HP Staff Nurse Paper (25026 (shift 25)) - Online Test & Solved Answer Key

Question 1 of 120 Nursing

Which policy is most likely to negatively impact the parent-child relationship during a child's hospitalisation?

A. Restricting parental visits to 'visiting hours' B. Encouraging parental involvement in care C. Allowing the parent to room-in with the child D. Providing regular updates to parents

Question 2 of 120 Nursing

Which term refers to the ability to reason out and reflect?

A. Perceiving B. Feeling C. Thinking D. Imagining

Question 3 of 120 Nursing

Which disorder is most commonly associated with wheezing?

A. Pneumothorax B. Bronchial asthma C. Pulmonary embolism D. Atelectasis

Question 4 of 120 Nursing

A burn patient has lost the entire epidermis and part of the dermis. He complains of severe pain. Which degree of burn is this?

A. Third-degree B. Second-degree full-thickness C. First-degree D. Second-degree partial-thickness

Question 5 of 120 Nursing

What type of organism causes superficial mycoses?

A. Protozoa B. Bacteria C. Viruses D. Fungi

Question 6 of 120 Nursing

Which of the following types of sterilization is also known as fractional sterilization?

A. Hot air oven B. Incineration C. Pasteurization D. Tyndallization

Question 7 of 120 Nursing

Which of the following is a non-profit organization that operates on a public-private partnership (PPP) model to implement Mid Day Meal Schemes with support from the Government of India?

A. The Akshaya Patra Foundation B. Smile Foundation C. Pratham Education Foundation D. Child Rights and You (CRY)

Question 8 of 120 Nursing

What is the main goal of the surgical management of Hirschsprung's disease?

A. To widen the anal sphincter to relieve symptoms of constipation. B. To administer medications that stimulate bowel motility. C. To create permanent ascending or descending colostomy for waste removal. D. To remove the aganglionic segment of the colon and reconnect the bowel.

Question 9 of 120 Nursing

Which of the following disorders is generally associated with the deficiency of Antidiuretic hormone?

A. Cushing's syndrome B. Diabetes insipidus C. Diabetes mellitus D. Addison's disease

Question 10 of 120 Nursing

During a pediatric assessment, the nurse notices the child is unresponsive to questions. Which action should the nurse take to encourage communication?

A. Requesting the child to sit in silence and provide counselling without validating feelings B. Ignoring the child and speaking to the parent only, and providing reassurance to the parents C. Continuing to ask direct questions rapidly and provide explanations using medical terms D. Active listening, validating emotions and engaging the child with age-appropriate toys

Question 11 of 120 Nursing

During cardiovascular assessment, the nurse found that the patient with severe aortic regurgitation presents with a forceful pulse that collapses quickly. What is the correct term used to denote this finding?

A. Pulsus alternans B. Pulsus paradoxus C. Bisferiens pulse D. Corrigan's pulse

Question 12 of 120 Nursing

Which developmental milestone is typically achieved by most children at 12 months?

A. Standing without support B. Walking upstairs C. Using two-word sentences D. Drawing circles

Question 13 of 120 Nursing

Quality control in nursing management defines as:

A. planning budget for a year in a hospital B. ensuring services given according to the established standards C. performance appraisal D. manpower management

Question 14 of 120 Nursing

Which type of hypothesis states no difference between variables?

A. Research guess B. Positive guess C. Null hypothesis D. Simple theory

Question 15 of 120 Nursing

According to Carl Rogers' humanistic theory, which concept represents a person's perception of who they are and who they would like to be?

A. Self-concept B. Unconditional positive regard C. Actualizing tendency D. Defense mechanisms

Question 16 of 120 Nursing

A pregnant woman is worried about mild swelling in her feet. What is the appropriate antenatal advice for this common concern?

A. Elevating the legs can help reduce swelling B. Swelling is prevented by drinking less water C. Swelling should be ignored during pregnancy D. Swelling always requires emergency treatment

Question 17 of 120 Nursing

A new community health program requires coordination between nurses, midwives, and other health workers. Which staffing strategy is most likely to ensure efficient teamwork and optimal service delivery?

A. Defining clear roles and responsibilities for each team member B. Allowing team members to work independently without coordination C. Rotating team leaders every week without training D. Assigning random tasks to staff daily

Question 18 of 120 Nursing

Which postnatal complication primarily occur due to retained placental fragments during the third stage of labour?

A. Postpartum hemorrhage B. Shoulder dystocia C. Amniotic fluid embolism D. Puerperal sepsis

Question 19 of 120 Nursing

Which term best describes the use of telecommunication technology to deliver nursing care over distances?

A. Teletherapy B. Telenursing C. Telehealth D. Telemedicine

Question 20 of 120 Nursing

A couple with a family history of cystic fibrosis seeks genetic counseling during pregnancy. What is the counselor's MOST appropriate next step?

A. Encourage adoption. B. Recommend immediate pregnancy termination C. Advise avoidance of future pregnancies D. Assess the couple's carrier status through genetic testing

Question 21 of 120 Nursing

Why mapping of planning is important in nursing?

A. Reduce nurse-patient interaction B. Save bed space C. Ensure adequate staffing levels D. Promote short working hours

Question 22 of 120 Nursing

Which scenario demonstrates a breach in confidentiality when managing patient records?

A. Leaving patient charts unattended in a public area. B. Using a password-protected electronic system. C. Storing records in a locked filing cabinet. D. Discussing care with authorized staff in a private room.

Question 23 of 120 Nursing

In a clinical scenario, which structural feature of the heart would most likely prevent the blood from flowing backward during ventricular diastole?

A. Protection by the pericardium B. Contraction of the myocardium C. Closure of the Semilunar valves D. Opening of semilunar valves

Question 24 of 120 Nursing

A nurse is confronted with a situation where hospital policy conflicts with evidence-based practice guidelines. According to nursing practice standards, what should the nurse do first?

A. Follow hospital policy regardless B. Advocate for patient care based on current evidence C. Ignore the evidence-based guidelines D. Report the issue to administration without acting

Question 25 of 120 Nursing

The hormone secreted by the pineal gland that regulates the sleep-wake cycle is

A. melanin B. serotonin C. melatonin D. dopamine

Question 26 of 120 Nursing

Which of the following best describes the action of metronidazole?

A. It destroys bacterial cell wall B. It encapsulates bacteria C. It destroys bacterial RNA D. It damages protozoa DNA

Question 27 of 120 Nursing

What is the specified population norm for a Primary Health Centre (PHC) in hilly, tribal, or desert areas?

A. 10,000 B. 20,000 C. 80,000 D. 30,000

Question 28 of 120 Nursing

An elderly patient chokes while eating lunch. What is the most effective first aid action a nurse should take immediately?

A. Perform abdominal thrusts to clear the airway B. Ask the patient to cough repeatedly for relief C. Place the patient in a supine position right away D. Encourage the patient to drink water slowly

Question 29 of 120 Nursing

The detection of Bombay blood group is based on

A. Absence of 'A' and 'B' antigen B. Absence of 'B' antigen C. Absence of 'A' 'B' and 'H' antigen D. Absence of 'A' antigen

Question 30 of 120 Nursing

A community rehabilitation project for spinal cord injury patients is struggling with low engagement from male participants. What strategy should the nurse implement to increase male involvement?

A. Offering incentives for attendance regardless of gender B. Reducing rehabilitation session duration for all C. Establishing male-focused peer mentorship programs D. Recruiting more female staff for outreach efforts

Question 31 of 120 Nursing

What term is used to refer to the statistical study of population?

A. Demography B. Anatomy C. Sociology D. Psychology

Question 32 of 120 Nursing

The code of ethics in nursing is important because it:

A. allows nurses to deal with legal consequences B. guides nurses in ethical decision-making and conduct C. ensures nurses take care of family D. ensures higher salaries for nurses

Question 33 of 120 Nursing

Which of these is a common treatment method for amblyopia?

A. Wearing a special contact lens on the weak eye B. Eating carrots and spinach for proper blood clotting C. Forcing the nonworking eye to be more active D. Avoiding reading books

Question 34 of 120 Nursing

Which of the following is an essential principle in the therapeutic relationship to ensure effective patient teaching?

A. Using medical jargon to show expertise B. Speaking in a loud voice C. Establishing trust and rapport D. Providing all information in a single, lengthy session

Question 35 of 120 Nursing

A patient recovering from gastrointestinal surgery expresses nausea at mealtime. How should the nurse best promote nutrition during recovery?

A. Offer small, frequent meals based on tolerance B. Stop oral intake until nausea completely resolves C. Encourage large meals despite nausea D. Provide only clear fluids for all meals

Question 36 of 120 Nursing

A nurse needs to track a patient's care over multiple hospital visits. Which aspect of health records is most essential for continuity of care?

A. Patient feedback surveys for service quality B. Integrated billing and payment summaries C. Comprehensive longitudinal patient information D. Automated appointment scheduling notifications

Question 37 of 120 Nursing

A rural clinic faces challenges with biomedical waste disposal due to lack of incineration facilities. Which strategy would best reduce health hazards for staff and patients?

A. Dispose of biomedical waste in general landfill sites B. Implement secure storage until safe disposal is possible C. Advise staff to minimize waste generation through reuse D. Encourage burning waste in open areas outside the clinic

Question 38 of 120 Nursing

Which of the following is a deadly form of child abuse by a mother, which involves the fabrication of signs and symptoms of a health condition in a child?

A. Autism-spectrum disorder B. Tourette syndrome C. Smith-Magenis syndrome D. Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy

Question 39 of 120 Nursing

What is the primary enzyme responsible for the digestion of carbohydrates in the small intestine?

A. Pepsin B. Trypsin C. Lipase D. Amylase

Question 40 of 120 Nursing

During a sudden increase in patient admissions, what is the most effective material management strategy to ensure a continuous supply of essential items?

A. Allow supplies to be ordered only monthly B. Increase storage space for all supplies C. Implement a system for daily inventory checks D. Delegate ordering responsibilities to all staff

Question 41 of 120 Nursing

A pediatric nurse is assessing a 3-year-old child who is starting to express a sense of independence and self-control, insists on feeding herself, and shows curiosity about new objects. Which psycho-social developmental stage is most relevant in this situation?

A. Intimacy vs. Isolation B. Generativity vs. Stagnation C. Integrity vs. Despair D. Autonomy vs. Shame/Doubt

Question 42 of 120 Nursing

A nurse evaluates patient outcomes after implementing a new health education program. Which aspect of service delivery is being assessed?

A. Staff satisfaction B. Effectiveness of interventions C. Resource availability D. Policy compliance

Question 43 of 120 Nursing

A nurse is preparing a patient for surgery and needs to explain how the plasma membrane maintains cell integrity. Which structure within the plasma membrane is most responsible for selective permeability?

A. Cholesterol molecules distributed evenly B. Peripheral proteins attached to cytoskeleton C. Phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins D. Integral glycoproteins in the outer layer

Question 44 of 120 Nursing

Which specific blood-clotting factor is primarily deficient in patients with Haemophilia B?

A. Factor IX B. Factor VIII C. Factor VII D. Factor XI

Question 45 of 120 Nursing

A medical student is reviewing clotting pathways and notes that prothrombin time (PT) is commonly used to monitor certain therapies. Which clinical scenario best illustrates the use of PT in monitoring anticoagulation therapy?

A. A patient with acute leukemia undergoing chemotherapy B. A patient on heparin therapy after deep vein thrombosis C. A patient with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura D. A patient on warfarin therapy for atrial fibrillation

Question 46 of 120 Nursing

Viruses that lack a lipid bilayer surrounding their capsid are best classified as which of the following?

A. Pleomorphic viruses B. Non-enveloped viruses C. Complex viruses D. Enveloped viruses

Question 47 of 120 Nursing

A patient with hemophilia A is scheduled for surgery. Which preoperative intervention is most appropriate to prevent bleeding complications?

A. Transfuse platelets to increase count. B. Administer vitamin K injection. C. Give desmopressin to increase platelet function. D. Administer factor VIII before the procedure.

Question 48 of 120 Nursing

Situational crisis refer to as:

A. Crisis seen for a patient diagnosed as common cold B. Crisis when a schizophrenic patient getting violent C. A challenging period triggered by a specific, often unexpected stressful event can disrupt person's mental equilibrium D. A normal part of a person's growth and development, occurring as transition from one stage of life to another

Question 49 of 120 Nursing

Which tool is used for abdominal auscultation?

A. Stethoscope B. Otoscope C. Thermometer D. Tongue blade

Question 50 of 120 Nursing

What should be done if a healthcare worker makes an error in a patient record?

A. Erase the error completely B. Delete the entry from the system C. Use correction fluid to cover the error D. Draw a line through the error and initial it

Question 51 of 120 Nursing

Which of the following scale is used to predict pressure ulcer risk in paraplegic patients?

A. NANO scale B. FOUR scale C. FIM scale D. Braden scale

Question 52 of 120 Nursing

Which of the following devices allows a patient to pull with the upper extremities to raise the trunk of the bed and to assist in the transfer from bed to wheelchair?

A. Foot board B. Trapeze bar C. Trochanter roll D. Slide board

Question 53 of 120 Nursing

A neonate with persistent pulmonary hypertension may benefit from which therapy?

A. Glucose infusion B. Inhaled nitric oxide C. Exchange transfusion D. Oral antibiotics

Question 54 of 120 Nursing

What is the main focus of Freud's theory of personality?

A. Brain structure B. Unconscious mind C. Blood pressure D. Sleep duration

Question 55 of 120 Nursing

Which type of cells are replaced in bone marrow transplant?

A. Nerve and muscle cells B. Hematopoietic cells C. Kidney and liver cells D. Skin cells

Question 56 of 120 Nursing

In which condition is the use of non-selective beta blockers contraindicated due to the risk of bronchospasm?

A. Congestive heart failure B. Bronchial asthma C. Diabetes mellitus D. Essential hypertension

Question 57 of 120 Nursing

Endotoxins are:

A. not secreted by bacteria but are integral parts of bacterial cell wall B. lipopolysaccharides found in the outer cell of bacteria and released when bacteria are destroyed and also can trigger a strong immune response C. toxins that are actively secreted by living bacteria into surrounding environment that can cause severe damage to the host cells and tissues D. considered pyrogens and can induce fever

Question 58 of 120 Nursing

A patient's ABG result showed a pH of 7.28, HCO3- of 18 mEq/L and a PaCO2 of 30 mmHg. What may be the most likely condition?

A. Metabolic acidosis with respiratory compensation B. Respiratory alkalosis with metabolic compensation C. Metabolic alkalosis with respiratory compensation D. Respiratory acidosis with metabolic compensation

Question 59 of 120 Nursing

A nurse cares for a client with a grade III ankle sprain. Which assessment finding indicates possible vascular compromise?

A. Ecchymosis around the ankle B. Swelling at the injury site C. Pain with movement D. Absent dorsalis pedis pulse

Question 60 of 120 Nursing

During an annual audit, a hospital evaluates its nursing practices based on structure, process, and outcome. Which quality assurance model is the hospital applying in this scenario?

A. Donabedian Quality Framework B. Six Sigma Quality Model C. Plan-Do-Study-Act Model D. Continuous Quality Improvement

Question 61 of 120 Nursing

A patient with severe burns is admitted to the emergency department with hypovolemia. The physician decides to administer a plasma expander. Which property of plasma expanders makes them suitable for this situation?

A. Ability to prevent platelet aggregation B. Ability to increase intravascular volume rapidly C. Ability to decrease blood viscosity D. Ability to stimulate erythropoiesis

Question 62 of 120 Nursing

A deep cup shaped hemispherical cavity formed by three hip bones, namely ilium, ischium, and pubis is called

A. Obturator foramen B. Acetabulum C. Greater sciatic notch D. Iliac fossa

Question 63 of 120 Nursing

Which of the following is a national-level professional nursing organisation in India?

A. Indian Red Cross Team B. Medical Science Academy C. Indian Dental Council D. Trained Nurses Association

Question 64 of 120 Nursing

Which of the following sentences correctly explains about the barrel chest?

A. An increased anterior-posterior chest diameter. B. A chest with a normal anterior-posterior diameter C. An increased transverse chest diameter D. The pigeon chest deformity or pectus carinatum.

Question 65 of 120 Nursing

Which research approach is based on collecting and analyzing non-numerical data?

A. Quasi-experimental B. Qualitative design C. Quantitative design D. Mixed method type

Question 66 of 120 Nursing

A child with a surgical wound requires frequent dressing changes. What is the most important consideration to prevent skin breakdown surrounding the wound?

A. Using alcohol wipes on the skin at each change B. Applying adhesive tape directly to the skin each time C. Increasing the frequency of dressing changes unnecessarily D. Protecting the periwound skin with a barrier cream

Question 67 of 120 Nursing

A cervical biopsy shows malignant cells with keratinization and intercellular bridges. Which type of carcinoma does this indicate?

A. Small cell carcinoma B. Serous carcinoma C. Adenocarcinoma D. Squamous cell carcinoma

Question 68 of 120 Nursing

The energy requirements of a moderately active adult pregnant woman, as proposed by ICMR 2020, is:

A. 2130 Kcal/day B. 2710 Kcal/day C. 2730 Kcal/day D. 2480 Kcal/day

Question 69 of 120 Nursing

Which demonstrates respect for autonomy in psychiatric care?

A. Assigning care without client input B. Making decisions based on family wishes C. Allowing clients to participate in care decisions D. Withholding information about diagnosis

Question 70 of 120 Nursing

Which approach is most appropriate for evaluating the effectiveness of a personal hygiene program in reducing infectious diseases in a school?

A. Monitoring infection rates before and after implementation B. Counting distributed hygiene products in the program C. Surveying student hygiene awareness levels regularly D. Reviewing updates made to hygiene curriculum content

Question 71 of 120 Nursing

Which phase of skin wound healing is characterized by angiogenesis and granulation tissue formation?

A. Proliferative phase B. Hemostasis phase C. Maturation phase D. Inflammatory phase

Question 72 of 120 Nursing

Which of the following vaccines is most sensitive to freezing and thus should be stored away from the freezer compartment in a carrier?

A. Measles B. BCG C. Hepatitis B D. OPV

Question 73 of 120 Nursing

The scale used to assess the IQ level of a child is the:

A. Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale B. Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) C. Pain scale D. Apgar scale

Question 74 of 120 Nursing

Increased intraocular pressure is seen in which disease condition?

A. Cataract B. Myopia C. Astigmatism D. Glaucoma

Question 75 of 120 Nursing

Which is a common example of a Gram-negative bacillus found in the human gut?

A. Streptococcus pneumoniae B. Staphylococcus aureus C. Bacillus anthracis D. Escherichia coli

Question 76 of 120 Nursing

Which stage of bed sore is characterized by redness that does not fade when pressed?

A. Stage II B. Stage IV C. Stage III D. Stage I

Question 77 of 120 Nursing

According to the Indian National Immunization Schedule, at what age is the first dose of the PCV vaccine administered to an infant?

A. 18 months B. 6 weeks C. 9 months D. At birth

Question 78 of 120 Nursing

What defines the primary goal of healthcare service delivery?

A. Limit patient communication B. Increase medical costs daily C. Improve patient health status D. Provide long waiting hours

Question 79 of 120 Nursing

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of documentation in patient records?

A. Measure and analyses trends in health care B. Legal evidence and communication tool C. Prohibit evaluation of care D. Identify Quality of care

Question 80 of 120 Nursing

In the ISBAR communication framework, what does the letter 'A' represent?

A. Assessment B. Authorization C. Action D. Administration

Question 81 of 120 Nursing

All of the following are included in DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for intellectual disabilities, EXCEPT:

A. the onset is during the childhood B. accompanying physical abnormalities C. deficits in intellectual functioning D. deficits in adaptive functioning

Question 82 of 120 Nursing

Which of the following clotting factors are most commonly affected in Hemophilia A and Hemophilia B, respectively?

A. Factor VIII and Factor IX B. Factor IX and Factor VIII C. Factor X and Factor V D. Factor XI and Factor XII

Question 83 of 120 Nursing

A nurse is teaching a mother about umbilical cord care at home. Which advice should be emphasized to prevent infection?

A. Keep the cord stump clean and dry B. Bathe the stump in warm water daily C. Cover the cord with antibiotic ointment D. Wrap the stump tightly with cloth

Question 84 of 120 Nursing

Which inventory classification system is most suitable for categorizing supplies based on their annual consumption value in a hospital?

A. HML analysis B. FSN analysis C. ABC analysis D. VED analysis

Question 85 of 120 Nursing

A public health team wants to investigate the relationship between a new water treatment process and the incidence of gastrointestinal illness in a community. Which epidemiological study design would best allow them to compare disease rates before and after the intervention?

A. Ecological study B. Case-control study C. Cross-sectional study D. Cohort study

Question 86 of 120 HP GK

Who was the Governor of Himachal Pradesh on 25 January 1971 when it became a full state?

A. S. Chakravarti B. Hokishe Sema C. Prabodh Chandra D. Ashoknath Banerji

Question 87 of 120 English

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined word segment in the given sentence. Her sister arrived at the crime scene completely unexpectedly.

A. once and for all B. off and on C. hand in glove D. out of the blue

Question 88 of 120 Reasoning

Based on the alphabetical order, three of the following are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group? (Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter-cluster.)

A. HFGY B. NLHE C. GEAX D. ECYV

Question 89 of 120 India GK

What do banks do with the major portion of the deposits they receive from the public?

A. Pay salaries to their staff B. Extend loans C. Keep it as cash in their vaults D. Invest in the stock market

Question 90 of 120 Current Affairs

On the eve of Republic Day 2026, which award was conferred on astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla?

A. Shaurya Chakra B. Padma Shri C. Ashoka Chakra D. Param Vir Chakra

Question 91 of 120 Hindi

दिये गये वाक्य के किस भाग में त्रुटि है? उत्तराखंड में मंत्रीजी का निवास स्थल वैभव और विलाश से परिपूर्ण था।

A. उत्तराखंड में B. वैभव और विलाश से C. मंत्रीजी का निवास-स्थल D. परिपूर्ण था।

Question 92 of 120 HP GK

As per the Himachal Pradesh Economic Survey 2024-25, what was the Per Capita Income (PCI) at current prices for FY 2024-25 in Himachal Pradesh?

A. 2,75,354 B. 2,45,800 C. 2,63,741 D. 2,37,212

Question 93 of 120 Reasoning

G, H, I, J, K, and L are sitting around a circular table facing the center. I sits to the immediate right of J. H sits second to the left of L. K sits to the immediate right of L. Who is sitting second to the left of I?

A. G B. I C. J D. K

Question 94 of 120 HP GK

Under the Himachal Pradesh Official Language Act, which language was declared as the official language of the state?

A. Hindi B. Pahari C. Urdu D. Sanskrit

Question 95 of 120 English

Choose the most suitable option and complete the sentence. She was running ______ when they called her back.

A. soon B. upstairs C. very D. glowing

Question 96 of 120 Science

Also known as Newtonian mechanics, which branch of physics deal with the motion of macroscopic objects under the influence of forces?

A. Classical mechanics B. Relativistic mechanics C. Statistical mechanics D. Quantum mechanics

Question 97 of 120 HP GK

The Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve, notified as India's largest conservation reserve in 2025, is located in which specific valley of Himachal Pradesh?

A. Spiti Valley B. Kangra Valley C. Kinnaur Valley D. Kullu Valley

Question 98 of 120 Reasoning

Refer to the following letter series and answer the question that follows. Counting to be done from left to right only. (Left) FZIUKJQDHMCXOENLPGBEA (Right). How many such vowels are there each of which is immediately preceded by a consonant and also immediately followed by a vowel?

A. Three B. Two C. One D. None

Question 99 of 120 Science

Which of the following is an example of a genetic disorder?

A. Tuberculosis B. Malaria C. Typhoid D. Hemophilia

Question 100 of 120 India GK

Which of the following interests does the State seek to promote under Article 46 of the Indian Constitution?

A. Political and cultural B. Legal and administrative C. Educational and economic D. Religious and social

Question 101 of 120 Hindi

'नब्ज पहचानना' मुहावरे का क्या अर्थ है?

A. बस में होना B. स्वभाव जानना C. जल्दी मरने वाला D. घबरा जाना

Question 102 of 120 English

Identify the antonym of 'generous' in the sentence. Although Tom was undeniably affluent, his deeply entrenched parsimonious nature rendered him utterly incapable of substantial charity.

A. substantial B. parsimonious C. affluent D. entrenched

Question 103 of 120 Current Affairs

Which country will host the COP31 summit in 2026?

A. Turkey B. Qatar C. New Zealand D. Iran

Question 104 of 120 India GK

What was the immediate cause that triggered the First War of Independence in 1857?

A. The introduction of the new Enfield rifle cartridges allegedly greased with cow and pig fat B. The reduction of allowances and privileges granted to Indian sepoys in the Bengal Army C. The annexation of Awadh under the Doctrine of Lapse policy of the British East India Company D. The heavy land-revenue assessments imposed on peasants across North India

Question 105 of 120 HP GK

Which among the following organizations owns and operates the Koldam Hydroelectric Power Project in Himachal Pradesh?

A. Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited B. National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited C. Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board D. National Thermal Power Corporation Limited

Question 106 of 120 India GK

Why does the context caution against calling every government with elections a democracy?

A. Because democracy is about rulers only. B. Because all governments want to be called democracies. C. Because not all elections are truly democratic or fair D. Because elections are always manipulated.

Question 107 of 120 Current Affairs

In a major boost to India's biodiversity conservation efforts, the National Biodiversity Authority has released 38.36 crore to the forest department of which state in November 2025?

A. Maharashtra Forest Department B. Andhra Pradesh Forest Department C. Telangana Forest Department D. Kerala Forest Department

Question 108 of 120 Science

In the term pH used to express the acidity or basicity of a solution, what does the letter 'p' denote?

A. Negative logarithm B. Power of hydrogen C. Partial pressure D. Potential of hydrogen

Question 109 of 120 Current Affairs

Announced in 2025, India's first Quantum Valley Tech Park is being built in which city?

A. Bengaluru B. Hyderabad C. Pune D. Amaravati

Question 110 of 120 English

Choose the correct one word substitute for the underlined segment. The committee dismissed the proposal as based on assumptions rather than verified evidence.

A. conclusiveness B. empiricism C. objectivity D. speculation

Question 111 of 120 India GK

Bhilai Steel Plant was set up with the help of which nation or union of republics?

A. USA B. Germany C. Japan D. USSR

Question 112 of 120 Hindi

'काठ का उल्लू' मुहावरे का सही अर्थ होगा -

A. विपत्ति में पड़ना B. सुनने के लिए प्रस्तुत होना C. अमान जनक बात सुनकर सन्न रह जाना D. निपट मूर्ख

Question 113 of 120 Reasoning

Refer to the following letter series and answer the question that follows. Counting to be done from left to right only. (Left) JQENHURADSMOKPVGTZXFW (Right). How many consonants are there, each of which is immediately preceded by a vowel and immediately followed by a vowel?

A. None B. One C. Three D. Two

Question 114 of 120 Hindi

निम्नलिखित वाक्य में रिक्त स्थान को पूर्ण कीजिए। दीवार में ______ गाड़ देने की आवश्यकता है।

A. एक वस्तु B. एक कील C. एक पंख D. एक धागा

Question 115 of 120 Reasoning

In a certain code language, A + B means 'A is the mother of B', A - B means 'A is the brother of B', A x B means 'A is the wife of B', A % B means 'A is the father of B', A # B means 'A is the daughter of B'. Based on the above, how is Tz related to Ne if 'Tz # Eb % Mt # Lv # Ne'?

A. Mother's father B. Daughter's daughter C. Sister D. Father's mother

Question 116 of 120 English

Select the most appropriate option to complete the given sentence. ______ mountain peak?

A. The B. An C. No article needed D. A

Question 117 of 120 India GK

Which types of goods dominated the international trade in Indian textiles before the age of machine industries?

A. Synthetic fibers and silk B. Silk and cotton C. Linen and wool D. Jute and wool

Question 118 of 120 India GK

The Government of India launched the Project Tiger initiative in which of the following years?

A. 1990 B. 1985 C. 1973 D. 1980

Question 119 of 120 Current Affairs

In September 2025, the Union Cabinet approved the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) Scheme on 'Capacity Building and Human Resource Development'. Which of the following is the implementing agency of this scheme?

A. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) B. University Grants Commission (UGC) C. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) D. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

Question 120 of 120 Hindi

“वह खाना ______।” रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति उचित क्रिया से करें।

A. ख रही हैं। B. खा रही हो । C. खाना चाहिए । D. खा रही है।

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