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Q1 · Current Affairs
Which country hosted the G20 Summit in 2024, where discussions on climate finance and sustainable development were central to the agenda?
- A. Indonesia
- B. Brazil
- C. India
- D. South Africa
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Brazil hosted the G20 Summit in 2024, with major focus on climate finance, debt relief, and sustainable development goals for developing nations.
Q2 · World Geography
The Great Rift Valley, known for its unique geological features and biodiversity, extends through which continent?
- A. South America
- B. Asia
- C. Africa
- D. Australia
Answer and solution
Answer: C
The Great Rift Valley extends through eastern Africa from Mozambique to Syria, characterized by volcanic activity, deep lakes, and diverse ecosystems.
Q3 · Society, Culture, Heritage of Telangana
The famous Sammakka Saralamma Jatara, one of the largest tribal festivals in Asia, is celebrated biennially in which district of Telangana?
- A. Warangal
- B. Mulugu
- C. Khammam
- D. Adilabad
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Sammakka Saralamma Jatara is held at Medaram in Mulugu district of Telangana. It is one of the largest tribal congregations in Asia, held biennially.
Q4 · Ancient and Medieval India
Which among the following statements about the Satavahana dynasty is/are correct? 1. Their capital was at Pratishthana (modern Paithan). 2. They patronized both Buddhism and Brahmanism. 3. They issued coins predominantly in gold. Select the correct answer:
- A. 1 only
- B. 1 and 2 only
- C. 2 and 3 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Satavahanas had their capital at Pratishthana and patronized both Buddhism and Brahmanism. However, they mainly issued lead and copper coins, not gold.
Q5 · Ancient and Medieval Telangana
Which of the following dynasties ruled from Warangal and made significant contributions to Telugu literature and temple architecture during the medieval period?
- A. Satavahanas
- B. Kakatiyas
- C. Ikshvakus
- D. Qutub Shahis
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Kakatiyas ruled from Warangal and are known for their remarkable contributions to Telugu language, literature, art, and architecture including the famous Thousand Pillar Temple.
Q6 · Indian Society and Issues
Which social issue refers to the practice of treating certain communities as inferior and denying them equal access to public spaces?
- A. Communalism
- B. Casteism
- C. Regionalism
- D. Feminism
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Casteism involves discrimination based on caste hierarchy, where certain communities are treated as inferior and denied equal social, economic, and political rights including access to public spaces.
Q7 · Welfare Schemes (India + Telangana)
Which central government scheme aims to provide financial assistance to pregnant and lactating mothers for better health and nutrition?
- A. Janani Suraksha Yojana
- B. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
- C. Integrated Child Development Services
- D. National Health Mission
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) provides cash incentives directly to pregnant women and lactating mothers for the first living child to improve health and nutrition outcomes.
Q8 · Economy of Telangana
According to the economic surveys post-2014, which sector contributes the highest percentage to Telangana's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP)?
- A. Agriculture and allied sectors
- B. Manufacturing sector
- C. Services sector
- D. Mining and quarrying
Answer and solution
Answer: C
The services sector is the largest contributor to Telangana's GSDP, accounting for over 55% of the state's economy, driven primarily by IT and related services.
Q9 · Telangana Planning and Development
Which among the following schemes is NOT correctly paired with its primary objective?
- A. Rythu Bandhu – Farmer investment support
- B. Mission Bhagiratha – Urban employment generation
- C. Aasara Pension – Support for elderly and widows
- D. TS-iPASS – Industrial approvals simplification
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Mission Bhagiratha is aimed at providing safe drinking water to every household through pipelines, not urban employment generation. All other pairings are correct.
Q10 · Urdu Grammar (optional)
اردو میں 'اسم' کی تعریف کیا ہے؟
- A. کسی کام کا نام
- B. کسی شخص، جگہ یا چیز کا نام
- C. صفت کی قسم
- D. فعل کی شکل
Answer and solution
Answer: B
اردو گرامر میں 'اسم' (noun) کسی شخص، جگہ یا چیز کے نام کو کہتے ہیں۔
Breakdown by subject
Paper I — General Studies and General Abilities
5 questions
Paper II — History, Polity and Society (India and Telangana)
8 questions
Paper III — Economy and Development
2 questions
Language Ability (Telugu, Urdu, English)
3 questions