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RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 27 March 2026 Shift 3 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

All 36 GK / GS questions asked in RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 on 27 March 2026 Shift 3, with correct answers and short solutions, subject-wise: Current Affairs, Miscellaneous, Modern History, Static GK, Economics, Chemistry.

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Subjects: Current Affairs (6) · Miscellaneous (3) · Modern History (3) · Static GK (3) · Economics (5) · Chemistry (2) · Polity (5) · Computer (3) · Biology (1) · Physics (1) · Medieval History (1) · Geography (2) · Ancient History (1)

Current Affairs (6)

Economy, Banking and Business · Mergers, acquisitions and partnerships

Q1. In 2025, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) signed an MoU in Moscow with which foreign aerospace company to jointly produce the SJ-100 civil commuter aircraft in India?

  1. (a) Irkut Corporation
  2. (b) Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company
  3. (c) Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC-UAC)
  4. (d) Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC-UAC)

Topic: Current Affairs 2025 - Defence & Aerospace
HAL signed MoU in Moscow (2025) forSJ-100 civil commuter aircraftproduction in India.
Partner:Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC-UAC)
UAC is the parent company that oversees Russian civil aviation projects including Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company.
Answer: Option 3 → Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC-UAC)
Sports - Current · Tournaments and winners

Q2. Which of the following countries emerged as mixed team Squash World Cup champions in December 2025 following a dominant 3–0 triumph over top-seeded Hong Kong?

  1. (a) Australia
  2. (b) India
  3. (c) England
  4. (d) Egypt
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) India

Mixed Team Squash World Cup - December 2025
Final Match: India vs Hong Kong (top seed)
Result: India won3-0(dominant victory)
India emerged aschampionsdefeating the
top-seeded Hong Kong team comprehensively.
Answer: Option 2 → India
Reports, Indices and Rankings · Global indices and India's rank

Q3. According to the Global Innovation Index Ranking 2025, which country has the 1ˢ ᵗ rank?

  1. (a) Finland
  2. (b) Denmark
  3. (c) Sweden
  4. (d) Switzerland
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Switzerland

Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025
Published by: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Top Rankings:
1st → Switzerland (consistent leader)
2nd → Sweden
3rd → United States
Switzerland has maintained top position for several consecutive years due to strong innovation ecosystem, R&D investment, and institutional framework.
Answer: Option 4 → Switzerland
Economy, Banking and Business · Budget and economic data - current

Q4. Which national financial performance milestone was reported by the Department of Commerce for H1 FY 2025-26 (April–September 2025), highlighting best-ever export figures?

  1. (a) Highest FDI inflow in 5 years
  2. (b) Highest export quarter in H1
  3. (c) Largest export diversification program
  4. (d) Lowest trade deficit in a decade
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Highest export quarter in H1

Topic: National Financial Performance - H1 FY 2025-26
Department of Commerce reported milestone forApril–September 2025period.
Key Achievement:
India recorded itshighest export quarter in H1of FY 2025-26.
This represents best-ever export figures for the first half of fiscal year.
Indicates strong economic growth and international trade performance.
Answer: Option 2 → Highest export quarter in H1
Defence and Security - Current · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q5. Which organisation conducted the successful high-speed rocket-sled test of a fighter aircraft escape system in 2025, placing India among a select group of nations with advanced in-house testing capability?

  1. (a) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
  2. (b) Aeronautical Development Agency
  3. (c) Defence Research and Develop ment Organisation
  4. (d) Indian Air Force
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Defence Research and Develop ment Organisation

Topic: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Key Facts:
1. DRDO successfully conducted high-speed rocket-sled test of fighter aircraft escape system in 2025.
2. This achievement placed India among select nations with advanced in-house testing capability.
3. The test validates indigenous capability in critical aerospace safety systems.
Answer: Option 3 → Defence Research and Develop ment Organisation
International Affairs and Summits · Bilateral agreements and visits

Q6. In response to Cyclone Ditwah in 2025, India expanded which humanitarian mission to deliver aid to Sri Lanka by deploying additional Indian Navy warships?

  1. (a) Operation Maitri
  2. (b) Operation Samudra Setu
  3. (c) Operation Sagar Bandhu
  4. (d) Operation Vanila
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Operation Sagar Bandhu

Topic: India's Humanitarian Mission 2025
Cyclone Ditwah (2025)- Affected Sri Lanka severely
India launchedOperation Sagar Bandhuto provide humanitarian assistance
Indian Navy warships deployed with relief materials, medical aid, and rescue teams
Note:Operation Maitri - Nepal earthquake (2015)
Operation Samudra Setu - COVID-19 repatriation (2020)
Answer: Option 3 → Operation Sagar Bandhu

Miscellaneous (3)

General Miscellaneous · Non-GK items (reasoning or maths) - keep out of GK mocks

Q7. Salil’s salary is ₹18000 per month. He spends ₹5500 on house rent, ₹1500 on bills and the rest of the amount is his monthly savings. Find his savings (in ₹) in a year, if in the month of his birthday, he spent his complete monthly saving for birthday celebration.

  1. (a) 132000
  2. (b) 110000
  3. (c) 121000
  4. (d) 99000
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 121000

Given: Monthly salary = ₹18000
Expenses: Rent = ₹5500, Bills = ₹1500
Monthly savings = 18000 - 5500 - 1500 = ₹11000
In birthday month, complete savings spent (savings = 0)
Remaining 11 months: savings = 11 × 11000 = ₹121000
Total yearly savings = ₹121000
Answer: Option 3 → 121000
General Miscellaneous · Non-GK items (reasoning or maths) - keep out of GK mocks

Q8. In what duration (in years) will ₹9,000 fetch a simple interest of ₹720 at 4% per annum rate of interest?

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

Answer: (c) 2

Given: P = ₹9,000, SI = ₹720, R = 4%
Formula:SI =(P × R × T)/(100)
720 = (9,000 × 4 × T)/100
720 = 36,000T/100
720 = 360T
T = 720/360 = 2 years
Answer: Option 3 → 2
General Miscellaneous · Non-GK items (reasoning or maths) - keep out of GK mocks

Q9. Select the correct option.

  1. (a) The diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other.
  2. (b) The diagonals of a square are equal and do not bisect each other.
  3. (c) The diagonals of a square are not equal and do not bisect each other.
  4. (d) The diagonals of a square are not equal and bisect each other.
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) The diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other.

Properties of Square Diagonals:
In a square ABCD with side 'a':
Diagonal length = a√2 (both diagonals)
∴ Diagonals areequal
Diagonals intersect at center O
AO = OC and BO = OD
∴ Diagonalsbisect each other
Answer: Option 1 → The diagonals of a square are equal and bisect each other.

Modern History (3)

Swadeshi, Revolutionaries and Home Rule · Partition of Bengal and Swadeshi Movement

Q10. Which of the following samitis was founded by Ashwini Kumar Dutt in Barisal?

  1. (a) Bharat Mata Samiti
  2. (b) Swadesh Bandhab Samiti
  3. (c) Jugantar Samiti
  4. (d) Anushilan Samiti
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Swadesh Bandhab Samiti

Topic: Indian Freedom Movement Organizations
Ashwini Kumar Duttfounded theSwadesh Bandhab Samitiin Barisal (Bengal) in 1905.
Key Facts:
• Promoted Swadeshi movement and boycott of foreign goods
• Organized during the anti-partition agitation of Bengal
• Focused on self-reliance and national education
Other Options:
• Bharat Mata Samiti - founded by Ajit Singh in Punjab
• Jugantar Samiti - revolutionary group in Bengal (1906)
• Anushilan Samiti - founded by Pramathanath Mitra (1902)
Answer: Option 2 → Swadesh Bandhab Samiti
Swadeshi, Revolutionaries and Home Rule · Partition of Bengal and Swadeshi Movement

Q11. Which of the following institutions was set up during the Swadeshi movement?

  1. (a) Bethune School
  2. (b) Banaras Hindu University
  3. (c) Shantiniketan
  4. (d) Bengal National College
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Bengal National College

Swadeshi Movement (1905-1908)
Bengal National College was established in1906during the Swadeshi Movement as part of the National Education Movement.
Founded byAurobindo Ghoshand others to promote indigenous education and boycott British institutions.
Other institutions:
Bethune School → 1849 (pre-Swadeshi)
Shantiniketan → 1901 (before Swadeshi)
Banaras Hindu University → 1916 (after Swadeshi)
Answer: Option 4 → Bengal National College
Revolt of 1857 · Consequences and Queen's Proclamation

Q12. Which administrative change was directly implemented by the British in response to the mutiny of 1857, signifying a shift in governance structure?

  1. (a) Transfer of authority from Company to Crown
  2. (b) Introduction of the Permanent Settlement in Bengal
  3. (c) Issue of Queen Victoria’s Proclamation
  4. (d) Enactment of the Indian Councils Act, 1861
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Transfer of authority from Company to Crown

Topic: Administrative Changes Post-1857 Revolt
Key Change:Government of India Act, 1858
Direct administrative shift: East India Company's rule ended, British Crown took direct control.
Queen Victoria's Proclamation (1858) was a policy statement, not administrative restructuring.
Indian Councils Act, 1861 came later for legislative reforms.
Permanent Settlement (1793) predates 1857 by decades.
Answer: Option 1 → Transfer of authority from Company to Crown

Static GK (3)

Music and Musical Instruments · Musical instruments and exponents

Q13. Which of the following is a compound wind instrument due to its use of two tubes for different functions?

  1. (a) Magudi
  2. (b) Kombu
  3. (c) Conch
  4. (d) Clarinet
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Magudi

Topic: Indian Musical Instruments
Magudiis a traditional South Indian wind instrument.
It is acompound wind instrumentconsisting of two tubes:
• One tube acts as themelody pipe(with finger holes)
• Second tube acts as thedrone pipe(continuous sound)
This dual-tube design makes it unique among wind instruments.
Other options:
Kombu - Single tube brass instrument
Conch - Single shell instrument
Clarinet - Single tube with reed
Answer: Option 1 → Magudi
Monuments and Heritage · Temples and religious places

Q14. Which of the following is/are famous Sun temples of India?
I. Konark temple
II. Modhera temple
III. Martand temple
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. (a) I Only
  2. (b) I and III Only
  3. (c) I and II Only
  4. (d) I, II and III
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) I, II and III

Famous Sun Temples of India
I. Konark Sun Temple- Odisha, 13th century, UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by King Narasimhadeva I.
II. Modhera Sun Temple- Gujarat, 11th century, built by Solanki dynasty, dedicated to Surya.
III. Martand Sun Temple- Kashmir, 8th century, built by Lalitaditya Muktapida, now in ruins.
All three are renowned Sun temples in India.
Answer: Option 4 → I, II and III
Music and Musical Instruments · Musical instruments and exponents

Q15. Which instrument is classified as both a percussion and 'tal-giving' instrument?

  1. (a) Sarod
  2. (b) Flute
  3. (c) Santoor
  4. (d) Tabla
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Tabla

Instrument Classification
Percussion instruments produce sound by being struck, shaken, or scraped.
Tal (Tala)refers to rhythmic patterns in Indian classical music.
Tablais a pair of hand drums (dayan and bayan) struck with fingers and palms.
It provides both percussion sound and maintains thetala/rhythm cyclein performances.
Sarod and Santoor are string instruments; Flute is a wind instrument.
Answer: Option 4 → Tabla

Economics (5)

Poverty, Unemployment and Human Development · Poverty - measurement and committees

Q16. Which index does NITI Aayog use to analyze poverty in India by considering multiple factors like education, health, and living standards?

  1. (a) Income Poverty Index (IPI)
  2. (b) Human Development Index (HDI)
  3. (c) Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)
  4. (d) Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)

Topic:Poverty Measurement in India
Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)is used by NITI Aayog.
MPI considers three dimensions:
1.Health- nutrition, child mortality
2.Education- years of schooling, school attendance
3.Living Standards- housing, sanitation, electricity, assets
MPI goes beyond income-based poverty measurement.
Answer: Option 3 → Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)
External Sector and International Economic Organisations · Foreign exchange reserves and exchange rates

Q17. In December 2025, the rupee’s (₹) appreciation against the US dollar was most likely due to which of the following actions by the RBI?

  1. (a) Gold imports
  2. (b) Bond purchases
  3. (c) Interest rate hike
  4. (d) Dollar sales
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Dollar sales

Topic: Currency Appreciation & RBI Actions
Rupee appreciation means ₹ becomes stronger vs dollar.
Analysis of Options:
Gold imports → Increases dollar demand → Rupee weakens ✗
Bond purchases → Increases money supply → Rupee weakens ✗
Interest rate hike → Attracts foreign investment → Indirect effect
Dollar sales by RBI→ Increases dollar supply in market
→ Reduces dollar demand → Rupee strengthens ✓
Key Fact:When RBI sells dollars from forex reserves,
it directly increases dollar availability, making rupee appreciate.
Answer: Option 4 → Dollar sales
Industry and Infrastructure · Industrial productivity and growth performance

Q18. What was a major reason for the slowdown in Total Factor Productivity (TFP) growth in the manufacturing sector, as found by Goldar and Kumari?

  1. (a) Deterioration in capacity utilisation
  2. (b) Over-reliance on foreign capi tal
  3. (c) Shortage of skilled labour
  4. (d) Excessive regulation on exports
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Deterioration in capacity utilisation

Topic: Total Factor Productivity (TFP) in Manufacturing
Goldar and Kumari's Research Findings:
TFP measures productivity growth after accounting for
labor and capital inputs.
Key Finding:Major slowdown in TFP growth was due to
deterioration in capacity utilisationin manufacturing.
Underutilized capacity → Lower output per unit of input
→ Reduced productivity growth.
Answer: Option 1 → Deterioration in capacity utilisation
Industry and Infrastructure · Infrastructure sectors

Q19. Which of the following is a key element of the monetary system infrastructure of India?

  1. (a) Banks
  2. (b) Railways
  3. (c) Roads
  4. (d) Power stations
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Banks

Topic:Monetary System Infrastructure
Monetary system deals with money supply, credit,
and financial transactions in the economy.
Key Elements:
• Central Bank (RBI) - regulates money supply
• Commercial Banks - facilitate transactions
• Financial institutions - provide credit
Railways, roads, power arephysical infrastructure,
not part of monetary system.
Answer: Option 1 → Banks
Basic Concepts and Economic Systems · Sectors of the economy (primary, secondary, tertiary)

Q20. Which of the following sectors contributes the most to the economy of the US?

  1. (a) Tertiary Activity
  2. (b) Quaternary Activity
  3. (c) Secondary Activity
  4. (d) Primary Activity
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Tertiary Activity

Topic:US Economy - Sectoral Contribution
Primary Sector:Agriculture, mining (~2% GDP)
Secondary Sector:Manufacturing, construction (~18% GDP)
Tertiary Sector:Services like retail, healthcare, finance (~80% GDP)
Quaternary Sector:Information technology, R&D (subset of tertiary)
The US is aservice-based economywith tertiary sector dominating.
Answer: Option 1 → Tertiary Activity

Chemistry (2)

Chemical Reactions and Equations · Decomposition reactions (thermal, electrolytic, photolytic)

Q21. Which type of chemical reaction involves the breakdown of a compound into two or more simpler substances?

  1. (a) Displacement reaction
  2. (b) Neutralization reaction
  3. (c) Decomposition reaction
  4. (d) Combination reaction
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Decomposition reaction

Chemical Reaction Types:
Decomposition Reaction:A single compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances.
General form: AB → A + B
Example: 2H₂O → 2H₂ + O₂ (water breaks into hydrogen and oxygen)
Other reactions:
• Combination: A + B → AB (opposite of decomposition)
• Displacement: A + BC → AC + B (one element replaces another)
• Neutralization: Acid + Base → Salt + Water
Answer: Option 3 → Decomposition reaction
Metals and Non-metals · Physical properties of metals and non-metals

Q22. Which of the following elements in the periodic table is NOT classified as a metal?

  1. (a) Potassium
  2. (b) Calcium
  3. (c) Sulfur
  4. (d) Sodium
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Sulfur

Classification of Elements:
Metals:Elements that lose electrons, conduct electricity, lustrous
Non-metals:Elements that gain electrons, poor conductors, dull
Analyzing options:
Potassium (K) → Alkali metal, Group 1
Calcium (Ca) → Alkaline earth metal, Group 2
Sulfur (S) → Non-metal, Group 16
Sodium (Na) → Alkali metal, Group 1
Sulfur is a yellow non-metal, poor conductor of heat and electricity
Answer: Option 3 → Sulfur

Polity (5)

Union, Territory and Citizenship · Citizenship Act - acquisition and loss

Q23. According to the Citizenship Act, 1955, a person born outside India on or after December 10, 1992, shall be a citizen of India by descent if:

  1. (a) Either parent is a citizen of India at the time of birth
  2. (b) Both parents are ordinarily resident in India at the time of birth
  3. (c) Only the mother is an Indian citizen
  4. (d) Only the father is an Indian citizen
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Either parent is a citizen of India at the time of birth

Topic: Citizenship Act, 1955 - Citizenship by Descent
Key Provisions:
For persons born outside India on or after 10 Dec 1992:
Citizenship by descent is granted ifeither parentis an Indian citizen at the time of birth.
This amendment (1992) changed the earlier rule which required only the father to be a citizen.
The law now providesgender-neutral provisionsfor citizenship by descent.
Answer: Option 1 → Either parent is a citizen of India at the time of birth
Emergency and Centre-State Relations · Financial relations

Q24. Under Article 275 of the Constitution, the sums provided by the Parliament as grants-in-aid to states are required to be charged on which fund?

  1. (a) Contingency Fund of India
  2. (b) Consolidated Fund of India
  3. (c) Public Account of India
  4. (d) State Emergency Fund
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Consolidated Fund of India

Article 275: Grants-in-Aid to States
Constitutional Provision:
Parliament may provide grants-in-aid to states needing financial assistance.
Key Point:
These grants arecharged on the Consolidated Fund of India.
Charged expenditure = Not subject to parliamentary vote.
Note:
Contingency Fund → Emergency unforeseen expenses.
Public Account → Money held in trust (PF, deposits).
Answer: Option 2 → Consolidated Fund of India
Local Government · 73rd Amendment - Panchayati Raj

Q25. Which of the following is not a feature of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992?

  1. (a) Mandatory elections to Panchayats every five years
  2. (b) Establishment of Lokpal at the village level
  3. (c) Provision for reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women
  4. (d) Establishment of Panchayats as institutions of self-government
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Establishment of Lokpal at the village level

73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992
Key Features:
• Constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions
• Three-tier structure: Village, Intermediate, District level
• Fixed 5-year term with mandatory elections
• Reservation for SC/ST (as per population) and women (1/3rd seats)
• State Election Commission for conducting elections
• State Finance Commission for financial matters
Lokpal:
Lokpal is an anti-corruption ombudsman at Central level (Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013).
It is NOT part of 73rd Amendment and NOT established at village level.
Answer: Option 2 → Establishment of Lokpal at the village level
Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies · Finance Commission

Q26. What is the main role of the Finance Commission in Centre-State relations in India?

  1. (a) Approving state budgets
  2. (b) Recommending distribution between the Union and the States of the net proceeds of taxes
  3. (c) Planning economic development funds
  4. (d) Allocating state shares of GST
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Recommending distribution between the Union and the States of the net proceeds of taxes

Finance Commission - Constitutional Body
Established underArticle 280of Indian Constitution.
Primary function: Recommend distribution ofnet proceeds of taxesbetween Union and States.
Also recommends: Grants-in-aid to states and measures for sound finance.
Note: Does NOT approve budgets or plan development funds.
Answer: Option 2 → Recommending distribution between the Union and the States of the net proceeds of taxes
DPSP and Fundamental Duties · DPSP - features and classification

Q27. Which of the following statements about the Directive Principles of State Policy of the Indian Constitution is NOT correct?

  1. (a) They represent the aspirations of the people
  2. (b) They embody ideals of socio-economic justice
  3. (c) They are legally enforceable by courts
  4. (d) They guide the legislature and executive
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) They are legally enforceable by courts

Topic: Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)
Key Facts about DPSP (Part IV, Articles 36-51):
1. They areNOT justiciable(cannot be enforced by courts)
2. They represent people's aspirations and socio-economic justice ideals
3. They guide the State in policy-making and governance
Analysis of Options:
Options 1, 2, 4 → Correct statements about DPSP
Option 3 →INCORRECT- DPSPs are non-justiciable (Article 37)
Answer: Option 3 → They are legally enforceable by courts

Computer (3)

Networking and Data Communication · Types of networks (LAN, MAN, WAN, PAN)

Q28. Which of the following best describes a LAN?

  1. (a) A network covering a small geographical area like an office or school
  2. (b) A code used to represent characters in numbers
  3. (c) A high-capacity compact disc format
  4. (d) A storage device used to read optical discs
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) A network covering a small geographical area like an office or school

Topic: LAN (Local Area Network)
LAN is a computer network that connects devices within a limited area.
Key characteristics:
• Covers small geographical area (office, school, building)
• High-speed data transfer
• Owned and managed by single organization
Other options:
Option 2 refers to ASCII/Unicode encoding
Option 3 refers to DVD/Blu-ray disc
Option 4 refers to CD/DVD drive
Answer: Option 1 → A network covering a small geographical area like an office or school
Software, Operating Systems and Programming · Types of software (system, application, utility)

Q29. Which of the following BEST differentiates system software from application software?

  1. (a) Both are used only for entertainment
  2. (b) System software creates documents; application software manages the CPU
  3. (c) System software is user-oriented; application software is system-oriented
  4. (d) System software runs directly on hardware; application software runs after system software loads
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) System software runs directly on hardware; application software runs after system software loads

System Software vs Application Software
System Software:
• Runs directly on hardware (OS, drivers, utilities)
• Manages computer resources and provides platform
• Examples: Windows, Linux, BIOS, device drivers
Application Software:
• Runs on top of system software
• Performs specific user tasks
• Examples: MS Word, Chrome, games
Key Difference:System software loads first and provides
environment for application software to run.
Answer: Option 4 → System software runs directly on hardware; application software runs after system software loads
Software, Operating Systems and Programming · Types of software (system, application, utility)

Q30. Which of these examples best represents a category of utility software?

  1. (a) MS Word
  2. (b) Disk Clean up
  3. (c) MS PowerPoint
  4. (d) MS Excel
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Disk Clean up

Utility Software= System maintenance tools
Categories:
• Application Software → MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint (productivity)
• Utility Software → Disk Cleanup, Antivirus, Defragmenter (system maintenance)
Disk Cleanup:Removes temporary files, frees disk space
Purpose: System optimization and maintenance
Answer: Option 2 → Disk Clean up

Biology (1)

Diversity and Classification of Living Organisms · Monera, Protista and Fungi

Q31. Which of the following groups of organisms exhibit the phenomenon of haploid-dominant life cycle?

  1. (a) The amphibians
  2. (b) The fungi
  3. (c) The angiosperms
  4. (d) The mammals
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) The fungi

Topic: Life Cycle Patterns in Organisms
Haploid-dominant life cycle:Haploid stage is multicellular and dominant; diploid stage is brief (only zygote).
Analysis of options:
Amphibians & Mammals → Diploid-dominant (multicellular diploid body)
Angiosperms → Diploid-dominant (sporophyte is main plant body)
Fungi → Haploid-dominant (hyphae are haploid; only zygote is diploid)
Key fact:Most fungi spend majority of life as haploid mycelium.
Answer: Option 2 → The fungi

Physics (1)

Physics Miscellaneous · Physicists and their discoveries

Q32. The foundational understanding of the law of inertia was established through the experiments of which physicist?

  1. (a) Archimedes
  2. (b) Albert Einstein
  3. (c) Michael Faraday
  4. (d) Galileo Galilei
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Galileo Galilei

Topic: Law of Inertia (Newton's First Law)
Galileo Galilei conducted experiments with inclined planes and rolling balls in the early 1600s.
He observed that objects in motion tend to stay in motion unless acted upon by external forces.
His experiments laid the foundation for Newton's First Law of Motion (Law of Inertia).
Answer: Option 4 → Galileo Galilei

Medieval History (1)

Delhi Sultanate · Sultanate architecture

Q33. What is the dominant form of decoration employed in Sultanate buildings?

  1. (a) Arabesque
  2. (b) Kalasha
  3. (c) Amalaka
  4. (d) Toranas
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Arabesque

Topic:Sultanate Architecture (1206-1526 CE)
Arabesque- Intricate geometric and floral patterns
Used extensively in Islamic architecture
Avoided human/animal figures (Islamic tradition)
Other options are Hindu temple elements:
Kalasha - pot finial, Amalaka - ribbed disc
Toranas - ornamental gateways
Answer: Option 1 → Arabesque

Geography (2)

India - Minerals, Energy and Industries · Iron and steel plants

Q34. The Salem Steel Plant is located in which state?

  1. (a) Jharkhand
  2. (b) Karnataka
  3. (c) Bihar
  4. (d) Tamil Nadu
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Tamil Nadu

Salem Steel Plant Location
Salem Steel Plant is a major steel manufacturing unit located inSalem district.
Salem is a city in the state ofTamil Nadu, South India.
The plant is operated bySteel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).
Answer: Option 4 → Tamil Nadu
India - Location, Physiography and Neighbours · Thar Desert

Q35. The Thar Desert is also referred to as:

  1. (a) The Great White Desert
  2. (b) The Great Salt Desert
  3. (c) The Great Indian Desert
  4. (d) The Great Deccan Desert
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) The Great Indian Desert

Topic: Thar Desert
The Thar Desert is located in northwestern India and eastern Pakistan.
It is commonly known asThe Great Indian Desertdue to its vast expanse across the Indian subcontinent.
It covers parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, and Haryana in India.
Answer: Option 3 → The Great Indian Desert

Ancient History (1)

Post-Gupta Period · Nalanda and ancient universities

Q36. Vikramshila University located in the Bhagalpur district of Bihar was founded by which of the following rulers?

  1. (a) King Gopala
  2. (b) King Dharampala
  3. (c) King Mahipala
  4. (d) King Devapala
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) King Dharampala

Topic: Vikramshila University - Ancient Indian Education
Vikramshila University was one of the most important centers of Buddhist learning in ancient India.
Founded byKing Dharmapalaof the Pala Dynasty in the late 8th century (around 783-820 CE).
Located in present-day Bhagalpur district, Bihar.
It was a major center for Tantric Buddhism and attracted scholars from across Asia.
Answer: Option 2 → King Dharampala
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