APSC Prelims 2025 Mock Test - 02

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Total Marks: 15 | Negative Marking: 0.25 per wrong answer

Select the correct answer from the options ( A | B | C | D )

1. Which of the following statements about the Indian Constitution are correct?
1. It establishes a federal system with unitary bias
2. It was adopted on 26th January 1950
3. The original Constitution had 395 Articles
4. It recognizes only religious minorities

A. 1 and 2 B. 2 and 3 C. 1 and 3 D. All of the above

Correct Answer: C. 1 and 3
Explanation: The Constitution was adopted on 26th Nov 1949 and came into force on 26th Jan 1950. It recognizes linguistic, cultural and religious minorities.

2. Which of these countries border the Red Sea?
1. Saudi Arabia
2. Jordan
3. Egypt
4. Sudan

A. 1, 3 and 4 B. 2 and 3 C. All of the above D. None of the above

Correct Answer: A. 1, 3 and 4
Explanation: The Red Sea borders Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea, Yemen, Djibouti, and Israel/Jordan through Gulf of Aqaba.

3. The Gupta administration is known for:
1. Division of empire into provinces called Bhuktis
2. Issue of gold coins called Dinara
3. Establishment of village councils called Sabhas
4. Creation of official post called Kumaramatyas

A. 1, 3 and 4 B. 2 and 4 C. All of the above D. None of the above

Correct Answer: A. 1, 3 and 4
Explanation: Gold coins during Gupta period were called Dinars, not Dinara. Other statements are correct.

4. Which of these are Fundamental Duties?
1. To develop scientific temper
2. To protect public property
3. To pay taxes
4. To vote in elections

A. 1 and 2 B. 3 and 4 C. 1 and 2 D. All of the above

Correct Answer: C. 1 and 2
Explanation: Paying taxes and voting are legal duties, not Fundamental Duties under Article 51A.

5. Recent 'PM Vishwakarma Scheme' aims to:
1. Support traditional artisans
2. Provide skill training
3. Offer interest-free loans
4. Create artisan clusters

A. 1 and 3 B. 1, 2 and 4 C. All of the above D. None of the above

Correct Answer: B. 1, 2 and 4
Explanation: The scheme offers loans with concessional interest, not interest-free.

6. Which states share border with Myanmar?
1. Mizoram
2. Tripura
3. Nagaland
4. Meghalaya

A. 1 and 3 B. 2 and 4 C. All except 4 D. 1, 3 and Arunachal

Correct Answer: D. 1, 3 and Arunachal
Explanation: Myanmar borders Arunachal, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram. Tripura and Meghalaya don't share this border.

7. Chandrayaan-3 mission achieved:
1. Soft landing on Moon's south pole
2. Rover operation for 1 lunar day
3. Detection of sulphur in soil
4. Sample return mission

A. 1 and 3 B. 2 and 4 C. All of the above D. None of the above

Correct Answer: A. 1 and 3
Explanation: Chandrayaan-3 operated for 14 Earth days (1 lunar day) and didn't return samples.

8. National Green Hydrogen Mission targets include:
1. 5 MMT annual production by 2030
2. Rs. 8 lakh crore total investment
3. Creation of export opportunities
4. Decarbonizing industrial sector

A. 1 and 2 B. 3 and 4 C. All of the above D. None of the above

Correct Answer: C. All of the above
Explanation: The mission aims for 5 MMT production, ₹8 lakh crore investment, exports and industrial decarbonization.

9. Which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Northeast India?
1. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Kaziranga National Park
3. Tawang Monastery
4. Khangchendzonga National Park

A. 1 and 2 B. 1, 2 and 4 C. All of the above D. None of the above

Correct Answer: B. 1, 2 and 4
Explanation: Kaziranga, Manas, and Khangchendzonga are UNESCO sites. Tawang isn't listed yet.

10. Provisions under 73rd Constitutional Amendment include:
1. Three-tier Panchayati Raj system
2. Reservation for OBCs in panchayats
3. State Election Commission
4. Gram Sabha as oversight body

A. 1, 3 and 4 B. 2 and 4 C. All of the above D. None of the above

Correct Answer: A. 1, 3 and 4
Explanation: 73rd Amendment provides for SC/ST reservation, not OBCs. Other statements are correct.

11. Recently launched 'e-Shram Portal' is related to:
1. Unorganized sector workers
2. Health insurance coverage
3. Skill development database
4. Social security benefits

A. 1 and 4 B. 2 and 3 C. All of the above D. 1 and 4

Correct Answer: D. 1 and 4
Explanation: e-Shram creates national database of unorganized workers for social security benefits.

12. Which rivers flow through Rift Valleys?
1. Narmada
2. Tapi
3. Damodar
4. Luni

A. 1 and 2 B. 3 and 4 C. 1, 2 and 3 D. All of the above

Correct Answer: C. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: Narmada (Narmada rift), Tapi (Tapi rift), and Damodar (Damodar rift) flow through rift valleys.

13. Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) focuses on:
1. Vehicle crash safety ratings
2. Emission standards
3. Pedestrian protection
4. Electric vehicle adoption

A. 1 and 3 B. 2 and 4 C. All of the above D. None of the above

Correct Answer: A. 1 and 3
Explanation: Bharat NCAP evaluates adult occupant protection, child occupant protection and pedestrian protection.

14. Features of National Education Policy 2020 include:
1. 5+3+3+4 curricular structure
2. Vocational education from Class 6
3. Multiple entry-exit in higher education
4. National Testing Agency for all exams

A. 1 and 2 B. All except 4 C. 3 and 4 D. None of the above

Correct Answer: B. All except 4
Explanation: NTA already exists before NEP 2020. Vocational education starts from Class 6.

15. Recent 'Global Biofuels Alliance' includes:
1. India
2. USA
3. Brazil
4. Saudi Arabia

A. 1 and 3 B. 2 and 4 C. 1, 2 and 3 D. All of the above

Correct Answer: C. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: Global Biofuels Alliance launched by India with USA, Brazil as founding members. Saudi Arabia isn't a member.