Pandit Panchaxara Gavaigalavar Arts College, Gadag All Questions

Question : Statement 1: India has a higher literacy rate compared to China.

Statement 2: Government initiatives such as the National Literacy Mission have contributed to increased literacy rates in India.

Option 1: Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true, and Statement 2 is the correct explanation of Statement 1.

Option 2: Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true, but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation of Statement 1.

Option 3: Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false.

Option 4: Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true.

Question : Which lake of India is the result of tectonic activity?

Option 1: Wular lake

Option 2: Barapani lake

Option 3: Dal lake

Option 4: Loktak lake

Question : The Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution of India by the ____________ Amendment.

Option 1: 73rd

Option 2: 42nd

Option 3: 34th

Option 4: 44th

Question : Critics of the New Economic Policy in India argue that it has led to:

Option 1: Greater self-reliance

Option 2: Reduced foreign investment

Option 3:  Increased social equality

Option 4:  Widening economic disparities

Question : How many fundamental duties were added to the Constitution of India by the 42nd Amendment?

Option 1: 12

Option 2: 11

Option 3: 9

Option 4: 10

Question : Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

In a significant find, the Epigraphy Branch of the Archaeological Survey of India (1) ______ discovered the earliest epigraphic evidence so far for the Saptamatrika cult. It is also (2) ______ earliest Sanskrit inscription to have been discovered (3) ______ South India as of date. Saptamatrikas are a group of seven female deities worshipped in Hinduism as personifying the energy of their respective consorts. The inscription is in Sanskrit and in Brahmi characters and was (4) ______ by Satavahana King Vijaya in 207 A.D. The inscription came to light when some local villagers informed the authorities of the presence of a pillar with some engravings when they were restoring and (5) ______ the local Bheemeshwara temple. 

Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.

Option 1: upon

Option 2: on

Option 3: In

Option 4: at

Question : The largest tribal community in India is 

Option 1: Bhils

Option 2: Gonds

Option 3: Santhals

Option 4: Tharus

Question : In global environmental debates, India often emphasizes:
 

Option 1: The principle of common but differentiated responsibilities
 

Option 2: The priority of economic development over environmental concerns
  

Option 3: The rejection of international environmental agreements

Option 4: The support for unrestricted industrial pollution

Question : Which of the following passes is located in the Western Ghats of India?

Option 1: Desuri

Option 2: Fotu La

Option 3: Bhor Ghat

Option 4: Pipli Ghat

Question : Which of the following is a characteristic feature of regional parties in India?

Option 1: National presence

Option 2: Focus on regional issues

Option 3: Uniform ideology

Option 4: Centralized leadership