100 Questions • 120 Minutes • PYQ Mock Test in Hindi and English
Key Fact
The book 'Modi's Mission' was authored by Dhirendra Singh and released by Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat.
Additional Info
Topic: Books & Authors.
Why the other options are wrong
Option A: Correct.
Option B: Amitav Ghosh is an acclaimed author but not the writer of this book.
Option C: Chetan Bhagat did not write this book.
Option D: Vikram Seth is not associated with this book.
Exam Trick
Connect recent book releases directly with the author's name in current affairs notes.
Final Answer
Option A — Dhirendra Singh.
Key Fact
Robert Hooke discovered cells in 1665 while examining a thin slice of cork under a microscope.
Additional Info
Topic: Cell Biology.
Why the other options are wrong
Option A: Correct.
Option B: Robert Koch is known for his work on bacterial disease etiology and tuberculosis.
Option C: Edward Jenner developed the smallpox vaccine.
Option D: Louis Pasteur discovered pasteurization and principles of vaccination.
Exam Trick
Remember Hooke = Cork cell discovery (1665).
Final Answer
Option A — Robert Hooke.
Key Fact
Lord Ripon introduced the famous Resolution of 1882 on local self-government in India, earning him the title 'Father of Local Self-Government'.
Additional Info
Topic: British Administration.
Why the other options are wrong
Option A: Correct.
Option B: Lord Canning was Viceroy during the 1857 revolt and the transition to Crown rule.
Option C: Lord William Bentinck is notable for abolishing Sati in 1829.
Option D: Montesquieu was a French philosopher who formulated the theory of separation of powers.
Exam Trick
Ripon = Resolution of 1882 = Local Self-Government.
Final Answer
Option A — Lord Ripon.
Key Fact
Former NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Dr. Arvind Panagariya was appointed as the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission.
Additional Info
Topic: Appointments & Commissions.
Why the other options are wrong
Option A: Correct.
Option B: A. K. Singh is not the chairman of the commission.
Option C: Amitabh Kant is India's G20 Sherpa and former NITI Aayog CEO.
Option D: Shaktikanta Das served as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India.
Exam Trick
15th Finance Commission = N. K. Singh; 16th Finance Commission = Arvind Panagariya.
Final Answer
Option A — Arvind Panagariya.
Key Fact
Renowned Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla was honoured with the prestigious Jnanpith Award.
Additional Info
Topic: Awards & Honours.
Why the other options are wrong
Option A: Gulzar received the 58th Jnanpith Award (for 2023 along with Jagadguru Rambhadracharya).
Option B: Correct.
Option C: Rambhadracharya was a joint recipient of the 58th Jnanpith Award.
Option D: Damodar Mauzo received the 57th Jnanpith Award.
Exam Trick
Track chronological Jnanpith recipients: 57th Mauzo, 58th Gulzar & Rambhadracharya, 59th Vinod Kumar Shukla.
Final Answer
Option B — Vinod Kumar Shukla.
Key Fact
Pearl millet (Bajra) is a drought-resistant coarse grain crop that thrives in dry areas with low rainfall and sandy soils.
Additional Info
Topic: Indian Agriculture.
Why the other options are wrong
Option A: Wheat requires moderate moisture and temperate climate during growing.
Option B: Sugarcane is a water-intensive tropical/subtropical crop.
Option C: Correct.
Option D: Rice requires heavy rainfall and standing water.
Exam Trick
Millets like bajra and jowar are classic xerophytic/drought-tolerant crops.
Final Answer
Option C — Pearl millet (Bajra).
Key Fact
Karnataka is the largest producer of ragi (finger millet) in India, accounting for a major share of total national output.
Additional Info
Topic: Crop Production.
Why the other options are wrong
Option A: Correct.
Option B: Rajasthan is the leading producer of bajra and mustard, not ragi.
Option C: Tamil Nadu produces ragi but ranks behind Karnataka.
Option D: Andhra Pradesh is a notable producer but not the leading one.
Exam Trick
Ragi = Karnataka; Bajra = Rajasthan.
Final Answer
Option A — Karnataka.
Key Fact
Imphal is indeed the capital city of Manipur, and the historic Battle of Imphal (March–July 1944) was fought here between Allied forces and the Japanese/INA during World War II.
Additional Info
Topic: Modern History & Geography.
Why the other options are wrong
Option A: Incomplete, because statement (ii) is also true.
Option B: Incomplete, because statement (i) is factually correct.
Option C: Incorrect, as both statements are true.
Option D: Correct.
Exam Trick
Verify both statements independently before selecting combined options.
Final Answer
Option D — Both (i) and (ii) are correct.
Key Fact
Grand Slam champion and Olympic star Rohan Bopanna decided to hang up his racquet, marking the end of an illustrious career in professional tennis.
Additional Info
Topic: Sports Retirements.
Why the other options are wrong
Option A: Mahesh Bhupathi retired years earlier.
Option B: Sania Mirza retired in early 2023.
Option C: Leander Paes retired earlier from active tour play.
Option D: Correct.
Exam Trick
Bopanna won the 2024 Australian Open Men's Doubles and announced stepping back from active competitive tennis thereafter.
Final Answer
Option D — Rohan Bopanna.
Key Fact
Vyommitra is a female-looking humanoid robot developed by ISRO to fly aboard uncrewed test flights of the Gaganyaan mission.
Additional Info
Topic: Space Technology.
Why the other options are wrong
Option A: Correct.
Option B: Pragyan was the lunar rover of the Chandrayaan missions.
Option C: Daksha is an explosive-handling robot/UAV project by DRDO.
Option D: Manav was India's first 3D-printed humanoid robot created in 2014.
Exam Trick
'Vyom' means space/sky + 'Mitra' means friend = Vyommitra.
Final Answer
Option A — Vyommitra.
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