[1] Who among the following scholars is associated with the Tibet-home theory of the Aryans?
A.
Dayanand Saraswati
B.
Max Muller
C.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
D.
MacDonell
Ans:
Dayanand Saraswati
Explanation :
In Satyarth Prakash, Swami Dayanand Saraswati propounded that the original home of the Aryans was Tibet. Logic given was that sun and fire was worship in Tibet due to extreme cold; and the flora and fauna mentioned in Rig-Veda were found in Tibet. This theory was bought by only a few, however, Nazis took is seriously and sent an expedition to Tibet to get some clues.
[2] As of January 2020, who among the following is the Lt. Governor of Jammu and Kashmir?
A.
Jagdish Mukhi
B.
Satyapal Malik
C.
Girish Chandra Murmu
D.
Lalji Tandon
Ans:
Girish Chandra Murmu
Explanation :
Girish Chandra Murmu (born 21 November 1959) is the first lieutenant governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. He was a 1985 batch Indian Administrative Service officer of Gujarat cadre and was principal secretary to Narendra Modi during his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat.
[3] In the context of UN Sustainable Development Goals, which of the following pairs is INCORRECT?
A.
Quality Education – SDG 3
B.
Zero Hunger – SDG 2
C.
No Poverty – SDG 1
D.
Decent Work and Economic Growth – SDG
Ans:
Quality Education – SDG 3
Explanation :
SDG 3 aspires to ensure health and well-being for all, including a bold commitment to end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and other communicable diseases by 2030. It also aims to achieve universal health coverage, and provide access to safe and effective medicines and vaccines for all.
[4] In which state The Jaugada Rock Edict of Asoka is located?
A.
Odisha
B.
Uttarakhand
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Odisha
Explanation :
Jaugada - Ashokan Major Rock Edict In Odisha. Jaugada is an ancient fort that served as a Mauryan fortified capital of the Kalinga province. Jaugada is located near the cities of Berhampur and Purushottampur in Ganjam district of Odisha, India.
[5] According to the Jain Philosophy, the term 'Jina' means .
A.
lord
B.
the conqueror
C.
worthy
D.
free from fetters
Ans:
the conqueror
Explanation :
Definition of Jina. : one who according to Jainism has conquered temporal and material existence through self-discipline and attained a transcendent and external state of bliss especially : one venerated as a tirthankara.
[6] Who appoints the Advocate General of states?
A.
President of India
B.
Chief Justice of the high court
C.
Governor of the state
D.
Chief Minister of the state
Ans:
Governor of the state
Explanation :
The Governor of each State shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of a High Court to be Advocate General for the State. The Governor appoints the Advocate General of the state.
[7] Name the densest stable element known on earth.
A.
Rhodium
B.
Osmium
C.
Aluminium
D.
Tungsten
Ans:
Osmium
Explanation :
Osmium is a chemical element with the symbol Os and atomic number 76.
[8] The Swaraj Party was founded by:
A.
Aruna Asaf Ali and Subhash Chandra Bose
B.
Motilal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das
C.
Sukhdev and Rajguru
D.
Bhimrao Ambedkar and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Ans:
Motilal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das
Explanation :
The Swaraj Party was formed by Motilal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das in order to fight British colonialism from within and give the people of India a responsible and responsive government by making the colonial state accountable.
[9]Q.) Which of the following states does NOT share its boundary with Madhya Pradesh?
A.
Odisha
B.
Gujarat
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Odisha
Explanation :
Madhya Pradesh shares its border with 5 states namely Uttar Pradesh to the northeast, Chhattisgarh to the southeast, Maharashtra to the south, Gujarat to the west, and Rajasthan to the northwest.
[10] What is the velocity of sound in air?
A.
220 m/sec
B.
343 m/sec
C.
232 m/sec
D.
110 m/sec
Ans:
343 m/sec
Explanation :
At 20 °C (68 °F), the speed of sound in air is about 343 metres per second (1,235 km/h; 1,125 ft/s; 767 mph; 667 kn), or a kilometre in 2.9 s or a mile in 4.7 s.
[11] Which team won the Federation Cup Football Tournament for the most number of times?
A.
East Bengal FC
B.
Mohun Bagan AC
C.
Salgaocar SC
D.
Bengaluru FC
Ans:
Mohun Bagan AC
Explanation :
Gokulam Kerala FC won Durand Cup 2019 football tournament by beating Mohun Bagan in final held at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Gokulam Kerala FC beat Mohun Bagan with 2-1 as captain Marcus Joseph scored a goal in each half to lead his side to Durand Cup glory.
[12] The Mission of the Ramsar Convention is to conserve .
A.
deserts
B.
wetlands
C.
rivers
D.
oceans
Ans:
wetlands
Explanation :
The Convention's mission is “the conservation and wise use of all wetlands through local and national actions and international cooperation, as a contribution towards achieving sustainable development throughout the world”.
[13] Which of the following is the outermost solid part of the Earth?
A.
Mantle
B.
Crust
C.
Caldera
D.
Core
Ans:
Crust
Explanation :
The lithosphere is the solid, outer part of the Earth. The lithosphere includes the brittle upper portion of the mantle and the crust, the outermost layers of Earth's structure. It is bounded by the atmosphere above and the asthenosphere (another part of the upper mantle) below.
[14] How many carbon and hydrogen atoms are there in Propane, respectively?
A.
2, 6
B.
2, 4
C.
4, 7
D.
3, 8
Ans:
3, 8
Explanation :
The first four members of the series (in terms of number of carbon atoms) are named as follows: CH4 = methane = one hydrogen-saturated carbon. C2H6 = ethane = two hydrogen-saturated carbons. C3H8 = propane = three hydrogen-saturated carbons.
[15] Which of the following animals does NOT find a place in the National Emblem of India?
A.
Bull
B.
Camel
C.
Horse
D.
Lion
Ans:
Camel
Explanation :
The national emblem is an adaptation of the Lion Capital, originally found atop the Ashoka Column at Sarnath, established in 250 BC. The capital has four Asiatic lions—symbolising power, courage, pride and confidence—seated on a circular abacus. The abacus has sculptures of a bull, a horse, a lion and an elephant.
[16] What is the bond angle (in degrees) in the structure of a benzene molecule?
A.
120
B.
90
C.
150
D.
60
Ans:
120
Explanation :
Inspect the structure. You will notice that benzene is a planar symmetrical hexagon (internal bond angles close to 120 degrees) with six trigonal (sp2) carbon atoms, each with one hydrogen atom in the plane of the ring.
[17] What does 'A' stand for in 'UDAN', the initiative of the Civil Aviation Ministry?
A.
Aastha
B.
Aam
C.
Air
D.
Aviation
Ans:
Aam
Explanation :
UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik means flies the common man of India) is a government initiative to connect India's under-served and unserved airports to larger metros, and make air travel more affordable for the common man.
[18] Which company recently became the 1st Indian company to hit the ₹10 Lakh Crore market valuations?
A.
Jio
B.
BSNL
C.
Airtel
D.
Reliance
Ans:
Reliance
Explanation :
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries (RIL) on Thursday hit Rs 10 lakh crore mark in market capitalisation as the bulls pushed the stock to new highs. It became the first India company to reach the coveted milestone. At 10.10 am, shares of RIL were trading at Rs 1,579, up 0.61 per cent on BSE.
[19] In 2018, who among the following came to the limelight by building a people's road through crowd funding that helped in connecting remote villages of Manipur?
A.
Irom Sharmila
B.
Mary Kom
C.
Dingo Singh
D.
Armstrong Pame
Ans:
Armstrong Pame
Explanation :
Armstrong Pame is an officer in the Indian Administrative Service. He belong to Zeme speaking group of Zeliangrong community from Manipur. Pame who hail from Tamenglong district of Manipur is India’s Most Eminent IAS Officer Award ’2015 awardee.
[20] As of January 2020, the Make in India program was implemented by the .
A.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
B.
Ministry of Science and Technology
C.
Ministry of Shipping
D.
Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
Ans:
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Explanation :
0
[21] 'Torr' is a unit of _.
A.
pressure
B.
force
C.
power
D.
energy
Ans:
pressure
Explanation :
The torr (symbol: Torr) is a unit of pressure based on an absolute scale, defined as exactly 1760 of a standard atmosphere (101325 Pa). Thus one torr is exactly 101325760 pascals (≈ 133.32 Pa).
[22] With reference to dances and their native states, which of the following pairs is correct?
A.
Gomira – Uttar Pradesh
B.
Sattariya – Manipur
C.
Yakshagana – Karnataka
D.
Kalaripayattu – Karnatak
Ans:
Yakshagana – Karnataka
Explanation :
Yakshagana is a traditional Indian theatre form, developed in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Shimoga and western parts of Chikmagalur districts, in the state of Karnataka.
[23] Which among the following heritage buildings does NOT figure among those which were dedicated to the nation by the PM Narendra Modi in during his two-day visit to West Bengal in January 2020?
A.
Metcalfe House
B.
Victoria Memorial Hall
C.
Belur Math Temple
D.
Old Currency Buildin
Ans:
Belur Math Temple
Explanation :
Beluṛ Maṭh is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda, the chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. It is located on the west bank of Hooghly River, Belur, West Bengal, India and is one of the significant institutions in Kolkata.
[24] On which date is National Sports Day observed in India?
A.
29th August
B.
4th May
C.
17th September
D.
5th July
Ans:
29th August
Explanation :
The National Sports Day in India is celebrated on 29 August, on the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
[25] The ‘Great Indian Novel’ is authored by:
A.
Chitra Banerjee
B.
Arvind Adiga
C.
Shashi Tharoor
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Shashi Tharoor
Explanation :
The Great Indian Novel is a satirical novel by Shashi Tharoor, first published by Viking Press in 1989. It is a fictional work that takes the story of the Mahabharata, the Indian epic, and recasts and resets it in the context of the Indian Independence Movement and the first three decades post-independence. Exam Time - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Explanation :
In Satyarth Prakash, Swami Dayanand Saraswati propounded that the original home of the Aryans was Tibet. Logic given was that sun and fire was worship in Tibet due to extreme cold; and the flora and fauna mentioned in Rig-Veda were found in Tibet. This theory was bought by only a few, however, Nazis took is seriously and sent an expedition to Tibet to get some clues.
[2] As of January 2020, who among the following is the Lt. Governor of Jammu and Kashmir?
A.
Jagdish Mukhi
B.
Satyapal Malik
C.
Girish Chandra Murmu
D.
Lalji Tandon
Ans:
Girish Chandra Murmu
Explanation :
Girish Chandra Murmu (born 21 November 1959) is the first lieutenant governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. He was a 1985 batch Indian Administrative Service officer of Gujarat cadre and was principal secretary to Narendra Modi during his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat.
[3] In the context of UN Sustainable Development Goals, which of the following pairs is INCORRECT?
A.
Quality Education – SDG 3
B.
Zero Hunger – SDG 2
C.
No Poverty – SDG 1
D.
Decent Work and Economic Growth – SDG
Ans:
Quality Education – SDG 3
Explanation :
SDG 3 aspires to ensure health and well-being for all, including a bold commitment to end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and other communicable diseases by 2030. It also aims to achieve universal health coverage, and provide access to safe and effective medicines and vaccines for all.
[4] In which state The Jaugada Rock Edict of Asoka is located?
A.
Odisha
B.
Uttarakhand
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Odisha
Explanation :
Jaugada - Ashokan Major Rock Edict In Odisha. Jaugada is an ancient fort that served as a Mauryan fortified capital of the Kalinga province. Jaugada is located near the cities of Berhampur and Purushottampur in Ganjam district of Odisha, India.
[5] According to the Jain Philosophy, the term 'Jina' means .
A.
lord
B.
the conqueror
C.
worthy
D.
free from fetters
Ans:
the conqueror
Explanation :
Definition of Jina. : one who according to Jainism has conquered temporal and material existence through self-discipline and attained a transcendent and external state of bliss especially : one venerated as a tirthankara.
[6] Who appoints the Advocate General of states?
A.
President of India
B.
Chief Justice of the high court
C.
Governor of the state
D.
Chief Minister of the state
Ans:
Governor of the state
Explanation :
The Governor of each State shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of a High Court to be Advocate General for the State. The Governor appoints the Advocate General of the state.
[7] Name the densest stable element known on earth.
A.
Rhodium
B.
Osmium
C.
Aluminium
D.
Tungsten
Ans:
Osmium
Explanation :
Osmium is a chemical element with the symbol Os and atomic number 76.
[8] The Swaraj Party was founded by:
A.
Aruna Asaf Ali and Subhash Chandra Bose
B.
Motilal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das
C.
Sukhdev and Rajguru
D.
Bhimrao Ambedkar and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Ans:
Motilal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das
Explanation :
The Swaraj Party was formed by Motilal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das in order to fight British colonialism from within and give the people of India a responsible and responsive government by making the colonial state accountable.
[9]Q.) Which of the following states does NOT share its boundary with Madhya Pradesh?
A.
Odisha
B.
Gujarat
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Odisha
Explanation :
Madhya Pradesh shares its border with 5 states namely Uttar Pradesh to the northeast, Chhattisgarh to the southeast, Maharashtra to the south, Gujarat to the west, and Rajasthan to the northwest.
[10] What is the velocity of sound in air?
A.
220 m/sec
B.
343 m/sec
C.
232 m/sec
D.
110 m/sec
Ans:
343 m/sec
Explanation :
At 20 °C (68 °F), the speed of sound in air is about 343 metres per second (1,235 km/h; 1,125 ft/s; 767 mph; 667 kn), or a kilometre in 2.9 s or a mile in 4.7 s.
[11] Which team won the Federation Cup Football Tournament for the most number of times?
A.
East Bengal FC
B.
Mohun Bagan AC
C.
Salgaocar SC
D.
Bengaluru FC
Ans:
Mohun Bagan AC
Explanation :
Gokulam Kerala FC won Durand Cup 2019 football tournament by beating Mohun Bagan in final held at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Gokulam Kerala FC beat Mohun Bagan with 2-1 as captain Marcus Joseph scored a goal in each half to lead his side to Durand Cup glory.
[12] The Mission of the Ramsar Convention is to conserve .
A.
deserts
B.
wetlands
C.
rivers
D.
oceans
Ans:
wetlands
Explanation :
The Convention's mission is “the conservation and wise use of all wetlands through local and national actions and international cooperation, as a contribution towards achieving sustainable development throughout the world”.
[13] Which of the following is the outermost solid part of the Earth?
A.
Mantle
B.
Crust
C.
Caldera
D.
Core
Ans:
Crust
Explanation :
The lithosphere is the solid, outer part of the Earth. The lithosphere includes the brittle upper portion of the mantle and the crust, the outermost layers of Earth's structure. It is bounded by the atmosphere above and the asthenosphere (another part of the upper mantle) below.
[14] How many carbon and hydrogen atoms are there in Propane, respectively?
A.
2, 6
B.
2, 4
C.
4, 7
D.
3, 8
Ans:
3, 8
Explanation :
The first four members of the series (in terms of number of carbon atoms) are named as follows: CH4 = methane = one hydrogen-saturated carbon. C2H6 = ethane = two hydrogen-saturated carbons. C3H8 = propane = three hydrogen-saturated carbons.
[15] Which of the following animals does NOT find a place in the National Emblem of India?
A.
Bull
B.
Camel
C.
Horse
D.
Lion
Ans:
Camel
Explanation :
The national emblem is an adaptation of the Lion Capital, originally found atop the Ashoka Column at Sarnath, established in 250 BC. The capital has four Asiatic lions—symbolising power, courage, pride and confidence—seated on a circular abacus. The abacus has sculptures of a bull, a horse, a lion and an elephant.
[16] What is the bond angle (in degrees) in the structure of a benzene molecule?
A.
120
B.
90
C.
150
D.
60
Ans:
120
Explanation :
Inspect the structure. You will notice that benzene is a planar symmetrical hexagon (internal bond angles close to 120 degrees) with six trigonal (sp2) carbon atoms, each with one hydrogen atom in the plane of the ring.
[17] What does 'A' stand for in 'UDAN', the initiative of the Civil Aviation Ministry?
A.
Aastha
B.
Aam
C.
Air
D.
Aviation
Ans:
Aam
Explanation :
UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik means flies the common man of India) is a government initiative to connect India's under-served and unserved airports to larger metros, and make air travel more affordable for the common man.
[18] Which company recently became the 1st Indian company to hit the ₹10 Lakh Crore market valuations?
A.
Jio
B.
BSNL
C.
Airtel
D.
Reliance
Ans:
Reliance
Explanation :
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries (RIL) on Thursday hit Rs 10 lakh crore mark in market capitalisation as the bulls pushed the stock to new highs. It became the first India company to reach the coveted milestone. At 10.10 am, shares of RIL were trading at Rs 1,579, up 0.61 per cent on BSE.
[19] In 2018, who among the following came to the limelight by building a people's road through crowd funding that helped in connecting remote villages of Manipur?
A.
Irom Sharmila
B.
Mary Kom
C.
Dingo Singh
D.
Armstrong Pame
Ans:
Armstrong Pame
Explanation :
Armstrong Pame is an officer in the Indian Administrative Service. He belong to Zeme speaking group of Zeliangrong community from Manipur. Pame who hail from Tamenglong district of Manipur is India’s Most Eminent IAS Officer Award ’2015 awardee.
[20] As of January 2020, the Make in India program was implemented by the .
A.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
B.
Ministry of Science and Technology
C.
Ministry of Shipping
D.
Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
Ans:
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Explanation :
0
[21] 'Torr' is a unit of _.
A.
pressure
B.
force
C.
power
D.
energy
Ans:
pressure
Explanation :
The torr (symbol: Torr) is a unit of pressure based on an absolute scale, defined as exactly 1760 of a standard atmosphere (101325 Pa). Thus one torr is exactly 101325760 pascals (≈ 133.32 Pa).
[22] With reference to dances and their native states, which of the following pairs is correct?
A.
Gomira – Uttar Pradesh
B.
Sattariya – Manipur
C.
Yakshagana – Karnataka
D.
Kalaripayattu – Karnatak
Ans:
Yakshagana – Karnataka
Explanation :
Yakshagana is a traditional Indian theatre form, developed in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Shimoga and western parts of Chikmagalur districts, in the state of Karnataka.
[23] Which among the following heritage buildings does NOT figure among those which were dedicated to the nation by the PM Narendra Modi in during his two-day visit to West Bengal in January 2020?
A.
Metcalfe House
B.
Victoria Memorial Hall
C.
Belur Math Temple
D.
Old Currency Buildin
Ans:
Belur Math Temple
Explanation :
Beluṛ Maṭh is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda, the chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. It is located on the west bank of Hooghly River, Belur, West Bengal, India and is one of the significant institutions in Kolkata.
[24] On which date is National Sports Day observed in India?
A.
29th August
B.
4th May
C.
17th September
D.
5th July
Ans:
29th August
Explanation :
The National Sports Day in India is celebrated on 29 August, on the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
[25] The ‘Great Indian Novel’ is authored by:
A.
Chitra Banerjee
B.
Arvind Adiga
C.
Shashi Tharoor
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Shashi Tharoor
Explanation :
The Great Indian Novel is a satirical novel by Shashi Tharoor, first published by Viking Press in 1989. It is a fictional work that takes the story of the Mahabharata, the Indian epic, and recasts and resets it in the context of the Indian Independence Movement and the first three decades post-independence. Exam Time - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Explanation :
SDG 3 aspires to ensure health and well-being for all, including a bold commitment to end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and other communicable diseases by 2030. It also aims to achieve universal health coverage, and provide access to safe and effective medicines and vaccines for all.
[4] In which state The Jaugada Rock Edict of Asoka is located?
A.
Odisha
B.
Uttarakhand
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Odisha
Explanation :
Jaugada - Ashokan Major Rock Edict In Odisha. Jaugada is an ancient fort that served as a Mauryan fortified capital of the Kalinga province. Jaugada is located near the cities of Berhampur and Purushottampur in Ganjam district of Odisha, India.
[5] According to the Jain Philosophy, the term 'Jina' means .
A.
lord
B.
the conqueror
C.
worthy
D.
free from fetters
Ans:
the conqueror
Explanation :
Definition of Jina. : one who according to Jainism has conquered temporal and material existence through self-discipline and attained a transcendent and external state of bliss especially : one venerated as a tirthankara.
[6] Who appoints the Advocate General of states?
A.
President of India
B.
Chief Justice of the high court
C.
Governor of the state
D.
Chief Minister of the state
Ans:
Governor of the state
Explanation :
The Governor of each State shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of a High Court to be Advocate General for the State. The Governor appoints the Advocate General of the state.
[7] Name the densest stable element known on earth.
A.
Rhodium
B.
Osmium
C.
Aluminium
D.
Tungsten
Ans:
Osmium
Explanation :
Osmium is a chemical element with the symbol Os and atomic number 76.
[8] The Swaraj Party was founded by:
A.
Aruna Asaf Ali and Subhash Chandra Bose
B.
Motilal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das
C.
Sukhdev and Rajguru
D.
Bhimrao Ambedkar and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Ans:
Motilal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das
Explanation :
The Swaraj Party was formed by Motilal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das in order to fight British colonialism from within and give the people of India a responsible and responsive government by making the colonial state accountable.
[9]Q.) Which of the following states does NOT share its boundary with Madhya Pradesh?
A.
Odisha
B.
Gujarat
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Odisha
Explanation :
Madhya Pradesh shares its border with 5 states namely Uttar Pradesh to the northeast, Chhattisgarh to the southeast, Maharashtra to the south, Gujarat to the west, and Rajasthan to the northwest.
[10] What is the velocity of sound in air?
A.
220 m/sec
B.
343 m/sec
C.
232 m/sec
D.
110 m/sec
Ans:
343 m/sec
Explanation :
At 20 °C (68 °F), the speed of sound in air is about 343 metres per second (1,235 km/h; 1,125 ft/s; 767 mph; 667 kn), or a kilometre in 2.9 s or a mile in 4.7 s.
[11] Which team won the Federation Cup Football Tournament for the most number of times?
A.
East Bengal FC
B.
Mohun Bagan AC
C.
Salgaocar SC
D.
Bengaluru FC
Ans:
Mohun Bagan AC
Explanation :
Gokulam Kerala FC won Durand Cup 2019 football tournament by beating Mohun Bagan in final held at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Gokulam Kerala FC beat Mohun Bagan with 2-1 as captain Marcus Joseph scored a goal in each half to lead his side to Durand Cup glory.
[12] The Mission of the Ramsar Convention is to conserve .
A.
deserts
B.
wetlands
C.
rivers
D.
oceans
Ans:
wetlands
Explanation :
The Convention's mission is “the conservation and wise use of all wetlands through local and national actions and international cooperation, as a contribution towards achieving sustainable development throughout the world”.
[13] Which of the following is the outermost solid part of the Earth?
A.
Mantle
B.
Crust
C.
Caldera
D.
Core
Ans:
Crust
Explanation :
The lithosphere is the solid, outer part of the Earth. The lithosphere includes the brittle upper portion of the mantle and the crust, the outermost layers of Earth's structure. It is bounded by the atmosphere above and the asthenosphere (another part of the upper mantle) below.
[14] How many carbon and hydrogen atoms are there in Propane, respectively?
A.
2, 6
B.
2, 4
C.
4, 7
D.
3, 8
Ans:
3, 8
Explanation :
The first four members of the series (in terms of number of carbon atoms) are named as follows: CH4 = methane = one hydrogen-saturated carbon. C2H6 = ethane = two hydrogen-saturated carbons. C3H8 = propane = three hydrogen-saturated carbons.
[15] Which of the following animals does NOT find a place in the National Emblem of India?
A.
Bull
B.
Camel
C.
Horse
D.
Lion
Ans:
Camel
Explanation :
The national emblem is an adaptation of the Lion Capital, originally found atop the Ashoka Column at Sarnath, established in 250 BC. The capital has four Asiatic lions—symbolising power, courage, pride and confidence—seated on a circular abacus. The abacus has sculptures of a bull, a horse, a lion and an elephant.
[16] What is the bond angle (in degrees) in the structure of a benzene molecule?
A.
120
B.
90
C.
150
D.
60
Ans:
120
Explanation :
Inspect the structure. You will notice that benzene is a planar symmetrical hexagon (internal bond angles close to 120 degrees) with six trigonal (sp2) carbon atoms, each with one hydrogen atom in the plane of the ring.
[17] What does 'A' stand for in 'UDAN', the initiative of the Civil Aviation Ministry?
A.
Aastha
B.
Aam
C.
Air
D.
Aviation
Ans:
Aam
Explanation :
UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik means flies the common man of India) is a government initiative to connect India's under-served and unserved airports to larger metros, and make air travel more affordable for the common man.
[18] Which company recently became the 1st Indian company to hit the ₹10 Lakh Crore market valuations?
A.
Jio
B.
BSNL
C.
Airtel
D.
Reliance
Ans:
Reliance
Explanation :
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries (RIL) on Thursday hit Rs 10 lakh crore mark in market capitalisation as the bulls pushed the stock to new highs. It became the first India company to reach the coveted milestone. At 10.10 am, shares of RIL were trading at Rs 1,579, up 0.61 per cent on BSE.
[19] In 2018, who among the following came to the limelight by building a people's road through crowd funding that helped in connecting remote villages of Manipur?
A.
Irom Sharmila
B.
Mary Kom
C.
Dingo Singh
D.
Armstrong Pame
Ans:
Armstrong Pame
Explanation :
Armstrong Pame is an officer in the Indian Administrative Service. He belong to Zeme speaking group of Zeliangrong community from Manipur. Pame who hail from Tamenglong district of Manipur is India’s Most Eminent IAS Officer Award ’2015 awardee.
[20] As of January 2020, the Make in India program was implemented by the .
A.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
B.
Ministry of Science and Technology
C.
Ministry of Shipping
D.
Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
Ans:
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Explanation :
0
[21] 'Torr' is a unit of _.
A.
pressure
B.
force
C.
power
D.
energy
Ans:
pressure
Explanation :
The torr (symbol: Torr) is a unit of pressure based on an absolute scale, defined as exactly 1760 of a standard atmosphere (101325 Pa). Thus one torr is exactly 101325760 pascals (≈ 133.32 Pa).
[22] With reference to dances and their native states, which of the following pairs is correct?
A.
Gomira – Uttar Pradesh
B.
Sattariya – Manipur
C.
Yakshagana – Karnataka
D.
Kalaripayattu – Karnatak
Ans:
Yakshagana – Karnataka
Explanation :
Yakshagana is a traditional Indian theatre form, developed in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Shimoga and western parts of Chikmagalur districts, in the state of Karnataka.
[23] Which among the following heritage buildings does NOT figure among those which were dedicated to the nation by the PM Narendra Modi in during his two-day visit to West Bengal in January 2020?
A.
Metcalfe House
B.
Victoria Memorial Hall
C.
Belur Math Temple
D.
Old Currency Buildin
Ans:
Belur Math Temple
Explanation :
Beluṛ Maṭh is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda, the chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. It is located on the west bank of Hooghly River, Belur, West Bengal, India and is one of the significant institutions in Kolkata.
[24] On which date is National Sports Day observed in India?
A.
29th August
B.
4th May
C.
17th September
D.
5th July
Ans:
29th August
Explanation :
The National Sports Day in India is celebrated on 29 August, on the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
[25] The ‘Great Indian Novel’ is authored by:
A.
Chitra Banerjee
B.
Arvind Adiga
C.
Shashi Tharoor
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Shashi Tharoor
Explanation :
The Great Indian Novel is a satirical novel by Shashi Tharoor, first published by Viking Press in 1989. It is a fictional work that takes the story of the Mahabharata, the Indian epic, and recasts and resets it in the context of the Indian Independence Movement and the first three decades post-independence. Exam Time - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Explanation :
Definition of Jina. : one who according to Jainism has conquered temporal and material existence through self-discipline and attained a transcendent and external state of bliss especially : one venerated as a tirthankara.
[6] Who appoints the Advocate General of states?
A.
President of India
B.
Chief Justice of the high court
C.
Governor of the state
D.
Chief Minister of the state
Ans:
Governor of the state
Explanation :
The Governor of each State shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of a High Court to be Advocate General for the State. The Governor appoints the Advocate General of the state.
[7] Name the densest stable element known on earth.
A.
Rhodium
B.
Osmium
C.
Aluminium
D.
Tungsten
Ans:
Osmium
Explanation :
Osmium is a chemical element with the symbol Os and atomic number 76.
[8] The Swaraj Party was founded by:
A.
Aruna Asaf Ali and Subhash Chandra Bose
B.
Motilal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das
C.
Sukhdev and Rajguru
D.
Bhimrao Ambedkar and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Ans:
Motilal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das
Explanation :
The Swaraj Party was formed by Motilal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das in order to fight British colonialism from within and give the people of India a responsible and responsive government by making the colonial state accountable.
[9]Q.) Which of the following states does NOT share its boundary with Madhya Pradesh?
A.
Odisha
B.
Gujarat
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Odisha
Explanation :
Madhya Pradesh shares its border with 5 states namely Uttar Pradesh to the northeast, Chhattisgarh to the southeast, Maharashtra to the south, Gujarat to the west, and Rajasthan to the northwest.
[10] What is the velocity of sound in air?
A.
220 m/sec
B.
343 m/sec
C.
232 m/sec
D.
110 m/sec
Ans:
343 m/sec
Explanation :
At 20 °C (68 °F), the speed of sound in air is about 343 metres per second (1,235 km/h; 1,125 ft/s; 767 mph; 667 kn), or a kilometre in 2.9 s or a mile in 4.7 s.
[11] Which team won the Federation Cup Football Tournament for the most number of times?
A.
East Bengal FC
B.
Mohun Bagan AC
C.
Salgaocar SC
D.
Bengaluru FC
Ans:
Mohun Bagan AC
Explanation :
Gokulam Kerala FC won Durand Cup 2019 football tournament by beating Mohun Bagan in final held at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Gokulam Kerala FC beat Mohun Bagan with 2-1 as captain Marcus Joseph scored a goal in each half to lead his side to Durand Cup glory.
[12] The Mission of the Ramsar Convention is to conserve .
A.
deserts
B.
wetlands
C.
rivers
D.
oceans
Ans:
wetlands
Explanation :
The Convention's mission is “the conservation and wise use of all wetlands through local and national actions and international cooperation, as a contribution towards achieving sustainable development throughout the world”.
[13] Which of the following is the outermost solid part of the Earth?
A.
Mantle
B.
Crust
C.
Caldera
D.
Core
Ans:
Crust
Explanation :
The lithosphere is the solid, outer part of the Earth. The lithosphere includes the brittle upper portion of the mantle and the crust, the outermost layers of Earth's structure. It is bounded by the atmosphere above and the asthenosphere (another part of the upper mantle) below.
[14] How many carbon and hydrogen atoms are there in Propane, respectively?
A.
2, 6
B.
2, 4
C.
4, 7
D.
3, 8
Ans:
3, 8
Explanation :
The first four members of the series (in terms of number of carbon atoms) are named as follows: CH4 = methane = one hydrogen-saturated carbon. C2H6 = ethane = two hydrogen-saturated carbons. C3H8 = propane = three hydrogen-saturated carbons.
[15] Which of the following animals does NOT find a place in the National Emblem of India?
A.
Bull
B.
Camel
C.
Horse
D.
Lion
Ans:
Camel
Explanation :
The national emblem is an adaptation of the Lion Capital, originally found atop the Ashoka Column at Sarnath, established in 250 BC. The capital has four Asiatic lions—symbolising power, courage, pride and confidence—seated on a circular abacus. The abacus has sculptures of a bull, a horse, a lion and an elephant.
[16] What is the bond angle (in degrees) in the structure of a benzene molecule?
A.
120
B.
90
C.
150
D.
60
Ans:
120
Explanation :
Inspect the structure. You will notice that benzene is a planar symmetrical hexagon (internal bond angles close to 120 degrees) with six trigonal (sp2) carbon atoms, each with one hydrogen atom in the plane of the ring.
[17] What does 'A' stand for in 'UDAN', the initiative of the Civil Aviation Ministry?
A.
Aastha
B.
Aam
C.
Air
D.
Aviation
Ans:
Aam
Explanation :
UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik means flies the common man of India) is a government initiative to connect India's under-served and unserved airports to larger metros, and make air travel more affordable for the common man.
[18] Which company recently became the 1st Indian company to hit the ₹10 Lakh Crore market valuations?
A.
Jio
B.
BSNL
C.
Airtel
D.
Reliance
Ans:
Reliance
Explanation :
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries (RIL) on Thursday hit Rs 10 lakh crore mark in market capitalisation as the bulls pushed the stock to new highs. It became the first India company to reach the coveted milestone. At 10.10 am, shares of RIL were trading at Rs 1,579, up 0.61 per cent on BSE.
[19] In 2018, who among the following came to the limelight by building a people's road through crowd funding that helped in connecting remote villages of Manipur?
A.
Irom Sharmila
B.
Mary Kom
C.
Dingo Singh
D.
Armstrong Pame
Ans:
Armstrong Pame
Explanation :
Armstrong Pame is an officer in the Indian Administrative Service. He belong to Zeme speaking group of Zeliangrong community from Manipur. Pame who hail from Tamenglong district of Manipur is India’s Most Eminent IAS Officer Award ’2015 awardee.
[20] As of January 2020, the Make in India program was implemented by the .
A.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
B.
Ministry of Science and Technology
C.
Ministry of Shipping
D.
Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
Ans:
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Explanation :
0
[21] 'Torr' is a unit of _.
A.
pressure
B.
force
C.
power
D.
energy
Ans:
pressure
Explanation :
The torr (symbol: Torr) is a unit of pressure based on an absolute scale, defined as exactly 1760 of a standard atmosphere (101325 Pa). Thus one torr is exactly 101325760 pascals (≈ 133.32 Pa).
[22] With reference to dances and their native states, which of the following pairs is correct?
A.
Gomira – Uttar Pradesh
B.
Sattariya – Manipur
C.
Yakshagana – Karnataka
D.
Kalaripayattu – Karnatak
Ans:
Yakshagana – Karnataka
Explanation :
Yakshagana is a traditional Indian theatre form, developed in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Shimoga and western parts of Chikmagalur districts, in the state of Karnataka.
[23] Which among the following heritage buildings does NOT figure among those which were dedicated to the nation by the PM Narendra Modi in during his two-day visit to West Bengal in January 2020?
A.
Metcalfe House
B.
Victoria Memorial Hall
C.
Belur Math Temple
D.
Old Currency Buildin
Ans:
Belur Math Temple
Explanation :
Beluṛ Maṭh is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda, the chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. It is located on the west bank of Hooghly River, Belur, West Bengal, India and is one of the significant institutions in Kolkata.
[24] On which date is National Sports Day observed in India?
A.
29th August
B.
4th May
C.
17th September
D.
5th July
Ans:
29th August
Explanation :
The National Sports Day in India is celebrated on 29 August, on the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
[25] The ‘Great Indian Novel’ is authored by:
A.
Chitra Banerjee
B.
Arvind Adiga
C.
Shashi Tharoor
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Shashi Tharoor
Explanation :
The Great Indian Novel is a satirical novel by Shashi Tharoor, first published by Viking Press in 1989. It is a fictional work that takes the story of the Mahabharata, the Indian epic, and recasts and resets it in the context of the Indian Independence Movement and the first three decades post-independence. Exam Time - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Explanation :
Osmium is a chemical element with the symbol Os and atomic number 76.
[8] The Swaraj Party was founded by:
A.
Aruna Asaf Ali and Subhash Chandra Bose
B.
Motilal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das
C.
Sukhdev and Rajguru
D.
Bhimrao Ambedkar and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Ans:
Motilal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das
Explanation :
The Swaraj Party was formed by Motilal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das in order to fight British colonialism from within and give the people of India a responsible and responsive government by making the colonial state accountable.
[9]Q.) Which of the following states does NOT share its boundary with Madhya Pradesh?
A.
Odisha
B.
Gujarat
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Odisha
Explanation :
Madhya Pradesh shares its border with 5 states namely Uttar Pradesh to the northeast, Chhattisgarh to the southeast, Maharashtra to the south, Gujarat to the west, and Rajasthan to the northwest.
[10] What is the velocity of sound in air?
A.
220 m/sec
B.
343 m/sec
C.
232 m/sec
D.
110 m/sec
Ans:
343 m/sec
Explanation :
At 20 °C (68 °F), the speed of sound in air is about 343 metres per second (1,235 km/h; 1,125 ft/s; 767 mph; 667 kn), or a kilometre in 2.9 s or a mile in 4.7 s.
[11] Which team won the Federation Cup Football Tournament for the most number of times?
A.
East Bengal FC
B.
Mohun Bagan AC
C.
Salgaocar SC
D.
Bengaluru FC
Ans:
Mohun Bagan AC
Explanation :
Gokulam Kerala FC won Durand Cup 2019 football tournament by beating Mohun Bagan in final held at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Gokulam Kerala FC beat Mohun Bagan with 2-1 as captain Marcus Joseph scored a goal in each half to lead his side to Durand Cup glory.
[12] The Mission of the Ramsar Convention is to conserve .
A.
deserts
B.
wetlands
C.
rivers
D.
oceans
Ans:
wetlands
Explanation :
The Convention's mission is “the conservation and wise use of all wetlands through local and national actions and international cooperation, as a contribution towards achieving sustainable development throughout the world”.
[13] Which of the following is the outermost solid part of the Earth?
A.
Mantle
B.
Crust
C.
Caldera
D.
Core
Ans:
Crust
Explanation :
The lithosphere is the solid, outer part of the Earth. The lithosphere includes the brittle upper portion of the mantle and the crust, the outermost layers of Earth's structure. It is bounded by the atmosphere above and the asthenosphere (another part of the upper mantle) below.
[14] How many carbon and hydrogen atoms are there in Propane, respectively?
A.
2, 6
B.
2, 4
C.
4, 7
D.
3, 8
Ans:
3, 8
Explanation :
The first four members of the series (in terms of number of carbon atoms) are named as follows: CH4 = methane = one hydrogen-saturated carbon. C2H6 = ethane = two hydrogen-saturated carbons. C3H8 = propane = three hydrogen-saturated carbons.
[15] Which of the following animals does NOT find a place in the National Emblem of India?
A.
Bull
B.
Camel
C.
Horse
D.
Lion
Ans:
Camel
Explanation :
The national emblem is an adaptation of the Lion Capital, originally found atop the Ashoka Column at Sarnath, established in 250 BC. The capital has four Asiatic lions—symbolising power, courage, pride and confidence—seated on a circular abacus. The abacus has sculptures of a bull, a horse, a lion and an elephant.
[16] What is the bond angle (in degrees) in the structure of a benzene molecule?
A.
120
B.
90
C.
150
D.
60
Ans:
120
Explanation :
Inspect the structure. You will notice that benzene is a planar symmetrical hexagon (internal bond angles close to 120 degrees) with six trigonal (sp2) carbon atoms, each with one hydrogen atom in the plane of the ring.
[17] What does 'A' stand for in 'UDAN', the initiative of the Civil Aviation Ministry?
A.
Aastha
B.
Aam
C.
Air
D.
Aviation
Ans:
Aam
Explanation :
UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik means flies the common man of India) is a government initiative to connect India's under-served and unserved airports to larger metros, and make air travel more affordable for the common man.
[18] Which company recently became the 1st Indian company to hit the ₹10 Lakh Crore market valuations?
A.
Jio
B.
BSNL
C.
Airtel
D.
Reliance
Ans:
Reliance
Explanation :
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries (RIL) on Thursday hit Rs 10 lakh crore mark in market capitalisation as the bulls pushed the stock to new highs. It became the first India company to reach the coveted milestone. At 10.10 am, shares of RIL were trading at Rs 1,579, up 0.61 per cent on BSE.
[19] In 2018, who among the following came to the limelight by building a people's road through crowd funding that helped in connecting remote villages of Manipur?
A.
Irom Sharmila
B.
Mary Kom
C.
Dingo Singh
D.
Armstrong Pame
Ans:
Armstrong Pame
Explanation :
Armstrong Pame is an officer in the Indian Administrative Service. He belong to Zeme speaking group of Zeliangrong community from Manipur. Pame who hail from Tamenglong district of Manipur is India’s Most Eminent IAS Officer Award ’2015 awardee.
[20] As of January 2020, the Make in India program was implemented by the .
A.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
B.
Ministry of Science and Technology
C.
Ministry of Shipping
D.
Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
Ans:
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Explanation :
0
[21] 'Torr' is a unit of _.
A.
pressure
B.
force
C.
power
D.
energy
Ans:
pressure
Explanation :
The torr (symbol: Torr) is a unit of pressure based on an absolute scale, defined as exactly 1760 of a standard atmosphere (101325 Pa). Thus one torr is exactly 101325760 pascals (≈ 133.32 Pa).
[22] With reference to dances and their native states, which of the following pairs is correct?
A.
Gomira – Uttar Pradesh
B.
Sattariya – Manipur
C.
Yakshagana – Karnataka
D.
Kalaripayattu – Karnatak
Ans:
Yakshagana – Karnataka
Explanation :
Yakshagana is a traditional Indian theatre form, developed in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Shimoga and western parts of Chikmagalur districts, in the state of Karnataka.
[23] Which among the following heritage buildings does NOT figure among those which were dedicated to the nation by the PM Narendra Modi in during his two-day visit to West Bengal in January 2020?
A.
Metcalfe House
B.
Victoria Memorial Hall
C.
Belur Math Temple
D.
Old Currency Buildin
Ans:
Belur Math Temple
Explanation :
Beluṛ Maṭh is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda, the chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. It is located on the west bank of Hooghly River, Belur, West Bengal, India and is one of the significant institutions in Kolkata.
[24] On which date is National Sports Day observed in India?
A.
29th August
B.
4th May
C.
17th September
D.
5th July
Ans:
29th August
Explanation :
The National Sports Day in India is celebrated on 29 August, on the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
[25] The ‘Great Indian Novel’ is authored by:
A.
Chitra Banerjee
B.
Arvind Adiga
C.
Shashi Tharoor
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Shashi Tharoor
Explanation :
The Great Indian Novel is a satirical novel by Shashi Tharoor, first published by Viking Press in 1989. It is a fictional work that takes the story of the Mahabharata, the Indian epic, and recasts and resets it in the context of the Indian Independence Movement and the first three decades post-independence. Exam Time - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Explanation :
Madhya Pradesh shares its border with 5 states namely Uttar Pradesh to the northeast, Chhattisgarh to the southeast, Maharashtra to the south, Gujarat to the west, and Rajasthan to the northwest.
[10] What is the velocity of sound in air?
A.
220 m/sec
B.
343 m/sec
C.
232 m/sec
D.
110 m/sec
Ans:
343 m/sec
Explanation :
At 20 °C (68 °F), the speed of sound in air is about 343 metres per second (1,235 km/h; 1,125 ft/s; 767 mph; 667 kn), or a kilometre in 2.9 s or a mile in 4.7 s.
[11] Which team won the Federation Cup Football Tournament for the most number of times?
A.
East Bengal FC
B.
Mohun Bagan AC
C.
Salgaocar SC
D.
Bengaluru FC
Ans:
Mohun Bagan AC
Explanation :
Gokulam Kerala FC won Durand Cup 2019 football tournament by beating Mohun Bagan in final held at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Gokulam Kerala FC beat Mohun Bagan with 2-1 as captain Marcus Joseph scored a goal in each half to lead his side to Durand Cup glory.
[12] The Mission of the Ramsar Convention is to conserve .
A.
deserts
B.
wetlands
C.
rivers
D.
oceans
Ans:
wetlands
Explanation :
The Convention's mission is “the conservation and wise use of all wetlands through local and national actions and international cooperation, as a contribution towards achieving sustainable development throughout the world”.
[13] Which of the following is the outermost solid part of the Earth?
A.
Mantle
B.
Crust
C.
Caldera
D.
Core
Ans:
Crust
Explanation :
The lithosphere is the solid, outer part of the Earth. The lithosphere includes the brittle upper portion of the mantle and the crust, the outermost layers of Earth's structure. It is bounded by the atmosphere above and the asthenosphere (another part of the upper mantle) below.
[14] How many carbon and hydrogen atoms are there in Propane, respectively?
A.
2, 6
B.
2, 4
C.
4, 7
D.
3, 8
Ans:
3, 8
Explanation :
The first four members of the series (in terms of number of carbon atoms) are named as follows: CH4 = methane = one hydrogen-saturated carbon. C2H6 = ethane = two hydrogen-saturated carbons. C3H8 = propane = three hydrogen-saturated carbons.
[15] Which of the following animals does NOT find a place in the National Emblem of India?
A.
Bull
B.
Camel
C.
Horse
D.
Lion
Ans:
Camel
Explanation :
The national emblem is an adaptation of the Lion Capital, originally found atop the Ashoka Column at Sarnath, established in 250 BC. The capital has four Asiatic lions—symbolising power, courage, pride and confidence—seated on a circular abacus. The abacus has sculptures of a bull, a horse, a lion and an elephant.
[16] What is the bond angle (in degrees) in the structure of a benzene molecule?
A.
120
B.
90
C.
150
D.
60
Ans:
120
Explanation :
Inspect the structure. You will notice that benzene is a planar symmetrical hexagon (internal bond angles close to 120 degrees) with six trigonal (sp2) carbon atoms, each with one hydrogen atom in the plane of the ring.
[17] What does 'A' stand for in 'UDAN', the initiative of the Civil Aviation Ministry?
A.
Aastha
B.
Aam
C.
Air
D.
Aviation
Ans:
Aam
Explanation :
UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik means flies the common man of India) is a government initiative to connect India's under-served and unserved airports to larger metros, and make air travel more affordable for the common man.
[18] Which company recently became the 1st Indian company to hit the ₹10 Lakh Crore market valuations?
A.
Jio
B.
BSNL
C.
Airtel
D.
Reliance
Ans:
Reliance
Explanation :
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries (RIL) on Thursday hit Rs 10 lakh crore mark in market capitalisation as the bulls pushed the stock to new highs. It became the first India company to reach the coveted milestone. At 10.10 am, shares of RIL were trading at Rs 1,579, up 0.61 per cent on BSE.
[19] In 2018, who among the following came to the limelight by building a people's road through crowd funding that helped in connecting remote villages of Manipur?
A.
Irom Sharmila
B.
Mary Kom
C.
Dingo Singh
D.
Armstrong Pame
Ans:
Armstrong Pame
Explanation :
Armstrong Pame is an officer in the Indian Administrative Service. He belong to Zeme speaking group of Zeliangrong community from Manipur. Pame who hail from Tamenglong district of Manipur is India’s Most Eminent IAS Officer Award ’2015 awardee.
[20] As of January 2020, the Make in India program was implemented by the .
A.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
B.
Ministry of Science and Technology
C.
Ministry of Shipping
D.
Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
Ans:
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Explanation :
0
[21] 'Torr' is a unit of _.
A.
pressure
B.
force
C.
power
D.
energy
Ans:
pressure
Explanation :
The torr (symbol: Torr) is a unit of pressure based on an absolute scale, defined as exactly 1760 of a standard atmosphere (101325 Pa). Thus one torr is exactly 101325760 pascals (≈ 133.32 Pa).
[22] With reference to dances and their native states, which of the following pairs is correct?
A.
Gomira – Uttar Pradesh
B.
Sattariya – Manipur
C.
Yakshagana – Karnataka
D.
Kalaripayattu – Karnatak
Ans:
Yakshagana – Karnataka
Explanation :
Yakshagana is a traditional Indian theatre form, developed in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Shimoga and western parts of Chikmagalur districts, in the state of Karnataka.
[23] Which among the following heritage buildings does NOT figure among those which were dedicated to the nation by the PM Narendra Modi in during his two-day visit to West Bengal in January 2020?
A.
Metcalfe House
B.
Victoria Memorial Hall
C.
Belur Math Temple
D.
Old Currency Buildin
Ans:
Belur Math Temple
Explanation :
Beluṛ Maṭh is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda, the chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. It is located on the west bank of Hooghly River, Belur, West Bengal, India and is one of the significant institutions in Kolkata.
[24] On which date is National Sports Day observed in India?
A.
29th August
B.
4th May
C.
17th September
D.
5th July
Ans:
29th August
Explanation :
The National Sports Day in India is celebrated on 29 August, on the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
[25] The ‘Great Indian Novel’ is authored by:
A.
Chitra Banerjee
B.
Arvind Adiga
C.
Shashi Tharoor
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Shashi Tharoor
Explanation :
The Great Indian Novel is a satirical novel by Shashi Tharoor, first published by Viking Press in 1989. It is a fictional work that takes the story of the Mahabharata, the Indian epic, and recasts and resets it in the context of the Indian Independence Movement and the first three decades post-independence. Exam Time - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Explanation :
Gokulam Kerala FC won Durand Cup 2019 football tournament by beating Mohun Bagan in final held at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Gokulam Kerala FC beat Mohun Bagan with 2-1 as captain Marcus Joseph scored a goal in each half to lead his side to Durand Cup glory.
[12] The Mission of the Ramsar Convention is to conserve .
A.
deserts
B.
wetlands
C.
rivers
D.
oceans
Ans:
wetlands
Explanation :
The Convention's mission is “the conservation and wise use of all wetlands through local and national actions and international cooperation, as a contribution towards achieving sustainable development throughout the world”.
[13] Which of the following is the outermost solid part of the Earth?
A.
Mantle
B.
Crust
C.
Caldera
D.
Core
Ans:
Crust
Explanation :
The lithosphere is the solid, outer part of the Earth. The lithosphere includes the brittle upper portion of the mantle and the crust, the outermost layers of Earth's structure. It is bounded by the atmosphere above and the asthenosphere (another part of the upper mantle) below.
[14] How many carbon and hydrogen atoms are there in Propane, respectively?
A.
2, 6
B.
2, 4
C.
4, 7
D.
3, 8
Ans:
3, 8
Explanation :
The first four members of the series (in terms of number of carbon atoms) are named as follows: CH4 = methane = one hydrogen-saturated carbon. C2H6 = ethane = two hydrogen-saturated carbons. C3H8 = propane = three hydrogen-saturated carbons.
[15] Which of the following animals does NOT find a place in the National Emblem of India?
A.
Bull
B.
Camel
C.
Horse
D.
Lion
Ans:
Camel
Explanation :
The national emblem is an adaptation of the Lion Capital, originally found atop the Ashoka Column at Sarnath, established in 250 BC. The capital has four Asiatic lions—symbolising power, courage, pride and confidence—seated on a circular abacus. The abacus has sculptures of a bull, a horse, a lion and an elephant.
[16] What is the bond angle (in degrees) in the structure of a benzene molecule?
A.
120
B.
90
C.
150
D.
60
Ans:
120
Explanation :
Inspect the structure. You will notice that benzene is a planar symmetrical hexagon (internal bond angles close to 120 degrees) with six trigonal (sp2) carbon atoms, each with one hydrogen atom in the plane of the ring.
[17] What does 'A' stand for in 'UDAN', the initiative of the Civil Aviation Ministry?
A.
Aastha
B.
Aam
C.
Air
D.
Aviation
Ans:
Aam
Explanation :
UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik means flies the common man of India) is a government initiative to connect India's under-served and unserved airports to larger metros, and make air travel more affordable for the common man.
[18] Which company recently became the 1st Indian company to hit the ₹10 Lakh Crore market valuations?
A.
Jio
B.
BSNL
C.
Airtel
D.
Reliance
Ans:
Reliance
Explanation :
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries (RIL) on Thursday hit Rs 10 lakh crore mark in market capitalisation as the bulls pushed the stock to new highs. It became the first India company to reach the coveted milestone. At 10.10 am, shares of RIL were trading at Rs 1,579, up 0.61 per cent on BSE.
[19] In 2018, who among the following came to the limelight by building a people's road through crowd funding that helped in connecting remote villages of Manipur?
A.
Irom Sharmila
B.
Mary Kom
C.
Dingo Singh
D.
Armstrong Pame
Ans:
Armstrong Pame
Explanation :
Armstrong Pame is an officer in the Indian Administrative Service. He belong to Zeme speaking group of Zeliangrong community from Manipur. Pame who hail from Tamenglong district of Manipur is India’s Most Eminent IAS Officer Award ’2015 awardee.
[20] As of January 2020, the Make in India program was implemented by the .
A.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
B.
Ministry of Science and Technology
C.
Ministry of Shipping
D.
Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
Ans:
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Explanation :
0
[21] 'Torr' is a unit of _.
A.
pressure
B.
force
C.
power
D.
energy
Ans:
pressure
Explanation :
The torr (symbol: Torr) is a unit of pressure based on an absolute scale, defined as exactly 1760 of a standard atmosphere (101325 Pa). Thus one torr is exactly 101325760 pascals (≈ 133.32 Pa).
[22] With reference to dances and their native states, which of the following pairs is correct?
A.
Gomira – Uttar Pradesh
B.
Sattariya – Manipur
C.
Yakshagana – Karnataka
D.
Kalaripayattu – Karnatak
Ans:
Yakshagana – Karnataka
Explanation :
Yakshagana is a traditional Indian theatre form, developed in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Shimoga and western parts of Chikmagalur districts, in the state of Karnataka.
[23] Which among the following heritage buildings does NOT figure among those which were dedicated to the nation by the PM Narendra Modi in during his two-day visit to West Bengal in January 2020?
A.
Metcalfe House
B.
Victoria Memorial Hall
C.
Belur Math Temple
D.
Old Currency Buildin
Ans:
Belur Math Temple
Explanation :
Beluṛ Maṭh is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda, the chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. It is located on the west bank of Hooghly River, Belur, West Bengal, India and is one of the significant institutions in Kolkata.
[24] On which date is National Sports Day observed in India?
A.
29th August
B.
4th May
C.
17th September
D.
5th July
Ans:
29th August
Explanation :
The National Sports Day in India is celebrated on 29 August, on the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
[25] The ‘Great Indian Novel’ is authored by:
A.
Chitra Banerjee
B.
Arvind Adiga
C.
Shashi Tharoor
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Shashi Tharoor
Explanation :
The Great Indian Novel is a satirical novel by Shashi Tharoor, first published by Viking Press in 1989. It is a fictional work that takes the story of the Mahabharata, the Indian epic, and recasts and resets it in the context of the Indian Independence Movement and the first three decades post-independence. Exam Time - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Explanation :
The lithosphere is the solid, outer part of the Earth. The lithosphere includes the brittle upper portion of the mantle and the crust, the outermost layers of Earth's structure. It is bounded by the atmosphere above and the asthenosphere (another part of the upper mantle) below.
[14] How many carbon and hydrogen atoms are there in Propane, respectively?
A.
2, 6
B.
2, 4
C.
4, 7
D.
3, 8
Ans:
3, 8
Explanation :
The first four members of the series (in terms of number of carbon atoms) are named as follows: CH4 = methane = one hydrogen-saturated carbon. C2H6 = ethane = two hydrogen-saturated carbons. C3H8 = propane = three hydrogen-saturated carbons.
[15] Which of the following animals does NOT find a place in the National Emblem of India?
A.
Bull
B.
Camel
C.
Horse
D.
Lion
Ans:
Camel
Explanation :
The national emblem is an adaptation of the Lion Capital, originally found atop the Ashoka Column at Sarnath, established in 250 BC. The capital has four Asiatic lions—symbolising power, courage, pride and confidence—seated on a circular abacus. The abacus has sculptures of a bull, a horse, a lion and an elephant.
[16] What is the bond angle (in degrees) in the structure of a benzene molecule?
A.
120
B.
90
C.
150
D.
60
Ans:
120
Explanation :
Inspect the structure. You will notice that benzene is a planar symmetrical hexagon (internal bond angles close to 120 degrees) with six trigonal (sp2) carbon atoms, each with one hydrogen atom in the plane of the ring.
[17] What does 'A' stand for in 'UDAN', the initiative of the Civil Aviation Ministry?
A.
Aastha
B.
Aam
C.
Air
D.
Aviation
Ans:
Aam
Explanation :
UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik means flies the common man of India) is a government initiative to connect India's under-served and unserved airports to larger metros, and make air travel more affordable for the common man.
[18] Which company recently became the 1st Indian company to hit the ₹10 Lakh Crore market valuations?
A.
Jio
B.
BSNL
C.
Airtel
D.
Reliance
Ans:
Reliance
Explanation :
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries (RIL) on Thursday hit Rs 10 lakh crore mark in market capitalisation as the bulls pushed the stock to new highs. It became the first India company to reach the coveted milestone. At 10.10 am, shares of RIL were trading at Rs 1,579, up 0.61 per cent on BSE.
[19] In 2018, who among the following came to the limelight by building a people's road through crowd funding that helped in connecting remote villages of Manipur?
A.
Irom Sharmila
B.
Mary Kom
C.
Dingo Singh
D.
Armstrong Pame
Ans:
Armstrong Pame
Explanation :
Armstrong Pame is an officer in the Indian Administrative Service. He belong to Zeme speaking group of Zeliangrong community from Manipur. Pame who hail from Tamenglong district of Manipur is India’s Most Eminent IAS Officer Award ’2015 awardee.
[20] As of January 2020, the Make in India program was implemented by the .
A.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
B.
Ministry of Science and Technology
C.
Ministry of Shipping
D.
Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
Ans:
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Explanation :
0
[21] 'Torr' is a unit of _.
A.
pressure
B.
force
C.
power
D.
energy
Ans:
pressure
Explanation :
The torr (symbol: Torr) is a unit of pressure based on an absolute scale, defined as exactly 1760 of a standard atmosphere (101325 Pa). Thus one torr is exactly 101325760 pascals (≈ 133.32 Pa).
[22] With reference to dances and their native states, which of the following pairs is correct?
A.
Gomira – Uttar Pradesh
B.
Sattariya – Manipur
C.
Yakshagana – Karnataka
D.
Kalaripayattu – Karnatak
Ans:
Yakshagana – Karnataka
Explanation :
Yakshagana is a traditional Indian theatre form, developed in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Shimoga and western parts of Chikmagalur districts, in the state of Karnataka.
[23] Which among the following heritage buildings does NOT figure among those which were dedicated to the nation by the PM Narendra Modi in during his two-day visit to West Bengal in January 2020?
A.
Metcalfe House
B.
Victoria Memorial Hall
C.
Belur Math Temple
D.
Old Currency Buildin
Ans:
Belur Math Temple
Explanation :
Beluṛ Maṭh is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda, the chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. It is located on the west bank of Hooghly River, Belur, West Bengal, India and is one of the significant institutions in Kolkata.
[24] On which date is National Sports Day observed in India?
A.
29th August
B.
4th May
C.
17th September
D.
5th July
Ans:
29th August
Explanation :
The National Sports Day in India is celebrated on 29 August, on the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
[25] The ‘Great Indian Novel’ is authored by:
A.
Chitra Banerjee
B.
Arvind Adiga
C.
Shashi Tharoor
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Shashi Tharoor
Explanation :
The Great Indian Novel is a satirical novel by Shashi Tharoor, first published by Viking Press in 1989. It is a fictional work that takes the story of the Mahabharata, the Indian epic, and recasts and resets it in the context of the Indian Independence Movement and the first three decades post-independence. Exam Time - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Explanation :
The national emblem is an adaptation of the Lion Capital, originally found atop the Ashoka Column at Sarnath, established in 250 BC. The capital has four Asiatic lions—symbolising power, courage, pride and confidence—seated on a circular abacus. The abacus has sculptures of a bull, a horse, a lion and an elephant.
[16] What is the bond angle (in degrees) in the structure of a benzene molecule?
A.
120
B.
90
C.
150
D.
60
Ans:
120
Explanation :
Inspect the structure. You will notice that benzene is a planar symmetrical hexagon (internal bond angles close to 120 degrees) with six trigonal (sp2) carbon atoms, each with one hydrogen atom in the plane of the ring.
[17] What does 'A' stand for in 'UDAN', the initiative of the Civil Aviation Ministry?
A.
Aastha
B.
Aam
C.
Air
D.
Aviation
Ans:
Aam
Explanation :
UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik means flies the common man of India) is a government initiative to connect India's under-served and unserved airports to larger metros, and make air travel more affordable for the common man.
[18] Which company recently became the 1st Indian company to hit the ₹10 Lakh Crore market valuations?
A.
Jio
B.
BSNL
C.
Airtel
D.
Reliance
Ans:
Reliance
Explanation :
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries (RIL) on Thursday hit Rs 10 lakh crore mark in market capitalisation as the bulls pushed the stock to new highs. It became the first India company to reach the coveted milestone. At 10.10 am, shares of RIL were trading at Rs 1,579, up 0.61 per cent on BSE.
[19] In 2018, who among the following came to the limelight by building a people's road through crowd funding that helped in connecting remote villages of Manipur?
A.
Irom Sharmila
B.
Mary Kom
C.
Dingo Singh
D.
Armstrong Pame
Ans:
Armstrong Pame
Explanation :
Armstrong Pame is an officer in the Indian Administrative Service. He belong to Zeme speaking group of Zeliangrong community from Manipur. Pame who hail from Tamenglong district of Manipur is India’s Most Eminent IAS Officer Award ’2015 awardee.
[20] As of January 2020, the Make in India program was implemented by the .
A.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
B.
Ministry of Science and Technology
C.
Ministry of Shipping
D.
Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
Ans:
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Explanation :
0
[21] 'Torr' is a unit of _.
A.
pressure
B.
force
C.
power
D.
energy
Ans:
pressure
Explanation :
The torr (symbol: Torr) is a unit of pressure based on an absolute scale, defined as exactly 1760 of a standard atmosphere (101325 Pa). Thus one torr is exactly 101325760 pascals (≈ 133.32 Pa).
[22] With reference to dances and their native states, which of the following pairs is correct?
A.
Gomira – Uttar Pradesh
B.
Sattariya – Manipur
C.
Yakshagana – Karnataka
D.
Kalaripayattu – Karnatak
Ans:
Yakshagana – Karnataka
Explanation :
Yakshagana is a traditional Indian theatre form, developed in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Shimoga and western parts of Chikmagalur districts, in the state of Karnataka.
[23] Which among the following heritage buildings does NOT figure among those which were dedicated to the nation by the PM Narendra Modi in during his two-day visit to West Bengal in January 2020?
A.
Metcalfe House
B.
Victoria Memorial Hall
C.
Belur Math Temple
D.
Old Currency Buildin
Ans:
Belur Math Temple
Explanation :
Beluṛ Maṭh is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda, the chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. It is located on the west bank of Hooghly River, Belur, West Bengal, India and is one of the significant institutions in Kolkata.
[24] On which date is National Sports Day observed in India?
A.
29th August
B.
4th May
C.
17th September
D.
5th July
Ans:
29th August
Explanation :
The National Sports Day in India is celebrated on 29 August, on the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
[25] The ‘Great Indian Novel’ is authored by:
A.
Chitra Banerjee
B.
Arvind Adiga
C.
Shashi Tharoor
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Shashi Tharoor
Explanation :
The Great Indian Novel is a satirical novel by Shashi Tharoor, first published by Viking Press in 1989. It is a fictional work that takes the story of the Mahabharata, the Indian epic, and recasts and resets it in the context of the Indian Independence Movement and the first three decades post-independence. Exam Time - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Explanation :
UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik means flies the common man of India) is a government initiative to connect India's under-served and unserved airports to larger metros, and make air travel more affordable for the common man.
[18] Which company recently became the 1st Indian company to hit the ₹10 Lakh Crore market valuations?
A.
Jio
B.
BSNL
C.
Airtel
D.
Reliance
Ans:
Reliance
Explanation :
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries (RIL) on Thursday hit Rs 10 lakh crore mark in market capitalisation as the bulls pushed the stock to new highs. It became the first India company to reach the coveted milestone. At 10.10 am, shares of RIL were trading at Rs 1,579, up 0.61 per cent on BSE.
[19] In 2018, who among the following came to the limelight by building a people's road through crowd funding that helped in connecting remote villages of Manipur?
A.
Irom Sharmila
B.
Mary Kom
C.
Dingo Singh
D.
Armstrong Pame
Ans:
Armstrong Pame
Explanation :
Armstrong Pame is an officer in the Indian Administrative Service. He belong to Zeme speaking group of Zeliangrong community from Manipur. Pame who hail from Tamenglong district of Manipur is India’s Most Eminent IAS Officer Award ’2015 awardee.
[20] As of January 2020, the Make in India program was implemented by the .
A.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
B.
Ministry of Science and Technology
C.
Ministry of Shipping
D.
Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
Ans:
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Explanation :
0
[21] 'Torr' is a unit of _.
A.
pressure
B.
force
C.
power
D.
energy
Ans:
pressure
Explanation :
The torr (symbol: Torr) is a unit of pressure based on an absolute scale, defined as exactly 1760 of a standard atmosphere (101325 Pa). Thus one torr is exactly 101325760 pascals (≈ 133.32 Pa).
[22] With reference to dances and their native states, which of the following pairs is correct?
A.
Gomira – Uttar Pradesh
B.
Sattariya – Manipur
C.
Yakshagana – Karnataka
D.
Kalaripayattu – Karnatak
Ans:
Yakshagana – Karnataka
Explanation :
Yakshagana is a traditional Indian theatre form, developed in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Shimoga and western parts of Chikmagalur districts, in the state of Karnataka.
[23] Which among the following heritage buildings does NOT figure among those which were dedicated to the nation by the PM Narendra Modi in during his two-day visit to West Bengal in January 2020?
A.
Metcalfe House
B.
Victoria Memorial Hall
C.
Belur Math Temple
D.
Old Currency Buildin
Ans:
Belur Math Temple
Explanation :
Beluṛ Maṭh is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda, the chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. It is located on the west bank of Hooghly River, Belur, West Bengal, India and is one of the significant institutions in Kolkata.
[24] On which date is National Sports Day observed in India?
A.
29th August
B.
4th May
C.
17th September
D.
5th July
Ans:
29th August
Explanation :
The National Sports Day in India is celebrated on 29 August, on the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
[25] The ‘Great Indian Novel’ is authored by:
A.
Chitra Banerjee
B.
Arvind Adiga
C.
Shashi Tharoor
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Shashi Tharoor
Explanation :
The Great Indian Novel is a satirical novel by Shashi Tharoor, first published by Viking Press in 1989. It is a fictional work that takes the story of the Mahabharata, the Indian epic, and recasts and resets it in the context of the Indian Independence Movement and the first three decades post-independence. Exam Time - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Explanation :
Armstrong Pame is an officer in the Indian Administrative Service. He belong to Zeme speaking group of Zeliangrong community from Manipur. Pame who hail from Tamenglong district of Manipur is India’s Most Eminent IAS Officer Award ’2015 awardee.
[20] As of January 2020, the Make in India program was implemented by the .
A.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
B.
Ministry of Science and Technology
C.
Ministry of Shipping
D.
Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
Ans:
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Explanation :
0
[21] 'Torr' is a unit of _.
A.
pressure
B.
force
C.
power
D.
energy
Ans:
pressure
Explanation :
The torr (symbol: Torr) is a unit of pressure based on an absolute scale, defined as exactly 1760 of a standard atmosphere (101325 Pa). Thus one torr is exactly 101325760 pascals (≈ 133.32 Pa).
[22] With reference to dances and their native states, which of the following pairs is correct?
A.
Gomira – Uttar Pradesh
B.
Sattariya – Manipur
C.
Yakshagana – Karnataka
D.
Kalaripayattu – Karnatak
Ans:
Yakshagana – Karnataka
Explanation :
Yakshagana is a traditional Indian theatre form, developed in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Shimoga and western parts of Chikmagalur districts, in the state of Karnataka.
[23] Which among the following heritage buildings does NOT figure among those which were dedicated to the nation by the PM Narendra Modi in during his two-day visit to West Bengal in January 2020?
A.
Metcalfe House
B.
Victoria Memorial Hall
C.
Belur Math Temple
D.
Old Currency Buildin
Ans:
Belur Math Temple
Explanation :
Beluṛ Maṭh is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda, the chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. It is located on the west bank of Hooghly River, Belur, West Bengal, India and is one of the significant institutions in Kolkata.
[24] On which date is National Sports Day observed in India?
A.
29th August
B.
4th May
C.
17th September
D.
5th July
Ans:
29th August
Explanation :
The National Sports Day in India is celebrated on 29 August, on the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
[25] The ‘Great Indian Novel’ is authored by:
A.
Chitra Banerjee
B.
Arvind Adiga
C.
Shashi Tharoor
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Shashi Tharoor
Explanation :
The Great Indian Novel is a satirical novel by Shashi Tharoor, first published by Viking Press in 1989. It is a fictional work that takes the story of the Mahabharata, the Indian epic, and recasts and resets it in the context of the Indian Independence Movement and the first three decades post-independence. Exam Time - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Explanation :
The torr (symbol: Torr) is a unit of pressure based on an absolute scale, defined as exactly 1760 of a standard atmosphere (101325 Pa). Thus one torr is exactly 101325760 pascals (≈ 133.32 Pa).
[22] With reference to dances and their native states, which of the following pairs is correct?
A.
Gomira – Uttar Pradesh
B.
Sattariya – Manipur
C.
Yakshagana – Karnataka
D.
Kalaripayattu – Karnatak
Ans:
Yakshagana – Karnataka
Explanation :
Yakshagana is a traditional Indian theatre form, developed in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Shimoga and western parts of Chikmagalur districts, in the state of Karnataka.
[23] Which among the following heritage buildings does NOT figure among those which were dedicated to the nation by the PM Narendra Modi in during his two-day visit to West Bengal in January 2020?
A.
Metcalfe House
B.
Victoria Memorial Hall
C.
Belur Math Temple
D.
Old Currency Buildin
Ans:
Belur Math Temple
Explanation :
Beluṛ Maṭh is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda, the chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. It is located on the west bank of Hooghly River, Belur, West Bengal, India and is one of the significant institutions in Kolkata.
[24] On which date is National Sports Day observed in India?
A.
29th August
B.
4th May
C.
17th September
D.
5th July
Ans:
29th August
Explanation :
The National Sports Day in India is celebrated on 29 August, on the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
[25] The ‘Great Indian Novel’ is authored by:
A.
Chitra Banerjee
B.
Arvind Adiga
C.
Shashi Tharoor
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Shashi Tharoor
Explanation :
The Great Indian Novel is a satirical novel by Shashi Tharoor, first published by Viking Press in 1989. It is a fictional work that takes the story of the Mahabharata, the Indian epic, and recasts and resets it in the context of the Indian Independence Movement and the first three decades post-independence. Exam Time - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Explanation :
Beluṛ Maṭh is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda, the chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. It is located on the west bank of Hooghly River, Belur, West Bengal, India and is one of the significant institutions in Kolkata.
[24] On which date is National Sports Day observed in India?
A.
29th August
B.
4th May
C.
17th September
D.
5th July
Ans:
29th August
Explanation :
The National Sports Day in India is celebrated on 29 August, on the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
[25] The ‘Great Indian Novel’ is authored by:
A.
Chitra Banerjee
B.
Arvind Adiga
C.
Shashi Tharoor
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Shashi Tharoor
Explanation :
The Great Indian Novel is a satirical novel by Shashi Tharoor, first published by Viking Press in 1989. It is a fictional work that takes the story of the Mahabharata, the Indian epic, and recasts and resets it in the context of the Indian Independence Movement and the first three decades post-independence. Exam Time - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Explanation :
The Great Indian Novel is a satirical novel by Shashi Tharoor, first published by Viking Press in 1989. It is a fictional work that takes the story of the Mahabharata, the Indian epic, and recasts and resets it in the context of the Indian Independence Movement and the first three decades post-independence. Exam Time - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM