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SOF IGKO · Previous year papers · 2025

SOF IGKO 2025 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

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Q1 · India and the World
Which Indian state is known as the 'Land of Five Rivers'?
- A. Haryana
- B. Punjab
- C. Himachal Pradesh
- D. Uttarakhand
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Punjab is called the 'Land of Five Rivers' because five major rivers—Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej—flow through this region.
Q2 · Books and Authors
Who wrote the famous Indian epic poem 'Ramayana'?
- A. Vyasa
- B. Kalidasa
- C. Valmiki
- D. Tulsidas
Answer and solution
Answer: C
The 'Ramayana' was written by the sage Valmiki in Sanskrit, narrating the life and adventures of Lord Rama, while Tulsidas later wrote 'Ramcharitmanas' in Awadhi.
Q3 · National Current Affairs
Which state launched the 'Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Awas Yojana' scheme in 2023 to provide housing assistance to women?
- A. Uttar Pradesh
- B. Madhya Pradesh
- C. Rajasthan
- D. Gujarat
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Madhya Pradesh launched the Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Awas Yojana in 2023 to provide housing assistance specifically to women beneficiaries under welfare schemes.
Q4 · Science and Technology News
India's space agency ISRO recently launched a mission to study the Sun's outer atmosphere. What is the name of this solar observatory mission?
- A. Aditya-L1
- B. Surya-L2
- C. Helios-S1
- D. Solar Vigyan-1
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Aditya-L1 is India's first solar observatory mission launched by ISRO to study the Sun's corona and solar wind from the Lagrange point L1.
Q5 · Safety and First Aid
If someone is choking and cannot speak or cough, which first aid technique should be applied immediately?
- A. Give them water to drink
- B. Perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts)
- C. Ask them to lie down flat
- D. Pat their back gently and wait
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Heimlich maneuver involves abdominal thrusts to dislodge the object blocking the airway, which is the correct emergency response for severe choking.
Q6 · Financial Literacy
Ramesh saves ₹150 from his monthly pocket money of ₹500. What percentage of his pocket money does he save?
- A. 25%
- B. 30%
- C. 35%
- D. 40%
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Savings percentage = (150/500) × 100 = 30%. Therefore, Ramesh saves 30% of his pocket money.
Q7 · Practical Problem Solving
A school wants to organize a sports day with three events: 100m race, long jump, and shot put. If each student must participate in exactly two events, and there are 60 students participating, what is the total number of event participations?
- A. 90
- B. 120
- C. 150
- D. 180
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Since each of the 60 students participates in exactly 2 events, the total number of participations = 60 × 2 = 120.
Q8 · Connecting Facts
The G20 Summit held in 2023 was hosted by India. Which city served as the main venue for this summit?
- A. Mumbai
- B. Bangalore
- C. New Delhi
- D. Hyderabad
Answer and solution
Answer: C
The G20 Summit in 2023 was hosted by India with New Delhi serving as the main venue for the leaders' meeting in September 2023.
Q9 · Science and Technology
Which of the following technologies is primarily used for wireless payment systems and contactless cards?
- A. Bluetooth
- B. NFC (Near Field Communication)
- C. Wi-Fi Direct
- D. Infrared
Answer and solution
Answer: B
NFC (Near Field Communication) is the technology used in contactless payment systems, smart cards, and digital wallets for secure short-range communication.
Q10 · Environment and Ecology
World Environment Day is celebrated annually on which date?
- A. April 22
- B. June 5
- C. August 15
- D. October 2
Answer and solution
Answer: B
World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 every year to raise awareness about environmental protection.

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SOF IGKO 2025 previous year paper — frequently asked questions

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