1) What significant contribution did Sangamagrama Madhava make to mathematics in the 15th century?*1 pointDevelopment of the decimal systemIntroduction of the concept of zeroAdvancing the early concepts of calculusFormulation of algebraic equations2) What is the primary industrial use of tungsten due to its unique properties?*1 pointAs a material for constructing buildingsAs a filament in incandescent light bulbsAs a catalyst in chemical reactionsAs a component in manufacturing plastics3) Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the Zeigarnik effect?*1 pointA student completes their homework early and forgets about it the next day.A chef remembers all the orders that have been placed until they are served and then quickly forgets them.An athlete trains daily for a competition, constantly visualizing their performance.A reader quickly finishes a book and immediately starts another without recalling much from the previous one.4) Which of the following best describes the concept of slow fashion?*1 pointRapid production of low-cost clothing items.Emphasis on high-quality, durable, and ethically produced clothing.Frequent updates to fashion collections.Use of synthetic materials to reduce costs.5) What is the primary economic rationale behind the concept of planned obsolescence?*1 pointTo reduce production costs by using cheaper materialsTo generate long-term sales volume by reducing the time between repeat purchasesTo improve product quality and customer satisfactionTo comply with environmental regulations and reduce waste6) How does the El Niño weather phenomenon exacerbate the spread and impact of avian flu?*1 pointEl Niño causes higher temperatures and humidity, which directly increase the mutation rate of avian flu viruses.El Niño leads to changes in migratory patterns of birds, increasing the spread of avian flu across different regions.El Niño results in severe droughts that force wild birds into closer contact with domesticated birds, heightening the risk of transmission.El Niño affects global trade routes, leading to delays in the transportation of poultry and exacerbating outbreaks of avian flu.7) What is the central principle of heutagogy in educational practice?*1 pointTeacher-centered instruction focused on standardized testingLearner-determined learning, emphasizing self-directed and self-determined learning processesCollaborative learning with a focus on group projects and teamworkTraditional lecture-based teaching with a fixed curriculum8) For what contribution was Dr Amartya Sen awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1998?*1 pointHis work on the theory of supply and demandHis research on the causes of poverty and famineHis contributions to the development of game theoryHis analysis of monetary policy and inflation9) Consider the following statements related to Oil spilli) As oil spills, it floats on water and prevents sunlight to pass through it. The shiny substance that you see sometimes on top layer of water is nothing but oil which makes it difficult for plants to survive.ii) Oil Spills make the water deficient in oxygen. This causes problem for the marine animals.Which of the above statements is/are correct?*1 pointOne onlyTwo onlyBoth are correctNone of the above10) Which ancient civilisation is known for creating the first known system of writing, cuneiform?*1 pointIndus valley civilizationMesopotamian civilizationChinese civilizationEgyptian civilization11)What does the term "carbon footprint" primarily refer to?*1 pointThe amount of carbon dioxide emitted by vehiclesThe total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly and indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or productThe carbon content found in fossil fuelsThe natural absorption of carbon dioxide by forests and oceans12) 7) Five friends A, B, C, D and E travelled to five different cities (Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Bangalore and Hyderabad) by five different modes of transport (bus, train, aeroplane, car, and boat) from Mumbai. 2) The person who travelled to Delhi did not travel by boat. 3) C went to Bangalore by car and B went to Kolkata by aeroplane. 4) D travelled by boat whereas E travelled by train. 5) Mumbai is not connected by bus to Delhi and Chennai.Who among the following went to Delhi?*1 pointABCDE13)What do the oaths taken by Cabinet Ministers of India primarily emphasize?*1 pointUpholding the sovereignty and integrity of IndiaEnacting new laws and policiesIncreasing economic growthPromoting international relations14) What is the primary purpose of Agnibaan, developed by the Indian aerospace startup Agnikul Cosmos?*1 pointTo act as a reusable spacecraft for manned missionsTo launch small satellites into low Earth orbitTo serve as a missile defense systemTo conduct deep space exploration missions15)  What is the main advantage of using recombinant proteins in medical research and biotechnology?  *1 pointThey are naturally occurring and do not require genetic engineeringThey can be produced in large quantities with high purityThey are always cheaper than proteins obtained from natural sourcesThey are resistant to all types of diseases16)  A school text books of class III shows the image  of a father grating coconut in the kitchen and cooking snacks for his daughter, is an example of *1 pointCurriculum promoting skillingCurriculum promoting Gender equalityCurriculum promoting gender equityCurriculum promoting gender neutrality