Question : The trend of urbanization in India is characterized by:

Option 1: Decreasing population in cities

Option 2: Increasing migration from urban to rural areas

Option 3: Growth of metropolitan cities

Option 4: Decline in slum areas

Question : When did the RTI Act come into force in India?

Option 1: 15th June, 2005

Option 2: 15th August, 2005

Option 3: 15th March, 2005

Option 4: 12th Oct,2005

Question : Which goddess is associated with the Gangaur festival celebrated in Central and Western India?

Option 1: Goddess Saraswati

Option 2: Goddess Lakshmi

Option 3: Goddess Parvati

Option 4: Goddess Kali

Question : Which of the following statements is correct?

I. The biggest state of India in terms of area is Uttar Pradesh.

II. Rajasthan is the state of India which has the highest population among all other states of India.

Option 1: Only I

Option 2: Neither I nor II

Option 3: Only II

Option 4: Both I and II

Question : Which one of the following  was not a French Settlement in India ?

Option 1: Puducherry 

Option 2: Mahe 

Option 3: Goa 

Option 4: Chandarnagar

Question : How many major sea ports are there in India ?

Option 1: 6

Option 2: 9

Option 3: 10

Option 4: 12

Question : Statement 1: Liberalization of the financial sector in India aimed to increase competition among banks.

Statement 2: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) played a key role in implementing financial sector reforms.

Option 1: Both statements are true.

Option 2: Both statements are false.

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

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

Question : Given below are four jumbled sentences. Pick the option that gives their correct order.

Mount Everest is a peak in the Himalayas mountain range.
P. It is located between Nepal and Tibet, an autonomous region of China.
Q. At 8,849 meters (29,032 feet), it is considered the tallest point on Earth.
R. In the nineteenth century, the mountain was named after George Everest, a former Surveyor General of India.
S. The Tibetan name is Chomolungma, which means “Mother Goddess of the World.”

The Nepali name is Sagarmatha, which has various meanings.

Option 1: PQRS

Option 2: SPQR

Option 3: SRQP

Option 4: RPSQ

Question :

Summarize the following paragraph

India is a country consisting of a large number of state and union territories.  People belong to different castes and creeds.  They speak different languages and have different modes of worship.  In spite of this apparent diversity, there is a definite streak of unity running through the entire country.  Some anti-social elements and vested interests are, however, always on the look out for an opportunity to undermine this unity.  They do not hesitate from inciting different sections of the people on various pretexts.  Communal differences come very handy to such people.

Option 1:

Communal riots happen due to ours being a multi-cultural country

Option 2:

Among the variety of people who live in India there are some people who exploit the religious sentiments of people

Option 3: India is in a deplorable state because of blasphemy

Option 4: India is a country which gives shelter to many people

Option 5:

There are many people who only look for opportunities to exploit others

Question : What was a key attraction of hill stations for British officials in colonial India?

Option 1: The opportunity for trade and commerce  

Option 2: The availability of exotic wildlife  
 

Option 3: The scenic beauty and cool climate  

Option 4: The presence of ancient historical sites