ADEO 2025: Questions 3 to 15 with Explanations
Organized by: Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CG Vyapam)
Date of Examination: 15 June 2025
Below are the questions (as received) from the ADEO 2025 exam conducted by CG Vyapam. Review the answers and explanations carefully to estimate your score and boost your confidence for success.
Question 03:
Column I – Institutes
a) Central Rice Research Institute
b) Central Potato Research Institute
c) Indian Spice Research Institute
d) Central Institute for Cotton
Column II – Locations
I) Cuttack
II) Nagpur
III) Shimla
IV) Calicut
Correct Matching with Explanation:
- Central Rice Research Institute → Cuttack (I)
o Located in Cuttack, Odisha, this institute focuses on rice research under ICAR. - Central Potato Research Institute → Shimla (III)
o This ICAR institute is based in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and is the premier center for potato research in India. - Indian Spice Research Institute → Calicut (IV)
o Known as the Indian Institute of Spices Research, located in Calicut (Kozhikode), Kerala. - Central Institute for Cotton → Nagpur (II)
o Also known as Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR), located in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Correct Option:
Let’s match:
• a → I (Cuttack)
• b → III (Shimla)
• c → IV (Calicut)
• d → II (Nagpur)
✅ Correct answer: C. a-I, b-III, c-IV, d-II
Answer: ✅ Option C
Explanation: All institutes are matched correctly based on their headquarters.
Question 04:
In the given list, the type of Iron ore is–
- (a) Siderite ✅ (Iron ore)
- (b) Anthracite ❌ (Type of coal)
- (c) Limonite ✅ (Iron ore)
- (d) Bituminous ❌ (Type of coal)
- (e) Lignite ❌ (Type of coal)
✅ Correct Answer: C. a and c only
✔️ Explanation:
| Mineral | Type |
|---|---|
| Siderite | Iron ore |
| Limonite | Iron ore |
| Anthracite | Type of coal |
| Bituminous | Type of coal |
| Lignite | Type of coal |
Thus, only Siderite and Limonite are iron ores among the given options.
✅ Final Answer: C. a and c only (Marked correctly in your image)
Question 05:
Dafla and Mishmi tribes reside in–
- (A) Punjab Himalaya
- (B) Kumaon Himalaya
- (C) Nepal Himalaya
- (D) Assam Himalaya ✅
✅ Correct Answer: (D) Assam Himalaya
Explanation:
The Dafla and Mishmi tribes are indigenous tribal groups primarily found in the Arunachal Pradesh region of Northeast India. Geographically, this region is part of the Assam Himalaya, which extends through parts of Arunachal Pradesh, Bhutan, and Assam.
- Dafla Tribe: Lives along the Arunachal-Assam border.
- Mishmi Tribe: Lives in the easternmost part of Arunachal Pradesh.
These areas fall under the Assam Himalaya, not Kumaon, Punjab, or Nepal Himalayas.
🗺️ Summary Table:
| Tribe | Location | Himalayan Region |
|---|---|---|
| Dafla | Arunachal Pradesh | Assam Himalaya |
| Mishmi | Arunachal Pradesh | Assam Himalaya |
Hence, the correct answer is (D) Assam Himalaya.
Question 06:
Directions: For the below Assertion (As) and Reason (R), choose the correct alternative—
• Assertion (As): Megasthenes has not mentioned slavery in India in his Indica.
• Reason (R): Slavery was not prevalent in India at that time.
- (A) Both (As) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (As).
- (B) Both (As) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (As).
- (C) ✅ (As) is true, but (R) is false.
- (D) (As) is false, but (R) is true.
✅ Correct Answer: (C) (As) is true, but (R) is false.
Explanation:
- Megasthenes, the Greek ambassador in the court of Chandragupta Maurya, wrote Indica, a famous account of India.
- In his writings, he did not mention the existence of slavery, which is why the assertion is true.
- However, slavery was prevalent in ancient India, but in forms different from Greek or Roman systems. Ancient Indian society had bonded laborers or dasa, who served similar roles. Hence, the reason is false.
📝 Summary:
| Statement | Truth Value | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Megasthenes did not mention slavery | ✅ True | Mentioned in Indica |
| Slavery was not prevalent in India | ❌ False | It did exist in various forms |
Therefore, the correct answer is: (C) (As) is true, but (R) is false.
Question 7:
Which of the following was included in the 11-point demands presented by Gandhiji to Lord Irwin in 1931?
- (a) Abolition of Salt Tax
- (b) Release of Political Prisoners
- (c) Change in the exchange rate of rupee and sterling
- (d) 30% reduction in land revenue
Select the correct option among the following—
- A. a & b
- B. ✅ a, b & c
- C. a, b & d
- D. b, c & d
✅ Correct Answer: B. a, b & c
Explanation:
In 1931, Mahatma Gandhi presented 11 demands to the then Viceroy Lord Irwin as a condition to call off the Civil Disobedience Movement and start negotiations (which led to the Gandhi-Irwin Pact). These 11 demands addressed various economic and civil rights issues.
- Abolition of Salt Tax – This was central to the Civil Disobedience Movement.
- Release of political prisoners – Essential for trust-building before talks.
- Reduction of rupee-sterling exchange ratio – To benefit Indian trade and economy.
However, "30% reduction in land revenue" was not part of the 11-point list.
📚 Summary of Key Points in the 11 Demands:
- Abolition of Salt Tax
- Reduction of land revenue (not a specific percentage like 30%)
- Abolition of the C.I.D.
- Release of political prisoners
- Reduction in military expenditure
- Reduction in the rupee-sterling exchange rate
- Textiles and coastal shipping rights
- Reservation of coastal shipping for Indians
- Issue of licenses for arms to citizens
- Freedom to hold peaceful meetings
- Reforms to protect peasants and workers
Question 8:
The Five Year Plans and their objectives are given. Match each Five-Year Plan with its corresponding objective—
| Column I | Column II |
|---|---|
| (a) IInd Five Year Plan | (I) Poverty Eradication |
| (b) Vth Five Year Plan | (II) Agriculture and Rural Development |
| (c) IXth Five Year Plan | (III) Rapid, Sustainable and More Inclusive Growth |
| (d) XIIth Five Year Plan | (IV) Greater Emphasis on Industry and Minerals |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below—
- A. a-I, b-II, c-III, d-IV
- B. ✅ a-IV, b-I, c-II, d-III
- C. a-II, b-III, c-I, d-IV
- D. a-III, b-V, c-I, d-II
✅ Correct Answer: B. a-IV, b-I, c-II, d-III
Explanation:
- 2nd FYP (1956–61): Heavy industry emphasis → Industry and Minerals
- 5th FYP (1974–79): Targeted poverty eradication
- 9th FYP (1997–2002): Focused on agriculture and rural development
- 12th FYP (2012–2017): Stressed inclusive and sustainable growth
Question 9:
The main contribution of Indian Knowledge and Science to the entire World is—
- A. Use of zero
- B. Decimal system
- C. ✅ ‘A’ and ‘B’ both
- D. None of the above
✅ Correct Answer: C. ‘A’ and ‘B’ both
Explanation:
India contributed zero and the decimal system to global mathematics, which were revolutionary in calculations and mathematics development worldwide.
Question 10:
Set the following provisions in the series they appear in the Constitution (from beginning to end)—
- (a) Prohibition of employment of children in factories.
- (b) Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour.
- (c) Abolition of untouchability.
- (d) Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases.
Options:
- A. a – b – d – c
- B. b – c – a – d
- C. ✅ c – d – b – a
- D. d – c – b – a
✅ Correct Answer: C. c – d – b – a
Explanation:
- Article 17 – Abolition of untouchability (c)
- Article 22 – Protection against arrest (d)
- Article 23 – Prohibition of trafficking (b)
- Article 24 – Prohibition of child labor (a)
Correct constitutional order: c → d → b → a
Question 11:
What was the number of Maharatna Companies in India as of September 2023?
- A. 08
- B. 10
- C. ✅ 13
- D. 16
✅ Correct Answer: C. 13
Explanation:
As of September 2023, India had 13 Maharatna PSUs, including ONGC, NTPC, BHEL, and others recognized for their significant market capital and global presence.
Question 12:
In case of the office of the Vice President falling vacant before the expiration of term, election for the next person to be the Vice President shall be held—
- A. ✅ Within six months
- B. Within 180 working days
- C. On the completion of original term
- D. As early as possible
✅ Correct Answer: A. Within six months
Explanation:
As per Article 68(2) of the Indian Constitution, if the office of the Vice President becomes vacant before the expiry of the term, the election must be held within 6 months from the date of vacancy.
Question 13:
Which of the following statements are true for the service sector?
- (I) Its contribution to the Indian economy is more than half.
- (II) In the year 2014–15, the growth rate of the service sector was 10.3%.
- (III) The service sector is the weakest driver of India's economy.
- (IV) India’s service sector is the most dynamic sector of the economy.
Options:
- A. I, II and III
- B. II, III and IV
- C. I, II and IV
- D. ✅ I, III and IV
✅ Correct Answer: D. I, III and IV
Explanation:
- (I) ✅ True – The service sector contributes more than 50% to India’s GDP.
- (II) ❌ Slight inaccuracy – The growth was approx. 10%, but not consistently cited at 10.3%.
- (III) ✅ True in some contexts like employment creation, though debated.
- (IV) ✅ True – It is dynamic in terms of adaptability, innovation, and FDI attraction.
Question 14:
Who was famous as the incarnation of Shiva and the founder of the Pashupat-Maheshwara Sect?
- A. Gorakhnath
- B. Matsyendranath
- C. Bhairava
- D. ✅ Lakulish
✅ Correct Answer: D. Lakulish
Explanation:
Lakulish was believed to be the 28th incarnation of Lord Shiva and is credited with founding the Pashupata Shaivism (Pashupat-Maheshwara Sect), one of the oldest Shaivite sects in India.
Question 15:
Identify the main environmentalists of India from the list given below—
- (J) Dr. Aarif Ali
- (K) Anil Prakash Joshi ✅
- (L) Dr. Colin Menon
- (M) C. Elton
Options:
- A. J and L only
- B. ✅ J and K only
- C. J, K and M
- D. K, L and M
✅ Correct Answer: B. J and K only
Explanation:
- Dr. Aarif Ali and Anil Prakash Joshi are renowned Indian environmentalists.
- Colin Menon and C. Elton are not widely known as Indian environmental activists.
Prepared for students appearing in ADEO and other competitive exams. Review regularly to build confidence and accuracy.
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