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1. Which ancient Indian text is the primary source for the “Six Systems of Indian Philosophy” (Shad-Darshanas)?
(a) Arthashastra
(b) Sarva-Darshana-Sangraha
(c) Nyaya Sutra
(d) Vishnu Purana
Answer: (b)
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2. During which Viceroy’s tenure was the capital of British India shifted from Calcutta to Delhi (1911)?
(a) Lord Hardinge II
(b) Lord Curzon
(c) Lord Minto II
(d) Lord Chelmsford
Answer: (a)
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3. The Green–Schwarz mechanism is associated with which scientific field?
(a) Plate tectonics
(b) Quantum field theory
(c) String theory anomaly cancellation
(d) Space propulsion systems
Answer: (c)
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4. Which aerosol type in the atmosphere has the highest net cooling effect on Earth’s climate?
(a) Carbon black
(b) Sulphate aerosols
(c) Organic carbon aerosols
(d) Nitrate aerosols
Answer: (b)
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5. In the Indian Constitution, which Article empowers the High Courts to issue writs for enforcement of Fundamental Rights?
(a) Article 214
(b) Article 223
(c) Article 226
(d) Article 230
Answer: (c)
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6. The “Battle of Waihind” (1008 CE), fought between the Ghaznavids and the Hindu Shahi dynasty, was led by which Shahi ruler?
(a) Jayapala
(b) Anandapala
(c) Bhimapala
(d) Toramana
Answer: (b)
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7. The McMahon Line, forming part of India's boundary, was drawn during which event?
(a) Shimla Convention (1914)
(b) Treaty of Sugauli (1816)
(c) Treaty of Lhasa (1904)
(d) Panchsheel Agreement (1954)
Answer: (a)
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8. Which metal is extracted using the “Hall–Héroult process”?
(a) Copper
(b) Magnesium
(c) Aluminium
(d) Zinc
Answer: (c)
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9. In economics, which theory explains that countries export goods that use their abundant factors more intensively?
(a) Ricardian theory
(b) Heckscher–Ohlin theory
(c) Product life-cycle theory
(d) Factor-price equalisation theory
Answer: (b)
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10. Which Indian biosphere reserve is the only floating national park in the world, located on Loktak Lake?
(a) Dihang–Dibang
(b) Keibul Lamjao
(c) Great Nicobar
(d) Nokrek
Answer: (b)
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