TezGK MH CET Law Mock 1: GK and Current Affairs

1.Which Marathi film was chosen in September 2026 as India's official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards?

Correct. Gondhal, directed by Santosh Davakhar, was picked by the Film Federation of India jury from 33 films. It is the fourth Marathi film chosen as India's entry, after Shwaas (chosen 2004), Harishchandrachi Factory (2009) and Court (2015). The ceremony is in March 2027.

Not quite. Gondhal, directed by Santosh Davakhar, was picked by the Film Federation of India jury from 33 films. It is the fourth Marathi film chosen as India's entry, after Shwaas (chosen 2004), Harishchandrachi Factory (2009) and Court (2015). The ceremony is in March 2027.

2.The Ajanta and Ellora Caves, inscribed as World Heritage Sites in 1983, are in which state?

Correct. Ajanta and Ellora, in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) region of Maharashtra, were among India's first World Heritage Sites in 1983.

Not quite. Ajanta and Ellora, in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) region of Maharashtra, were among India's first World Heritage Sites in 1983.

3.In September 2026 the Maharashtra government declared drought in how many of the state's 358 talukas?

Correct. Drought was declared in 265 talukas across 32 districts, about three-fourths of the state, after Trigger-1 norms (rain deficit above 25 percent and a 21-day dry spell) under the Drought Management Code 2016. Relief included land revenue concessions, crop loan restructuring and deferred recovery.

Not quite. Drought was declared in 265 talukas across 32 districts, about three-fourths of the state, after Trigger-1 norms (rain deficit above 25 percent and a 21-day dry spell) under the Drought Management Code 2016. Relief included land revenue concessions, crop loan restructuring and deferred recovery.

4.Who founded the Satyashodhak Samaj at Pune in 1873?

Correct. Jyotirao (Jyotiba) Phule founded the Satyashodhak Samaj, the Truth-Seekers' Society, in 1873 and wrote Gulamgiri the same year.

Not quite. Jyotirao (Jyotiba) Phule founded the Satyashodhak Samaj, the Truth-Seekers' Society, in 1873 and wrote Gulamgiri the same year.

5.Who took charge on 31 March 2026 as the first woman Municipal Commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)?

Correct. Ashwini Bhide, a 1995-batch IAS officer, succeeded Bhushan Gagrani on his retirement. She earlier headed Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (Metro Line 3, the Aqua Line).

Not quite. Ashwini Bhide, a 1995-batch IAS officer, succeeded Bhushan Gagrani on his retirement. She earlier headed Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (Metro Line 3, the Aqua Line).

6.Kesari, the Marathi newspaper started in 1881, was founded by:

Correct. Tilak founded Kesari (Marathi) and Mahratta (English) in January 1881 with Gopal Ganesh Agarkar and Vishnushastri Chiplunkar; Agarkar was Kesari's first editor. Tilak's Kesari writings led to sedition trials in 1897 and 1908.

Not quite. Tilak founded Kesari (Marathi) and Mahratta (English) in January 1881 with Gopal Ganesh Agarkar and Vishnushastri Chiplunkar; Agarkar was Kesari's first editor. Tilak's Kesari writings led to sedition trials in 1897 and 1908.

7.Which Indian airport terminal, with a lotus-inspired design, was named in June 2026 among the Prix Versailles World's Most Beautiful Airports, along with Guwahati's Terminal 2?

Correct. Seven airports were named, including Navi Mumbai T1 (lotus design) and Guwahati T2 ('bamboo orchid' design), the first time two Indian terminals featured.

Not quite. Seven airports were named, including Navi Mumbai T1 (lotus design) and Guwahati T2 ('bamboo orchid' design), the first time two Indian terminals featured.

8.The Prarthana Samaj was founded in Bombay in 1867 by:

Correct. Dr Atmaram Pandurang founded the Prarthana Samaj in 1867 with the encouragement of Keshab Chandra Sen; Ranade and Bhandarkar later became its leading members.

Not quite. Dr Atmaram Pandurang founded the Prarthana Samaj in 1867 with the encouragement of Keshab Chandra Sen; Ranade and Bhandarkar later became its leading members.

9.INS Nipun, commissioned at Naval Dockyard Mumbai on 31 August 2026, is the Indian Navy's second vessel of which class?

Correct. INS Nipun, built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam, supports diving to 300 m and submarine rescue with the Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle. Its sister INS Nistar was commissioned in July 2025.

Not quite. INS Nipun, built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam, supports diving to 300 m and submarine rescue with the Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle. Its sister INS Nistar was commissioned in July 2025.

10.Under which Article of the Constitution can Parliament form a new State or alter the area, boundaries or name of an existing State?

Correct. Article 3 empowers Parliament to do this by law; Article 2 deals with admitting new States from outside the Union.

Not quite. Article 3 empowers Parliament to do this by law; Article 2 deals with admitting new States from outside the Union.

11.NITI Aayog's first Investment Friendliness Index, released in July 2026, ranked which state first, with Maharashtra second and Tamil Nadu third?

Correct. Gujarat scored 56.6, Maharashtra 53.7 and Tamil Nadu 53.3, followed by Goa and Odisha. The index covered 28 states and 8 Union Territories; no state crossed 60.

Not quite. Gujarat scored 56.6, Maharashtra 53.7 and Tamil Nadu 53.3, followed by Goa and Odisha. The index covered 28 states and 8 Union Territories; no state crossed 60.

12.The Bombay Stock Exchange, established in 1875, is the oldest stock exchange in:

Correct. BSE is Asia's oldest stock exchange. Its benchmark Sensex tracks 30 stocks, while the NSE's Nifty tracks 50.

Not quite. BSE is Asia's oldest stock exchange. Its benchmark Sensex tracks 30 stocks, while the NSE's Nifty tracks 50.

13.In the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Index 2026, India ranked:

Correct. India stayed 131st, unchanged from 2025, with a parity score of about 64.5 percent. Iceland was first. The index has four sub-indices: economy, education, health and political empowerment.

Not quite. India stayed 131st, unchanged from 2025, with a parity score of about 64.5 percent. Iceland was first. The index has four sub-indices: economy, education, health and political empowerment.

14.The Krishna river rises near which hill station in the Western Ghats?

Correct. The Krishna rises near Mahabaleshwar in Satara district, Maharashtra, and flows through Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh to the Bay of Bengal.

Not quite. The Krishna rises near Mahabaleshwar in Satara district, Maharashtra, and flows through Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh to the Bay of Bengal.

15.A PLOS One study publicised in October 2026 found that Asiatic lions have returned after about 144 years to which wildlife sanctuary in Gujarat, now home to 17 lions (as of October 2026)?

Correct. The PLOS One study 'Beyond Gir' (published September 2026, reported in October) found that Barda Wildlife Sanctuary in Saurashtra can support a long-term lion population, easing dependence on the Gir landscape. Project Lion was announced in 2020.

Not quite. The PLOS One study 'Beyond Gir' (published September 2026, reported in October) found that Barda Wildlife Sanctuary in Saurashtra can support a long-term lion population, easing dependence on the Gir landscape. Project Lion was announced in 2020.

16.The headquarters of the Reserve Bank of India is in:

Correct. The RBI was established on 1 April 1935; its central office was first in Calcutta and moved permanently to Bombay (Mumbai) in 1937.

Not quite. The RBI was established on 1 April 1935; its central office was first in Calcutta and moved permanently to Bombay (Mumbai) in 1937.

17.The 20th Asian Games closed at Nagoya, Japan, on 4 October 2026. Which city will host the 21st Asian Games in 2030?

Correct. The Olympic Council of Asia flag was handed to Doha, which also hosted the 2006 Games. The OCA is headquartered in Kuwait City; the first Asian Games were held in New Delhi in 1951.

Not quite. The Olympic Council of Asia flag was handed to Doha, which also hosted the 2006 Games. The OCA is headquartered in Kuwait City; the first Asian Games were held in New Delhi in 1951.

18.Who ran the secret 'Congress Radio' from Bombay during the Quit India Movement of 1942?

Correct. Usha Mehta and her associates broadcast the underground Congress Radio from August to November 1942 until they were arrested. Aruna Asaf Ali hoisted the flag at Gowalia Tank on 9 August 1942.

Not quite. Usha Mehta and her associates broadcast the underground Congress Radio from August to November 1942 until they were arrested. Aruna Asaf Ali hoisted the flag at Gowalia Tank on 9 August 1942.

19.The seventh Global Fintech Fest, inaugurated by the Prime Minister on 8 September 2026, was held at the Jio World Centre in which city?

Correct. GFF 2026 ran from 8 to 11 September in Mumbai, organised by the Payments Council of India, NPCI and the Fintech Convergence Council, with the theme 'Potential to Impact: Agentic AI, Tokenisation, Quantum'.

Not quite. GFF 2026 ran from 8 to 11 September in Mumbai, organised by the Payments Council of India, NPCI and the Fintech Convergence Council, with the theme 'Potential to Impact: Agentic AI, Tokenisation, Quantum'.

20.India's first railway line, from Bombay to Thane, was opened in:

Correct. The 34 km line from Bori Bunder to Thane opened on 16 April 1853 under Lord Dalhousie, who also introduced the electric telegraph and uniform postage.

Not quite. The 34 km line from Bori Bunder to Thane opened on 16 April 1853 under Lord Dalhousie, who also introduced the electric telegraph and uniform postage.

21.On 15 October 2026 the Supreme Court held that access to the internet is a fundamental right of every individual, including children, under Article 21 read with which other Article?

Correct. A bench of Justices J. B. Pardiwala and K. Vinod Chandran, in Just Rights for Children Alliance v. S. Harish, declined to endorse blanket age-based bans and called for parental controls. Anuradha Bhasin (2020) dealt with internet shutdowns.

Not quite. A bench of Justices J. B. Pardiwala and K. Vinod Chandran, in Just Rights for Children Alliance v. S. Harish, declined to endorse blanket age-based bans and called for parental controls. Anuradha Bhasin (2020) dealt with internet shutdowns.

22.Lavani is a popular folk dance and song form of which state?

Correct. Lavani, performed to the beat of the dholki, is a folk dance and song form of Maharashtra.

Not quite. Lavani, performed to the beat of the dholki, is a folk dance and song form of Maharashtra.

23.Which Union Territory was declared fully literate under ULLAS (Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram) in October 2026?

Correct. Administrator Praful Patel declared Lakshadweep fully literate after all eligible learners passed the assessment. Its capital is Kavaratti. ULLAS runs from 2022-23 to 2026-27 in line with NEP 2020.

Not quite. Administrator Praful Patel declared Lakshadweep fully literate after all eligible learners passed the assessment. Its capital is Kavaratti. ULLAS runs from 2022-23 to 2026-27 in line with NEP 2020.

24.The Union Public Service Commission is established under which Article of the Constitution?

Correct. Article 315, in Part XIV, provides for Public Service Commissions for the Union and the States. Article 324 is the Election Commission and Article 280 the Finance Commission.

Not quite. Article 315, in Part XIV, provides for Public Service Commissions for the Union and the States. Article 324 is the Election Commission and Article 280 the Finance Commission.