[1] The famous traitor ‘Mir Zafar’ is associated with the battle of -
A.
Haldighati
B.
Plassey
C.
Panipat
D.
Buxar
Ans:
Plassey
Explanation :
Mir Jafar served as the commander of Bengali forces under Siraj ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal, but betrayed him during the Battle of Plassey and succeeded him after the British victory in 1757.
[2] Battle of Panipat was fought in the year 1526 between Babur and .
A.
Rana Sanga
B.
Muhammad Bin Tughlak
C.
Hemu
D.
Ibrahim Lodi
Ans:
Ibrahim Lodi
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat was fought between Ibrahim Lodhi, the Afghan Sultan of Delhi, and the Turko-Mongol warlord Babur at Panipat near Delhi on 21 April 1526.
[3] When was Indian Navy Act passed?
A.
1927
B.
1937
C.
1947
D.
1957
Ans:
1927
Explanation :
The Indian Navy Act was first passed in 1927 during the British Rule in India. It was later replaced by the Navy Act 1957 that was enacted on 27 December 1957.
[4] Who is the author of ‘Akbarnama’?
A.
Shahj ahan
B.
Abul Fazl
C.
Samudragupta
D.
Alauddin Khilji
Ans:
Abul Fazl
Explanation :
Abul Fazl, one of the nine jewels in Akbar‘s court, authored the Akbamama (Book of Akbar) between 1590 and 1596.
[5] Who was the first Speaker of Lok Sabha?
A.
Dr. SP Mukherjee
B.
GV Mavalankar
C.
N Sanjeeva Reddy
D.
BR Ambedkar
Ans:
GV Mavalankar
Explanation :
Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar popularly known as ‘Dadasaheb' was the first Speaker of Lok Sabha when first Lok Sabha was constituted in 1952.
[6] Where was Mahatma Gandhi born?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhiwas born in the town of Porbander (also known as Sudamapuri) in present Gujarat on 2 October 1869.
[7] Who has been conferred the first Indira Gandhi Peace award?
A.
Mother Teresa
B.
Mikhail Gorbachev
C.
Nelson Mandela
D.
Rajiv Gandhi
Ans:
Mikhail Gorbachev
Explanation :
In 1986 former Soviet Union Leader Mikhail Gorbachev became the first person to receive the award in 1987
[8] What is the name of the court poet of King Harshavardhana?
A.
Tulsidas
B.
Banabhatta
C.
Surdas
D.
Raskhan
Ans:
Banabhatta
Explanation :
Banabhatta was the Asthana Kavi of court poet in the court of King Harsha Vardhana, who reigned 606- 647 CE in north India first from Thanesar.
[9] Who of the following sultanate rulers introduced 'Jizya?
A.
Alauddin Khilji
B.
Firoz Tughlaq
C.
Muhammed-bin-Tughlaq
D.
Qutb-ud-din Aibak
Ans:
Qutb-ud-din Aibak
Explanation :
Jizya was a poll tax levied by the Muslim rulers on certain non-muslim residents of Muslim territory under Islamic Law. It was first introduced by Qutb-ud-din Aibak in 13th century.
[10] 49th Parallel is the boundary line between which two countries?
A.
USA and Canada
B.
North and South Vietnam
C.
Germany and France
D.
Brazil and Chile
Ans:
USA and Canada
Explanation :
The 49th parallel is used as an informal name for the Canadian border with the USA, which is marked out by the parallel line of latitude at 49°N.
[11] In which battle was Siraj-ud-Daulah defeated by Lord Clive?
A.
Battle of Plassey
B.
Battle of Buxer
C.
Battle of Panipat
D.
Battle of Haldighati
Ans:
Battle of Plassey
Explanation :
The Battle of Plassey was fought between Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah, the last independent Nawab of Bengal, and the British East India Company under Robert Clive on 23 June, 1757.
[12] The national motto of India Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the emblem of India is taken from
A.
Katha Upanishad
B.
Caandogya Upanishad
C.
Aitareya Upanishad
D.
Mundaka Upanishad
Ans:
Mundaka Upanishad
Explanation :
Satyameva Jayate (Truthalone triumphs) is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad Upon independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India.
[13] Who built 'Sabarmati Ashram'?
A.
Guru Ramdas
B.
Shah Jahan
C.
Rao Jodhaji
D.
Mahatma Gandhi
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Sabarmati Ashram was setup by Gandhi in Ahmedabad in 1917 after his return from South Africa. Gandhi's first Ashram in India was established in the Kochrab area of Ahmedabad in 1915.
[14] Who amongst the following was the successor of Sikh Guru Har Krishan?
A.
Guru Angad Dev
B.
Guru Tegh Bahadur
C.
Guru Hargobind
D.
Guru Amar Das
Ans:
Guru Tegh Bahadur
Explanation :
Guru Tegh Bahadur was appointed as the as the ninth guru of Sikhs in 1664 A.D after the eighth Guru Kar Kishan contracted smallpox.
[15] Who started the Swaraj movement?
A.
Lokmanya Tilak
B.
Bhagat Singh
C.
Kasturba
D.
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Ans:
Lokmanya Tilak
Explanation :
Annie Besant along with Lokmanya Tilak, launched the Home Rule movement (Hind Swaraj) to campaign for democracy in India and dominion status within the Empire in 1916.
[16] Atal Bihari Vajapayee, had been a Prime Minister for -
A.
One time
B.
Two times
C.
Three times
D.
Four times
Ans:
Three times
Explanation :
Atal Bihari Vajpayee served three terms as the Prime Minister of India: first for a term of 13 days in 1996, then for a period of 13 months from 1998 to 1999, and finally, for a full term from 1999 to 2004.
[17] Pulitzer Prize was established in .
A.
1762
B.
1883
C.
1917
D.
1965
Ans:
1917
Explanation :
The Pulitzer Prize was established in 1917 by provisions in the will of American (Hungarian-born) Joseph Pulitzer who had made his fortune as a newspaper publisher.
[18] 'Shantivan' is the Samadhi of -
A.
Lal Bahadur Shastri
B.
Indira Gandhi
C.
Bhimrao Ambedkar
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation :
Shantivan ("forest of peace") is a memorial dedicated to India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
[19] Who designed the National Flag of Independent India?
A.
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
B.
Rabindranath Tagore
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
Pingali Venkayya
Ans:
Pingali Venkayya
Explanation :
The National flag of India is a horizontal rectangular tricolour flag, of India saffron, white and India green; with the Ashok Chakra, a 24-spoke wheel, in navy blue at its centre. It was adopted in its present form during a meeting of the Constituent Assembly held on 22 July 1947, when it became the official flag of the Dominion of India. The flag is based on the Swaraj flag, a flag of the Indian National Congress designed by Pingali Venkayya. During the National conference of Indian National Congress at Kakinada, Venkayya suggested that India should have a national flag of its own and Mahatma Gandhi liked this proposal. He suggested that Venkayya could come up with a design.
[20] The Tirthankaras are related to -
A.
Jainism
B.
Buddhism
C.
Hinduism
D.
Sikhism
Ans:
Jainism
Explanation :
A Tirthankara in Jainism is a founder of a Tirtha. He achieves the enlightment and then shows the path to others.
[21] Whose Samadhi (place of cremation) in Delhi is called Raj Ghat?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru
C.
Lal Bahadur Shasthri
D.
Indira Gandhi
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Raj Ghat is a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi in Delhi, India. Originally it was the name of a historic ghat of Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad).
[22] Naya Paisa was introduced in India in _, was renamed 'Paisa' in 1964.
A.
1957
B.
1960
C.
1962
D.
1959
Ans:
1957
Explanation :
The 1955 Indian Coinage (Amendment) Act, which came into force on April 1, 1957, introduced a 'decimal series'.
[23] Buddha was belonged to which one of the following Mahajanapadas?
A.
Lichchavi
B.
Ujjain
C.
Vajji
D.
Kosala
Ans:
Kosala
Explanation :
Gautam Buddha was born as the son of Suddhodana, an elected chief of the Shakya clan of Kapilvastu under the Kingdom of Kosala.
[24] The architecture mainly consists Chaityas, Viharas, Stupas and Stambhas.
A.
Maurya
B.
Buddhist
C.
Hindu
D.
Mughal
Ans:
Buddhist
Explanation :
The Buddhist architecture mainly consists of Chaityas, Viharas, Stupa and Stambhas. The practice of making caves was started during the Mauryan peiod and reached its zenith during the 2nd century AD.
[25] Where was Mahatma Gandhi born?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhiwas born in the town of Porbander (also known as Sudamapuri) in present Gujarat on 2 October 1869. The town was then part of the small princely state of Porbandar in the Kathiawar Agency Gandhi's birthday is commemorated in India as Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday, and worldwide as theInternational Day of Nonviolence.
Explanation :
Mir Jafar served as the commander of Bengali forces under Siraj ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal, but betrayed him during the Battle of Plassey and succeeded him after the British victory in 1757.
[2] Battle of Panipat was fought in the year 1526 between Babur and .
A.
Rana Sanga
B.
Muhammad Bin Tughlak
C.
Hemu
D.
Ibrahim Lodi
Ans:
Ibrahim Lodi
Explanation :
The First Battle of Panipat was fought between Ibrahim Lodhi, the Afghan Sultan of Delhi, and the Turko-Mongol warlord Babur at Panipat near Delhi on 21 April 1526.
[3] When was Indian Navy Act passed?
A.
1927
B.
1937
C.
1947
D.
1957
Ans:
1927
Explanation :
The Indian Navy Act was first passed in 1927 during the British Rule in India. It was later replaced by the Navy Act 1957 that was enacted on 27 December 1957.
[4] Who is the author of ‘Akbarnama’?
A.
Shahj ahan
B.
Abul Fazl
C.
Samudragupta
D.
Alauddin Khilji
Ans:
Abul Fazl
Explanation :
Abul Fazl, one of the nine jewels in Akbar‘s court, authored the Akbamama (Book of Akbar) between 1590 and 1596.
[5] Who was the first Speaker of Lok Sabha?
A.
Dr. SP Mukherjee
B.
GV Mavalankar
C.
N Sanjeeva Reddy
D.
BR Ambedkar
Ans:
GV Mavalankar
Explanation :
Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar popularly known as ‘Dadasaheb' was the first Speaker of Lok Sabha when first Lok Sabha was constituted in 1952.
[6] Where was Mahatma Gandhi born?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhiwas born in the town of Porbander (also known as Sudamapuri) in present Gujarat on 2 October 1869.
[7] Who has been conferred the first Indira Gandhi Peace award?
A.
Mother Teresa
B.
Mikhail Gorbachev
C.
Nelson Mandela
D.
Rajiv Gandhi
Ans:
Mikhail Gorbachev
Explanation :
In 1986 former Soviet Union Leader Mikhail Gorbachev became the first person to receive the award in 1987
[8] What is the name of the court poet of King Harshavardhana?
A.
Tulsidas
B.
Banabhatta
C.
Surdas
D.
Raskhan
Ans:
Banabhatta
Explanation :
Banabhatta was the Asthana Kavi of court poet in the court of King Harsha Vardhana, who reigned 606- 647 CE in north India first from Thanesar.
[9] Who of the following sultanate rulers introduced 'Jizya?
A.
Alauddin Khilji
B.
Firoz Tughlaq
C.
Muhammed-bin-Tughlaq
D.
Qutb-ud-din Aibak
Ans:
Qutb-ud-din Aibak
Explanation :
Jizya was a poll tax levied by the Muslim rulers on certain non-muslim residents of Muslim territory under Islamic Law. It was first introduced by Qutb-ud-din Aibak in 13th century.
[10] 49th Parallel is the boundary line between which two countries?
A.
USA and Canada
B.
North and South Vietnam
C.
Germany and France
D.
Brazil and Chile
Ans:
USA and Canada
Explanation :
The 49th parallel is used as an informal name for the Canadian border with the USA, which is marked out by the parallel line of latitude at 49°N.
[11] In which battle was Siraj-ud-Daulah defeated by Lord Clive?
A.
Battle of Plassey
B.
Battle of Buxer
C.
Battle of Panipat
D.
Battle of Haldighati
Ans:
Battle of Plassey
Explanation :
The Battle of Plassey was fought between Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah, the last independent Nawab of Bengal, and the British East India Company under Robert Clive on 23 June, 1757.
[12] The national motto of India Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the emblem of India is taken from
A.
Katha Upanishad
B.
Caandogya Upanishad
C.
Aitareya Upanishad
D.
Mundaka Upanishad
Ans:
Mundaka Upanishad
Explanation :
Satyameva Jayate (Truthalone triumphs) is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad Upon independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India.
[13] Who built 'Sabarmati Ashram'?
A.
Guru Ramdas
B.
Shah Jahan
C.
Rao Jodhaji
D.
Mahatma Gandhi
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Sabarmati Ashram was setup by Gandhi in Ahmedabad in 1917 after his return from South Africa. Gandhi's first Ashram in India was established in the Kochrab area of Ahmedabad in 1915.
[14] Who amongst the following was the successor of Sikh Guru Har Krishan?
A.
Guru Angad Dev
B.
Guru Tegh Bahadur
C.
Guru Hargobind
D.
Guru Amar Das
Ans:
Guru Tegh Bahadur
Explanation :
Guru Tegh Bahadur was appointed as the as the ninth guru of Sikhs in 1664 A.D after the eighth Guru Kar Kishan contracted smallpox.
[15] Who started the Swaraj movement?
A.
Lokmanya Tilak
B.
Bhagat Singh
C.
Kasturba
D.
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Ans:
Lokmanya Tilak
Explanation :
Annie Besant along with Lokmanya Tilak, launched the Home Rule movement (Hind Swaraj) to campaign for democracy in India and dominion status within the Empire in 1916.
[16] Atal Bihari Vajapayee, had been a Prime Minister for -
A.
One time
B.
Two times
C.
Three times
D.
Four times
Ans:
Three times
Explanation :
Atal Bihari Vajpayee served three terms as the Prime Minister of India: first for a term of 13 days in 1996, then for a period of 13 months from 1998 to 1999, and finally, for a full term from 1999 to 2004.
[17] Pulitzer Prize was established in .
A.
1762
B.
1883
C.
1917
D.
1965
Ans:
1917
Explanation :
The Pulitzer Prize was established in 1917 by provisions in the will of American (Hungarian-born) Joseph Pulitzer who had made his fortune as a newspaper publisher.
[18] 'Shantivan' is the Samadhi of -
A.
Lal Bahadur Shastri
B.
Indira Gandhi
C.
Bhimrao Ambedkar
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation :
Shantivan ("forest of peace") is a memorial dedicated to India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
[19] Who designed the National Flag of Independent India?
A.
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
B.
Rabindranath Tagore
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
Pingali Venkayya
Ans:
Pingali Venkayya
Explanation :
The National flag of India is a horizontal rectangular tricolour flag, of India saffron, white and India green; with the Ashok Chakra, a 24-spoke wheel, in navy blue at its centre. It was adopted in its present form during a meeting of the Constituent Assembly held on 22 July 1947, when it became the official flag of the Dominion of India. The flag is based on the Swaraj flag, a flag of the Indian National Congress designed by Pingali Venkayya. During the National conference of Indian National Congress at Kakinada, Venkayya suggested that India should have a national flag of its own and Mahatma Gandhi liked this proposal. He suggested that Venkayya could come up with a design.
[20] The Tirthankaras are related to -
A.
Jainism
B.
Buddhism
C.
Hinduism
D.
Sikhism
Ans:
Jainism
Explanation :
A Tirthankara in Jainism is a founder of a Tirtha. He achieves the enlightment and then shows the path to others.
[21] Whose Samadhi (place of cremation) in Delhi is called Raj Ghat?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru
C.
Lal Bahadur Shasthri
D.
Indira Gandhi
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Raj Ghat is a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi in Delhi, India. Originally it was the name of a historic ghat of Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad).
[22] Naya Paisa was introduced in India in _, was renamed 'Paisa' in 1964.
A.
1957
B.
1960
C.
1962
D.
1959
Ans:
1957
Explanation :
The 1955 Indian Coinage (Amendment) Act, which came into force on April 1, 1957, introduced a 'decimal series'.
[23] Buddha was belonged to which one of the following Mahajanapadas?
A.
Lichchavi
B.
Ujjain
C.
Vajji
D.
Kosala
Ans:
Kosala
Explanation :
Gautam Buddha was born as the son of Suddhodana, an elected chief of the Shakya clan of Kapilvastu under the Kingdom of Kosala.
[24] The architecture mainly consists Chaityas, Viharas, Stupas and Stambhas.
A.
Maurya
B.
Buddhist
C.
Hindu
D.
Mughal
Ans:
Buddhist
Explanation :
The Buddhist architecture mainly consists of Chaityas, Viharas, Stupa and Stambhas. The practice of making caves was started during the Mauryan peiod and reached its zenith during the 2nd century AD.
[25] Where was Mahatma Gandhi born?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhiwas born in the town of Porbander (also known as Sudamapuri) in present Gujarat on 2 October 1869. The town was then part of the small princely state of Porbandar in the Kathiawar Agency Gandhi's birthday is commemorated in India as Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday, and worldwide as theInternational Day of Nonviolence.
Explanation :
The Indian Navy Act was first passed in 1927 during the British Rule in India. It was later replaced by the Navy Act 1957 that was enacted on 27 December 1957.
[4] Who is the author of ‘Akbarnama’?
A.
Shahj ahan
B.
Abul Fazl
C.
Samudragupta
D.
Alauddin Khilji
Ans:
Abul Fazl
Explanation :
Abul Fazl, one of the nine jewels in Akbar‘s court, authored the Akbamama (Book of Akbar) between 1590 and 1596.
[5] Who was the first Speaker of Lok Sabha?
A.
Dr. SP Mukherjee
B.
GV Mavalankar
C.
N Sanjeeva Reddy
D.
BR Ambedkar
Ans:
GV Mavalankar
Explanation :
Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar popularly known as ‘Dadasaheb' was the first Speaker of Lok Sabha when first Lok Sabha was constituted in 1952.
[6] Where was Mahatma Gandhi born?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhiwas born in the town of Porbander (also known as Sudamapuri) in present Gujarat on 2 October 1869.
[7] Who has been conferred the first Indira Gandhi Peace award?
A.
Mother Teresa
B.
Mikhail Gorbachev
C.
Nelson Mandela
D.
Rajiv Gandhi
Ans:
Mikhail Gorbachev
Explanation :
In 1986 former Soviet Union Leader Mikhail Gorbachev became the first person to receive the award in 1987
[8] What is the name of the court poet of King Harshavardhana?
A.
Tulsidas
B.
Banabhatta
C.
Surdas
D.
Raskhan
Ans:
Banabhatta
Explanation :
Banabhatta was the Asthana Kavi of court poet in the court of King Harsha Vardhana, who reigned 606- 647 CE in north India first from Thanesar.
[9] Who of the following sultanate rulers introduced 'Jizya?
A.
Alauddin Khilji
B.
Firoz Tughlaq
C.
Muhammed-bin-Tughlaq
D.
Qutb-ud-din Aibak
Ans:
Qutb-ud-din Aibak
Explanation :
Jizya was a poll tax levied by the Muslim rulers on certain non-muslim residents of Muslim territory under Islamic Law. It was first introduced by Qutb-ud-din Aibak in 13th century.
[10] 49th Parallel is the boundary line between which two countries?
A.
USA and Canada
B.
North and South Vietnam
C.
Germany and France
D.
Brazil and Chile
Ans:
USA and Canada
Explanation :
The 49th parallel is used as an informal name for the Canadian border with the USA, which is marked out by the parallel line of latitude at 49°N.
[11] In which battle was Siraj-ud-Daulah defeated by Lord Clive?
A.
Battle of Plassey
B.
Battle of Buxer
C.
Battle of Panipat
D.
Battle of Haldighati
Ans:
Battle of Plassey
Explanation :
The Battle of Plassey was fought between Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah, the last independent Nawab of Bengal, and the British East India Company under Robert Clive on 23 June, 1757.
[12] The national motto of India Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the emblem of India is taken from
A.
Katha Upanishad
B.
Caandogya Upanishad
C.
Aitareya Upanishad
D.
Mundaka Upanishad
Ans:
Mundaka Upanishad
Explanation :
Satyameva Jayate (Truthalone triumphs) is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad Upon independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India.
[13] Who built 'Sabarmati Ashram'?
A.
Guru Ramdas
B.
Shah Jahan
C.
Rao Jodhaji
D.
Mahatma Gandhi
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Sabarmati Ashram was setup by Gandhi in Ahmedabad in 1917 after his return from South Africa. Gandhi's first Ashram in India was established in the Kochrab area of Ahmedabad in 1915.
[14] Who amongst the following was the successor of Sikh Guru Har Krishan?
A.
Guru Angad Dev
B.
Guru Tegh Bahadur
C.
Guru Hargobind
D.
Guru Amar Das
Ans:
Guru Tegh Bahadur
Explanation :
Guru Tegh Bahadur was appointed as the as the ninth guru of Sikhs in 1664 A.D after the eighth Guru Kar Kishan contracted smallpox.
[15] Who started the Swaraj movement?
A.
Lokmanya Tilak
B.
Bhagat Singh
C.
Kasturba
D.
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Ans:
Lokmanya Tilak
Explanation :
Annie Besant along with Lokmanya Tilak, launched the Home Rule movement (Hind Swaraj) to campaign for democracy in India and dominion status within the Empire in 1916.
[16] Atal Bihari Vajapayee, had been a Prime Minister for -
A.
One time
B.
Two times
C.
Three times
D.
Four times
Ans:
Three times
Explanation :
Atal Bihari Vajpayee served three terms as the Prime Minister of India: first for a term of 13 days in 1996, then for a period of 13 months from 1998 to 1999, and finally, for a full term from 1999 to 2004.
[17] Pulitzer Prize was established in .
A.
1762
B.
1883
C.
1917
D.
1965
Ans:
1917
Explanation :
The Pulitzer Prize was established in 1917 by provisions in the will of American (Hungarian-born) Joseph Pulitzer who had made his fortune as a newspaper publisher.
[18] 'Shantivan' is the Samadhi of -
A.
Lal Bahadur Shastri
B.
Indira Gandhi
C.
Bhimrao Ambedkar
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation :
Shantivan ("forest of peace") is a memorial dedicated to India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
[19] Who designed the National Flag of Independent India?
A.
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
B.
Rabindranath Tagore
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
Pingali Venkayya
Ans:
Pingali Venkayya
Explanation :
The National flag of India is a horizontal rectangular tricolour flag, of India saffron, white and India green; with the Ashok Chakra, a 24-spoke wheel, in navy blue at its centre. It was adopted in its present form during a meeting of the Constituent Assembly held on 22 July 1947, when it became the official flag of the Dominion of India. The flag is based on the Swaraj flag, a flag of the Indian National Congress designed by Pingali Venkayya. During the National conference of Indian National Congress at Kakinada, Venkayya suggested that India should have a national flag of its own and Mahatma Gandhi liked this proposal. He suggested that Venkayya could come up with a design.
[20] The Tirthankaras are related to -
A.
Jainism
B.
Buddhism
C.
Hinduism
D.
Sikhism
Ans:
Jainism
Explanation :
A Tirthankara in Jainism is a founder of a Tirtha. He achieves the enlightment and then shows the path to others.
[21] Whose Samadhi (place of cremation) in Delhi is called Raj Ghat?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru
C.
Lal Bahadur Shasthri
D.
Indira Gandhi
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Raj Ghat is a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi in Delhi, India. Originally it was the name of a historic ghat of Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad).
[22] Naya Paisa was introduced in India in _, was renamed 'Paisa' in 1964.
A.
1957
B.
1960
C.
1962
D.
1959
Ans:
1957
Explanation :
The 1955 Indian Coinage (Amendment) Act, which came into force on April 1, 1957, introduced a 'decimal series'.
[23] Buddha was belonged to which one of the following Mahajanapadas?
A.
Lichchavi
B.
Ujjain
C.
Vajji
D.
Kosala
Ans:
Kosala
Explanation :
Gautam Buddha was born as the son of Suddhodana, an elected chief of the Shakya clan of Kapilvastu under the Kingdom of Kosala.
[24] The architecture mainly consists Chaityas, Viharas, Stupas and Stambhas.
A.
Maurya
B.
Buddhist
C.
Hindu
D.
Mughal
Ans:
Buddhist
Explanation :
The Buddhist architecture mainly consists of Chaityas, Viharas, Stupa and Stambhas. The practice of making caves was started during the Mauryan peiod and reached its zenith during the 2nd century AD.
[25] Where was Mahatma Gandhi born?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhiwas born in the town of Porbander (also known as Sudamapuri) in present Gujarat on 2 October 1869. The town was then part of the small princely state of Porbandar in the Kathiawar Agency Gandhi's birthday is commemorated in India as Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday, and worldwide as theInternational Day of Nonviolence.
Explanation :
Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar popularly known as ‘Dadasaheb' was the first Speaker of Lok Sabha when first Lok Sabha was constituted in 1952.
[6] Where was Mahatma Gandhi born?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhiwas born in the town of Porbander (also known as Sudamapuri) in present Gujarat on 2 October 1869.
[7] Who has been conferred the first Indira Gandhi Peace award?
A.
Mother Teresa
B.
Mikhail Gorbachev
C.
Nelson Mandela
D.
Rajiv Gandhi
Ans:
Mikhail Gorbachev
Explanation :
In 1986 former Soviet Union Leader Mikhail Gorbachev became the first person to receive the award in 1987
[8] What is the name of the court poet of King Harshavardhana?
A.
Tulsidas
B.
Banabhatta
C.
Surdas
D.
Raskhan
Ans:
Banabhatta
Explanation :
Banabhatta was the Asthana Kavi of court poet in the court of King Harsha Vardhana, who reigned 606- 647 CE in north India first from Thanesar.
[9] Who of the following sultanate rulers introduced 'Jizya?
A.
Alauddin Khilji
B.
Firoz Tughlaq
C.
Muhammed-bin-Tughlaq
D.
Qutb-ud-din Aibak
Ans:
Qutb-ud-din Aibak
Explanation :
Jizya was a poll tax levied by the Muslim rulers on certain non-muslim residents of Muslim territory under Islamic Law. It was first introduced by Qutb-ud-din Aibak in 13th century.
[10] 49th Parallel is the boundary line between which two countries?
A.
USA and Canada
B.
North and South Vietnam
C.
Germany and France
D.
Brazil and Chile
Ans:
USA and Canada
Explanation :
The 49th parallel is used as an informal name for the Canadian border with the USA, which is marked out by the parallel line of latitude at 49°N.
[11] In which battle was Siraj-ud-Daulah defeated by Lord Clive?
A.
Battle of Plassey
B.
Battle of Buxer
C.
Battle of Panipat
D.
Battle of Haldighati
Ans:
Battle of Plassey
Explanation :
The Battle of Plassey was fought between Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah, the last independent Nawab of Bengal, and the British East India Company under Robert Clive on 23 June, 1757.
[12] The national motto of India Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the emblem of India is taken from
A.
Katha Upanishad
B.
Caandogya Upanishad
C.
Aitareya Upanishad
D.
Mundaka Upanishad
Ans:
Mundaka Upanishad
Explanation :
Satyameva Jayate (Truthalone triumphs) is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad Upon independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India.
[13] Who built 'Sabarmati Ashram'?
A.
Guru Ramdas
B.
Shah Jahan
C.
Rao Jodhaji
D.
Mahatma Gandhi
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Sabarmati Ashram was setup by Gandhi in Ahmedabad in 1917 after his return from South Africa. Gandhi's first Ashram in India was established in the Kochrab area of Ahmedabad in 1915.
[14] Who amongst the following was the successor of Sikh Guru Har Krishan?
A.
Guru Angad Dev
B.
Guru Tegh Bahadur
C.
Guru Hargobind
D.
Guru Amar Das
Ans:
Guru Tegh Bahadur
Explanation :
Guru Tegh Bahadur was appointed as the as the ninth guru of Sikhs in 1664 A.D after the eighth Guru Kar Kishan contracted smallpox.
[15] Who started the Swaraj movement?
A.
Lokmanya Tilak
B.
Bhagat Singh
C.
Kasturba
D.
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Ans:
Lokmanya Tilak
Explanation :
Annie Besant along with Lokmanya Tilak, launched the Home Rule movement (Hind Swaraj) to campaign for democracy in India and dominion status within the Empire in 1916.
[16] Atal Bihari Vajapayee, had been a Prime Minister for -
A.
One time
B.
Two times
C.
Three times
D.
Four times
Ans:
Three times
Explanation :
Atal Bihari Vajpayee served three terms as the Prime Minister of India: first for a term of 13 days in 1996, then for a period of 13 months from 1998 to 1999, and finally, for a full term from 1999 to 2004.
[17] Pulitzer Prize was established in .
A.
1762
B.
1883
C.
1917
D.
1965
Ans:
1917
Explanation :
The Pulitzer Prize was established in 1917 by provisions in the will of American (Hungarian-born) Joseph Pulitzer who had made his fortune as a newspaper publisher.
[18] 'Shantivan' is the Samadhi of -
A.
Lal Bahadur Shastri
B.
Indira Gandhi
C.
Bhimrao Ambedkar
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation :
Shantivan ("forest of peace") is a memorial dedicated to India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
[19] Who designed the National Flag of Independent India?
A.
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
B.
Rabindranath Tagore
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
Pingali Venkayya
Ans:
Pingali Venkayya
Explanation :
The National flag of India is a horizontal rectangular tricolour flag, of India saffron, white and India green; with the Ashok Chakra, a 24-spoke wheel, in navy blue at its centre. It was adopted in its present form during a meeting of the Constituent Assembly held on 22 July 1947, when it became the official flag of the Dominion of India. The flag is based on the Swaraj flag, a flag of the Indian National Congress designed by Pingali Venkayya. During the National conference of Indian National Congress at Kakinada, Venkayya suggested that India should have a national flag of its own and Mahatma Gandhi liked this proposal. He suggested that Venkayya could come up with a design.
[20] The Tirthankaras are related to -
A.
Jainism
B.
Buddhism
C.
Hinduism
D.
Sikhism
Ans:
Jainism
Explanation :
A Tirthankara in Jainism is a founder of a Tirtha. He achieves the enlightment and then shows the path to others.
[21] Whose Samadhi (place of cremation) in Delhi is called Raj Ghat?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru
C.
Lal Bahadur Shasthri
D.
Indira Gandhi
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Raj Ghat is a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi in Delhi, India. Originally it was the name of a historic ghat of Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad).
[22] Naya Paisa was introduced in India in _, was renamed 'Paisa' in 1964.
A.
1957
B.
1960
C.
1962
D.
1959
Ans:
1957
Explanation :
The 1955 Indian Coinage (Amendment) Act, which came into force on April 1, 1957, introduced a 'decimal series'.
[23] Buddha was belonged to which one of the following Mahajanapadas?
A.
Lichchavi
B.
Ujjain
C.
Vajji
D.
Kosala
Ans:
Kosala
Explanation :
Gautam Buddha was born as the son of Suddhodana, an elected chief of the Shakya clan of Kapilvastu under the Kingdom of Kosala.
[24] The architecture mainly consists Chaityas, Viharas, Stupas and Stambhas.
A.
Maurya
B.
Buddhist
C.
Hindu
D.
Mughal
Ans:
Buddhist
Explanation :
The Buddhist architecture mainly consists of Chaityas, Viharas, Stupa and Stambhas. The practice of making caves was started during the Mauryan peiod and reached its zenith during the 2nd century AD.
[25] Where was Mahatma Gandhi born?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhiwas born in the town of Porbander (also known as Sudamapuri) in present Gujarat on 2 October 1869. The town was then part of the small princely state of Porbandar in the Kathiawar Agency Gandhi's birthday is commemorated in India as Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday, and worldwide as theInternational Day of Nonviolence.
Explanation :
In 1986 former Soviet Union Leader Mikhail Gorbachev became the first person to receive the award in 1987
[8] What is the name of the court poet of King Harshavardhana?
A.
Tulsidas
B.
Banabhatta
C.
Surdas
D.
Raskhan
Ans:
Banabhatta
Explanation :
Banabhatta was the Asthana Kavi of court poet in the court of King Harsha Vardhana, who reigned 606- 647 CE in north India first from Thanesar.
[9] Who of the following sultanate rulers introduced 'Jizya?
A.
Alauddin Khilji
B.
Firoz Tughlaq
C.
Muhammed-bin-Tughlaq
D.
Qutb-ud-din Aibak
Ans:
Qutb-ud-din Aibak
Explanation :
Jizya was a poll tax levied by the Muslim rulers on certain non-muslim residents of Muslim territory under Islamic Law. It was first introduced by Qutb-ud-din Aibak in 13th century.
[10] 49th Parallel is the boundary line between which two countries?
A.
USA and Canada
B.
North and South Vietnam
C.
Germany and France
D.
Brazil and Chile
Ans:
USA and Canada
Explanation :
The 49th parallel is used as an informal name for the Canadian border with the USA, which is marked out by the parallel line of latitude at 49°N.
[11] In which battle was Siraj-ud-Daulah defeated by Lord Clive?
A.
Battle of Plassey
B.
Battle of Buxer
C.
Battle of Panipat
D.
Battle of Haldighati
Ans:
Battle of Plassey
Explanation :
The Battle of Plassey was fought between Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah, the last independent Nawab of Bengal, and the British East India Company under Robert Clive on 23 June, 1757.
[12] The national motto of India Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the emblem of India is taken from
A.
Katha Upanishad
B.
Caandogya Upanishad
C.
Aitareya Upanishad
D.
Mundaka Upanishad
Ans:
Mundaka Upanishad
Explanation :
Satyameva Jayate (Truthalone triumphs) is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad Upon independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India.
[13] Who built 'Sabarmati Ashram'?
A.
Guru Ramdas
B.
Shah Jahan
C.
Rao Jodhaji
D.
Mahatma Gandhi
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Sabarmati Ashram was setup by Gandhi in Ahmedabad in 1917 after his return from South Africa. Gandhi's first Ashram in India was established in the Kochrab area of Ahmedabad in 1915.
[14] Who amongst the following was the successor of Sikh Guru Har Krishan?
A.
Guru Angad Dev
B.
Guru Tegh Bahadur
C.
Guru Hargobind
D.
Guru Amar Das
Ans:
Guru Tegh Bahadur
Explanation :
Guru Tegh Bahadur was appointed as the as the ninth guru of Sikhs in 1664 A.D after the eighth Guru Kar Kishan contracted smallpox.
[15] Who started the Swaraj movement?
A.
Lokmanya Tilak
B.
Bhagat Singh
C.
Kasturba
D.
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Ans:
Lokmanya Tilak
Explanation :
Annie Besant along with Lokmanya Tilak, launched the Home Rule movement (Hind Swaraj) to campaign for democracy in India and dominion status within the Empire in 1916.
[16] Atal Bihari Vajapayee, had been a Prime Minister for -
A.
One time
B.
Two times
C.
Three times
D.
Four times
Ans:
Three times
Explanation :
Atal Bihari Vajpayee served three terms as the Prime Minister of India: first for a term of 13 days in 1996, then for a period of 13 months from 1998 to 1999, and finally, for a full term from 1999 to 2004.
[17] Pulitzer Prize was established in .
A.
1762
B.
1883
C.
1917
D.
1965
Ans:
1917
Explanation :
The Pulitzer Prize was established in 1917 by provisions in the will of American (Hungarian-born) Joseph Pulitzer who had made his fortune as a newspaper publisher.
[18] 'Shantivan' is the Samadhi of -
A.
Lal Bahadur Shastri
B.
Indira Gandhi
C.
Bhimrao Ambedkar
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation :
Shantivan ("forest of peace") is a memorial dedicated to India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
[19] Who designed the National Flag of Independent India?
A.
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
B.
Rabindranath Tagore
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
Pingali Venkayya
Ans:
Pingali Venkayya
Explanation :
The National flag of India is a horizontal rectangular tricolour flag, of India saffron, white and India green; with the Ashok Chakra, a 24-spoke wheel, in navy blue at its centre. It was adopted in its present form during a meeting of the Constituent Assembly held on 22 July 1947, when it became the official flag of the Dominion of India. The flag is based on the Swaraj flag, a flag of the Indian National Congress designed by Pingali Venkayya. During the National conference of Indian National Congress at Kakinada, Venkayya suggested that India should have a national flag of its own and Mahatma Gandhi liked this proposal. He suggested that Venkayya could come up with a design.
[20] The Tirthankaras are related to -
A.
Jainism
B.
Buddhism
C.
Hinduism
D.
Sikhism
Ans:
Jainism
Explanation :
A Tirthankara in Jainism is a founder of a Tirtha. He achieves the enlightment and then shows the path to others.
[21] Whose Samadhi (place of cremation) in Delhi is called Raj Ghat?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru
C.
Lal Bahadur Shasthri
D.
Indira Gandhi
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Raj Ghat is a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi in Delhi, India. Originally it was the name of a historic ghat of Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad).
[22] Naya Paisa was introduced in India in _, was renamed 'Paisa' in 1964.
A.
1957
B.
1960
C.
1962
D.
1959
Ans:
1957
Explanation :
The 1955 Indian Coinage (Amendment) Act, which came into force on April 1, 1957, introduced a 'decimal series'.
[23] Buddha was belonged to which one of the following Mahajanapadas?
A.
Lichchavi
B.
Ujjain
C.
Vajji
D.
Kosala
Ans:
Kosala
Explanation :
Gautam Buddha was born as the son of Suddhodana, an elected chief of the Shakya clan of Kapilvastu under the Kingdom of Kosala.
[24] The architecture mainly consists Chaityas, Viharas, Stupas and Stambhas.
A.
Maurya
B.
Buddhist
C.
Hindu
D.
Mughal
Ans:
Buddhist
Explanation :
The Buddhist architecture mainly consists of Chaityas, Viharas, Stupa and Stambhas. The practice of making caves was started during the Mauryan peiod and reached its zenith during the 2nd century AD.
[25] Where was Mahatma Gandhi born?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhiwas born in the town of Porbander (also known as Sudamapuri) in present Gujarat on 2 October 1869. The town was then part of the small princely state of Porbandar in the Kathiawar Agency Gandhi's birthday is commemorated in India as Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday, and worldwide as theInternational Day of Nonviolence.
Explanation :
Jizya was a poll tax levied by the Muslim rulers on certain non-muslim residents of Muslim territory under Islamic Law. It was first introduced by Qutb-ud-din Aibak in 13th century.
[10] 49th Parallel is the boundary line between which two countries?
A.
USA and Canada
B.
North and South Vietnam
C.
Germany and France
D.
Brazil and Chile
Ans:
USA and Canada
Explanation :
The 49th parallel is used as an informal name for the Canadian border with the USA, which is marked out by the parallel line of latitude at 49°N.
[11] In which battle was Siraj-ud-Daulah defeated by Lord Clive?
A.
Battle of Plassey
B.
Battle of Buxer
C.
Battle of Panipat
D.
Battle of Haldighati
Ans:
Battle of Plassey
Explanation :
The Battle of Plassey was fought between Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah, the last independent Nawab of Bengal, and the British East India Company under Robert Clive on 23 June, 1757.
[12] The national motto of India Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the emblem of India is taken from
A.
Katha Upanishad
B.
Caandogya Upanishad
C.
Aitareya Upanishad
D.
Mundaka Upanishad
Ans:
Mundaka Upanishad
Explanation :
Satyameva Jayate (Truthalone triumphs) is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad Upon independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India.
[13] Who built 'Sabarmati Ashram'?
A.
Guru Ramdas
B.
Shah Jahan
C.
Rao Jodhaji
D.
Mahatma Gandhi
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Sabarmati Ashram was setup by Gandhi in Ahmedabad in 1917 after his return from South Africa. Gandhi's first Ashram in India was established in the Kochrab area of Ahmedabad in 1915.
[14] Who amongst the following was the successor of Sikh Guru Har Krishan?
A.
Guru Angad Dev
B.
Guru Tegh Bahadur
C.
Guru Hargobind
D.
Guru Amar Das
Ans:
Guru Tegh Bahadur
Explanation :
Guru Tegh Bahadur was appointed as the as the ninth guru of Sikhs in 1664 A.D after the eighth Guru Kar Kishan contracted smallpox.
[15] Who started the Swaraj movement?
A.
Lokmanya Tilak
B.
Bhagat Singh
C.
Kasturba
D.
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Ans:
Lokmanya Tilak
Explanation :
Annie Besant along with Lokmanya Tilak, launched the Home Rule movement (Hind Swaraj) to campaign for democracy in India and dominion status within the Empire in 1916.
[16] Atal Bihari Vajapayee, had been a Prime Minister for -
A.
One time
B.
Two times
C.
Three times
D.
Four times
Ans:
Three times
Explanation :
Atal Bihari Vajpayee served three terms as the Prime Minister of India: first for a term of 13 days in 1996, then for a period of 13 months from 1998 to 1999, and finally, for a full term from 1999 to 2004.
[17] Pulitzer Prize was established in .
A.
1762
B.
1883
C.
1917
D.
1965
Ans:
1917
Explanation :
The Pulitzer Prize was established in 1917 by provisions in the will of American (Hungarian-born) Joseph Pulitzer who had made his fortune as a newspaper publisher.
[18] 'Shantivan' is the Samadhi of -
A.
Lal Bahadur Shastri
B.
Indira Gandhi
C.
Bhimrao Ambedkar
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation :
Shantivan ("forest of peace") is a memorial dedicated to India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
[19] Who designed the National Flag of Independent India?
A.
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
B.
Rabindranath Tagore
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
Pingali Venkayya
Ans:
Pingali Venkayya
Explanation :
The National flag of India is a horizontal rectangular tricolour flag, of India saffron, white and India green; with the Ashok Chakra, a 24-spoke wheel, in navy blue at its centre. It was adopted in its present form during a meeting of the Constituent Assembly held on 22 July 1947, when it became the official flag of the Dominion of India. The flag is based on the Swaraj flag, a flag of the Indian National Congress designed by Pingali Venkayya. During the National conference of Indian National Congress at Kakinada, Venkayya suggested that India should have a national flag of its own and Mahatma Gandhi liked this proposal. He suggested that Venkayya could come up with a design.
[20] The Tirthankaras are related to -
A.
Jainism
B.
Buddhism
C.
Hinduism
D.
Sikhism
Ans:
Jainism
Explanation :
A Tirthankara in Jainism is a founder of a Tirtha. He achieves the enlightment and then shows the path to others.
[21] Whose Samadhi (place of cremation) in Delhi is called Raj Ghat?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru
C.
Lal Bahadur Shasthri
D.
Indira Gandhi
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Raj Ghat is a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi in Delhi, India. Originally it was the name of a historic ghat of Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad).
[22] Naya Paisa was introduced in India in _, was renamed 'Paisa' in 1964.
A.
1957
B.
1960
C.
1962
D.
1959
Ans:
1957
Explanation :
The 1955 Indian Coinage (Amendment) Act, which came into force on April 1, 1957, introduced a 'decimal series'.
[23] Buddha was belonged to which one of the following Mahajanapadas?
A.
Lichchavi
B.
Ujjain
C.
Vajji
D.
Kosala
Ans:
Kosala
Explanation :
Gautam Buddha was born as the son of Suddhodana, an elected chief of the Shakya clan of Kapilvastu under the Kingdom of Kosala.
[24] The architecture mainly consists Chaityas, Viharas, Stupas and Stambhas.
A.
Maurya
B.
Buddhist
C.
Hindu
D.
Mughal
Ans:
Buddhist
Explanation :
The Buddhist architecture mainly consists of Chaityas, Viharas, Stupa and Stambhas. The practice of making caves was started during the Mauryan peiod and reached its zenith during the 2nd century AD.
[25] Where was Mahatma Gandhi born?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhiwas born in the town of Porbander (also known as Sudamapuri) in present Gujarat on 2 October 1869. The town was then part of the small princely state of Porbandar in the Kathiawar Agency Gandhi's birthday is commemorated in India as Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday, and worldwide as theInternational Day of Nonviolence.
Explanation :
The Battle of Plassey was fought between Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah, the last independent Nawab of Bengal, and the British East India Company under Robert Clive on 23 June, 1757.
[12] The national motto of India Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the emblem of India is taken from
A.
Katha Upanishad
B.
Caandogya Upanishad
C.
Aitareya Upanishad
D.
Mundaka Upanishad
Ans:
Mundaka Upanishad
Explanation :
Satyameva Jayate (Truthalone triumphs) is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad Upon independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India.
[13] Who built 'Sabarmati Ashram'?
A.
Guru Ramdas
B.
Shah Jahan
C.
Rao Jodhaji
D.
Mahatma Gandhi
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Sabarmati Ashram was setup by Gandhi in Ahmedabad in 1917 after his return from South Africa. Gandhi's first Ashram in India was established in the Kochrab area of Ahmedabad in 1915.
[14] Who amongst the following was the successor of Sikh Guru Har Krishan?
A.
Guru Angad Dev
B.
Guru Tegh Bahadur
C.
Guru Hargobind
D.
Guru Amar Das
Ans:
Guru Tegh Bahadur
Explanation :
Guru Tegh Bahadur was appointed as the as the ninth guru of Sikhs in 1664 A.D after the eighth Guru Kar Kishan contracted smallpox.
[15] Who started the Swaraj movement?
A.
Lokmanya Tilak
B.
Bhagat Singh
C.
Kasturba
D.
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Ans:
Lokmanya Tilak
Explanation :
Annie Besant along with Lokmanya Tilak, launched the Home Rule movement (Hind Swaraj) to campaign for democracy in India and dominion status within the Empire in 1916.
[16] Atal Bihari Vajapayee, had been a Prime Minister for -
A.
One time
B.
Two times
C.
Three times
D.
Four times
Ans:
Three times
Explanation :
Atal Bihari Vajpayee served three terms as the Prime Minister of India: first for a term of 13 days in 1996, then for a period of 13 months from 1998 to 1999, and finally, for a full term from 1999 to 2004.
[17] Pulitzer Prize was established in .
A.
1762
B.
1883
C.
1917
D.
1965
Ans:
1917
Explanation :
The Pulitzer Prize was established in 1917 by provisions in the will of American (Hungarian-born) Joseph Pulitzer who had made his fortune as a newspaper publisher.
[18] 'Shantivan' is the Samadhi of -
A.
Lal Bahadur Shastri
B.
Indira Gandhi
C.
Bhimrao Ambedkar
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation :
Shantivan ("forest of peace") is a memorial dedicated to India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
[19] Who designed the National Flag of Independent India?
A.
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
B.
Rabindranath Tagore
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
Pingali Venkayya
Ans:
Pingali Venkayya
Explanation :
The National flag of India is a horizontal rectangular tricolour flag, of India saffron, white and India green; with the Ashok Chakra, a 24-spoke wheel, in navy blue at its centre. It was adopted in its present form during a meeting of the Constituent Assembly held on 22 July 1947, when it became the official flag of the Dominion of India. The flag is based on the Swaraj flag, a flag of the Indian National Congress designed by Pingali Venkayya. During the National conference of Indian National Congress at Kakinada, Venkayya suggested that India should have a national flag of its own and Mahatma Gandhi liked this proposal. He suggested that Venkayya could come up with a design.
[20] The Tirthankaras are related to -
A.
Jainism
B.
Buddhism
C.
Hinduism
D.
Sikhism
Ans:
Jainism
Explanation :
A Tirthankara in Jainism is a founder of a Tirtha. He achieves the enlightment and then shows the path to others.
[21] Whose Samadhi (place of cremation) in Delhi is called Raj Ghat?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru
C.
Lal Bahadur Shasthri
D.
Indira Gandhi
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Raj Ghat is a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi in Delhi, India. Originally it was the name of a historic ghat of Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad).
[22] Naya Paisa was introduced in India in _, was renamed 'Paisa' in 1964.
A.
1957
B.
1960
C.
1962
D.
1959
Ans:
1957
Explanation :
The 1955 Indian Coinage (Amendment) Act, which came into force on April 1, 1957, introduced a 'decimal series'.
[23] Buddha was belonged to which one of the following Mahajanapadas?
A.
Lichchavi
B.
Ujjain
C.
Vajji
D.
Kosala
Ans:
Kosala
Explanation :
Gautam Buddha was born as the son of Suddhodana, an elected chief of the Shakya clan of Kapilvastu under the Kingdom of Kosala.
[24] The architecture mainly consists Chaityas, Viharas, Stupas and Stambhas.
A.
Maurya
B.
Buddhist
C.
Hindu
D.
Mughal
Ans:
Buddhist
Explanation :
The Buddhist architecture mainly consists of Chaityas, Viharas, Stupa and Stambhas. The practice of making caves was started during the Mauryan peiod and reached its zenith during the 2nd century AD.
[25] Where was Mahatma Gandhi born?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhiwas born in the town of Porbander (also known as Sudamapuri) in present Gujarat on 2 October 1869. The town was then part of the small princely state of Porbandar in the Kathiawar Agency Gandhi's birthday is commemorated in India as Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday, and worldwide as theInternational Day of Nonviolence.
Explanation :
Sabarmati Ashram was setup by Gandhi in Ahmedabad in 1917 after his return from South Africa. Gandhi's first Ashram in India was established in the Kochrab area of Ahmedabad in 1915.
[14] Who amongst the following was the successor of Sikh Guru Har Krishan?
A.
Guru Angad Dev
B.
Guru Tegh Bahadur
C.
Guru Hargobind
D.
Guru Amar Das
Ans:
Guru Tegh Bahadur
Explanation :
Guru Tegh Bahadur was appointed as the as the ninth guru of Sikhs in 1664 A.D after the eighth Guru Kar Kishan contracted smallpox.
[15] Who started the Swaraj movement?
A.
Lokmanya Tilak
B.
Bhagat Singh
C.
Kasturba
D.
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Ans:
Lokmanya Tilak
Explanation :
Annie Besant along with Lokmanya Tilak, launched the Home Rule movement (Hind Swaraj) to campaign for democracy in India and dominion status within the Empire in 1916.
[16] Atal Bihari Vajapayee, had been a Prime Minister for -
A.
One time
B.
Two times
C.
Three times
D.
Four times
Ans:
Three times
Explanation :
Atal Bihari Vajpayee served three terms as the Prime Minister of India: first for a term of 13 days in 1996, then for a period of 13 months from 1998 to 1999, and finally, for a full term from 1999 to 2004.
[17] Pulitzer Prize was established in .
A.
1762
B.
1883
C.
1917
D.
1965
Ans:
1917
Explanation :
The Pulitzer Prize was established in 1917 by provisions in the will of American (Hungarian-born) Joseph Pulitzer who had made his fortune as a newspaper publisher.
[18] 'Shantivan' is the Samadhi of -
A.
Lal Bahadur Shastri
B.
Indira Gandhi
C.
Bhimrao Ambedkar
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation :
Shantivan ("forest of peace") is a memorial dedicated to India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
[19] Who designed the National Flag of Independent India?
A.
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
B.
Rabindranath Tagore
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
Pingali Venkayya
Ans:
Pingali Venkayya
Explanation :
The National flag of India is a horizontal rectangular tricolour flag, of India saffron, white and India green; with the Ashok Chakra, a 24-spoke wheel, in navy blue at its centre. It was adopted in its present form during a meeting of the Constituent Assembly held on 22 July 1947, when it became the official flag of the Dominion of India. The flag is based on the Swaraj flag, a flag of the Indian National Congress designed by Pingali Venkayya. During the National conference of Indian National Congress at Kakinada, Venkayya suggested that India should have a national flag of its own and Mahatma Gandhi liked this proposal. He suggested that Venkayya could come up with a design.
[20] The Tirthankaras are related to -
A.
Jainism
B.
Buddhism
C.
Hinduism
D.
Sikhism
Ans:
Jainism
Explanation :
A Tirthankara in Jainism is a founder of a Tirtha. He achieves the enlightment and then shows the path to others.
[21] Whose Samadhi (place of cremation) in Delhi is called Raj Ghat?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru
C.
Lal Bahadur Shasthri
D.
Indira Gandhi
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Raj Ghat is a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi in Delhi, India. Originally it was the name of a historic ghat of Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad).
[22] Naya Paisa was introduced in India in _, was renamed 'Paisa' in 1964.
A.
1957
B.
1960
C.
1962
D.
1959
Ans:
1957
Explanation :
The 1955 Indian Coinage (Amendment) Act, which came into force on April 1, 1957, introduced a 'decimal series'.
[23] Buddha was belonged to which one of the following Mahajanapadas?
A.
Lichchavi
B.
Ujjain
C.
Vajji
D.
Kosala
Ans:
Kosala
Explanation :
Gautam Buddha was born as the son of Suddhodana, an elected chief of the Shakya clan of Kapilvastu under the Kingdom of Kosala.
[24] The architecture mainly consists Chaityas, Viharas, Stupas and Stambhas.
A.
Maurya
B.
Buddhist
C.
Hindu
D.
Mughal
Ans:
Buddhist
Explanation :
The Buddhist architecture mainly consists of Chaityas, Viharas, Stupa and Stambhas. The practice of making caves was started during the Mauryan peiod and reached its zenith during the 2nd century AD.
[25] Where was Mahatma Gandhi born?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhiwas born in the town of Porbander (also known as Sudamapuri) in present Gujarat on 2 October 1869. The town was then part of the small princely state of Porbandar in the Kathiawar Agency Gandhi's birthday is commemorated in India as Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday, and worldwide as theInternational Day of Nonviolence.
Explanation :
Annie Besant along with Lokmanya Tilak, launched the Home Rule movement (Hind Swaraj) to campaign for democracy in India and dominion status within the Empire in 1916.
[16] Atal Bihari Vajapayee, had been a Prime Minister for -
A.
One time
B.
Two times
C.
Three times
D.
Four times
Ans:
Three times
Explanation :
Atal Bihari Vajpayee served three terms as the Prime Minister of India: first for a term of 13 days in 1996, then for a period of 13 months from 1998 to 1999, and finally, for a full term from 1999 to 2004.
[17] Pulitzer Prize was established in .
A.
1762
B.
1883
C.
1917
D.
1965
Ans:
1917
Explanation :
The Pulitzer Prize was established in 1917 by provisions in the will of American (Hungarian-born) Joseph Pulitzer who had made his fortune as a newspaper publisher.
[18] 'Shantivan' is the Samadhi of -
A.
Lal Bahadur Shastri
B.
Indira Gandhi
C.
Bhimrao Ambedkar
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation :
Shantivan ("forest of peace") is a memorial dedicated to India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
[19] Who designed the National Flag of Independent India?
A.
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
B.
Rabindranath Tagore
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
Pingali Venkayya
Ans:
Pingali Venkayya
Explanation :
The National flag of India is a horizontal rectangular tricolour flag, of India saffron, white and India green; with the Ashok Chakra, a 24-spoke wheel, in navy blue at its centre. It was adopted in its present form during a meeting of the Constituent Assembly held on 22 July 1947, when it became the official flag of the Dominion of India. The flag is based on the Swaraj flag, a flag of the Indian National Congress designed by Pingali Venkayya. During the National conference of Indian National Congress at Kakinada, Venkayya suggested that India should have a national flag of its own and Mahatma Gandhi liked this proposal. He suggested that Venkayya could come up with a design.
[20] The Tirthankaras are related to -
A.
Jainism
B.
Buddhism
C.
Hinduism
D.
Sikhism
Ans:
Jainism
Explanation :
A Tirthankara in Jainism is a founder of a Tirtha. He achieves the enlightment and then shows the path to others.
[21] Whose Samadhi (place of cremation) in Delhi is called Raj Ghat?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru
C.
Lal Bahadur Shasthri
D.
Indira Gandhi
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Raj Ghat is a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi in Delhi, India. Originally it was the name of a historic ghat of Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad).
[22] Naya Paisa was introduced in India in _, was renamed 'Paisa' in 1964.
A.
1957
B.
1960
C.
1962
D.
1959
Ans:
1957
Explanation :
The 1955 Indian Coinage (Amendment) Act, which came into force on April 1, 1957, introduced a 'decimal series'.
[23] Buddha was belonged to which one of the following Mahajanapadas?
A.
Lichchavi
B.
Ujjain
C.
Vajji
D.
Kosala
Ans:
Kosala
Explanation :
Gautam Buddha was born as the son of Suddhodana, an elected chief of the Shakya clan of Kapilvastu under the Kingdom of Kosala.
[24] The architecture mainly consists Chaityas, Viharas, Stupas and Stambhas.
A.
Maurya
B.
Buddhist
C.
Hindu
D.
Mughal
Ans:
Buddhist
Explanation :
The Buddhist architecture mainly consists of Chaityas, Viharas, Stupa and Stambhas. The practice of making caves was started during the Mauryan peiod and reached its zenith during the 2nd century AD.
[25] Where was Mahatma Gandhi born?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhiwas born in the town of Porbander (also known as Sudamapuri) in present Gujarat on 2 October 1869. The town was then part of the small princely state of Porbandar in the Kathiawar Agency Gandhi's birthday is commemorated in India as Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday, and worldwide as theInternational Day of Nonviolence.
Explanation :
The Pulitzer Prize was established in 1917 by provisions in the will of American (Hungarian-born) Joseph Pulitzer who had made his fortune as a newspaper publisher.
[18] 'Shantivan' is the Samadhi of -
A.
Lal Bahadur Shastri
B.
Indira Gandhi
C.
Bhimrao Ambedkar
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans:
Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation :
Shantivan ("forest of peace") is a memorial dedicated to India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
[19] Who designed the National Flag of Independent India?
A.
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
B.
Rabindranath Tagore
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
Pingali Venkayya
Ans:
Pingali Venkayya
Explanation :
The National flag of India is a horizontal rectangular tricolour flag, of India saffron, white and India green; with the Ashok Chakra, a 24-spoke wheel, in navy blue at its centre. It was adopted in its present form during a meeting of the Constituent Assembly held on 22 July 1947, when it became the official flag of the Dominion of India. The flag is based on the Swaraj flag, a flag of the Indian National Congress designed by Pingali Venkayya. During the National conference of Indian National Congress at Kakinada, Venkayya suggested that India should have a national flag of its own and Mahatma Gandhi liked this proposal. He suggested that Venkayya could come up with a design.
[20] The Tirthankaras are related to -
A.
Jainism
B.
Buddhism
C.
Hinduism
D.
Sikhism
Ans:
Jainism
Explanation :
A Tirthankara in Jainism is a founder of a Tirtha. He achieves the enlightment and then shows the path to others.
[21] Whose Samadhi (place of cremation) in Delhi is called Raj Ghat?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru
C.
Lal Bahadur Shasthri
D.
Indira Gandhi
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Raj Ghat is a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi in Delhi, India. Originally it was the name of a historic ghat of Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad).
[22] Naya Paisa was introduced in India in _, was renamed 'Paisa' in 1964.
A.
1957
B.
1960
C.
1962
D.
1959
Ans:
1957
Explanation :
The 1955 Indian Coinage (Amendment) Act, which came into force on April 1, 1957, introduced a 'decimal series'.
[23] Buddha was belonged to which one of the following Mahajanapadas?
A.
Lichchavi
B.
Ujjain
C.
Vajji
D.
Kosala
Ans:
Kosala
Explanation :
Gautam Buddha was born as the son of Suddhodana, an elected chief of the Shakya clan of Kapilvastu under the Kingdom of Kosala.
[24] The architecture mainly consists Chaityas, Viharas, Stupas and Stambhas.
A.
Maurya
B.
Buddhist
C.
Hindu
D.
Mughal
Ans:
Buddhist
Explanation :
The Buddhist architecture mainly consists of Chaityas, Viharas, Stupa and Stambhas. The practice of making caves was started during the Mauryan peiod and reached its zenith during the 2nd century AD.
[25] Where was Mahatma Gandhi born?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhiwas born in the town of Porbander (also known as Sudamapuri) in present Gujarat on 2 October 1869. The town was then part of the small princely state of Porbandar in the Kathiawar Agency Gandhi's birthday is commemorated in India as Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday, and worldwide as theInternational Day of Nonviolence.
Explanation :
The National flag of India is a horizontal rectangular tricolour flag, of India saffron, white and India green; with the Ashok Chakra, a 24-spoke wheel, in navy blue at its centre. It was adopted in its present form during a meeting of the Constituent Assembly held on 22 July 1947, when it became the official flag of the Dominion of India. The flag is based on the Swaraj flag, a flag of the Indian National Congress designed by Pingali Venkayya. During the National conference of Indian National Congress at Kakinada, Venkayya suggested that India should have a national flag of its own and Mahatma Gandhi liked this proposal. He suggested that Venkayya could come up with a design.
[20] The Tirthankaras are related to -
A.
Jainism
B.
Buddhism
C.
Hinduism
D.
Sikhism
Ans:
Jainism
Explanation :
A Tirthankara in Jainism is a founder of a Tirtha. He achieves the enlightment and then shows the path to others.
[21] Whose Samadhi (place of cremation) in Delhi is called Raj Ghat?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru
C.
Lal Bahadur Shasthri
D.
Indira Gandhi
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Raj Ghat is a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi in Delhi, India. Originally it was the name of a historic ghat of Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad).
[22] Naya Paisa was introduced in India in _, was renamed 'Paisa' in 1964.
A.
1957
B.
1960
C.
1962
D.
1959
Ans:
1957
Explanation :
The 1955 Indian Coinage (Amendment) Act, which came into force on April 1, 1957, introduced a 'decimal series'.
[23] Buddha was belonged to which one of the following Mahajanapadas?
A.
Lichchavi
B.
Ujjain
C.
Vajji
D.
Kosala
Ans:
Kosala
Explanation :
Gautam Buddha was born as the son of Suddhodana, an elected chief of the Shakya clan of Kapilvastu under the Kingdom of Kosala.
[24] The architecture mainly consists Chaityas, Viharas, Stupas and Stambhas.
A.
Maurya
B.
Buddhist
C.
Hindu
D.
Mughal
Ans:
Buddhist
Explanation :
The Buddhist architecture mainly consists of Chaityas, Viharas, Stupa and Stambhas. The practice of making caves was started during the Mauryan peiod and reached its zenith during the 2nd century AD.
[25] Where was Mahatma Gandhi born?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhiwas born in the town of Porbander (also known as Sudamapuri) in present Gujarat on 2 October 1869. The town was then part of the small princely state of Porbandar in the Kathiawar Agency Gandhi's birthday is commemorated in India as Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday, and worldwide as theInternational Day of Nonviolence.
Explanation :
Raj Ghat is a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi in Delhi, India. Originally it was the name of a historic ghat of Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad).
[22] Naya Paisa was introduced in India in _, was renamed 'Paisa' in 1964.
A.
1957
B.
1960
C.
1962
D.
1959
Ans:
1957
Explanation :
The 1955 Indian Coinage (Amendment) Act, which came into force on April 1, 1957, introduced a 'decimal series'.
[23] Buddha was belonged to which one of the following Mahajanapadas?
A.
Lichchavi
B.
Ujjain
C.
Vajji
D.
Kosala
Ans:
Kosala
Explanation :
Gautam Buddha was born as the son of Suddhodana, an elected chief of the Shakya clan of Kapilvastu under the Kingdom of Kosala.
[24] The architecture mainly consists Chaityas, Viharas, Stupas and Stambhas.
A.
Maurya
B.
Buddhist
C.
Hindu
D.
Mughal
Ans:
Buddhist
Explanation :
The Buddhist architecture mainly consists of Chaityas, Viharas, Stupa and Stambhas. The practice of making caves was started during the Mauryan peiod and reached its zenith during the 2nd century AD.
[25] Where was Mahatma Gandhi born?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhiwas born in the town of Porbander (also known as Sudamapuri) in present Gujarat on 2 October 1869. The town was then part of the small princely state of Porbandar in the Kathiawar Agency Gandhi's birthday is commemorated in India as Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday, and worldwide as theInternational Day of Nonviolence.
Explanation :
Gautam Buddha was born as the son of Suddhodana, an elected chief of the Shakya clan of Kapilvastu under the Kingdom of Kosala.
[24] The architecture mainly consists Chaityas, Viharas, Stupas and Stambhas.
A.
Maurya
B.
Buddhist
C.
Hindu
D.
Mughal
Ans:
Buddhist
Explanation :
The Buddhist architecture mainly consists of Chaityas, Viharas, Stupa and Stambhas. The practice of making caves was started during the Mauryan peiod and reached its zenith during the 2nd century AD.
[25] Where was Mahatma Gandhi born?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhiwas born in the town of Porbander (also known as Sudamapuri) in present Gujarat on 2 October 1869. The town was then part of the small princely state of Porbandar in the Kathiawar Agency Gandhi's birthday is commemorated in India as Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday, and worldwide as theInternational Day of Nonviolence.
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhiwas born in the town of Porbander (also known as Sudamapuri) in present Gujarat on 2 October 1869. The town was then part of the small princely state of Porbandar in the Kathiawar Agency Gandhi's birthday is commemorated in India as Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday, and worldwide as theInternational Day of Nonviolence.