71. The Indian Institute of Public Administration was established in —
(A) 1954
(B) 1953
(C) 1952
(D) 1955
✅ Answer: (B) 1953
Explanation: IIPA was founded in 1953 for training and research in public administration.
72. World Tuberculosis (TB) Day 2025 — correct statements:
- Observed on March 24 to commemorate Dr. Robert Koch’s discovery of TB bacteria in 1882.
- Theme 2025: “Yes! We Can End TB.”
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
✅ Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
Explanation: TB Day is celebrated every March 24, and the 2025 theme is “Yes! We Can End TB.”
73. Consider the following about Exercise Desert Flag-10:
- India participated with Tejas and Rafale aircraft.
- Held at Al Dhafra Air Base, UAE.
- Aimed to enhance interoperability in complex aerial combat.
(A) Only 1 and 2
(B) Only 2 and 3
(C) Only 1 and 3
(D) 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: All three are true — Exercise Desert Flag (UAE, 2025) saw Indian Air Force participation with Rafale and Tejas.
74. The title “Goodwill Ambassador” is associated with —
(A) Regional trade organizations
(B) Space exploration programs
(C) Military alliances
(D) United Nations and its specialized agencies
✅ Answer: (D) United Nations and its specialized agencies
Explanation: Celebrities or public figures are appointed as UN Goodwill Ambassadors to raise awareness of global causes.
75. Which one of the following storm-centres of the Revolt of 1857 is wrongly matched?
(A) Kanpur – Nana Sahib
(B) Jagdishpur – Kunwar Singh
(C) Faizabad – Hazrat Mahal
(D) Jhansi – Rani Lakshmibai
✅ Answer: (C) Faizabad – Hazrat Mahal
Explanation: Begum Hazrat Mahal led the revolt from Lucknow, not Faizabad.
76. Which one of the following Acts is wrongly matched?
(A) The First Factory Act – 1881
(B) The Royal Titles Act – 1876
(C) Repeal of the Vernacular Press Act – 1881
(D) Calcutta Corporation Act – 1899
✅ Answer: (C) Repeal of the Vernacular Press Act – 1881
Explanation: The Vernacular Press Act was repealed in 1882 by Lord Ripon, not 1881.
77. Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?
(A) First Schedule – Names of States and UTs
(B) Second Schedule – Forms of Oath and Affirmation
(C) Fourth Schedule – Allocation of Seats in Rajya Sabha
(D) Fifth Schedule – Provisions for Scheduled Areas and Tribes
✅ Answer: (B) Second Schedule – Forms of Oath and Affirmation
Explanation: Second Schedule deals with salaries and allowances, not oaths. Oaths are in the Third Schedule.
78. Which Article of the Constitution deals with Indian Foreign Policy?
(A) Article 49
(B) Article 50
(C) Article 51
(D) Article 52
✅ Answer: (C) Article 51
Explanation: Article 51 (Directive Principles) directs the state to promote international peace and friendly relations.
79. Match the following (Minerals and Places in Odisha):
| Mineral | Location |
|---|---|
| i. Monazite | c. Chhatrapur (Ganjam) |
| ii. Chromite | a. Baula–Nuasahi (Keonjhar) |
| iii. Limestone | d. Sunki (Koraput) |
| iv. Copper | b. Kesarpur (Mayurbhanj) |
✅ Answer: (D) i–c, ii–a, iii–b, iv–d
Explanation: Correct matches of Odisha’s major mineral deposits.
80. Which river crosses the Equator twice?
(A) Amazon
(B) Nile
(C) Congo
(D) Niger
✅ Answer: (C) Congo
Explanation: The Congo River in Central Africa crosses the equator two times during its flow.