11. How many bronze medals were won by Bihar players in the 38th National Junior Athletics Championship 2025?
(A) 4
(B) 5
(C) 6
(D) More than one of the above
Answer: (B) Bihar won 5 bronze medals (per reports; total 12 in National Games, but junior athletics: 5 bronze).
12. Which districts will benefit from the Kosi Mechi Link Project?
(A) Patna, Nalanda, Siwan
(B) Darbhanga, Madhubani, Sitamarhi, Begusarai
(C) Araria, Purnea, Kishanganj, Katihar
(D) More than one of the above
Answer: (C) Benefits Araria, Purnea, Kishanganj, Katihar (2.1 lakh ha irrigation).
13. Which Indian languages are accorded the status of Classical Language?
(A) Telugu
(B) Marathi
(C) Bengali
(D) More than one of the above
Answer: (D)
As of 2025: Tamil, Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia, Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, Bengali (11 total).
14. Which organisation recognized the Nagi bird sanctuary Site as an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA)?
(A) UNESCO
(B) World Wildlife Fund
(C) Bird Life International
(D) More than one of the above
Answer: (C)
15. Where was the National Panchayati Raj Day 2025 event organised?
(A) Patna
(B) Madhubani
(C) Gaya
(D) More than one of the above
Answer: (B)
16. What is the primary objective of the Lunar Trailblazer mission?
(A) To detect and map water on the Moon’s surface
(B) To create a 3D model of the entire Moon
(C) To test new lunar rovers
(D) More than one of the above
Answer: (A) Primary: Map lunar water distribution and form (launched Feb 2025, contact lost).
17. Afrikaners indicate the people:
(A) Of Indo-African descent in the U.S.
(B) Indigenous tribal communities in Africa
(C) The white minority group in South Africa
(D) More than one of the above
Answer: (C)
Afrikaners are descendants of Dutch, German, and French settlers in South Africa, forming the white minority group known for apartheid-era dominance.
18. What is the name of the 16th-century stepwell that the Archaeological Survey of India recently conserved in collaboration with the World Monuments Fund?
(A) Agrasen ki Baoli
(B) Rajon ki Baoli
(C) Chauki Bavdi
(D) More than one of the above
Answer: (C)
Chauki Bavdi (in Mandu, MP) was conserved by ASI with World Monuments Fund in 2024–25.
19. What is the name of the city mayor who proclaimed April 14, 2025, as Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Day in New York City?
(A) Bill de Blasio
(B) Eric Adams
(C) Sadiq Khan
(D) More than one of the above
Answer: (B) Eric Adams, Mayor of New York City, officially proclaimed April 14, 2025, as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Day.
20. What is the permanent slogan for the Eurovision Song Contest?
(A) Music Unites Us
(B) United By Music
(C) Music United
(D) More than one of the above
Answer: (B) The official permanent slogan since 2023 is “United By Music”.