[ { "id": "q001", "q": "Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, which was founded by Pandit Vinaya Chandra Maudgalya, is located at ________.", "option_a": "New Delhi", "option_b": "Pune", "option_c": "Kolkata", "option_d": "Mumbai", "correct": "0", "why": "Gandharva Mahavidyalaya is located in New Delhi.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q002", "q": "Who published the logistic equation model of population growth in 1838?", "option_a": "Howard Thomas Odum", "option_b": "Alfred Russel Wallace", "option_c": "Pierre François Verhulst", "option_d": "George Evelyn Hutchinson", "correct": "2", "why": "Pierre François Verhulst published the logistic equation model of population growth in 1838.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q003", "q": "According to the inscriptions, Pushyamitra Shunga was a devotee of which of the following Gods?", "option_a": "Rama", "option_b": "Shiva", "option_c": "Krishna", "option_d": "Indra", "correct": "2", "why": "According to inscriptions, Pushyamitra Shunga was a devotee of Lord Krishna.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q004", "q": "Valabhi, a city of ancient India was the capital of the ________ dynasty from the 5th to 8th Century CE.", "option_a": "Maitraka", "option_b": "Chalukya", "option_c": "Pallava", "option_d": "Vakataka", "correct": "0", "why": "Valabhi was the capital of the Maitraka dynasty.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q005", "q": "Which of the following Sikh reform movements was started in 1873 in Amritsar?", "option_a": "Babbar Akali Movement", "option_b": "Akali Movement", "option_c": "Singh Sabha Movement", "option_d": "Gurudwara Movement", "correct": "2", "why": "The Singh Sabha Movement was started in 1873 in Amritsar.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q006", "q": "Which of the following has the highest salinity?", "option_a": "Great salt lake", "option_b": "Lake Van", "option_c": "Red sea", "option_d": "Dead sea", "correct": "1", "why": "Among the given options, Lake Van has the highest salinity.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q007", "q": "Where is the Gulf of Mannar located?", "option_a": "Between the south-eastern tip of India and the eastern coast of Sri Lanka", "option_b": "Between the south-eastern tip of India and the western coast of Sri Lanka", "option_c": "Between the south-eastern tip of India and the north-western coast of Sri Lanka", "option_d": "Between the south-eastern tip of India and the southern coast of Sri Lanka", "correct": "1", "why": "The Gulf of Mannar is located between the south-eastern tip of India and the western coast of Sri Lanka.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q008", "q": "Which of the following is the transboundary river between India and Pakistan?", "option_a": "Indus", "option_b": "Ravi", "option_c": "Beas", "option_d": "Jhelum", "correct": "1", "why": "Ravi is a transboundary river that flows between India and Pakistan.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q009", "q": "Which of the following is the largest artificial lake of Asia?", "option_a": "Naini Lake", "option_b": "Bhopal Lake", "option_c": "Dal Lake", "option_d": "Chilika Lake", "correct": "1", "why": "Bhopal Lake is considered the largest artificial lake in Asia.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q010", "q": "Which ocean is encircling the continent of Antarctica and extends northward to 60 degrees south latitude?", "option_a": "Atlantic Ocean", "option_b": "Indian Ocean", "option_c": "Pacific Ocean", "option_d": "Southern Ocean", "correct": "3", "why": "The Southern Ocean encircles the continent of Antarctica.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q011", "q": "In which of the following years was the Right of Persons with Disabilities Act passed?", "option_a": "2010", "option_b": "2002", "option_c": "2016", "option_d": "2019", "correct": "2", "why": "The Right of Persons with Disabilities Act was passed in 2016.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q012", "q": "Who among the following was the shortest-serving Prime Minister of India?", "option_a": "Chandra Shekhar", "option_b": "Gulzarilal Nanda", "option_c": "Charan Singh", "option_d": "Atal Bihari Vajpayee", "correct": "1", "why": "Gulzarilal Nanda was the shortest-serving Prime Minister of India.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q013", "q": "Which writ is issued by a high court or supreme court when a lower court has considered a case going beyond its jurisdiction?", "option_a": "Quo Warrant", "option_b": "Habeas Corpus", "option_c": "Certiorari", "option_d": "Prohibition", "correct": "3", "why": "The writ of Prohibition is issued to prevent a lower court from exceeding its jurisdiction.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q014", "q": "Who is considered the highest law officer of the state in India?", "option_a": "Advocate general", "option_b": "Attorney general", "option_c": "Chief justice of high court", "option_d": "Auditor general", "correct": "0", "why": "The Advocate General is considered the highest law officer of a state in India.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q015", "q": "Which party formed the government in Britain in the year 1945?", "option_a": "Democratic Party", "option_b": "Labour Party", "option_c": "Socialist Party", "option_d": "Liberal Party", "correct": "1", "why": "The Labour Party formed the government in Britain in 1945.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q016", "q": "Money supply is a _____ concept.", "option_a": "stock", "option_b": "measurable", "option_c": "non-measurable", "option_d": "flow", "correct": "0", "why": "Money supply is considered a stock concept in economics.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q017", "q": "What is the primary objective of the 'Standup India' initiative?", "option_a": "To boost the manufacturing sector", "option_b": "To promote digital transactions nationwide", "option_c": "To facilitate bank loans for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs", "option_d": "To support all types of startups", "correct": "2", "why": "The primary objective of Standup India is to facilitate bank loans for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q018", "q": "As per the report of the NITI Aayog in 2023, which among the following states in India has the lowest percentage of the total population that is multidimensionally poor?", "option_a": "Goa", "option_b": "Kerala", "option_c": "Sikkim", "option_d": "Uttarakhand", "correct": "1", "why": "Kerala has the lowest percentage of its total population classified as multidimensionally poor.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D,Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q019", "q": "What was the actual growth rate of the first five-year plan?", "option_a": "4.20%", "option_b": "2.60%", "option_c": "3.60%", "option_d": "2.10%", "correct": "2", "why": "The actual growth rate achieved during the first five-year plan was 3.6%.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q020", "q": "Which of the following is a non-perishable food?", "option_a": "Pulses", "option_b": "Meat", "option_c": "Curds", "option_d": "Milk", "correct": "0", "why": "Pulses are considered a non-perishable food.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q021", "q": "MG Music Awards is presented annually by which of the following states?", "option_a": "Mizoram", "option_b": "Nagaland", "option_c": "Manipur", "option_d": "Chhattisgarh", "correct": "1", "why": "The MG Music Awards are presented annually by the state of Nagaland.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q022", "q": "Mohan Veena player, Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt won the ____________ Award in the year 1994.", "option_a": "Sangita Kalanidhi", "option_b": "Oscar", "option_c": "Grammy", "option_d": "Sangeet Natak Akademi", "correct": "2", "why": "Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt won the Grammy Award in 1994.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q023", "q": "For which film did Asha Bhosle win the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Award in the Best Playback Singer Female category in 2002?", "option_a": "Devdas", "option_b": "Humraz", "option_c": "Om Jai Jagdish", "option_d": "Lagaan", "correct": "3", "why": "Asha Bhosle won the IIFA Award for Best Playback Singer Female for the film Lagaan in 2002.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q024", "q": "Prabha Atre, who received the Padma Vibhushan Award 2022, belongs to which Gharana?", "option_a": "Indore gharana", "option_b": "Kirana gharana", "option_c": "Agra gharana", "option_d": "Mewati gharana", "correct": "1", "why": "Prabha Atre belongs to the Kirana gharana.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q025", "q": "Hindustani singer Pandit Venkatesh Kumar was honoured with 'Kalidas Samman-2022' by which state government?", "option_a": "Madhya Pradesh", "option_b": "Maharashtra", "option_c": "Uttar Pradesh", "option_d": "Gujarat", "correct": "0", "why": "Pandit Venkatesh Kumar received the Kalidas Samman from the Madhya Pradesh Government.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q026", "q": "An electric iron requires a ________ fuse to prevent short circuiting.", "option_a": "4 A", "option_b": "3 A", "option_c": "2 A", "option_d": "5 A", "correct": "3", "why": "An electric iron typically requires a 5 A fuse to prevent short circuiting.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q027", "q": "What is the unit of specific resistance?", "option_a": "Farad", "option_b": "Ampere", "option_c": "Coulomb", "option_d": "Ohm meter", "correct": "3", "why": "The unit of specific resistance is Ohm meter.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q028", "q": "What is the unit of measurement for optical power of the lens?", "option_a": "Yotta", "option_b": "Katal", "option_c": "Radian", "option_d": "Diopter", "correct": "3", "why": "Diopter is the unit of measurement for the optical power of a lens.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q029", "q": "What is the SI unit of current?", "option_a": "Ohm", "option_b": "Ampere", "option_c": "Metre", "option_d": "Volt", "correct": "1", "why": "The SI unit of electric current is Ampere.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q030", "q": "Which of the following genera represents a parrot?", "option_a": "Psittacula", "option_b": "Neophron", "option_c": "Pteropus", "option_d": "Struthio", "correct": "0", "why": "The genus Psittacula represents parrots.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q031", "q": "Which of the following is responsible for the red colour of beetroot?", "option_a": "Curcumin", "option_b": "Betanin", "option_c": "Beta carotene", "option_d": "Lycopene", "correct": "1", "why": "Betanin is the pigment responsible for the red colour of beetroot.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q032", "q": "Name a common electrolyte disorder that occurs when the amount of sodium in your blood becomes abnormally low.", "option_a": "Hyperkalemia", "option_b": "Hypokalemia", "option_c": "Hyponatremia", "option_d": "Hypernatremia", "correct": "2", "why": "Hyponatremia is the medical condition where blood sodium levels are abnormally low.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q033", "q": "What is the other name of tetanus caused by toxin producing bacteria called clostridium tetani?", "option_a": "Lockjaw", "option_b": "Snap jaw", "option_c": "Cleft jaw", "option_d": "Broken jaw", "correct": "0", "why": "Tetanus is commonly known as Lockjaw.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q034", "q": "How many chambers are there in the heart of fishes?", "option_a": "1", "option_b": "2", "option_c": "4", "option_d": "3", "correct": "1", "why": "The heart of fishes consists of 2 chambers.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q035", "q": "Which condition, also known as icterus, causes a yellowing of your skin and the whites of your eyes?", "option_a": "Ichthyosis", "option_b": "Jaundice", "option_c": "Eczema", "option_d": "Pemphigus", "correct": "1", "why": "Jaundice is also known medically as icterus.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q036", "q": "Mirabai Chanu secured a silver medal at which Commonwealth Games?", "option_a": "2010", "option_b": "2014", "option_c": "2022", "option_d": "2018", "correct": "1", "why": "Mirabai Chanu secured a silver medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q037", "q": "At which Olympics was Kho-Kho featured in an exhibition in the main stadium?", "option_a": "1936", "option_b": "1932", "option_c": "2008", "option_d": "2016", "correct": "0", "why": "Kho-Kho was featured in an exhibition at the 1936 Olympics.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q038", "q": "Where was the Durand Cup Tournament started in India in 1888?", "option_a": "Mumbai", "option_b": "Calcutta", "option_c": "Shimla", "option_d": "Delhi", "correct": "2", "why": "The Durand Cup Tournament started in Shimla in 1888.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q039", "q": "‘Castling’ is related to which of the following sports?", "option_a": "Table Tennis", "option_b": "Billiards", "option_c": "Tennis", "option_d": "Chess", "correct": "3", "why": "Castling is a special move related to the game of Chess.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q040", "q": "Follow On is related to which of the following cricket formats?", "option_a": "Only T20 matches", "option_b": "Only Test Matches", "option_c": "Only One Day matches", "option_d": "Both test and One-day matches", "correct": "1", "why": "The term 'Follow On' is used exclusively in Test Match cricket.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q041", "q": "The variation between a high air temperature and a low temperature that occurs during the same day is called _______ temperature.", "option_a": "diurnal", "option_b": "annual", "option_c": "wet bulb", "option_d": "durian", "correct": "0", "why": "The variation between a high air temperature and a low temperature that occurs during the same day is called diurnal temperature.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q042", "q": "Identify the oldest iron and steel company of India from the following options.", "option_a": "Tata Iron & Steel Company(TISCO)", "option_b": "Visvesvaraiya Iron & Steel Works", "option_c": "Indian Iron & Steel Company (IISCO)", "option_d": "Mysore Iron & Steel Works", "correct": "0", "why": "Tata Iron & Steel Company (TISCO) is the oldest iron and steel company in India.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q043", "q": "Which of the following is an example of major industrial region of India?", "option_a": "Chota Nagpur region", "option_b": "Bhojpur-Munger", "option_c": "Jaipur- Ajmer", "option_d": "Bilaspur-Korba", "correct": "0", "why": "The Chota Nagpur region is an example of a major industrial region in India.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q044", "q": "Which of the following are the two basic categories of an ecosystem?", "option_a": "Forest and Aquatic", "option_b": "Terrestrial and Aquatic", "option_c": "Lakes and Ponds", "option_d": "Forest and Rivers", "correct": "1", "why": "Ecosystems are broadly categorized into two basic types: Terrestrial and Aquatic.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q045", "q": "As of 2021, which is the world's largest drainage basin with an area of about 70,00,000 km²?", "option_a": "Congo basin", "option_b": "Amur basin", "option_c": "Amazon basin", "option_d": "Nile basin", "correct": "2", "why": "The Amazon basin is the world's largest drainage basin.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q046", "q": "Which of the following pairs do NOT share any borders?", "option_a": "Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh", "option_b": "Bhutan and Meghalaya", "option_c": "Bhutan and West Bengal", "option_d": "Bhutan and Assam", "correct": "1", "why": "Bhutan does not share a border with Meghalaya.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q047", "q": "Which of the following is an example of an eastern coast port?", "option_a": "Mumbai Port", "option_b": "Chennai Port", "option_c": "Mormugao Port", "option_d": "New Mangalore Port", "correct": "1", "why": "Chennai Port is an example of a major port located on the eastern coast of India.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q048", "q": "Through which routes is the majority of India’s international trade carried out?", "option_a": "Railway and air", "option_b": "Sea and air", "option_c": "Only Railway", "option_d": "Sea and railway", "correct": "1", "why": "The majority of India's international trade is carried out through sea and air routes.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q049", "q": "The climate of a place is NOT affected by which of the following?", "option_a": "Relief", "option_b": "Type of soil", "option_c": "Location", "option_d": "Distance from the sea", "correct": "1", "why": "The type of soil does not determine the general climate of a place, unlike relief, location, and distance from the sea.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q050", "q": "Sundari trees are found in which type of forests in India?", "option_a": "Mangrove forests", "option_b": "Tropical deciduous forests", "option_c": "The thorn forests and scrubs", "option_d": "Tropical evergreen forests", "correct": "0", "why": "Sundari trees are predominantly found in the Mangrove forests, especially in the Sundarbans.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q051", "q": "In which state of India is Kund or Tanka used for water harvesting?", "option_a": "Rajasthan", "option_b": "Andhra Pradesh", "option_c": "Uttar Pradesh", "option_d": "Punjab", "correct": "0", "why": "Kund or Tanka is a traditional rainwater harvesting system primarily used in Rajasthan.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q052", "q": "Which of the following peninsular rivers falls into the Arabian Sea?", "option_a": "Mahanadi river", "option_b": "Krishna river", "option_c": "Sabarmati river", "option_d": "Godavari river", "correct": "2", "why": "The Sabarmati river flows westwards and falls into the Arabian Sea.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q053", "q": "Which is the colloquial term to describe the occurrence of pre-monsoon rains in India especially in parts of Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu?", "option_a": "Mango showers", "option_b": "Kalbaisakhi", "option_c": "Nor Westers", "option_d": "Orange showers", "correct": "0", "why": "Pre-monsoon rains in parts of Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu are colloquially called Mango showers.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q054", "q": "The Gandak river is a tributary of which river?", "option_a": "Yamuna river", "option_b": "Ganga river", "option_c": "Kaveri river", "option_d": "Brahmaputra river", "correct": "1", "why": "The Gandak river is a major tributary of the Ganga river.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q055", "q": "In the southern ranges of which hills is Mawsynram, which receives the highest rainfall in the world, located?", "option_a": "Shevaroy hills", "option_b": "Mizo hills", "option_c": "Khasi hills", "option_d": "Naga hills", "correct": "2", "why": "Mawsynram is located in the southern ranges of the Khasi hills in Meghalaya.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q056", "q": "Which of the following is NOT a kharif crop?", "option_a": "Paddy", "option_b": "Soyabean", "option_c": "Wheat", "option_d": "Cotton", "correct": "2", "why": "Wheat is a rabi crop, not a kharif crop.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q057", "q": "The tropical cyclones in Australia are known as ________.", "option_a": "hurricanes", "option_b": "willy-willies", "option_c": "cyclones", "option_d": "typhoons", "correct": "1", "why": "Tropical cyclones are known as 'willy-willies' in Australia.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q058", "q": "Which of the following states is the biggest producer of Pulses?", "option_a": "Madhya Pradesh", "option_b": "Haryana", "option_c": "Punjab", "option_d": "Bihar", "correct": "0", "why": "Madhya Pradesh is the largest producer of pulses in India.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q059", "q": "Which of the following statements about the aims of National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) of India is/are correct? 1.To make agriculture more productive. 2.To make agriculture more sustainable. 3.To promote organic farming.", "option_a": "Only 1 is correct.", "option_b": "Only 2 and 3 are correct.", "option_c": "1, 2 and 3 are correct.", "option_d": "Only 1 and 2 are correct.", "correct": "2", "why": "All three statements represent the aims of the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q060", "q": "Which of the following is NOT a major climate control of a place?", "option_a": "Altitude", "option_b": "Latitude", "option_c": "Interior of the earth", "option_d": "Ocean currents", "correct": "2", "why": "The interior of the earth does not control the climate of a place.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q061", "q": "Which of the following are west flowing rivers?", "option_a": "Godavari and Mahanadi", "option_b": "Krishna and Kaveri", "option_c": "Ganga and Yamuna", "option_d": "Mahi and Sabarmati", "correct": "3", "why": "Mahi and Sabarmati are west-flowing rivers that fall into the Arabian Sea.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q062", "q": "Which of the following rivers is an east flowing river?", "option_a": "Mahi river", "option_b": "Narmada river", "option_c": "Godavari river", "option_d": "Tapi river", "correct": "2", "why": "Godavari is an east-flowing river that empties into the Bay of Bengal.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q063", "q": "In which part of India does the hot wind ‘Loo’ blow?", "option_a": "West and Southwestern", "option_b": "North and Northwestern", "option_c": "East and Northeastern", "option_d": "South and Southwestern", "correct": "1", "why": "The hot and dry wind 'Loo' primarily blows in the North and Northwestern parts of India.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q064", "q": "______ leaves are used to make bidis.", "option_a": "Neem", "option_b": "Champa", "option_c": "Betel", "option_d": "Tendu", "correct": "3", "why": "Tendu leaves are extensively used as wrappers for making bidis in India.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q065", "q": "Which plateaus are very fertile because they are rich in black soil that is very good for farming?", "option_a": "African plateau", "option_b": "Ethiopian plateau", "option_c": "Katanga plateau", "option_d": "Deccan lava plateau", "correct": "3", "why": "The Deccan lava plateau is highly fertile and rich in black soil, making it ideal for agriculture.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q066", "q": "Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for protecting and improving the environment and safeguarding forests and wildlife?", "option_a": "Article 47-A", "option_b": "Article 47-B", "option_c": "Article 48-A", "option_d": "Article 49-C", "correct": "2", "why": "Article 48-A of the Directive Principles of State Policy provides for the protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wild life.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q067", "q": "Which of the following is NOT correct about Directive Principles of State Policy?", "option_a": "They ensure social and economic development.", "option_b": "They are justiciable in nature.", "option_c": "They provide guidelines for the governance of the country.", "option_d": "They are morally binding on the government.", "correct": "1", "why": "Directive Principles of State Policy are non-justiciable in nature.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q068", "q": "Which Article of the Constitution of India provides that ‘there shall be a Vice President of India’?", "option_a": "Article 61", "option_b": "Article 63", "option_c": "Article 65", "option_d": "Article 62", "correct": "1", "why": "Article 63 of the Indian Constitution states that there shall be a Vice President of India.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q069", "q": "If a 12-year-old is found to be working in a factory manufacturing carpets, which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India will be violated?", "option_a": "Article 24", "option_b": "Article 25", "option_c": "Article 23", "option_d": "Article 26", "correct": "0", "why": "Article 24 prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 years in factories, mines, or hazardous activities.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q070", "q": "Which industrial policy marked the beginning of liberalisation in the Indian industry, reducing the restrictions on private companies?", "option_a": "Industrial Policy 1991", "option_b": "Industrial Policy 1980", "option_c": "Industrial Policy 1977", "option_d": "Industrial Policy 1956", "correct": "0", "why": "The Industrial Policy of 1991 marked the beginning of economic liberalization in India.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q071", "q": "Which of the following Articles and Parts of the Indian Constitution deal with the State Legislature?", "option_a": "Articles 214 to 231 in Part VI", "option_b": "Articles 168 to 212 in Part VI", "option_c": "Articles 243 to 243-O in Part IX", "option_d": "Articles 79 to 122 in Part V", "correct": "1", "why": "Articles 168 to 212 in Part VI of the Indian Constitution specifically deal with the State Legislature.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q072", "q": "The organisation that Comptroller and Auditor General heads is known as ___________.", "option_a": "Indian Civil Accounts Organisation", "option_b": "Controller General of Accounts", "option_c": "Indian Audit and Accounts Department", "option_d": "Institute of Chartered Accountants of India", "correct": "2", "why": "The Comptroller and Auditor General of India heads the Indian Audit and Accounts Department.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q073", "q": "Which of the following is the most controversial Article in the Indian Constitution, which provides for President’s rule in any state?", "option_a": "Article 358", "option_b": "Article 356", "option_c": "Article 360", "option_d": "Article 352", "correct": "1", "why": "Article 356 deals with the imposition of President's Rule in states and has frequently been a subject of political controversy.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q074", "q": "In which of the following years was the Election Commission of India founded?", "option_a": "1955", "option_b": "1952", "option_c": "1950", "option_d": "1947", "correct": "2", "why": "The Election Commission of India was established on January 25, 1950.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q075", "q": "The Supreme Court of India comprises the Chief Justice and not more than ______ other Judges appointed by the President of India.", "option_a": "37", "option_b": "35", "option_c": "38", "option_d": "33", "correct": "3", "why": "The Supreme Court of India consists of the Chief Justice and a maximum of 33 other judges.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q076", "q": "The Upper House of a State Legislature is known as the ____________.", "option_a": "Vidhan Parishad", "option_b": "Rajya Sabha", "option_c": "Lok Sabha", "option_d": "Vidhan Sabha", "correct": "0", "why": "The Upper House of a bicameral State Legislature in India is called the Vidhan Parishad (Legislative Council).", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q077", "q": "Articles 214 to 231 in Part VI of the Indian Constitution deal with the __________.", "option_a": "High Courts", "option_b": "District Courts", "option_c": "Subordinate Courts", "option_d": "Supreme Court", "correct": "0", "why": "Articles 214 to 231 in Part VI of the Constitution contain provisions regarding the High Courts in the states.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q078", "q": "Which of the following Articles deals with the composition of the Rajya Sabha?", "option_a": "Article 76", "option_b": "Article 80", "option_c": "Article 84", "option_d": "Article 92", "correct": "1", "why": "Article 80 of the Indian Constitution specifies the composition of the Rajya Sabha.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q079", "q": "Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Election Commission?", "option_a": "Part XV", "option_b": "Part XII", "option_c": "Part IV", "option_d": "Part XI", "correct": "0", "why": "Part XV of the Indian Constitution, spanning from Article 324 to 329A, deals with elections and the Election Commission.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q080", "q": "A student, on his school assignment, is taking a session on how to make compost at home for using it at a park. Which fundamental duty is he performing?", "option_a": "To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity", "option_b": "To safeguard public property and to abjure violence", "option_c": "To develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry", "option_d": "To protect and improve the natural environment", "correct": "3", "why": "By making compost to use at a park, the student is actively helping 'To protect and improve the natural environment', which is a fundamental duty under Article 51A.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q081", "q": "As of March 2023, how many High Courts are there in India?", "option_a": "25", "option_b": "35", "option_c": "30", "option_d": "20", "correct": "0", "why": "As of March 2023, there are 25 High Courts in India.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D,Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q082", "q": "The ________ of every state unfurls the flag in its capital on the Republic Day.", "option_a": "Judge of High Court", "option_b": "Chief Minister", "option_c": "Governor", "option_d": "Speaker", "correct": "2", "why": "The Governor of every state unfurls the flag in its capital on the Republic Day.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q083", "q": "Which of the following Constitutions inspired the law-making process in India?", "option_a": "Irish Constitution", "option_b": "British Constitution", "option_c": "US Constitution", "option_d": "Canadian Constitution", "correct": "1", "why": "The law-making process in the Indian Constitution is inspired by the British Constitution.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q084", "q": "The concept of ‘Independence of judiciary’ in the Indian Constitution is taken from the Constitution of:", "option_a": "Ireland", "option_b": "France", "option_c": "The USA", "option_d": "Britain", "correct": "2", "why": "The concept of 'Independence of judiciary' was adopted from the Constitution of the USA.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q085", "q": "Which of the following Articles states that the Prime Minister should be appointed by the President?", "option_a": "Article 71", "option_b": "Article 66", "option_c": "Article 75", "option_d": "Article 62", "correct": "2", "why": "Article 75 of the Indian Constitution states that the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q086", "q": "Which article has a similar provision to that of Article 32 and deals with writ jurisdiction?", "option_a": "Article 227", "option_b": "Article 228", "option_c": "Article 225", "option_d": "Article 226", "correct": "3", "why": "Article 226 gives High Courts the power to issue writs, similar to Article 32 for the Supreme Court.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q087", "q": "Who among the following is NOT a member of the National Human Rights Commission?", "option_a": "District Magistrate", "option_b": "Former Chief Justice of the High Court", "option_c": "Former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court", "option_d": "Former Judge of the Supreme Court", "correct": "0", "why": "A District Magistrate is not a member of the National Human Rights Commission.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q088", "q": "Which part of Indian Constitution deals with the election of the Vice President?", "option_a": "Part IV", "option_b": "Part III", "option_c": "Part VI", "option_d": "Part V", "correct": "3", "why": "Part V of the Indian Constitution deals with the election of the Vice President.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q089", "q": "Which Article mentions the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?", "option_a": "Article 154", "option_b": "Article 156", "option_c": "Article 148", "option_d": "Article 136", "correct": "2", "why": "Article 148 of the Indian Constitution mentions the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q090", "q": "Which of the following states is one of those states that have no Panchayati Raj Institution at all?", "option_a": "Assam", "option_b": "Gujarat", "option_c": "Nagaland", "option_d": "Punjab", "correct": "2", "why": "Nagaland is one of the states in India that does not have a Panchayati Raj Institution.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q091", "q": "Which of the following articles from Directive Principles of state policy mentions about organization of Village Panchayats?", "option_a": "Article 38", "option_b": "Article 42", "option_c": "Article 40", "option_d": "Article 36", "correct": "2", "why": "Article 40 directs the State to organize village panchayats and endow them with necessary powers.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q092", "q": "Which part of the Constitution deals with the Panchayats?", "option_a": "Part IV", "option_b": "Part IX", "option_c": "Part VII", "option_d": "Part X", "correct": "1", "why": "Part IX of the Indian Constitution deals with the Panchayats.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q093", "q": "Part IV A of the Indian Constitution was inserted in the Indian Constitution through _____________ Constitutional Amendment Act.", "option_a": "44th", "option_b": "46th", "option_c": "48th", "option_d": "42nd", "correct": "3", "why": "Part IV A (Fundamental Duties) was added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q094", "q": "Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution CANNOT be suspended even during an emergency declared on the grounds of war or external aggression?", "option_a": "Articles 15 and 17", "option_b": "Articles 20 and 21", "option_c": "Articles 14 and 16", "option_d": "Articles 30 and 32", "correct": "1", "why": "Articles 20 and 21 cannot be suspended even during a national emergency.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q095", "q": "Which of the following statements is correct with respect to the political parties in India?", "option_a": "A political party symbol is assigned by the President of India.", "option_b": "India has a multi-party system classified as national, state or regional level.", "option_c": "All parties are registered with the Supreme Court of India.", "option_d": "Status of party is accorded by the Parliament.", "correct": "1", "why": "India has a multi-party system where parties are classified as national or state/regional level.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q096", "q": "Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution mentions about the organisation of ‘Village Panchayats’?", "option_a": "Article 31", "option_b": "Article 38", "option_c": "Article 36", "option_d": "Article 40", "correct": "3", "why": "Article 40 mentions the organisation of village panchayats.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q097", "q": "Which fundamental duty applies to you when you see your college friends start fighting with the canteen person when he passed a few anti-religious statements?", "option_a": "To promote harmony and spirit of brotherhood", "option_b": "To value and preserve the rich heritage", "option_c": "To develop the scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry", "option_d": "To protect and improve our natural environment", "correct": "0", "why": "Promoting harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all people of India is a fundamental duty.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q098", "q": "Which Article deals with the election of the President?", "option_a": "Article 72", "option_b": "Article 54", "option_c": "Article 74", "option_d": "Article 66", "correct": "1", "why": "Article 54 of the Constitution deals with the election of the President of India.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q099", "q": "Which fundamental duty applies on you when you see a few school students, on their educational trip to Humayun’s tomb, writing their names on the walls?", "option_a": "To safeguard public property", "option_b": "To defend the country and render national service", "option_c": "To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India", "option_d": "To protect and improve the natural environment", "correct": "0", "why": "To safeguard public property and to abjure violence is a fundamental duty (Article 51A).", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q100", "q": "The oath of office to the Vice-President is administered by the ________.", "option_a": "Chief Justice of India", "option_b": "President", "option_c": "CAG", "option_d": "Prime Minister", "correct": "1", "why": "The oath of office to the Vice-President is administered by the President of India.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q101", "q": "The Indian Constitution has established _________.", "option_a": "partial Judicial system", "option_b": "dual judicial system", "option_c": "independent judicial system", "option_d": "plural judicial system", "correct": "2", "why": "The Indian Constitution has established an independent and integrated judicial system.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q102", "q": "Which of the following is mentioned in Article 1 of the Indian constitution?", "option_a": "India that is Bharat as federation of states", "option_b": "India that is Bharat as parliamentary democracy", "option_c": "India that is Bharat shall be a Union of states", "option_d": "India that is Bharat as presidential form of democracy", "correct": "2", "why": "Article 1 states that 'India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States'.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q103", "q": "Which of the following are enumerated in Part IV of the Indian Constitution, from Articles 36 to 51?", "option_a": "Fundamental Rights", "option_b": "Fundamental Duties", "option_c": "Directive Principles of State Policy", "option_d": "the Union", "correct": "2", "why": "Part IV (Articles 36 to 51) contains the Directive Principles of State Policy.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q104", "q": "How many members are nominated by the President to the Rajya Sabha?", "option_a": "12", "option_b": "10", "option_c": "20", "option_d": "15", "correct": "0", "why": "The President nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha from fields like art, literature, science, and social service.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q105", "q": "On which of the following dates does India celebrate its Constitution Day?", "option_a": "26th January", "option_b": "26th November", "option_c": "15th August", "option_d": "2nd October", "correct": "1", "why": "Constitution Day is celebrated on 26th November to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution in 1949.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q106", "q": "Which of the following features of the Indian Constitution was borrowed from Irish Constitution?", "option_a": "Directive Principles of State Policy", "option_b": "Concurrent List", "option_c": "Fundamental Rights", "option_d": "Rule of Law", "correct": "0", "why": "Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) were borrowed from the Irish Constitution.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q107", "q": "Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Duty?", "option_a": "To prohibit trade in rare and endangered species", "option_b": "To value and preserve rich heritage of the country’s composite culture", "option_c": "To safeguard public property and to abjure violence", "option_d": "To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India", "correct": "0", "why": "Prohibiting trade in rare and endangered species is not explicitly listed as a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q108", "q": "Which of the following articles of the Indian constitution deals with the parliament and it's proceedings?", "option_a": "Article 51A", "option_b": "Article 36 to 51", "option_c": "Article 79 to 122", "option_d": "Article 12 to 35", "correct": "2", "why": "Articles 79 to 122 of the Indian Constitution deal with the Parliament and its proceedings.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q109", "q": "Articles 52 to 78 in Part V of the Indian Constitution deal with __________.", "option_a": "Finance Commission of India", "option_b": "Union Executive", "option_c": "Amendment of the Constitution", "option_d": "National emergency", "correct": "1", "why": "Articles 52 to 78 in Part V pertain to the Union Executive.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q110", "q": "Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Constitution of India?", "option_a": "Universal Adult Franchise", "option_b": "Independent Judiciary", "option_c": "Dual Citizenship", "option_d": "Blend of rigidity & flexibility", "correct": "2", "why": "The Indian Constitution provides for single citizenship, not dual citizenship.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q111", "q": "Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution contains Fundamental Duties?", "option_a": "32A", "option_b": "45A", "option_c": "62B", "option_d": "51A", "correct": "3", "why": "Fundamental Duties are contained in Article 51A of the Indian Constitution.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q112", "q": "Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Duty of the Indian citizens?", "option_a": "To develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform.", "option_b": "To safeguard public property and to abjure violence.", "option_c": "To cherish and follow the noble ideas that inspired our national struggle for freedom.", "option_d": "Mandatory national service of 5 years.", "correct": "3", "why": "Mandatory national service of 5 years is not a Fundamental Duty in India.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q113", "q": "As per a report of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, what was the rate of unemployment in Maharashtra for the year 2021-22?", "option_a": "3.50%", "option_b": "3.01%", "option_c": "4.20%", "option_d": "4.40%", "correct": "0", "why": "The rate of unemployment in Maharashtra for 2021-22 was 3.5%.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q114", "q": "The Working Group under the chairmanship of __________ in the year_________ proposed a new intermediate monetary aggregate to be referred to as NM2.", "option_a": "Dr. C Rangarajan; 1996", "option_b": "Dr. YV Reddy; 1998", "option_c": "Dr. KV Kamath; 1995", "option_d": "Dr. PK Mohanty; 1998", "correct": "1", "why": "The Working Group chaired by Dr. YV Reddy in 1998 proposed the new intermediate monetary aggregate NM2.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q115", "q": "___________ is an industry association and self-regulatory organisation (SRO) whose primary objective is to work towards the robust development of the microfinance sector.", "option_a": "Self-help Group Association", "option_b": "Microfinance Institutions Network", "option_c": "Microfinance and Investments Regulatory Authority", "option_d": "NABARD", "correct": "1", "why": "The Microfinance Institutions Network is the SRO working towards the robust development of the microfinance sector.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q116", "q": "The green revolution technology resulted in an increase in production of cereal production from 72.4 million tons in 1965-66 to ________ million tons in 1978-79.", "option_a": "150.8", "option_b": "165.9", "option_c": "131.9", "option_d": "141.2", "correct": "2", "why": "The Green Revolution increased cereal production to 131.9 million tons by 1978-79.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q117", "q": "When the analysis of population density is done by calculating it through net cultivated area, then the measure is termed as:", "option_a": "Agricultural density", "option_b": "Physiological density", "option_c": "Gross density", "option_d": "Net density", "correct": "1", "why": "Calculating population density based on net cultivated area is termed Physiological density.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q118", "q": "The headquarters of the second Green Revolution cell was in ________.", "option_a": "Raipur", "option_b": "Patna", "option_c": "Kolkata", "option_d": "Bhubaneswar", "correct": "1", "why": "The headquarters of the second Green Revolution cell was located in Patna.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q119", "q": "According to the Census of India 2011, the percentage of adolescent population (10-19 years) from the total population is how much?", "option_a": "22.90%", "option_b": "21.90%", "option_c": "20.90%", "option_d": "19.90%", "correct": "2", "why": "According to the 2011 Census, the adolescent population constituted 20.9% of the total population.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q120", "q": "Which of the following is a component of the SHG-bank linkage program in India?", "option_a": "Microfinance institutions providing loans directly to SHGs", "option_b": "Banks providing loans to individual members of SHGs", "option_c": "Non-governmental organisations providing capacity building training to SHGs", "option_d": "State government providing subsidies to SHGs for credit", "correct": "1", "why": "The SHG-bank linkage program primarily involves banks providing loans to the SHGs and its members.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q121", "q": "Which architectural style is best described by the following features: ribbed vaults, pointed arches, flying buttresses, and stained-glass windows?", "option_a": "Mughal", "option_b": "Deccan", "option_c": "Indo-Islamic", "option_d": "Gothic", "correct": "3", "why": "Gothic architecture is characterized by ribbed vaults, pointed arches, and flying buttresses.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q122", "q": "Which Rajput ruler defeated Muhammad Ghori in the First Battle of Tarain?", "option_a": "Hem Chandra Vikramaditya", "option_b": "Rana Sanga", "option_c": "Bappa Rawal", "option_d": "Prithviraj Chauhan", "correct": "3", "why": "Prithviraj Chauhan defeated Muhammad Ghori in the First Battle of Tarain in 1191.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q123", "q": "Which Mughal Emperor issued the Deccan campaign against the Marathas and spent significant time in the region?", "option_a": "Shah Jahan", "option_b": "Aurangzeb", "option_c": "Jahangir", "option_d": "Akbar", "correct": "1", "why": "Aurangzeb spent a significant part of his later reign executing the Deccan campaign against the Marathas.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q124", "q": "Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire?", "option_a": "Harshavardhana", "option_b": "Chandragupta Maurya", "option_c": "Ashoka", "option_d": "Bindusara", "correct": "1", "why": "Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire in ancient India.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q125", "q": "Which of the following is considered the oldest known civilization of the Indian subcontinent?", "option_a": "Gupta Empire", "option_b": "Maurya Civilization", "option_c": "Indus Valley Civilization", "option_d": "Vedic Civilization", "correct": "2", "why": "The Indus Valley Civilization is widely considered the oldest known civilization of the Indian subcontinent.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q126", "q": "Which confederation of Sultanates defeated the Vijayanagara Empire in the Battle of Talikota?", "option_a": "Rajput Confederacy", "option_b": "Mughal Empire", "option_c": "Bahmani Sultanate", "option_d": "Deccan Sultanates", "correct": "3", "why": "The Deccan Sultanates joined forces and defeated the Vijayanagara Empire in the Battle of Talikota.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q127", "q": "Which Pratihara ruler successfully repelled Arab invasions in North-Western India?", "option_a": "Mihira Bhoja", "option_b": "Nagabhata I", "option_c": "Rajyapala", "option_d": "Vatsaraja", "correct": "1", "why": "Nagabhata I, a prominent Gurjara-Pratihara ruler, successfully repelled Arab invasions.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q128", "q": "Which Mauryan ruler is credited with the establishment of the spy system in his empire?", "option_a": "Bindusara", "option_b": "Brihadratha", "option_c": "Ashoka", "option_d": "Chandragupta Maurya", "correct": "3", "why": "Chandragupta Maurya, guided by Chanakya, is credited with establishing a comprehensive spy network.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q129", "q": "Which Pala ruler is known for founding the great Buddhist university at Vikramashila?", "option_a": "Dharmapala", "option_b": "Mahipala", "option_c": "Gopala", "option_d": "Devapala", "correct": "0", "why": "King Dharmapala of the Pala dynasty founded the Vikramashila University.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q130", "q": "The Battle of Samugarh was fought between Aurangzeb and which Mughal prince?", "option_a": "Jahangir", "option_b": "Murad Baksh", "option_c": "Shah Jahan", "option_d": "Dara Shikoh", "correct": "3", "why": "The Battle of Samugarh was a decisive battle in the struggle for the Mughal throne between Aurangzeb and Dara Shikoh.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q131", "q": "In which country were the first Commonwealth Games held?", "option_a": "France", "option_b": "Africa", "option_c": "India", "option_d": "Canada", "correct": "3", "why": "The first Commonwealth Games were held in Hamilton, Canada, in 1930.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q132", "q": "Which Mughal emperor did Maharana Pratap face in the Battle of Haldighati?", "option_a": "Akbar", "option_b": "Babur", "option_c": "Aurangzeb", "option_d": "Jahangir", "correct": "0", "why": "Maharana Pratap fought against the forces of Mughal emperor Akbar in the Battle of Haldighati.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q133", "q": "Which Maratha ruler founded the Maratha Empire in 1674, proclaiming himself Chhatrapati?", "option_a": "Sambhaji", "option_b": "Shahu", "option_c": "Shivaji", "option_d": "Bajirao I", "correct": "2", "why": "Shivaji Maharaj formally founded the Maratha Empire in 1674 and assumed the title of Chhatrapati.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q134", "q": "Who was the first woman to be the president of the Indian National Congress?", "option_a": "Kasturba Gandhi", "option_b": "Kamala Nehru", "option_c": "Annie Besant", "option_d": "Sarojini Naidu", "correct": "2", "why": "Annie Besant became the first woman President of the Indian National Congress in 1917.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q135", "q": "The Vesara style of temple architecture is a combination of which two styles?", "option_a": "Gandhara and French", "option_b": "Nagara and Gothic", "option_c": "Dravidian and Nagara", "option_d": "Mughal and Dravidian", "correct": "2", "why": "Vesara is a hybrid temple architecture style that combines features of both Dravidian and Nagara styles.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q136", "q": "Name the Indian port that is the largest exporter of iron ore?", "option_a": "Paradip Port", "option_b": "Chennai Port", "option_c": "Visakhapatnam Port", "option_d": "Marmagao Port", "correct": "3", "why": "Marmagao Port in Goa is the leading exporter of iron ore in India.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q137", "q": "Which Union Territory has the highest population density as per Census 2011?", "option_a": "Chandigarh", "option_b": "Puducherry", "option_c": "Lakshadweep", "option_d": "Delhi", "correct": "3", "why": "Delhi has the highest population density among all States and Union Territories in India.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q138", "q": "Which of the following rivers forms a delta along the Eastern Coastal Plains?", "option_a": "Narmada", "option_b": "Tapi", "option_c": "Mahi", "option_d": "Godavari", "correct": "3", "why": "The Godavari is an east-flowing river that empties into the Bay of Bengal, forming a large delta.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q139", "q": "Which of the following plateaus is located in the northeastern part of India?", "option_a": "Malwa Plateau", "option_b": "Deccan Plateau", "option_c": "Chota Nagpur Plateau", "option_d": "Shillong Plateau", "correct": "3", "why": "The Shillong Plateau is a prominent geographical feature in Meghalaya, Northeast India.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q140", "q": "Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is primarily responsible for absorbing ultraviolet radiation from the Sun?", "option_a": "Thermosphere", "option_b": "Stratosphere", "option_c": "Mesosphere", "option_d": "Troposphere", "correct": "1", "why": "The stratosphere houses the ozone layer, which absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q141", "q": "Which is the largest island of India in terms of area?", "option_a": "Rameswaram", "option_b": "Great Nicobar Island", "option_c": "Sriharikota", "option_d": "Majuli", "correct": "1", "why": "Great Nicobar Island is geographically the largest island of India.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q142", "q": "The Alaknanda River originates from which of the following?", "option_a": "Satopanth Glacier", "option_b": "Zemu Glacier", "option_c": "Milam Glacier", "option_d": "Gangotri Glacier", "correct": "0", "why": "The Alaknanda River originates from the Satopanth Glacier in Uttarakhand.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q143", "q": "Name the state which is the largest producer of lignite coal?", "option_a": "Maharashtra", "option_b": "Gujarat", "option_c": "Rajasthan", "option_d": "Tamil Nadu", "correct": "3", "why": "Tamil Nadu has the largest reserves and is the leading producer of lignite coal in India, primarily around Neyveli.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q144", "q": "If a person views the Earth from above the North Pole, he will observe that the Earth rotates in:", "option_a": "Anti-clockwise", "option_b": "No rotation", "option_c": "Random spin", "option_d": "Clockwise", "correct": "0", "why": "Viewed from the North Star (above the North Pole), Earth appears to rotate in a counter-clockwise (anti-clockwise) direction.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q145", "q": "Which Indian plateau is formed primarily by volcanic activity?", "option_a": "Malwa Plateau", "option_b": "Shillong Plateau", "option_c": "Chota Nagpur Plateau", "option_d": "Deccan Plateau", "correct": "3", "why": "The Deccan Plateau is composed largely of volcanic basalt rock formed by prehistoric volcanic eruptions.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q146", "q": "The highest rainfall in India gets recorded in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills. In which state will you find these hills?", "option_a": "Meghalaya", "option_b": "Nagaland", "option_c": "Arunachal Pradesh", "option_d": "Assam", "correct": "0", "why": "The Khasi and Jaintia Hills are located in Meghalaya, home to Mawsynram and Cherrapunji.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q147", "q": "Name the major coal producing region located in Telangana state?", "option_a": "Singareni Coalfield", "option_b": "Raniganj Coalfield", "option_c": "Talcher Coalfield", "option_d": "Jharia Coalfield", "correct": "0", "why": "The Singareni Coalfield is the primary coal-producing region in the state of Telangana.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q148", "q": "Name the state in which The Bhitarkanika Mangroves are located?", "option_a": "Odisha", "option_b": "Andhra Pradesh", "option_c": "Tamil Nadu", "option_d": "West Bengal", "correct": "0", "why": "Bhitarkanika Mangroves are situated in the Kendrapara district of Odisha.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q149", "q": "Which state has the lowest population in India?", "option_a": "Manipur", "option_b": "Arunachal Pradesh", "option_c": "Sikkim", "option_d": "Mizoram", "correct": "2", "why": "According to the 2011 Census, Sikkim is the least populous state in India.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q150", "q": "Which of the following is an erosional landform created primarily by river action?", "option_a": "Moraine", "option_b": "Delta", "option_c": "Gorge", "option_d": "Levee", "correct": "2", "why": "A gorge is a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, created by river erosion.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q151", "q": "Which river is the main source of water for the Hirakud Dam?", "option_a": "Mahanadi", "option_b": "Godavari", "option_c": "Krishna", "option_d": "Kaveri", "correct": "0", "why": "The Hirakud Dam is built across the Mahanadi River in Odisha.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q152", "q": "Which planet has the longest day in the solar system?", "option_a": "Venus", "option_b": "Mars", "option_c": "Jupiter", "option_d": "Earth", "correct": "0", "why": "Venus has an incredibly slow rotation, making its day longer than its year.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q153", "q": "The Jog Falls in Karnataka is formed from which river?", "option_a": "Godavari", "option_b": "Kaveri", "option_c": "Sharavathi", "option_d": "Krishna", "correct": "2", "why": "Jog Falls is created by the Sharavathi River dropping over a steep cliff in Karnataka.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q154", "q": "Which of the following is a subject under the State List?", "option_a": "Banking", "option_b": "Public Order", "option_c": "Defence", "option_d": "Education", "correct": "1", "why": "Public Order and Police are subjects governed by the State List under the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q155", "q": "The Vice-President of India is part of which branch of the government?", "option_a": "Legislative only", "option_b": "Executive only", "option_c": "Judicial only", "option_d": "Both Executive and Legislative", "correct": "3", "why": "The Vice-President acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Legislative) and serves as the deputy head of state (Executive).", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q156", "q": "Under which article can the President declare a National Emergency?", "option_a": "Article 360", "option_b": "Article 356", "option_c": "Article 352", "option_d": "Article 365", "correct": "2", "why": "Article 352 empowers the President to declare a National Emergency on grounds of war, external aggression, or armed rebellion.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q157", "q": "Which constitutional amendment is known as the 'Mini Constitution'?", "option_a": "52nd Amendment", "option_b": "44th Amendment", "option_c": "42nd Amendment", "option_d": "24th Amendment", "correct": "2", "why": "The 42nd Amendment (1976) introduced widespread changes to the Constitution, earning it the nickname 'Mini Constitution'.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q158", "q": "Which level of the Panchayati Raj system operates at the village level?", "option_a": "Panchayat Samiti", "option_b": "Zila Parishad", "option_c": "Gram Panchayat", "option_d": "Gram Sabha", "correct": "2", "why": "The Gram Panchayat is the executive body of the village level in the Panchayati Raj system.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q159", "q": "Which body is responsible for resolving disputes related to the election of the President of India?", "option_a": "Election Commission", "option_b": "Supreme Court", "option_c": "Lok Sabha", "option_d": "Rajya Sabha", "correct": "1", "why": "Article 71 states that all doubts and disputes relating to the election of a President or Vice-President shall be inquired into and decided by the Supreme Court.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q160", "q": "The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha (House of the People) as stipulated by the Constitution is:", "option_a": "530 members", "option_b": "552 members", "option_c": "550 members", "option_d": "545 members", "correct": "2", "why": "Following the 104th Amendment, the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is 550 (removing the two nominated Anglo-Indian seats).", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q161", "q": "Which article provides for the appointment of Governors in India?", "option_a": "Article 170", "option_b": "Article 154", "option_c": "Article 155", "option_d": "Article 168", "correct": "2", "why": "Article 155 of the Indian Constitution mandates that the Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q162", "q": "Which Article of the Constitution deals with the extent of executive power of the Union?", "option_a": "Article 78", "option_b": "Article 75", "option_c": "Article 52", "option_d": "Article 73", "correct": "3", "why": "Article 73 defines the extent of the executive power of the Union, linking it broadly to matters on which Parliament has power to make laws.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q163", "q": "Who among the following is the final interpreter of the Indian Constitution?", "option_a": "The President of India", "option_b": "The Prime Minister", "option_c": "The Supreme Court of India", "option_d": "The Parliament", "correct": "2", "why": "The Supreme Court serves as the ultimate arbiter and final interpreter of the Constitution of India.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q164", "q": "Which Constitutional Amendment Act made the Right to Education a Fundamental Right in India?", "option_a": "44th Amendment Act, 1978", "option_b": "42nd Amendment Act, 1976", "option_c": "86th Amendment Act, 2002", "option_d": "97th Amendment Act, 2011", "correct": "2", "why": "The 86th Amendment Act of 2002 introduced Article 21A, ensuring free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q165", "q": "The concept of 'Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)' in the Indian Constitution has been borrowed from the Constitution of which country?", "option_a": "Ireland", "option_b": "United States of America", "option_c": "United Kingdom", "option_d": "Canada", "correct": "0", "why": "The framers of the Indian Constitution borrowed the concept of Directive Principles from the Irish Constitution.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q166", "q": "The system of federalism in India divides power between:", "option_a": "Centre and States", "option_b": "Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha", "option_c": "President and Governors", "option_d": "Executive and Judiciary", "correct": "0", "why": "Federalism in India entails the division of legislative, executive, and financial powers between the central government (Union) and state governments.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q167", "q": "Who among the following was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly?", "option_a": "Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel", "option_b": "Dr. B.R. Ambedkar", "option_c": "Dr. Rajendra Prasad", "option_d": "Jawaharlal Nehru", "correct": "1", "why": "Dr. B.R. Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee responsible for formulating the Constitution.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q168", "q": "Which part of the Indian Constitution is known as the 'Magna Carta of India' and guarantees fundamental rights to the citizens?", "option_a": "Part I", "option_b": "Part II", "option_c": "Part III", "option_d": "Part IV", "correct": "2", "why": "Part III of the Constitution, detailing Fundamental Rights, is often described as the Magna Carta of India.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q169", "q": "The power to legislate on 'Residuary Subjects' (matters not enumerated in any of the three Lists) rests exclusively with:", "option_a": "The President of India", "option_b": "Parliament", "option_c": "The Supreme Court", "option_d": "State Legislatures", "correct": "1", "why": "Article 248 of the Constitution gives exclusive residuary powers to the Union Parliament.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q170", "q": "In which year were the major economic reforms introduced in India?", "option_a": "1990", "option_b": "1985", "option_c": "2000", "option_d": "1991", "correct": "3", "why": "In 1991, India faced a severe balance of payments crisis, prompting sweeping liberalization, privatization, and globalization (LPG) reforms.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q171", "q": "Which scheme was launched to promote entrepreneurship among SC and ST communities?", "option_a": "Start-Up India", "option_b": "Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan", "option_c": "Stand-Up India", "option_d": "Make in India", "correct": "2", "why": "Stand-Up India was launched to facilitate bank loans for SC, ST, and women borrowers to set up greenfield enterprises.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q172", "q": "Which institution was established in 1961 to promote management education in India?", "option_a": "Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)", "option_b": "University Grants Commission (UGC)", "option_c": "National Productivity Council (NPC)", "option_d": "Indian Institute of Management (IIM)", "correct": "3", "why": "The Government of India established IIMs starting in 1961 (IIM Calcutta and IIM Ahmedabad) to foster high-quality management education.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q173", "q": "Which Indian state was the first to benefit from the Green Revolution?", "option_a": "Haryana", "option_b": "Uttar Pradesh", "option_c": "Rajasthan", "option_d": "Punjab", "correct": "3", "why": "Punjab was the primary and earliest beneficiary of the Green Revolution due to its fertile plains and adoption of high-yielding wheat varieties.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q174", "q": "The Industrial Policy Resolution of 1948 aimed at:", "option_a": "Privatizing industries", "option_b": "Developing rural areas", "option_c": "Opening up foreign trade", "option_d": "Promoting public sector", "correct": "3", "why": "The 1948 resolution laid the groundwork for a mixed economy where the state played a dominant role in industrial development.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q175", "q": "Which of the following sectors contributes the most to India's GDP?", "option_a": "Agriculture", "option_b": "Manufacturing", "option_c": "Services", "option_d": "Mining", "correct": "2", "why": "The Services (tertiary) sector accounts for the largest share of India's GDP compared to agriculture and manufacturing.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q176", "q": "What is the aim of Ayushman Bharat scheme?", "option_a": "Clean drinking water for all", "option_b": "Health insurance for the poor", "option_c": "Free education to children", "option_d": "Housing for the poor", "correct": "1", "why": "Ayushman Bharat is a national health insurance scheme providing health coverage to economically vulnerable families.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q177", "q": "Which of the following schemes provides annual income support to farmers directly into their bank accounts?", "option_a": "PM Fasal Bima Yojana", "option_b": "PM-KISAN", "option_c": "MGNREGA", "option_d": "PM Jan Dhan Yojana", "correct": "1", "why": "Under PM-KISAN, eligible landholding farmer families receive a financial benefit of Rs. 6,000 per year.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q178", "q": "What does 'repo rate' refer to in India's monetary policy?", "option_a": "Rate of foreign exchange transactions", "option_b": "Rate at which the government borrows from banks", "option_c": "Rate at which consumers take loans", "option_d": "Rate at which commercial banks borrow from the RBI", "correct": "3", "why": "The repo rate is the interest rate at which the Reserve Bank of India lends short-term funds to commercial banks.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q179", "q": "Which property of sound determines its loudness?", "option_a": "Wavelength", "option_b": "Pitch", "option_c": "Amplitude", "option_d": "Frequency", "correct": "2", "why": "The loudness or volume of a sound depends on the amplitude of its vibration.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q180", "q": "Which force governs the motion of planets, stars, and galaxies?", "option_a": "Nuclear force", "option_b": "Gravitational force", "option_c": "Magnetic force", "option_d": "Electromagnetic force", "correct": "1", "why": "Gravity is the fundamental force responsible for holding celestial bodies in orbit and shaping galaxies.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q181", "q": "What are the streams of charged particles ejected by the Sun into space called?", "option_a": "Sunspots", "option_b": "Solar wind", "option_c": "Solar flares", "option_d": "Coronal loops", "correct": "1", "why": "Solar wind consists of a continuous stream of charged particles (mostly electrons and protons) released from the upper atmosphere of the Sun.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q182", "q": "Which of the following phenomena occurs when a wave passes through a narrow slit?", "option_a": "Refraction", "option_b": "Reflection", "option_c": "Absorption", "option_d": "Diffraction", "correct": "3", "why": "Diffraction is the phenomenon where waves bend and spread out when they pass through a narrow opening.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q183", "q": "Which of the following simple household methods can detect the presence of chalk powder in adulterated wheat flour?", "option_a": "Mixing with vinegar to observe fizzing reaction", "option_b": "Adding iodine solution to observe color change", "option_c": "Heating over flame to detect odor", "option_d": "Soaking in alcohol to dissolve the chalk", "correct": "0", "why": "Chalk contains calcium carbonate, which reacts with the acetic acid in vinegar to produce effervescence (bubbles of carbon dioxide).", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q184", "q": "What is the scientific term for white blood cells?", "option_a": "Erythrocytes", "option_b": "Leucocytes", "option_c": "Thrombocytes", "option_d": "Platelets", "correct": "1", "why": "White blood cells are technically referred to as leukocytes (or leucocytes) and are key to the immune system.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q185", "q": "Which of the following is a unique characteristic of sponges (Phylum Porifera)?", "option_a": "Water canal system and choanocytes", "option_b": "Radial symmetry and presence of tentacles", "option_c": "Jointed appendages and chitinous exoskeleton", "option_d": "Presence of cnidoblasts for defense", "correct": "0", "why": "Sponges are unique in possessing a specialized water canal system lined with flagellated cells called choanocytes.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q186", "q": "Which city is home to the cricket ground, Wankhede Stadium?", "option_a": "Chennai", "option_b": "Mumbai", "option_c": "Kolkata", "option_d": "Delhi", "correct": "1", "why": "Wankhede Stadium is an international cricket stadium situated in Mumbai, Maharashtra.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q187", "q": "Which of the following is recognized as a classical dance of India?", "option_a": "Bharatnatyam", "option_b": "Garba", "option_c": "Lavani", "option_d": "Bhangra", "correct": "0", "why": "Bharatnatyam is one of the oldest and most widely recognized classical dance forms of India, originating from Tamil Nadu.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q188", "q": "Kathak is a classical dance form that developed in which region of India?", "option_a": "Southern India", "option_b": "Northern India", "option_c": "Eastern India", "option_d": "Western India", "correct": "1", "why": "Kathak is one of the major forms of Indian classical dance, rooted predominantly in Northern India.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q189", "q": "Who was appointed as the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of NITI Aayog in February 2023?", "option_a": "Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu", "option_b": "Amitabh Kant", "option_c": "Dr. Vivek Joshi", "option_d": "BVR Subrahmanyam", "correct": "3", "why": "BVR Subrahmanyam was appointed as the CEO of NITI Aayog in February 2023, succeeding Parameswaran Iyer.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D,Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q190", "q": "Which recent mission by ISRO aims to study the Sun from the Lagrange point L1?", "option_a": "Aditya-L1", "option_b": "Chandrayaan-3", "option_c": "Shukrayaan-1", "option_d": "Mangalyaan", "correct": "0", "why": "Aditya-L1 is India's first solar mission, positioned at Lagrange Point 1 (L1) to constantly observe the Sun.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D,Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q191", "q": "Read the following statements: Statement 1: The process of vertical heating of the atmosphere is known as advection. Statement 2: The transfer of heat through horizontal movement of air is called convection. Statement 3: 'Loo' winds in northern India during summer are caused by advection. Which of the above statements is/are correct?", "option_a": "All three statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct", "option_b": "Statements 2 and 3 are correct", "option_c": "Only Statements 1 and 2 are correct", "option_d": "Only Statement 3 is correct", "correct": "3", "why": "Vertical heating is convection and horizontal transfer is advection. Thus, only Statement 3 regarding the horizontal 'Loo' winds is correct.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q192", "q": "Which Indian state has the highest proportion of its workforce population engaged in agriculture?", "option_a": "Rajasthan", "option_b": "Uttar Pradesh", "option_c": "Bihar", "option_d": "Punjab", "correct": "1", "why": "Uttar Pradesh has the highest absolute number and a massive proportion of its workforce engaged in the agricultural sector.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q193", "q": "Which of these rivers does not originate in the Peninsular Plateau of India?", "option_a": "Godavari", "option_b": "Ganga", "option_c": "Krishna", "option_d": "Cauvery", "correct": "1", "why": "The Ganga originates from the Gangotri Glacier in the Himalayas, completely outside the Peninsular Plateau region.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q194", "q": "What shape does a population pyramid take for a rapidly growing population?", "option_a": "Inverted triangle shape", "option_b": "Circular shape", "option_c": "Triangular shape", "option_d": "Rectangular shape", "correct": "2", "why": "A rapidly growing population has a broad base of young people, forming a standard triangular shape.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q195", "q": "Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Western Coastal Plains?", "option_a": "Mangrove forests", "option_b": "High rainfall", "option_c": "Large deltas", "option_d": "Lagoons and backwaters", "correct": "3", "why": "The Western Coastal Plains, especially along the Malabar coast in Kerala, are famously characterized by interconnected lagoons and backwaters.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q196", "q": "Consider the following statements regarding the Ghaghara River system: 1. The Ghaghara originates from the Mapchachungo glacier in the Himalayas. 2. It forms a deep gorge at Shishapani before entering the plains. 3. It merges with the Ganga at Allahabad after receiving the Sarda River. Which of the above statements is/are correct?", "option_a": "Only 1 and 3", "option_b": "Only 1 and 2", "option_c": "Only 2 and 3", "option_d": "1, 2 and 3 are correct", "correct": "1", "why": "The Ghaghara merges with the Ganga at Chhapra in Bihar, not Allahabad, making statement 3 incorrect.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q197", "q": "Which of the following statements best links a current conservation initiative for the Great Indian Bustard with its geographical location?", "option_a": "National Avian Research Centre in Maharashtra conducted habitat simulation for GIB.", "option_b": "Kalyan Sanctuary in Karnataka now houses the largest wild GIB population.", "option_c": "India's first successful artificial insemination of GIB took place in the National Breeding Centre in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.", "option_d": "A GIB conservation breeding centre was set up in Kutch, Gujarat for desert climate adaptation.", "correct": "2", "why": "The National Breeding Centre in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan successfully utilized artificial insemination to boost the critically endangered GIB population.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q198", "q": "Which of the following statements are correct? (1) Birth rate measures the number of children born per 1000 people annually. (2) Pull factors include opportunities that attract people to new regions. (3) Death rate is always higher than birth rate. (4) Push factors can include civil unrest and lack of jobs.", "option_a": "All of the above", "option_b": "2 and 3 only", "option_c": "1, 2, and 4 only", "option_d": "1 and 3 only", "correct": "2", "why": "The death rate is not always higher than the birth rate; in growing populations, the birth rate is higher. Thus, statement 3 is incorrect.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q199", "q": "Which Indian Union Territory has the most Scheduled Castes?", "option_a": "Delhi", "option_b": "Chandigarh", "option_c": "Ladakh", "option_d": "Lakshadweep", "correct": "0", "why": "Among the Union Territories, Delhi houses the highest absolute number of Scheduled Caste residents.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q200", "q": "Which of the following is NOT a primary factor affecting the variation of insolation on Earth?", "option_a": "Presence of water bodies in an area", "option_b": "Rotation of the Earth on its axis", "option_c": "Transparency of the atmosphere", "option_d": "Angle of inclination of the Sun’s rays", "correct": "0", "why": "Insolation depends primarily on astronomical factors like rotation, solar angle, and atmospheric transparency, rather than local water bodies.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q201", "q": "The Western Coastal Plains are narrower compared to the Eastern Coastal Plains because:", "option_a": "They receive less rainfall", "option_b": "They are less populated", "option_c": "They are older in formation", "option_d": "They are bordered by the Western Ghats", "correct": "3", "why": "The steep and abrupt rise of the Western Ghats closely borders the Arabian Sea, physically constraining the width of the plains.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q202", "q": "Which of the following statements best explains why certain regions exhibit high population density?", "option_a": "Regions offering fertile land, favorable climates, abundant natural resources, and robust economic opportunities are more likely to have high population densities.", "option_b": "High population density is predominantly found in areas with poor infrastructure and limited access to essential services.", "option_c": "Regions with limited natural resources tend to have Areas with scarce natural resources have higher population concentrations because of greater competition for few materials.", "option_d": "Areas characterized by mountainous terrain and arid climates often support dense populations because of their challenging living conditions.", "correct": "0", "why": "Favorable geographic, climatic, and economic conditions naturally attract and sustain large, dense human populations.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q203", "q": "Read the given below statements carefully and choose the correct option: Assertion (A): The Chambal River is known for its badland topography called the Chambal ravines. Reason (R): The Chambal flows through a deep gorge and eroded terrain before joining the Yamuna.", "option_a": "Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.", "option_b": "Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.", "option_c": "A is true, but R is false.", "option_d": "A is false, but R is true.", "correct": "1", "why": "The severe gully erosion caused by the river's flow through the terrain directly explains the formation of the distinctive badland ravines.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q204", "q": "Consider the following characteristics: 1. High moisture-retaining capacity, often developing deep cracks during dry hot weather. 2. Ideal for tea and apple cultivation due to high fertility and cold climate preference. 3. Rich in lime, iron, magnesia, and alumina, but poor in phosphoric contents. Which of the above characteristics are primarily associated with Black Soils?", "option_a": "Only 1", "option_b": "Only 1 and 3", "option_c": "Only 2 and 3", "option_d": "1, 2 and 3 are correct", "correct": "1", "why": "Black soil retains moisture well, cracks in the heat, and is rich in lime/iron but poor in phosphorus. It is ideal for cotton, not tea or apples.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q205", "q": "Read the following statements: Statement 1: The temperature in Troposphere decreases at the rate of 1°C for every 165 meters of height. Statement 2: The temperature in mesosphere starts to decrease with the increase in altitude and reaches up to –100°C at around 80 km. Which of the following statements is/are correct?", "option_a": "Only Statement 1 is correct", "option_b": "Only Statement 2 is correct", "option_c": "Both statements 1 and 2 are correct", "option_d": "Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect", "correct": "1", "why": "The mesosphere features a strong temperature drop with increasing altitude, reaching about -100°C at its upper boundary.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q206", "q": "Which of the following statements is/are true regarding India's rural and urban population trends from 1901 to 2011? (1) The rural population has consistently increased in absolute numbers. (2) The percentage share of rural population in total population has steadily declined. (3) Urban population first exceeded 100 million in 1981.", "option_a": "Only 1 and 2", "option_b": "All of the above", "option_c": "Only 1 and 3", "option_d": "Only 2 and 3", "correct": "1", "why": "India's rural population grew numerically while declining proportionally, and urban numbers crossed the 100 million threshold by 1981.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q207", "q": "Match the columns: A. Miscellaneous Tree Crops & Groves (1. Land left fallow for more than 1 year but less than 5 years) B. Culturable Wasteland (2. Privately owned land under orchards and fruit trees) C. Current Fallow (3. Land left uncultivated for over 5 years) D. Fallow other than Current Fallow (4. Land left fallow for one or less than one year)", "option_a": "A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1", "option_b": "A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4", "option_c": "A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3", "option_d": "A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2", "correct": "0", "why": "Current fallow is uncultivated for up to 1 year, other fallow for 1-5 years, and culturable wasteland is left uncultivated for >5 years.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q208", "q": "Which of the following factors contributes to the low child sex ratio in some economically developed Northern states of India? 1) Increased accessibility to prenatal sex-determination methods 2) High levels of female literacy and empowerment 3) Societal preference for male children in inheritance and family support 4) Strengthened enforcement of gender-equal policies", "option_a": "2 and 3", "option_b": "2 and 4", "option_c": "1 and 3", "option_d": "1 and 4", "correct": "2", "why": "A deep-rooted cultural preference for sons coupled with access to illegal prenatal sex determination negatively skewed the child sex ratio.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q209", "q": "Match Column A (Denudational Processes) with Column B (Their Driving Forces/Energy): A. Weathering (1. Kinetic Energy) B. Mass Movement (2. Gravitational / Molecular Stresses / Chemical Actions) C. Erosion and Transportation (3. Gravitational Force) D. Denudation (overall process) (4. External Forces acting on Earth surface)", "option_a": "A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4", "option_b": "A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4", "option_c": "A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1", "option_d": "A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4", "correct": "0", "why": "Weathering is driven by chemical/molecular stresses, mass movement relies on gravity, and erosion/transportation require kinetic energy.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q210", "q": "Earth remote sensing satellites (EOS) are primarily designed to:", "option_a": "Drill into Earth's crust for mineral samples", "option_b": "Monitor weather, land use, and environmental changes on Earth", "option_c": "Build underground transport systems", "option_d": "Study the internal structure of Earth using seismic waves", "correct": "1", "why": "Earth Observation Satellites capture data from orbit to monitor surface phenomena like land use, climate, and vegetation.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q211", "q": "Which of the following correctly matches the population growth phase in India with its key characteristic?", "option_a": "Phase IV (Post-1981) - Sudden increase in fertility rate due to migration", "option_b": "Phase III (1951-1981) - Population explosion caused by falling death rate and high fertility", "option_c": "Phase I (1901-1921) - Rapid population explosion due to low mortality and high fertility", "option_d": "Phase II (1921-1951) - High mortality rate and declining birth rate", "correct": "1", "why": "The period from 1951-1981 is termed the phase of population explosion in India due to rapidly declining mortality and persistently high fertility.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q212", "q": "Name the port that is privately owned by the Adani Group?", "option_a": "Visakhapatnam Port, Andhra Pradesh", "option_b": "Chennai Port, Tamil Nadu", "option_c": "Kandla Port, Gujarat", "option_d": "Mundra Port, Gujarat", "correct": "3", "why": "Mundra Port in Gujarat is India's largest private commercial port, owned and operated by Adani Ports and SEZ.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q213", "q": "Assertion (A): Migration can be driven by negative and positive circumstances. Reason (R): Push factors make individuals migrate away from a region, whereas pull factors draw individuals to a region.", "option_a": "A is false, but R is true.", "option_b": "Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.", "option_c": "Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.", "option_d": "A is true, but R is false.", "correct": "2", "why": "Push factors (negative conditions) and pull factors (positive opportunities) perfectly explain the dual nature of migration drivers.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q214", "q": "Consider the following statements regarding the evolution of India's major drainage systems: 1. The ancient Indo–Brahma river is believed to have split into three major drainage systems over time. 2. The Ganga and its Himalayan tributaries represent the central drainage system. 3. The western drainage system consists of the Brahmaputra and its tributaries. Which of the above statements is/are correct?", "option_a": "Only 2 and 3", "option_b": "All 1, 2 and 3 are correct", "option_c": "Only 1 and 3", "option_d": "Only 1 and 2", "correct": "3", "why": "The western drainage system is formed by the Indus river, while the Brahmaputra constitutes the eastern system.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q215", "q": "Assertion (A): Migrants who enter a new country or region are called immigrants. Reason (R): Emigrants are people who leave their country to settle elsewhere.", "option_a": "Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.", "option_b": "Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.", "option_c": "A is true, but R is false.", "option_d": "A is false, but R is true.", "correct": "0", "why": "While both statements define migration terms correctly, the definition of emigrants does not causally explain the definition of immigrants.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q216", "q": "Which wetland in Uttar Pradesh was recently designated as India's 99th Ramsar site?", "option_a": "Bakhira Sanctuary", "option_b": "Sur Sarovar", "option_c": "Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary", "option_d": "Sandi Bird Sanctuary", "correct": "2", "why": "Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Aligarh was added as the 99th Ramsar site in India.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q217", "q": "The MoEFCC and National Biodiversity Authority launched a 5-year project to strengthen biodiversity governance in which of the following states?", "option_a": "Tamil Nadu and Meghalaya", "option_b": "Kerala and Assam", "option_c": "Karnataka and Arunachal Pradesh", "option_d": "Gujarat and Mizoram", "correct": "0", "why": "The project will cover the Sathyamangalam landscape in Tamil Nadu and the Garo Hills region in Meghalaya.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q218", "q": "Under its updated climate targets (NDCs) for 2031–35, India has committed to reducing the emission intensity of its GDP by what percentage by 2035 from the 2005 baseline?", "option_a": "35%", "option_b": "47%", "option_c": "50%", "option_d": "60%", "correct": "1", "why": "India committed to reducing its GDP emission intensity by at least 47% by 2035.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q219", "q": "How many new districts were recently approved for creation in Ladakh by L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena?", "option_a": "3", "option_b": "4", "option_c": "5", "option_d": "7", "correct": "2", "why": "Five new districts (Nubra, Sham, Changthang, Zanskar, Drass) were created, taking the total to 7.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q220", "q": "Which university recently launched Asia’s first UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development?", "option_a": "Jawaharlal Nehru University", "option_b": "Symbiosis Skills and Professional University", "option_c": "Delhi University", "option_d": "Banaras Hindu University", "correct": "1", "why": "Symbiosis Skills and Professional University launched Asia’s first UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q221", "q": "Which census has been introduced as India’s first fully digital enumeration exercise?", "option_a": "Census 2025", "option_b": "Census 2026", "option_c": "Census 2027", "option_d": "Census 2031", "correct": "2", "why": "Census 2027 was announced as India’s first fully digital census with mobile-based data collection.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q222", "q": "India’s first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system was successfully launched by NHAI in which state?", "option_a": "Maharashtra", "option_b": "Gujarat", "option_c": "Karnataka", "option_d": "Tamil Nadu", "correct": "1", "why": "NHAI launched the MLFF tolling system at Chorayasi Toll Plaza on NH-48 in Gujarat.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q223", "q": "The Union Cabinet approved a ₹1,570 crore ship repair facility to be jointly implemented by Deendayal Port Authority and Cochin Shipyard Limited in which location?", "option_a": "Kandla", "option_b": "Vadinar", "option_c": "Mundra", "option_d": "Pipavav", "correct": "1", "why": "The ₹1,570 crore ship repair facility is approved to be set up at Vadinar, Gujarat.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q224", "q": "What is the name of the AI-powered chatbot recently launched by the Chief Justice of India for the Supreme Court?", "option_a": "Su Sahay", "option_b": "Nyay Sahay", "option_c": "Court Mitra", "option_d": "Nyay Mitra", "correct": "0", "why": "The CJI launched the 'Su Sahay' AI chatbot to help citizens access court-related services.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q225", "q": "Which crop emerged as India’s largest ethanol feedstock as of May 2026, surpassing sugarcane?", "option_a": "Wheat", "option_b": "Rice", "option_c": "Maize", "option_d": "Sorghum", "correct": "2", "why": "Maize surpassed sugarcane in grain-based ethanol contribution due to its lower water requirements.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q226", "q": "Who heads the Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee constituted by the Chief Justice of India?", "option_a": "Justice Surya Kant", "option_b": "Justice D.Y. Chandrachud", "option_c": "Justice Sanjiv Khanna", "option_d": "Justice Aravind Kumar", "correct": "3", "why": "The committee preparing a nationwide roadmap on court infrastructure is headed by Supreme Court judge Justice Aravind Kumar.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q227", "q": "The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently declared the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex as a temple. In which district is it located?", "option_a": "Bhopal", "option_b": "Ujjain", "option_c": "Dhar", "option_d": "Indore", "correct": "2", "why": "The complex, traditionally associated with Raja Bhoja, is located in the Dhar district.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q228", "q": "The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 increased the sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme Court (excluding the CJI) to:", "option_a": "33", "option_b": "34", "option_c": "36", "option_d": "37", "correct": "3", "why": "The sanctioned strength was increased from 34 to 37 judges, excluding the Chief Justice of India.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q229", "q": "Which country recently returned the historic 11th-century Chola Copper Plates (Leiden Plates) to India?", "option_a": "United Kingdom", "option_b": "France", "option_c": "The Netherlands", "option_d": "Portugal", "correct": "2", "why": "The Netherlands formally returned the 11th-century Chola Copper Plates to India after nearly 3 centuries.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q230", "q": "Which West Asian country announced its exit from OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, 2026?", "option_a": "Saudi Arabia", "option_b": "United Arab Emirates", "option_c": "Qatar", "option_d": "Kuwait", "correct": "1", "why": "The UAE announced its exit from OPEC and OPEC+ to gain flexibility in increasing its oil production.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q231", "q": "The Middle East–India Deepwater Pipeline (MEIDP) is a proposed ₹40,000-crore subsea natural gas pipeline connecting India to which country?", "option_a": "Iran", "option_b": "Saudi Arabia", "option_c": "Oman", "option_d": "Qatar", "correct": "2", "why": "The MEIDP aims to connect Oman to Gujarat, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz for energy security.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q232", "q": "Who holds the world record for the highest number of Mount Everest summits after scaling it for the 32nd time?", "option_a": "Lhakpa Sherpa", "option_b": "Kami Rita Sherpa", "option_c": "Pasang Dawa Sherpa", "option_d": "Ang Rita Sherpa", "correct": "1", "why": "Kami Rita Sherpa created history by climbing Mount Everest for a record 32nd time.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q233", "q": "Which country officially joined the India-led International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) as a new member in 2026?", "option_a": "Iran", "option_b": "Saudi Arabia", "option_c": "South Africa", "option_d": "Kenya", "correct": "1", "why": "Saudi Arabia officially joined the IBCA to enhance collaborative efforts in wildlife conservation.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q234", "q": "The 594-km long Ganga Expressway, inaugurated by PM Modi, connects which two districts of Uttar Pradesh?", "option_a": "Lucknow and Varanasi", "option_b": "Meerut and Prayagraj", "option_c": "Agra and Lucknow", "option_d": "Kanpur and Prayagraj", "correct": "1", "why": "The Ganga Expressway connects Meerut to Prayagraj across 12 districts of UP.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q235", "q": "Which state government launched a ₹13,000 crore 'Mushroom Mission' to become the largest mushroom-producing state in India?", "option_a": "Andhra Pradesh", "option_b": "Bihar", "option_c": "Odisha", "option_d": "Maharashtra", "correct": "0", "why": "Andhra Pradesh launched the mission aiming for an annual production of 67,500 tonnes of mushrooms.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q236", "q": "Who was sworn in as the 13th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after becoming the first non-Dravidian party leader to hold the post since 1969?", "option_a": "M. K. Stalin", "option_b": "Edappadi K. Palaniswami", "option_c": "C. Joseph Vijay", "option_d": "O. Panneerselvam", "correct": "2", "why": "C. Joseph Vijay, president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), took oath as the 13th CM of Tamil Nadu.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q237", "q": "The Etor Gidi Festival is celebrated by the Adi community to mark agricultural traditions and cultural identity in which state?", "option_a": "Assam", "option_b": "Arunachal Pradesh", "option_c": "Nagaland", "option_d": "Manipur", "correct": "1", "why": "The Etor Gidi Festival is predominantly celebrated by the Adi tribe in Arunachal Pradesh.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q238", "q": "Which state announced the 'Annapurna Bhandar' scheme to provide ₹3,000 per month as direct financial assistance to women?", "option_a": "Madhya Pradesh", "option_b": "West Bengal", "option_c": "Odisha", "option_d": "Jharkhand", "correct": "1", "why": "West Bengal announced the Annapurna Bhandar scheme, an upgrade to the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q239", "q": "Which state introduced the Kartavya-KAAMS app for monitoring the attendance of government school and office staff using AI and facial recognition?", "option_a": "Kerala", "option_b": "Karnataka", "option_c": "Telangana", "option_d": "Andhra Pradesh", "correct": "1", "why": "Karnataka introduced the Kartavya-KAAMS app to replace the biometric attendance system.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q240", "q": "Barpali, recognized globally for its traditional tie-and-dye Sambalpuri handloom craft, is located in which state?", "option_a": "Chhattisgarh", "option_b": "Madhya Pradesh", "option_c": "Odisha", "option_d": "West Bengal", "correct": "2", "why": "Barpali is a major hub of the Sambalpuri handloom tradition located in the Bargarh district of Odisha.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q241", "q": "Which state mandated the purchase of electric vehicles (EVs) for all new official government use from June 1, 2026?", "option_a": "Delhi", "option_b": "Odisha", "option_c": "Maharashtra", "option_d": "Karnataka", "correct": "1", "why": "Odisha made EV purchase compulsory for new government vehicles to promote green mobility.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q242", "q": "Rajasthan’s first semiconductor and electronics manufacturing cluster was inaugurated in which city?", "option_a": "Jaipur", "option_b": "Jodhpur", "option_c": "Bhiwadi", "option_d": "Kota", "correct": "2", "why": "The cluster was inaugurated in Bhiwadi due to its strong industrial infrastructure and NCR proximity.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q243", "q": "Which state implemented the Anand Marriage Act, 1909 for the registration of Sikh marriages from June 1, 2026?", "option_a": "Punjab", "option_b": "Haryana", "option_c": "Sikkim", "option_d": "Himachal Pradesh", "correct": "2", "why": "Sikkim implemented the Act to allow Sikh couples to register their marriages through the Anand Karaj ceremony.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q244", "q": "Which state government announced cash incentives of ₹30,000 for the birth of a third child and ₹40,000 for a fourth child to address declining population growth?", "option_a": "Tamil Nadu", "option_b": "Kerala", "option_c": "Andhra Pradesh", "option_d": "Sikkim", "correct": "2", "why": "Andhra Pradesh announced this policy to counter the state's falling fertility rate.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q245", "q": "Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently cancelled the licence of which payments bank due to persistent regulatory non-compliance?", "option_a": "Airtel Payments Bank", "option_b": "India Post Payments Bank", "option_c": "Fino Payments Bank", "option_d": "Paytm Payments Bank", "correct": "3", "why": "RBI cancelled the licence of Paytm Payments Bank Ltd. over governance and compliance issues.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q246", "q": "Under the RBI's revised Basel III norms effective April 2027, the exposure limit under retail classification has been increased to:", "option_a": "₹5 crore", "option_b": "₹7.5 crore", "option_c": "₹10 crore", "option_d": "₹12.5 crore", "correct": "2", "why": "The exposure limit under retail classification was increased to ₹10 crore per counterparty.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q247", "q": "Which mission was launched by the RBI for the capacity building of the Urban Co-operative Banking (UCB) sector?", "option_a": "Mission UTKARSH", "option_b": "Mission SAKSHAM", "option_c": "Mission SAMARTH", "option_d": "Mission UDAY", "correct": "1", "why": "Mission SAKSHAM is an all-India capacity-building initiative launched by RBI for the UCB sector.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q248", "q": "The EPFO is launching which Aadhaar-based portal to track and unlock dormant or inoperative PF accounts?", "option_a": "E-PRAAPTI", "option_b": "E-NIDHI", "option_c": "E-KOSH", "option_d": "E-SAHAYATA", "correct": "0", "why": "E-PRAAPTI (EPF Aadhaar-Based Access Portal for Tracking Inoperative Accounts) will help users access inactive accounts.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q249", "q": "Under the RBI's updated auto-debit rules, recurring transactions up to what amount can be processed without an OTP?", "option_a": "₹5,000", "option_b": "₹10,000", "option_c": "₹15,000", "option_d": "₹20,000", "correct": "2", "why": "Recurring digital payments up to ₹15,000 can now be processed without an OTP.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q250", "q": "Which space startup’s Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital rocket, was recently flagged off?", "option_a": "Agnikul Cosmos", "option_b": "Skyroot Aerospace", "option_c": "Pixxel", "option_d": "Bellatrix Aerospace", "correct": "1", "why": "Vikram-1, developed by Skyroot Aerospace in Hyderabad, is India's first privately built orbital rocket.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q251", "q": "NIT Rourkela has developed an AI-based technology for the instant detection of adulteration in which of the following?", "option_a": "Milk", "option_b": "Spices", "option_c": "Honey", "option_d": "Edible Oil", "correct": "1", "why": "NIT Rourkela patented an AI technology to detect spice and food adulteration rapidly.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q252", "q": "GalaxEye recently launched Mission Drishti, the world’s first OptoSAR satellite. It combines optical imaging with which technology?", "option_a": "LiDAR", "option_b": "Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)", "option_c": "Infrared Sensors", "option_d": "Sonar", "correct": "1", "why": "OptoSAR technology combines optical imaging and Synthetic Aperture Radar for all-weather observation.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q253", "q": "Which country recently joined India’s Venus Orbiter Mission 'Shukrayaan' to study solar charged particles?", "option_a": "France", "option_b": "Japan", "option_c": "Sweden", "option_d": "Russia", "correct": "2", "why": "Sweden joined the mission and will provide the Venusian Neutrals Analyser (VNA) payload.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q254", "q": "The 7th edition of the joint military exercise 'Dustlik' was held between India and which country?", "option_a": "Kazakhstan", "option_b": "Kyrgyzstan", "option_c": "Tajikistan", "option_d": "Uzbekistan", "correct": "3", "why": "Exercise 'Dustlik' is a joint military exercise between India and Uzbekistan.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q255", "q": "What is the name of the indigenous long-range anti-ship hypersonic missile currently being developed by the DRDO?", "option_a": "BrahMos-II", "option_b": "LR-AShM", "option_c": "Shaurya", "option_d": "Nirbhay", "correct": "1", "why": "DRDO is advancing the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LR-AShM), a hypersonic glide vehicle.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q256", "q": "The first privately manufactured military aircraft in India, rolled out from the Tata-Airbus facility in Vadodara, is the:", "option_a": "C-130J Super Hercules", "option_b": "C-295", "option_c": "C-17 Globemaster", "option_d": "Dornier 228", "correct": "1", "why": "The Airbus C-295 aircraft was rolled out from India's first private-sector Final Assembly Line in Vadodara.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q257", "q": "Which Indian Army officer received the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award 2025 for her peacekeeping role in Lebanon?", "option_a": "Major Suman Gawani", "option_b": "Major Radhika Sen", "option_c": "Major Abhilasha Barak", "option_d": "Major Priya Jhingan", "correct": "2", "why": "Major Abhilasha Barak received the award for her gender-inclusive peacekeeping efforts in UNIFIL.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q258", "q": "Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently received the FAO Agricola Medal. Where is the FAO Headquarters located?", "option_a": "Geneva", "option_b": "Paris", "option_c": "Rome", "option_d": "New York", "correct": "2", "why": "The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Headquarters is located in Rome, Italy.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q259", "q": "Which state overtook Gujarat to become India’s top marine fish-producing state in 2025, according to CMFRI data?", "option_a": "Kerala", "option_b": "Tamil Nadu", "option_c": "Maharashtra", "option_d": "Karnataka", "correct": "1", "why": "Tamil Nadu overtook Gujarat, primarily due to a 15% decline in Gujarat's fish production.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q260", "q": "Who was appointed as the new Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), succeeding Dinesh Kumar Tripathi?", "option_a": "Krishna Swaminathan", "option_b": "Sanjay Vatsayan", "option_c": "R. Hari Kumar", "option_d": "Karambir Singh", "correct": "0", "why": "Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan was appointed as the new Chief of the Naval Staff.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q261", "q": "Who was appointed as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) succeeding Anil Chauhan in May 2026?", "option_a": "Manoj Pande", "option_b": "N S Raja Subramani", "option_c": "Upendra Dwivedi", "option_d": "Vivek Ram Chaudhari", "correct": "1", "why": "Lt Gen N S Raja Subramani was appointed as the new Chief of Defence Staff.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q262", "q": "According to the World Migration Report 2026, which country topped global remittance inflows with over $137 billion in 2024?", "option_a": "Mexico", "option_b": "China", "option_c": "India", "option_d": "Philippines", "correct": "2", "why": "India was the world's top recipient of remittances, receiving over $137 billion in 2024.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q263", "q": "India's effective import tariffs on gold and silver were recently increased from 6% to what percentage?", "option_a": "10%", "option_b": "12.50%", "option_c": "15%", "option_d": "18%", "correct": "2", "why": "India raised the effective import tariffs on gold and silver to 15% to regulate imports.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q264", "q": "Which player completed the 'Career Golden Masters' by winning the Italian Open 2026?", "option_a": "Carlos Alcaraz", "option_b": "Daniil Medvedev", "option_c": "Alexander Zverev", "option_d": "Jannik Sinner", "correct": "3", "why": "Jannik Sinner won the Italian Open and became the youngest player to complete the Career Golden Masters.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q265", "q": "Who became the first English golfer in over a century to win the PGA Championship by claiming the 2026 title?", "option_a": "Tommy Fleetwood", "option_b": "Matt Fitzpatrick", "option_c": "Justin Rose", "option_d": "Aaron Rai", "correct": "3", "why": "Aaron Rai, a British golfer of Indian origin, won the 2026 PGA Championship.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q266", "q": "Which body will be established to monitor compliance and handle grievances under the new Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act (PROGA) 2025?", "option_a": "Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI)", "option_b": "Gaming and eSports Regulatory Board", "option_c": "Digital Gaming Commission of India", "option_d": "National Cyber Gaming Authority", "correct": "0", "why": "The government will establish the Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI) to regulate the sector, monitor compliance, and ensure a safer ecosystem.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q267", "q": "To which station was the Srinagar-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express recently extended, providing direct passenger rail connectivity to the Kashmir Valley?", "option_a": "Jammu Tawi", "option_b": "Pathankot", "option_c": "Udhampur", "option_d": "Samba", "correct": "0", "why": "Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw extended the Vande Bharat Express up to Jammu Tawi, establishing direct rail connectivity between Jammu and Kashmir.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q268", "q": "How much record solar power capacity did India add in 2025 to reach a total installed solar capacity of approximately 150 GW?", "option_a": "25 GW", "option_b": "44 GW", "option_c": "55 GW", "option_d": "30 GW", "correct": "1", "why": "India added a record 44 GW of solar capacity in 2025, making it the world's third-largest producer of solar power.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q269", "q": "The Election Commission of India launched Phase III of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across how many States and Union Territories?", "option_a": "12 States and 2 UTs", "option_b": "15 States and 4 UTs", "option_c": "16 States and 3 UTs", "option_d": "20 States and 2 UTs", "correct": "2", "why": "The ECI launched Phase III of the Special Intensive Revision covering 16 States and 3 Union Territories through door-to-door verification.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q270", "q": "What is the name of the operation launched by the US Navy to escort stranded foreign ships through the Strait of Hormuz?", "option_a": "Project Safe Passage", "option_b": "Project Guardian", "option_c": "Project Freedom", "option_d": "Project Liberty", "correct": "2", "why": "The US launched 'Project Freedom' to assist and escort vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz due to regional tensions.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q271", "q": "The WHO declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) for an outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus in which two countries?", "option_a": "Congo and Uganda", "option_b": "Nigeria and Sudan", "option_c": "Kenya and Tanzania", "option_d": "Rwanda and Ethiopia", "correct": "0", "why": "WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a PHEIC due to the high regional risk and cross-border movement.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q272", "q": "Which active volcano recently erupted violently on Halmahera Island in North Maluku province, Indonesia?", "option_a": "Mount Merapi", "option_b": "Mount Sinabung", "option_c": "Mount Dukono", "option_d": "Mount Krakatoa", "correct": "2", "why": "Mount Dukono erupted on Halmahera Island, sending volcanic ash nearly 5,000 metres into the sky and triggering safety warnings.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q273", "q": "Who assumed charge as the 33rd Chief Justice of Nepal after receiving parliamentary approval?", "option_a": "Bishowambhar Prasad Shrestha", "option_b": "Sapana Pradhan Malla", "option_c": "Manoj Kumar Sharma", "option_d": "Cholendra Shumsher JBR", "correct": "2", "why": "Manoj Kumar Sharma was appointed as the 33rd Chief Justice of Nepal, succeeding Acting CJ Sapana Pradhan Malla.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q274", "q": "With which country did India elevate its bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership and adopt a Five-Year Joint Action Plan for 2025–2029?", "option_a": "Greece", "option_b": "Cyprus", "option_c": "Malta", "option_d": "Armenia", "correct": "1", "why": "India and Cyprus elevated their relations to a Strategic Partnership and endorsed a Joint Action Plan covering trade, defence, and innovation.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q275", "q": "Who was formally named the Chief Minister of West Bengal following the Bharatiya Janata Party’s victory in the 2026 Assembly elections?", "option_a": "Dilip Ghosh", "option_b": "Suvendu Adhikari", "option_c": "Sukanta Majumdar", "option_d": "Mithun Chakraborty", "correct": "1", "why": "Suvendu Adhikari was named the Chief Minister of West Bengal, ending the 15-year rule of the Trinamool Congress.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q276", "q": "Who took oath as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second consecutive term in May 2026?", "option_a": "Sarbananda Sonowal", "option_b": "Himanta Biswa Sarma", "option_c": "Pema Khandu", "option_d": "Neiphiu Rio", "correct": "1", "why": "Himanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second term after the NDA secured a majority.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q277", "q": "Who was sworn in as the Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Puducherry for the fifth time in May 2026?", "option_a": "V. Narayanasamy", "option_b": "N. Rangasamy", "option_c": "K. Kailashnathan", "option_d": "R. Radhakrishnan", "correct": "1", "why": "N. Rangasamy took the oath of office for the fifth time as the Chief Minister of Puducherry, leading the NDA government.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q278", "q": "Who was named the 13th Chief Minister of Kerala following the United Democratic Front’s victory in the 2026 state assembly elections?", "option_a": "Pinarayi Vijayan", "option_b": "Oommen Chandy", "option_c": "Ramesh Chennithala", "option_d": "V.D. Satheesan", "correct": "3", "why": "V.D. Satheesan was named the Chief Minister of Kerala after the Congress-led UDF secured 102 seats in the 140-member assembly.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q279", "q": "The Uttar Pradesh government approved a ₹33,000 crore thermal power project consisting of three 800 MW units in which district?", "option_a": "Prayagraj", "option_b": "Sonbhadra", "option_c": "Mirzapur", "option_d": "Kanpur", "correct": "0", "why": "A joint venture between NTPC and UPRVUN will establish the 2,400 MW Meja Project Stage-II in the Prayagraj district.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q280", "q": "Which state has actively promoted breast milk donation through the 'Yashoda Mothers' programme to support neonatal care?", "option_a": "Gujarat", "option_b": "Rajasthan", "option_c": "Madhya Pradesh", "option_d": "Maharashtra", "correct": "1", "why": "Rajasthan promoted the Yashoda programme under the Norway-India Partnership Initiative, significantly boosting human milk donations.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q281", "q": "The Nimapara Patha Utsav 2026, a community street festival promoting cultural heritage and youth engagement, was inaugurated in which state?", "option_a": "West Bengal", "option_b": "Jharkhand", "option_c": "Chhattisgarh", "option_d": "Odisha", "correct": "3", "why": "The Nimapara Patha Utsav was inaugurated in the Puri district of Odisha to celebrate traditional arts and civic awareness.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q282", "q": "Which institution has been designated as the initial implementation agency for the second tranche of the ₹10,000 crore Fund of Funds (FoF) scheme for startups?", "option_a": "NABARD", "option_b": "SIDBI", "option_c": "SEBI", "option_d": "NITI Aayog", "correct": "1", "why": "The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) acts as the primary implementation agency for the government's startup Fund of Funds.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q283", "q": "Which fintech company recently received in-principle approval from the RBI for an NBFC licence to start direct lending operations?", "option_a": "PhonePe", "option_b": "BharatPe", "option_c": "MobiKwik", "option_d": "Cred", "correct": "2", "why": "One MobiKwik Systems received the RBI's nod for an NBFC licence, allowing it to directly underwrite and issue loans.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q284", "q": "The World Health Organization granted prequalification approval to which drug combination, making it the first malaria treatment specifically designed for infants?", "option_a": "Artemether-lumphantrine", "option_b": "Chloroquine-primaquine", "option_c": "Artesunate-mefloquine", "option_d": "Quinine-doxycycline", "correct": "0", "why": "Artemether-lumefantrine received WHO prequalification as the first infant-specific malaria treatment to reduce dosage errors and toxicity.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q285", "q": "Which country plans to launch the Chang'e-7 lunar mission in 2026 to search for water ice and volatile substances near the Moon's south pole?", "option_a": "Japan", "option_b": "China", "option_c": "Russia", "option_d": "South Korea", "correct": "1", "why": "China is preparing the Chang'e-7 mission, featuring an orbiter, lander, rover, and hopping spacecraft, to explore the lunar south pole.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q286", "q": "The DRDO and the Indian Navy successfully conducted the maiden salvo launch of which short-range anti-ship missile?", "option_a": "BrahMos-NG", "option_b": "NASM-SR", "option_c": "Nirbhay", "option_d": "Prahaar", "correct": "1", "why": "Two Naval Anti-ship Missile-Short Range (NASM-SR) missiles were launched in quick succession from a naval helicopter in the Bay of Bengal.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q287", "q": "The defence-tech startup Armory secured a ₹100 crore contract from the Ministry of Defence to supply which AI-powered Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS)?", "option_a": "DRONE-DEFEND", "option_b": "AERO-SHIELD", "option_c": "SURGE", "option_d": "SKY-GUARD", "correct": "2", "why": "Armory secured MoD contracts to supply SURGE, an AI-powered system designed to detect, track, and neutralise enemy drones.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q288", "q": "The DRDO achieved a major milestone in hypersonic technology by testing an Actively Cooled Full-Scale Scramjet Combustor for over 1,200 seconds in which city?", "option_a": "Bengaluru", "option_b": "Pune", "option_c": "Hyderabad", "option_d": "Chennai", "correct": "2", "why": "The long-duration scramjet combustor test was successfully conducted by the DRDO at its facility in Hyderabad.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q289", "q": "What is the name of India's first indigenous glide weapon system, recently tested by DRDO and IAF, that converts unguided warheads into precision-guided weapons?", "option_a": "TARA", "option_b": "GARUDA", "option_c": "VAYU", "option_d": "PINAKA", "correct": "0", "why": "TARA (Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation) is an indigenous glide kit designed to enhance the accuracy and lethality of low-cost weapons.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q290", "q": "The DRDO successfully tested the V3 variant of the ULPGM. What does ULPGM stand for?", "option_a": "Unified Laser Precision Guided Munition", "option_b": "Ultra Light Precision Guided Missile", "option_c": "Universal Long-Range Precision Guided Missile", "option_d": "Unmanned Light Payload Guided Munition", "correct": "1", "why": "ULPGM stands for Ultra Light Precision Guided Missile, developed for deployment from UAVs and helicopters.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q291", "q": "The multinational military exercise 'PRAGATI 2026', involving 12 partner countries and focusing on jungle warfare, was held at the Umroi Military Station in which state?", "option_a": "Assam", "option_b": "Mizoram", "option_c": "Meghalaya", "option_d": "Tripura", "correct": "2", "why": "PRAGATI 2026 commenced at Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya, focusing on joint counter-terrorism operations.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q292", "q": "Who has been appointed as the new Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog, as per recent reports?", "option_a": "Suman Bery", "option_b": "Arvind Panagariya", "option_c": "Ashok Lahiri", "option_d": "Rajiv Kumar", "correct": "2", "why": "Economist and former Chief Economic Advisor Ashok Lahiri is set to be appointed as the Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q293", "q": "Vikram Doraiswami, who previously served as India's High Commissioner to the UK, has been appointed as India's Ambassador to which country?", "option_a": "Russia", "option_b": "United States", "option_c": "China", "option_d": "France", "correct": "2", "why": "After his tenure in the UK where he advanced the India-UK FTA, Vikram Doraiswami was appointed as the Ambassador to China.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q294", "q": "Who was appointed as the first CEO of Delhi Metro International Limited (DMIL), the newly formed subsidiary of DMRC?", "option_a": "Vikas Kumar", "option_b": "Sanjay Jamuar", "option_c": "Mangu Singh", "option_d": "E. Sreedharan", "correct": "1", "why": "Sanjay Jamuar was appointed as the first CEO of DMIL to lead DMRC's international bidding and consultancy services.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q295", "q": "Who recently assumed charge as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India for a term of three years?", "option_a": "Michael Patra", "option_b": "Swaminathan J", "option_c": "T. Rabi Sankar", "option_d": "Rohit Jain", "correct": "3", "why": "Career central banker Rohit Jain was appointed as the RBI Deputy Governor, overseeing financial markets and forex operations.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q296", "q": "Who assumed charge as the Secretary (Defence Finance) in the Ministry of Defence to strengthen financial governance?", "option_a": "Sanjay Mitra", "option_b": "Aramane Giridhar", "option_c": "Vishvajit Sahay", "option_d": "Ajay Kumar", "correct": "2", "why": "1990-batch IDAS officer Vishvajit Sahay took charge as Secretary (Defence Finance) in the Ministry of Defence.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q297", "q": "Who was appointed as the Non-Executive Chairman of Vodafone Idea, effective May 2026?", "option_a": "Ravinder Takkar", "option_b": "Sunil Bharti Mittal", "option_c": "Kumar Mangalam Birla", "option_d": "Mukesh Ambani", "correct": "2", "why": "Kumar Mangalam Birla returned as the Non-Executive Chairman of Vodafone Idea, replacing Ravinder Takkar.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q298", "q": "The SEBI approved the appointment of Viral Mody and which other official as Executive Directors at the National Stock Exchange (NSE)?", "option_a": "Ashishkumar Chauhan", "option_b": "Sanjay Shorey", "option_c": "Vikram Limaye", "option_d": "Chitra Ramkrishna", "correct": "1", "why": "Viral Mody and Sanjay Shorey were appointed as Executive Directors at the NSE to enhance governance and regulatory compliance.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q299", "q": "Which former Indian cricketer was appointed as the Director of Cricket Operations of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA)?", "option_a": "VVS Laxman", "option_b": "Mohammad Azharuddin", "option_c": "Ambati Rayudu", "option_d": "Pragyan Ojha", "correct": "2", "why": "Ambati Rayudu was appointed as the Director of Cricket Operations by the HCA to improve administration and player development.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q300", "q": "Who was appointed as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) of the Western Naval Command in Mumbai?", "option_a": "Sanjay Vatsayan", "option_b": "R. Hari Kumar", "option_c": "Dinesh Kumar Tripathi", "option_d": "Krishna Swaminathan", "correct": "0", "why": "Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, a specialist in Gunnery and Missile Systems, was appointed to lead the Western Naval Command.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q301", "q": "Who assumed charge as India’s High Commissioner-designate to the United Kingdom in May 2026?", "option_a": "Vikram Doraiswami", "option_b": "P. Kumaran", "option_c": "Navtej Sarna", "option_d": "Harsh Vardhan Shringla", "correct": "1", "why": "P. Kumaran, formerly India's Ambassador to Qatar and Singapore, assumed charge as the High Commissioner in London.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q302", "q": "Who made history by becoming the first woman officer in the Indian Air Force to achieve the Cat-A Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI) qualification?", "option_a": "Avani Chaturvedi", "option_b": "Bhawana Kanth", "option_c": "Mohana Singh", "option_d": "Squadron Leader Saanya", "correct": "3", "why": "Squadron Leader Saanya achieved the prestigious Cat-A QFI qualification, setting a historic milestone for women in the IAF.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q303", "q": "Which senior IAS officer assumed charge as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) in May 2026?", "option_a": "Saurabh Garg", "option_b": "Amit Agrawal", "option_c": "Saurabh Vijay", "option_d": "Ajay Bhushan Pandey", "correct": "2", "why": "Saurabh Vijay, an IAS officer from the Maharashtra cadre, took over as the CEO of UIDAI.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q304", "q": "India signed a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) providing duty-free access to 100% of Indian exports with which country?", "option_a": "Australia", "option_b": "New Zealand", "option_c": "United Kingdom", "option_d": "Canada", "correct": "1", "why": "India and New Zealand signed an FTA that guarantees duty-free access for Indian goods and includes a USD 20 billion investment commitment.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q305", "q": "The Department of Posts signed an MoU with which express delivery company to enhance logistics and e-commerce delivery across its 1.64 lakh post offices?", "option_a": "Blue Dart", "option_b": "Delhivery", "option_c": "DTDC Express Limited", "option_d": "Gati", "correct": "2", "why": "DTDC Express partnered with India Post to utilize its vast postal network for improved parcel and COD deliveries.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q306", "q": "India upgraded its relationship to an 'Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership' and agreed to explore the supply of Cobalt-60 with which country?", "option_a": "Philippines", "option_b": "Vietnam", "option_c": "Japan", "option_d": "South Korea", "correct": "1", "why": "During bilateral talks, India and Vietnam upgraded ties and discussed cooperation in atomic energy, including Cobalt-60 supply.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q307", "q": "India and the Netherlands signed an agreement for technical collaboration on the Kalpasar multi-purpose dam project located in the:", "option_a": "Gulf of Mannar", "option_b": "Gulf of Kutch", "option_c": "Gulf of Khambhat", "option_d": "Palk Strait", "correct": "2", "why": "The Kalpasar Project aims to build a massive freshwater reservoir by constructing a dam across the Gulf of Khambhat in Gujarat.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q308", "q": "The Maharashtra government signed MoUs with four major energy companies to set up nuclear power projects with a total capacity of:", "option_a": "10,500 MW", "option_b": "15,000 MW", "option_c": "20,000 MW", "option_d": "25,400 MW", "correct": "3", "why": "Maharashtra signed agreements for 25,400 MW of nuclear energy capacity, involving an estimated investment of ₹6.5 lakh crore.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q309", "q": "Which country assumed the BRICS Chairmanship for the year 2026 and hosted the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in May?", "option_a": "Brazil", "option_b": "Russia", "option_c": "India", "option_d": "China", "correct": "2", "why": "India assumed the BRICS Chairmanship on 1 January 2026, focusing on resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q310", "q": "Under India’s chairmanship, the Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting 2026 to discuss the global natural diamond sector was held in which city?", "option_a": "Surat", "option_b": "Mumbai", "option_c": "New Delhi", "option_d": "Jaipur", "correct": "1", "why": "The Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting 2026 was held in Mumbai to promote credibility, compliance, and consumer confidence in diamonds.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q311", "q": "According to the SIPRI report, India was the world’s ____ largest military spender in 2025 with an expenditure of $92.1 billion.", "option_a": "3rd", "option_b": "4th", "option_c": "5th", "option_d": "6th", "correct": "2", "why": "India ranked as the 5th largest military spender globally, trailing only the US, China, Russia, and Germany.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q312", "q": "The NITI Aayog launched the DPI@2047 Roadmap to drive inclusive and productivity-led growth. What does DPI stand for?", "option_a": "Digital Public Infrastructure", "option_b": "Domestic Productivity Index", "option_c": "Development and Progress Initiative", "option_d": "Direct Policy Implementation", "correct": "0", "why": "DPI stands for Digital Public Infrastructure, aiming to expand digital benefits to MSMEs, agriculture, and healthcare by 2047.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q313", "q": "According to the Swiss Re Report, India emerged as the world’s ____ largest insurance market by premium volume.", "option_a": "5th", "option_b": "7th", "option_c": "10th", "option_d": "12th", "correct": "2", "why": "India became the 10th largest insurance market globally, with a rising insurance penetration rate of 3.7% in FY 2024-25.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q314", "q": "A NITI Aayog report titled 'Moving Towards Effective City Government' recommended directly elected Mayors for cities with a population threshold of at least:", "option_a": "5 Lakh", "option_b": "1 Million", "option_c": "2 Million", "option_d": "5 Million", "correct": "1", "why": "The report proposed a framework for 'Million-Plus Cities', advocating for directly elected Mayors with fixed tenures to improve governance.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q315", "q": "Which Indian shooter won the gold medal in the men’s 10m air pistol event at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2026 in Cairo?", "option_a": "Saurabh Chaudhary", "option_b": "Shiva Narwal", "option_c": "Chirag Sharma", "option_d": "Sodikjon Abdullaev", "correct": "1", "why": "Shiva Narwal won the gold medal in the men’s 10m air pistol event at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2026 with a score of 241.8.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q316", "q": "Who was the first Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), also known as the 'Father of Archaeology'?", "option_a": "John Marshall", "option_b": "Dayaram Sahni", "option_c": "Alexander Cunningham", "option_d": "R. D. Banerjee", "correct": "2", "why": "Alexander Cunningham was the first Chairman/Director General of the ASI and is known as the Father of Archaeology.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q317", "q": "What term did the Greeks use for cotton, which was derived from 'Sindh'?", "option_a": "Dilmun", "option_b": "Sindon", "option_c": "Meluha", "option_d": "Magan", "correct": "1", "why": "The Greeks used the name 'Sindon' for cotton because it was predominantly produced in the Sindh region.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q318", "q": "At which of the following Harappan sites was a terracotta model of a plough found?", "option_a": "Lothal and Dholavira", "option_b": "Cholistan and Banawali", "option_c": "Harappa and Mohenjodaro", "option_d": "Ropar and Kalibangan", "correct": "1", "why": "Terracotta models of the plough have been discovered at agricultural sites in Cholistan and Banawali.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q319", "q": "Evidence of a ploughed field with two sets of furrows at right angles has been discovered at which site?", "option_a": "Kalibangan", "option_b": "Mohenjodaro", "option_c": "Chanhudaro", "option_d": "Surkotada", "correct": "0", "why": "A ploughed field with two intersecting sets of furrows, suggesting two different crops were grown together, was found at Kalibangan.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q320", "q": "The 'Great Bath', a watertight rectangular tank used for special ritual baths, is located in which city?", "option_a": "Harappa", "option_b": "Dholavira", "option_c": "Mohenjodaro", "option_d": "Lothal", "correct": "2", "why": "The Great Bath is a prominent structure found in the citadel area of Mohenjodaro.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q321", "q": "Which of the following is the only Indus Valley city that did NOT have a Citadel?", "option_a": "Harappa", "option_b": "Kalibangan", "option_c": "Rakhigarhi", "option_d": "Chanhudaro", "correct": "3", "why": "Unlike other major Harappan cities that were divided into a Citadel and a Lower Town, Chanhudaro was a city completely without a citadel.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q322", "q": "Which Harappan city is uniquely divided into three distinct parts?", "option_a": "Dholavira", "option_b": "Mohenjodaro", "option_c": "Lothal", "option_d": "Surkotada", "correct": "0", "why": "While most Harappan cities were divided into two parts, Dholavira was uniquely planned and divided into three parts.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q323", "q": "What was the standardized ratio of bricks used across all Harappan settlements?", "option_a": "01:02:03", "option_b": "04:02:01", "option_c": "02:01:01", "option_d": "03:02:01", "correct": "1", "why": "The sun-dried or baked bricks used in the Harappan civilization had a standardized length-breadth-height ratio of 4:2:1.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q324", "q": "In the context of the Harappan civilization, what were 'Saddle Querns' primarily used for?", "option_a": "Weighing goods", "option_b": "Grinding cereals", "option_c": "Storing water", "option_d": "Making seals", "correct": "1", "why": "Saddle querns were essential stone tools primarily used by the Harappans for grinding cereals.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q325", "q": "In ancient Mesopotamian texts, which term was used to refer to the Harappan region as the 'Land of Seafarer'?", "option_a": "Magan", "option_b": "Dilmun", "option_c": "Meluha", "option_d": "Shortugai", "correct": "2", "why": "Mesopotamian texts refer to the Harappan civilization as 'Meluha', famously calling it a land of seafarers.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q326", "q": "How was the Harappan script written?", "option_a": "Left to right alphabetically", "option_b": "Right to left pictographically", "option_c": "Top to bottom", "option_d": "Bottom to top", "correct": "1", "why": "The Harappan script was pictographic (not alphabetical) and written from right to left, a style known as Boustrophedon.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q327", "q": "Which of the following animals was NOT known to the Harappans and is absent from their seals?", "option_a": "Elephant", "option_b": "Tiger", "option_c": "Rhinoceros", "option_d": "Lion", "correct": "3", "why": "While elephants, tigers, buffalo, deer, and rhinos are depicted on seals, the Harappans did not know about the lion.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q328", "q": "Who discovered the Harappa site in 1921 near the Ravi river?", "option_a": "R. D. Banerjee", "option_b": "S. R. Rao", "option_c": "Dayaram Sahni", "option_d": "R. S. Bisht", "correct": "2", "why": "The Harappa site was discovered by Dayaram Sahni in 1921 on the banks of the Ravi River.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q329", "q": "At which Indus Valley site was the famous 'Bronze Dancing Girl' statue discovered?", "option_a": "Lothal", "option_b": "Mohenjodaro", "option_c": "Harappa", "option_d": "Chanhudaro", "correct": "1", "why": "The Bronze dancing girl statue is one of the most iconic artifacts found at Mohenjodaro.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q330", "q": "Which Harappan site was an ancient port city where a dockyard was discovered?", "option_a": "Lothal", "option_b": "Kalibangan", "option_c": "Banawali", "option_d": "Ropar", "correct": "0", "why": "Lothal, located near the Bhogava river in Gujarat, was a coastal city featuring an ancient dockyard.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q331", "q": "Evidence of fire altars, suggesting religious practices, was found at which two sites?", "option_a": "Harappa and Ropar", "option_b": "Kalibangan and Lothal", "option_c": "Mohenjodaro and Dholavira", "option_d": "Surkotada and Chanhudaro", "correct": "1", "why": "Fire altars, which point towards unique ritualistic fire worship, have been discovered at Kalibangan and Lothal.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q332", "q": "Which is considered the largest Indus Valley Civilization site located in India?", "option_a": "Rakhigarhi", "option_b": "Dholavira", "option_c": "Lothal", "option_d": "Kalibangan", "correct": "0", "why": "Rakhigarhi, located in Haryana along the Ghaggar river, holds the status of being the largest IVC site in India.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q333", "q": "What is the northernmost site of the Harappan civilization?", "option_a": "Sutkagendor", "option_b": "Alamgirpur", "option_c": "Daimabad", "option_d": "Manda", "correct": "3", "why": "Manda, located in Kashmir, represents the extreme northernmost boundary of the Indus Valley Civilization.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q334", "q": "What type of stone was primarily used by the Harappans to make their uniform weights?", "option_a": "Jadeite", "option_b": "Steatite", "option_c": "Chert", "option_d": "Carnelian", "correct": "2", "why": "Harappan weights were usually made from a specific stone called Chert and followed a precise binary and decimal system.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q335", "q": "At which Harappan site was evidence of a burial with a dog in an oval pit found?", "option_a": "Sonauli", "option_b": "Ropar", "option_c": "Bhirrana", "option_d": "Kalibangan", "correct": "1", "why": "Ropar, situated on the banks of the Sutlej river in Punjab, yielded unique evidence of an oval pit burial containing a dog.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q336", "q": "Which of the following countries is an example of an unwritten constitution?", "option_a": "UK", "option_b": "India", "option_c": "USA", "option_d": "France", "correct": "0", "why": "The UK is cited as an example of a country with an unwritten constitution that is not formally constituted and is easy to amend.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q337", "q": "How many Articles, Parts, and Schedules did the original Indian Constitution contain on 26th November 1949?", "option_a": "395 Articles, 22 Parts, 8 Schedules", "option_b": "470 Articles, 25 Parts, 12 Schedules", "option_c": "395 Articles, 20 Parts, 9 Schedules", "option_d": "448 Articles, 22 Parts, 12 Schedules", "correct": "0", "why": "Originally, when compiled on 26th Nov 1949, the Indian Constitution contained 395 Articles, 22 Parts, and 8 Schedules.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q338", "q": "At present, how many Schedules are there in the Indian Constitution?", "option_a": "8", "option_b": "10", "option_c": "12", "option_d": "14", "correct": "2", "why": "While the original constitution had 8 schedules, it presently contains 12 Schedules.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q339", "q": "Which part of the Indian Constitution was deleted?", "option_a": "Part 5", "option_b": "Part 7", "option_c": "Part 9", "option_d": "Part 11", "correct": "1", "why": "Part 7 of the Indian Constitution has been deleted, while new parts like IVA, IXA, IXB, and XIVA have been added.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q340", "q": "Under the Indian federal system, from where do the states primarily draw their authority?", "option_a": "The Central Government", "option_b": "The Parliament", "option_c": "The Constitution", "option_d": "The President", "correct": "2", "why": "Under federalism, states are not merely agents of the federal government, but they draw their authority directly from the Constitution.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q341", "q": "Which of the following is considered a 'Federal Feature' of the Indian Constitution?", "option_a": "Single Citizenship", "option_b": "Integrated Judiciary", "option_c": "Bicameralism", "option_d": "All India Services", "correct": "2", "why": "Bicameralism (having two chambers in the legislature) is a key federal feature, alongside a written constitution and dual government.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q342", "q": "Which of the following is considered a 'Unitary Feature' of the Indian Constitution?", "option_a": "Supremacy of the Constitution", "option_b": "Dual Government", "option_c": "Independence of Judiciary", "option_d": "Appointment of Governors by the Centre", "correct": "3", "why": "The appointment of state Governors by the Centre is a unitary feature, centralizing power despite the federal structure.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q343", "q": "Who described Indian Federalism as \"Quasi-Federal\"?", "option_a": "Granville Austin", "option_b": "K. C. Wheare", "option_c": "Morris Jones", "option_d": "B. R. Ambedkar", "correct": "1", "why": "Political scientist K. C. Wheare famously commented that the Indian system is \"Quasi-Federal\".", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q344", "q": "Who coined the term \"Cooperative Federalism\" for the Indian Constitution?", "option_a": "Granville Austin", "option_b": "K. C. Wheare", "option_c": "Morris Jones", "option_d": "Ivor Jennings", "correct": "0", "why": "Granville Austin described the Indian constitutional framework as \"Cooperative Federalism\".", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q345", "q": "The Indian Constitution establishes which form of government?", "option_a": "Presidential", "option_b": "Parliamentary", "option_c": "Autocratic", "option_d": "Oligarchic", "correct": "1", "why": "India has adopted a Parliamentary form of Government.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q346", "q": "According to the separation of powers, what is the primary function of the Executive branch?", "option_a": "Makes laws", "option_b": "Carries out laws", "option_c": "Evaluates laws", "option_d": "Amends the Constitution", "correct": "1", "why": "In the 3 branches of government, the Executive branch is responsible for carrying out or executing the laws.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q347", "q": "Which section of the Indian Constitution has often been referred to as its \"conscience\"?", "option_a": "Directive Principles of State Policy", "option_b": "Fundamental Rights", "option_c": "Preamble", "option_d": "Fundamental Duties", "correct": "1", "why": "The Fundamental Rights section is often referred to as the \"conscience\" of the Indian Constitution as it protects citizens from arbitrary state power.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q348", "q": "What type of secularism is practiced in India?", "option_a": "Negative Secularism", "option_b": "Positive Secularism", "option_c": "Neutral Secularism", "option_d": "Restrictive Secularism", "correct": "1", "why": "India practices Positive Secularism, where the State is involved in religious matters to ensure harmony and equality, unlike the USA's negative secularism.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q349", "q": "Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the names of States and Union Territories and their territorial jurisdiction?", "option_a": "Schedule 1", "option_b": "Schedule 2", "option_c": "Schedule 3", "option_d": "Schedule 4", "correct": "0", "why": "Schedule 1 contains the names of the States and UTs along with their territorial jurisdictions.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q350", "q": "Provisions relating to emoluments and allowances of the President, Governors, and Judges are contained in which Schedule?", "option_a": "Schedule 1", "option_b": "Schedule 2", "option_c": "Schedule 3", "option_d": "Schedule 4", "correct": "1", "why": "Schedule 2 details the provisions relating to emoluments and allowances for high-ranking officials like the President, VP, Governors, and Judges.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q351", "q": "Schedule 4 of the Indian Constitution deals with which of the following?", "option_a": "Allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha", "option_b": "Oaths and affirmations", "option_c": "Administration of scheduled areas", "option_d": "Official languages", "correct": "0", "why": "Schedule 4 is exclusively concerned with the allocation of seats for States and UTs in the Rajya Sabha.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q352", "q": "Who has the power to declare any area as a 'scheduled area' after consulting the Governor?", "option_a": "The Prime Minister", "option_b": "The Parliament", "option_c": "The Chief Minister", "option_d": "The President", "correct": "3", "why": "Under the provisions of Schedule 5, the President can declare any area as a scheduled area after consulting the Governor.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q353", "q": "Schedule 6 of the Indian Constitution provides for the administration of tribal areas in which of the following groups of states?", "option_a": "Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram", "option_b": "Assam, Manipur, Tripura, Meghalaya", "option_c": "Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya", "option_d": "Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Mizoram", "correct": "0", "why": "Schedule 6 applies to the tribal areas of Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, and Mizoram (remembered by the trick 'ATM without M' for Manipur).", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q354", "q": "How many official languages were originally recognized in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution?", "option_a": "14", "option_b": "18", "option_c": "22", "option_d": "12", "correct": "0", "why": "The 8th Schedule originally contained 14 official languages, which has now increased to 22.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q355", "q": "Which language was added to the 8th Schedule by the 21st Constitutional Amendment Act in 1967?", "option_a": "Konkani", "option_b": "Sindhi", "option_c": "Nepali", "option_d": "Bodo", "correct": "1", "why": "Sindhi was the first language added via amendment (21st CA) to the 8th Schedule in 1967.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q356", "q": "The 71st Constitutional Amendment Act (1992) added which three languages to the 8th Schedule?", "option_a": "Konkani, Manipuri, Nepali", "option_b": "Bodo, Dogri, Maithili", "option_c": "Sindhi, Konkani, Manipuri", "option_d": "Pali, Prakrit, Marathi", "correct": "0", "why": "The 71st Constitutional Amendment in 1992 added Konkani, Manipuri, and Nepali to the official languages.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q357", "q": "Which Constitutional Amendment changed the spelling of the language \"Oriya\" to \"Odia\"?", "option_a": "92nd Amendment", "option_b": "96th Amendment", "option_c": "71st Amendment", "option_d": "21st Amendment", "correct": "1", "why": "The 96th Constitutional Amendment Act officially changed the spelling from \"Oriya\" to \"Odia\".", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q358", "q": "Which of the following is considered a classical language of India?", "option_a": "Hindi", "option_b": "Tamil", "option_c": "Bengali", "option_d": "Gujarati", "correct": "1", "why": "Tamil is one of the designated classical languages, alongside Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Odia.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q359", "q": "Schedule 9, which relates to land reforms and the Zamindari system, was added by which Constitutional Amendment?", "option_a": "1st Amendment (1951)", "option_b": "42nd Amendment (1976)", "option_c": "44th Amendment (1978)", "option_d": "52nd Amendment (1985)", "correct": "0", "why": "Schedule 9 was added by the very first Constitutional Amendment Act in 1951 to protect land reform laws.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q360", "q": "Which Schedule was added by the 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act (1985) containing provisions for disqualification on grounds of defection?", "option_a": "Schedule 9", "option_b": "Schedule 10", "option_c": "Schedule 11", "option_d": "Schedule 12", "correct": "1", "why": "Schedule 10, commonly known as the Anti-Defection Law, was added by the 52nd CA in 1985.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q361", "q": "Schedule 11 of the Indian Constitution, relating to Panchayats, contains how many functional matters?", "option_a": "18", "option_b": "22", "option_c": "29", "option_d": "32", "correct": "2", "why": "Schedule 11, added by the 73rd CA, specifies 29 functional matters under the purview of Panchayats.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q362", "q": "Provisions relating to Municipalities are covered under which Schedule of the Indian Constitution?", "option_a": "Schedule 9", "option_b": "Schedule 10", "option_c": "Schedule 11", "option_d": "Schedule 12", "correct": "3", "why": "Schedule 12 was added by the 74th CA in 1992 and deals with 18 functional matters for municipalities.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q363", "q": "Which of the following subjects is included in the Union List (Schedule 7)?", "option_a": "Public order", "option_b": "Agriculture", "option_c": "Census", "option_d": "Police", "correct": "2", "why": "Census is exclusively a subject in the Union List, along with Defence, Banking, and Airways.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q364", "q": "Which of the following subjects falls under the State List?", "option_a": "Banking", "option_b": "Defence", "option_c": "Liquor", "option_d": "Airways", "correct": "2", "why": "Liquor, public order, and agriculture are subjects under the jurisdiction of the State List.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q365", "q": "Both the Union and State governments can make laws on subjects included in which list?", "option_a": "Union List", "option_b": "State List", "option_c": "Concurrent List", "option_d": "Residuary List", "correct": "2", "why": "The Concurrent List allows both the Union and State governments to legislate on its subjects.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q366", "q": "Which of the following is a subject in the Concurrent List?", "option_a": "Marriage and divorce", "option_b": "Foreign affairs", "option_c": "Atomic energy", "option_d": "Local government", "correct": "0", "why": "Marriage and divorce, along with education and electricity, are subjects within the Concurrent List.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q367", "q": "Who has the exclusive power to make laws on subjects in the Residuary List?", "option_a": "State Legislatures", "option_b": "Parliament", "option_c": "President", "option_d": "Supreme Court", "correct": "1", "why": "Subjects not included in the Union, State, or Concurrent lists form the Residuary List, on which only Parliament has lawmaking power.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q368", "q": "Which Constitutional Amendment transferred subjects like 'Education' and 'Forests' from the State List to the Concurrent List?", "option_a": "42nd Amendment", "option_b": "44th Amendment", "option_c": "73rd Amendment", "option_d": "74th Amendment", "correct": "0", "why": "The 42nd Amendment transferred five key subjects, including Education and Forests, to the Concurrent List.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q369", "q": "Besides Education and Forests, which of the following was also transferred to the Concurrent List by the 42nd Amendment?", "option_a": "Public order", "option_b": "Weights and Measures", "option_c": "Betting and gambling", "option_d": "Agriculture", "correct": "1", "why": "Weights and Measures, Protection of wild animals and birds, and Administration of justice were also transferred by the 42nd Amendment.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q370", "q": "In the mnemonic trick \"TEARS OF OLD PM\" used for remembering Schedules, what does 'D' stand for?", "option_a": "Democracy", "option_b": "Defection", "option_c": "Directive Principles", "option_d": "Defence", "correct": "1", "why": "D' stands for Defection, which corresponds to the 10th Schedule detailing disqualification of MPs/MLAs.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q371", "q": "In the mnemonic trick \"TEARS OF OLD PM\", what does the first 'S' represent?", "option_a": "States", "option_b": "Scheduled areas", "option_c": "Senate", "option_d": "Secularism", "correct": "1", "why": "The 'S' in TEARS stands for 'Scheduled areas' (Schedule 5), while 'O' stands for 'Other scheduled areas' (Schedule 6).", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q372", "q": "According to Morris Jones, the Indian Federal system is best described as what?", "option_a": "Quasi-Federal", "option_b": "Cooperative Federalism", "option_c": "Bargaining Federalism", "option_d": "Unitary Federalism", "correct": "2", "why": "Morris Jones termed the Indian constitutional arrangement as \"Bargaining Federalism\".", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q373", "q": "Which of the following is NOT a classical language mentioned in the source material?", "option_a": "Sanskrit", "option_b": "Telugu", "option_c": "Kannada", "option_d": "Hindi", "correct": "3", "why": "While Tamil, Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Odia are listed as classical languages, Hindi is not.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q374", "q": "The 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act (2003) added Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, and which other language to the 8th Schedule?", "option_a": "Santhali", "option_b": "Sindhi", "option_c": "Odia", "option_d": "Konkani", "correct": "0", "why": "The trick 'BDSM' helps remember the 92nd CA additions: Bodo, Dogri, Santhali, and Maithili.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q375", "q": "According to the 3 branches of government model, which branch is responsible for evaluating laws?", "option_a": "Legislative", "option_b": "Executive", "option_c": "Judicial", "option_d": "Administrative", "correct": "2", "why": "The Judicial branch is responsible for evaluating the laws, while the Legislative makes them and Executive carries them out.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q376", "q": "What is the name of the writer of Tomb of Sand, the first Hindi book to be awarded the International Booker Prize?", "option_a": "Geetanjali Shree", "option_b": "Arundhati Roy", "option_c": "Kiran Desai", "option_d": "Jhumpa Lahiri", "correct": "0", "why": "Geetanjali Shree is the author of 'Tomb of Sand', the first Hindi novel to win the prestigious International Booker Prize.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q377", "q": "Match the following folk forms with their descriptions: A. Sohar, B. Chhakri, C. Laman, D. Kajri", "option_a": "A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2", "option_b": "A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1", "option_c": "A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4", "option_d": "A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3", "correct": "3", "why": "Sohar is sung during birth celebrations, Chhakri is a Kashmiri group song, Laman refers to echo love songs, and Kajri involves women's songs in the rainy season.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q378", "q": "In which state is the folk music tradition of 'Zikir' popular?", "option_a": "Assam", "option_b": "Gujarat", "option_c": "Odisha", "option_d": "Rajasthan", "correct": "0", "why": "Zikir is a traditional folk music form popular in Assam, embodying the teachings of Islam in the local culture.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q379", "q": "Which countries are members of BIMSTEC?", "option_a": "Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand", "option_b": "Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Thailand", "option_c": "Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand", "option_d": "Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka", "correct": "2", "why": "BIMSTEC comprises Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.", "topic": "Polity ", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q380", "q": "Which Indian-American author wrote The Namesake, later adapted into a film?", "option_a": "Kiran Desai", "option_b": "Jhumpa Lahiri", "option_c": "Arundhati Roy", "option_d": "Chetan Bhagat", "correct": "1", "why": "The Namesake is a famous novel written by the acclaimed Indian-American author Jhumpa Lahiri.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q381", "q": "What does the term 'checkmate' mean in chess?", "option_a": "The king is in check and has no legal move to escape", "option_b": "An invalid move", "option_c": "A draw", "option_d": "A player resigns", "correct": "0", "why": "Checkmate is a position where a player's king is in check and has no legal move to remove the threat, ending the game.", "topic": "Sports", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q382", "q": "Which of the following pairs is correctly matched regarding cell biology?", "option_a": "Plasmolysis – Gain of water by plant cell", "option_b": "Cell wall – Composed mainly of protein", "option_c": "Cellulose – Provides structural strength to plant cells", "option_d": "Plasma membrane – Located outside the cell wall", "correct": "2", "why": "Cellulose is a complex carbohydrate that provides structural strength to plant cell walls.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q383", "q": "Evaluate the following about Carnatic instruments and choose the correct option: Statement 1: The Mridangam is a melodic percussion instrument used to outline the raga. Statement 2: Nadaswaram is a double-reed instrument traditionally played in temples and weddings.", "option_a": "Only 1", "option_b": "Only 2", "option_c": "Both 1 and 2 are correct", "option_d": "Neither 1 nor 2 are correct", "correct": "1", "why": "The Nadaswaram is a traditional double-reed wind instrument, while the Mridangam is primarily a rhythmic percussion instrument.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q384", "q": "Match the following literary works with their types: A. Naukar Ki Kameez, B. Lagbhag Jai Hind, C. Peed Par Kamra, D. Woh Aadmi Chala Gaya. Types: i. Short Story Collection ii. Novel iii. Poetry Collection iv. Poem", "option_a": "A-ii, B-iii, C-i, D-iv", "option_b": "A-iii, B-ii, C-i, D-iv", "option_c": "A-i, B-ii, C-iv, D-iii", "option_d": "A-ii, B-i, C-iii, D-iv", "correct": "0", "why": "Naukar Ki Kameez is a novel, Lagbhag Jai Hind is a poetry collection, Peed Par Kamra is a short story collection, and Woh Aadmi Chala Gaya is a poem.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q385", "q": "What is the radius of the centre circle in a football field?", "option_a": "5.5 m", "option_b": "10.5 m", "option_c": "11 m", "option_d": "9.15 m", "correct": "3", "why": "According to the Laws of the Game, the centre circle has a radius of 9.15 metres (10 yards).", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q386", "q": "Which classical dance form originated in Andhra Pradesh and traditionally combines dance, drama, and singing?", "option_a": "Manipuri", "option_b": "Kathakali", "option_c": "Mohiniyattam", "option_d": "Kuchipudi", "correct": "3", "why": "Kuchipudi originated in the village of Kuchipudi in Andhra Pradesh and traditionally combines dance, drama, and singing.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q387", "q": "Ganesh Chaturthi, celebrated widely in Maharashtra, is associated with:", "option_a": "The descent of Ganga", "option_b": "The marriage of Shiva and Parvati", "option_c": "The birth of Lord Ganesha", "option_d": "The return of Krishna to Mathura", "correct": "2", "why": "Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q388", "q": "Name the organization that made the Golden Quadrilateral Project connecting major cities of India feasible?", "option_a": "National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)", "option_b": "Indian Railways", "option_c": "Ministry of Urban Development", "option_d": "Border Roads Organization (BRO)", "correct": "0", "why": "The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) implemented the Golden Quadrilateral highway network.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q389", "q": "Match the following Indexes with their respective Publishing Organizations: A. Global Innovation Index, B. Global Hunger Index, C. Global Peace Index, D. Human Development Index. Publishing Organizations: 1. WIPO 2. Concern Worldwide & Welthungerhilfe 3. Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) 4. UNDP.", "option_a": "A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4", "option_b": "A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1", "option_c": "A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4", "option_d": "A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1", "correct": "0", "why": "The Global Innovation Index is published by WIPO, the Global Hunger Index by Concern Worldwide & Welthungerhilfe, the Global Peace Index by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), and the Human Development Index by UNDP.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q390", "q": "Which of the following is a prominent form of Hindustani classical vocal music?", "option_a": "Kathak", "option_b": "Dhrupad", "option_c": "Bharatnatyam", "option_d": "Kuchipudi", "correct": "1", "why": "Dhrupad is the oldest surviving classical style of Hindustani vocal music.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q391", "q": "What was the first published poetry collection by Vinod Kumar Shukla?", "option_a": "Lagbhag Jai Hind", "option_b": "Kavita se Lambi Kavita", "option_c": "Aakash Dharti Ko Khatakta Hai", "option_d": "Woh Aadmi Chala Gaya", "correct": "0", "why": "Lagbhag Jai Hind' is widely regarded as the first published poetry collection of Vinod Kumar Shukla.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q392", "q": "K. Kamaraj is best remembered for his contributions to which of the following?", "option_a": "Trade liberalization and digital governance", "option_b": "Freedom struggle and educational and social welfare reforms", "option_c": "Industrialization and foreign policy", "option_d": "Literature and environmental reforms", "correct": "1", "why": "K. Kamaraj was a prominent freedom fighter, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, and is widely remembered for expanding school education and implementing social welfare measures.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q393", "q": "Which dance form is traditionally associated with the culture of Punjab?", "option_a": "Kuchipudi", "option_b": "Yakshagana", "option_c": "Bhangra", "option_d": "Mohiniyattam", "correct": "2", "why": "Bhangra is a vibrant and energetic traditional folk dance associated with the state of Punjab.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q394", "q": "Consider the following statements about the Trinity of Carnatic Music and choose the correct option: Statement 1: Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar, and Shyama Shastri lived during the 17th century. Statement 2: The trinity elevated the kriti form to its highest artistic expression.", "option_a": "Both 1 and 2 are correct", "option_b": "Only 2", "option_c": "Neither 1 nor 2 is correct", "option_d": "Only 1", "correct": "1", "why": "The Trinity of Carnatic music lived during the 18th and 19th centuries, making Statement 1 incorrect, but they did elevate the kriti form.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q395", "q": "Bihu is a folk music and dance form associated with which Indian state?", "option_a": "Kerala", "option_b": "Gujarat", "option_c": "Assam", "option_d": "Punjab", "correct": "2", "why": "Bihu is a popular indigenous folk dance and music form from the state of Assam.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q396", "q": "Bihu, the festival of Assam, is celebrated to mark:", "option_a": "The winter solstice", "option_b": "The new harvest", "option_c": "The victory of good over evil", "option_d": "The end of the monsoon", "correct": "1", "why": "Bongali Bihu, the primary Bihu festival, is an agricultural festival celebrated to mark the beginning of the new harvest season.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q397", "q": "Who is the author of 'The God of Small Things'?", "option_a": "Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie", "option_b": "Neil Gaiman", "option_c": "Arundhati Roy", "option_d": "Mo Yan", "correct": "2", "why": "The Booker Prize-winning novel 'The God of Small Things' was written by Indian author Arundhati Roy.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q398", "q": "Consider the following statements regarding the structure of Carnatic music compositions and choose correct option: Statement 1: Varnam is typically performed at the end of a Carnatic concert to summarize key ragas. Statement 2: Alapana involves improvisational elaboration of a raga without rhythm (tala).", "option_a": "Both 1 and 2 are correct", "option_b": "Neither 1 nor 2 is correct", "option_c": "Only 2", "option_d": "Only 1", "correct": "2", "why": "Varnam is usually performed at the beginning of a concert, not the end, while Alapana is indeed an unmetered improvisation.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q399", "q": "Which classical dance form uses storytelling through hand gestures (mudras) and facial expressions (abhinaya)?", "option_a": "Bihu", "option_b": "Koli", "option_c": "Garba", "option_d": "Bharatnatyam", "correct": "3", "why": "Bharatnatyam heavily utilizes mudras (hand gestures) and abhinaya (facial expressions) to convey stories and emotions.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q400", "q": "Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?", "option_a": "Microeconomics – Inflation rate", "option_b": "Macroeconomics – Price of tea", "option_c": "Macroeconomics – National Income", "option_d": "Microeconomics – GDP", "correct": "2", "why": "National Income is a broad, economy-wide aggregate, making it a subject of macroeconomics.", "topic": "Economics", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q401", "q": "What is the standard width of a hockey field?", "option_a": "50 meters", "option_b": "54.5 meters", "option_c": "55 meters", "option_d": "57 meters", "correct": "2", "why": "According to the rules of field hockey, the standard width of the playing pitch is exactly 55 meters.", "topic": "Sports ", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q402", "q": "In Kho-Kho, how many players are in a team, and how many are on the field during a game?", "option_a": "9 players in a team, 9 on the field.", "option_b": "12 players in a team, 9 on the field.", "option_c": "12 players in a team, 12 on the field.", "option_d": "9 players in a team, 12 on the field.", "correct": "1", "why": "A Kho-Kho team consists of 12 players in total, out of which only 9 take the field to play at any given time.", "topic": "Sports ", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q403", "q": "Statement 1: Kriti is a highly structured musical composition in Carnatic tradition. Statement 2: Tillana often concludes a Carnatic recital and emphasizes rhythmic syllables. Choose the correct option:", "option_a": "Both 1 and 2 are correct", "option_b": "Only 1", "option_c": "Only 2", "option_d": "Neither 1 nor 2 is correct", "correct": "0", "why": "Kriti forms the core structured composition in Carnatic music, and Tillana is a rhythmic piece generally performed towards the end.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q404", "q": "Odissi classical dance originated in which Indian state?", "option_a": "Gujarat", "option_b": "Odisha", "option_c": "Bihar", "option_d": "Assam", "correct": "1", "why": "Odissi is a major ancient Indian classical dance that originated in the Hindu temples of Odisha.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q405", "q": "Which of the following authors did NOT receive the Nobel Prize in Literature?", "option_a": "Orhan Pamuk", "option_b": "Haruki Murakami", "option_c": "Alice Munro", "option_d": "Kazuo Ishiguro", "correct": "1", "why": "While Orhan Pamuk, Alice Munro, and Kazuo Ishiguro have won the Nobel Prize, Japanese author Haruki Murakami has not.", "topic": "Art_Culture ", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q406", "q": "Which of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?", "option_a": "Swadesh Darshan - Ministry of Culture", "option_b": "PM MITRA - Ministry of Textiles", "option_c": "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao - Ministry of Women & Child Development", "option_d": "PM JANMAN - Ministry of Tribal Affairs", "correct": "0", "why": "The Swadesh Darshan scheme is an initiative by the Ministry of Tourism, not the Ministry of Culture.", "topic": "Polity ", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q407", "q": "Which instrument is commonly used in Carnatic classical music?", "option_a": "Dhol", "option_b": "Mridangam", "option_c": "Santoor", "option_d": "Shehnai", "correct": "1", "why": "The Mridangam is a double-sided drum that serves as the primary rhythmic accompaniment in a Carnatic music ensemble.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q408", "q": "Identify the dance style recognized for its spiritual devotion and connection to the Vaishnavite movement.", "option_a": "Bharatnatyam", "option_b": "Kathak", "option_c": "Odissi", "option_d": "Sattriya", "correct": "3", "why": "Sattriya dance was introduced by the Vaishnava saint Srimanta Sankardeva in Assam as a powerful medium for propagation of the Vaishnava faith.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q409", "q": "Which of the following festivals is celebrated by the tribal communities of Nagaland and showcases traditional dance and music?", "option_a": "Ugadi", "option_b": "Hornbill Festival", "option_c": "Teej", "option_d": "Onam", "correct": "1", "why": "The Hornbill Festival, held annually in Nagaland, is a major celebration showcasing the rich culture and traditions of all Naga tribes.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q410", "q": "The first known rules of Kabaddi were framed in which Indian state?", "option_a": "Tamil Nadu", "option_b": "Uttar Pradesh", "option_c": "Punjab", "option_d": "Maharashtra", "correct": "3", "why": "The first official framework and rules for the modern game of Kabaddi were formulated in Maharashtra in the 1920s.", "topic": "Sports ", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q411", "q": "Which of the following is not a correct statement regarding vacuoles?", "option_a": "Vacuoles are generally larger in animal cells than in plant cells.", "option_b": "Animal cells usually contain smaller vacuoles compared to plant cells", "option_c": "In some plant cells, the central vacuole can take up most of the cell's volume", "option_d": "Vacuoles serve as storage sacs for both solids and liquids", "correct": "0", "why": "Plant cells typically have one large central vacuole, whereas animal cells have smaller and more numerous vacuoles.", "topic": "Science ", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q412", "q": "Which classical dance form is associated with the state of Kerala?", "option_a": "Kathak", "option_b": "Kuchipudi", "option_c": "Kathakali", "option_d": "Sattriya", "correct": "2", "why": "Kathakali originated in Kerala.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q413", "q": "Who was the first Indian to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature for 'Gitanjali'?", "option_a": "Salman Rushdie", "option_b": "Rabindranath Tagore", "option_c": "Arundhati Roy", "option_d": "R. K. Narayan", "correct": "1", "why": "Rabindranath Tagore became the first Indian and Asian to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for 'Gitanjali'.", "topic": "Art_Culture ", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q414", "q": "What is the radius of the striking or shooting circle in hockey?", "option_a": "16.78 meters", "option_b": "13.2 meters", "option_c": "14.63 meters", "option_d": "6.475 meters", "correct": "2", "why": "The striking circle in field hockey has a radius of 14.63 metres (16 yards).", "topic": "Sports ", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q415", "q": "Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?", "option_a": "Plasmolysis – Gain of water by plant cell", "option_b": "Cell wall – Composed mainly of protein", "option_c": "Cellulose – Provides structural strength to plant cells", "option_d": "Plasma membrane – Located outside the cell wall", "correct": "2", "why": "Cellulose provides structural strength to plant cell walls.", "topic": "Science ", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q417", "q": "The RBI kept the Repo Rate unchanged at what percentage in the June 2026 Monetary Policy Committee meeting?", "option_a": "5.00%", "option_b": "5.25%", "option_c": "5.50%", "option_d": "5.75%", "correct": "1", "why": "The RBI's MPC retained the repo rate at 5.25% in June 2026 amid inflation and global uncertainty.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q418", "q": "Who was appointed as the new Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) in June 2026?", "option_a": "Tapan Kumar Deka", "option_b": "Mahesh Dixit", "option_c": "Rajiv Kumar", "option_d": "Vivek Srivastava", "correct": "1", "why": "Mahesh Dixit, a 1993-batch IPS officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre, was appointed Director of the Intelligence Bureau.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q419", "q": "Which state organized the First Global Pineapple Festival 2026?", "option_a": "Assam", "option_b": "Meghalaya", "option_c": "Tripura", "option_d": "Mizoram", "correct": "2", "why": "Tripura organized the First Global Pineapple Festival to promote its GI-tagged Queen Pineapple.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q420", "q": "India became the world's leading nation in which industry according to reports released in June 2026?", "option_a": "Steel Production", "option_b": "Ship Recycling", "option_c": "Automobile Exports", "option_d": "Textile Exports", "correct": "1", "why": "India emerged as the world's largest ship recycling nation with the highest global share.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q421", "q": "India's foreign exchange reserves crossed approximately which level in June 2026?", "option_a": "USD 650 Billion", "option_b": "USD 660 Billion", "option_c": "USD 672 Billion", "option_d": "USD 700 Billion", "correct": "2", "why": "India's forex reserves increased to around USD 672 billion during June 2026.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q422", "q": "Who was appointed as the Chairperson of the National Statistical Commission (NSC) in June 2026?", "option_a": "Ramesh Chand", "option_b": "Saibal Chattopadhyay", "option_c": "Bibek Debroy", "option_d": "Rajiv Kumar", "correct": "1", "why": "The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet appointed former IIM Calcutta Director Saibal Chattopadhyay as NSC Chairperson.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q423", "q": "Indian jurist Bimal N. Patel was elected as a judge of which international tribunal for the 2026–2035 term?", "option_a": "International Court of Justice", "option_b": "International Criminal Court", "option_c": "International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea", "option_d": "Permanent Court of Arbitration", "correct": "2", "why": "Bimal N. Patel was elected as a judge of ITLOS for the 2026–2035 term.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q424", "q": "The Indian Coast Guard inducted the first indigenous Air Cushion Vehicle (Hovercraft) at which location?", "option_a": "Kochi", "option_b": "Goa", "option_c": "Chennai", "option_d": "Visakhapatnam", "correct": "1", "why": "The first indigenous Air Cushion Vehicle was inducted at the Coast Guard facility in Goa.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q425", "q": "According to the World Economic Forum's Energy Transition Index 2026, India's rank is:", "option_a": "52nd", "option_b": "60th", "option_c": "70th", "option_d": "82nd", "correct": "2", "why": "India was ranked 70th in the Energy Transition Index 2026.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q426", "q": "BITS Pilani signed an agreement with which bank to establish a ₹100 crore Innovation Park in Hyderabad?", "option_a": "State Bank of India", "option_b": "HDFC Bank", "option_c": "ICICI Bank", "option_d": "Axis Bank", "correct": "3", "why": "BITS Pilani and Axis Bank partnered to establish a ₹100 crore Innovation Park.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q427", "q": "The RBI extended the tenure of Keki Mistry as Interim Part-Time Chairman of which bank?", "option_a": "ICICI Bank", "option_b": "Axis Bank", "option_c": "HDFC Bank", "option_d": "Punjab National Bank", "correct": "2", "why": "The RBI approved a three-month extension of Keki Mistry's tenure as Interim Chairman of HDFC Bank.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q428", "q": "Which cooperative bank's banking licence was cancelled by the RBI in June 2026?", "option_a": "Saraswat Cooperative Bank", "option_b": "Shree Mahalaxmi Urban Co-operative Credit Bank", "option_c": "Cosmos Cooperative Bank", "option_d": "Janata Sahakari Bank", "correct": "1", "why": "The RBI cancelled the licence of Shree Mahalaxmi Urban Co-operative Credit Bank due to inadequate capital.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q429", "q": "Which state animal's population increased to 1,364 according to the Third Synchronised Survey released in June 2026?", "option_a": "Snow Leopard", "option_b": "Nilgiri Tahr", "option_c": "Blackbuck", "option_d": "Hangul", "correct": "1", "why": "The Nilgiri Tahr population in Tamil Nadu increased to an estimated 1,364.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q430", "q": "The RBI revised India's GDP growth forecast for FY 2026–27 to:", "option_a": "6.20%", "option_b": "6.40%", "option_c": "6.60%", "option_d": "6.80%", "correct": "2", "why": "The RBI revised the FY2026–27 GDP growth forecast downward to 6.6% in the June MPC meeting.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q431", "q": "Who was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the IndiaAI Mission in June 2026?", "option_a": "Abhishek Singh", "option_b": "Saurabh Vijay", "option_c": "Nandan Nilekani", "option_d": "Amitabh Kant", "correct": "1", "why": "Saurabh Vijay was appointed as the CEO of the IndiaAI Mission.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q432", "q": "Who was appointed as the Chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in June 2026?", "option_a": "Rahul Singh", "option_b": "Lokhande Prashant Sitaram", "option_c": "Anita Karwal", "option_d": "Sanjay Kumar", "correct": "1", "why": "Lokhande Prashant Sitaram was appointed as the new CBSE Chairperson.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q433", "q": "According to the World Economic Forum's Energy Transition Index 2026, what was India's rank?", "option_a": "52nd", "option_b": "60th", "option_c": "70th", "option_d": "82nd", "correct": "2", "why": "India was ranked 70th in the Energy Transition Index 2026.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q434", "q": "Who received the Sukhatme National Award in Statistics 2026?", "option_a": "C. R. Rao", "option_b": "Arup Bose", "option_c": "Neelkanth Mishra", "option_d": "Rajeeva Laxman Karandikar", "correct": "1", "why": "Professor Arup Bose received the Sukhatme National Award in Statistics 2026.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q435", "q": "The 20th Statistics Day 2026 was observed on the birth anniversary of which Indian statistician?", "option_a": "P. C. Mahalanobis", "option_b": "C. R. Rao", "option_c": "V. K. R. V. Rao", "option_d": "D. R. Gadgil", "correct": "0", "why": "Statistics Day is observed every year on 29 June to commemorate the birth anniversary of Prof. P. C. Mahalanobis.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q436", "q": "What is considered the opposite of motion according to basic physics principles?", "option_a": "Speed", "option_b": "Displacement", "option_c": "Rest", "option_d": "Acceleration", "correct": "2", "why": "Rest is defined as the opposite of motion, indicating no relative change in position.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q437", "q": "What is primarily needed to determine the relative change in position of an object?", "option_a": "A reference point", "option_b": "Constant speed", "option_c": "An odometer", "option_d": "A vacuum", "correct": "0", "why": "A reference point or point of origin is required to observe and measure a relative change in position.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q438", "q": "Which physical quantity represents the total path length covered by an object irrespective of its direction?", "option_a": "Displacement", "option_b": "Velocity", "option_c": "Distance", "option_d": "Acceleration", "correct": "2", "why": "Distance is the total path length covered by an object and does not depend on direction.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q439", "q": "Which of the following is defined as the shortest distance between the initial and final position of an object?", "option_a": "Distance", "option_b": "Displacement", "option_c": "Speed", "option_d": "Velocity", "correct": "1", "why": "Displacement is the shortest straight-line distance between an object's initial and final points.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q440", "q": "If a person travels 50 m in a straight line from point A to point B without turning back, what is the relationship between distance and displacement?", "option_a": "Distance > Displacement", "option_b": "Distance < Displacement", "option_c": "Distance = Displacement", "option_d": "Displacement = 0", "correct": "2", "why": "When moving in a straight line without reversing direction, the distance covered is exactly equal to the magnitude of displacement.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q441", "q": "If an object travels 50 m from point A to B and returns 50 m back to point A, what is its displacement?", "option_a": "100 m", "option_b": "50 m", "option_c": "25 m", "option_d": "0 m", "correct": "3", "why": "Since the initial and final positions are the same, the shortest distance between them (displacement) is zero.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q442", "q": "Which of the following physical quantities is a scalar quantity?", "option_a": "Displacement", "option_b": "Velocity", "option_c": "Distance", "option_d": "Acceleration", "correct": "2", "why": "Distance is a scalar quantity because it only has magnitude and no specific direction.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q443", "q": "Which of the following physical quantities is a vector quantity?", "option_a": "Distance", "option_b": "Speed", "option_c": "Time", "option_d": "Displacement", "correct": "3", "why": "Displacement is a vector quantity because it requires both magnitude and direction to be fully defined.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q444", "q": "The back-and-forth movement of a pendulum is an example of which type of motion?", "option_a": "Rotary Motion", "option_b": "Linear Motion", "option_c": "Oscillatory Motion", "option_d": "Curvilinear Motion", "correct": "2", "why": "A pendulum moving to and fro about a central position exhibits Oscillatory Motion.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q445", "q": "What type of motion occurs when an object covers equal distances in equal intervals of time?", "option_a": "Uniform Motion", "option_b": "Non-Uniform Motion", "option_c": "Accelerated Motion", "option_d": "Retarded Motion", "correct": "0", "why": "Uniform motion is defined as covering equal distances in equal intervals of time, resulting in a straight-line distance-time graph.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q446", "q": "What type of motion occurs when an object covers equal distances in unequal intervals of time?", "option_a": "Uniform Motion", "option_b": "Circular Motion", "option_c": "Non-Uniform Motion", "option_d": "Vibratory Motion", "correct": "2", "why": "Non-uniform motion happens when the speed varies, causing the object to cover equal distances in unequal time intervals.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q447", "q": "The rate of change of motion with respect to time is known as:", "option_a": "Velocity", "option_b": "Displacement", "option_c": "Acceleration", "option_d": "Speed", "correct": "3", "why": "Speed is defined as the rate of change of motion or distance covered per unit of time.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q448", "q": "What is the S.I. unit of speed?", "option_a": "km/h", "option_b": "m/s", "option_c": "cm/s", "option_d": "m/s²", "correct": "1", "why": "The Standard International (S.I.) unit of speed is meters per second (m/s).", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q449", "q": "In which year was the International System of Units (S.I.) established?", "option_a": "1950", "option_b": "1960", "option_c": "1970", "option_d": "1980", "correct": "1", "why": "The International System of Units (S.I.) was officially established in the year 1960.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q450", "q": "How is the average speed of an object calculated during non-uniform motion?", "option_a": "Total Distance / Total Time", "option_b": "Initial Speed + Final Speed / 2", "option_c": "Total Displacement / Total Time", "option_d": "Change in Velocity / Time", "correct": "0", "why": "For non-uniform motion, Average Speed is calculated by dividing the Total Distance Covered by the Total Time Taken.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q451", "q": "An object travels 16 m in 4 seconds and then another 16 m in 2 seconds. What is the average speed of the object?", "option_a": "5 m/s", "option_b": "5.33 m/s", "option_c": "6.33 m/s", "option_d": "4.33 m/s", "correct": "1", "why": "Total distance = 16 + 16 = 32 m. Total time = 4 + 2 = 6 s. Average speed = 32/6 = 5.33 m/s.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q452", "q": "To convert a speed value from km/hr to m/s, which fraction must it be multiplied by?", "option_a": "18/5", "option_b": "5/18", "option_c": "5/12", "option_d": "12/5", "correct": "1", "why": "To convert km/hr to m/s, you multiply the value by 5/18.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q453", "q": "To convert a speed value from m/s to km/hr, which fraction must it be multiplied by?", "option_a": "5/18", "option_b": "18/5", "option_c": "10/36", "option_d": "36/10", "correct": "1", "why": "To convert m/s to km/hr, you multiply the value by 18/5.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q454", "q": "When direction is added to speed, the resulting vector quantity is called:", "option_a": "Displacement", "option_b": "Acceleration", "option_c": "Momentum", "option_d": "Velocity", "correct": "3", "why": "Velocity is defined as speed in a given direction, making it a vector quantity.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q455", "q": "Which instrument is used to measure the distance travelled by a vehicle?", "option_a": "Speedometer", "option_b": "Odometer", "option_c": "Barometer", "option_d": "Anemometer", "correct": "1", "why": "An odometer is the instrument installed in vehicles to measure the total distance travelled.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q456", "q": "A vector quantity is different from a scalar quantity because it requires:", "option_a": "Only a numerical value", "option_b": "Numerical value + Direction", "option_c": "Only direction", "option_d": "Mass and time", "correct": "1", "why": "Vector quantities, like displacement and velocity, are defined by both a numerical magnitude and a specific direction.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q457", "q": "Usha swims in a 90 m long pool. She covers 180 m in 60 seconds by swimming from one end to the other and back. What is her average speed?", "option_a": "0 m/s", "option_b": "1.5 m/s", "option_c": "3 m/s", "option_d": "6 m/s", "correct": "2", "why": "Average speed = Total distance / Total time = 180 m / 60 s = 3 m/s.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q458", "q": "Usha covers 180 m in a 90 m pool by swimming from one end to the other and back to her starting point in 60 seconds. What is her average velocity?", "option_a": "3 m/s", "option_b": "1.5 m/s", "option_c": "0 m/s", "option_d": "9 m/s", "correct": "2", "why": "Since she returns to her starting point, her displacement is 0. Therefore, Average Velocity = 0 / 60 = 0 m/s.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q459", "q": "The rate of change in velocity of an object is called:", "option_a": "Speed", "option_b": "Momentum", "option_c": "Displacement", "option_d": "Acceleration", "correct": "3", "why": "Acceleration is formally defined as the rate of change of an object's velocity over time.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q460", "q": "An object moves along a semi-circular path at a constant speed of 5 m/s. Why is its velocity considered to be changing?", "option_a": "Because its mass changes", "option_b": "Because speed increases", "option_c": "Because the direction is constantly changing", "option_d": "Velocity is not changing", "correct": "2", "why": "Velocity is a vector quantity. Even if speed remains constant, a change in direction means the velocity is changing.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q461", "q": "What is the S.I. unit of acceleration?", "option_a": "m/s", "option_b": "m/s²", "option_c": "km/h", "option_d": "m²/s", "correct": "1", "why": "Acceleration measures the change in velocity (m/s) per second, so its unit is meters per second squared (m/s²).", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q462", "q": "Starting from rest, Rahul paddles his bicycle to attain a velocity of 6 m/s in 30 seconds. What is his acceleration?", "option_a": "0.2 m/s²", "option_b": "0.5 m/s²", "option_c": "1.2 m/s²", "option_d": "5 m/s²", "correct": "0", "why": "Initial velocity (u) = 0, Final velocity (v) = 6, Time (t) = 30. Acceleration = (6 - 0) / 30 = 0.2 m/s².", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q463", "q": "Rahul applies brakes to his bicycle, reducing its velocity from 6 m/s to 4 m/s in 5 seconds. What is the acceleration?", "option_a": "0.4 m/s²", "option_b": "-0.4 m/s²", "option_c": "0.2 m/s²", "option_d": "-0.2 m/s²", "correct": "1", "why": "Acceleration = (Final Vel - Initial Vel) / Time = (4 - 6) / 5 = -2 / 5 = -0.4 m/s².", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q464", "q": "In a Distance-Time graph, what does the slope of the line represent?", "option_a": "Acceleration", "option_b": "Displacement", "option_c": "Speed", "option_d": "Velocity", "correct": "2", "why": "The slope of a Distance-Time graph indicates the rate of distance covered, which represents Speed.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q465", "q": "In a Displacement-Time graph, what does the slope of the line represent?", "option_a": "Speed", "option_b": "Acceleration", "option_c": "Velocity", "option_d": "Distance", "correct": "2", "why": "The slope of a Displacement-Time graph shows the rate of change of displacement, which represents Velocity.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q466", "q": "In a Velocity-Time graph, what does the slope of the line represent?", "option_a": "Acceleration", "option_b": "Speed", "option_c": "Motion", "option_d": "Displacement", "correct": "0", "why": "The slope of a Velocity-Time graph represents the rate of change of velocity, which is Acceleration.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q467", "q": "In a Velocity-Time graph, what does the area under the curve/line represent?", "option_a": "Speed", "option_b": "Acceleration", "option_c": "Displacement", "option_d": "Time taken", "correct": "2", "why": "The area under a Velocity-Time graph indicates the product of velocity and time, which equates to Displacement.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q468", "q": "Which of the following represents the first equation of motion?", "option_a": "v = u - at", "option_b": "v = u + at", "option_c": "s = ut + 1/2 at²", "option_d": "v² - u² = 2as", "correct": "1", "why": "The first equation of motion, linking final velocity, initial velocity, acceleration, and time, is v = u + at.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q469", "q": "Which of the following represents the second equation of motion?", "option_a": "v = u + at", "option_b": "v² - u² = 2as", "option_c": "s = ut + 1/2 at²", "option_d": "s = (u+v)/2 * t", "correct": "2", "why": "The second equation of motion, which calculates distance/displacement, is s = ut + 1/2 at².", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q470", "q": "Which of the following represents the third equation of motion?", "option_a": "v² - u² = 2as", "option_b": "v = u + at", "option_c": "s = ut + 1/2 at²", "option_d": "v = d/t", "correct": "0", "why": "The third equation of motion relates velocity, acceleration, and displacement as v² - u² = 2as.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q471", "q": "When calculating the motion of an object undergoing a stationary free fall starting from rest, what is the value of its initial velocity (u)?", "option_a": "9.8 m/s", "option_b": "1 m/s", "option_c": "-9.8 m/s", "option_d": "0 m/s", "correct": "3", "why": "For an object starting from rest or a free fall beginning from a stationary point, the initial velocity (u) is always 0.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q472", "q": "A train starting from rest attains a velocity of 72 km/h in 5 minutes. Assuming uniform acceleration, what is the acceleration?", "option_a": "1 m/s²", "option_b": "1/15 m/s²", "option_c": "20 m/s²", "option_d": "1/30 m/s²", "correct": "1", "why": "72 km/h = 20 m/s. 5 minutes = 300 s. Acceleration = (20 - 0) / 300 = 20/300 = 1/15 m/s².", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q473", "q": "A car accelerates uniformly from 18 km/h to 36 km/h in 5 seconds. What is the distance covered by the car in that time?", "option_a": "15 m", "option_b": "37.5 m", "option_c": "25 m", "option_d": "50 m", "correct": "1", "why": "u = 5 m/s, v = 10 m/s, t = 5 s. a = (10-5)/5 = 1 m/s². Distance s = ut + 1/2 at² = 5(5) + 0.5(1)(25) = 25 + 12.5 = 37.5 m.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q474", "q": "In uniform circular motion, what is the direction of the centripetal acceleration?", "option_a": "Tangent to the circular path", "option_b": "Outwards from the centre", "option_c": "Towards the centre of the circular path", "option_d": "Opposite to the velocity", "correct": "2", "why": "Centripetal acceleration is always directed inwards, towards the centre of the circular path.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q475", "q": "An athlete completes one round of a circular track of diameter 100 m in 20 s. What will be the displacement after 1 minute and 10 seconds?", "option_a": "0 m", "option_b": "100 m", "option_c": "200 m", "option_d": "314 m", "correct": "1", "why": "1 min 10 s = 70 s. The athlete completes 70/20 = 3.5 rounds. At 3.5 rounds, the athlete is diametrically opposite the start, making displacement equal to the diameter (100 m).", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q476", "q": "Who is considered the father of modern economics and the author of the influential book 'The Wealth of Nations'?", "option_a": "J. M. Keynes", "option_b": "Adam Smith", "option_c": "David Ricardo", "option_d": "Alfred Marshall", "correct": "1", "why": "Adam Smith is widely regarded as the father of modern economics and wrote the seminal book 'The Wealth of Nations'.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q477", "q": "The economic reforms of 1991 in India are primarily associated with the acronym LPG. What does 'P' specifically denote in this context?", "option_a": "Planning", "option_b": "Public Sector", "option_c": "Privatization", "option_d": "Production", "correct": "2", "why": "In the context of the 1991 economic reforms in India, the acronym LPG stands for Liberalization, Privatization, and Globalization.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q478", "q": "Disinvestment refers to which of the following actions by the government?", "option_a": "Selling its products in the open market", "option_b": "Buying shareholdings from the private sector", "option_c": "Selling its shareholdings in Public Sector enterprises", "option_d": "Increasing its stake in private businesses", "correct": "2", "why": "Disinvestment is the process where the government sells or liquidates its assets or shareholdings in public sector enterprises.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q479", "q": "The study of economic aggregates such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP), National Income (NI), and Inflation falls under which branch of economics?", "option_a": "Microeconomics", "option_b": "Macroeconomics", "option_c": "Econometrics", "option_d": "Welfare Economics", "correct": "1", "why": "Macroeconomics deals with the performance, structure, and behavior of the entire economy, focusing on aggregates like GDP and inflation.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q480", "q": "Which of the following is an intangible product of the economy that is often considered the highest contributor to India's GDP?", "option_a": "Agriculture", "option_b": "Manufacturing", "option_c": "Retail", "option_d": "Mining", "correct": "2", "why": "Retail falls under the tertiary (service) sector, which provides intangible products and is the largest contributor to India's GDP.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q481", "q": "Which economic system, historically exemplified by the former USSR and North Korea, is characterized by 'Equal' income distribution and 'Lack of freedom'?", "option_a": "Capitalist", "option_b": "Mixed", "option_c": "Socialist", "option_d": "Developing", "correct": "2", "why": "A Socialist (or command) economy features state ownership of resources aimed at equal income distribution, often at the cost of individual economic freedom.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "70" }, { "id": "q482", "q": "Based on the 2011 Census data, which statement correctly describes the Tertiary Sector in the Indian Economy?", "option_a": "It has the highest LFPR and highest GDP contribution.", "option_b": "It has the lowest LFPR yet the highest contribution to GDP.", "option_c": "It contributes less to GDP than its LFPR.", "option_d": "It has the lowest percentage share in GDP.", "correct": "1", "why": "The Tertiary (Service) Sector employs a smaller portion of the workforce (lowest LFPR) but generates the largest share of India's GDP.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "70" }, { "id": "q483", "q": "Which of the following activities is included in the Primary Sector of the Indian Economy?", "option_a": "Textile manufacturing", "option_b": "Banking and finance", "option_c": "Agriculture and forestry", "option_d": "Information Technology", "correct": "2", "why": "The primary sector involves extracting raw materials directly from nature, which includes agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "70" }, { "id": "q484", "q": "Which sector of the Indian Economy comprises industries that involve the manufacturing and processing of raw materials?", "option_a": "Primary Sector", "option_b": "Secondary Sector", "option_c": "Tertiary Sector", "option_d": "Quaternary Sector", "correct": "1", "why": "The secondary sector encompasses industries like textiles, automobiles, and electronics that process raw materials into finished goods.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "70" }, { "id": "q485", "q": "The Tertiary Sector of the Indian Economy is also commonly known as the:", "option_a": "Manufacturing Sector", "option_b": "Agricultural Sector", "option_c": "Service Sector", "option_d": "Industrial Sector", "correct": "2", "why": "The tertiary sector provides services rather than physical goods, making it widely known as the service sector.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "70" }, { "id": "q486", "q": "Which sector includes industries such as IT services, healthcare, education, and hospitality?", "option_a": "Primary Sector", "option_b": "Secondary Sector", "option_c": "Tertiary Sector", "option_d": "Public Sector", "correct": "2", "why": "Services like IT, healthcare, education, and hospitality fall under the Tertiary Sector.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "70" }, { "id": "q487", "q": "In the Organised Sector, how are workers typically remunerated?", "option_a": "Daily wages based on output", "option_b": "Irregular cash payments", "option_c": "Regular monthly salary", "option_d": "Only non-monetary benefits", "correct": "2", "why": "Workers in the organised sector receive a regular monthly salary along with standard job security.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "70" }, { "id": "q488", "q": "Which of the following is a key benefit provided to workers in the Organised Sector but generally absent in the Unorganised Sector?", "option_a": "Flexible daily working hours", "option_b": "Medical benefits and Provident Fund (PF)", "option_c": "Daily cash wages", "option_d": "Ability to reject work assignments", "correct": "1", "why": "Organised sector workers receive structured benefits like medical coverage, paid leave, PF, and gratuity.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "70" }, { "id": "q489", "q": "What characterizes the daily working hours in the Organised Sector?", "option_a": "They are fixed and strictly regulated.", "option_b": "They are determined daily by the worker.", "option_c": "There are no fixed working hours.", "option_d": "They depend entirely on the season.", "correct": "0", "why": "The organised sector operates under formal rules, meaning daily working hours are fixed and regulated.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "70" }, { "id": "q490", "q": "Which document is typically provided to a worker in the Organised Sector at the start of employment?", "option_a": "A daily wage slip", "option_b": "An appointment letter stating terms and conditions", "option_c": "A termination notice", "option_d": "A trade union membership card", "correct": "1", "why": "Organised sector employers provide an official appointment letter that clearly states the terms and conditions of the job.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "70" }, { "id": "q491", "q": "What is a major disadvantage faced by workers in the Unorganised Sector regarding employment stability?", "option_a": "Fixed working hours", "option_b": "Excessive paid leave", "option_c": "No job security", "option_d": "Mandatory retirement benefits", "correct": "2", "why": "The unorganised sector lacks formal regulations, resulting in tough working conditions and no job security for workers.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "70" }, { "id": "q492", "q": "How are the benefits of 'Public Goods' characterized in relation to payment?", "option_a": "Only those who pay can enjoy them.", "option_b": "Non-payers can enjoy the benefits at no financial cost.", "option_c": "They are restricted to specific consumers.", "option_d": "They are solely available to government officials.", "correct": "1", "why": "A defining feature of pure public goods is that they are non-excludable; even non-payers can enjoy their benefits.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "70" }, { "id": "q493", "q": "In the context of Public Goods, how does consumption by one individual affect others?", "option_a": "It leaves less of the good available for others.", "option_b": "It excludes non-payers from consuming it.", "option_c": "It does not restrict consumption by other consumers.", "option_d": "It immediately increases the price of the good.", "correct": "2", "why": "Public goods are non-rivalrous, meaning one person's use of the good does not diminish the ability of others to use it.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "70" }, { "id": "q494", "q": "Which of the following is cited as a prime example of a collective Public Good?", "option_a": "A private smartphone", "option_b": "A nuclear defence system", "option_c": "A movie theater ticket", "option_d": "A designer clothing item", "correct": "1", "why": "A nuclear defence system protects everyone collectively and cannot be rejected by individuals, making it a pure public good.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "70" }, { "id": "q495", "q": "What happens when an individual consumes or purchases a 'Private Good'?", "option_a": "It leaves less of the good available for others.", "option_b": "It becomes freely available to everyone else.", "option_c": "Its consumption does not affect anyone else.", "option_d": "It transforms into a public good.", "correct": "0", "why": "Private goods are rivalrous; when purchased and consumed by one person, the quantity available for others decreases.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "70" }, { "id": "q496", "q": "Can a consumer be excluded from consuming a Private Good?", "option_a": "No, it is universally accessible.", "option_b": "Yes, if they do not pay the seller for the good.", "option_c": "Only if the government mandates it.", "option_d": "Yes, but only during economic recessions.", "correct": "1", "why": "Private goods are excludable, meaning sellers can prevent consumers who do not pay from accessing or using them.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "70" }, { "id": "q497", "q": "If a consumer does not like a Private Good, what is their standard recourse?", "option_a": "They are forced to consume it collectively.", "option_b": "They can easily reject it.", "option_c": "They must pay a penalty tax.", "option_d": "They have to share it with non-payers.", "correct": "1", "why": "Unlike collective public goods, individuals have the choice to reject or not purchase private goods they do not want.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "70" }, { "id": "q498", "q": "What exactly does Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measure within a country?", "option_a": "The total foreign investments received in a decade.", "option_b": "The total value of all goods and services produced within its borders during a specific time.", "option_c": "The gross income of its citizens working abroad.", "option_d": "The total amount of currency printed by the central bank.", "correct": "1", "why": "GDP is defined as the total monetary value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific period, usually a year.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "70" }, { "id": "q499", "q": "When a country's GDP goes up, what does it generally indicate about the economy?", "option_a": "The country is experiencing a severe slowdown.", "option_b": "The country is growing economically.", "option_c": "The population is decreasing.", "option_d": "Inflation has completely stopped.", "correct": "1", "why": "An increasing GDP is the primary indicator that an economy is expanding and growing healthily.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "70" }, { "id": "q500", "q": "A decrease in GDP over a period of time might be an indicator of what economic situation?", "option_a": "An economic boom", "option_b": "A rapid increase in employment", "option_c": "An economic slowdown or recession", "option_d": "A surge in foreign exports", "correct": "2", "why": "When GDP goes down, it suggests that economic output is contracting, which might indicate an economic slowdown.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "70" }, { "id": "q501", "q": "Which branch of economics deals specifically with individual units and their decision-making processes?", "option_a": "Macroeconomics", "option_b": "Microeconomics", "option_c": "Econometrics", "option_d": "International Economics", "correct": "1", "why": "Microeconomics focuses on the actions of individual units, such as consumers and firms, within the economy.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "70" }, { "id": "q502", "q": "What are the main analytical tools used in Microeconomics?", "option_a": "Aggregate demand and aggregate supply", "option_b": "National income and employment rates", "option_c": "Demand and supply of individual commodities", "option_d": "Inflation and deflation indexes", "correct": "2", "why": "The primary tools of microeconomics are the basic principles of individual demand and supply.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "70" }, { "id": "q503", "q": "What are the primary problems that Microeconomics seeks to address?", "option_a": "Determination of national income and overall employment", "option_b": "Determination of general price levels across the economy", "option_c": "Determination of price and allocation of resources", "option_d": "Management of global trade deficits", "correct": "2", "why": "Microeconomics deals primarily with how prices are determined for individual goods and how limited resources are allocated.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "70" }, { "id": "q504", "q": "Because of its focus on how the value of individual goods is determined, Microeconomics is also known as:", "option_a": "Income theory", "option_b": "Employment theory", "option_c": "Price theory", "option_d": "Aggregate theory", "correct": "2", "why": "Microeconomics is widely referred to as 'price theory' because it explains how the prices of individual goods and services are set.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "70" }, { "id": "q505", "q": "The demand of a single consumer for a specific commodity is an example of a variable in which economic branch?", "option_a": "Macroeconomics", "option_b": "Development Economics", "option_c": "Microeconomics", "option_d": "Behavioral Economics", "correct": "2", "why": "Individual consumer demand is a classic microeconomic variable as it deals with single economic units.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "70" }, { "id": "q506", "q": "Which branch of economics is concerned with the economy as a whole?", "option_a": "Microeconomics", "option_b": "Macroeconomics", "option_c": "Environmental Economics", "option_d": "Labor Economics", "correct": "1", "why": "Macroeconomics looks at the broader picture, analyzing the performance and behavior of the entire economy.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "70" }, { "id": "q507", "q": "What are the primary analytical tools utilized in Macroeconomics?", "option_a": "Individual consumer supply and demand", "option_b": "Aggregate demand and aggregate supply", "option_c": "Marginal utility metrics", "option_d": "Opportunity cost calculations", "correct": "1", "why": "Macroeconomics uses aggregate demand and aggregate supply to understand total economic output and price levels.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "70" }, { "id": "q508", "q": "The main problems addressed by Macroeconomics revolve around the determination of:", "option_a": "Income and employment levels for the whole economy", "option_b": "Prices for individual raw materials", "option_c": "Allocation of resources in a single firm", "option_d": "Consumer preferences for retail goods", "correct": "0", "why": "Macroeconomics focuses on large-scale issues like determining national income, total output, and overall employment.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "70" }, { "id": "q509", "q": "Macroeconomics is frequently referred to by which alternative name based on its primary focus?", "option_a": "Theory of price", "option_b": "Theory of resource allocation", "option_c": "Theory of income", "option_d": "Theory of individual behavior", "correct": "2", "why": "Because it fundamentally deals with national output and employment, Macroeconomics is also known as the 'theory of income'.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "70" }, { "id": "q510", "q": "Aggregate supply, which represents the total supply of goods and services in an economy, is a variable of:", "option_a": "Microeconomics", "option_b": "Price Theory", "option_c": "Macroeconomics", "option_d": "Game Theory", "correct": "2", "why": "Aggregate supply represents the entire economy's output, making it a key macroeconomic variable.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "70" }, { "id": "q511", "q": "Which of the following is considered a significant advantage of a perfectly competitive market?", "option_a": "It leads to highly unequal income distribution.", "option_b": "It ensures high profit margins for long-term investment.", "option_c": "It helps allocate resources to their most efficient use.", "option_d": "It severely restricts product choices for consumers.", "correct": "2", "why": "Perfect competition drives efficiency, forcing firms to allocate resources to their most efficient use to survive.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "70" }, { "id": "q512", "q": "How do consumers directly benefit in a market characterized by Perfect Competition?", "option_a": "They are charged a significantly higher price.", "option_b": "They are charged a lower, more competitive price.", "option_c": "They receive personalized, unique products.", "option_d": "They are forced to buy goods collectively.", "correct": "1", "why": "Due to intense competition and lack of pricing power by individual firms, consumers benefit from lower prices.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "70" }, { "id": "q513", "q": "What is a major disadvantage or limitation of Perfect Competition as an economic model?", "option_a": "It results in excessive investment capital.", "option_b": "The conditions are very strict, so there are few perfectly competitive markets.", "option_c": "It leads to government over-regulation.", "option_d": "It causes consumers to pay artificially inflated prices.", "correct": "1", "why": "Perfect competition requires highly strict and unrealistic conditions, meaning very few such markets exist in reality.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "70" }, { "id": "q514", "q": "Why might a perfectly competitive market struggle to innovate or upgrade over time?", "option_a": "Firms generate insufficient profits for future investment.", "option_b": "There is too much government intervention.", "option_c": "Consumers refuse to buy new products.", "option_d": "There is an overabundance of product variety.", "correct": "0", "why": "Because prices are driven down to marginal cost, firms make minimal profit, leaving insufficient capital for research and investment.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "70" }, { "id": "q515", "q": "Which negative outcome is sometimes associated with perfectly competitive markets despite their efficiency?", "option_a": "Complete lack of consumer demand", "option_b": "Unequal distribution of goods and income", "option_c": "Overpricing of essential services", "option_d": "Creation of massive corporate monopolies", "correct": "1", "why": "While efficient, perfect competition can lead to a lack of product variety and an unequal distribution of goods and income across society.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-06-01", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "70" }, { "id": "q516", "q": "Sattriya is the classical dance of which state?", "option_a": "Assam", "option_b": "Manipur", "option_c": "Odisha", "option_d": "Kerala", "correct": "0", "why": "Sattriya was introduced by Srimanta Sankardeva and is one of India’s eight classical dances.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q517", "q": "Which classical dance originated in Andhra Pradesh?", "option_a": "Kathak", "option_b": "Kuchipudi", "option_c": "Bharatnatyam", "option_d": "Mohiniyattam", "correct": "1", "why": "Kuchipudi derives its name from Kuchipudi village in Andhra Pradesh.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q518", "q": "Warli painting belongs to which state?", "option_a": "Madhya Pradesh", "option_b": "Rajasthan", "option_c": "Maharashtra", "option_d": "Gujarat", "correct": "2", "why": "Warli art is a tribal painting tradition of the Warli community.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q519", "q": "Madhubani painting originated in which state?", "option_a": "Uttar Pradesh", "option_b": "Bihar", "option_c": "Jharkhand", "option_d": "West Bengal", "correct": "1", "why": "Madhubani painting is famous for its vibrant folk motifs and natural colors.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q520", "q": "Ustad Bismillah Khan was famous for playing which instrument?", "option_a": "Sitar", "option_b": "Flute", "option_c": "Shehnai", "option_d": "Sarod", "correct": "2", "why": "He popularized the Shehnai as a classical concert instrument.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q521", "q": "Yakshagana is the traditional theatre of which state?", "option_a": "Kerala", "option_b": "Tamil Nadu", "option_c": "Karnataka", "option_d": "Andhra Pradesh", "correct": "2", "why": "Yakshagana combines dance, music, dialogue, and elaborate costumes.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q522", "q": "Ghoomar is the folk dance of which state?", "option_a": "Punjab", "option_b": "Gujarat", "option_c": "Rajasthan", "option_d": "Haryana", "correct": "2", "why": "Ghoomar is traditionally performed by women during festivals.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q523", "q": "Lavani is the famous folk dance of which state?", "option_a": "Goa", "option_b": "Maharashtra", "option_c": "Madhya Pradesh", "option_d": "Karnataka", "correct": "1", "why": "Lavani is known for its energetic rhythm accompanied by the dholki.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q524", "q": "Which temple is known as the Black Pagoda?", "option_a": "Jagannath Temple", "option_b": "Konark Sun Temple", "option_c": "Lingaraj Temple", "option_d": "Meenakshi Temple", "correct": "1", "why": "The Konark Sun Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q525", "q": "Ajanta Caves are primarily famous for what?", "option_a": "Rock-cut architecture", "option_b": "Buddhist fresco paintings", "option_c": "Terracotta sculptures", "option_d": "Monolithic pillars", "correct": "1", "why": "Ajanta preserves some of the finest ancient mural paintings in India.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q526", "q": "Rani ki Vav is located in which state?", "option_a": "Rajasthan", "option_b": "Madhya Pradesh", "option_c": "Gujarat", "option_d": "Maharashtra", "correct": "2", "why": "It is an 11th-century UNESCO-listed stepwell.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q527", "q": "Chhau dance was inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Heritage list in which year?", "option_a": "2008", "option_b": "2010", "option_c": "2012", "option_d": "2014", "correct": "1", "why": "Chhau is practiced in Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q528", "q": "Bharatanatyam originated in which state?", "option_a": "Kerala", "option_b": "Tamil Nadu", "option_c": "Karnataka", "option_d": "Andhra Pradesh", "correct": "1", "why": "Bharatanatyam evolved from the ancient temple dance tradition.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q529", "q": "Which classical dance is famous for elaborate facial makeup and costumes?", "option_a": "Kathakali", "option_b": "Kathak", "option_c": "Mohiniyattam", "option_d": "Odissi", "correct": "0", "why": "Kathakali is a classical dance-drama from Kerala.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q530", "q": "Kambala festival is associated with which state?", "option_a": "Kerala", "option_b": "Tamil Nadu", "option_c": "Andhra Pradesh", "option_d": "Karnataka", "correct": "3", "why": "Kambala is the traditional buffalo race of coastal Karnataka.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q531", "q": "Hornbill Festival is celebrated in which state?", "option_a": "Assam", "option_b": "Nagaland", "option_c": "Meghalaya", "option_d": "Mizoram", "correct": "1", "why": "It is popularly called the Festival of Festivals.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q532", "q": "Which Indian language received Classical Language status in 2014?", "option_a": "Sanskrit", "option_b": "Telugu", "option_c": "Odia", "option_d": "Malayalam", "correct": "2", "why": "Odia became the sixth Classical Language of India.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q533", "q": "Cham dance is traditionally performed in which religious institutions?", "option_a": "Hindu temples", "option_b": "Buddhist monasteries", "option_c": "Sikh gurudwaras", "option_d": "Jain basadis", "correct": "1", "why": "Cham is a ritual masked dance of Tibetan Buddhist tradition.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q534", "q": "Bani Thani painting belongs to which school of painting?", "option_a": "Mewar School", "option_b": "Kangra School", "option_c": "Kishangarh School", "option_d": "Bundelkhand School", "correct": "2", "why": "It is one of the finest examples of Rajput painting.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q535", "q": "What is the recognized time period for the Early Vedic Age?", "option_a": "1500-1000 BC", "option_b": "1000-600 BC", "option_c": "2500-1500 BC", "option_d": "600-200 BC", "correct": "0", "why": "The Early Vedic Age, characterized by a pastoral community, is dated between 1500-1000 BC.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q536", "q": "The Boghazkoi Inscription, which mentions Vedic gods such as Indra and Varun, is located in which modern-day country?", "option_a": "Iran", "option_b": "Turkey", "option_c": "Egypt", "option_d": "Iraq", "correct": "1", "why": "The Boghazkoi Inscription, providing crucial evidence of Indo-Aryan migrations, was found in Turkey.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q537", "q": "What is the literal meaning of the word 'Vedas'?", "option_a": "Power", "option_b": "Sacrifice", "option_c": "Knowledge", "option_d": "Devotion", "correct": "2", "why": "The term 'Veda' directly translates to 'knowledge' in Sanskrit.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q538", "q": "The Vedas are considered 'Apaurasheya', which implies that they are:", "option_a": "Created by ancient sages", "option_b": "Not created by man but gifted by God", "option_c": "Passed down strictly through written texts", "option_d": "A set of complex sacrificial rituals", "correct": "1", "why": "Apaurasheya' means not of a man, indicating that the Vedas are believed to be divine revelations gifted by God.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q539", "q": "Who is the author of the book 'The Arctic Home in the Vedas', which proposes that all Indians were Aryans?", "option_a": "Bal Gangadhar Tilak", "option_b": "Swami Vivekananda", "option_c": "Dayananda Saraswati", "option_d": "Jawaharlal Nehru", "correct": "0", "why": "Bal Gangadhar Tilak compiled the book 'The Arctic Home in the Vedas', suggesting an Arctic origin for the Aryans.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q540", "q": "In the subdivisions of the Vedas, what do the 'Aranyakas' represent?", "option_a": "Sacrifices and Rituals", "option_b": "Collection of Hymns", "option_c": "Hermits (those who lived in jungles)", "option_d": "Philosophical teachings of Bhakti", "correct": "2", "why": "Aranyakas, literally meaning 'forest books', were texts meant for hermits who lived in jungles.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q541", "q": "How many total hymns are contained in the Rig Veda?", "option_a": "1028", "option_b": "10600", "option_c": "108", "option_d": "10", "correct": "0", "why": "The Rig Veda, the oldest collection of Sanskrit hymns, is made up of exactly 1028 hymns.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q542", "q": "Who authored the famous Gayatri Mantra dedicated to the Goddess Savitri?", "option_a": "Sage Vashistha", "option_b": "Sage Vishwamitra", "option_c": "Sage Valmiki", "option_d": "Sage Patanjali", "correct": "1", "why": "The Gayatri Mantra was written by Sage Vishwamitra and is found in the 3rd Mandala of the Rig Veda.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q543", "q": "The Gayatri Mantra is mentioned in which Mandala of the Rig Veda?", "option_a": "1st Mandala", "option_b": "3rd Mandala", "option_c": "7th Mandala", "option_d": "10th Mandala", "correct": "1", "why": "The Gayatri Mantra, composed by Vishwamitra, is located in the 3rd Mandala of the Rig Veda.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q544", "q": "The 'Purusha Sukta', which explains the emergence of the four varnas from Purusha, is found in which Mandala of the Rig Veda?", "option_a": "3rd Mandala", "option_b": "7th Mandala", "option_c": "9th Mandala", "option_d": "10th Mandala", "correct": "3", "why": "The 10th Mandala of the Rig Veda contains the Purusha Sukta, outlining the origin of the four varnas.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q545", "q": "The 9th Mandala of the Rig Veda is exclusively dedicated to which deity?", "option_a": "Indra", "option_b": "Agni", "option_c": "Lord Soma", "option_d": "Varuna", "correct": "2", "why": "The 9th Mandala prominently mentions Lord Soma, the Lord of Planets, and the associated energy drink Somras.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q546", "q": "Which Veda is considered the oldest book on music and consists primarily of chanting melodies?", "option_a": "Rig Veda", "option_b": "Sama Veda", "option_c": "Yajur Veda", "option_d": "Atharva Veda", "correct": "1", "why": "The Sama Veda is known as the Veda of melodies and chants, making it the oldest book on Indian music.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q547", "q": "What is the primary subject matter of the Yajur Veda?", "option_a": "Music and chants", "option_b": "Magic formulas and spells", "option_c": "Mantras for rituals and sacrifices", "option_d": "Philosophical teachings", "correct": "2", "why": "The Yajur Veda is a compilation of ritual offering formulas and mantras used during sacrifices.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q548", "q": "The story of Nachiketa and Yama (the God of death) is mentioned in which important Upanishad?", "option_a": "Brihadaranyaka Upanishad", "option_b": "Mundaka Upanishad", "option_c": "Katha Upanishad", "option_d": "Chandogya Upanishad", "correct": "2", "why": "The Katha Upanishad, part of the Krishna Yajur Veda, narrates the famous philosophical dialogue between Nachiketa and Yama.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q549", "q": "Which Veda deals with magic formulas and is used to ward off evil spirits and diseases?", "option_a": "Rig Veda", "option_b": "Sama Veda", "option_c": "Yajur Veda", "option_d": "Atharva Veda", "correct": "3", "why": "The Atharva Veda, divided into 20 khandas, is associated with black magic, spells, and healing diseases.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q550", "q": "The national motto 'Satyameva Jayate' is taken from which Upanishad?", "option_a": "Maha Upanishad", "option_b": "Mundaka Upanishad", "option_c": "Katha Upanishad", "option_d": "Chandogya Upanishad", "correct": "1", "why": "The phrase 'Satyameva Jayate' (Truth alone triumphs) is famously sourced from the Mundaka Upanishad.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q551", "q": "The phrase 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (the whole world is a family) is taken from chapter 6 of which Upanishad?", "option_a": "Maha Upanishad", "option_b": "Mundaka Upanishad", "option_c": "Jabala Upanishad", "option_d": "Kena Upanishad", "correct": "0", "why": "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' originates from chapter 6 of the Maha Upanishad, which is associated with the Atharva Veda.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q552", "q": "Who is the founder of the 'Nyaya' school of philosophy?", "option_a": "Kapila", "option_b": "Gautam", "option_c": "Patanjali", "option_d": "Jamini", "correct": "1", "why": "The Nyaya school, known for its scientific and logical approach, was founded by the sage Gautam.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q553", "q": "Which school of Vedic philosophy was the first to talk about the 'Atom' (metaphysics)?", "option_a": "Samakhya", "option_b": "Nyaya", "option_c": "Vaisheshika", "option_d": "Yoga", "correct": "2", "why": "The Vaisheshika school, founded by sage Kannada, pioneered early metaphysical concepts regarding the atom.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q554", "q": "Among the six Vedangas, what does 'Nirukta' deal with?", "option_a": "Phonetics", "option_b": "Grammar", "option_c": "Etymology", "option_d": "Light", "correct": "2", "why": "Nirukta is the Vedanga that specifically focuses on the study of etymology and linguistic derivation.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q555", "q": "How many total Vedangas (tools to understand the Vedas) are there?", "option_a": "4", "option_b": "6", "option_c": "8", "option_d": "10", "correct": "1", "why": "There are exactly 6 Vedangas: Siksha, Kalpa, Vyankaran, Nirukta, Jyoti, and Chhanda.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q556", "q": "What was the ancient Vedic name for the modern river Jhelum?", "option_a": "Sindhu", "option_b": "Vitasta", "option_c": "Askini", "option_d": "Purushini", "correct": "1", "why": "In the Rig Veda, the Jhelum river is referred to by its ancient name, Vitasta.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q557", "q": "What was the ancient Vedic name for the modern river Ravi?", "option_a": "Bipasha", "option_b": "Shutudri", "option_c": "Purushini", "option_d": "Askini", "correct": "2", "why": "The river Ravi is mentioned in ancient Vedic texts as the Purushini river.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q558", "q": "The famous 'Battle of 10 Kings' (Dasarajna Yuddha) is mentioned in which mandala of the Rig Veda?", "option_a": "3rd Mandala", "option_b": "7th Mandala", "option_c": "9th Mandala", "option_d": "10th Mandala", "correct": "1", "why": "The Dasarajna Yuddha, fought between the Bharata tribe and 10 kings, is historically recorded in the 7th mandala of the Rig Veda.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q559", "q": "The Battle of 10 Kings was fought on the banks of which river?", "option_a": "Vitasta", "option_b": "Sindhu", "option_c": "Saraswati", "option_d": "Purushini", "correct": "3", "why": "The battle was fought on the banks of the Purushini river, which is the modern-day Ravi river.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q560", "q": "In Early Vedic society, the term 'Aghanya' was used to describe which of the following?", "option_a": "Women", "option_b": "Brahmins", "option_c": "Cow", "option_d": "King", "correct": "2", "why": "The cow was highly revered and considered a vital form of wealth, referred to as 'Aghanya' (not to be killed).", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q561", "q": "What does the term 'Gomat' refer to in the context of the Rig Veda?", "option_a": "Battle for cows", "option_b": "Wealthy person", "option_c": "Village head", "option_d": "Priest", "correct": "1", "why": "Since cows decided wealth, a person who possessed many cows was termed 'Gomat', meaning a wealthy person.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q562", "q": "Which of the following was an assembly meant for religious purposes in the Early Vedic polity?", "option_a": "Sabha", "option_b": "Samiti", "option_c": "Vidhata", "option_d": "Grama", "correct": "2", "why": "In the Early Vedic political structure, the Vidhata functioned as a community assembly primarily for religious purposes.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q563", "q": "Which political assemblies allowed the participation of women during the Early Vedic period?", "option_a": "Only Sabha", "option_b": "Only Samiti", "option_c": "Both Sabha and Samiti", "option_d": "Vidhata", "correct": "2", "why": "Women enjoyed a good social position in the Early Vedic period and were permitted to participate in both the Sabha and Samiti.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q564", "q": "According to the ranking of officials in the Vedic period, what was the highest administrative unit?", "option_a": "Grama", "option_b": "Visa", "option_c": "Jana", "option_d": "Rashtra", "correct": "3", "why": "The political hierarchy ascended from Kula (family) to Grama, Visa, Jana, and finally peaked at Rashtra (state).\"", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q565", "q": "Which Rig Vedic deity is known as 'Purandara' (destroyer of forts)?", "option_a": "Agni", "option_b": "Soma", "option_c": "Indra", "option_d": "Varuna", "correct": "2", "why": "Indra was the most prominent deity and was worshipped as Purandara, meaning the destroyer of forts, and the lord of the plough.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q566", "q": "Which Vedic deity was considered the crucial intermediary between humans and God?", "option_a": "Rudra", "option_b": "Agni", "option_c": "Indra", "option_d": "Savitri", "correct": "1", "why": "Agni (fire) was revered as the messenger or intermediary that carried human sacrifices and prayers up to the Gods.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q567", "q": "During the Later Vedic Period (1000-600 BC), which metal was used for the first time by the Aryans?", "option_a": "Copper", "option_b": "Bronze", "option_c": "Iron", "option_d": "Gold", "correct": "2", "why": "Iron, referred to as Krishna Ayas or Shyam Ayas (black metal), was introduced and used extensively for the first time during the Later Vedic Period.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q568", "q": "What does the term 'Vrihi' translate to in the context of Later Vedic agriculture?", "option_a": "Wheat", "option_b": "Barley", "option_c": "Rice", "option_d": "Maize", "correct": "2", "why": "As agriculture became the chief livelihood, 'Vrihi' was the term explicitly used to denote rice.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,UPSC,Railway_NTPC", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q569", "q": "Which political assembly completely disappeared during the transition to the Later Vedic Period?", "option_a": "Sabha", "option_b": "Samiti", "option_c": "Vidhata", "option_d": "Jana", "correct": "2", "why": "As political organizations became centralized, the Vidhata completely disappeared, and women were barred from the Sabha.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,UPSC,Railway_NTPC", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q570", "q": "In the Later Vedic Period, what was the function of 'Bali'?", "option_a": "Animal sacrifice", "option_b": "Voluntary offering to the king", "option_c": "Tax on agriculture", "option_d": "A type of marriage", "correct": "1", "why": "Bali began as a voluntary offering or tribute given by the people to the king in the Vedic system.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,UPSC,Railway_NTPC", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q571", "q": "The 4 Ashrams (stages of life) are notably mentioned in which Upanishad?", "option_a": "Jabala Upanishad", "option_b": "Katha Upanishad", "option_c": "Chandogya Upanishad", "option_d": "Mundaka Upanishad", "correct": "0", "why": "The four stages of life (Brahmacharya, Grihasta, Vanaprastha, Sannyasa) are detailed in the Jabala Upanishads.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,UPSC,Railway_NTPC", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q572", "q": "Which of the following describes an 'Anulom' vivah (marriage)?", "option_a": "Boy from a higher caste and girl from a lower caste", "option_b": "Girl from a higher caste and boy from a lower caste", "option_c": "Marriage by purchase", "option_d": "Marriage by abduction", "correct": "0", "why": "Anulom vivah is the traditional marriage arrangement where the boy belongs to a higher caste and the girl to a lower caste.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,UPSC,Railway_NTPC", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q573", "q": "Among the 8 types of marriage in Vedic culture, what defines an 'Arsha Vivah'?", "option_a": "Marriage by purchase", "option_b": "Token bride price of a cow and Bull were given", "option_c": "Father donates his daughter to a priest", "option_d": "Marriage without dowry", "correct": "1", "why": "Arsha Vivah involves a symbolic token bride price where a cow and a bull are given to the bride's family.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,UPSC,Railway_NTPC", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q574", "q": "Which distinct type of pottery became prevalent during the Later Vedic period?", "option_a": "Ochre Coloured Pottery", "option_b": "Black and Red ware", "option_c": "Grey coloured pottery", "option_d": "Northern Black Polished Ware", "correct": "2", "why": "While Early Vedic people used ochre/black and red ware, grey coloured pottery became characteristic of the Later Vedic period.", "topic": "History", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-03", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q575", "q": "Who is the Prime Minister of Japan who visited India for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit in July 2026?", "option_a": "Fumio Kishida", "option_b": "Yoshihide Suga", "option_c": "Sanae Takaichi", "option_d": "Shigeru Ishiba", "correct": "2", "why": "Sanae Takaichi visited India on 1-3 July 2026 for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit — her first official visit to India as PM.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-04", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q576", "q": "The 16th India-Japan Annual Summit 2026 resulted in how many total outcomes?", "option_a": "8", "option_b": "12", "option_c": "16", "option_d": "20", "correct": "2", "why": "The summit between PM Modi and Japanese PM Takaichi concluded with 16 outcomes covering defence, AI, energy, semiconductors and supply chains.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-04", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q577", "q": "The UNICORN project announced at the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit 2026 refers to which defence system?", "option_a": "Unmanned Intercontinental Combat Ordinance Robot Network", "option_b": "Unified Complex Radio Antenna", "option_c": "Universal Combat Operations Radar Network", "option_d": "Underwater Intercept Communication Operations Node", "correct": "1", "why": "UNICORN (Unified Complex Radio Antenna) is India and Japan's first joint defence co-development project for a stealth naval communication mast for Indian Navy warships.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-04", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q578", "q": "India and Japan's bilateral trade in FY 2025-26 stood at approximately how much?", "option_a": "USD 15 billion", "option_b": "USD 20 billion", "option_c": "USD 27.47 billion", "option_d": "USD 35 billion", "correct": "2", "why": "Bilateral trade between India and Japan reached USD 27.47 billion in FY 2025-26, with Japan ranking as India's 10th largest trading partner.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-04", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q579", "q": "At the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit in 2025, Japanese companies committed to investing how much in India over 10 years?", "option_a": "5 trillion Yen", "option_b": "10 trillion Yen", "option_c": "15 trillion Yen", "option_d": "20 trillion Yen", "correct": "1", "why": "At the 15th Annual Summit in 2025, Japanese companies committed to investing 10 trillion Yen (approximately USD 67 billion) in India over the next ten years.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-04", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q580", "q": "India and Japan elevated their bilateral ties to 'Special Strategic and Global Partnership' in which year?", "option_a": "2011", "option_b": "2014", "option_c": "2017", "option_d": "2020", "correct": "1", "why": "India and Japan elevated their ties to a Special Strategic and Global Partnership in 2014 during PM Modi's first Annual Summit with Japan in Tokyo.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-04", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q581", "q": "The India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) has been in force since which year?", "option_a": "2008", "option_b": "2009", "option_c": "2011", "option_d": "2013", "correct": "2", "why": "The India-Japan CEPA, which envisages tariff elimination on approximately 94% of traded items, came into force in 2011.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-04", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q582", "q": "Japan ranks at which position among the largest FDI sources for India between 2000 and 2026?", "option_a": "3rd", "option_b": "4th", "option_c": "5th", "option_d": "7th", "correct": "2", "why": "Japan is the 5th largest FDI source for India, accounting for 6% of total FDI inflows between 2000 and 2026.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-04", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q583", "q": "The Joint Declaration on Economic Security at the 16th India-Japan Summit focuses on cooperation across how many sectors?", "option_a": "3", "option_b": "5", "option_c": "7", "option_d": "9", "correct": "1", "why": "The Joint Declaration on Economic Security establishes project-based cooperation across 5 sectors: semiconductors, critical minerals, ICT, clean energy, and pharmaceuticals.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-04", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q584", "q": "The RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in June 2026 decided to keep the repo rate at which level?", "option_a": "5.00%", "option_b": "5.25%", "option_c": "5.50%", "option_d": "6.00%", "correct": "1", "why": "The RBI MPC unanimously voted to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in its June 2026 meeting, retaining a neutral policy stance.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-04", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q585", "q": "The Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) rate after the June 2026 MPC meeting stands at which level?", "option_a": "4.75%", "option_b": "5.00%", "option_c": "5.25%", "option_d": "5.50%", "correct": "1", "why": "After the June 2026 MPC meeting, the SDF rate remains at 5.00%, while the MSF rate and Bank Rate remain at 5.50%.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-04", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q586", "q": "India's sovereign credit rating was upgraded to 'BBB' with a 'Stable' trend by which global rating agency recently?", "option_a": "Moody's", "option_b": "Fitch", "option_c": "Standard and Poors", "option_d": "Morningstar DBRS", "correct": "3", "why": "Morningstar DBRS, a global sovereign credit rating agency, upgraded India's rating to 'BBB' with a 'Stable' trend — reflecting India's improving fiscal management.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-04", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q587", "q": "The Economic Survey 2025-26 projected India's GDP growth for FY2025-26 at which rate?", "option_a": "6.80%", "option_b": "7.00%", "option_c": "7.40%", "option_d": "7.80%", "correct": "2", "why": "The Economic Survey 2025-26 projected India's GDP growth at 7.4% for FY2025-26, driven by the twin engines of consumption and investment.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-04", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q588", "q": "APEDA recently facilitated the first export of GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi from which Indian state to Dubai?", "option_a": "West Bengal", "option_b": "Assam", "option_c": "Bihar", "option_d": "Uttarakhand", "correct": "1", "why": "APEDA facilitated the first export of GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi from Assam to Dubai — Tezpur Litchi received Geographical Indication (GI) tag due to its unique taste and aroma.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-04", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q589", "q": "India and Chile recently signed Terms of Reference for negotiations on which trade agreement?", "option_a": "Free Trade Agreement", "option_b": "Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement", "option_c": "Preferential Trade Agreement", "option_d": "Regional Trade Agreement", "correct": "1", "why": "India and Chile signed Terms of Reference for initiating Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations, marking a new chapter in bilateral trade.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-04", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q590", "q": "India highlighted its achievements at the 20th Session of which UN Forum recently?", "option_a": "United Nations Environment Assembly", "option_b": "United Nations Forum on Forests", "option_c": "United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change", "option_d": "United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification", "correct": "1", "why": "India highlighted its Forest Conservation and Sustainable Forest Management achievements at the 20th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-04", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q591", "q": "The 29th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) 2026 was held in which city and adopted which declaration?", "option_a": "New Delhi; Delhi Declaration", "option_b": "Mumbai; Mumbai Declaration", "option_c": "Jaipur; Jaipur Declaration", "option_d": "Chennai; Chennai Declaration", "correct": "2", "why": "The 29th NCeG was held in Jaipur and concluded with the adoption of the Jaipur Declaration on e-Governance 2026 with the theme 'Viksit Bharat 2047: AI-enabled, Data-driven and Secure Digital Governance.'", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-04", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q592", "q": "The theme of the 29th National Conference on e-Governance 2026 was:", "option_a": "Digital India 2.0: Connected and Secure", "option_b": "Viksit Bharat 2047: AI-enabled, Data-driven and Secure Digital Governance", "option_c": "One Nation One Digital Platform", "option_d": "India's Digital Decade: From Vision to Reality", "correct": "1", "why": "The theme of NCeG 2026 held in Jaipur was 'Viksit Bharat 2047: AI-enabled, Data-driven and Secure Digital Governance', organised jointly by DARPG, MeitY, and the Government of Rajasthan.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-04", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q593", "q": "India's National Biodiversity Authority reported how many Biodiversity Heritage Sites as of March 2026?", "option_a": "40", "option_b": "48", "option_c": "54", "option_d": "62", "correct": "2", "why": "As per the National Biodiversity Authority, India has 54 Biodiversity Heritage Sites as of March 2026. The Nallur Tamarind Grove in Karnataka was among the first declared in 2007.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-04", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q594", "q": "The PMKSY (Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana) has completed how many years and benefited over how many farmers?", "option_a": "5 years; 10 million", "option_b": "8 years; 20 million", "option_c": "10 years; 27 million", "option_d": "12 years; 35 million", "correct": "2", "why": "PMKSY has completed more than 10 years, benefiting over 27 million farmers and creating or restoring irrigation potential across 24.61 million hectares.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-04", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q595", "q": "The Rung community recently in news is an indigenous Tibeto-Burman tribe inhabiting which region of India?", "option_a": "Leh-Ladakh region", "option_b": "Dharchula region of Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand", "option_c": "Tawang region of Arunachal Pradesh", "option_d": "Kalimpong region of West Bengal", "correct": "1", "why": "Rung is an indigenous Tibeto-Burman tribe inhabiting the high-altitude Dharchula region of Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. They are officially classified under the 'Bhotiya' Scheduled Tribe.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-04", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q596", "q": "Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann assumed command as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of which Air Command on July 1, 2026?", "option_a": "Western Air Command", "option_b": "Eastern Air Command", "option_c": "Central Air Command", "option_d": "Southern Air Command", "correct": "3", "why": "Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann assumed command as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Air Command on July 1, 2026.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-04", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q597", "q": "India's NHAI recently introduced Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling at which highway section?", "option_a": "NH-44, Delhi-Amritsar section", "option_b": "NH-48, Delhi-Jaipur section at Manoharpur", "option_c": "NH-58, Delhi-Dehradun section", "option_d": "NH-19, Delhi-Kolkata section", "correct": "1", "why": "NHAI introduced Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system at Manoharpur Toll Plaza on NH-48 (Delhi-Jaipur section), enabling vehicles to pass without stopping.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-04", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q598", "q": "India's 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF 2026) is organized by which ministry?", "option_a": "Ministry of Tourism", "option_b": "Ministry of Culture", "option_c": "Ministry of Information and Broadcasting", "option_d": "Ministry of Commerce", "correct": "2", "why": "The Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) is organized by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The 19th edition (MIFF 2026) focuses on documentary, short fiction, and animation films.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-04", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q599", "q": "The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) recently completed how many years of implementation?", "option_a": "5 years", "option_b": "8 years", "option_c": "10 years", "option_d": "12 years", "correct": "2", "why": "The PMSMA has shaped India's maternal health journey over 10 years, providing free antenatal care to pregnant women on the 9th of every month at government health facilities.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-04", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q600", "q": "The National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) was recently upgraded from Schedule 'B' to Schedule 'A' Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE). NSIC functions under which ministry?", "option_a": "Ministry of Commerce", "option_b": "Ministry of Finance", "option_c": "Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises", "option_d": "Ministry of Heavy Industries", "correct": "2", "why": "NSIC (National Small Industries Corporation) functions under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). It was felicitated for its upgrade to Schedule 'A' CPSE at MSME Day 2026.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-04", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q601", "q": "MSME Day 2026 was observed with the theme 'Udyami Bharat'. Who presided over the MSME Day 2026 event in New Delhi?", "option_a": "Prime Minister Narendra Modi", "option_b": "Union Finance Minister", "option_c": "Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan", "option_d": "Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi", "correct": "2", "why": "The Vice President of India, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, presided over the 'MSME Day 2026 — Udyami Bharat' event at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-04", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q602", "q": "India's Indian Railways recorded what percentage growth in freight loading in June 2026 compared to the same month of previous year?", "option_a": "2%", "option_b": "4%", "option_c": "6%", "option_d": "8%", "correct": "1", "why": "Indian Railways recorded 4% growth in freight loading in June 2026 compared to June 2025, along with stable growth in passenger traffic.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-04", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q603", "q": "RBI appointed Ravi Shankar as its new Executive Director on July 1 2026. Which department will he oversee?", "option_a": "Department of Regulation", "option_b": "Department of Statistics and Information Management", "option_c": "Department of Currency Management", "option_d": "Department of Payment and Settlement Systems", "correct": "1", "why": "Ravi Shankar was appointed as RBI's new Executive Director from July 1 2026 to oversee the Department of Statistics and Information Management. He previously served as adviser-in-charge of the statistics department.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-05", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q604", "q": "The RBI Revamped Integrated Ombudsman Scheme (RB-IOS 2026) came into effect from which date?", "option_a": "April 1 2026", "option_b": "June 1 2026", "option_c": "July 1 2026", "option_d": "August 1 2026", "correct": "2", "why": "The RBI Revamped Integrated Ombudsman Scheme (RB-IOS 2026) came into effect from July 1 2026. It retains the One Nation One Ombudsman approach and covers banks, NBFCs with assets of Rs 100 crore plus, and credit information companies.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-05", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q605", "q": "Under the RB-IOS 2026 scheme, what is the maximum award amount for losses a complainant can receive?", "option_a": "Rs 10 lakh", "option_b": "Rs 20 lakh", "option_c": "Rs 30 lakh", "option_d": "Rs 50 lakh", "correct": "2", "why": "Under RB-IOS 2026, awards can be up to Rs 30 lakh for losses suffered and Rs 3 lakh for time and harassment. Complainants can escalate issues if entities fail to respond within 30 days.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-05", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q606", "q": "NPCI recently partnered with HSBC India and JP Morgan Payments to enable real-time FX settlement for which payment system?", "option_a": "RTGS", "option_b": "NEFT", "option_c": "International UPI Payments", "option_d": "IMPS", "correct": "2", "why": "NPCI partnered with HSBC India and JP Morgan Payments on July 2 2026 to enable real-time FX (foreign exchange) settlement for International UPI Payments, enhancing cross-border payment efficiency.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-05", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q607", "q": "The government kept interest rates on Small Savings Schemes (SSS) unchanged for which quarter of FY 2026-27?", "option_a": "First quarter (April-June 2026)", "option_b": "Second quarter (July-September 2026)", "option_c": "Third quarter (October-December 2026)", "option_d": "Fourth quarter (January-March 2027)", "correct": "1", "why": "The Department of Economic Affairs kept SSS interest rates unchanged for the second quarter of FY 2026-27 (July 1 to September 30 2026). This marks the 9th consecutive quarter without any revision in these rates.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-05", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q608", "q": "Which committee formulated the method for determining Small Savings Scheme (SSS) interest rates?", "option_a": "Kelkar Committee", "option_b": "Narasimham Committee", "option_c": "Shyamala Gopinath Committee", "option_d": "Urjit Patel Committee", "correct": "2", "why": "The Shyamala Gopinath Committee formulated the method for determining SSS interest rates in January 2023. Since 2016 the Ministry of Finance reviews SSS rates quarterly and these rates should be 25 to 100 basis points higher than government bond yields.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-05", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q609", "q": "India's external debt climbed to how much in FY2025-26 as reported by RBI?", "option_a": "USD 650 billion", "option_b": "USD 700 billion", "option_c": "USD 762.8 billion", "option_d": "USD 800 billion", "correct": "2", "why": "India's external debt climbed to USD 762.8 billion in FY2025-26 as per RBI data. The rise was attributed to increased commercial borrowings and NRI deposits.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-05", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q610", "q": "RBI injected how much into the banking system through a 7-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction in June 2026?", "option_a": "Rs 50,000 crore", "option_b": "Rs 1 lakh crore", "option_c": "Rs 1.41 lakh crore", "option_d": "Rs 2 lakh crore", "correct": "2", "why": "RBI injected Rs 1.41 lakh crore into the banking system through a 7-day VRR (Variable Rate Repo) auction in June 2026 to ease liquidity conditions in the banking system.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-05", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q611", "q": "Kotak Mahindra Bank announced the acquisition of which bank's retail and wealth unit for Rs 282 crore?", "option_a": "Citibank India", "option_b": "Standard Chartered India", "option_c": "Deutsche Bank India", "option_d": "Barclays India", "correct": "2", "why": "Kotak Mahindra Bank will acquire Deutsche Bank India's retail and wealth unit for Rs 282 crore. The deal covers Rs 29,000 crore in loans and Rs 16,000 crore in total deposits. Over 1.5 lakh customers and 1,000 employees will transition to the bank.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-05", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q612", "q": "Rajiv Kumar was appointed as Part-Time Chairman of which bank in June 2026?", "option_a": "SBI", "option_b": "HDFC Bank", "option_c": "ICICI Bank", "option_d": "PNB", "correct": "1", "why": "HDFC Bank named former Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar as its Part-Time Chairman for a three-year tenure. The appointment follows Atanu Chakraborty's exit and requires final approval from the Reserve Bank of India.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-05", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q613", "q": "Kotak Mahindra Bank MD & CEO Ashok Vaswani announced his decision to step down at the end of which year?", "option_a": "2025", "option_b": "2026", "option_c": "2027", "option_d": "2028", "correct": "1", "why": "Kotak Mahindra Bank MD & CEO Ashok Vaswani announced in June 2026 that he will step down at the end of 2026, marking a major leadership transition at one of India's largest private sector banks.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-05", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q614", "q": "UPI recorded a historic high in May 2026 with transactions worth how much?", "option_a": "Rs 20 trillion", "option_b": "Rs 25 trillion", "option_c": "Rs 29.90 trillion", "option_d": "Rs 35 trillion", "correct": "2", "why": "UPI hit a record high in May 2026 with Rs 29.90 trillion worth of transactions — reflecting the continued exponential growth of India's digital payments ecosystem.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-05", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q615", "q": "BHIM Payments App transaction volumes tripled in less than a year. BHIM is operated by which organization?", "option_a": "RBI", "option_b": "SBI", "option_c": "NPCI", "option_d": "Ministry of Finance", "correct": "2", "why": "BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money) is operated by NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India). Its transaction volumes tripled in less than a year as of June 2026 due to increased government promotion and merchant adoption.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-05", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q616", "q": "RBI recognised Sahamati Foundation as the Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) for which ecosystem?", "option_a": "Digital Lending ecosystem", "option_b": "Account Aggregator ecosystem", "option_c": "Cryptocurrency ecosystem", "option_d": "Insurance Tech ecosystem", "correct": "1", "why": "RBI recognised Sahamati Foundation as the SRO for the Account Aggregator (AA) ecosystem, strengthening governance and trust in open finance. The AA framework allows users to share financial data securely across institutions.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-05", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q617", "q": "RBI's five-pronged plan to attract foreign capital includes expanding the Fully Accessible Route to include which government securities?", "option_a": "5 and 10-year G-Secs", "option_b": "10 and 20-year G-Secs", "option_c": "15, 30 and 40-year G-Secs", "option_d": "All G-Secs above 5 years", "correct": "2", "why": "RBI expanded the Fully Accessible Route to include all new 15-, 30- and 40-year government securities and completely removed investment and concentration limits for FPIs under the General Route to attract foreign capital.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-05", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q618", "q": "The Centre extended the tenure of RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J by how many years from June 2026?", "option_a": "1 year", "option_b": "2 years", "option_c": "3 years", "option_d": "5 years", "correct": "1", "why": "The Central Government extended the tenure of RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J by two years from June 26 2026, following completion of his first term at the central bank.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-05", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q619", "q": "S&P Global forecast India's GDP growth at which rate for FY2026-27 amid energy stress and weak monsoon concerns?", "option_a": "6.20%", "option_b": "6.40%", "option_c": "6.60%", "option_d": "6.90%", "correct": "2", "why": "S&P Global forecast India's GDP growth at 6.6% for FY2026-27 in June 2026, citing energy price stress from the West Asia conflict and concerns over weak monsoon affecting agricultural output.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-05", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q620", "q": "RBI tightened oversight of NBFCs under its revised Scale-Based Regulation (SBR) Framework in June 2026. Under SBR, NBFCs are classified into how many layers?", "option_a": "2 layers", "option_b": "3 layers", "option_c": "4 layers", "option_d": "5 layers", "correct": "2", "why": "Under RBI's Scale-Based Regulation (SBR) Framework, NBFCs are classified into 4 layers: Base Layer (NBFC-BL), Middle Layer (NBFC-ML), Upper Layer (NBFC-UL), and Top Layer (NBFC-TL) based on their size, activity, and perceived riskiness.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-05", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q621", "q": "SEBI launched the GARUDA Green Channel Framework for which type of financial vehicles?", "option_a": "Mutual Funds", "option_b": "Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)", "option_c": "Portfolio Management Services", "option_d": "Real Estate Investment Trusts", "correct": "1", "why": "SEBI launched the GARUDA (Governance and Regulatory Upgrades for Developing AIFs) Green Channel Framework in June 2026 for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) to streamline approvals and improve governance standards.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-05", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q622", "q": "RBI finalised the Digital Fraud Compensation Framework to protect bank customers. Under this framework, which type of fraud is primarily covered?", "option_a": "Loan fraud", "option_b": "Unauthorized digital transactions", "option_c": "ATM card cloning", "option_d": "Ponzi scheme investments", "correct": "1", "why": "RBI's Digital Fraud Compensation Framework primarily covers unauthorized digital transactions — cases where customers lose money through no fault of their own. It mandates timelines for banks to resolve fraud complaints and compensate affected customers.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-05", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q623", "q": "The Union Cabinet approved an additional Rs 30,000 crore investment into which fund on June 29 2026?", "option_a": "National Infrastructure Pipeline", "option_b": "National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF)", "option_c": "PM Gati Shakti Fund", "option_d": "Infrastructure Investment Trust", "correct": "1", "why": "The Union Cabinet approved an additional Rs 30,000 crore investment by the Government of India into the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) on June 29 2026 to boost infrastructure financing.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-05", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q624", "q": "India's forex reserves stood at approximately how much during the week ended May 28 2026?", "option_a": "USD 620 billion", "option_b": "USD 650 billion", "option_c": "USD 682.3 billion", "option_d": "USD 728 billion", "correct": "2", "why": "India's forex reserves stood at USD 682.321 billion during the week ended May 28 2026. The reserves had reached an all-time high of USD 728.494 billion during the week ended February 27 2026 before declining due to the West Asia conflict.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-05", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q625", "q": "RBI signed an MoU with which country's central bank to boost digital payments and fintech cooperation in May 2026?", "option_a": "Bangladesh", "option_b": "Sri Lanka", "option_c": "Vietnam", "option_d": "Nepal", "correct": "2", "why": "RBI and the State Bank of Vietnam signed an MoU in May 2026 to boost digital payments and fintech cooperation between the two countries, enhancing cross-border financial collaboration.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-05", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q626", "q": "The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) completed how many years of transforming India's financial landscape in 2026?", "option_a": "8 years", "option_b": "9 years", "option_c": "10 years", "option_d": "12 years", "correct": "2", "why": "The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) completed 10 years in 2026. Since its enactment in 2016 it has resolved over 3,000 cases, recovered approximately Rs 3.5 lakh crore and significantly reduced the time taken to resolve insolvencies.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-05", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q627", "q": "RBI revived its Polymer Note Project in May 2026 to test plastic currency notes. Which denomination is expected to be tested first?", "option_a": "Rs 10", "option_b": "Rs 50", "option_c": "Rs 100", "option_d": "Rs 500", "correct": "0", "why": "RBI revived the Polymer Note Project in May 2026. The Rs 10 denomination is expected to be tested first as plastic currency notes are more durable, harder to counterfeit, and have a longer lifespan than paper notes.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-05", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q628", "q": "RBI mandated a specific domain name for Indian banks to combat cyber fraud in March 2026. What domain was mandated?", "option_a": "bank.in", "option_b": "rbi.in", "option_c": "bankIN.in", "option_d": ".bank.in", "correct": "3", "why": "RBI mandated the '.bank.in' domain exclusively for Indian banks to combat cyber fraud and phishing. By ensuring all legitimate bank websites use this domain, customers can more easily identify genuine banking websites.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-05", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q629", "q": "Gujarat announced setting up SAMARTH, a Rs 190-crore semiconductor research hub at which institute?", "option_a": "IIT Bombay", "option_b": "IIT Gandhinagar", "option_c": "IIT Ahmedabad", "option_d": "NIT Surat", "correct": "1", "why": "Gujarat is setting up SAMARTH, a Rs 190-crore semiconductor research hub at IIT Gandhinagar, jointly funded by MeitY and the state. It targets training 10,000 professionals over five years with labs for nano-fabrication and IC design research.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-05", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q630", "q": "The ICAI (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India) celebrated its 78th Foundation Day in 2026. ICAI was established under which Act?", "option_a": "Companies Act 1956", "option_b": "Chartered Accountants Act 1949", "option_c": "ICAI Act 1950", "option_d": "Finance Act 1948", "correct": "1", "why": "ICAI was established on July 1 1949 under the Chartered Accountants Act 1949. It is the statutory regulator of the Chartered Accountancy profession in India. 2026 marks its 78th anniversary.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-05", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q631", "q": "Which state launched the 'Go East' policy to boost economic and cultural ties with eastern nations and states?", "option_a": "West Bengal", "option_b": "Assam", "option_c": "Odisha", "option_d": "Bihar", "correct": "2", "why": "Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the 'Go East' initiative on June 27 2026. 'Go East' stands for Growth Oriented Engagement with ASEAN, South-East Asia and Total integration of Indian regions — aiming to leverage Odisha's eastern coastal advantage.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-05", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q632", "q": "RBI issued draft proposals in June 2026 to widen participation in India's which financial market?", "option_a": "Equity derivatives market", "option_b": "Term money market", "option_c": "Foreign exchange forward market", "option_d": "Commercial paper market", "correct": "1", "why": "RBI issued draft proposals on June 25 2026 to widen participation in India's term money market by allowing more categories of participants including non-banking entities to borrow and lend in the overnight and short-term money market.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-05", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q633", "q": "What is the main aim of Monetary Policy in India as managed by the RBI?", "option_a": "Maximise forex reserves", "option_b": "Price stability along with economic growth", "option_c": "Regulate foreign trade", "option_d": "Control fiscal deficit", "correct": "1", "why": "The main aim of monetary policy is to achieve macro-economic stability by regulating money supply, primarily focusing on price stability (controlling inflation) along with economic growth.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q634", "q": "Which of the following is classified as a direct tool of RBI's Monetary Policy?", "option_a": "Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)", "option_b": "Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF)", "option_c": "Bank Rate", "option_d": "Open Market Operations (OMO)", "correct": "0", "why": "Direct tools of RBI include CRR, SLR, and Refinancing Facilities. LAF, Bank Rate, MSF, OMO, and MSS are indirect tools.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q635", "q": "Under which section of the RBI Act, 1934 is the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) governed?", "option_a": "Section 24", "option_b": "Section 42(1)", "option_c": "Section 49", "option_d": "Section 17(3A)", "correct": "1", "why": "CRR is governed under Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act, 1934.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q636", "q": "What is the daily minimum Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) maintenance requirement for scheduled commercial banks in India?", "option_a": "100%", "option_b": "75%", "option_c": "90%", "option_d": "95%", "correct": "2", "why": "Banks in India are required to maintain a minimum of 90% of their total required CRR on a daily basis and 100% on average over the fortnightly reporting period.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q637", "q": "What interest rate does the Reserve Bank of India pay to commercial banks on their CRR balances?", "option_a": "Repo Rate", "option_b": "Bank Rate", "option_c": "Reverse Repo Rate", "option_d": "No interest is paid", "correct": "3", "why": "According to RBI guidelines, no interest is paid by the RBI on the cash balances maintained as Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR).", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q638", "q": "For the purpose of CRR maintenance, a 'fortnight' is defined as the period from:", "option_a": "Saturday to the second following Friday", "option_b": "Monday to the second following Sunday", "option_c": "1st to 15th of every month", "option_d": "Friday to the second following Thursday", "correct": "0", "why": "A 'fortnight' for CRR reporting shall mean the period from Saturday to the second following Friday, both days inclusive.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q639", "q": "What is the impact on market liquidity when the RBI increases the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)?", "option_a": "Liquidity remains unchanged", "option_b": "Liquidity decreases", "option_c": "Liquidity increases", "option_d": "Money supply doubles", "correct": "1", "why": "An increase in CRR means banks have less money to lend, which decreases liquidity in the economy.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q640", "q": "Under which section of the RBI Act, 1934 is the Incremental CRR (I-CRR) mandated?", "option_a": "Section 42(1-A)", "option_b": "Section 24", "option_c": "Section 49", "option_d": "Section 17", "correct": "0", "why": "I-CRR is required in terms of Section 42(1-A) of the RBI Act, 1934, as an additional balance beyond the regular CRR.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q641", "q": "What was the Incremental CRR (I-CRR) rate applied during the 2016 demonetization phase to absorb excess liquidity?", "option_a": "10%", "option_b": "25%", "option_c": "50%", "option_d": "100%", "correct": "3", "why": "During the 2016 demonetization, RBI applied a 100% I-CRR on the NDTL increase between Sept 16 and Nov 11 to absorb the Rs 3.24 lakh crore surplus.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q642", "q": "During the withdrawal of ₹2000 notes in 2023, what percentage of Incremental CRR (I-CRR) was applied on the increase in NDTL?", "option_a": "100%", "option_b": "50%", "option_c": "10%", "option_d": "5%", "correct": "2", "why": "In 2023, a 10% I-CRR was applied on the NDTL increase between May 19 and July 28 to mop up excess liquidity from Rs 2000 note returns.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q643", "q": "Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) is calculated on the base of which of the following?", "option_a": "Gross Domestic Product", "option_b": "Net Demand and Time Liabilities (NDTL)", "option_c": "Total Foreign Exchange", "option_d": "Fiscal Deficit", "correct": "1", "why": "Both CRR and SLR are calculated as a percentage of a bank's Net Demand and Time Liabilities (NDTL).", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q644", "q": "Under which Act and Section is the Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) governed?", "option_a": "Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949", "option_b": "Section 42(1) of the RBI Act, 1934", "option_c": "Section 49 of the RBI Act, 1934", "option_d": "Section 17 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949", "correct": "0", "why": "SLR is governed under Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q645", "q": "What is the maximum statutory limit permissible for the Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)?", "option_a": "25%", "option_b": "30%", "option_c": "40%", "option_d": "50%", "correct": "2", "why": "While there is currently no fixed minimum limit for SLR, the maximum statutory limit is capped at 40%.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q646", "q": "Payment Banks must invest what minimum percentage of their demand deposit balances in eligible Government securities or Treasury Bills?", "option_a": "25%", "option_b": "40%", "option_c": "75%", "option_d": "100%", "correct": "2", "why": "Payment Banks have to invest a minimum of 75% of their demand deposit balances in Government securities/Treasury Bills recognized for SLR.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q647", "q": "What is the maximum percentage of deposits that Payment Banks can hold in current and fixed deposits with other scheduled commercial banks?", "option_a": "10%", "option_b": "25%", "option_c": "40%", "option_d": "75%", "correct": "1", "why": "Payment banks can hold a maximum of 25% of their deposits in current and time/fixed deposits with other scheduled commercial banks.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q648", "q": "Which apex body provides refinance facility exclusively for the agriculture sector?", "option_a": "SIDBI", "option_b": "EXIM Bank", "option_c": "NABARD", "option_d": "NHB", "correct": "2", "why": "NABARD provides refinancing facilities specifically for the agriculture sector to direct credit flow.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q649", "q": "Under which section of the RBI Act, 1934 does the RBI provide export credit refinance facility to banks?", "option_a": "Section 42(1)", "option_b": "Section 24", "option_c": "Section 49", "option_d": "Section 17(3A)", "correct": "3", "why": "RBI provides export credit refinance to banks under Section 17 (3A) of the Reserve Bank of India Act 1934.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q650", "q": "What are the bonds or dated securities issued by State Governments in India called?", "option_a": "Treasury Bills", "option_b": "State Development Loans (SDLs)", "option_c": "Sovereign Gold Bonds", "option_d": "Municipal Bonds", "correct": "1", "why": "In India, State Governments only issue bonds or dated securities, which are specifically called State Development Loans (SDLs).", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q651", "q": "Through which electronic platform of the RBI are Government Securities (G-Secs) auctioned?", "option_a": "e-Kuber", "option_b": "NEFT", "option_c": "RTGS", "option_d": "SWIFT", "correct": "0", "why": "G-Sec auctions are conducted on e-Kuber, which is the Core Banking Solution (CBS) platform of the RBI.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q652", "q": "Which office of the Reserve Bank of India acts as the registry and depository of Government Securities?", "option_a": "Department of Economic Policy", "option_b": "Foreign Exchange Department", "option_c": "Public Debt Office (PDO)", "option_d": "Rural Planning and Credit Department", "correct": "2", "why": "The Public Debt Office (PDO) of the RBI acts as the registry and depository of G-Secs, dealing with issues, interest, and repayment.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q653", "q": "Which two components primarily make up the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF)?", "option_a": "CRR and SLR", "option_b": "Repo Rate and Reverse Repo Rate", "option_c": "Bank Rate and MSF", "option_d": "OMO and MSS", "correct": "1", "why": "LAF has two components: Repo Rate (Repurchase Agreement) and Reverse Repo Rate, used to inject or absorb short-term liquidity.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q654", "q": "Which facility determines the upper limit (ceiling) of the RBI's Interest Rate Corridor?", "option_a": "Repo Rate", "option_b": "Reverse Repo Rate", "option_c": "Marginal Standing Facility (MSF)", "option_d": "Standing Deposit Facility (SDF)", "correct": "2", "why": "The Interest Rate Corridor is the range where the upper limit (ceiling) is the MSF Rate and the lower limit (floor) is the SDF Rate.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q655", "q": "Which facility replaced the Fixed Rate Reverse Repo (FRRR) as the floor of the LAF corridor?", "option_a": "Bank Rate", "option_b": "Cash Reserve Ratio", "option_c": "Marginal Standing Facility (MSF)", "option_d": "Standing Deposit Facility (SDF)", "correct": "3", "why": "The Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) replaced the Fixed Rate Reverse Repo (FRRR) as the floor of the LAF corridor.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q656", "q": "Which committee recommended the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) as a liquidity management instrument in 2014?", "option_a": "Urjit Patel Committee", "option_b": "Raghuram Rajan Committee", "option_c": "Narsimham Committee", "option_d": "Shaktikanta Das Committee", "correct": "0", "why": "SDF was recommended by the 'Expert Committee to Revise and Strengthen the Monetary Policy Framework' chaired by Urjit R Patel in January 2014.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q657", "q": "In which year was Section 17 of the RBI Act, 1934 amended to empower the RBI to introduce the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF)?", "option_a": "2014", "option_b": "2016", "option_c": "2018", "option_d": "2022", "correct": "2", "why": "In 2018, Section 17 of the RBI Act, 1934, was amended to empower the RBI to introduce the SDF instrument (which was later launched in 2022).", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q658", "q": "What is the relation between the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) rate and the policy repo rate?", "option_a": "SDF is 25 basis points above the repo rate", "option_b": "SDF is exactly equal to the repo rate", "option_c": "SDF is 25 basis points below the repo rate", "option_d": "SDF is 50 basis points below the repo rate", "correct": "2", "why": "The rate of interest on amounts deposited under the SDF is set at 25 basis points below the policy repo rate.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q659", "q": "How are Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) deposits treated in relation to banks' reserve requirements?", "option_a": "Counted as both CRR and SLR", "option_b": "Counted as CRR but not SLR", "option_c": "Counted as SLR but not CRR", "option_d": "Not counted as either CRR or SLR", "correct": "2", "why": "SDF deposits are not counted in CRR (under Sec 42 of RBI Act) but they are eligible assets for the maintenance of SLR (under Sec 24 of BR Act).", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q660", "q": "What is the minimum bid size required for a bank to participate in the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF)?", "option_a": "Rupees 10 Lakh", "option_b": "Rupees 50 Lakh", "option_c": "Rupees 1 Crore", "option_d": "Rupees 5 Crore", "correct": "2", "why": "The minimum bid size under SDF is Rupees one crore and in multiples thereof, with no ceiling on the maximum amount.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q661", "q": "Under which section of the RBI Act, 1934 is the Bank Rate published?", "option_a": "Section 24", "option_b": "Section 42", "option_c": "Section 49", "option_d": "Section 17", "correct": "2", "why": "The Bank Rate is published under Section 49 of the RBI Act, 1934, and is aligned with the MSF rate.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q662", "q": "If a bank fails to maintain the required CRR/SLR, what is the penal interest rate charged by the RBI on the first day of default?", "option_a": "Bank Rate + 1%", "option_b": "Bank Rate + 3%", "option_c": "Bank Rate + 5%", "option_d": "Flat 10%", "correct": "1", "why": "For a shortfall in reserve requirements, the penal interest is charged at the rate of 3% per annum above the Bank Rate for that day. It rises to Bank Rate + 5% if continued.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q663", "q": "Which of the following regions was NOT associated with the early Presidency Banks established during British colonial rule?", "option_a": "Bengal", "option_b": "Bombay", "option_c": "Madras", "option_d": "Delhi", "correct": "3", "why": "The Presidency Banks were associated with the major British administrative regions called Presidencies, which were Bengal, Bombay, and Madras.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q664", "q": "In which year was the Bank of Calcutta, the first of the Presidency Banks, established?", "option_a": "1770", "option_b": "1806", "option_c": "1840", "option_d": "1843", "correct": "1", "why": "The Bank of Calcutta (later known as the Bank of Bengal) was established in 1806.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q665", "q": "The Bank of Bombay, one of the three Presidency Banks, was set up in which year?", "option_a": "1806", "option_b": "1840", "option_c": "1843", "option_d": "1894", "correct": "1", "why": "The Bank of Bombay was set up in the year 1840.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q666", "q": "Which of the following banks started its operations in Madras in the year 1843?", "option_a": "Bank of Hindustan", "option_b": "Bank of Madras", "option_c": "Bank of Bengal", "option_d": "General Bank of India", "correct": "1", "why": "The Bank of Madras, the third Presidency Bank, was started in 1843.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q667", "q": "In 1921, the three Presidency Banks were merged to form which new financial entity?", "option_a": "Reserve Bank of India", "option_b": "State Bank of India", "option_c": "Imperial Bank of India", "option_d": "Central Bank of India", "correct": "2", "why": "In 1921, the Presidency Banks (Bengal, Bombay, and Madras) were merged to form the Imperial Bank of India.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q668", "q": "What was the ownership status of the Imperial Bank of India upon its formation in 1921?", "option_a": "Wholly owned by the British Government", "option_b": "A Private Entity", "option_c": "Owned by the Government of India", "option_d": "A joint venture of Indian princely states", "correct": "1", "why": "When the Imperial Bank of India was formed in 1921 through the merger of Presidency Banks, it was a Private Entity.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q669", "q": "In which year was the Imperial Bank of India nationalized and renamed as the State Bank of India?", "option_a": "1935", "option_b": "1947", "option_c": "1949", "option_d": "1955", "correct": "3", "why": "The Imperial Bank of India was nationalized and renamed as the State Bank of India in 1955.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q670", "q": "The State Bank of India was formed on the recommendation of which committee?", "option_a": "Hilton Young Commission", "option_b": "A.D. Gorewala Committee", "option_c": "Narasimham Committee", "option_d": "Urjit Patel Committee", "correct": "1", "why": "The nationalization of the Imperial Bank of India into the State Bank of India was done on the recommendation of the A.D. Gorewala Committee.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q671", "q": "How many associate banks were formed as subsidiaries of SBI under the State Bank of India (Subsidiary Banks) Act of 1959?", "option_a": "5", "option_b": "6", "option_c": "8", "option_d": "14", "correct": "2", "why": "The SBI (Subsidiary Banks) Act of 1959 enabled the formation of 8 associate banks as subsidiaries of SBI.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q672", "q": "In 1963, the State Bank of Bikaner was merged with which other associate bank to form SBBJ?", "option_a": "State Bank of Saurashtra", "option_b": "State Bank of Patiala", "option_c": "State Bank of Jaipur", "option_d": "State Bank of Mysore", "correct": "2", "why": "In 1963, the State Bank of Bikaner and the State Bank of Jaipur were merged to form the State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur (SBBJ).", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q673", "q": "Which associate bank was merged into the State Bank of India in the year 2008?", "option_a": "State Bank of Indore", "option_b": "State Bank of Saurashtra", "option_c": "State Bank of Hyderabad", "option_d": "State Bank of Travancore", "correct": "1", "why": "The State Bank of Saurashtra was merged into the State Bank of India in the year 2008.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q674", "q": "In 2010, which of the following associate banks was merged into the State Bank of India?", "option_a": "State Bank of Patiala", "option_b": "State Bank of Mysore", "option_c": "State Bank of Indore", "option_d": "State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur", "correct": "2", "why": "The State Bank of Indore was merged into the State Bank of India in the year 2010.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q675", "q": "On April 1, 2017, how many associate banks were merged into the State Bank of India simultaneously?", "option_a": "3", "option_b": "4", "option_c": "5", "option_d": "6", "correct": "2", "why": "On April 1, 2017, the 5 remaining Associate Banks (Bikaner & Jaipur, Hyderabad, Mysore, Patiala, Travancore) were merged into SBI.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q676", "q": "Along with the 5 associate banks, which other bank was merged into the State Bank of India on April 1, 2017?", "option_a": "Bharatiya Mahila Bank", "option_b": "New Bank of India", "option_c": "Dena Bank", "option_d": "Vijaya Bank", "correct": "0", "why": "Along with the 5 Associate Banks, Bharatiya Mahila Bank was also merged into the State Bank of India on April 1, 2017.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q677", "q": "Established in 1770 by Alexander and Company, which is considered the first bank in India?", "option_a": "General Bank of India", "option_b": "Bank of Hindustan", "option_c": "Bank of Bengal", "option_d": "Punjab National Bank", "correct": "1", "why": "The Bank of Hindustan, established in 1770 in Calcutta by Alexander and Company, is considered the first bank in India.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q678", "q": "Which was the first bank to be purely managed by Indians, established in 1894?", "option_a": "Central Bank of India", "option_b": "Bank of India", "option_c": "Punjab National Bank", "option_d": "Allahabad Bank", "correct": "2", "why": "The Punjab National Bank, established in 1894, was the first bank to be purely managed by Indians.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q679", "q": "Where was the Punjab National Bank established in the year 1894?", "option_a": "Calcutta", "option_b": "Bombay", "option_c": "New Delhi", "option_d": "Lahore", "correct": "3", "why": "The Punjab National Bank was established in Lahore in the year 1894.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q680", "q": "Which bank is known as the first truly Swadesi Bank of India, being wholly owned and managed by Indians?", "option_a": "Punjab National Bank", "option_b": "Central Bank of India", "option_c": "Bank of India", "option_d": "State Bank of India", "correct": "1", "why": "Central Bank of India is known as the first truly Swadesi Bank of India, being wholly owned and managed by Indians.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q681", "q": "In which year was the Central Bank of India established?", "option_a": "1894", "option_b": "1906", "option_c": "1911", "option_d": "1921", "correct": "2", "why": "The Central Bank of India was established in the year 1911.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q682", "q": "Which was the first Indian Commercial Bank to open a branch outside India?", "option_a": "Bank of Baroda", "option_b": "Bank of India", "option_c": "State Bank of India", "option_d": "Punjab National Bank", "correct": "1", "why": "Bank of India was the 1st Indian Bank to open a branch outside India.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q683", "q": "The first overseas branch of an Indian bank was established by Bank of India in 1946 in which city?", "option_a": "New York", "option_b": "Dubai", "option_c": "London", "option_d": "Singapore", "correct": "2", "why": "The Bank of India established its first overseas branch in London in the year 1946.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q684", "q": "On 19th July 1969, how many banks were nationalized during the first major wave of bank nationalization in India?", "option_a": "6", "option_b": "10", "option_c": "14", "option_d": "20", "correct": "2", "why": "14 Banks with a minimum capital of 50 crore were nationalized on 19th July 1969.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q685", "q": "What was the minimum capital requirement for the 14 banks that were nationalized on 19th July 1969?", "option_a": "10 crore", "option_b": "50 crore", "option_c": "100 crore", "option_d": "200 crore", "correct": "1", "why": "The 14 banks nationalized in 1969 required a minimum capital of 50 crore.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q686", "q": "On 15th April 1980, 6 more banks were nationalized. What was their minimum capital requirement?", "option_a": "50 crore", "option_b": "100 crore", "option_c": "200 crore", "option_d": "500 crore", "correct": "2", "why": "06 Banks with a minimum capital of 200 crore were nationalized on 15th April 1980.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q687", "q": "On 4th September 1993, the New Bank of India was merged into which bank?", "option_a": "State Bank of India", "option_b": "Punjab National Bank", "option_c": "Bank of Baroda", "option_d": "Canara Bank", "correct": "1", "why": "The New Bank of India was merged into the Punjab National Bank on 4th September 1993.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q688", "q": "Which two banks were merged with Bank of Baroda on 1 April 2019?", "option_a": "Syndicate Bank and Canara Bank", "option_b": "Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank of India", "option_c": "Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank", "option_d": "Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank", "correct": "2", "why": "Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank were merged with Bank of Baroda on 1 April 2019.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q689", "q": "As of 1 April 2020, Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC) and United Bank of India were merged into which bank?", "option_a": "Union Bank of India", "option_b": "Indian Bank", "option_c": "Punjab National Bank", "option_d": "Canara Bank", "correct": "2", "why": "Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank of India were merged into Punjab National Bank (PNB).", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q690", "q": "Into which bank was Syndicate Bank merged as part of the public sector bank amalgamations?", "option_a": "Canara Bank", "option_b": "Union Bank of India", "option_c": "Indian Bank", "option_d": "Bank of Baroda", "correct": "0", "why": "Syndicate Bank was merged into Canara Bank.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q691", "q": "Allahabad Bank was merged with which of the following banks?", "option_a": "Punjab National Bank", "option_b": "Indian Bank", "option_c": "Central Bank of India", "option_d": "UCO Bank", "correct": "1", "why": "Indian Bank was merged with Allahabad Bank.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q692", "q": "After the major amalgamations from April 1, 2020, how many total Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) banks currently operate in India?", "option_a": "6", "option_b": "10", "option_c": "12", "option_d": "14", "correct": "2", "why": "After the merger, there are 12 PSU banks operating in India (six merged banks and six independent public sector banks).", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q693", "q": "According to the provided document, how many Public Sector Banks are currently functioning in India?", "option_a": "10", "option_b": "12", "option_c": "14", "option_d": "20", "correct": "1", "why": "The document explicitly states that there are 12 Public Sector Banks functioning in India.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q694", "q": "Which of the following is NOT listed as a Public Sector Bank in the provided chart?", "option_a": "Bank of Maharashtra", "option_b": "Indian Overseas Bank", "option_c": "Punjab & Sind Bank", "option_d": "Federal Bank", "correct": "3", "why": "Federal Bank is not among the 12 listed Public Sector Banks, which include Bank of Maharashtra, Indian Overseas Bank, and Punjab & Sind Bank.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q695", "q": "Under Rural Co-operative Credit Institutions, which of the following falls under the 'Long-Term Structure'?", "option_a": "State Co-operative Banks", "option_b": "Central Co-operative Banks", "option_c": "Primary Agricultural Credit Societies", "option_d": "State Co-operative Agriculture and Rural Development Banks", "correct": "3", "why": "The long-term structure includes State Co-operative Agriculture and Rural Development Banks, while the other three fall under the short-term structure.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q696", "q": "In the structure of Co-operative Credit Institutions, Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) belong to which classification?", "option_a": "Urban Co-operative Banks", "option_b": "Long-Term Structure", "option_c": "Short-Term Structure", "option_d": "Local Area Banks", "correct": "2", "why": "Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) are classified under the Short-Term Structure of Rural Co-operative Credit Institutions.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q697", "q": "Where is the headquarters of Coastal Local Area Bank Ltd located?", "option_a": "Hyderabad", "option_b": "Vijayawada", "option_c": "Kurnool", "option_d": "Mahabubnagar", "correct": "1", "why": "According to the table, Coastal Local Area Bank Ltd is located in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q698", "q": "In which district and state is the Krishna Bhima Samruddhi Local Area Bank Limited located?", "option_a": "Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh", "option_b": "Guntur, Andhra Pradesh", "option_c": "Mahabubnagar, Telangana", "option_d": "Hyderabad, Telangana", "correct": "2", "why": "The document states that Krishna Bhima Samruddhi Local Area Bank Limited is located in Mahabubnagar, Telangana.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q699", "q": "What is the primary purpose of All-India Financial Institutions (AIFIs)?", "option_a": "To accept regular deposits from the public", "option_b": "To provide long-term finance to specific sectors", "option_c": "To print currency notes", "option_d": "To regulate the stock market", "correct": "1", "why": "AIFIs are specialised financial institutions set up by the Government of India to provide long-term finance to specific sectors of the economy.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q700", "q": "How do All-India Financial Institutions (AIFIs) differ from full commercial banks in terms of their operations?", "option_a": "They only lend to foreign countries", "option_b": "They do not accept regular deposits from the public", "option_c": "They offer higher interest rates on savings accounts", "option_d": "They are not regulated by any authority", "correct": "1", "why": "The text explicitly states that AIFIs do not perform full commercial banking like accepting regular deposits from the public.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q701", "q": "In which year was the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) established by a Parliament Act?", "option_a": "1972", "option_b": "1982", "option_c": "1988", "option_d": "1992", "correct": "1", "why": "NABARD was established in the year 1982 according to the provided graphic.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q702", "q": "NABARD falls under the jurisdiction of which of the following?", "option_a": "Ministry of Agriculture", "option_b": "Ministry of Rural Development", "option_c": "Ministry of Finance", "option_d": "Ministry of MSME", "correct": "2", "why": "The document specifies that NABARD is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Finance.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q703", "q": "Which committee was formed by the Government of India to examine agricultural credit, leading to the creation of NABARD?", "option_a": "Sivaraman Committee", "option_b": "C Rangarajan Committee", "option_c": "CRAFICARD", "option_d": "Narasimham Committee", "correct": "2", "why": "The Government decided to form a committee for agricultural credit, and the CRAFICARD committee was officially established for this purpose.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q704", "q": "Who was appointed as the chairman of the CRAFICARD committee?", "option_a": "C Rangarajan", "option_b": "Sarada Kumar Hota", "option_c": "B. Sivaraman", "option_d": "Shaktikanta Das", "correct": "2", "why": "B. Sivaraman was appointed as the chairman of the CRAFICARD committee.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q705", "q": "Which of the following acts as the apex body for Regional Rural Banks and Apex Cooperative Banks?", "option_a": "SIDBI", "option_b": "NHB", "option_c": "NaBFID", "option_d": "NABARD", "correct": "3", "why": "NABARD's role is highlighted as the apex body overseeing Regional Rural Banks and Apex Cooperative Banks.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q706", "q": "Which of the following is NOT listed as an entity/subsidiary associated with NABARD?", "option_a": "NABKISAN", "option_b": "NABCONS", "option_c": "NABCARE", "option_d": "NABVENTURES", "correct": "2", "why": "NABCARE is not listed. The entities are NABKISAN, NABSAMRUDDHI, NABFINS, NABFOUNDATION, NABCONS, and NABVENTURES.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q707", "q": "What was the initial paid-up capital of NABARD when it was established?", "option_a": "₹50 crore", "option_b": "₹100 crore", "option_c": "₹1,430 crore", "option_d": "₹30,000 crore", "correct": "1", "why": "NABARD's Capital Evolution timeline shows the Initial Paid-up Capital Established at ₹100 crore.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q708", "q": "What is the authorized capital of NABARD after it was raised by the Government?", "option_a": "₹1,000 crore", "option_b": "₹10,000 crore", "option_c": "₹30,000 crore", "option_d": "₹50,000 crore", "correct": "2", "why": "The Government Raised Authorized Capital for NABARD is ₹30,000 crore.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q709", "q": "In October 2010, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) divested what percentage of its stake in NABARD?", "option_a": "50%", "option_b": "71.50%", "option_c": "90%", "option_d": "100%", "correct": "1", "why": "In October 2010, the RBI divested a 71.5% stake worth ₹1,430 crore in NABARD.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q710", "q": "On which date did the RBI divest its residual shareholding of ₹20 crore in NABARD?", "option_a": "October 2010", "option_b": "July 9, 1988", "option_c": "February 26, 2019", "option_d": "April 19, 2021", "correct": "2", "why": "The residual shareholding of ₹20 crore was divested by RBI on February 26, 2019.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q711", "q": "When was the National Housing Bank (NHB) founded?", "option_a": "12 July 1982", "option_b": "9 July 1988", "option_c": "26 February 2019", "option_d": "19 April 2021", "correct": "1", "why": "The National Housing Bank (NHB) was founded on 9 July 1988.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q712", "q": "The establishment of the National Housing Bank (NHB) was based on the recommendations of which committee?", "option_a": "CRAFICARD", "option_b": "B Sivaraman Committee", "option_c": "C Rangarajan Committee", "option_d": "Urjit Patel Committee", "correct": "2", "why": "NHB was founded based on the recommendations of the C Rangarajan Committee.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q713", "q": "Where is the headquarters of the National Housing Bank (NHB)?", "option_a": "Mumbai", "option_b": "Chennai", "option_c": "Kolkata", "option_d": "New Delhi", "correct": "3", "why": "The headquarters of the National Housing Bank (NHB) is located in New Delhi.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q714", "q": "Who is noted as the Managing Director (MD) of the National Housing Bank (NHB) in the provided slides?", "option_a": "B. Sivaraman", "option_b": "C Rangarajan", "option_c": "Sarada Kumar Hota", "option_d": "Shaktikanta Das", "correct": "2", "why": "Sarada Kumar Hota is identified as the MD under the Leadership section of NHB.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q715", "q": "Following the amendment by the Finance Act 2019, which institution regulates Housing Finance Companies (HFCs)?", "option_a": "National Housing Bank (NHB)", "option_b": "Ministry of Finance", "option_c": "Reserve Bank of India (RBI)", "option_d": "SEBI", "correct": "2", "why": "The regulatory role slide for NHB indicates the 'Regulation of HFCs by RBI' after the amendment by the Finance Act, 2019.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q716", "q": "What is the current ownership status of the National Housing Bank (NHB)?", "option_a": "100% owned by RBI", "option_b": "GOI's 100% Shareholding", "option_c": "50% GOI and 50% RBI", "option_d": "Publicly listed company", "correct": "1", "why": "The Ownership Changes section for NHB shows 'GOI's 100% Shareholding' following divestment.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q717", "q": "What was the divestment amount for transferring ownership of the National Housing Bank (NHB) fully to the Government?", "option_a": "₹100 crore", "option_b": "₹1,430 crore", "option_c": "₹1,450 crore", "option_d": "₹30,000 crore", "correct": "2", "why": "The divestment of NHB was done for ₹1,450 crore.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q718", "q": "What does NaBFID stand for?", "option_a": "National Board for Foreign Investment and Development", "option_b": "National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development", "option_c": "Nodal Agency for Banking Finance and Infrastructure", "option_d": "National Bank for Financial Institutions and Deposits", "correct": "1", "why": "NaBFID stands for National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q719", "q": "When was the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) founded?", "option_a": "9 July 1988", "option_b": "12 July 1982", "option_c": "26 February 2019", "option_d": "April 19, 2021", "correct": "3", "why": "NaBFID was founded on April 19, 2021, according to the document.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q720", "q": "NaBFID is classified as which type of institution in India?", "option_a": "Local Area Bank", "option_b": "Co-operative Bank", "option_c": "Development Finance Institution", "option_d": "Primary Agricultural Credit Society", "correct": "2", "why": "The document describes NaBFID as a Development Finance Institution in India.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q721", "q": "In the provided specific Shareholding Pattern chart featuring various stakeholders, what is the exact percentage stake held by the Government of India?", "option_a": "9.36%", "option_b": "13.33%", "option_c": "15.65%", "option_d": "20.85%", "correct": "3", "why": "The shareholding chart illustrates that the Government of India holds a 20.85% share, alongside SBI (15.65%), LIC (13.33%), and NABARD (9.36%).", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q722", "q": "From the Shareholding Pattern chart, what is the combined share percentage held by SBI and LIC?", "option_a": "25.01%", "option_b": "28.98%", "option_c": "34.18%", "option_d": "40.81%", "correct": "1", "why": "SBI holds 15.65% and LIC holds 13.33%. Adding them together gives 28.98%.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q723", "q": "Which commission recommended the creation of a central bank in India in 1926?", "option_a": "Hunter Commission", "option_b": "Hilton-Young Commission", "option_c": "Simon Commission", "option_d": "MacDonald Commission", "correct": "1", "why": "The Hilton-Young Commission, set up in the 1920s, recommended to the government in 1926 to create a central bank in the country.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q724", "q": "The Reserve Bank of India commenced its operations on which of the following dates?", "option_a": "April 1, 1935", "option_b": "January 1, 1949", "option_c": "August 15, 1947", "option_d": "January 26, 1950", "correct": "0", "why": "The RBI was established via the RBI Act 1934 and officially started its operations on April 1, 1935.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q725", "q": "What was the initial paid-up capital with which the Reserve Bank of India was established?", "option_a": "₹1 Crore", "option_b": "₹5 Crore", "option_c": "₹10 Crore", "option_d": "₹50 Crore", "correct": "1", "why": "The RBI was established in 1935 with an initial paid-up capital of ₹5 crore.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q726", "q": "In which city was the Central Office of the RBI initially established before it was permanently moved in 1937?", "option_a": "Mumbai", "option_b": "New Delhi", "option_c": "Chennai", "option_d": "Calcutta", "correct": "3", "why": "The Central Office of the RBI was initially established in Calcutta and then permanently moved to Mumbai in 1937.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q727", "q": "On which date was the Reserve Bank of India officially nationalized?", "option_a": "15 August 1947", "option_b": "1 January 1949", "option_c": "26 January 1950", "option_d": "1 April 1951", "correct": "1", "why": "Initially, the RBI was privately owned, but it was nationalized and brought under government ownership on 1st January 1949.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q728", "q": "According to the provided document, how many offices does the Reserve Bank of India currently have?", "option_a": "28", "option_b": "31", "option_c": "34", "option_d": "36", "correct": "2", "why": "The provided visual specifies that the Reserve Bank of India currently operates through 34 offices.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q729", "q": "What is the term of appointment for a member nominated to the Central Board of Directors of the RBI by the Government?", "option_a": "2 years", "option_b": "3 years", "option_c": "4 years", "option_d": "5 years", "correct": "2", "why": "Members of the Central Board of Directors are appointed/nominated by the Government of India for a period of four years.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q730", "q": "How many Local Boards are constituted for the Reserve Bank of India across the country?", "option_a": "2", "option_b": "4", "option_c": "5", "option_d": "6", "correct": "1", "why": "There are 4 Local Boards constituted for the Western, Eastern, Northern, and Southern areas (Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, and Chennai).", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q731", "q": "Including the Governor and Deputy Governors, what is the maximum number of members in the Central Board of the RBI?", "option_a": "15", "option_b": "18", "option_c": "21", "option_d": "25", "correct": "2", "why": "The Central Board includes 21 members: 1 Governor, maximum 4 Deputy Governors, 10 Government nominees, 2 Government officials, and 4 Directors from Local Boards.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q732", "q": "Which of the following is NOT a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India?", "option_a": "DICGC", "option_b": "BRBNMPL", "option_c": "NABARD", "option_d": "ReBIT", "correct": "2", "why": "NABARD is an All-India Financial Institution. The wholly-owned subsidiaries of RBI listed are DICGC, BRBNMPL, ReBIT, IFTAS, and RBIH.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q733", "q": "Up to what maximum amount does the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) insure principal and interest?", "option_a": "₹1 lakh", "option_b": "₹3 lakhs", "option_c": "₹5 lakhs", "option_d": "₹10 lakhs", "correct": "2", "why": "The DICGC insures principal and interest up to a maximum amount of ₹5 lakhs.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q734", "q": "Where are the two currency note presses managed by Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited (BRBNMPL) located?", "option_a": "Nashik and Dewas", "option_b": "Mysore and Salboni", "option_c": "Mumbai and Kolkata", "option_d": "Hyderabad and Noida", "correct": "1", "why": "BRBNMPL manages 2 presses: one at Mysore in Karnataka and the other at Salboni in West Bengal.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q735", "q": "Which wholly-owned subsidiary was set up in 2016 to cater to the IT and cyber security needs of the RBI?", "option_a": "IFTAS", "option_b": "RBIH", "option_c": "ReBIT", "option_d": "DICGC", "correct": "2", "why": "Reserve Bank Information Technology Private Limited (ReBIT) was founded in 2016 for the RBI's IT and cyber security needs.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q736", "q": "Under which Act was the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) registered as a Section 8 company?", "option_a": "RBI Act 1934", "option_b": "Banking Regulation Act 1949", "option_c": "Companies Act 2013", "option_d": "Payment and Settlement Systems Act 2007", "correct": "2", "why": "RBIH has been registered as a Section 8 company under the Companies Act 2013.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q737", "q": "The Government of India owns two currency printing presses managed by SPMCIL. Where are they located?", "option_a": "Nasik and Dewas", "option_b": "Mysore and Salboni", "option_c": "Mumbai and Hyderabad", "option_d": "Noida and Kolkata", "correct": "0", "why": "The government-owned presses, run by SPMCIL, are located at Nasik (Western India) and Dewas (Central India).", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q738", "q": "Which authority is responsible for issuing coins and the one-rupee note in India?", "option_a": "Reserve Bank of India", "option_b": "State Bank of India", "option_c": "Government of India", "option_d": "NITI Aayog", "correct": "2", "why": "The Government of India is the issuing authority of coins and ₹1 Notes, while the RBI issues notes of ₹2 and above.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q739", "q": "As per the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, what is the maximum denomination of a bank note that the RBI can issue?", "option_a": "₹2,000", "option_b": "₹5,000", "option_c": "₹10,000", "option_d": "₹50,000", "correct": "2", "why": "The Reserve Bank of India can issue Bank Notes of maximum denomination of ₹10,000 as per the RBI Act, 1934.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q740", "q": "In which of the following locations does the Government of India NOT have a mint for coins?", "option_a": "Mumbai", "option_b": "Kolkata", "option_c": "Noida", "option_d": "Mysore", "correct": "3", "why": "Coins are minted in four mints owned by the Government of India: Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Noida. Mysore has a note press owned by RBI.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q741", "q": "Under the Indian Coinage Act 2011, coins can be issued up to a maximum denomination of what amount?", "option_a": "₹100", "option_b": "₹500", "option_c": "₹1000", "option_d": "₹2000", "correct": "2", "why": "As per the Indian Coinage Act 2011, the maximum denomination of a coin can be up to ₹1000.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q742", "q": "Who was the first Governor of the Reserve Bank of India?", "option_a": "Sir James Braid Taylor", "option_b": "Sir Osborne Arkell Smith", "option_c": "C. D. Deshmukh", "option_d": "Benegal Rama Rau", "correct": "1", "why": "Sir Osborne Arkell Smith was an Australian banker and the first Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, serving from 1935 to 1937.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q743", "q": "Who was the first Indian citizen to be appointed as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India?", "option_a": "L. K. Jha", "option_b": "I. G. Patel", "option_c": "C. D. Deshmukh", "option_d": "Manmohan Singh", "correct": "2", "why": "Sir Chintaman Dwarakanath Deshmukh was the first Indian to be appointed as the Governor of the RBI in 1943.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q744", "q": "Under which section of the RBI Act is the RBI mandated to accept and hold the Central Government's money?", "option_a": "Section 17", "option_b": "Section 20", "option_c": "Section 21A", "option_d": "Section 24", "correct": "1", "why": "Section 20 of the RBI Act states that the RBI must accept and hold the Central Government's money.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q745", "q": "The Reserve Bank of India acts as the banker to all State Governments by agreement, EXCEPT for which state?", "option_a": "Goa", "option_b": "Mizoram", "option_c": "Sikkim", "option_d": "Tripura", "correct": "2", "why": "All States/Union Territories use RBI as their banker under Section 21A, except Sikkim.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q746", "q": "The current accounts of individual banks with the RBI are opened and maintained on which core banking solution platform?", "option_a": "NEFT", "option_b": "RTGS", "option_c": "e-Kuber", "option_d": "INFINET", "correct": "2", "why": "The current accounts of individual banks are opened in e-Kuber, which is the Core Banking Solution (CBS) of the RBI.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q747", "q": "What term is used to describe the RBI's role in providing emergency funds to a healthy bank facing temporary cash shortages when no other bank is willing to lend?", "option_a": "Controller of Credit", "option_b": "Banker to Government", "option_c": "Lender of Last Resort", "option_d": "Foreign Exchange Manager", "correct": "2", "why": "When a bank is healthy but faces temporary cash shortage and no other bank will lend to it, the RBI steps in as the 'Lender of Last Resorts (LOLR)'.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q748", "q": "Which of the following is an autonomous training establishment connected to the RBI, rather than being a direct part of it?", "option_a": "RBI Academy", "option_b": "College of Agricultural Banking", "option_c": "Reserve Bank of India Staff College", "option_d": "Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT)", "correct": "3", "why": "While RBI Academy, College of Agricultural Banking, and RBI Staff College are parts of the RBI, IDRBT is an autonomous (self-governed) institution connected to the RBI.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q749", "q": "Which of the following research institutes is fully funded by the Reserve Bank of India?", "option_a": "Indian Institute of Bank Management (IIBM)", "option_b": "National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM)", "option_c": "Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR)", "option_d": "National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP)", "correct": "2", "why": "The Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) and CAFRAL are fully funded by the RBI. For IIBM and NIBM, the RBI is only a sponsor or ordinary member.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q750", "q": "Under the Minimum Reserve System for issuing currency, the RBI must maintain a minimum reserve of what total value?", "option_a": "₹115 Crore", "option_b": "₹200 Crore", "option_c": "₹400 Crore", "option_d": "₹1000 Crore", "correct": "1", "why": "In the Minimum Reserve System, the RBI should have a minimum reserve of ₹200 crore to issue currency.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q751", "q": "Of the total ₹200 crore minimum reserve that the RBI must maintain, what amount must be held strictly in the form of Gold?", "option_a": "₹85 Crore", "option_b": "₹100 Crore", "option_c": "₹115 Crore", "option_d": "₹200 Crore", "correct": "2", "why": "Out of the ₹200 crore minimum reserve, ₹115 crore must be in Gold and ₹85 crore in the form of Foreign Exchange.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q752", "q": "According to the provided document, the formulation of Fiscal Policy in India is the responsibility of which entity?", "option_a": "Reserve Bank of India", "option_b": "Ministry of Finance", "option_c": "NITI Aayog", "option_d": "Securities and Exchange Board of India", "correct": "1", "why": "While monetary policy is formulated by the RBI, the document notes that fiscal policy in India is formulated by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q753", "q": "Consider the following statements regarding the socio-economic conditions that led to the rise of Buddhism and Jainism: 1. Both religions attached immense importance to the existing Varna system to maintain social order. 2. The agricultural economy was negatively impacted by Brahminical ritualistic animal sacrifices. 3. The use of punch-marked coins facilitated trade, which was primarily carried out by the Vaishyas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?[cite: 1]", "option_a": "1 and 2 only", "option_b": "2 and 3 only", "option_c": "1 and 3 only", "option_d": "1, 2 and 3", "correct": "1", "why": "Buddhism and Jainism were heterodox sects that rejected the authority of the Vedas and did not attach importance to the birth-based Varna system.[cite: 1]", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-07", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q754", "q": "Which of the following pairs regarding the Jain Tirthankaras and their recognized symbols is incorrectly matched?[cite: 1]", "option_a": "Rishabh Dev - Bull", "option_b": "Parshavnath - Serpent", "option_c": "Vardhaman Mahavir - Lion", "option_d": "Aristanemi - Horse", "correct": "3", "why": "While Aristanemi is one of the two Tirthankaras mentioned in the Vedas, the Horse is the symbol of Gautam Buddha's renunciation, not a Tirthankara symbol.[cite: 1]", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-07", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q755", "q": "With reference to the religious philosophy of Jainism and Buddhism, consider the following statements: 1. While Jainism believed in a divine figure, Buddhism did not. 2. Both Vardhaman Mahavir and Gautam Buddha belonged to the Kshatriya varna. 3. The Ajivika sect, founded by Makkhali Gosala, was a sub-sect of Jainism that believed in extreme fatalism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?[cite: 1]", "option_a": "1 and 2 only", "option_b": "2 and 3 only", "option_c": "1 and 3 only", "option_d": "1, 2 and 3", "correct": "0", "why": "The Ajivika sect was an independent heterodox school founded by Makkhali Gosala, not a sub-sect of Jainism, though he initially left home with Mahavir.[cite: 1]", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-07", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q756", "q": "Vardhaman Mahavir attained 'Kaivalya' (perfect knowledge) at the age of 42. Under which tree and near the banks of which river did he attain this enlightenment?[cite: 1]", "option_a": "Bodhi tree, Niranjana river", "option_b": "Sal tree, Rijupalika river", "option_c": "Banyan tree, Ganges river", "option_d": "Peepal tree, Son river", "correct": "1", "why": "Mahavir attained Kaivalya under a Sal tree near the Rijupalika river in Jambhikagrama, whereas Buddha attained Nirvana under a Bodhi tree near the Niranjana river.[cite: 1]", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-07", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q757", "q": "Match the events in the life of Gautam Buddha with their respective symbols: A. Mahabhinishkramana (Renunciation) B. Nirvana (Enlightenment) C. Dharmachakra Pravartana (First Sermon) D. Mahaparinirvana (Death) | 1. Wheel 2. Stupa 3. Horse 4. Bodhi Tree[cite: 1]", "option_a": "A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2", "option_b": "A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2", "option_c": "A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2", "option_d": "A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2", "correct": "0", "why": "Renunciation is represented by the Horse (Kanthaka), Enlightenment by the Bodhi Tree, the First Sermon by the Wheel, and Death by a Stupa.[cite: 1]", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-07", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q758", "q": "Which of the following Buddhist texts is/are written in the Pali language? 1. Milindpanho 2. Buddhacharita 3. Sutta Pitaka[cite: 1]", "option_a": "1 and 2 only", "option_b": "1 and 3 only", "option_c": "2 and 3 only", "option_d": "1, 2 and 3", "correct": "1", "why": "Milindpanho and the Tripitakas (including Sutta Pitaka) are written in Pali, while Buddhacharita was composed by Asvaghosha in Sanskrit.[cite: 1]", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-07", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q759", "q": "Identify the correct chronological order of the Buddhist Councils based on their royal patrons:[cite: 1]", "option_a": "Ashoka → Kalashoka → Ajatshatru → Kanishka", "option_b": "Ajatshatru → Kalashoka → Ashoka → Kanishka", "option_c": "Kalashoka → Ajatshatru → Ashoka → Kanishka", "option_d": "Ajatshatru → Ashoka → Kalashoka → Kanishka", "correct": "1", "why": "The correct chronological order of royal patronage is Ajatshatru (1st), Kalashoka (2nd), Ashoka (3rd), and Kanishka (4th).[cite: 1]", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-07", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q760", "q": "The Fourth Buddhist Council held in Kashmir under the patronage of Kanishka is historically significant because:[cite: 1]", "option_a": "It led to the compilation of the Sutta Pitaka and Vinaya Pitaka.", "option_b": "It resulted in the division of Buddhism into the Hinayana and Mahayana sects.", "option_c": "It was the first council to be presided over by Moggaliputta Tissa.", "option_d": "It established the Theravada school of Buddhism as the state religion.", "correct": "1", "why": "The Fourth Buddhist Council, held at Kundalvana in Kashmir under Kanishka and presided over by Vasumitra, gave major impetus to Mahayana Buddhism and is traditionally associated with its formal recognition.[cite: 1]", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-07", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q761", "q": "Which of the following differences between the Hinayana and Mahayana sects of Buddhism is incorrect?[cite: 1]", "option_a": "Hinayana did not believe in idol worship, whereas Mahayana practiced idol worship.", "option_b": "Hinayana texts were majorly in Pali, whereas Mahayana texts commonly used Sanskrit.", "option_c": "Hinayana regarded Buddha as an enlightened teacher, whereas Mahayana emphasized multiple Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.", "option_d": "Bodhisattvas are heavily emphasized in Mahayana Buddhism.", "correct": "2", "why": "Hinayana (Theravada tradition) regarded the Buddha primarily as an enlightened teacher, while Mahayana emphasized multiple Buddhas and the Bodhisattva ideal. Hence this statement is the incorrect comparison.[cite: 1]", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-07", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q762", "q": "Read the following statements regarding the early division of Jainism: 1. During a severe famine in Magadh, Bhadrabahu led a group of Jains to Shravanabelagola in Karnataka. 2. Sthulabhadra, who stayed back in Magadh, became the leader of the Digambara sect. 3. The followers of Bhadrabahu boycotted the 1st Jain Council. Which of the statements is/are correct?[cite: 1]", "option_a": "1 only", "option_b": "1 and 3 only", "option_c": "2 and 3 only", "option_d": "1, 2 and 3", "correct": "1", "why": "Sthulabhadra led the Shvetambara sect (white-clad) who stayed in Magadh, while Bhadrabahu led the Digambara sect (sky-clad) to the south.[cite: 1]", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-07", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q763", "q": "In ancient Buddhist architecture, what does the term 'Medhi' refer to in the structure of a Stupa?[cite: 1]", "option_a": "The hemispherical dome housing the sacred relics", "option_b": "The ornate gateway at the cardinal points", "option_c": "The elevated circular pedestrian path for circumambulation (Pradakshinapath)", "option_d": "The umbrella-like wooden spire at the very top of the stupa", "correct": "2", "why": "In a Stupa's architectural layout, the Medhi refers to the elevated pedestrian path around the Anda used for Pradakshinapath.[cite: 1]", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-07", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q764", "q": "Consider the following statements regarding famous Stupas: 1. Kesariya Stupa in Bihar is the largest Stupa in India. 2. Sanchi Stupa was originally built by Ashoka and its sandstone carvings were done during the Shunga Dynasty. 3. Dhamek Stupa is located in Kushinagara where Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana. Which of the above is/are correct?[cite: 1]", "option_a": "1 and 2 only", "option_b": "2 and 3 only", "option_c": "1 and 3 only", "option_d": "1, 2 and 3", "correct": "0", "why": "Dhamek Stupa is located in Sarnath (UP), not Kushinagara. The Ramabhar Stupa is located in Kushinagara.[cite: 1]", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-07", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q765", "q": "The 'Triratnas' (Three Jewels) of Jainism, essential for attaining Moksha, include all of the following EXCEPT:[cite: 1]", "option_a": "Samyaka Jnana (Right Knowledge)", "option_b": "Samyaka Darshana (Right Faith)", "option_c": "Samyaka Charitra (Right Conduct)", "option_d": "Samyaka Smriti (Right Mindfulness)", "correct": "3", "why": "Right Mindfulness (Samyaka Smriti) is a component of the Buddhist Eightfold Path, not the Jain Triratnas.[cite: 1]", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-07", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q766", "q": "Which ancient text records a famous philosophical dialogue between the Indo-Greek King Menander I and the Buddhist monk Nagasena?[cite: 1]", "option_a": "Abhidhamma Pitaka", "option_b": "Buddhacharita", "option_c": "Milindpanho", "option_d": "Bhagavati Sutra", "correct": "2", "why": "The Milindpanho, written in Pali, consists of an extensive dialogue between King Milinda (Menander I) and the sage Nagasena.[cite: 1]", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-07", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q767", "q": "Which of the following Jain literary texts explicitly mentions the 16 Mahajanapadas of ancient India?[cite: 1]", "option_a": "Tattvartha Sutra", "option_b": "Bhagavati Sutra", "option_c": "Kalpa Sutra", "option_d": "Agam Sutra", "correct": "1", "why": "The Bhagavati Sutra is an important Jain text that contains significant early references to the Mahajanapadas.[cite: 1]", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-07", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q768", "q": "Who among the following powerful rulers was NOT a contemporary of either Gautam Buddha or Vardhaman Mahavir?[cite: 1]", "option_a": "Bimbisara", "option_b": "Ajatshatru", "option_c": "Bindusara", "option_d": "Udayin", "correct": "2", "why": "Bimbisara and Ajatashatru of the Haryanka dynasty were contemporaries of both Gautama Buddha and Mahavira. Bindusara was a later Mauryan ruler and therefore not their contemporary.[cite: 1]", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-07", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q769", "q": "With reference to prominent ancient Indian universities, match the founders with the respective universities they built: A. Nalanda B. Vikramshila C. Odantpuri | 1. Dharmapala 2. Gopala 3. Kumaragupta I[cite: 1]", "option_a": "A-3, B-1, C-2", "option_b": "A-3, B-2, C-1", "option_c": "A-1, B-3, C-2", "option_d": "A-2, B-1, C-3", "correct": "0", "why": "Nalanda was established by the Gupta ruler Kumaragupta I, Vikramshila by Dharmapala, and Odantpuri by Gopala.[cite: 1]", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-07", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q770", "q": "The Lomas Rishi Cave, one of the earliest surviving examples of rock-cut architecture in India, was explicitly built by:[cite: 1]", "option_a": "Kharavela for Jain monks", "option_b": "Ashoka for the Ajivika sect", "option_c": "Vastupala brothers for Jain Tirthankaras", "option_d": "Kanishka for Buddhist monks", "correct": "1", "why": "The Lomas Rishi Cave belongs to the Barabar cave group of the Mauryan period. Ashoka donated several Barabar caves to the Ajivikas, while the Lomas Rishi Cave is generally associated with the same Mauryan patronage.[cite: 1]", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-07", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q771", "q": "Consider the following statements regarding the family background of Gautam Buddha: 1. His father Suddhodhana belonged to the Shakya clan. 2. His mother Mahamaya belonged to the Koliya tribe. 3. His step-mother Mahaprajapati Goutami was the first woman to be ordained as a Bhikkhuni. Which of the statements is/are correct?[cite: 1]", "option_a": "1 only", "option_b": "1 and 2 only", "option_c": "2 and 3 only", "option_d": "1, 2 and 3", "correct": "3", "why": "All statements are factually correct. Buddha belonged to the Shakya clan, his mother to the Koliya tribe, and his step-mother became the first Buddhist nun.[cite: 1]", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-07", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q772", "q": "What does the term 'Salnekhana' signify in traditional Jain philosophy?[cite: 1]", "option_a": "The final sermon delivered by a Tirthankara", "option_b": "The practice of voluntarily fasting to death", "option_c": "The ultimate state of absolute knowledge", "option_d": "The monastic rulebook for Digambara monks", "correct": "1", "why": "Salnekhana is the Jain religious ritual of voluntary fasting to death, famously performed by Chandragupta Maurya at Shravanabelagola.[cite: 1]", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-07", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q773", "q": "Which of the following archaeological sites uniquely features the coexistence of Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain rock-cut caves?[cite: 1]", "option_a": "Udayagiri Caves", "option_b": "Hathigumpha Caves", "option_c": "Ellora Caves", "option_d": "Lomas Rishi Cave", "correct": "2", "why": "The Mahamastakabhisheka festival is held every 12 years to ceremonially anoint the colossal monolithic statue of Gomateshwara (Bahubali) at Shravanabelagola in Karnataka.[cite: 1]", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-07", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q774", "q": "The Mahamatsyabhishek festival, which is celebrated every 12 years, is specifically associated with which prominent Jain site?[cite: 1]", "option_a": "Dilwara Jain Temple in Mt. Abu", "option_b": "Statue of Gomteshwara/Bahubali in Karnataka", "option_c": "Hathigumpha Caves in Odisha", "option_d": "Jain Temples of Khajuraho", "correct": "1", "why": "The Mahamatsyabhishek festival is held every 12 years to anoint the colossal monolithic statue of Gomteshwara (Bahubali), son of the 1st Tirthankar, in Shravanabelagola.[cite: 1]", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-07", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q775", "q": "In the context of Buddhism, what is the primary architectural distinction between a 'Chaitya' and a 'Vihara'?[cite: 1]", "option_a": "Chaitya is a place of worship, whereas Vihara is a monastery or place of residence for monks.", "option_b": "Chaitya is a mound containing relics, whereas Vihara is an educational institution.", "option_c": "Chaitya is a living quarter for nuns, whereas Vihara is a meditation hall.", "option_d": "Both refer to major Buddhist universities established during the Gupta period.", "correct": "0", "why": "A Chaitya is traditionally a shrine or prayer hall with a stupa at one end, while a Vihara serves as a monastery or residence for monks.[cite: 1]", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-07", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q776", "q": "Identify the incorrect statement regarding the life and teachings of Vardhaman Mahavir:[cite: 1]", "option_a": "He was born in Kundagram near Vaishali and passed away in Pavapuri.", "option_b": "His father Siddhartha belonged to the Janathrika Kshatriya clan.", "option_c": "He delivered his historic first sermon at Sarnath.", "option_d": "His first disciple was his own son-in-law, Jamali.", "correct": "2", "why": "Mahavir delivered his first sermon at Pava, whereas Gautam Buddha delivered his first sermon (Dharmachakra Pravartana) at Sarnath.[cite: 1]", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-07", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q777", "q": "Which of the following is NOT one of the 'Five Vows' (Anuvratas) prescribed by Jainism for living a righteous life?[cite: 1]", "option_a": "Satya (Truth)", "option_b": "Ahimsa (Non-violence)", "option_c": "Samyaka Darshana (Right Faith)", "option_d": "Aparigraha (Non-attachment)", "correct": "2", "why": "Samyaka Darshana is one of the Triratnas (Three Jewels) of Jainism, not one of the Five Vows (which are Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, Aparigraha).[cite: 1]", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-07", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q778", "q": "Consider the following statements regarding Bodhisattvas in Buddhism: 1. They are primarily a fundamental feature of the Theravada sect. 2. They are enlightened beings who delay their own Nirvana to help other disciples achieve salvation. 3. Vajrapani, Avalokiteshvara, and Amitabh are well-known Bodhisattvas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?[cite: 1]", "option_a": "1 and 2 only", "option_b": "2 and 3 only", "option_c": "1 and 3 only", "option_d": "1, 2 and 3", "correct": "1", "why": "Bodhisattvas are a central and defining concept of Mahayana Buddhism, not Theravada. They purposely delay their Nirvana to help others.[cite: 1]", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-07", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q779", "q": "The sacred texts of Buddhism, known as the Tripitakas, are divided into three main 'baskets'. Which Pitaka deals specifically with the philosophical interpretation and systematization of the Buddha's teachings?[cite: 1]", "option_a": "Sutta Pitaka", "option_b": "Vinaya Pitaka", "option_c": "Abhidhamma Pitaka", "option_d": "Jataka Pitaka", "correct": "2", "why": "The Abhidhamma Pitaka contains the deep philosophical interpretation of the Suttas. The Sutta Pitaka contains teachings/sermons, and Vinaya contains monastic rules.[cite: 1]", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-07", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q780", "q": "Which of the following pairs of Buddhist Councils and their presiding monks is correctly matched?[cite: 1]", "option_a": "1st Council - Sabakami", "option_b": "2nd Council - Mahakashyapa", "option_c": "3rd Council - Moggaliputta Tissa", "option_d": "4th Council - Upali", "correct": "2", "why": "The correct order of presidents is Mahakashyapa (1st), Sabakami (2nd), Moggaliputta Tissa (3rd), and Vasumitra (4th). Thus, only the 3rd Council is correctly matched.[cite: 1]", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-07", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q781", "q": "The famous Dilwara Jain Temples, known for their stunning and intricate marble architecture, are located in Rajasthan. Who commissioned the building of these temples?[cite: 1]", "option_a": "Chandragupta Maurya", "option_b": "Kharavela", "option_c": "Vastupala and Tejapala", "option_d": "Bindusara", "correct": "2", "why": "The famous Dilwara Jain Temples were commissioned by different patrons. The renowned Luna Vasahi temple was built by the brothers Vastupala and Tejapala, while the earlier Vimal Vasahi temple was commissioned by Vimal Shah.[cite: 1]", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-07", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q782", "q": "With reference to the core philosophy of Buddhism, what exactly constitutes the 'Four Noble Truths'?[cite: 1]", "option_a": "Knowledge, Faith, Conduct, and Meditation", "option_b": "The Truth of Suffering, Cause of Suffering, End of Suffering, and the Path leading to its end", "option_c": "Ahimsa, Truth, Non-stealing, and Celibacy", "option_d": "Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha, and Nirvana", "correct": "1", "why": "The Four Noble Truths are the absolute foundation of Buddhism: The Truth of Suffering, its Cause, its End, and the Path leading to its End (the Eightfold Path).[cite: 1]", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-07", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q783", "q": "India hosted the BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting on July 8-9, 2026 in which city?", "option_a": "New Delhi", "option_b": "Guwahati", "option_c": "Kochi", "option_d": "Chennai", "correct": "2", "why": "India hosted the BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting in Kochi, Kerala on July 8-9, 2026 under its BRICS Chairship 2026. The meeting aimed to strengthen cooperation on women's empowerment across BRICS member nations.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-08", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q784", "q": "India's BRICS Chairship 2026 theme is centred on which four key pillars?", "option_a": "Security", "option_b": "Trade", "option_c": "Health", "option_d": "Education", "correct": "2", "why": "India’s BRICS Chairship 2026 theme, \"Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability,\" is centred on the following four key pillars", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-08", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q785", "q": "How many member countries does BRICS currently comprise as of July 2026?", "option_a": "5", "option_b": "9", "option_c": "11", "option_d": "13", "correct": "2", "why": "Brazil,China,Egypt,Ethiopia,India (Chair of the BRICS 2026 Summit),Indonesia,Iran,Russia,Saudi Arabia,South Africa,United Arab Emirates (UAE)", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-08", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q786", "q": "BRICS nations adopted the 'Guwahati Declaration' at a high-level meeting on which issue?", "option_a": "Women's Empowerment", "option_b": "Digital Public Infrastructure", "option_c": "Tackling transnational drug syndicates", "option_d": "Climate Finance", "correct": "2", "why": "BRICS nations adopted the 'Guwahati Declaration' to tackle transnational drug syndicates at a high-level meeting of BRICS anti-drug agencies in Guwahati on July 6-7, 2026. India called for a robust partnership built on real-time intelligence sharing.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-08", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q787", "q": "PM Modi announced during his visit to Indonesia on July 7, 2026 that which Indian institution will establish its first overseas campus there?", "option_a": "IIM Ahmedabad", "option_b": "IIT Delhi", "option_c": "IIM Bangalore", "option_d": "IISc Bengaluru", "correct": "2", "why": "PM Modi announced that IIM Bangalore will establish its first overseas campus in Indonesia at the Singhasari Special Economic Zone. The announcement was made during a joint press statement with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta on July 7, 2026.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-08", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q788", "q": "India and Costa Rica held their first Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) meeting on July 8, 2026. What does JETCO stand for?", "option_a": "Joint Economic and Technical Cooperation Organisation", "option_b": "Joint Economic and Trade Committee", "option_c": "Joint Exports and Trade Council Order", "option_d": "Joint Economic Treaty and Commerce Organization", "correct": "1", "why": "JETCO stands for Joint Economic and Trade Committee. India and Costa Rica held their first JETCO meeting on July 8, 2026 to advance bilateral trade relations. Costa Rica is a key partner in Central America for India's trade diversification strategy.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-08", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q789", "q": "India hosted the 13th ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee Meeting in July 2026. What is the primary objective of AITIGA?", "option_a": "Advancing defence cooperation between ASEAN and India", "option_b": "Advancing review and upgrade of the existing goods trade agreement", "option_c": "Setting up a new ASEAN-India development fund", "option_d": "Creating a unified ASEAN-India currency zone", "correct": "1", "why": "The 13th AITIGA Joint Committee Meeting focused on advancing the review and upgrade of the existing ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement to make it more trade-facilitative, modern and balanced. India-ASEAN trade stands at approximately USD 130 billion annually.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-08", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q790", "q": "The Government of India notified Navi Mumbai Airport as a Port for Import of Drugs under which rules on July 8, 2026?", "option_a": "Customs Act 1962", "option_b": "Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940", "option_c": "Drugs Rules 1945", "option_d": "Foreign Trade Policy 2023", "correct": "2", "why": "The government notified Navi Mumbai Airport as a Port for Import of Drugs under the Drugs Rules, 1945 on July 8, 2026. This enables pharmaceutical companies to directly import drugs at Navi Mumbai Airport, reducing logistics costs and time for the pharmaceutical sector.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-08", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q791", "q": "RBI exempted fresh FCNR(B) deposits from CRR and SLR requirements on June 8, 2026. What does FCNR(B) stand for?", "option_a": "Fixed Currency Non-Resident Bank Account", "option_b": "Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank Account", "option_c": "Foreign Currency New Resident Banking", "option_d": "Federal Currency NRI Regulated Bank", "correct": "1", "why": "FCNR(B) stands for Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank). It is a fixed deposit account available to NRIs and PIOs where deposits are maintained in foreign currency (USD, GBP, EUR, JPY, CAD, AUD). Unlike NRE accounts, there is no exchange rate risk on FCNR(B) deposits.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-08", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q792", "q": "RBI's CRR and SLR exemption on fresh FCNR(B) deposits announced on June 8, 2026 applies to deposits with what tenor range?", "option_a": "1 to 2 years", "option_b": "2 to 4 years", "option_c": "3 to 5 years", "option_d": "5 to 10 years", "correct": "2", "why": "The CRR and SLR exemption applies to fresh FCNR(B) deposits with a minimum tenor of 3 years and maximum tenor of 5 years, mobilised between June 8 and September 30, 2026. The exemption covers commercial banks, SFBs, rural co-operative banks, and RRBs.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-08", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q793", "q": "The RBI USD-INR Swap Facility for FCNR(B) deposits announced in June 2026 is available for banks until which date?", "option_a": "September 30 2026", "option_b": "October 1 2026", "option_c": "October 16 2026", "option_d": "December 31 2026", "correct": "2", "why": "The RBI USD-INR Swap Facility is available for banks until October 16, 2026, while eligible FCNR(B) deposits must be mobilised between June 8 and September 30, 2026. Banks receive an at-par dollar-rupee swap translating into a hedging cost concession of around 280-300 basis points versus prevailing market rates.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-08", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q794", "q": "The RBI FCNR(B) Swap Facility of June 2026 is expected to attract approximately how much in foreign currency inflows?", "option_a": "USD 10-15 billion", "option_b": "USD 20-25 billion", "option_c": "USD 35-40 billion", "option_d": "USD 50-60 billion", "correct": "2", "why": "Bankers estimate the RBI's FCNR(B) Swap Facility of June 2026 will attract USD 35-40 billion in foreign currency inflows by September 2026. This compares with approximately USD 26 billion mobilised under a similar facility in 2016.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-08", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q795", "q": "RBI issued the revised Lead Bank Scheme circular on June 19, 2026. Under the revised scheme what is the CD (Credit-Deposit) ratio benchmark set for banks?", "option_a": "40%", "option_b": "50%", "option_c": "60%", "option_d": "75%", "correct": "2", "why": "RBI's revised Lead Bank Scheme circular (June 19, 2026) sets a 60% CD ratio benchmark as a key performance parameter for banks in their lead districts. The scheme was also revised to include exclusive LDM (Lead District Manager) per district and formalized BLBC-driven credit planning.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-08", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q796", "q": "RBI issued final TReDS Master Directions 2026 on June 23, 2026. What does TReDS stand for?", "option_a": "Trade Revenue and Digital Settlement System", "option_b": "Trade Receivables Discounting System", "option_c": "Treasury Real-time Electronic Discounting System", "option_d": "Trade Refinancing and Digitisation Scheme", "correct": "1", "why": "TReDS stands for Trade Receivables Discounting System. RBI issued final TReDS Master Directions 2026 on June 23, mandating ₹25 crore net worth for operators, removing MSME seller due diligence, and permitting credit guarantee from GoI trusts. TReDS helps MSMEs get early payment against their trade receivables.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-08", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q797", "q": "RBI issued new directions effective January 1, 2027 tightening rules for advertising of financial products. Which concern does this framework primarily address?", "option_a": "Cyber fraud in banking apps", "option_b": "Dark-pattern controls and consumer protection in financial advertising", "option_c": "NBFC registration and compliance", "option_d": "ATM transaction limits", "correct": "1", "why": "RBI's new Amendment Directions on Advertising, Marketing and Sale of Financial Products (effective January 1, 2027) primarily address dark-pattern controls, strengthened disclosure requirements, consent management, DSA/DMA conduct rules, and consumer protection in how banks and NBFCs advertise and sell financial products.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-08", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q798", "q": "RBI released draft Guidance on Regulatory Principles for Model Risk Management 2026 on June 24, 2026. This guidance mandates what specific feature for AI models used by banks?", "option_a": "Mandatory AI training datasets disclosure", "option_b": "AI kill switches in all deployed models", "option_c": "Separate AI banking licences", "option_d": "AI-generated report authentication", "correct": "1", "why": "RBI's draft Model Risk Management Guidance (June 24, 2026) mandates Board-approved Model Risk Management Frameworks (MRMF), risk tiering, and AI kill switches for all AI models deployed by regulated entities. Comments were invited by July 24, 2026. The guidance applies to all models across 11 regulated entity categories.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-08", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q799", "q": "Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman embarked on an official 4-day visit to which country on July 1, 2026?", "option_a": "Germany", "option_b": "USA", "option_c": "France", "option_d": "Japan", "correct": "2", "why": "Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman embarked on an official 4-day visit to France on July 1, 2026. The visit covered bilateral economic meetings, discussions on India-France trade and investment, and engagement with French financial institutions and multilateral bodies headquartered in Paris.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-08", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q800", "q": "The NRE term deposit CRR/SLR exemption announced on June 19, 2026 applies to fresh NRE term deposits of what minimum tenor mobilised up to September 30, 2026?", "option_a": "1 year", "option_b": "2 years", "option_c": "3 years", "option_d": "5 years", "correct": "2", "why": "RBI issued 5 simultaneous CRR and SLR Third Amendment Directions on June 19, 2026 exempting fresh NRE term deposits of 3 years and above mobilised between June 19 and September 30, 2026 from CRR/SLR across Commercial Banks, SFBs, UCBs, Rural Co-ops and RRBs.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-08", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q801", "q": "India's semiconductor manufacturing milestone: CG SEMI's OSAT facility began commercial production in which city in July 2026?", "option_a": "Bengaluru", "option_b": "Pune", "option_c": "Sanand", "option_d": "Hyderabad", "correct": "2", "why": "Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that CG SEMI's OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) facility began commercial production in Sanand, Gujarat in July 2026. This marks a milestone in India's semiconductor mission under the India Semiconductor Mission.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-08", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q802", "q": "The Government of India launched a Rs 1.25 lakh crore Rural Development Push with a new framework rolled out from July 1, 2026. Which ministry primarily oversees this initiative?", "option_a": "Ministry of Agriculture", "option_b": "Ministry of Finance", "option_c": "Ministry of Rural Development", "option_d": "Ministry of Panchayati Raj", "correct": "2", "why": "The Government unveiled a Rs 1.25 lakh crore Rural Development Push with a new framework rolling out from July 1, 2026. This initiative is primarily overseen by the Ministry of Rural Development and focuses on infrastructure, livelihood, housing and connectivity in rural India.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-08", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q803", "q": "UIDAI enabled free Email Update in Aadhaar through which platform on July 3, 2026?", "option_a": "mAadhaar Portal", "option_b": "Digilocker", "option_c": "Aadhaar App", "option_d": "UMANG App", "correct": "2", "why": "UIDAI enabled free Email Update in Aadhaar through the Aadhaar App on July 3, 2026. This allows Aadhaar holders to update their email address in Aadhaar records at no cost using the app, enhancing the digital accessibility of Aadhaar services.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-08", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q804", "q": "Kamarajar Port became India's Second Major Port with what draft capability boosting maritime trade?", "option_a": "15-metre draft", "option_b": "16-metre draft", "option_c": "17-metre draft", "option_d": "18-metre draft", "correct": "3", "why": "Kamarajar Port became India's Second Major Port with 18-metre draft capability, boosting its capacity to handle larger vessels and ultra-large container ships. This enhances India's maritime trade competitiveness and positions Kamarajar Port as a major hub for deep-draft vessels.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-08", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q805", "q": "The Handloom Hackathon 2026 was launched to foster innovation in which sector?", "option_a": "Textile and Handloom sector", "option_b": "Digital Banking sector", "option_c": "Agri-tech sector", "option_d": "Clean Energy sector", "correct": "0", "why": "Handloom Hackathon 2026 was launched to foster innovation and technology-driven solutions in India's Textile and Handloom sector. The hackathon invites startups, designers, and technologists to develop solutions for handloom weavers' challenges including marketing, design, and supply chain.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-08", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q806", "q": "The MoU signed between Massey University, New Zealand and NIFTEM-K covers cooperation in which field?", "option_a": "IT and Cybersecurity", "option_b": "Food Technology", "option_c": "Entrepreneurship and Management", "option_d": "Defence and Aerospace", "correct": "1", "why": "An MoU was signed between Massey University, New Zealand and the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (NIFTEM-K), India on July 3, 2026 for cooperation in food technology, entrepreneurship, management research and academic exchanges.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-08", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q807", "q": "The RBI revised rules for bank lending to REITs and InvITs issued in June 2026 will be effective from which date?", "option_a": "July 1 2026", "option_b": "September 1 2026", "option_c": "October 1 2026", "option_d": "January 1 2027", "correct": "1", "why": "An MoU was signed between Massey University, New Zealand and the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (NIFTEM-K), India on July 3, 2026 for cooperation in food technology, entrepreneurship, management research and academic exchanges.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-08", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q808", "q": "The GeM (Government e-Marketplace) portal strengthens which aspect of India's governance?", "option_a": "Digital Healthcare delivery", "option_b": "Public Procurement transparency and inclusiveness", "option_c": "Defence procurement efficiency", "option_d": "Agricultural subsidies distribution", "correct": "1", "why": "GeM (Government e-Marketplace) strengthens Digital, Transparent and Inclusive Public Procurement in India's governance ecosystem. GeM has enabled over Rs 4 lakh crore in cumulative procurement, providing a unified platform for government buyers and sellers including MSMEs, startups and women entrepreneurs.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-08", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q809", "q": "BHASHINI showcased Multilingual AI Innovations at NCeG 2026 and launched which initiative?", "option_a": "National Language Translation Mission", "option_b": "Rajasthan Language Model Training Hackathon", "option_c": "Hindi AI Digital Assistant", "option_d": "All Indian Languages Digitisation Project", "correct": "1", "why": "BHASHINI showcased its multilingual AI innovations at NCeG 2026 in Jaipur and launched the Rajasthan Language Model Training Hackathon to develop AI models for regional Indian languages. BHASHINI is India's AI-powered language translation platform that supports all 22 Scheduled languages.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-08", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q810", "q": "India and Costa Rica held their First JETCO meeting on July 8, 2026. Costa Rica is located in which region?", "option_a": "South America", "option_b": "North Africa", "option_c": "Central America", "option_d": "Southeast Asia", "correct": "2", "why": "Costa Rica is located in Central America. India and Costa Rica held their First Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) meeting on July 8, 2026. Costa Rica is known for its biodiversity, medical devices exports, and technology sector. India-Costa Rica bilateral trade is approximately USD 300 million annually.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-08", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q811", "q": "The Union Ministry of Education released the UDISE+ 2025-26 report on July 7, 2026. What does UDISE+ stand for?", "option_a": "Unified District Information System for Education Plus", "option_b": "Universal Digital Infrastructure for School Education", "option_c": "Unified Data Integration System for Education", "option_d": "Universal District Index for School Evaluation", "correct": "0", "why": "UDISE+ stands for Unified District Information System for Education Plus. The annual report covers data on schools, teachers, enrolment, infrastructure, and learning outcomes across India. It is the world's largest school education management information system.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-08", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q812", "q": "The PMEGP 2.0 Portal launched at MSME Day 2026 is related to which government scheme?", "option_a": "PM Employment Generation Programme", "option_b": "PM Economic Growth Programme", "option_c": "PM Export Generation Policy", "option_d": "PM E-Governance Programme", "correct": "0", "why": "PMEGP 2.0 Portal is the upgraded digital platform for the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP). The portal was launched at MSME Day 2026 by Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan. PMEGP provides financial assistance for setting up micro enterprises in non-farm sectors in rural and urban areas.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-08", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q813", "q": "Which classical dance form originates from Tamil Nadu?", "option_a": "Kathak", "option_b": "Odissi", "option_c": "Bharatanatyam", "option_d": "Kuchipudi", "correct": "2", "why": "Bharatanatyam is one of the oldest surviving classical dance traditions of India. It originated in Tamil Nadu and evolved from the ancient temple dance tradition known as Sadir (Dasi Attam).", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q814", "q": "Kathakali is a classical dance form from which Indian state?", "option_a": "Karnataka", "option_b": "Tamil Nadu", "option_c": "Kerala", "option_d": "Andhra Pradesh", "correct": "2", "why": "Kathakali is a classical dance-drama from Kerala, known for its elaborate facial makeup (Chutti), colorful costumes, and stories from the Mahabharata and Ramayana.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q815", "q": "Which classical dance form was most recently recognized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi in 2000?", "option_a": "Manipuri", "option_b": "Mohiniyattam", "option_c": "Sattriya", "option_d": "Chhau", "correct": "2", "why": "Sattriya from Assam was the most recently recognized classical dance form by the Sangeet Natak Akademi in 2000. It was created by the Vaishnavite saint Srimanta Sankardev in the 15th century.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q816", "q": "How many classical dance forms are recognized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi?", "option_a": "6", "option_b": "7", "option_c": "8", "option_d": "9", "correct": "2", "why": "The Sangeet Natak Akademi recognizes 8 classical dance forms: Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Manipuri, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Mohiniyattam, and Sattriya.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q817", "q": "Kuchipudi is a classical dance form associated with which state?", "option_a": "Odisha", "option_b": "Andhra Pradesh", "option_c": "Kerala", "option_d": "Rajasthan", "correct": "1", "why": "Kuchipudi originated in the village of Kuchipudi in Andhra Pradesh. It combines dance, music, and acting and is known for its fast rhythmic footwork.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q818", "q": "Manipuri dance is associated with which Indian state?", "option_a": "Meghalaya", "option_b": "Manipur", "option_c": "Mizoram", "option_d": "Nagaland", "correct": "1", "why": "Manipuri is a classical dance from Manipur in Northeast India. It is deeply rooted in Vaishnavite traditions and depicts themes of Radha-Krishna.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q819", "q": "The book 'Natyashastra' was written by which ancient scholar?", "option_a": "Vatsyayana", "option_b": "Bharata Muni", "option_c": "Kautilya", "option_d": "Kalidasa", "correct": "1", "why": "Natyashastra was written by Bharata Muni and is the foundational treatise on Indian classical dance, music, and drama. It forms the basis of all classical dance forms in India.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q820", "q": "Which classical dance form is known for its fast spins (chakkar) and is associated with North India?", "option_a": "Bharatanatyam", "option_b": "Kathak", "option_c": "Odissi", "option_d": "Kuchipudi", "correct": "1", "why": "Kathak originated in North India and later flourished under the Lucknow, Jaipur and Banaras Gharanas. It is famous for intricate footwork, fast spins (chakkars) and storytelling.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q821", "q": "Which two classical dance forms belong to Kerala?", "option_a": "Bharatanatyam and Odissi", "option_b": "Kathakali and Mohiniyattam", "option_c": "Kuchipudi and Sattriya", "option_d": "Manipuri and Kathak", "correct": "1", "why": "Kerala has two classical dance forms — Kathakali (masculine, dramatic) and Mohiniyattam (feminine, graceful). Both are recognized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q822", "q": "The Jaipur and Lucknow gharanas are associated with which classical dance?", "option_a": "Odissi", "option_b": "Bharatanatyam", "option_c": "Kathak", "option_d": "Kuchipudi", "correct": "2", "why": "Kathak has two main gharanas (schools) — the Lucknow gharana (known for grace and expression) and the Jaipur gharana (known for vigorous footwork and speed).", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q823", "q": "Which classical dance uses 'Ashtapadis' from the Gita Govinda by Jayadeva?", "option_a": "Kathak", "option_b": "Bharatanatyam", "option_c": "Odissi", "option_d": "Manipuri", "correct": "2", "why": "Odissi extensively uses Ashtapadis (eight-verse compositions) from Jayadeva's Gita Govinda, a 12th-century Sanskrit poem depicting the love of Radha and Krishna.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q824", "q": "Chhau is a semi-classical dance form associated with which states?", "option_a": "Punjab, Haryana", "option_b": "Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha", "option_c": "Gujarat, Rajasthan", "option_d": "Karnataka, Tamil Nadu", "correct": "1", "why": "Chhau is a martial dance tradition from eastern India — specifically Jharkhand (Seraikella Chhau), West Bengal (Purulia Chhau), and Odisha (Mayurbhanj Chhau). It was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2010.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q825", "q": "Which classical dance form is associated with Srimanta Sankardev?", "option_a": "Manipuri", "option_b": "Mohiniyattam", "option_c": "Sattriya", "option_d": "Odissi", "correct": "2", "why": "Sattriya was created by the great Vaishnavite saint Srimanta Sankardev in the 15th century in Assam. It was performed in Sattras (Vaishnavite monasteries).", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q826", "q": "The 'Abhinaya' in classical Indian dance refers to:", "option_a": "Footwork patterns", "option_b": "Expressive gestures and emotions", "option_c": "Musical rhythm", "option_d": "Costume style", "correct": "1", "why": "Abhinaya refers to the expressive aspect of classical dance — the ability to convey emotions and meaning through facial expressions, hand gestures (mudras), and body movements.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q827", "q": "Which classical dance form was previously called 'Sadir' or 'Dasi Attam'?", "option_a": "Kuchipudi", "option_b": "Mohiniyattam", "option_c": "Bharatanatyam", "option_d": "Odissi", "correct": "2", "why": "Bharatanatyam was previously known as Sadir or Dasi Attam, performed by Devadasis in temples. It was revived and renamed Bharatanatyam by E. Krishna Iyer and Rukmini Devi Arundale in the 20th century.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q828", "q": "Which of the following is NOT a classical dance form recognized by Sangeet Natak Akademi?", "option_a": "Sattriya", "option_b": "Bhangra", "option_c": "Mohiniyattam", "option_d": "Kuchipudi", "correct": "1", "why": "Bhangra is a folk dance from Punjab, NOT a classical dance form. The 8 classical dance forms recognized by Sangeet Natak Akademi are Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Manipuri, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Mohiniyattam, and Sattriya.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q829", "q": "Garba and Dandiya Raas are folk dances associated with which Indian state?", "option_a": "Rajasthan", "option_b": "Maharashtra", "option_c": "Gujarat", "option_d": "Punjab", "correct": "2", "why": "Garba and Dandiya Raas are traditional folk dances of Gujarat, performed during the Navratri festival. Garba is performed in circular movements while Dandiya uses sticks.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q830", "q": "Bhangra is a folk dance associated with which harvest festival?", "option_a": "Pongal", "option_b": "Onam", "option_c": "Baisakhi", "option_d": "Bihu", "correct": "2", "why": "Bhangra is the energetic folk dance of Punjab, traditionally performed during the harvest festival of Baisakhi (mid-April). It has spread globally as a celebration dance.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q831", "q": "Bihu is the folk dance associated with which Indian state?", "option_a": "West Bengal", "option_b": "Meghalaya", "option_c": "Assam", "option_d": "Sikkim", "correct": "2", "why": "Bihu is the most important folk dance of Assam, performed during the Bihu festival (Rongali Bihu in spring). It celebrates the Assamese New Year.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q832", "q": "The folk dance 'Dumhal' belongs to which state?", "option_a": "Himachal Pradesh", "option_b": "Uttarakhand", "option_c": "Jammu & Kashmir", "option_d": "Punjab", "correct": "2", "why": "Dumhal is a traditional folk dance from Jammu & Kashmir, performed by the Wattal tribe of Lolab Valley. Men perform this dance during festivals and important occasions.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q833", "q": "Changu, Dhaman, and Choliya are folk dances of which state?", "option_a": "Uttarakhand", "option_b": "Himachal Pradesh", "option_c": "Jharkhand", "option_d": "Chhattisgarh", "correct": "0", "why": "Changu, Dhaman, and Choliya are traditional folk dances of Uttarakhand. Choliya is particularly famous and is performed during wedding processions.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q834", "q": "The Thang-Ta is a martial dance from which state?", "option_a": "Nagaland", "option_b": "Mizoram", "option_c": "Manipur", "option_d": "Meghalaya", "correct": "2", "why": "Thang-Ta is an ancient martial art and dance form from Manipur. 'Thang' means sword and 'Ta' means spear — it involves combat training using these weapons.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q835", "q": "Which folk dance of Kerala involves performing with lamps balanced on the head?", "option_a": "Theyyam", "option_b": "Thiruvathirakali", "option_c": "Margamkali", "option_d": "Kaikottikali", "correct": "1", "why": "Thiruvathirakali (also known as Kaikottikali) is performed by women in Kerala during the Thiruvathira festival. Some performances involve balancing lamps on the head.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q836", "q": "Jhumar is a folk dance of which state?", "option_a": "Uttar Pradesh", "option_b": "Bihar", "option_c": "Jharkhand", "option_d": "West Bengal", "correct": "2", "why": "Jhumar is a folk dance from Jharkhand and also found in parts of Punjab and Haryana. It is performed during harvest festivals and celebrations.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q837", "q": "Padayani is a folk art associated with which Indian state?", "option_a": "Tamil Nadu", "option_b": "Karnataka", "option_c": "Andhra Pradesh", "option_d": "Kerala", "correct": "3", "why": "Padayani is a ritual folk art from central and south Kerala, performed in temples dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali. It features elaborate colourful masks called Kolams.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q838", "q": "The folk dance 'Cheraw' using bamboo sticks is associated with which state?", "option_a": "Nagaland", "option_b": "Manipur", "option_c": "Meghalaya", "option_d": "Mizoram", "correct": "3", "why": "Cheraw (bamboo dance) is the most famous folk dance of Mizoram. Dancers rhythmically step in and out between horizontal bamboo poles clapped together by other performers.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,Railway_NTPC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q839", "q": "Which folk dance is performed during the Onam festival in Kerala?", "option_a": "Theyyam", "option_b": "Kathakali", "option_c": "Thiruvathirakali", "option_d": "Pulikali", "correct": "2", "why": "Onam is the harvest festival of Kerala. Popular performances during the festival include Pulikali, Kaikottikali (Thiruvathirakali) and other traditional art forms.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q840", "q": "Madhubani painting is associated with which state?", "option_a": "Odisha", "option_b": "West Bengal", "option_c": "Bihar", "option_d": "Jharkhand", "correct": "2", "why": "Madhubani (Mithila) painting is a traditional art from the Mithila region of Bihar. It uses natural colors and depicts scenes from mythology, nature, and rituals.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q841", "q": "Kalamkari is a traditional painting style from which state?", "option_a": "Maharashtra", "option_b": "Karnataka", "option_c": "Andhra Pradesh", "option_d": "Tamil Nadu", "correct": "2", "why": "Kalamkari is a hand-painted or block-printed cotton textile from Andhra Pradesh (Srikalahasti and Machilipatnam). The name means 'pen work' — Kalam (pen) and Kari (work).", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q842", "q": "The Ajanta Cave paintings belong to which period?", "option_a": "Maurya period", "option_b": "Gupta and Vakataka period", "option_c": "Mughal period", "option_d": "British period", "correct": "1", "why": "The Ajanta Cave paintings (Maharashtra) were created between 2nd century BCE and 6th century CE, primarily under the Gupta and Vakataka rulers. They depict Jataka tales and scenes from Buddha's life.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q843", "q": "Phad painting is associated with which state?", "option_a": "Gujarat", "option_b": "Madhya Pradesh", "option_c": "Rajasthan", "option_d": "Haryana", "correct": "2", "why": "Phad is a scroll painting tradition from Rajasthan, depicting stories of folk deities Pabuji and Devnarayan on long cloth scrolls. It is a GI-tagged product.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q844", "q": "Under which Mughal emperor did miniature painting reach its peak?", "option_a": "Akbar", "option_b": "Jahangir", "option_c": "Shah Jahan", "option_d": "Audangzeb", "correct": "1", "why": "Mughal miniature painting reached its peak under Emperor Jahangir, who was a great art connoisseur. He could identify individual artists' work and personally corrected paintings.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q845", "q": "Gond paintings are associated with which state?", "option_a": "Chhattisgarh", "option_b": "Madhya Pradesh", "option_c": "Jharkhand", "option_d": "Odisha", "correct": "1", "why": "Gond paintings are a form of tribal art from the Gond community of Madhya Pradesh. They use intricate patterns of dots and lines to depict trees, animals, and nature.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q846", "q": "The 'Company Paintings' style in India developed during which period?", "option_a": "Mughal period", "option_b": "Maratha period", "option_c": "British colonial period", "option_d": "Post-independence period", "correct": "2", "why": "Company Paintings developed during the British colonial period (18th-19th century), when Indian artists adopted Western techniques for European patrons of the East India Company.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q847", "q": "Ragamala paintings depict which aspect of Indian culture?", "option_a": "Battle scenes", "option_b": "Musical modes (Ragas)", "option_c": "Folk tales", "option_d": "Royal court scenes", "correct": "1", "why": "Ragamala (Garland of Ragas) paintings are a series of illustrations that visualize various musical modes (Ragas) in miniature painting form. They were popular in Rajput and Mughal courts.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q848", "q": "The Kangra school of painting is associated with which state?", "option_a": "Jammu & Kashmir", "option_b": "Himachal Pradesh", "option_c": "Uttarakhand", "option_d": "Punjab", "correct": "1", "why": "The Kangra school of painting flourished in the Kangra valley of Himachal Pradesh in the 18th-19th century. It is known for its depiction of Krishna-Radha themes in a distinctive soft style.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q849", "q": "Tanjore painting is a classical art form from which state?", "option_a": "Kerala", "option_b": "Andhra Pradesh", "option_c": "Karnataka", "option_d": "Tamil Nadu", "correct": "3", "why": "Tanjore (Thanjavur) painting is a classical South Indian painting style from Tamil Nadu. It is known for its rich colors, surface richness using gold foil, and depiction of Hindu deities.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q850", "q": "The Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur was built by which ruler?", "option_a": "Rajendra Chola", "option_b": "Rajaraja Chola I", "option_c": "Kulottunga Chola", "option_d": "Parantaka Chola", "correct": "1", "why": "The Brihadisvara (Brihadeeswarar) Temple in Thanjavur was built by Rajaraja Chola I around 1010 CE. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a masterpiece of Dravida architecture.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q851", "q": "The Nagara style of temple architecture is characterized by which feature?", "option_a": "Flat roof", "option_b": "Pyramidal tower (Gopuram)", "option_c": "Curvilinear tower (Shikhara)", "option_d": "Dome", "correct": "2", "why": "Nagara style temples are characterized by a curvilinear Shikhara above the sanctum. In contrast, Dravida temples have a pyramidal Vimana above the sanctum.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q852", "q": "Khajuraho temples are located in which state?", "option_a": "Uttar Pradesh", "option_b": "Madhya Pradesh", "option_c": "Rajasthan", "option_d": "Bihar", "correct": "1", "why": "Khajuraho temples are located in Madhya Pradesh. Built by the Chandela rulers (950-1050 CE), they are known for their Nagara-style architecture and intricate erotic sculptures.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q853", "q": "The Sun Temple at Konark was built by which ruler?", "option_a": "Ashoka", "option_b": "Narasimhadeva I", "option_c": "Prataparudra", "option_d": "Anangabhima III", "correct": "1", "why": "The Sun Temple at Konark (Odisha) was built by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty in the 13th century. It is designed as a giant chariot of the Sun God and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q854", "q": "The Dilwara Jain temples are located in which state?", "option_a": "Gujarat", "option_b": "Rajasthan", "option_c": "Madhya Pradesh", "option_d": "Maharashtra", "correct": "1", "why": "The Dilwara Jain Temples are located on Mount Abu in Rajasthan. Built between 11th and 13th centuries, they are renowned for their extraordinary use of white marble and intricate carvings.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q855", "q": "The Kailasa Temple at Ellora was carved out of a single rock by which ruler?", "option_a": "Pulakesi II", "option_b": "Rashtrakuta king Krishna I", "option_c": "Vikramaditya II", "option_d": "Dantidurga", "correct": "1", "why": "The magnificent Kailasa Temple (Cave 16) at Ellora was carved out of a single basalt cliff by Rashtrakuta king Krishna I in the 8th century. It is the largest rock-cut temple in the world.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q856", "q": "Which architectural style is a fusion of Nagara and Dravida styles?", "option_a": "Indo-Islamic", "option_b": "Vesara", "option_c": "Hoysala", "option_d": "Kalinga", "correct": "1", "why": "The Vesara style is a mixed or hybrid architectural style combining elements of both Nagara (North Indian) and Dravida (South Indian) styles. It is commonly found in the Deccan/Karnataka region.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q857", "q": "The Meenakshi Amman Temple is located in which city?", "option_a": "Chennai", "option_b": "Madurai", "option_c": "Thanjavur", "option_d": "Mahabalipuram", "correct": "1", "why": "The Meenakshi Amman Temple is located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It is dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi (Parvati) and Lord Sundareswarar (Shiva) and features 14 towering gopurams.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q858", "q": "The Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram was built by the rulers of which dynasty?", "option_a": "Chola", "option_b": "Pallava", "option_c": "Pandya", "option_d": "Chalukya", "correct": "1", "why": "The Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu) was built by Pallava king Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimha) in the 8th century. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q859", "q": "The Hoysala temples are known for which distinctive feature?", "option_a": "High gopurams", "option_b": "Star-shaped platforms and intricate carvings", "option_c": "Rock-cut architecture", "option_d": "Circular design", "correct": "1", "why": "Hoysala temples (Karnataka, 12th-13th century) are known for their star-shaped (stellate) ground plans and extraordinarily intricate soapstone carvings. Belur, Halebidu, and Somnathapura are key examples.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q860", "q": "The Lingaraja Temple is located in which city?", "option_a": "Bhubaneswar", "option_b": "Puri", "option_c": "Konark", "option_d": "Cuttack", "correct": "0", "why": "The Lingaraja Temple is located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Built in the Kalinga style of architecture, it is one of the most important temples in Odisha dedicated to Lord Shiva.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,Railway_NTPC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q861", "q": "Which temple is known as the 'Black Pagoda'?", "option_a": "Lingaraja Temple", "option_b": "Jagannath Temple Puri", "option_c": "Sun Temple Konark", "option_d": "Mukteshvara Temple", "correct": "2", "why": "The Sun Temple at Konark is popularly called the 'Black Pagoda' by European sailors, who used it as a landmark. This was partly because of the dark color of its stones.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q862", "q": "The Kalinga style of temple architecture belongs to which region?", "option_a": "South India", "option_b": "North India", "option_c": "Odisha", "option_d": "Central India", "correct": "2", "why": "The Kalinga style is the distinct temple architecture of Odisha (ancient Kalinga). It features a curvilinear Deula (shikhara), Jagamohana (porch), and Natamandira (dance hall).", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q863", "q": "The famous Somnath Temple is located in which state?", "option_a": "Rajasthan", "option_b": "Maharashtra", "option_c": "Gujarat", "option_d": "Madhya Pradesh", "correct": "2", "why": "The Somnath Temple is located in Prabhas Patan, Veraval, Gujarat. It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Shiva and has been rebuilt several times after invasions.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q864", "q": "The Qutb Minar in Delhi was built by which ruler?", "option_a": "Akbar", "option_b": "Qutb ud-Din Aibak", "option_c": "Alauddin Khilji", "option_d": "Iltutmish", "correct": "1", "why": "The Qutb Minar was begun by Qutb ud-Din Aibak (founder of Delhi Sultanate) in 1193 and completed by his successor Iltutmish. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q865", "q": "The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of:", "option_a": "Nur Jahan", "option_b": "Mumtaz Mahal", "option_c": "Jahanara Begum", "option_d": "Roshanara Begum", "correct": "1", "why": "The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal who died in 1631. It was completed in 1648 and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q866", "q": "Which monument is known as the 'Gateway to India'?", "option_a": "India Gate", "option_b": "Victoria Memorial", "option_c": "Gateway of India", "option_d": "Charminar", "correct": "2", "why": "The Gateway of India in Mumbai was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911. It was completed in 1924 and was the point from which the last British troops departed in 1948.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q867", "q": "The Charminar monument is located in which city?", "option_a": "Aurangabad", "option_b": "Hyderabad", "option_c": "Bijapur", "option_d": "Gulbarga", "correct": "1", "why": "The Charminar (Four Minarets) is located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was built by Quli Qutb Shah in 1591 CE to commemorate the founding of Hyderabad city.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q868", "q": "India Gate in New Delhi is a war memorial dedicated to which soldiers?", "option_a": "Soldiers who died in the 1962 Sino-Indian War", "option_b": "Indian soldiers who died in World War I", "option_c": "Soldiers who died in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War", "option_d": "Soldiers of the Anglo-Afghan Wars", "correct": "1", "why": "India Gate commemorates around 70,000 soldiers of the British Indian Army who died in World War I and the Third Anglo-Afghan War.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q869", "q": "Fatehpur Sikri, built by Akbar, is located near which city?", "option_a": "Delhi", "option_b": "Agra", "option_c": "Jaipur", "option_d": "Lucknow", "correct": "1", "why": "Fatehpur Sikri is located near Agra, Uttar Pradesh. It was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1571 as a new capital but was abandoned after 14 years due to water shortage.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q870", "q": "The Sanchi Stupa was built by which emperor?", "option_a": "Chandragupta Maurya", "option_b": "Ashoka", "option_c": "Kanishka", "option_d": "Harsha", "correct": "1", "why": "The Great Stupa at Sanchi (Madhya Pradesh) was originally commissioned by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE. It is one of the oldest stone structures in India and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q871", "q": "The Victoria Memorial is located in which city?", "option_a": "Mumbai", "option_b": "Delhi", "option_c": "Kolkata", "option_d": "Chennai", "correct": "2", "why": "The Victoria Memorial is a large marble building in Kolkata, dedicated to Queen Victoria. Built between 1906-1921, it now serves as a museum and art gallery.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q872", "q": "Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated in which state?", "option_a": "Andhra Pradesh", "option_b": "Karnataka", "option_c": "Kerala", "option_d": "Tamil Nadu", "correct": "3", "why": "Pongal is the most important harvest festival of Tamil Nadu, celebrated in January. It is a four-day festival dedicated to the Sun God and marks the end of winter solstice.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q873", "q": "Onam is the harvest festival of which state?", "option_a": "Tamil Nadu", "option_b": "Andhra Pradesh", "option_c": "Kerala", "option_d": "Karnataka", "correct": "2", "why": "Onam is the harvest festival of Kerala. Popular performances during the festival include Pulikali, Kaikottikali (Thiruvathirakali) and other traditional art forms.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q874", "q": "The Hornbill Festival is celebrated in which state?", "option_a": "Manipur", "option_b": "Mizoram", "option_c": "Nagaland", "option_d": "Meghalaya", "correct": "2", "why": "The Hornbill Festival is celebrated annually in Nagaland from December 1-10. It is known as the 'Festival of Festivals' and showcases the cultural heritage of all Naga tribes.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q875", "q": "Pushkar Fair is associated with which state?", "option_a": "Gujarat", "option_b": "Madhya Pradesh", "option_c": "Rajasthan", "option_d": "Uttar Pradesh", "correct": "2", "why": "Pushkar Fair (Pushkar Camel Fair) is held annually in Pushkar, Rajasthan, during the Kartik Purnima (October-November). It is one of the world's largest camel fairs.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q876", "q": "Rath Yatra is associated with which deity?", "option_a": "Lord Shiva", "option_b": "Lord Vishnu", "option_c": "Lord Jagannath", "option_d": "Lord Ganesha", "correct": "2", "why": "Rath Yatra is the annual chariot festival of Lord Jagannath (a form of Vishnu), celebrated at Puri, Odisha. The word 'Juggernaut' in English is derived from 'Jagannath'.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q877", "q": "The Kumbh Mela is held at how many locations in India?", "option_a": "2", "option_b": "3", "option_c": "4", "option_d": "6", "correct": "2", "why": "Kumbh Mela rotates among Prayagraj, Haridwar, Ujjain and Nashik. The Maha Kumbh is held every 12 years at Prayagraj.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q878", "q": "Thrissur Pooram is a famous temple festival of which state?", "option_a": "Tamil Nadu", "option_b": "Andhra Pradesh", "option_c": "Karnataka", "option_d": "Kerala", "correct": "3", "why": "Thrissur Pooram is a grand elephant procession and fireworks festival held at Vadakkumnathan Temple in Thrissur, Kerala. It is considered one of the most spectacular temple festivals in India.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q879", "q": "How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does India have as of 2024?", "option_a": "38", "option_b": "40", "option_c": "42", "option_d": "45", "correct": "2", "why": "India had 42 UNESCO World Heritage Sites as of 2024 (34 Cultural, 7 Natural and 1 Mixed).", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q880", "q": "In which year was the Taj Mahal inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?", "option_a": "1978", "option_b": "1983", "option_c": "1990", "option_d": "1995", "correct": "1", "why": "The Taj Mahal was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. It was one of the first Indian sites to receive this status along with Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, and Agra Fort.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q881", "q": "Kumbh Mela was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in which year?", "option_a": "2014", "option_b": "2015", "option_c": "2017", "option_d": "2019", "correct": "2", "why": "Kumbh Mela was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2017. It is the world's largest peaceful gathering.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q882", "q": "Which Indian dance form was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2016?", "option_a": "Bharatanatyam", "option_b": "Kathak", "option_c": "Yoga", "option_d": "Chhau", "correct": "2", "why": "Yoga was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2016. Among dance forms Chhau was inscribed in 2010. Note: Yoga is a cultural practice not a dance.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q883", "q": "The Hoysala Sacred Ensembles became India's how many th UNESCO World Heritage Site?", "option_a": "40th", "option_b": "41st", "option_c": "42nd", "option_d": "43rd", "correct": "2", "why": "The Hoysala Sacred Ensembles (temples at Belur, Halebidu, and Somnathapura in Karnataka) became India's 42nd UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q884", "q": "What does 'GI Tag' stand for in the context of Indian products?", "option_a": "Government Identification", "option_b": "Geographical Indication", "option_c": "Generic Identity", "option_d": "Global Index", "correct": "1", "why": "GI (Geographical Indication) Tag is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or reputation due to that origin. Darjeeling Tea was India's first GI-tagged product in 2004.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q885", "q": "Darjeeling Tea was the first product from India to receive a GI Tag. In which year?", "option_a": "2002", "option_b": "2004", "option_c": "2006", "option_d": "2008", "correct": "1", "why": "Darjeeling Tea became the first product from India to receive a Geographical Indication (GI) Tag in 2004 under the Geographical Indications of Goods Act, 1999.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q886", "q": "Mysore Silk has GI Tag from which state?", "option_a": "Tamil Nadu", "option_b": "Andhra Pradesh", "option_c": "Karnataka", "option_d": "Maharashtra", "correct": "2", "why": "Mysore Silk is a GI-tagged product from Karnataka. Mysore (now Mysuru) has been producing fine silk sarees for centuries and the Mysore Silk saree is known worldwide.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q887", "q": "Basmati Rice GI tag in India is associated with which region?", "option_a": "Only Punjab", "option_b": "Only Haryana", "option_c": "Indo-Gangetic Plains states", "option_d": "Only Uttar Pradesh", "correct": "2", "why": "The Basmati Rice GI tag covers specific districts across several Indo-Gangetic Plains states including Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q888", "q": "Which of the following is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Gujarat?", "option_a": "Rann of Kutch", "option_b": "Dholavira (Harappan City)", "option_c": "Gir Forest", "option_d": "Statue of Unity", "correct": "1", "why": "Dholavira (a Harappan city) in Gujarat was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021. It is one of the largest and most well-preserved Indus Valley Civilization sites.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q889", "q": "Durga Puja in Kolkata was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in which year?", "option_a": "2019", "option_b": "2020", "option_c": "2021", "option_d": "2022", "correct": "2", "why": "Durga Puja in Kolkata was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2021, recognizing it as a cultural festival of global importance.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q890", "q": "Vedic Chanting was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in which year?", "option_a": "2006", "option_b": "2008", "option_c": "2010", "option_d": "2012", "correct": "1", "why": "Vedic Chanting (Tradition of Vedic chanting) was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2008.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q891", "q": "The Western Ghats is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of which category?", "option_a": "Cultural Heritage", "option_b": "Natural Heritage", "option_c": "Mixed Heritage", "option_d": "Intangible Heritage", "correct": "1", "why": "The Western Ghats were inscribed as a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site in 2012. They are one of the world's eight biodiversity hotspots covering parts of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q892", "q": "Channapatna Toys from Karnataka have received which tag?", "option_a": "UNESCO Heritage", "option_b": "GI Tag", "option_c": "Padma Award", "option_d": "National Award", "correct": "1", "why": "Channapatna Toys (wooden lacquerware toys from Channapatna, Karnataka) have received a GI (Geographical Indication) Tag. They are also known as 'Gombegala Ooru' (Town of Toys).", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q893", "q": "The classical music system 'Carnatic' is primarily associated with which region?", "option_a": "North India", "option_b": "South India", "option_c": "East India", "option_d": "West India", "correct": "1", "why": "Carnatic music is the classical music tradition of South India, covering Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Kerala. The other major system is Hindustani (North Indian) music.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q894", "q": "The instrument Veena is most associated with which classical music system?", "option_a": "Hindustani music", "option_b": "Carnatic music", "option_c": "Dhrupad", "option_d": "Thumri", "correct": "1", "why": "The Veena is the most important instrument in Carnatic music. Goddess Saraswati is depicted holding a Veena. The Saraswati Veena is the national instrument of Carnatic tradition.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q895", "q": "The Sangeet Natak Akademi was established in which year?", "option_a": "1947", "option_b": "1952", "option_c": "1954", "option_d": "1956", "correct": "1", "why": "The Sangeet Natak Akademi was established in 1952 as India's national academy for music, dance, and drama. It was the first national academy of arts set up by the Government of India.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q896", "q": "The term 'Mudra' in classical Indian dance refers to:", "option_a": "Footwork patterns", "option_b": "Costume design", "option_c": "Hand gestures", "option_d": "Facial expressions", "correct": "2", "why": "Mudras are symbolic hand gestures used in Indian classical dance to express ideas, emotions and narratives.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q897", "q": "The Natya Shastra describes how many primary emotions (Navarasa)?", "option_a": "6", "option_b": "7", "option_c": "8", "option_d": "9", "correct": "3", "why": "The Navarasa (Nine Emotions/Rasas) described in Bharata Muni's Natyashastra are: Shringara (love), Hasya (humor), Karuna (sorrow), Raudra (fury), Vira (heroism), Bhayanaka (terror), Bibhatsa (disgust), Adbhuta (wonder)", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q898", "q": "Ikat is a traditional textile dyeing technique associated with which state?", "option_a": "Gujarat", "option_b": "Odisha", "option_c": "Karnataka", "option_d": "Andhra Pradesh", "correct": "1", "why": "Ikat is a traditional resist-dyeing technique associated with Odisha, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Sambalpuri Ikat and Pochampally Ikat are among the best-known GI-tagged traditions.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q899", "q": "The 'Theyyam' ritual performance is associated with which state?", "option_a": "Tamil Nadu", "option_b": "Andhra Pradesh", "option_c": "Kerala", "option_d": "Karnataka", "correct": "2", "why": "Theyyam is a ritualistic folk art from northern Kerala, especially the Malabar region. It involves elaborate costumes and makeup as performers embody deities and ancestral spirits.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q900", "q": "The Indian Puppet theatre using string puppets is called:", "option_a": "Pavai Koothu", "option_b": "Kathputli", "option_c": "Gombeyatta", "option_d": "Tolpava Koothu", "correct": "1", "why": "Kathputli is the traditional string puppet theatre of Rajasthan. 'Kath' means wood and 'Putli' means puppet. Gombeyatta is Karnataka's string puppetry and Tolpava Koothu is Kerala's shadow puppetry.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q901", "q": "The Lalit Kala Akademi is India's national academy for which art form?", "option_a": "Music", "option_b": "Dance and Drama", "option_c": "Visual/Fine Arts", "option_d": "Literature", "correct": "2", "why": "Lalit Kala Akademi (National Academy of Art) established in 1954 promotes visual arts including painting, sculpture, and graphic arts. Sahitya Akademi is for literature and Sangeet Natak Akademi is for performing arts.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q902", "q": "The 'Pashmina' wool is associated with which region?", "option_a": "Himachal Pradesh", "option_b": "Uttarakhand", "option_c": "Kashmir", "option_d": "Rajasthan", "correct": "2", "why": "Pashmina is a fine type of cashmere wool from the Changthangi goat (Capra hircus) found in the Changthang plateau of Ladakh/Kashmir. Kashmir Pashmina Shawl has a GI tag.", "topic": "Art_Culture", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC", "date_added": "2026-07-09", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q903", "q": "The 3rd India-Australia Annual Leaders' Summit was held on July 9-10, 2026 in which Australian city?", "option_a": "Sydney", "option_b": "Canberra", "option_c": "Melbourne", "option_d": "Brisbane", "correct": "2", "why": "The 3rd India-Australia Annual Leaders' Summit was held in Melbourne, Australia on July 9-10, 2026. PM Modi met Australian PM Anthony Albanese. The summit resulted in 18 major outcomes covering defence, energy, cyber, critical minerals, education, and cultural cooperation.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-10", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q904", "q": "How many major outcomes were announced following PM Modi's visit to Australia for the 3rd India-Australia Annual Summit?", "option_a": "12", "option_b": "15", "option_c": "18", "option_d": "20", "correct": "2", "why": "PM Modi's visit to Australia resulted in 18 major outcomes spanning defence, maritime security, clean energy, critical technologies, education, skill development, mining partnership, research collaboration, and cultural cooperation.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-10", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q905", "q": "India and Australia finalised administrative arrangements to operationalise the India-Australia Civil Nuclear Agreement during the July 2026 Summit. This agreement enables export of which resource from Australia to India?", "option_a": "Iron ore", "option_b": "Uranium", "option_c": "Lithium", "option_d": "Thorium", "correct": "1", "why": "The India-Australia Civil Nuclear Agreement (originally signed in 2014) was operationalised at the July 2026 Summit. It enables export of Australian uranium to India exclusively for peaceful civilian nuclear use under IAEA safeguards. This supports India's plan to expand nuclear power as part of its clean energy transition.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-10", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q906", "q": "The India-Australia Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains announced at the July 2026 Summit is known by which acronym?", "option_a": "ACTS", "option_b": "PACTS", "option_c": "CYBER", "option_d": "ICTS", "correct": "1", "why": "PACTS stands for Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains. It replaces the 2020 cyber cooperation framework with a broader strategic partnership covering critical minerals corridor, semiconductor supply chains, cybersecurity, and advanced technology cooperation.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-10", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q907", "q": "At the 3rd India-Australia Annual Summit, both countries agreed to commission a temporary space tracking terminal on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. This terminal will support which Indian space mission?", "option_a": "Chandrayaan-4", "option_b": "Mangalyaan-2", "option_c": "Gaganyaan", "option_d": "Aditya L2", "correct": "2", "why": "Australia agreed to commission a temporary space tracking terminal on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands to support India's Gaganyaan human spaceflight program. The terminal will provide essential telemetry tracking for upcoming crewed missions under ISRO's Gaganyaan program.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-10", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q908", "q": "India and Australia agreed to accelerate negotiations on which comprehensive trade agreement at the July 2026 Summit?", "option_a": "India-Australia Free Trade Agreement", "option_b": "India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA)", "option_c": "India-Australia Preferential Trade Agreement", "option_d": "India-Australia Regional Trade Agreement", "correct": "1", "why": "India and Australia agreed to accelerate negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) at the July 2026 Summit. The existing India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) has been operational since 2022. CECA is a broader and more comprehensive agreement covering goods, services, investments, and intellectual property.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-10", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q909", "q": "Australia agreed to repatriate how many significant Indian antiquities to India as part of the July 2026 Summit cultural outcomes?", "option_a": "2", "option_b": "3", "option_c": "4", "option_d": "5", "correct": "1", "why": "Australia agreed to repatriate three significant Indian antiquities during the July 2026 Summit: a granite Nandi sculpture dating to the 11th-12th century, an 11th-century bronze Bhadrakali trident, and a 12th-century basalt sculpture of the six-headed Skanda (Karttikeya).", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-10", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q910", "q": "The Union Budget 2026-27 was the ninth consecutive Budget presented by which Finance Minister — the highest by any Finance Minister in India's history?", "option_a": "Arun Jaitley", "option_b": "P. Chidambaram", "option_c": "Nirmala Sitharaman", "option_d": "Pranab Mukherjee", "correct": "2", "why": "Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1 2026 for the ninth consecutive year, becoming the Finance Minister to present the most Budgets consecutively in India's history. The Budget is themed 'Yuva Shakti' and guided by three 'Kartavyas'.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-10", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q911", "q": "What is the fiscal deficit target set in the Union Budget 2026-27 as a percentage of GDP?", "option_a": "3.90%", "option_b": "4.10%", "option_c": "4.30%", "option_d": "4.50%", "correct": "2", "why": "The Union Budget 2026-27 set the fiscal deficit target at 4.3% of GDP, reduced from the revised estimate of 4.4% in 2025-26. The medium-term target is to reduce the debt-to-GDP ratio to 50% (plus or minus 1%) by March 2031.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-10", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q912", "q": "The Union Budget 2026-27 proposed setting up a 'High Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat'. What is its primary objective?", "option_a": "Nationalize all private banks", "option_b": "Comprehensively review the banking sector and align it with India's next growth phase while safeguarding financial stability", "option_c": "Set interest rate caps on all bank loans", "option_d": "Merge all public sector banks into SBI", "correct": "1", "why": "The Budget 2026-27 proposed a High Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat to comprehensively review the banking sector and align it with India's next phase of economic growth while safeguarding financial stability, financial inclusion, and consumer protection.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-10", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q913", "q": "The Union Budget 2026-27 increased public capital expenditure to how much for FY 2026-27?", "option_a": "Rs 10.2 lakh crore", "option_b": "Rs 11.2 lakh crore", "option_c": "Rs 12.2 lakh crore", "option_d": "Rs 14.2 lakh crore", "correct": "2", "why": "The Union Budget 2026-27 increased public capital expenditure to Rs 12.2 lakh crore for FY 2026-27, up from Rs 11.2 lakh crore in the previous year. This sustained infrastructure push aims to crowd in private investment and generate employment.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-10", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q914", "q": "The Budget 2026-27 announced India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0 to build domestic capability. What was the first ISM that preceded it?", "option_a": "India Semiconductor Mission 1.0 launched in 2022 with Rs 76,000 crore outlay", "option_b": "India Silicon Valley Project launched in 2020", "option_c": "India Chip Mission launched in 2018", "option_d": "Semiconductor India Programme launched in 2019", "correct": "0", "why": "India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) was first launched in 2021-22 with a Rs 76,000 crore outlay to develop a sustainable semiconductor and display ecosystem. ISM 2.0 announced in Budget 2026-27 focuses on producing equipment and materials, designing full-stack Indian IP, and fortifying supply chains with industry-led R&D.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-10", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q915", "q": "Budget 2026-27 announced Biopharma SHAKTI with what outlay over five years to develop India as a global biopharma manufacturing hub?", "option_a": "Rs 5,000 crore", "option_b": "Rs 7,500 crore", "option_c": "Rs 10,000 crore", "option_d": "Rs 15,000 crore", "correct": "2", "why": "Biopharma SHAKTI (Strategy for Healthcare Advancement through Knowledge Technology and Innovation) was announced in Budget 2026-27 with an outlay of Rs 10,000 crore over five years. It includes creating 3 new NIPERs and upgrading 7 existing ones, and a network of 1,000+ accredited India Clinical Trials sites.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-10", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q916", "q": "Under Budget 2026-27, a dedicated SME Growth Fund of how much was announced to create future 'Champion SMEs'?", "option_a": "Rs 5,000 crore", "option_b": "Rs 7,500 crore", "option_c": "Rs 10,000 crore", "option_d": "Rs 15,000 crore", "correct": "2", "why": "Budget 2026-27 announced a dedicated SME Growth Fund of Rs 10,000 crore to create future Champion SMEs by incentivizing enterprises based on select performance criteria. Additionally Rs 2,000 crore was allocated to the Self-Reliant India Fund for micro enterprises.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-10", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q917", "q": "Budget 2026-27 proposed restructuring of which two Public Sector NBFCs to achieve scale and improve efficiency?", "option_a": "NABARD and SIDBI", "option_b": "NHB and EXIM Bank", "option_c": "Power Finance Corporation and Rural Electrification Corporation", "option_d": "IFCI and IIBI", "correct": "2", "why": "Budget 2026-27 proposed restructuring of Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) to achieve scale and improve efficiency in Public Sector NBFCs. Both PFC and REC are systemically important non-deposit taking NBFCs under the Ministry of Power.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-10", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q918", "q": "The new Income Tax Act that comes into effect from April 1, 2026 is called:", "option_a": "Income Tax Act 2024", "option_b": "Income Tax Act 2025", "option_c": "Income Tax Act 2026", "option_d": "Revised Income Tax Act 1961", "correct": "1", "why": "The Income Tax Act 2025 comes into effect from April 1, 2026 replacing the Income Tax Act 1961. A comprehensive review of the 1961 Act was announced in July 2024. The new Act features simplified language, redesigned compliance forms, and an extended window to revise returns up to March 31 with nominal fees.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-10", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q919", "q": "Budget 2026-27 increased the investment limit for individual Persons Resident Outside India (PROI) under the Portfolio Investment Scheme from what percentage to what percentage?", "option_a": "1% to 5%", "option_b": "5% to 10%", "option_c": "10% to 15%", "option_d": "15% to 20%", "correct": "1", "why": "Budget 2026-27 increased the investment limit for individual Persons Resident Outside India (PROIs) under the Portfolio Investment Scheme (PIS) from 5% to 10% in equity instruments of listed Indian companies. This move aims to deepen capital market participation from the NRI and global Indian diaspora.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-10", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q920", "q": "Budget 2026-27 extended the tax holiday for IFSC units from 10 years to how many years?", "option_a": "12 years", "option_b": "15 years", "option_c": "20 years", "option_d": "25 years", "correct": "2", "why": "Budget 2026-27 extended the tax holiday for units in International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) and Offshore Banking Units from 10 years to 20 years. After the tax holiday period, income of IFSC units will be taxed at 15%. GIFT City in Gujarat hosts India's IFSC.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-10", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q921", "q": "RBI issued draft Master Direction on Secondary Market Transactions in Government Securities in July 2026 superseding how many existing circulars?", "option_a": "10+", "option_b": "20+", "option_c": "30+", "option_d": "40+", "correct": "2", "why": "RBI released a draft Master Direction consolidating rules for outright, 'When Issued', and short sale transactions in Government securities, superseding 30+ existing circulars. Banks and dealers can submit comments by July 17, 2026. This consolidation simplifies the regulatory framework for G-Sec market participants.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-10", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q922", "q": "RBI's Capital Adequacy Concentration Risk Management amendment caps a bank's exposure to REITs at what percentage of eligible capital base — effective October 1, 2026?", "option_a": "5%", "option_b": "7.50%", "option_c": "10%", "option_d": "15%", "correct": "2", "why": "Under RBI's Concentration Risk Management (Third Amendment) directions, a commercial bank's exposure to REITs is capped at 10% of its eligible capital base, effective October 1, 2026. REIT exposure will be treated as commercial real estate exposure attracting a risk weight of 150%.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-10", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q923", "q": "The RBI's seven Amendment Directions issued on June 24, 2026 related to Electronic Banking Transactions (EBT) cap the complaint resolution timeline at how many days?", "option_a": "30 days", "option_b": "45/60 days", "option_c": "90 days", "option_d": "120 days", "correct": "1", "why": "RBI's seven Amendment Directions dated June 24, 2026 replace the narrower unauthorized-transaction liability rule with a wider fraudulent-EBT framework, cap complaint resolution at 45 days (extendable to 60 days in complex cases), and strengthen consumer protection in electronic banking transactions.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-10", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q924", "q": "RBI issued Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme directions on June 19, 2026 covering which two categories of banks specifically?", "option_a": "Commercial Banks and Payment Banks", "option_b": "Regional Rural Banks and Rural Co-operative Banks", "option_c": "NBFCs and MFIs", "option_d": "Small Finance Banks and Urban Co-operative Banks", "correct": "1", "why": "RBI issued dedicated KCC Scheme directions separately for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) and Rural Co-operative Banks on June 19, 2026. KCC provides short-term credit to farmers for crop production and allied activities at concessional rates. RRBs and Rural Co-ops are the primary lenders for agricultural credit in rural India.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-10", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q925", "q": "RBI's Small Finance Banks Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy were amended in June 2026. What is the minimum CRAR (Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Ratio) required for Small Finance Banks?", "option_a": "9%", "option_b": "12%", "option_c": "15%", "option_d": "18%", "correct": "2", "why": "Small Finance Banks (SFBs) are required to maintain a minimum Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR) of 15% as per RBI prudential norms — higher than the 9% required for commercial banks. This reflects the higher risk profile of SFBs focused on microfinance and underserved segments.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-10", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q926", "q": "The Budget 2026-27 announced City Economic Regions (CERs) with how much allocation per CER over five years?", "option_a": "Rs 2,000 crore", "option_b": "Rs 3,500 crore", "option_c": "Rs 5,000 crore", "option_d": "Rs 7,500 crore", "correct": "2", "why": "Budget 2026-27 announced City Economic Regions (CERs) with an allocation of Rs 5,000 crore per CER over five years through a challenge mode with reform-cum-results based financing mechanism. CERs will be mapped based on specific economic growth drivers to develop urban economic hubs.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-10", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q927", "q": "Budget 2026-27 announced how many High-Speed Rail corridors as 'growth connectors' between cities?", "option_a": "5", "option_b": "7", "option_c": "9", "option_d": "11", "correct": "1", "why": "Budget 2026-27 announced seven High-Speed Rail corridors as 'growth connectors' to promote environmentally sustainable passenger systems. One of these is the Varanasi-Siliguri corridor, connecting eastern India. This forms part of the broader infrastructure push under the Rs 12.2 lakh crore capex plan.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-10", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q928", "q": "Budget 2026-27 increased the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme outlay to how much?", "option_a": "Rs 20,000 crore", "option_b": "Rs 30,000 crore", "option_c": "Rs 40,000 crore", "option_d": "Rs 50,000 crore", "correct": "2", "why": "Budget 2026-27 increased the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme outlay to Rs 40,000 crore to deepen India's electronics manufacturing ecosystem. This complements the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 and aims to develop domestic capability in components like display drivers, power semiconductors, and passive components.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-10", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q929", "q": "Budget 2026-27 reduced TCS rate on overseas tour programme packages to what uniform rate without any amount-based stipulation?", "option_a": "1%", "option_b": "2%", "option_c": "3%", "option_d": "5%", "correct": "1", "why": "Budget 2026-27 reduced the Tax Collected at Source (TCS) rate on overseas tour programme packages from 5%/20% to a uniform 2% without any amount-based stipulation. TCS for pursuing education and medical purposes under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) was also reduced from 5% to 2%.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-10", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q930", "q": "Budget 2026-27 increased the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures from what rate to what rate?", "option_a": "0.01% to 0.02%", "option_b": "0.02% to 0.05%", "option_c": "0.05% to 0.10%", "option_d": "0.10% to 0.15%", "correct": "1", "why": "Budget 2026-27 increased STT on futures from 0.02% to 0.05% and on options from 0.1% to 0.15% (on premium). STT is a direct tax levied on transactions done on the stock exchange. The increase aims to generate additional revenue and moderate speculative trading in derivative markets.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-10", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q931", "q": "India and Australia also signed an MoU between CSIR and which Australian university for collaborative research during the July 2026 Summit?", "option_a": "Australian National University", "option_b": "University of Melbourne", "option_c": "University of Sydney", "option_d": "Monash University", "correct": "1", "why": "An MoU was signed between India's Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the University of Melbourne covering collaborative research, faculty exchanges, and trainee programmes. This forms part of the broader science and technology cooperation outcomes of the 3rd India-Australia Annual Summit.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-10", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q932", "q": "The Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) signed an agreement with which Australian film school at the July 2026 Summit for film education collaboration?", "option_a": "Sydney Film School", "option_b": "AFTRS", "option_c": "Griffith Film School", "option_d": "Victorian College of the Arts", "correct": "2", "why": "Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) in Kolkata signed an agreement with Griffith Film School in Australia to collaborate on film education, workshops, academic exchanges and joint creative projects. SRFTI is located in Kolkata and is one of India's premier film training institutes under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-10", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q933", "q": "Who was appointed as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff of India in 2026?", "option_a": "General Upendra Dwivedi", "option_b": "General Dhiraj Seth", "option_c": "General Manoj Pande", "option_d": "General Anil Chauhan", "correct": "1", "why": "General Dhiraj Seth was appointed as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi. He announced the technology-driven VIJAY vision focusing on operational readiness and military modernization.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q934", "q": "Who was reappointed as CBDT Chairman with tenure extended till December 2026?", "option_a": "Nitin Gupta", "option_b": "Ravi Agrawal", "option_c": "Sanjay Malhotra", "option_d": "T.V. Somanathan", "correct": "1", "why": "Ravi Agrawal was reappointed as Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) with his tenure extended till December 2026. CBDT functions under the Finance Ministry and oversees income-tax administration.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q935", "q": "Who was appointed as the new Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) in June 2026?", "option_a": "Tapan Kumar Deka", "option_b": "Mahesh Dixit", "option_c": "Arvind Kumar", "option_d": "Samant Goel", "correct": "1", "why": "Mahesh Dixit was appointed as the new Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) in June 2026. The IB is India's domestic intelligence agency under the Ministry of Home Affairs.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q936", "q": "Who was reappointed as Non-Executive Chairman of Axis Bank in 2026?", "option_a": "Amitabh Chaudhry", "option_b": "N.S. Vishwanathan", "option_c": "Rakesh Makhija", "option_d": "Sanjay Malhotra", "correct": "1", "why": "N.S. Vishwanathan was reappointed as Non-Executive Chairman of Axis Bank for three years effective 27 October 2026. He is a former Deputy Governor of RBI.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q937", "q": "Who was appointed as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in 2026?", "option_a": "General Anil Chauhan", "option_b": "Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani", "option_c": "Admiral R. Hari Kumar", "option_d": "Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh", "correct": "1", "why": "Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani (Retd) was appointed as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in 2026. The CDS is the head of the Department of Military Affairs.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q938", "q": "Who assumed charge as the 51st Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) on 1 July 2026?", "option_a": "Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor", "option_b": "Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit", "option_c": "Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh", "option_d": "Air Marshal SP Dharkar", "correct": "1", "why": "Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumed charge as the 51st Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) of the Indian Air Force on 1 July 2026, succeeding Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor who superannuated.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q939", "q": "Who was appointed as the CEO of IndiaAI Mission in 2026?", "option_a": "Abhishek Singh", "option_b": "Saurabh Vijay", "option_c": "S. Krishnan", "option_d": "Nandan Nilekani", "correct": "1", "why": "Saurabh Vijay, who served as CEO of UIDAI, took charge as CEO of IndiaAI Mission in 2026. IndiaAI Mission is India's national initiative to promote artificial intelligence.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q940", "q": "Who was appointed as the CBSE Chairperson in June 2026?", "option_a": "Manoj Ahuja", "option_b": "Lokhande Prashant Sitaram", "option_c": "Vineet Joshi", "option_d": "Nidhi Chhibber", "correct": "1", "why": "Lokhande Prashant Sitaram was appointed as CBSE Chairperson in June 2026, while Varun Bhardwaj was named CBSE Secretary. CBSE is the Central Board of Secondary Education.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q941", "q": "Who was appointed as global head of WhatsApp in 2026?", "option_a": "Sundar Pichai", "option_b": "Kunal Shah", "option_c": "Vijay Shekhar Sharma", "option_d": "Nikhil Kamath", "correct": "1", "why": "Kunal Shah, founder of CRED, was appointed as global head of WhatsApp in 2026. WhatsApp is owned by Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook).", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q942", "q": "Who received the Bharat Ratna 2026 as the first active sportsperson to receive the award?", "option_a": "Neeraj Chopra", "option_b": "Achanta Sharath Kamal", "option_c": "Mirabai Chanu", "option_d": "P.R. Sreejesh", "correct": "1", "why": "Achanta Sharath Kamal (table tennis player from Chennai) was announced as Bharat Ratna 2026 awardee on 8 July 2026, becoming the first active sportsperson to receive India's highest civilian honour while still competing.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q943", "q": "Who won the Mirabai Chanu won gold at the IWF World Weightlifting Championships 2026 held in which city?", "option_a": "Paris", "option_b": "Tokyo", "option_c": "Doha", "option_d": "Bangkok", "correct": "2", "why": "Mirabai Chanu won Gold in the 49 kg category at the IWF World Weightlifting Championships 2026 held in Doha, Qatar, lifting a total of 202 kg and setting a new world record in Clean & Jerk (113 kg).", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q944", "q": "Who received the USISPF Leadership Award in July 2026?", "option_a": "Mukesh Ambani", "option_b": "Sunil Bharti Mittal", "option_c": "Ratan Tata", "option_d": "Azim Premji", "correct": "1", "why": "Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Enterprises and Airtel, was honoured with the 2026 USISPF (US-India Strategic Partnership Forum) Leadership Award on 2 July 2026.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q945", "q": "Which Indian illustrator won the Pulitzer Prize 2026?", "option_a": "Priya Kuriyan", "option_b": "Anand RK", "option_c": "Orijit Sen", "option_d": "Amruta Patil", "correct": "1", "why": "Indian illustrator Anand RK and journalist Suparna Sharma were honoured with the Pulitzer Prize 2026. The Pulitzer Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in journalism and arts.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q946", "q": "Acharya Ranchhodlal Goswami was selected for which award in July 2026?", "option_a": "Padma Shri", "option_b": "Sangeet Natak Akademi Award", "option_c": "Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar", "option_d": "Kalidas Samman", "correct": "2", "why": "Acharya Ranchhodlal Goswami from Ahmedabad was selected for the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar 2025, announced by the Sangeet Natak Akademi under the Union Ministry of Culture.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q947", "q": "Nita Ambani received which award from AAPI in July 2026?", "option_a": "AAPI Excellence Award", "option_b": "AAPI Humanitarian Award", "option_c": "AAPI Leadership Award", "option_d": "AAPI Service Award", "correct": "1", "why": "Nita Ambani, Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, received the AAPI (American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin) Humanitarian Award and the Key to the City of Tampa in July 2026.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q948", "q": "The International Booker Prize was renamed in July 2026. What is its new name?", "option_a": "Global Booker Prize", "option_b": "Bukhman International Booker Prize", "option_c": "World Booker Prize", "option_d": "Universal Booker Prize", "correct": "1", "why": "The International Booker Prize was renamed as the Bukhman International Booker Prize in July 2026, with the prize money also doubled. This renaming follows a significant donation from the Bukhman family.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q949", "q": "Veteran Hindi lyricist Gulzar passed away in July 2026. Which Oscar-winning song did he write?", "option_a": "Rang De Basanti", "option_b": "Jai Ho", "option_c": "Dil Se Re", "option_d": "Chaiyya Chaiyya", "correct": "1", "why": "Gulzar (born Sampooran Singh Kalra) wrote the Oscar-winning song 'Jai Ho' for Slumdog Millionaire (2009) with composer A.R. Rahman. He also received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2014) and Padma Bhushan (2004).", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q950", "q": "The VB-G RAM G Act 2025 came into force on 1 July 2026, replacing which act?", "option_a": "National Food Security Act", "option_b": "MGNREGA 2005", "option_c": "Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana Act", "option_d": "Rural Employment Act", "correct": "1", "why": "The Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, known as VB-G RAM G Act 2025, came into force on 1 July 2026, replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) 2005.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q951", "q": "PM Modi launched the PM-PRANAM scheme on 8 July 2026. What is its full form?", "option_a": "PM Programme for Rural Agriculture and Nutrition Management", "option_b": "PM Programme for Restoration Awareness Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth", "option_c": "PM Project for Resource Allocation and Natural Management", "option_d": "PM Plan for Rural Advancement and Nutritional Aid of Masses", "correct": "1", "why": "PM-PRANAM stands for PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth. It was launched with an outlay of Rs 2.11 lakh crore to promote balanced use of fertilisers and reduce chemical dependency in agriculture.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q952", "q": "PM-SETU scheme is implemented by which ministry?", "option_a": "Ministry of Education", "option_b": "Ministry of Labour and Employment", "option_c": "Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship", "option_d": "Ministry of Rural Development", "correct": "2", "why": "PM-SETU (Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs) is implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). The government approved its expansion across 200 ITI clusters with investment of Rs 1,237.58 crore.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q953", "q": "Which state launched the 'Guru Dakshina' cashless medical scheme for teachers in July 2026?", "option_a": "Madhya Pradesh", "option_b": "Rajasthan", "option_c": "Uttar Pradesh", "option_d": "Gujarat", "correct": "2", "why": "Uttar Pradesh launched the Chief Minister Teacher Cashless Medical Scheme, popularly known as Guru Dakshina, in July 2026. It provides cashless medical treatment to government teachers.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q954", "q": "RBI's New Integrated Ombudsman Scheme came into effect from which date in 2026?", "option_a": "1 June 2026", "option_b": "1 July 2026", "option_c": "15 July 2026", "option_d": "1 August 2026", "correct": "1", "why": "RBI's New Integrated Ombudsman Scheme came into effect from 1 July 2026, simplifying complaint resolution for banking customers. The scheme integrates all ombudsman schemes under one umbrella.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q955", "q": "EPFO introduced EPFO 3.0 initiative in 2026. What key improvement does it offer?", "option_a": "Higher interest rate on PF", "option_b": "3-day claim settlement and digital PF withdrawal", "option_c": "Free life insurance for PF members", "option_d": "Monthly pension increase", "correct": "1", "why": "EPFO 3.0 introduced major reforms including 3-day claim settlement, 25% balance withdrawal rule, and online digital processing. It aims to make PF withdrawals faster, simpler and fully digital.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q956", "q": "The Corporate Mitra scheme was announced in which budget to train MSME para-professionals?", "option_a": "Union Budget 2025-26", "option_b": "Union Budget 2026-27", "option_c": "Union Budget 2024-25", "option_d": "State Budget 2026", "correct": "1", "why": "The Corporate Mitra scheme was announced in Union Budget 2026-27 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. It is a tie-up between MCA and IIT Madras to train para-professionals to help MSMEs with regulatory compliance.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q957", "q": "India's total number of GI-tagged products stood at how many as of 2026?", "option_a": "750", "option_b": "782", "option_c": "822", "option_d": "900", "correct": "2", "why": "The total number of GI-tagged products in India stands at 822 as of 2026, of which 125 were registered between April 2025 to March 2026. Madhya Pradesh led with 26 new GIs, followed by West Bengal (24) and Jharkhand (11).", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q958", "q": "India signed TKDL database agreement with which country's IP office in 2026?", "option_a": "Japan", "option_b": "USA", "option_c": "Australia", "option_d": "Germany", "correct": "2", "why": "CSIR and IP Australia signed an agreement for access to India's TKDL (Traditional Knowledge Digital Library) database in 2026. TKDL contains 5.2 lakh formulations from Ayurveda and Yoga to prevent bio-piracy.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q959", "q": "Which stealth frigate was commissioned by the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam in July 2026?", "option_a": "INS Dunagiri", "option_b": "INS Mahendragiri", "option_c": "INS Nilgiri", "option_d": "INS Himgiri", "correct": "1", "why": "INS Mahendragiri (F38), the sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate, was commissioned at Visakhapatnam in July 2026. It was built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) in Mumbai.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q960", "q": "DRDO successfully tested which rocket system at Chandipur in July 2026?", "option_a": "Brahmos", "option_b": "Agni-V", "option_c": "Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket", "option_d": "Pralay missile", "correct": "2", "why": "DRDO conducted a successful flight-test of Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur on 8 July 2026, boosting India's precision strike capability.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q961", "q": "ISRO conducted a hot test of which cryogenic engine in July 2026?", "option_a": "C25 engine", "option_b": "CE20 engine", "option_c": "Vikas engine", "option_d": "SCE-200 engine", "correct": "1", "why": "ISRO successfully conducted the flight acceptance hot test of the CE20 cryogenic engine for the LVM3-M7 mission at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu on 6 July 2026.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q962", "q": "India's energy storage requirement is projected to reach how many GWh by 2035-36?", "option_a": "500 GWh", "option_b": "688 GWh", "option_c": "888 GWh", "option_d": "1000 GWh", "correct": "2", "why": "India's energy storage requirement is projected to reach 888 GWh by 2035-36, up from the current installed base of about 1 GWh, according to government projections announced in July 2026.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q963", "q": "NPCI partnered with HSBC India and JP Morgan in July 2026 for what purpose?", "option_a": "Launching new credit cards", "option_b": "Real-time FX settlement for international UPI payments", "option_c": "Opening new bank branches abroad", "option_d": "Launching UPI in Europe", "correct": "1", "why": "NPCI partnered with HSBC India and JP Morgan Payments to enable real-time FX (Foreign Exchange) settlement for international UPI payments from 2 July 2026, expanding UPI's global reach.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q964", "q": "The India-Australia summit in 2026 was held in which Australian city?", "option_a": "Sydney", "option_b": "Melbourne", "option_c": "Canberra", "option_d": "Brisbane", "correct": "1", "why": "PM Modi visited Australia in July 2026 for the India-Australia summit in Melbourne, marking a historic visit after 40 years. Both nations signed 18 pacts across mining, cyber tech, education, and sealed a uranium deal.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q965", "q": "ACME signed a USD 1 billion green methanol deal with which country in July 2026?", "option_a": "South Korea", "option_b": "China", "option_c": "Japan", "option_d": "Germany", "correct": "2", "why": "ACME signed a USD 1 billion green methanol deal with Japan in July 2026, boosting India's green fuel ambitions and supporting the transition to clean energy exports.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q966", "q": "India won its first-ever World Rowing Cup gold at Lucerne 2026 in which event?", "option_a": "Single Sculls", "option_b": "Double Sculls (LM2x)", "option_c": "Coxless Four", "option_d": "Eight", "correct": "1", "why": "India won its first-ever World Rowing Cup gold at Lucerne, Switzerland when Lakshay and Ujjwal Kumar triumphed in the LM2x (Lightweight Men's Double Sculls) event with a timing of 6:26.09, defeating Hong Kong.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q967", "q": "Mirabai Chanu won gold at IWF World Weightlifting Championships 2026 in which category?", "option_a": "55 kg", "option_b": "49 kg", "option_c": "59 kg", "option_d": "45 kg", "correct": "1", "why": "Mirabai Chanu won gold in the 49 kg Women's category at IWF World Weightlifting Championships 2026 in Doha with a total lift of 202 kg, setting a world record in Clean and Jerk (113 kg).", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q968", "q": "The Indian hockey team won which tournament as the 2025-26 FIH Women's Nations Cup?", "option_a": "FIH Women's World Cup", "option_b": "FIH Women's Nations Cup", "option_c": "Asian Champions Trophy", "option_d": "Commonwealth Games Hockey", "correct": "1", "why": "The Indian women's hockey team won the 2025-26 FIH Women's Nations Cup, marking a significant achievement for Indian women's hockey in international competition.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q969", "q": "FIFA World Cup 2026 is being hosted by which countries?", "option_a": "USA only", "option_b": "USA, Canada and Mexico", "option_c": "USA and Canada", "option_d": "Mexico, USA and Brazil", "correct": "1", "why": "FIFA World Cup 2026 is being jointly hosted by USA, Canada, and Mexico — the first World Cup to be hosted by three countries. It features an expanded format with 48 teams.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q970", "q": "Lauren Bell won ICC Women's Player of the Month award for May 2026. She represents which country?", "option_a": "Australia", "option_b": "India", "option_c": "England", "option_d": "South Africa", "correct": "2", "why": "Lauren Bell, a fast bowler from England, won the ICC Women's Player of the Month award for May 2026. She had outstanding ODI and T20I performances during this period.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q971", "q": "Neeraj Chopra and Parul Chaudhary were honoured as Best Male and Female Athlete at which awards?", "option_a": "Khel Ratna Awards 2026", "option_b": "Indian Athletics Awards 2025", "option_c": "Arjuna Awards 2025", "option_d": "Sports Excellence Awards 2026", "correct": "1", "why": "Neeraj Chopra (javelin) and Parul Chaudhary (long distance running) were honored as Best Male and Female Athlete respectively at the Indian Athletics Awards 2025.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q972", "q": "India's contingent showcased sustainable jute apparel at which international games in 2026?", "option_a": "Asian Games 2026", "option_b": "Commonwealth Games 2026", "option_c": "Olympic Games 2028", "option_d": "BRICS Games 2026", "correct": "1", "why": "India's contingent showcased sustainable jute apparel at the Commonwealth Games 2026, highlighting India's commitment to eco-friendly textiles and the promotion of the jute industry.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q973", "q": "World Rowing Cup 2026 gold won by India was held in which country?", "option_a": "France", "option_b": "Switzerland", "option_c": "Germany", "option_d": "Italy", "correct": "1", "why": "India won its first-ever World Rowing Cup gold at Lucerne, Switzerland. The Army Rowing Node trained the champions Lakshay and Ujjwal Kumar who competed in the LM2x event.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q974", "q": "Keiko Fujimori won the 2026 presidential election of which country?", "option_a": "Brazil", "option_b": "Argentina", "option_c": "Peru", "option_d": "Colombia", "correct": "2", "why": "Keiko Fujimori, leader of the conservative Popular Force party, won Peru's 2026 presidential election in a closely contested runoff. She is the daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q975", "q": "Which Indian diplomat was elected as an ITLOS Judge in 2026?", "option_a": "Vivek Aggarwal", "option_b": "Bimal Patel", "option_c": "Syed Akbaruddin", "option_d": "T.S. Tirumurti", "correct": "1", "why": "Bimal Patel, an Indian jurist and international law expert, was elected as a judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in June 2026.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q976", "q": "India's external debt reached how much in FY26 according to RBI?", "option_a": "$652.8 billion", "option_b": "$712.8 billion", "option_c": "$762.8 billion", "option_d": "$812.8 billion", "correct": "2", "why": "India's external debt climbed to $762.8 billion in FY26, according to RBI data released in June 2026. The rise reflects increased commercial borrowings and NRI deposits.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-12", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q977", "q": "What is the Total Priority Sector Lending (PSL) target for Domestic commercial banks?", "option_a": "40% of ANBC", "option_b": "60% of ANBC", "option_c": "75% of ANBC", "option_d": "18% of ANBC", "correct": "0", "why": "The total priority sector target for Domestic commercial banks (excluding RRBs & SFBs) is 40% of Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC).", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "13-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q978", "q": "What is the Total Priority Sector Lending (PSL) target for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)?", "option_a": "40% of ANBC", "option_b": "50% of ANBC", "option_c": "75% of ANBC", "option_d": "100% of ANBC", "correct": "2", "why": "According to the PSL guidelines, Regional Rural Banks have a total priority sector target of 75% of ANBC.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "13-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q979", "q": "For foreign banks with less than 20 branches, what is the maximum percentage of ANBC that can be allocated to Exports within their 40% PSL target?", "option_a": "8%", "option_b": "18%", "option_c": "32%", "option_d": "40%", "correct": "2", "why": "Foreign banks with less than 20 branches can allocate up to 32% to Exports within their 40% of ANBC total target.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "13-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q980", "q": "For foreign banks with less than 20 branches, what is the minimum percentage of ANBC that must be lent to any other priority sector (excluding exports)?", "option_a": "7.50%", "option_b": "8%", "option_c": "10%", "option_d": "12%", "correct": "1", "why": "The guidelines state that for foreign banks with less than 20 branches, not less than 8% must go to any other priority sector.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "13-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q981", "q": "What is the PSL target for Agriculture for Small Finance Banks (SFBs)?", "option_a": "7.5% of ANBC", "option_b": "10% of ANBC", "option_c": "15% of ANBC", "option_d": "18% of ANBC", "correct": "3", "why": "Small Finance Banks have an agriculture priority sector lending target of 18% of ANBC.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "13-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q982", "q": "What is the prescribed PSL target for Agriculture for foreign banks with less than 20 branches?", "option_a": "18% of ANBC", "option_b": "12% of ANBC", "option_c": "8% of ANBC", "option_d": "Not applicable", "correct": "3", "why": "The specific Agriculture sub-target is marked as 'Not applicable' for foreign banks with less than 20 branches.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "13-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q983", "q": "What is the prescribed PSL target for Micro Enterprises for Domestic commercial banks?", "option_a": "7.5% of ANBC", "option_b": "10% of ANBC", "option_c": "12% of ANBC", "option_d": "15% of ANBC", "correct": "0", "why": "The target for Micro Enterprises for Domestic commercial banks is 7.5% of ANBC.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "13-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q984", "q": "Which of the following bank categories has a 'Not applicable' status for the Micro Enterprises PSL target?", "option_a": "Domestic commercial banks", "option_b": "Regional Rural Banks", "option_c": "Small Finance Banks", "option_d": "Foreign banks with less than 20 branches", "correct": "3", "why": "The specific Micro Enterprises sub-target is 'Not applicable' for foreign banks with less than 20 branches.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "13-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q985", "q": "What is the PSL target for Advances to Weaker Sections for Domestic commercial banks?", "option_a": "7.5% of ANBC", "option_b": "10% of ANBC", "option_c": "12% of ANBC", "option_d": "15% of ANBC", "correct": "2", "why": "Domestic commercial banks have a target of 12% of ANBC for Advances to Weaker Sections.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "13-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q986", "q": "What is the PSL target for Advances to Weaker Sections for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)?", "option_a": "7.5% of ANBC", "option_b": "10% of ANBC", "option_c": "12% of ANBC", "option_d": "15% of ANBC", "correct": "3", "why": "Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) have a higher target of 15% of ANBC for Advances to Weaker Sections.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "13-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q987", "q": "What is the Priority Sector Lending (PSL) sub-target for Small and Marginal Farmers (SMFs) for Domestic Commercial Banks?", "option_a": "8% of ANBC/CEOBE", "option_b": "10% of ANBC/CEOBE", "option_c": "12% of ANBC/CEOBE", "option_d": "18% of ANBC/CEOBE", "correct": "1", "why": "Domestic Commercial Banks are required to lend at least 10% of ANBC or Credit Equivalent of Off-Balance Sheet Exposure (CEOBE), whichever is higher, to Small and Marginal Farmers under the RBI Priority Sector Lending guidelines.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "13-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q988", "q": "In the context of Agriculture PSL targets, what does the abbreviation NCF stand for?", "option_a": "National Corporate Funds", "option_b": "Non-Corporate Farmers", "option_c": "New Commercial Farmers", "option_d": "Non-Commercial Farming", "correct": "1", "why": "NCF stands for Non-Corporate Farmers in the Priority Sector Lending guidelines.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "13-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q989", "q": "According to the PSL guidelines, how are 'Non-Corporate Farmers' primarily defined?", "option_a": "Farmers engaged only in export-oriented agriculture", "option_b": "Farmers operating under registered companies", "option_c": "Normal farmers or small farming groups not organized as corporate entities", "option_d": "Large scale land owners with more than 50 acres", "correct": "2", "why": "Non-Corporate Farmers (NCF) are normal farmers or small farming groups who are not organized as corporate entities like companies.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "13-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q990", "q": "What does 'Corporate Farmer' refer to in the context of PSL agriculture targets?", "option_a": "Company Farming", "option_b": "Cooperative Societies", "option_c": "Small and Marginal Farmers", "option_d": "Self Help Groups", "correct": "0", "why": "A Corporate Farmer refers to company farming, where entities are organized as corporations.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "13-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q991", "q": "For housing loans to qualify under PSL in a centre with a population of 50 lakh and above, what is the maximum allowed house cost?", "option_a": "₹ 44 lakh", "option_b": "₹ 50 lakh", "option_c": "₹ 57 lakh", "option_d": "₹ 63 lakh", "correct": "3", "why": "For centres with a population of 50 lakh and above, the maximum house cost allowed under the primary limits is ₹ 63 lakh.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "13-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q992", "q": "For a centre with a population between 10 lakh and 50 lakh, what is the maximum house cost limit for a housing loan to be classified under PSL?", "option_a": "₹ 44 lakh", "option_b": "₹ 45 lakh", "option_c": "₹ 57 lakh", "option_d": "₹ 63 lakh", "correct": "2", "why": "In a centre with a population of 10 Lakh to 50 lakh, the maximum house cost limit is ₹ 57 lakh.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "13-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q993", "q": "What is the maximum house cost permitted for PSL housing loans in centres with a population below 10 lakh?", "option_a": "₹ 35 lakh", "option_b": "₹ 44 lakh", "option_c": "₹ 50 lakh", "option_d": "₹ 57 lakh", "correct": "1", "why": "For population centres below 10 lakh, the maximum house cost limit is ₹ 44 lakh.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "13-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q994", "q": "Under the Social Infrastructure category of PSL, what is the maximum loan limit per borrower for building schools?", "option_a": "₹ 5 crore", "option_b": "₹ 8 crore", "option_c": "₹ 10 crore", "option_d": "₹ 12 crore", "correct": "1", "why": "Loans for Schools, Drinking Water and Sanitation have a limit of up to ₹8 crore per borrower.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "13-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q995", "q": "What is the maximum loan limit per borrower for Drinking Water and Sanitation projects under the Social Infrastructure PSL category?", "option_a": "₹ 5 crore", "option_b": "₹ 8 crore", "option_c": "₹ 10 crore", "option_d": "₹ 12 crore", "correct": "1", "why": "The loan limit for Drinking Water and Sanitation under Social Infrastructure is up to ₹8 crore per borrower.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "13-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q996", "q": "Under the Social Infrastructure sector, what is the loan limit per borrower for Health Care Facilities?", "option_a": "₹ 8 crore", "option_b": "₹ 10 crore", "option_c": "₹ 12 crore", "option_d": "₹ 15 crore", "correct": "2", "why": "For Health Care Facilities under the Social Infrastructure PSL category, the loan limit is up to ₹12 crore per borrower.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "13-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q997", "q": "Loans for building healthcare facilities are eligible under PSL if they are located in which tiers of centres?", "option_a": "Tier I to Tier III centres", "option_b": "Tier II to Tier VI centres", "option_c": "Tier III to Tier V centres", "option_d": "Tier IV to Tier VI centres", "correct": "1", "why": "Building healthcare facilities is applicable under PSL in Tier II to Tier VI centres.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "13-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q998", "q": "For Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs), social infrastructure loans are eligible under PSL only in centres with a population of less than:", "option_a": "50000", "option_b": "1 lakh", "option_c": "5 lakh", "option_d": "10 lakh", "correct": "1", "why": "For UCBs, eligible centres for social infrastructure loans are places with a population of less than 1 lakh.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "13-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q999", "q": "Under the Renewable Energy category of PSL, what is the maximum loan limit per borrower for Companies or Projects?", "option_a": "₹ 10 crore", "option_b": "₹ 15 crore", "option_c": "₹ 25 crore", "option_d": "₹ 35 crore", "correct": "3", "why": "The maximum loan limit for Renewable Energy projects for Companies/Projects is up to ₹35 crore per borrower.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "13-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1000", "q": "Under the Renewable Energy category of PSL, what is the maximum loan limit per borrower for Individual Households?", "option_a": "₹ 2 lakh", "option_b": "₹ 5 lakh", "option_c": "₹ 10 lakh", "option_d": "₹ 15 lakh", "correct": "2", "why": "For Individual Households, the loan limit for Renewable Energy under PSL is up to ₹10 lakh per borrower.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "13-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1001", "q": "Which of the following is listed as an eligible purpose for a renewable energy loan for Individual Households under PSL?", "option_a": "Building a wind farm", "option_b": "Solar water heater", "option_c": "Remote village electrification", "option_d": "Biomass power generator", "correct": "1", "why": "For individual households, eligible purposes include solar panels for home, solar water heaters, and small renewable energy systems for personal use.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "13-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1002", "q": "Which of the following is considered a 'Renewable energy public utility' eligible for PSL under the Companies/Projects category?", "option_a": "Solar street lighting systems", "option_b": "Personal solar panels", "option_c": "Household solar water heaters", "option_d": "Private electric vehicles", "correct": "0", "why": "Renewable energy public utilities eligible for companies/projects include solar street lighting systems and remote village electrification.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "13-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1003", "q": "What is the Total PSL target for Foreign banks with 20 branches and above?", "option_a": "32% of ANBC", "option_b": "40% of ANBC", "option_c": "60% of ANBC", "option_d": "75% of ANBC", "correct": "1", "why": "Foreign banks with 20 branches and above have the same target as domestic commercial banks, which is 40% of ANBC.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "13-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1004", "q": "For a centre with a population between 10 lakh and 50 lakh, what is the maximum housing loan amount eligible under PSL according to the primary limit table?", "option_a": "₹ 35 lakh", "option_b": "₹ 44 lakh", "option_c": "₹ 45 lakh", "option_d": "₹ 50 lakh", "correct": "2", "why": "For centres with a population of 10 Lakh to 50 lakh, the maximum loan limit is ₹ 45 lakh.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "13-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1005", "q": "According to the PSL guidelines for renewable energy, loans for 'Remote village electrification' fall under the limit of:", "option_a": "₹ 10 lakh per borrower", "option_b": "₹ 8 crore per borrower", "option_c": "₹ 12 crore per borrower", "option_d": "₹ 35 crore per borrower", "correct": "3", "why": "Remote village electrification is an eligible purpose under the 'Companies / Projects' category, which has a loan limit of up to ₹35 crore per borrower.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "13-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1006", "q": "Consider the following statements regarding the Tripartite Struggle of early medieval India: 1. It was fought mainly among the Gurjara-Pratiharas, Rashtrakutas, and Palas. 2. The principal objective was to control the strategic city of Kannauj. 3. The struggle continued from the late 8th century to the 10th century CE. Which of the statements given above are correct?", "option_a": "1 and 2 only", "option_b": "2 and 3 only", "option_c": "1 and 3 only", "option_d": "1, 2 and 3", "correct": "3", "why": "The Tripartite Struggle was fought mainly among the Gurjara-Pratiharas, Rashtrakutas, and Palas from the late 8th century to the 10th century CE for control over Kannauj.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1007", "q": "The Arab traveler and scholar Sulaiman visited India during the 9th century and left behind accounts praising the military power, riches, and efficient administration of a specific Indian ruler. Who was this ruler?", "option_a": "Nagabhatta I", "option_b": "Mihir Bhoja", "option_c": "Mahendrapala", "option_d": "Dharmapala", "correct": "1", "why": "Sulaiman visited during the reign of the Gurjara-Pratihara ruler Mihir Bhoja (836-885 CE) and praised him for keeping his vast empire safe from robbers and for his military might.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1008", "q": "Match the following rulers of the Pala dynasty with the educational institutions they are credited with founding: A. Gopala, B. Dharmapala. 1. Vikramshila University, 2. Odantapuri.", "option_a": "A-1, B-2", "option_b": "A-2, B-1", "option_c": "Both founded Vikramshila", "option_d": "Both founded Odantapuri", "correct": "1", "why": "Gopala was the founder of the Odantapuri university, while his son Dharmapala founded the famous Vikramshila University.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1009", "q": "Who among the following was the renowned court poet of the Gurjara-Pratihara ruler Mahendrapala?", "option_a": "Kalidasa", "option_b": "Banabhatta", "option_c": "Rajashekhara", "option_d": "Amir Khusrau", "correct": "2", "why": "Rajashekhara was the eminent Sanskrit poet, dramatist, and critic who served as the court poet of the Gurjara-Pratihara king Mahendrapala.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1010", "q": "With reference to the foundation of the imperial Chola Dynasty (850-1280 AD), consider the following statements: 1. Vijayalaya, the founder of the dynasty, was originally a feudatory to the Pallavas. 2. He captured Tanjore (Thanjavur) from the Muttaraiyars. 3. He built a prominent temple dedicated to Goddess Nishumbhasudeni. Which of the statements given above are correct?", "option_a": "1 and 2 only", "option_b": "2 and 3 only", "option_c": "1 and 3 only", "option_d": "1, 2 and 3", "correct": "3", "why": "Vijayalaya, initially a Pallava feudatory, founded the Chola Empire by capturing Tanjore from the Muttaraiyars and subsequently built a temple for Goddess Nishumbhasudeni.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1011", "q": "Which Chola ruler defeated the Pandyas at Vellore but subsequently suffered a major defeat at the hands of the Rashtrakuta king Krishna III?", "option_a": "Raja Raja I", "option_b": "Prantaka I", "option_c": "Rajendra I", "option_d": "Vijayalaya", "correct": "1", "why": "Prantaka I (873-955 AD) defeated the Pandyas at Vellore but lost to Rashtrakuta king Krishna III. He also built a victory pillar and Krishneshwara temple at Rameshwaram.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1012", "q": "Read the following statements regarding the Chola conquest of Sri Lanka: Statement I: Raja Raja I captured Anuradhapura and conquered the northern part of Sri Lanka. Statement II: Rajendra I completed the conquest by defeating King Mahinda V and bringing most of the island under Chola rule. Which of the following is correct?", "option_a": "Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect", "option_b": "Statement II is correct, but Statement I is incorrect", "option_c": "Both Statement I and Statement II are correct", "option_d": "Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect", "correct": "2", "why": "Raja Raja I captured Anuradhapura around 993 CE, while Rajendra I completed the conquest by defeating King Mahinda V and extending Chola authority over most of Sri Lanka.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1013", "q": "Rajendra I carried out an unprecedented naval expedition across the Bay of Bengal against the Sri Vijaya Empire. What religious faith was patronized by the Shailendra Dynasty ruling the Sri Vijaya Empire?", "option_a": "Hinduism", "option_b": "Jainism", "option_c": "Buddhism", "option_d": "Zoroastrianism", "correct": "2", "why": "The Shailendra Dynasty, which ruled over the Sri Vijaya Empire in Southeast Asia (and faced Rajendra I's naval expedition), believed in Buddhism.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1014", "q": "Mahmud of Ghazni, infamous for his plundering raids into Northern India, was a direct contemporary of which powerful Chola monarch in the South?", "option_a": "Vijayalaya", "option_b": "Prantaka I", "option_c": "Raja Raja I", "option_d": "Rajendra I", "correct": "3", "why": "Historical records explicitly note that Mahmud of Ghazni (who raided India in the early 11th century) was a contemporary of Rajendra I (1012-1044 AD).", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1015", "q": "Which of the following represents the correct hierarchical order of the Chola administrative divisions, from the largest unit to the smaller sub-divisions?", "option_a": "Valanadu → Mandalam → Nadu", "option_b": "Mandalam → Valanadu/Nadu", "option_c": "Agrahar → Valanadu → Mandalam", "option_d": "Nadu → Mandalam → Valanadu", "correct": "1", "why": "The Chola Empire was divided into provinces known as Mandalams, which were further subdivided into Valanadus or Nadus.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1016", "q": "The Uttaramerur inscription is an invaluable source for understanding the decentralized local self-government of the Cholas. According to the system it describes, which of the following was a mandatory qualification for participating in committee elections?", "option_a": "Having completed a pilgrimage to Varanasi", "option_b": "Being a member of the royal family", "option_c": "Owning property or land", "option_d": "Having served in the Chola navy", "correct": "2", "why": "The Chola village assemblies held elections every 3 years for committee members. A key privilege/qualification was that individuals must possess property or land to take part in these elections.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1017", "q": "In the context of Chola local assemblies, what was the primary difference between the 'Ur' and the 'Sabha'?", "option_a": "Ur was the assembly of learned Brahmins; Sabha was the assembly of merchants.", "option_b": "Ur was the assembly of common people; Sabha was the assembly of learned Brahmins.", "option_c": "Ur functioned as a military council; Sabha functioned as a religious council.", "option_d": "Ur was exclusive to the royal family; Sabha was for the common peasantry.", "correct": "1", "why": "In the Chola village administration, the 'Ur' was the general assembly of common people, whereas the 'Sabha' was an exclusive assembly of learned Brahmins.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1018", "q": "Match the following specific categories of land donations during the Chola Empire with their correct beneficiaries: A. Vellanvagi, B. Pallichhandam, C. Shalabhoga, D. Devadana. 1. Jain community, 2. Non-Brahman peasants, 3. Temples, 4. Maintenance of school.", "option_a": "A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3", "option_b": "A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4", "option_c": "A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3", "option_d": "A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3", "correct": "0", "why": "Vellanvagi was donated to non-Brahmans/peasants, Pallichhandam to the Jain community, Shalabhoga for the maintenance of schools, and Devadana to temples.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1019", "q": "The Chola taxation system was highly organized. What did the terms 'Vetti' and 'Kadamai' denote respectively in this context?", "option_a": "Trade tax and Water tax", "option_b": "Land revenue and Forced labour", "option_c": "Forced labour and Land revenue", "option_d": "Religious tax and Toll tax", "correct": "2", "why": "In the Chola Empire, 'Vetti' referred to a form of tax paid in the form of forced labour, while 'Kadamai' was the standard land revenue.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1020", "q": "Following the decline of the mighty Chola and Western Chalukyan empires in the early 13th century, which new powers took their places in their respective geopolitical spheres?", "option_a": "Cholas were replaced by Rashtrakutas; Chalukyas by Pallavas", "option_b": "Cholas were replaced by Pandyas and Hoysalas; Chalukyas by Yadavas and Kakatiyas", "option_c": "Cholas were replaced by Vijayanagara; Chalukyas by Bahmani Sultanate", "option_d": "Cholas were replaced by Cheras; Chalukyas by Pratiharas", "correct": "1", "why": "The place of the Cholas was taken by the Pandyas and Hoysalas in the south, while the late Chalukyas were replaced by the Yadavas and Kakatiyas.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1021", "q": "Which of the following dynasties is uniquely renowned for constructing elaborate 'star-shaped' temples and had its capital at Halebidu?", "option_a": "Kakatiyas", "option_b": "Yadavas", "option_c": "Hoysalas", "option_d": "Pandyas", "correct": "2", "why": "The Hoysalas, who rose to power after the Cholas' decline, had their capital at Halebidu and are famous in architectural history for their intricate star-shaped temples.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1022", "q": "Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Dravida style of temple architecture?", "option_a": "Curvilinear Shikhara above the sanctum", "option_b": "Massive entrance gateways known as Gopurams", "option_c": "Amalaka placed above the Shikhara", "option_d": "Rekha Deula tower", "correct": "1", "why": "Dravida temples are characterized by pyramidal Vimanas and massive Gopurams, whereas Nagara temples are known for their curvilinear Shikharas and generally do not have towering entrance Gopurams.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1023", "q": "In the context of ancient Indian temple architecture, what does the term 'Gaja Pristha' signify?", "option_a": "A towering spire built above the sanctum sanctorum", "option_b": "An architectural layout based on an apsidal or elliptical ground plan", "option_c": "A massive stone chariot built for temple processions", "option_d": "A dedicated pavilion for temple elephants", "correct": "1", "why": "Temples made on an apsidal plane (elliptical shape), reminiscent of an elephant's back, are known in architectural terminology as 'Gaja Pristha'.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1024", "q": "Consider the following statements regarding the 'Great Living Chola Temples': 1. The Brihadeshvara Temple at Tanjore was built by Raja Raja I. 2. The Airavatesvara Temple at Kumbakonam was built by Raja Raja II. 3. Both of these temples are listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Which of the statements given above are correct?", "option_a": "1 and 2 only", "option_b": "2 and 3 only", "option_c": "1 and 3 only", "option_d": "1, 2 and 3", "correct": "3", "why": "All statements are correct. Raja Raja I built the Brihadeshvara Temple, Raja Raja II built the Airavatesvara Temple, and they are recognized together as UNESCO World Heritage sites.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1025", "q": "To symbolize his immense military supremacy, Rajendra I built a grand Shiva temple at Gangaikondacholapuram and furnished it with war trophies. Which of the following artifacts was explicitly seized from the defeated Chalukyas?", "option_a": "An image of Bhairava and Bhairavi", "option_b": "A colossal Nandi statue", "option_c": "A sacred Sun-pedestal", "option_d": "A massive golden bell", "correct": "2", "why": "Rajendra I seized a Sun-pedestal from the Chalukyas. The image of Bhairava came from Kalinga, and the Nandi statue came from the Eastern Chalukyas.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1026", "q": "Which prominent temple, built by the Chandela dynasty, is famous for its intricate sculptures, including numerous erotic carvings often associated with themes described in the Kamasutra?", "option_a": "Modhera Sun Temple", "option_b": "Kandariya Mahadeva Temple", "option_c": "Virupaksha Temple", "option_d": "Dilwara Jain Temple", "correct": "1", "why": "The Kandariya Mahadeva Temple at Khajuraho is renowned for its intricate sculptures, including erotic carvings that are often associated with themes described in the Kamasutra.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1027", "q": "With reference to the Virupaksha Temple at Hampi, consider the following statements: 1. It was constructed by the Chalukya Dynasty. 2. It was commissioned by Queen Lokamahadevi. 3. It is a prime example of the Vesara style, blending Nagara and Dravida elements. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?", "option_a": "1 and 2 only", "option_b": "2 and 3 only", "option_c": "1 and 3 only", "option_d": "1, 2 and 3", "correct": "3", "why": "The Virupaksha Temple at Pattadakal (Hampi region) was built by the Chalukya dynasty, commissioned by Queen Lokamahadevi, and utilizes the hybrid Vesara style.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1028", "q": "Which prominent temple, built by the Chandela dynasty, is famous for its intricate sculptures, including numerous erotic carvings often associated with themes described in the Kamasutra?", "option_a": "Modhera Sun Temple", "option_b": "Kandariya Mahadeva Temple", "option_c": "Virupaksha Temple", "option_d": "Dilwara Jain Temple", "correct": "1", "why": "The Kandariya Mahadeva Temple at Khajuraho is renowned for its intricate sculptures, including erotic carvings that are often associated with themes described in the Kamasutra.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1029", "q": "In the context of Indian architectural heritage, match the following temples with their popular historical sobriquets: A. Konark Sun Temple, B. Jagannath Puri Temple. 1. White Pagoda, 2. Black Pagoda.", "option_a": "A-1, B-2", "option_b": "A-2, B-1", "option_c": "Both are known as Black Pagodas", "option_d": "Both are known as White Pagodas", "correct": "1", "why": "The Konark Sun Temple is famously known as the 'Black Pagoda', while the Jagannath Puri Temple is known as the 'White Pagoda'.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1030", "q": "The Konark Sun Temple in Odisha is a magnificent blend of Nagara and Kalinga architectural styles, prominently featured on the modern 10-rupee note. Which medieval ruler commissioned its construction?", "option_a": "Narasingha Deva I", "option_b": "Anantavarman Chodaganga", "option_c": "Raja Raja Chola", "option_d": "Dharmapala", "correct": "0", "why": "The Konark Sun Temple was built by Narasingha Deva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1031", "q": "In the structural anatomy of a standard North Indian (Nagara) style temple, which of the following refers to the ribbed, stone-like disc placed at the top of the main tower?", "option_a": "Mandapa", "option_b": "Amalaka", "option_c": "Vimana", "option_d": "Gopuram", "correct": "1", "why": "In Nagara style architecture, the 'Amalaka' is a stone disc with ridges that sits at the very top of the Shikhara (main tower), just below the Kalasha.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1032", "q": "During the Early Medieval period, the Gurjara-Pratiharas established a formidable empire in northern and western India. Where was their primary capital located?", "option_a": "Manyakheta", "option_b": "Devagiri", "option_c": "Kannauj/Bhinmal", "option_d": "Tanjore", "correct": "2", "why": "The Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty, founded by Nagabhatta, operated primarily out of their capitals at Kannauj and Bhinmal.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1033", "q": "The Pala dynasty ruled extensively over the Bengal region and were devout followers of Buddhism. Who among them was the founder of the dynasty?", "option_a": "Devapala", "option_b": "Dharmapala", "option_c": "Gopala", "option_d": "Mahipala", "correct": "2", "why": "Gopala was the foundational ruler of the Pala dynasty in the Bengal region and is also credited with founding the Odantapuri Mahavihara.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1034", "q": "Which ambitious Chola emperor earned the title of 'Gangaikondachola' after his armies successfully marched across the Ganga and defeated local kings in Bengal?", "option_a": "Vijayalaya", "option_b": "Prantaka I", "option_c": "Raja Raja I", "option_d": "Rajendra I", "correct": "3", "why": "Rajendra I led a successful northern expedition to the banks of the river Ganga, defeating local Bengal kings. To commemorate this, he assumed the title 'Gangaikondachola' and built a new city named Gangaikondacholapuram.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1035", "q": "In Chola epigraphy and land revenue administration, what did the term 'Devadana' specifically signify?", "option_a": "Land donated to the Jain community", "option_b": "Land donated for the maintenance of a school", "option_c": "Land donated to temples", "option_d": "Tax-free land granted exclusively to royal ministers", "correct": "2", "why": "Under the Chola land grant system, Devadana' explicitly referred to land that was donated to temples for their upkeep.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1036", "q": "The Chola administration was known for its decentralized but structured nature. The term 'Valanadu' roughly corresponds to which tier of this administrative hierarchy?", "option_a": "The largest provincial unit, equivalent to a modern state", "option_b": "A sub-division or district located within a Mandalam", "option_c": "An assembly of learned Brahmins", "option_d": "The specific residential quarters for the royal family", "correct": "1", "why": "The Chola Empire was divided into provinces called Mandalams, which were further divided into smaller administrative units known as Valanadus or Nadus.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1037", "q": "According to the architectural layout of ancient Indian temples, what is the precise function of the 'Garbhagriha'?", "option_a": "It is the main pillared hall where devotees gather.", "option_b": "It is the towering superstructure built over the temple.", "option_c": "It is the sanctum sanctorum where the chief deity is installed.", "option_d": "It is the external circumambulatory path.", "correct": "2", "why": "The 'Garbhagriha' (womb chamber) is the innermost sanctum of a Hindu temple where the primary idol or deity is housed.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1038", "q": "In the terminology of the South Indian (Dravida) style of temple architecture, what exactly is the 'Vimana'?", "option_a": "The massive, highly decorated entrance gateway.", "option_b": "The stepped, pyramidal tower constructed directly over the main shrine.", "option_c": "The large water tank used for ritual bathing.", "option_d": "The pillared pavilion used for public rituals.", "correct": "1", "why": "Unlike the curving 'Shikhara' of North India, the 'Vimana' in South Indian architecture is the pyramidal tower built directly above the Garbhagriha.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1039", "q": "Following the fragmentation of the Later Chalukyan empire, which prominent regional dynasty established its political capital at Warangal?", "option_a": "Hoysalas", "option_b": "Pandyas", "option_c": "Kakatiyas", "option_d": "Yadavas", "correct": "2", "why": "After the decline of the late Chalukyas, the Kakatiyas emerged as a dominant power with their capital centered at Warangal.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1040", "q": "Following the collapse of the Western Chalukyas, which major dynasty rose to power in the Deccan region and established its heavily fortified capital at Devagiri?", "option_a": "Hoysalas", "option_b": "Kakatiyas", "option_c": "Yadavas", "option_d": "Cholas", "correct": "2", "why": "The Yadavas (or Seunas) filled the power vacuum left by the Chalukyas in the western Deccan and established their capital at Devagiri.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1041", "q": "The Brihadeshvara Temple at Tanjore, a pinnacle of Dravidian architecture, features a monolithic, dome-like capstone (Stupi) at the very top of its Vimana. What is the approximate weight of this colossal stone?", "option_a": "20 tonnes", "option_b": "50 tonnes", "option_c": "90 tonnes", "option_d": "150 tonnes", "correct": "2", "why": "The capstone or Stupi crowning the Vimana of the Brihadeshvara Temple is an engineering marvel weighing approximately 90 tonnes.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1042", "q": "During his victorious northern campaigns, Rajendra I brought back several sacred images to adorn his new capital. Which specific deity's image did he capture from the Kalinga region of Orissa?", "option_a": "A golden statue of Lord Vishnu", "option_b": "An image of Bhairava (a form of Shiva) and Bhairavi", "option_c": "A massive bronze Nataraja", "option_d": "A diamond-studded image of Surya", "correct": "1", "why": "Historical records note that Rajendra I brought an image of Bhairava and Bhairavi specifically from the Kalinga region of Orissa as a war trophy.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1043", "q": "Consider the following statements regarding the Pala dynasty of early medieval India: 1. They maintained a strong grip over the Bengal region. 2. They were ardent followers and patrons of the Buddhist religion. 3. The ruler Dharmapala is credited with founding the Odantapuri University. Which of the statements given above are correct?", "option_a": "1 and 2 only", "option_b": "2 and 3 only", "option_c": "1 and 3 only", "option_d": "1, 2 and 3", "correct": "0", "why": "The Palas ruled Bengal and were Buddhists (Statements 1 and 2 are true). However, Gopala founded Odantapuri, while Dharmapala founded Vikramshila (Statement 3 is false).", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1044", "q": "In the context of ancient Indian temple architecture, what does the 'Panchayatan' style refer to?", "option_a": "A temple built strictly within 5 days.", "option_b": "A temple complex funded jointly by five different merchant guilds.", "option_c": "A specific architectural layout featuring a main central shrine surrounded by four subsidiary shrines.", "option_d": "A temple dedicated exclusively to the five primary elements of nature.", "correct": "2", "why": "The Panchayatan style is a prominent layout in North Indian (Nagara) architecture where the main deity's shrine is placed in the center, surrounded by four smaller subsidiary shrines at the corners.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "14-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1045", "q": "Which indigenously built stealth frigate was commissioned into the Indian Navy in July 2026?", "option_a": "INS Tarkash", "option_b": "INS Mahendragiri", "option_c": "INS Udaygiri", "option_d": "INS Kavaratti", "correct": "1", "why": "India’s latest made-in-India stealth frigate was commissioned at Visakhapatnam in July 2026.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "15-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1046", "q": "Who assumed charge as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff in June 2026?", "option_a": "Admiral R. Hari Kumar", "option_b": "Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi", "option_c": "Admiral Krishna Swaminathan", "option_d": "Admiral Karambir Singh", "correct": "2", "why": "Admiral Krishna Swaminathan became the new Navy Chief as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff in June 2026.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "15-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1047", "q": "Which organisation launched specialised El Niño Bulletins in 2026 to protect maritime sectors?", "option_a": "IMD", "option_b": "INCOIS", "option_c": "NITI Aayog", "option_d": "DRDO", "correct": "1", "why": "INCOIS started issuing specialised El Niño Bulletins for better maritime preparedness and sector protection.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "15-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1048", "q": "How many critical mineral blocks were successfully auctioned under India’s Critical Mineral Mission in 2026?", "option_a": "40", "option_b": "56", "option_c": "72", "option_d": "85", "correct": "1", "why": "A total of 56 critical mineral blocks were successfully auctioned under India's Critical Mineral Mission in 2026.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "15-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1049", "q": "NAFEX.in portal was launched by which organisation in 2026?", "option_a": "FCI", "option_b": "NAFED", "option_c": "NABARD", "option_d": "APEDA", "correct": "1", "why": "NAFED launched the NAFEX.in e-auction portal to provide better market linkage between farmers and traders.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "15-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1050", "q": "President of India presented which awards at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II in June 2026?", "option_a": "Padma Awards 2026", "option_b": "National Sports Awards", "option_c": "Florence Nightingale Awards", "option_d": "Arjuna Awards", "correct": "0", "why": "The Padma Awards 2026 were formally conferred by the President of India at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II in June 2026.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "15-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1051", "q": "Which Indian Navy ship departed Port Louis, Mauritius in June 2026?", "option_a": "INS Mahendragiri", "option_b": "INS Tarkash", "option_c": "INS Sudarshini", "option_d": "INS Udaygiri", "correct": "1", "why": "INS Tarkash visited Port Louis in Mauritius as part of the Indian Navy's planned overseas deployment.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-15", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1052", "q": "The 15th Defence Information Technology Consultative Committee Meeting was chaired by whom in 2026?", "option_a": "Defence Minister", "option_b": "Raksha Rajya Mantri", "option_c": "Chief of Defence Staff", "option_d": "Navy Chief", "correct": "1", "why": "The 15th DITCC meeting in New Delhi was chaired by the Raksha Rajya Mantri.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "15-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1053", "q": "Which port emerged as a model for green maritime growth with 45% reduction in carbon emissions?", "option_a": "Mumbai Port", "option_b": "VOC Port", "option_c": "Chennai Port", "option_d": "Kandla Port", "correct": "1", "why": "VOC Port achieved a 45% reduction in carbon emissions under key green maritime initiatives.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "15-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1054", "q": "General NS Raja Subramani assumed charge as which post in 2026?", "option_a": "Chief of Naval Staff", "option_b": "Chief of Defence Staff", "option_c": "Chief of Army Staff", "option_d": "Chief of Air Staff", "correct": "1", "why": "General NS Raja Subramani assumed charge as the new Chief of Defence Staff in 2026.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "15-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1055", "q": "Which Indian Navy ship arrived at Las Palmas, Spain, marking a historic first?", "option_a": "INS Tarkash", "option_b": "INS Sudarshini", "option_c": "INS Mahendragiri", "option_d": "INS Udaygiri", "correct": "1", "why": "INS Sudarshini made the first-ever visit by an Indian naval ship to Las Palmas in Spain.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "15-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1056", "q": "How many new judges were appointed to the Supreme Court of India in June 2026?", "option_a": "3", "option_b": "5", "option_c": "7", "option_d": "9", "correct": "1", "why": "The President approved the fresh appointments of 5 new judges to the Supreme Court of India in June 2026.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "15-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1057", "q": "Under PM E-DRIVE scheme, how many new EV chargers were added in Karnataka by July 2026?", "option_a": "843", "option_b": "1,243", "option_c": "2000", "option_d": "543", "correct": "1", "why": "Karnataka received 1243 new EV charging points under the central PM E-DRIVE scheme framework.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "15-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1058", "q": "Which campaign did MY Bharat launch for district-level competitions to combat drug abuse?", "option_a": "Vikit Bharat Campaign", "option_b": "Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Campaign", "option_c": "Fit India Campaign", "option_d": "Yuva Shakti Campaign", "correct": "1", "why": "The district-level youth competitions were launched under the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat banner.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "15-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1059", "q": "What was the all-time high net profit recorded by Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in FY 2025–26?", "option_a": "₹1.25 lakh crore", "option_b": "₹1.55 lakh crore", "option_c": "₹1.98 lakh crore", "option_d": "₹2.10 lakh crore", "correct": "2", "why": "Public Sector Banks logged an all-time high cumulative net profit of ₹1.98 lakh crore for the financial year 2025-26.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "15-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1060", "q": "Under the ECLGS 5.0 scheme, how many guarantees have been issued by July 2026?", "option_a": "2.11 lakh", "option_b": "3.50 lakh", "option_c": "4.11 lakh", "option_d": "5.00 lakh", "correct": "2", "why": "The ECLGS 5.0 facility crossed 4.11 lakh guarantees with an aggregate guaranteed sum of ₹1.55 lakh crore.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "15-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1061", "q": "Which ancient martial art of Kerala was recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports?", "option_a": "Kalaripayattu", "option_b": "Thang-Ta", "option_c": "Gatka", "option_d": "Silambam", "correct": "0", "why": "Kalaripayattu was officially recognized under the dynamic 'Sword of Honour' sports promotional initiative.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "15-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1062", "q": "The sacred relics of Lord Buddha's chief disciples were enshrined in which country in 2026?", "option_a": "Sri Lanka", "option_b": "Myanmar", "option_c": "Mongolia", "option_d": "Nepal", "correct": "2", "why": "The holy sacred relics of Lord Buddha's primary chief disciples were formally enshrined in Mongolia in 2026.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "15-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1063", "q": "Which Ministry launched the eighth edition of \"Trade Watch Quarterly\" in 2026?", "option_a": "Ministry of Commerce", "option_b": "NITI Aayog", "option_c": "Ministry of Finance", "option_d": "Ministry of Statistics", "correct": "1", "why": "NITI Aayog published and launched the eighth comprehensive edition of the Trade Watch Quarterly review.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "15-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1064", "q": "What is the monthly out-of-pocket allowance (OPA) paid to core group athletes under TOPS?", "option_a": "₹25000", "option_b": "₹40000", "option_c": "₹50000", "option_d": "₹75000", "correct": "2", "why": "Core group athletes covered under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme receive a monthly OPA of ₹50000.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "15-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1065", "q": "What is the annual income limit for households to be eligible for collateral-free microfinance loans under Priority Sector Lending?", "option_a": "₹1,00,000", "option_b": "₹2,00,000", "option_c": "₹3,00,000", "option_d": "₹5,00,000", "correct": "2", "why": "All collateral-free loans to individuals belonging to low-income households with an annual income up to ₹3,00,000.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-17", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1066", "q": "Microfinance loans provided directly by banks to individuals or SHG/JLG members are characterized by being:", "option_a": "Backed by gold collateral", "option_b": "Collateral-free", "option_c": "Subject to 15% minimum interest", "option_d": "Only for agricultural purposes", "correct": "1", "why": "Microfinance loans are defined as all collateral-free loans to individuals from low-income households.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-17", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1067", "q": "What is the maximum loan amount provided by banks to SHGs/JLGs for activities other than agriculture or MSME that qualifies under PSL?", "option_a": "₹1.00 lakh", "option_b": "₹2.00 lakh", "option_c": "₹5.00 lakh", "option_d": "₹10.00 lakh", "correct": "1", "why": "Banks may give loans up to ₹2.00 lakh to SHGs/JLGs for activities other than Agriculture or MSME.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-17", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1068", "q": "Which of the following is an eligible purpose for an SHG/JLG loan up to ₹2.00 lakh under the 'Others' category of PSL?", "option_a": "Purchasing agricultural land", "option_b": "Setting up a medium enterprise", "option_c": "Construction of toilets", "option_d": "Investing in stock markets", "correct": "2", "why": "Eligible activities for the ₹2.00 lakh limit to SHGs/JLGs include social needs, house construction/repair, and construction of toilets.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-17", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1069", "q": "Banks can provide loans up to what amount to distressed persons to prepay their debt to non-institutional lenders?", "option_a": "₹50,000", "option_b": "₹1.00 lakh", "option_c": "₹2.00 lakh", "option_d": "₹5.00 lakh", "correct": "1", "why": "Loans to distressed persons to prepay their debt to non-institutional lenders cannot exceed ₹1.00 lakh per borrower.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-17", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1070", "q": "Which specific group is excluded from the ₹1.00 lakh loan limit provided to distressed persons for prepaying non-institutional debt?", "option_a": "Distressed artisans", "option_b": "Distressed farmers", "option_c": "Distressed shopkeepers", "option_d": "Distressed daily wage laborers", "correct": "1", "why": "The guidelines explicitly state 'Loans to distressed persons (other than distressed farmers indebted to non-institutional lenders)' for the ₹1.00 lakh limit.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-17", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1071", "q": "Under PSL, loans can be sanctioned to State Sponsored Organisations for SC/STs for which specific purpose?", "option_a": "To construct government buildings", "option_b": "To provide direct cash transfers", "option_c": "Purchase of inputs and marketing of outputs", "option_d": "To fund political campaigns", "correct": "2", "why": "These loans must be for the specific purpose of purchase and supply of inputs and/or the marketing of the outputs of the beneficiaries.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-17", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1072", "q": "What is the maximum loan limit for Start-ups, engaged in activities other than agriculture or MSME, to be classified under Priority Sector Lending?", "option_a": "₹10 crore", "option_b": "₹25 crore", "option_c": "₹50 crore", "option_d": "₹100 crore", "correct": "2", "why": "Banks can provide loans up to ₹50 crore to startups that are engaged in activities other than Agriculture or MSME.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-17", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1073", "q": "A Self Help Group (SHG) is typically a small voluntary group consisting of how many members?", "option_a": "4–10 members", "option_b": "10–20 members", "option_c": "20–30 members", "option_d": "50–100 members", "correct": "1", "why": "SHG is a small voluntary group of people, usually comprising 10–20 members.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-17", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1074", "q": "In which year were Self-Help Groups (SHGs) formally launched in India through the SHG-Bank Linkage Project?", "option_a": "1982", "option_b": "1992", "option_c": "2002", "option_d": "2014", "correct": "1", "why": "Self-Help Groups in India were formally launched through the SHG-Bank Linkage Project by NABARD in 1992.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-17", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1075", "q": "Which organization formally launched the SHG-Bank Linkage Project in India?", "option_a": "Reserve Bank of India (RBI)", "option_b": "State Bank of India (SBI)", "option_c": "NABARD", "option_d": "Ministry of Finance", "correct": "2", "why": "The SHG-Bank Linkage Project was launched by NABARD in 1992.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-17", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1076", "q": "A Joint Liability Group (JLG) is typically a small group of individuals consisting of how many members?", "option_a": "2–4 members", "option_b": "4–10 members", "option_c": "10–20 members", "option_d": "20–25 members", "correct": "1", "why": "A Joint Liability Group (JLG) is a small group of individuals, usually having 4–10 members.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-17", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1077", "q": "What happens if one member of a Joint Liability Group (JLG) fails to repay their loan?", "option_a": "The loan is written off by the bank", "option_b": "Only that member is penalized", "option_c": "The other members must repay the loan", "option_d": "The government subsidizes the loss", "correct": "2", "why": "In a JLG, if one member fails to repay, the other members must repay the loan due to joint responsibility.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-17", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1078", "q": "In which year was the Joint Liability Group (JLG) concept established in India by NABARD?", "option_a": "1992", "option_b": "1998", "option_c": "2006", "option_d": "2014", "correct": "3", "why": "The JLG concept was established in India by NABARD in 2014.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-17", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1079", "q": "The JLG concept was primarily established to provide collateral-free institutional credit to which group?", "option_a": "Large corporate houses", "option_b": "Small/tenant farmers", "option_c": "Urban MSMEs", "option_d": "Foreign investors", "correct": "1", "why": "NABARD established the JLG concept to provide collateral-free institutional credit to small/tenant farmers.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-17", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1080", "q": "What is the primary operational difference between a Self Help Group (SHG) and a Joint Liability Group (JLG)?", "option_a": "SHG is credit-oriented while JLG is saving-oriented", "option_b": "SHG is saving-oriented while JLG is credit-oriented", "option_c": "Only JLGs can have women members", "option_d": "Only SHGs are recognized by banks", "correct": "1", "why": "SHG is primarily a saving-oriented group, whereas JLG is a credit-oriented group formed primarily to avail loans.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-17", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1081", "q": "For Artisans, village and cottage industries to be classified under Weaker Sections for PSL, their individual credit limits should not exceed:", "option_a": "₹1 lakh", "option_b": "₹2 lakh", "option_c": "₹5 lakh", "option_d": "₹10 lakh", "correct": "1", "why": "Under Weaker Sections, Artisans, village and cottage industries are included where individual credit limits do not exceed ₹2 lakh.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-17", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1082", "q": "Beneficiaries under which of the following Government Sponsored Schemes are classified under Weaker Sections?", "option_a": "National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM)", "option_b": "Make in India", "option_c": "Digital India", "option_d": "Smart Cities Mission", "correct": "0", "why": "Beneficiaries under Government Sponsored Schemes such as National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) are considered Weaker Sections.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-17", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1083", "q": "Which scheme aimed at manual scavengers is listed as a qualifying criterion for Weaker Sections?", "option_a": "Swachh Bharat Abhiyan", "option_b": "Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers (SRMS)", "option_c": "Atal Pension Yojana", "option_d": "PM Awas Yojana", "correct": "1", "why": "The Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers (SRMS) is listed as a Government Sponsored Scheme under Weaker Sections.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-17", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1084", "q": "Beneficiaries of the DRI scheme fall under Weaker Sections for PSL. What does DRI stand for?", "option_a": "Direct Rural Investment", "option_b": "Differential Rate of Interest", "option_c": "Domestic Retail Income", "option_d": "Daily Return on Investment", "correct": "1", "why": "DRI stands for Differential Rate of Interest scheme.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-17", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1085", "q": "What is the loan limit per borrower for individual women beneficiaries to be classified under Weaker Sections?", "option_a": "₹1 lakh", "option_b": "₹2 lakh", "option_c": "₹3 lakh", "option_d": "₹5 lakh", "correct": "1", "why": "Individual women beneficiaries up to ₹2 lakh per borrower fall under the Weaker Sections category.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-17", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1086", "q": "The '₹2 lakh per borrower' limit for individual women beneficiaries under Weaker Sections is NOT applicable to which type of banks?", "option_a": "Commercial Banks", "option_b": "Small Finance Banks", "option_c": "Regional Rural Banks", "option_d": "Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs)", "correct": "3", "why": "The guidelines explicitly state that the limit of '₹2 lakh per borrower' is not applicable to UCBs for individual women beneficiaries.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-17", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1087", "q": "Overdrafts availed by account holders of which financial inclusion scheme are counted under Weaker Sections?", "option_a": "PM KISAN", "option_b": "PM Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)", "option_c": "PM Mudra Yojana", "option_d": "PM Suraksha Bima Yojana", "correct": "1", "why": "Overdraft availed by PMJDY (Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana) account holders is classified under Weaker Sections.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-17", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1088", "q": "Under the Priority Sector Lending guidelines, loans to Minority communities are classified under which category?", "option_a": "Agriculture", "option_b": "MSME", "option_c": "Weaker Sections", "option_d": "Export Credit", "correct": "2", "why": "Minority communities are explicitly listed as point 13 under the Weaker Sections category.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-17", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1089", "q": "Loans provided to Transgenders are specifically classified under which Priority Sector Lending category?", "option_a": "Social Infrastructure", "option_b": "Start-ups", "option_c": "Weaker Sections", "option_d": "Renewable Energy", "correct": "2", "why": "Transgenders are explicitly listed as point 12 under the Weaker Sections category.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-17", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1090", "q": "Microfinance loans under Weaker Sections must satisfy criteria prescribed in the RBI (Credit Facilities) Directions of which year?", "option_a": "2014", "option_b": "2020", "option_c": "2022", "option_d": "2025", "correct": "3", "why": "The criteria prescribed is located in the Reserve Bank of India (Credit Facilities) Directions, 2025.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-17", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1091", "q": "A distressed farmer is typically identified by banks when they are unable to repay which type of loans?", "option_a": "Education loans", "option_b": "Agricultural loans", "option_c": "Housing loans", "option_d": "Vehicle loans", "correct": "1", "why": "Banks identify distressed farmers when they cannot repay agricultural loans due to problems like crop failure or natural disasters.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-17", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1092", "q": "Under Weaker Sections, distressed persons (other than farmers) can get up to ₹1 lakh to prepay debts owed to whom?", "option_a": "Commercial Banks", "option_b": "Non-institutional lenders", "option_c": "Cooperative Societies", "option_d": "Foreign Banks", "correct": "1", "why": "Distressed persons can get up to ₹1 lakh per borrower to prepay their debt to non-institutional lenders.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-17", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1093", "q": "Are 'Persons with disabilities' explicitly categorized under Weaker Sections for Priority Sector Lending?", "option_a": "No, they are under Social Infrastructure", "option_b": "Yes, they are classified under Weaker Sections", "option_c": "No, they fall under the MSME category", "option_d": "Yes, but only for loans above ₹10 lakh", "correct": "1", "why": "Persons with disabilities are explicitly listed as point 11 under the Weaker Sections category.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-17", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1094", "q": "To qualify for the up to ₹50 crore PSL loan under the 'Others' category, Start-ups must NOT be engaged in which activities?", "option_a": "FinTech and HealthTech", "option_b": "Agriculture or MSME", "option_c": "E-commerce and Retail", "option_d": "Education and Social Infrastructure", "correct": "1", "why": "The guidelines specify that loans up to ₹50 crore can be given to Start-ups that are engaged in activities other than agriculture or MSME.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-17", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1095", "q": "Consider the following statements regarding Emperor Harshavardhana:\n\nHe organized an assembly at Prayag every five years, which is considered the first historical evidence of the Kumbh Mela.\n\nHe assumed the title 'Vatapikonda' after successfully defeating the Chalukyan king Pulakeshin II.\n\nHe was visited by the Chinese traveler Hiuen-Tsang.\nWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?", "option_a": "1 and 3 only", "option_b": "1 and 2 only", "option_c": "2 and 3 only", "option_d": "1, 2 and 3", "correct": "0", "why": "Harshavardhana organized the famous Prayag Assembly every five years, regarded as the earliest historical evidence associated with the Kumbh tradition. He was defeated—not victorious—against Pulakeshin II, so he never assumed the title 'Vatapikonda'. The Chinese pilgrim Hiuen-Tsang (Xuanzang) visited Harsha's court and described his reign in detail.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1096", "q": "Which of the following literary works was NOT authored by Emperor Harshavardhana?", "option_a": "Ratnavali", "option_b": "Nagananda", "option_c": "Kadambari", "option_d": "Priyadarshika", "correct": "2", "why": "Kadambari was written by Banabhatta, the court poet of Harshavardhana. Emperor Harsha himself authored the Sanskrit plays Ratnavali, Nagananda, and Priyadarshika.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1097", "q": "Match the famous Pallava architectural marvels with their respective builders:\nList I\n\n - A. Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram\n - B. Pancha (Five) Rathas\n - C. Kailasanathar Temple\n\nList II\n\n - 1. Narasimhavarman I (Mamalla)\n - 2. Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimha)", "option_a": "A-2, B-1, C-2", "option_b": "A-1, B-2, C-1", "option_c": "A-2, B-2, C-1", "option_d": "A-1, B-1, C-2", "correct": "0", "why": "The Shore Temple and Kailasanathar Temple were built during the reign of Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimha), while the Pancha (Seven) Rathas at Mamallapuram are traditionally associated with Narasimhavarman I (Mamalla).", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1098", "q": "The Pattadakal group of temples", "option_a": "recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987", "option_b": "is renowned for showcasing both Nagara and Dravida styles of temple architecture. Which of the following statements is correct?", "option_c": "The Virupaksha Temple was built by Queen Lokamahadevi in the Dravida style and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.", "option_d": "All temples at Pattadakal were built exclusively in the Dravida style.", "correct": "The temples were constructed entirely during the Rashtrakuta period.", "why": "The Virupaksha Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.", "topic": "0", "exams": "Pattadakal is renowned for its harmonious blend of Nagara and Dravida architectural styles. The Virupaksha Temple was commissioned by Queen Lokamahadevi to commemorate the victory of Vikramaditya II over the Pallavas. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the finest examples of early Dravida architecture.", "date_added": "History", "is_new": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "times_shown": "2026-07-18", "times_answered_correctly": "TRUE", "priority": "0" }, { "id": "q1099", "q": "Who among the following Rashtrakuta rulers performed the 'Hiranyagarbha' (golden womb) ritual and laid the foundation of the dynasty?", "option_a": "Krishna I", "option_b": "Dantidurga", "option_c": "Amoghavarsha", "option_d": "Dhruva", "correct": "1", "why": "Dantidurga was the founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty. After consolidating his power", "topic": "he performed the Hiranyagarbha ritual to enhance his royal legitimacy and Kshatriya status.", "exams": "History", "date_added": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "is_new": "2026-07-18", "times_shown": "TRUE", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "0" }, { "id": "q1100", "q": "The Pattadakal group of temples, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, is renowned for showcasing both Nagara and Dravida styles of temple architecture. Which of the following statements is correct?", "option_a": "The Virupaksha Temple was built by Queen Lokamahadevi in the Dravida style and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.", "option_b": "All temples at Pattadakal were built exclusively in the Dravida style.", "option_c": "The temples were constructed entirely during the Rashtrakuta period.", "option_d": "The Virupaksha Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.", "correct": "0", "why": "Pattadakal is renowned for its harmonious blend of Nagara and Dravida architectural styles. The Virupaksha Temple was commissioned by Queen Lokamahadevi to commemorate the victory of Vikramaditya II over the Pallavas. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the finest examples of early Dravida architecture.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1101", "q": "Consider the following statements regarding the Rashtrakuta ruler Amoghavarsha:\n\nHis capital was located at Manyakheta.\n\nHe authored 'Kavirajamarga' and 'Prashnottara Ratnamalika'.\n\nHe converted to Buddhism later in his life.\nWhich of the above is/are correct?", "option_a": "1 and 2 only", "option_b": "2 and 3 only", "option_c": "1 and 3 only", "option_d": "1, 2 and 3", "correct": "0", "why": "Amoghavarsha I shifted his capital to Manyakheta and is traditionally credited with works such as Kavirajamarga and Prashnottara Ratnamalika. He became a follower of Jainism not Buddhism.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1102", "q": "Match the ancient Indian rulers with the prominent titles they assumed or were given:\nA. Harshavardhana\nB. Pulakeshin II\nC. Narasimhavarman I\n\nVatapikonda\n\nSakalottarapathanatha\n\nParameshwara", "option_a": "A-2, B-3, C-1", "option_b": "A-3, B-2, C-1", "option_c": "A-2, B-1, C-3", "option_d": "A-1, B-3, C-2", "correct": "0", "why": "Harshavardhana is referred to as Sakalottarapathanatha (Lord of the Entire North) in the Aihole inscription. Pulakeshin II assumed the title Parameshwara after defeating Harsha while Narasimhavarman I took the title Vatapikonda after conquering Vatapi.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1103", "q": "During the early political struggles of the Pushyabhuti dynasty King Rajyavardhana was killed by the Gauda King of North Bengal. Who was this Gauda King?", "option_a": "Deva Gupta", "option_b": "Grahavarman", "option_c": "Shashanka", "option_d": "Dhruvasena II", "correct": "2", "why": "Rajyavardhana was treacherously killed by Shashanka the ruler of Gauda (North Bengal) who had allied with Deva Gupta of Malwa during the political conflicts that preceded Harshavardhana's accession.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1104", "q": "The Hoysala dynasty which initially served as feudatories of the Later Chalukyas of Kalyani had its capital situated at:", "option_a": "Vatapi", "option_b": "Dwarasamudra (Halebidu)", "option_c": "Kanchipuram", "option_d": "Vengi", "correct": "1", "why": "The capital of the Hoysala dynasty was Dwarasamudra (modern Halebidu) in present-day Karnataka. It served as the political and cultural centre of the Hoysalas before being attacked by the Delhi Sultanate.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1105", "q": "The Chalukyas who were originally feudatories of the Kadambas of Banavasi split into three distinct dynasties. Which of the following correctly pairs the specific Chalukya branch with its capital?", "option_a": "Eastern Chalukya - Kalyani", "option_b": "Western Chalukya - Vengi", "option_c": "Badami Chalukya - Vatapi", "option_d": "Later Chalukya - Manyakheta", "correct": "2", "why": "The Early (Badami) Chalukyas ruled from Vatapi (Badami). The Eastern Chalukyas established their capital at Vengi while the Later (Western) Chalukyas ruled from Kalyani.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1106", "q": "The Vesara style of temple architecture which was heavily patronized by the Chalukyas is best described as:", "option_a": "A purely South Indian architectural style characterized by towering Gopurams.", "option_b": "A purely North Indian architectural style characterized by curvilinear Shikharas.", "option_c": "A hybrid architectural style that actively blends both Nagara (North Indian) and Dravida (South Indian) elements.", "option_d": "A unique rock-cut monolithic style developed exclusively by the Rashtrakutas.", "correct": "2", "why": "Vesara architecture is a hybrid style that combines important features of both the Nagara (North Indian) and Dravida (South Indian) temple traditions. It flourished under the Chalukyas and Hoysalas.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1107", "q": "The magnificent Kailasha Temple at Ellora famous for being carved top-down out of a single solid rock (monolithic) was commissioned by which ruler?", "option_a": "Dantidurga", "option_b": "Krishna I", "option_c": "Amoghavarsha", "option_d": "Narasimhavarman II", "correct": "1", "why": "The Kailasha Temple (Cave 16) at Ellora was commissioned by the Rashtrakuta ruler Krishna I. It is regarded as the world's largest monolithic rock-cut temple and a masterpiece of Indian architecture.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1108", "q": "The Chennakeshava Temple at Belur a magnificent example of Hoysala (Vesara) architecture built on an intricate star-shaped platform was constructed by which ruler?", "option_a": "Nripa Kama II", "option_b": "King Vishnuvardhana", "option_c": "Krishna III", "option_d": "Pulakeshin I", "correct": "1", "why": "The Chennakeshava Temple at Belur was commissioned by Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana in 1117 CE to commemorate his victories. It is one of the finest examples of Hoysala (Vesara) architecture renowned for its star-shaped platform soapstone sculptures and intricate carvings.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1109", "q": "The Durga Temple at Aihole is an iconic example of ancient Indian architecture due to its unique structural layout. What is its defining architectural feature?", "option_a": "It is entirely carved out of a single monolithic rock.", "option_b": "It features the tallest Vimana among all Chalukyan temples.", "option_c": "It is constructed on an Apsidal plan (semi-circular or horseshoe-shaped).", "option_d": "It is completely devoid of any external carvings or sculptures.", "correct": "2", "why": "The Durga Temple at Aihole is famous for its apsidal (horseshoe-shaped) plan a rare architectural feature in Hindu temples. Despite its name it was not originally dedicated to Goddess Durga; the name derives from a nearby fort (durg).", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1110", "q": "Consider the following statements regarding the conflicts between the Chalukyas and Pallavas:\n\nPulakeshin II defeated the Pallava ruler Mahendravarman I.\n\nNarasimhavarman I later defeated Pulakeshin II and greatly developed the port city of Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram).\nWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?", "option_a": "1 only", "option_b": "2 only", "option_c": "Both 1 and 2", "option_d": "Neither 1 nor 2", "correct": "2", "why": "Pulakeshin II defeated Mahendravarman I during the early phase of the Chalukya-Pallava wars. Later Narasimhavarman I defeated and is believed to have killed Pulakeshin II. Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram) already existed but was extensively developed and embellished during Narasimhavarman I's reign earning him the title Mamalla.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1111", "q": "The renowned Chinese traveler Hiuen-Tsang (Xuanzang) visited the courts of which two prominent Indian rulers during his journey approximately 1400 years ago?", "option_a": "Harshavardhana and Narasimhavarman I", "option_b": "Pulakeshin II and Dantidurga", "option_c": "Harshavardhana and Pulakeshin II", "option_d": "Rajyavardhana and Mahendravarman I", "correct": "2", "why": "Xuanzang certainly visited the court of Emperor Harshavardhana. Traditional Indian history texts also state that he visited or recorded information about the court of the Chalukya ruler Pulakeshin II making this the accepted answer for competitive examinations.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1112", "q": "The Maukhari dynasty which formed a crucial matrimonial alliance with the Pushyabhuti dynasty when Grahavarman married Rajyashri had its political capital located at:", "option_a": "Thaneswar", "option_b": "Vatapi", "option_c": "Kannauj", "option_d": "Vengi", "correct": "2", "why": "The Maukhari dynasty ruled from Kannauj (Kanyakubja). Grahavarman the last important Maukhari ruler married Rajyashri the sister of Harshavardhana strengthening the alliance between the two dynasties.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1113", "q": "The Ajanta Caves renowned for their Buddhist rock-cut architecture and exquisite murals were primarily excavated during the rule of which dynasties?", "option_a": "Maurya and Gupta", "option_b": "Satavahana and Vakataka", "option_c": "Pallava and Chola", "option_d": "Kadamba and Hoysala", "correct": "1", "why": "The earliest Ajanta caves were excavated during the Satavahana period (2nd century BCE) while the later and more elaborate caves were developed under the Vakataka dynasty especially during the reign of King Harishena in the 5th century CE.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1114", "q": "Although Emperor Harshavardhana heavily patronized Buddhism and convened a grand religious assembly at Kannauj in honour of Hiuen-Tsang what was his personal religious affiliation?", "option_a": "He was a devout Jain.", "option_b": "He was a staunch Shaivite.", "option_c": "He practiced Ajivika philosophy.", "option_d": "He was a follower of Vaishnavism.", "correct": "1", "why": "Harshavardhana was personally a follower of Shaivism although he showed remarkable religious tolerance and extended generous patronage to Buddhism. Xuanzang records his support for Buddhist institutions while also noting his broad religious outlook.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1115", "q": "Emperor Harshavardhana's ambitious southern expansion was permanently halted when he was decisively defeated by Pulakeshin II. On the banks of which river did this historic battle take place?", "option_a": "Godavari", "option_b": "Krishna", "option_c": "Narmada", "option_d": "Tungabhadra", "correct": "2", "why": "The decisive battle between Harshavardhana and Pulakeshin II took place on the banks of the Narmada River. Pulakeshin II successfully halted Harsha's southward expansion establishing the Narmada as the boundary between their spheres of influence.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1116", "q": "Arrange the following rulers of the Pushyabhuti (Vardhana) dynasty in the correct chronological order of their reigns:\n\nRajyavardhana\n\nPrabhakaravardhana\n\nPushyabhuti\n\nHarshavardhana", "option_a": "3, 1, 2, 4", "option_b": "3, 2, 1, 4", "option_c": "2, 3, 1, 4", "option_d": "3, 2, 4, 1", "correct": "1", "why": "The founder of the dynasty was Pushyabhuti followed by Prabhakaravardhana. After Prabhakaravardhana's death his elder son Rajyavardhana briefly ruled before being succeeded by his younger brother Harshavardhana in 606 CE.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1117", "q": "After the successful reign of Dhruva in the Rashtrakuta dynasty who among the following succeeded him to the throne?", "option_a": "Krishna I", "option_b": "Dantidurga", "option_c": "Amoghavarsha", "option_d": "Govinda III", "correct": "3", "why": "Dhruva Dharavarsha was succeeded by his son Govinda III one of the greatest Rashtrakuta rulers who greatly expanded the empire through successful military campaigns across northern and southern India.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1118", "q": "Which Rashtrakuta ruler is historically noted for successfully defeating the powerful Gurjara-Pratihara empire during the early medieval power struggles?", "option_a": "Krishna III", "option_b": "Indra III", "option_c": "Amoghavarsha", "option_d": "Dantidurga", "correct": "1", "why": "Indra III defeated the Gurjara-Pratihara ruler Mahipala and temporarily occupied Kannauj demonstrating Rashtrakuta supremacy during the Tripartite Struggle for control of northern India.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1119", "q": "The Hoysaleswara Temple at Halebidu one of the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site is primarily dedicated to which deity?", "option_a": "Lord Shiva", "option_b": "Lord Brahma", "option_c": "Lord Vishnu", "option_d": "Lord Surya", "correct": "0", "why": "The Hoysaleswara Temple at Halebidu is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Built during the reign of Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana in the 12th century CE it is one of the finest masterpieces of Hoysala (Vesara) architecture. Along with the Chennakeshava Temple at Belur and the Keshava Temple at Somanathapura it forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1120", "q": "According to population distribution data, which of the following represents the correct descending order of the world's most populous countries?", "option_a": "India, China, USA, Indonesia, Pakistan", "option_b": "China, India, USA, Pakistan, Indonesia", "option_c": "India, China, Indonesia, USA, Pakistan", "option_d": "China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, USA", "correct": "0", "why": "India (17.78%) is the most populous, followed by China (17.20%), USA, Indonesia (3.47%), and Pakistan (2.90%).", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1121", "q": "Which of the following mathematical formulas correctly calculates 'Physiological Density'?", "option_a": "Total Population ÷ Total Land Area", "option_b": "Total Population ÷ Arable Land", "option_c": "Total Arable Land ÷ Total Population", "option_d": "Urban Population ÷ Total Area", "correct": "1", "why": "Physiological Density is defined as the Total Population divided by the Arable Land, giving a measure of pressure on productive land.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1122", "q": "Which of the following is classified as a 'Pull Factor' for migration?", "option_a": "Unemployment", "option_b": "Political Turmoil", "option_c": "Peace and Stability", "option_d": "Socioeconomic Backwardness", "correct": "2", "why": "Pull factors attract people to a destination, such as Peace and Stability, Better Job Opportunities, and Better Living Conditions.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1123", "q": "According to data from the Sample Registration System, India's Crude Birth Rate (CBR) declined from 19.1 in 2022 to what figure in 2023?", "option_a": "17.2", "option_b": "18.4", "option_c": "18.9", "option_d": "19", "correct": "1", "why": "India's crude birth rate (CBR) declined from 19.1 in 2022 to 18.4 in 2023.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1124", "q": "In the Demographic Transition model, what demographic characteristics define the first stage?", "option_a": "High Birth Rate and Low Death Rate", "option_b": "Low Birth Rate and High Death Rate", "option_c": "Low Birth Rate and Low Death Rate", "option_d": "High Birth Rate and High Death Rate", "correct": "3", "why": "The first stage of demographic transition features a high birth rate and a high death rate, largely to compensate for deaths due to epidemics and variable food supply.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1125", "q": "Consider the following statements regarding the phases of population growth in India:\n\n1901-1921 is termed as the period of Stagnant Population.\n\n1981-2011 is termed as the period of Population Explosion.\nWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?", "option_a": "1 only", "option_b": "2 only", "option_c": "Both 1 and 2", "option_d": "Neither 1 nor 2", "correct": "0", "why": "1901-1921 was a period of Stagnant Population. However, the Population Explosion occurred between 1951-1981, not 1981-2011 (which showed high growth but signs of slowing down).", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1126", "q": "India launched the world's first National Family Planning Programme of its kind. In which year was this programme launched?", "option_a": "1947", "option_b": "1952", "option_c": "1975", "option_d": "1999", "correct": "1", "why": "The National Family Planning Programme was launched in 1952 in India, making it the world's first national program of its kind.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1127", "q": "When analyzing a Population Pyramid, a narrow base with a bulging middle (like that of Italy) typically indicates which type of population growth?", "option_a": "Rapid growth", "option_b": "Slow growth", "option_c": "Zero growth/decrease", "option_d": "Exponential growth", "correct": "2", "why": "A population pyramid with a narrow base and a bulging middle indicates a declining birth rate and an aging population, leading to zero growth or a decrease.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1128", "q": "According to Thomas Malthus's theory of population, how do population and food supply grow respectively?", "option_a": "Population grows arithmetically, food supply grows geometrically.", "option_b": "Both population and food supply grow geometrically.", "option_c": "Population grows geometrically, food supply grows arithmetically.", "option_d": "Both population and food supply grow arithmetically.", "correct": "2", "why": "Malthus theorized that population increases at a geometric rate (multiplying) while the food supply only increases at an arithmetic rate (adding).", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1129", "q": "In the context of population composition, the 'Working Population', which contributes to the Demographic Dividend, falls into which age bracket?", "option_a": "15-59 Years", "option_b": "18-60 Years", "option_c": "15-65 Years", "option_d": "21-55 Years", "correct": "0", "why": "The working population, representing the demographic dividend, is defined as individuals in the age group of 15-59 years.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1130", "q": "Based on the classification of urban settlements, what is the population requirement for a settlement to be designated as a 'Metropolitan City'?", "option_a": "Less than 100000", "option_b": "Between 100000 and 1 million", "option_c": "Between 1 million and 10 million", "option_d": "Exceeding 10 million", "correct": "2", "why": "Urban settlements with a population between 1 million and 10 million are classified as Metropolitan Cities.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1131", "q": "Which of the following descriptions best defines a 'Census Town'?", "option_a": "A settlement with a population of less than 5000 governed by a municipality.", "option_b": "A settlement exhibiting urban characteristics with a population of 5000 or more, but governed by rural administrative structures.", "option_c": "A city with a population exceeding 1 million that lacks statutory local bodies.", "option_d": "A village exclusively engaged in agriculture with a population of exactly 10000.", "correct": "1", "why": "Census Towns exhibit urban characteristics (like having a population of 5000+) but are not governed by a statutory local body like a municipality; instead, they fall under rural administration.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1132", "q": "According to the categorization of towns/cities, what is the population range for a 'Class II' (Medium Town) settlement?", "option_a": "100000 and above", "option_b": "50000 - 99999", "option_c": "20000 - 49999", "option_d": "10000 - 19999", "correct": "1", "why": "A Class II Medium Town, such as Saharanpur or Bhilai, has a population ranging from 50,000 to 99,999.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1133", "q": "Which type of rural settlement consists of one or more small groups of houses scattered over a wider area, often at a distance from the main village?", "option_a": "Compact / Nucleated", "option_b": "Semi-compact / Fragmented", "option_c": "Hamleted", "option_d": "Dispersed", "correct": "2", "why": "A Hamleted settlement consists of one or more hamlets scattered over a wider area, physically separated from the main village.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1134", "q": "While the Census of India defines urban areas for statistical purposes, which Ministry is responsible for urban planning, governance, and policy implementation?", "option_a": "Ministry of Home Affairs", "option_b": "Ministry of Rural Development", "option_c": "Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)", "option_d": "Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation", "correct": "2", "why": "The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is explicitly responsible for urban planning, governance, and policy implementation in India.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1135", "q": "According to the historical trends in population growth, in which year did the global population first reach the 1 billion mark?", "option_a": "1830", "option_b": "1930", "option_c": "1960", "option_d": "1975", "correct": "0", "why": "The world population reached 1 billion in the year 1830, after which it took 100 years to reach 2 billion in 1930.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1136", "q": "Which of the following sets represents the three primary components of population change?", "option_a": "Employment, Education, Healthcare", "option_b": "Birth, Death, Migration", "option_c": "Industrialisation, Urbanisation, Minerals", "option_d": "Push Factors, Pull Factors, Climate", "correct": "1", "why": "The fundamental components that drive population change in any given area are Birth rates, Death rates, and Migration.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1137", "q": "Which of the following are classified exclusively as 'Economic Factors' influencing the distribution of population?", "option_a": "Landforms, Climate, Soil", "option_b": "Minerals, Urbanisation, Industrialisation", "option_c": "Religion, Culture, Language", "option_d": "Water availability, Education, Peace", "correct": "1", "why": "Minerals, Urbanisation, and Industrialisation are the primary economic factors that influence where populations choose to distribute and settle.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1138", "q": "What is the correct multiplier used in the formula for calculating the Crude Birth Rate (CBR)?", "option_a": "100", "option_b": "1000", "option_c": "10000", "option_d": "100000", "correct": "1", "why": "The Crude Birth Rate is calculated by dividing Live Births by the Population and then multiplying by 1,000.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1139", "q": "In the context of migration, what distinguishes 'Emigration' from 'Immigration'?", "option_a": "Emigration is moving into a new place; Immigration is moving out of a place.", "option_b": "Emigration is moving out of a place; Immigration is moving into a new place.", "option_c": "Emigration applies only to rural-to-urban movement; Immigration applies to international movement.", "option_d": "There is no functional distinction; both refer to seasonal movement.", "correct": "1", "why": "Emigration refers to migrants who move out of a place of origin, while immigration refers to migrants who move into a new place of destination.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1140", "q": "Which film won the Best Feature Film award at the 72nd National Film Awards 2026?", "option_a": "Amaran", "option_b": "Kalki 2898 AD", "option_c": "Article 370", "option_d": "Chandu Champion", "correct": "2", "why": "Article 370 won the Best Feature Film at the 72nd National Film Awards announced on July 18, 2026. The film was directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale and dramatizes events leading to the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "19-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1141", "q": "Who won the Best Actress award at the 72nd National Film Awards 2026?", "option_a": "Deepika Padukone", "option_b": "Yami Gautam", "option_c": "Kareena Kapoor", "option_d": "Alia Bhatt", "correct": "1", "why": "Yami Gautam won the Best Actress award at the 72nd National Film Awards 2026 for her role in Article 370. The awards were announced on July 18, 2026 at the National Media Centre in New Delhi.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "19-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1142", "q": "Who shared the Best Actor award at the 72nd National Film Awards 2026?", "option_a": "Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey", "option_b": "Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan", "option_c": "Dhanush and Allu Arjun", "option_d": "Ranveer Singh and Hrithik Roshan", "correct": "1", "why": "Mammootty (for Bramayugam) and Kartik Aaryan (for Chandu Champion) shared the Best Actor award at the 72nd National Film Awards 2026. Kartik won for his portrayal of Murlikant Petkar, India's first Paralympic gold medallist.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "19-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1143", "q": "Which film won Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment at the 72nd National Film Awards 2026?", "option_a": "Pushpa: The Rule", "option_b": "Article 370", "option_c": "Kalki 2898 AD", "option_d": "Amaran", "correct": "2", "why": "Kalki 2898 AD directed by Nag Ashwin won the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment at the 72nd National Film Awards 2026. The film is a sci-fi epic blending mythology and futurism.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "19-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1144", "q": "Who won Best Director at the 72nd National Film Awards 2026?", "option_a": "Nag Ashwin", "option_b": "Dhanush", "option_c": "Rajkumar Periasamy", "option_d": "Randeep Hooda", "correct": "2", "why": "Rajkumar Periasamy won Best Director at the 72nd National Film Awards 2026 for directing Amaran, a biographical war drama based on the life of Major Mukund Varadarajan.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "19-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1145", "q": "Who won Best Debut Film Director at the 72nd National Film Awards 2026?", "option_a": "Nag Ashwin for Kalki 2898 AD", "option_b": "Randeep Hooda for Swatantrya Veer Savarkar", "option_c": "Dhanush for Raayan", "option_d": "Aditya Jambhale for Article 370", "correct": "1", "why": "Randeep Hooda won Best Debut Film of a Director at the 72nd National Film Awards 2026 for Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, which traces the life of freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "19-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1146", "q": "Who won Best Supporting Actor at the 72nd National Film Awards 2026?", "option_a": "Fahadh Faasil", "option_b": "Vijay Sethupathi", "option_c": "Sanjay Mishra", "option_d": "Pankaj Tripathi", "correct": "2", "why": "Sanjay Mishra won Best Supporting Actor at the 72nd National Film Awards 2026 for Bhakshak, a crime drama centred on a journalist investigating abuse at a shelter home.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "19-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1147", "q": "The 72nd National Film Awards 2026 were announced by a jury headed by which filmmaker?", "option_a": "Ashutosh Gowariker", "option_b": "Jayaraj", "option_c": "Priyadarshan", "option_d": "Ketan Mehta", "correct": "1", "why": "The 72nd National Film Awards jury was headed by Malayalam filmmaker Jayaraj. A total of 161 films across 24 languages competed in 16 categories for these awards.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "19-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1148", "q": "The RBI Financial Stability Report (FSR) for June 2026 was released on which date?", "option_a": "July 10, 2026", "option_b": "July 15, 2026", "option_c": "July 18, 2026", "option_d": "July 20, 2026", "correct": "2", "why": "The RBI Financial Stability Report (FSR) for June 2026 was released on July 18, 2026. The FSR is published bi-annually by RBI and gives an overall assessment of India's financial markets and systemic risks.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "19-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1149", "q": "Who was appointed as the new Executive Director of RBI in July 2026?", "option_a": "Swaminathan Janakiraman", "option_b": "Ravi Shankar", "option_c": "Mahesh Pai", "option_d": "Sanjay Lohiya", "correct": "1", "why": "Ravi Shankar was appointed as the new Executive Director of RBI on July 2, 2026. He heads the Department of Statistics and Information Management (DSIM) at the Reserve Bank of India.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "19-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1150", "q": "RBI's New Integrated Ombudsman Scheme came into effect from which date in 2026?", "option_a": "June 15, 2026", "option_b": "June 30, 2026", "option_c": "July 1, 2026", "option_d": "July 10, 2026", "correct": "2", "why": "RBI's New Integrated Ombudsman Scheme came into effect from July 1, 2026. It simplifies the complaint resolution process for banking customers by integrating all previous ombudsman schemes under one umbrella.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "19-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1151", "q": "Which Deputy Governor of RBI received a two-year extension in June 2026?", "option_a": "Ravi Shankar", "option_b": "Michael Patra", "option_c": "Swaminathan Janakiraman", "option_d": "M. Rajeshwar Rao", "correct": "2", "why": "Swaminathan Janakiraman, the senior-most Deputy Governor of RBI, received a two-year extension effective June 26, 2026. He oversees supervision, inspection, financial inclusion, and consumer education at RBI.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "19-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1152", "q": "Federal Bank received an investment-grade credit rating from S&P Global in July 2026. What was the rating?", "option_a": "BB+", "option_b": "BBB-", "option_c": "BBB+", "option_d": "AA-", "correct": "1", "why": "Federal Bank received its inaugural BBB- investment-grade rating from S&P Global Ratings with a Stable Outlook in July 2026. BBB- is the lowest investment-grade rating, marking a significant milestone for the bank.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "19-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1153", "q": "India recorded a current account surplus of how much in April 2026 as per RBI data?", "option_a": "$2.1 billion", "option_b": "$3.4 billion", "option_c": "$4.7 billion", "option_d": "$6.2 billion", "correct": "2", "why": "India recorded a current account surplus of $4.7 billion in April 2026 as per RBI preliminary data, reversing a $4.8 billion deficit a year earlier. This was driven by strong services exports ($18.6 billion) and surging remittances ($16 billion).", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "19-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1154", "q": "What was India's current repo rate as per the RBI Monetary Policy Committee's latest stance in 2026?", "option_a": "5.00%", "option_b": "5.25%", "option_c": "5.50%", "option_d": "5.75%", "correct": "1", "why": "The RBI Monetary Policy Committee maintained the repo rate at 5.25% in its latest review, signaling caution amid global supply shocks and domestic weather risks. The FY27 GDP forecast was revised to 6.6%.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "19-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1155", "q": "NPCI partnered with HSBC India and JP Morgan in July 2026 for what purpose?", "option_a": "Launch new credit card", "option_b": "Real-time FX settlement for international UPI payments", "option_c": "Open NRI accounts globally", "option_d": "Launch UPI in Europe", "correct": "1", "why": "NPCI partnered with HSBC India and JP Morgan Payments from July 2, 2026 to enable real-time Foreign Exchange (FX) settlement for international UPI payments, expanding UPI's global reach.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "19-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1156", "q": "India's external debt climbed to how much in FY26 according to RBI?", "option_a": "$612.8 billion", "option_b": "$712.8 billion", "option_c": "$762.8 billion", "option_d": "$812.8 billion", "correct": "2", "why": "India's external debt climbed to $762.8 billion in FY26 according to RBI data released on June 30, 2026. The rise reflects increased commercial borrowings and higher NRI deposits.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "19-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1157", "q": "India commissioned its first geothermal wells in which region on July 17, 2026?", "option_a": "Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh", "option_b": "Puga Valley, Ladakh", "option_c": "Chamoli, Uttarakhand", "option_d": "Dzukou Valley, Nagaland", "correct": "1", "why": "India commissioned its first and deepest geothermal wells in the Puga Valley of Ladakh on July 17, 2026. The inauguration was done by Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh V.K. Saxena, marking a milestone in India's clean energy journey.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "19-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1158", "q": "Maharashtra is implementing which digital application under Digital India for its legislature?", "option_a": "DigiSeva", "option_b": "NeVA (National e-Vidhan Application)", "option_c": "e-Vidhaan", "option_d": "DigiAssembly", "correct": "1", "why": "Maharashtra is set to implement the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) under the Digital India Programme as of July 18, 2026. NeVA is set up by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs to make state legislatures paperless.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "19-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1159", "q": "PM Modi inaugurated advanced medical centres at which institution on July 18, 2026?", "option_a": "AIIMS New Delhi", "option_b": "PGIMER Chandigarh", "option_c": "NIMHANS Bengaluru", "option_d": "CMC Vellore", "correct": "1", "why": "PM Modi inaugurated the Advanced Mother and Child Centre and Advanced Neurosciences Centre at PGIMER (Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research) in Chandigarh on July 18, 2026.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "19-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1160", "q": "At the Asian U-19 and U-23 Boxing Championships 2026 held in Jakarta, how many medals did India win?", "option_a": "19 medals", "option_b": "24 medals", "option_c": "29 medals", "option_d": "35 medals", "correct": "2", "why": "India won 29 medals (5 Gold, 13 Silver, 11 Bronze) at the inaugural Asian U-19 and U-23 Boxing Championships 2026 held in Jakarta, Indonesia (July 3-16, 2026), finishing third in the overall medal standings.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "19-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1161", "q": "All 5 Indian students won gold at IPhO 2026 on July 14, 2026. What does IPhO stand for?", "option_a": "Indian Physics Olympiad", "option_b": "International Physics Olympiad", "option_c": "International Philosophy Olympiad", "option_d": "Indian Photonics Olympiad", "correct": "1", "why": "All 5 Indian students won gold at the International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 on July 14, 2026, with India securing Joint First Rank. IPhO is one of the most prestigious science olympiads for high school students worldwide.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "19-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1162", "q": "West Indies cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers passed away on July 18, 2026, at what age?", "option_a": "82", "option_b": "85", "option_c": "89", "option_d": "92", "correct": "2", "why": "Sir Garfield Sobers, considered one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history, passed away on July 18, 2026, at the age of 89. He represented the West Indies and held the world record for highest individual Test score (365*) for 36 years.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "19-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1163", "q": "The Indian Air Force deployed Rafale jets to Australia for which exercise in July 2026?", "option_a": "Exercise Pitch Black 2026", "option_b": "Exercise Malabar 2026", "option_c": "Exercise Garuda 2026", "option_d": "Exercise Tasman Saber 2026", "correct": "0", "why": "The Indian Air Force deployed four Rafale fighter jets, two C-17 transport aircraft, and over 120 air warriors to Darwin, Australia, for Exercise Pitch Black 2026, a multinational air exercise.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "19-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1164", "q": "Tamil poet and lyricist R. Vairamuthu was conferred with which award on July 15, 2026?", "option_a": "Sahitya Akademi Award", "option_b": "60th Jnanpith Award", "option_c": "Padma Vibhushan", "option_d": "Saraswati Samman", "correct": "1", "why": "Tamil poet and lyricist R. Vairamuthu was conferred with the 60th Jnanpith Award on July 15, 2026. The Jnanpith Award is India's highest literary honour, given annually for outstanding contributions to Indian literature.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "19-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1165", "q": "PM Modi received Indonesia's highest civilian honour 'Bintang Adipurna' during which visit in July 2026?", "option_a": "During his visit to Bali", "option_b": "During his visit to Jakarta", "option_c": "During ASEAN Summit", "option_d": "During BRICS Summit", "correct": "1", "why": "PM Narendra Modi received Indonesia's highest civilian honour 'Bintang Adipurna' during his state visit to Jakarta, Indonesia on July 7, 2026. He also visited the iconic Prambanan Temple Complex in Yogyakarta.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "19-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1166", "q": "Andy Burnham was confirmed as UK Labour Leader on July 18, 2026. He is set to become Prime Minister of which country?", "option_a": "Australia", "option_b": "Canada", "option_c": "United Kingdom", "option_d": "New Zealand", "correct": "2", "why": "Andy Burnham was elected as the leader of the Labour Party on July 18, 2026, and is set to become the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He was previously the Mayor of Greater Manchester.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "19-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1167", "q": "DoT's Samriddh Gram initiative won which international prize in July 2026?", "option_a": "UNESCO Digital Prize", "option_b": "WSIS Prize 2026", "option_c": "ITU Innovation Award", "option_d": "UN Digital Excellence Award", "correct": "1", "why": "DoT's (Department of Telecommunications) Samriddh Gram initiative won the WSIS (World Summit on the Information Society) Prize 2026 on July 10, 2026 for driving rural digital transformation in India.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "19-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1168", "q": "Consider the following pairs of Five-Year Plans and their underlying economic models: 1. Second Plan - P.C. Mahalanobis Model, 2. Fourth Plan - D.P. Dhar Model, 3. Fifth Plan - Gadgil/Rudra Allen Model. Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?", "option_a": "1 only", "option_b": "1 and 2 only", "option_c": "2 and 3 only", "option_d": "1, 2 and 3", "correct": "0", "why": "Only the Second Plan is correctly matched. The Fourth Plan was based on the Gadgil Formula/Rudra Allen Model, and the Fifth Plan was based on the D.P. Dhar Model.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "20-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1169", "q": "The Industrial Policy Resolution of 1956 is often called the economic constitution of India. In this context, what was the primary recommendation of the Karve Committee (1955)?", "option_a": "To permit Foreign Direct Investment in Schedule A industries.", "option_b": "To use small-scale industries for promoting rural development.", "option_c": "To initiate the disinvestment of loss-making public sector enterprises.", "option_d": "To completely abolish the License Raj system.", "correct": "1", "why": "The Village and Small-Scale Industries Committee, also known as the Karve Committee, noted the possibility of using small-scale industries to promote rural development.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-20", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1170", "q": "How did the Industrial Policy Resolution of 1977 primarily differ from the earlier IPR of 1956?", "option_a": "It reclassified industries from three schedules back into four categories.", "option_b": "It aggressively invited Multinational Corporations (MNCs) to boost exports.", "option_c": "It shifted the major focus towards decentralisation and gave priority to 'Tiny Units' while restricting MNCs.", "option_d": "It introduced the concept of 'Navratna' and 'Maharatna' for public sector enterprises.", "correct": "2", "why": "The IPR of 1977 focused heavily on decentralisation, prioritised small-scale industries (called Tiny Units), and explicitly imposed restrictions on Multinational Corporations.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-20", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1171", "q": "The Eighth Five-Year Plan, initially scheduled to begin in 1990, was ultimately launched in 1992. Which of the following statements best explains the primary reason for this delay?", "option_a": "The severe droughts of 1989 forced the government to declare a Plan Holiday.", "option_b": "The fast-changing political situation at the Centre and the subsequent Balance of Payment crisis.", "option_c": "The transition of the planning framework from the Planning Commission to NITI Aayog.", "option_d": "The outbreak of the Indo-Pak War disrupting national economic allocations.", "correct": "1", "why": "The 8th Plan could not take off in 1990 due to rapid political changes at the Centre and the severe Balance of Payment crisis of 1991.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "20-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1172", "q": "In macroeconomics, if the Marginal Propensity to Consume (MPC) in an economy significantly decreases, what will be the corresponding impact on the Money Multiplier?", "option_a": "The multiplier will increase exponentially.", "option_b": "The multiplier will remain constant as it is independent of consumption.", "option_c": "The multiplier will be lower.", "option_d": "The multiplier will become negative.", "correct": "2", "why": "The Money Multiplier is calculated as 1 / (1 - MPC). Therefore, multipliers will be lower with a low marginal propensity to consume.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-20", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1173", "q": "The Third Five-Year Plan (1961-66) fell significantly short of its growth target, achieving only 2.8%. Despite this failure, which of the following crucial institutions was established during this plan period?", "option_a": "National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)", "option_b": "Food Corporation of India (FCI) and Unit Trust of India (UTI)", "option_c": "NITI Aayog", "option_d": "Rural Landless Labour Employment Guarantee Programme (RLEGP)", "correct": "1", "why": "FCI was established in January 1965 and UTI in 1963, both falling directly within the tenure of the Third Five-Year Plan.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-20", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1174", "q": "Which of the following landmark events occurred during the tenure of the Fourth Five-Year Plan (1969-1974) under the objective of 'Growth with stability'?", "option_a": "Introduction of the Rolling Plan", "option_b": "Establishment of the Bhilai and Durgapur steel plants", "option_c": "Nationalisation of 14 major banks and the 'Smiling Buddha' nuclear test", "option_d": "Launch of the Minimum Needs Programme", "correct": "2", "why": "The nationalisation of 14 banks and India's first underground nuclear test (Smiling Buddha) took place during the Fourth Five-Year Plan.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "20-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1175", "q": "The term 'Hindu Rate of Growth' was coined by Prof. Raj Krishna in 1978. What specific economic phenomenon does this term describe?", "option_a": "The rapid agricultural growth achieved exclusively during the Green Revolution.", "option_b": "The consistently slow and stagnant economic growth rate of India observed between 1960 and 1980.", "option_c": "The targeted GDP growth rate set by the Planning Commission for the 5th Five-Year Plan.", "option_d": "The growth rate of foreign exchange reserves post-1991 liberalisation.", "correct": "1", "why": "Prof. Raj Krishna coined the term 'Hindu Rate of Growth' to describe India's stubbornly slow economic growth observed from 1960 to 1980.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "20-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1176", "q": "What was the core thematic difference between the 11th Five-Year Plan (2007-2012) and the 12th Five-Year Plan (2012-2017)?", "option_a": "The 11th Plan focused on 'Garibi Hatao', while the 12th Plan focused on heavy industrialisation.", "option_b": "The 11th Plan aimed for 'Faster and more inclusive growth', while the 12th Plan added the dimension of 'sustainable' growth.", "option_c": "The 11th Plan introduced the New Indicative Policy, while the 12th Plan focused on agricultural self-reliance.", "option_d": "There was no difference; both shared the exact same objective of 'Growth with Social Justice'.", "correct": "1", "why": "The key focus of the 11th Plan was 'Towards faster and more inclusive growth', whereas the 12th Plan expanded this to 'Towards faster, inclusive, and sustainable growth'.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-20", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1177", "q": "Before the formal establishment of the Planning Commission, several economic plans were proposed. Match the following plans with their primary architects: A. Peoples Plan (1945), B. Sarvodaya Plan (1950). 1. Jaiprakash Narayan, 2. Post-war Reconstruction Committee of Indian Trade Union.", "option_a": "A-1, B-2", "option_b": "A-2, B-1", "option_c": "Both were drafted by Jaiprakash Narayan", "option_d": "Both were drafted by the Indian Trade Union", "correct": "1", "why": "The Peoples Plan in 1945 was prepared by the post-war reconstruction Committee of the Indian Trade Union, while the Sarvodaya Plan in 1950 was formulated by Jaiprakash Narayan.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-20", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1178", "q": "The Second Five-Year Plan heavily emphasized rapid industrialization. During this period, three major steel plants were set up with foreign collaboration. Which of the following pairs of Steel Plant and Collaborating Country is correctly matched?", "option_a": "Rourkela Steel Plant - USSR", "option_b": "Bhilai Steel Plant - Germany", "option_c": "Durgapur Steel Plant - United Kingdom", "option_d": "TISCO Jamshedpur - USA", "correct": "2", "why": "During the 2nd Plan, Durgapur was set up with UK collaboration, Bhilai with USSR, and Rourkela with Germany.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-20", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1179", "q": "The 'Plan Holiday' (1966-1969) was necessitated by the severe economic shocks of the 1960s. Which major agricultural intervention was introduced during these Annual Plans?", "option_a": "The Rural Landless Labour Employment Guarantee Programme", "option_b": "The New Agricultural Strategy (Green Revolution)", "option_c": "The Minimum Needs Programme", "option_d": "The Jawarhar Rozgar Yojana", "correct": "1", "why": "During the 3 years of the Plan Holiday (1966-69), the government introduced a new agricultural strategy which formed the foundation of the Green Revolution.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-20", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1180", "q": "The overarching goals of India's Five-Year Plans traditionally included Growth, Modernization, Self-reliance, and Equity. In this context, how was 'Modernization' explicitly defined in the planning framework?", "option_a": "Exclusively as the privatization of heavy industries.", "option_b": "As the introduction of new technology and the active involvement of the women labour force.", "option_c": "As the absolute elimination of traditional agricultural practices.", "option_d": "As the complete opening of the economy to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).", "correct": "1", "why": "The planning goals defined modernisation specifically as the introduction of new technology combined with the active involvement of the women labour force.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "20-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1181", "q": "The first Industrial Policy Resolution (IPR) of 1948, spearheaded by Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, classified industries into four broad categories. Which category explicitly maintained a government monopoly?", "option_a": "Basic and key industries like coal and steel", "option_b": "Strategic industries like atomic energy, aviation, and railways", "option_c": "Consumer goods industries like textiles", "option_d": "Small scale and cooperative sector industries", "correct": "1", "why": "Under the 1st IPR of 1948, the public sector held a strict government monopoly over strategic industries like atomic energy and railways.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-20", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1182", "q": "Despite the structural changes in the Indian economy, what was a significant paradox regarding the agricultural sector observed between 1950 and 1990?", "option_a": "Agriculture's contribution to the GDP increased, but the population dependent on it decreased drastically.", "option_b": "Agriculture's GDP contribution declined significantly, yet the population depending on it remained largely unchanged.", "option_c": "Both the GDP contribution and the dependent population increased exponentially.", "option_d": "The sector saw a massive shift of labor to manufacturing, completely reducing rural poverty.", "correct": "1", "why": "Between 1950 and 1990, the GDP contributed by agriculture declined significantly, but the population depending on it barely dropped (from 67.5% in 1950 to 64.9% in 1990).", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-20", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1183", "q": "The 'Rolling Plan' concept was introduced in India for the period 1978-1980. Which government was responsible for its implementation, and what was its primary focus?", "option_a": "The Indira Gandhi Government; focused on heavy industrialization", "option_b": "The Janta Government; focused on employment generation", "option_c": "The Rajiv Gandhi Government; focused on computerization", "option_d": "The P.V. Narasimha Rao Government; focused on economic liberalization", "correct": "1", "why": "The Rolling Plan was introduced by the Janta Government and its major emphasis was placed on generating employment.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "20-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1184", "q": "Which of the following employment generation schemes was launched towards the end of the 7th Five-Year Plan in 1989?", "option_a": "NREP (National Rural Employment Program)", "option_b": "RLEGP (Rural Landless Labour Employment Guarantee Programme)", "option_c": "Jawarhar Rozgar Yojana", "option_d": "TRYSEM", "correct": "2", "why": "The Jawarhar Rozgar Yojana was specifically launched in the year 1989, aligning with the objectives of the 7th Five-Year Plan.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-20", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1185", "q": "In the context of Indian economic planning, what does the term 'Perspective Plan' refer to?", "option_a": "A short-term tactical plan executed annually to manage fiscal deficits.", "option_b": "A decentralized plan formulated by local Panchayats.", "option_c": "A long-term strategic plan outlining objectives to be achieved over a period of 20 years.", "option_d": "An emergency plan activated during periods of war or severe drought.", "correct": "2", "why": "A perspective plan is a long-term economic plan that looks beyond the standard 5-year window, specifying objectives to be achieved over a period of 20 years.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-20", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1186", "q": "The slogan 'Garibi Hatao' (Removal of Poverty) and the introduction of the 'Minimum Needs Programme' in 1974 were the central focus of which Five-Year Plan?", "option_a": "Fourth Five-Year Plan", "option_b": "Fifth Five-Year Plan", "option_c": "Sixth Five-Year Plan", "option_d": "Seventh Five-Year Plan", "correct": "1", "why": "The 5th Five-Year Plan (1974-78), based on the D.P. Dhar Model, had key focuses on the removal of poverty (Garibi Hatao) and the Minimum Needs Programme.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "20-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1187", "q": "The 8th Five-Year Plan (1992-1997) achieved a highly successful growth rate of 6.8% against a target of 5.6%. This success is primarily attributed to:", "option_a": "The implementation of the New Indicative Policy and structural adjustments like LPG (Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation).", "option_b": "The strict enforcement of the MRTP Act to prevent monopolies.", "option_c": "The complete nationalisation of all foreign banks operating in India.", "option_d": "A massive increase in the public sector's share in industrial production.", "correct": "0", "why": "The 8th Plan was launched alongside the 1991 structural adjustment policies (LPG) and featured a New Indicative Policy that saw the share of the public sector decline in favor of a more liberalized economy.", "topic": "Economy", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-20", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1188", "q": "The Pattadakal group of temples, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, is renowned for showcasing both Nagara and Dravida styles of temple architecture. Which of the following statements is correct?", "option_a": "The Virupaksha Temple was built by Queen Lokamahadevi in the Dravida style and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.", "option_b": "All temples at Pattadakal were built exclusively in the Dravida style.", "option_c": "The temples were constructed entirely during the Rashtrakuta period.", "option_d": "The Virupaksha Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.", "correct": "0", "why": "Pattadakal is renowned for its harmonious blend of Nagara and Dravida architectural styles. The Virupaksha Temple was commissioned by Queen Lokamahadevi to commemorate the victory of Vikramaditya II over the Pallavas. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the finest examples of early Dravida architecture.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q1189", "q": "Who among the following Rashtrakuta rulers performed the 'Hiranyagarbha' (golden womb) ritual and laid the foundation of the dynasty?", "option_a": "Krishna I", "option_b": "Dantidurga", "option_c": "Amoghavarsha", "option_d": "Dhruva", "correct": "1", "why": "Dantidurga was the founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty. After consolidating his power, he performed the Hiranyagarbha ritual to enhance his royal legitimacy and Kshatriya status.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-18", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q1190", "q": "Which ministry primarily implements the PM-KISAN scheme?", "option_a": "Ministry of Rural Development", "option_b": "Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare", "option_c": "Ministry of Food Processing Industries", "option_d": "Ministry of Finance", "correct": "1", "why": "PM-KISAN is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare to provide income support to eligible farmers.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "21-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1191", "q": "DigiLocker is an initiative under which ministry?", "option_a": "Ministry of Home Affairs", "option_b": "Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology", "option_c": "Ministry of Finance", "option_d": "Ministry of Education", "correct": "1", "why": "DigiLocker is a flagship Digital India initiative developed under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "21-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1192", "q": "The Food Corporation of India (FCI) functions under which ministry?", "option_a": "Ministry of Agriculture", "option_b": "Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution", "option_c": "Ministry of Commerce", "option_d": "Ministry of Rural Development", "correct": "1", "why": "FCI works under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs Food & Public Distribution to manage procurement and storage of foodgrains.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "21-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1193", "q": "PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana aims to:", "option_a": "Promote wind farms", "option_b": "Install rooftop solar systems for households", "option_c": "Build hydroelectric projects", "option_d": "Improve coal production", "correct": "1", "why": "The scheme promotes rooftop solar installations to provide free electricity benefits to households.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "21-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1194", "q": "Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY provides:", "option_a": "Pension benefits", "option_b": "Health insurance coverage to eligible families", "option_c": "Crop insurance", "option_d": "Education scholarships", "correct": "1", "why": "PM-JAY provides health insurance coverage for eligible economically vulnerable families.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "21-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1195", "q": "Which organization successfully carries out India's satellite launches?", "option_a": "DRDO", "option_b": "ISRO", "option_c": "HAL", "option_d": "BARC", "correct": "1", "why": "ISRO is India's national space agency responsible for satellite launches and space missions.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "21-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1196", "q": "Which scheme provides accidental insurance linked to bank accounts?", "option_a": "PMJJBY", "option_b": "PMSBY", "option_c": "APY", "option_d": "PM-KISAN", "correct": "1", "why": "Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) offers low-cost accidental insurance coverage.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "21-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1197", "q": "International Day for Biological Diversity is observed on:", "option_a": "05-Jun", "option_b": "22-May", "option_c": "21-Mar", "option_d": "16-Sep", "correct": "1", "why": "The United Nations observes International Day for Biological Diversity every year on 22 May.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "21-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1198", "q": "Agni-V belongs to which category?", "option_a": "Cruise missile", "option_b": "Ballistic missile", "option_c": "Anti-tank missile", "option_d": "Surface-to-air missile", "correct": "1", "why": "Agni-V is India's long-range ballistic missile developed for strategic deterrence.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "21-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1199", "q": "Which institution regulates monetary policy in India?", "option_a": "NABARD", "option_b": "Reserve Bank of India", "option_c": "SEBI", "option_d": "SIDBI", "correct": "1", "why": "The Reserve Bank of India regulates monetary policy through the Monetary Policy Committee.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "21-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1200", "q": "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao primarily focuses on:", "option_a": "Women entrepreneurs", "option_b": "Girl child education and protection", "option_c": "Skill development", "option_d": "Pension benefits", "correct": "1", "why": "The scheme promotes the survival protection and education of the girl child.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "21-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1201", "q": "India held the G20 Presidency in:", "option_a": "2022", "option_b": "2023", "option_c": "2024", "option_d": "2025", "correct": "1", "why": "India assumed the G20 Presidency in 2023 and hosted the Leaders' Summit in New Delhi.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "21-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1202", "q": "The Census of India is conducted by:", "option_a": "Election Commission of India", "option_b": "Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India", "option_c": "NITI Aayog", "option_d": "Reserve Bank of India", "correct": "1", "why": "The Registrar General & Census Commissioner is responsible for conducting the Census of India.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "21-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1203", "q": "UPI was developed by:", "option_a": "Reserve Bank of India", "option_b": "National Payments Corporation of India", "option_c": "State Bank of India", "option_d": "SEBI", "correct": "1", "why": "NPCI developed the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to enable instant digital payments.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "21-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1204", "q": "CSIR stands for:", "option_a": "Council of Scientific and Industrial Research", "option_b": "Central Scientific Institute of Research", "option_c": "Council for Science Innovation and Research", "option_d": "Central Society for Industrial Research", "correct": "0", "why": "CSIR stands for Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, India's premier scientific research organization.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "21-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1205", "q": "Project Tiger is implemented by:", "option_a": "Ministry of Tourism", "option_b": "National Tiger Conservation Authority", "option_c": "ISRO", "option_d": "NITI Aayog", "correct": "1", "why": "The National Tiger Conservation Authority oversees Project Tiger across India.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "21-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1206", "q": "The GST Council is chaired by the:", "option_a": "Prime Minister", "option_b": "Union Finance Minister", "option_c": "RBI Governor", "option_d": "Commerce Minister", "correct": "1", "why": "The GST Council is chaired by the Union Finance Minister.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "21-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1207", "q": "Which scheme promotes entrepreneurship through collateral-free loans?", "option_a": "PMEGP", "option_b": "Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana", "option_c": "PMJDY", "option_d": "PMFBY", "correct": "1", "why": "Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana provides collateral-free loans to micro and small enterprises.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "21-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1208", "q": "Kotak Mahindra Bank has announced the acquisition of the retail and wealth management business of which bank?", "option_a": "Deutsche Bank India", "option_b": "Barclays India", "option_c": "Standard Chartered India", "option_d": "Citibank India", "correct": "0", "why": "Kotak Mahindra Bank has announced the acquisition of Deutsche Bank India's retail banking private banking and wealth management business for ₹281.7 crore.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1209", "q": "What is the total acquisition cost for Kotak Mahindra Bank to acquire Deutsche Bank India's retail and wealth business?", "option_a": "₹150.5 crore", "option_b": "₹281.7 crore", "option_c": "₹350.0 crore", "option_d": "₹420.2 crore", "correct": "1", "why": "The acquisition of Deutsche Bank India's business by Kotak Mahindra Bank is finalized for an amount of ₹281.7 crore.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1210", "q": "Which bank has developed its own AI platform named 'Neev'?", "option_a": "State Bank of India", "option_b": "ICICI Bank", "option_c": "HDFC Bank", "option_d": "Axis Bank", "correct": "2", "why": "HDFC Bank is developing its own AI platform called 'Neev' along with a real-time fraud detection system.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1211", "q": "The IRDAI recently granted a standalone health insurance license to Prudential HCL Health Insurance. How many standalone health insurance companies are now operating in India?", "option_a": "Six", "option_b": "Seven", "option_c": "Eight", "option_d": "Ten", "correct": "2", "why": "With the approval of Prudential HCL Health Insurance Limited the number of Standalone Health Insurance Companies in India has increased to eight.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1212", "q": "State Bank of India (SBI) raised US$300 million through which of the following financial instruments?", "option_a": "Sovereign Gold Bonds", "option_b": "Senior Unsecured Floating Rate Notes", "option_c": "Masala Bonds", "option_d": "Green Bonds", "correct": "1", "why": "SBI has completed the issuance of US$300 million Senior Unsecured Floating Rate Notes (FRNs) with a maturity period of three years.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1213", "q": "What is the coupon rate set for the US$300 million Senior Unsecured Floating Rate Notes issued by State Bank of India?", "option_a": "LIBOR + 50 bps", "option_b": "SOFR + 100 bps", "option_c": "MCLR + 75 bps", "option_d": "Repo Rate + 25 bps", "correct": "1", "why": "The bonds have been issued at a coupon rate of Secured overnight financing rate (SOFR) + 100 basis points (bps) per annum.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1214", "q": "Paisabazaar launched the 'Paisa+ Secured Credit Card' in partnership with which bank?", "option_a": "SBM Bank India", "option_b": "Federal Bank", "option_c": "IDFC First Bank", "option_d": "Equitas Small Finance Bank", "correct": "0", "why": "Paisabazaar and SBM Bank India have jointly launched the Paisa+ Secured Credit Card backed by a Fixed Deposit.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1215", "q": "What is the minimum Fixed Deposit (FD) amount required to open the Paisa+ Secured Credit Card launched by Paisabazaar and SBM Bank India?", "option_a": "₹1000", "option_b": "₹2000", "option_c": "₹5000", "option_d": "₹10000", "correct": "1", "why": "Customers can open the Paisa+ Secured Credit Card with a Fixed Deposit starting from ₹2000.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1216", "q": "Four Public Sector Banks recently paid a combined dividend of ₹9439 crore to the Government. Which bank paid the highest individual dividend among them?", "option_a": "Punjab National Bank", "option_b": "Canara Bank", "option_c": "Bank of Baroda", "option_d": "Indian Bank", "correct": "2", "why": "Bank of Baroda (BoB) paid the highest dividend among the four banks at ₹2811 crore.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1217", "q": "Bank of Baroda has entered into a strategic partnership for Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) financing with which international bank?", "option_a": "DBS Bank", "option_b": "Mizuho Bank", "option_c": "HSBC", "option_d": "Standard Chartered", "correct": "1", "why": "Bank of Baroda partnered with Mizuho Bank the banking arm of Japan's Mizuho Financial Group to strengthen cross-border banking services and M&A financing.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1218", "q": "Where is the headquarters of Bank of Baroda located?", "option_a": "Mumbai, Maharashtra", "option_b": "New Delhi", "option_c": "Vadodara, Gujarat", "option_d": "Bengaluru, Karnataka", "correct": "2", "why": "Bank of Baroda was founded on 20 July 1908 and its headquarters is located in Vadodara Gujarat.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1219", "q": "According to the NPCI digital payment statistics for June 2026, what was the total transaction value of UPI?", "option_a": "₹20.50 lakh crore", "option_b": "₹25.10 lakh crore", "option_c": "₹28.92 lakh crore", "option_d": "₹32.45 lakh crore", "correct": "2", "why": "The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) recorded a Transaction Value of ₹28.92 lakh crore in June 2026.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1220", "q": "In June 2026, India's gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose by 14% year-on-year to reach what amount?", "option_a": "₹1.50 Lakh Crore", "option_b": "₹1.75 Lakh Crore", "option_c": "₹1.95 Lakh Crore", "option_d": "₹2.10 Lakh Crore", "correct": "2", "why": "India's gross GST collections stood at ₹1.95 lakh crore in June 2026 registering a 14% year-on-year growth.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1221", "q": "June 2026 marked which anniversary of the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India?", "option_a": "5th", "option_b": "7th", "option_c": "9th", "option_d": "10th", "correct": "2", "why": "June 2026 marks the 9th anniversary of the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1222", "q": "The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently imposed a monetary penalty of ₹63.60 lakh on which public sector bank for non-compliance with KYC directions?", "option_a": "State Bank of India", "option_b": "Punjab National Bank", "option_c": "Bank of Baroda", "option_d": "Union Bank of India", "correct": "2", "why": "RBI imposed a penalty of ₹63.60 lakh on Bank of Baroda for non-compliance with the Fair Practices Code for Lenders and KYC Directions.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1223", "q": "Which housing finance company was penalised ₹3.10 lakh by the RBI for non-compliance with certain KYC provisions?", "option_a": "LIC Housing Finance", "option_b": "GIC Housing Finance Ltd", "option_c": "HDFC", "option_d": "PNB Housing Finance", "correct": "1", "why": "RBI imposed a penalty of ₹3.10 lakh on GIC Housing Finance Ltd for non-compliance with KYC directions.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1224", "q": "SBI Life Insurance partnered with which institute to establish the 'Bharat AI and Cyber Innovation Hub for Insurance'?", "option_a": "IIT Madras", "option_b": "IIT Delhi", "option_c": "IIT Bombay", "option_d": "IIT Kanpur", "correct": "2", "why": "SBI Life Insurance partnered with IIT Bombay to build AI-powered cybersecurity solutions for the insurance sector.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1225", "q": "In which year was SBI Life Insurance Company Limited founded?", "option_a": "1995", "option_b": "1999", "option_c": "2001", "option_d": "2005", "correct": "2", "why": "SBI Life Insurance Company Limited was founded in March 2001 and is headquartered in Mumbai.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1226", "q": "Which RBI-authorised cross-border payment aggregator became one of the first in India to launch Google Pay Card Payments on its International Payment Gateway?", "option_a": "Razorpay", "option_b": "PayU", "option_c": "PayGlocal", "option_d": "CCAvenue", "correct": "2", "why": "PayGlocal launched Google Pay Card Payments for Indian merchants to accept global payments seamlessly.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1227", "q": "Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) signed an agreement to acquire a 40% equity stake in which joint venture to expand its bitumen business?", "option_a": "Reliance BP Mobility", "option_b": "Tiki Tar and Shell India Private Limited", "option_c": "IndianOil Adani Gas", "option_d": "Nayara Energy", "correct": "1", "why": "BPCL will acquire a 40% equity stake in Tiki Tar and Shell India Private Limited for ₹85 crore to expand its bitumen business.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1228", "q": "Which government department approved BPCL's acquisition of a 40% stake in Tiki Tar and Shell India?", "option_a": "Department of Financial Services", "option_b": "Department of Revenue", "option_c": "Department of Investment and Public Asset Management", "option_d": "Department of Economic Affairs", "correct": "2", "why": "The acquisition has been approved by the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) under the Ministry of Finance.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1229", "q": "Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. inaugurated the world's largest future-ready vehicle manufacturing facility in which city?", "option_a": "Sanand, Gujarat", "option_b": "Pune, Maharashtra", "option_c": "Kharkhoda, Haryana", "option_d": "Chennai, Tamil Nadu", "correct": "2", "why": "Maruti Suzuki inaugurated its state-of-the-art vehicle manufacturing facility at IMT Kharkhoda Haryana.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1230", "q": "The new Maruti Suzuki manufacturing facility at Kharkhoda was jointly dedicated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of which country?", "option_a": "South Korea", "option_b": "Germany", "option_c": "Japan", "option_d": "United Kingdom", "correct": "2", "why": "The plant was jointly dedicated by PM Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1231", "q": "What is the total planned investment for Maruti Suzuki's new manufacturing facility at IMT Kharkhoda?", "option_a": "₹10000 Crore", "option_b": "₹20000 Crore", "option_c": "₹35000 Crore", "option_d": "₹50000 Crore", "correct": "2", "why": "The total planned investment for the Kharkhoda facility is ₹35000 Crore with a future capacity of 10 Lakh vehicles per year.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1232", "q": "Which company recently received in-principle approval from IFSCA to establish a wholly owned Payment Services Provider (PSP) subsidiary at GIFT City?", "option_a": "PhonePe", "option_b": "HiWiPay", "option_c": "Paytm", "option_d": "BharatPe", "correct": "1", "why": "HiWiPay has received in-principle approval from IFSCA to set up a Payment Services Unit at GIFT City.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1233", "q": "The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has proposed which framework to simplify customer onboarding across multiple regulated entities in GIFT IFSC?", "option_a": "Global KYC", "option_b": "One KYC", "option_c": "Unified KYC", "option_d": "Central KYC", "correct": "1", "why": "IFSCA proposed the 'One KYC' framework to enable customers to complete the KYC process only once for use across multiple entities.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1234", "q": "Under the new IFSCA 'One KYC' framework, all new customers in GIFT IFSC must be onboarded through the KYC Registration Agencies (KRA) system from which date?", "option_a": "1 January 2026", "option_b": "1 April 2026", "option_c": "1 July 2026", "option_d": "1 September 2026", "correct": "3", "why": "From 1 September 2026 all new customers in GIFT IFSC must be onboarded through the KRA system.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1235", "q": "Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Viksit UDAN Scheme' with a total financial outlay of how much?", "option_a": "₹15000 crore", "option_b": "₹20500 crore", "option_c": "₹28840 crore", "option_d": "₹35000 crore", "correct": "2", "why": "The Viksit UDAN Scheme was launched as the next phase of the UDAN programme with a financial outlay of over ₹28840 crore.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1236", "q": "What is the total target for the number of new airports to be developed under the Viksit UDAN Scheme?", "option_a": "50", "option_b": "100", "option_c": "150", "option_d": "200", "correct": "1", "why": "A key component of Viksit UDAN is the development of 100 new airports with an outlay of ₹12159 crore over 8 years.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1237", "q": "During the launch of the Viksit UDAN Scheme, PM Modi inaugurated the new terminal building of which airport in Rajasthan?", "option_a": "Jaipur Airport", "option_b": "Udaipur Airport", "option_c": "Jodhpur Airport", "option_d": "Bikaner Airport", "correct": "2", "why": "He inaugurated the new terminal building at Jodhpur Airport in Rajasthan along with launching the scheme.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1238", "q": "The Digital India programme completed 11 years on 1 July 2026. Which ministry implements this programme?", "option_a": "Ministry of Science and Technology", "option_b": "Ministry of Information and Broadcasting", "option_c": "Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology", "option_d": "Ministry of Communications", "correct": "2", "why": "The Digital India programme is implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1239", "q": "Under the JAM Trinity of Digital Governance, what does the 'M' stand for?", "option_a": "Money", "option_b": "Mobile", "option_c": "Microfinance", "option_d": "Market", "correct": "1", "why": "JAM stands for Jan Dhan, Aadhaar, and Mobile. Mobile internet connectivity is a core pillar.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1240", "q": "Which new Act came into force on 1 July 2026, replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005?", "option_a": "Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Yojana", "option_b": "Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act", "option_c": "National Rural Livelihood Guarantee Act", "option_d": "Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana", "correct": "1", "why": "The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-GRAM G] Act 2025 replaced MGNREGA.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1241", "q": "How many days of wage employment annually does the VB-GRAM G Act guarantee to every eligible rural household?", "option_a": "100 days", "option_b": "125 days", "option_c": "150 days", "option_d": "200 days", "correct": "1", "why": "The VB-GRAM G Act guarantees 125 days of wage employment annually to every eligible rural household.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1242", "q": "What is the national floor wage fixed by the Central Government under the VB-GRAM G Act?", "option_a": "₹250 per day", "option_b": "₹300 per day", "option_c": "₹350 per day", "option_d": "₹400 per day", "correct": "1", "why": "The Central Government has fixed a national floor wage of ₹300 per day under the new VB-GRAM G scheme.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1243", "q": "Which state achieved the highest percentage increase in wage rates under the VB-GRAM G Act with a hike of nearly 24.5%?", "option_a": "Bihar", "option_b": "Arunachal Pradesh", "option_c": "Uttar Pradesh", "option_d": "Madhya Pradesh", "correct": "1", "why": "Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland received the highest percentage increase, with wage hikes of nearly 24.5%.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1244", "q": "Following the wage revision under the VB-GRAM G Act, which state has a notified wage rate of exactly ₹409 per day?", "option_a": "Kerala", "option_b": "Goa", "option_c": "Haryana", "option_d": "Sikkim", "correct": "2", "why": "Haryana has a notified wage rate of ₹409 per day, one of the states with rates above ₹400.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1245", "q": "Which state government launched the 'Gyanodaya – Shiksharu Samruddhi' Scheme?", "option_a": "Odisha", "option_b": "West Bengal", "option_c": "Jharkhand", "option_d": "Chhattisgarh", "correct": "0", "why": "The Odisha Government launched the 'Gyanodaya – Shiksharu Samruddhi' Scheme for free education.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1246", "q": "What is the main objective of Odisha's 'Gyanodaya – Shiksharu Samruddhi' Scheme?", "option_a": "Providing free mid-day meals", "option_b": "Providing free laptops to students", "option_c": "Providing free education from Kindergarten to Postgraduate", "option_d": "Establishing new medical colleges", "correct": "2", "why": "It provides a complete waiver of admission fees fulfilling the vision of free education from KG to PG.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1247", "q": "Seabuckthorn', which recently received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, belongs to which region of Himachal Pradesh?", "option_a": "Kinnaur", "option_b": "Chamba", "option_c": "Spiti", "option_d": "Sirmaur", "correct": "2", "why": "Seabuckthorn from Spiti is one of the 8 traditional products of Himachal Pradesh to receive the GI Tag.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1248", "q": "With the recent addition of 8 products, what is the total number of GI-tagged products in Himachal Pradesh?", "option_a": "10", "option_b": "15", "option_c": "17", "option_d": "20", "correct": "2", "why": "With the new additions the total number of GI-tagged products in Himachal Pradesh increased to 17.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1249", "q": "The Telangana Cabinet approved a ₹7345 crore project for the rejuvenation of which river?", "option_a": "Godavari", "option_b": "Krishna", "option_c": "Musi", "option_d": "Tungabhadra", "correct": "2", "why": "The Telangana Cabinet approved the first phase of the Musi River Rejuvenation Project.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1250", "q": "The Musi River Rejuvenation Project aims to develop an iconic riverfront inspired by which famous river?", "option_a": "Seine, Paris", "option_b": "Thames, London", "option_c": "Hudson, New York", "option_d": "Nile, Egypt", "correct": "1", "why": "The project aims to rejuvenate a 55-km stretch of the Musi River and develop it into an iconic riverfront inspired by London's River Thames.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1251", "q": "The Odisha Cabinet approved the Deep Sea Fishing Mission with an outlay of ₹2295.45 crore to promote which economic sector?", "option_a": "Green Economy", "option_b": "Blue Economy", "option_c": "Circular Economy", "option_d": "Gig Economy", "correct": "1", "why": "The mission was approved to promote the Blue Economy and make Odisha a leading marine export hub.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1252", "q": "Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the 'Go East' initiative to boost industrial investment. What does 'Go East' stand for?", "option_a": "Growth of Odisha - Eastern Alliance for Strategic Trade", "option_b": "Government of Odisha - Eastern Investment Accelerator and Special Task Force", "option_c": "Global Odisha - Economic Action and Strategic Transformation", "option_d": "Gateway to Odisha - Export and Agriculture Sector Target", "correct": "1", "why": "Go East stands for Government of Odisha - Eastern Investment Accelerator and Special Task Force.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1253", "q": "Under the Yamuna Water Project agreement between Haryana and Rajasthan, how much water will be supplied to Rajasthan?", "option_a": "350 Million Cubic Metres", "option_b": "580 Million Cubic Metres", "option_c": "720 Million Cubic Metres", "option_d": "900 Million Cubic Metres", "correct": "1", "why": "Under the agreement about 580 Million Cubic Metres (MCM) of water will be supplied to Rajasthan.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1254", "q": "The water for the Yamuna Water Project between Haryana and Rajasthan will be released from which barrage?", "option_a": "Tajewala Barrage", "option_b": "Okhla Barrage", "option_c": "Hathnikund Barrage", "option_d": "Prakasam Barrage", "correct": "2", "why": "The water will be released from the Hathnikund Barrage.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1255", "q": "Gujarat Police signed an MoU with Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited to improve public safety. What is the popular name of this taxi service?", "option_a": "Gujarat Taxi", "option_b": "Bharat Taxi", "option_c": "Safe Ride Taxi", "option_d": "Navjivan Taxi", "correct": "1", "why": "Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited operates under the name 'Bharat Taxi'.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1256", "q": "As part of the Gujarat Police and Bharat Taxi partnership, which new feature is directly linked to the police control room?", "option_a": "GPS Route Tracker", "option_b": "SOS emergency response system", "option_c": "Digital Fare Payment", "option_d": "Driver Rating System", "correct": "1", "why": "An SOS emergency response system will be integrated and directly linked to the Gujarat Police control room.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1257", "q": "Who inaugurated the launch of Bharat Taxi in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, where the MoU with Gujarat Police was signed?", "option_a": "Narendra Modi", "option_b": "Bhupendrabhai Patel", "option_c": "Amit Shah", "option_d": "Acharya Devvrat", "correct": "2", "why": "The agreement was signed during the launch of Bharat Taxi in Gandhinagar in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "2026-07-22", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1258", "q": "Which major initiative was announced by the Prime Minister to safeguard youth and ensure swift, stringent punishment in exam paper leak cases?", "option_a": "Establishment of a Youth Protection Board", "option_b": "Creation of dedicated fast-track courts", "option_c": "Introduction of mandatory online-only entrance tests", "option_d": "Formation of a National Exam Reform Committee", "correct": "1", "why": "The government decided to set up fast-track courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment in paper leak cases to safeguard the future of the youth.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-23", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1259", "q": "The decision to establish fast-track courts announced by the Central Government in July 2026 primarily targets which major issue affecting students?", "option_a": "Sports fraud in national leagues", "option_b": "Irrational hike in entrance exam fees", "option_c": "Shortage of examination centers in rural areas", "option_d": "Examination paper leaks and malpractices", "correct": "3", "why": "The establishment of fast-track courts specifically aims to quickly resolve cases of paper leaks and strictly penalize those playing with students' futures.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-23", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1260", "q": "On 23 July 2026, the Prime Minister paid homage to which legendary revolutionary freedom fighter on his birth anniversary?", "option_a": "Bhagat Singh", "option_b": "Chandra Shekhar Azad", "option_c": "Sukhdev Thapar", "option_d": "Shivaram Rajguru", "correct": "1", "why": "Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Chandra Shekhar Azad on his birth anniversary on 23 July 2026.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-23", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1261", "q": "Which prominent nationalist leader and freedom fighter's birth anniversary was observed alongside Chandra Shekhar Azad on 23 July 2026?", "option_a": "Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak", "option_b": "Lala Lajpat Rai", "option_c": "Dadabhai Naoroji", "option_d": "Gopal Krishna Gokhale", "correct": "0", "why": "Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak on his birth anniversary on 23 July 2026.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-23", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1262", "q": "Which freedom fighter and social reformer, whose birth anniversary falls on 23 July, was conferred the title 'Father of Indian Unrest' by British colonial authorities?", "option_a": "Subhas Chandra Bose", "option_b": "Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak", "option_c": "Bipin Chandra Pal", "option_d": "Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel", "correct": "1", "why": "Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak was famously termed the 'Father of Indian Unrest' by British author Valentine Chirol.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-23", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1263", "q": "On 23 July 2026, the Prime Minister shared which classical literary form to highlight a philosophical reflection on universal consciousness?", "option_a": "A Vedic Sukta", "option_b": "A Sanskrit Subhashitam", "option_c": "A Buddhist Verse", "option_d": "An Upanishadic Shloka", "correct": "1", "why": "The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam emphasizing the cosmic link between the individual soul and universal consciousness.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-23", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1264", "q": "The Sanskrit Subhashitam shared by the Prime Minister on 23 July 2026 primarily reflected on the spiritual connection between which two concepts?", "option_a": "Individual soul and universal consciousness", "option_b": "Human intellect and physical nature", "option_c": "Economic stability and social harmony", "option_d": "Physical strength and mental endurance", "correct": "0", "why": "The Subhashitam highlighted the profound cosmic connection between the individual soul and universal consciousness.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-23", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1265", "q": "The Prime Minister recently chaired a high-level review meeting at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg involving which key set of officials?", "option_a": "Union Cabinet Ministers", "option_b": "Secretaries of key Ministries and Departments", "option_c": "Governors of all States", "option_d": "State Chief Secretaries and Police Chiefs", "correct": "1", "why": "The Prime Minister chaired a high-level review meeting with Secretaries of key Ministries and senior officials from the PMO.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-23", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1266", "q": "The high-level meeting chaired by the Prime Minister with Union Secretaries aimed to accelerate progress towards which long-term national objective?", "option_a": "Digital India 2030", "option_b": "Viksit Bharat Goals", "option_c": "Amrit Kaal Infrastructure Vision", "option_d": "Green Energy Transition 2050", "correct": "1", "why": "The meeting reviewed progress in key development sectors specifically focusing on achieving the goals of Viksit Bharat.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-23", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1267", "q": "During the high-level review meeting on Viksit Bharat goals, which major sectors were comprehensively assessed?", "option_a": "Space Research and Telecommunications", "option_b": "Defense Manufacturing and Foreign Trade", "option_c": "Rural Development, Agriculture, Social Welfare, and Allied Sectors", "option_d": "Heavy Industries and Mineral Resources", "correct": "2", "why": "The high-level meeting focused on reviewing progress across Rural Development, Agriculture, Social Welfare, and Allied Sectors.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-23", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1268", "q": "Which of the following was stressed as a core principle by the Prime Minister during the high-level meeting with Secretaries to deliver meaningful transformation?", "option_a": "Maximizing government revenue", "option_b": "Citizen welfare remaining at the heart of all reforms", "option_c": "Focusing exclusively on urban infrastructure", "option_d": "Expanding administrative departments", "correct": "1", "why": "The PM emphasized that citizen welfare must remain at the heart of all reforms to drive real social and economic progress.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-23", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1269", "q": "Among the following sectors, which one was NOT part of the high-level progress review meeting chaired by the PM on 22-23 July 2026?", "option_a": "Agriculture", "option_b": "Social Welfare", "option_c": "Rural Development", "option_d": "Deep Space Exploration", "correct": "3", "why": "Deep Space Exploration was not among the key developmental sectors listed in the official review agenda, which centered on rural, agricultural, and social welfare domains.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-23", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1270", "q": "What is the primary function of fast-track courts planned by the Indian government for paper leak offenses?", "option_a": "To provide legal aid to accused paper leak operators", "option_b": "To conduct trials quickly and award swift, stringent punishment", "option_c": "To reduce the syllabus of competitive examinations", "option_d": "To handle fee-related disputes between students and institutes", "correct": "1", "why": "Fast-track courts are designed to ensure speedy trial and strict, timely punishment for perpetrators involved in paper leaks.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-23", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1271", "q": "The annual national observance and tributes paid to freedom fighters like Chandra Shekhar Azad and Lokmanya Tilak serve primarily as an exercise in:", "option_a": "Economic reform formulation", "option_b": "Historical remembrance and national tribute", "option_c": "International cultural diplomacy", "option_d": "Electoral process modernization", "correct": "1", "why": "Paying tributes on birth anniversaries serves as historical remembrance, honoring the courage and sacrifice of iconic freedom fighters.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-23", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1272", "q": "Which key revolutionary leader formed the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) and vowed never to be captured alive by the British police?", "option_a": "Chandra Shekhar Azad", "option_b": "Bhagat Singh", "option_c": "Subhas Chandra Bose", "option_d": "Lala Lajpat Rai", "correct": "0", "why": "Chandra Shekhar Azad reorganized the Hindustan Republican Association into HSRA and famously maintained his pledge to stay free ('Azad') until his martyrdom.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-23", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1273", "q": "July 23 marks the common birth anniversary of which two iconic Indian national leaders?", "option_a": "Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri", "option_b": "Chandra Shekhar Azad and Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak", "option_c": "Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt", "option_d": "Subhas Chandra Bose and Rash Behari Bose", "correct": "1", "why": "Both Chandra Shekhar Azad (born 23 July 1906) and Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak (born 23 July 1856) share 23 July as their birth anniversary.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-23", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1274", "q": "The philosophical concept of 'universal consciousness' referenced in classical Indian literature broadly aligns with which domain?", "option_a": "Macroeconomic policy", "option_b": "Spiritual philosophy and metaphysics", "option_c": "Quantum computing algorithms", "option_d": "Judicial reform procedures", "correct": "1", "why": "The concept of universal consciousness ('Brahman' or supreme consciousness) forms a cornerstone of Indian spiritual philosophy and metaphysics.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-23", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1275", "q": "In the context of government administration reviewed during the high-level meeting, what approach did the Prime Minister urge departments to adopt to achieve development goals efficiently?", "option_a": "Departmental silo operational model", "option_b": "Whole-of-government approach", "option_c": "Isolated ministerial policy framework", "option_d": "State-exclusive execution model", "correct": "1", "why": "The Prime Minister stressed the need for a 'whole-of-government' approach and breaking departmental silos to achieve national goals.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-23", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1276", "q": "Press Information Bureau (PIB) releases issued on 23 July 2026 centrally highlighted which set of topics?", "option_a": "Defense acquisitions and foreign summits", "option_b": "Student welfare measures, tributes to freedom fighters, and developmental reviews", "option_c": "Automobile sales figures and trade tariffs", "option_d": "Railway timetable revisions and port traffic data", "correct": "1", "why": "The releases centered on student-centric reforms (fast-track courts), birth anniversary tributes to freedom heroes, and high-level governance review meetings.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-23", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1277", "q": "Which of the following statements best summarizes the key focus areas of government updates on 23 July 2026?", "option_a": "Exclusive focus on global trade agreements", "option_b": "Comprehensive focus covering exam integrity, national heritage remembrance, and rural/social progress reviews", "option_c": "Focus strictly on tax policy adjustments", "option_d": "Focus solely on environmental protection directives", "correct": "1", "why": "The updates covered student welfare through anti-paper-leak measures, honoring national heroes, and reviewing rural and social developmental progress for Viksit Bharat.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-23", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1278", "q": "What is the fundamental principle behind the implementation of Basel Norms?", "option_a": "Higher Capital = Lower Risk", "option_b": "Higher Risk = Higher Capital Requirement", "option_c": "Maximum Loans = Maximum Profit", "option_d": "Lower Risk = Higher Capital Requirement", "correct": "1", "why": "The fundamental principle behind Basel Norms is that 'Higher Risk = Higher Capital Requirement' ensuring banks hold enough capital against the risks they take.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "24-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1279", "q": "Which committee is responsible for formulating the Basel Norms?", "option_a": "Bank for International Settlements (BIS)", "option_b": "Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS)", "option_c": "International Monetary Fund (IMF)", "option_d": "Financial Stability Board (FSB)", "correct": "1", "why": "Basel Norms are formulated by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS).", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "24-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1280", "q": "In which year was the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) established by the central bank governors of the Group of 10 countries?", "option_a": "1930", "option_b": "1974", "option_c": "1988", "option_d": "2004", "correct": "1", "why": "The BCBS was established by the central bank governors of the group of 10 countries in 1974.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "24-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1281", "q": "When was the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), the world's oldest international financial organization, established?", "option_a": "17th May 1930", "option_b": "1st April 1935", "option_c": "15th August 1947", "option_d": "1st January 1974", "correct": "0", "why": "The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) was established on 17th May 1930.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "24-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1282", "q": "The city of Basel, which serves as the headquarters of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), is located in which country?", "option_a": "Germany", "option_b": "France", "option_c": "Switzerland", "option_d": "Italy", "correct": "2", "why": "Basel is a city in Switzerland, which is also the headquarters of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "24-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1283", "q": "What does RWA stand for in the context of Basel Norms and banking capital requirements?", "option_a": "Risk-Weighted Assets", "option_b": "Return With Assets", "option_c": "Risk-Weighted Allocation", "option_d": "Reserve Wealth Assets", "correct": "0", "why": "RWA stands for Risk-Weighted Assets representing the total value of a bank's assets after assigning different risk weights based on their riskiness.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "24-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1284", "q": "Which formula correctly represents the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR)?", "option_a": "(Risk Weighted Assets / Total Capital) * 100", "option_b": "(Total Capital / Risk Weighted Assets) * 100", "option_c": "(Tier I Capital / Total Exposure) * 100", "option_d": "(Liquid Assets / Cash Outflows) * 100", "correct": "1", "why": "CAR is calculated as (Total Capital / Risk Weighted Assets) * 100. It measures whether a bank has enough capital to absorb losses.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "24-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1285", "q": "Which type of bank capital is often referred to as 'Going Concern Capital' because it absorbs losses while the bank is still operating?", "option_a": "Tier I Capital", "option_b": "Tier II Capital", "option_c": "Tier III Capital", "option_d": "Subordinated Debt", "correct": "0", "why": "Tier I Capital is called Going Concern Capital because it absorbs losses while the bank continues its normal operations.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "24-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1286", "q": "What are the two primary components that make up a bank's Tier I Capital?", "option_a": "Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) and Tier 2 Capital", "option_b": "Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) and Additional Tier 1 (AT1)", "option_c": "Subordinated Debt and Retained Earnings", "option_d": "Perpetual Bonds and General Provisions", "correct": "1", "why": "Tier I Capital is composed of CET1 (Common Equity Tier 1) and AT1 (Additional Tier 1).", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "24-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1287", "q": "Which type of bank capital is known as 'Gone Concern Capital' as it mainly absorbs losses when a bank fails or is wound up?", "option_a": "Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1)", "option_b": "Additional Tier 1 (AT1)", "option_c": "Tier I Capital", "option_d": "Tier II Capital", "correct": "3", "why": "Tier II Capital is referred to as 'Gone Concern Capital' because it absorbs losses mainly when a bank fails or is wound up.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "24-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1288", "q": "In which year were the first Basel Norms (Basel I) introduced globally?", "option_a": "1974", "option_b": "1988", "option_c": "2004", "option_d": "2010", "correct": "1", "why": "The primary objective of Basel I, introduced in 1988, was to establish a minimum capital requirement for banks.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "24-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1289", "q": "What was the minimum Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) requirement established under the Basel I framework?", "option_a": "5.50%", "option_b": "7.00%", "option_c": "8.00%", "option_d": "9.00%", "correct": "2", "why": "Under Basel I the minimum requirement for the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) was set at 8% of Risk-Weighted Assets.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "24-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1290", "q": "What was a major limitation of the Basel I framework that led to the development of Basel II?", "option_a": "It required banks to maintain 100% liquidity", "option_b": "It only focused on European banks", "option_c": "It focused mainly on Credit Risk and ignored Market and Operational Risks", "option_d": "It did not define what capital was", "correct": "2", "why": "A limitation of Basel I was that it focused mainly on Credit Risk and largely ignored Market Risk and Operational Risk.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "24-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1291", "q": "How many pillars form the foundation of the Basel II framework introduced in 2004?", "option_a": "Two", "option_b": "Three", "option_c": "Four", "option_d": "Five", "correct": "1", "why": "Basel II is based on Three Pillars: Minimum Capital Requirement Supervisory Review and Market Discipline.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "24-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1292", "q": "Which of the following is NOT one of the Three Pillars of the Basel II framework?", "option_a": "Minimum Capital Requirement", "option_b": "Supervisory Review", "option_c": "Capital Conservation Buffer", "option_d": "Market Discipline", "correct": "2", "why": "Capital Conservation Buffer is a concept introduced in Basel III not Basel II. The three pillars of Basel II are Minimum Capital Requirement Supervisory Review and Market Discipline.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "24-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1293", "q": "The risk of a borrower failing to repay a loan to the bank is classified as which type of risk?", "option_a": "Market Risk", "option_b": "Credit Risk", "option_c": "Operational Risk", "option_d": "Liquidity Risk", "correct": "1", "why": "Credit Risk is the risk of a borrower failing to repay a loan.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "24-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1294", "q": "The risk that the collapse of one bank can cause a domino effect and disrupt the entire financial system is known as:", "option_a": "Systemic Risk", "option_b": "Liquidity Risk", "option_c": "Operational Risk", "option_d": "Market Risk", "correct": "0", "why": "Systemic Risk refers to the danger that the collapse of one bank can affect the entire financial system.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "24-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1295", "q": "In response to the 2008 Global Financial Crisis and the failure of entities like Lehman Brothers which regulatory framework was introduced?", "option_a": "Basel I", "option_b": "Basel II", "option_c": "Basel III", "option_d": "Basel IV", "correct": "2", "why": "Basel III was introduced in 2010 to address weaknesses in the banking system exposed by the 2008 Global Financial Crisis.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "24-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1296", "q": "By which date were the Basel III capital regulations fully implemented in India by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?", "option_a": "April 1 2013", "option_b": "October 1 2021", "option_c": "April 1 2024", "option_d": "January 1 2026", "correct": "1", "why": "The Basel III capital regulations have been fully implemented in India as on October 1 2021.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "24-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1297", "q": "Under the Basel III framework what is the minimum Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital requirement for banks?", "option_a": "4.0% of RWA", "option_b": "5.5% of RWA", "option_c": "7.0% of RWA", "option_d": "9.0% of RWA", "correct": "1", "why": "Under Basel III the minimum Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) requirement is 5.5% of Risk-Weighted Assets (RWA).", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "24-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1298", "q": "What percentage is mandated for the Capital Conservation Buffer (CCB) under the Basel III norms?", "option_a": "1.00%", "option_b": "1.50%", "option_c": "2.00%", "option_d": "2.50%", "correct": "3", "why": "The Capital Conservation Buffer (CCB) is mandated at an additional 2.5% of RWA.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "24-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1299", "q": "What is the minimum Leverage Ratio requirement set for Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) in India?", "option_a": "3.00%", "option_b": "3.50%", "option_c": "4.00%", "option_d": "5.50%", "correct": "2", "why": "The minimum leverage ratio for Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) is 4.0% compared to 3.5% for other banks.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "24-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1300", "q": "Which ratio measures whether a bank holds enough High-Quality Liquid Assets (HQLA) to meet its net cash outflows for a 30-day stress period?", "option_a": "Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR)", "option_b": "Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR)", "option_c": "Leverage Ratio", "option_d": "Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR)", "correct": "3", "why": "The Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) measures whether a bank has enough High-Quality Liquid Assets to meet net cash outflows for 30 days.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "24-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1301", "q": "According to RBI's Basel III guidelines what is the minimum Total Capital Adequacy Ratio (CRAR) required for Small Finance Banks (SFBs) and Payment Banks?", "option_a": "9%", "option_b": "11.50%", "option_c": "15%", "option_d": "18%", "correct": "2", "why": "For both Small Finance Banks (SFBs) and Payment Banks the minimum Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR) required is 15%.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "24-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1302", "q": "For standard commercial banks in India what is the minimum total capital (CRAR) required including the 2.5% Capital Conservation Buffer (CCB)?", "option_a": "9%", "option_b": "10.50%", "option_c": "11.50%", "option_d": "15%", "correct": "2", "why": "Commercial banks must maintain a minimum Total Capital of 9% plus a 2.5% CCB making the total required CRAR with CCB 11.5%.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "24-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1303", "q": "In 2015 which bank was the first to be announced as a Domestic Systemically Important Bank (D-SIB) by the RBI?", "option_a": "ICICI Bank", "option_b": "HDFC Bank", "option_c": "State Bank of India", "option_d": "Punjab National Bank", "correct": "2", "why": "RBI announced SBI as a D-SIB in 2015 followed by ICICI in 2016 and HDFC in 2017.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "24-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1304", "q": "State Bank of India (SBI) is placed in Bucket 4 of the D-SIB list. What is the additional Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) requirement for this bucket?", "option_a": "0.20%", "option_b": "0.40%", "option_c": "0.60%", "option_d": "0.80%", "correct": "3", "why": "SBI is in Bucket 4 which requires an additional CET 1 requirement of 0.80% as a percentage of RWA.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "24-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1305", "q": "In which year did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) designate HDFC Bank as a Domestic Systemically Important Bank (D-SIB)?", "option_a": "2014", "option_b": "2015", "option_c": "2016", "option_d": "2017", "correct": "3", "why": "HDFC Bank was announced as a D-SIB by the RBI in the year 2017.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "24-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1306", "q": "Which Basel III standard ensures that a bank maintains enough stable sources of long-term funding to support its activities over a one-year period?", "option_a": "Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR)", "option_b": "Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR)", "option_c": "Capital Conservation Buffer (CCB)", "option_d": "Leverage Ratio", "correct": "1", "why": "The Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) is a liquidity standard ensuring a bank has enough stable funding to support its activities over a one-year period.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "24-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1307", "q": "By which month and year were All India Financial Institutions (AIFIs) like NABARD and EXIM Bank required to maintain a minimum total capital of 9% under the new Basel III framework?", "option_a": "Oct-21", "option_b": "Apr-23", "option_c": "Apr-24", "option_d": "Jul-24", "correct": "2", "why": "RBI introduced Basel III norms for AIFIs that came into effect from April 2024 requiring them to maintain a minimum total capital of 9%.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "Bank_PO,Bank_Clerk", "date_added": "24-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1308", "q": "Consider the following statements regarding the Regulating Act of 1773: 1. It marked the beginning of centralization in India. 2. It created an Executive Council of 4 members to assist the Governor-General. 3. It established the Supreme Court at Calcutta in 1774. Which of the statements is/are correct?", "option_a": "1 and 2 only", "option_b": "2 and 3 only", "option_c": "1 and 3 only", "option_d": "1, 2, and 3", "correct": "3", "why": "The Regulating Act of 1773 initiated centralization, established a 4-member Executive Council, and set up the Supreme Court at Calcutta.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1309", "q": "Who among the following was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court at Calcutta established pre-independence, and who was the first Chief Justice of India post-independence, respectively?", "option_a": "Warren Hastings and Sukumar Sen", "option_b": "Elijah Impey and Justice Harilal Kania", "option_c": "William Bentinck and H.J. Kania", "option_d": "Lord Macaulay and Elijah Impey", "correct": "1", "why": "Sir Elijah Impey was the first Chief Justice of the Calcutta SC pre-independence, while Justice Harilal Kania was the first CJI post-independence.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1310", "q": "The Amending Act of 1781 is historically significant for which of the following provisions?", "option_a": "It introduced the portfolio system in the Viceroy's council.", "option_b": "It exempted the Governor-General and his Council from the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.", "option_c": "It completely separated the legislative and executive functions of the council.", "option_d": "It established the Board of Control to manage political affairs.", "correct": "1", "why": "The Amending Act of 1781, also known as the Act of Settlement, was passed to rectify the defects of the 1773 Act by exempting the Governor-General from the SC's jurisdiction.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1311", "q": "Who among the following was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court at Calcutta established pre-independence, and who was the first Chief Justice of India post-independence, respectively?", "option_a": "Warren Hastings and Sukumar Sen", "option_b": "Elijah Impey and Justice Harilal Kania", "option_c": "William Bentinck and H.J. Kania", "option_d": "Lord Macaulay and Elijah Impey", "correct": "1", "why": "Sir Elijah Impey was the first Chief Justice of the Calcutta SC pre-independence, while Justice Harilal Kania was the first CJI post-independence.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1312", "q": "For the first time in history, the East India Company's territories in India were officially termed 'British Possessions in India' under which of the following acts?", "option_a": "Amending Act of 1781", "option_b": "Pitt's India Act of 1784", "option_c": "Charter Act of 1833", "option_d": "Government of India Act 1858", "correct": "1", "why": "Under Pitt's India Act of 1784, the company's territories in India were called the 'British Possessions in India' for the first time.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1313", "q": "For the first time in history, the East India Company's territories in India were officially termed 'British Possessions in India' under which of the following acts?", "option_a": "Amending Act of 1781", "option_b": "Pitt's India Act of 1784", "option_c": "Charter Act of 1833", "option_d": "Government of India Act 1858", "correct": "1", "why": "Under Pitt's India Act of 1784, the company's territories in India were called the 'British Possessions in India' for the first time.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1314", "q": "According to the Charter Act of 1793, the salaries and expenses of the members of the Board of Control and their staff were to be paid from which source?", "option_a": "The British Exchequer", "option_b": "The East India Company's commercial profits exclusively", "option_c": "The Indian Revenue", "option_d": "A special tax levied on Indian princely states", "correct": "2", "why": "The Charter Act of 1793 stipulated that the members of the Board of Control and their staff were to be paid directly out of the Indian Revenue.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1315", "q": "Consider the following statements about the Charter Act of 1833: 1. It made Lord William Bentinck the first Governor-General of India. 2. It restored legislative powers to the Governors of Bombay and Madras. 3. It ended the activities of the EIC as a commercial body. Which statements are correct?", "option_a": "1 and 2 only", "option_b": "2 and 3 only", "option_c": "1 and 3 only", "option_d": "1, 2, and 3", "correct": "2", "why": "The Charter Act of 1833 actually deprived the Governors of Bombay and Madras of their legislative powers, making statement 2 incorrect.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1316", "q": "The establishment of the first Law Commission of India to consolidate and codify Indian laws, which eventually introduced the IPC, occurred under which act?", "option_a": "Charter Act of 1813", "option_b": "Charter Act of 1833", "option_c": "Charter Act of 1853", "option_d": "Indian Council Act 1861", "correct": "1", "why": "The Charter Act of 1833 provided for the establishment of a Law Commission, with Thomas Babington Macaulay appointed as its first head.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1317", "q": "Who was the first Indian to qualify for the Civil Services in 1863, following the open competition introduced by the Charter Act of 1853?", "option_a": "Satyendra Prasad Sinha", "option_b": "Dadabhai Naoroji", "option_c": "Satyendranath Tagore", "option_d": "Surendranath Banerjee", "correct": "2", "why": "Satyendranath Tagore became the first Indian to qualify for the Civil Services in 1863.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1318", "q": "Which legislative act for the first time formally separated the legislative and administrative functions of the Governor-General's Council?", "option_a": "Charter Act of 1833", "option_b": "Charter Act of 1853", "option_c": "Government of India Act 1858", "option_d": "Indian Council Act 1861", "correct": "1", "why": "The Charter Act of 1853 separated the legislative and administrative functions of the Governor-General's Council, adding 6 new members as Legislative Councillors.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1319", "q": "The concept of 'Local Representation' in the Indian Legislative Council was first introduced by the Charter Act of 1853. Four of the six new members were appointed by the local governments of which regions?", "option_a": "Madras, Bombay, Bengal, and Agra", "option_b": "Madras, Bombay, Bengal, and Punjab", "option_c": "Madras, Bombay, Awadh, and Punjab", "option_d": "Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, and Agra", "correct": "0", "why": "The 4 locally represented members were appointed by the provisional governments of Madras, Bombay, Bengal, and Agra.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1320", "q": "Which legislative act for the first time formally separated the legislative and administrative functions of the Governor-General's Council?", "option_a": "Charter Act of 1833", "option_b": "Charter Act of 1853", "option_c": "Government of India Act 1858", "option_d": "Indian Council Act 1861", "correct": "1", "why": "The Charter Act of 1853 separated the legislative and administrative functions of the Governor-General's Council, adding 6 new members as Legislative Councillors.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1321", "q": "The Government of India Act 1858 abolished the dual government system by dismantling which of the following bodies?", "option_a": "The Supreme Court and the Legislative Council", "option_b": "The Board of Control and the Court of Directors", "option_c": "The Viceroy's Executive Council and the Law Commission", "option_d": "The Provincial Governments of Madras and Bombay", "correct": "1", "why": "The 1858 Act ended the system of 'Dual Government' by abolishing both the Board of Control and the Court of Directors.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1322", "q": "Which act initiated the process of decentralization by restoring legislative powers back to the Bombay and Madras Presidencies?", "option_a": "Charter Act of 1853", "option_b": "Government of India Act 1858", "option_c": "Indian Council Act 1861", "option_d": "Indian Councils Act 1909", "correct": "2", "why": "The Indian Council Act of 1861 initiated decentralization by restoring the legislative powers that were previously taken away from Bombay and Madras.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1323", "q": "Under the Government of India Act 1858, a new office was created with complete authority over Indian administration. What was this office and who assisted it?", "option_a": "Governor-General assisted by a 4-member council", "option_b": "Viceroy assisted by a 10-member Indian council", "option_c": "Secretary of State for India assisted by a 15-member council", "option_d": "High Commissioner assisted by a 6-member advisory board", "correct": "2", "why": "The 1858 Act created the office of the Secretary of State for India, who was assisted by a 15-member council.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1324", "q": "Which act granted statutory recognition to the 'portfolio' system introduced by Lord Canning in 1859?", "option_a": "Charter Act of 1853", "option_b": "Indian Council Act 1861", "option_c": "Indian Councils Act 1892", "option_d": "Government of India Act 1919", "correct": "1", "why": "The Indian Council Act of 1861 gave formal recognition to the 'portfolio' system that Lord Canning had introduced in 1859.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1325", "q": "The Indian Councils Act of 1909 is also popularly known as the Morley-Minto Reforms. In this context, who was Lord Morley?", "option_a": "The Viceroy of India", "option_b": "The Commander-in-Chief of the British Indian Army", "option_c": "The Secretary of State for India", "option_d": "The First Law Member of the Executive Council", "correct": "2", "why": "In the Morley-Minto Reforms, Lord Morley was the Secretary of State for India, while Lord Minto was the Viceroy of India.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1326", "q": "Which of the following changes was brought about regarding the majority composition in the legislative councils under the Indian Councils Act of 1909?", "option_a": "It retained official majority in provincial councils but allowed non-official majority in the central council.", "option_b": "It allowed non-official majority in provincial councils but retained official majority in the central council.", "option_c": "It established a non-official majority in both central and provincial councils.", "option_d": "It abolished the distinction between official and non-official members.", "correct": "1", "why": "The 1909 Act retained the official majority in the Central Legislative Council while allowing non-official majorities in the Provincial Legislative Councils.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1327", "q": "The Indian Councils Act of 1909 is also popularly known as the Morley-Minto Reforms. In this context, who was Lord Morley?", "option_a": "The Viceroy of India", "option_b": "The Commander-in-Chief of the British Indian Army", "option_c": "The Secretary of State for India", "option_d": "The First Law Member of the Executive Council", "correct": "2", "why": "In the Morley-Minto Reforms, Lord Morley was the Secretary of State for India, while Lord Minto was the Viceroy of India.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1328", "q": "Which act introduced the system of 'Separate Electorates' for Muslims, laying the foundation for communal representation in India?", "option_a": "Indian Council Act 1861", "option_b": "Indian Councils Act 1909", "option_c": "Government of India Act 1919", "option_d": "Government of India Act 1935", "correct": "1", "why": "The Indian Councils Act 1909 (Morley-Minto Reforms) introduced a system of communal representation for Muslims by accepting the concept of a separate electorate.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1329", "q": "Which act introduced the system of 'Separate Electorates' for Muslims, laying the foundation for communal representation in India?", "option_a": "Indian Council Act 1861", "option_b": "Indian Councils Act 1909", "option_c": "Government of India Act 1919", "option_d": "Government of India Act 1935", "correct": "1", "why": "The Indian Councils Act 1909 (Morley-Minto Reforms) introduced a system of communal representation for Muslims by accepting the concept of a separate electorate.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1330", "q": "Which constitutional act introduced Bicameralism (Upper House and Lower House) and direct elections in the country for the first time?", "option_a": "Indian Councils Act 1909", "option_b": "Government of India Act 1919", "option_c": "Government of India Act 1935", "option_d": "Indian Independence Act 1947", "correct": "1", "why": "The Government of India Act 1919 introduced Bicameralism (Council of State and Legislative Assembly) and direct elections in the country for the first time.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1331", "q": "The Central Public Service Commission, set up in 1926 for recruiting civil servants, was established as a provision of which act?", "option_a": "Indian Councils Act 1909", "option_b": "Government of India Act 1919", "option_c": "Government of India Act 1935", "option_d": "Charter Act of 1853", "correct": "1", "why": "The Government of India Act 1919 provided for the establishment of a Public Service Commission, leading to the Central PSC's creation in 1926.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1332", "q": "The Government of India Act 1919 further extended the system of separate electorates initially granted to Muslims. Which of the following groups were included in this extension?", "option_a": "Scheduled Castes and Women", "option_b": "Sikhs, Indian Christians, Anglo-Indians, and Europeans", "option_c": "Labour and Landlords", "option_d": "Jains, Buddhists, and Parsis", "correct": "1", "why": "The 1919 Act extended the separate electorate system to Sikhs, Indian Christians, Anglo-Indians, and Europeans.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1333", "q": "The Central Public Service Commission, set up in 1926 for recruiting civil servants, was established as a provision of which act?", "option_a": "Indian Councils Act 1909", "option_b": "Government of India Act 1919", "option_c": "Government of India Act 1935", "option_d": "Charter Act of 1853", "correct": "1", "why": "The Government of India Act 1919 provided for the establishment of a Public Service Commission, leading to the Central PSC's creation in 1926.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1334", "q": "Consider the following statements regarding the Government of India Act 1935: 1. It abolished dyarchy in the provinces and introduced it at the Centre. 2. It introduced bicameralism in 6 out of 11 provinces. 3. It established the Reserve Bank of India. Which statements are correct?", "option_a": "1 and 2 only", "option_b": "2 and 3 only", "option_c": "1 and 3 only", "option_d": "1, 2, and 3", "correct": "3", "why": "All statements are correct features of the Government of India Act 1935.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1335", "q": "Who held the 'Residuary Powers' under the legislative framework established by the Government of India Act 1935?", "option_a": "The Federal Legislature", "option_b": "The Provincial Governors", "option_c": "The Viceroy (Governor-General)", "option_d": "The Secretary of State for India", "correct": "2", "why": "Under the 1935 Act, the residuary powers were explicitly given to the Viceroy (Governor-General).", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1336", "q": "Under the Government of India Act 1935, the legislative powers were divided into three lists. How many items were in the Federal, Provincial, and Concurrent Lists, respectively?", "option_a": "Federal: 59, Provincial: 54, Concurrent: 36", "option_b": "Federal: 97, Provincial: 66, Concurrent: 47", "option_c": "Federal: 54, Provincial: 59, Concurrent: 36", "option_d": "Federal: 59, Provincial: 36, Concurrent: 54", "correct": "0", "why": "The Act divided powers into the Federal List (59 items), Provincial List (54 items), and Concurrent List (36 items).", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1337", "q": "Who held the 'Residuary Powers' under the legislative framework established by the Government of India Act 1935?", "option_a": "The Federal Legislature", "option_b": "The Provincial Governors", "option_c": "The Viceroy (Governor-General)", "option_d": "The Secretary of State for India", "correct": "2", "why": "Under the 1935 Act, the residuary powers were explicitly given to the Viceroy (Governor-General).", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1338", "q": "On February 20, 1947, British Prime Minister Clement Atlee declared that British rule in India would end by which specific date?", "option_a": "August 15, 1947", "option_b": "January 26, 1948", "option_c": "June 30, 1948", "option_d": "December 31, 1947", "correct": "2", "why": "Clement Atlee declared that British rule in India would end by June 30, 1948, after which power would be transferred.", "topic": "Polity", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1339", "q": "Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed every year in India on which date?", "option_a": "15 August", "option_b": "26 July", "option_c": "16 December", "option_d": "27 May", "correct": "1", "why": "Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed annually on 26 July to commemorate India's victory in the 1999 Kargil War under Operation Vijay.", "topic": "General_Awareness", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1340", "q": "The Prime Minister recently addressed which numbered edition of the 'Mann Ki Baat' programme?", "option_a": "134th", "option_b": "135th", "option_c": "136th", "option_d": "137th", "correct": "2", "why": "Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 136th episode of Mann Ki Baat on 26 July 2026.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1341", "q": "During the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorations Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that Operation Sindoor is proof of India's capability to:", "option_a": "Expand naval presence in the Indo-Pacific", "option_b": "Respond decisively to every Pakistani misadventure", "option_c": "Launch indigenous fighter aircraft", "option_d": "Achieve defence exports of USD 20 billion", "correct": "1", "why": "At Dras the Defence Minister said Operation Sindoor demonstrates India's ability to respond decisively to every Pakistani misadventure.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1342", "q": "The Shaurya Vijay Yatra flagged off by the Defence Minister to commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas concludes at which memorial?", "option_a": "India Gate", "option_b": "National War Memorial, New Delhi", "option_c": "Kargil War Memorial, Dras", "option_d": "Rezang La War Memorial", "correct": "2", "why": "The 13-day Shaurya Vijay Yatra concludes at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras after covering about 1900 km.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1343", "q": "In the latest Mann Ki Baat INS Mahendragiri was described by the Prime Minister as a symbol of:", "option_a": "Blue Economy", "option_b": "Maritime Silk Route", "option_c": "Atmanirbhar Bharat", "option_d": "SAGAR Vision", "correct": "2", "why": "Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the indigenous warship INS Mahendragiri as a symbol of Atmanirbhar Bharat and India's growing defence self-reliance.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D,UPSC", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1344", "q": "Consider the following statements regarding the early history of South India:\n1. South India experienced a distinct Bronze Age before transitioning to the Iron Age.\n2. The Megalithic Age in South India corresponds directly to its Iron Age.\n3. The communities during the Megalithic period (1500-600 BC) knew about agriculture but were primarily a pastoral community.\nWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?", "option_a": "1 and 2 only", "option_b": "2 and 3 only", "option_c": "1 and 3 only", "option_d": "1, 2 and 3", "correct": "1", "why": "According to the historical records of South India there was no Bronze Age. The region transitioned directly into the Megalithic Age which corresponds to the Iron Age. These pastoral communities knew about agriculture but did not practice it.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1345", "q": "Megalithic structures such as 'Dolmen' and 'Menhir' in ancient South India were primarily associated with which of the following?", "option_a": "Palaces of the ruling monarchs", "option_b": "Graves and burial sites", "option_c": "Ancient port cities", "option_d": "Agricultural storage facilities", "correct": "1", "why": "Dolmens and Menhirs were large stone structures found primarily around graves during the Megalithic Age in South India.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1346", "q": "Which type of pottery was predominantly used by the Megalithic communities in South India between 1500-600 BC?", "option_a": "Painted Grey Ware", "option_b": "Northern Black Polished Ware", "option_c": "Black and Red ware", "option_d": "Ochre Coloured Pottery", "correct": "2", "why": "The characteristic pottery of the Megalithic Age communities in South India was Black and Red ware.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1347", "q": "The Sangam Period, marking the beginning of recorded history in South India under the Chera, Pandya, and Chola dynasties, roughly corresponds to which time frame?", "option_a": "6th century BC to 1st century AD", "option_b": "3rd century BC to 3rd century AD", "option_c": "1st century AD to 5th century AD", "option_d": "300 AD to 600 AD", "correct": "1", "why": "The Sangam Period is historically dated from the 3rd century BC to the 3rd century AD.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1348", "q": "Geographically, the Sangam Age kingdoms (Chera, Chola, and Pandya) were located to the south of which major Indian river?", "option_a": "Godavari river", "option_b": "Kaveri river", "option_c": "Krishna river", "option_d": "Narmada river", "correct": "2", "why": "The core area of the Sangam period dynasties lay to the south of the Krishna river.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1349", "q": "In Sangam geography, the land was divided into five 'Thinais' or eco-regions. Match the following Thinais with their respective primary occupations:\nA. Kurinci\nB. Palai\nC. Mullai\n\n1. Cattle lifters and plundering\n2. Animal husbandry\n3. Hunting and gathering", "option_a": "A-3, B-1, C-2", "option_b": "A-1, B-3, C-2", "option_c": "A-2, B-1, C-3", "option_d": "A-3, B-2, C-1", "correct": "0", "why": "Kurinci thinai was known for hunting and gathering; Palai thinai for cattle lifting and plundering; and Mullai thinai for animal husbandry.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1350", "q": "Which of the following Thinais (eco-regions) during the Sangam Age was specifically associated with agriculture?", "option_a": "Kurinci thinai", "option_b": "Marutam thinai", "option_c": "Neytal thinai", "option_d": "Palai thinai", "correct": "1", "why": "Marutam thinai was the geographical division associated with agricultural activities.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1351", "q": "In the context of the Sangam Age, the term 'Neytal thinai' refers to a region whose people were primarily engaged in:", "option_a": "Hunting and gathering", "option_b": "Animal husbandry", "option_c": "Agriculture and farming", "option_d": "Fishing and salt collection", "correct": "3", "why": "Neytal thinai was the coastal region where the primary occupations were fishing and salt collection.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1352", "q": "During the Sangam Age, the chiefs of the respective Thinais were collectively known by which of the following terms?", "option_a": "Arasar", "option_b": "Vellalar", "option_c": "Muvendar", "option_d": "Kadaisiyar", "correct": "2", "why": "Each thinai had a chief, and these chiefs were collectively known as the 'Muvendar', which was divided into the Chera, Chola, and Pandya lineages.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1353", "q": "The ancient maps of the Sangam period reference 'Tamraparni'. What did this term signify?", "option_a": "The capital of the Chera Kingdom", "option_b": "The people of Sri Lanka", "option_c": "A famous port in the Chola empire", "option_d": "A major river in the Pandya kingdom", "correct": "1", "why": "In the context of the Sangam period geography Tamraparni refers to the people/region of Sri Lanka.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1354", "q": "Which of the following dynasties of the Sangam Age were also referred to as the 'Kerelaputras'?", "option_a": "Cholas", "option_b": "Pandyas", "option_c": "Cheras", "option_d": "Kalabhras", "correct": "2", "why": "The Cheras who ruled over parts of modern-day Kerala and Tamil Nadu were also mentioned historically as the Kerelaputras.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1355", "q": "Which of the following was the capital of the Chera dynasty during the Sangam Age?", "option_a": "Madurai", "option_b": "Vanji (Karur)", "option_c": "Uraiyar", "option_d": "Puhar", "correct": "1", "why": "The capital of the Cheras was Vanji, which is also known as Vanchi or Karur.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1356", "q": "Muziris (Muchiris) and Tondi were highly prominent port cities utilized mainly for trading by which Sangam Age dynasty?", "option_a": "Pandyas", "option_b": "Early Cholas", "option_c": "Cheras", "option_d": "Pallavas", "correct": "2", "why": "Muziris and Tondi were the chief port cities of the Chera dynasty.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1357", "q": "Which of the following was the royal emblem of the Chera dynasty?", "option_a": "Tiger", "option_b": "Fish", "option_c": "Bow and Arrow", "option_d": "Lion", "correct": "2", "why": "The emblem of the Chera dynasty was the Bow and Arrow.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1358", "q": "Who was considered the greatest ruler of the Chera dynasty, also famously known as the 'Red Chera'?", "option_a": "Elara", "option_b": "Karaikal", "option_c": "Senguttuvan", "option_d": "Nakkirar", "correct": "2", "why": "Senguttuvan was the greatest Chera ruler and was famously known as the Red Chera.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1359", "q": "The 'Pattini cult', which involved the worship of Kannagi as the Goddess of Chastity, was introduced by which Sangam Age ruler?", "option_a": "Karaikal", "option_b": "Senguttuvan", "option_c": "Elara", "option_d": "Ilango Adigal", "correct": "1", "why": "Senguttuvan (the Red Chera) worshipped Kannagi and is credited with introducing the Pattini cult (Goddess of Chastity).", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1360", "q": "Which ancient inscription provides explicit mentions of the Chera dynasty?", "option_a": "Hathigumpha Inscription", "option_b": "Aihole Inscription", "option_c": "Pugalur Inscription", "option_d": "Junagadh Rock Inscription", "correct": "2", "why": "The Pugalur Inscription is a key historical source that mentions the Chera dynasty.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1361", "q": "Historical records of the Chera kingdom show connections with the Romans, evidenced by the construction of the 'Augustus Temple' in their territory. Who built this temple?", "option_a": "Senguttuvan", "option_b": "The Greeks", "option_c": "The Romans", "option_d": "Karaikal", "correct": "2", "why": "The Augustus Temple was built by the Romans in the Chera region indicating strong trade and diplomatic connections.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1362", "q": "The geographical region of the Early Cholas, often called Cholamandalam (Coromandel), was primarily located between which two rivers?", "option_a": "Kaveri and Vaigai", "option_b": "Pennar and Vellar", "option_c": "Krishna and Tungabhadra", "option_d": "Godavari and Krishna", "correct": "1", "why": "The Chola territory was situated in the Kaveri delta specifically between the Pennar and Vellar rivers.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1363", "q": "What were the capital cities of the Early Chola dynasty?", "option_a": "Madurai and Korkai", "option_b": "Vanji and Muziris", "option_c": "Uraiyar and Puhar", "option_d": "Kapadapuram and Muchchangam", "correct": "2", "why": "The capital of the Early Cholas was Uraiyar with Puhar serving as an alternate capital and major port city.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1364", "q": "The prominent port city of Puhar, which served as an alternate capital for the Early Cholas, is also known by what name?", "option_a": "Muziris", "option_b": "Tondi", "option_c": "Kaveripattinam", "option_d": "Korkai", "correct": "2", "why": "Puhar, a crucial port city of the Chola dynasty, is also known as Kaveripattinam.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1365", "q": "Which of the following statements about the economic and military strengths of the Early Cholas is correct?", "option_a": "They primarily traded in pearls and relied heavily on cavalry.", "option_b": "They traded in cotton cloth and maintained an efficient Navy.", "option_c": "They banned Roman trade and focused on land-based silk routes.", "option_d": "They were a purely agrarian society with no port cities.", "correct": "1", "why": "The Early Cholas were renowned for trading in cotton cloth and maintaining a highly efficient Navy.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1366", "q": "Who is historically recognized as the earliest ruler of the Chola dynasty?", "option_a": "Karaikal", "option_b": "Elara", "option_c": "Senguttuvan", "option_d": "Agastasya", "correct": "1", "why": "Elara is noted as the earliest ruler of the Early Chola dynasty.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1367", "q": "The famous 'Battle of Venni', fought along the Kaveri river, was a major victory for which Sangam Age ruler who defeated the combined armies of the Cheras and Pandyas?", "option_a": "Senguttuvan", "option_b": "Karaikal", "option_c": "Elara", "option_d": "Nakkirar", "correct": "1", "why": "Karaikal, the greatest ruler of the Early Cholas, fought the Battle of Venni and successfully defeated the combined armies of the Cheras and Pandyas.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1368", "q": "Which of the following was the royal emblem of the Chola dynasty?", "option_a": "Bow and Arrow", "option_b": "Fish", "option_c": "Tiger", "option_d": "Lion", "correct": "2", "why": "The royal emblem of the Chola dynasty was the Tiger.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1369", "q": "The Pandya dynasty, known for its patronage of the Sangam assemblies, had its capital at Madurai. On the banks of which river was Madurai located?", "option_a": "Kaveri river", "option_b": "Vaigai river", "option_c": "Pennar river", "option_d": "Vellar river", "correct": "1", "why": "Madurai, the capital of the Pandya dynasty, was located on the banks of the Vaigai river.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1370", "q": "The Pandya kingdom was first mentioned in the writings of which ancient foreign traveler who noted they were famous for trading pearls?", "option_a": "Fa-Hien", "option_b": "Hiuen-Tsang", "option_c": "Megasthenes", "option_d": "Ptolemy", "correct": "2", "why": "The Pandyas were first mentioned in the book written by the Greek ambassador Megasthenes who noted they were famous for trading pearls.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1371", "q": "What was the royal emblem of the Pandya dynasty during the Sangam Age?", "option_a": "Fish", "option_b": "Tiger", "option_c": "Bow and Arrow", "option_d": "Peacock", "correct": "0", "why": "The emblem of the Pandya dynasty was the Fish.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1372", "q": "Which prominent port city was primarily associated with the Pandya dynasty for trading with the Roman Empire?", "option_a": "Muziris", "option_b": "Tondi", "option_c": "Puhar", "option_d": "Korkai", "correct": "3", "why": "Korkai was the chief port city of the Pandya dynasty which actively traded with the Roman Empire.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1373", "q": "In the social hierarchy of the Sangam Age, match the classes with their respective roles:\nA. Arasar\nB. Vaishiyar\nC. Vellalar\n\n1. Rich landlords\n2. Ruling class\n3. Traders", "option_a": "A-2, B-3, C-1", "option_b": "A-1, B-2, C-3", "option_c": "A-2, B-1, C-3", "option_d": "A-3, B-2, C-1", "correct": "0", "why": "In Sangam society, the Arasar were the ruling class, the Vaishiyar were the traders, and the Vellalar were the rich landlords.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1374", "q": "During the Sangam Age the lower class of the society was referred to as:", "option_a": "Arasar", "option_b": "Vaishiyar", "option_c": "Kadaisiyar", "option_d": "Vellalar", "correct": "2", "why": "The lower class in the Sangam society hierarchy was called 'Kadaisiyar'.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1375", "q": "The period between 300 AD to 600 AD in Tamil country is often referred to as an interregnum or 'dark age' by early historians. Which group occupied the region during this time?", "option_a": "The Pallavas", "option_b": "The Rashtrakutas", "option_c": "The Kalabhras", "option_d": "The Chalukyas", "correct": "2", "why": "The Kalabhras occupied the Tamil country in the post-Sangam period (300 AD - 600 AD), a period historically termed as a 'dark age' or interregnum.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1376", "q": "What was the prevalent form of government during the Sangam period?", "option_a": "Republic", "option_b": "Hereditary monarchy", "option_c": "Oligarchy", "option_d": "Democracy", "correct": "1", "why": "During the Sangam period the form of government was a Hereditary monarchy.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1377", "q": "The term 'Sangam' (100-200 BC) essentially means 'Assemblies'. Which dynasty was responsible for patronizing the three major Sangams?", "option_a": "Cheras", "option_b": "Cholas", "option_c": "Pandyas", "option_d": "Pallavas", "correct": "2", "why": "A total of 3 Sangams (assemblies) were held in the Tamil region, all patronised by the Pandyas.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1378", "q": "Match the three Sangam assemblies with the scholars who presided over them:\n1st Sangam: A\n2nd Sangam: B\n3rd Sangam: C\n\nOptions for A, B, C:\n1. Tolkappiyar\n2. Nakkirar\n3. Agastasya", "option_a": "A-3, B-1, C-2", "option_b": "A-1, B-2, C-3", "option_c": "A-2, B-3, C-1", "option_d": "A-3, B-2, C-1", "correct": "0", "why": "The 1st Sangam was presided over by Agastasya; the 2nd by Tolkappiyar; and the 3rd by Nakkirar.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1379", "q": "The earliest grammatical Tamil text, 'Tolkappiyam', was the literature produced during which Sangam assembly?", "option_a": "1st Sangam at Madurai", "option_b": "2nd Sangam at Kapadapuram", "option_c": "3rd Sangam at Madurai", "option_d": "It was written during the Kalabhra period", "correct": "1", "why": "Tolkappiyam, the earliest grammatical Tamil text, was the literature associated with the 2nd Sangam held at Kapadapuram.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1380", "q": "Sangam literature is broadly divided into two forms: Narrative and Didactic. What are the 'Narrative' stories (comprising 18 major works) collectively called?", "option_a": "Kilkanakku", "option_b": "Melkannakku", "option_c": "Akam", "option_d": "Puram", "correct": "1", "why": "The narrative (story-based) works of Sangam literature, which include 18 major works, are collectively called Melkannakku.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1381", "q": "The 'Didactic' (poetic) form of Sangam literature, known as Kilkanakku, consists of 18 minor works. It focuses on two central themes, 'Akam' and 'Puram', which translate respectively to:", "option_a": "War and Peace", "option_b": "Love and War", "option_c": "Religion and Trade", "option_d": "Agriculture and Hunting", "correct": "1", "why": "In the didactic literature (Kilkanakku), the theme 'Akam' refers to Love, and 'Puram' refers to War.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1382", "q": "The epic 'Silapathikaram', which details the love story of Kovalan and Madhavi and also features Kannagi, was written by whom?", "option_a": "Chithalai Chathanar", "option_b": "Ilango Adigal", "option_c": "Tolkappiyar", "option_d": "Agastasya", "correct": "1", "why": "Silapathikaram was written by Ilango Adigal and tells the story of Kovalan his wife Kannagi and the dasi Madhavi.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1383", "q": "Which major Sangam literary work was written by Chithalai Chathanar and serves as a sequel detailing the life of the daughter of Kovalan and Madhavi?", "option_a": "Tolkappiyam", "option_b": "Manimegalai", "option_c": "Silapathikaram", "option_d": "Pugalur", "correct": "1", "why": "Manimegalai is the book written by Chithalai Chathanar that focuses on the daughter of Kovalan and Madhavi.", "topic": "History", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-26", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1384", "q": "Who is known as the 'Father of Microbiology' for being the first to observe and describe living microorganisms ('animalcules') under a microscope?", "option_a": "Robert Brown", "option_b": "Antonie van Leeuwenhoek", "option_c": "Purkinje", "option_d": "Rudolf Virchow", "correct": "1", "why": "Antonie van Leeuwenhoek discovered free-living cells in pond water in 1674 and is known as the Father of modern cytology.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1385", "q": "Who coined the term 'Protoplasm' in 1839?", "option_a": "Purkinje", "option_b": "Schleiden", "option_c": "Schwann", "option_d": "Robert Brown", "correct": "0", "why": "Purkinje named the fluid substance of the cell 'Protoplasm' in the year 1839.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1386", "q": "The famous cell theory principle 'omnis cellula e cellula' (new cells are formed from pre-existing cells) was published in 1855 by:", "option_a": "Schleiden and Schwann", "option_b": "Watson and Crick", "option_c": "Rudolf Virchow", "option_d": "Camillo Golgi", "correct": "2", "why": "Rudolf Virchow expanded the cell theory by publishing 'omnis cellula e cellula' meaning new cells arise from pre-existing cells.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1387", "q": "Which of the following is the smallest cell found in the human male body?", "option_a": "Neuron", "option_b": "Red Blood Cell", "option_c": "Sperm", "option_d": "Mycoplasma", "correct": "2", "why": "In human males, the sperm is the smallest cell, whereas the neuron is the largest cell overall.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1388", "q": "The selectively permeable cell membrane, which acts as the 'bodyguard' of the cell, is primarily composed of:", "option_a": "Cellulose and Pectin", "option_b": "Proteins and Lipids", "option_c": "Peptidoglycan and Chitin", "option_d": "Nucleic acids and Carbohydrates", "correct": "1", "why": "The cell membrane is living, thin, elastic, and primarily composed of proteins and lipids.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1389", "q": "What happens to an animal cell when it is placed in a hypotonic solution (where solute < solvent)?", "option_a": "The cell shrinks.", "option_b": "The cell remains unchanged.", "option_c": "The cell swells.", "option_d": "The cell wall becomes rigid.", "correct": "2", "why": "In a hypotonic solution, water moves into the cell through osmosis from high to low water concentration, causing the cell to swell.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1390", "q": "The phenomenon where a plant cell shrinks and its contents pull away from the cell wall when placed in a concentrated (hypertonic) solution is known as:", "option_a": "Diffusion", "option_b": "Plasmolysis", "option_c": "Endocytosis", "option_d": "Turgidity", "correct": "1", "why": "When placed in a hypertonic solution, a plant cell loses water and shrinks, a process known as Plasmolysis.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1391", "q": "The cell wall of Fungi is primarily made up of which of the following complex sugars?", "option_a": "Cellulose", "option_b": "Peptidoglycan", "option_c": "Pectin", "option_d": "Chitin", "correct": "3", "why": "Fungal cell walls are made of Chitin whereas plant cell walls are made of cellulose and bacterial cell walls of peptidoglycan.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1392", "q": "Which of the following statements accurately describes the 'Glycocalyx'?", "option_a": "It is a central vacuole in plant cells.", "option_b": "It is the inner porous membrane of mitochondria.", "option_c": "It is a surface slime layer that covers the cell membrane in bacteria.", "option_d": "It is a digestive enzyme found in lysosomes.", "correct": "2", "why": "The Glycocalyx is a surface layer (often a slime layer) that covers the cell membrane in bacteria.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1393", "q": "Which cellular organelle, discovered by Robert Brown, is commonly referred to as the 'Brain of the Cell'?", "option_a": "Mitochondria", "option_b": "Nucleus", "option_c": "Golgi Bodies", "option_d": "Endoplasmic Reticulum", "correct": "1", "why": "The Nucleus is known as the 'Brain of the Cell' because it controls the activities of different cell organelles.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1394", "q": "Inside the nucleoplasm, the nucleolus is primarily responsible for the formation of which cellular structure?", "option_a": "Chromosomes", "option_b": "Ribosomes", "option_c": "Lysosomes", "option_d": "Plastids", "correct": "1", "why": "The Nucleolus (discovered by George E. Palade) forms protein-forming centers known as Ribosomes.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1395", "q": "Chromosomes are thread-like structures visible during cell division. What are they primarily composed of?", "option_a": "RNA and Lipids", "option_b": "DNA and Histone proteins", "option_c": "Cellulose and Pectin", "option_d": "Carbohydrates and Fats", "correct": "1", "why": "Chromosomes are composed of DNA (which holds genetic information) and Histone proteins.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1396", "q": "Who discovered the double-helical structure of the DNA molecule in 1953?", "option_a": "Walther Flemming", "option_b": "Fredrick Miescher", "option_c": "Watson and Crick", "option_d": "Robert Brown", "correct": "2", "why": "The double-helical structure of DNA was established by Watson and Crick in 1953 while the molecule itself was discovered by Fredrick Miescher.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1397", "q": "Out of the 46 total chromosomes in a normal human cell how many pairs are classified as autosomal chromosomes?", "option_a": "22 pairs", "option_b": "23 pairs", "option_c": "1 pair", "option_d": "46 pairs", "correct": "0", "why": "Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes which include 22 pairs of autosomal chromosomes and 1 pair of sex chromosomes.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1398", "q": "Apart from the nucleus which of the following organelles possesses its own distinct DNA and ribosomes?", "option_a": "Golgi bodies", "option_b": "Endoplasmic Reticulum", "option_c": "Mitochondria", "option_d": "Lysosomes", "correct": "2", "why": "Mitochondria (and plastids) are unique membrane-bound organelles that have their own DNA and ribosomes.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1399", "q": "Lysosomes are known as the 'suicidal bags' of the cell. Where are the digestive enzymes found inside lysosomes synthesized?", "option_a": "Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER)", "option_b": "Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER)", "option_c": "Nucleolus", "option_d": "Peroxisome", "correct": "1", "why": "Lysosomes are filled with digestive enzymes that are made by the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER).", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1400", "q": "Which cell organelle is responsible for modifying, packaging, and forming lysosomes in eukaryotic cells?", "option_a": "Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum", "option_b": "Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum", "option_c": "Golgi bodies", "option_d": "Vacuoles", "correct": "1", "why": "The Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER) plays a crucial role in detoxifying poisons and drugs in liver cells.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1401", "q": "Which cell organelle is often referred to as the 'Post office of the cell' due to its role in the storage, modification, and packaging of products?", "option_a": "Mitochondria", "option_b": "Lysosomes", "option_c": "Golgi bodies", "option_d": "Ribosomes", "correct": "2", "why": "Golgi bodies, discovered by Camillo Golgi, act as the packaging and dispatching unit ('Post office') of the cell.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1402", "q": "The characteristic red colour in tomatoes is imparted by which specific pigment found in chromoplasts?", "option_a": "Chlorophyll", "option_b": "Capsanthin", "option_c": "Lycopene", "option_d": "Melanin", "correct": "2", "why": "Chromoplasts contain different types of pigments. The red colour in tomatoes is specifically due to the pigment lycopene.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1403", "q": "Among the types of Leucoplasts (colourless plastids), which one is specifically responsible for the storage of fats?", "option_a": "Amyloplast", "option_b": "Aleuroplast", "option_c": "Elaioplast", "option_d": "Chloroplast", "correct": "2", "why": "Leucoplasts store different nutrients: Amyloplasts store carbohydrates, Aleuroplasts store proteins, and Elaioplasts store fats.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1404", "q": "In which phase of the Cell Cycle does the synthesis or replication of DNA take place?", "option_a": "G1 phase", "option_b": "S phase", "option_c": "G2 phase", "option_d": "M phase", "correct": "1", "why": "The 'S' phase stands for the Synthesis phase during which the cell copies/replicates its DNA.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1405", "q": "During the process of DNA replication which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix?", "option_a": "Topoisomerase", "option_b": "DNA Ligase", "option_c": "DNA Polymerase", "option_d": "Helicase", "correct": "3", "why": "Helicase is the unwinding enzyme that separates the DNA strands, while DNA Ligase acts as the 'gluer' and Polymerase acts as the 'builder'.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1406", "q": "Which of the following phyla of the Animal Kingdom exhibits complete asymmetry in their body structure?", "option_a": "Coelenterata", "option_b": "Porifera", "option_c": "Annelida", "option_d": "Echinodermata", "correct": "1", "why": "Animals belonging to Phylum Porifera (sponges) generally have no symmetry (asymmetrical) whereas Coelenterates and Echinoderms show radial symmetry.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1407", "q": "The presence of only two germ layers (ectoderm and endoderm) separated by a jelly-like matrix called 'Mesoglea' is a characteristic feature of:", "option_a": "Platyhelminthes and Nematoda", "option_b": "Porifera, Coelenterata, and Ctenophora", "option_c": "Arthropoda and Mollusca", "option_d": "Annelida and Chordata", "correct": "1", "why": "Porifera, Coelenterata, and Ctenophora are diploblastic animals (having 2 germ layers and mesoglea). All other phyla from Platyhelminthes onwards are triploblastic.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1408", "q": "Which of the following groups of animals is described as 'Pseudocoelomate' (having a false body cavity)?", "option_a": "Platyhelminthes", "option_b": "Nematoda / Aschelminthes", "option_c": "Annelida", "option_d": "Arthropoda", "correct": "1", "why": "Nematodes (roundworms) possess a pseudocoelom (false cavity), whereas Platyhelminthes are acoelomates, and Annelids onwards are eucoelomates (true coelom).", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1409", "q": "The 'Notochord' is a defining characteristic of the phylum Chordata. From which embryonic germ layer is this rod-like structure derived?", "option_a": "Ectoderm", "option_b": "Mesoderm", "option_c": "Endoderm", "option_d": "Mesoglea", "correct": "1", "why": "The notochord is a rod-like structure present on the dorsal side of an animal and is derived from the mesoderm.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1410", "q": "True body segmentation (metameric segmentation) is primarily observed in which of the following sets of animal phyla?", "option_a": "Porifera, Coelenterata, and Platyhelminthes", "option_b": "Nematoda, Mollusca, and Echinodermata", "option_c": "Annelida, Arthropoda, and Chordata", "option_d": "Ctenophora, Aschelminthes, and Hemichordata", "correct": "2", "why": "Segmentation of the body is a distinct characteristic seen in the phyla Annelida, Arthropoda, and Chordata.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1411", "q": "Animals belonging to the phylum Porifera have their bodies perforated with pores. What is the large central body cavity into which these pores open called?", "option_a": "Gastrovascular cavity", "option_b": "Spongocoel", "option_c": "Pseudocoelom", "option_d": "Coelom", "correct": "1", "why": "In Porifera (sponges), water enters through pores (ostia) into a large central body cavity known as the Spongocoel.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1412", "q": "Which of the following phyla possesses specialized stinging cells called 'Cnidoblasts' or 'Nematocysts'?", "option_a": "Ctenophora", "option_b": "Platyhelminthes", "option_c": "Coelenterata (Cnidaria)", "option_d": "Porifera", "correct": "2", "why": "Coelenterates (also known as Cnidarians) possess stinging cells called cnidoblasts/nematocysts which are used for defense and capturing prey.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1413", "q": "Which exclusively marine phylum is well-known for showing 'bioluminescence' (the property of a living organism to emit light) and is commonly referred to as Sea Walnuts?", "option_a": "Coelenterata", "option_b": "Echinodermata", "option_c": "Ctenophora", "option_d": "Mollusca", "correct": "2", "why": "Ctenophora, commonly known as Sea Walnuts or Comb Jellies, are exclusively marine animals that prominently show bioluminescence.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1414", "q": "Organisms of the phylum Platyhelminthes are dorsoventrally flattened and lack a true internal body cavity. Which specialized cells do they use for excretion and osmoregulation?", "option_a": "Malpighian Tubules", "option_b": "Nephridia", "option_c": "Flame Cells", "option_d": "Renette Cells", "correct": "2", "why": "Platyhelminthes (flatworms) like Planaria and Liverfluke have specialized cells called Flame Cells for excretion and osmoregulation.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1415", "q": "What type of digestive system is found in Platyhelminthes (flatworms) and Coelenterates?", "option_a": "Complete digestive system", "option_b": "Incomplete digestive system", "option_c": "Extracellular digestive system only", "option_d": "They completely lack a digestive system", "correct": "1", "why": "They have an incomplete digestive system, meaning they have a common opening that serves as both the mouth and the anus.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1416", "q": "Filarial worms, which cause Elephantiasis, and hookworms (Ancylostoma) belong to which phylum of the animal kingdom?", "option_a": "Platyhelminthes", "option_b": "Annelida", "option_c": "Nematoda (Aschelminthes)", "option_d": "Arthropoda", "correct": "2", "why": "Elephantiasis-causing filarial worms (Wuchereria), hookworms, and roundworms (Ascaris) are all members of the phylum Nematoda/Aschelminthes.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1417", "q": "Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the phylum Annelida?", "option_a": "Presence of a pseudocoelom", "option_b": "Paired lateral appendages called parapodia for locomotion", "option_c": "An open circulatory system", "option_d": "A complete lack of bilateral symmetry", "correct": "1", "why": "Annelids (like Nereis) possess paired lateral appendages called parapodia which help in swimming and locomotion.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1418", "q": "Which is the largest phylum in the Animal Kingdom, characterized by jointed legs and a segmented body divided into head, thorax, and abdomen?", "option_a": "Mollusca", "option_b": "Chordata", "option_c": "Arthropoda", "option_d": "Echinodermata", "correct": "2", "why": "Arthropoda is the largest phylum in the animal kingdom, and its members exhibit jointed legs and a body segmented into head, thorax, and abdomen.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1419", "q": "Animals belonging to the phylum Arthropoda typically excrete their nitrogenous waste through which of the following structures?", "option_a": "Flame cells", "option_b": "Kidneys", "option_c": "Nephridia", "option_d": "Malpighian Tubules", "correct": "3", "why": "In Arthropods (especially insects), excretion is carried out primarily by specialized structures known as Malpighian Tubules.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1420", "q": "The hard exoskeleton found in insects and other members of the phylum Arthropoda is primarily composed of:", "option_a": "Calcium Carbonate", "option_b": "Keratin", "option_c": "Chitin", "option_d": "Cellulose", "correct": "2", "why": "The tough, protective exoskeleton of arthropods is primarily made of a complex carbohydrate called Chitin.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1421", "q": "Many organisms in the phylum Mollusca exhibit blue-colored blood instead of red. This is due to the presence of which copper-containing respiratory pigment?", "option_a": "Haemoglobin", "option_b": "Haemocyanin", "option_c": "Chlorophyll", "option_d": "Cytochrome", "correct": "1", "why": "The blue colour of the blood in many molluscs is due to the presence of the respiratory pigment Haemocyanin.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1422", "q": "Which of the following animals, despite its name, is NOT a true fish but actually belongs to the phylum Mollusca?", "option_a": "Dog fish", "option_b": "Star fish", "option_c": "Cuttle fish", "option_d": "Silver fish", "correct": "2", "why": "Cuttle fish and Devil fish (Octopus) belong to the phylum Mollusca, making them invertebrates, not true fishes. (Silver fish is an arthropod, Star fish is an echinoderm).", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1423", "q": "An organism is found in the ocean with spiny skin, radial symmetry, and a distinct coelomic cavity but no segmentation. To which phylum does it belong?", "option_a": "Arthropoda", "option_b": "Porifera", "option_c": "Echinodermata", "option_d": "Chordata", "correct": "2", "why": "These characteristics (spiny-skinned, radial symmetry, unsegmented, coelomate) perfectly describe the phylum Echinodermata.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1424", "q": "Which of the following is NOT a fundamental feature of the phylum Chordata?", "option_a": "Presence of a Notochord", "option_b": "Dorsal hollow nerve cord", "option_c": "Paired pharyngeal gill slits", "option_d": "Ventral heart in all life stages", "correct": "3", "why": "While many chordates (vertebrates) have a ventral heart, it is not a universally defining fundamental feature of all chordates in all stages (unlike the notochord, dorsal nerve cord, and gill slits).", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1425", "q": "Organisms classified as 'Cyclostomata', such as Petromyzon and Myxine, are best described as:", "option_a": "Bony fishes with operculum", "option_b": "Jawless vertebrates", "option_c": "Amphibians with scales", "option_d": "Cartilaginous fishes with a 3-chambered heart", "correct": "1", "why": "Cyclostomes, including lampreys (Petromyzon) and hagfishes (Myxine), are primitive, jawless vertebrates.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1426", "q": "How many chambers are present in the heart of animals belonging to the class Pisces (Fishes)?", "option_a": "One", "option_b": "Two", "option_c": "Three", "option_d": "Four", "correct": "1", "why": "Fishes (Class Pisces) possess a 2-chambered heart.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1427", "q": "Which class of vertebrates is characterized by the presence of mucous glands in their skin to aid in respiration?", "option_a": "Pisces", "option_b": "Reptilia", "option_c": "Amphibia", "option_d": "Mammalia", "correct": "2", "why": "Amphibians (like frogs and toads) have moist, scale-less skin equipped with mucous glands that aid in cutaneous respiration.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1428", "q": "While most reptiles are cold-blooded animals with a 3-chambered heart which of the following is a notable exception that possesses a 4-chambered heart?", "option_a": "Turtle", "option_b": "Crocodile", "option_c": "Lizard", "option_d": "Snake", "correct": "1", "why": "Crocodiles are an exception among reptiles as they possess a fully developed 4-chambered heart.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1429", "q": "Which of the following classes of the Animal Kingdom exclusively contain warm-blooded (homeothermic) organisms?", "option_a": "Amphibia and Reptilia", "option_b": "Reptilia and Aves", "option_c": "Aves and Mammalia", "option_d": "Pisces and Mammalia", "correct": "2", "why": "Birds (Aves) and Mammals (Mammalia) are the two classes of vertebrates that are warm-blooded (can maintain constant body temperature).", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1430", "q": "Although mammals are generally characterized as viviparous (giving birth to live young), which of the following mammals is oviparous (lays eggs)?", "option_a": "Dolphin", "option_b": "Kangaroo", "option_c": "Platypus", "option_d": "Whale", "correct": "2", "why": "The Platypus and Echidnas are unique exceptions in the mammalian class because they lay eggs (oviparous) instead of giving live birth.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1431", "q": "Despite their aquatic habitat and fish-like appearance whales and dolphins are scientifically classified under which class?", "option_a": "Pisces", "option_b": "Amphibia", "option_c": "Reptilia", "option_d": "Mammalia", "correct": "3", "why": "Whales and dolphins are classified as Mammals because they are warm-blooded, have mammary glands, and give birth to live young.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1432", "q": "Based on the Animal Kingdom classification, which of the following statements regarding 'Silverfish' and 'Crayfish' is correct?", "option_a": "They are bony fishes belonging to the class Pisces.", "option_b": "They are cartilaginous fishes.", "option_c": "They are invertebrates belonging to the phylum Arthropoda.", "option_d": "They are amphibians found in marine habitats.", "correct": "2", "why": "Despite their names, Silverfish (insects) and Crayfish (crustaceans) are invertebrates belonging to the phylum Arthropoda.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1433", "q": "In which type of circulatory system does blood flow freely through the body cavities without being enclosed in blood vessels?", "option_a": "Closed Circulatory System", "option_b": "Open Circulatory System", "option_c": "Lymphatic System", "option_d": "Pulmonary Circulatory System", "correct": "1", "why": "An open circulatory system (seen in arthropods) is one where blood is not enclosed in vessels and freely bathes the organs in the body cavities.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1434", "q": "Which of the following describes a 'Diploblastic' animal?", "option_a": "An animal with a body cavity lined by mesoderm.", "option_b": "An animal whose body is made of two germ layers: ectoderm and endoderm.", "option_c": "An animal that exhibits bilateral symmetry and segmentation.", "option_d": "An animal with three germ layers: ectoderm mesoderm and endoderm.", "correct": "1", "why": "Diploblastic animals have only two embryonic germ layers: an outer ectoderm and an inner endoderm.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1435", "q": "Which phylum represents the transition from cellular level organization to tissue level organization in the animal kingdom?", "option_a": "Porifera", "option_b": "Coelenterata", "option_c": "Platyhelminthes", "option_d": "Annelida", "correct": "1", "why": "Porifera exhibits a cellular level of organization, whereas Coelenterata (Cnidaria) and Ctenophora show a tissue level of organization.", "topic": "Science", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-27", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1436", "q": "Who has been appointed to head the High-Powered Task Force on Examination Reforms constituted by the Government of India?", "option_a": "Nandan Nilekani", "option_b": "Amitabh Kant", "option_c": "K. Kasturirangan", "option_d": "Sunil Arora", "correct": "0", "why": "Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the constitution of a High-Powered Task Force on Examination Reforms under the leadership of Nandan Nilekani to recommend measures for a secure, transparent and technology-driven examination system.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "27-07-2026", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q1437", "q": "The High-Powered Task Force constituted by the Government of India primarily aims to make the examination system:", "option_a": "Fully online", "option_b": "Secure, transparent and technology-driven", "option_c": "State-controlled", "option_d": "Paperless only", "correct": "1", "why": "The task force has been constituted to recommend reforms that strengthen the examination ecosystem through transparency, security and technology.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "27-07-2026", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q1438", "q": "Which Indian weightlifter won the gold medal in the women's 48 kg category at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2026?", "option_a": "Bindyarani Devi", "option_b": "Mirabai Chanu", "option_c": "Punam Yadav", "option_d": "Sanjita Chanu", "correct": "1", "why": "Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu won the gold medal in the women's 48 kg category at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "27-07-2026", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q1439", "q": "Rishikanta Singh, who won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2026, belongs to which sport?", "option_a": "Wrestling", "option_b": "Athletics", "option_c": "Weightlifting", "option_d": "Boxing", "correct": "2", "why": "Rishikanta Singh won the silver medal in weightlifting at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "27-07-2026", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q1440", "q": "India's first approved dengue vaccine, Qdenga (TAK-003), has been developed by which pharmaceutical company?", "option_a": "Bharat Biotech", "option_b": "Serum Institute of India", "option_c": "Takeda Pharmaceuticals", "option_d": "Moderna", "correct": "2", "why": "Qdenga (TAK-003), developed by Takeda Pharmaceuticals, is India's first approved dengue vaccine and provides protection against all four dengue virus serotypes.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "27-07-2026", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "40" }, { "id": "q1441", "q": "Punjab National Bank (PNB) signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh Government to establish India's first Quantum Finance Hub in which city?", "option_a": "Visakhapatnam", "option_b": "Vijayawada", "option_c": "Amaravati", "option_d": "Tirupati", "correct": "2", "why": "PNB signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh Government to establish India's first bank-led Quantum Finance Hub in Amaravati, focusing on AI, quantum computing, cybersecurity and digital banking innovation.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "28-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "60" }, { "id": "q1442", "q": "The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) celebrated which Raising Day on 27 July 2026?", "option_a": "85th", "option_b": "86th", "option_c": "87th", "option_d": "88th", "correct": "2", "why": "The CRPF celebrated its 87th Raising Day on 27 July 2026. The force was originally established as the Crown Representative Police in 1939 and renamed under the CRPF Act, 1949.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "28-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "50" }, { "id": "q1443", "q": "Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won which medal in the women's 48 kg category at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026?", "option_a": "Gold", "option_b": "Silver", "option_c": "Bronze", "option_d": "No Medal", "correct": "0", "why": "Mirabai Chanu won the gold medal in the women's 48 kg event, completing a hat-trick of Commonwealth Games gold medals.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "28-07-2026", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "50" }, { "id": "q1444", "q": "Which Indian weightlifters won silver medals at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026?", "option_a": "Jeremy Lalrinnunga and Achinta Sheuli", "option_b": "Bindyarani Devi and Mirabai Chanu", "option_c": "Raja Muthupandi and Rishikanta Singh", "option_d": "Lovepreet Singh and Sathish Sivalingam", "correct": "2", "why": "Indian weightlifters Raja Muthupandi and Rishikanta Singh secured silver medals for India at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "28-07-2026", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "50" }, { "id": "q1445", "q": "IIT Kanpur launched the ECOGEN Centre of Excellence primarily to promote research in which field?", "option_a": "Quantum Computing", "option_b": "Green Hydrogen", "option_c": "Semiconductor Manufacturing", "option_d": "Space Propulsion", "correct": "1", "why": "The ECOGEN Centre of Excellence established at IIT Kanpur will focus on research and innovation in Green Hydrogen under the Uttar Pradesh Green Hydrogen Policy 2024.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,UPSC,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "28-07-2026", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "50" }, { "id": "q1446", "q": "Which country hosts the Wimbledon Tennis Championships?", "option_a": "France", "option_b": "Australia", "option_c": "United Kingdom", "option_d": "USA", "correct": "2", "why": "Wimbledon is played annually in London, United Kingdom.", "topic": "Sports", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-28", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1447", "q": "How many players are there in a football team on the field?", "option_a": "9", "option_b": "10", "option_c": "11", "option_d": "12", "correct": "2", "why": "Each football team fields 11 players during a match.", "topic": "Sports", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-28", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1448", "q": "Which trophy is associated with Cricket?", "option_a": "Thomas Cup", "option_b": "Davis Cup", "option_c": "Ranji Trophy", "option_d": "Uber Cup", "correct": "2", "why": "Ranji Trophy is India's premier domestic first-class cricket tournament.", "topic": "Sports", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-28", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1449", "q": "Which sport is known as the \"Game of Kings\"?", "option_a": "Polo", "option_b": "Golf", "option_c": "Cricket", "option_d": "Rugby", "correct": "0", "why": "Polo has traditionally been called the Game of Kings.", "topic": "Sports", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-28", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1450", "q": "The Thomas Cup is related to which sport?", "option_a": "Tennis", "option_b": "Badminton", "option_c": "Hockey", "option_d": "Table Tennis", "correct": "1", "why": "Thomas Cup is the men's world team championship in badminton.", "topic": "Sports", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-28", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1451", "q": "The Uber Cup is associated with which sport?", "option_a": "Hockey", "option_b": "Badminton", "option_c": "Tennis", "option_d": "Volleyball", "correct": "1", "why": "Uber Cup is the women's world team championship in badminton.", "topic": "Sports", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-28", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1452", "q": "Which country invented the game of Basketball?", "option_a": "England", "option_b": "USA", "option_c": "Canada", "option_d": "Australia", "correct": "1", "why": "Basketball was invented by Dr. James Naismith in the USA.", "topic": "Sports", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-28", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1453", "q": "Which Indian city is famous for the Eden Gardens Stadium?", "option_a": "Chennai", "option_b": "Mumbai", "option_c": "Kolkata", "option_d": "Delhi", "correct": "2", "why": "Eden Gardens is located in Kolkata, West Bengal.", "topic": "Sports", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-28", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1454", "q": "How many rings are there in the Olympic symbol?", "option_a": "4", "option_b": "5", "option_c": "6", "option_d": "7", "correct": "1", "why": "The Olympic flag consists of five interlocking rings.", "topic": "Sports", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-28", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1455", "q": "Which sport uses the terms \"Love\", Deuce, and \"Ace\"?", "option_a": "Cricket", "option_b": "Tennis", "option_c": "Badminton", "option_d": "Squash", "correct": "1", "why": "These scoring terms are used in tennis.", "topic": "Sports", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-28", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1456", "q": "The Durand Cup is related to which sport?", "option_a": "Cricket", "option_b": "Football", "option_c": "Hockey", "option_d": "Volleyball", "correct": "1", "why": "Durand Cup is one of the oldest football tournaments in Asia.", "topic": "Sports", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-28", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1457", "q": "Which country originated the game of Volleyball?", "option_a": "USA", "option_b": "England", "option_c": "Germany", "option_d": "Russia", "correct": "0", "why": "Volleyball was invented by William G. Morgan in the USA.", "topic": "Sports", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-28", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1458", "q": "Which Indian is known as the \"Flying Sikh\"?", "option_a": "Milkha Singh", "option_b": "PT Usha", "option_c": "Neeraj Chopra", "option_d": "Hima Das", "correct": "0", "why": "Milkha Singh earned the nickname Flying Sikh for his speed.", "topic": "Sports", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-28", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1459", "q": "Which trophy is awarded in the National Hockey Championship in India?", "option_a": "Aga Khan Cup", "option_b": "Santosh Trophy", "option_c": "Rangaswamy Cup", "option_d": "Deodhar Trophy", "correct": "2", "why": "Rangaswamy Cup is awarded in the National Hockey Championship.", "topic": "Sports", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-28", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1460", "q": "In which sport is the Ryder Cup contested?", "option_a": "Cricket", "option_b": "Golf", "option_c": "Tennis", "option_d": "Polo", "correct": "1", "why": "Ryder Cup is a prestigious men's golf team competition.", "topic": "Sports", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-28", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1461", "q": "Which country has won the maximum FIFA World Cups (Men) till 2026?", "option_a": "Germany", "option_b": "Argentina", "option_c": "Brazil", "option_d": "Italy", "correct": "2", "why": "Brazil has won the FIFA Men's World Cup five times.", "topic": "Sports", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-28", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1462", "q": "Which Indian cricketer is known as the \"Wall\"?", "option_a": "Virat Kohli", "option_b": "Rahul Dravid", "option_c": "Sourav Ganguly", "option_d": "Sachin Tendulkar", "correct": "1", "why": "Rahul Dravid was nicknamed \"The Wall\" for his solid batting.", "topic": "Sports", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-28", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1463", "q": "The Davis Cup is associated with which sport?", "option_a": "Tennis", "option_b": "Cricket", "option_c": "Football", "option_d": "Golf", "correct": "0", "why": "Davis Cup is the men's international team championship in tennis.", "topic": "Sports", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-28", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1464", "q": "Which sport is played on a diamond-shaped field?", "option_a": "Baseball", "option_b": "Cricket", "option_c": "Rugby", "option_d": "Polo", "correct": "0", "why": "Baseball is played on a diamond-shaped infield.", "topic": "Sports", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-28", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1465", "q": "Which country hosts the French Open Tennis Championship?", "option_a": "Spain", "option_b": "France", "option_c": "Italy", "option_d": "Germany", "correct": "1", "why": "The French Open is held annually in Paris, France.", "topic": "Sports", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-28", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1466", "q": "What is the maximum number of clubs a golfer may carry during a round?", "option_a": "10", "option_b": "12", "option_c": "14", "option_d": "16", "correct": "2", "why": "Under the Rules of Golf, a player may carry up to 14 clubs.", "topic": "Sports", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-28", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1467", "q": "Which Indian stadium is known as the \"Mecca of Indian Cricket\"?", "option_a": "Wankhede Stadium", "option_b": "Eden Gardens", "option_c": "Arun Jaitley Stadium", "option_d": "Green Park", "correct": "1", "why": "Eden Gardens is often called the Mecca of Indian Cricket.", "topic": "Sports", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-28", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1468", "q": "Which country won the inaugural ICC Cricket World Cup in 1975?", "option_a": "India", "option_b": "Australia", "option_c": "West Indies", "option_d": "England", "correct": "2", "why": "West Indies won the first Cricket World Cup held in England.", "topic": "Sports", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-28", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1469", "q": "The Santosh Trophy is related to which sport?", "option_a": "Hockey", "option_b": "Cricket", "option_c": "Football", "option_d": "Basketball", "correct": "2", "why": "Santosh Trophy is India's national football championship.", "topic": "Sports", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-28", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1470", "q": "Which sport uses the terms \"Birdie\" and \"Eagle\"?", "option_a": "Golf", "option_b": "Cricket", "option_c": "Tennis", "option_d": "Polo", "correct": "0", "why": "Birdie and Eagle are scoring terms used in golf.", "topic": "Sports", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-28", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1471", "q": "Which Indian won the first individual Olympic gold medal?", "option_a": "Abhinav Bindra", "option_b": "Neeraj Chopra", "option_c": "Rajyavardhan Rathore", "option_d": "Leander Paes", "correct": "0", "why": "Abhinav Bindra won India's first individual Olympic gold in 2008.", "topic": "Sports", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-28", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1472", "q": "Which country hosts the Australian Open?", "option_a": "New Zealand", "option_b": "Australia", "option_c": "England", "option_d": "South Africa", "correct": "1", "why": "The Australian Open is held annually in Melbourne.", "topic": "Sports", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-28", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1473", "q": "Which is the highest governing body of world football?", "option_a": "IOC", "option_b": "FIFA", "option_c": "ICC", "option_d": "UEFA", "correct": "1", "why": "FIFA governs international football worldwide.", "topic": "Sports", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-28", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1474", "q": "Which sport is associated with the term \"Checkmate\"?", "option_a": "Chess", "option_b": "Boxing", "option_c": "Wrestling", "option_d": "Snooker", "correct": "0", "why": "Checkmate is the winning position in chess.", "topic": "Sports", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-28", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1475", "q": "The BWF governs which sport?", "option_a": "Boxing", "option_b": "Badminton", "option_c": "Basketball", "option_d": "Baseball", "correct": "1", "why": "BWF stands for Badminton World Federation.", "topic": "Sports", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-28", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1476", "q": "Which of the following is classified as an 'Ex-Situ' method of wildlife conservation?", "option_a": "National Parks", "option_b": "Wildlife Sanctuaries", "option_c": "Botanical Gardens", "option_d": "Biosphere Reserves", "correct": "2", "why": "Botanical gardens, zoological gardens, and aquariums are Ex-situ conservation sites (conserving wildlife outside their natural habitat), whereas National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, and Biosphere Reserves are In-situ sites.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-29", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1477", "q": "In which specific zone of a Biosphere Reserve is absolutely NO human activity permitted?", "option_a": "Transition Zone", "option_b": "Buffer Zone", "option_c": "Core Zone", "option_d": "Peripheral Zone", "correct": "2", "why": "The Core Zone of a Biosphere Reserve is strictly protected and permits no human activity whereas human settlements are allowed in the Transition Zone.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-29", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1478", "q": "Where is the headquarters of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) located, and in which year was it established?", "option_a": "Geneva, Switzerland (1972)", "option_b": "Gland, Switzerland (1948)", "option_c": "Nairobi, Kenya (1961)", "option_d": "Paris, France (1950)", "correct": "1", "why": "The IUCN headquarters is located in Gland Switzerland and it was established in the year 1948.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-29", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1479", "q": "Under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972, disease-carrying animals designated as 'Vermin' (such as fruit bats, rats, and common crows) are listed under which Schedule?", "option_a": "Schedule I", "option_b": "Schedule III", "option_c": "Schedule V", "option_d": "Schedule VI", "correct": "2", "why": "Schedule V of the Wildlife Protection Act 1972 contains vermin (disease-carrying animals like fruit bats rats and common crows).", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-29", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1480", "q": "Dachigam National Park in Jammu and Kashmir is famously known for protecting which endangered animal?", "option_a": "Sangai Deer", "option_b": "Kashmir Hangul Stag", "option_c": "One-horned Rhinoceros", "option_d": "Asiatic Wild Ass", "correct": "1", "why": "Dachigam National Park in Jammu and Kashmir is home to the Kashmir Hangul Stag.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-29", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1481", "q": "Which is the 1st National Park of India, established in 1936, from where 'Project Tiger' was launched in 1973?", "option_a": "Gir National Park", "option_b": "Jim Corbett National Park", "option_c": "Kaziranga National Park", "option_d": "Bandhavgarh National Park", "correct": "1", "why": "Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand, established in 1936, is India's 1st National Park and served as the launch site for Project Tiger in 1973.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-29", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1482", "q": "In 2009 'Project Snow Leopard' was launched in which Wildlife Sanctuary of Uttarakhand?", "option_a": "Rajaji Wildlife Sanctuary", "option_b": "Govind Pashu Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary", "option_c": "Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary", "option_d": "Bori Wildlife Sanctuary", "correct": "1", "why": "Project Snow Leopard was launched in 2009 at Govind Pashu Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttarakhand.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-29", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1483", "q": "Which Indian state has the highest number of National Parks and hosted Cheetahs brought from Namibia under 'Project Cheetah'?", "option_a": "Assam (Kaziranga NP)", "option_b": "Rajasthan (Desert NP)", "option_c": "Madhya Pradesh (Kuno NP)", "option_d": "Gujarat (Gir NP)", "correct": "2", "why": "Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of National Parks in India, and cheetahs were brought from Namibia to Kuno National Park as part of Project Cheetah.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-29", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1484", "q": "The Great Indian Bustard, a critically endangered bird species, is primarily protected in which National Park of Rajasthan?", "option_a": "Sariska National Park", "option_b": "Keoladeo Ghana National Park", "option_c": "Desert National Park", "option_d": "Mukundra Hills National Park", "correct": "2", "why": "The Great Indian Bustard (Critically Endangered state bird of Rajasthan) is found in Desert National Park.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-29", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1485", "q": "Gir National Park in Gujarat is famous for being the exclusive habitat of which wild animal?", "option_a": "One-horned Rhinoceros", "option_b": "Asiatic Lion", "option_c": "Royal Bengal Tiger", "option_d": "Melanistic Tiger", "correct": "1", "why": "Gir National Park in Gujarat is world-famous as the sole habitat for the Asiatic Lion.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-29", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1486", "q": "Kaziranga National Park in Assam holds the world's largest population of which animal?", "option_a": "Snow Leopard", "option_b": "Sangai Deer", "option_c": "One-horned Rhinoceros", "option_d": "Asiatic Wild Ass", "correct": "2", "why": "Kaziranga National Park in Assam holds the largest population of the one-horned rhinoceros.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-29", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1487", "q": "Which Wildlife Sanctuary in Maharashtra has been designated as India's first 'Dark Sky Park'?", "option_a": "Tadoba-Andheri WLS", "option_b": "Pench WLS", "option_c": "Navegaon WLS", "option_d": "Radhanagari WLS", "correct": "1", "why": "Pench Wildlife Sanctuary in Maharashtra is recognized as India's first Dark Sky Park.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-29", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1488", "q": "Keibul-Lamjao National Park in Manipur, located on Loktak Lake, is famous for being the world's only floating National Park and the habitat of which endangered animal?", "option_a": "Hangul Stag", "option_b": "Sangai Deer", "option_c": "Blackbuck", "option_d": "Musk Deer", "correct": "1", "why": "Keibul-Lamjao National Park on Loktak Lake (Manipur) features floating islands called 'Phumdis' and is the natural habitat of the state animal, Sangai deer.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-29", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1489", "q": "Simlipal National Park and Tiger Reserve in Odisha is world-renowned as the sole natural habitat for which rare big cat?", "option_a": "Snow Leopard", "option_b": "Clouded Leopard", "option_c": "Melanistic Tiger", "option_d": "Asiatic Cheetah", "correct": "2", "why": "Simlipal National Park in Odisha is the sole natural habitat for the rare Melanistic Tiger.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-29", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1490", "q": "National Parks with the word 'Shola' in their names (such as Anamudi Shola and Mathikettan Shola) are located in which Indian state?", "option_a": "Tamil Nadu", "option_b": "Karnataka", "option_c": "Kerala", "option_d": "Andhra Pradesh", "correct": "2", "why": "National Parks having 'Shola' in their names (e.g., Anamudi Shola, Mathikettan Shola, Pambadum Shola) belong to Kerala.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-29", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1491", "q": "Which is the oldest Biosphere Reserve in India marking the geographic location where the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats meet?", "option_a": "Nanda Devi BR", "option_b": "Nilgiri BR", "option_c": "Pachmarhi BR", "option_d": "Sundarbans BR", "correct": "1", "why": "Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (spread across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka) is India's oldest Biosphere Reserve, located where the Western and Eastern Ghats meet.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-29", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1492", "q": "Which is the largest Biosphere Reserve in India by geographical area?", "option_a": "Gulf of Mannar", "option_b": "Great Nicobar", "option_c": "Great Rann of Kutch", "option_d": "Sundarbans", "correct": "2", "why": "Great Rann of Kutch in Gujarat is the largest Biosphere Reserve in India.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-29", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1493", "q": "Which National Park holds the distinction of being designated as the 1st Reserve Forest of India?", "option_a": "Jim Corbett National Park", "option_b": "Satpura National Park", "option_c": "Kaziranga National Park", "option_d": "Kanha National Park", "correct": "1", "why": "Satpura National Park (also known as Satpura Tiger Reserve) in Madhya Pradesh is the 1st Reserve Forest of India.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-29", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1494", "q": "Kangchenjunga Biosphere Reserve in Sikkim holds what unique status under UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere (MAB) programme?", "option_a": "India's 1st Dark Sky Reserve", "option_b": "India's 1st mixed World Heritage Site", "option_c": "India's largest Marine Park", "option_d": "India's 1st Reserve Forest", "correct": "1", "why": "Kangchenjunga (added to UNESCO MAB in 2008) is India's 1st mixed World Heritage Site.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-29", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1495", "q": "Which Biosphere Reserve is the latest (12th) addition to UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves (MAB) from India?", "option_a": "Achanakmar-Amarkantak", "option_b": "Agasthyamalai", "option_c": "Panna", "option_d": "Great Nicobar", "correct": "2", "why": "Panna Biosphere Reserve in Madhya Pradesh is the latest (12th) Biosphere Reserve from India included under UNESCO's MAB list.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-29", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1496", "q": "Pin Valley National Park and the 'Cold Desert' Biosphere Reserve are located in which state/UT?", "option_a": "Ladakh", "option_b": "Uttarakhand", "option_c": "Himachal Pradesh", "option_d": "Sikkim", "correct": "2", "why": "Both Pin Valley National Park and the Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve are situated in Himachal Pradesh.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-29", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1497", "q": "Valmiki National Park and Tiger Reserve is the sole national park located in which Indian state?", "option_a": "Jharkhand", "option_b": "Bihar", "option_c": "Uttar Pradesh", "option_d": "Chhattisgarh", "correct": "1", "why": "Valmiki National Park and Tiger Reserve is located in Bihar.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-29", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1498", "q": "Guru Ghasidas (Sanjay) National Park and Achanakmar Tiger Reserve are located in which state?", "option_a": "Madhya Pradesh", "option_b": "Chhattisgarh", "option_c": "Odisha", "option_d": "Jharkhand", "correct": "1", "why": "Sanjay (Guru Ghasidas) National Park and Achanakmar Tiger Reserve are located in Chhattisgarh.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-29", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1499", "q": "Tadoba-Andheri Tiger Reserve holds which historic distinction in the state of Maharashtra?", "option_a": "First Dark Sky Park", "option_b": "Oldest National Park of Maharashtra", "option_c": "Largest Marine Park", "option_d": "Only Biosphere Reserve of Maharashtra", "correct": "1", "why": "Tadoba-Andheri NP is the oldest National Park in Maharashtra.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-29", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1500", "q": "Sundarban National Park in West Bengal is a Biosphere Reserve famous for conserving which iconic animal?", "option_a": "Asiatic Lion", "option_b": "Royal Bengal Tiger", "option_c": "Snow Leopard", "option_d": "Melanistic Tiger", "correct": "1", "why": "Sundarban National Park and Biosphere Reserve in West Bengal is famous for the Royal Bengal Tiger.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-29", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1501", "q": "Annamalai National Park and Tiger Reserve is geographically situated along the border of which two states?", "option_a": "Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh", "option_b": "Tamil Nadu and Kerala", "option_c": "Kerala and Karnataka", "option_d": "Telangana and Andhra Pradesh", "correct": "1", "why": "Annamalai National Park and Tiger Reserve is located along the border of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-29", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1502", "q": "Which major river flows through the Vembanad-Kol Wetland in Kerala?", "option_a": "Kaveri River", "option_b": "Pamba River", "option_c": "Periyar River", "option_d": "Vaigai River", "correct": "1", "why": "The Pamba river flows through the Vembanad-Kol Wetland in Kerala.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-29", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1503", "q": "North Button Island, Middle Button Island, and South Button Island National Parks are situated in which State/Union Territory?", "option_a": "Lakshadweep", "option_b": "Andaman & Nicobar Islands", "option_c": "Puducherry", "option_d": "Daman & Diu", "correct": "1", "why": "The Button Island National Parks (North, Middle, South) are located in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-29", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1504", "q": "The Rann of Kutch in Gujarat is world-famous as the natural habitat for which endangered animal?", "option_a": "One-horned Rhinoceros", "option_b": "Asiatic Wild Ass", "option_c": "Kashmir Hangul Stag", "option_d": "Sangai Deer", "correct": "1", "why": "The Rann of Kutch in Gujarat is renowned for the endangered Asiatic Wild Ass.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-29", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1505", "q": "How many total Biosphere Reserves are there in India, and how many of them are included under UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere (MAB) programme?", "option_a": "Total: 18, under MAB: 12", "option_b": "Total: 25, under MAB: 15", "option_c": "Total: 12, under MAB: 8", "option_d": "Total: 18, under MAB: 10", "correct": "0", "why": "India has a total of 18 Biosphere Reserves, out of which 12 are designated under UNESCO's MAB programme.", "topic": "Geography", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-29", "is_new": "TRUE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1506", "q": "The GREAT Scheme, recently seen in the news, is associated with which sector?", "option_a": "Renewable Energy", "option_b": "Food Processing", "option_c": "Textiles", "option_d": "Biotechnology", "correct": "2", "why": "The GREAT (Grant for Research and Entrepreneurship across Aspiring Innovators in Technical Textiles) Scheme is implemented under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) to support startups and innovators in the technical textiles sector with financial assistance of up to ₹50 lakh.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-29", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1507", "q": "The Kalpasar Project, whose Detailed Project Report is in the final stage, is proposed in which Indian state?", "option_a": "Odisha", "option_b": "Maharashtra", "option_c": "Gujarat", "option_d": "Karnataka", "correct": "2", "why": "The Kalpasar Project is a proposed multipurpose water infrastructure project in Gujarat. It aims to create one of the world's largest coastal freshwater reservoirs by constructing a dam across the Gulf of Khambhat.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-29", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1508", "q": "The Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana (ABVKY) is implemented by which organisation?", "option_a": "Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)", "option_b": "Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)", "option_c": "National Health Authority (NHA)", "option_d": "Labour Bureau", "correct": "1", "why": "The Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana (ABVKY) is implemented by the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC). It provides temporary unemployment assistance to insured workers and has been extended from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-29", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" }, { "id": "q1509", "q": "A newly discovered polypore fungus named 'Microporellus kolhapurensis' was discovered in which state?", "option_a": "Karnataka", "option_b": "Kerala", "option_c": "Maharashtra", "option_d": "Telangana", "correct": "2", "why": "Scientists discovered the new polypore fungus Microporellus kolhapurensis in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra. The species was named after the district where it was discovered.", "topic": "Current_Affairs", "exams": "SSC_CGL,SSC_CHSL,Railway_NTPC,Railway_Group_D", "date_added": "2026-07-29", "is_new": "FALSE", "times_shown": "0", "times_answered_correctly": "0", "priority": "100" } ]