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1.Which international convention prohibits the development, production, and stockpiling of biological weapons?
A) Biological Weapons Convention, 1972
B) Biological Weapons Convention, 1975
C) Chemical Weapons Convention, 1975
D) Geneva Protocol, 1975
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Correct Answer: B) Biological Weapons Convention, 1975
2.Which Act in India criminalizes biological weapons?
A) WMD and Delivery Systems Act, 2003
B) WMD and Delivery Systems Act, 2005
C) Biosafety Act, 2005
D) Environment Protection Act, 1986
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Correct Answer: B) WMD and Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Act, 2005
3.Which informal export-control regime prevents the proliferation of chemical and biological weapons?
A) Wassenaar Arrangement
B) Nuclear Suppliers Group
C) Australia Group
D) Missile Technology Control Regime
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Correct Answer: C) Australia Group
4.Which of the following Acts will NOT be repealed by the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025?
A) UGC Act, 1956
B) AICTE Act, 1987
C) NCTE Act, 1993
D) Architects Act, 1972
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Correct Answer: D) Architects Act, 1972
5. . What is the maximum number of members (excluding ex-officio members and Member Secretary) in the VBSA Commission?
A) 10 members
B) 12 members
C) 15 members
D) 20 members
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Correct Answer: B) 12 members
6.What is the minimum penalty amount that the Regulatory Council can impose for non-compliance?
A) ₹5 lakh
B) ₹10 lakh
C) ₹25 lakh
D) ₹50 lakh
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Correct Answer: B) ₹10 lakh
7.What is the maximum penalty amount for non-compliance under VBSA?
A) ₹1 crore
B) ₹2 crore
C) ₹5 crore
D) ₹10 crore
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Correct Answer: B) ₹2 crore
8.How many councils will function under VBSA?
A) Two councils
B) Three councils
C) Four councils
D) Five councils
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Correct Answer: B) Three councils
9. In which case did the Supreme Court term dowry eradication as an urgent constitutional and social necessity?
A) State of U.P. v. Ashok Kumar
B) State of U.P. v. Ajmal Beg
C) Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan
D) State of Maharashtra v. Madhukar Narayan
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Correct Answer: B) State of U.P. v. Ajmal Beg
10. What is the minimum imprisonment term under the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961?
A) 3 years
B) 5 years
C) 7 years
D) 10 years
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Correct Answer: B) 5 years
11. According to NCRB data mentioned, what was the percentage rise in dowry-related cases in 2023?
A) 10%
B) 12%
C) 14%
D) 16%
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Correct Answer: C) 14%
12.Which section of BNS deals with dowry death (earlier Section 304-B IPC)?
A) Section 70
B) Section 75
C) Section 80
D) Section 85
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Correct Answer: C) Section 80
13.During which period were the Ellora Caves primarily constructed?
A) c. 400-800 CE
B) c. 600-1000 CE
C) c. 800-1200 CE
D) c. 1000-1400 CE
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Correct Answer: B) c. 600-1000 CE
14. Under which dynasties were the Ellora Caves predominantly constructed?
A) Maurya and Gupta
B) Rashtrakuta and Yadava
C) Chalukya and Pallava
D) Chola and Pandya
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Correct Answer: B) Rashtrakuta and Yadava dynasties
15. Why is Petra called the “Rose City”?
A) Due to abundance of roses
B) Due to pink sandstone cliffs
C) Due to rose-shaped architecture
D) Due to rose gardens
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Correct Answer: B) Due to pink sandstone cliffs
16. Petra was the capital of which ancient kingdom?
A) Phoenician Kingdom
B) Assyrian Kingdom
C) Nabataean Kingdom
D) Persian Kingdom
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Correct Answer: C) Nabataean Kingdom
17. What is the approximate altitude of Cho La Pass?
A) ~15,782 ft
B) ~16,782 ft
C) ~17,782 ft
D) ~18,782 ft
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Correct Answer: C) ~17,782 ft
18.In which year did the Indo-China skirmishes occur at Cho La Pass?
A) 1962
B) 1965
C) 1967
D) 1971
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Correct Answer: C) 1967
19.The Bharat Rannbhoomi Darshan initiative is a joint effort between which two entities?
A) Indian Army & Ministry of Defence
B) Indian Army & Ministry of Tourism
C) Indian Army & Ministry of Culture
D) Indian Army & Ministry of Home Affairs
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Correct Answer: B) Indian Army & Ministry of Tourism
20. The 2017 India-China border standoff occurred near which pass?
A) Cho La Pass
B) Nathu La Pass
C) Doka La (Doklam) Pass
D) Jelep La Pass
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Correct Answer: C) Doka La (Doklam) Pass
21. What is the clock speed of DHRUV64 microprocessor?
A) 0.5 GHz
B) 1.0 GHz
C) 1.5 GHz
D) 2.0 GHz
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Correct Answer: B) 1.0 GHz
22. Which organization developed DHRUV64?
A) IIT Bombay
B) IIT Madras
C) ISRO-SCL
D) C-DAC
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Correct Answer: D) Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
23. Which of the following is NOT an indigenous Indian microprocessor mentioned in the document?
A) AJIT
B) SHAKTI
C) GARUDA
D) VIKRAM
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Correct Answer: C) GARUDA
24. In which year was AJIT, India’s first academic RISC processor, developed?
A) 2016
B) 2017
C) 2018
D) 2019
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Correct Answer: C) 2018
25. What is the primary significance of Ekam AI?
A) Commercial AI applications
B) Secure AI for classified environments
C) Educational AI platform
D) Healthcare AI system
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Correct Answer: B) Fully indigenous and secure AI platform for classified environments
26. What type of system is SAMBHAV?
A) Radar communication system
B) Drone surveillance system
C) Portable satellite-based communication system
D) Ground-based radar system
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Correct Answer: C) Portable satellite-based communication system
27. Under which Act was the Central Information Commission established?
A) RTI Act, 2003
B) RTI Act, 2005
C) RTI Act, 2007
D) Information Act, 2005
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Correct Answer: B) Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005
28. What is the maximum number of Information Commissioners that can be appointed in the CIC?
A) 8
B) 10
C) 12
D) 15
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Correct Answer: B) 10 Information Commissioners
29. In which year was the UN Alliance of Civilizations launched?
A) 2003
B) 2004
C) 2005
D) 2006
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Correct Answer: C) 2005
30. Which two countries founded the UN Alliance of Civilizations?
A) USA and UK
B) France and Germany
C) Turkey and Spain
D) India and Japan
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Correct Answer: C) Republic of Türkiye and Spain
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