Question : Which of the following was a major opposition party during the era of one-party dominance in India?

Option 1:  Bharatiya Jana Sangh

Option 2:  Aam Aadmi Party

Option 3:  All India Trinamool Congres

Option 4:  Telugu Desam Party

Question :  There are few words missing in the passage given below. The options given contain an answer that will fit in those given blanks. Pick up the correct word to be used to make the sentence coherent and grammatically correct.

The Global maize production across the world is worth billions of dollars annually and is a major contributing factor to global food security because it’s a 1) ______________ food for billions of people. Majority of the maize production depends on natural rainfall, making it 2) ______________ to variable rainfall patterns.

This limitation is likely to get intense in the future as it is anticipated that the climate change is going to lower rainfall in many regions of the world. This could decrease 3) ______________ by 10% by the time global temperature has risen by 4º C.  Another challenge of droughts are also likely to become more 4) ______________ and severe. The increase in temperatures are also predicted for many parts of the world which will  have direct effects on the productivity and growth of maize. High temprature will also lead to more 5) ______________, which means that plants lose more water.

Choose the correct word to be used in blank 2.

Option 1: vulnerable
 

Option 2: nefarious
 

Option 3: condemn
 

Option 4: tacit

Question : There are few words missing in the passage given below. The options given contain an answer that will fit in those given blanks. Choose the correct word to be used to make the sentence coherent and grammatically correct.

On April 1,2022 Pope Francis apologized  to First Nations, Inuit and Métis 1) ____________________, he acknowledged the amount of harm done by residential schools in Canada and marking a significant step in the church admitting its role in the 2) _________________ of Indigenous communities and children. Although the apology  was very important but it also raised questions as what it means when a pope apologises.

For once it is unthinkable that pope will apologise, as for accepting the fault  would mean that the church was 3) ___________________. However, the Second Vatican Council, an  assembly of bishops, cardinals, heads of religious orders and 4) ___________________ that met from 1962 to 1965 contributed towards the modernization of the church  shifted the church’s perspective on change and 5) _____________________ major changes. It also paved the way of admitting the fault.

Choose the correct word to be used in the blank 4.

Option 1:  theologians
 

Option 2:  adherent
 

Option 3: sanguine

Option 4: dexterity

Question : What was one of the major economic challenges faced by Russia in the post-Soviet era?

Option 1: Hyperinflation

Option 2: Lack of natural resources

Option 3: Overreliance on agriculture

Option 4: High technology exports

Question : Which of the following is a major challenge to the restructuring of the UN?

Option 1: Global warming

Option 2: Technological advancements

Option 3: Veto power of permanent members

Option 4: Language barriers

Question : Which one of the following is a major port on the East Coast of India?

Option 1: Kandla

Option 2: Visakhapatnam

Option 3: Karaikal

Option 4: Pondicherry (Puducherry)

Question : What is a major challenge faced by urban settlements in developing countries?

Option 1: Declining population

Option 2: Excessive aqricultural activities

Option 3: Insufficient waste management systems

Option 4: Abundance of natural resources

Question : Comprehension:

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Unemployment is a major issue in India that (1)________millions of people across the country. Despite being one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, India has struggled to create (2)________jobs to keep up with its rapidly expanding population. The unemployment rate in India varies widely (3)________ different states and regions. Young people, in particular, face significant challenges in finding employment. Many are highly educated but lack the skills and experience needed to (4)________ in a highly competitive job market. There are many factors contributing to the high levels of unemployment in India. Some of these include a lack of investment in infrastructure, a mismatch between the skills of workers and the needs of employers, and a lack of access to finance for small and medium-sized businesses. The Indian government has launched several initiatives to address the issue of unemployment in the country. These include programs to support small businesses, increase investment in infrastructure and provide vocational training to young people. However, much more needs to be done to create sustainable, long-term employment opportunities for all Indians. Unemployment can have serious social and economic consequences, including poverty, crime and social (5)________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

Option 1: enough

Option 2: few

Option 3: many

Option 4: little

Question : In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Indian culture treats guests as God and serves them and takes care of them as if they are a part and (1)____ of the family itself. Even though we don't have anything to eat, the guests are never left hungry and are always (2)____ after by the members of the family. Elders and respect for elders is a major component of Indian culture. Elders are the (3)____ force for any family and hence the love and respect for elders comes from (4)____ and is not artificial. An individual takes blessings from his elders by touching their feet. Elders drill and (5)____ the Indian culture within us as we grow.

Question

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.

Option 1: brought

Option 2: taken

Option 3: looked

Option 4: sought

Question : Under whose captainship did India win all three major ICC trophies in white-ball cricket till 2021?

Option 1: Kapil Dev

Option 2: Virat Kohli

Option 3: Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Option 4: Sourav Ganguly