[1] In which of the following cities is the tomb of Rani of Jhansi situated?
A.
Gwalior
B.
Jabalpur
C.
Indore
D.
Ujjain
Ans:
Gwalior
Explanation :
Rose reported that she had been buried "with great ceremony under a tamarind tree under the Rock of Gwalior, where I saw her bones and ashes". Her tomb is in the Phool Bagh area of Gwalior. Twenty years after her death Colonel Malleson wrote in the History of the Indian Mutiny; vol.
[2] In which of the following states was the 12th naval exercise ‘Naseem-Al-Bahr’ between India and Oman held?
A.
Goa
B.
Gujarat
C.
Kerala
D.
Tamilnadu
Ans:
Goa
Explanation :
'Naseem-Al-Bahr' (or sea breeze) is a naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the RNO, being conducted since 1993. Indian Navy ships Beas and Subhadra are participating in it, with harbour phase in Goa followed by sea phase off the Goa coast.
[3] Which of the following is used as a substitute of mercury in thermometers?
A.
Arsenic
B.
Galinstan
C.
Selenium
D.
Bromine
Ans:
Galinstan
Explanation :
The alcohol thermometer or spirit thermometer is an alternative to the mercury-in-glass thermometer and has similar functions. Unlike the mercury-in-glass thermometer, the contents of an alcohol thermometer are less toxic and will evaporate quickly.
[4] In memory of whom is the Madhavpur Mela of Gujarat celebrated?
A.
Lord Shiva and Parvati
B.
Lord Krishna and Rukmini
C.
Lord Krishna and Radha
D.
Lord Krishna and Draupadi
Ans:
Lord Krishna and Rukmini
Explanation :
A multimedia publicity campaign will be launched on March 1, 2020 to popularize the Madhavpur Mela. This will mark the cultural integration of Gujarat with the North-East under the Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat announced by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, he added.
[5] Berach River, a southern-side tributary of Banas River, originates from the hills in which of the following districts of Rajasthan?
A.
Bharatpur
B.
Jaisalmer
C.
Bikaner
D.
Udaipu
Ans:
Udaipu
Explanation :
Berach River, a southern-side tributary of Banas River, originates in the hills of Udaipur District. Ahar River, a right-side (or eastern side) tributary of the Berach river, originates in the hills of Udaipur District, flows through Udaipur city forming the famous Lake Pichola.
[6] According to data available as of 2019, how many national parks are situated in India?
A.
140
B.
115
C.
104
D.
131
Ans:
104
Explanation :
As of May 2019, there were 104 national parks encompassing an area of 40,501.13 km2 (15,637.57 sq mi), under protected areas of India category II comprising 1.23% of India's total surface area.
[7] Who among the following is the chairman of the 15th Finance Commission of India?
A.
Ramesh Chand
B.
Subhash Chandra Garg
C.
NK Singh
D.
Arvind Mehta
Ans:
NK Singh
Explanation :
Nand Kishore Singh was appointed as the commission's chairman, with its full-time members being Shaktikanta Das and Anoop Singh and its part-time members being Ramesh Chand and Ashok Lahiri. The commission held its first meeting on 2017-12-04.
[8] Who was honoured with the 1st recipient of the Muppavarapu National Award for Social Service at Hyderabad on 9th January 2020?
A.
Dr. Gutta Muniratnam
B.
Dr. Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan
C.
Chandra Pal Singh Yadav
D.
Uttam Prakash Agarwal
Ans:
Dr. Gutta Muniratnam
Explanation :
Gutta Muniratnam has been selected as the 1st recipient of the Muppavarapu National Award for Social Service. The award was given at a function in Hyderabad, Telangana.
[9] Which of the following Viceroys of India addressed the Bengal famine of 1943 by ordering the army to distribute relief supplies to the starving rural Bengalis?
A.
Lord Mountbatten
B.
Lord Wavell
C.
Lord Willington
D.
Lord Linlithgow
Ans:
Lord Linlithgow
Explanation :
Victor Alexander John Hope, 2nd Marquess of Linlithgow, KG, KT, FRSE, GCSI, GCIE, OBE was a British Unionist politician, agriculturalist, and colonial administrator. He served as Governor-General and Viceroy of India from 1936 to 1943. He was usually referred to simply as Linlithgow.
[10] Which of the following authorities launched PPRTMS (Political Parties Registration Tracking Management System)?
A.
National Human Rights Commission
B.
The Supreme Court
C.
The Union Public Service Commission
D.
Election Commission of India
Ans:
Election Commission of India
Explanation :
Election Commission of India to implement “Political Parties Registration Tracking Management System” (PPRTMS). The Registration of Political Parties is governed by the provisions of section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
[11] Who among the following scientists invented the Cotton Gin?
A.
Sonny Perdue
B.
Norman Borlaugh
C.
Eli Whitney
D.
George Washington Carver
Ans:
Eli Whitney
Explanation :
Eli Whitney was an American inventor best known for inventing the cotton gin. This was one of the key inventions of the Industrial Revolution and shaped the economy of the Antebellum South.
[12] Which of the following academies organise the Tansen Sangeet Samaroh in Gwalior?
A.
Ravindra Jain Sangeet Academy
B.
Renuka Sangeet Academy
C.
Muntirama Sangeet Academy
D.
Ustad Alauddin Khan Kala Evam Sangeet Academy
Ans:
Ustad Alauddin Khan Kala Evam Sangeet Academy
Explanation :
Tansen Samaroh is organized jointly by Ustad Alauddin Khan Kala Evam Sangeet Academy and Department Of Culture, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh.
[13] Who among the following Indian weightlifters has been banned for four years by NADA after being found guilty of a doping violation during the 34th Women Senior National Weightlifting Championship held at Vishakhapatnam?
A.
Satheesha Rai
B.
Seema
C.
Sarbjeet Kaur
D.
Sanamacha Thingbaijani Chanu
Ans:
Sarbjeet Kaur
Explanation :
0
[14] The International Naval event 'Milan' is scheduled to be held in in March 2020.
A.
Visakhapatnam
B.
Kochi
C.
Mumbai
D.
Kolkata
Ans:
Visakhapatnam
Explanation :
Naval exercise Milan to be held at Visakhapatnam in March next year. Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik on Monday said that the naval exercise MILAN 2020 is scheduled to be held at Vishakhapatnam in March 2020 in which 41 nations including the US, France, Iran and Saudi Arabia have been invited.
[15] What is the ranking of India in the World Economic Forums (WEF)’s World Travel, Tourism Competitiveness Index for the year 2019?
A.
31
B.
37
C.
39
D.
34
Ans:
34
Explanation :
The latest iteration of the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index for 2019 has been released by the World Economic Forum (WEF). In a piece of great news for India, it has improved its position by six places and is now ranked 34th on world travel and tourism competitiveness index.
[16] Which of the following acids is NOT present in grapes?
A.
Malic acid
B.
Acetic acid
C.
Tartaric acid
D.
Citric acid
Ans:
Acetic acid
Explanation :
The principal organic acids found in grapes are tartaric, malic, and to a small extent, citric. Many other organic acids, including amino acids, are also found in juice and wines, but tartaric and malic acid account for over 90% of the total acids present.
[17] Who among the following founded the Bombay Stock Exchange?
A.
Ashiskumar Chauhan
B.
Roychand Deepchand
C.
Premchand Roychand
D.
Vikramjit Sen
Ans:
Premchand Roychand
Explanation :
Apart from the capital markets, Premchand Roychand had significant business interests in the cotton and bullion trades along with the stock market. He was a founding member of The Native Share & Stock Brokers Association which is now Bombay Stock Exchange, the second largest stock exchange of India.
[18] Which of the following is also known as Epsom salt?
A.
Sodium Sulphate
B.
Magnesium Sulphate
C.
Calcium Sulphate
D.
Ferrous Sulphate
Ans:
Magnesium Sulphate
Explanation :
Magnesium sulfate is a common mineral pharmaceutical preparation of magnesium, commonly known as Epsom salt, used both externally and internally.
[19] How many national highways were merged to form National Highway 44 (NH 44)?
A.
7
B.
4
C.
6
D.
5
Ans:
7
Explanation :
This highway came into being after fully or partially merging seven national highways-NH 1A, NH 1, NH 2, NH 3, NH 75, NH 26, and NH 7. The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) takes care of the maintenance of this highway.
[20] Who among the following conceived the Kakori train robbery in 1925?
A.
Baikuntha Shukla
B.
Manmath Nath Gupta and Matangini Hazra
C.
Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan
D.
Ubaidullah Sindhi
Ans:
Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan
Explanation :
The robbery was conceived by Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan who belonged to the HRA, which later became the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association. This organisation was established to carry out revolutionary activities against the British Empire in India with the objective of achieving independence.
[21] In which of the following years was the Congress Socialist Party (CSP) founded?
A.
1934
B.
1914
C.
1943
D.
1924
Ans:
1934
Explanation :
JP Narayan convened a meeting in Patna on 17 May 1934, which founded the Bihar Congress Socialist Party. He was a Gandhian Socialist.
[22] Under which Article of the Indian Constitution are special provisions provided to language spoken in a section of the population?
A.
Article 347
B.
Article 357
C.
Article 337
D.
Article 374
Ans:
Article 347
Explanation :
Article 347 relates to the power of the president to direct that a particular language shall also be officially recognised throughout a state, if he is satisfied that a substantial proportion of the population of that state desire the use of any language spoken by them to be recognised by such state.
[23] Who among the following has been appointed as Director of National Book Trust on 11th January 2020?
A.
Gobinde Prashad Sharma
B.
Leela Samson
C.
Lt Col Yuvraj Malik
D.
Rita Chowdhury
Ans:
Lt Col Yuvraj Malik
Explanation :
On January 11, 2020 Lt Col (Colonel) Yuvraj Malik was appointed as the director of National Book Trust (NBT) on deputation. Malik succeeds Sahitya Akademi-awardee writer Rita Chowdhury.
[24] Which of the following is used to control pest fish?
A.
Predacides
B.
Ovicides
C.
Herbicides
D.
Piscicides
Ans:
Piscicides
Explanation :
A piscicide is a chemical substance which is poisonous to fish. The primary use for piscicides is to eliminate a dominant species of fish in a body of water, as the first step in attempting to populate the body of water with a different fish. They are also used to combat parasitic and invasive species of fish.
[25] Which of the following companies has roped in cricketer Harbhajan Singh as its brand ambassador in 2019?
A.
Brune & Bareskin
B.
PUMA
C.
Reebok
D.
TAFE
Ans:
Brune & Bareskin
Explanation :
Bengaluru: Indian online leather accessory brand Brune & Bareskin has roped in cricketer Harbhajan Singh as brand ambassador as the company forays into offline retail with its first store in Jalandhar. Exam Time - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Explanation :
Rose reported that she had been buried "with great ceremony under a tamarind tree under the Rock of Gwalior, where I saw her bones and ashes". Her tomb is in the Phool Bagh area of Gwalior. Twenty years after her death Colonel Malleson wrote in the History of the Indian Mutiny; vol.
[2] In which of the following states was the 12th naval exercise ‘Naseem-Al-Bahr’ between India and Oman held?
A.
Goa
B.
Gujarat
C.
Kerala
D.
Tamilnadu
Ans:
Goa
Explanation :
'Naseem-Al-Bahr' (or sea breeze) is a naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the RNO, being conducted since 1993. Indian Navy ships Beas and Subhadra are participating in it, with harbour phase in Goa followed by sea phase off the Goa coast.
[3] Which of the following is used as a substitute of mercury in thermometers?
A.
Arsenic
B.
Galinstan
C.
Selenium
D.
Bromine
Ans:
Galinstan
Explanation :
The alcohol thermometer or spirit thermometer is an alternative to the mercury-in-glass thermometer and has similar functions. Unlike the mercury-in-glass thermometer, the contents of an alcohol thermometer are less toxic and will evaporate quickly.
[4] In memory of whom is the Madhavpur Mela of Gujarat celebrated?
A.
Lord Shiva and Parvati
B.
Lord Krishna and Rukmini
C.
Lord Krishna and Radha
D.
Lord Krishna and Draupadi
Ans:
Lord Krishna and Rukmini
Explanation :
A multimedia publicity campaign will be launched on March 1, 2020 to popularize the Madhavpur Mela. This will mark the cultural integration of Gujarat with the North-East under the Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat announced by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, he added.
[5] Berach River, a southern-side tributary of Banas River, originates from the hills in which of the following districts of Rajasthan?
A.
Bharatpur
B.
Jaisalmer
C.
Bikaner
D.
Udaipu
Ans:
Udaipu
Explanation :
Berach River, a southern-side tributary of Banas River, originates in the hills of Udaipur District. Ahar River, a right-side (or eastern side) tributary of the Berach river, originates in the hills of Udaipur District, flows through Udaipur city forming the famous Lake Pichola.
[6] According to data available as of 2019, how many national parks are situated in India?
A.
140
B.
115
C.
104
D.
131
Ans:
104
Explanation :
As of May 2019, there were 104 national parks encompassing an area of 40,501.13 km2 (15,637.57 sq mi), under protected areas of India category II comprising 1.23% of India's total surface area.
[7] Who among the following is the chairman of the 15th Finance Commission of India?
A.
Ramesh Chand
B.
Subhash Chandra Garg
C.
NK Singh
D.
Arvind Mehta
Ans:
NK Singh
Explanation :
Nand Kishore Singh was appointed as the commission's chairman, with its full-time members being Shaktikanta Das and Anoop Singh and its part-time members being Ramesh Chand and Ashok Lahiri. The commission held its first meeting on 2017-12-04.
[8] Who was honoured with the 1st recipient of the Muppavarapu National Award for Social Service at Hyderabad on 9th January 2020?
A.
Dr. Gutta Muniratnam
B.
Dr. Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan
C.
Chandra Pal Singh Yadav
D.
Uttam Prakash Agarwal
Ans:
Dr. Gutta Muniratnam
Explanation :
Gutta Muniratnam has been selected as the 1st recipient of the Muppavarapu National Award for Social Service. The award was given at a function in Hyderabad, Telangana.
[9] Which of the following Viceroys of India addressed the Bengal famine of 1943 by ordering the army to distribute relief supplies to the starving rural Bengalis?
A.
Lord Mountbatten
B.
Lord Wavell
C.
Lord Willington
D.
Lord Linlithgow
Ans:
Lord Linlithgow
Explanation :
Victor Alexander John Hope, 2nd Marquess of Linlithgow, KG, KT, FRSE, GCSI, GCIE, OBE was a British Unionist politician, agriculturalist, and colonial administrator. He served as Governor-General and Viceroy of India from 1936 to 1943. He was usually referred to simply as Linlithgow.
[10] Which of the following authorities launched PPRTMS (Political Parties Registration Tracking Management System)?
A.
National Human Rights Commission
B.
The Supreme Court
C.
The Union Public Service Commission
D.
Election Commission of India
Ans:
Election Commission of India
Explanation :
Election Commission of India to implement “Political Parties Registration Tracking Management System” (PPRTMS). The Registration of Political Parties is governed by the provisions of section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
[11] Who among the following scientists invented the Cotton Gin?
A.
Sonny Perdue
B.
Norman Borlaugh
C.
Eli Whitney
D.
George Washington Carver
Ans:
Eli Whitney
Explanation :
Eli Whitney was an American inventor best known for inventing the cotton gin. This was one of the key inventions of the Industrial Revolution and shaped the economy of the Antebellum South.
[12] Which of the following academies organise the Tansen Sangeet Samaroh in Gwalior?
A.
Ravindra Jain Sangeet Academy
B.
Renuka Sangeet Academy
C.
Muntirama Sangeet Academy
D.
Ustad Alauddin Khan Kala Evam Sangeet Academy
Ans:
Ustad Alauddin Khan Kala Evam Sangeet Academy
Explanation :
Tansen Samaroh is organized jointly by Ustad Alauddin Khan Kala Evam Sangeet Academy and Department Of Culture, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh.
[13] Who among the following Indian weightlifters has been banned for four years by NADA after being found guilty of a doping violation during the 34th Women Senior National Weightlifting Championship held at Vishakhapatnam?
A.
Satheesha Rai
B.
Seema
C.
Sarbjeet Kaur
D.
Sanamacha Thingbaijani Chanu
Ans:
Sarbjeet Kaur
Explanation :
0
[14] The International Naval event 'Milan' is scheduled to be held in in March 2020.
A.
Visakhapatnam
B.
Kochi
C.
Mumbai
D.
Kolkata
Ans:
Visakhapatnam
Explanation :
Naval exercise Milan to be held at Visakhapatnam in March next year. Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik on Monday said that the naval exercise MILAN 2020 is scheduled to be held at Vishakhapatnam in March 2020 in which 41 nations including the US, France, Iran and Saudi Arabia have been invited.
[15] What is the ranking of India in the World Economic Forums (WEF)’s World Travel, Tourism Competitiveness Index for the year 2019?
A.
31
B.
37
C.
39
D.
34
Ans:
34
Explanation :
The latest iteration of the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index for 2019 has been released by the World Economic Forum (WEF). In a piece of great news for India, it has improved its position by six places and is now ranked 34th on world travel and tourism competitiveness index.
[16] Which of the following acids is NOT present in grapes?
A.
Malic acid
B.
Acetic acid
C.
Tartaric acid
D.
Citric acid
Ans:
Acetic acid
Explanation :
The principal organic acids found in grapes are tartaric, malic, and to a small extent, citric. Many other organic acids, including amino acids, are also found in juice and wines, but tartaric and malic acid account for over 90% of the total acids present.
[17] Who among the following founded the Bombay Stock Exchange?
A.
Ashiskumar Chauhan
B.
Roychand Deepchand
C.
Premchand Roychand
D.
Vikramjit Sen
Ans:
Premchand Roychand
Explanation :
Apart from the capital markets, Premchand Roychand had significant business interests in the cotton and bullion trades along with the stock market. He was a founding member of The Native Share & Stock Brokers Association which is now Bombay Stock Exchange, the second largest stock exchange of India.
[18] Which of the following is also known as Epsom salt?
A.
Sodium Sulphate
B.
Magnesium Sulphate
C.
Calcium Sulphate
D.
Ferrous Sulphate
Ans:
Magnesium Sulphate
Explanation :
Magnesium sulfate is a common mineral pharmaceutical preparation of magnesium, commonly known as Epsom salt, used both externally and internally.
[19] How many national highways were merged to form National Highway 44 (NH 44)?
A.
7
B.
4
C.
6
D.
5
Ans:
7
Explanation :
This highway came into being after fully or partially merging seven national highways-NH 1A, NH 1, NH 2, NH 3, NH 75, NH 26, and NH 7. The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) takes care of the maintenance of this highway.
[20] Who among the following conceived the Kakori train robbery in 1925?
A.
Baikuntha Shukla
B.
Manmath Nath Gupta and Matangini Hazra
C.
Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan
D.
Ubaidullah Sindhi
Ans:
Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan
Explanation :
The robbery was conceived by Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan who belonged to the HRA, which later became the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association. This organisation was established to carry out revolutionary activities against the British Empire in India with the objective of achieving independence.
[21] In which of the following years was the Congress Socialist Party (CSP) founded?
A.
1934
B.
1914
C.
1943
D.
1924
Ans:
1934
Explanation :
JP Narayan convened a meeting in Patna on 17 May 1934, which founded the Bihar Congress Socialist Party. He was a Gandhian Socialist.
[22] Under which Article of the Indian Constitution are special provisions provided to language spoken in a section of the population?
A.
Article 347
B.
Article 357
C.
Article 337
D.
Article 374
Ans:
Article 347
Explanation :
Article 347 relates to the power of the president to direct that a particular language shall also be officially recognised throughout a state, if he is satisfied that a substantial proportion of the population of that state desire the use of any language spoken by them to be recognised by such state.
[23] Who among the following has been appointed as Director of National Book Trust on 11th January 2020?
A.
Gobinde Prashad Sharma
B.
Leela Samson
C.
Lt Col Yuvraj Malik
D.
Rita Chowdhury
Ans:
Lt Col Yuvraj Malik
Explanation :
On January 11, 2020 Lt Col (Colonel) Yuvraj Malik was appointed as the director of National Book Trust (NBT) on deputation. Malik succeeds Sahitya Akademi-awardee writer Rita Chowdhury.
[24] Which of the following is used to control pest fish?
A.
Predacides
B.
Ovicides
C.
Herbicides
D.
Piscicides
Ans:
Piscicides
Explanation :
A piscicide is a chemical substance which is poisonous to fish. The primary use for piscicides is to eliminate a dominant species of fish in a body of water, as the first step in attempting to populate the body of water with a different fish. They are also used to combat parasitic and invasive species of fish.
[25] Which of the following companies has roped in cricketer Harbhajan Singh as its brand ambassador in 2019?
A.
Brune & Bareskin
B.
PUMA
C.
Reebok
D.
TAFE
Ans:
Brune & Bareskin
Explanation :
Bengaluru: Indian online leather accessory brand Brune & Bareskin has roped in cricketer Harbhajan Singh as brand ambassador as the company forays into offline retail with its first store in Jalandhar. Exam Time - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Explanation :
The alcohol thermometer or spirit thermometer is an alternative to the mercury-in-glass thermometer and has similar functions. Unlike the mercury-in-glass thermometer, the contents of an alcohol thermometer are less toxic and will evaporate quickly.
[4] In memory of whom is the Madhavpur Mela of Gujarat celebrated?
A.
Lord Shiva and Parvati
B.
Lord Krishna and Rukmini
C.
Lord Krishna and Radha
D.
Lord Krishna and Draupadi
Ans:
Lord Krishna and Rukmini
Explanation :
A multimedia publicity campaign will be launched on March 1, 2020 to popularize the Madhavpur Mela. This will mark the cultural integration of Gujarat with the North-East under the Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat announced by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, he added.
[5] Berach River, a southern-side tributary of Banas River, originates from the hills in which of the following districts of Rajasthan?
A.
Bharatpur
B.
Jaisalmer
C.
Bikaner
D.
Udaipu
Ans:
Udaipu
Explanation :
Berach River, a southern-side tributary of Banas River, originates in the hills of Udaipur District. Ahar River, a right-side (or eastern side) tributary of the Berach river, originates in the hills of Udaipur District, flows through Udaipur city forming the famous Lake Pichola.
[6] According to data available as of 2019, how many national parks are situated in India?
A.
140
B.
115
C.
104
D.
131
Ans:
104
Explanation :
As of May 2019, there were 104 national parks encompassing an area of 40,501.13 km2 (15,637.57 sq mi), under protected areas of India category II comprising 1.23% of India's total surface area.
[7] Who among the following is the chairman of the 15th Finance Commission of India?
A.
Ramesh Chand
B.
Subhash Chandra Garg
C.
NK Singh
D.
Arvind Mehta
Ans:
NK Singh
Explanation :
Nand Kishore Singh was appointed as the commission's chairman, with its full-time members being Shaktikanta Das and Anoop Singh and its part-time members being Ramesh Chand and Ashok Lahiri. The commission held its first meeting on 2017-12-04.
[8] Who was honoured with the 1st recipient of the Muppavarapu National Award for Social Service at Hyderabad on 9th January 2020?
A.
Dr. Gutta Muniratnam
B.
Dr. Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan
C.
Chandra Pal Singh Yadav
D.
Uttam Prakash Agarwal
Ans:
Dr. Gutta Muniratnam
Explanation :
Gutta Muniratnam has been selected as the 1st recipient of the Muppavarapu National Award for Social Service. The award was given at a function in Hyderabad, Telangana.
[9] Which of the following Viceroys of India addressed the Bengal famine of 1943 by ordering the army to distribute relief supplies to the starving rural Bengalis?
A.
Lord Mountbatten
B.
Lord Wavell
C.
Lord Willington
D.
Lord Linlithgow
Ans:
Lord Linlithgow
Explanation :
Victor Alexander John Hope, 2nd Marquess of Linlithgow, KG, KT, FRSE, GCSI, GCIE, OBE was a British Unionist politician, agriculturalist, and colonial administrator. He served as Governor-General and Viceroy of India from 1936 to 1943. He was usually referred to simply as Linlithgow.
[10] Which of the following authorities launched PPRTMS (Political Parties Registration Tracking Management System)?
A.
National Human Rights Commission
B.
The Supreme Court
C.
The Union Public Service Commission
D.
Election Commission of India
Ans:
Election Commission of India
Explanation :
Election Commission of India to implement “Political Parties Registration Tracking Management System” (PPRTMS). The Registration of Political Parties is governed by the provisions of section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
[11] Who among the following scientists invented the Cotton Gin?
A.
Sonny Perdue
B.
Norman Borlaugh
C.
Eli Whitney
D.
George Washington Carver
Ans:
Eli Whitney
Explanation :
Eli Whitney was an American inventor best known for inventing the cotton gin. This was one of the key inventions of the Industrial Revolution and shaped the economy of the Antebellum South.
[12] Which of the following academies organise the Tansen Sangeet Samaroh in Gwalior?
A.
Ravindra Jain Sangeet Academy
B.
Renuka Sangeet Academy
C.
Muntirama Sangeet Academy
D.
Ustad Alauddin Khan Kala Evam Sangeet Academy
Ans:
Ustad Alauddin Khan Kala Evam Sangeet Academy
Explanation :
Tansen Samaroh is organized jointly by Ustad Alauddin Khan Kala Evam Sangeet Academy and Department Of Culture, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh.
[13] Who among the following Indian weightlifters has been banned for four years by NADA after being found guilty of a doping violation during the 34th Women Senior National Weightlifting Championship held at Vishakhapatnam?
A.
Satheesha Rai
B.
Seema
C.
Sarbjeet Kaur
D.
Sanamacha Thingbaijani Chanu
Ans:
Sarbjeet Kaur
Explanation :
0
[14] The International Naval event 'Milan' is scheduled to be held in in March 2020.
A.
Visakhapatnam
B.
Kochi
C.
Mumbai
D.
Kolkata
Ans:
Visakhapatnam
Explanation :
Naval exercise Milan to be held at Visakhapatnam in March next year. Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik on Monday said that the naval exercise MILAN 2020 is scheduled to be held at Vishakhapatnam in March 2020 in which 41 nations including the US, France, Iran and Saudi Arabia have been invited.
[15] What is the ranking of India in the World Economic Forums (WEF)’s World Travel, Tourism Competitiveness Index for the year 2019?
A.
31
B.
37
C.
39
D.
34
Ans:
34
Explanation :
The latest iteration of the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index for 2019 has been released by the World Economic Forum (WEF). In a piece of great news for India, it has improved its position by six places and is now ranked 34th on world travel and tourism competitiveness index.
[16] Which of the following acids is NOT present in grapes?
A.
Malic acid
B.
Acetic acid
C.
Tartaric acid
D.
Citric acid
Ans:
Acetic acid
Explanation :
The principal organic acids found in grapes are tartaric, malic, and to a small extent, citric. Many other organic acids, including amino acids, are also found in juice and wines, but tartaric and malic acid account for over 90% of the total acids present.
[17] Who among the following founded the Bombay Stock Exchange?
A.
Ashiskumar Chauhan
B.
Roychand Deepchand
C.
Premchand Roychand
D.
Vikramjit Sen
Ans:
Premchand Roychand
Explanation :
Apart from the capital markets, Premchand Roychand had significant business interests in the cotton and bullion trades along with the stock market. He was a founding member of The Native Share & Stock Brokers Association which is now Bombay Stock Exchange, the second largest stock exchange of India.
[18] Which of the following is also known as Epsom salt?
A.
Sodium Sulphate
B.
Magnesium Sulphate
C.
Calcium Sulphate
D.
Ferrous Sulphate
Ans:
Magnesium Sulphate
Explanation :
Magnesium sulfate is a common mineral pharmaceutical preparation of magnesium, commonly known as Epsom salt, used both externally and internally.
[19] How many national highways were merged to form National Highway 44 (NH 44)?
A.
7
B.
4
C.
6
D.
5
Ans:
7
Explanation :
This highway came into being after fully or partially merging seven national highways-NH 1A, NH 1, NH 2, NH 3, NH 75, NH 26, and NH 7. The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) takes care of the maintenance of this highway.
[20] Who among the following conceived the Kakori train robbery in 1925?
A.
Baikuntha Shukla
B.
Manmath Nath Gupta and Matangini Hazra
C.
Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan
D.
Ubaidullah Sindhi
Ans:
Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan
Explanation :
The robbery was conceived by Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan who belonged to the HRA, which later became the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association. This organisation was established to carry out revolutionary activities against the British Empire in India with the objective of achieving independence.
[21] In which of the following years was the Congress Socialist Party (CSP) founded?
A.
1934
B.
1914
C.
1943
D.
1924
Ans:
1934
Explanation :
JP Narayan convened a meeting in Patna on 17 May 1934, which founded the Bihar Congress Socialist Party. He was a Gandhian Socialist.
[22] Under which Article of the Indian Constitution are special provisions provided to language spoken in a section of the population?
A.
Article 347
B.
Article 357
C.
Article 337
D.
Article 374
Ans:
Article 347
Explanation :
Article 347 relates to the power of the president to direct that a particular language shall also be officially recognised throughout a state, if he is satisfied that a substantial proportion of the population of that state desire the use of any language spoken by them to be recognised by such state.
[23] Who among the following has been appointed as Director of National Book Trust on 11th January 2020?
A.
Gobinde Prashad Sharma
B.
Leela Samson
C.
Lt Col Yuvraj Malik
D.
Rita Chowdhury
Ans:
Lt Col Yuvraj Malik
Explanation :
On January 11, 2020 Lt Col (Colonel) Yuvraj Malik was appointed as the director of National Book Trust (NBT) on deputation. Malik succeeds Sahitya Akademi-awardee writer Rita Chowdhury.
[24] Which of the following is used to control pest fish?
A.
Predacides
B.
Ovicides
C.
Herbicides
D.
Piscicides
Ans:
Piscicides
Explanation :
A piscicide is a chemical substance which is poisonous to fish. The primary use for piscicides is to eliminate a dominant species of fish in a body of water, as the first step in attempting to populate the body of water with a different fish. They are also used to combat parasitic and invasive species of fish.
[25] Which of the following companies has roped in cricketer Harbhajan Singh as its brand ambassador in 2019?
A.
Brune & Bareskin
B.
PUMA
C.
Reebok
D.
TAFE
Ans:
Brune & Bareskin
Explanation :
Bengaluru: Indian online leather accessory brand Brune & Bareskin has roped in cricketer Harbhajan Singh as brand ambassador as the company forays into offline retail with its first store in Jalandhar. Exam Time - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Explanation :
Berach River, a southern-side tributary of Banas River, originates in the hills of Udaipur District. Ahar River, a right-side (or eastern side) tributary of the Berach river, originates in the hills of Udaipur District, flows through Udaipur city forming the famous Lake Pichola.
[6] According to data available as of 2019, how many national parks are situated in India?
A.
140
B.
115
C.
104
D.
131
Ans:
104
Explanation :
As of May 2019, there were 104 national parks encompassing an area of 40,501.13 km2 (15,637.57 sq mi), under protected areas of India category II comprising 1.23% of India's total surface area.
[7] Who among the following is the chairman of the 15th Finance Commission of India?
A.
Ramesh Chand
B.
Subhash Chandra Garg
C.
NK Singh
D.
Arvind Mehta
Ans:
NK Singh
Explanation :
Nand Kishore Singh was appointed as the commission's chairman, with its full-time members being Shaktikanta Das and Anoop Singh and its part-time members being Ramesh Chand and Ashok Lahiri. The commission held its first meeting on 2017-12-04.
[8] Who was honoured with the 1st recipient of the Muppavarapu National Award for Social Service at Hyderabad on 9th January 2020?
A.
Dr. Gutta Muniratnam
B.
Dr. Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan
C.
Chandra Pal Singh Yadav
D.
Uttam Prakash Agarwal
Ans:
Dr. Gutta Muniratnam
Explanation :
Gutta Muniratnam has been selected as the 1st recipient of the Muppavarapu National Award for Social Service. The award was given at a function in Hyderabad, Telangana.
[9] Which of the following Viceroys of India addressed the Bengal famine of 1943 by ordering the army to distribute relief supplies to the starving rural Bengalis?
A.
Lord Mountbatten
B.
Lord Wavell
C.
Lord Willington
D.
Lord Linlithgow
Ans:
Lord Linlithgow
Explanation :
Victor Alexander John Hope, 2nd Marquess of Linlithgow, KG, KT, FRSE, GCSI, GCIE, OBE was a British Unionist politician, agriculturalist, and colonial administrator. He served as Governor-General and Viceroy of India from 1936 to 1943. He was usually referred to simply as Linlithgow.
[10] Which of the following authorities launched PPRTMS (Political Parties Registration Tracking Management System)?
A.
National Human Rights Commission
B.
The Supreme Court
C.
The Union Public Service Commission
D.
Election Commission of India
Ans:
Election Commission of India
Explanation :
Election Commission of India to implement “Political Parties Registration Tracking Management System” (PPRTMS). The Registration of Political Parties is governed by the provisions of section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
[11] Who among the following scientists invented the Cotton Gin?
A.
Sonny Perdue
B.
Norman Borlaugh
C.
Eli Whitney
D.
George Washington Carver
Ans:
Eli Whitney
Explanation :
Eli Whitney was an American inventor best known for inventing the cotton gin. This was one of the key inventions of the Industrial Revolution and shaped the economy of the Antebellum South.
[12] Which of the following academies organise the Tansen Sangeet Samaroh in Gwalior?
A.
Ravindra Jain Sangeet Academy
B.
Renuka Sangeet Academy
C.
Muntirama Sangeet Academy
D.
Ustad Alauddin Khan Kala Evam Sangeet Academy
Ans:
Ustad Alauddin Khan Kala Evam Sangeet Academy
Explanation :
Tansen Samaroh is organized jointly by Ustad Alauddin Khan Kala Evam Sangeet Academy and Department Of Culture, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh.
[13] Who among the following Indian weightlifters has been banned for four years by NADA after being found guilty of a doping violation during the 34th Women Senior National Weightlifting Championship held at Vishakhapatnam?
A.
Satheesha Rai
B.
Seema
C.
Sarbjeet Kaur
D.
Sanamacha Thingbaijani Chanu
Ans:
Sarbjeet Kaur
Explanation :
0
[14] The International Naval event 'Milan' is scheduled to be held in in March 2020.
A.
Visakhapatnam
B.
Kochi
C.
Mumbai
D.
Kolkata
Ans:
Visakhapatnam
Explanation :
Naval exercise Milan to be held at Visakhapatnam in March next year. Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik on Monday said that the naval exercise MILAN 2020 is scheduled to be held at Vishakhapatnam in March 2020 in which 41 nations including the US, France, Iran and Saudi Arabia have been invited.
[15] What is the ranking of India in the World Economic Forums (WEF)’s World Travel, Tourism Competitiveness Index for the year 2019?
A.
31
B.
37
C.
39
D.
34
Ans:
34
Explanation :
The latest iteration of the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index for 2019 has been released by the World Economic Forum (WEF). In a piece of great news for India, it has improved its position by six places and is now ranked 34th on world travel and tourism competitiveness index.
[16] Which of the following acids is NOT present in grapes?
A.
Malic acid
B.
Acetic acid
C.
Tartaric acid
D.
Citric acid
Ans:
Acetic acid
Explanation :
The principal organic acids found in grapes are tartaric, malic, and to a small extent, citric. Many other organic acids, including amino acids, are also found in juice and wines, but tartaric and malic acid account for over 90% of the total acids present.
[17] Who among the following founded the Bombay Stock Exchange?
A.
Ashiskumar Chauhan
B.
Roychand Deepchand
C.
Premchand Roychand
D.
Vikramjit Sen
Ans:
Premchand Roychand
Explanation :
Apart from the capital markets, Premchand Roychand had significant business interests in the cotton and bullion trades along with the stock market. He was a founding member of The Native Share & Stock Brokers Association which is now Bombay Stock Exchange, the second largest stock exchange of India.
[18] Which of the following is also known as Epsom salt?
A.
Sodium Sulphate
B.
Magnesium Sulphate
C.
Calcium Sulphate
D.
Ferrous Sulphate
Ans:
Magnesium Sulphate
Explanation :
Magnesium sulfate is a common mineral pharmaceutical preparation of magnesium, commonly known as Epsom salt, used both externally and internally.
[19] How many national highways were merged to form National Highway 44 (NH 44)?
A.
7
B.
4
C.
6
D.
5
Ans:
7
Explanation :
This highway came into being after fully or partially merging seven national highways-NH 1A, NH 1, NH 2, NH 3, NH 75, NH 26, and NH 7. The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) takes care of the maintenance of this highway.
[20] Who among the following conceived the Kakori train robbery in 1925?
A.
Baikuntha Shukla
B.
Manmath Nath Gupta and Matangini Hazra
C.
Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan
D.
Ubaidullah Sindhi
Ans:
Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan
Explanation :
The robbery was conceived by Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan who belonged to the HRA, which later became the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association. This organisation was established to carry out revolutionary activities against the British Empire in India with the objective of achieving independence.
[21] In which of the following years was the Congress Socialist Party (CSP) founded?
A.
1934
B.
1914
C.
1943
D.
1924
Ans:
1934
Explanation :
JP Narayan convened a meeting in Patna on 17 May 1934, which founded the Bihar Congress Socialist Party. He was a Gandhian Socialist.
[22] Under which Article of the Indian Constitution are special provisions provided to language spoken in a section of the population?
A.
Article 347
B.
Article 357
C.
Article 337
D.
Article 374
Ans:
Article 347
Explanation :
Article 347 relates to the power of the president to direct that a particular language shall also be officially recognised throughout a state, if he is satisfied that a substantial proportion of the population of that state desire the use of any language spoken by them to be recognised by such state.
[23] Who among the following has been appointed as Director of National Book Trust on 11th January 2020?
A.
Gobinde Prashad Sharma
B.
Leela Samson
C.
Lt Col Yuvraj Malik
D.
Rita Chowdhury
Ans:
Lt Col Yuvraj Malik
Explanation :
On January 11, 2020 Lt Col (Colonel) Yuvraj Malik was appointed as the director of National Book Trust (NBT) on deputation. Malik succeeds Sahitya Akademi-awardee writer Rita Chowdhury.
[24] Which of the following is used to control pest fish?
A.
Predacides
B.
Ovicides
C.
Herbicides
D.
Piscicides
Ans:
Piscicides
Explanation :
A piscicide is a chemical substance which is poisonous to fish. The primary use for piscicides is to eliminate a dominant species of fish in a body of water, as the first step in attempting to populate the body of water with a different fish. They are also used to combat parasitic and invasive species of fish.
[25] Which of the following companies has roped in cricketer Harbhajan Singh as its brand ambassador in 2019?
A.
Brune & Bareskin
B.
PUMA
C.
Reebok
D.
TAFE
Ans:
Brune & Bareskin
Explanation :
Bengaluru: Indian online leather accessory brand Brune & Bareskin has roped in cricketer Harbhajan Singh as brand ambassador as the company forays into offline retail with its first store in Jalandhar. Exam Time - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Explanation :
Nand Kishore Singh was appointed as the commission's chairman, with its full-time members being Shaktikanta Das and Anoop Singh and its part-time members being Ramesh Chand and Ashok Lahiri. The commission held its first meeting on 2017-12-04.
[8] Who was honoured with the 1st recipient of the Muppavarapu National Award for Social Service at Hyderabad on 9th January 2020?
A.
Dr. Gutta Muniratnam
B.
Dr. Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan
C.
Chandra Pal Singh Yadav
D.
Uttam Prakash Agarwal
Ans:
Dr. Gutta Muniratnam
Explanation :
Gutta Muniratnam has been selected as the 1st recipient of the Muppavarapu National Award for Social Service. The award was given at a function in Hyderabad, Telangana.
[9] Which of the following Viceroys of India addressed the Bengal famine of 1943 by ordering the army to distribute relief supplies to the starving rural Bengalis?
A.
Lord Mountbatten
B.
Lord Wavell
C.
Lord Willington
D.
Lord Linlithgow
Ans:
Lord Linlithgow
Explanation :
Victor Alexander John Hope, 2nd Marquess of Linlithgow, KG, KT, FRSE, GCSI, GCIE, OBE was a British Unionist politician, agriculturalist, and colonial administrator. He served as Governor-General and Viceroy of India from 1936 to 1943. He was usually referred to simply as Linlithgow.
[10] Which of the following authorities launched PPRTMS (Political Parties Registration Tracking Management System)?
A.
National Human Rights Commission
B.
The Supreme Court
C.
The Union Public Service Commission
D.
Election Commission of India
Ans:
Election Commission of India
Explanation :
Election Commission of India to implement “Political Parties Registration Tracking Management System” (PPRTMS). The Registration of Political Parties is governed by the provisions of section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
[11] Who among the following scientists invented the Cotton Gin?
A.
Sonny Perdue
B.
Norman Borlaugh
C.
Eli Whitney
D.
George Washington Carver
Ans:
Eli Whitney
Explanation :
Eli Whitney was an American inventor best known for inventing the cotton gin. This was one of the key inventions of the Industrial Revolution and shaped the economy of the Antebellum South.
[12] Which of the following academies organise the Tansen Sangeet Samaroh in Gwalior?
A.
Ravindra Jain Sangeet Academy
B.
Renuka Sangeet Academy
C.
Muntirama Sangeet Academy
D.
Ustad Alauddin Khan Kala Evam Sangeet Academy
Ans:
Ustad Alauddin Khan Kala Evam Sangeet Academy
Explanation :
Tansen Samaroh is organized jointly by Ustad Alauddin Khan Kala Evam Sangeet Academy and Department Of Culture, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh.
[13] Who among the following Indian weightlifters has been banned for four years by NADA after being found guilty of a doping violation during the 34th Women Senior National Weightlifting Championship held at Vishakhapatnam?
A.
Satheesha Rai
B.
Seema
C.
Sarbjeet Kaur
D.
Sanamacha Thingbaijani Chanu
Ans:
Sarbjeet Kaur
Explanation :
0
[14] The International Naval event 'Milan' is scheduled to be held in in March 2020.
A.
Visakhapatnam
B.
Kochi
C.
Mumbai
D.
Kolkata
Ans:
Visakhapatnam
Explanation :
Naval exercise Milan to be held at Visakhapatnam in March next year. Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik on Monday said that the naval exercise MILAN 2020 is scheduled to be held at Vishakhapatnam in March 2020 in which 41 nations including the US, France, Iran and Saudi Arabia have been invited.
[15] What is the ranking of India in the World Economic Forums (WEF)’s World Travel, Tourism Competitiveness Index for the year 2019?
A.
31
B.
37
C.
39
D.
34
Ans:
34
Explanation :
The latest iteration of the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index for 2019 has been released by the World Economic Forum (WEF). In a piece of great news for India, it has improved its position by six places and is now ranked 34th on world travel and tourism competitiveness index.
[16] Which of the following acids is NOT present in grapes?
A.
Malic acid
B.
Acetic acid
C.
Tartaric acid
D.
Citric acid
Ans:
Acetic acid
Explanation :
The principal organic acids found in grapes are tartaric, malic, and to a small extent, citric. Many other organic acids, including amino acids, are also found in juice and wines, but tartaric and malic acid account for over 90% of the total acids present.
[17] Who among the following founded the Bombay Stock Exchange?
A.
Ashiskumar Chauhan
B.
Roychand Deepchand
C.
Premchand Roychand
D.
Vikramjit Sen
Ans:
Premchand Roychand
Explanation :
Apart from the capital markets, Premchand Roychand had significant business interests in the cotton and bullion trades along with the stock market. He was a founding member of The Native Share & Stock Brokers Association which is now Bombay Stock Exchange, the second largest stock exchange of India.
[18] Which of the following is also known as Epsom salt?
A.
Sodium Sulphate
B.
Magnesium Sulphate
C.
Calcium Sulphate
D.
Ferrous Sulphate
Ans:
Magnesium Sulphate
Explanation :
Magnesium sulfate is a common mineral pharmaceutical preparation of magnesium, commonly known as Epsom salt, used both externally and internally.
[19] How many national highways were merged to form National Highway 44 (NH 44)?
A.
7
B.
4
C.
6
D.
5
Ans:
7
Explanation :
This highway came into being after fully or partially merging seven national highways-NH 1A, NH 1, NH 2, NH 3, NH 75, NH 26, and NH 7. The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) takes care of the maintenance of this highway.
[20] Who among the following conceived the Kakori train robbery in 1925?
A.
Baikuntha Shukla
B.
Manmath Nath Gupta and Matangini Hazra
C.
Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan
D.
Ubaidullah Sindhi
Ans:
Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan
Explanation :
The robbery was conceived by Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan who belonged to the HRA, which later became the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association. This organisation was established to carry out revolutionary activities against the British Empire in India with the objective of achieving independence.
[21] In which of the following years was the Congress Socialist Party (CSP) founded?
A.
1934
B.
1914
C.
1943
D.
1924
Ans:
1934
Explanation :
JP Narayan convened a meeting in Patna on 17 May 1934, which founded the Bihar Congress Socialist Party. He was a Gandhian Socialist.
[22] Under which Article of the Indian Constitution are special provisions provided to language spoken in a section of the population?
A.
Article 347
B.
Article 357
C.
Article 337
D.
Article 374
Ans:
Article 347
Explanation :
Article 347 relates to the power of the president to direct that a particular language shall also be officially recognised throughout a state, if he is satisfied that a substantial proportion of the population of that state desire the use of any language spoken by them to be recognised by such state.
[23] Who among the following has been appointed as Director of National Book Trust on 11th January 2020?
A.
Gobinde Prashad Sharma
B.
Leela Samson
C.
Lt Col Yuvraj Malik
D.
Rita Chowdhury
Ans:
Lt Col Yuvraj Malik
Explanation :
On January 11, 2020 Lt Col (Colonel) Yuvraj Malik was appointed as the director of National Book Trust (NBT) on deputation. Malik succeeds Sahitya Akademi-awardee writer Rita Chowdhury.
[24] Which of the following is used to control pest fish?
A.
Predacides
B.
Ovicides
C.
Herbicides
D.
Piscicides
Ans:
Piscicides
Explanation :
A piscicide is a chemical substance which is poisonous to fish. The primary use for piscicides is to eliminate a dominant species of fish in a body of water, as the first step in attempting to populate the body of water with a different fish. They are also used to combat parasitic and invasive species of fish.
[25] Which of the following companies has roped in cricketer Harbhajan Singh as its brand ambassador in 2019?
A.
Brune & Bareskin
B.
PUMA
C.
Reebok
D.
TAFE
Ans:
Brune & Bareskin
Explanation :
Bengaluru: Indian online leather accessory brand Brune & Bareskin has roped in cricketer Harbhajan Singh as brand ambassador as the company forays into offline retail with its first store in Jalandhar. Exam Time - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Explanation :
Victor Alexander John Hope, 2nd Marquess of Linlithgow, KG, KT, FRSE, GCSI, GCIE, OBE was a British Unionist politician, agriculturalist, and colonial administrator. He served as Governor-General and Viceroy of India from 1936 to 1943. He was usually referred to simply as Linlithgow.
[10] Which of the following authorities launched PPRTMS (Political Parties Registration Tracking Management System)?
A.
National Human Rights Commission
B.
The Supreme Court
C.
The Union Public Service Commission
D.
Election Commission of India
Ans:
Election Commission of India
Explanation :
Election Commission of India to implement “Political Parties Registration Tracking Management System” (PPRTMS). The Registration of Political Parties is governed by the provisions of section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
[11] Who among the following scientists invented the Cotton Gin?
A.
Sonny Perdue
B.
Norman Borlaugh
C.
Eli Whitney
D.
George Washington Carver
Ans:
Eli Whitney
Explanation :
Eli Whitney was an American inventor best known for inventing the cotton gin. This was one of the key inventions of the Industrial Revolution and shaped the economy of the Antebellum South.
[12] Which of the following academies organise the Tansen Sangeet Samaroh in Gwalior?
A.
Ravindra Jain Sangeet Academy
B.
Renuka Sangeet Academy
C.
Muntirama Sangeet Academy
D.
Ustad Alauddin Khan Kala Evam Sangeet Academy
Ans:
Ustad Alauddin Khan Kala Evam Sangeet Academy
Explanation :
Tansen Samaroh is organized jointly by Ustad Alauddin Khan Kala Evam Sangeet Academy and Department Of Culture, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh.
[13] Who among the following Indian weightlifters has been banned for four years by NADA after being found guilty of a doping violation during the 34th Women Senior National Weightlifting Championship held at Vishakhapatnam?
A.
Satheesha Rai
B.
Seema
C.
Sarbjeet Kaur
D.
Sanamacha Thingbaijani Chanu
Ans:
Sarbjeet Kaur
Explanation :
0
[14] The International Naval event 'Milan' is scheduled to be held in in March 2020.
A.
Visakhapatnam
B.
Kochi
C.
Mumbai
D.
Kolkata
Ans:
Visakhapatnam
Explanation :
Naval exercise Milan to be held at Visakhapatnam in March next year. Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik on Monday said that the naval exercise MILAN 2020 is scheduled to be held at Vishakhapatnam in March 2020 in which 41 nations including the US, France, Iran and Saudi Arabia have been invited.
[15] What is the ranking of India in the World Economic Forums (WEF)’s World Travel, Tourism Competitiveness Index for the year 2019?
A.
31
B.
37
C.
39
D.
34
Ans:
34
Explanation :
The latest iteration of the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index for 2019 has been released by the World Economic Forum (WEF). In a piece of great news for India, it has improved its position by six places and is now ranked 34th on world travel and tourism competitiveness index.
[16] Which of the following acids is NOT present in grapes?
A.
Malic acid
B.
Acetic acid
C.
Tartaric acid
D.
Citric acid
Ans:
Acetic acid
Explanation :
The principal organic acids found in grapes are tartaric, malic, and to a small extent, citric. Many other organic acids, including amino acids, are also found in juice and wines, but tartaric and malic acid account for over 90% of the total acids present.
[17] Who among the following founded the Bombay Stock Exchange?
A.
Ashiskumar Chauhan
B.
Roychand Deepchand
C.
Premchand Roychand
D.
Vikramjit Sen
Ans:
Premchand Roychand
Explanation :
Apart from the capital markets, Premchand Roychand had significant business interests in the cotton and bullion trades along with the stock market. He was a founding member of The Native Share & Stock Brokers Association which is now Bombay Stock Exchange, the second largest stock exchange of India.
[18] Which of the following is also known as Epsom salt?
A.
Sodium Sulphate
B.
Magnesium Sulphate
C.
Calcium Sulphate
D.
Ferrous Sulphate
Ans:
Magnesium Sulphate
Explanation :
Magnesium sulfate is a common mineral pharmaceutical preparation of magnesium, commonly known as Epsom salt, used both externally and internally.
[19] How many national highways were merged to form National Highway 44 (NH 44)?
A.
7
B.
4
C.
6
D.
5
Ans:
7
Explanation :
This highway came into being after fully or partially merging seven national highways-NH 1A, NH 1, NH 2, NH 3, NH 75, NH 26, and NH 7. The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) takes care of the maintenance of this highway.
[20] Who among the following conceived the Kakori train robbery in 1925?
A.
Baikuntha Shukla
B.
Manmath Nath Gupta and Matangini Hazra
C.
Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan
D.
Ubaidullah Sindhi
Ans:
Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan
Explanation :
The robbery was conceived by Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan who belonged to the HRA, which later became the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association. This organisation was established to carry out revolutionary activities against the British Empire in India with the objective of achieving independence.
[21] In which of the following years was the Congress Socialist Party (CSP) founded?
A.
1934
B.
1914
C.
1943
D.
1924
Ans:
1934
Explanation :
JP Narayan convened a meeting in Patna on 17 May 1934, which founded the Bihar Congress Socialist Party. He was a Gandhian Socialist.
[22] Under which Article of the Indian Constitution are special provisions provided to language spoken in a section of the population?
A.
Article 347
B.
Article 357
C.
Article 337
D.
Article 374
Ans:
Article 347
Explanation :
Article 347 relates to the power of the president to direct that a particular language shall also be officially recognised throughout a state, if he is satisfied that a substantial proportion of the population of that state desire the use of any language spoken by them to be recognised by such state.
[23] Who among the following has been appointed as Director of National Book Trust on 11th January 2020?
A.
Gobinde Prashad Sharma
B.
Leela Samson
C.
Lt Col Yuvraj Malik
D.
Rita Chowdhury
Ans:
Lt Col Yuvraj Malik
Explanation :
On January 11, 2020 Lt Col (Colonel) Yuvraj Malik was appointed as the director of National Book Trust (NBT) on deputation. Malik succeeds Sahitya Akademi-awardee writer Rita Chowdhury.
[24] Which of the following is used to control pest fish?
A.
Predacides
B.
Ovicides
C.
Herbicides
D.
Piscicides
Ans:
Piscicides
Explanation :
A piscicide is a chemical substance which is poisonous to fish. The primary use for piscicides is to eliminate a dominant species of fish in a body of water, as the first step in attempting to populate the body of water with a different fish. They are also used to combat parasitic and invasive species of fish.
[25] Which of the following companies has roped in cricketer Harbhajan Singh as its brand ambassador in 2019?
A.
Brune & Bareskin
B.
PUMA
C.
Reebok
D.
TAFE
Ans:
Brune & Bareskin
Explanation :
Bengaluru: Indian online leather accessory brand Brune & Bareskin has roped in cricketer Harbhajan Singh as brand ambassador as the company forays into offline retail with its first store in Jalandhar. Exam Time - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Explanation :
Eli Whitney was an American inventor best known for inventing the cotton gin. This was one of the key inventions of the Industrial Revolution and shaped the economy of the Antebellum South.
[12] Which of the following academies organise the Tansen Sangeet Samaroh in Gwalior?
A.
Ravindra Jain Sangeet Academy
B.
Renuka Sangeet Academy
C.
Muntirama Sangeet Academy
D.
Ustad Alauddin Khan Kala Evam Sangeet Academy
Ans:
Ustad Alauddin Khan Kala Evam Sangeet Academy
Explanation :
Tansen Samaroh is organized jointly by Ustad Alauddin Khan Kala Evam Sangeet Academy and Department Of Culture, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh.
[13] Who among the following Indian weightlifters has been banned for four years by NADA after being found guilty of a doping violation during the 34th Women Senior National Weightlifting Championship held at Vishakhapatnam?
A.
Satheesha Rai
B.
Seema
C.
Sarbjeet Kaur
D.
Sanamacha Thingbaijani Chanu
Ans:
Sarbjeet Kaur
Explanation :
0
[14] The International Naval event 'Milan' is scheduled to be held in in March 2020.
A.
Visakhapatnam
B.
Kochi
C.
Mumbai
D.
Kolkata
Ans:
Visakhapatnam
Explanation :
Naval exercise Milan to be held at Visakhapatnam in March next year. Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik on Monday said that the naval exercise MILAN 2020 is scheduled to be held at Vishakhapatnam in March 2020 in which 41 nations including the US, France, Iran and Saudi Arabia have been invited.
[15] What is the ranking of India in the World Economic Forums (WEF)’s World Travel, Tourism Competitiveness Index for the year 2019?
A.
31
B.
37
C.
39
D.
34
Ans:
34
Explanation :
The latest iteration of the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index for 2019 has been released by the World Economic Forum (WEF). In a piece of great news for India, it has improved its position by six places and is now ranked 34th on world travel and tourism competitiveness index.
[16] Which of the following acids is NOT present in grapes?
A.
Malic acid
B.
Acetic acid
C.
Tartaric acid
D.
Citric acid
Ans:
Acetic acid
Explanation :
The principal organic acids found in grapes are tartaric, malic, and to a small extent, citric. Many other organic acids, including amino acids, are also found in juice and wines, but tartaric and malic acid account for over 90% of the total acids present.
[17] Who among the following founded the Bombay Stock Exchange?
A.
Ashiskumar Chauhan
B.
Roychand Deepchand
C.
Premchand Roychand
D.
Vikramjit Sen
Ans:
Premchand Roychand
Explanation :
Apart from the capital markets, Premchand Roychand had significant business interests in the cotton and bullion trades along with the stock market. He was a founding member of The Native Share & Stock Brokers Association which is now Bombay Stock Exchange, the second largest stock exchange of India.
[18] Which of the following is also known as Epsom salt?
A.
Sodium Sulphate
B.
Magnesium Sulphate
C.
Calcium Sulphate
D.
Ferrous Sulphate
Ans:
Magnesium Sulphate
Explanation :
Magnesium sulfate is a common mineral pharmaceutical preparation of magnesium, commonly known as Epsom salt, used both externally and internally.
[19] How many national highways were merged to form National Highway 44 (NH 44)?
A.
7
B.
4
C.
6
D.
5
Ans:
7
Explanation :
This highway came into being after fully or partially merging seven national highways-NH 1A, NH 1, NH 2, NH 3, NH 75, NH 26, and NH 7. The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) takes care of the maintenance of this highway.
[20] Who among the following conceived the Kakori train robbery in 1925?
A.
Baikuntha Shukla
B.
Manmath Nath Gupta and Matangini Hazra
C.
Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan
D.
Ubaidullah Sindhi
Ans:
Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan
Explanation :
The robbery was conceived by Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan who belonged to the HRA, which later became the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association. This organisation was established to carry out revolutionary activities against the British Empire in India with the objective of achieving independence.
[21] In which of the following years was the Congress Socialist Party (CSP) founded?
A.
1934
B.
1914
C.
1943
D.
1924
Ans:
1934
Explanation :
JP Narayan convened a meeting in Patna on 17 May 1934, which founded the Bihar Congress Socialist Party. He was a Gandhian Socialist.
[22] Under which Article of the Indian Constitution are special provisions provided to language spoken in a section of the population?
A.
Article 347
B.
Article 357
C.
Article 337
D.
Article 374
Ans:
Article 347
Explanation :
Article 347 relates to the power of the president to direct that a particular language shall also be officially recognised throughout a state, if he is satisfied that a substantial proportion of the population of that state desire the use of any language spoken by them to be recognised by such state.
[23] Who among the following has been appointed as Director of National Book Trust on 11th January 2020?
A.
Gobinde Prashad Sharma
B.
Leela Samson
C.
Lt Col Yuvraj Malik
D.
Rita Chowdhury
Ans:
Lt Col Yuvraj Malik
Explanation :
On January 11, 2020 Lt Col (Colonel) Yuvraj Malik was appointed as the director of National Book Trust (NBT) on deputation. Malik succeeds Sahitya Akademi-awardee writer Rita Chowdhury.
[24] Which of the following is used to control pest fish?
A.
Predacides
B.
Ovicides
C.
Herbicides
D.
Piscicides
Ans:
Piscicides
Explanation :
A piscicide is a chemical substance which is poisonous to fish. The primary use for piscicides is to eliminate a dominant species of fish in a body of water, as the first step in attempting to populate the body of water with a different fish. They are also used to combat parasitic and invasive species of fish.
[25] Which of the following companies has roped in cricketer Harbhajan Singh as its brand ambassador in 2019?
A.
Brune & Bareskin
B.
PUMA
C.
Reebok
D.
TAFE
Ans:
Brune & Bareskin
Explanation :
Bengaluru: Indian online leather accessory brand Brune & Bareskin has roped in cricketer Harbhajan Singh as brand ambassador as the company forays into offline retail with its first store in Jalandhar. Exam Time - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Explanation :
0
[14] The International Naval event 'Milan' is scheduled to be held in in March 2020.
A.
Visakhapatnam
B.
Kochi
C.
Mumbai
D.
Kolkata
Ans:
Visakhapatnam
Explanation :
Naval exercise Milan to be held at Visakhapatnam in March next year. Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik on Monday said that the naval exercise MILAN 2020 is scheduled to be held at Vishakhapatnam in March 2020 in which 41 nations including the US, France, Iran and Saudi Arabia have been invited.
[15] What is the ranking of India in the World Economic Forums (WEF)’s World Travel, Tourism Competitiveness Index for the year 2019?
A.
31
B.
37
C.
39
D.
34
Ans:
34
Explanation :
The latest iteration of the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index for 2019 has been released by the World Economic Forum (WEF). In a piece of great news for India, it has improved its position by six places and is now ranked 34th on world travel and tourism competitiveness index.
[16] Which of the following acids is NOT present in grapes?
A.
Malic acid
B.
Acetic acid
C.
Tartaric acid
D.
Citric acid
Ans:
Acetic acid
Explanation :
The principal organic acids found in grapes are tartaric, malic, and to a small extent, citric. Many other organic acids, including amino acids, are also found in juice and wines, but tartaric and malic acid account for over 90% of the total acids present.
[17] Who among the following founded the Bombay Stock Exchange?
A.
Ashiskumar Chauhan
B.
Roychand Deepchand
C.
Premchand Roychand
D.
Vikramjit Sen
Ans:
Premchand Roychand
Explanation :
Apart from the capital markets, Premchand Roychand had significant business interests in the cotton and bullion trades along with the stock market. He was a founding member of The Native Share & Stock Brokers Association which is now Bombay Stock Exchange, the second largest stock exchange of India.
[18] Which of the following is also known as Epsom salt?
A.
Sodium Sulphate
B.
Magnesium Sulphate
C.
Calcium Sulphate
D.
Ferrous Sulphate
Ans:
Magnesium Sulphate
Explanation :
Magnesium sulfate is a common mineral pharmaceutical preparation of magnesium, commonly known as Epsom salt, used both externally and internally.
[19] How many national highways were merged to form National Highway 44 (NH 44)?
A.
7
B.
4
C.
6
D.
5
Ans:
7
Explanation :
This highway came into being after fully or partially merging seven national highways-NH 1A, NH 1, NH 2, NH 3, NH 75, NH 26, and NH 7. The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) takes care of the maintenance of this highway.
[20] Who among the following conceived the Kakori train robbery in 1925?
A.
Baikuntha Shukla
B.
Manmath Nath Gupta and Matangini Hazra
C.
Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan
D.
Ubaidullah Sindhi
Ans:
Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan
Explanation :
The robbery was conceived by Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan who belonged to the HRA, which later became the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association. This organisation was established to carry out revolutionary activities against the British Empire in India with the objective of achieving independence.
[21] In which of the following years was the Congress Socialist Party (CSP) founded?
A.
1934
B.
1914
C.
1943
D.
1924
Ans:
1934
Explanation :
JP Narayan convened a meeting in Patna on 17 May 1934, which founded the Bihar Congress Socialist Party. He was a Gandhian Socialist.
[22] Under which Article of the Indian Constitution are special provisions provided to language spoken in a section of the population?
A.
Article 347
B.
Article 357
C.
Article 337
D.
Article 374
Ans:
Article 347
Explanation :
Article 347 relates to the power of the president to direct that a particular language shall also be officially recognised throughout a state, if he is satisfied that a substantial proportion of the population of that state desire the use of any language spoken by them to be recognised by such state.
[23] Who among the following has been appointed as Director of National Book Trust on 11th January 2020?
A.
Gobinde Prashad Sharma
B.
Leela Samson
C.
Lt Col Yuvraj Malik
D.
Rita Chowdhury
Ans:
Lt Col Yuvraj Malik
Explanation :
On January 11, 2020 Lt Col (Colonel) Yuvraj Malik was appointed as the director of National Book Trust (NBT) on deputation. Malik succeeds Sahitya Akademi-awardee writer Rita Chowdhury.
[24] Which of the following is used to control pest fish?
A.
Predacides
B.
Ovicides
C.
Herbicides
D.
Piscicides
Ans:
Piscicides
Explanation :
A piscicide is a chemical substance which is poisonous to fish. The primary use for piscicides is to eliminate a dominant species of fish in a body of water, as the first step in attempting to populate the body of water with a different fish. They are also used to combat parasitic and invasive species of fish.
[25] Which of the following companies has roped in cricketer Harbhajan Singh as its brand ambassador in 2019?
A.
Brune & Bareskin
B.
PUMA
C.
Reebok
D.
TAFE
Ans:
Brune & Bareskin
Explanation :
Bengaluru: Indian online leather accessory brand Brune & Bareskin has roped in cricketer Harbhajan Singh as brand ambassador as the company forays into offline retail with its first store in Jalandhar. Exam Time - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Explanation :
The latest iteration of the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index for 2019 has been released by the World Economic Forum (WEF). In a piece of great news for India, it has improved its position by six places and is now ranked 34th on world travel and tourism competitiveness index.
[16] Which of the following acids is NOT present in grapes?
A.
Malic acid
B.
Acetic acid
C.
Tartaric acid
D.
Citric acid
Ans:
Acetic acid
Explanation :
The principal organic acids found in grapes are tartaric, malic, and to a small extent, citric. Many other organic acids, including amino acids, are also found in juice and wines, but tartaric and malic acid account for over 90% of the total acids present.
[17] Who among the following founded the Bombay Stock Exchange?
A.
Ashiskumar Chauhan
B.
Roychand Deepchand
C.
Premchand Roychand
D.
Vikramjit Sen
Ans:
Premchand Roychand
Explanation :
Apart from the capital markets, Premchand Roychand had significant business interests in the cotton and bullion trades along with the stock market. He was a founding member of The Native Share & Stock Brokers Association which is now Bombay Stock Exchange, the second largest stock exchange of India.
[18] Which of the following is also known as Epsom salt?
A.
Sodium Sulphate
B.
Magnesium Sulphate
C.
Calcium Sulphate
D.
Ferrous Sulphate
Ans:
Magnesium Sulphate
Explanation :
Magnesium sulfate is a common mineral pharmaceutical preparation of magnesium, commonly known as Epsom salt, used both externally and internally.
[19] How many national highways were merged to form National Highway 44 (NH 44)?
A.
7
B.
4
C.
6
D.
5
Ans:
7
Explanation :
This highway came into being after fully or partially merging seven national highways-NH 1A, NH 1, NH 2, NH 3, NH 75, NH 26, and NH 7. The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) takes care of the maintenance of this highway.
[20] Who among the following conceived the Kakori train robbery in 1925?
A.
Baikuntha Shukla
B.
Manmath Nath Gupta and Matangini Hazra
C.
Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan
D.
Ubaidullah Sindhi
Ans:
Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan
Explanation :
The robbery was conceived by Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan who belonged to the HRA, which later became the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association. This organisation was established to carry out revolutionary activities against the British Empire in India with the objective of achieving independence.
[21] In which of the following years was the Congress Socialist Party (CSP) founded?
A.
1934
B.
1914
C.
1943
D.
1924
Ans:
1934
Explanation :
JP Narayan convened a meeting in Patna on 17 May 1934, which founded the Bihar Congress Socialist Party. He was a Gandhian Socialist.
[22] Under which Article of the Indian Constitution are special provisions provided to language spoken in a section of the population?
A.
Article 347
B.
Article 357
C.
Article 337
D.
Article 374
Ans:
Article 347
Explanation :
Article 347 relates to the power of the president to direct that a particular language shall also be officially recognised throughout a state, if he is satisfied that a substantial proportion of the population of that state desire the use of any language spoken by them to be recognised by such state.
[23] Who among the following has been appointed as Director of National Book Trust on 11th January 2020?
A.
Gobinde Prashad Sharma
B.
Leela Samson
C.
Lt Col Yuvraj Malik
D.
Rita Chowdhury
Ans:
Lt Col Yuvraj Malik
Explanation :
On January 11, 2020 Lt Col (Colonel) Yuvraj Malik was appointed as the director of National Book Trust (NBT) on deputation. Malik succeeds Sahitya Akademi-awardee writer Rita Chowdhury.
[24] Which of the following is used to control pest fish?
A.
Predacides
B.
Ovicides
C.
Herbicides
D.
Piscicides
Ans:
Piscicides
Explanation :
A piscicide is a chemical substance which is poisonous to fish. The primary use for piscicides is to eliminate a dominant species of fish in a body of water, as the first step in attempting to populate the body of water with a different fish. They are also used to combat parasitic and invasive species of fish.
[25] Which of the following companies has roped in cricketer Harbhajan Singh as its brand ambassador in 2019?
A.
Brune & Bareskin
B.
PUMA
C.
Reebok
D.
TAFE
Ans:
Brune & Bareskin
Explanation :
Bengaluru: Indian online leather accessory brand Brune & Bareskin has roped in cricketer Harbhajan Singh as brand ambassador as the company forays into offline retail with its first store in Jalandhar. Exam Time - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Explanation :
Apart from the capital markets, Premchand Roychand had significant business interests in the cotton and bullion trades along with the stock market. He was a founding member of The Native Share & Stock Brokers Association which is now Bombay Stock Exchange, the second largest stock exchange of India.
[18] Which of the following is also known as Epsom salt?
A.
Sodium Sulphate
B.
Magnesium Sulphate
C.
Calcium Sulphate
D.
Ferrous Sulphate
Ans:
Magnesium Sulphate
Explanation :
Magnesium sulfate is a common mineral pharmaceutical preparation of magnesium, commonly known as Epsom salt, used both externally and internally.
[19] How many national highways were merged to form National Highway 44 (NH 44)?
A.
7
B.
4
C.
6
D.
5
Ans:
7
Explanation :
This highway came into being after fully or partially merging seven national highways-NH 1A, NH 1, NH 2, NH 3, NH 75, NH 26, and NH 7. The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) takes care of the maintenance of this highway.
[20] Who among the following conceived the Kakori train robbery in 1925?
A.
Baikuntha Shukla
B.
Manmath Nath Gupta and Matangini Hazra
C.
Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan
D.
Ubaidullah Sindhi
Ans:
Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan
Explanation :
The robbery was conceived by Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan who belonged to the HRA, which later became the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association. This organisation was established to carry out revolutionary activities against the British Empire in India with the objective of achieving independence.
[21] In which of the following years was the Congress Socialist Party (CSP) founded?
A.
1934
B.
1914
C.
1943
D.
1924
Ans:
1934
Explanation :
JP Narayan convened a meeting in Patna on 17 May 1934, which founded the Bihar Congress Socialist Party. He was a Gandhian Socialist.
[22] Under which Article of the Indian Constitution are special provisions provided to language spoken in a section of the population?
A.
Article 347
B.
Article 357
C.
Article 337
D.
Article 374
Ans:
Article 347
Explanation :
Article 347 relates to the power of the president to direct that a particular language shall also be officially recognised throughout a state, if he is satisfied that a substantial proportion of the population of that state desire the use of any language spoken by them to be recognised by such state.
[23] Who among the following has been appointed as Director of National Book Trust on 11th January 2020?
A.
Gobinde Prashad Sharma
B.
Leela Samson
C.
Lt Col Yuvraj Malik
D.
Rita Chowdhury
Ans:
Lt Col Yuvraj Malik
Explanation :
On January 11, 2020 Lt Col (Colonel) Yuvraj Malik was appointed as the director of National Book Trust (NBT) on deputation. Malik succeeds Sahitya Akademi-awardee writer Rita Chowdhury.
[24] Which of the following is used to control pest fish?
A.
Predacides
B.
Ovicides
C.
Herbicides
D.
Piscicides
Ans:
Piscicides
Explanation :
A piscicide is a chemical substance which is poisonous to fish. The primary use for piscicides is to eliminate a dominant species of fish in a body of water, as the first step in attempting to populate the body of water with a different fish. They are also used to combat parasitic and invasive species of fish.
[25] Which of the following companies has roped in cricketer Harbhajan Singh as its brand ambassador in 2019?
A.
Brune & Bareskin
B.
PUMA
C.
Reebok
D.
TAFE
Ans:
Brune & Bareskin
Explanation :
Bengaluru: Indian online leather accessory brand Brune & Bareskin has roped in cricketer Harbhajan Singh as brand ambassador as the company forays into offline retail with its first store in Jalandhar. Exam Time - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Explanation :
This highway came into being after fully or partially merging seven national highways-NH 1A, NH 1, NH 2, NH 3, NH 75, NH 26, and NH 7. The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) takes care of the maintenance of this highway.
[20] Who among the following conceived the Kakori train robbery in 1925?
A.
Baikuntha Shukla
B.
Manmath Nath Gupta and Matangini Hazra
C.
Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan
D.
Ubaidullah Sindhi
Ans:
Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan
Explanation :
The robbery was conceived by Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan who belonged to the HRA, which later became the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association. This organisation was established to carry out revolutionary activities against the British Empire in India with the objective of achieving independence.
[21] In which of the following years was the Congress Socialist Party (CSP) founded?
A.
1934
B.
1914
C.
1943
D.
1924
Ans:
1934
Explanation :
JP Narayan convened a meeting in Patna on 17 May 1934, which founded the Bihar Congress Socialist Party. He was a Gandhian Socialist.
[22] Under which Article of the Indian Constitution are special provisions provided to language spoken in a section of the population?
A.
Article 347
B.
Article 357
C.
Article 337
D.
Article 374
Ans:
Article 347
Explanation :
Article 347 relates to the power of the president to direct that a particular language shall also be officially recognised throughout a state, if he is satisfied that a substantial proportion of the population of that state desire the use of any language spoken by them to be recognised by such state.
[23] Who among the following has been appointed as Director of National Book Trust on 11th January 2020?
A.
Gobinde Prashad Sharma
B.
Leela Samson
C.
Lt Col Yuvraj Malik
D.
Rita Chowdhury
Ans:
Lt Col Yuvraj Malik
Explanation :
On January 11, 2020 Lt Col (Colonel) Yuvraj Malik was appointed as the director of National Book Trust (NBT) on deputation. Malik succeeds Sahitya Akademi-awardee writer Rita Chowdhury.
[24] Which of the following is used to control pest fish?
A.
Predacides
B.
Ovicides
C.
Herbicides
D.
Piscicides
Ans:
Piscicides
Explanation :
A piscicide is a chemical substance which is poisonous to fish. The primary use for piscicides is to eliminate a dominant species of fish in a body of water, as the first step in attempting to populate the body of water with a different fish. They are also used to combat parasitic and invasive species of fish.
[25] Which of the following companies has roped in cricketer Harbhajan Singh as its brand ambassador in 2019?
A.
Brune & Bareskin
B.
PUMA
C.
Reebok
D.
TAFE
Ans:
Brune & Bareskin
Explanation :
Bengaluru: Indian online leather accessory brand Brune & Bareskin has roped in cricketer Harbhajan Singh as brand ambassador as the company forays into offline retail with its first store in Jalandhar. Exam Time - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Explanation :
JP Narayan convened a meeting in Patna on 17 May 1934, which founded the Bihar Congress Socialist Party. He was a Gandhian Socialist.
[22] Under which Article of the Indian Constitution are special provisions provided to language spoken in a section of the population?
A.
Article 347
B.
Article 357
C.
Article 337
D.
Article 374
Ans:
Article 347
Explanation :
Article 347 relates to the power of the president to direct that a particular language shall also be officially recognised throughout a state, if he is satisfied that a substantial proportion of the population of that state desire the use of any language spoken by them to be recognised by such state.
[23] Who among the following has been appointed as Director of National Book Trust on 11th January 2020?
A.
Gobinde Prashad Sharma
B.
Leela Samson
C.
Lt Col Yuvraj Malik
D.
Rita Chowdhury
Ans:
Lt Col Yuvraj Malik
Explanation :
On January 11, 2020 Lt Col (Colonel) Yuvraj Malik was appointed as the director of National Book Trust (NBT) on deputation. Malik succeeds Sahitya Akademi-awardee writer Rita Chowdhury.
[24] Which of the following is used to control pest fish?
A.
Predacides
B.
Ovicides
C.
Herbicides
D.
Piscicides
Ans:
Piscicides
Explanation :
A piscicide is a chemical substance which is poisonous to fish. The primary use for piscicides is to eliminate a dominant species of fish in a body of water, as the first step in attempting to populate the body of water with a different fish. They are also used to combat parasitic and invasive species of fish.
[25] Which of the following companies has roped in cricketer Harbhajan Singh as its brand ambassador in 2019?
A.
Brune & Bareskin
B.
PUMA
C.
Reebok
D.
TAFE
Ans:
Brune & Bareskin
Explanation :
Bengaluru: Indian online leather accessory brand Brune & Bareskin has roped in cricketer Harbhajan Singh as brand ambassador as the company forays into offline retail with its first store in Jalandhar. Exam Time - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Explanation :
On January 11, 2020 Lt Col (Colonel) Yuvraj Malik was appointed as the director of National Book Trust (NBT) on deputation. Malik succeeds Sahitya Akademi-awardee writer Rita Chowdhury.
[24] Which of the following is used to control pest fish?
A.
Predacides
B.
Ovicides
C.
Herbicides
D.
Piscicides
Ans:
Piscicides
Explanation :
A piscicide is a chemical substance which is poisonous to fish. The primary use for piscicides is to eliminate a dominant species of fish in a body of water, as the first step in attempting to populate the body of water with a different fish. They are also used to combat parasitic and invasive species of fish.
[25] Which of the following companies has roped in cricketer Harbhajan Singh as its brand ambassador in 2019?
A.
Brune & Bareskin
B.
PUMA
C.
Reebok
D.
TAFE
Ans:
Brune & Bareskin
Explanation :
Bengaluru: Indian online leather accessory brand Brune & Bareskin has roped in cricketer Harbhajan Singh as brand ambassador as the company forays into offline retail with its first store in Jalandhar. Exam Time - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Explanation :
Bengaluru: Indian online leather accessory brand Brune & Bareskin has roped in cricketer Harbhajan Singh as brand ambassador as the company forays into offline retail with its first store in Jalandhar. Exam Time - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM