1. The government bans public rallies citing “law and order issues.” Protesters argue violation of fundamental rights. Which right is most directly affected?
A. Article 14
B. Article 19(1)(b)
C. Article 21
D. Article 32
Answer: B
Explanation: The right to assemble peacefully is guaranteed under Article 19(1)(b).
2. If some books are pens, and all pens are pencils, then:
A. Some books are pencils.
B. All pencils are books.
C. Some pens are books.
D. No book is a pencil.
Answer: A and C
Explanation: Some books are pens, and all pens are pencils → those books are also pencils. Hence both A and C follow.
3. Which Indian city hosted the G20 Summit in 2023?
A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Bengaluru
D. Hyderabad
Answer: A
Explanation: The 2023 G20 Summit was hosted in New Delhi.
4. “The pandemic accelerated digital adoption across sectors. However, it also widened inequality as not all had access to devices or the internet.”
What is the key theme?
A. Digital adoption reduces inequality.
B. Pandemic created total digital equality.
C. Digital growth widened inequality.
D. Pandemic destroyed technology.
Answer: C
Explanation: The passage highlights inequality due to uneven digital access.
5. If 3x + 2 = 20, what is x?
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
Answer: B
Explanation: 3x + 2 = 20 → 3x = 18 → x = 6.
6. A factory discharges untreated waste into a river, harming nearby villagers. Which principle applies?
A. Doctrine of Basic Structure
B. Polluter Pays Principle
C. Doctrine of Severability
D. Rule of Law
Answer: B
Explanation: The Polluter Pays Principle ensures accountability for environmental damage.
7. Statement: “All cars are vehicles. Some vehicles are not cars.”
Which is true?
A. Some cars are not vehicles.
B. Some vehicles are cars.
C. No car is a vehicle.
D. All vehicles are cars.
Answer: B
Explanation: Since all cars are vehicles, at least some vehicles are cars.
8. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the abolition of untouchability?
A. Article 14
B. Article 17
C. Article 19
D. Article 21
Answer: B
Explanation: Article 17 explicitly abolishes untouchability.
9. Find the correct synonym for “Pragmatic”:
A. Idealistic
B. Practical
C. Dreamy
D. Abstract
Answer: B
Explanation: Pragmatic means practical and realistic.
10. A shopkeeper marks an item at ₹1,200 and sells it at a 20% discount. What is the selling price?
A. ₹900
B. ₹960
C. ₹1,000
D. ₹1,050
Answer: B
Explanation: 20% of 1,200 = 240; Selling Price = 1,200 – 240 = ₹960.