Rahul1. The Supreme Court recently ruled that declarations of citizenship are not sustainable if the procedure adopted is: A. Time-consumingB. Mechanical and devoid of application of mindC. Conducted by a High CourtD. Based on documentary evidence Answer: B. Mechanical and devoid of application of mind Explanation: The Supreme Court set aside 27 Gauhati High Court … Read more
WBCS Prelims Indian National Movement Questions 2024 1. Who among the following called Irwin and Gandhi “The Two Mahatmas”? (A) Rabindranath Tagore (B) Sarojini Naidu(C) Jawaharlal Nehru(D) Mirabehn 2. Which among the following was circulated as symbols by the rebels during the Revolt of 1857? (A) Sword(B) Chapati (C) Scarf(D) Coins 3. In which country … Read more
1. Which countries were targeted by Iran after the U.S. carried out airstrikes on its nuclear facilities? A. Israel, Egypt and JordanB. Qatar, Bahrain and Iraq C. Saudi Arabia, Oman and KuwaitD. Syria, Lebanon and Yemen Answer: B. Qatar, Bahrain and Iraq Explanation: In retaliation for the U.S. strikes on its nuclear facilities, Iran launched … Read more
1. A recent study found that nearly what proportion of India’s monsoon rainfall evaporates before reaching the ground? A. One-tenthB. One-fourth C. One-halfD. Three-fourths Answer: B. One-fourth Explanation: A recent scientific study found that nearly 25% of India’s monsoon rainfall evaporates in mid-air before reaching the ground. The finding is significant for understanding the Indian … Read more
Daily Current Affairs from The Hindu for 11 July 2026 1. The Government of India has admitted that the use of E20 fuel may reduce the fuel economy of some vehicles by approximately: A. 1–2%B. 3–5%C. 8–10%D. More than 15% Answer: B. 3–5% Explanation: The Centre acknowledged that vehicles using E20 (20% ethanol-blended petrol) may … Read more
WBCS Prelims Modern Indian History Questions 2024 1. Who was the first Indian ruler to join the Subsidiary Alliance? (A) Peshwa Bajirao II(B) The King of Travancore(C) The Nawab of Oudh(D) The Nizam of Hyderabad 2. Who was the Governor-General of Bengal when the Asiatic Society was founded? (A) Warren Hastings(B) Lord Cornwallis(C) Lord Wellesley(D) … Read more
WBCS Prelims Medieval Indian History Questions 2024 1. Who among the following presented the famous Kohinoor diamond to Emperor Shah Jahan? (A) Murad(B) Mir Jumla(C) Aurangzeb(D) Dara Shikoh 2. Which ruler ordered the construction of the Royal Road from East Bengal to Peshawar, also known as Sadak-e-Azam? (A) Humayun(B) Sher Shah (C) Akbar(D) Jahangir 3. … Read more
WBCS Prelims Ancient Indian History Questions 2024 1. Who among the following presided over the First Buddhist Council? (A) Upali(B) Ananda(C) Mahakasyapa(D) Moggaliputta Tissa 2. Which of the below mentioned Indo-Greek rulers issued coins bearing the figures of Krishna and Balarama? (A) Menander(B) Agathocles(C) Heliocles(D) Archebius 3. The two Vaishnava brothers Roop and Sanatan who … Read more
1. India and Australia adopted the Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation primarily to strengthen cooperation in which region? A. Arctic RegionB. Indo-Pacific RegionC. Mediterranean RegionD. South Atlantic Region Answer: B. Indo-Pacific Region Explanation: India and Australia adopted a Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation to deepen collaboration in the Indo-Pacific. The partnership focuses on maritime security, … Read more
WBCS Prelims English Grammar Questions 2023 1. Which of the following is an auxiliary verb? (A) Look(B) Can(C) Take(D) Do 2. Read the following sentences and then select the correct option. (i) One should not interfere in the personal affairs of others.(ii) The personal in that company are dissatisfied with their salaries. (A) Only Sentence … Read more