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1. The Directive Principles of State Policy, though not justiciable in a court of law, are considered fundamental in the governance of the country and aim at establishing a welfare state. These are borrowed mainly from which country’s Constitution?
(a) USA
(b) Ireland
(c) UK
(d) Canada
Ans: (b) Ireland
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2. The Battle of Plassey in 1757 laid the foundation of British political power in India and was fought between the British East India Company and the Nawab of Bengal. Who was the Nawab defeated in this battle?
(a) Mir Qasim
(b) Siraj-ud-Daulah
(c) Shuja-ud-Daulah
(d) Alivardi Khan
Ans: (b) Siraj-ud-Daulah
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3. The Earth completes one rotation on its axis in approximately 24 hours, which is responsible for the occurrence of day and night. This rotation takes place from:
(a) East to West
(b) West to East
(c) North to South
(d) South to North
Ans: (b) West to East
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4. The term ‘Inflation’ in economics refers to a sustained rise in the general price level of goods and services over time, which leads to a decline in the purchasing power of money. It is usually measured by:
(a) Wholesale Price Index
(b) Consumer Price Index
(c) Industrial Production Index
(d) GDP Deflator only
Ans: (b) Consumer Price Index
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5. The human heart has four chambers and works continuously to pump oxygenated blood throughout the body. Which part of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?
(a) Right atrium
(b) Right ventricle
(c) Left atrium
(d) Left ventricle
Ans: (c) Left atrium
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6. The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched in 1920 after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the Khilafat issue, and it marked the first nationwide mass movement under Gandhiji. Which of the following was NOT a part of this movement?
(a) Boycott of government schools
(b) Boycott of foreign goods
(c) Participation in legislative councils
(d) Renunciation of titles
Ans: (c) Participation in legislative councils
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7. The ozone layer present in the stratosphere protects life on Earth by absorbing a large amount of the harmful ultraviolet radiation of the Sun. The chemical symbol of ozone is:
(a) O₂
(b) O₃
(c) CO₂
(d) H₂O
Ans: (b) O₃
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8. The Election Commission of India is an independent constitutional authority which administers elections to the Parliament, State Legislatures and the offices of President and Vice-President. This body is established under which Article of the Constitution?
(a) Article 320
(b) Article 324
(c) Article 326
(d) Article 329
Ans: (b) Article 324
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9. The Western Ghats are known as a biodiversity hotspot and run parallel to the western coast of India. They are spread across how many Indian states?
(a) 4
(b) 5
(c) 6
(d) 7
Ans: (b) 5
(Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu – often counted as 6 sequentially, but core Western Ghats belt is commonly treated across 5 main states in SSC level)
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10. The United Nations Organization was established after the Second World War to maintain international peace and security, promote cooperation among nations, and prevent future global conflicts. In which year was the United Nations founded?
(a) 1942
(b) 1945
(c) 1947
(d) 1950
Ans: (b) 1945
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