Mahanadi Coalfields (MCL) Recruitment 2026

Questions

1. 1.The film 'All We Imagine as Light' is set in which Indian city and focuses on the lives of which profession?
   1. A.Delhi; doctors
   2. B.Kolkata; teachers
   3. C.Chennai; artists
   4. D.Mumbai; nurses
2. 2.What is 174 + 231?
   1. A.405
   2. B.406
   3. C.403
   4. D.408
3. 3.Who invented the printing press?
   1. A.Johannes Gutenberg
   2. B.Benjamin Franklin
   3. C.Thomas Edison
   4. D.Galileo
4. 4.विधेयक के तहत, डेटा एकत्र करने और संसाधित करने के लिए किसकी स्पष्ट सहमति आवश्यक होगी?
   1. A.सरकार की
   2. B.डेटा एकत्र करने वाली कंपनी की
   3. C.नागरिकों की
   4. D.किसी की नहीं
5. 5.राष्ट्रीय पारंपरिक कला संवर्धन मिशन 2026 का प्राथमिक उद्देश्य क्या है?
   1. A.केवल शहरी क्षेत्रों में आधुनिक कला दीर्घाओं का निर्माण करना।
   2. B.पारंपरिक कलाओं के लिए एक नया राष्ट्रीय संग्रहालय स्थापित करना।
   3. C.डिजिटल मंचों के माध्यम से पारंपरिक भारतीय कलाओं और हस्तशिल्पों को वैश्विक स्तर पर बढ़ावा देना।
   4. D.केवल विदेशी कला रूपों को भारत में आयात करना।
6. 6.An article is bought for Rs.350 and sold for Rs.420. Find the profit percentage.
   1. A.20%
   2. B.25%
   3. C.15%
   4. D.30%
7. 7.A circle has circumference 44 cm. Its radius is:
   1. A.5 cm
   2. B.7 cm
   3. C.8 cm
   4. D.14 cm
8. 8.Which of the following is NOT cited by the RBI as a key driver for India's projected GDP growth for FY2026-27?
   1. A.Strong domestic demand
   2. B.Increased government capital expenditure
   3. C.Recovery in the manufacturing sector
   4. D.Significant increase in crude oil prices
9. 9.निम्न में से कौन भारत का तीसरा सर्वोच्च नागरिक सम्मान से संबंधित है? / Which of the following is associated with Third-highest civilian award of India?
   1. A.पद्म भूषण / Padma Bhushan
   2. B.शांति स्वरूप भटनागर पुरस्कार / Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize
   3. C.तानसेन सम्मान / Tansen Samman
   4. D.संगीत नाटक अकादमी पुरस्कार / Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
10. 10.What was a notable finding regarding the consumption gap between rural and urban areas in the HCES 2025-26?
    1. A.The rural-urban consumption gap widened significantly.
    2. B.The rural-urban consumption gap remained unchanged.
    3. C.The rural-urban consumption gap narrowed.
    4. D.Rural consumption surpassed urban consumption for the first time.
11. 11.Which of the following sectors is NOT explicitly mentioned as a key area for tariff reduction or barrier removal under the CTIA?
    1. A.Textiles
    2. B.Automobiles
    3. C.Pharmaceuticals
    4. D.Heavy machinery for mining
12. 12.निम्न में से कौन ओलंपिक स्वर्ण पदक विजेता भाला फेंक खिलाड़ी से संबंधित हैं? / Who among the following is associated with Olympic gold medallist in javelin throw?
    1. A.जवाहरलाल नेहरू / Jawaharlal Nehru
    2. B.डॉ. राजेंद्र प्रसाद / Rajendra Prasad
    3. C.नीरज चोपड़ा / Neeraj Chopra
    4. D.सरोजिनी नायडू / Sarojini Naidu
13. 13.What was the projected fiscal deficit target for the Government of India for FY2026-27, as per the Union Budget and its mid-year review?
    1. A.4.5% of GDP
    2. B.5.1% of GDP
    3. C.5.8% of GDP
    4. D.6.4% of GDP
14. 14.What is 4 × 6?
    1. A.24
    2. B.28
    3. C.20
    4. D.32
15. 15.Which Indian organizations are primarily responsible for the development and manufacturing of the 'Zorawar' light tank?
    1. A.HAL and BEL
    2. B.DRDO and L&T
    3. C.BHEL and ISRO
    4. D.TATA Motors and Mahindra Defence
16. 16.Which of the following is NOT one of the five ICC regions for the revamped T20 World Cup qualification pathway?
    1. A.Americas
    2. B.Europe
    3. C.Oceania
    4. D.Asia
17. 17.गगनयान मिशन का मुख्य उद्देश्य क्या है?
    1. A.चंद्रमा पर बस्ती बसाना
    2. B.मंगल ग्रह पर पानी की खोज
    3. C.मानव को अंतरिक्ष में भेजना और सुरक्षित वापस लाना
    4. D.सूर्य का अध्ययन करना
18. 18.If 5 > 3 + x, then x is?
    1. A.Less than 2
    2. B.Greater than 2
    3. C.Equal to 2
    4. D.Greater than 5
19. 19.निम्न में से कौन SLV-3 से प्रक्षेपित प्रारंभिक भारतीय उपग्रह से संबंधित है? / Which of the following is associated with One of India's early satellites launched by SLV-3?
    1. A.चंद्रयान-1 / Chandrayaan-1
    2. B.मंगलयान / Mangalyaan
    3. C.रोहिणी / Rohini
    4. D.चंद्रयान-3 / Chandrayaan-3
20. 20.UP Home Guard का मुख्य कार्य क्या है?/ What is the main duty of the UP Home Guard?
    1. A.शिक्षा/Education
    2. B.कानून-व्यवस्था में सहायता/Maintaining law and order
    3. C.कर संग्रह/Tax collection
    4. D.न्याय/Justice
21. 21.Which indigenous aircraft carrier is expected to primarily operate the newly acquired Rafale-M fighter jets?
    1. A.INS Vikramaditya
    2. B.INS Viraat
    3. C.INS Vikrant
    4. D.INS Jalashwa
22. 22.लद्दाख की राजधानी क्या है? / What is the capital of Ladakh?
    1. A.ईटानगर / Itanagar
    2. B.लेह / Leh
    3. C.दिसपुर / Dispur
    4. D.पटना / Patna
23. 23.Idukki Dam is built on which river?
    1. A.Periyar
    2. B.Koyna
    3. C.Sutlej
    4. D.Mahanadi
24. 24.Which of the following is NOT cited as a key factor contributing to the increase in India's tiger population?
    1. A.Improved forest management
    2. B.Stringent anti-poaching measures
    3. C.Increased international funding
    4. D.Community participation in conservation
25. 25.What is the full form of UNCLOS?
    1. A.United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
    2. B.United Nations Council for Land and Ocean Safety
    3. C.Universal Network for Climate and Ocean Studies
    4. D.United Nations Committee on Legal Ocean Sovereignty