GK INFOPEDIA

[1] Which of the following was India’s first interplanetary mission? A. Chandrayaam Mission B. Mangalyaan Mission C. Aryabhatta Mission D. Philae Mission Ans: Mangalyaan Mission Explanation : The Mars Orbiter Mission, also called Mangalyaan, is India’s first interplanetary mission. Launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on 5 November 2013. [2] The “Blue Water […]

[1] Which script was used in Ashoka’s inscription? A. Brahmi B. Devnagri C. Gurumukhi D. Sanskrit Ans: Brahmi Explanation : The inscriptions and edicts of Ashoka refers to a collection of 33 inscriptions on the pillars of Ashoka and cave walls. The inscriptions were written in Magadhi language using the Brahmi script. [2] ‘Shantivan’ is […]

[1] When is the Independence Day of Pakistan celebrated? A. 44788 B. 44746 C. 44789 D. 44787 Ans: 44787 Explanation : The modern state of Pakistan was established on 14 August 1947 in the eastern and northwestern regions of British India, where there was a Muslim majority. It comprised the provinces of Balochistan. East Bengal, […]

[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 […]

[1] Where was “tancho brocade” developed? A. Varanasi B. Dhaka C. Surat D. Tanjavur Ans: Varanasi Explanation : The following are considered to be the main characteristics of the brocade fabrics of Banaras: heavy gold work; compact weaving; figures have small details; metallic visual effects; pallus; jal and mina work. Banarasi brocade produced two sub-variants […]