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Q1 · Liberation and De-Jure Merger
The de facto transfer of French Indian territories to the Indian Union took place on 1 November 1954. When did the de jure transfer of sovereignty formally take place?
- A. 28 May 1956
- B. 16 August 1962
- C. 26 January 1963
- D. 1 November 1959
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The de jure transfer of sovereignty from France to India was formalized on 16 August 1962, after the French Parliament ratified the Treaty of Cession. The de facto transfer had occurred earlier on 1 November 1954.
Q2 · Sri Aurobindo and Auroville
Auroville, the international township near Puducherry, was founded on which date?
- A. 15 August 1947
- B. 24 November 1926
- C. 28 February 1968
- D. 5 December 1950
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Auroville was founded by 'The Mother' (Mirra Alfassa), the spiritual collaborator of Sri Aurobindo, on 28 February 1968 as an international cultural township dedicated to human unity.
Q3 · French Period
Who was the first French Governor of Puducherry who transformed it from a small fishing village into a flourishing port-town starting in 1674?
- A. Joseph François Dupleix
- B. Francois Martin
- C. Pierre Bellanger
- D. Law de Lauriston
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Francois Martin became the first Governor of Puducherry in 1674 and is credited with transforming the small fishing village into a flourishing port-town under French administration.
Q4 · Union Territory Administration
Which of the following is NOT one of the four regions that constitute the Union Territory of Puducherry?
- A. Karaikal
- B. Mahe
- C. Chandigarh
- D. Yanam
Answer and solution
Answer: C
The Union Territory of Puducherry comprises four regions: Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam. Chandigarh is a separate Union Territory and is not part of Puducherry.
Q5 · Numerical Aptitude
If the price of rice increased by 25% and a family wants to keep their expenditure on rice the same, by what percentage should they reduce their consumption?
- A. 25%
- B. 20%
- C. 15%
- D. 30%
Answer and solution
Answer: B
When price increases by 25% (multiplier = 1.25), to keep expenditure same, consumption must be reduced by (0.25/1.25) × 100 = 20%.
Q6 · Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'WATER' is written as 'YCVGT'. How will 'PLANT' be written in that code?
- A. RNCPV
- B. RNCLV
- C. RNCNV
- D. RMCPV
Answer and solution
Answer: A
The code shifts each letter forward by 2 positions in the alphabet (W→Y, A→C, T→V, E→G, R→T). Applying the same rule to PLANT: P→R, L→N, A→C, N→P, T→V gives RNCPV.
Q7 · Constitution of India
Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is the President empowered to make regulations for the peace, progress and good government of Union Territories?
- A. Article 239
- B. Article 240
- C. Article 243
- D. Article 245
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Article 240 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to make regulations for the peace, progress and good government of certain Union Territories including Puducherry when the Legislative Assembly is dissolved or suspended.
Q8 · Physics
Which of the following is the SI unit of electric current?
- A. Volt
- B. Ohm
- C. Ampere
- D. Watt
Answer and solution
Answer: C
The SI unit of electric current is Ampere (A), named after the French physicist André-Marie Ampère. Volt is the unit of potential difference, Ohm is for resistance, and Watt is for power.
Q9 · Banking and Finance
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India consists of how many members?
- A. 4 members
- B. 5 members
- C. 6 members
- D. 7 members
Answer and solution
Answer: C
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) consists of 6 members – 3 members from RBI (including the RBI Governor as chairperson) and 3 external members appointed by the Central Government.
Q10 · Indian National Movement
Which organization was formed in 1946 with the objective of integrating the French possessions with India?
- A. French India Liberation Front
- B. French India Congress
- C. Pondicherry National Movement
- D. Indian Freedom League of French India
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The French India Congress was formed in 1946 with the objective of integrating the French possessions with India. This organization played a key role in the movement for merger with the Indian Union.
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