DPS Modern Indian School General Studies Past Paper 2024-25 PDF

DPS – MODERN INDIAN SCHOOL, DOHA- QATAR CLASS: XI & XII GENERAL STUDIES (TERM-II) 1. Which event marked the start of World War I? A) The invasion of Poland B) The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand C) The Treaty of Versailles...

DPS – MODERN INDIAN SCHOOL, DOHA- QATAR CLASS: XI & XII GENERAL STUDIES (TERM-II) 1. Which event marked the start of World War I? A) The invasion of Poland B) The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand C) The Treaty of Versailles D) The bombing of Pearl Harbor Answer: B) The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand 2. Which country was NOT part of the Axis Powers during World War II? A) Japan B) Italy C) Spain D) Germany Answer: C) Spain 3. Who was the first emperor of China, credited with unifying the country? A) Genghis Khan B) Liu Bang C) Qin Shi Huang D) Kublai Khan Answer: C) Qin Shi Huang 4. The Cold War primarily involved tensions between which two global powers? A) The United States and Germany B) The Soviet Union and China Page 1 of 23  C) The United States and the Soviet Union D) The Soviet Union and Japan Answer: C) The United States and the Soviet Union 5. What was the primary objective of the Marshall Plan after World War II? A) To rebuild European economies B) To divide Germany into East and West C) To prevent the spread of communism in Asia D) To assist in the decolonization of Africa Answer: A) To rebuild European economies 6. Which empire was responsible for building the famous road network known as the "Silk Road"? A) The Roman Empire B) The Persian Empire C) The Ottoman Empire D) The Han Dynasty Answer: D) The Han Dynasty 7. What was the significance of the Magna Carta, signed in 1215? A) It ended the Hundred Years' War B) It established the British monarchy C) It limited the powers of the English king D) It began the Protestant Reformation Answer: C) It limited the powers of the English king 8. Which revolution is most closely associated with the slogan “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity”? A) The American Revolution B) The French Revolution C) The Russian Revolution D) The Industrial Revolution Answer: B) The French Revolution 9. Which country gained independence from British rule in 1947, resulting in the creation of two separate nations? A) India Page 2 of 23  B) South Africa C) Egypt D) Nigeria Answer: A) India 10. The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 symbolized the end of which major global conflict? A) World War II B) The Korean War C) The Cold War D) The Vietnam War Answer: C) The Cold War 11. Which country recently surpassed China to become the most populous nation in 2023? A) United States B) India C) Indonesia D) Brazil Answer: B) India 12. In which continent is the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), which has been a point of geopolitical tension in recent years, located? A) Asia B) Africa C) Europe D) South America Answer: B) Africa 13. Which country recently became the first nation to achieve a successful soft landing near the Moon's south pole in 2023? A) United States B) China C) India D) Russia Answer: C) India Page 3 of 23 14. Which island nation in the Pacific is set to become one of the first to face severe threats from rising sea levels due to climate change? A) Maldives B) Tuvalu C) Seychelles D) Fiji Answer: B) Tuvalu 15. Which region of the world is experiencing the rapid melting of glaciers, affecting global sea levels and local communities? A) Amazon Basin B) Sahara Desert C) Arctic D) Gobi Desert Answer: C) Arctic 16. Which river, the longest in the world, flows through multiple countries in Africa and has been the subject of recent disputes between Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia? A) Niger River B) Congo River C) Nile River D) Zambezi River Answer: C) Nile River 17. Which Southeast Asian nation relocated its capital city from Jakarta to Nusantara due to environmental concerns like flooding and overcrowding? A) Thailand B) Vietnam C) Malaysia D) Indonesia Answer: D) Indonesia 18. In 2023, which European country made headlines by experiencing its hottest summer on record, with severe heatwaves and wildfires? A) Spain B) Greece Page 4 of 23  C) Italy D) Portugal Answer: B) Greece 19. Which large body of water is currently shrinking rapidly due to climate change and human activity, primarily affecting countries like Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan? A) Aral Sea B) Caspian Sea C) Black Sea D) Lake Baikal Answer: A) Aral Sea 20. Which mountain range forms a natural border between Europe and Asia, spanning Russia and Kazakhstan? A) Andes B) Ural Mountains C) Alps D) Himalayas Answer: B) Ural Mountains 21. Which of the following artists is known for the painting "The Starry Night"? A) Pablo Picasso B) Vincent van Gogh C) Claude Monet D) Salvador Dalí Answer: B) Vincent van Gogh 22. Who wrote the play "Hamlet"? A) Christopher Marlowe B) William Shakespeare C) George Bernard Shaw D) Tennessee Williams Answer: B) William Shakespeare 23. In which movement is the concept of "art for art's sake" most closely associated? Page 5 of 23  A) Romanticism B) Realism C) Aesthetic Movement D) Surrealism Answer: C) Aesthetic Movement 24. Which novel begins with the line "Call me Ishmael"? A) Moby-Dick B) The Great Gatsby C) To Kill a Mockingbird D) Crime and Punishment Answer: A) Moby-Dick 25. Who is the author of the poem "The Road Not Taken"? A) Robert Frost B) Emily Dickinson C) Walt Whitman D) T.S. Eliot Answer: A) Robert Frost 26. Which artist is famous for his mural paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel? A) Leonardo da Vinci B) Michelangelo Page 6 of 23  C) Raphael D) Titian Answer: B) Michelangelo 27 Which novel features the character Jay Gatsby? A) The Catcher in the Rye B) The Grapes of Wrath C) The Great Gatsby D) 1984 Answer: C) The Great Gatsby 28. What style of painting is characterized by the use of light and color to create a sense of movement and atmosphere, often associated with Impressionism? A) Cubism B) Pointillism C) Chiaroscuro D) Tenebrism Answer: B) Pointillism 29. Who wrote the epic poem "The Iliad"? A) Virgil B) Homer C) Ovid D) Sophocles Answer: B) Homer Page 7 of 23 30. Which artistic movement is characterized by dream-like scenes and bizarre imagery, often associated with the subconscious? A) Dadaism B) Surrealism C) Futurism D) Expressionism Answer: B) Surrealism 31. What is the standard unit of measurement for energy in the International System of Units (SI)? A) Joule B) Newton C) Watt D) Electronvolt Answer: A) Joule 32. Which particle is responsible for mediating the weak nuclear force? A) Photon B) Gluon C) W and Z bosons D) Graviton Answer: C) W and Z bosons 33. What does the principle of uncertainty in quantum mechanics state? A) The position and velocity of a particle can be precisely measured simultaneously. B) The position and momentum of a particle cannot be precisely measured simultaneously. C) The energy of a system is always constant. D) Light behaves only as a particle. Page 8 of 23  Answer: B) The position and momentum of a particle cannot be precisely measured simultaneously. 34. Which of the following concepts describes the phenomenon of particles being able to exist in multiple states until observed? A) Quantum entanglement B) Quantum superposition C) Quantum tunneling D) Quantum decoherence Answer: B) Quantum superposition 35. What type of nuclear decay emits an alpha particle? A) Beta decay B) Gamma decay C) Alpha decay D) Fission Answer: C) Alpha decay 36. Which theory describes the relationship between energy and mass, stating that energy equals mass times the speed of light squared? A) Newtonian mechanics B) General relativity C) Special relativity D) Quantum mechanics Answer: C) Special relativity 37. What is the phenomenon called when light bends around the edges of an object? A) Reflection B) Refraction C) Diffraction D) Dispersion Answer: C) Diffraction 38. What is the Higgs boson primarily associated with? A) Electromagnetic force B) Gravitational force Page 9 of 23  C) Mass of particles D) Strong nuclear force Answer: C) Mass of particles 39. In the context of electromagnetism, what does Faraday's Law describe? A) The relationship between current and voltage. B) The induction of electromotive force due to a change in magnetic flux. C) The motion of charged particles in magnetic fields. D) The behavior of resistors in series and parallel. Answer: B) The induction of electromotive force due to a change in magnetic flux. 40. Which experiment is associated with demonstrating the wave-particle duality of light? A) Rutherford's gold foil experiment B) Millikan's oil drop experiment C) Young's double-slit experiment D) Cavendish experiment Answer: C) Young's double-slit experiment 41. What is the primary force that holds atoms together in a molecule? A) Ionic bond B) Covalent bond C) Van der Waals forces D) Hydrogen bond Answer: B) Covalent bond 42. Which of the following elements is a noble gas? A) Oxygen B) Nitrogen C) Helium D) Chlorine Answer: C) Helium 43. What is the pH of a neutral solution at 25°C? A) 0 B) 7 Page 10 of 23  C) 14 D) 3.5 Answer: B) 7 44. Which of the following reactions is an example of a redox reaction? A) Neutralization B) Combustion of methane C) Precipitation reaction D) Hydrolysis Answer: B) Combustion of methane 45. Which discovery, recognized with the 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, is known for its applications in electronics and medical imaging? A) Graphene B) Quantum Dots C) CRISPR-Cas9 D) Nanotubes Answer: B) Quantum Dots 46. Which law states that the pressure of a gas is directly proportional to its absolute temperature at constant volume? A) Charles's Law B) Boyle's Law C) Avogadro's Law D) Dalton's Law Answer: A) Charles's Law 47. Which of the following is a characteristic of an endothermic reaction? A) It releases heat. B) It absorbs heat from the surroundings. C) It occurs spontaneously. D) It does not involve energy changes. Answer: B) It absorbs heat from the surroundings. 48. What recent breakthrough in 2023 has the potential to revolutionize green hydrogen fuel production by improving the efficiency of water-splitting catalysts? Page 11 of 23  A) Graphene-based electrodes B) Iridium oxide nanoparticles C) Platinum-based catalysts D) Lithium-ion batteries Answer: B) Iridium oxide nanoparticles 49. Which molecule is commonly known as the universal solvent? A) Methanol B) Water C) Ethanol D) Acetic acid Answer: B) Water 50. In which type of reaction do two or more substances combine to form a single product? A) Decomposition reaction B) Single displacement reaction C) Double displacement reaction D) Combination reaction Answer: D) Combination reaction 51. A deficiency of which vitamin can lead to scurvy? A) Vitamin A B) Vitamin B12 C) Vitamin C D) Vitamin D Answer: C) Vitamin C 52. Which vitamin is known as the "sunshine vitamin" due to its synthesis in the skin upon exposure to sunlight? A) Vitamin E B) Vitamin D C) Vitamin K D) Vitamin B6 Answer: B) Vitamin D Page 12 of 23 53. What condition is caused by a deficiency of niacin (Vitamin B3)? A) Pellagra B) Rickets C) Beriberi D) Scurvy Answer: A) Pellagra 54. What is the primary function of ribosomes? A) Energy production B) Protein synthesis C) Lipid synthesis D) DNA replication Answer: B) Protein synthesis 55. Which of the following processes is responsible for the production of glucose during photosynthesis? A) Cellular respiration B) Chemosynthesis C) Light-dependent reactions D) Calvin cycle Answer: D) Calvin cycle 56. Which type of inheritance involves the expression of both alleles in the phenotype of the offspring? A) Complete dominance B) Incomplete dominance C) Codominance D) Epistasis Answer: C) Codominance 57. What is the function of the chlorophyll pigment in plants? A) Absorbing water B) Absorbing carbon dioxide C) Capturing light energy for photosynthesis D) Storing glucose Answer: C) Capturing light energy for photosynthesis Page 13 of 23 58. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of prokaryotic cells? A) Membrane-bound organelles B) Nucleus C) Circular DNA D) Multicellularity Answer: C) Circular DNA 59. Which type of symbiotic relationship benefits one organism while the other is neither helped nor harmed? A) Mutualism B) Commensalism C) Parasitism D) Competition Answer: B) Commensalism 60. Which country recently announced plans to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, aiming to limit global warming to 1.5°C? A) United States B) China C) United Kingdom D) India Answer: C) United Kingdom 61. In 2021, which major international agreement aimed at combating climate change was amended to strengthen emissions reduction targets? A) Kyoto Protocol B) Paris Agreement C) Glasgow Climate Pact D) Montreal Protocol Answer: C) Glasgow Climate Pact 62. Which gas, primarily released from agricultural activities and landfills, has a global warming potential over 25 times that of carbon dioxide over a 100- year period? A) Carbon dioxide B) Methane Page 14 of 23  C) Nitrous oxide D) Sulfur dioxide Answer: B) Methane 63. The Amazon rainforest is often referred to as the "lungs of the Earth." What is the primary environmental threat to this ecosystem? A) Urbanization B) Climate change C) Deforestation D) Overfishing Answer: C) Deforestation 64. Which of the following technologies is being increasingly deployed to capture and store carbon dioxide emissions from industrial processes? A) Carbon capture and storage (CCS) B) Solar photovoltaic systems C) Wind turbines D) Hydroelectric power Answer: A) Carbon capture and storage (CCS) 65. What recent environmental disaster in 2021 highlighted the urgent need for better regulations on chemical spills and waste management? A) The Deepwater Horizon oil spill B) The Beirut port explosion C) The Flint water crisis D) The Indian Ocean tsunami Answer: B) The Beirut port explosion 66. Which of the following countries has set a target to restore 350 million hectares of degraded land by 2030, as part of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration? A) Brazil B) India C) China D) Germany Answer: B) India Page 15 of 23 67. What is the primary objective of the COP26 conference held in Glasgow in 2021? A) To promote biodiversity B) To discuss sustainable agriculture C) To accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change D) To address ocean pollution Answer: C) To accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change 68. Which recent initiative aims to reduce plastic pollution in the oceans by engaging multiple stakeholders, including businesses and governments? A) The Global Environment Facility B) The Ellen MacArthur Foundation C) The United Nations Clean Seas Campaign D) The Ocean Conservancy Answer: C) The United Nations Clean Seas Campaign 69. As of 2024, which country has become the first to implement a comprehensive carbon pricing system that covers nearly all emissions? A) Canada B) Sweden C) New Zealand D) South Korea Answer: A) Canada 70. Which country won the gold medal in the men’s football tournament at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics? A) Brazil B) Spain C) Argentina D) Germany Answer: C) Argentina 71. Which tennis tournament is played on grass courts and is considered the oldest Grand Slam event? A) Australian Open Page 16 of 23  B) French Open C) Wimbledon D) US Open Answer: C) Wimbledon 72. Which female gymnast made headlines by withdrawing from multiple events during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics to prioritize mental health? A) Gabby Douglas B) Simone Biles C) Aly Raisman D) Nastia Liukin Answer: B) Simone Biles 73 Which country hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup? A) Qatar B) Russia C) South Africa D) Brazil Answer: A) Qatar 74. As of 2023, which golfer holds the record for the most major championship wins? A) Tiger Woods B) Jack Nicklaus C) Arnold Palmer D) Phil Mickelson Answer: B) Jack Nicklaus 75. In 2023, which player became the first to reach 500 goals in the Indian Super League (ISL)? A) Sunil Chhetri B) Bartholomew Ogbeche C) Ferran Corominas D) Roy Krishna Answer: B) Bartholomew Ogbeche Page 17 of 23 76. What significant change did the NBA announce for the 2022-2023 season regarding player eligibility? A) Expansion of the three-point line B) Elimination of the one-and-done rule C) Introduction of a mid-season tournament D) Increase in the age limit for draftees Answer: B) Elimination of the one-and-done rule 77. Which country won the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in 2022? A) Australia B) India C) England D) New Zealand Answer: A) Australia 78. In which sport did the United States win the most medals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics? A) Swimming B) Athletics C) Gymnastics D) Wrestling Answer: A) Swimming 79. Who became the first Indian woman to win an individual Olympic medal in wrestling? A) Geeta Phogat B) Vinesh Phogat C) Sakshi Malik D) P.V. Sindhu Answer: C) Sakshi Malik 80. Which film won the Academy Award for Best Picture at the 2023 Oscars, marking a significant moment for Asian representation in Hollywood? A) Everything Everywhere All at Once B) The Banshees of Inisherin C) Top Gun: Maverick D) All Quiet on the Western Front Page 18 of 23  Answer: A) Everything Everywhere All at Once 81. In 2022, which streaming service surpassed Netflix in subscriber numbers, becoming the largest streaming platform in the world? A) Disney+ B) Amazon Prime Video C) Hulu D) HBO Max Answer: A) Disney+ 82. Which actor made history by becoming the first person of South Asian descent to win an Academy Award for Best Actor in 2023? A) Riz Ahmed B) Dev Patel C) Kumail Nanjiani D) Anupam Kher Answer: A) Riz Ahmed 83. What significant trend has emerged in the film industry regarding the release strategy of blockbuster films during and after the COVID-19 pandemic? A) Exclusive theater releases only B) Simultaneous release in theaters and on streaming platforms C) Increased focus on international markets D) Decreased production budgets Answer: B) Simultaneous release in theaters and on streaming platforms 84. Which 2023 film directed by Greta Gerwig became a cultural phenomenon, leading to discussions about feminism and consumerism? A) Little Women B) Barbie C) Lady Bird D) The Little Mermaid Answer: B) Barbie 85. In 2022, which animated film became the highest-grossing film of all time, surpassing "Frozen II"? Page 19 of 23  A) Minions: The Rise of Gru B) Encanto C) Spider-Man: No Way Home D) The Lion King (2019) Answer: A) Minions: The Rise of Gru 86. Which streaming platform launched its own film festival in 2023 to support independent filmmakers and promote original content? A) Amazon Prime Video B) Netflix C) Disney+ D) Apple TV+ Answer: B) Netflix 87. Which film was the first to use AI-generated imagery in significant portions of its production, showcasing a new trend in filmmaking technology? A) The Matrix Resurrections B) The Irishman C) 2049: A Blade Runner Story D) Skydance's "The Creator" Answer: D) Skydance's "The Creator" 88. In 2023, which actress became the highest-paid actress in Hollywood, reportedly earning $50 million for her next film? A) Scarlett Johansson B) Jennifer Lawrence C) Margot Robbie D) Sandra Bullock Answer: A) Scarlett Johansson 89. What recent trend has significantly impacted Hollywood's approach to diversity and representation in film and television? A) Whitewashing B) Greenlighting projects from diverse creators C) Focus on period dramas D) Reduction of biopics Page 20 of 23  Answer: B) Greenlighting projects from diverse creators 90. Which AI model, released in 2023, has been noted for its ability to generate highly realistic images and has sparked significant discussions about the ethical implications of AI in art? A) DALL-E 2 B) Midjourney V5 C) Stable Diffusion D) ChatGPT-4 Answer: B) Midjourney V5 91. In 2023, which tech company announced plans to integrate AI into its cloud services to enhance data analytics and business intelligence? A) Amazon B) Microsoft C) Google D) IBM Answer: B) Microsoft 92. Which recent AI breakthrough involves the development of models that can generate code based on natural language descriptions, significantly impacting software development? A) Codex B) ChatGPT-4 C) Copilot D) GPT-3.5 Answer: C) Copilot 93. What significant regulation concerning AI was proposed by the European Union in 2023 to ensure responsible use and mitigate risks associated with AI technologies? A) AI Act B) Digital Services Act C) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) D) Data Protection Act Answer: A) AI Act Page 21 of 23 94. In 2023, which company announced a major partnership with OpenAI to develop and integrate AI technologies into their products and services? A) Salesforce B) Adobe C) Tesla D) Oracle Answer: B) Adobe 95. Which AI model developed by OpenAI has been recognized for its conversational abilities and was released in early 2023, advancing the capabilities of chatbots significantly? A) ChatGPT-3 B) ChatGPT-4 C) Codex D) DALL-E 2 Answer: B) ChatGPT-4 96. What recent advancement in AI technology aims to address the challenge of bias in machine learning models by promoting fairness and inclusivity? A) Federated Learning B) Explainable AI C) Transfer Learning D) Reinforcement Learning Answer: B) Explainable AI 97. Which AI-powered platform gained significant attention in 2023 for enabling personalized learning experiences in educational settings? A) Coursera B) Khan Academy C) Duolingo D) DreamBox Learning Answer: D) DreamBox Learning 98. Which technology has emerged as a key focus in 2023 for enhancing cybersecurity, using AI to predict and respond to potential threats in real- time? A) Blockchain Page 22 of 23  B) Quantum Computing C) AI-driven Security Operations Centers (SOC) D) Virtual Reality Answer: C) AI-driven Security Operations Centers (SOC) 99. In 2023, which country became the first to develop a national AI strategy aimed at fostering AI innovation while addressing ethical considerations? A) United States B) China C) Canada D) Germany Answer: C) Canada 100. What significant trend in AI has emerged in 2023, focusing on the development of technologies that prioritize human-AI collaboration rather than full automation? A) Human-in-the-loop Systems B) Autonomous AI C) AI-driven Automation D) Reactive AI Answer: A) Human-in-the-loop Systems Page 23 of 23