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Q851BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) Computer Science Class 11-12
The process in which atmospheric carbon dioxide is converted into carbohydrates during photosynthesis is
  1. Aoxidation
  2. Breduction
  3. Chydrolysis
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) reduction

Explanation

In photosynthesis CO₂ gains hydrogen (and loses oxygen) to form carbohydrates, so it is reduced.

Q852BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) Computer Science Class 11-12
The quality of a printer is determined as
  1. Awords per inch
  2. Bstrike per inch
  3. Cdots per inch
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) dots per inch

Explanation

Printer resolution and print quality are measured in dots per inch (dpi).

Q853BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) Computer Science Class 11-12
Trachoma disease is related to
  1. Alungs
  2. Bears
  3. Ceyes
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) eyes

Explanation

Trachoma is a bacterial (Chlamydia trachomatis) infection of the eyes that can cause blindness.

Q854BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) Computer Science Class 11-12
Which of the following makes use of Newton’s third law of motion?
  1. AArchery
  2. BSpace rocket
  3. CVenturimeter
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (A) Archery

Q855BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) Computer Science Class 11-12
Particles which can be added to the nucleus of an atom without changing its chemical properties are
  1. Aneutrons
  2. Belectrons
  3. Cprotons
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (A) neutrons

Explanation

Chemical properties depend on the number of protons and electrons. Adding neutrons only makes an isotope of the same element.

Q856BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) Computer Science Class 11-12
Before Elon Musk announced change of the signature Blue Bird logo to Sign ‘X’ logo, who is regarded as the creator of Twitter’s iconic Bird in its final version in 2012?
  1. AJack Dorsey
  2. BMartin Grasser
  3. CNoah Glass
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) Martin Grasser

Explanation

Designer Martin Grasser created the final version of Twitter's blue bird logo in 2012, before it was replaced by 'X' in 2023.

Q857BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) Computer Science Class 11-12
Who is the Director of the famous film Oppenheimer, a film about high-concept science, released this year?
  1. AChristopher Nolan
  2. BGuy Ritchie
  3. CLaura McGann
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (A) Christopher Nolan

Explanation

Oppenheimer (2023), about J. Robert Oppenheimer and the atomic bomb, was written and directed by Christopher Nolan.

Q858BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) Computer Science Class 11-12
Which one of the following has pulled out from hosting the 2026 edition of Commonwealth Games due to huge estimated expenditure on its organization?
  1. ALondon, UK
  2. BKuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  3. CVictoria, Australia
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) Victoria, Australia

Explanation

In July 2023 the Australian state of Victoria withdrew from hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, citing costs that had risen far above the estimate.

Q859BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) Computer Science Class 11-12
What is the full form of INDIA, a recently formed alliance of opposition political parties?
  1. AIndian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance
  2. BIndian National Development for Improvement Alliance
  3. CIndian National Developmental Inclusive Association
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (A) Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance

Explanation

The opposition alliance formed in July 2023 is the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (I.N.D.I.A.).

Q860BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) Computer Science Class 11-12
What message was sent by Chandrayaan–2 lunar orbiter to Chandrayaan–3’s lander module when it established contact with it in August 2023?
  1. A“Welcome home”
  2. B“Chalo chand ke paar chalein”
  3. C“Welcome, buddy”
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) “Welcome, buddy”

Explanation

When the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter made two-way contact with the Chandrayaan-3 lander Vikram in August 2023, ISRO reported its message as 'Welcome, buddy!'.

Q861BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) Computer Science Class 11-12
Name the former President of China who crushed the pro-democracy movement in 1989.
  1. AMao Tse Tung
  2. BYang Shangkun
  3. CJiang Zemin
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) Jiang Zemin

Explanation

Official BPSC answer key: (C) Jiang Zemin. Note: the President of China in 1989 was Yang Shangkun (B).

Q862BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) Computer Science Class 11-12
Who has elected for the second term as Ireland’s Prime Minister?
  1. ASanna Marin
  2. BRobert Abela
  3. CLeo Varadkar
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) Leo Varadkar

Explanation

Leo Varadkar became Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland for a second time in December 2022. Sanna Marin was Finland's PM and Robert Abela is Malta's PM.

Q863BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) Computer Science Class 11-12
African Union was made a permanent member in the G–20 Summit held in India. Who is the Chairman of the African Union?
  1. AAzali Assoumani
  2. BJustin Trudeau
  3. CUrsula von der Leyen
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) Ursula von der Leyen

Explanation

Official BPSC answer key: (C). Note: the African Union chairperson at the 2023 G-20 summit was Azali Assoumani (A); Ursula von der Leyen heads the European Commission.

Q864BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) Computer Science Class 11-12
As per geographical area, arrange the following physiographic units of India in ascending order: 1. Central highlands 2. Great plains 3. Coastal plains 4. Northern Mountains Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  1. A3, 1, 2, 4
  2. B1, 2, 3, 4
  3. C2, 4, 1, 3
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (A) 3, 1, 2, 4

Explanation

By area, the coastal plains are the smallest unit, followed by the central highlands and the Great Plains, with the northern mountains the largest, as per the official key.

Q865BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) Computer Science Class 11-12
Arrange the following ranges from North to South in sequence: 1. Ladakh 2. Karakoram 3. Pir Panjal 4. Zanskar Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  1. A1, 3, 2, 4
  2. B2, 1, 4, 3
  3. C3, 4, 1, 2
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) 2, 1, 4, 3

Explanation

From north to south the ranges are Karakoram, Ladakh, Zanskar and then Pir Panjal (the Lesser Himalaya, south of the Kashmir valley).

Q866BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) Computer Science Class 11-12
During the monsoon season in India, most of the cyclones have their origin
  1. Abetween 8° N and 13° N latitude
  2. Bbetween 10° N and 15° N latitude
  3. Cbetween 16° N and 21° N latitude
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) between 10° N and 15° N latitude

Explanation

As per the standard textbook statement and the official key, most cyclones of the monsoon season originate between 10°N and 15°N latitude, mainly over the Bay of Bengal.

Q867BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) Computer Science Class 11-12
Which of the following areas is not landslide-prone area?
  1. AWestern Ghats
  2. BEastern Ghats
  3. CHimalayan Regions
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) Eastern Ghats

Explanation

The Eastern Ghats are old, low and worn-down hills with relatively low landslide risk. The Himalaya and the steep, heavy-rainfall Western Ghats are highly landslide-prone.

Q868BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) Computer Science Class 11-12
Which of the following coasts of India is most affected by violent tropical cyclones?
  1. AMalabar
  2. BCoromandel
  3. CKonkan
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) Coromandel

Explanation

The Coromandel (east) coast faces the Bay of Bengal, where most violent tropical cyclones form, especially in October-November. Malabar and Konkan are on the west coast.

Q869BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) Computer Science Class 11-12
When running water cuts through clayey soils and makes deep channels, they lead to
  1. Agully erosion
  2. Bsheet erosion
  3. Cdeforestation
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (A) gully erosion

Explanation

Running water cutting deep channels (gullies) in clayey soil is gully erosion, which creates badlands like the Chambal ravines. Sheet erosion removes a thin top layer over a large area.

Q870BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) Computer Science Class 11-12
Which of the following receives heavy rainfall in the month of October and November?
  1. AHills of Garo, Khasi and Jaintia
  2. BCoromandel Coasts
  3. CPlateau of Chota Nagpur
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) Coromandel Coasts

Explanation

The Coromandel coast (Tamil Nadu) gets most of its rain in October-November from the retreating (north-east) monsoon.

Q871BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) Computer Science Class 11-12
Cultivation of fruits and vegetables is called
  1. Afloriculture
  2. Bagriculture
  3. Chorticulture
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) horticulture

Explanation

Horticulture is the cultivation of fruits, vegetables and flowers; floriculture is only flowers.

Q872BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) Computer Science Class 11-12
Who provided leadership in the districts of Patna, Ara and Shahabad during the Revolt of 1857 in Bihar?
  1. ARaj Kumar Shukla
  2. BNamdar Khan
  3. CKunwar Singh
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) Kunwar Singh

Explanation

Kunwar Singh of Jagdishpur led the 1857 revolt in the Ara-Shahabad region of Bihar, at about 80 years of age.

Q873BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) Computer Science Class 11-12
The Partition of Bengal was made effective on
  1. A14 October, 1905
  2. B15 October, 1905
  3. C16 October, 1905
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) 16 October, 1905

Explanation

The Partition of Bengal announced by Lord Curzon came into effect on 16 October 1905, which was observed as a day of mourning.

Q874BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) Computer Science Class 11-12
The Quit India Resolution was adopted by the Congress in Bombay on
  1. A7 August, 1942
  2. B8 August, 1942
  3. C9 August, 1942
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) 8 August, 1942

Explanation

The AICC adopted the Quit India Resolution at Gowalia Tank, Bombay, on 8 August 1942; the leaders were arrested early on 9 August.

Q875BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) Computer Science Class 11-12
The British ruled India for a long period due to the
  1. Aliberal policies of the Congress
  2. Bimprisonment of Indian leaders
  3. Cpolicy of Divide and Rule
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) policy of Divide and Rule

Explanation

The British kept power by setting communities against each other, the 'Divide and Rule' policy (e.g. partition of Bengal, separate electorates).

Q876BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) Computer Science Class 11-12
Queen Victoria’s Proclamation was issued on which of the following dates?
  1. A1 November, 1857
  2. B27 March, 1858
  3. C1 November, 1858
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) 1 November, 1858

Explanation

Queen Victoria's Proclamation, which transferred rule from the East India Company to the Crown, was read by Lord Canning at Allahabad on 1 November 1858.

Q877BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) Computer Science Class 11-12
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  1. ARaja Rammohan Roy was the pioneer of modern education.
  2. BSwami Dayanand proclaimed India for Indians.
  3. CVivekananda participated in the Parliament of World Religions.
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (D) More than one of the above

Explanation

All three statements are correct: Ram Mohan Roy pioneered modern (English) education, Dayanand gave the call 'India for Indians', and Vivekananda spoke at the Parliament of World Religions, Chicago (1893).

Q878BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) Computer Science Class 11-12
Who among the following became India’s unofficial Ambassador to England?
  1. ASurendranath Banerjee
  2. BDadabhai Naoroji
  3. CSwami Vivekananda
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) Dadabhai Naoroji

Explanation

Dadabhai Naoroji lived in England for many years, became the first Indian member of the British House of Commons (1892), and put India's case there, so he is called India's unofficial ambassador.

Q879BPSC TRE 2.0 (2023) Computer Science Class 11-12
Who described the Government of India Act, 1935 as a ‘Charter of Slavery’ ?
  1. AMahatma Gandhi
  2. BNetaji Subhas Chandra Bose
  3. CMaulana Hasrat Mohani
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (B) Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

Explanation

Official BPSC answer key: (B). Note: the “Charter of Slavery” remark is most often attributed to Jawaharlal Nehru, who is not among the options.

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