1. It emerged in central India during the Gupta
period and is characterized by flat roofs and
minimal ornamentation.

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Q.27) A relief medallion belonging to second Q.30) Each of the subschools under the Pahari
century CE depicting the subjugation or taming School of Painting had a central theme. In this
of Nalagiri, a mad elephant let loose on the context consider the following:
Buddha in the streets of Rajagriha by his cousin, 1. The most popular theme of Basohli painters
Devadatta. This relief medallion belongs to: was the Rasamanjari of Bhanu Datta.
a) Amravati 2. The most popular themes of Kangra painters
b) Mathura were Ragamala and Baramasa.
c) Gandhara Which of the statements given above is/are
d) Sarnath correct?
a) 1 only
Q.28) In the context of the cultural history of b) 2 only
India, the "Kulhadar" group refers to: c) Both 1 and 2
a) A guild of potters known for making d) Neither 1 nor 2
terracotta artifacts in the Indus Valley.
b) A distinct school of temple architecture in Q.31) Building ‘Kalyaana Mandapas’ was a notable
the Vidarbha region during the Vakataka feature in the temple construction in the
period. kingdom of
c) A branch of ascetics that followed a) Chalukya
unorthodox rituals and practices in early b) Chandela
medieval India. c) Rashtrakuta
d) A distinct style of miniature paintings that d) Vijayanagara
emerged in Western India.
Q.32) With reference to India's Intangible
Q.29) With reference to the development of Cultural Heritage, consider the following
paintings during the Mughal period, consider practices:
the following statements: 1. Tradition of Vedic chanting
1. The Tasvir Khana was established by 2. Lai Haroba, a cultural festival from Manipur
Emperor Akbar to promote the art of 3. Mudiyettu, ritual theatre and dance drama of
painting. Kerala
2. The reign of Shah Jahan witnessed a shift in 4. Durga Puja in Kolkata
painting from naturalistic depictions to more 5. Garba of Gujarat
artificial elements in the paintings. How many of the above are included in
3. The Tuti Nama, an illustrated Persian UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible
manuscript, was among the earliest works Cultural Heritage of Humanity?
produced during the reign of Emperor Babur. a) Only two
4. Under Jehangir, the Mughal painting b) Only three
emphasised on bringing naturalism to c) Only four
portrait painting. d) All five
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
a) 1, 2 and 4 only
b) 1, 2 and 3 only
c) 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Q.33) Consider the following information: b) 2 only

Folk Primarily Feature/ c) Both 1 and 2
Painting Associated Description d) Neither 1 nor 2
State
1. Kalamkari Andhra Painted on cloth Q.36) With reference to the scientific literature
Pradesh using natural of India, consider the following pairs:
dyes and a Literary Work Written By
bamboo pen
2. Thangka Sikkim Religious scrolls 1. Lilavati Nilakantha Somayaji
depicting
sketches of gods 2. Trishatika Sridharacharya
and goddesses in
different forms. 3. Ganita Kaumudi Katyayana
3. Manjusha Bihar It illustrates the
4. Ganit Sara Sangraha Amoghavarsha
folklore of
Bihula-Bishari. How many pairs given above are correctly
4. Saura Rajasthan Tribal wall matched?
paintings a) Only one
representing b) Only two
elements of c) Only three
nature and d) All four
deities.
In how many of the above rows is the given Q.37) With reference to the scientific progress
information correctly matched? during ancient India in the field of medicine,
a) Only one which of the statements given below is/are
b) Only two correct?
c) Only three 1. Charak Samhita gives a detailed procedure
d) All four for the performance of a surgery.
2. Shushruta specialized in plastic surgery and
Q.34) In the context of traditional Indian textiles, cataract surgery.
the terms Zardozi, Kantha, and Kasuti, often 3. Different kinds of medicinal practices like
seen in the news, are best described as: Unani and Siddha were in common use by
a) Handloom weaving techniques the 1st century CE.
b) Traditional forms of embroidery Select the correct answer using the code given
c) Indigenous dyeing methods below:
d) Styles of block printing a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 only
Q.35) With reference to the National c) 2 and 3 only
Commission for Safai Karamcharis, which of the d) 1, 2 and 3
following statements is/are correct?
1. It is a statutory body functioning under the Q.38) With reference to the history of ancient
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. India, the terms ‘Sarvamandira’,
2. It is responsible for monitoring the ‘Madhyamandira’ and ‘Agramandira’ referred to
implementation of The Prohibition of a) weapons used by armed forces.
Employment as Manual Scavengers and their b) coins of different monetary value.
Rehabilitation Act, 2013. c) styles of temple construction.
Select the correct answer using the code given d) type of ships and vessels.
below:
a) 1 only

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Q.39) Consider the following information: Q.42) Consider the following statements with
Caves State Important reference to the Virupaksha temple in Hampi:
Feature 1. The temple was built during the reign of the
1. Elephanta Maharashtra Sculpture of Vijayanagara ruler Achyuta Deva Raya.
Caves Arjuna's 2. It is located on the banks of the Cauvery
penance River.
2. Bagh Caves Madhya Maheshmurti 3. It was the first monument in India to be
Pradesh sculpture recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage
3. Udayagiri- Odisha Sculpture of Site.
Khandagiri Ravana Which of the statements given above is/are
caves shaking correct?
Kailasa a) 1 only
In how many of the above rows is the given b) 2 only
information correctly matched? c) 3 only
a) Only one d) None of the above
b) Only two
c) All three Q.43) Consider the following pairs:
d) None Buddhist site Located on the
banks of
Q.40) The ‘Bond Central’ has been recently
launched by the Securities and Exchange Board 1. Mahabodhi temple Niranjana River
of India (SEBI) with the primary objective of complex
a) enabling foreign investors to invest in
corporate bonds without registering with the 2. Amaravati Stupa Godavari River
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
b) channelizing financial resources of banks 3. Sanchi Stupa Chambal River
towards corporate bond market How many of the pairs given above are correctly
c) providing a platform to retail investors that matched?
enables them to directly invest in corporate a) Only one
bonds b) Only two
d) providing information to the public regarding c) All three
corporate bonds issued in India d) None

Q.41) Which one of the following statements Q.44) Consider the following:
with reference to the ancient Indian coins is not 1. Padmapani
correct? 2. Dying Princess
a) The Indo-Greeks issued the first coins 3. Tales of Astathik Palakas
bearing the name and images of rulers. 4. Mahajanaka Jataka
b) The Kushanas issued the first gold coins. 5. Bodhisattva Chaddanta offering his tusk
c) The Kushana gold coins were different in Painting on how many of the above themes are
weight from the coins issued by found in the Ajanta caves?
contemporary Roman emperors. a) Only two
d) These Kushana gold coins have been found b) Only three
from several sites in north India and central c) Only four
Asia. d) All five

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Q.45) With reference to places recently in the c) 1530

news, consider the following pairs: d) 1830

Place in News Country

Read the following two passages and answer
1. Bungus Valley Myanmar the items that follow the passages. Your
answers to these items should be based on the
2. Mount Taranaki New Zealand passages only

3. Mount Dukono Indonesia

Passage I
The experience of COVID has made us realise
4. Lake Naivasha Kenya
that the response in the first hundred days of a
How many of the pairs given above are correctly health emergency is crucial for effective
matched? management. The recently published NITI Aayog
a) Only one report has provided some suggestions for a
b) Only two strong response to any COVID like situation in
c) Only three the future. It is based on the idea of building an
d) All four integrated structure of all existing components
to deliver a strong response during the
Q.46) If + stands for ÷, x stands for +, - stands for hundred-day period. It suggests enacting a
x and ÷ stands for - , then which of the following separate Public Health Emergency Management
is correct?
Act (PHEMA). The PHEMA can address various
a) 46 x 6 ÷ 4 - 5 + 3 = 74
aspects beyond epidemics, including non-
b) 46 ÷ 6 x 4 - 5 + 3 = 75
communicable diseases, disasters, and
c) 46 - 6 + 4 x 5 ÷ 3 = 71
bioterrorism. In addition to this, a strong
d) 46 x 6 - 4 + 5 ÷ 3 = 70 surveillance network should be developed,
which allows the community and hospital data
Q.47) Ravi is son of Aman’s father’s sister. Sahil is to flow seamlessly to a unified data portal for
unmarried and he is son of Divya who is mother data access and sharing across all relevant
of Gaurav and grandmother of Aman. Ashok is sectors. The strategy thus provides a starting
the father of Tanya and grandfather of Ravi. point for developing a robust course of action
Divya is the wife of Ashok. for a future health emergency.
Consider the following statements-
1. Ravi is grandson of Divya. Q.49) Which of the following statements best
2. Gaurav’s wife is sister-in-law of Tanya. reflects the crux of the passage?
Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct? a) Pandemics can be controlled by effectively
a) 1 only managing the first 100 days of the outbreak.
b) 2 only b) Decision making during public health
c) Both 1 and 2 emergencies should be based on surveillance
d) Neither 1 and 2 networks and unified data.
c) Integrated and holistic management of all
Q.48) Consider the following sequences - components of the health sector is crucial for
Sequence 1 - 5 20 50 110 230 470 managing a health crisis
Sequence 2 - 105 A 450 C D 3670 d) Public Health Emergency Management Act
Which number will replace D? (PHEMA) is imperitive for fighting future
Select the answer using the code given below. pandemics.
a) 220
b) 650

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Passage II
Initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Rojgar
Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY) and the
Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana (ABRY) were
launched to incentivize job creation, providing
crucial support during the COVID-19 recovery
phase in India. But the private sector has been
unable to keep up with the growing demand for
formal jobs. As indicated in ILO report, post 2019
there has been significant fall in non-agriculture
employment with manufacturing being the
worst offender. Gig workers are at even worse
with no socio-economic security rendering
them skeptical to move to cities. The complex
interplay between economic growth, social
security engagement, and workforce dynamics
underscores the need for targeted policies.
While the economic landscape has witnessed
impressive growth, persistent disparities and
demographic trends necessitate nuanced
strategies to bridge wealth gaps, enhance
gender inclusivity, and optimize employment
support programs for sustained economic well-
being. India urgently needs to address the issues
of low innovation; fewer female participation in
formal workforce and poor quality of jobs if it
wants to become true economic powerhouse in
next few decades.

Q.50) All of the following statements, if true,

would weaken the arguments given in the
passage EXCEPT:
a) Formal Jobs in India can be generated only
through policy initiatives of Government
Organizations.
b) India can reap the benefits of demographic
dividend through enhanced job relevant skill
training.
c) Developed countries with a larger
manufacturing base can fully employ factors
of production.
d) Growth rate of an economy is directly
proportional to employment levels.

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