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Question 1: Which of the following political party led the movement for the formation of Punjabi Suba? (1) Congress (2) Lok Dal (3) Akali Dal (4) CPI	(3) Akali Dal	The Akali Dal led the movement for the formation of Punjabi Suba, which aimed at creating a Punjabi-speaking state in India.
Question 2: Who among the following led the Anti-Brahmin movement, worked for the Justice Party, and also founded Dravidar Kazhagam? (1) A.K. Gopalan (2) E.V. Ramasami Naicker (3) K. Kamaraj (4) Potti Sriramulu	(2) E.V. Ramasami Naicker	E.V. Ramasami Naicker, also known as Periyar, was a leader of the anti-Brahmin movement in Tamil Nadu and founded the Dravidar Kazhagam.
Question 3: What does BAMCEF stand for? (1) Backward and Muslim Communities Employees Federation (2) Backward and Minority Communities Education Federation (3) Backward and Minority Communities Employees Federation (4) Backward and Majority Communities Employees Federation	(3) Backward and Minority Communities Employees Federation	BAMCEF stands for Backward and Minority Communities Employees Federation, an organization representing marginalized communities.
Question 4: The Mandal Commission was appointed by which Government at the Centre? (1) Indian National Congress Party (2) Bharatiya Janata Party (3) Janata Party (4) Samajwadi Party	(3) Janata Party	The Janata Party government appointed the Mandal Commission in 1979 to investigate the status of socially and educationally backward classes.
Question 5: In 1974, the nationwide strike by all the employees of the Railways was led by which of the following leaders? (1) Jayaprakash Narayan (2) Charu Majumdar (3) George Fernandes (4) Indira Gandhi	(3) George Fernandes	The 1974 nationwide railway strike was led by George Fernandes, who was a prominent labor union leader. The strike was one of the largest industrial actions in India’s history, with significant impacts on the country’s economy.
Question 6: Match List-I with List-II: List-I (Prime Minister): (A) H.D. Deve Gowda, (B) I.K. Gujral, (C) V.P. Singh, (D) Manmohan Singh List-II (Period): (I) May 2004 – May 2014, (II) That reflect only in certain circumstances, (III) April 1997 – March 1998, (IV) December 1989 – November 1990 Choose the correct answer from the options given below : (1) (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I) (2) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV) (3) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) (4) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)	The correct match is : (A) (II), (B) (III), (C) (IV), (D) (I). (A)	H.D. Deve Gowda served from June 1996 – (II) That reflect only in certain circumstances. (B) I.K. Gujral served from April 1997 – March 1998.(III) (C) V.P. Singh served from December 1989 – November 1990 (IV). (D) Manmohan Singh served from May 2004 – May 2014 (I).
Question 7: Who was the founder of Bahujan Samaj Party? (1) Mayawati (2) B.R. Ambedkar (3) Jagjivan Ram (4) Kanshi Ram	(4) Kanshi Ram	The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) was founded by Kanshi Ram in 1984 to represent the interests of marginalized communities, particularly Dalits, Adivasis, and OBCs.
Question 8: The model of transition in Russia, Central Asia, and East Europe that was influenced by the World Bank and the IMF came to be known as: (1) Current Therapy (2) Shock Therapy (3) Fiscal Therapy (4) Glasnost	(2) Shock Therapy	The transition model in Russia, Central Asia, and Eastern Europe, influenced by the World Bank and IMF, was known as Shock Therapy. This strategy involved rapid market liberalization, privatization, and structural reforms.
Question 9: In which year was Mikhail Gorbachev elected as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union? 1. 1982 2. 1983 3. 1984 4. 1985	(4) 1985	Mikhail Gorbachev was elected as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union in 1985. His leadership marked the beginning of significant reforms, including Perestroika and Glasnost, which ultimately contributed to the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
Question 10: Which of the following countries have not accepted the Euro as the common currency? 1. Denmark and Sweden 2. Spain and Portugal 3. Greece and Germany 4. France and Austria	(1) Denmark and Sweden	Denmark and Sweden are EU countries that have not adopted the Euro as their official currency. Both countries have opted to retain their own national currencies.
Question 11: The ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), established in 1994, is the organization that carries out the coordination of: 1. Trade and Finance 2. Friendship and Solidarity 3. Security and Foreign Policy 4. Investment and Labour	(3) Security and Foreign Policy	The ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), established in 1994, primarily focuses on Security and Foreign Policy cooperation among its member states and dialogue partners.
Question 12: Which of the following nations adopted an ‘Open Door’ policy and economic reforms in 1978? 1. South Korea 2. China 3. USA 4. Japan	(2) China	China adopted its ’Open Door’ policy in 1978, marking the beginning of economic reforms under Deng Xiaoping. These reforms opened China to foreign investment and shifted the country towards a market-oriented economy.
Question 13: In 1966, who made the six-point proposal for the greater autonomy of East Pakistan? 1. Jawaharlal Nehru 2. Sheikh Mujib-ur-Rahman 3. General Yahya Khan 4. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto	(2) Sheikh Mujib-ur-Rahman	In 1966, Sheikh Mujib-ur-Rahman made the six-point proposal advocating for the greater autonomy of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). The proposal sought political and economic reforms to ensure more control for East Pakistan over its governance and resources, which became a pivotal moment in the Bangladesh Liberation Movement.
Question 14: Which of the following countries joined SAARC in the year 2007? 1. Bhutan 2. Nepal 3. Afghanistan 4. Bangladesh	(3) Afghanistan	In 2007, Afghanistan became the 8th member of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).
Question 15: Which of the following countries is not included in South Asia? 1. Pakistan 2. China 3. Bangladesh 4. Nepal	(2) China	China is not included in South Asia. South Asia consists of countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and Afghanistan.
Question 16: At the Yalta Conference, the ‘Big Three’ decided to organize a United Nations Conference on the proposed world organization. The ‘Big Three’ stood for: 1. Roosevelt, Churchill, and Krushchev 2. Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin 3. Deng Xiaoping, Churchill, and Stalin 4. Kennedy, Attlee, and Stalin	(2) Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin	At the Yalta Conference in 1945, the ’Big Three’ leaders were Franklin D. Roosevelt (USA), Winston Churchill (UK), and Joseph Stalin (USSR), who played a crucial role in the formation of the United Nations.
Question 17: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was established in: 1. 1951 2. 1953 3. 1955 4. 1957	(4) 1957	The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was established in 1957 to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and to prevent its use for military purposes. Quick Tip: The IAEA plays a critical role in promoting nuclear safety and security worldwide, and it is a key player in monitoring nuclear agreements.
Question 18: Which of the following organizations provides loans and grants to member countries for human development (education and health), agriculture and rural development, infrastructure, and environment protection? 1. WTO 2. World Bank 3. IMF 4. UNO	(2) World Bank	The World Bank provides loans and grants to member countries for human development (education and health), agriculture and rural development, infrastructure projects, and environmental protection. Quick Tip: The World Bank is a major international financial institution that aims to reduce poverty by funding development projects in various sectors.
Question 19: What is the full form of START? 1. Strategic Arms Reduction Toll 2. Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty 3. Strategic Arms Reduction Tactics 4. Strategic Arms Reduction Tax	(2) Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty	START stands for Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, an agreement between the United States and the Soviet Union (later Russia) aimed at reducing and limiting strategic offensive arms. Quick Tip: The START treaty was an important milestone in nuclear arms control, aimed at reducing the number of nuclear weapons held by the US and Russia.
Question 20: Which of the following is a threat to global security? 1. Human Rights 2. Arms Control 3. Terrorism 4. Disarmament	(3) Terrorism	Terrorism is considered a major threat to global security. It undermines peace and stability by causing violence and fear, affecting nations worldwide. Quick Tip: Terrorism continues to pose significant challenges to global peace, requiring coordinated international efforts to address the root causes and mitigate its impact.
Question 21: Match List-I with List-II: List-I (Indigenous People): (A) Mapuche, (B) Kuna Tribe, (C) Indigenous people of Cordillera Region, (D) Tribal people of the Chittagong Hill Tracts List-II (Region): (I) East of Panama Canal, (II) Bangladesh, (III) Chile, (IV) Philippines Choose the correct answer from the options given below : (1) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV) (2) (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II) (3) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) (4) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)	(2) (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)	Thus, the correct answer is: - (A) Mapuche are indigenous to Chile (III). - (B) Kuna Tribe is found East of Panama Canal (I). - (C) Indigenous people of Cordillera Region are from the Philippines (IV). - (D) Tribal people of the Chittagong Hill Tracts are from Bangladesh (II). Quick Tip: Understanding indigenous communities is key to learning about cultural diversity and the geographic distribution of native populations.
Question 22: When was the Kyoto Protocol signed? 1. 1992 2. 1995 3. 1997 4. 1999	(3) 1997	The Kyoto Protocol was signed in 1997. It is an international treaty that commits state parties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, based on the premise that global warming exists and that human-made CO2 emissions have caused it. Quick Tip: The Kyoto Protocol is a crucial international agreement in the fight against climate change, setting legally binding emission reduction targets for developed countries.
Question 23: When was the Energy Conservation Act passed? 1. 1998 2. 1999 3. 2001 4. 2005	(3) 2001	The Energy Conservation Act was passed in 2001. The act provides a legal framework for promoting energy efficiency and conservation measures in India. Quick Tip: The Energy Conservation Act, 2001, is crucial for India’s energy policy, focusing on reducing energy consumption and promoting energy efficiency across industries.
Question 24: Which of the following global platforms brings together Human Rights activists, environmentalists, labour, youth, and women activists opposed to neoliberal globalization? 1. World Economic Forum 2. World Social Forum 3. World Cultural Forum 4. G-20	(2) World Social Forum	The World Social Forum (WSF) is a global platform that brings together activists from various sectors, including human rights, environmentalism, labour, youth, and women’s groups, to oppose neoliberal globalization. Quick Tip: The World Social Forum is an important space for dialogue among global civil society organizations opposed to neoliberal economic policies and global inequality.
Question 25: Which of the statements is true about globalization? 1. Globalization is purely an economic phenomenon. 2. Globalization is purely a cultural phenomenon. 3. Globalization is a multi-dimensional phenomenon. 4. Globalization has had a universal impact on all states and societies.	(3) Globalization is a multi-dimensional phenomenon	Globalization is a multi-dimensional phenomenon, encompassing not only economic but also cultural, political, and social aspects, affecting various sectors of human life across the globe. Quick Tip: Globalization involves interconnectedness in multiple dimensions such as trade, culture, technology, and politics, making it more than just an economic process.
Question 26: When is ‘Ambedkar Jayanti’ observed in India? 1. January 14 2. February 14 3. March 14 4. April 14	(4) April 14	Ambedkar Jayanti is observed on April 14 in India. It commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution and a champion of social justice. Quick Tip: Ambedkar Jayanti is a public holiday in India, celebrating Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s contributions to social equality and his role in drafting the Constitution of India.
Question 27: Look at the picture and identify the Logo. (Image of the UN logo is assumed here) 1. EU 2. SAARC 3. UN 4. ASEAN	(3) UN	The logo shown in the picture belongs to UN (United Nations). Quick Tip: The UN is crucial in promoting international peace and security through its various agencies and programs.
Question 28: Who was the second Secretary General of UN? 1. U. Thant 2. Trygve Lie 3. Dag Hammarskjold 4. Kurt Waldheim	(3) Dag Hammarskjold	The second Secretary-General of the United Nations was Dag Hammarskjold, who served from 1953 until his death in 1961. Quick Tip: Dag Hammarskjold is remembered for his efforts in peacekeeping and for his tragic death in a plane crash while on a peace mission in Africa in 1961.
Question 29: Which day is celebrated as the UN Day? 1. 20th October 2. 22nd October 3. 24th October 4. 26th October	(3) 24th October	24th October is celebrated as UN Day to mark the anniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations Charter in 1945. Quick Tip: UN Day is celebrated globally to recognize the work and contributions of the United Nations in maintaining peace, security, and promoting human rights.
Question 30: The UN was founded as a successor to which of the following? 1. League of Nations 2. Concert of Europe 3. Council of Europe 4. Hague Conference	(1) League of Nations	The United Nations was founded as a successor to the League of Nations after World War II. The League of Nations, established after World War I, was intended to prevent future conflicts but was largely ineffective.
Question 31: Write the full form of UNDP. 1. United Nations Development Planning 2. United Nations Development Programme 3. United Nations Design Programme 4. United News Development Programme	(2) United Nations Development Programme	UNDP stands for United Nations Development Programme, which is the UN’s global development network that works to reduce poverty, promote good governance, and implement sustainable development practices.
Question 32: North-East region consists of seven States called _______. (This question is based on a passage about the North-East region of India) 1. Seven Sisters 2. Seven Stars 3. Seven Seas 4. Seven Brothers	(1) Seven Sisters	The North-East region of India consists of seven States commonly referred to as the Seven Sisters. These states are Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura.
Question 33: Which of the following countries does the North-East region share its boundaries with? (This question is based on a passage about the North-East region of India) 1. China, Nepal, and Bangladesh 2. China, Bhutan, and Bangladesh 3. China, Myanmar, and Bangladesh 4. China, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh	(3) China, Myanmar and Bangladesh	The North-East region of India shares its boundaries with China, Myanmar, and Bangladesh.
Question 34: In which year was the State of Nagaland created? 1. 1961 2. 1963 3. 1965 4. 1967	(2) 1963	The State of Nagaland was created in 1963.
Question 35: Khasi tribes, an ethnic group, are the inhabitants of which of the following States? 1. Manipur 2. Mizoram 3. Nagaland 4. Meghalaya	(4) Meghalaya	The Khasi tribes are an ethnic group from Meghalaya.
Question 36: The North-East serves as a gateway to which of the regions mentioned below? 1. South-East Asia 2. South Asia 3. West Asia 4. Europe	(1) South-East Asia	The North-East region of India serves as a gateway to South-East Asia, due to its geographical proximity and international borders with countries like Myanmar.
Question 37: Who among the following entered into the Standstill Agreement with India in November 1947? 1. Maharaja of Manipur 2. Nizam of Hyderabad 3. Nawab of Junagadh 4. Maharaja of Kashmir	(2) Nizam of Hyderabad	The Nizam of Hyderabad entered into the Standstill Agreement with India in November 1947, a temporary arrangement to maintain the status quo before making any formal decisions regarding accession.
Question 38: Which of the following Princely States were reluctant to sign the Instrument of Accession with India? 1. Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Punjab 2. Kerala, Hyderabad, Bombay 3. Assam, Goa, Tripura 4. Hyderabad, Junagadh, Kashmir	(4) Hyderabad, Junagadh, Kashmir	The princely states of Hyderabad, Junagadh, and Kashmir were reluctant to sign the Instrument of Accession with India at the time of independence.
Question 39: The ‘two-nation theory’ was advanced by which of the following party? 1. Janata Dal 2. Muslim League 3. Socialist Party 4. Swatantra Party	(2) Muslim League	The Muslim League advanced the ’two-nation theory’, which proposed that Muslims and Hindus were two distinct nations, leading to the creation of Pakistan in 1947.
Question 40: Who was known as ‘Frontier Gandhi’? 1. Mahatma Gandhi 2. Sardar Patel 3. Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan 4. Potti Sriramulu	(3) Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan	Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, also known as Frontier Gandhi, was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and a prominent leader in the Indian freedom struggle, particularly in the North-West Frontier Province.
Question 41: Match List-I with List-II: List-I: (A) S.A. Dange (B) Shyama List-I: (A) S.A. Dange, (B) Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, (C) Minoo Masani, (D) Ashok Mehta List-II: (I) Bharatiya Jana Sangh, (II) Swatantra Party, (III) Praja Socialist Party, (IV) Communist Party of India Choose the correct answer from the options given below : (1) (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III) (2) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV) (3) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) (4) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)	(1) (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)	The correct match is: (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III). Shyama Prasad Mukherjee founded the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, which later became the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Question 42: Who was the leader of the anti-caste movement and the founder of Independent Labour Party? 1. Acharya Narendra Dev 2. Rafi Ahmed Kidwai 3. A.K. Gopalan 4. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar	(4) Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar	Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar was the leader of the anti-caste movement and the founder of the Independent Labour Party in 1936. He worked tirelessly for the rights of Dalits and the oppressed sections of society.
Question 43: Who among the following was known as the “Milkman of India”? 1. Arun Krishna 2. Muljibhai Patel 3. Verghese Kurien 4. M.S. Swaminathan	(3) Verghese Kurien	Verghese Kurien is known as the Milkman of India. He was the architect of India’s White Revolution, which transformed India into the world’s largest milk producer through the Operation Flood program.
Question 44: Statement I: The Second Five Year Plan stressed on heavy industries. Statement II: A bulk of industries like electricity, railways, steel could be developed by the private sector. 1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct 2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect 3. Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect 4. Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct	(3) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect	Statement I is correct because the Second Five Year Plan in India focused on the development of heavy industries such as steel, railways, and machinery. Statement II is incorrect because the bulk of these industries were meant to be developed by the public sector, not the private sector, under the socialist model.
Question 45: The Second Five Year Plan was drafted under the leadership of _______. 1. K.N. Raj 2. P.C. Mahalanobis 3. J.C. Kumarappa 4. P.C. Mahapatra	(2) P.C. Mahalanobis	The Second Five Year Plan was drafted under the leadership of P.C. Mahalanobis. He was an Indian statistician who played a key role in designing the strategy for the development of heavy industries in India.
Question 46: Which of the following treaty was rejected by India as discriminatory as it prevented only non-nuclear countries from acquiring nuclear weapons? 1. Intermediate Range Nuclear Force Treaty 2. Non-Proliferation Treaty 3. Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty 4. Strategic Offensive Reduction Treaty	(2) Non-Proliferation Treaty	India rejected the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) as discriminatory because it prevented only non-nuclear countries from acquiring nuclear weapons, while allowing the nuclear powers to retain their arsenals.
Question 47: Where was the first summit of the NAM (Non-Alignment Movement) held? 1. Bengaluru 2. Belgrade 3. Belgium 4. Belarus	(2) Belgrade	The first summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was held in Belgrade in 1961.
Question 48: The Shimla Agreement of 1972 was signed between India and which of the following countries? 1. Nepal 2. Pakistan 3. China 4. Bangladesh	(2) Indira Gandhi and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto	The Shimla Agreement of 1972 was signed between Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and Pakistani President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, aiming to lay the groundwork for peaceful relations between India and Pakistan after the Bangladesh Liberation War.
Question 49: Who proposed in 1963 that all senior Congressmen should resign from office to make way for younger party workers? 1. S. Nijalingappa 2. V.V. Giri 3. K. Kamaraj 4. Indira Gandhi	(3) 2014	The State of Telangana was formed in 2014.
Question 50: Who gave the strategy of ‘Non-Congressism’? 1. Ram Manohar Lohia 2. C. Natarajan Annadurai 3. K. Kamaraj 4. Karpoori Thakur	(4) Instrument of Accession	The Instrument of Accession was the instrument under which the princely states agreed to become a part of India.