HCS-2026 GS-1 ORIGINAL PAPER-SERIES-A With Answer

1. Consider the following pairs:
2. Sri Bhramaramda Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple : Andhra Pradesh
3. Shri Kamakshi Devi Temple : Goa
4. Sun Temple : Odisha

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(A) Only one pair

(B) Only two pairs

(C) All three pairs

(D) None of the pairs

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B/C

2. Consider the following information:

In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: C

3. Consider the following information:

In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: C

4. Consider the following pairs:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: A

5. Consider the following information:

In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

6. Consider the following information:

In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

7. Consider the following statements:
8. When rivers originate from a hill and flow in all directions, the drainage pattern is known as ‘trellis’ pattern.
9. The drainage pattern resembling the branches of a tree is known as the ‘centripetal drainage pattern. *
10. When the rivers discharge their waters from all directions in a lake or depression, the pattern is known as the ‘dendritic pattern”.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: D

8. Consider the following statements:
9. Nilgiri Biosphere reserve has the largest known population of the two endangered animal species, namely the Nilgiri Tahr and the Lion-tailed macaque.
10. Sea cow, an endangered species of marine animals, are found in the Gulf of Mannar biosphere reserve.
11. About 80% of the flowering plants reported from the Western Ghats occur in the Nilgiri Biosphere reserve.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

9. Consider the following statements:
10. Mizoram, also known as the ‘Molassis basin’, is made of soft unconsolidated deposits.
11. ‘Bugyals’ are summer grasslands in the higher reaches of the Great Himalayan ranges.
12. Loktak lake is located in Mizoram

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

10. Assertion A:

The south-western districts of Haryana receive significantly less monsoon rainfall compared to the north-eastern districts.

          Reason R:

The Aravalli range in the south-west acts as a massive orographic barrier, blocking the moisture-laden winds of the Bay of Bengal branch.

(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

(B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(C) A is true but R is false.

(D) A is false but R is true.

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: C

11. With reference to the Haryana Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 and its subsequent amendments, how many of the following criteria are mandatory for a candidate contesting for the post of a Sarpanch?
12. The candidate must possess a functional toilet in their residential premises.
13. A male candidate from the General Category must have passed the Matriculation (10th) examination.
14. The candidate must not have any arrears owed to any Primary Agricultural Cooperative Society (PACS).
15. The candidate must be a minimum of 25 years of age.

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) Only three

(D) All four

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: C

12. Consider the following statements regarding the imposition of President’s Rule (Article 356) in Haryana:
13. President’s Rule has been imposed in Haryana exactly three times since its formation.
14. The first instance of President’s Rule in Haryana occurred in 1967 following the fall of the Rao Birender Singh-led Samyukta Vidhayak Dal government.

(A) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true.

(B) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are false.

(C) Statement 1 is true, but Statement 2 is false.

(D) Statement 1 is false, but Statement 2 is true.

(E) Question not attempted.

ANSWER: A

13. Assertion A:

The J. C. Shah Commission, established in 1966, unanimously recommended the inclusion of Chandigarh and Kharar tehsil into the newly formed state of Haryana.

          Reason R:

The 1961 linguistic census indicated a decisive Hindi-speaking majority in both Chandigarh and the Kharar tehsil.

(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

(B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(C) A is true but R is false.

(D) A is false but R is true.

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: A

14. Consider the following pairs:
15. Pathmar :     Horse Postal System
16. Uluq :     Foot Postal System
17. Dawa :     Messengers

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(A) Only one pair

(B) Only two pairs

(C) All the three pairs

(D) None of the pairs

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: A

15. Consider the following pairs:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(A) Only one pair

(B) Only two pairs

(C) All the three pairs

(D) None of the pairs

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: A

16. Consider the following pairs:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(A) Only one pair

(B) Only two pairs

(C) All the three pairs

(D) None of the pairs

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: C

17. Consider the following pairs:
18. Duarte Barbosa :     Portuguese
19. Nicolo de’ Conti :     Russian
20. Afanasy Nikitin :     Italian

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(A) Only one pair

(B) Only two pairs

(C) All the three pairs

(D) None of the pairs

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: A

18. Consider the following pairs:

          (Vijayanagar Fact)         (Relation)

1. Hiriya :       Canal
2. Kamalapuram :       Platform
3. Amara Nayak :       Military Commander

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(A) Only one pair

(B) Only two pairs

(C) All the three pairs

(D) None of the pairs

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

19. Consider the following pairs:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(A) Only one pair

(B) Only two pairs

(C) All three pairs

(D) None of the pairs

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

20. Consider the following pairs:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(A) Only one pair

(B) Only two pairs

(C) All three pairs

(D) None of the pairs

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

21. Given below are two statements:

          Statement I:

If a copper and a nichrome wire of same length and same area of cross-section carry the same current for same time at room temperature then both will produce the same amount of heat.

Statement II:

If current in a conductor is doubled and time is halved then the heat produced becomes double.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the opitions given below:

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

(C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

(D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: D

22. Given below are two statements:

Statement I:

For mixing concentrated nitric acid and water, water must always be added slowly to concentrated acid.

Statement II:

For dilution, solvent is required to be added to the concentrated solution.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

(C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

(D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: D

23. Consider the following information:

In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

24. Consider the following pairs:

How many of the above pains are correctly matched?

(A) Only one pair

(B) Only two pairs

(C) All three pairs

(D) None of this pairs

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

25. Consider the following statements regarding United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC):
26. Members are elected based on regional representation.
27. India has been elected under the Asia-Pacific group for the term 2026-28.
28. ECOSOC is a subsidiary organ of the UN Security Council.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(A) Only one

(B) Only) two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Question not attempted)

ANSWER: B

26. Consider the following statements:
27. The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) aims to enhance connectivity between India and Europe.
28. IMEC includes both rail and maritime components.
29. China is not a founding participant of IMEC.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: C

27. Consider the following statements:
28. India has committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2070.
29. The Nationally Determined contributions (NDCs) are submitted under the Paris Agreement.
30. NDC targets are legally binding under international law.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

28. Given below are two statements:

Statement I:

Project Cheetah aims to reintroduce cheetahs into India after their extinction.

Statement II:

The project is implemented by the National Tiger Conservation Authority.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

(C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

(D) Statement 1 is false but Statement II is true.

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: A

29. Given below are two statements:

Statement I:

The Pacific Ring of Fire is associated with high seismic and volcanic activity.

Statement II:

It is located along the Indian Ocean coastline of India.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

(C) Statement 1 is true but Statement II is false.

(D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: D

30. Given below are two statements:

Statement I:

The highest temperature on oceanic surface is recorded at equator.

Statement II:

The maximum temperature of the oceans is recorded on their surface.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

(C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

(D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: D

31. Consider the following information:

In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

32. Consider the following information:

In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

33. Consider the following statements:
34. In Odisha high grade hematite ore, is found in Badampahar mines.
35. Very high grade hematites are found in the famous Bailadila range of hills in Jharkhand.
36. Ballari-Chitradurga-Chikkamangaluru-Tumakuru belt in Karnataka has large reserves of iron ore.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

34. Consider the following pairs of traditional Haryanvi ornaments and the body part they are worn on:
35. Purli – Nose
36. Hasla – Neck
37. Kadi – Ankle
38. Chhaj – Forehead

Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(A) Only 1, 2, and 3

(B) Only 2, 3, and 4

(C) Only 1, 2, and 4

(D) 1, 2, 3, and 4

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: D

35. Which of the following statements uniquely identifies the ‘Loor’ dance of Haryana?

(A) It is a martial dance performed exclusively by men holding swords and shields during the festival of Dussehra.

(B) It is a female-exclusive dance performed during the Holi festival, characterized by questions and answers in a singing format.

(C) It is performed by the devotees of Shiva during the month of Sawan, involving rapid spinning movements.

(D) It is a slow, rhythmic dance performed to mourn the departure of a bride from her maternal home.

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

36. Match List I (Eminent Literary Figures of and select the correct code: Haryana) with List II (Their Renowned Work)

(А) І-а, II-b, III-c, IV-d

(B) I-b, II-a, III-d, IV-c

(C) I-a, II-c, III-b, IV-d

(D) I-b, II-d, III-a, IV-с

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: A

37. Given below are two statements:

Statement I:

Pampadevi, the goddess of the Vijayanagara Empire, performed penance to marry Vishnu.

Statement II:

This marriage ceremony of Pampadevi is organised with great pomp every year in Virupaksha Temple.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

(C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

(D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: D

38. Consider the following pairs:
39. Agriculture : Union List
40. Livestock and Animal Husbandry : State List
41. Education : Concurrent List

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(A) Only one pair

(B) Only two pairs

(C) All three pairs

(D) None of the Pairs

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

39. Consider the following statements:
40. The Parliament may, by law, create a Legislative Council in a state if the Legislative Assembly of the State passes a resolution in this regard by a simple majority.
41. The Legislative Assembly of a state has no role to play in the abolition of the Legislative Council of that state.
42. The total number of members in the Legislative Council of a State cannot exceed one-third of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly of that State.
43. One-twelfth of Members of Legislative Council are elected by persons residing in the State who have been graduates for at least three years.

How many of the statement (s) given above are correct?

(A) Only one statement

(B) Only two statements

(C) Only three statements

(D) All four statements

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

40. Consider the following statements:
41. The Gram Sabha comprises of the entire population residing within a village.
42. The elections to Panchayats are conducted by the Election Commission of India.
43. A Panchayat dissolved before the expiry of the period of 5 years and then reconstituted, functions only for the remaining period.
44. The Panchayats can be given the power to levy taxes by the State.

How many of the statement (s) given above are correct?

(A) Only one statement

(B) Only two statements

(C) Only three statements

(D) All four statements

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

41. Consider the following pairs:
42. Tribes Advisory Council : IV Schedule
43. Autonomous Districts : VI Schedule
44. Regional Councils : V Schedule

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(A) Only one pair

(B) Only two pairs

(C) All three pairs

(D) None of the pairs

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: A

42. Consider the following pairs:
43. Mosquito : Egg. Larva, Pupa & Adult
44. Silk moth : Egg. Larva, Pupa and Adult
45. Cockroaches : Egg. Nymph, Pupa and Adult

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(A) Only one pair

(B) Only two pairs

(C) All three pairs

(D) None of the pairs

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

43. Given below are two statements:

Statement I:

Rabi crops includes paddy, soyabean, pigeon pea, maize and cotton while crops like wheat, gram, peas are kharif crops.

Statement II:

Vegetables and fruits provide vitamins and minerals in addition to small amounts of proteins and fats.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) Both Statement 1 and Statement II are true.

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

(C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

(D) Statement 1, is false but Statement II is true.

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: D

44. Which of the following is/are correct?
45. Fertilizers are commercially available products that provide nitrogen. phosphorous and potassium to crops.
46. Fertilizer contains a large amount of organic matter which improves the water holding capacity of the soil.

Select the answer using the code given below:

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 only

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: A

45. Consider the following pairs:
46. Natural contraceptive : Lactational Amenorrhea
47. Barrier method : Progestasert
48. Hormone Releasing: : Saheli IUDs

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(A) Only one pair

(B) Only two pairs

(C) All three pairs

(D) None of the pairs

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: A

46. Given below are two statements:

Statement I:

ISRO launched the XPoSat mission in January 2025 to study cosmic X-ray sources.

Statement II:

XPoSat is India’s first dedicated mission to study X-ray polarization.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

(C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

(D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: D

47. Given below are two statements:

Statement I:

Sangken is a Buddhist festival in Arunachal Pradesh that marks the community’s New Year.

Statement II:

Mopin is an agricultural festival associates with the Garo tribe and aims to drive away evil spirits and ensure prosperity.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

(C) Statement I is true but Statement Il is false.

(D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: C

48. Consider the following statements:
49. The Idealistic Theory believes that culture originates from divine inspiration intuition or higher ideas perceived by individuals or groups.
50. The Materialistic Theory states that physical environment, climate and means of production shape culture first.
51. Vedic Culture developed only from religious beliefs and was not influenced by material conditions.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

49. Consider the following statements:
50. Archaeological evidence such as burial urns and earthen pots in South India indicates cultural exchange between the Indus Valley Çivilization and the early Tamil culture
51. The presence of a significant number of Dravidian words in the Brahui language of Baluchistan suggests prehistoric cultural contact between North-West India and South India.
52. The treatise Tolkappiam, written around 1000 BC, deals exclusively with Tamil grammar and provides no information about the social life of ancient Dravidians.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

50. Consider the following statements:
51. In Haryana. State Govt. provides interest subvention.
52. The e-billing for all types of bills was introduced in 2018 in Haryana.
53. For Haryana, the effective rate of interest on crop loan is zero percent.

How many of the statements given above are correct? N

(A) Only One

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: C

51. Consider the following statements:
52. Haryana initiated gender budgeting in 2008-09 financial year.
53. Old Age Samman Allowance Scheme is run by Haryana with 100% support from central government.
54. Haryana’s per capita income is higher than national average for 2025-26.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

52. Given below are two statements:

Statement 1:

The Excise & Taxation Department Haryana administers VAT on sale of goods except 4 non GST goods.

          Statement II:

The exeise collection on liqueur is one of the major sources of revenue for the state government in Haryana.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correet answer from the options given below:

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false

(C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

(D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: A

53. Consider the following pairs:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(A) Only one pair

(B) Only two pairs

(C) All three pairs

(D) None of the pairs

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

54. Consider the following statements:
55. Kuroshio is a cold ocean current in the Pacific ocean.
56. Kuroshio ocean current flows from tropics to south pole.
57. Kuroshio is an ocean current in western part of the North Pacific ocean.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: A

55. Consider the following information:

In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: A

56. Given below are two statements:

Statement I:

Akbar and his elite first saw tobacco in 1604 AD.

Statement II:

Abul Fazl in his Ain-i-Akbari described the cultivation and use of tobacco in North India in detail.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) Both Statement 1 and Statement II are true.

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

(C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

(D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: C

57. Given below are two statements:

Statement I:

During British colonialism, the Santhals were settled at the foothills of the Rajmahal and this large area was considered their land (Damin-i-Koh) and was made to cultivate it.

Statement II:

Landlords, moneylenders, and the colonial government would reclaim the cleared land of the Santhals by imposing heavy taxes and high interest rates. This led to the Santhal rebellion,

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

(C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

(D) Statement 1 is false but Statement Il is true.

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: A

58. Given below are two statements:

Statement I:

Before the railway age, the town of Mirzapur was a collection center for cotton coming from the Deccan,

Statement II:

Cotton production in Bombay almost came to an end due to the American Civil War.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

(C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

(D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: C

59. Given below are two statements:

Statement I:

The British land revenue system, known as the Summary Settlement, was implemented in Awadh in 1856.

          Statement II:

The Summary Settlement increased the income of the middleman taluqdars by granting him new land.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

(C) Statement 1 is true but Statement II is false.

(D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: C

60. Consider the following statements:
61. The Inter-State Council can inquire into disputes between the states.
62. It can discuss subjects in which states, or the Union and one or more states, have a common interest.
63. Union territories are not represented in the Inter-state Council.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

61. Consider the following statements:
62. An object moving with constant velocity has zero net force acting on it.
63. Action and reaction forces act on the same body.
64. A large force acting for a short time can produce a large change in momentum.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

62. Consider the following pairs:
63. If ciliary muscles are relaxed : focal length of the eye lens increases
64. If eye lens becomes thicker : enables us to see nearby objects clearly
65. For a young adult with normal vision : near point is about 25 cm

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(A) Only one pair

(B) Only two pairs

(C) All three pairs

(D) None of the pairs

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: C

63. Consider the following statements:
64. The loudness of a sound is determined basically by its frequency.
65. The frequency of the sound wave does not change when it travels from one medium to another.
66. Audible range of the average human ear extends from about 20 Hz to 20 kHz.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

64. Consider the following information:

In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: A

65. Consider the following information:

In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

66. Consider the following information:

In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

67. Which of the following is/are correct?
68. The Global Carbon Budget 2024 is released by the IPCC.
69. It tracks global CO, emissions and sinks.

Select the answer using the codes given below:

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 only

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

68. Which of the following is/are correct?
69. India deployed the first All-women Formed Police Unit in Liberia.
70. UN Peacekeeping operations are mandated by the UN General Assembly only.

Select the answer using the codes given below:

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 only

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: A

69. Given below are two statements:

Statement I:

Per-capita income is not sufficient to measure the development.

Statement II:

Per-capita income is defined as total population divided by total income.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

(C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

(D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: C

70. Given below are two statements:

Statement 1:

Disguised Unemployment is a structural phenomenon in Indian Agriculture.

Statement II:

Marginal Productivity of additional labour Units is zero (MP₁= 0) in Indian Agriculture due to disguised unemployment.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

(B) Both Statement 1 and Statement II are false

(C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false

(D) Statement 1 is false but Statement II is true

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: A

71. Which of the following is/are correct?
72. Collateral requirements expand the credit access for landless labourers.
73. Multinational Corporation may influence the domestic production patterns.

Select the answer using the codes given below:

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 only

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

72. Which of the following is/are correct?
73. GDP is calculated by adding up the value of all final goods and services produced in a country during a given year.
74. Intermediate consumption represents the value of goods and services as inputs in the production process, excluding fixed assets.

Select the answer using the codes given below:

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 only

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: C

73. Consider the following statements:
74. Formal credit sources are regulated by government sources.
75. Expansion of Institutional credit reduces dependence on money lenders.
76. Informal lenders generally charge lower rate of interest due to competition among themselves.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

74. Consider the following pairs:
75. Commercial banks : Provide regulated loans.
76. Self help Groups : Provide Group credit.
77. Informal Money tenders : Provide loans as per RBI rules.

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(A) Only one pair

(B) Only two pairs

(C) All three pairs

(D) None of the pairs

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

75. Consider the following statements:
76. Current fallow land left without cultivation for two or more than two agricultural years.
77. Other than current fallow land left uncultivated for the past 1 to 5 agricultural years.
78. Gross cropped area Area sown more than once in an agricultural year plus net sown area is known as gross cropped area.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Question attempted

ANSWER: B

76. Consider the following pairs:
77. National Water : Kottapuram-Ways of India (NWI) Kollam stretch
78. National Water 5 : Allahabad-Ways of India (NW2) Haldia stretch
79. National Water : Sadia-Dhubri Ways of India (NW3) stretch

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(A) Only one pair

(B) Only two pairs

(C) All three pairs

(D) None of the pairs

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: D

77. Given below are two statements:

Statement I:

Long staple (American) cotton in north-western parts of India is called ‘narma”.

Statement II:

Tur, an important pulse is also known as yellow gram.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given correct below:

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false

(C) Statement I is true but Statement II is falsan

(D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: C

78. Arrange the following historical events concerning Haryana region in the correct chronological order (earliest to latest):
79. The Treaty of Surji-Anjangaon transferring control of Haryana to the British East India Company.
80. The establishment of George Thomas’s independent kingdom at Hansi

III. The annexation of the Kaithal state by the British under the Doctrine of Lapse.

1. The Battle of Karnal between Nader Shah and Muhammad Shah.

(A) IV, II, I, III

(B) PV, I, II, III

(C) II, IV, I, III

(D) I, IV, II, III

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: A

79. In the context of the ‘Parivar Pehchan Patra’ (PPP) scheme of Haryana, which of the following statements is/are correct?
80. It mandates the creation of an 8-digit unique alphanumeric ID for every family residing in Haryana.
81. The data obtained through PPP is legally protected under the Haryana Parivar Pehchan Act, 2021, which designates the Haryana Trust Based Reading Authority as the data custodian.

(A) Only 1

(B) Only 2

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: C

80. How many of the following Gl (Geographical Indication) tags are officially associated exclusively or jointly with the state of Haryana?
81. Phulkari
82. Basmati Rice
83. Sirsa Kinnow
84. Rohtak Rewri

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) Only three

(D) All four

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

81. Match List I (Major Power/Industrial Projects) with List II (Location/District) and select the correct code.

(A) I-c, II-b, III-a, IV-d

(B) I-b, II-c, III-d, IV-a

(C) I-c, II-a, III-b. IV-d

(D) I-d, II-b, III-a, IV-c

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: A

82. Arrange the following traditional folk fairs of Haryana in the chronological order of the Hindu calendar months they are typically celebrated in (from Chaitra onwards):
83. Masani Mela (Gurugram)
84. Kapal Mochan Mela (Yamunanagar)
85. Gugga Naumi Mela
86. Phalgu Mela (Faral)

(A) I, III, IV, II

(B) I, IV, III, II

(C) III, I, IV, II

(D) IV, I, III, II

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

83. Given below are two statements:

Statement 1:

Denatured alcohol contains small quantity of methanol, a poisonous substance.

Statement II:

Methanol is poisonous because it gets oxidized to methanoic acid in liver, which coagulates the protoplasm.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

(C) Statement 1 is true but Statement II is false.

(D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: A

84. Consider the following information:

In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: A

85. Given below are two statements

Statement 1:

All metals evolve hydrogen gas upon reaction with hydrochloric acid

Statement II:

Hydrogen carbonates of all metals except sodium, react with acids to give s corresponding salt. carbon dioxide and water.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

(C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

(D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

86. Consider the following statements:
87. Dental caries or tooth decay begins when bacteria acting on sugars produce alcohol that soften or demineralise the enamel
88. Dental caries or tooth decay begins when bacteria acting on sugars produce acetone that soften or demineralise the enamel.
89. Dental caries or tooth decay begins when bacteria acting on sugars produce acids that softens or demineralise the enamel.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: A

87. Consider the following pairs of current sectoral composition of Indian Economy Economic Survey 2025-26:
88. Primary Sector : Largest share in employment with lowest share in GDP.

2, Secondary Sector: Lowest share in employment with second largest contribution in GDP.

3. Tertiary Sector : Largest contribution in GDP.

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(A) Only one pair

(B) Only two pairs

(C) All three pairs

(D) None of the pairs

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

88. Consider the following information:

In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: A

89. Consider the following information:

In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: C

90. Which of the following is/are correct?
91. Industrial base of Haryana mainly consists of Cotton textiles, Sugar processing and Farm machinery production.
92. The state also manufacturs chemicals as a variety of consumer goods.

Select the answer using the codes given below:

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 only

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: C

91. Which of the following is/are correct?
92. The estimated fiscal deficit for Haryana as per Budget 2026-27 is 2.6%.
93. In Haryana, effective revenue deficit has increased in past three years as the grants for creation of capital assets have gone down.

Select the answer using the codes given below:

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 only

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: A

92. Which of the following is/are correct?
93. According to Budget 2026-27 for Haryana, maximum tax revenue comes from State Goods & Service Tax, followed by stamps and registration.
94. Haryana governments own tax revenue is estimated to increase by 11% in Budget 2026-27 over Revised Budget 2025-26.

Select the answer using the codes given below:

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 only

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: C

93. Match List I (Freedom Fighters/Reformers of Haryana) with List II (Associated Journals/Contributions) and select the correct code:

(A) I-b, II-a, III-d, IV-c

(B) I-b, II-c, III-a, IV-d

(C) I-a, II-b, III-c, IV-d

(D) I-c, II-a, III-d, IV-b

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: A

94. Assertion A:

The Revolt of 1857 in the Haryana region lacked a centralized leadership, leading to fragmented tribal and localized peasant uprisings rather than a unified military campaign.

Reason R:

The strategic assassination of Nawab Abdur Rahman Khan of Jhajjar before the outbreak of the mutiny decapitated the central command of the Haryana rebels.

(A) ‘Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

(B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

(C) A is true but R is false.

(D) A is false but R is true.

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: C

95. How many of the following statements regarding the drainage system of Haryana are correct?
96. The Markanda river, an ephemeral stream, changes its name to the Aruna river after entering the state.
97. The Sahibi river originates in the Mewat hills and is a major tributary of the Yamuna, joining it near Okhla.
98. The Tangri river is a tributary of the Markanda river and originates in the Morni hills.
99. The Drishadvati river is generally identified with the modern-day Chautang river system.

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) Only three

(D) All four

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: C

96. Which of the following best describes the ‘Bagar’ tract of Haryana?

(A) The floodplains formed by the Yamuna river in the eastern districts.

(B) The heavily eroded, gullied lands found exclusively at the foothills of the Shiwaliks.

(C) The dry, sandy upland region along the Rajasthan border featuring shifting sand dunes.

(D) The highly fertile, low-lying loamy plains in the central districts like Rohtak and Sonipat.

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: C

97. Consider the following statements with regard to joint sitting of the two Houses of the Parliament:

The President of India can call a joint sitting of the Parliament.

1. If after a Bill has been passed by one House and transmitted to the other House and the Bill is rejected by the other House.

2 If there is a disagreement among the Houses regarding the amendments to be made in a Bill.

3. If more than three months lapse from the date of the reception of a Bill by the other House without the Bill being passed by it.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(A) Only one

(B) Only two

(C) All three

(D) None

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: B

98. Consider the following pairs regarding landmark Public Interest Litigation Cases in India:
99. Hussainara Khatoon: vs. State of Bihar (1979) : Under-trial prisoners case
100. Sunil Batra vs. Delhi Administration (1980) : Case related to ” torture of prisoners
101. Mo Co Mehta vs. Union of India (1991) : Environment protection case

How many of the above pairs are correct?

(A) Only one pair

(B) Only two pairs

(C) All three pairs

(D) None of the pairs

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: C

99. Given below are two statements:

Statement I:

The term judicial review is explicitly mentioned in the Constitution of India.

Statement II:

The Supreme Court can review laws on the ground that they violate the federal distribution of powers between the Centre and the States.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

(C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

(D) Statement Lis false but Statement II is true.

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: D

100. Consider the following statements:
101. The doctrine of basic structure of the Constitution was propounded in the Keshwananda Bharti case.
102. Right to Property is not a part of the basic structure of the Constitution.
103. Only the Supreme Court and the High Courts have the right to decide whether any matter is a part of the basic structure of the Constitution.
104. The Parliament of India is not empowered to alter the basic structure of the Constitution.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(A) Only one statement

(B) Only two statement

(C) Only three statement

(D) All four statement

(E) Question not attempted

ANSWER: D