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KEA BDA General Studies Paper 1 question papers

3 previous year question papers for KEA BDA General Studies Paper 1, 2025–2026. Each paper has 100 questions in 2 h, 1 mark each. The newest paper's opening questions are below with their answers; open any year to solve it online, timed and marked, in English.

KEA BDA General Studies Paper 1 question papers by year

Latest: KEA BDA General Studies Paper 1 2026 (code 78) question paper

Questions with answers: first 10

The opening questions of this 97-question paper, with the official answer key. Open an answer only after you have picked an option.

  1. During his South Indian military expedition (1676-1679), with which rulers did Shivaji from an alliance?

    1. (1)Adil Shahi of Bijapur
    2. (2)Qutab Shahi of Golconda
    3. (3)Mughals
    4. (4)Nayakas of Madurai
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    Correct answer: (2) Qutab Shahi of Golconda

  2. Which of the following industries was not started by Diwan Mirza Ismail?

    1. (1)Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
    2. (2)Belagola's chemical fertilizer factory
    3. (3)Mandya's sugar factory
    4. (4)Soap factory in Bangalore
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    Correct answer: (4) Soap factory in Bangalore

  3. Find the correct pair of the Gupta temples.

    A.
    The Dashavatara temple - Deogarh
    B.
    The Vishnu temple - Jabbalpur
    C.
    The Parvati temple - Sanchi
    D.
    The Shiva temple - Bhumara
    1. (1)(A) and (B) are correct
    2. (2)(A), (B) and (D) are correct
    3. (3)(B) and (C) are correct
    4. (4)(C) and (D) are correct
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    Correct answer: (2) (A), (B) and (D) are correct

  4. Symbols of some commonly used components in a circuit diagram are as shown.Which among the above correctly matched circuit symbols?

    Component
    (A) Electric cell
    (B) Plug key or switch
    (C) Register

    This question has a figure; it is shown in practice mode.

    1. (1)(A) and (B)
    2. (2)(B) and (C)
    3. (3)(A) and (C)
    4. (4)(A), (B) and (C)
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    Correct answer: (3) (A) and (C)

  5. Identify the correct pair from the following:

    A.
    Indra - Purandara
    B.
    Dasyu - Gavisthi
    C.
    Sarasvati - Naditama
    D.
    Ayas - Sahasra
    1. (1)(A) and (D) are correct
    2. (2)(B) and (C) are correct
    3. (3)(A) and (C) are correct
    4. (4)(C) and (D) are correct
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    Correct answer: (3) (A) and (C) are correct

  6. The vast mounds of Harappa were first reported in 1827 by

    1. (1)Charles Masson
    2. (2)Alexander Cunningham
    3. (3)James Prinsep
    4. (4)Richard Strachey
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    Correct answer: (1) Charles Masson

  7. Identify the "Bodhisatwas" from below:Choose the correct answer:

    a.
    Manjusri
    b.
    Amitabha
    c.
    Vairochana
    d.
    Avalokiteswara
    1. (1)(A), (B) and (C) only
    2. (2)(A) and (C) only
    3. (3)(B) and (D) only
    4. (4)(A), (B), (C) and (D)
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    Correct answer: (4) (A), (B), (C) and (D)

  8. Which of the following statements regarding the rule of Viceroy Lord Rippon is/are correct?

    A.
    He enacted the First Factory Act in 1881.
    B.
    He established the District Board and Taluk Boards by issuing local resolutions in 1882.
    C.
    The Mysore Wodeyar dynasty's power was restored.
    D.
    In 1878, the Vernacular Press Act was introduced.
    1. (1)All the Four are correct
    2. (2)A and B correct
    3. (3)A, B and C correct
    4. (4)A, B and D correct
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    Correct answer: (3) A, B and C correct

  9. Consider the following statements with regard to permanent settlement:How many of the above statements are correct?

    a.
    It was introduced by Cornwallis in 1793
    b.
    This system was executed in southern parts of India.
    c.
    Jamindars paid 89% (1011)\displaystyle \left(\frac{10}{11}\right) tax to the Government.
    d.
    According to this system, the land ownership rights of the Jamindars were not hereditary.
    1. (1)Only one statement is correct
    2. (2)Only two statements are correct
    3. (3)Only three statements are correct
    4. (4)All four statements are correct
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    Correct answer: (2) Only two statements are correct

  10. Read the statements with regard to High Court mentioned below:Identity the correct statements.

    A.
    The Chief Justice of a High Court can appoint officers and staff of the High Court without any interference from the executive.
    B.
    The Judges of a High Court are appointed by the President.
    C.
    The President can transfer a Judge from one High Court to another after consulting the Chief Justice of India.
    D.
    A Judge of a High Court cannot be removed from his office.
    1. (1)(A), (B) and (C)
    2. (2)(A), (C) and (D)
    3. (3)(B), (C) and (D)
    4. (4)(A), (B) and (D)
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    Correct answer: (1) (A), (B) and (C)

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KEA BDA General Studies Paper 1: common questions

How many KEA BDA General Studies Paper 1 question papers are available?
3 papers, from 2025 to 2026, each free to open and solve online.
How many questions are there in KEA BDA General Studies Paper 1?
The KEA BDA General Studies Paper 1 2026 (code 78) paper has 100 questions for 100 marks, to be answered in 2 h.
Is there negative marking in KEA BDA General Studies Paper 1?
No. In the latest paper a wrong answer costs nothing.