Q1. The Fundamental Duties are enshrined in which Part of the Indian Constitution?

Answer: C) Part IVA

Fundamental Duties are in Part IVA (Article 51A), added by the 42nd Amendment (1976). Originally 10 duties; 11th duty (education of children) added by 86th Amendment (2002).

Q2. Who was the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?

Answer: B) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the President of the Constituent Assembly.

Q3. The chemical formula of baking soda is:

Answer: B) NaHCO₃

Baking soda is Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO₃). Washing soda is Na₂CO₃. Common salt is NaCl. Limestone is CaCO₃. (NCERT Class 10 Science)

Q4. Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal'?

Answer: C) Damodar

The Damodar River is called the 'Sorrow of Bengal' due to its frequent flooding. The Kosi River is the 'Sorrow of Bihar'. (NCERT Class 9 Geography)

Q5. The headquarter of the International Court of Justice is located at:

Answer: C) The Hague

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is located at The Hague, Netherlands. It is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.

Q6. In the context of Indian economy, 'Repo Rate' is the rate at which:

Answer: B) RBI lends to commercial banks

Repo Rate is the rate at which the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lends short-term money to commercial banks. Reverse Repo is the rate at which RBI borrows from banks.

Q7. Which Kerala leader is known as 'Bharathiya Vidyabhavan' founder?

Answer: A) K.M. Munshi

K.M. Munshi (Kanhaiyalal Maneklal Munshi) founded Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in 1938. He was also a member of the Constituent Assembly.

Q8. The pH value of human blood is approximately:

Answer: C) 7.4

Normal human blood pH is approximately 7.35-7.45 (slightly alkaline). A pH below 7 is acidic, above 7 is alkaline. (NCERT Class 10 Science)

Q9. The famous 'Poorna Swaraj' declaration was made on:

Answer: B) 26 January 1930

Purna Swaraj was declared at the Lahore Congress in December 1929, and 26 January 1930 was celebrated as the first Independence Day. This is why Republic Day falls on 26 January.

Q10. Which is the largest freshwater lake in India?

Answer: B) Wular Lake

Wular Lake in Jammu & Kashmir is the largest freshwater lake in India. Chilika Lake (Odisha) is the largest brackish water lake. (NCERT Class 9 Geography)

Q11. The process of converting sugar solution into alcohol is called:

Answer: B) Fermentation

Fermentation is the anaerobic process by which yeast converts sugar into alcohol (ethanol) and carbon dioxide. (NCERT Class 8 Science)

Q12. Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the distribution of powers between the Union and the States?

Answer: C) Seventh Schedule

The Seventh Schedule contains three lists: Union List (97 subjects), State List (66 subjects), and Concurrent List (47 subjects) that distribute legislative powers.

Q13. The 'Right to Information Act' was enacted in India in:

Answer: B) 2005

The Right to Information (RTI) Act was enacted on 15 June 2005. It came into full force on 12 October 2005.

Q14. Which organ of the human body produces bile?

Answer: C) Liver

The liver produces bile, which is stored in the gallbladder and released into the small intestine to help digest fats. (NCERT Class 10 Science)

Q15. Haripura Congress Session (1938) is significant because:

Answer: B) Subhas Chandra Bose was elected President

At the Haripura Session (1938), Subhas Chandra Bose was elected as Congress President for the first time. He was re-elected at Tripuri (1939) against Gandhi's wishes.