2) Answer: (C)
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Greenland is the world's largest island, located between North America and
Europe in the North Atlantic Ocean.
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Borders: It is surrounded by the Arctic Ocean (north), Greenland Sea (east), North
Atlantic Ocean (southeast), Davis Strait (southwest), and Baffin Bay (west).
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Capital: Nuuk.
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Geographically, it is considered part of the North American continent.
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Greenland shares a direct land boundary with Canada through the division of Hans
Island, established in June 2022. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
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Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. It has its
own parliament and makes its own local laws, but Denmark still handles its military
and foreign relations.Hence,statement 2 is correct
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Greenland is the world's largest island, located between North America and
Europe in the North Atlantic Ocean.
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Borders: It is surrounded by the Arctic Ocean (north), Greenland Sea (east), North
Atlantic Ocean (southeast), Davis Strait (southwest), and Baffin Bay (west).
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Capital: Nuuk.
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Geographically, it is considered part of the North American continent.
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Greenland shares a direct land boundary with Canada through the division of Hans
Island, established in June 2022. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
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Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. It has its
own parliament and makes its own local laws, but Denmark still handles its military
and foreign relations.Hence,statement 2 is correct
Which of the following factors contribute to the decline in the fertility rate in India?
1. Increased Female Literacy
2. Delayed Marriage
3. Urbanization
4. Increase in infant mortality
5. Changing social values toward smaller families
1. Increased Female Literacy
2. Delayed Marriage
3. Urbanization
4. Increase in infant mortality
5. Changing social values toward smaller families
How many of the statements above are correct?
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8%
Only two
24%
Only three
54%
Only four
13%
All the five
3) Answer: (C)
Fertility rate refers to the average number of children born to a woman during her
reproductive years (usually between ages 15 and 49). It is an important demographic
indicator used to measure population growth and trends. The most common measure is the
Total Fertility Rate (TFR). A fertility rate of about 2.1 children per woman is considered the
replacement level, which keeps the population stable without migration.
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Increased Female Literacy- Educated women tend to marry later, have better
awareness of family planning, and prefer smaller families. This contributes to lower
fertility rates. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
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Delayed Marriage- When marriage occurs at a later age, the reproductive period
becomes shorter, which reduces the total number of children a couple may have.
Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
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Urbanization- Urban living increases the cost of housing, education, and
healthcare, so couples often prefer smaller families. Hence, Statement 3 is
correct.
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Increase in Infant Mortality- Higher infant mortality usually leads families to have
more children to ensure that some survive. Therefore, it does not reduce fertility.
Hence, Statement 4 is incorrect.
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Changing Social Values toward Smaller Families- Modern lifestyles and
awareness encourage the idea of “small family, better quality of life.” Hence,
Statement 5 is correct.
Therefore, option C is the correct answer.
Fertility rate refers to the average number of children born to a woman during her
reproductive years (usually between ages 15 and 49). It is an important demographic
indicator used to measure population growth and trends. The most common measure is the
Total Fertility Rate (TFR). A fertility rate of about 2.1 children per woman is considered the
replacement level, which keeps the population stable without migration.
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Increased Female Literacy- Educated women tend to marry later, have better
awareness of family planning, and prefer smaller families. This contributes to lower
fertility rates. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
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Delayed Marriage- When marriage occurs at a later age, the reproductive period
becomes shorter, which reduces the total number of children a couple may have.
Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
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Urbanization- Urban living increases the cost of housing, education, and
healthcare, so couples often prefer smaller families. Hence, Statement 3 is
correct.
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Increase in Infant Mortality- Higher infant mortality usually leads families to have
more children to ensure that some survive. Therefore, it does not reduce fertility.
Hence, Statement 4 is incorrect.
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Changing Social Values toward Smaller Families- Modern lifestyles and
awareness encourage the idea of “small family, better quality of life.” Hence,
Statement 5 is correct.
Therefore, option C is the correct answer.
4) Consider the following statements regarding Greenland:
1. It shares a direct land boundary with Canada.
2. It is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following factors contribute to the decline in the fertility rate in India?
1. Increased Female Literacy
2. Delayed Marriage
3. Urbanization
4. Increase in infant mortality
5. Changing social values toward smaller families
How many of the statements above are correct?
(a) Only two
(b) Only three
(c) Only four
(d) All the five
Consider the following statements regarding urea in India:
1. India is the largest producer of urea in the world..
2. The price of urea is controlled by the Government of India.
1. It shares a direct land boundary with Canada.
2. It is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following factors contribute to the decline in the fertility rate in India?
1. Increased Female Literacy
2. Delayed Marriage
3. Urbanization
4. Increase in infant mortality
5. Changing social values toward smaller families
How many of the statements above are correct?
(a) Only two
(b) Only three
(c) Only four
(d) All the five
Consider the following statements regarding urea in India:
1. India is the largest producer of urea in the world..
2. The price of urea is controlled by the Government of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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8%
1 only
49%
2 only
37%
Both 1 and 2
6%
Neither 1 nor 2
4) Answer: (B)
India is not the largest producer of urea in the world. The largest producer is China.
However, India is one of the major producers and the largest consumer of urea due to its
large agricultural sector. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect
In India, the price of urea is controlled by the Government of India. The Maximum Retail
Price (MRP) is fixed by the government, and fertilizer companies are compensated through
subsidies administered by the Department of Fertilizers under the Ministry of Chemicals
and Fertilizers. Hence, Statement 2 is correct
Therefore, option B is the correct answer
India is not the largest producer of urea in the world. The largest producer is China.
However, India is one of the major producers and the largest consumer of urea due to its
large agricultural sector. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect
In India, the price of urea is controlled by the Government of India. The Maximum Retail
Price (MRP) is fixed by the government, and fertilizer companies are compensated through
subsidies administered by the Department of Fertilizers under the Ministry of Chemicals
and Fertilizers. Hence, Statement 2 is correct
Therefore, option B is the correct answer
5) Consider the follow
1. Guru Tegh Bahadur founded Anandpur Sahib, which later became an important centre
of Sikhism.
2. Guru Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa to organize Sikhs into a disciplined religious
community.
1. Guru Tegh Bahadur founded Anandpur Sahib, which later became an important centre
of Sikhism.
2. Guru Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa to organize Sikhs into a disciplined religious
community.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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7%
1 only
13%
2 only
69%
Both 1 and 2
11%
Neither 1 nor 2
5) Answer: (C)
Guru Tegh Bahadur
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Guru Tegh Bahadur, the 9th Sikh Guru, founded the town of Anandpur Sahib in
1665. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
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The town was established near the foothills of the Shivaliks and became an
important religious and political centre of the Sikh community.
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Anandpur Sahib later emerged as a major base for Sikh activities and played a
crucial role in the consolidation of Sikh identity.
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It was at this very place that his son, Guru Gobind Singh, later initiated the Khalsa in
1699, making Anandpur Sahib one of the holiest Sikh sites.
Guru Gobind Singh
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Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh Guru, founded the Khalsa on the occasion of
Vaisakhi in 1699 at Anandpur Sahib. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
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The objective was to transform the Sikh community into a disciplined, egalitarian,
and militarily prepared group capable of resisting oppression.
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During the ceremony, Guru Gobind Singh initiated the Panj Pyare (Five Beloved
Ones) and introduced the Five Ks (Panj Kakar)—Kesh, Kangha, Kara, Kirpan, and
Kachera—which became the symbols of Khalsa identity.
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The formation of the Khalsa was a major institutional transformation in Sikhism,
strengthening unity, equality, and collective responsibility among Sikhs.
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Therefore, option C is the correct answer
Guru Tegh Bahadur
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Guru Tegh Bahadur, the 9th Sikh Guru, founded the town of Anandpur Sahib in
1665. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
●
The town was established near the foothills of the Shivaliks and became an
important religious and political centre of the Sikh community.
●
Anandpur Sahib later emerged as a major base for Sikh activities and played a
crucial role in the consolidation of Sikh identity.
●
It was at this very place that his son, Guru Gobind Singh, later initiated the Khalsa in
1699, making Anandpur Sahib one of the holiest Sikh sites.
Guru Gobind Singh
●
Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh Guru, founded the Khalsa on the occasion of
Vaisakhi in 1699 at Anandpur Sahib. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
●
The objective was to transform the Sikh community into a disciplined, egalitarian,
and militarily prepared group capable of resisting oppression.
●
During the ceremony, Guru Gobind Singh initiated the Panj Pyare (Five Beloved
Ones) and introduced the Five Ks (Panj Kakar)—Kesh, Kangha, Kara, Kirpan, and
Kachera—which became the symbols of Khalsa identity.
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The formation of the Khalsa was a major institutional transformation in Sikhism,
strengthening unity, equality, and collective responsibility among Sikhs.
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Therefore, option C is the correct answer
1) Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given functionaries in descending
order as per the Table of Precedence issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs?
(a) President - Prime Minister - Chief Justice of India - Attorney General of India
(b) Attorney General of India - Chief Justice of India - Prime Minister - President
(c) Chief Justice of India - Attorney General of India - President - Prime Minister
(d) Attorney General of India - Prime Minister - Chief Justice of India - President
order as per the Table of Precedence issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs?
(a) President - Prime Minister - Chief Justice of India - Attorney General of India
(b) Attorney General of India - Chief Justice of India - Prime Minister - President
(c) Chief Justice of India - Attorney General of India - President - Prime Minister
(d) Attorney General of India - Prime Minister - Chief Justice of India - President
1) Answer: (A)
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The Table of Precedence of India is a list that ranks important constitutional and
governmental functionaries according to their ceremonial status. It is used during official
events, state ceremonies, and protocol arrangements, such as seating, order of
introduction, and formal invitations. However, it does not affect the functioning of the
government, parliamentary procedures, or the constitutional order of succession. The Table
of Precedence is issued through the President’s Secretariat and maintained by the
Ministry of Home Affairs.
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According to the Table of Precedence, the relevant ranks are:
Rank 1: President of India
Rank 3: Prime Minister of India
Rank 6: Chief Justice of India
Rank 11: Attorney General for India
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Therefore option A is the correct answer.
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The Table of Precedence of India is a list that ranks important constitutional and
governmental functionaries according to their ceremonial status. It is used during official
events, state ceremonies, and protocol arrangements, such as seating, order of
introduction, and formal invitations. However, it does not affect the functioning of the
government, parliamentary procedures, or the constitutional order of succession. The Table
of Precedence is issued through the President’s Secretariat and maintained by the
Ministry of Home Affairs.
●
According to the Table of Precedence, the relevant ranks are:
Rank 1: President of India
Rank 3: Prime Minister of India
Rank 6: Chief Justice of India
Rank 11: Attorney General for India
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Therefore option A is the correct answer.
2) Consider the following countries:
1. Syria
2. Israel
3. Jordan
4. Turkey
1. Syria
2. Israel
3. Jordan
4. Turkey
How many of these countries share a land border with Lebanon ?
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6%
Only one
35%
Only two
49%
Only three
10%
Only four
Answer: (B)
Lebanon is a small country in the Middle East, primarily located west of Syria and north of
Israel. While Jordan and Turkey are situated within the same region, they do not share a direct land
border with Lebanon. Furthermore, the country's entire western boundary is defined by the
Lebanon is a small country in the Middle East, primarily located west of Syria and north of
Israel. While Jordan and Turkey are situated within the same region, they do not share a direct land
border with Lebanon. Furthermore, the country's entire western boundary is defined by the
3) Regarding the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), consider the following statements
1. The mission's objective is to provide 55 liters of water per person per day to every rural
household through a functional tap connection. .
2. The operation and maintenance (O&M) costs of the water supply within a village are to be
managed by the local community or Gram Panchayat.
3. Every village has a Village Water & Sanitation Committee (VWSC) or Pani Samiti, where at
least 50% of members must be women.
4. Through this scheme , the government ensures 100% tap water coverage in schools and
Anganwadi centres across the country.
1. The mission's objective is to provide 55 liters of water per person per day to every rural
household through a functional tap connection. .
2. The operation and maintenance (O&M) costs of the water supply within a village are to be
managed by the local community or Gram Panchayat.
3. Every village has a Village Water & Sanitation Committee (VWSC) or Pani Samiti, where at
least 50% of members must be women.
4. Through this scheme , the government ensures 100% tap water coverage in schools and
Anganwadi centres across the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
12%
1 and 2 only
18%
2,3 and 4 only
9%
3 and 4 only
61%
All of the above
3) Answer: (D)
The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), launched in August 2019 under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, is a
flagship programme aimed at providing Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) to
every rural household with 55 litres per capita per day (lpcpd) of potable water meeting
BIS:10500 standards; therefore the mission’s objective to supply 55 litres of water per person
per day through a functional tap connection. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
The programme follows a decentralized and community-driven model with a four-tier
administrative structure (National, State–SWSM, District–DWSM and Village–VWSC)
where the Gram Panchayat or local community owns the project and manages daily operation
and maintenance (O&M), often collecting user charges, Hence , Statement 2 is correct.
To ensure participatory governance and empower primary water users, each village forms a
Village Water & Sanitation Committee (VWSC) or Pani Samiti, where at least 50% of
members must be women, ensuring gender-inclusive decision-making; Hence, Statement 3 is
correct.
Additionally, schools and Anganwadi centres were targeted under a special 100-day campaign
to achieve 100% tap water coverage early, particularly to prevent water-borne diseases among
children, Hence , Statement 4 is correct.
With a total outlay of ₹3.60 lakh crore, the scheme follows a differentiated funding pattern
(90:10 for Himalayan and North-Eastern states, 50:50 for other states and 100% central
funding for Union Territories) and is implemented through Village Action Plans (V APs) as
blueprints for local water security. Since its launch, coverage has expanded from 17% (3.23
crore households) to over 75% by early 2026, with states such as Goa, Gujarat and Haryana
achieving “Har Ghar Jal” certification. Technologically, the mission incorporates IoT-based
sensors for real-time monitoring of water pressure and quality, uses the WQMIS portal for
NABL-accredited lab results, and empowers communities with Field Test Kits (FTKs) for
regular water testing. It also prioritizes source sustainability through rainwater harvesting and
greywater management (3Rs) and focuses on arsenic- and fluoride-affected habitations as
well as JE-AES districts, ensuring that no one is left behind in improving public health and
ease of living. Hence all the above options are correct.
The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), launched in August 2019 under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, is a
flagship programme aimed at providing Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) to
every rural household with 55 litres per capita per day (lpcpd) of potable water meeting
BIS:10500 standards; therefore the mission’s objective to supply 55 litres of water per person
per day through a functional tap connection. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
The programme follows a decentralized and community-driven model with a four-tier
administrative structure (National, State–SWSM, District–DWSM and Village–VWSC)
where the Gram Panchayat or local community owns the project and manages daily operation
and maintenance (O&M), often collecting user charges, Hence , Statement 2 is correct.
To ensure participatory governance and empower primary water users, each village forms a
Village Water & Sanitation Committee (VWSC) or Pani Samiti, where at least 50% of
members must be women, ensuring gender-inclusive decision-making; Hence, Statement 3 is
correct.
Additionally, schools and Anganwadi centres were targeted under a special 100-day campaign
to achieve 100% tap water coverage early, particularly to prevent water-borne diseases among
children, Hence , Statement 4 is correct.
With a total outlay of ₹3.60 lakh crore, the scheme follows a differentiated funding pattern
(90:10 for Himalayan and North-Eastern states, 50:50 for other states and 100% central
funding for Union Territories) and is implemented through Village Action Plans (V APs) as
blueprints for local water security. Since its launch, coverage has expanded from 17% (3.23
crore households) to over 75% by early 2026, with states such as Goa, Gujarat and Haryana
achieving “Har Ghar Jal” certification. Technologically, the mission incorporates IoT-based
sensors for real-time monitoring of water pressure and quality, uses the WQMIS portal for
NABL-accredited lab results, and empowers communities with Field Test Kits (FTKs) for
regular water testing. It also prioritizes source sustainability through rainwater harvesting and
greywater management (3Rs) and focuses on arsenic- and fluoride-affected habitations as
well as JE-AES districts, ensuring that no one is left behind in improving public health and
ease of living. Hence all the above options are correct.
4) Consider the following statements:
1. The asteroid belt is located between the inner planets and outer planets .
2. Trojan asteroids share the same orbital path as planets and are located at stable gravitational
points known as Lagrange Points.
1. The asteroid belt is located between the inner planets and outer planets .
2. Trojan asteroids share the same orbital path as planets and are located at stable gravitational
points known as Lagrange Points.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
21%
1 only
8%
2 only
70%
Both 1 and 2
2%
Neither 1 nor 2
4) Answer: (C)
The Asteroid Belt is a torus-shaped region located roughly between the orbits of the planets Mars
(the last of the inner, terrestrial planets) and Jupiter (the first of the outer gas giants). It serves as a
transition zone between the rocky inner solar system and the gaseous outer solar system. Hence,
statement 1 is correct.
Not all asteroids stay within the main belt. A specific group known as Trojan asteroids share an orbit
with a larger planet. They do not collide with the planet because they are trapped in stable
gravitational pockets called Lagrange Points (specifically L4and L5), which are located 60degree
ahead of and behind the planet in its orbit. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
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Jupiter Trojans: The most famous and numerous group.
Other Planets: Mars, Neptune, and even Earth have been found to have Trojan asteroids
The Asteroid Belt is a torus-shaped region located roughly between the orbits of the planets Mars
(the last of the inner, terrestrial planets) and Jupiter (the first of the outer gas giants). It serves as a
transition zone between the rocky inner solar system and the gaseous outer solar system. Hence,
statement 1 is correct.
Not all asteroids stay within the main belt. A specific group known as Trojan asteroids share an orbit
with a larger planet. They do not collide with the planet because they are trapped in stable
gravitational pockets called Lagrange Points (specifically L4and L5), which are located 60degree
ahead of and behind the planet in its orbit. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
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Jupiter Trojans: The most famous and numerous group.
Other Planets: Mars, Neptune, and even Earth have been found to have Trojan asteroids