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1. A car starts from rest and accelerates uniformly at 2 m/s². What is its velocity after 5 seconds?
2. A net force of 20 N is applied to an object of mass 4 kg, initially at rest. What is the acceleration produced?
3. Consider the following statements regarding kinetic and potential energy:
1. Kinetic energy of a body depends on its mass and velocity, while potential energy depends on its position or configuration. 2. A body can possess both kinetic and potential energy simultaneously.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
4. What is the SI unit of electrical resistivity?
5. Consider the following statements about magnetic materials:
1. Diamagnetic substances are weakly repelled by a magnetic field. 2. Paramagnetic substances are weakly attracted by a magnetic field. 3. Ferromagnetic substances retain magnetism even after the external field is removed.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
6. The half-life of a radioactive substance is 10 days. What fraction of the original sample will remain undecayed after 30 days?
7. A clinical thermometer used to measure human body temperature typically has a range of:
8. The first law of thermodynamics is essentially a statement of the law of conservation of:
9. Water has an unusually high specific heat capacity. This property makes water especially useful as a:
10. In which of the following media does sound travel fastest?
11. Which of the following is the primary reason why Argon is preferred over Air for filling incandescent light bulbs?
12. Match the chemical used in common processes:
List I — Application i. To disinfect swimming pool water ii. To prepare plaster casts for fractured bones iii. To absorb moisture as a desiccant in packaging iv. To act as an antacid for stomach relief
List II — Chemical 1. Plaster of Paris 2. Bleaching Powder 3. Baking Soda 4. Silica Gel
13. When iron articles are exposed to moist air for a long time, a reddish-brown flaky substance forms on their surface. Chemically, what is this rust layer composed of?
14. Which organometallic compound is widely used as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis, particularly as a strong base and powerful nucleophile for lithium-halogen exchange reactions?
15. Statement I: Pitch (or tar) flows continuously over long periods of time and does not possess a sharp, distinct melting point. Statement II: Pitch is an amorphous solid that lacks a long-range three-dimensional crystalline lattice structure.
16. When a hydrophobic substance like oil is dispersed in water with an emulsifying agent, small spherical structures are formed where the hydrophobic tails face inward, and hydrophilic heads face outward to stabilise the mixture. What are these stabilized structures called?
17. What is the number of moles of ‘He’ in 104 g of helium gas?
18. Which of the following is produced when a non-metal oxide is dissolved in water?
19. Which one of the following is the correct arrangement of metals in the decreasing order of their reactivity?
20. Consider the following statements regarding fullerene (C₆₀):
1. It has a cage-like structure. 2. Each carbon atom is bonded to four neighbouring carbon atoms. 3. It contains both pentagonal and hexagonal rings.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
21. What is the name of the investment promotion policy approved by the state to boost industries in Bihar?
22. Who became the youngest president of a state cricket association in India upon taking charge at the Bihar Cricket Association (BCA)?
23. Which award did Bihar receive in the ‘Partner State’ category at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF)?
24. Bihar signed an MoU in July 2025 with the ‘BHASHINI’ platform for digitizing which historical script widely found in archival documents and land records?
25. Which major national sporting event is Bihar scheduled to host for the first time in 2028?
26. A state-of-the-art 30-storey ‘Bihar Bhavan’ building has been approved for construction in which major Indian metro city?
27. Which department in Bihar received the SKOCH ‘Order of Merit’ for its implementation under the Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan?
28. What special security task force was formed by the Bihar Police to enhance the safety and security of women across the state?
29. Which religious tourism initiative was announced to promote heritage sites associated with Lord Shiva across Bihar?
30. Scientists at Aryabhatta Knowledge University (AKU) developed an innovative, low-cost nano-filter using which bio-waste material?
31. The term “Microliths” in prehistoric archaeology refers to:
32. Consider the following statements regarding the Later Vedic period:
1. Sabha completely disappeared during the Later Vedic Age. 2. The authority of the king increased with the emergence of larger territorial kingdoms. 3. Women continued to participate freely in political assemblies such as Sabha and Samiti. 4. Bali gradually assumed the character of a regular tax rather than a voluntary offering.
Which of the statements given above are incorrect?
33. The ruler of the Haryanka dynasty who annexed Anga and made Champa an important commercial centre was:
34. Match the following elements of Kautilya’s Saptanga Theory with their corresponding body parts:
Kosha — A. Legs Janapada — B. Mouth Mitra — C. Ear Danda — D. Brain
35. With reference to Kharavela and the Hathigumpha inscription, consider the following statements:
1. The inscription was engraved in Prakrit language using Brahmi script. 2. Kharavela is described as belonging to the Satavahana dynasty. 3. The inscription mentions restoration of a canal originally constructed during the Nanda period. 4. Kharavela brought back a Jain image from Magadha to Kalinga.
36. With reference to the Gupta economy, consider the following statements:
1. The term “Dinara” used for Gupta gold coins was derived from Roman monetary influence. 2. The gold content of Gupta coins remained consistently equal to Kushana gold coins throughout the Gupta period. 3. Guilds during the Gupta period occasionally performed banking functions. 4. Land grants issued to Brahmanas often reduced direct state control over revenue collection.
37. The famous monolithic Kailasa Temple at Ellora was constructed under which Rashtrakuta ruler?
38. Which one of the following statements best reflects the Buddhist concept of the “Middle Path”?
39. Which one of the following foreign travellers visited the Vijayanagar kingdom during the reign of Deva Raya I?
40. Consider the following statements regarding the Indo-Greeks:
1. They were the first rulers in India to issue gold coins on a large scale. 2. Some Indo-Greek coins carried bilingual inscriptions in Greek and Kharoshthi. 3. The Indo-Greeks introduced the practice of military governorship in north-western India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
41. The Buddhist text Milindapanho is primarily associated with philosophical dialogues between:
42. Which one of the following temples best represents the mature Nagara style of temple architecture associated with the Chandellas?
43. Assertion (A): Iltutmish is regarded as the real founder of the Delhi Sultanate. Reason (R): He consolidated the Sultanate against internal revolts and external threats and gave administrative stability to the state.
44. Consider the following statements regarding Alauddin Khalji’s administrative reforms:
1. He introduced the Chehra system for maintaining descriptive rolls of soldiers. 2. The Dagh system referred to branding of horses. 3. Alauddin paid his soldiers mainly through assignment of hereditary iqtas. 4. The Diwan-i-Riyasat supervised market regulations and price control.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
45. Consider the following statements regarding Firoz Shah Tughlaq:
1. He made the iqta system hereditary. 2. He imposed Jaziya strictly upon non-Muslims. 3. He abolished all taxes considered un-Islamic by the ulema. 4. He discouraged the influence of ulema in matters of administration.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
46. During the Quit India Movement of 1942, a long-lasting ‘Prati Sarkar’ (Parallel Government) was established in which district of Maharashtra?
47. Match List I (Constitutional Acts) with List II (Key Provisions):
A. Regulating Act of 1773 — 1. Ended the commercial monopoly of EIC B. Charter Act of 1813 — 2. Created the office of Secretary of State for India C. Charter Act of 1833 — 3. Established the Supreme Court at Calcutta D. Government of India Act 1858 — 4. Ended EIC trade monopoly except in tea
48. Both the Brahmo Samaj and the Arya Samaj were fundamentally divergent on certain theological doctrines. Which concept served as their primary point of ideological departure?
49. Match List I with List II:
A. Subhas Chandra Bose — 1. Formed the Planning Committee within Congress (1938) B. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar — 2. Founded the Independent Labour Party C. G.D. Birla — 3. Served as the founding President of the Harijan Sevak Sangh D. Madan Mohan Malviya — 4. Founded Congress Nationalist Party
50. During his nationwide ‘Harijan Tour’ (1933-1934), Mahatma Gandhi narrowly survived an assassination attempt in which city?
51. Which of the following statements regarding the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) is INCORRECT?
52. Match List I (Historic Congress Sessions) with List II (Key Outcomes):
A. 1928 Calcutta — 1. Purna Swaraj Resolution B. 1929 Lahore — 2. Endorsement of Gandhi-Irwin Pact C. 1931 Karachi — 3. Ultimatum to accept Nehru Report D. 1927 Madras — 4. Total boycott of Simon Commission
53. The visit of the Prince of Wales to Patna was met with a complete ‘Hartal’ and deserted streets on which date?
54. Who led the ‘Eka Movement’ (Unity Movement) among the lower-caste peasants in the Awadh region during the Non-Cooperation era (1921-1922)?
55. Assertion (A): The Lucknow Pact (1916) marked the peak of Hindu-Muslim political unity in the early 20th century. Reasoning (R): The pact involved a compromise where the Congress accepted separate electorates for Muslims in exchange for the League’s support for self-government.
56. “Vande Mataram” became the theme song of the Indian National Movement during which event?
57. Consider the following pairs of Swadeshi volunteer groups and their locations:
58. Match List I (Civil/Tribal Uprisings) with List II (Associated Leaders):
A. Paika Rebellion — 1. Gomdhar Konwar B. Pagal Panthis Movement — 2. Chittur Singh C. Ramosi Risings — 3. Tipu Shah D. Ahom Revolt — 4. Bakshi Jagabandhu
59. Consider the following statements regarding the Anti-Defection Law:
I. An independent member becomes disqualified if they join any political party after election. II. A nominated member becomes disqualified if they join a political party within six months after becoming a member. III. The law specifies a strict timeframe of six months within which the Presiding Officer must decide a defection case.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
60. Consider the following statements regarding the special power of the Rajya Sabha under Article 249:
I. A resolution under Article 249 allows Parliament to legislate on a State List matter in the national interest. II. Such a resolution must be passed by a simple majority of members present and voting. III. A law made under this provision ceases to have effect six months after the resolution ceases to be in force.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
61. Which of the following has a highly elongated elliptical orbit?
62. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Secularism’ in the Indian Constitution:
1. The Indian Constitution embodies the negative concept of secularism, i.e., complete separation of religion and state as practised in Western nations. 2. Even before the word ‘Secular’ was inserted in 1976, the Constitution contained secular provisions under Articles 25 to 28. 3. The State can dynamically intervene in religious matters to drive social reform.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
63. Which global healthcare company recently collaborated with the WHO Foundation to support childhood obesity prevention in India through a school-based health program?
64. Consider the following statements regarding the recent MoU signed by Meghalaya Government to boost satellite internet connectivity:
1. Meghalaya became the first state in Northeast India and third Indian state overall to formally partner with Starlink. 2. Starlink operates satellites primarily stationed in Geostationary Earth Orbit (GSO). 3. Prior to Meghalaya, Maharashtra and Gujarat had already signed partnerships with Starlink.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
65. PM RAHAT Scheme primarily aims to provide financial protection to which category?
66. Which scheme aims to develop India as a global biopharma manufacturing hub?
67. India’s first scheme for incentivising electric trucks is associated with which initiative?
68. DHRUV64, recently launched by India, is related to which field?
69. Which Indian non-profit became the first Indian organisation to receive the Ramon Magsaysay Award?
70. The International Booker Prize 2025 was won by which work?
71. Consider the following statements regarding National Sports Awards 2024:
1. D. Gukesh received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. 2. Manu Bhaker received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. 3. The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is India’s highest sporting honour.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
72. Which city secured the first rank among Super Swachh League Cities in Swachh Survekshan 2024-25?
73. When was the ‘One Nation, One Subscription’ (ONOS) portal officially launched to provide free access to over 13,000 international scientific journals for universities and research institutes?
74. Match List-I (State Schemes) with List-II (State/UT):
A. Subhadra Yojana — 1. Delhi B. Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana — 2. Goa C. Mhaje Ghar Yojana — 3. Assam D. Nijut Moina 2.0 Yojana — 4. Odisha
75. Who among the following represented Japan at the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in New Delhi in May 2026?
