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RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 22 March 2026 Shift 1 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

All 39 GK / GS questions asked in RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 on 22 March 2026 Shift 1, with correct answers and short solutions, subject-wise: Medieval History, Computer, Geography, Current Affairs, Polity, Economics.

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Subjects: Medieval History (3) · Computer (5) · Geography (4) · Current Affairs (7) · Polity (5) · Economics (4) · Ancient History (1) · Chemistry (1) · Physics (2) · Static GK (2) · Biology (2) · Modern History (3)

Medieval History (3)

Delhi Sultanate · Sultanate literature and scholars

Q1. Which language was predominantly used by Amir Khusrau in his literary compositions during the Delhi Sultanate period?

  1. (a) Apabhramsha
  2. (b) Prakrit
  3. (c) Sanskrit
  4. (d) Persian
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Persian

Amir Khusrau (1253-1325 CE)
Known as the 'Parrot of India' (Tuti-e-Hind)
Served under multiple Delhi Sultans including Alauddin Khilji
Predominantly wrote inPersian- the court language of Delhi Sultanate
Also pioneeredHindavi(early Hindi-Urdu) poetry and Qawwali
Famous Persian works: Khazain -ul-Futuh, Tughlaq Nama
Answer: Option 4 → Persian
Delhi Sultanate · Sultanate economy and market reforms

Q2. What was the Diwan- i -Riyasat under Alauddin Khilji?

  1. (a) Department of religious endowments
  2. (b) Department of agriculture
  3. (c) Department controlling markets and prices
  4. (d) Department of royal correspondence
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Department controlling markets and prices

Diwan- i -Riyasat under Alauddin Khilji
Alauddin Khilji established a comprehensive market control system to regulate prices and prevent hoarding.
TheDiwan- i -Riyasatwas the department responsible for controlling markets and fixing prices of commodities.
This department ensured price stability, especially for essential goods, to maintain a strong standing army at low cost.
Answer: Option 3 → Department controlling markets and prices
Early Medieval North India · Tripartite struggle (Palas, Pratiharas, Rashtrakutas)

Q3. Which term is used to describe the conflict between the Gurjara-Pratiharas, Palas, and Rashtrakutas over the control of northern India?

  1. (a) Chakravartin
  2. (b) Dharmayuddha
  3. (c) Mahasangram
  4. (d) Tripartite
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Tripartite

Topic: Medieval Indian History - Tripartite Struggle
The conflict between three major dynasties for control of Kannauj and northern India (8th-10th century CE) is called theTripartite Struggle.
Three Powers:
1.Gurjara-Pratiharas(Western India)
2.Palas(Eastern India - Bengal)
3.Rashtrakutas(Deccan)
The struggle lasted nearly 200 years with Kannauj as the prize for supremacy in northern India.
Answer: Option 4 → Tripartite

Computer (5)

Cyber Security and Viruses · Cyber laws (IT Act 2000) and CERT-In

Q4. What law, as of December 2025, requires intermediaries to act against unlawful and harmful online content affecting children in India?

  1. (a) Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Eth ics Code) Rules, 2021
  2. (b) Digital Services Regulation Act, 2024
  3. (c) National Child Safety Protocol, 2022
  4. (d) Child Protection Online Policy, 2020
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Eth ics Code) Rules, 2021

Topic: IT Laws & Child Safety
IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021
Key provisions:
- Mandates intermediaries to remove unlawful content
- Special focus on child safety and harmful content
- Requires due diligence and grievance redressal
- Applies to social media platforms and digital intermediaries
Other options are non-existent laws as of December 2025.
Answer: Option 1 → Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021
Computer Organisation and Hardware · CPU - ALU, CU and registers

Q5. Which metric indicates the average number of instructions a CPU executes per clock cycle?

  1. (a) IPC (Instructions Per Cycle)
  2. (b) Bus speed
  3. (c) Core count
  4. (d) Clock speed
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) IPC (Instructions Per Cycle)

CPU Performance Metrics
IPC (Instructions Per Cycle)measures how many instructions
a CPU executes in one clock cycle on average.
Other options:
•Clock speed→ cycles per second (Hz)
•Bus speed→ data transfer rate
•Core count→ number of processing units
Answer: Option 1 → IPC (Instructions Per Cycle)
MS Office and Productivity Tools · Keyboard shortcuts

Q6. In Windows 11, which built-in tool opens immediately when a user presses the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + Esc?

  1. (a) Task Manager
  2. (b) File Explorer
  3. (c) Control Panel
  4. (d) Settings
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Task Manager

Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts
Ctrl + Shift + Escis a direct shortcut to openTask Manager.
Task Manager shows running applications, processes, performance metrics, and system resource usage.
Other shortcuts:
• Ctrl + E → File Explorer
• Win + I → Settings
Answer: Option 1 → Task Manager
Data Representation and Logic · Computer codes (ASCII, Unicode, BCD, EBCDIC)

Q7. The abbreviation ASCII is a critical computer standard used worldwide. The letter C in ASCII stands for Code, indicating that ASCII is a standard system for assigning a unique numerical value to every single character, which is known as a character _________________.

  1. (a) encoding scheme
  2. (b) memory component
  3. (c) input device
  4. (d) processing chip
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) encoding scheme

Topic: ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange)
ASCIIis a character encoding standard that assigns unique numerical values to characters.
The full form is:American Standard Code for Information Interchange
It maps characters (letters, digits, symbols) to numbers (0-127 in standard ASCII).
This mapping system is called acharacter encoding scheme.
Answer: Option 1 → encoding scheme
Computer Fundamentals and History · History of computers and pioneers

Q8. Who is widely regarded as the ‘Father of Computers’ for designing the first mechanical computing device?

  1. (a) Blaise Pascal
  2. (b) Alan Turing
  3. (c) John von Neumann
  4. (d) Charles Babbage
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Charles Babbage

Topic: History of Computers
Charles Babbage(1791-1871) designed theAnalytical Engine, the first mechanical general-purpose computing device.
He is called the'Father of Computers'for his pioneering work in mechanical computation.
Other contributors: Blaise Pascal (mechanical calculator), Alan Turing (theoretical computer science), John von Neumann (computer architecture).
Answer: Option 4 → Charles Babbage

Geography (4)

World Geography · World population - distribution, density and growth

Q9. Which of the following countries is the youngest country in terms of the lowest median age for the year 2024?

  1. (a) Palestine
  2. (b) Iraq
  3. (c) Niger
  4. (d) Afghanistan
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Niger

Topic: Youngest Country by Median Age (2024)
Median Age Comparison:
Niger: 14.8 years (lowest)
Palestine: ~21 years
Iraq: ~21 years
Afghanistan: ~18 years
Key Fact:
Niger has the world's youngest population with median age of 14.8 years.
High birth rate and young demographic structure.
Answer: Option 3 → Niger
India - Location, Physiography and Neighbours · Himalayas - ranges and peaks

Q10. The Garo, Khasi, Jaintia, and Naga Hills, which run almost east–west, are connected to which hill chain that extends in a north–south direction?

  1. (a) Nilgiri and Rakhine Hills
  2. (b) Mizo and Rakhine Hills
  3. (c) Mizo and Vindhya Hills
  4. (d) Satpura and Mizo Hills
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Mizo and Rakhine Hills

Topic: Northeast India Hill Ranges
The Garo, Khasi, Jaintia, and Naga Hills run in aneast-west directionin the northeastern states (Meghalaya, Nagaland).
These hills are connected to theMizo Hills(Mizoram) andRakhine Hills(Myanmar border) which extend in anorth-south direction.
The Mizo-Rakhine chain forms the eastern boundary of India, running along the India-Myanmar border.
Answer: Option 2 → Mizo and Rakhine Hills
Geography Miscellaneous · Nicknames of places

Q11. Which Indian city is known as the “Silicon Valley of India” due to its thriving IT services sector?

  1. (a) Bengaluru
  2. (b) Mumbai
  3. (c) Hyderabad
  4. (d) Chennai
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Bengaluru

Silicon Valley of India
Bengaluru is known as the Silicon Valley of India.
Key Facts:
• Home to major IT companies like Infosys, Wipro, TCS
• Largest IT exporter in India
• Hub for startups and tech innovation
Answer: Option 1 → Bengaluru
Geography Miscellaneous · Geographical terms and instruments

Q12. Which of the following terms is used for places that serve as the meeting point of two or more transport routes?

  1. (a) Node
  2. (b) Grid
  3. (c) Link
  4. (d) Network
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Node

Transport Geography Terms
Node:A point where two or more transport routes meet or intersect (e.g., railway junction, bus terminal, airport).
Link:The route or path connecting two nodes.
Network:The entire system of interconnected nodes and links.
Grid:A pattern of intersecting lines forming squares.
Answer: Option 1 → Node

Current Affairs (7)

International Affairs and Summits · Global events and elections

Q13. In 2025, Bagram Air Base, the largest air base mentioned in the news after U.S. President Donald Trump’s bid to retake it, is located in which country?

  1. (a) Afghanistan
  2. (b) Uzbekistan
  3. (c) Iran
  4. (d) Pakistan
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Afghanistan

Topic: Bagram Air Base - Current Affairs 2025
Key Facts:
Bagram Air Base is located inAfghanistan, about 40 km north of Kabul.
It was the largest U.S. military base in Afghanistan during the 20-year war.
The U.S. withdrew from Bagram in July 2021, and it fell to the Taliban.
In 2025, President Trump expressed interest in retaking control of the base.
Answer: Option 1 → Afghanistan
International Affairs and Summits · Bilateral agreements and visits

Q14. In January 2025, Algeria signed a memorandum of understanding with the United States that focuses on _____.

  1. (a) agricultural cooperation
  2. (b) military cooperation
  3. (c) educational cooperation
  4. (d) healthcare cooperation
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) military cooperation

Algeria-US MoU (January 2025)
Algeria and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding in January 2025.
The agreement focuses onmilitary cooperationbetween the two nations.
This includes defense collaboration, security partnerships, and strategic military ties.
Answer: Option 2 → military cooperation
National Affairs and Government Initiatives · Policies, laws and bills

Q15. On 21 December 2025, President Droupadi Murmu approved the Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB–G RAM G) Bill, 2025, enhancing rural wage employment guarantee to which of the following days in a financial year?

  1. (a) 100 days
  2. (b) 150 days
  3. (c) 125 days
  4. (d) 175 days
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 125 days

VB-GRAM Bill, 2025 — Rural Employment Guarantee
Key Facts:
• President Droupadi Murmu approved on21 December 2025
• Full Name:Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)
• Enhanced rural wage employment guarantee from 100 days to125 days
• Replaces MGNREGA provisions for financial year
Answer: Option 3 → 125 days
National Affairs and Government Initiatives · Policies, laws and bills

Q16. Under the Greenhouse Gases Emission Intensity Target Rules, 2025, if an obligated entity fails to meet targets, then environmental compensation is linked to carbon credit prices. The compensation for shortfall is:

  1. (a) Twice the average traded price of carbon credit certificates
  2. (b) A fixed penalty per tonne decided by SPCBs
  3. (c) Three times the average traded price of carbon credit certificates
  4. (d) Equal to the average traded price of carbon c redit certificates
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Twice the average traded price of carbon credit certificates

Greenhouse Gases Emission Intensity Target Rules, 2025
Key Provision: Environmental Compensation for Non-Compliance
When obligated entities fail to meet emission intensity targets, they must pay environmental compensation.
Compensation Formula:2 × Average Traded Priceof Carbon Credit Certificates
This penalty mechanism ensures entities have strong financial incentive to meet targets rather than pay compensation.
The doubled rate acts as deterrent while linking penalty to market-based carbon pricing.
Answer: Option 1 → Twice the average traded price of carbon credit certificates
Environment and Climate - Current · Disasters and extreme weather events - current

Q17. In July 2025, Himachal Pradesh government began temporarily relocating families, due to landslide threats, from a village called Kalang located in which district?

  1. (a) Kullu district
  2. (b) Kangra district
  3. (c) Mandi district
  4. (d) Shimla district
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Mandi district

Topic:Himachal Pradesh - Recent Events (July 2025)
Kalang Village Relocation
Village Kalang is located inMandi districtof Himachal Pradesh.
Due to severe landslide threats in July 2025, the state government
initiated temporary relocation of families from this village.
Mandi district is prone to landslides during monsoon season.
Answer: Option 3 → Mandi district
Sports - Current · Tournaments and winners

Q18. Which of the following teams secured the table tennis ITTF Mixed Team World Cup title in December 2025 after emerging victorious in the final at Chengdu?

  1. (a) Japan
  2. (b) Germany
  3. (c) Republic of Korea
  4. (d) People’s Republic of China
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) People’s Republic of China

ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025
Event: Table Tennis ITTF Mixed Team World Cup
Venue: Chengdu, China
Month: December 2025
Winner: People's Republic of China
China defeated their opponents in the final to claim the title.
Answer: Option 4 → People's Republic of China
National Affairs and Government Initiatives · Policies, laws and bills

Q19. Which Supreme Court case, decided in April 2025, led to the 16th Presidential Reference under Article 143 concerning timelines for assent to State Bills?

  1. (a) Kaiser-I-Hind Pvt. Ltd. vs National Textile Corporation
  2. (b) S.R. Bommai vs Union of India
  3. (c) State of Tamil Nadu vs Governor of Tamil Nadu
  4. (d) Nabam Rebia vs Deputy Speaker, Arunachal Pradesh
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) State of Tamil Nadu vs Governor of Tamil Nadu

Topic: Constitutional Law - Presidential Reference
TheState of Tamil Nadu vs Governor of Tamil Naducase (April 2025) dealt with the Governor's delay in giving assent to State Bills.
This landmark judgment raised constitutional questions about timelines for gubernatorial assent under Article 200.
The Supreme Court's decision led to the16th Presidential Reference under Article 143, seeking the President's opinion on fixing time limits for assent to State legislation.
This reference addressed the constitutional ambiguity regarding the Governor's discretionary powers in withholding assent.
Answer: Option 3 → State of Tamil Nadu vs Governor of Tamil Nadu

Polity (5)

Emergency and Centre-State Relations · Legislative relations and Seventh Schedule lists

Q20. Under the Constitution (101st Amendment) Act, 2016, who has the exclusive power to make laws on GST, where the supply of goods or services takes place in the course of interstate trade or commerce?

  1. (a) NITI Ayog
  2. (b) Parliament
  3. (c) State Legislatures
  4. (d) President of India
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Parliament

Constitution (101st Amendment) Act, 2016 - GST Framework
Article 246Agrants concurrent power to both Parliament and State Legislatures to make laws on GST.
However, for Interstate Trade or Commerce:
Article 269A(1) specifically provides thatParliament has exclusive powerto legislate on GST where supply of goods/services occurs in the course of interstate trade or commerce.
This is implemented through theIntegrated GST (IGST) Actpassed by Parliament.
State Legislatures can only legislate onintrastateGST matters (SGST).
Answer: Option 2 → Parliament
Judiciary · High Courts

Q21. The power of High Courts to issue writs for purposes beyond Fundamental Rights is given under __________.

  1. (a) Article 245
  2. (b) Article 227
  3. (c) Article 226
  4. (d) Article 32
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Article 226

Topic: Constitutional Provisions - High Court Powers
Article 226:Empowers High Courts to issue writs for enforcement of Fundamental Rights AND for any other purpose.
Article 32:Supreme Court writs - only for Fundamental Rights enforcement.
Article 227:Superintendence power over subordinate courts.
Article 245:Legislative powers of Parliament and State Legislatures.
High Courts havewider writ jurisdictionthan Supreme Court under Article 226.
Answer: Option 3 → Article 226
DPSP and Fundamental Duties · Gandhian principles

Q22. According to the Gandhian principles incorporated in the Directive Principles of State Policy, the State shall endeavor to promote:

  1. (a) Industrialization in urban areas
  2. (b) Foreign trade agreements
  3. (c) Large-scale corporate farming
  4. (d) Cottage industries on an individual or cooperative basis in rural areas
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Cottage industries on an individual or cooperative basis in rural areas

Topic: Directive Principles - Gandhian Principles
Article 43:State shall endeavor to promote cottage industries on individual or cooperative basis in rural areas.
This reflects Gandhi's vision of village self-sufficiency and decentralized economy.
Other Gandhian DPSPs include prohibition (Art 47), protection of cows (Art 48), and panchayati raj (Art 40).
Answer: Option 4 → Cottage industries on an individual or cooperative basis in rural areas
Local Government · 74th Amendment - urban local bodies

Q23. Which amendment made it constitutionally mandatory for municipalities to prepare “District Planning Committees” and “Metropolitan Planning Committees”?

  1. (a) 97th Amendment
  2. (b) 74th Amendment
  3. (c) 102nd Amendment
  4. (d) 73rd Amendment
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 74th Amendment

Topic: Constitutional Amendments - Local Governance
74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992
Key Provisions:
• Added Part IXA to Constitution (Articles 243P to 243ZG)
• Provided constitutional status to municipalities
• Made it mandatory to constituteDistrict Planning Committees (DPCs)under Article 243ZD
• Made it mandatory to constituteMetropolitan Planning Committees (MPCs)under Article 243ZE
• These committees consolidate plans prepared by Panchayats and Municipalities
Note: 73rd Amendment (1992) dealt with Panchayati Raj institutions in rural areas
Answer: Option 2 → 74th Amendment
Judiciary · Supreme Court - jurisdiction (original, appellate, advisory)

Q24. Which Article deals with the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

  1. (a) Article 131
  2. (b) Article 124
  3. (c) Article 32
  4. (d) Article 141
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Article 131

Topic:Original Jurisdiction of Supreme Court
Article 131deals with the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
It covers disputes between:
• Union and States
• States inter se (among themselves)
• Union and States on one side vs other States
Note: Article 32 → Fundamental Rights enforcement
Article 124 → Establishment of Supreme Court
Article 141 → Law declared by SC binding on all courts
Answer: Option 1 → Article 131

Economics (4)

Poverty, Unemployment and Human Development · Types of unemployment

Q25. What term describes a situation in which a person is employed but not in the desired capacity, in terms of compensation, hours, or skill level?

  1. (a) Involuntary employment
  2. (b) Underemployment
  3. (c) Low wage employment
  4. (d) Part-time employment
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Underemployment

Topic: Employment Economics
Underemploymentrefers to a situation where a person is employed but not utilized to their full capacity.
Key characteristics:
• Working below skill level or qualification
• Insufficient working hours (wanting full-time but getting part-time)
• Inadequate compensation for skills possessed
Example: An engineer working as a delivery driver or a full-time worker getting only 2-3 days of work per week.
Other options are incorrect:
• Involuntary employment - not a standard economic term
• Low wage employment - refers only to compensation aspect
Answer: Option 2 → Underemployment
Industry and Infrastructure · LPG reforms of 1991

Q26. Which of the following factors most significantly contributed to the emergence of Indian multinational corporations like Reliance Industries and Tata Group in the post-reform era?

  1. (a) Expansion of nationalized sectors
  2. (b) Continued government subsidies
  3. (c) Globalization and privatization
  4. (d) Growth in agricultural exports
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Globalization and privatization

Topic: Indian Economic Reforms (1991 onwards)
Post-1991 Reform Era:
Economic liberalization opened Indian markets to global competition.
Privatization reduced government control, allowing private sector expansion.
Globalization enabled Indian companies to access foreign markets and capital.
Impact on Indian MNCs:
Reliance and Tata expanded globally through foreign investments and acquisitions.
Removal of License Raj freed businesses from bureaucratic restrictions.
Access to global technology and partnerships boosted competitiveness.
Answer: Option 3 → Globalization and privatization
Economics Miscellaneous · Governance and economic reform doctrines

Q27. Which among the following is NOT a document related to Good Governance?

  1. (a) Sevottam Model
  2. (b) Citizen Charter
  3. (c) National Forest Policy, 1988
  4. (d) Second Administrative Reforms Commission
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) National Forest Policy, 1988

Good Governance Documents
Sevottam Model:Framework for service delivery excellence in government organizations.
Citizen Charter:Document listing services, standards, and grievance redressal mechanisms.
Second ARC:Comprehensive recommendations on administrative reforms and governance.
National Forest Policy, 1988:Environmental policy for forest conservation and management.
National Forest Policy is anenvironmental policy, not a governance framework document.
Answer: Option 3 → National Forest Policy, 1988
Inflation · Inflation targeting

Q28. What is the inflation target set by the Government of India under the Monetary Policy Committee framework until April 2026?

  1. (a) 3% with a tolerance of ±1%
  2. (b) 4% with a tolerance of ±2%
  3. (c) 5% with a tolerance of ±2%
  4. (d) 6% with no specified tolerance
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 4% with a tolerance of ±2%

Topic: Monetary Policy Framework - India
The Government of India, in consultation with RBI, sets the inflation target under the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) framework.
Current Target (extended until April 2026):
• Inflation Target:4%
• Tolerance Band:±2%
• Upper Limit: 6%
• Lower Limit: 2%
This framework was first notified in August 2016 and has been renewed periodically.
Answer: Option 2 → 4% with a tolerance of ±2%

Ancient History (1)

Post-Gupta Period · Harshavardhana

Q29. Harshavardhana’s biography Harshacharita was composed in Sanskrit by which of the following court poets?

  1. (a) Vishnu Sharma
  2. (b) Ravikirti
  3. (c) Surasena
  4. (d) Banabhatta
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Banabhatta

Harshacharita- Biography of King Harshavardhana
Author: Banabhatta (Bana)
Key Facts:
• Banabhatta was a 7th-century Sanskrit prose writer
• Court poet of Emperor Harshavardhana (606-647 CE)
• Also wroteKadambari(Sanskrit novel)
• Harshacharita describes Harsha's ancestry and reign
Other poets mentioned:
• Vishnu Sharma - Author of Panchatantra
• Ravikirti - Court poet of Chalukya king Pulakeshin II
• Surasena - Not a notable historical court poet
Answer: Option 4 → Banabhatta

Chemistry (1)

Environmental Chemistry · Water pollution and hardness of water

Q30. Thermal pollution primarily results from which action related to industrial processes?

  1. (a) Use of water as a coolant
  2. (b) Release of heavy metals
  3. (c) Suspended solid accumulation
  4. (d) Addition of detergents
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Use of water as a coolant

Thermal Pollution
Definition: Increase in water temperature due to human activities.
Primary Cause:Industries use water from rivers/lakes as coolant in power plants and factories.
Process: Cold water absorbs heat from machinery → Hot water discharged back → Raises water body temperature.
Effect: Reduces dissolved oxygen, harms aquatic life.
Other options cause chemical/physical pollution, not thermal.
Answer: Option 1 → Use of water as a coolant

Physics (2)

Force and Laws of Motion · Newton's second law and momentum

Q31. Momentum of an object is defined as the product of its mass and velocity, hence what are its SI units?

  1. (a) kg m s
  2. (b) g m s^(–1)
  3. (c) kg m s^(–1)
  4. (d) kg m s^(–2)
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) kg m s^(–1)

Momentum = Mass × Velocity
SI unit of Mass = kg
SI unit of Velocity = m/s = m s⁻¹
SI unit of Momentum = kg × m s⁻¹ =kg m s⁻¹
Answer: Option 3 → kg m s⁻¹
Sound and Waves · Nature and types of waves (longitudinal, transverse)

Q32. In which type of wave do particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of wave propagation?

  1. (a) Longitudinal wave
  2. (b) Electromagnetic wave
  3. (c) Transverse wave
  4. (d) Surface wave
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Longitudinal wave

Wave Motion Types:
Longitudinal Wave:Particles oscillate parallel to wave direction.
Examples: Sound waves, compression waves in springs.
Transverse Wave:Particles oscillate perpendicular to wave direction.
Examples: Light waves, waves on strings.
Surface Wave:Combination of both motions.
In longitudinal waves, compressions and rarefactions travel in the same direction as particle displacement.
Answer: Option 1 → Longitudinal wave

Static GK (2)

Festivals, Fairs, Paintings and Crafts · Painting styles and schools

Q33. Warli painting, a traditional tribal art form, originates from which Indian state?

  1. (a) Maharashtra
  2. (b) Rajasthan
  3. (c) Madhya Pradesh
  4. (d) Odisha
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Maharashtra

Topic: Traditional Indian Art Forms
Warli painting is atribal art formfrom the Warli tribe.
Origin:Thane and Nashik districts of Maharashtra.
Characteristics: Simple geometric patterns, white pigment on mud base, depicts daily life and nature.
Answer: Option 1 → Maharashtra
Monuments and Heritage · Monuments - builders and locations

Q34. The Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which Indian State/UT?

  1. (a) Rajasthan
  2. (b) Uttar Pradesh
  3. (c) Madhya Pradesh
  4. (d) Delhi
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Uttar Pradesh

Topic: UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India
The Taj Mahal is located inAgra, Uttar Pradesh.
Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1632-1653.
It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Answer: Option 2 → Uttar Pradesh

Biology (2)

Diseases, Immunity and Health · Viral diseases

Q35. Which combination of symptoms is the most common characteristic of influenza in humans?

  1. (a) Rash, itching, and swelling
  2. (b) Vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration
  3. (c) Fever, cough, and body aches
  4. (d) Chest pain, palpitations, and sweating
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Fever, cough, and body aches

Topic: Influenza (Flu) Symptoms
Common Influenza Symptoms:
• High fever (100-104°F)
• Dry cough
• Severe body aches and muscle pain
• Fatigue and weakness
• Headache and chills
Other Options:
Option 1 → Allergic reactions
Option 2 → Gastroenteritis (stomach flu)
Option 4 → Cardiac conditions
Answer: Option 3 → Fever, cough, and body aches
Diseases, Immunity and Health · Deficiency diseases

Q36. Which disease is caused specifically by a deficiency of Vitamin B1?

  1. (a) Beri- beri
  2. (b) Rickets
  3. (c) Scurvy
  4. (d) Night blindness
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Beri- beri

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) Deficiency
Beri- beriis caused by deficiency of Vitamin B1.
Other deficiency diseases:
Rickets → Vitamin D deficiency
Scurvy → Vitamin C deficiency
Night blindness → Vitamin A deficiency
Answer: Option 1 → Beri- beri

Modern History (3)

Advent of Europeans and British Expansion · Portuguese

Q37. Which event best signalled the decline of Portuguese power in India and the emergence of British and Dutch influence?

  1. (a) Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle (1748)
  2. (b) Establishment of Madras by the English (1639)
  3. (c) Anglo-Persian capture of Hormuz (1622)
  4. (d) Battle of Plassey (1757)
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Anglo-Persian capture of Hormuz (1622)

Topic: Decline of Portuguese Power in India
Anglo-Persian Capture of Hormuz (1622):
Hormuz was a strategic Portuguese fort controlling trade routes in the Persian Gulf.
English East India Company allied with Persia to capture it in 1622.
This marked thebeginning of Portuguese declinein Asian waters.
Opened doors for British and Dutch to expand their influence.
Why other options are incorrect:
Madras (1639) - British expansion, but Portuguese already declining.
Plassey (1757) - British dominance over French, not Portuguese.
Aix-la-Chapelle (1748) - Anglo-French treaty, unrelated to Portuguese.
Answer: Option 3 → Anglo-Persian capture of Hormuz (1622)
Revolt of 1857 · Causes of the revolt

Q38. Which new weapon led to Mangal Pandey’s agitation as a sepoy of the 34th Bengal Native Infantry?

  1. (a) Brown Bess musket
  2. (b) Enfield rifle
  3. (c) Snider rifle
  4. (d) Matchlock gun
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Enfield rifle

Topic: Revolt of 1857 - Immediate Cause
Mangal Pandey was a sepoy in the 34th Bengal Native Infantry.
Key Facts:
1. TheEnfield riflecartridges were greased with cow and pig fat.
2. Soldiers had to bite the cartridge before loading, offending both Hindu and Muslim sentiments.
3. Mangal Pandey's agitation on March 29, 1857 at Barrackpore was triggered by this issue.
This incident became a major spark for the 1857 Revolt.
Answer: Option 2 → Enfield rifle
Personalities, Newspapers, Books and Slogans · Organisations and their founders

Q39. Who among the following is credited with establishing the 'Servants of India Society' to promote education and social reforms during the Indian National Movement?

  1. (a) Lala Lajpat Rai
  2. (b) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
  3. (c) Bipin Chandra Pal
  4. (d) Dadabhai Naoroji
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Gopal Krishna Gokhale

Topic: Indian National Movement - Social Reform Organizations
Servants of India Society (1905)
Founded by:Gopal Krishna Gokhalein Pune
Objective: Train national missionaries for service of India, promote education, social reforms, and constitutional methods
Gokhale was a moderate leader and mentor to Gandhi
Answer: Option 2 → Gopal Krishna Gokhale
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