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General Studies GK Haryana Punjab Court Clerk Exam Paper 2026

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1. The hot and dry winds that blow over the North Indian plains during the summer season are locally known as which of the following?
2. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the composition of the Legislative Councils?
3. Which strategic move did the East India Company make after inviting merchants and traders to settle near its factory in 1696?
4. Indian citizenship can be terminated through which constitutional mechanism?
5. Which of the following best explains why the Himalayas are considered a strong and long wall between India and Central/East Asian countries?
6. Which of the following most accurately describes the process of privatisation in the context of Indian economic reforms since 1991?
7. Which of the following rivers has its source in the Amarkantak Plateau and flows through the rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges?
8. Which of the following monuments is renowned for its Indo-Islamic architectural style and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in India?
9. Which measure would macroeconomics most likely use to assess the performance of a country’s economy?
10. Which British policy allowed the annexation of Indian kingdoms if a ruler died without a male heir during Lord Dalhousie's tenure?
11. An astronaut observes that the sky appears black from space, whereas an observer on Earth sees a blue sky during the day. Which explanation best accounts for this difference?
12. Which feature is most commonly associated with the Malabar coast on the western coastal plains of India?
13. INS Mahendragiri, inducted into the Indian Navy in July 2026, is the sixth advanced stealth frigate constructed under which project?
14. Which dynasties ruled during the period that followed the decline of the Maurya dynasty and contributed to the development of architecture and sculpture?
15. Which of the following weapon systems was demonstrated during Exercise Vayu Shakti 2026 as part of India's air defence capability?
16. Which compound is used as an antacid to neutralise stomach acid?
17. Which provision of the Indian Constitution grants citizenship to persons of Indian origin residing outside India?
18. Which of the following indigenously developed missile system successfully completed its maiden flight test during the DRDO trials conducted in June-2026?
19. Which of the following best explains why a pencil appears bent when partially submerged in water?
20. How do bile salts increase the efficiency of fat digestion in the small intestine?
21. Which of the following is the primary source of funds for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for providing loans to member countries?
22. Which of the following is INCORRECT about the Great Northern Plains of India?
23. According to John Maynard Keynes, which factor is most responsible for involuntary unemployment in the short run?
24. Under the Constitution, which Article ensures that a Bill pending in the Council of States DOES NOT lapse upon the dissolution of the House of the People?
25. Which country hosted the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit in 2026?
26. Which reform framework was launched by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in June-2026 to improve the timely execution of DRDO projects?
27. Which organ is primarily affected by pneumonia?
28. Which Indian sports award is conferred on coaches for their outstanding contribution to the success of athletes in international competitions?
29. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the Later Vedic period?
30. As of July 2026, who among the following holds the record for the highest individual score in a Men's One-Day International (ODI) cricket match?
31. The Indian Army-led multinational Exercise PRAGATI 2026, aimed at enhancing counter-terrorism cooperation and jungle warfare capabilities, was organised in which Indian state?
32. Ms. Liudmila Viktorovna Khokhlova, who was conferred the Padma Shri in 2026 for her contribution to Literature and Education, belongs to which country?
33. Which of the following was NOT a key idea promoted by the Swadeshi movement during the Extremist Phase (1905-1919)?
34. Which principal responsibility is assigned to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) within the United Nations system?
35. Which of the following statements best explains the primary function of Lok Adalats in the Indian judicial system?
36. Who is the author of the celebrated novel 'Godan' in Indian literature?
37. Which institution primarily serves as the central authority for controlling monetary policy in India?
38. In July 2026, researchers from the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) and S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS) developed a new covalent organic framework (COF) primarily to improve which of the following characteristics of future rechargeable batteries?
39. What happens if Rajya Sabha does not return a Money Bill to Lok Sabha within the prescribed period?
40. In January 2026, where did the US military operation that led to the custody of Nicolás Maduro Moros take place?
41. According to Article 167 of the Constitution of India, which of the following is NOT a constitutional duty of the Chief Minister?
42. Which of the following is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations?
43. Which leader, in his presidential address at the Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress, declared "self-government or Swaraj" as the ultimate goal of the Congress?
44. Which traditional dance form performed during the Shigmo festival in Goa is characterized by the use of peacock feathers and flowery garlands, and is dedicated to invoking deities?
45. Which observation best indicates that sodium carbonate behaves as a basic salt in aqueous solution?
46. Which element is most likely to form a +2 ion?
47. The Academy Award for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards was won by a film from which country?
48. Which Union Ministry inaugurated the 2-day National Conference on Rare Diseases held in New Delhi on 5–6 May 2026?
49. A balanced diet contains essential nutrients in ________.
50. A student uses Turmeric as a natural indicator and adds the turmeric solution to four test tubes containing: vinegar, soap solution, common salt solution, and glucose solution. In which solution will a colour change to red-brown be observed?

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