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1.
Which of the following places from Karnataka are already declared as Ramsar sites?Options :
A.
Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve
B.
Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve
C.
Aghanashini Estuary
D.
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
(1)All of them
(2)A, B and C only
(3)A, B and D only
(4)B, C and D only
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Correct answer:(1) All of them
2.
Consider the following pairs regarding Tsunamis:How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Tsunami
Occurring Year
(a) Hilo-Hawaii
1927
(b) Japan
2011
(c) Boxing Day
2014
(1)None of the above
(2)Only one
(3)Only two
(4)All the three
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Correct answer:(2) Only one
3.
Which of the following is NOT CORRECT?
(1)Use of fossil fuels causes increase of CO2 in atmosphere.
(2)Acidification damages only the marine life
(3)Ozone layer depletion can increase the occurrence of some types of skin cancer.
(4)Nuclear waste generates large quantities of heat.
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Correct answer:(2) Acidification damages only the marine life
4.
Consider the following statements:Which of the above statements are correct?
A.
Foreign Institutional Investment (FII) is the investment made by investors in the markets of foreign nations.
B.
FIIs involve in the decision making of the firm.
C.
FII investments flow only into the secondary market.
(1)Only A is correct
(2)A and B are correct
(3)A and C are correct
(4)B and C are correct
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Correct answer:(1) Only A is correct
5.
Self Reliant India (SRI) Fund provides financial assistance to
(1)Cottage industries
(2)Self Help Groups (SHGs)
(3)Micro Financial Institutions (MFIs)
(4)Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
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Correct answer:(4) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
6.
In the CBSE board examination, 53% passed in Biology, 61% passed in English, 60% passed in Social Studies, 24% in Biology and English, 35% in English and Social Studies, 27% in Biology and Social Studies and 5% in none. If the number of students in the class is 200, how many passed in only one subject?
(1)Exactly 50
(2)More than 50
(3)Less than 50
(4)Exactly 45
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Correct answer:(3) Less than 50
7.
If A means '–', B means '+', C mean '×' and D mean '÷', then 30D5B3C7A6 = ?
(1)20
(2)21
(3)9
(4)7
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Correct answer:(2) 21
8.
If x:y = 3:5 and 3:x = 1:3, then the value of 'y' is
(1)30/50
(2)45/3
(3)3/45
(4)90/20
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Correct answer:(2) 45/3
9.
Choose the odd one out.ACBF, FHGK, KMLN, PRQU
(1)KMLN
(2)FHGK
(3)PRQU
(4)ACBF
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Correct answer:(1) KMLN
10.
What should be subtracted from (1534 × 1535 × 1536 × 1537) to make it divisible by 511?
(1)43
(2)11
(3)13
(4)24
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Correct answer:(4) 24
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KEA KLA General Studies Paper 1 2025 (code 59) question paper
The opening questions of this 98-question paper, with the official answer key. Open an answer only after you have picked an option.
1.
Arrange the following names of Britishers who visited during the Mughal Rule in chronological order
A.
Sir Thomas Roe
B.
Sir William Norris
C.
Rolf Fitch
D.
William Hawkins
(1)A, B, C, D
(2)C, D, A, B
(3)D, C, B, A
(4)B, C, D, A
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Correct answer:(2) C, D, A, B
2.
Identify the Indian queen who ruled Kashmir before the arrival of Muslims.
(1)Durgavati
(2)Prabhavati Gupta
(3)Didda
(4)Rudrama Devi
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Correct answer:(3) Didda
3.
Match the following related to the decline of the Indus Civilization.Choose the correct answer :
a) Mortimer Wheeler
i) The flood of river Sindhu
b) John Marshall
ii) The invasion of Aryans
c) R.L. Steel
iii) The climatic changes
d) D.K. Thapar
iv) Internal struggle
v) The scarcity of natural resources
(1)A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv
(2)A-ii, B-i, C-iii, D-v
(3)A-iii, B-iv, C-v, D-ii
(4)A-iv, B-iii, C-ii, D-i
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Correct answer:(2) A-ii, B-i, C-iii, D-v
4.
Who was the first President of 'Harijan Sevak Association' of Karnataka branch?
(1)Sardar Veeranna Gowda
(2)H.T. Dasappa
(3)T. Siddalingayya
(4)Mylara Mahadevappa
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Correct answer:(1) Sardar Veeranna Gowda
5.
Which of the following pairs with respect to the first recipients of Civilian award are correctly matched?Select the correct answer :
A.
C. Rajagopalachari-Bharata Ratna
B.
Satyendranath Bose-Padma Vibhushan
C.
Homi Jehangir Bhabha-Padma Bhushan
D.
Humayun Mirza-Padma Shri
(1)A only
(2)A and B only
(3)A, B and C only
(4)A, B, C and D
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Correct answer:(3) A, B and C only
6.
With respect to Bande Nawaz, which of the following statements are correct?
A.
Bande Nawaz is a famous Sufi Saint
B.
Bande Nawaz Darga is in Bidar
C.
The Hindus considered Bande Nawaz an "Keshava Chaitanya" and worshipped him
(1)A only
(2)B and C only
(3)A and C only
(4)A, B and C
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Correct answer:(3) A and C only
7.
Arrange the following expeditions of Muhammad Ghazni in chronological order
A.
Expedition on Jats of Punjab
B.
Expedition on Somanath
C.
Expedition on Nagarkot
D.
Expedition on Thaneshwar
(1)A, B, D, C
(2)C, D, B, A
(3)D, C, A, B
(4)C, A, D, B
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Correct answer:(2) C, D, B, A
9.
Which of the following literary work of Krishnadevaraya mention that the "King should always be a people protector and a citizen servant to reduce the sufferings of the people"?Select the correct answer :
A.
Amuktamalyada
B.
Madalasa Charite
C.
Jambavati Kalyana
D.
Rasamanjari
(1)A only
(2)B only
(3)C and D only
(4)A and B only
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Correct answer:(1) A only
10.
Which inscription has "Tri Samudra Toya Pita Vahana" sentence?
(1)Nasik cave inscription
(2)Aihole inscription
(3)Maski inscription
(4)Brahmagiri inscription
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Correct answer:(1) Nasik cave inscription
11.
The causes for the decline of republics are
A.
The opportunity given to discuss openly in public meetings
B.
The opportunity given to all to express and submit Independent thoughts in public meetings
C.
The relaxation of rules to arrive at the majority decision
D.
Enmity between republics
(1)A, B, C and D are correct
(2)A, B and C are correct
(3)A and B are only correct
(4)A and C are only correct
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Correct answer:(1) A, B, C and D are correct
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KEA KLA General Studies Paper 1 2025 (code 60) question paper
The opening questions of this 99-question paper, with the official answer key. Open an answer only after you have picked an option.
1.
Who among the following did not participate in Salt Satyagraha in Ankola?
(1)M.P. Nadkarni
(2)Shamarao Shenoy
(3)R.R. Diwakar
(4)Gangadharrao Deshpande
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Correct answer:(4) Gangadharrao Deshpande
2.
Who called Channabairadevi as the 'Queen of Pepper'?
(1)Portuguese
(2)Dutch
(3)British
(4)French
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Correct answer:(1) Portuguese
3.
The Director of 'CBI' (Central Bureau of Investigation) is appointed by a 3-member committee consisting of
(1)Speaker, Vice President and Chief Justice of India
(2)Prime Minister, Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha and Chief Justice of India.
(3)Home Minister, Minister for Law, Defence Minister
(4)President, Vice President, Speaker
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Correct answer:(2) Prime Minister, Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha and Chief Justice of India.
4.
Consider the following pairs.Which of the above is correctly matched?
Party
Founder
(A) India National Congress
A.O. Hume
(B) Bahujan Samaj Party
Mulayam Singh Yadav
(C) Nationalist Congress Party
Jawaharlal Nehru
(D) Bharatiya Janatha Party
Murali Manohar Joshi
(1)A only
(2)A & B only
(3)B & C only
(4)D only
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Correct answer:(1) A only
5.
The tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner of India is
(1)6 years of service or 62 years of age whichever is earlier.
(2)5 years of service or 62 years of age whichever is earlier.
(3)5 years of service or 65 years of age whichever is earlier.
(4)6 years of service or 65 years of age whichever is earlier.
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Correct answer:(4) 6 years of service or 65 years of age whichever is earlier.
6.
Consider the following statements regarding the fundamental duties of Indian citizens.Which of the above statements are correct?
A.
Fundamental duties were added to Indian Constitution in 1976.
B.
Originally 10 duties were added
C.
In the year 2000, anther fundamental duty was added.
(1)A only
(2)A & B only
(3)B & C only
(4)A & C only
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Correct answer:(2) A & B only
7.
Which of the following cases is related to the balance between Fundamental Rights (Part-III) and Directive Principles of State Policy (Part-IV) of the Indian Constitution?
(1)Indira Gandhi v/s Raj Narain
(2)Golaknath v/s State of Punjab
(3)Minerva Mills Ltd v/s Union of India
(4)S.R. Bommai v/s Union of India
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Correct answer:(3) Minerva Mills Ltd v/s Union of India
8.
Match of following:Choose the correct answer :
Sites
Excavators
(A) Harappa
i) S.R. Rao
(B) Mohenjo-daro
ii) M.S. Vatsa
(C) Kalibangan
iii) Y.D. Sharma
(D) Lothal
iv) B.K. Thapar
v) George F. Dales
(1)A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-v
(2)A-ii, B-v, C-iv, D-i
(3)A-iii, B-ii, C-v, D-i
(4)A-iv, B-v, C-ii, D-i
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Correct answer:(2) A-ii, B-v, C-iv, D-i
9.
Which purana quotes about area of India as follow: "Himalaya from the North to oceans in the South"?
(1)Vayu Purana
(2)Vishnu Purana
(3)Garuda Purana
(4)Mathsya Purana
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Correct answer:(2) Vishnu Purana
10.
Which of the following is the exclusive power(s) of the Lok Sabha?Identify the correct answer.
A.
To ratify the declaration of emergency
B.
To pass a motion of no-confidence against the council of ministers
C.
Impeachment motion against the President of India
(1)A and B only
(2)B only
(3)A and C only
(4)C only
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Correct answer:(2) B only
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KEA KLA Communication Paper 2 2025 (code 58) question paper
The opening questions of this 100-question paper, with the official answer key. Open an answer only after you have picked an option.
1.
ಇ, ಈ, ಚ, ಛ, ಯ - ಅಕ್ಷರಗಳು ಯಾವ ಧ್ವನ್ಯಂಗದಿಂದ ಹುಟ್ಟುತ್ತವೆ?
(1)ದಂತ್ಯ
(2)ತಾಲವ್ಯ
(3)ಮೂರ್ಧನ್ಯ
(4)ಕಂಠ್ಯ
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Correct answer:(2) ತಾಲವ್ಯ
2.
'ನಾವೆಲ್ಲರೂ ಉತ್ಸಾಹದಿಂದ ಪ್ರವಾಸಕ್ಕೆ ಹೊರಟೆವು' - ಈ ವಾಕ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಗೆರೆ ಎಳೆದ ಪದದ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಪದ ಯಾವುದು?
(1)ಅತ್ಯುತ್ಸಾಹ
(2)ನಿರುತ್ಸಾಹ
(3)ಅನುತ್ಸಾಹ
(4)ಮಹೋತ್ಸಾಹ
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Correct answer:(2) ನಿರುತ್ಸಾಹ
3.
ನೀಡಿರುವ ಪದಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ದ್ವಿರುಕ್ತಿಯ ಪದವನ್ನು ಆರಿಸಿ ಬರೆಯಿರಿ.
(1)ಕಟ್ಟಕಡೆಗೆ
(2)ಪಟಪಟ
(3)ಮನೆ-ಮಠ
(4)ಸರಸರ
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Correct answer:(1) ಕಟ್ಟಕಡೆಗೆ
4.
ಈ ಮುಂದೆ ಸೂಚಿಸಿದ ಪದಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಯಾವುದು ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತ ಸಂಧಿ ಅಲ್ಲ?
(1)ಗುಣಸಂಧಿ
(2)ಆಗಮ ಸಂಧಿ
(3)ಅನುನಾಸಿಕ ಸಂಧಿ
(4)ಯಣ್ ಸಂಧಿ
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Correct answer:(2) ಆಗಮ ಸಂಧಿ
5.
'ಹರಿಹರ ಕವಿಯ ಪದ್ಯದಷ್ಟೇ ಗದ್ಯವೂ ಮನಸೆಳೆಯುವಂತಹುದು' - ಈ ವಾಕ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಬರುವ ನಾಮಪದ ಯಾವುದು?
(1)ಮನಸೆಳೆ
(2)ಕವಿ
(3)ಹರಿಹರ
(4)ಪದ್ಯ
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Correct answer:(3) ಹರಿಹರ
6.
'ಕಂಗೆಟ್ಟು' ಪದವನ್ನು ಬಿಡಿಸಿ ಬರೆದ ಸರಿಯಾದ ರೂಪ ಯಾವುದು?
(1)ಕಣ್ಣ + ಕೆಟ್ಟು
(2)ಕಣ್ಣು + ಕಟ್ಟು
(3)ಕನ್ + ಕೆಟ್ಟು
(4)ಕಣ್ + ಕೆಟ್ಟು
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Correct answer:(4) ಕಣ್ + ಕೆಟ್ಟು
7.
ಇಲ್ಲಿ ನೀಡಿರುವ ಪದಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಸರಿಯಾಗಿ ಹೊಂದಾಣಿಕೆಯಾಗಿರುವುದನ್ನು ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಮಾಡಿ.
(1)ಸಂಖ್ಯಾವಾಚಕ - ರಾಮ, ಸೀತೆ
(2)ನಾಮವಾಚಕ - ಹೊಸದು, ಚಿಕ್ಕದು
(3)ಅನುಕರಣಾವ್ಯಯ - ಫಳಫಳ
(4)ಗುಣವಾಚಕ - ಇಮ್ಮಡಿ, ನೂರ್ಮಡಿ
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Correct answer:(3) ಅನುಕರಣಾವ್ಯಯ - ಫಳಫಳ
8.
ಈ ಕೆಳಗಿನ ಸಮಾಸಗಳನ್ನು ಉದಾಹರಣೆಯೊಂದಿಗೆ ಹೊಂದಿಸಿ ಬರೆಯಿರಿ.
ಅ
ಬ
(A) ತತ್ಪುರುಷ
i) ಮುಕ್ಕಣ್ಣ
(B) ದ್ವಿಗು
ii) ಬೆಳ್ಗೊಡೆ
(C) ಅಂಶಿ
iii) ಒರ್ಪಿಡಿ
(D) ಬಹುವ್ರೀಹಿ
iv) ಮುಂಗೈ
(1)A - ii, B - iii, C - iv, D - i
(2)A - i, B - ii, C - iii, D - iv
(3)A - iii, B - iv, C - i, D - ii
(4)A - iv, B - ii, C - iii, D - i
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Correct answer:(1) A - ii, B - iii, C - iv, D - i
9.
'ಆರಾಮ' ಪದದ ಅರ್ಥವೇನು?
(1)ಉದ್ಯಾನವನ
(2)ಕಾಡು
(3)ನದಿ
(4)ರಾಣಿ
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Correct answer:(1) ಉದ್ಯಾನವನ
10.
'ಉದ್ದವಾಗಿ ಬೆಳೆಯುವ ಒಂದು ಮರದ ಹೆಸರನ್ನು ಹೇಳು' - ಈ ವಾಕ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಗುಣವಾಚಕ ಪದ ಯಾವುದು?
(1)ಒಂದು
(2)ಹೆಸರು
(3)ಉದ್ದವಾಗಿ
(4)ಮರ
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Correct answer:(3) ಉದ್ದವಾಗಿ
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