📜 Group-C General Awareness — Set 7
Ancient History · Vedic Age · Buddhism · Jainism · General Science · Current Affairs
📚 Section 1: Ancient History & Indus Valley (Q1–12)
Q1 · Ancient History
The Great Bath of the Indus Valley Civilization was discovered at which site?
Q2 · Indus Valley
Which was the only Indus site with an artificial brick dockyard?
Q3 · Indus Valley
Which Harappan city is divided into THREE parts (lower town + two citadels)?
Q4 · Vedic Age
The word “Satyameva Jayate” inscribed on India’s State Emblem has been taken from which scripture?
Q5 · Vedic Age
Which Mandala of the Rig Veda is completely dedicated to Soma?
Q6 · Ancient History
Arthashastra was written by which scholar?
Q7 · Mauryan Period
In which Rock Edict did Ashoka mention the casualties of the Kalinga War and declare the renunciation of war?
Q8 · Ancient History
The title “Indian Napoleon” has been attached to which ruler?
Q9 · Gupta Period
Which Chinese traveller visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya)?
Q10 · Architecture
The famous Kailasa Temple cut out of solid rock at Ellora was built under the patronage of which dynasty?
Q11 · Pallava Dynasty
The Rathas (Pancha Rathas) at Mahabalipuram were built during the reign of which Pallava ruler?
Q12 · Ancient History
Whose achievements are recorded in the Allahabad Pillar inscription?
🕉️ Section 2: Buddhism & Jainism (Q13–24)
Q13 · Buddhism
What is the first sermon of Buddha called?
Q14 · Buddhism
Which one of the following is NOT included in the Eightfold Path of Buddhism?
Q15 · Buddhism
The Fourth Buddhist Council was held in Kashmir during the reign of which king?
Q16 · Buddhism
“Prince of Pilgrims” was the name attributed to which Chinese traveller?
Q17 · Buddhism
The sacred book of the Buddhists is:
Q18 · Buddhism
The Buddhist monk who spread Buddhism in Tibet was:
Q19 · Jainism
What are the Three Jewels (Ratnatraya) of Jainism?
Q20 · Jainism
Vardhamana Mahavira was also known as “Jina” which literally means:
Q21 · Jainism
The first Tirthankara of Jainism was:
Q22 · Buddhism vs. Jainism
Which of the following was NOT common between Buddhism and Jainism?
Q23 · Architecture
The Dilwara Jain Temple is situated at:
Q24 · Ancient History
Which inscription mentions village administration under the Cholas?
🔬 Section 3: General Science — Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Q25–38)
Q25 · Physics
Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?
Q26 · Physics
The SI unit of electric resistance is:
Q27 · Physics
A convex lens is used in the correction of which eye defect?
Q28 · Physics
Which law states: “The pressure of a given mass of gas is inversely proportional to its volume at constant temperature”?
Q29 · Chemistry
Which gas is produced when baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) reacts with vinegar (acetic acid)?
Q30 · Chemistry
The chemical formula of common salt (table salt) is:
Q31 · Chemistry
Which metal is called “the metal of the future” due to its lightness and strength?
Q32 · Biology
Deficiency of which vitamin causes Rickets (softening of bones in children)?
Q33 · Biology
The hormone insulin, which regulates blood sugar, is produced by which organ?
Q34 · Biology
The process by which plants make food using sunlight, water and CO₂ is called:
Q35 · Biology
Which blood group is known as the “Universal Donor”?
Q36 · Biology
Which disease is caused by the deficiency of iodine?
Q37 · Science
The ozone layer in the atmosphere protects us from which radiation?
Q38 · Science
Which element has the highest electrical conductivity among all metals?
⚔️ Section 4: Medieval History & Indian National Movement (Q39–45)
Q39 · Medieval History
The Khajuraho temples were built by which dynasty?
Q40 · Medieval History
Akbar’s policy of religious tolerance was called:
Q41 · National Movement
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place on which date in 1919?
Q42 · National Movement
Who gave the slogan “Do or Die” (Karo ya Maro) during the Quit India Movement of 1942?
Q43 · National Movement
The Indian National Congress was founded in which year?
🇮🇳 Section 5: Current Affairs & Indian Polity (Q44–50)
Q44 · Indian Polity
The Preamble to the Indian Constitution declares India to be a:
Q45 · Indian Polity
Article 32 of the Indian Constitution was described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the:
Q46 · Current Affairs 2025
India’s first indigenously built semiconductor chip was produced under which government scheme in 2025?
Q47 · Current Affairs
Who won the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 to become the youngest World Chess Champion ever?
Q48 · Indian Economy
The 16th Finance Commission of India is chaired by:
Q49 · Space & Science
Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed near the South Pole of the Moon on:
Q50 · West Bengal GK
The Durand Cup, one of the oldest football tournaments in the world, is hosted by which city in India?