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1.Who invented the steam engine (improved)?
- A.James Watt
- B.Thomas Newcomen
- C.George Stephenson
- D.Robert Fulton
2.शुक्रयान-2 मिशन का एक प्रमुख वैज्ञानिक उपकरण सिंथेटिक एपर्चर रडार (SAR) का उपयोग किस उद्देश्य के लिए किया जाएगा?
- A.शुक्र के वायुमंडल में ऑक्सीजन का पता लगाने के लिए
- B.शुक्र की सतह के नीचे की विशेषताओं का मानचित्रण करने के लिए
- C.शुक्र के चुंबकीय क्षेत्र को मापने के लिए
- D.शुक्र के चंद्रमाओं की खोज करने के लिए
3.How many ICC World Test Championship finals had India previously reached before winning in 2026?
- A.One
- B.Two
- C.Three
- D.Zero
4.Which Indian government ministry is responsible for the designation and management of Ramsar sites?
- A.Ministry of Jal Shakti
- B.Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
- C.Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
- D.Ministry of Tribal Affairs
5.What is 9 × 12?
- A.108
- B.117
- C.99
- D.126
6.What new feature has been introduced in the upgraded 'Ayushman App' launched in 2026?
- A.Real-time tracking of hospital beds
- B.AI-based preliminary diagnostic capabilities
- C.Direct booking of specialist appointments
- D.Personalized diet and exercise plans
7.एआई सुरक्षा शिखर सम्मेलन 2026 की मेजबानी किस देश ने की?
- A.अमेरिका
- B.ब्रिटेन
- C.भारत
- D.जापान
8.Find the sum of first 38 natural numbers.
- A.741
- B.779
- C.703
- D.742
9.निम्न में से कौन भारतीय सिनेमा के लिए सरकारी पुरस्कार से संबंधित है? / Which of the following is associated with Government award for cinema in India?
- A.पद्म श्री / Padma Shri
- B.परमवीर चक्र / Param Vir Chakra
- C.राष्ट्रीय फिल्म पुरस्कार / National Film Award
- D.अशोक चक्र / Ashoka Chakra
10.Who/What is the First Indian university?
- A.University of Calcutta (1857)
- B.University of Bombay
- C.University of Madras
- D.Nalanda
11.Choose the synonym of 'SERENE':
- A.Calm
- B.Agitated
- C.Noisy
- D.Turbulent
12.What is acceleration due to gravity on Earth?
- A.9.8 m/s²
- B.10.8 m/s²
- C.8.8 m/s²
- D.11 m/s²
13.Which of the following is a primary focus area of the Smart Cities Mission 2.0?
- A.Developing rural infrastructure exclusively
- B.Promoting heavy industrialization in urban centers
- C.Urban sustainability, climate resilience, and circular economy
- D.Expanding only existing smart cities without adding new ones
14.भारत का कौन सा राज्य ग्रीन हाइड्रोजन का सबसे बड़ा उत्पादक बन गया है?
- A.गुजरात
- B.महाराष्ट्र
- C.उत्तर प्रदेश
- D.राजस्थान
15.उत्तर प्रदेश में ताज महोत्सव कहाँ आयोजित होता है? / Where is the Taj Mahotsav held in Uttar Pradesh?
- A.लखनऊ / Lucknow
- B.आगरा / Agra
- C.वाराणसी / Varanasi
- D.प्रयागराज / Prayagraj
16.Sattriya dance belongs to?
- A.Assam
- B.Nagaland
- C.Manipur
- D.Meghalaya
17.What is carbon footprint?
- A.Total greenhouse gas emissions by a person/organization
- B.Footprint made of carbon
- C.Carbon found in soil
- D.Coal mining
18.राष्ट्रीय लोक कला महोत्सव 2026 में 'लुप्तप्राय कला रूपों के पुनरुद्धार' के लिए संस्कृति मंत्रालय ने कितने करोड़ रुपये का विशेष कोष घोषित किया?
- A.₹25 करोड़
- B.₹50 करोड़
- C.₹75 करोड़
- D.₹100 करोड़
19.Children's Day is on?
- A.14th November
- B.5th September
- C.5th June
- D.26th January
20.The mascot of Indian Railways is?
- A.Bholu
- B.Gatiman
- C.Vande
- D.Shatabdi
21.Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word. Even amidst the all-pervasive silence, the noise inside her head seemed incessant.
- A.To follow an unknown course
- B.To impact in a strikingly negative way
- C.To occur at irregular intervals or occasionally
- D.To continue without any interruption
22.Meaning of 'Obsolete'?
- A.No longer in use
- B.Modern
- C.Popular
- D.Growing
23.भारत की स्वदेशी इंटरकॉन्टिनेंटल बैलिस्टिक मिसाइल (ICBM) 'अग्नि-VI' का सफल परीक्षण किस तिथि को किया गया?
- A.10 मई, 2026
- B.7 जून, 2026
- C.25 जुलाई, 2026
- D.1 अगस्त, 2026
24.What is the capital of Karnataka?
- A.Bhopal
- B.Mumbai
- C.Imphal
- D.Bengaluru
25.What is a potential short-term impact of SEBI's 100% upfront margin rule on the stock market?
- A.Increased market liquidity
- B.Reduced trading volumes
- C.Lower transaction costs
- D.Greater speculative activity
Answer Key & Explanations
1.Correct Answer: A — James Watt
2.Correct Answer: B — शुक्र की सतह के नीचे की विशेषताओं का मानचित्रण करने के लिए
Explanation: सिंथेटिक एपर्चर रडार (SAR) का उपयोग शुक्र की घनी बादलों वाली सतह के नीचे की विशेषताओं का उच्च-रिज़ॉल्यूशन मानचित्रण करने के लिए किया जाएगा। यह उपकरण ज्वालामुखी गतिविधि और भूवैज्ञानिक संरचनाओं के बारे में महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी प्रदान करेगा।
3.Correct Answer: B — Two
Explanation: Before their 2026 triumph, India had reached two previous WTC finals, in 2021 and 2023, finishing as runners-up on both occasions. This 2026 victory was their third final appearance.
4.Correct Answer: C — Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Explanation: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the nodal ministry in India responsible for overseeing wetland conservation and nominating sites for Ramsar designation.
5.Correct Answer: A — 108
Explanation: 9 × 12 = 108
6.Correct Answer: B — AI-based preliminary diagnostic capabilities
Explanation: The upgraded 'Ayushman App' launched in 2026 incorporates AI-based preliminary diagnostic capabilities, aiming to provide users with initial health assessments and guidance.
7.Correct Answer: C — भारत