Kolkata was the capital of British India until which year?

The correct answer is B: 1911. Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) served as the capital of British India until 1911 when the capital was shifted to Delhi.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) functions under which ministry/department in India?

The correct answer is B: Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). CBI operates under the Department of Personnel and Training within the Prime Minister's Office framework.

The Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach in agriculture avoids heavy pesticide use. Which is a key component of IPM?

The correct answer is B: Use of bio-pesticides, crop rotation, and natural predators alongside minimal chemical use. IPM integrates multiple pest control methods including biological control, cultural practices, and selective chemical use to reduce environmental impact.

Which scheme aims to provide skill training to Indian youth aged 15-45 years?

The correct answer is A: Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY). PMKVY provides industry-relevant skill training to youth to enhance employability through various training modules.

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was constructed during which period of British India?

The correct answer is A: 1881-1888. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway was constructed between 1881 and 1888 by the British to connect Siliguri with Darjeeling, facilitating tea trade and tourism.

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General Studies III

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Q.1 Hard General Studies III

Under the 'Mission Life' (LiFE - Lifestyle for Environment) initiative launched in 2022, which behavioral change is most emphasized for citizens to combat climate change?

A Complete abandonment of fossil fuel usage immediately

B Adoption of mindful and deliberate consumption patterns as individual and collective action

C Mandatory participation in tree-planting drives every month

D Conversion of all agricultural land to organic farming within two years

Correct Answer: B. Adoption of mindful and deliberate consumption patterns as individual and collective action

EXPLANATION

Mission LiFE promotes 'Conscious Consumption' and sustainable living through deliberate choices in daily life rather than extreme measures. It focuses on collective behavioral transformation toward environmental sustainability.

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Q.2 Easy General Studies III

Which of the following correctly matches the wetland with its location in India?

A Loktak Lake - Maharashtra

B Chilika Lake - Odisha

C Sambhar Lake - Rajasthan but it is a freshwater lake

D Wular Lake - Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: B. Chilika Lake - Odisha

EXPLANATION

Chilika Lake in Odisha is India's largest brackish water lagoon and a Ramsar wetland site. Loktak is in Manipur, Sambhar is a hypersaline lake in Rajasthan, and Wular is in Jammu & Kashmir.

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Q.3 Medium General Studies III

The 'Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0' (SBM 2.0), launched in 2021, primarily focuses on which aspect of sanitation management?

A Construction of individual household toilets in rural areas

B Faecal sludge management and wastewater treatment in both urban and rural areas

C Elimination of open defecation through awareness campaigns only

D Recycling of plastic waste in municipal corporations

Correct Answer: B. Faecal sludge management and wastewater treatment in both urban and rural areas

EXPLANATION

SBM 2.0 emphasizes sustainable sanitation through faecal sludge management, wastewater treatment, and circular economy approaches, moving beyond basic toilet construction to comprehensive waste management solutions.

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Q.4 Hard General Studies III

Which state in India has the highest forest cover percentage as per the latest State of Forest Report 2023?

A Arunachal Pradesh

B Mizoram

C Meghalaya

D Tripura

Correct Answer: A. Arunachal Pradesh

EXPLANATION

Arunachal Pradesh has the highest forest cover percentage in India at approximately 79.33% of its total area.

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Q.5 Medium General Studies III

The 'Bhuvan' platform developed by ISRO primarily serves which purpose?

A Space tourism promotion

B Geospatial data and satellite imagery services

C Satellite manufacturing

D Weather forecasting only

Correct Answer: B. Geospatial data and satellite imagery services

EXPLANATION

Bhuvan is ISRO's geospatial platform providing free access to satellite imagery and data for development and governance applications.

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Q.6 Medium General Studies III

Which initiative aims to strengthen disaster management capacity at district and state levels in India?

A National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

B Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project

C National River Conservation Directorate

D Environmental Impact Assessment Division

Correct Answer: A. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

EXPLANATION

NDMA operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs and coordinates disaster preparedness, mitigation, and management across the country.

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Q.7 Medium General Studies III

The 'National Biodiversity Action Plan' (NBAP) was last updated in which year?

A 2014

B 2018

C 2021

D 2023

Correct Answer: B. 2018

EXPLANATION

The NBAP was updated in 2018 to align with the Convention on Biological Diversity's Aichi targets.

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Q.8 Easy General Studies III

Which scheme provides income support to small and marginal farmers through direct cash transfers?

A Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi

B Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

C Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

D Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

Correct Answer: A. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi

EXPLANATION

PM-KISAN provides ₹6,000 annual income support to all landholding farmers, disbursed in three installments.

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Q.9 Hard General Studies III

The 'National Action Plan on Climate Change' identifies how many missions for climate action?

A 6 missions

B 8 missions

C 10 missions

D 12 missions

Correct Answer: B. 8 missions

EXPLANATION

The National Action Plan identifies 8 missions covering solar energy, enhanced energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture, and climate-resilient infrastructure.

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Q.10 Easy General Studies III

Which of the following best describes the objective of the 'Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana' (PMGSY)?

A Construction of shopping malls in villages

B Connecting unconnected habitations with all-weather roads

C Construction of schools in rural areas

D Providing electricity to villages

Correct Answer: B. Connecting unconnected habitations with all-weather roads

EXPLANATION

PMGSY focuses on providing all-weather connectivity to unconnected rural habitations, improving rural accessibility.

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