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1. In which year were State S&T Councils established?
a) 1970
b) 1971
c) 1972
d) 1973
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Answer: b) 1971
2. According to NITI Aayog recommendations, what percentage of GSDP should states allocate as S&T budget?
a) 0.3%
b) 0.4%
c) 0.5%
d) 0.6%
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Answer: c) 0.5%
3. What ratio of scientific to non-scientific staff should be maintained in State S&T Councils?
a) 60:40
b) 70:30
c) 80:20
d) 75:25
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Answer: b) 70:30
4. Which of the following ancient universities is NOT mentioned as a global center of learning?
a) Takshashila
b) Nalanda
c) Taxila
d) Vikramashila
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Answer: c) Taxila
5. When was the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) launched?
a) 2000
b) 2001
c) 2002
d) 2003
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Answer: b) 2001
6. Which Act provides legal protection for traditional knowledge in India?
a) Indian Patents Act, 1970
b) Biological Diversity Act, 2002
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above
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Answer: c) Both a and b
7. When was the WTO established?
a) 1994
b) 1995
c) 1996
d) 1997
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Answer: b) 1995
8. How many members does the WTO have (including India)?
a) 164
b) 165
c) 166
d) 167
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Answer: c) 166
9. Since which year has the US blocked appointments to the WTO Appellate Body?
a) 2015
b) 2016
c) 2017
d) 2018
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Answer: b) 2016
10. How many members are there in the WTO Appellate Body?
a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) 8
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Answer: c) 7
11. What does WASH stand for?
a) Water, Air, Sanitation, Health
b) Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene
c) Water, Air, Safety, Hygiene
d) Water, Sanitation, Air, Health
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Answer: b) Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene
12. According to the WASH Progress Tracker 2025, what percentage of countries have adequate funding to achieve WASH targets?
a) 15%
b) 17%
c) 19%
d) 21%
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Answer: b) 17%
13. When was the Jal Jeevan Mission launched?
a) 2018
b) 2019
c) 2020
d) 2021
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Answer: b) 2019
14. What is the current coverage of Jal Jeevan Mission in rural households?
a) 78.15%
b) 80.15%
c) 82.15%
d) 84.15%
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Answer: b) 80.15%
15. Which education policy did NEP 2020 replace?
a) 1985 Policy
b) 1986 Policy
c) 1987 Policy
d) 1988 Policy
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Answer: b) 1986 Policy
16. What is the current Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) in higher education in India?
a) 26.4%
b) 27.4%
c) 28.4%
d) 29.4%
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Answer: ac) 28.4%
17. What is the NEP 2020 target for GER by 2035?
a) 45%
b) 50%
c) 55%
d) 60%
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Answer: b) 50%
18. How many resolutions are there in Panch Sankalpa?
a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 7
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Answer: b) 5
19. ADCs are established under which Schedule of the Constitution?
a) Fifth Schedule
b) Sixth Schedule
c) Seventh Schedule
d) Eighth Schedule
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Answer: b) Sixth Schedule
20. What is the maximum strength of members in an ADC?
a) 25
b) 30
c) 35
d) 40
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Answer: b) 30
21. How many members can be nominated by the Governor in an ADC?
a) Up to 3
b) Up to 4
c) Up to 5
d) Up to 6
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Answer: b) Up to 4
22. Which states does the Sixth Schedule apply to?
a) Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram
b) Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Nagaland
c) Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland
d) Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram, Nagaland
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Answer: a) Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram
23. Which Constitutional Amendment Act deals with Panchayats?
a) 72nd
b) 73rd
c) 74th
d) 75th
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Answer: b) 73rd
24. What is the minimum reservation for women in local bodies?
a) 1/4th
b) 1/3rd
c) 1/2
d) 2/3rd
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Answer: b) 1/3rd
25. What percentage reservation has Telangana approved for Backward Classes in local bodies?
a) 40%
b) 42%
c) 44%
d) 46%
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Answer: b) 42%
26. What is the nickname of the S-400 system in India?
a) Brahmastra
b) Sudarshan Chakra
c) Vajra
d) Trishul
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Answer: b) Sudarshan Chakra
27. What is the approximate value of the S-400 contract with Russia?
a) USD 5.2 billion
b) USD 5.4 billion
c) USD 5.6 billion
d) USD 5.8 billion
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Answer: b) USD 5.4 billion
28. How many targets can the S-400 system engage simultaneously?
a) 32
b) 34
c) 36
d) 38
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Answer: c) 36
29. What is the funding pattern for SDRF in General Category States?
a) 70:30 (Centre:State)
b) 75:25 (Centre:State)
c) 80:20 (Centre:State)
d) 85:15 (Centre:State)
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Answer: b) 75:25 (Centre:State)
30. What is the funding pattern for SDRF in NE and Himalayan States?
a) 85:15
b) 90:10
c) 95:5
d) 100:0
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Answer: b) 90:10
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