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RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 25 March 2026 Shift 3 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

All 36 GK / GS questions asked in RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 on 25 March 2026 Shift 3, with correct answers and short solutions, subject-wise: Static GK, Chemistry, Current Affairs, Ancient History, Polity, Computer.

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Subjects: Static GK (2) · Chemistry (1) · Current Affairs (8) · Ancient History (3) · Polity (6) · Computer (4) · Modern History (3) · Biology (2) · Economics (3) · Geography (3) · Physics (1)

Static GK (2)

Tribes, Languages and Religions · Scripts

Q1. Which Classical Language underwent significant scriptural evolution from Grantha, Vatteluttu, Kolezhuthu, and finally to its current script used in modern writing?

  1. (a) Odia
  2. (b) Tamil
  3. (c) Malayalam
  4. (d) Kannada
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Malayalam

Classical Language Script Evolution
Malayalam underwent scriptural evolution through:
•Grantha script(ancient Sanskrit-based)
•Vatteluttu(old Tamil-Malayalam script)
•Kolezhuthu(medieval transitional script)
•Modern Malayalam script(current form)
This evolution occurred between 9th-16th centuries CE.
Malayalam became a Classical Language in 2013.
Answer: Option 3 → Malayalam
Monuments and Heritage · Monuments - builders and locations

Q2. Which 17th-century CE monument in Agra, built by Shah Jahan, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. (a) Sikandra Tomb
  2. (b) Safdarjung Tomb
  3. (c) Taj Mahal
  4. (d) Jama Masjid
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Taj Mahal

Topic: Mughal Architecture - UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Taj Mahal- Built by Shah Jahan (1632-1653 CE) in Agra.
Built in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983.
One of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Answer: Option 3 → Taj Mahal

Chemistry (1)

Structure of Atom · Rutherford's model and gold foil experiment

Q3. Hans Geiger and Ernest Marsden performed the famous α–particle scattering experiment under the supervision of _________.

  1. (a) Niels Bohr
  2. (b) Ernest Rutherford
  3. (c) William Henry
  4. (d) John Dalton
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Ernest Rutherford

Topic: α-Particle Scattering Experiment (Gold Foil Experiment)
Hans Geiger and Ernest Marsden conducted the famous α-particle scattering experiment in 1909.
This experiment was performed under the supervision ofErnest Rutherford.
The experiment led to the discovery of the atomic nucleus and disproved the plum pudding model.
Rutherford proposed the nuclear model of the atom based on these results.
Answer: Option 2 → Ernest Rutherford

Current Affairs (8)

Environment and Climate - Current · Climate summits (COP)

Q4. What major climate agreement was discussed during the United Nations Climate Change Conference in November 2025?

  1. (a) Paris Agreement
  2. (b) Kyoto Protocol
  3. (c) Glasgow Pact
  4. (d) Montreal Accord
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Paris Agreement

UN Climate Change Conference (COP) - November 2025
TheParis Agreementremains the primary framework for global climate action since 2015.
COP meetings regularly review and strengthen commitments under the Paris Agreement.
The 2025 conference focused on updating Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under this agreement.
Answer: Option 1 → Paris Agreement
Science, Technology and Space - Current · Space missions - current

Q5. Which launch vehicle was announced in 2025 as having been built entirely by the private sector for the first time in India and was set to place the Oceansat satellite into orbit?

  1. (a) Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)
  2. (b) Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3)
  3. (c) Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV)
  4. (d) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)

Topic: India's Space Sector Development 2025
Key Facts:
In 2025, ISRO announced the first fully private sector-built launch vehicle in India.
ThePolar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)was manufactured entirely by private companies under ISRO's technology transfer program.
This PSLV variant was designated to launch theOceansat satelliteinto orbit, marking a milestone in India's commercial space sector.
This initiative is part of India's push for privatization in space technology and reducing ISRO's operational burden.
Answer: Option 4 → Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)
Art, Culture and Events - Current · Festivals and cultural events - current

Q6. Where did the Pune Book Festival 2025 take place?

  1. (a) Shaniwar Wada
  2. (b) Symbiosis Auditorium
  3. (c) Fergusson College Grounds
  4. (d) Savitribai Phule University
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Fergusson College Grounds

Pune Book Festival 2025
The Pune Book Festival 2025 was organized atFergusson College Grounds.
This annual literary event showcases books, publishers, and cultural programs.
Answer: Option 3 → Fergusson College Grounds
International Affairs and Summits · Bilateral agreements and visits

Q7. Which treaty was signed on 17 July 2025 between the United Kingdom and Germany, marking their first bilateral treaty since the Second World War?

  1. (a) Lancaster House 2.0
  2. (b) Northwood Declaration
  3. (c) Kensington Treaty
  4. (d) Maastricht Treaty
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Kensington Treaty

Topic:UK-Germany Bilateral Treaty (2025)
TheKensington Treatywas signed on 17 July 2025.
This historic agreement marked the first bilateral treaty
between the United Kingdom and Germany since World War II.
The treaty focuses on defense cooperation, trade relations,
and strategic partnership between the two nations.
Answer: Option 3 → Kensington Treaty
Economy, Banking and Business · RBI and banking updates

Q8. Which Act introduced uniform reporting standards for banks to the Reserve Bank of India in 2025?

  1. (a) The Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025
  2. (b) The State Bank of India Act, 1955
  3. (c) The Banking Regulation Act, 1949
  4. (d) The Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) The Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025

Topic:Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025
Key provisions of the Act:
• Introduceduniform reporting standardsfor all banks to RBI
• Enhanced regulatory framework for banking sector
• Strengthened RBI's supervisory powers over banks
This Act modernized banking regulations and standardized
compliance requirements across all banking institutions in India.
Answer: Option 1 → The Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025
Books, Obituaries and Days - Current · Books released

Q9. Who is the author of the memoir 'Mother Mary Comes to Me' released in September 2025?

  1. (a) Jhumpa Lahiri
  2. (b) Arundhati Roy
  3. (c) Chetan Bhagat
  4. (d) Vikram Seth
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Arundhati Roy

Topic: Recent Book Release (2025)
'Mother Mary Comes to Me'is a memoir released in September 2025.
Author:Arundhati Roy- renowned Indian author and activist.
Known for: 'The God of Small Things' (Booker Prize winner).
Answer: Option 2 → Arundhati Roy
International Affairs and Summits · Global events and elections

Q10. Who among the following became the first female President of Namibia in March 2025?

  1. (a) Joyce Banda
  2. (b) Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
  3. (c) Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
  4. (d) Saara Kuugongelwa
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah

Topic: Current Affairs - Namibia President 2025
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwahbecame Namibia's first female President in March 2025.
She is a member of SWAPO (South West Africa People's Organisation).
Previously served as Vice President and Minister of International Relations.
Other options: Joyce Banda (Malawi), Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (Liberia), Saara Kuugongelwa (former PM of Namibia).
Answer: Option 2 → Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
Reports, Indices and Rankings · Global indices and India's rank

Q11. According to the 2025 Human Development Report, what was India’s Human Development Index (HDI) value for the year 2023?

  1. (a) 0.683
  2. (b) 0.685
  3. (c) 0.676
  4. (d) 0.672
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 0.685

Topic: Human Development Report 2025
The 2025 Human Development Report released by UNDP provides HDI data for 2023.
India's HDI Value (2023): 0.685
India ranked 134th out of 193 countries in the Medium Human Development category.
Answer: Option 2 → 0.685

Ancient History (3)

Mauryan Empire · Mauryan administration and economy

Q12. Which of the following officials in the Mauryan administration was primarily responsible for supervising state agriculture and cultivation on crown lands?

  1. (a) Panyadhyaksha
  2. (b) Sitadhyaksha
  3. (c) Aksapataladhyaksha
  4. (d) Samaharta
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Sitadhyaksha

Topic:Mauryan Administration - Agricultural Officials
Sitadhyakshawas the superintendent of agriculture in Mauryan empire.
Primary responsibilities:
• Supervised state agriculture and crown lands (Sita lands)
• Managed cultivation on royal estates
• Oversaw agricultural operations and revenue collection from crown lands
Other officials:
•Panyadhyaksha- Superintendent of commerce/trade
•Aksapataladhyaksha- Keeper of records/accounts
•Samaharta- Chief collector of revenue
Answer: Option 2 → Sitadhyaksha
Indus Valley Civilisation · Artefacts and findings

Q13. Which Harappan city, flourishing around 2500 BCE, is especially known for its Great Bath and advanced grid-pattern streets?

  1. (a) Dholavira
  2. (b) Mohenjodaro
  3. (c) Lothal
  4. (d) Kalibangan
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Mohenjodaro

Harappan Civilization (2500 BCE)
Mohenjodaro(Sindh, Pakistan) is famous for:
•Great Bath- Large public bathing structure (39×23 ft)
•Grid-pattern streets- Well-planned urban layout
• Advanced drainage system
Other cities:
Dholavira - Water conservation system
Lothal - Dockyard for maritime trade
Kalibangan - Fire altars
Answer: Option 2 → Mohenjodaro
Indus Valley Civilisation · Economy, trade and seals

Q14. Which material was mainly used for making beads and seals in Harappan civilization?

  1. (a) Gold
  2. (b) Steatite
  3. (c) Ivory
  4. (d) Terracotta
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Steatite

Harappan Civilization - Bead and Seal Materials
Primary material:Steatite (Soapstone)
Key facts:
• Steatite is soft, easy to carve and heat-resistant
• Most seals found at Harappan sites are steatite
• Famous unicorn seals made from steatite
• Also used: carnelian, faience, terracotta (secondary)
Answer: Option 2 → Steatite

Polity (6)

Union Executive · Prime Minister

Q15. Consider the following statements.
1. Before the Prime Minister enters upon his office, the President administers to him the oaths of office and secrecy.
2. The President can dismiss the Prime Minister at any time in an arbitrary way.
3. If the Prime Minister loses the confidence of the Lok Sabha, he must resign or the President can dismiss him.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. (a) 2 and 3 only
  2. (b) 1 and 2 only
  3. (c) 1 and 3 only
  4. (d) 1 only
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only

Constitutional Provisions - Prime Minister
Statement 1:TRUE
Article 75(4): PM takes oath before President.
Oath of office and secrecy administered by President.
Statement 2:FALSE
President CANNOT dismiss PM arbitrarily.
PM holds office during pleasure of Lok Sabha, not President.
President acts on advice of Council of Ministers.
Statement 3:TRUE
Article 75(3): Council collectively responsible to Lok Sabha.
If PM loses confidence, must resign or President dismisses.
Answer: Option 3 → 1 and 3 only
Union Executive · Lists of Presidents, Vice-Presidents and Prime Ministers

Q16. Which Indian Prime Minister among the following was never the Chief Minister of any state of India?

  1. (a) Morarji Desai
  2. (b) Chandrashekhar
  3. (c) VP Singh
  4. (d) PV Narasimha Rao
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Chandrashekhar

Topic: Indian Prime Ministers & Chief Ministers
Morarji Desai:CM of Bombay State (1952-56)
Chandrashekhar:Never served as CM of any state
VP Singh:CM of Uttar Pradesh (1980-82)
PV Narasimha Rao:CM of Andhra Pradesh (1971-73)
Answer: Option 2 → Chandrashekhar
DPSP and Fundamental Duties · Gandhian principles

Q17. Which of the following Articles was inserted into the Directive Principles of State Policy of the Indian Constitution by the Constitution (Ninety-seventh Amendment) Act of 2011?

  1. (a) Article 43B - Promotion of co-operative societies
  2. (b) Article 43A - Participation of workers in management of industries
  3. (c) Article 48A - Protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wild life
  4. (d) Article 39A - Equal justice and free legal aid
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Article 43B - Promotion of co-operative societies

Constitution (97th Amendment) Act, 2011
This amendment addedArticle 43Bto Part IV (DPSP).
Article 43B:The State shall endeavour to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control and professional management of co-operative societies.
Other options were added earlier:
• Article 43A - 42nd Amendment, 1976
• Article 48A - 42nd Amendment, 1976
• Article 39A - 42nd Amendment, 1976
Answer: Option 1 → Article 43B - Promotion of co-operative societies
Judiciary · Tribunals, Lok Adalats and legal services

Q18. Which of the following Acts provides statutory status to Lok Adalats in India?

  1. (a) The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
  2. (b) The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
  3. (c) The Indian Constitution
  4. (d) The Civil Procedure Code, 1908
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987

Topic:Lok Adalats - Statutory Status
The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987provides statutory status to Lok Adalats.
Key Facts:
• Lok Adalats are alternative dispute resolution forums.
• They settle disputes through conciliation and compromise.
• Awards of Lok Adalats are deemed as decrees of civil court.
Answer: Option 1 → The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
Elections, Parties and Representation · Delimitation and reservation of seats

Q19. According to the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023, what proportion of seats to be filled by direct election in the House of the People (Lok Sabha) is to be reserved for women?

  1. (a) One-quarter of the seats
  2. (b) One-half of the seats
  3. (c) One-third of the seats
  4. (d) Two-thirds of the seats
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) One-third of the seats

Constitution (106th Amendment) Act, 2023
Also known asNari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.
Provides reservation ofone-third (33%)seats for women in:
• Lok Sabha (House of the People)
• State Legislative Assemblies
Implementation after delimitation exercise and census.
Answer: Option 3 → One-third of the seats
Amendments and Important Articles · Major constitutional amendments

Q20. Which among the following changes were made in the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act ?

  1. (a) Increased Lok Sabha seats from 525 to 545.
  2. (b) Introduction of Fundamental Duties under Article 51A.
  3. (c) Nationalization of Land Ceiling Laws.
  4. (d) Inserted Right to Privacy in the Article 21 of Indian Constitution.
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Introduction of Fundamental Duties under Article 51A.

42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976
Known as 'Mini Constitution' - most comprehensive amendment.
Key Changes Made:
• AddedFundamental DutiesunderArticle 51A(10 duties, later 11th added)
• Added words 'Socialist', 'Secular', 'Integrity' to Preamble
• Curtailed judicial review and fundamental rights
• Extended Lok Sabha and Assembly terms to 6 years
Other Options:
Option 1: Lok Sabha seats increased by 31st Amendment (1973)
Option 3: Land Ceiling - State subject, not by this amendment
Option 4: Right to Privacy recognized by Supreme Court (2017)
Answer: Option 2 → Introduction of Fundamental Duties under Article 51A.

Computer (4)

Computer Fundamentals and History · Introduction and characteristics of computers

Q21. Which characteristic of computers enables them to perform various tasks such as calculations, graphics, and communication?

  1. (a) Speed
  2. (b) Versatility
  3. (c) Automation
  4. (d) Accuracy
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Versatility

Topic:Computer Characteristics
Versatilitymeans ability to perform different types of tasks.
Computers can handle calculations, graphics, communication,
data processing, multimedia, gaming, etc.
Other options:
Speed → Fast processing
Automation → Self-operating capability
Accuracy → Error-free results
Answer: Option 2 → Versatility
Computer Memory · Primary memory (RAM, ROM and their types)

Q22. Why is RAM called “Random Access”?

  1. (a) Data is permanently stored
  2. (b) Data is stored randomly without structure
  3. (c) Data can only be accessed sequentially
  4. (d) Data can be accessed directly from any location
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Data can be accessed directly from any location

RAM - Random Access Memory
Random Access means any memory location can be accessed directly in equal time, regardless of its physical position.
Unlike sequential access (tape), RAM allows direct access to any address without reading previous locations.
This direct access capability makes it 'random' - not related to data organization or permanence.
Answer: Option 4 → Data can be accessed directly from any location
Software, Operating Systems and Programming · File extensions and formats

Q23. What do you mean by .wma file on the computer?

  1. (a) Wired Media Audio format
  2. (b) Windows Media Audio format
  3. (c) Wireless Media Audio format
  4. (d) WiFi Media Audio format
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Windows Media Audio format

.wma File Format
.wma stands forWindows Media Audio
It is an audio file format developed byMicrosoft
Used for storing and streaming audio content
Commonly used in Windows operating systems
Answer: Option 2 → Windows Media Audio format
Software, Operating Systems and Programming · Types of software (system, application, utility)

Q24. Which of the following is an example of application software that depends entirely on system software to function?

  1. (a) Linux Kernel
  2. (b) Microsoft Word
  3. (c) Ubuntu
  4. (d) BIOS
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Microsoft Word

Topic: System Software vs Application Software
System Software:Manages hardware and provides platform for applications (OS, BIOS, Kernel).
Application Software:Performs specific user tasks, runs on top of system software.
Analysis of Options:
• Linux Kernel → System software (core of OS)
• Microsoft Word → Application software (word processor)
• Ubuntu → System software (Operating System)
• BIOS → System software (firmware)
Microsoft Word requires Windows/macOS (system software) to run.
Answer: Option 2 → Microsoft Word

Modern History (3)

Revolt of 1857 · Views and books on the revolt

Q25. Who authored 'The Indian War of Independence 1857'?

  1. (a) Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
  2. (b) Jawaharlal Nehru
  3. (c) Mahatma Gandhi
  4. (d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

Topic: Indian History - Literature on 1857 Revolt
'The Indian War of Independence 1857'was written byVinayak Damodar Savarkarin 1909.
Published in London, it was banned by British authorities in India.
The book presented the 1857 revolt as India's first organized war of independence.
Answer: Option 1 → Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
Socio-Religious Reform Movements · Prarthana Samaj and Satyashodhak Samaj

Q26. In which of the following present-day places did Jyotiba Phule founded the Satyashodhak Samaj in 1873?

  1. (a) Nagpur
  2. (b) Nashik
  3. (c) Satara
  4. (d) Pune
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Pune

Satyashodhak Samaj (Truth-Seekers' Society)
Founded by:Jyotiba Phule in 1873
Location:Pune, Maharashtra
Objective: Social reform movement against caste discrimination and Brahmanical dominance.
Focus: Education and empowerment of lower castes and women.
Answer: Option 4 → Pune
Socio-Religious Reform Movements · Anti-caste and depressed-class movements

Q27. Which of the following best describes the Mahar Movement in Maharashtra?

  1. (a) A peasant movement against zamindari exploitation
  2. (b) A tribal uprising against British forest laws
  3. (c) A socio-political movement for Dalit rights and social equality
  4. (d) A religious reform movement aimed at purifying Hindu rituals
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) A socio-political movement for Dalit rights and social equality

Mahar Movement in Maharashtra
The Mahar community, considered 'untouchable' in the caste hierarchy, faced severe social discrimination.
Key Leader:Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, himself from the Mahar community, led this movement.
Objectives:Fight against caste-based discrimination, demand equal rights, temple entry, access to education and public resources.
Major Events:Mahad Satyagraha (1927) for drinking water rights, Kalaram Temple Entry Movement (1930).
The movement was fundamentally aboutDalit rights and social equality, not peasant issues, tribal concerns, or religious reform.
Answer: Option 3 → A socio-political movement for Dalit rights and social equality

Biology (2)

Plant Physiology and Morphology · Photosynthesis - process and factors

Q28. What is the process by which plants make their food using sunlight?

  1. (a) Transpiration
  2. (b) Photosynthesis
  3. (c) Respiration
  4. (d) Fermentation
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Photosynthesis

Topic:Plant Nutrition
Plants prepare food using sunlight, water, and CO₂.
This process occurs in chloroplasts containing chlorophyll.
Photosynthesisconverts light energy into chemical energy (glucose).
Other options:
Transpiration → water loss from leaves
Respiration → breakdown of glucose for energy
Fermentation → anaerobic glucose breakdown
Answer: Option 2 → Photosynthesis
Plant Physiology and Morphology · Photosynthesis - process and factors

Q29. Choose the correct statement regarding the process of photosynthesis in plants.

  1. (a) It occurs in the mitochondria of plant cells.
  2. (b) It involves the breakdown of glucose to produce energy.
  3. (c) It primarily takes place during the night to conserve water.
  4. (d) It converts light energy into chemical energy.
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) It converts light energy into chemical energy.

Topic: Photosynthesis
Key Facts:
1. Occurs inchloroplasts(not mitochondria)
2. Convertslight energy → chemical energy (glucose)
3. Takes place duringdaytime(requires sunlight)
4. Process: 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + Light → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂
Option 2 describesrespiration(opposite process)
Answer: Option 4 → It converts light energy into chemical energy.

Economics (3)

Poverty, Unemployment and Human Development · Human Development Index and UNDP

Q30. Which of the following scholars introduced the concept of human development?

  1. (a) Amartya Sen
  2. (b) Mahbub-ul-Haq
  3. (c) Alexander Von Humboldt
  4. (d) Griffith Taylor
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Mahbub-ul-Haq

Topic:Human Development Concept
Mahbub-ul-Haq(Pakistani economist) introduced the concept of human development in 1990.
He created theHuman Development Index (HDI)for UNDP.
Amartya Sen contributed to the theoretical framework but Mahbub-ul-Haq pioneered the concept.
Answer: Option 2 → Mahbub-ul-Haq
Poverty, Unemployment and Human Development · Human Development Index and UNDP

Q31. How many main approaches are there to human development?

  1. (a) Five: income, welfare, capabilities, rights-based, and sustainability approaches
  2. (b) Four: income, welfare, minimum needs, and capabilities approaches
  3. (c) Three: income, welfare, and capability approaches
  4. (d) Six: income, welfare, basic needs, capabilities, rights-based, participatory approaches
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Four: income, welfare, minimum needs, and capabilities approaches

Topic: Approaches to Human Development
The main approaches to human development are:
1. Income Approach:Development measured by per capita income/GDP
2. Welfare Approach:Focus on government welfare programs and social services
3. Minimum Needs Approach:Ensuring basic necessities like food, shelter, health, education
4. Capability Approach:Amartya Sen's concept - expanding people's choices and freedoms
These four form the core framework in human development studies.
Answer: Option 2 → Four: income, welfare, minimum needs, and capabilities approaches
External Sector and International Economic Organisations · Foreign trade policy and EXIM

Q32. Under the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS), exporters are rewarded in the form of:

  1. (a) Equity shares in export-oriented units
  2. (b) Non-transferable cash vouchers
  3. (c) Freely transferable Duty Credit Scrips
  4. (d) Export tax rebates that expire on use
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Freely transferable Duty Credit Scrips

MEIS (Merchandise Exports from India Scheme)
Launched under Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20.
Exporters receiveDuty Credit Scripsas incentive.
Key Features:
• Scrips arefreely transferable
• Can be used for payment of customs duty
• Tradeable in open market
Answer: Option 3 → Freely transferable Duty Credit Scrips

Geography (3)

India - Location, Physiography and Neighbours · Northern Plains

Q33. Which of the following three river systems are primarily responsible for the formation of the Northern Plains of India?

  1. (a) Krishna, Godavari, Yamuna
  2. (b) Narmada, Tapti, Kaveri
  3. (c) Indus, Ganga, Brahmaputra
  4. (d) Mahanadi, Ganga, Brahmaputra
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Indus, Ganga, Brahmaputra

Topic: Formation of Northern Plains of India
The Northern Plains are formed by alluvial deposits brought by three major river systems over millions of years.
Key Facts:
1.Indus System- Forms Punjab-Haryana plains in the west
2.Ganga System- Forms the central Ganga plains (UP, Bihar)
3.Brahmaputra System- Forms Assam plains in the east
These rivers originate from the Himalayas and deposit sediments in the depression between Himalayas and Peninsular India.
Other options contain peninsular rivers (Krishna, Godavari, Narmada, Tapti, Kaveri, Mahanadi) which flow in Peninsular India, not Northern Plains.
Answer: Option 3 → Indus, Ganga, Brahmaputra
India - Population and Census · Demographic concepts and transition

Q34. What does the crude birth rate (CBR) measure in demographic studies?

  1. (a) Share of employed women in workforce
  2. (b) Ratio of deaths per hundred population
  3. (c) Net rural to urban migration
  4. (d) Number of live births per thousand annually
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Number of live births per thousand annually

Crude Birth Rate (CBR)
CBR is a key demographic indicator that measures fertility levels in a population.
Definition:Number of live births per 1,000 people in a population during a given year.
Formula:CBR = (Total Live Births / Total Population) × 1,000
It provides a basic measure of population growth and reproductive patterns.
Answer: Option 4 → Number of live births per thousand annually
India - Agriculture · Food crops and leading states

Q35. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, which of the following states was the major groundnut exporting state of India in 2020-2021?

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

Answer: (a) Gujarat

Topic:Groundnut Exports in India (2020-21)
Key Facts:
Gujarat is the largest groundnut producing state in India.
It accounts for over 40% of India's total groundnut production.
Gujarat leads in groundnut exports due to its high production
and well-developed export infrastructure.
Answer: Option 1 → Gujarat

Physics (1)

Force and Laws of Motion · Newton's first law and inertia

Q36. Which of the following best describes the tendency of undisturbed objects to remain at rest or to keep moving with the same velocity?

  1. (a) Momentum
  2. (b) Acceleration
  3. (c) Force
  4. (d) Inertia
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Inertia

Newton's First Law of Motion
An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion continues in motion with the same velocity unless acted upon by an external force.
This property of matter to resist change in its state of rest or uniform motion is calledInertia.
Momentum = mass × velocity (quantity of motion)
Acceleration = rate of change of velocity
Force = cause of change in motion
Inertia = resistance to change in motion
Answer: Option 4 → Inertia
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