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Which supercontinent did the Indian
Peninsular Plateau form part of before
drifting northward?
a) Laurasia
b) Pangaea
c) Gondwana
d) Rodinia
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Answer: c) Gondwana
The Indian Peninsula was part of the
southern supercontinent Gondwana,
which included present-day Africa,
Antarctica, and Australia.
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Through which two Indian states does
the Vamsadhara River primarily flow?
a) Odisha and Chhattisgarh
b) Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
c) Odisha and Andhra Pradesh
d) Bihar and Jharkhand
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Answer: c) Odisha and Andhra Pradesh
Originating in Odisha's Eastern Ghats,
the Vamsadhara flows through Odisha
and Andhra Pradesh before emptying
into the Bay of Bengal.*
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In which state is Tadoba Andhari Tiger
Reserve, a prominent national park,
situated?
a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Maharashtra
c) Karnataka
d) Rajasthan
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Answer: b) Maharashtra*
Located in Chandrapur district, Tadoba
is Maharashtra's oldest and largest
national park, known for its tiger
conservation efforts.*
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What is the ancient name associated
with the Koshi River, a key tributary of
the Ganga in Bihar?
a) Gandak
b) Kausiki
c) Burhi Gandak
d) Sone
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Answer: b) Kausiki
The Koshi, often called the "Sorrow of
Bihar" due to flooding, was known as
Kausiki in ancient literature.*
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Which of the following countries is
home to extensive tropical evergreen
forests, including the Amazon Basin?
a) Russia
b) Canada
c) Brazil
d) Australia
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Answer: c) Brazil*
Brazil hosts the largest expanse of
tropical evergreen forests in the
Amazon, characterized by high
biodiversity and year-round rainfall.*
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Which is the smallest country in Asia by
land area?
a) Singapore
b) Bahrain
c) Maldives
d) Brunei
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Answer: c) Maldives*
The Maldives, an archipelago nation,
covers only about 300 square kilometers,
making it the smallest in Asia.*
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What is the repo rate maintained by the
RBI as of October 2025?
a) 4.50%
b) 5.50%
c) 6.50%
d) 7.00%
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Answer: b) 5.50%*
The RBI held the repo rate at 5.50% in
its October 2025 policy to balance
inflation control and economic growth.*
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Who is widely regarded as the architect
of India's economic reforms in the
1990s?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) Indira Gandhi
c) Manmohan Singh
d) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
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Answer: c) Manmohan Singh
As Finance Minister and later Prime
Minister, Manmohan Singh led India's
liberalization, opening it to global
markets.*
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What does cooperative federalism in India
primarily emphasize?
a) Complete central dominance
b) Collaboration between Centre and states
c) Independent state governance
d) Competitive resource allocation
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It promotes joint efforts between the
Union and states for national
development, as seen in bodies like the
GST Council.*
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Under which article of the Indian
Constitution are residuary powers vested
in Parliament?
a) Article 245
b) Article 248
c) Article 356
d) Article 370
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Answer: b) Article 248*
Article 248 grants Parliament exclusive
authority over matters not listed in the
State or Concurrent Lists.*
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Which amendment extended the freeze
on Lok Sabha seat delimitation until
after the first census post-2026?
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 73rd Amendment
c) 84th Amendment
d) 91st Amendment
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Answer: c) 84th Amendment*
The 84th Amendment (2001) froze
constituencies based on the 1971 census
to promote population control.*
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What is the primary focus of the
International Solar Alliance in
promoting clean energy?
a) Wind power
b) Solar energy
c) Hydroelectricity
d) Biomass
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Answer: b) Solar energy
The ISA aims to reduce fossil fuel
dependence by efficiently harnessing
solar energy worldwide.*
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Which type of forest is characterized by
dense, multi-layered vegetation and is
found in high-rainfall tropical regions?
a) Deciduous forests
b) Thorn forests
c) Evergreen forests
d) Montane forests
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Answer: c) Evergreen forests
Tropical evergreen forests thrive in areas
with over 200 cm annual rainfall,
supporting rich wildlife.*
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What is the name of DRDO's recently
developed laser-directed energy weapon
system?
a) Agni-V
b) Mk-II(A) DEW
c) BrahMos
d) Prithvi
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Answer: b) Mk-II(A) DEW*
The 30-kW Mk-II(A) Directed Energy
Weapon was tested in 2025 for counter-
drone operations.*
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Which national park in India is a critical
habitat for tigers and diverse wildlife in
tropical dry forests?
a) Jim Corbett
b) Kaziranga
c) Tadoba
d) Bandipur
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Answer: c) Tadoba
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve in
Maharashtra is vital for biodiversity
conservation under Project Tiger.*
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In which year was the Utkal Sammilani
founded to advocate for Odia
unification?
a) 1885
b) 1903
c) 1920
d) 1936
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Answer: b) 1903
Founded by Madhusudan Das, it held its
first meeting in Cuttack with 62
members to promote Odia identity.*
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In which year was Odia officially
recognized as a classical language by the
Indian government?
a) 2008
b) 2013
c) 2014
d) 2018
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Answer: c) 2014*
Odia became the sixth classical
language, acknowledging its rich literary
tradition over 1,000 years old.*
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Which European power established the
first factory in Odisha at Pipili?
a) British
b) Dutch
c) Portuguese
d) French
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Answer: c) Portuguese
The Portuguese set up their initial
trading post in Puri district during the
early 16th century.*
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Who founded the Pala dynasty, which
influenced regions including parts of
Odisha?
a) Dharmapala
b) Gopala
c) Devapala
d) Vijaya Sena
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Answer: b) Gopala
Gopala was elected as the founder
around 750 CE, establishing a Buddhist
empire in Bengal and Bihar.*
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What was the approved budget for
national highway projects in Odisha for
FY 2025-26 by the Centre?
a) ₹5,000 crore
b) ₹10,000 crore
c) ₹13,000 crore
d) ₹20,000 crore
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Answer: c) ₹13,000 crore*
The Centre approved ₹13,000 crore for
NH projects in Odisha to enhance
infrastructure during 2025-26.*
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Which cultural event was inaugurated
by Odisha's Chief Minister Mohan
Charan Majhi in January 2025?
a) Odisha Literary Festival
b) Adivasi Mela
c) Bali Jatra
d) Chudakhai Folk Festival
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Answer: b) Adivasi Mela*
The Adivasi Mela 2025, celebrating
tribal culture, was inaugurated at IDCO
Exhibition Ground in Bhubaneswar.*
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Which article deals with panchayat-
related provisions in the Indian
Constitution?
a) Article 370
b) Article 243
c) Article 356
d) Article 368
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Answer: b) Article 243
Part IX (Articles 243-243O) outlines the
structure and powers of Panchayati Raj
institutions for rural governance.*
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What is the primary goal of the International
Solar Alliance regarding global energy?
a) Promote nuclear energy
b) Reduce fossil fuel dependence through solar
c) Expand hydroelectric projects
d) Focus on wind turbines
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Answer: b) Reduce fossil fuel
dependence through solar
ISA mobilizes investments for solar
deployment, aiming for $1 trillion by
2030.*
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Until which year is the delimitation of
Lok Sabha constituencies frozen based
on the 1971 census?
a) 2020
b) 2026
c) 2030
d) 2035
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Answer: b) 2026
The freeze, via the 84th Amendment,
extends until after the first census post-
2026.*
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Who is responsible for signing a
parliamentary bill into law after its
passage?
a) Vice President
b) Prime Minister
c) President
d) Attorney General
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Answer: c) President*
The President's assent under Article 111
turns a bill into an act.*
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In which country are the Atlantic
Forests, a type of tropical evergreen
forest, primarily located?
a) India
b) Brazil
c) Indonesia
d) Congo
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Answer: b) Brazil
The Atlantic Forest spans Brazil,
Argentina, and Paraguay, known for its
biodiversity hotspots.*
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What ancient landmass included the
Indian Peninsula before continental
drift?
a) Eurasia
b) Gondwana
c) Tethys
d) Appalachia
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Answer: b) Gondwana
Gondwana's breakup led to the
formation of modern southern
continents, including India.*
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Which river, a tributary of the Ganga, is
historically known as Kausiki in Bihar?
a) Yamuna
b) Koshi
c) Ghaghara
d) Gomti
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Answer: b) Koshi*
The Koshi merges with the Ganga in
Bihar and has caused significant floods
historically.*
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What is the focus of natural vegetation
and wildlife questions in GS, often
relating to conservation?
a) Urban expansion
b) Biodiversity hotspots
c) Agricultural yields
d) Mineral resources
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Answer: b) Biodiversity hotspots
Such questions emphasize ecosystems
like evergreen forests and parks like
Tadoba for wildlife protection.*
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Which ancient supercontinent included
the Indian Peninsular region before its
separation?
a) Laurasia
b) Pangaea
c) Gondwana
d) Baltica
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Answer: c) Gondwana
The Indian Peninsula was part of
Gondwana, which fragmented around
180 million years ago, leading to India's
northward drift.*
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The Vamsadhara River originates in
which district of Odisha before flowing
into Andhra Pradesh?
a) Koraput
b) Kalahandi
c) Ganjam
d) Rayagada
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Answer: b) Kalahandi
It starts in Odisha's Kalahandi district
and serves as an interstate river,
supporting irrigation in both states.*
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Tadoba National Park is famous for its
conservation efforts related to which
endangered species?
a) Asiatic Lion
b) Bengal Tiger
c) Indian Rhinoceros
d) Snow Leopard
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Answer: b) Bengal Tiger
As part of Project Tiger, Tadoba in
Maharashtra is a prime habitat for
Bengal tigers and other wildlife.*
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What is the ancient Sanskrit name for
the Koshi River, a significant Ganga
tributary in Bihar?
a) Gandaki
b) Kausiki
c) Bagmati
d) Kamala
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Answer: b) Kausiki
Mentioned in ancient epics, the Koshi
(Kausiki) is notorious for frequent
course changes and floods in Bihar.*
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Tropical evergreen forests are primarily
found in countries with which climatic
characteristic?
a) Arid deserts
b) Temperate zones
c) High annual rainfall exceeding 200 cm
d) Cold mountainous regions
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Answer: c) High annual rainfall
exceeding 200 cm
These forests, like those in the Amazon
or Western Ghats, thrive in humid,
equatorial climates with consistent
moisture.*
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What is the RBI's repo rate as
maintained in its October 2025 monetary
policy review?
a) 5.00%
b) 5.50%
c) 6.00%
d) 6.50%
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Answer: b) 5.50%
The RBI kept the rate unchanged to
manage inflation while supporting
growth, with a neutral stance.*
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Who is recognized as the architect of
Indian economic planning?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) P.C. Mahalanobis
c) Manmohan Singh
d) Amartya Sen
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Answer: b) P.C. Mahalanobis
P.C. Mahalanobis designed the
framework for India's Five-Year Plans,
emphasizing statistical models for
development.*
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Cooperative federalism in India promotes what key
aspect between the Centre and states?
a) Strict separation of powers
b) Mutual cooperation and shared responsibilities
c) Central override in all matters
d) State autonomy without interference
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Answer: b) Mutual cooperation and
shared responsibilities
It fosters partnership, as exemplified by
institutions like the NITI Aayog and
GST Council for equitable growth.*
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The International Solar Alliance focuses
on advancing clean energy through
which primary source?
a) Wind
b) Solar
c) Geothermal
d) Biomass
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Answer: b) Solar
Headquartered in India, the ISA aims to
mobilize solar resources globally to
achieve sustainable energy goals.*
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Which national park in central India is
a biodiversity hotspot for tropical dry
deciduous forests?
a) Kanha
b) Tadoba
c) Periyar
d) Gir
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Answer: b) Tadoba
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve protects
diverse flora and fauna, including teak
forests and wetland ecosystems.*
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Utkal Sammilani was established to
advocate for the unification of Odia-
speaking regions in which year?
a) 1895
b) 1903
c) 1912
d) 1925
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Answer: b) 1903
Led by Madhusudan Das, it was
instrumental in the formation of Odisha
as a separate province in 1936.*
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Odia was declared a classical language
by the Government of India in which
year?
a) 2010
b) 2014
c) 2016
d) 2020
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Answer: b) 2014
This status highlights Odia's ancient
origins and independent literary
tradition spanning centuries.*
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Which European colonial power set up
the earliest trading factory in Odisha
during the 16th century?
a) Dutch
b) British
c) Portuguese
d) Danish
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Answer: c) Portuguese
They established a post at Pipili near
Puri for trade in textiles and spices.*
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According to the Odisha state budget for
2025-26, what is the target for
constructing state highways and
expressways?
a) 3,000 km
b) 4,500 km
c) 6,500 km
d) 10,000 km
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Answer: c) 6,500
This initiative aims to improve
connectivity and infrastructure under the
state's development plans.*
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Who founded the Pala dynasty, which
had cultural influences extending to
parts of Odisha?
a) Dharmapala
b) Gopala
c) Ramapala
d) Mahipala
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Answer: b) Gopala
Elected around 750 CE, Gopala
established the dynasty that patronized
Buddhism and art in eastern India.*
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Under which article does the Indian
Constitution assign residuary legislative
powers to Parliament?
a) Article 246
b) Article 248
c) Article 249
d) Article 251
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Answer: b) Article 248
This ensures Parliament handles subjects
not enumerated in the Union, State, or
Concurrent Lists.*
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The freeze on Lok Sabha seat
delimitation extends until after the
census following which year?
a) 2021
b) 2026
c) 2031
d) 2041
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Answer: b) 2026
Enacted via the 84th Amendment, it
maintains the 1971 census basis to
promote family planning.*
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Who provides the final assent to
legislation passed by the Indian
Parliament?
a) Prime Minister
b) President
c) Chief Justice
d) Lok Sabha Speaker
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Answer: b) President
The President reviews and signs bills
into law, with options to withhold or
return for reconsideration.*
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Which country holds the title of the
smallest in Asia by area, facing
significant environmental challenges like
sea-level rise?
a) Singapore
b) Maldives
c) Timor-Leste
d) Bhutan
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Answer: b) Maldives
Comprising coral atolls, the Maldives is
highly vulnerable to climate change
impacts.*
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What is the name of DRDO's advanced
laser-directed energy weapon system
tested in 2025?
a) Agni Prime
b) Sahastra Shakti
c) Nirbhay
d) Akash-NG
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Answer: b) Sahastra
This Mk-II(A) DEW system
demonstrates India's progress in
countering aerial threats like drones.*
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