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May 2026

With reference to Panch Prayag, consider the following statements:

All five confluences involve the Alaknanda River.
Rudraprayag is the meeting point of Mandakini and Bhagirathi rivers.
Karnaprayag is associated with Karna from the Mahabharata.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1 only

1, 2 and 3

None

With reference to the recently discovered 1,500-year-old reservoir on Elephanta Island, consider the following statements:

The reservoir is a rock-cut cistern excavated directly into the basalt hills of Gharapuri.
Artifacts found at the site include amphorae of Mediterranean origin, suggesting ancient maritime trade.
Numismatic evidence from the site confirms the presence of the Kalachuri dynasty in the 6th century CE.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Only one

Only two

Only three

None

With reference to Adi Shankaracharya, consider the following statements:

He established the Govardhan Math in the eastern part of India, which is associated with the Rigveda.
The "Kanakadhara Stotram" is a philosophical commentary written by him on the Brahma Sutras.
He promoted the "Shanmata" system to harmonize the worship of different Hindu deities.
His birthplace, Kalady, was rediscovered in the 19th century by the 33rd Shankaracharya of Sringeri.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Only one

Only two

Only three

All four

None

With reference to the religious significance of the Jagannath Temple, consider the following statements:

It is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites.
It is associated with several Bhakti saints like Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

None

With reference to the traditional festivals of India, consider the following statements:

Rongali Bihu marks the completion of the harvesting season in Assam and is celebrated with community bonfires called Mejis.
The festival of Vishu in Kerala involves the viewing of 'Vishukkani', which consists of auspicious items like rice, fruits, and flowers.
Wangala, also known as the 100 Drums Festival, is a harvest festival celebrated primarily by the Garo tribe in Meghalaya.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

None

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January 2026

With respect to the Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS) initiative, consider the following statements:

The Ministry of Culture acts as the nodal ministry for organizing the event to celebrate civilizational links between Varanasi and Tamil Nadu.
The initiative aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 by focusing on integrating the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) with modern education.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

None

With respect to the historical genesis of the temple consider the following statement:

It was constructed by Khmer King Suryavarman II in the first half of the 12th Century.
Originally built as a Buddhist temple, it gradually transformed into a shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

None

With respect to the Bhakti Movement and Sant Kabir's role, consider the following statements:

The Bhakti Movement originated in North India in the 15th century with the advent of Sant Kabir.
Sant Kabir democratised religion by composing devotional songs in vernacular languages like Brajbhasha and Awadhi instead of Sanskrit.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

None

With reference to India’s National Song, consider the following statements:

Vande Mataram was composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and first published in his novel Anandamath.
The entire song was adopted as the National Song of India in 1937 by the Congress Working Committee.
The song is explicitly mentioned in the Constitution of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

None

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February 2026

With respect to the Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS) initiative, consider the following statements:

The Ministry of Culture acts as the nodal ministry for organizing the event to celebrate civilizational links between Varanasi and Tamil Nadu.
The initiative aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 by focusing on integrating the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) with modern education.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

None

With respect to the historical genesis of the temple consider the following statement:

It was constructed by Khmer King Suryavarman II in the first half of the 12th Century.
Originally built as a Buddhist temple, it gradually transformed into a shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

None

With respect to the Bhakti Movement and Sant Kabir's role, consider the following statements:

The Bhakti Movement originated in North India in the 15th century with the advent of Sant Kabir.
Sant Kabir democratised religion by composing devotional songs in vernacular languages like Brajbhasha and Awadhi instead of Sanskrit.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

None

With reference to India’s National Song, consider the following statements:

Vande Mataram was composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and first published in his novel Anandamath.
The entire song was adopted as the National Song of India in 1937 by the Congress Working Committee.
The song is explicitly mentioned in the Constitution of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

None

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March 2026

With respect to the Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS) initiative, consider the following statements:

The Ministry of Culture acts as the nodal ministry for organizing the event to celebrate civilizational links between Varanasi and Tamil Nadu.
The initiative aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 by focusing on integrating the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) with modern education.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

None

With respect to the historical genesis of the temple consider the following statement:

It was constructed by Khmer King Suryavarman II in the first half of the 12th Century.
Originally built as a Buddhist temple, it gradually transformed into a shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

None

With respect to the Bhakti Movement and Sant Kabir's role, consider the following statements:

The Bhakti Movement originated in North India in the 15th century with the advent of Sant Kabir.
Sant Kabir democratised religion by composing devotional songs in vernacular languages like Brajbhasha and Awadhi instead of Sanskrit.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

None

With reference to India’s National Song, consider the following statements:

Vande Mataram was composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and first published in his novel Anandamath.
The entire song was adopted as the National Song of India in 1937 by the Congress Working Committee.
The song is explicitly mentioned in the Constitution of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

None

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April 2026

With reference to the Sangita Kalanidhi, consider the following statements:

The award is conferred by the Music Academy Madras and is regarded as one of the highest honours in the field of Carnatic music.
The title was instituted in 1942, when the presiding musician of the Academy’s annual conference began to be formally honoured with the award.
The award carries a gold medal and a citation known as a birudu patra.
The Music Academy Madras was established as an outcome of the All India Congress Session 1927.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only

1, 2 and 3 only

2, 3 and 4 only

1, 2, 3 and 4

None

Which of the following statements correctly places Keeladi in the context of Ancient Indian history?

It was the first urban settlement in India

It shows South India had urbanization, trade, and literacy alongside North India after Harappan decline

It proves Indus Valley Civilization extended to Tamil Nadu

It was primarily a Roman colony in South India

None

With reference to the Kakori Conspiracy, consider the following statements:

It took place near Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh.
The target was a train carrying government treasury money.
It was carried out by the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 only

1, 2 and 3

None

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