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Q1 · Current Affairs
Which Indian organization recently announced a mission to study the Sun's corona and solar winds in 2025?
- A. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
- B. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
- C. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
- D. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
Answer and solution
Answer: B
ISRO has been at the forefront of India's space missions, including solar observation programs like Aditya-L1 which studies the Sun's outer atmosphere and solar phenomena.
Q2 · Science and Technology
Which vitamin is primarily synthesized in human skin upon exposure to sunlight?
- A. Vitamin A
- B. Vitamin C
- C. Vitamin D
- D. Vitamin K
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin when it is exposed to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation from sunlight. This process converts 7-dehydrocholesterol in the skin to previtamin D3, which is then converted to vitamin D3.
Q3 · Environment and Ecology
Which of the following national parks in India is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site primarily for its population of one-horned rhinoceros?
- A. Jim Corbett National Park
- B. Kaziranga National Park
- C. Kanha National Park
- D. Periyar National Park
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Kaziranga National Park in Assam is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its one-horned rhinoceros population and is also home to tigers, elephants, and various bird species.
Q4 · Analytical Ability and Data Interpretation
In a group of 80 students, 45 play cricket, 50 play football, and 10 play neither. How many students play both cricket and football?
- A. 15
- B. 20
- C. 25
- D. 30
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Students playing at least one sport = 80 - 10 = 70. Using the formula: Cricket + Football - Both = Total, we get 45 + 50 - Both = 70, therefore Both = 25.
Q5 · Economy of AP
According to recent economic surveys, Andhra Pradesh ranked as a leading performer in which sector with a Compounded Annual Growth Rate exceeding 8%?
- A. Manufacturing sector
- B. Information Technology sector
- C. Agriculture and allied sectors
- D. Tourism and hospitality
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Andhra Pradesh was identified as the leading performer in agriculture and allied sectors (excluding forestry), recording a CAGR of 8.80%, followed by Madhya Pradesh at 6.30%.
Q6 · AP Government Schemes
Under which Andhra Pradesh government scheme is financial assistance of ₹20,000 provided to farmers in different installments, along with support for seeds and fertilizers?
- A. YSR Rythu Bharosa
- B. AP Annadata Sukhibhava
- C. NTR Bharosa
- D. Chandranna Bima
Answer and solution
Answer: B
AP Annadata Sukhibhava Scheme provides financial assistance of ₹20,000 to eligible farmers in different installments, along with seeds, fertilizers, and compensation for natural disasters.
Q7 · Social Movements of AP
Which social reformer from Andhra Pradesh is primarily associated with the Chirala-Perala agitation against municipal taxation during the Non-Cooperation Movement?
- A. Duggirala Gopalakrishnayya
- B. Pattabhi Sitaramayya
- C. Konda Venkatappayya
- D. Alluri Sitarama Raju
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Duggirala Gopalakrishnayya led the Chirala-Perala struggle (1920–1922), a significant local agitation in Andhra against oppressive municipal taxes imposed by the British.
Q8 · Rural Development Problems in AP
Which of the following is considered a major challenge to rural development in Andhra Pradesh?
- A. Over-reliance on petroleum-based industries
- B. Inadequate rural credit and high dependence on informal moneylenders
- C. Surplus water resources leading to flooding
- D. Excessive urbanization in all districts
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Rural credit remains a significant challenge in Andhra Pradesh, with many farmers and rural artisans dependent on informal moneylenders due to inadequate access to formal banking and microfinance institutions.
Q9 · Telugu Grammar
సంధి విగ్రహం చేయండి: 'మహోత్సవం' అనే పదానికి సరైన విగ్రహం ఏది?
- A. మహ + ఉత్సవం
- B. మహా + ఉత్సవం
- C. మహో + త్సవం
- D. మహ + ఓత్సవం
Answer and solution
Answer: B
మహోత్సవం = మహా + ఉత్సవం (ఆ + ఉ = ఓ సంధి నియమం ప్రకారం)
Q10 · English Grammar
Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: The committee ______ its decision yesterday.
- A. has announced
- B. announced
- C. will announce
- D. is announcing
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The word 'yesterday' indicates past time, so simple past tense 'announced' is correct.
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