Group-1 Subgroup-2 Combined Recruitment Exam – 30 September 2025

1. Who has been appointed as the new Secretary of UPSC?
   A. Anuj Kumar
   B. Ramkumar
   C. Rakesh Sharma
   D. Vijay Kumar Verma
   Correct Answer: A. Anuj Kumar


2. Which of the following statements about natural gas is incorrect?
   A. Natural gas is a fossil fuel.
   B. It does not produce carbon dioxide when burned.
   C. It is a limited resource.
   D. Methane is commonly found in swamps and in animals.
   Correct Answer: B. It does not produce carbon dioxide when burned.


3. Which of the following is the correct formula for calculating power?
   A. Power = Work / Time
   B. Power = Force / Distance
   C. Power = Work × Time
   D. Power = Force × Distance
   Correct Answer: A. Power = Work / Time


4. If S is 150% of T, then T is what percent of (S + T)?
   A. 40%
   B. 33%
   C. 75%
   D. 80%
   Correct Answer: A. 40%


5. Select the correct meaning of the idiom: "A dog's age"
   A. A break from something unpleasant
   B. To have a short life
   C. A very short period of time
   D. A very long period of time
   Correct Answer: D. A very long period of time