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Q1 · Awards & Honours
Which is the highest civilian award in India?
- A. Padma Vibhushan
- B. Padma Bhushan
- C. Bharat Ratna
- D. Padma Shri
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award of the Republic of India, awarded for exceptional service in any field of human endeavor.
Q2 · National & International Affairs
Which day is celebrated as World Environment Day?
- A. 5th June
- B. 22nd April
- C. 21st March
- D. 8th June
Answer and solution
Answer: A
World Environment Day is celebrated annually on 5th June to raise awareness about environmental protection.
Q3 · Bihar GK
Nalanda University, an ancient center of learning, was located in which present-day Indian state?
- A. Uttar Pradesh
- B. West Bengal
- C. Bihar
- D. Jharkhand
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Nalanda University, founded in the 5th century CE, was located in present-day Bihar and was one of the world's oldest universities.
Q4 · Medieval India
Which Mughal emperor is known for abolishing the jizya tax on non-Muslims?
- A. Babur
- B. Humayun
- C. Akbar
- D. Jahangir
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Emperor Akbar abolished the jizya tax in 1564 as part of his policy of religious tolerance and to integrate all communities in his empire.
Q5 · Environment & Ecology
Which international agreement aims to combat climate change by limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius?
- A. Kyoto Protocol
- B. Montreal Protocol
- C. Paris Agreement
- D. Rio Convention
Answer and solution
Answer: C
The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels, with efforts to limit it to 1.5°C.
Q6 · Pre-history & Proto-history
Which of the following sites provides the earliest evidence of agriculture in the Indian subcontinent?
- A. Bhimbetka
- B. Mehrgarh
- C. Inamgaon
- D. Burzahom
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Mehrgarh in present-day Pakistan provides the earliest evidence of agriculture and settled life in the Indian subcontinent, dating back to around 7000 BCE.
Q7 · Climate & Monsoon
Which of the following monsoon branches brings maximum rainfall to Bihar?
- A. Arabian Sea branch
- B. Bay of Bengal branch
- C. Both equally
- D. North-East monsoon
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Bay of Bengal branch of the Southwest monsoon brings the majority of rainfall to Bihar, entering through the eastern parts and moving westward across the state.
Q8 · World Physical Geography
Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, is located in which country?
- A. Kenya
- B. Uganda
- C. Tanzania
- D. Ethiopia
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Mount Kilimanjaro is located in northeastern Tanzania near the border with Kenya and stands at approximately 5,895 meters, making it Africa's highest mountain.
Q9 · Rivers & Water Resources
Which of the following rivers does NOT flow through Bihar?
- A. Gandak
- B. Son
- C. Mahanadi
- D. Punpun
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Mahanadi flows through Chhattisgarh and Odisha and does not pass through Bihar, while Gandak, Son, and Punpun are major rivers flowing through the state.
Q10 · State Government
The minimum age required to become the Chief Minister of a state in India is:
- A. 21 years
- B. 25 years
- C. 30 years
- D. 35 years
Answer and solution
Answer: B
A person must be at least 25 years old to be a member of the State Legislative Assembly and thus eligible to become Chief Minister.

Breakdown by subject

General Knowledge & Current Affairs
4 questions
History
2 questions
Geography
4 questions
Civics / Political Science
2 questions
Economics
1 questions
Mathematics
3 questions
General Science
2 questions

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