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Jharkhand APO Prelims 2025 Question Paper with Answers

200 questions. The first 10 questions are free to attempt. All Jharkhand APO papers

1. Question 1 · General Studies

   'Biswas' Yojana was recently started by whom?

   1. (A) DRDO
   2. (B) SBI
   3. (C) EPFO
   4. (D) RBI

   Answer: (C) EPFO

2. Question 2 · General Studies

   Who among the following is not a member of the committee that selects the central vigilance commissioner?

   1. (A) Prime Minister
   2. (B) Home Minister
   3. (C) Leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha
   4. (D) Chief Justice of India

   Answer: (D) Chief Justice of India

3. Question 3 · General Studies

   Which one of the following is the cause of acid rain?

   1. (A) Noise pollution
   2. (B) Air pollution
   3. (C) Water pollution
   4. (D) Land pollution

   Answer: (B) Air pollution

4. Question 4 · General Studies

   The e-shram portal was launched for

   1. (A) Formalising unorganised workers by creating a national data base
   2. (B) Providing direct subsidy to farmers
   3. (C) Registering exporters for tax benefits
   4. (D) Linking SHGs with credit institutions

   Answer: (A) Formalising unorganised workers by creating a national data base

5. Question 5 · General Studies

   The Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) are designed to

   1. (A) Provide primary healthcare at community level
   2. (B) Replace district hospitals
   3. (C) Serve only urban elite
   4. (D) Deliver skill training

   Answer: (A) Provide primary healthcare at community level

6. Question 6 · General Studies

   Which of the following dams of India is known as " Canada Dam"?

   1. (A) Chandil Dam
   2. (B) Machkund Dam
   3. (C) Tilaiya Dam
   4. (D) Massanjore Dam

   Answer: (D) Massanjore Dam

7. Question 7 · General Studies

   What is the minimum age required for a citizen of India to become a member of Rajya Sabha?

   1. (A) 25 years
   2. (B) 21 years
   3. (C) 30 years
   4. (D) 24 years

   Answer: (C) 30 years

8. Question 8 · General Studies

   The PM-PRANAM scheme announced in Budget 2023-24 is focused on

   1. (A) Reducing subsidy burden of food grains
   2. (B) Promoting balanced use of fertilizers and alternative nutrients
   3. (C) Free supply of fertilizers
   4. (D) Export promotion of farm produce

   Answer: (B) Promoting balanced use of fertilizers and alternative nutrients

9. Question 9 · General Studies

   Hundru Falls in the Indian state of Jharkhand is located on which of the following rivers?

   1. (A) Sankh
   2. (B) Damodar
   3. (C) Barakar
   4. (D) Subarnarekha

   Answer: (D) Subarnarekha

10. Question 10 · General Studies

    Which trees are worshipped by the Munda and Santhal tribes in the Chotanagpur Region?

    1. (A) Mahua and Kadamba
    2. (B) Only Kadamba
    3. (C) Only Mahua
    4. (D) Only Ashok

    Answer: (A) Mahua and Kadamba