[1] Red worms have a structure named which helps them in grinding their food.
A.
Esophagus
B.
Intestine
C.
Crop
D.
Gizzard
Ans:
Gizzard
Explanation :
The gizzard, also referred to as the ventriculus, gastric mill, and gigerium, is an organ found in the digestive tract of some animals, including archosaurs, earthworms, some gastropods, some fish, and some crustaceans.
[2] Prolific Indian painter Maqbool Fida Husain predominantly used which of these animals to depict a lively and free spirit in his paintings?
A.
Elephants
B.
Horses
C.
Cows
D.
Tigers
Ans:
Horses
Explanation :
Maqbool Fida Husain better known as M. F. Husain (17 September 1915 – 9 June 2011) was an Indian painter, regarded as India's most prolific, controversial, and world-renowned artist. He was a modern Indian painter of international acclaim, and a founding member of Bombay Progressive Artists' Group.
[3] Sultan Qaboos bin said of , The Arab worlds longest-serving ruler and with a reputation for quiet diplomacy passed away recently (2020).
A.
Abu Dhabi
B.
Oman
C.
Dubai
D.
Kuwait
Ans:
Oman
Explanation :
Qaboos bin Said was the Sultan of Oman from 23 July 1970 until his death. A fifteenth-generation descendant of the founder of the House of Al Said, he was the longest-serving leader in the Middle East and Arab world at the time of his death.
[4] Which of these Institutions fixes the repo Rate and the Reverse repo Rate in India?
A.
Comptroller and Auditor General of India
B.
Reserve Bank of India
C.
Ministry of Finance
D.
State Bank of India
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Reverse Repo rate is the rate at which the Reserve Bank of India borrows funds from the commercial banks in the country. In other words, it is the rate at which commercial banks in India park their excess money with Reserve Bank of India usually for a short-term.
[5] Sir Thomas Roe came as an officially ambassador from king james I of England to which Mughal emperor’s court?
A.
Akbar
B.
Aurangzeb
C.
Shah Jahan
D.
Jahangir
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
In 1614, Roe was elected Member of Parliament for Tamworth. From 1615 to 1618, he was ambassador to the court at Agra, India, of the Great Mughal Ruler, Jahangir. The principal object of the mission was to obtain protection for the East India Company`s factory at Surat.
[6] What is the more common name for solid carbon dioxide?
A.
Epsom
B.
Dry Ice
C.
Potash
D.
Quick Silver
Ans:
Dry Ice
Explanation :
Dry Ice is the common name for solid carbon dioxide (CO2). It gets this name because it does not melt into a liquid when heated; instead, it changes directly into a gas (a process known as sublimation).
[7] As on January 2020, Shri Bhupesh Baghel is the Chief minister of which of the following state?
A.
Odisha
B.
Chhattisgarh
C.
Jharkhand
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Chhattisgarh
Explanation :
Bhupesh Baghel (born 23 August 1961) is an Indian politician serving as the third and current Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh. He was president of Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress.
[8] Name the media company that purchased the legendary studio of 21st Century Fox.
A.
Time Warner
B.
Viacom
C.
Sony
D.
Disney
Ans:
Disney
Explanation :
On December 14, 2017, The Walt Disney Company announced plans to purchase most of the 21st Century Fox assets, including 20th Century Fox, for $52.4 billion.
[9] Who among the following played the leading lady in the film ‘Mission Mangal’ that tells the dramatic true story of the woman behind India’s first mission to Mars?
A.
Deepika Padukone
B.
Kareena Kapoor
C.
Vidya Balan
D.
Kajol
Ans:
Vidya Balan
Explanation :
Mission Mangal (transl. Mission Mars) is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Jagan Shakti and jointly produced by Cape of Good Films, Hope Productions, Fox Star Studios, Aruna Bhatia, and Anil Naidu. The film stars an ensemble cast of Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Taapsee Pannu, Nithya Menen, Kirti Kulhari, Sharman Joshi, H. G. Dattatreya, Vikram Gokhale, and Sonakshi Sinha. The film is loosely based on the life of scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation who contributed to the Mars Orbiter Mission, India's first interplanetary expedition.
[10] For which of the following sports was Dronavalli Harika, conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri award?
A.
Chess
B.
Badminton
C.
Archery
D.
Cricket
Ans:
Chess
Explanation :
Harika Dronavalli is an Indian chess grandmaster. She has won three bronze medals in the Women's World Chess Championship, in 2012, 2015 and 2017. Dronavalli was honored with the Arjuna Award for the year 2007–08 by the government of India.
[11] From India, who inaugurates the Kartarpur Corridor and flagged off the first set of pilgrims to the final resting place of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev?
A.
Narendra Modi
B.
Amarinder Singh
C.
Ram nath Kovind
D.
Manmohan Singh
Ans:
Narendra Modi
Explanation :
0
[12] Who is the first and currently the only batsman to score double hundreds in four consecutive test series?
A.
A.B de Villiers
B.
Rohit Sharma
C.
Virat Kohli
D.
Brian Lara
Ans:
Virat Kohli
Explanation :
Virat Kohli is an Indian cricketer who currently captains the India national team. A right-handed top- order batsman, Kohli is regarded as one of the best batsmen in the world. He plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League, and has been the team's captain since 2013.
[13] The ruins of the ancient city of Hampi – capital of Vijayanagara – is located in which present dar Indian state?
A.
Haryana
B.
Bihar
C.
Karnataka
D.
Telengana
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Hampi, The Historical City of Karnataka. Hampi is one of finest historical sites of ancient age in the world. It was the initial capital city of famous historical Vijayanagara Empire located on the bank of Tungabhadra River about 11 km away from Hospet City. Hampi is a small location covered an area of 25 sq.
[14] In which year Sanchi was discovered after being abandoned for nearly 600 years?
A.
1820
B.
1818
C.
1814
D.
1816
Ans:
1818
Explanation :
The Sanchi stupa is a fine example of the development of the Buddhist architecture and sculpture beginning from the third century BC to the twelfth century AD. The site of Sanchi was discovered in the year 1818 by General Taylor and an archaeological museum was established in 1919 by Sir John Marshall.
[15] Kolathunadu, Valluvanad and Thekkumkoor were ancient small-time kingdoms in which state of India?
A.
Karnataka
B.
Gujrat
C.
Bihar
D.
Kerala
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
The term Kerala was first epigraphically recorded as Ketalaputo (Cheras) in a 3rd-century BCE rock inscription by emperor Ashoka of Magadha. It was mentioned as one of four independent kingdoms in southern India during Ashoka's time, the others being the Cholas, Pandyas and Satyaputras.
[16] What is the uniform GST rate that has been fixed up for lottery by the GST Council?
A.
0.28
B.
0.18
C.
0.1
D.
0.32
Ans:
0.28
Explanation :
GST Council fixes 28% uniform tax rate for lottery effective March 2020. The GST Council on Wednesday fixed a uniform tax rate of 28 per cent on both state and private lottery
[17] As of February 2020, who is the President of sri Lanka?
A.
Gotabaya Rajapaksa
B.
Chandrika Kumaratunga
C.
Maithripala Sirisena
D.
D.M. Jayaratne
Ans:
Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Explanation :
Lieutenant Colonel Nandasena Gotabaya Rajapaska, RWP, RSP, psc, GR is a Sri Lankan politician, technocrat, and military officer, who is the current President of Sri Lanka.
[18] Which of the following books is NOT written by Salman Rushdie?
A.
An area of Darkness
B.
Shame
C.
Midnights Children
D.
The Satanic Verses
Ans:
An area of Darkness
Explanation :
An Area of Darkness is a book written by V. S. Naipaul in 1964. It is a travelogue detailing Naipaul's trip through India in the early sixties. It was the first of Naipaul's acclaimed Indian trilogy which includes India: A Wounded Civilization and India: A Million Mutinies Now.
[19] Which of these bones is NOT a part of the human ear?
A.
Malleus
B.
Stapes
C.
Femur
D.
Incus
Ans:
Femur
Explanation :
Femur, also called thighbone, upper bone of the leg or hind leg. The head forms a ball-and-socket joint with the hip (at the acetabulum), being held in place by a ligament (ligamentum teres femoris) within the socket and by strong surrounding ligaments.
[20] The Araku Valley, a tourist resort, is located near which of these cities of south Indian?
A.
Visakhapatnam
B.
Madurai
C.
Kochi
D.
Mangalore
Ans:
Visakhapatnam
Explanation :
Visakhapatnam is a port city and industrial center in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, on the Bay of Bengal. It's known for its many beaches, including Ramakrishna Beach, home to a preserved submarine at the Kursura Submarine Museum. Nearby are the elaborate Kali Temple and the Visakha Museum, an old Dutch bungalow housing local maritime and historical exhibits.
[21] Veteran freedom fighter, social reformer and feminist Savithribai Phule hailed from which of the following state of India?
A.
Odisha
B.
Gujarat
C.
rajasthan
D.
Maharastra
Ans:
Maharastra
Explanation :
Savitribai Phule was an Indian social reformer, educationalist, and poet from Maharashtra. She is regarded as the first female teacher of India. Along with her husband, Jyotirao Phule, she played an important role in improving women's rights in India. She is regarded as the mother of Indian feminism.
[22] Name the author who own the Sahitya Akademi Award 2019 for his – An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India.
A.
Ramchandra Guha
B.
Shasi Tharoor
C.
Romila Thapar
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Shasi Tharoor
Explanation :
Inglorious Empire: What the British Did to India (published in India as An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India) is a historical text by Shashi Tharoor, an Indian politician and diplomat, about the effects of British Colonialism on India.
[23] Which of these words refers to the scientific study of domestic dogs?
A.
Craniology
B.
Chrematistics
C.
Carpology
D.
Cynology
Ans:
Cynology
Explanation :
Cynology is a classical compound word referring to the study of dogs. The word is not found in major English dictionaries and it is not a recognized scientific discipline in English-speaking countries. Similar words are found in other languages, such German and Dutch kynologie, and the Russian кинология, from the Proto-Indo-European *Known, which is the source of hound.
[24] Name the physicist who is credited with the discovery of the Neutron. This 1932 discovery led to his winning the Nobel Proze.
A.
Enrico Fermi
B.
J.S. Fleming
C.
James Chadwick
D.
Max Plank
Ans:
James Chadwick
Explanation :
Sir James Chadwick, CH, FRS was a British physicist who was awarded the 1935 Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of the neutron in 1932. In 1941, he wrote the final draft of the MAUD Report, which inspired the U.S. government to begin serious atomic bomb research efforts.
[25] The world food Program (WFP) is the food assistance branch of the United Nations.
A.
Rome
B.
New York
C.
Paris
D.
Brussels
Ans:
Rome
Explanation :
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations and the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security. According to the WFP, it provides food assistance to an average of 91.4 million people in 83 countries each year. Exam time – 1.00 PM – 2.00 PM
Explanation :
The gizzard, also referred to as the ventriculus, gastric mill, and gigerium, is an organ found in the digestive tract of some animals, including archosaurs, earthworms, some gastropods, some fish, and some crustaceans.
[2] Prolific Indian painter Maqbool Fida Husain predominantly used which of these animals to depict a lively and free spirit in his paintings?
A.
Elephants
B.
Horses
C.
Cows
D.
Tigers
Ans:
Horses
Explanation :
Maqbool Fida Husain better known as M. F. Husain (17 September 1915 – 9 June 2011) was an Indian painter, regarded as India's most prolific, controversial, and world-renowned artist. He was a modern Indian painter of international acclaim, and a founding member of Bombay Progressive Artists' Group.
[3] Sultan Qaboos bin said of , The Arab worlds longest-serving ruler and with a reputation for quiet diplomacy passed away recently (2020).
A.
Abu Dhabi
B.
Oman
C.
Dubai
D.
Kuwait
Ans:
Oman
Explanation :
Qaboos bin Said was the Sultan of Oman from 23 July 1970 until his death. A fifteenth-generation descendant of the founder of the House of Al Said, he was the longest-serving leader in the Middle East and Arab world at the time of his death.
[4] Which of these Institutions fixes the repo Rate and the Reverse repo Rate in India?
A.
Comptroller and Auditor General of India
B.
Reserve Bank of India
C.
Ministry of Finance
D.
State Bank of India
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Reverse Repo rate is the rate at which the Reserve Bank of India borrows funds from the commercial banks in the country. In other words, it is the rate at which commercial banks in India park their excess money with Reserve Bank of India usually for a short-term.
[5] Sir Thomas Roe came as an officially ambassador from king james I of England to which Mughal emperor’s court?
A.
Akbar
B.
Aurangzeb
C.
Shah Jahan
D.
Jahangir
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
In 1614, Roe was elected Member of Parliament for Tamworth. From 1615 to 1618, he was ambassador to the court at Agra, India, of the Great Mughal Ruler, Jahangir. The principal object of the mission was to obtain protection for the East India Company`s factory at Surat.
[6] What is the more common name for solid carbon dioxide?
A.
Epsom
B.
Dry Ice
C.
Potash
D.
Quick Silver
Ans:
Dry Ice
Explanation :
Dry Ice is the common name for solid carbon dioxide (CO2). It gets this name because it does not melt into a liquid when heated; instead, it changes directly into a gas (a process known as sublimation).
[7] As on January 2020, Shri Bhupesh Baghel is the Chief minister of which of the following state?
A.
Odisha
B.
Chhattisgarh
C.
Jharkhand
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Chhattisgarh
Explanation :
Bhupesh Baghel (born 23 August 1961) is an Indian politician serving as the third and current Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh. He was president of Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress.
[8] Name the media company that purchased the legendary studio of 21st Century Fox.
A.
Time Warner
B.
Viacom
C.
Sony
D.
Disney
Ans:
Disney
Explanation :
On December 14, 2017, The Walt Disney Company announced plans to purchase most of the 21st Century Fox assets, including 20th Century Fox, for $52.4 billion.
[9] Who among the following played the leading lady in the film ‘Mission Mangal’ that tells the dramatic true story of the woman behind India’s first mission to Mars?
A.
Deepika Padukone
B.
Kareena Kapoor
C.
Vidya Balan
D.
Kajol
Ans:
Vidya Balan
Explanation :
Mission Mangal (transl. Mission Mars) is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Jagan Shakti and jointly produced by Cape of Good Films, Hope Productions, Fox Star Studios, Aruna Bhatia, and Anil Naidu. The film stars an ensemble cast of Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Taapsee Pannu, Nithya Menen, Kirti Kulhari, Sharman Joshi, H. G. Dattatreya, Vikram Gokhale, and Sonakshi Sinha. The film is loosely based on the life of scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation who contributed to the Mars Orbiter Mission, India's first interplanetary expedition.
[10] For which of the following sports was Dronavalli Harika, conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri award?
A.
Chess
B.
Badminton
C.
Archery
D.
Cricket
Ans:
Chess
Explanation :
Harika Dronavalli is an Indian chess grandmaster. She has won three bronze medals in the Women's World Chess Championship, in 2012, 2015 and 2017. Dronavalli was honored with the Arjuna Award for the year 2007–08 by the government of India.
[11] From India, who inaugurates the Kartarpur Corridor and flagged off the first set of pilgrims to the final resting place of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev?
A.
Narendra Modi
B.
Amarinder Singh
C.
Ram nath Kovind
D.
Manmohan Singh
Ans:
Narendra Modi
Explanation :
0
[12] Who is the first and currently the only batsman to score double hundreds in four consecutive test series?
A.
A.B de Villiers
B.
Rohit Sharma
C.
Virat Kohli
D.
Brian Lara
Ans:
Virat Kohli
Explanation :
Virat Kohli is an Indian cricketer who currently captains the India national team. A right-handed top- order batsman, Kohli is regarded as one of the best batsmen in the world. He plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League, and has been the team's captain since 2013.
[13] The ruins of the ancient city of Hampi – capital of Vijayanagara – is located in which present dar Indian state?
A.
Haryana
B.
Bihar
C.
Karnataka
D.
Telengana
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Hampi, The Historical City of Karnataka. Hampi is one of finest historical sites of ancient age in the world. It was the initial capital city of famous historical Vijayanagara Empire located on the bank of Tungabhadra River about 11 km away from Hospet City. Hampi is a small location covered an area of 25 sq.
[14] In which year Sanchi was discovered after being abandoned for nearly 600 years?
A.
1820
B.
1818
C.
1814
D.
1816
Ans:
1818
Explanation :
The Sanchi stupa is a fine example of the development of the Buddhist architecture and sculpture beginning from the third century BC to the twelfth century AD. The site of Sanchi was discovered in the year 1818 by General Taylor and an archaeological museum was established in 1919 by Sir John Marshall.
[15] Kolathunadu, Valluvanad and Thekkumkoor were ancient small-time kingdoms in which state of India?
A.
Karnataka
B.
Gujrat
C.
Bihar
D.
Kerala
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
The term Kerala was first epigraphically recorded as Ketalaputo (Cheras) in a 3rd-century BCE rock inscription by emperor Ashoka of Magadha. It was mentioned as one of four independent kingdoms in southern India during Ashoka's time, the others being the Cholas, Pandyas and Satyaputras.
[16] What is the uniform GST rate that has been fixed up for lottery by the GST Council?
A.
0.28
B.
0.18
C.
0.1
D.
0.32
Ans:
0.28
Explanation :
GST Council fixes 28% uniform tax rate for lottery effective March 2020. The GST Council on Wednesday fixed a uniform tax rate of 28 per cent on both state and private lottery
[17] As of February 2020, who is the President of sri Lanka?
A.
Gotabaya Rajapaksa
B.
Chandrika Kumaratunga
C.
Maithripala Sirisena
D.
D.M. Jayaratne
Ans:
Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Explanation :
Lieutenant Colonel Nandasena Gotabaya Rajapaska, RWP, RSP, psc, GR is a Sri Lankan politician, technocrat, and military officer, who is the current President of Sri Lanka.
[18] Which of the following books is NOT written by Salman Rushdie?
A.
An area of Darkness
B.
Shame
C.
Midnights Children
D.
The Satanic Verses
Ans:
An area of Darkness
Explanation :
An Area of Darkness is a book written by V. S. Naipaul in 1964. It is a travelogue detailing Naipaul's trip through India in the early sixties. It was the first of Naipaul's acclaimed Indian trilogy which includes India: A Wounded Civilization and India: A Million Mutinies Now.
[19] Which of these bones is NOT a part of the human ear?
A.
Malleus
B.
Stapes
C.
Femur
D.
Incus
Ans:
Femur
Explanation :
Femur, also called thighbone, upper bone of the leg or hind leg. The head forms a ball-and-socket joint with the hip (at the acetabulum), being held in place by a ligament (ligamentum teres femoris) within the socket and by strong surrounding ligaments.
[20] The Araku Valley, a tourist resort, is located near which of these cities of south Indian?
A.
Visakhapatnam
B.
Madurai
C.
Kochi
D.
Mangalore
Ans:
Visakhapatnam
Explanation :
Visakhapatnam is a port city and industrial center in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, on the Bay of Bengal. It's known for its many beaches, including Ramakrishna Beach, home to a preserved submarine at the Kursura Submarine Museum. Nearby are the elaborate Kali Temple and the Visakha Museum, an old Dutch bungalow housing local maritime and historical exhibits.
[21] Veteran freedom fighter, social reformer and feminist Savithribai Phule hailed from which of the following state of India?
A.
Odisha
B.
Gujarat
C.
rajasthan
D.
Maharastra
Ans:
Maharastra
Explanation :
Savitribai Phule was an Indian social reformer, educationalist, and poet from Maharashtra. She is regarded as the first female teacher of India. Along with her husband, Jyotirao Phule, she played an important role in improving women's rights in India. She is regarded as the mother of Indian feminism.
[22] Name the author who own the Sahitya Akademi Award 2019 for his – An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India.
A.
Ramchandra Guha
B.
Shasi Tharoor
C.
Romila Thapar
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Shasi Tharoor
Explanation :
Inglorious Empire: What the British Did to India (published in India as An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India) is a historical text by Shashi Tharoor, an Indian politician and diplomat, about the effects of British Colonialism on India.
[23] Which of these words refers to the scientific study of domestic dogs?
A.
Craniology
B.
Chrematistics
C.
Carpology
D.
Cynology
Ans:
Cynology
Explanation :
Cynology is a classical compound word referring to the study of dogs. The word is not found in major English dictionaries and it is not a recognized scientific discipline in English-speaking countries. Similar words are found in other languages, such German and Dutch kynologie, and the Russian кинология, from the Proto-Indo-European *Known, which is the source of hound.
[24] Name the physicist who is credited with the discovery of the Neutron. This 1932 discovery led to his winning the Nobel Proze.
A.
Enrico Fermi
B.
J.S. Fleming
C.
James Chadwick
D.
Max Plank
Ans:
James Chadwick
Explanation :
Sir James Chadwick, CH, FRS was a British physicist who was awarded the 1935 Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of the neutron in 1932. In 1941, he wrote the final draft of the MAUD Report, which inspired the U.S. government to begin serious atomic bomb research efforts.
[25] The world food Program (WFP) is the food assistance branch of the United Nations.
A.
Rome
B.
New York
C.
Paris
D.
Brussels
Ans:
Rome
Explanation :
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations and the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security. According to the WFP, it provides food assistance to an average of 91.4 million people in 83 countries each year. Exam time – 1.00 PM – 2.00 PM
Explanation :
Qaboos bin Said was the Sultan of Oman from 23 July 1970 until his death. A fifteenth-generation descendant of the founder of the House of Al Said, he was the longest-serving leader in the Middle East and Arab world at the time of his death.
[4] Which of these Institutions fixes the repo Rate and the Reverse repo Rate in India?
A.
Comptroller and Auditor General of India
B.
Reserve Bank of India
C.
Ministry of Finance
D.
State Bank of India
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Reverse Repo rate is the rate at which the Reserve Bank of India borrows funds from the commercial banks in the country. In other words, it is the rate at which commercial banks in India park their excess money with Reserve Bank of India usually for a short-term.
[5] Sir Thomas Roe came as an officially ambassador from king james I of England to which Mughal emperor’s court?
A.
Akbar
B.
Aurangzeb
C.
Shah Jahan
D.
Jahangir
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
In 1614, Roe was elected Member of Parliament for Tamworth. From 1615 to 1618, he was ambassador to the court at Agra, India, of the Great Mughal Ruler, Jahangir. The principal object of the mission was to obtain protection for the East India Company`s factory at Surat.
[6] What is the more common name for solid carbon dioxide?
A.
Epsom
B.
Dry Ice
C.
Potash
D.
Quick Silver
Ans:
Dry Ice
Explanation :
Dry Ice is the common name for solid carbon dioxide (CO2). It gets this name because it does not melt into a liquid when heated; instead, it changes directly into a gas (a process known as sublimation).
[7] As on January 2020, Shri Bhupesh Baghel is the Chief minister of which of the following state?
A.
Odisha
B.
Chhattisgarh
C.
Jharkhand
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Chhattisgarh
Explanation :
Bhupesh Baghel (born 23 August 1961) is an Indian politician serving as the third and current Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh. He was president of Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress.
[8] Name the media company that purchased the legendary studio of 21st Century Fox.
A.
Time Warner
B.
Viacom
C.
Sony
D.
Disney
Ans:
Disney
Explanation :
On December 14, 2017, The Walt Disney Company announced plans to purchase most of the 21st Century Fox assets, including 20th Century Fox, for $52.4 billion.
[9] Who among the following played the leading lady in the film ‘Mission Mangal’ that tells the dramatic true story of the woman behind India’s first mission to Mars?
A.
Deepika Padukone
B.
Kareena Kapoor
C.
Vidya Balan
D.
Kajol
Ans:
Vidya Balan
Explanation :
Mission Mangal (transl. Mission Mars) is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Jagan Shakti and jointly produced by Cape of Good Films, Hope Productions, Fox Star Studios, Aruna Bhatia, and Anil Naidu. The film stars an ensemble cast of Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Taapsee Pannu, Nithya Menen, Kirti Kulhari, Sharman Joshi, H. G. Dattatreya, Vikram Gokhale, and Sonakshi Sinha. The film is loosely based on the life of scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation who contributed to the Mars Orbiter Mission, India's first interplanetary expedition.
[10] For which of the following sports was Dronavalli Harika, conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri award?
A.
Chess
B.
Badminton
C.
Archery
D.
Cricket
Ans:
Chess
Explanation :
Harika Dronavalli is an Indian chess grandmaster. She has won three bronze medals in the Women's World Chess Championship, in 2012, 2015 and 2017. Dronavalli was honored with the Arjuna Award for the year 2007–08 by the government of India.
[11] From India, who inaugurates the Kartarpur Corridor and flagged off the first set of pilgrims to the final resting place of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev?
A.
Narendra Modi
B.
Amarinder Singh
C.
Ram nath Kovind
D.
Manmohan Singh
Ans:
Narendra Modi
Explanation :
0
[12] Who is the first and currently the only batsman to score double hundreds in four consecutive test series?
A.
A.B de Villiers
B.
Rohit Sharma
C.
Virat Kohli
D.
Brian Lara
Ans:
Virat Kohli
Explanation :
Virat Kohli is an Indian cricketer who currently captains the India national team. A right-handed top- order batsman, Kohli is regarded as one of the best batsmen in the world. He plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League, and has been the team's captain since 2013.
[13] The ruins of the ancient city of Hampi – capital of Vijayanagara – is located in which present dar Indian state?
A.
Haryana
B.
Bihar
C.
Karnataka
D.
Telengana
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Hampi, The Historical City of Karnataka. Hampi is one of finest historical sites of ancient age in the world. It was the initial capital city of famous historical Vijayanagara Empire located on the bank of Tungabhadra River about 11 km away from Hospet City. Hampi is a small location covered an area of 25 sq.
[14] In which year Sanchi was discovered after being abandoned for nearly 600 years?
A.
1820
B.
1818
C.
1814
D.
1816
Ans:
1818
Explanation :
The Sanchi stupa is a fine example of the development of the Buddhist architecture and sculpture beginning from the third century BC to the twelfth century AD. The site of Sanchi was discovered in the year 1818 by General Taylor and an archaeological museum was established in 1919 by Sir John Marshall.
[15] Kolathunadu, Valluvanad and Thekkumkoor were ancient small-time kingdoms in which state of India?
A.
Karnataka
B.
Gujrat
C.
Bihar
D.
Kerala
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
The term Kerala was first epigraphically recorded as Ketalaputo (Cheras) in a 3rd-century BCE rock inscription by emperor Ashoka of Magadha. It was mentioned as one of four independent kingdoms in southern India during Ashoka's time, the others being the Cholas, Pandyas and Satyaputras.
[16] What is the uniform GST rate that has been fixed up for lottery by the GST Council?
A.
0.28
B.
0.18
C.
0.1
D.
0.32
Ans:
0.28
Explanation :
GST Council fixes 28% uniform tax rate for lottery effective March 2020. The GST Council on Wednesday fixed a uniform tax rate of 28 per cent on both state and private lottery
[17] As of February 2020, who is the President of sri Lanka?
A.
Gotabaya Rajapaksa
B.
Chandrika Kumaratunga
C.
Maithripala Sirisena
D.
D.M. Jayaratne
Ans:
Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Explanation :
Lieutenant Colonel Nandasena Gotabaya Rajapaska, RWP, RSP, psc, GR is a Sri Lankan politician, technocrat, and military officer, who is the current President of Sri Lanka.
[18] Which of the following books is NOT written by Salman Rushdie?
A.
An area of Darkness
B.
Shame
C.
Midnights Children
D.
The Satanic Verses
Ans:
An area of Darkness
Explanation :
An Area of Darkness is a book written by V. S. Naipaul in 1964. It is a travelogue detailing Naipaul's trip through India in the early sixties. It was the first of Naipaul's acclaimed Indian trilogy which includes India: A Wounded Civilization and India: A Million Mutinies Now.
[19] Which of these bones is NOT a part of the human ear?
A.
Malleus
B.
Stapes
C.
Femur
D.
Incus
Ans:
Femur
Explanation :
Femur, also called thighbone, upper bone of the leg or hind leg. The head forms a ball-and-socket joint with the hip (at the acetabulum), being held in place by a ligament (ligamentum teres femoris) within the socket and by strong surrounding ligaments.
[20] The Araku Valley, a tourist resort, is located near which of these cities of south Indian?
A.
Visakhapatnam
B.
Madurai
C.
Kochi
D.
Mangalore
Ans:
Visakhapatnam
Explanation :
Visakhapatnam is a port city and industrial center in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, on the Bay of Bengal. It's known for its many beaches, including Ramakrishna Beach, home to a preserved submarine at the Kursura Submarine Museum. Nearby are the elaborate Kali Temple and the Visakha Museum, an old Dutch bungalow housing local maritime and historical exhibits.
[21] Veteran freedom fighter, social reformer and feminist Savithribai Phule hailed from which of the following state of India?
A.
Odisha
B.
Gujarat
C.
rajasthan
D.
Maharastra
Ans:
Maharastra
Explanation :
Savitribai Phule was an Indian social reformer, educationalist, and poet from Maharashtra. She is regarded as the first female teacher of India. Along with her husband, Jyotirao Phule, she played an important role in improving women's rights in India. She is regarded as the mother of Indian feminism.
[22] Name the author who own the Sahitya Akademi Award 2019 for his – An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India.
A.
Ramchandra Guha
B.
Shasi Tharoor
C.
Romila Thapar
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Shasi Tharoor
Explanation :
Inglorious Empire: What the British Did to India (published in India as An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India) is a historical text by Shashi Tharoor, an Indian politician and diplomat, about the effects of British Colonialism on India.
[23] Which of these words refers to the scientific study of domestic dogs?
A.
Craniology
B.
Chrematistics
C.
Carpology
D.
Cynology
Ans:
Cynology
Explanation :
Cynology is a classical compound word referring to the study of dogs. The word is not found in major English dictionaries and it is not a recognized scientific discipline in English-speaking countries. Similar words are found in other languages, such German and Dutch kynologie, and the Russian кинология, from the Proto-Indo-European *Known, which is the source of hound.
[24] Name the physicist who is credited with the discovery of the Neutron. This 1932 discovery led to his winning the Nobel Proze.
A.
Enrico Fermi
B.
J.S. Fleming
C.
James Chadwick
D.
Max Plank
Ans:
James Chadwick
Explanation :
Sir James Chadwick, CH, FRS was a British physicist who was awarded the 1935 Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of the neutron in 1932. In 1941, he wrote the final draft of the MAUD Report, which inspired the U.S. government to begin serious atomic bomb research efforts.
[25] The world food Program (WFP) is the food assistance branch of the United Nations.
A.
Rome
B.
New York
C.
Paris
D.
Brussels
Ans:
Rome
Explanation :
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations and the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security. According to the WFP, it provides food assistance to an average of 91.4 million people in 83 countries each year. Exam time – 1.00 PM – 2.00 PM
Explanation :
In 1614, Roe was elected Member of Parliament for Tamworth. From 1615 to 1618, he was ambassador to the court at Agra, India, of the Great Mughal Ruler, Jahangir. The principal object of the mission was to obtain protection for the East India Company`s factory at Surat.
[6] What is the more common name for solid carbon dioxide?
A.
Epsom
B.
Dry Ice
C.
Potash
D.
Quick Silver
Ans:
Dry Ice
Explanation :
Dry Ice is the common name for solid carbon dioxide (CO2). It gets this name because it does not melt into a liquid when heated; instead, it changes directly into a gas (a process known as sublimation).
[7] As on January 2020, Shri Bhupesh Baghel is the Chief minister of which of the following state?
A.
Odisha
B.
Chhattisgarh
C.
Jharkhand
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Chhattisgarh
Explanation :
Bhupesh Baghel (born 23 August 1961) is an Indian politician serving as the third and current Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh. He was president of Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress.
[8] Name the media company that purchased the legendary studio of 21st Century Fox.
A.
Time Warner
B.
Viacom
C.
Sony
D.
Disney
Ans:
Disney
Explanation :
On December 14, 2017, The Walt Disney Company announced plans to purchase most of the 21st Century Fox assets, including 20th Century Fox, for $52.4 billion.
[9] Who among the following played the leading lady in the film ‘Mission Mangal’ that tells the dramatic true story of the woman behind India’s first mission to Mars?
A.
Deepika Padukone
B.
Kareena Kapoor
C.
Vidya Balan
D.
Kajol
Ans:
Vidya Balan
Explanation :
Mission Mangal (transl. Mission Mars) is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Jagan Shakti and jointly produced by Cape of Good Films, Hope Productions, Fox Star Studios, Aruna Bhatia, and Anil Naidu. The film stars an ensemble cast of Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Taapsee Pannu, Nithya Menen, Kirti Kulhari, Sharman Joshi, H. G. Dattatreya, Vikram Gokhale, and Sonakshi Sinha. The film is loosely based on the life of scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation who contributed to the Mars Orbiter Mission, India's first interplanetary expedition.
[10] For which of the following sports was Dronavalli Harika, conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri award?
A.
Chess
B.
Badminton
C.
Archery
D.
Cricket
Ans:
Chess
Explanation :
Harika Dronavalli is an Indian chess grandmaster. She has won three bronze medals in the Women's World Chess Championship, in 2012, 2015 and 2017. Dronavalli was honored with the Arjuna Award for the year 2007–08 by the government of India.
[11] From India, who inaugurates the Kartarpur Corridor and flagged off the first set of pilgrims to the final resting place of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev?
A.
Narendra Modi
B.
Amarinder Singh
C.
Ram nath Kovind
D.
Manmohan Singh
Ans:
Narendra Modi
Explanation :
0
[12] Who is the first and currently the only batsman to score double hundreds in four consecutive test series?
A.
A.B de Villiers
B.
Rohit Sharma
C.
Virat Kohli
D.
Brian Lara
Ans:
Virat Kohli
Explanation :
Virat Kohli is an Indian cricketer who currently captains the India national team. A right-handed top- order batsman, Kohli is regarded as one of the best batsmen in the world. He plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League, and has been the team's captain since 2013.
[13] The ruins of the ancient city of Hampi – capital of Vijayanagara – is located in which present dar Indian state?
A.
Haryana
B.
Bihar
C.
Karnataka
D.
Telengana
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Hampi, The Historical City of Karnataka. Hampi is one of finest historical sites of ancient age in the world. It was the initial capital city of famous historical Vijayanagara Empire located on the bank of Tungabhadra River about 11 km away from Hospet City. Hampi is a small location covered an area of 25 sq.
[14] In which year Sanchi was discovered after being abandoned for nearly 600 years?
A.
1820
B.
1818
C.
1814
D.
1816
Ans:
1818
Explanation :
The Sanchi stupa is a fine example of the development of the Buddhist architecture and sculpture beginning from the third century BC to the twelfth century AD. The site of Sanchi was discovered in the year 1818 by General Taylor and an archaeological museum was established in 1919 by Sir John Marshall.
[15] Kolathunadu, Valluvanad and Thekkumkoor were ancient small-time kingdoms in which state of India?
A.
Karnataka
B.
Gujrat
C.
Bihar
D.
Kerala
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
The term Kerala was first epigraphically recorded as Ketalaputo (Cheras) in a 3rd-century BCE rock inscription by emperor Ashoka of Magadha. It was mentioned as one of four independent kingdoms in southern India during Ashoka's time, the others being the Cholas, Pandyas and Satyaputras.
[16] What is the uniform GST rate that has been fixed up for lottery by the GST Council?
A.
0.28
B.
0.18
C.
0.1
D.
0.32
Ans:
0.28
Explanation :
GST Council fixes 28% uniform tax rate for lottery effective March 2020. The GST Council on Wednesday fixed a uniform tax rate of 28 per cent on both state and private lottery
[17] As of February 2020, who is the President of sri Lanka?
A.
Gotabaya Rajapaksa
B.
Chandrika Kumaratunga
C.
Maithripala Sirisena
D.
D.M. Jayaratne
Ans:
Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Explanation :
Lieutenant Colonel Nandasena Gotabaya Rajapaska, RWP, RSP, psc, GR is a Sri Lankan politician, technocrat, and military officer, who is the current President of Sri Lanka.
[18] Which of the following books is NOT written by Salman Rushdie?
A.
An area of Darkness
B.
Shame
C.
Midnights Children
D.
The Satanic Verses
Ans:
An area of Darkness
Explanation :
An Area of Darkness is a book written by V. S. Naipaul in 1964. It is a travelogue detailing Naipaul's trip through India in the early sixties. It was the first of Naipaul's acclaimed Indian trilogy which includes India: A Wounded Civilization and India: A Million Mutinies Now.
[19] Which of these bones is NOT a part of the human ear?
A.
Malleus
B.
Stapes
C.
Femur
D.
Incus
Ans:
Femur
Explanation :
Femur, also called thighbone, upper bone of the leg or hind leg. The head forms a ball-and-socket joint with the hip (at the acetabulum), being held in place by a ligament (ligamentum teres femoris) within the socket and by strong surrounding ligaments.
[20] The Araku Valley, a tourist resort, is located near which of these cities of south Indian?
A.
Visakhapatnam
B.
Madurai
C.
Kochi
D.
Mangalore
Ans:
Visakhapatnam
Explanation :
Visakhapatnam is a port city and industrial center in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, on the Bay of Bengal. It's known for its many beaches, including Ramakrishna Beach, home to a preserved submarine at the Kursura Submarine Museum. Nearby are the elaborate Kali Temple and the Visakha Museum, an old Dutch bungalow housing local maritime and historical exhibits.
[21] Veteran freedom fighter, social reformer and feminist Savithribai Phule hailed from which of the following state of India?
A.
Odisha
B.
Gujarat
C.
rajasthan
D.
Maharastra
Ans:
Maharastra
Explanation :
Savitribai Phule was an Indian social reformer, educationalist, and poet from Maharashtra. She is regarded as the first female teacher of India. Along with her husband, Jyotirao Phule, she played an important role in improving women's rights in India. She is regarded as the mother of Indian feminism.
[22] Name the author who own the Sahitya Akademi Award 2019 for his – An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India.
A.
Ramchandra Guha
B.
Shasi Tharoor
C.
Romila Thapar
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Shasi Tharoor
Explanation :
Inglorious Empire: What the British Did to India (published in India as An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India) is a historical text by Shashi Tharoor, an Indian politician and diplomat, about the effects of British Colonialism on India.
[23] Which of these words refers to the scientific study of domestic dogs?
A.
Craniology
B.
Chrematistics
C.
Carpology
D.
Cynology
Ans:
Cynology
Explanation :
Cynology is a classical compound word referring to the study of dogs. The word is not found in major English dictionaries and it is not a recognized scientific discipline in English-speaking countries. Similar words are found in other languages, such German and Dutch kynologie, and the Russian кинология, from the Proto-Indo-European *Known, which is the source of hound.
[24] Name the physicist who is credited with the discovery of the Neutron. This 1932 discovery led to his winning the Nobel Proze.
A.
Enrico Fermi
B.
J.S. Fleming
C.
James Chadwick
D.
Max Plank
Ans:
James Chadwick
Explanation :
Sir James Chadwick, CH, FRS was a British physicist who was awarded the 1935 Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of the neutron in 1932. In 1941, he wrote the final draft of the MAUD Report, which inspired the U.S. government to begin serious atomic bomb research efforts.
[25] The world food Program (WFP) is the food assistance branch of the United Nations.
A.
Rome
B.
New York
C.
Paris
D.
Brussels
Ans:
Rome
Explanation :
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations and the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security. According to the WFP, it provides food assistance to an average of 91.4 million people in 83 countries each year. Exam time – 1.00 PM – 2.00 PM
Explanation :
Bhupesh Baghel (born 23 August 1961) is an Indian politician serving as the third and current Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh. He was president of Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress.
[8] Name the media company that purchased the legendary studio of 21st Century Fox.
A.
Time Warner
B.
Viacom
C.
Sony
D.
Disney
Ans:
Disney
Explanation :
On December 14, 2017, The Walt Disney Company announced plans to purchase most of the 21st Century Fox assets, including 20th Century Fox, for $52.4 billion.
[9] Who among the following played the leading lady in the film ‘Mission Mangal’ that tells the dramatic true story of the woman behind India’s first mission to Mars?
A.
Deepika Padukone
B.
Kareena Kapoor
C.
Vidya Balan
D.
Kajol
Ans:
Vidya Balan
Explanation :
Mission Mangal (transl. Mission Mars) is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Jagan Shakti and jointly produced by Cape of Good Films, Hope Productions, Fox Star Studios, Aruna Bhatia, and Anil Naidu. The film stars an ensemble cast of Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Taapsee Pannu, Nithya Menen, Kirti Kulhari, Sharman Joshi, H. G. Dattatreya, Vikram Gokhale, and Sonakshi Sinha. The film is loosely based on the life of scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation who contributed to the Mars Orbiter Mission, India's first interplanetary expedition.
[10] For which of the following sports was Dronavalli Harika, conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri award?
A.
Chess
B.
Badminton
C.
Archery
D.
Cricket
Ans:
Chess
Explanation :
Harika Dronavalli is an Indian chess grandmaster. She has won three bronze medals in the Women's World Chess Championship, in 2012, 2015 and 2017. Dronavalli was honored with the Arjuna Award for the year 2007–08 by the government of India.
[11] From India, who inaugurates the Kartarpur Corridor and flagged off the first set of pilgrims to the final resting place of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev?
A.
Narendra Modi
B.
Amarinder Singh
C.
Ram nath Kovind
D.
Manmohan Singh
Ans:
Narendra Modi
Explanation :
0
[12] Who is the first and currently the only batsman to score double hundreds in four consecutive test series?
A.
A.B de Villiers
B.
Rohit Sharma
C.
Virat Kohli
D.
Brian Lara
Ans:
Virat Kohli
Explanation :
Virat Kohli is an Indian cricketer who currently captains the India national team. A right-handed top- order batsman, Kohli is regarded as one of the best batsmen in the world. He plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League, and has been the team's captain since 2013.
[13] The ruins of the ancient city of Hampi – capital of Vijayanagara – is located in which present dar Indian state?
A.
Haryana
B.
Bihar
C.
Karnataka
D.
Telengana
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Hampi, The Historical City of Karnataka. Hampi is one of finest historical sites of ancient age in the world. It was the initial capital city of famous historical Vijayanagara Empire located on the bank of Tungabhadra River about 11 km away from Hospet City. Hampi is a small location covered an area of 25 sq.
[14] In which year Sanchi was discovered after being abandoned for nearly 600 years?
A.
1820
B.
1818
C.
1814
D.
1816
Ans:
1818
Explanation :
The Sanchi stupa is a fine example of the development of the Buddhist architecture and sculpture beginning from the third century BC to the twelfth century AD. The site of Sanchi was discovered in the year 1818 by General Taylor and an archaeological museum was established in 1919 by Sir John Marshall.
[15] Kolathunadu, Valluvanad and Thekkumkoor were ancient small-time kingdoms in which state of India?
A.
Karnataka
B.
Gujrat
C.
Bihar
D.
Kerala
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
The term Kerala was first epigraphically recorded as Ketalaputo (Cheras) in a 3rd-century BCE rock inscription by emperor Ashoka of Magadha. It was mentioned as one of four independent kingdoms in southern India during Ashoka's time, the others being the Cholas, Pandyas and Satyaputras.
[16] What is the uniform GST rate that has been fixed up for lottery by the GST Council?
A.
0.28
B.
0.18
C.
0.1
D.
0.32
Ans:
0.28
Explanation :
GST Council fixes 28% uniform tax rate for lottery effective March 2020. The GST Council on Wednesday fixed a uniform tax rate of 28 per cent on both state and private lottery
[17] As of February 2020, who is the President of sri Lanka?
A.
Gotabaya Rajapaksa
B.
Chandrika Kumaratunga
C.
Maithripala Sirisena
D.
D.M. Jayaratne
Ans:
Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Explanation :
Lieutenant Colonel Nandasena Gotabaya Rajapaska, RWP, RSP, psc, GR is a Sri Lankan politician, technocrat, and military officer, who is the current President of Sri Lanka.
[18] Which of the following books is NOT written by Salman Rushdie?
A.
An area of Darkness
B.
Shame
C.
Midnights Children
D.
The Satanic Verses
Ans:
An area of Darkness
Explanation :
An Area of Darkness is a book written by V. S. Naipaul in 1964. It is a travelogue detailing Naipaul's trip through India in the early sixties. It was the first of Naipaul's acclaimed Indian trilogy which includes India: A Wounded Civilization and India: A Million Mutinies Now.
[19] Which of these bones is NOT a part of the human ear?
A.
Malleus
B.
Stapes
C.
Femur
D.
Incus
Ans:
Femur
Explanation :
Femur, also called thighbone, upper bone of the leg or hind leg. The head forms a ball-and-socket joint with the hip (at the acetabulum), being held in place by a ligament (ligamentum teres femoris) within the socket and by strong surrounding ligaments.
[20] The Araku Valley, a tourist resort, is located near which of these cities of south Indian?
A.
Visakhapatnam
B.
Madurai
C.
Kochi
D.
Mangalore
Ans:
Visakhapatnam
Explanation :
Visakhapatnam is a port city and industrial center in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, on the Bay of Bengal. It's known for its many beaches, including Ramakrishna Beach, home to a preserved submarine at the Kursura Submarine Museum. Nearby are the elaborate Kali Temple and the Visakha Museum, an old Dutch bungalow housing local maritime and historical exhibits.
[21] Veteran freedom fighter, social reformer and feminist Savithribai Phule hailed from which of the following state of India?
A.
Odisha
B.
Gujarat
C.
rajasthan
D.
Maharastra
Ans:
Maharastra
Explanation :
Savitribai Phule was an Indian social reformer, educationalist, and poet from Maharashtra. She is regarded as the first female teacher of India. Along with her husband, Jyotirao Phule, she played an important role in improving women's rights in India. She is regarded as the mother of Indian feminism.
[22] Name the author who own the Sahitya Akademi Award 2019 for his – An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India.
A.
Ramchandra Guha
B.
Shasi Tharoor
C.
Romila Thapar
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Shasi Tharoor
Explanation :
Inglorious Empire: What the British Did to India (published in India as An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India) is a historical text by Shashi Tharoor, an Indian politician and diplomat, about the effects of British Colonialism on India.
[23] Which of these words refers to the scientific study of domestic dogs?
A.
Craniology
B.
Chrematistics
C.
Carpology
D.
Cynology
Ans:
Cynology
Explanation :
Cynology is a classical compound word referring to the study of dogs. The word is not found in major English dictionaries and it is not a recognized scientific discipline in English-speaking countries. Similar words are found in other languages, such German and Dutch kynologie, and the Russian кинология, from the Proto-Indo-European *Known, which is the source of hound.
[24] Name the physicist who is credited with the discovery of the Neutron. This 1932 discovery led to his winning the Nobel Proze.
A.
Enrico Fermi
B.
J.S. Fleming
C.
James Chadwick
D.
Max Plank
Ans:
James Chadwick
Explanation :
Sir James Chadwick, CH, FRS was a British physicist who was awarded the 1935 Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of the neutron in 1932. In 1941, he wrote the final draft of the MAUD Report, which inspired the U.S. government to begin serious atomic bomb research efforts.
[25] The world food Program (WFP) is the food assistance branch of the United Nations.
A.
Rome
B.
New York
C.
Paris
D.
Brussels
Ans:
Rome
Explanation :
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations and the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security. According to the WFP, it provides food assistance to an average of 91.4 million people in 83 countries each year. Exam time – 1.00 PM – 2.00 PM
Explanation :
Mission Mangal (transl. Mission Mars) is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Jagan Shakti and jointly produced by Cape of Good Films, Hope Productions, Fox Star Studios, Aruna Bhatia, and Anil Naidu. The film stars an ensemble cast of Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Taapsee Pannu, Nithya Menen, Kirti Kulhari, Sharman Joshi, H. G. Dattatreya, Vikram Gokhale, and Sonakshi Sinha. The film is loosely based on the life of scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation who contributed to the Mars Orbiter Mission, India's first interplanetary expedition.
[10] For which of the following sports was Dronavalli Harika, conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri award?
A.
Chess
B.
Badminton
C.
Archery
D.
Cricket
Ans:
Chess
Explanation :
Harika Dronavalli is an Indian chess grandmaster. She has won three bronze medals in the Women's World Chess Championship, in 2012, 2015 and 2017. Dronavalli was honored with the Arjuna Award for the year 2007–08 by the government of India.
[11] From India, who inaugurates the Kartarpur Corridor and flagged off the first set of pilgrims to the final resting place of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev?
A.
Narendra Modi
B.
Amarinder Singh
C.
Ram nath Kovind
D.
Manmohan Singh
Ans:
Narendra Modi
Explanation :
0
[12] Who is the first and currently the only batsman to score double hundreds in four consecutive test series?
A.
A.B de Villiers
B.
Rohit Sharma
C.
Virat Kohli
D.
Brian Lara
Ans:
Virat Kohli
Explanation :
Virat Kohli is an Indian cricketer who currently captains the India national team. A right-handed top- order batsman, Kohli is regarded as one of the best batsmen in the world. He plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League, and has been the team's captain since 2013.
[13] The ruins of the ancient city of Hampi – capital of Vijayanagara – is located in which present dar Indian state?
A.
Haryana
B.
Bihar
C.
Karnataka
D.
Telengana
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Hampi, The Historical City of Karnataka. Hampi is one of finest historical sites of ancient age in the world. It was the initial capital city of famous historical Vijayanagara Empire located on the bank of Tungabhadra River about 11 km away from Hospet City. Hampi is a small location covered an area of 25 sq.
[14] In which year Sanchi was discovered after being abandoned for nearly 600 years?
A.
1820
B.
1818
C.
1814
D.
1816
Ans:
1818
Explanation :
The Sanchi stupa is a fine example of the development of the Buddhist architecture and sculpture beginning from the third century BC to the twelfth century AD. The site of Sanchi was discovered in the year 1818 by General Taylor and an archaeological museum was established in 1919 by Sir John Marshall.
[15] Kolathunadu, Valluvanad and Thekkumkoor were ancient small-time kingdoms in which state of India?
A.
Karnataka
B.
Gujrat
C.
Bihar
D.
Kerala
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
The term Kerala was first epigraphically recorded as Ketalaputo (Cheras) in a 3rd-century BCE rock inscription by emperor Ashoka of Magadha. It was mentioned as one of four independent kingdoms in southern India during Ashoka's time, the others being the Cholas, Pandyas and Satyaputras.
[16] What is the uniform GST rate that has been fixed up for lottery by the GST Council?
A.
0.28
B.
0.18
C.
0.1
D.
0.32
Ans:
0.28
Explanation :
GST Council fixes 28% uniform tax rate for lottery effective March 2020. The GST Council on Wednesday fixed a uniform tax rate of 28 per cent on both state and private lottery
[17] As of February 2020, who is the President of sri Lanka?
A.
Gotabaya Rajapaksa
B.
Chandrika Kumaratunga
C.
Maithripala Sirisena
D.
D.M. Jayaratne
Ans:
Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Explanation :
Lieutenant Colonel Nandasena Gotabaya Rajapaska, RWP, RSP, psc, GR is a Sri Lankan politician, technocrat, and military officer, who is the current President of Sri Lanka.
[18] Which of the following books is NOT written by Salman Rushdie?
A.
An area of Darkness
B.
Shame
C.
Midnights Children
D.
The Satanic Verses
Ans:
An area of Darkness
Explanation :
An Area of Darkness is a book written by V. S. Naipaul in 1964. It is a travelogue detailing Naipaul's trip through India in the early sixties. It was the first of Naipaul's acclaimed Indian trilogy which includes India: A Wounded Civilization and India: A Million Mutinies Now.
[19] Which of these bones is NOT a part of the human ear?
A.
Malleus
B.
Stapes
C.
Femur
D.
Incus
Ans:
Femur
Explanation :
Femur, also called thighbone, upper bone of the leg or hind leg. The head forms a ball-and-socket joint with the hip (at the acetabulum), being held in place by a ligament (ligamentum teres femoris) within the socket and by strong surrounding ligaments.
[20] The Araku Valley, a tourist resort, is located near which of these cities of south Indian?
A.
Visakhapatnam
B.
Madurai
C.
Kochi
D.
Mangalore
Ans:
Visakhapatnam
Explanation :
Visakhapatnam is a port city and industrial center in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, on the Bay of Bengal. It's known for its many beaches, including Ramakrishna Beach, home to a preserved submarine at the Kursura Submarine Museum. Nearby are the elaborate Kali Temple and the Visakha Museum, an old Dutch bungalow housing local maritime and historical exhibits.
[21] Veteran freedom fighter, social reformer and feminist Savithribai Phule hailed from which of the following state of India?
A.
Odisha
B.
Gujarat
C.
rajasthan
D.
Maharastra
Ans:
Maharastra
Explanation :
Savitribai Phule was an Indian social reformer, educationalist, and poet from Maharashtra. She is regarded as the first female teacher of India. Along with her husband, Jyotirao Phule, she played an important role in improving women's rights in India. She is regarded as the mother of Indian feminism.
[22] Name the author who own the Sahitya Akademi Award 2019 for his – An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India.
A.
Ramchandra Guha
B.
Shasi Tharoor
C.
Romila Thapar
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Shasi Tharoor
Explanation :
Inglorious Empire: What the British Did to India (published in India as An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India) is a historical text by Shashi Tharoor, an Indian politician and diplomat, about the effects of British Colonialism on India.
[23] Which of these words refers to the scientific study of domestic dogs?
A.
Craniology
B.
Chrematistics
C.
Carpology
D.
Cynology
Ans:
Cynology
Explanation :
Cynology is a classical compound word referring to the study of dogs. The word is not found in major English dictionaries and it is not a recognized scientific discipline in English-speaking countries. Similar words are found in other languages, such German and Dutch kynologie, and the Russian кинология, from the Proto-Indo-European *Known, which is the source of hound.
[24] Name the physicist who is credited with the discovery of the Neutron. This 1932 discovery led to his winning the Nobel Proze.
A.
Enrico Fermi
B.
J.S. Fleming
C.
James Chadwick
D.
Max Plank
Ans:
James Chadwick
Explanation :
Sir James Chadwick, CH, FRS was a British physicist who was awarded the 1935 Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of the neutron in 1932. In 1941, he wrote the final draft of the MAUD Report, which inspired the U.S. government to begin serious atomic bomb research efforts.
[25] The world food Program (WFP) is the food assistance branch of the United Nations.
A.
Rome
B.
New York
C.
Paris
D.
Brussels
Ans:
Rome
Explanation :
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations and the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security. According to the WFP, it provides food assistance to an average of 91.4 million people in 83 countries each year. Exam time – 1.00 PM – 2.00 PM
Explanation :
0
[12] Who is the first and currently the only batsman to score double hundreds in four consecutive test series?
A.
A.B de Villiers
B.
Rohit Sharma
C.
Virat Kohli
D.
Brian Lara
Ans:
Virat Kohli
Explanation :
Virat Kohli is an Indian cricketer who currently captains the India national team. A right-handed top- order batsman, Kohli is regarded as one of the best batsmen in the world. He plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League, and has been the team's captain since 2013.
[13] The ruins of the ancient city of Hampi – capital of Vijayanagara – is located in which present dar Indian state?
A.
Haryana
B.
Bihar
C.
Karnataka
D.
Telengana
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Hampi, The Historical City of Karnataka. Hampi is one of finest historical sites of ancient age in the world. It was the initial capital city of famous historical Vijayanagara Empire located on the bank of Tungabhadra River about 11 km away from Hospet City. Hampi is a small location covered an area of 25 sq.
[14] In which year Sanchi was discovered after being abandoned for nearly 600 years?
A.
1820
B.
1818
C.
1814
D.
1816
Ans:
1818
Explanation :
The Sanchi stupa is a fine example of the development of the Buddhist architecture and sculpture beginning from the third century BC to the twelfth century AD. The site of Sanchi was discovered in the year 1818 by General Taylor and an archaeological museum was established in 1919 by Sir John Marshall.
[15] Kolathunadu, Valluvanad and Thekkumkoor were ancient small-time kingdoms in which state of India?
A.
Karnataka
B.
Gujrat
C.
Bihar
D.
Kerala
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
The term Kerala was first epigraphically recorded as Ketalaputo (Cheras) in a 3rd-century BCE rock inscription by emperor Ashoka of Magadha. It was mentioned as one of four independent kingdoms in southern India during Ashoka's time, the others being the Cholas, Pandyas and Satyaputras.
[16] What is the uniform GST rate that has been fixed up for lottery by the GST Council?
A.
0.28
B.
0.18
C.
0.1
D.
0.32
Ans:
0.28
Explanation :
GST Council fixes 28% uniform tax rate for lottery effective March 2020. The GST Council on Wednesday fixed a uniform tax rate of 28 per cent on both state and private lottery
[17] As of February 2020, who is the President of sri Lanka?
A.
Gotabaya Rajapaksa
B.
Chandrika Kumaratunga
C.
Maithripala Sirisena
D.
D.M. Jayaratne
Ans:
Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Explanation :
Lieutenant Colonel Nandasena Gotabaya Rajapaska, RWP, RSP, psc, GR is a Sri Lankan politician, technocrat, and military officer, who is the current President of Sri Lanka.
[18] Which of the following books is NOT written by Salman Rushdie?
A.
An area of Darkness
B.
Shame
C.
Midnights Children
D.
The Satanic Verses
Ans:
An area of Darkness
Explanation :
An Area of Darkness is a book written by V. S. Naipaul in 1964. It is a travelogue detailing Naipaul's trip through India in the early sixties. It was the first of Naipaul's acclaimed Indian trilogy which includes India: A Wounded Civilization and India: A Million Mutinies Now.
[19] Which of these bones is NOT a part of the human ear?
A.
Malleus
B.
Stapes
C.
Femur
D.
Incus
Ans:
Femur
Explanation :
Femur, also called thighbone, upper bone of the leg or hind leg. The head forms a ball-and-socket joint with the hip (at the acetabulum), being held in place by a ligament (ligamentum teres femoris) within the socket and by strong surrounding ligaments.
[20] The Araku Valley, a tourist resort, is located near which of these cities of south Indian?
A.
Visakhapatnam
B.
Madurai
C.
Kochi
D.
Mangalore
Ans:
Visakhapatnam
Explanation :
Visakhapatnam is a port city and industrial center in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, on the Bay of Bengal. It's known for its many beaches, including Ramakrishna Beach, home to a preserved submarine at the Kursura Submarine Museum. Nearby are the elaborate Kali Temple and the Visakha Museum, an old Dutch bungalow housing local maritime and historical exhibits.
[21] Veteran freedom fighter, social reformer and feminist Savithribai Phule hailed from which of the following state of India?
A.
Odisha
B.
Gujarat
C.
rajasthan
D.
Maharastra
Ans:
Maharastra
Explanation :
Savitribai Phule was an Indian social reformer, educationalist, and poet from Maharashtra. She is regarded as the first female teacher of India. Along with her husband, Jyotirao Phule, she played an important role in improving women's rights in India. She is regarded as the mother of Indian feminism.
[22] Name the author who own the Sahitya Akademi Award 2019 for his – An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India.
A.
Ramchandra Guha
B.
Shasi Tharoor
C.
Romila Thapar
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Shasi Tharoor
Explanation :
Inglorious Empire: What the British Did to India (published in India as An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India) is a historical text by Shashi Tharoor, an Indian politician and diplomat, about the effects of British Colonialism on India.
[23] Which of these words refers to the scientific study of domestic dogs?
A.
Craniology
B.
Chrematistics
C.
Carpology
D.
Cynology
Ans:
Cynology
Explanation :
Cynology is a classical compound word referring to the study of dogs. The word is not found in major English dictionaries and it is not a recognized scientific discipline in English-speaking countries. Similar words are found in other languages, such German and Dutch kynologie, and the Russian кинология, from the Proto-Indo-European *Known, which is the source of hound.
[24] Name the physicist who is credited with the discovery of the Neutron. This 1932 discovery led to his winning the Nobel Proze.
A.
Enrico Fermi
B.
J.S. Fleming
C.
James Chadwick
D.
Max Plank
Ans:
James Chadwick
Explanation :
Sir James Chadwick, CH, FRS was a British physicist who was awarded the 1935 Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of the neutron in 1932. In 1941, he wrote the final draft of the MAUD Report, which inspired the U.S. government to begin serious atomic bomb research efforts.
[25] The world food Program (WFP) is the food assistance branch of the United Nations.
A.
Rome
B.
New York
C.
Paris
D.
Brussels
Ans:
Rome
Explanation :
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations and the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security. According to the WFP, it provides food assistance to an average of 91.4 million people in 83 countries each year. Exam time – 1.00 PM – 2.00 PM
Explanation :
Hampi, The Historical City of Karnataka. Hampi is one of finest historical sites of ancient age in the world. It was the initial capital city of famous historical Vijayanagara Empire located on the bank of Tungabhadra River about 11 km away from Hospet City. Hampi is a small location covered an area of 25 sq.
[14] In which year Sanchi was discovered after being abandoned for nearly 600 years?
A.
1820
B.
1818
C.
1814
D.
1816
Ans:
1818
Explanation :
The Sanchi stupa is a fine example of the development of the Buddhist architecture and sculpture beginning from the third century BC to the twelfth century AD. The site of Sanchi was discovered in the year 1818 by General Taylor and an archaeological museum was established in 1919 by Sir John Marshall.
[15] Kolathunadu, Valluvanad and Thekkumkoor were ancient small-time kingdoms in which state of India?
A.
Karnataka
B.
Gujrat
C.
Bihar
D.
Kerala
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
The term Kerala was first epigraphically recorded as Ketalaputo (Cheras) in a 3rd-century BCE rock inscription by emperor Ashoka of Magadha. It was mentioned as one of four independent kingdoms in southern India during Ashoka's time, the others being the Cholas, Pandyas and Satyaputras.
[16] What is the uniform GST rate that has been fixed up for lottery by the GST Council?
A.
0.28
B.
0.18
C.
0.1
D.
0.32
Ans:
0.28
Explanation :
GST Council fixes 28% uniform tax rate for lottery effective March 2020. The GST Council on Wednesday fixed a uniform tax rate of 28 per cent on both state and private lottery
[17] As of February 2020, who is the President of sri Lanka?
A.
Gotabaya Rajapaksa
B.
Chandrika Kumaratunga
C.
Maithripala Sirisena
D.
D.M. Jayaratne
Ans:
Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Explanation :
Lieutenant Colonel Nandasena Gotabaya Rajapaska, RWP, RSP, psc, GR is a Sri Lankan politician, technocrat, and military officer, who is the current President of Sri Lanka.
[18] Which of the following books is NOT written by Salman Rushdie?
A.
An area of Darkness
B.
Shame
C.
Midnights Children
D.
The Satanic Verses
Ans:
An area of Darkness
Explanation :
An Area of Darkness is a book written by V. S. Naipaul in 1964. It is a travelogue detailing Naipaul's trip through India in the early sixties. It was the first of Naipaul's acclaimed Indian trilogy which includes India: A Wounded Civilization and India: A Million Mutinies Now.
[19] Which of these bones is NOT a part of the human ear?
A.
Malleus
B.
Stapes
C.
Femur
D.
Incus
Ans:
Femur
Explanation :
Femur, also called thighbone, upper bone of the leg or hind leg. The head forms a ball-and-socket joint with the hip (at the acetabulum), being held in place by a ligament (ligamentum teres femoris) within the socket and by strong surrounding ligaments.
[20] The Araku Valley, a tourist resort, is located near which of these cities of south Indian?
A.
Visakhapatnam
B.
Madurai
C.
Kochi
D.
Mangalore
Ans:
Visakhapatnam
Explanation :
Visakhapatnam is a port city and industrial center in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, on the Bay of Bengal. It's known for its many beaches, including Ramakrishna Beach, home to a preserved submarine at the Kursura Submarine Museum. Nearby are the elaborate Kali Temple and the Visakha Museum, an old Dutch bungalow housing local maritime and historical exhibits.
[21] Veteran freedom fighter, social reformer and feminist Savithribai Phule hailed from which of the following state of India?
A.
Odisha
B.
Gujarat
C.
rajasthan
D.
Maharastra
Ans:
Maharastra
Explanation :
Savitribai Phule was an Indian social reformer, educationalist, and poet from Maharashtra. She is regarded as the first female teacher of India. Along with her husband, Jyotirao Phule, she played an important role in improving women's rights in India. She is regarded as the mother of Indian feminism.
[22] Name the author who own the Sahitya Akademi Award 2019 for his – An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India.
A.
Ramchandra Guha
B.
Shasi Tharoor
C.
Romila Thapar
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Shasi Tharoor
Explanation :
Inglorious Empire: What the British Did to India (published in India as An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India) is a historical text by Shashi Tharoor, an Indian politician and diplomat, about the effects of British Colonialism on India.
[23] Which of these words refers to the scientific study of domestic dogs?
A.
Craniology
B.
Chrematistics
C.
Carpology
D.
Cynology
Ans:
Cynology
Explanation :
Cynology is a classical compound word referring to the study of dogs. The word is not found in major English dictionaries and it is not a recognized scientific discipline in English-speaking countries. Similar words are found in other languages, such German and Dutch kynologie, and the Russian кинология, from the Proto-Indo-European *Known, which is the source of hound.
[24] Name the physicist who is credited with the discovery of the Neutron. This 1932 discovery led to his winning the Nobel Proze.
A.
Enrico Fermi
B.
J.S. Fleming
C.
James Chadwick
D.
Max Plank
Ans:
James Chadwick
Explanation :
Sir James Chadwick, CH, FRS was a British physicist who was awarded the 1935 Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of the neutron in 1932. In 1941, he wrote the final draft of the MAUD Report, which inspired the U.S. government to begin serious atomic bomb research efforts.
[25] The world food Program (WFP) is the food assistance branch of the United Nations.
A.
Rome
B.
New York
C.
Paris
D.
Brussels
Ans:
Rome
Explanation :
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations and the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security. According to the WFP, it provides food assistance to an average of 91.4 million people in 83 countries each year. Exam time – 1.00 PM – 2.00 PM
Explanation :
The term Kerala was first epigraphically recorded as Ketalaputo (Cheras) in a 3rd-century BCE rock inscription by emperor Ashoka of Magadha. It was mentioned as one of four independent kingdoms in southern India during Ashoka's time, the others being the Cholas, Pandyas and Satyaputras.
[16] What is the uniform GST rate that has been fixed up for lottery by the GST Council?
A.
0.28
B.
0.18
C.
0.1
D.
0.32
Ans:
0.28
Explanation :
GST Council fixes 28% uniform tax rate for lottery effective March 2020. The GST Council on Wednesday fixed a uniform tax rate of 28 per cent on both state and private lottery
[17] As of February 2020, who is the President of sri Lanka?
A.
Gotabaya Rajapaksa
B.
Chandrika Kumaratunga
C.
Maithripala Sirisena
D.
D.M. Jayaratne
Ans:
Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Explanation :
Lieutenant Colonel Nandasena Gotabaya Rajapaska, RWP, RSP, psc, GR is a Sri Lankan politician, technocrat, and military officer, who is the current President of Sri Lanka.
[18] Which of the following books is NOT written by Salman Rushdie?
A.
An area of Darkness
B.
Shame
C.
Midnights Children
D.
The Satanic Verses
Ans:
An area of Darkness
Explanation :
An Area of Darkness is a book written by V. S. Naipaul in 1964. It is a travelogue detailing Naipaul's trip through India in the early sixties. It was the first of Naipaul's acclaimed Indian trilogy which includes India: A Wounded Civilization and India: A Million Mutinies Now.
[19] Which of these bones is NOT a part of the human ear?
A.
Malleus
B.
Stapes
C.
Femur
D.
Incus
Ans:
Femur
Explanation :
Femur, also called thighbone, upper bone of the leg or hind leg. The head forms a ball-and-socket joint with the hip (at the acetabulum), being held in place by a ligament (ligamentum teres femoris) within the socket and by strong surrounding ligaments.
[20] The Araku Valley, a tourist resort, is located near which of these cities of south Indian?
A.
Visakhapatnam
B.
Madurai
C.
Kochi
D.
Mangalore
Ans:
Visakhapatnam
Explanation :
Visakhapatnam is a port city and industrial center in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, on the Bay of Bengal. It's known for its many beaches, including Ramakrishna Beach, home to a preserved submarine at the Kursura Submarine Museum. Nearby are the elaborate Kali Temple and the Visakha Museum, an old Dutch bungalow housing local maritime and historical exhibits.
[21] Veteran freedom fighter, social reformer and feminist Savithribai Phule hailed from which of the following state of India?
A.
Odisha
B.
Gujarat
C.
rajasthan
D.
Maharastra
Ans:
Maharastra
Explanation :
Savitribai Phule was an Indian social reformer, educationalist, and poet from Maharashtra. She is regarded as the first female teacher of India. Along with her husband, Jyotirao Phule, she played an important role in improving women's rights in India. She is regarded as the mother of Indian feminism.
[22] Name the author who own the Sahitya Akademi Award 2019 for his – An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India.
A.
Ramchandra Guha
B.
Shasi Tharoor
C.
Romila Thapar
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Shasi Tharoor
Explanation :
Inglorious Empire: What the British Did to India (published in India as An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India) is a historical text by Shashi Tharoor, an Indian politician and diplomat, about the effects of British Colonialism on India.
[23] Which of these words refers to the scientific study of domestic dogs?
A.
Craniology
B.
Chrematistics
C.
Carpology
D.
Cynology
Ans:
Cynology
Explanation :
Cynology is a classical compound word referring to the study of dogs. The word is not found in major English dictionaries and it is not a recognized scientific discipline in English-speaking countries. Similar words are found in other languages, such German and Dutch kynologie, and the Russian кинология, from the Proto-Indo-European *Known, which is the source of hound.
[24] Name the physicist who is credited with the discovery of the Neutron. This 1932 discovery led to his winning the Nobel Proze.
A.
Enrico Fermi
B.
J.S. Fleming
C.
James Chadwick
D.
Max Plank
Ans:
James Chadwick
Explanation :
Sir James Chadwick, CH, FRS was a British physicist who was awarded the 1935 Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of the neutron in 1932. In 1941, he wrote the final draft of the MAUD Report, which inspired the U.S. government to begin serious atomic bomb research efforts.
[25] The world food Program (WFP) is the food assistance branch of the United Nations.
A.
Rome
B.
New York
C.
Paris
D.
Brussels
Ans:
Rome
Explanation :
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations and the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security. According to the WFP, it provides food assistance to an average of 91.4 million people in 83 countries each year. Exam time – 1.00 PM – 2.00 PM
Explanation :
Lieutenant Colonel Nandasena Gotabaya Rajapaska, RWP, RSP, psc, GR is a Sri Lankan politician, technocrat, and military officer, who is the current President of Sri Lanka.
[18] Which of the following books is NOT written by Salman Rushdie?
A.
An area of Darkness
B.
Shame
C.
Midnights Children
D.
The Satanic Verses
Ans:
An area of Darkness
Explanation :
An Area of Darkness is a book written by V. S. Naipaul in 1964. It is a travelogue detailing Naipaul's trip through India in the early sixties. It was the first of Naipaul's acclaimed Indian trilogy which includes India: A Wounded Civilization and India: A Million Mutinies Now.
[19] Which of these bones is NOT a part of the human ear?
A.
Malleus
B.
Stapes
C.
Femur
D.
Incus
Ans:
Femur
Explanation :
Femur, also called thighbone, upper bone of the leg or hind leg. The head forms a ball-and-socket joint with the hip (at the acetabulum), being held in place by a ligament (ligamentum teres femoris) within the socket and by strong surrounding ligaments.
[20] The Araku Valley, a tourist resort, is located near which of these cities of south Indian?
A.
Visakhapatnam
B.
Madurai
C.
Kochi
D.
Mangalore
Ans:
Visakhapatnam
Explanation :
Visakhapatnam is a port city and industrial center in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, on the Bay of Bengal. It's known for its many beaches, including Ramakrishna Beach, home to a preserved submarine at the Kursura Submarine Museum. Nearby are the elaborate Kali Temple and the Visakha Museum, an old Dutch bungalow housing local maritime and historical exhibits.
[21] Veteran freedom fighter, social reformer and feminist Savithribai Phule hailed from which of the following state of India?
A.
Odisha
B.
Gujarat
C.
rajasthan
D.
Maharastra
Ans:
Maharastra
Explanation :
Savitribai Phule was an Indian social reformer, educationalist, and poet from Maharashtra. She is regarded as the first female teacher of India. Along with her husband, Jyotirao Phule, she played an important role in improving women's rights in India. She is regarded as the mother of Indian feminism.
[22] Name the author who own the Sahitya Akademi Award 2019 for his – An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India.
A.
Ramchandra Guha
B.
Shasi Tharoor
C.
Romila Thapar
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Shasi Tharoor
Explanation :
Inglorious Empire: What the British Did to India (published in India as An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India) is a historical text by Shashi Tharoor, an Indian politician and diplomat, about the effects of British Colonialism on India.
[23] Which of these words refers to the scientific study of domestic dogs?
A.
Craniology
B.
Chrematistics
C.
Carpology
D.
Cynology
Ans:
Cynology
Explanation :
Cynology is a classical compound word referring to the study of dogs. The word is not found in major English dictionaries and it is not a recognized scientific discipline in English-speaking countries. Similar words are found in other languages, such German and Dutch kynologie, and the Russian кинология, from the Proto-Indo-European *Known, which is the source of hound.
[24] Name the physicist who is credited with the discovery of the Neutron. This 1932 discovery led to his winning the Nobel Proze.
A.
Enrico Fermi
B.
J.S. Fleming
C.
James Chadwick
D.
Max Plank
Ans:
James Chadwick
Explanation :
Sir James Chadwick, CH, FRS was a British physicist who was awarded the 1935 Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of the neutron in 1932. In 1941, he wrote the final draft of the MAUD Report, which inspired the U.S. government to begin serious atomic bomb research efforts.
[25] The world food Program (WFP) is the food assistance branch of the United Nations.
A.
Rome
B.
New York
C.
Paris
D.
Brussels
Ans:
Rome
Explanation :
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations and the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security. According to the WFP, it provides food assistance to an average of 91.4 million people in 83 countries each year. Exam time – 1.00 PM – 2.00 PM
Explanation :
Femur, also called thighbone, upper bone of the leg or hind leg. The head forms a ball-and-socket joint with the hip (at the acetabulum), being held in place by a ligament (ligamentum teres femoris) within the socket and by strong surrounding ligaments.
[20] The Araku Valley, a tourist resort, is located near which of these cities of south Indian?
A.
Visakhapatnam
B.
Madurai
C.
Kochi
D.
Mangalore
Ans:
Visakhapatnam
Explanation :
Visakhapatnam is a port city and industrial center in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, on the Bay of Bengal. It's known for its many beaches, including Ramakrishna Beach, home to a preserved submarine at the Kursura Submarine Museum. Nearby are the elaborate Kali Temple and the Visakha Museum, an old Dutch bungalow housing local maritime and historical exhibits.
[21] Veteran freedom fighter, social reformer and feminist Savithribai Phule hailed from which of the following state of India?
A.
Odisha
B.
Gujarat
C.
rajasthan
D.
Maharastra
Ans:
Maharastra
Explanation :
Savitribai Phule was an Indian social reformer, educationalist, and poet from Maharashtra. She is regarded as the first female teacher of India. Along with her husband, Jyotirao Phule, she played an important role in improving women's rights in India. She is regarded as the mother of Indian feminism.
[22] Name the author who own the Sahitya Akademi Award 2019 for his – An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India.
A.
Ramchandra Guha
B.
Shasi Tharoor
C.
Romila Thapar
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Shasi Tharoor
Explanation :
Inglorious Empire: What the British Did to India (published in India as An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India) is a historical text by Shashi Tharoor, an Indian politician and diplomat, about the effects of British Colonialism on India.
[23] Which of these words refers to the scientific study of domestic dogs?
A.
Craniology
B.
Chrematistics
C.
Carpology
D.
Cynology
Ans:
Cynology
Explanation :
Cynology is a classical compound word referring to the study of dogs. The word is not found in major English dictionaries and it is not a recognized scientific discipline in English-speaking countries. Similar words are found in other languages, such German and Dutch kynologie, and the Russian кинология, from the Proto-Indo-European *Known, which is the source of hound.
[24] Name the physicist who is credited with the discovery of the Neutron. This 1932 discovery led to his winning the Nobel Proze.
A.
Enrico Fermi
B.
J.S. Fleming
C.
James Chadwick
D.
Max Plank
Ans:
James Chadwick
Explanation :
Sir James Chadwick, CH, FRS was a British physicist who was awarded the 1935 Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of the neutron in 1932. In 1941, he wrote the final draft of the MAUD Report, which inspired the U.S. government to begin serious atomic bomb research efforts.
[25] The world food Program (WFP) is the food assistance branch of the United Nations.
A.
Rome
B.
New York
C.
Paris
D.
Brussels
Ans:
Rome
Explanation :
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations and the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security. According to the WFP, it provides food assistance to an average of 91.4 million people in 83 countries each year. Exam time – 1.00 PM – 2.00 PM
Explanation :
Savitribai Phule was an Indian social reformer, educationalist, and poet from Maharashtra. She is regarded as the first female teacher of India. Along with her husband, Jyotirao Phule, she played an important role in improving women's rights in India. She is regarded as the mother of Indian feminism.
[22] Name the author who own the Sahitya Akademi Award 2019 for his – An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India.
A.
Ramchandra Guha
B.
Shasi Tharoor
C.
Romila Thapar
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Shasi Tharoor
Explanation :
Inglorious Empire: What the British Did to India (published in India as An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India) is a historical text by Shashi Tharoor, an Indian politician and diplomat, about the effects of British Colonialism on India.
[23] Which of these words refers to the scientific study of domestic dogs?
A.
Craniology
B.
Chrematistics
C.
Carpology
D.
Cynology
Ans:
Cynology
Explanation :
Cynology is a classical compound word referring to the study of dogs. The word is not found in major English dictionaries and it is not a recognized scientific discipline in English-speaking countries. Similar words are found in other languages, such German and Dutch kynologie, and the Russian кинология, from the Proto-Indo-European *Known, which is the source of hound.
[24] Name the physicist who is credited with the discovery of the Neutron. This 1932 discovery led to his winning the Nobel Proze.
A.
Enrico Fermi
B.
J.S. Fleming
C.
James Chadwick
D.
Max Plank
Ans:
James Chadwick
Explanation :
Sir James Chadwick, CH, FRS was a British physicist who was awarded the 1935 Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of the neutron in 1932. In 1941, he wrote the final draft of the MAUD Report, which inspired the U.S. government to begin serious atomic bomb research efforts.
[25] The world food Program (WFP) is the food assistance branch of the United Nations.
A.
Rome
B.
New York
C.
Paris
D.
Brussels
Ans:
Rome
Explanation :
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations and the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security. According to the WFP, it provides food assistance to an average of 91.4 million people in 83 countries each year. Exam time – 1.00 PM – 2.00 PM
Explanation :
Cynology is a classical compound word referring to the study of dogs. The word is not found in major English dictionaries and it is not a recognized scientific discipline in English-speaking countries. Similar words are found in other languages, such German and Dutch kynologie, and the Russian кинология, from the Proto-Indo-European *Known, which is the source of hound.
[24] Name the physicist who is credited with the discovery of the Neutron. This 1932 discovery led to his winning the Nobel Proze.
A.
Enrico Fermi
B.
J.S. Fleming
C.
James Chadwick
D.
Max Plank
Ans:
James Chadwick
Explanation :
Sir James Chadwick, CH, FRS was a British physicist who was awarded the 1935 Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of the neutron in 1932. In 1941, he wrote the final draft of the MAUD Report, which inspired the U.S. government to begin serious atomic bomb research efforts.
[25] The world food Program (WFP) is the food assistance branch of the United Nations.
A.
Rome
B.
New York
C.
Paris
D.
Brussels
Ans:
Rome
Explanation :
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations and the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security. According to the WFP, it provides food assistance to an average of 91.4 million people in 83 countries each year. Exam time – 1.00 PM – 2.00 PM
Explanation :
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations and the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security. According to the WFP, it provides food assistance to an average of 91.4 million people in 83 countries each year. Exam time – 1.00 PM – 2.00 PM