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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
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EPFO APFC - General Ability Test
20 shown2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test•Q.25
Which of the following statements about Bharata's Natyashastra is/are correct?
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It is dated by scholars between the second century BCE and the second century CE.
2
It analyses theatrical spectacle as an amalgam of speech, vocal and instrumental music, gesture, mime, etc.
3
The ground it covers is less extensive than Aristotle's Poetics, its nearest ancient Greek counterpart.
Indian Culture & Freedom MovementMedium
2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test•Q.26
Who amongst the following discovered the rock art of Bhimbetka ?
Indian Culture & Freedom MovementMedium
2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test•Q.27
Which of the following is the correct chronological order in the evolution of Indian painting (starting with the earliest) ? 1. Mahajanaka Jataka, Ajanta 2. Bhimbetka rock art 3. Royal portrait, Sittannavasal cave 4. Heavenly musicians, Brihadishvara temple Select the answer using the codes given below :
1
Mahajanaka Jataka, Ajanta
2
Bhimbetka rock art
3
Royal portrait, Sittannavasal cave
4
Heavenly musicians, Brihadishvara temple
Indian Culture & Freedom MovementMedium
2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test•Q.28
Which one among the following temples in India is referred to as the "Black Pagoda" ?
Indian Culture & Freedom MovementMedium
2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test•Q.29
Which of the following statements with reference to Mahayana (Buddhism) is/are correct?
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Female deities are benevolent saviours and protectors who embody Buddhist virtues.
2
In Prajñāpāramitā texts, knowledge is visualised in feminine form, as a deity called Prajñaparamita.
3
Prajñaparamita is described as the source of the omniscience of all the Buddhas and the mother of all the Buddhas.
Indian Culture & Freedom MovementMedium
2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test•Q.30
Consider the following statements regarding Social Protection in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1
The World Social Protection Report (WSPR) 2024-26 released by the International Labour Organization estimates that India's social protection coverage has doubled from 2021 to 2024.
2
The Ministry of Labour and Employment estimates that nearly 65% of the population are now covered by at least one form of social protection, whether in cash or in kind, through Central Government schemes.
Social SecurityMedium
2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test•Q.31
The classification of Micro, Small and Medium enterprises is based on which of the following factors?
1
Annual turnover
2
Number of workers
3
Investment in plant and machinery or equipment
Indian EconomyEasy
2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test•Q.32
Fiscal Health Index 2025 published by the NITI Aayog provides a comprehensive assessment of fiscal health of 18 major States based on which of the following key sub-indices?
1
Quality of expenditure
2
Debt index
3
Debt sustainability
4
Fiscal prudence
5
Revenue mobilisation
Indian EconomyMedium
2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test•Q.33
The contribution of the services sector in Gross Value Added at current prices in the Indian economy in 2024-25 is estimated to be:
Indian EconomyMedium
2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test•Q.34
Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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The average ticket size of loan disbursed has more than doubled between FY 2016 and FY 2025.
2
Since its launch in 2015, Maharashtra has recorded the highest disbursal among States.
Indian EconomyMedium
2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test•Q.35
Consider the following statements. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1
NISHTHA is an integrated teacher training programme that has been extended to cover teachers at all stages of school education.
2
PM POSHAN covers only those school children who are studying in classes I-VI in Government and Government-aided schools.
Current EventsMedium
2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test•Q.36
Consider the following statements. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1
India's bio-economy contributes about 4.25% to the GDP in India.
2
BioE3 promotes regenerative bio-manufacturing and supports a circular bio-economy aligned with India's net-zero goals.
Current EventsMedium
2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test•Q.37
Which of the following Development Financial Institutions were set up in India between 1950s and 1960s?
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Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI)
2
Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India (ICICI)
3
Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI)
4
National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID)
Indian EconomyMedium
2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test•Q.38
Core inflation includes which of the following?
1
Food prices
2
Energy prices
Indian EconomyMedium
2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test•Q.39
Which of the following statements are correct?
1
The Chief Justice of India is the highest Administrative Officer of the Supreme Court of India.
2
The administrative powers for determining the work structure of the Supreme Court and its Registry are exclusively vested in the Chief Justice of India.
3
A person who has been a Judge of the Supreme Court of India can practice after retirement only in the Supreme Court of India and not in any other court within India.
4
A designated Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court of India is not entitled to appear in the Supreme Court of India without an Advocate-on-Record.
Current EventsHard
2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test•Q.40
Consider the following statements. How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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The Supreme Court of India and High Courts have exclusive original jurisdiction in disputes amongst two or more States.
2
Only the Supreme Court of India, High Courts and District Courts have the power to issue Writs.
3
Chief Minister of a State has absolutely no role in the entire appointment process of a High Court Judge.
4
Local customs and conventions which do not contradict a Statute or the Constitution are recognised and taken into account by Courts while administering justice in certain spheres.
Current EventsMedium
2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test•Q.41
Consider the following statements about Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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The first use of EVMs in a Lok Sabha election was in the year 2004, when EVMs were deployed nationwide.
2
Votes are recorded in Control Units and VVPATs at exactly the same time.
3
Two PSUs, namely Bharat Electronics Ltd., and Electronics Corporation of India Ltd. have been engaged by the Election Commission of India to design and manufacture the EVMs.
Current EventsMedium
2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test•Q.42
Which of the following statements about National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) is/are correct?
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It is a Mission Mode Project (MMP) under the Digital India Programme (DIP) of the Government of India.
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This application is based on the principle of 'One Nation - One Application'.
3
It has been developed by the Parliament Secretariat.
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Its core aim is for end-to-end digitalisation of all the functions of the State Legislatures.
Current EventsMedium
2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test•Q.43
Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise (SMILE) Scheme is meant for the rehabilitation of:
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Transgender persons
2
Persons engaged in the act of Begging
Current EventsMedium
2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test•Q.44
Consider the following statements about Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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It works in accordance with UN Paris Principle.
2
Fully compliant and partially compliant members are accredited as 'A' and 'B' respectively.
3
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has been accredited/classified under 'A' in the year 2025.
Current EventsMedium