1. The Ashokan inscription at Maski is historically significant because it was the first to:
(a) Mention the Kandahar edict
(b) Mention the Mauryan capital Pataliputra
(c) Identify Ashoka as “Devanampiya Piyadasi”
(d) Record Ashoka’s last military campaign
Answer: (c)
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2. Which of the following Commissions first recommended the creation of a “Public Service Commission” for India?
(a) Butler Committee
(b) Islington Commission
(c) Hunter Commission
(d) Muddiman Committee
Answer: (b)
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3. In environmental science, the term “Bioaccumulation” specifically refers to:
(a) Increase of pollutants at each trophic level
(b) Storage of pollutants in organisms over time
(c) Sudden increase of algal growth
(d) Self-purification of rivers
Answer: (b)
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4. Which Indian temple is considered a prime example of Vesara style—representing a fusion of Nagara and Dravida architecture?
(a) Lingaraja Temple
(b) Hoysaleswara Temple
(c) Shore Temple
(d) Dilwara Temple
Answer: (b)
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5. The “Monetary Policy Transmission Mechanism” primarily fails in India due to which structural issue?
(a) High rate of forex inflow
(b) Weak pass-through by commercial banks
(c) Excessive public sector employment
(d) Low penetration of online banking
Answer: (b)
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6. The Zanskar Range, Pir Panjal Range, and Ladakh Range collectively lie in which major Himalayan division?
(a) Outer Himalayas (Shiwaliks)
(b) Lesser Himalayas
(c) Trans-Himalayas
(d) Central Himalayas
Answer: (c)
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7. The “Poona Pact” (1932) resulted in the replacement of which electoral provision?
(a) Separate Sikh electorates
(b) Separate Muslim electorates
(c) Separate Dalit electorates under Communal Award
(d) Separate Anglo-Indian electorates
Answer: (c)
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8. Which clause of WTO agreements seeks to ensure equal treatment to imports as given to domestic products?
(a) TRIMS
(b) TRIPS
(c) MFN Clause
(d) National Treatment Principle
Answer: (d)
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9. In genetics, a “nonsense mutation” leads to which molecular outcome?
(a) Conversion of a codon into an amino acid
(b) Formation of an elongated protein
(c) Early termination of the polypeptide chain
(d) Increased transcription rate
Answer: (c)
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10. Which Indian river originates from the Amarkantak Plateau and flows westwards into the Arabian Sea?
(a) Tapti
(b) Narmada
(c) Luni
(d) Mahi
Answer: (b)
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