[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 Policy" was introduced by the Portugese leader -
A.
Franscisco-de-Almeida
B.
Alfonso de Albuquerque
C.
Francis Caron
D.
Francis Martin
Ans:
Franscisco-de-Almeida
Explanation :
The "Blue Water" policy is attributed to Don Francisco de Almeida, the first Viceroy of the Portuguese possessions in India.
[3] The famous Vishnu Temple at Angkor Wat in Cambodia was built by -
A.
Shrutavarman
B.
Suryavarman II
C.
Indravarman
D.
Aniruddha
Ans:
Suryavarman II
Explanation :
The Vishnu Temple at Angkor Wat in Cambodia was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yasodharapura (present-day Angkor), the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his State temple and eventual mausoleum. It was gradually transformed into a Buddhist temple toward the end of the 12th century.
[4] Who propounded the Panchsheel principles?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Lord Buddha
C.
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
D.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Ans:
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation :
The first Prime Minister of India Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru propounded the Panchsheel principles to regulate the conduct of various nations of the world while dealing with each other. These five principles are - (i) mutual respect for each other's territorial integrity and sovereignty (i) non-aggression (iii) non-interference (iv) equality and mutual benefit (v) peaceful co-existence.
[5] Who propounded the Panchsheel Principles?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Lord Buddha
C.
Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru
D.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Ans:
Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru
Explanation :
The Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, known in India as the Panchsheel, are a set of principles to govern relations between states. Their first formal codification in treaty form was in an agreement between by China and India in 1954.
[6] After Independence, Hyderabad, the State of Nizam, was taken over by the Indian Government through -
A.
police action
B.
militay action
C.
persuasion
D.
negotiations
Ans:
militay action
Explanation :
Operation Polo code name for The Hyderabad Police Action was a military operation in September 1948 in which the Indian Armed Forces invaded the State of Hyderabad and ended the rule of Nizam, annexing the state into the Indian Union. The conflict began after Nizam Osman Ali Khan, Asif Jah VII decided not to join the princely State of Hyderabad to either India or Pakistan after the partition of India.
[7] How many spokes are there in the Dharma Chakra of the National Flag?
A.
22
B.
24
C.
18
D.
14
Ans:
24
Explanation :
The National flag of India is a horizontal rectangular tricolor flag, of India saffron, white and India green; with the Ashok Chakra, a 24-spoke wheel, in navy blue at its centre. According to the Flag code of India the Indian flag has a ratio of two by three (where the length of the flag is 1.5 times that of the width). All three stripes of the flag (India saffron), white and India green) should be equal in width and length.
[8] The first woman to become a Chief Minister of any State in India was -
A.
Nandini Satpathy
B.
Dr. J. Jayalalitha
C.
Sucheta Kripalani
D.
Ms. Mayawati
Ans:
Sucheta Kripalani
Explanation :
Sucheta Kriplani, born Sucheta Mazumdar, was an Indian freedom fighter and politician in Uttar Pradesh, India. She became the first woman to be elected Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in 1963. The highlight of her tenure was the firm handling of a state employees strike. The first-ever strike by the state employees which continued for 62 days took place during her regime. She relented only when the employees' leaders agreed for compromise.
[9] Which amidst the following sites/monuments in India is NOT on the UNESCO's list of World Cultural Heritages?
A.
Ellora Caves
B.
Kashi Viswanath Temple
C.
Qutab Minar
D.
Manas Wild-life Sanctuary
Ans:
Kashi Viswanath Temple
Explanation :
Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located in Varanasi, the Holiest existing Place of Hindus, where at least once in life a Hindu is expected to do pilgrimage, and if possible, also pour the remains (ashes) of cremated ancestors here on the River Ganges.
[10] Lord Cornwallis is known for .
A.
permanent revenue settlement of Bengal
B.
attacking the caste system
C.
land revenue settlement of United States
D.
ryotwari settlement of Madras
Ans:
permanent revenue settlement of Bengal
Explanation :
Permanent land revenue settlement was introduced in 1793 by Lord Cornwallis in one fifth of British territory in India, including Bengal, Bihar Orissa, parts of Northern Karnataka, Varanasi and some other areas.
[11] The first woman to preside over the UN General Assembly:
A.
Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
B.
Vijaylakshmi Pandit
C.
Kamla Nehru
D.
Indira Gandhi
Ans:
Vijaylakshmi Pandit
Explanation :
In 1953, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit became the first woman President of the United Nations General Assembly. Between 1946 and 1968, she headed the Indian delegation to the United Nations.
[12] In which of the following countries were / Buddha's idols disfigured and removed recently?
A.
Pakistan
B.
Turkey
C.
Afghanistan
D.
Iran
Ans:
Afghanistan
Explanation :
Buddhas of Bamiyan were two 6th century monumental statues of standing Buddha carved into the side of a cliff in the Bamyan valley in the Hazarajat region of central Afghanistan which were dynamited and destroyed in March 2001 by the Taliban, on orders from leader Mullah Mohammed Omar, after the Taliban government declared that they were idols.
[13] Identify the UNESCO approved World Heritage site from the following.
A.
Somnath Temple
B.
Salarjung Museum
C.
Khajuraho group of temples
D.
Chaar Bagh Railway station
Ans:
Khajuraho group of temples
Explanation :
The citadel of Chandella Rajputs, Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples famous for their erotic sculptures. The Khajuraho Group of Monuments has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is considered to be one of the "seven wonders" of India.
[14] Who is the creator of the piece titled "Portrait of Francoise"?
A.
Leonardo da Vinci
B.
Paul Cezanne
C.
Pablo Picasso
D.
H. Rembrandt
Ans:
Pablo Picasso
Explanation :
Portrait of Françoise is a famous painting by Pablo Picasso. In 1944, after the liberation of Paris, Picasso, then 63 years old, began a romantic relationship with a young art student named Françoise Gilot. She was 40 years younger than he was.
[15] The film Mangal Pandey released in August 2005 deals with -
A.
Jallianwala Bagh tragedy
B.
Netaji Subash Bose's fight against British occupation of India
C.
the first war of Indian Independence in 1857
D.
the partition of India and Pakistan
Ans:
Netaji Subash Bose's fight against British occupation of India
Explanation :
Mangal Pandey: The Rising (released in India or 12 August 2005) is an Indian movie based on the life of Mangal Pandey, an Indian soldier who is known for his role in the Indian Mutiny of 1857. It is directed by Ketan Mehta. Aamir Khan plays the lead role of Mangal Pandey who was a Sepoy whose actions helped spar the Indian rebellion of 1857. The rebellion is also known as "The First War of Indian Independence", "The Sepoy Mutiny" or The Sepoy Rebellion"
[16] Where are the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier housed?
A.
Velankanni, Chennai
B.
Se Cathedral, Velha (Goa)
C.
Basilica of Bom Jesus, Velha (Goa)
D.
St. Xaviers Church, Mumbai
Ans:
Basilica of Bom Jesus, Velha (Goa)
Explanation :
The Basilica of Bom Jesus or Borea Jezuchi Bajilika is located in Goa, India, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The basilica holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier, a very close friend of St. Ignatius Loyola with whom he founded the Society of Jesus, the (Jesuits).
[17] Bahadur Shah (First) was born in the year .
A.
1543
B.
1643
C.
1743
D.
1843
Ans:
1643
Explanation :
Bahadur Shah I was born on 14 October 1643 in Burhanpur to the sixth Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb, and his secondary wife Nawab Bai.
[18] Which type of ancient script did the Harappans use?
A.
Pictographic
B.
Linear
C.
Symbolic
D.
Hieroglyphic
Ans:
Pictographic
Explanation :
Harappan script is regarded as pictographic since its signs represent birds, fish, Varieties of the human form, etc.
[19] Who is the author of Arthashastra?
A.
Kautilya
B.
Tulsidas
C.
Vishnu Sharma
D.
Kalidasa
Ans:
Kautilya
Explanation :
The Arthashastra is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy, written by Kautilya.
[20] The harvest festival of Indian state of Punjab is known as -
A.
Pongal
B.
Lohri
C.
Basant Panchami
D.
Gudi Padva
Ans:
Lohri
Explanation :
Lohri festival of Punjab is traditionally associated with the harvest of the Rabi crops. The traditional time to harvest sugarcane crops is January, therefore, Lohri is celebrated as a harvest festival.
[21] Who was appointed by Akbar as his Court Musician?
A.
Abul Fazal
B.
Mian Tansen
C.
Raja Birbal
D.
Raja Todar Mal
Ans:
Mian Tansen
Explanation :
Mian Tansen was appointed as a court musician by Akbar in 1562 A.D. Tansen was one of the 'Navaratnas' of Akbar's court.
[22] Tripitakas are sacred books of -
A.
Hindus
B.
Jains
C.
Parsis
D.
Buddhists
Ans:
Buddhists
Explanation :
The Tripitaka or Three Baskets is the oldest collection of Buddhist scriptures and includes many texts believed to be the words of the historical Buddha.
[23] Which of the following institutions was not founded by Mahatma Gandhi?
A.
Sabarmati Ashram
B.
Sevagram Ashram
C.
Vishwa Bharti
D.
Phoenix Ashram
Ans:
Vishwa Bharti
Explanation :
Vishwa Bharti was founded by Rabindranath Tagore in 1921 with proceeds from the prize money of the Nobel Prize he received in 1913 for the publication of his book of poems Gitanjali.
[24] The immortal national song "Vande Mataram" has been written by -
A.
Rabindranath Tagore
B.
Sarat Chandra Chatterji
C.
Bankim Chandra Chatterji
D.
Surendranath Bandopadyay
Ans:
Bankim Chandra Chatterji
Explanation :
Vande Mataram is a poem from Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s 1882 novel Anandamath. It was written in Bengali and Sanskrit. It is a hymn to Goddess Durga, identified as the national personification of India. It played a vital role in the Indian independence movement, first sung in a political context by Rabindranath Tagore at the 1896 session of the Indian National Congress.
[25] One of the earliest explorers who visited India was Megasthenes. Which country did he hail from?
A.
Greece
B.
Spain
C.
Egypt
D.
Italy
Ans:
Greece
Explanation :
Megasthenes was an ancient Greek historian, diplomat and Indian ethnographer and explorer in the Hellenistic period.
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 Policy" was introduced by the Portugese leader -
A.
Franscisco-de-Almeida
B.
Alfonso de Albuquerque
C.
Francis Caron
D.
Francis Martin
Ans:
Franscisco-de-Almeida
Explanation :
The "Blue Water" policy is attributed to Don Francisco de Almeida, the first Viceroy of the Portuguese possessions in India.
[3] The famous Vishnu Temple at Angkor Wat in Cambodia was built by -
A.
Shrutavarman
B.
Suryavarman II
C.
Indravarman
D.
Aniruddha
Ans:
Suryavarman II
Explanation :
The Vishnu Temple at Angkor Wat in Cambodia was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yasodharapura (present-day Angkor), the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his State temple and eventual mausoleum. It was gradually transformed into a Buddhist temple toward the end of the 12th century.
[4] Who propounded the Panchsheel principles?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Lord Buddha
C.
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
D.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Ans:
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation :
The first Prime Minister of India Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru propounded the Panchsheel principles to regulate the conduct of various nations of the world while dealing with each other. These five principles are - (i) mutual respect for each other's territorial integrity and sovereignty (i) non-aggression (iii) non-interference (iv) equality and mutual benefit (v) peaceful co-existence.
[5] Who propounded the Panchsheel Principles?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Lord Buddha
C.
Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru
D.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Ans:
Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru
Explanation :
The Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, known in India as the Panchsheel, are a set of principles to govern relations between states. Their first formal codification in treaty form was in an agreement between by China and India in 1954.
[6] After Independence, Hyderabad, the State of Nizam, was taken over by the Indian Government through -
A.
police action
B.
militay action
C.
persuasion
D.
negotiations
Ans:
militay action
Explanation :
Operation Polo code name for The Hyderabad Police Action was a military operation in September 1948 in which the Indian Armed Forces invaded the State of Hyderabad and ended the rule of Nizam, annexing the state into the Indian Union. The conflict began after Nizam Osman Ali Khan, Asif Jah VII decided not to join the princely State of Hyderabad to either India or Pakistan after the partition of India.
[7] How many spokes are there in the Dharma Chakra of the National Flag?
A.
22
B.
24
C.
18
D.
14
Ans:
24
Explanation :
The National flag of India is a horizontal rectangular tricolor flag, of India saffron, white and India green; with the Ashok Chakra, a 24-spoke wheel, in navy blue at its centre. According to the Flag code of India the Indian flag has a ratio of two by three (where the length of the flag is 1.5 times that of the width). All three stripes of the flag (India saffron), white and India green) should be equal in width and length.
[8] The first woman to become a Chief Minister of any State in India was -
A.
Nandini Satpathy
B.
Dr. J. Jayalalitha
C.
Sucheta Kripalani
D.
Ms. Mayawati
Ans:
Sucheta Kripalani
Explanation :
Sucheta Kriplani, born Sucheta Mazumdar, was an Indian freedom fighter and politician in Uttar Pradesh, India. She became the first woman to be elected Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in 1963. The highlight of her tenure was the firm handling of a state employees strike. The first-ever strike by the state employees which continued for 62 days took place during her regime. She relented only when the employees' leaders agreed for compromise.
[9] Which amidst the following sites/monuments in India is NOT on the UNESCO's list of World Cultural Heritages?
A.
Ellora Caves
B.
Kashi Viswanath Temple
C.
Qutab Minar
D.
Manas Wild-life Sanctuary
Ans:
Kashi Viswanath Temple
Explanation :
Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located in Varanasi, the Holiest existing Place of Hindus, where at least once in life a Hindu is expected to do pilgrimage, and if possible, also pour the remains (ashes) of cremated ancestors here on the River Ganges.
[10] Lord Cornwallis is known for .
A.
permanent revenue settlement of Bengal
B.
attacking the caste system
C.
land revenue settlement of United States
D.
ryotwari settlement of Madras
Ans:
permanent revenue settlement of Bengal
Explanation :
Permanent land revenue settlement was introduced in 1793 by Lord Cornwallis in one fifth of British territory in India, including Bengal, Bihar Orissa, parts of Northern Karnataka, Varanasi and some other areas.
[11] The first woman to preside over the UN General Assembly:
A.
Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
B.
Vijaylakshmi Pandit
C.
Kamla Nehru
D.
Indira Gandhi
Ans:
Vijaylakshmi Pandit
Explanation :
In 1953, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit became the first woman President of the United Nations General Assembly. Between 1946 and 1968, she headed the Indian delegation to the United Nations.
[12] In which of the following countries were / Buddha's idols disfigured and removed recently?
A.
Pakistan
B.
Turkey
C.
Afghanistan
D.
Iran
Ans:
Afghanistan
Explanation :
Buddhas of Bamiyan were two 6th century monumental statues of standing Buddha carved into the side of a cliff in the Bamyan valley in the Hazarajat region of central Afghanistan which were dynamited and destroyed in March 2001 by the Taliban, on orders from leader Mullah Mohammed Omar, after the Taliban government declared that they were idols.
[13] Identify the UNESCO approved World Heritage site from the following.
A.
Somnath Temple
B.
Salarjung Museum
C.
Khajuraho group of temples
D.
Chaar Bagh Railway station
Ans:
Khajuraho group of temples
Explanation :
The citadel of Chandella Rajputs, Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples famous for their erotic sculptures. The Khajuraho Group of Monuments has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is considered to be one of the "seven wonders" of India.
[14] Who is the creator of the piece titled "Portrait of Francoise"?
A.
Leonardo da Vinci
B.
Paul Cezanne
C.
Pablo Picasso
D.
H. Rembrandt
Ans:
Pablo Picasso
Explanation :
Portrait of Françoise is a famous painting by Pablo Picasso. In 1944, after the liberation of Paris, Picasso, then 63 years old, began a romantic relationship with a young art student named Françoise Gilot. She was 40 years younger than he was.
[15] The film Mangal Pandey released in August 2005 deals with -
A.
Jallianwala Bagh tragedy
B.
Netaji Subash Bose's fight against British occupation of India
C.
the first war of Indian Independence in 1857
D.
the partition of India and Pakistan
Ans:
Netaji Subash Bose's fight against British occupation of India
Explanation :
Mangal Pandey: The Rising (released in India or 12 August 2005) is an Indian movie based on the life of Mangal Pandey, an Indian soldier who is known for his role in the Indian Mutiny of 1857. It is directed by Ketan Mehta. Aamir Khan plays the lead role of Mangal Pandey who was a Sepoy whose actions helped spar the Indian rebellion of 1857. The rebellion is also known as "The First War of Indian Independence", "The Sepoy Mutiny" or The Sepoy Rebellion"
[16] Where are the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier housed?
A.
Velankanni, Chennai
B.
Se Cathedral, Velha (Goa)
C.
Basilica of Bom Jesus, Velha (Goa)
D.
St. Xaviers Church, Mumbai
Ans:
Basilica of Bom Jesus, Velha (Goa)
Explanation :
The Basilica of Bom Jesus or Borea Jezuchi Bajilika is located in Goa, India, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The basilica holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier, a very close friend of St. Ignatius Loyola with whom he founded the Society of Jesus, the (Jesuits).
[17] Bahadur Shah (First) was born in the year .
A.
1543
B.
1643
C.
1743
D.
1843
Ans:
1643
Explanation :
Bahadur Shah I was born on 14 October 1643 in Burhanpur to the sixth Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb, and his secondary wife Nawab Bai.
[18] Which type of ancient script did the Harappans use?
A.
Pictographic
B.
Linear
C.
Symbolic
D.
Hieroglyphic
Ans:
Pictographic
Explanation :
Harappan script is regarded as pictographic since its signs represent birds, fish, Varieties of the human form, etc.
[19] Who is the author of Arthashastra?
A.
Kautilya
B.
Tulsidas
C.
Vishnu Sharma
D.
Kalidasa
Ans:
Kautilya
Explanation :
The Arthashastra is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy, written by Kautilya.
[20] The harvest festival of Indian state of Punjab is known as -
A.
Pongal
B.
Lohri
C.
Basant Panchami
D.
Gudi Padva
Ans:
Lohri
Explanation :
Lohri festival of Punjab is traditionally associated with the harvest of the Rabi crops. The traditional time to harvest sugarcane crops is January, therefore, Lohri is celebrated as a harvest festival.
[21] Who was appointed by Akbar as his Court Musician?
A.
Abul Fazal
B.
Mian Tansen
C.
Raja Birbal
D.
Raja Todar Mal
Ans:
Mian Tansen
Explanation :
Mian Tansen was appointed as a court musician by Akbar in 1562 A.D. Tansen was one of the 'Navaratnas' of Akbar's court.
[22] Tripitakas are sacred books of -
A.
Hindus
B.
Jains
C.
Parsis
D.
Buddhists
Ans:
Buddhists
Explanation :
The Tripitaka or Three Baskets is the oldest collection of Buddhist scriptures and includes many texts believed to be the words of the historical Buddha.
[23] Which of the following institutions was not founded by Mahatma Gandhi?
A.
Sabarmati Ashram
B.
Sevagram Ashram
C.
Vishwa Bharti
D.
Phoenix Ashram
Ans:
Vishwa Bharti
Explanation :
Vishwa Bharti was founded by Rabindranath Tagore in 1921 with proceeds from the prize money of the Nobel Prize he received in 1913 for the publication of his book of poems Gitanjali.
[24] The immortal national song "Vande Mataram" has been written by -
A.
Rabindranath Tagore
B.
Sarat Chandra Chatterji
C.
Bankim Chandra Chatterji
D.
Surendranath Bandopadyay
Ans:
Bankim Chandra Chatterji
Explanation :
Vande Mataram is a poem from Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s 1882 novel Anandamath. It was written in Bengali and Sanskrit. It is a hymn to Goddess Durga, identified as the national personification of India. It played a vital role in the Indian independence movement, first sung in a political context by Rabindranath Tagore at the 1896 session of the Indian National Congress.
[25] One of the earliest explorers who visited India was Megasthenes. Which country did he hail from?
A.
Greece
B.
Spain
C.
Egypt
D.
Italy
Ans:
Greece
Explanation :
Megasthenes was an ancient Greek historian, diplomat and Indian ethnographer and explorer in the Hellenistic period.
Explanation :
The Vishnu Temple at Angkor Wat in Cambodia was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yasodharapura (present-day Angkor), the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his State temple and eventual mausoleum. It was gradually transformed into a Buddhist temple toward the end of the 12th century.
[4] Who propounded the Panchsheel principles?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Lord Buddha
C.
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
D.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Ans:
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation :
The first Prime Minister of India Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru propounded the Panchsheel principles to regulate the conduct of various nations of the world while dealing with each other. These five principles are - (i) mutual respect for each other's territorial integrity and sovereignty (i) non-aggression (iii) non-interference (iv) equality and mutual benefit (v) peaceful co-existence.
[5] Who propounded the Panchsheel Principles?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Lord Buddha
C.
Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru
D.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Ans:
Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru
Explanation :
The Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, known in India as the Panchsheel, are a set of principles to govern relations between states. Their first formal codification in treaty form was in an agreement between by China and India in 1954.
[6] After Independence, Hyderabad, the State of Nizam, was taken over by the Indian Government through -
A.
police action
B.
militay action
C.
persuasion
D.
negotiations
Ans:
militay action
Explanation :
Operation Polo code name for The Hyderabad Police Action was a military operation in September 1948 in which the Indian Armed Forces invaded the State of Hyderabad and ended the rule of Nizam, annexing the state into the Indian Union. The conflict began after Nizam Osman Ali Khan, Asif Jah VII decided not to join the princely State of Hyderabad to either India or Pakistan after the partition of India.
[7] How many spokes are there in the Dharma Chakra of the National Flag?
A.
22
B.
24
C.
18
D.
14
Ans:
24
Explanation :
The National flag of India is a horizontal rectangular tricolor flag, of India saffron, white and India green; with the Ashok Chakra, a 24-spoke wheel, in navy blue at its centre. According to the Flag code of India the Indian flag has a ratio of two by three (where the length of the flag is 1.5 times that of the width). All three stripes of the flag (India saffron), white and India green) should be equal in width and length.
[8] The first woman to become a Chief Minister of any State in India was -
A.
Nandini Satpathy
B.
Dr. J. Jayalalitha
C.
Sucheta Kripalani
D.
Ms. Mayawati
Ans:
Sucheta Kripalani
Explanation :
Sucheta Kriplani, born Sucheta Mazumdar, was an Indian freedom fighter and politician in Uttar Pradesh, India. She became the first woman to be elected Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in 1963. The highlight of her tenure was the firm handling of a state employees strike. The first-ever strike by the state employees which continued for 62 days took place during her regime. She relented only when the employees' leaders agreed for compromise.
[9] Which amidst the following sites/monuments in India is NOT on the UNESCO's list of World Cultural Heritages?
A.
Ellora Caves
B.
Kashi Viswanath Temple
C.
Qutab Minar
D.
Manas Wild-life Sanctuary
Ans:
Kashi Viswanath Temple
Explanation :
Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located in Varanasi, the Holiest existing Place of Hindus, where at least once in life a Hindu is expected to do pilgrimage, and if possible, also pour the remains (ashes) of cremated ancestors here on the River Ganges.
[10] Lord Cornwallis is known for .
A.
permanent revenue settlement of Bengal
B.
attacking the caste system
C.
land revenue settlement of United States
D.
ryotwari settlement of Madras
Ans:
permanent revenue settlement of Bengal
Explanation :
Permanent land revenue settlement was introduced in 1793 by Lord Cornwallis in one fifth of British territory in India, including Bengal, Bihar Orissa, parts of Northern Karnataka, Varanasi and some other areas.
[11] The first woman to preside over the UN General Assembly:
A.
Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
B.
Vijaylakshmi Pandit
C.
Kamla Nehru
D.
Indira Gandhi
Ans:
Vijaylakshmi Pandit
Explanation :
In 1953, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit became the first woman President of the United Nations General Assembly. Between 1946 and 1968, she headed the Indian delegation to the United Nations.
[12] In which of the following countries were / Buddha's idols disfigured and removed recently?
A.
Pakistan
B.
Turkey
C.
Afghanistan
D.
Iran
Ans:
Afghanistan
Explanation :
Buddhas of Bamiyan were two 6th century monumental statues of standing Buddha carved into the side of a cliff in the Bamyan valley in the Hazarajat region of central Afghanistan which were dynamited and destroyed in March 2001 by the Taliban, on orders from leader Mullah Mohammed Omar, after the Taliban government declared that they were idols.
[13] Identify the UNESCO approved World Heritage site from the following.
A.
Somnath Temple
B.
Salarjung Museum
C.
Khajuraho group of temples
D.
Chaar Bagh Railway station
Ans:
Khajuraho group of temples
Explanation :
The citadel of Chandella Rajputs, Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples famous for their erotic sculptures. The Khajuraho Group of Monuments has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is considered to be one of the "seven wonders" of India.
[14] Who is the creator of the piece titled "Portrait of Francoise"?
A.
Leonardo da Vinci
B.
Paul Cezanne
C.
Pablo Picasso
D.
H. Rembrandt
Ans:
Pablo Picasso
Explanation :
Portrait of Françoise is a famous painting by Pablo Picasso. In 1944, after the liberation of Paris, Picasso, then 63 years old, began a romantic relationship with a young art student named Françoise Gilot. She was 40 years younger than he was.
[15] The film Mangal Pandey released in August 2005 deals with -
A.
Jallianwala Bagh tragedy
B.
Netaji Subash Bose's fight against British occupation of India
C.
the first war of Indian Independence in 1857
D.
the partition of India and Pakistan
Ans:
Netaji Subash Bose's fight against British occupation of India
Explanation :
Mangal Pandey: The Rising (released in India or 12 August 2005) is an Indian movie based on the life of Mangal Pandey, an Indian soldier who is known for his role in the Indian Mutiny of 1857. It is directed by Ketan Mehta. Aamir Khan plays the lead role of Mangal Pandey who was a Sepoy whose actions helped spar the Indian rebellion of 1857. The rebellion is also known as "The First War of Indian Independence", "The Sepoy Mutiny" or The Sepoy Rebellion"
[16] Where are the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier housed?
A.
Velankanni, Chennai
B.
Se Cathedral, Velha (Goa)
C.
Basilica of Bom Jesus, Velha (Goa)
D.
St. Xaviers Church, Mumbai
Ans:
Basilica of Bom Jesus, Velha (Goa)
Explanation :
The Basilica of Bom Jesus or Borea Jezuchi Bajilika is located in Goa, India, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The basilica holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier, a very close friend of St. Ignatius Loyola with whom he founded the Society of Jesus, the (Jesuits).
[17] Bahadur Shah (First) was born in the year .
A.
1543
B.
1643
C.
1743
D.
1843
Ans:
1643
Explanation :
Bahadur Shah I was born on 14 October 1643 in Burhanpur to the sixth Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb, and his secondary wife Nawab Bai.
[18] Which type of ancient script did the Harappans use?
A.
Pictographic
B.
Linear
C.
Symbolic
D.
Hieroglyphic
Ans:
Pictographic
Explanation :
Harappan script is regarded as pictographic since its signs represent birds, fish, Varieties of the human form, etc.
[19] Who is the author of Arthashastra?
A.
Kautilya
B.
Tulsidas
C.
Vishnu Sharma
D.
Kalidasa
Ans:
Kautilya
Explanation :
The Arthashastra is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy, written by Kautilya.
[20] The harvest festival of Indian state of Punjab is known as -
A.
Pongal
B.
Lohri
C.
Basant Panchami
D.
Gudi Padva
Ans:
Lohri
Explanation :
Lohri festival of Punjab is traditionally associated with the harvest of the Rabi crops. The traditional time to harvest sugarcane crops is January, therefore, Lohri is celebrated as a harvest festival.
[21] Who was appointed by Akbar as his Court Musician?
A.
Abul Fazal
B.
Mian Tansen
C.
Raja Birbal
D.
Raja Todar Mal
Ans:
Mian Tansen
Explanation :
Mian Tansen was appointed as a court musician by Akbar in 1562 A.D. Tansen was one of the 'Navaratnas' of Akbar's court.
[22] Tripitakas are sacred books of -
A.
Hindus
B.
Jains
C.
Parsis
D.
Buddhists
Ans:
Buddhists
Explanation :
The Tripitaka or Three Baskets is the oldest collection of Buddhist scriptures and includes many texts believed to be the words of the historical Buddha.
[23] Which of the following institutions was not founded by Mahatma Gandhi?
A.
Sabarmati Ashram
B.
Sevagram Ashram
C.
Vishwa Bharti
D.
Phoenix Ashram
Ans:
Vishwa Bharti
Explanation :
Vishwa Bharti was founded by Rabindranath Tagore in 1921 with proceeds from the prize money of the Nobel Prize he received in 1913 for the publication of his book of poems Gitanjali.
[24] The immortal national song "Vande Mataram" has been written by -
A.
Rabindranath Tagore
B.
Sarat Chandra Chatterji
C.
Bankim Chandra Chatterji
D.
Surendranath Bandopadyay
Ans:
Bankim Chandra Chatterji
Explanation :
Vande Mataram is a poem from Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s 1882 novel Anandamath. It was written in Bengali and Sanskrit. It is a hymn to Goddess Durga, identified as the national personification of India. It played a vital role in the Indian independence movement, first sung in a political context by Rabindranath Tagore at the 1896 session of the Indian National Congress.
[25] One of the earliest explorers who visited India was Megasthenes. Which country did he hail from?
A.
Greece
B.
Spain
C.
Egypt
D.
Italy
Ans:
Greece
Explanation :
Megasthenes was an ancient Greek historian, diplomat and Indian ethnographer and explorer in the Hellenistic period.
Explanation :
The Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, known in India as the Panchsheel, are a set of principles to govern relations between states. Their first formal codification in treaty form was in an agreement between by China and India in 1954.
[6] After Independence, Hyderabad, the State of Nizam, was taken over by the Indian Government through -
A.
police action
B.
militay action
C.
persuasion
D.
negotiations
Ans:
militay action
Explanation :
Operation Polo code name for The Hyderabad Police Action was a military operation in September 1948 in which the Indian Armed Forces invaded the State of Hyderabad and ended the rule of Nizam, annexing the state into the Indian Union. The conflict began after Nizam Osman Ali Khan, Asif Jah VII decided not to join the princely State of Hyderabad to either India or Pakistan after the partition of India.
[7] How many spokes are there in the Dharma Chakra of the National Flag?
A.
22
B.
24
C.
18
D.
14
Ans:
24
Explanation :
The National flag of India is a horizontal rectangular tricolor flag, of India saffron, white and India green; with the Ashok Chakra, a 24-spoke wheel, in navy blue at its centre. According to the Flag code of India the Indian flag has a ratio of two by three (where the length of the flag is 1.5 times that of the width). All three stripes of the flag (India saffron), white and India green) should be equal in width and length.
[8] The first woman to become a Chief Minister of any State in India was -
A.
Nandini Satpathy
B.
Dr. J. Jayalalitha
C.
Sucheta Kripalani
D.
Ms. Mayawati
Ans:
Sucheta Kripalani
Explanation :
Sucheta Kriplani, born Sucheta Mazumdar, was an Indian freedom fighter and politician in Uttar Pradesh, India. She became the first woman to be elected Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in 1963. The highlight of her tenure was the firm handling of a state employees strike. The first-ever strike by the state employees which continued for 62 days took place during her regime. She relented only when the employees' leaders agreed for compromise.
[9] Which amidst the following sites/monuments in India is NOT on the UNESCO's list of World Cultural Heritages?
A.
Ellora Caves
B.
Kashi Viswanath Temple
C.
Qutab Minar
D.
Manas Wild-life Sanctuary
Ans:
Kashi Viswanath Temple
Explanation :
Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located in Varanasi, the Holiest existing Place of Hindus, where at least once in life a Hindu is expected to do pilgrimage, and if possible, also pour the remains (ashes) of cremated ancestors here on the River Ganges.
[10] Lord Cornwallis is known for .
A.
permanent revenue settlement of Bengal
B.
attacking the caste system
C.
land revenue settlement of United States
D.
ryotwari settlement of Madras
Ans:
permanent revenue settlement of Bengal
Explanation :
Permanent land revenue settlement was introduced in 1793 by Lord Cornwallis in one fifth of British territory in India, including Bengal, Bihar Orissa, parts of Northern Karnataka, Varanasi and some other areas.
[11] The first woman to preside over the UN General Assembly:
A.
Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
B.
Vijaylakshmi Pandit
C.
Kamla Nehru
D.
Indira Gandhi
Ans:
Vijaylakshmi Pandit
Explanation :
In 1953, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit became the first woman President of the United Nations General Assembly. Between 1946 and 1968, she headed the Indian delegation to the United Nations.
[12] In which of the following countries were / Buddha's idols disfigured and removed recently?
A.
Pakistan
B.
Turkey
C.
Afghanistan
D.
Iran
Ans:
Afghanistan
Explanation :
Buddhas of Bamiyan were two 6th century monumental statues of standing Buddha carved into the side of a cliff in the Bamyan valley in the Hazarajat region of central Afghanistan which were dynamited and destroyed in March 2001 by the Taliban, on orders from leader Mullah Mohammed Omar, after the Taliban government declared that they were idols.
[13] Identify the UNESCO approved World Heritage site from the following.
A.
Somnath Temple
B.
Salarjung Museum
C.
Khajuraho group of temples
D.
Chaar Bagh Railway station
Ans:
Khajuraho group of temples
Explanation :
The citadel of Chandella Rajputs, Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples famous for their erotic sculptures. The Khajuraho Group of Monuments has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is considered to be one of the "seven wonders" of India.
[14] Who is the creator of the piece titled "Portrait of Francoise"?
A.
Leonardo da Vinci
B.
Paul Cezanne
C.
Pablo Picasso
D.
H. Rembrandt
Ans:
Pablo Picasso
Explanation :
Portrait of Françoise is a famous painting by Pablo Picasso. In 1944, after the liberation of Paris, Picasso, then 63 years old, began a romantic relationship with a young art student named Françoise Gilot. She was 40 years younger than he was.
[15] The film Mangal Pandey released in August 2005 deals with -
A.
Jallianwala Bagh tragedy
B.
Netaji Subash Bose's fight against British occupation of India
C.
the first war of Indian Independence in 1857
D.
the partition of India and Pakistan
Ans:
Netaji Subash Bose's fight against British occupation of India
Explanation :
Mangal Pandey: The Rising (released in India or 12 August 2005) is an Indian movie based on the life of Mangal Pandey, an Indian soldier who is known for his role in the Indian Mutiny of 1857. It is directed by Ketan Mehta. Aamir Khan plays the lead role of Mangal Pandey who was a Sepoy whose actions helped spar the Indian rebellion of 1857. The rebellion is also known as "The First War of Indian Independence", "The Sepoy Mutiny" or The Sepoy Rebellion"
[16] Where are the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier housed?
A.
Velankanni, Chennai
B.
Se Cathedral, Velha (Goa)
C.
Basilica of Bom Jesus, Velha (Goa)
D.
St. Xaviers Church, Mumbai
Ans:
Basilica of Bom Jesus, Velha (Goa)
Explanation :
The Basilica of Bom Jesus or Borea Jezuchi Bajilika is located in Goa, India, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The basilica holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier, a very close friend of St. Ignatius Loyola with whom he founded the Society of Jesus, the (Jesuits).
[17] Bahadur Shah (First) was born in the year .
A.
1543
B.
1643
C.
1743
D.
1843
Ans:
1643
Explanation :
Bahadur Shah I was born on 14 October 1643 in Burhanpur to the sixth Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb, and his secondary wife Nawab Bai.
[18] Which type of ancient script did the Harappans use?
A.
Pictographic
B.
Linear
C.
Symbolic
D.
Hieroglyphic
Ans:
Pictographic
Explanation :
Harappan script is regarded as pictographic since its signs represent birds, fish, Varieties of the human form, etc.
[19] Who is the author of Arthashastra?
A.
Kautilya
B.
Tulsidas
C.
Vishnu Sharma
D.
Kalidasa
Ans:
Kautilya
Explanation :
The Arthashastra is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy, written by Kautilya.
[20] The harvest festival of Indian state of Punjab is known as -
A.
Pongal
B.
Lohri
C.
Basant Panchami
D.
Gudi Padva
Ans:
Lohri
Explanation :
Lohri festival of Punjab is traditionally associated with the harvest of the Rabi crops. The traditional time to harvest sugarcane crops is January, therefore, Lohri is celebrated as a harvest festival.
[21] Who was appointed by Akbar as his Court Musician?
A.
Abul Fazal
B.
Mian Tansen
C.
Raja Birbal
D.
Raja Todar Mal
Ans:
Mian Tansen
Explanation :
Mian Tansen was appointed as a court musician by Akbar in 1562 A.D. Tansen was one of the 'Navaratnas' of Akbar's court.
[22] Tripitakas are sacred books of -
A.
Hindus
B.
Jains
C.
Parsis
D.
Buddhists
Ans:
Buddhists
Explanation :
The Tripitaka or Three Baskets is the oldest collection of Buddhist scriptures and includes many texts believed to be the words of the historical Buddha.
[23] Which of the following institutions was not founded by Mahatma Gandhi?
A.
Sabarmati Ashram
B.
Sevagram Ashram
C.
Vishwa Bharti
D.
Phoenix Ashram
Ans:
Vishwa Bharti
Explanation :
Vishwa Bharti was founded by Rabindranath Tagore in 1921 with proceeds from the prize money of the Nobel Prize he received in 1913 for the publication of his book of poems Gitanjali.
[24] The immortal national song "Vande Mataram" has been written by -
A.
Rabindranath Tagore
B.
Sarat Chandra Chatterji
C.
Bankim Chandra Chatterji
D.
Surendranath Bandopadyay
Ans:
Bankim Chandra Chatterji
Explanation :
Vande Mataram is a poem from Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s 1882 novel Anandamath. It was written in Bengali and Sanskrit. It is a hymn to Goddess Durga, identified as the national personification of India. It played a vital role in the Indian independence movement, first sung in a political context by Rabindranath Tagore at the 1896 session of the Indian National Congress.
[25] One of the earliest explorers who visited India was Megasthenes. Which country did he hail from?
A.
Greece
B.
Spain
C.
Egypt
D.
Italy
Ans:
Greece
Explanation :
Megasthenes was an ancient Greek historian, diplomat and Indian ethnographer and explorer in the Hellenistic period.
Explanation :
The National flag of India is a horizontal rectangular tricolor flag, of India saffron, white and India green; with the Ashok Chakra, a 24-spoke wheel, in navy blue at its centre. According to the Flag code of India the Indian flag has a ratio of two by three (where the length of the flag is 1.5 times that of the width). All three stripes of the flag (India saffron), white and India green) should be equal in width and length.
[8] The first woman to become a Chief Minister of any State in India was -
A.
Nandini Satpathy
B.
Dr. J. Jayalalitha
C.
Sucheta Kripalani
D.
Ms. Mayawati
Ans:
Sucheta Kripalani
Explanation :
Sucheta Kriplani, born Sucheta Mazumdar, was an Indian freedom fighter and politician in Uttar Pradesh, India. She became the first woman to be elected Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in 1963. The highlight of her tenure was the firm handling of a state employees strike. The first-ever strike by the state employees which continued for 62 days took place during her regime. She relented only when the employees' leaders agreed for compromise.
[9] Which amidst the following sites/monuments in India is NOT on the UNESCO's list of World Cultural Heritages?
A.
Ellora Caves
B.
Kashi Viswanath Temple
C.
Qutab Minar
D.
Manas Wild-life Sanctuary
Ans:
Kashi Viswanath Temple
Explanation :
Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located in Varanasi, the Holiest existing Place of Hindus, where at least once in life a Hindu is expected to do pilgrimage, and if possible, also pour the remains (ashes) of cremated ancestors here on the River Ganges.
[10] Lord Cornwallis is known for .
A.
permanent revenue settlement of Bengal
B.
attacking the caste system
C.
land revenue settlement of United States
D.
ryotwari settlement of Madras
Ans:
permanent revenue settlement of Bengal
Explanation :
Permanent land revenue settlement was introduced in 1793 by Lord Cornwallis in one fifth of British territory in India, including Bengal, Bihar Orissa, parts of Northern Karnataka, Varanasi and some other areas.
[11] The first woman to preside over the UN General Assembly:
A.
Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
B.
Vijaylakshmi Pandit
C.
Kamla Nehru
D.
Indira Gandhi
Ans:
Vijaylakshmi Pandit
Explanation :
In 1953, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit became the first woman President of the United Nations General Assembly. Between 1946 and 1968, she headed the Indian delegation to the United Nations.
[12] In which of the following countries were / Buddha's idols disfigured and removed recently?
A.
Pakistan
B.
Turkey
C.
Afghanistan
D.
Iran
Ans:
Afghanistan
Explanation :
Buddhas of Bamiyan were two 6th century monumental statues of standing Buddha carved into the side of a cliff in the Bamyan valley in the Hazarajat region of central Afghanistan which were dynamited and destroyed in March 2001 by the Taliban, on orders from leader Mullah Mohammed Omar, after the Taliban government declared that they were idols.
[13] Identify the UNESCO approved World Heritage site from the following.
A.
Somnath Temple
B.
Salarjung Museum
C.
Khajuraho group of temples
D.
Chaar Bagh Railway station
Ans:
Khajuraho group of temples
Explanation :
The citadel of Chandella Rajputs, Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples famous for their erotic sculptures. The Khajuraho Group of Monuments has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is considered to be one of the "seven wonders" of India.
[14] Who is the creator of the piece titled "Portrait of Francoise"?
A.
Leonardo da Vinci
B.
Paul Cezanne
C.
Pablo Picasso
D.
H. Rembrandt
Ans:
Pablo Picasso
Explanation :
Portrait of Françoise is a famous painting by Pablo Picasso. In 1944, after the liberation of Paris, Picasso, then 63 years old, began a romantic relationship with a young art student named Françoise Gilot. She was 40 years younger than he was.
[15] The film Mangal Pandey released in August 2005 deals with -
A.
Jallianwala Bagh tragedy
B.
Netaji Subash Bose's fight against British occupation of India
C.
the first war of Indian Independence in 1857
D.
the partition of India and Pakistan
Ans:
Netaji Subash Bose's fight against British occupation of India
Explanation :
Mangal Pandey: The Rising (released in India or 12 August 2005) is an Indian movie based on the life of Mangal Pandey, an Indian soldier who is known for his role in the Indian Mutiny of 1857. It is directed by Ketan Mehta. Aamir Khan plays the lead role of Mangal Pandey who was a Sepoy whose actions helped spar the Indian rebellion of 1857. The rebellion is also known as "The First War of Indian Independence", "The Sepoy Mutiny" or The Sepoy Rebellion"
[16] Where are the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier housed?
A.
Velankanni, Chennai
B.
Se Cathedral, Velha (Goa)
C.
Basilica of Bom Jesus, Velha (Goa)
D.
St. Xaviers Church, Mumbai
Ans:
Basilica of Bom Jesus, Velha (Goa)
Explanation :
The Basilica of Bom Jesus or Borea Jezuchi Bajilika is located in Goa, India, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The basilica holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier, a very close friend of St. Ignatius Loyola with whom he founded the Society of Jesus, the (Jesuits).
[17] Bahadur Shah (First) was born in the year .
A.
1543
B.
1643
C.
1743
D.
1843
Ans:
1643
Explanation :
Bahadur Shah I was born on 14 October 1643 in Burhanpur to the sixth Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb, and his secondary wife Nawab Bai.
[18] Which type of ancient script did the Harappans use?
A.
Pictographic
B.
Linear
C.
Symbolic
D.
Hieroglyphic
Ans:
Pictographic
Explanation :
Harappan script is regarded as pictographic since its signs represent birds, fish, Varieties of the human form, etc.
[19] Who is the author of Arthashastra?
A.
Kautilya
B.
Tulsidas
C.
Vishnu Sharma
D.
Kalidasa
Ans:
Kautilya
Explanation :
The Arthashastra is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy, written by Kautilya.
[20] The harvest festival of Indian state of Punjab is known as -
A.
Pongal
B.
Lohri
C.
Basant Panchami
D.
Gudi Padva
Ans:
Lohri
Explanation :
Lohri festival of Punjab is traditionally associated with the harvest of the Rabi crops. The traditional time to harvest sugarcane crops is January, therefore, Lohri is celebrated as a harvest festival.
[21] Who was appointed by Akbar as his Court Musician?
A.
Abul Fazal
B.
Mian Tansen
C.
Raja Birbal
D.
Raja Todar Mal
Ans:
Mian Tansen
Explanation :
Mian Tansen was appointed as a court musician by Akbar in 1562 A.D. Tansen was one of the 'Navaratnas' of Akbar's court.
[22] Tripitakas are sacred books of -
A.
Hindus
B.
Jains
C.
Parsis
D.
Buddhists
Ans:
Buddhists
Explanation :
The Tripitaka or Three Baskets is the oldest collection of Buddhist scriptures and includes many texts believed to be the words of the historical Buddha.
[23] Which of the following institutions was not founded by Mahatma Gandhi?
A.
Sabarmati Ashram
B.
Sevagram Ashram
C.
Vishwa Bharti
D.
Phoenix Ashram
Ans:
Vishwa Bharti
Explanation :
Vishwa Bharti was founded by Rabindranath Tagore in 1921 with proceeds from the prize money of the Nobel Prize he received in 1913 for the publication of his book of poems Gitanjali.
[24] The immortal national song "Vande Mataram" has been written by -
A.
Rabindranath Tagore
B.
Sarat Chandra Chatterji
C.
Bankim Chandra Chatterji
D.
Surendranath Bandopadyay
Ans:
Bankim Chandra Chatterji
Explanation :
Vande Mataram is a poem from Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s 1882 novel Anandamath. It was written in Bengali and Sanskrit. It is a hymn to Goddess Durga, identified as the national personification of India. It played a vital role in the Indian independence movement, first sung in a political context by Rabindranath Tagore at the 1896 session of the Indian National Congress.
[25] One of the earliest explorers who visited India was Megasthenes. Which country did he hail from?
A.
Greece
B.
Spain
C.
Egypt
D.
Italy
Ans:
Greece
Explanation :
Megasthenes was an ancient Greek historian, diplomat and Indian ethnographer and explorer in the Hellenistic period.
Explanation :
Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located in Varanasi, the Holiest existing Place of Hindus, where at least once in life a Hindu is expected to do pilgrimage, and if possible, also pour the remains (ashes) of cremated ancestors here on the River Ganges.
[10] Lord Cornwallis is known for .
A.
permanent revenue settlement of Bengal
B.
attacking the caste system
C.
land revenue settlement of United States
D.
ryotwari settlement of Madras
Ans:
permanent revenue settlement of Bengal
Explanation :
Permanent land revenue settlement was introduced in 1793 by Lord Cornwallis in one fifth of British territory in India, including Bengal, Bihar Orissa, parts of Northern Karnataka, Varanasi and some other areas.
[11] The first woman to preside over the UN General Assembly:
A.
Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
B.
Vijaylakshmi Pandit
C.
Kamla Nehru
D.
Indira Gandhi
Ans:
Vijaylakshmi Pandit
Explanation :
In 1953, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit became the first woman President of the United Nations General Assembly. Between 1946 and 1968, she headed the Indian delegation to the United Nations.
[12] In which of the following countries were / Buddha's idols disfigured and removed recently?
A.
Pakistan
B.
Turkey
C.
Afghanistan
D.
Iran
Ans:
Afghanistan
Explanation :
Buddhas of Bamiyan were two 6th century monumental statues of standing Buddha carved into the side of a cliff in the Bamyan valley in the Hazarajat region of central Afghanistan which were dynamited and destroyed in March 2001 by the Taliban, on orders from leader Mullah Mohammed Omar, after the Taliban government declared that they were idols.
[13] Identify the UNESCO approved World Heritage site from the following.
A.
Somnath Temple
B.
Salarjung Museum
C.
Khajuraho group of temples
D.
Chaar Bagh Railway station
Ans:
Khajuraho group of temples
Explanation :
The citadel of Chandella Rajputs, Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples famous for their erotic sculptures. The Khajuraho Group of Monuments has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is considered to be one of the "seven wonders" of India.
[14] Who is the creator of the piece titled "Portrait of Francoise"?
A.
Leonardo da Vinci
B.
Paul Cezanne
C.
Pablo Picasso
D.
H. Rembrandt
Ans:
Pablo Picasso
Explanation :
Portrait of Françoise is a famous painting by Pablo Picasso. In 1944, after the liberation of Paris, Picasso, then 63 years old, began a romantic relationship with a young art student named Françoise Gilot. She was 40 years younger than he was.
[15] The film Mangal Pandey released in August 2005 deals with -
A.
Jallianwala Bagh tragedy
B.
Netaji Subash Bose's fight against British occupation of India
C.
the first war of Indian Independence in 1857
D.
the partition of India and Pakistan
Ans:
Netaji Subash Bose's fight against British occupation of India
Explanation :
Mangal Pandey: The Rising (released in India or 12 August 2005) is an Indian movie based on the life of Mangal Pandey, an Indian soldier who is known for his role in the Indian Mutiny of 1857. It is directed by Ketan Mehta. Aamir Khan plays the lead role of Mangal Pandey who was a Sepoy whose actions helped spar the Indian rebellion of 1857. The rebellion is also known as "The First War of Indian Independence", "The Sepoy Mutiny" or The Sepoy Rebellion"
[16] Where are the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier housed?
A.
Velankanni, Chennai
B.
Se Cathedral, Velha (Goa)
C.
Basilica of Bom Jesus, Velha (Goa)
D.
St. Xaviers Church, Mumbai
Ans:
Basilica of Bom Jesus, Velha (Goa)
Explanation :
The Basilica of Bom Jesus or Borea Jezuchi Bajilika is located in Goa, India, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The basilica holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier, a very close friend of St. Ignatius Loyola with whom he founded the Society of Jesus, the (Jesuits).
[17] Bahadur Shah (First) was born in the year .
A.
1543
B.
1643
C.
1743
D.
1843
Ans:
1643
Explanation :
Bahadur Shah I was born on 14 October 1643 in Burhanpur to the sixth Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb, and his secondary wife Nawab Bai.
[18] Which type of ancient script did the Harappans use?
A.
Pictographic
B.
Linear
C.
Symbolic
D.
Hieroglyphic
Ans:
Pictographic
Explanation :
Harappan script is regarded as pictographic since its signs represent birds, fish, Varieties of the human form, etc.
[19] Who is the author of Arthashastra?
A.
Kautilya
B.
Tulsidas
C.
Vishnu Sharma
D.
Kalidasa
Ans:
Kautilya
Explanation :
The Arthashastra is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy, written by Kautilya.
[20] The harvest festival of Indian state of Punjab is known as -
A.
Pongal
B.
Lohri
C.
Basant Panchami
D.
Gudi Padva
Ans:
Lohri
Explanation :
Lohri festival of Punjab is traditionally associated with the harvest of the Rabi crops. The traditional time to harvest sugarcane crops is January, therefore, Lohri is celebrated as a harvest festival.
[21] Who was appointed by Akbar as his Court Musician?
A.
Abul Fazal
B.
Mian Tansen
C.
Raja Birbal
D.
Raja Todar Mal
Ans:
Mian Tansen
Explanation :
Mian Tansen was appointed as a court musician by Akbar in 1562 A.D. Tansen was one of the 'Navaratnas' of Akbar's court.
[22] Tripitakas are sacred books of -
A.
Hindus
B.
Jains
C.
Parsis
D.
Buddhists
Ans:
Buddhists
Explanation :
The Tripitaka or Three Baskets is the oldest collection of Buddhist scriptures and includes many texts believed to be the words of the historical Buddha.
[23] Which of the following institutions was not founded by Mahatma Gandhi?
A.
Sabarmati Ashram
B.
Sevagram Ashram
C.
Vishwa Bharti
D.
Phoenix Ashram
Ans:
Vishwa Bharti
Explanation :
Vishwa Bharti was founded by Rabindranath Tagore in 1921 with proceeds from the prize money of the Nobel Prize he received in 1913 for the publication of his book of poems Gitanjali.
[24] The immortal national song "Vande Mataram" has been written by -
A.
Rabindranath Tagore
B.
Sarat Chandra Chatterji
C.
Bankim Chandra Chatterji
D.
Surendranath Bandopadyay
Ans:
Bankim Chandra Chatterji
Explanation :
Vande Mataram is a poem from Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s 1882 novel Anandamath. It was written in Bengali and Sanskrit. It is a hymn to Goddess Durga, identified as the national personification of India. It played a vital role in the Indian independence movement, first sung in a political context by Rabindranath Tagore at the 1896 session of the Indian National Congress.
[25] One of the earliest explorers who visited India was Megasthenes. Which country did he hail from?
A.
Greece
B.
Spain
C.
Egypt
D.
Italy
Ans:
Greece
Explanation :
Megasthenes was an ancient Greek historian, diplomat and Indian ethnographer and explorer in the Hellenistic period.
Explanation :
In 1953, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit became the first woman President of the United Nations General Assembly. Between 1946 and 1968, she headed the Indian delegation to the United Nations.
[12] In which of the following countries were / Buddha's idols disfigured and removed recently?
A.
Pakistan
B.
Turkey
C.
Afghanistan
D.
Iran
Ans:
Afghanistan
Explanation :
Buddhas of Bamiyan were two 6th century monumental statues of standing Buddha carved into the side of a cliff in the Bamyan valley in the Hazarajat region of central Afghanistan which were dynamited and destroyed in March 2001 by the Taliban, on orders from leader Mullah Mohammed Omar, after the Taliban government declared that they were idols.
[13] Identify the UNESCO approved World Heritage site from the following.
A.
Somnath Temple
B.
Salarjung Museum
C.
Khajuraho group of temples
D.
Chaar Bagh Railway station
Ans:
Khajuraho group of temples
Explanation :
The citadel of Chandella Rajputs, Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples famous for their erotic sculptures. The Khajuraho Group of Monuments has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is considered to be one of the "seven wonders" of India.
[14] Who is the creator of the piece titled "Portrait of Francoise"?
A.
Leonardo da Vinci
B.
Paul Cezanne
C.
Pablo Picasso
D.
H. Rembrandt
Ans:
Pablo Picasso
Explanation :
Portrait of Françoise is a famous painting by Pablo Picasso. In 1944, after the liberation of Paris, Picasso, then 63 years old, began a romantic relationship with a young art student named Françoise Gilot. She was 40 years younger than he was.
[15] The film Mangal Pandey released in August 2005 deals with -
A.
Jallianwala Bagh tragedy
B.
Netaji Subash Bose's fight against British occupation of India
C.
the first war of Indian Independence in 1857
D.
the partition of India and Pakistan
Ans:
Netaji Subash Bose's fight against British occupation of India
Explanation :
Mangal Pandey: The Rising (released in India or 12 August 2005) is an Indian movie based on the life of Mangal Pandey, an Indian soldier who is known for his role in the Indian Mutiny of 1857. It is directed by Ketan Mehta. Aamir Khan plays the lead role of Mangal Pandey who was a Sepoy whose actions helped spar the Indian rebellion of 1857. The rebellion is also known as "The First War of Indian Independence", "The Sepoy Mutiny" or The Sepoy Rebellion"
[16] Where are the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier housed?
A.
Velankanni, Chennai
B.
Se Cathedral, Velha (Goa)
C.
Basilica of Bom Jesus, Velha (Goa)
D.
St. Xaviers Church, Mumbai
Ans:
Basilica of Bom Jesus, Velha (Goa)
Explanation :
The Basilica of Bom Jesus or Borea Jezuchi Bajilika is located in Goa, India, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The basilica holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier, a very close friend of St. Ignatius Loyola with whom he founded the Society of Jesus, the (Jesuits).
[17] Bahadur Shah (First) was born in the year .
A.
1543
B.
1643
C.
1743
D.
1843
Ans:
1643
Explanation :
Bahadur Shah I was born on 14 October 1643 in Burhanpur to the sixth Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb, and his secondary wife Nawab Bai.
[18] Which type of ancient script did the Harappans use?
A.
Pictographic
B.
Linear
C.
Symbolic
D.
Hieroglyphic
Ans:
Pictographic
Explanation :
Harappan script is regarded as pictographic since its signs represent birds, fish, Varieties of the human form, etc.
[19] Who is the author of Arthashastra?
A.
Kautilya
B.
Tulsidas
C.
Vishnu Sharma
D.
Kalidasa
Ans:
Kautilya
Explanation :
The Arthashastra is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy, written by Kautilya.
[20] The harvest festival of Indian state of Punjab is known as -
A.
Pongal
B.
Lohri
C.
Basant Panchami
D.
Gudi Padva
Ans:
Lohri
Explanation :
Lohri festival of Punjab is traditionally associated with the harvest of the Rabi crops. The traditional time to harvest sugarcane crops is January, therefore, Lohri is celebrated as a harvest festival.
[21] Who was appointed by Akbar as his Court Musician?
A.
Abul Fazal
B.
Mian Tansen
C.
Raja Birbal
D.
Raja Todar Mal
Ans:
Mian Tansen
Explanation :
Mian Tansen was appointed as a court musician by Akbar in 1562 A.D. Tansen was one of the 'Navaratnas' of Akbar's court.
[22] Tripitakas are sacred books of -
A.
Hindus
B.
Jains
C.
Parsis
D.
Buddhists
Ans:
Buddhists
Explanation :
The Tripitaka or Three Baskets is the oldest collection of Buddhist scriptures and includes many texts believed to be the words of the historical Buddha.
[23] Which of the following institutions was not founded by Mahatma Gandhi?
A.
Sabarmati Ashram
B.
Sevagram Ashram
C.
Vishwa Bharti
D.
Phoenix Ashram
Ans:
Vishwa Bharti
Explanation :
Vishwa Bharti was founded by Rabindranath Tagore in 1921 with proceeds from the prize money of the Nobel Prize he received in 1913 for the publication of his book of poems Gitanjali.
[24] The immortal national song "Vande Mataram" has been written by -
A.
Rabindranath Tagore
B.
Sarat Chandra Chatterji
C.
Bankim Chandra Chatterji
D.
Surendranath Bandopadyay
Ans:
Bankim Chandra Chatterji
Explanation :
Vande Mataram is a poem from Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s 1882 novel Anandamath. It was written in Bengali and Sanskrit. It is a hymn to Goddess Durga, identified as the national personification of India. It played a vital role in the Indian independence movement, first sung in a political context by Rabindranath Tagore at the 1896 session of the Indian National Congress.
[25] One of the earliest explorers who visited India was Megasthenes. Which country did he hail from?
A.
Greece
B.
Spain
C.
Egypt
D.
Italy
Ans:
Greece
Explanation :
Megasthenes was an ancient Greek historian, diplomat and Indian ethnographer and explorer in the Hellenistic period.
Explanation :
The citadel of Chandella Rajputs, Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples famous for their erotic sculptures. The Khajuraho Group of Monuments has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is considered to be one of the "seven wonders" of India.
[14] Who is the creator of the piece titled "Portrait of Francoise"?
A.
Leonardo da Vinci
B.
Paul Cezanne
C.
Pablo Picasso
D.
H. Rembrandt
Ans:
Pablo Picasso
Explanation :
Portrait of Françoise is a famous painting by Pablo Picasso. In 1944, after the liberation of Paris, Picasso, then 63 years old, began a romantic relationship with a young art student named Françoise Gilot. She was 40 years younger than he was.
[15] The film Mangal Pandey released in August 2005 deals with -
A.
Jallianwala Bagh tragedy
B.
Netaji Subash Bose's fight against British occupation of India
C.
the first war of Indian Independence in 1857
D.
the partition of India and Pakistan
Ans:
Netaji Subash Bose's fight against British occupation of India
Explanation :
Mangal Pandey: The Rising (released in India or 12 August 2005) is an Indian movie based on the life of Mangal Pandey, an Indian soldier who is known for his role in the Indian Mutiny of 1857. It is directed by Ketan Mehta. Aamir Khan plays the lead role of Mangal Pandey who was a Sepoy whose actions helped spar the Indian rebellion of 1857. The rebellion is also known as "The First War of Indian Independence", "The Sepoy Mutiny" or The Sepoy Rebellion"
[16] Where are the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier housed?
A.
Velankanni, Chennai
B.
Se Cathedral, Velha (Goa)
C.
Basilica of Bom Jesus, Velha (Goa)
D.
St. Xaviers Church, Mumbai
Ans:
Basilica of Bom Jesus, Velha (Goa)
Explanation :
The Basilica of Bom Jesus or Borea Jezuchi Bajilika is located in Goa, India, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The basilica holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier, a very close friend of St. Ignatius Loyola with whom he founded the Society of Jesus, the (Jesuits).
[17] Bahadur Shah (First) was born in the year .
A.
1543
B.
1643
C.
1743
D.
1843
Ans:
1643
Explanation :
Bahadur Shah I was born on 14 October 1643 in Burhanpur to the sixth Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb, and his secondary wife Nawab Bai.
[18] Which type of ancient script did the Harappans use?
A.
Pictographic
B.
Linear
C.
Symbolic
D.
Hieroglyphic
Ans:
Pictographic
Explanation :
Harappan script is regarded as pictographic since its signs represent birds, fish, Varieties of the human form, etc.
[19] Who is the author of Arthashastra?
A.
Kautilya
B.
Tulsidas
C.
Vishnu Sharma
D.
Kalidasa
Ans:
Kautilya
Explanation :
The Arthashastra is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy, written by Kautilya.
[20] The harvest festival of Indian state of Punjab is known as -
A.
Pongal
B.
Lohri
C.
Basant Panchami
D.
Gudi Padva
Ans:
Lohri
Explanation :
Lohri festival of Punjab is traditionally associated with the harvest of the Rabi crops. The traditional time to harvest sugarcane crops is January, therefore, Lohri is celebrated as a harvest festival.
[21] Who was appointed by Akbar as his Court Musician?
A.
Abul Fazal
B.
Mian Tansen
C.
Raja Birbal
D.
Raja Todar Mal
Ans:
Mian Tansen
Explanation :
Mian Tansen was appointed as a court musician by Akbar in 1562 A.D. Tansen was one of the 'Navaratnas' of Akbar's court.
[22] Tripitakas are sacred books of -
A.
Hindus
B.
Jains
C.
Parsis
D.
Buddhists
Ans:
Buddhists
Explanation :
The Tripitaka or Three Baskets is the oldest collection of Buddhist scriptures and includes many texts believed to be the words of the historical Buddha.
[23] Which of the following institutions was not founded by Mahatma Gandhi?
A.
Sabarmati Ashram
B.
Sevagram Ashram
C.
Vishwa Bharti
D.
Phoenix Ashram
Ans:
Vishwa Bharti
Explanation :
Vishwa Bharti was founded by Rabindranath Tagore in 1921 with proceeds from the prize money of the Nobel Prize he received in 1913 for the publication of his book of poems Gitanjali.
[24] The immortal national song "Vande Mataram" has been written by -
A.
Rabindranath Tagore
B.
Sarat Chandra Chatterji
C.
Bankim Chandra Chatterji
D.
Surendranath Bandopadyay
Ans:
Bankim Chandra Chatterji
Explanation :
Vande Mataram is a poem from Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s 1882 novel Anandamath. It was written in Bengali and Sanskrit. It is a hymn to Goddess Durga, identified as the national personification of India. It played a vital role in the Indian independence movement, first sung in a political context by Rabindranath Tagore at the 1896 session of the Indian National Congress.
[25] One of the earliest explorers who visited India was Megasthenes. Which country did he hail from?
A.
Greece
B.
Spain
C.
Egypt
D.
Italy
Ans:
Greece
Explanation :
Megasthenes was an ancient Greek historian, diplomat and Indian ethnographer and explorer in the Hellenistic period.
Explanation :
Mangal Pandey: The Rising (released in India or 12 August 2005) is an Indian movie based on the life of Mangal Pandey, an Indian soldier who is known for his role in the Indian Mutiny of 1857. It is directed by Ketan Mehta. Aamir Khan plays the lead role of Mangal Pandey who was a Sepoy whose actions helped spar the Indian rebellion of 1857. The rebellion is also known as "The First War of Indian Independence", "The Sepoy Mutiny" or The Sepoy Rebellion"
[16] Where are the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier housed?
A.
Velankanni, Chennai
B.
Se Cathedral, Velha (Goa)
C.
Basilica of Bom Jesus, Velha (Goa)
D.
St. Xaviers Church, Mumbai
Ans:
Basilica of Bom Jesus, Velha (Goa)
Explanation :
The Basilica of Bom Jesus or Borea Jezuchi Bajilika is located in Goa, India, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The basilica holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier, a very close friend of St. Ignatius Loyola with whom he founded the Society of Jesus, the (Jesuits).
[17] Bahadur Shah (First) was born in the year .
A.
1543
B.
1643
C.
1743
D.
1843
Ans:
1643
Explanation :
Bahadur Shah I was born on 14 October 1643 in Burhanpur to the sixth Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb, and his secondary wife Nawab Bai.
[18] Which type of ancient script did the Harappans use?
A.
Pictographic
B.
Linear
C.
Symbolic
D.
Hieroglyphic
Ans:
Pictographic
Explanation :
Harappan script is regarded as pictographic since its signs represent birds, fish, Varieties of the human form, etc.
[19] Who is the author of Arthashastra?
A.
Kautilya
B.
Tulsidas
C.
Vishnu Sharma
D.
Kalidasa
Ans:
Kautilya
Explanation :
The Arthashastra is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy, written by Kautilya.
[20] The harvest festival of Indian state of Punjab is known as -
A.
Pongal
B.
Lohri
C.
Basant Panchami
D.
Gudi Padva
Ans:
Lohri
Explanation :
Lohri festival of Punjab is traditionally associated with the harvest of the Rabi crops. The traditional time to harvest sugarcane crops is January, therefore, Lohri is celebrated as a harvest festival.
[21] Who was appointed by Akbar as his Court Musician?
A.
Abul Fazal
B.
Mian Tansen
C.
Raja Birbal
D.
Raja Todar Mal
Ans:
Mian Tansen
Explanation :
Mian Tansen was appointed as a court musician by Akbar in 1562 A.D. Tansen was one of the 'Navaratnas' of Akbar's court.
[22] Tripitakas are sacred books of -
A.
Hindus
B.
Jains
C.
Parsis
D.
Buddhists
Ans:
Buddhists
Explanation :
The Tripitaka or Three Baskets is the oldest collection of Buddhist scriptures and includes many texts believed to be the words of the historical Buddha.
[23] Which of the following institutions was not founded by Mahatma Gandhi?
A.
Sabarmati Ashram
B.
Sevagram Ashram
C.
Vishwa Bharti
D.
Phoenix Ashram
Ans:
Vishwa Bharti
Explanation :
Vishwa Bharti was founded by Rabindranath Tagore in 1921 with proceeds from the prize money of the Nobel Prize he received in 1913 for the publication of his book of poems Gitanjali.
[24] The immortal national song "Vande Mataram" has been written by -
A.
Rabindranath Tagore
B.
Sarat Chandra Chatterji
C.
Bankim Chandra Chatterji
D.
Surendranath Bandopadyay
Ans:
Bankim Chandra Chatterji
Explanation :
Vande Mataram is a poem from Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s 1882 novel Anandamath. It was written in Bengali and Sanskrit. It is a hymn to Goddess Durga, identified as the national personification of India. It played a vital role in the Indian independence movement, first sung in a political context by Rabindranath Tagore at the 1896 session of the Indian National Congress.
[25] One of the earliest explorers who visited India was Megasthenes. Which country did he hail from?
A.
Greece
B.
Spain
C.
Egypt
D.
Italy
Ans:
Greece
Explanation :
Megasthenes was an ancient Greek historian, diplomat and Indian ethnographer and explorer in the Hellenistic period.
Explanation :
Bahadur Shah I was born on 14 October 1643 in Burhanpur to the sixth Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb, and his secondary wife Nawab Bai.
[18] Which type of ancient script did the Harappans use?
A.
Pictographic
B.
Linear
C.
Symbolic
D.
Hieroglyphic
Ans:
Pictographic
Explanation :
Harappan script is regarded as pictographic since its signs represent birds, fish, Varieties of the human form, etc.
[19] Who is the author of Arthashastra?
A.
Kautilya
B.
Tulsidas
C.
Vishnu Sharma
D.
Kalidasa
Ans:
Kautilya
Explanation :
The Arthashastra is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy, written by Kautilya.
[20] The harvest festival of Indian state of Punjab is known as -
A.
Pongal
B.
Lohri
C.
Basant Panchami
D.
Gudi Padva
Ans:
Lohri
Explanation :
Lohri festival of Punjab is traditionally associated with the harvest of the Rabi crops. The traditional time to harvest sugarcane crops is January, therefore, Lohri is celebrated as a harvest festival.
[21] Who was appointed by Akbar as his Court Musician?
A.
Abul Fazal
B.
Mian Tansen
C.
Raja Birbal
D.
Raja Todar Mal
Ans:
Mian Tansen
Explanation :
Mian Tansen was appointed as a court musician by Akbar in 1562 A.D. Tansen was one of the 'Navaratnas' of Akbar's court.
[22] Tripitakas are sacred books of -
A.
Hindus
B.
Jains
C.
Parsis
D.
Buddhists
Ans:
Buddhists
Explanation :
The Tripitaka or Three Baskets is the oldest collection of Buddhist scriptures and includes many texts believed to be the words of the historical Buddha.
[23] Which of the following institutions was not founded by Mahatma Gandhi?
A.
Sabarmati Ashram
B.
Sevagram Ashram
C.
Vishwa Bharti
D.
Phoenix Ashram
Ans:
Vishwa Bharti
Explanation :
Vishwa Bharti was founded by Rabindranath Tagore in 1921 with proceeds from the prize money of the Nobel Prize he received in 1913 for the publication of his book of poems Gitanjali.
[24] The immortal national song "Vande Mataram" has been written by -
A.
Rabindranath Tagore
B.
Sarat Chandra Chatterji
C.
Bankim Chandra Chatterji
D.
Surendranath Bandopadyay
Ans:
Bankim Chandra Chatterji
Explanation :
Vande Mataram is a poem from Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s 1882 novel Anandamath. It was written in Bengali and Sanskrit. It is a hymn to Goddess Durga, identified as the national personification of India. It played a vital role in the Indian independence movement, first sung in a political context by Rabindranath Tagore at the 1896 session of the Indian National Congress.
[25] One of the earliest explorers who visited India was Megasthenes. Which country did he hail from?
A.
Greece
B.
Spain
C.
Egypt
D.
Italy
Ans:
Greece
Explanation :
Megasthenes was an ancient Greek historian, diplomat and Indian ethnographer and explorer in the Hellenistic period.
Explanation :
The Arthashastra is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy, written by Kautilya.
[20] The harvest festival of Indian state of Punjab is known as -
A.
Pongal
B.
Lohri
C.
Basant Panchami
D.
Gudi Padva
Ans:
Lohri
Explanation :
Lohri festival of Punjab is traditionally associated with the harvest of the Rabi crops. The traditional time to harvest sugarcane crops is January, therefore, Lohri is celebrated as a harvest festival.
[21] Who was appointed by Akbar as his Court Musician?
A.
Abul Fazal
B.
Mian Tansen
C.
Raja Birbal
D.
Raja Todar Mal
Ans:
Mian Tansen
Explanation :
Mian Tansen was appointed as a court musician by Akbar in 1562 A.D. Tansen was one of the 'Navaratnas' of Akbar's court.
[22] Tripitakas are sacred books of -
A.
Hindus
B.
Jains
C.
Parsis
D.
Buddhists
Ans:
Buddhists
Explanation :
The Tripitaka or Three Baskets is the oldest collection of Buddhist scriptures and includes many texts believed to be the words of the historical Buddha.
[23] Which of the following institutions was not founded by Mahatma Gandhi?
A.
Sabarmati Ashram
B.
Sevagram Ashram
C.
Vishwa Bharti
D.
Phoenix Ashram
Ans:
Vishwa Bharti
Explanation :
Vishwa Bharti was founded by Rabindranath Tagore in 1921 with proceeds from the prize money of the Nobel Prize he received in 1913 for the publication of his book of poems Gitanjali.
[24] The immortal national song "Vande Mataram" has been written by -
A.
Rabindranath Tagore
B.
Sarat Chandra Chatterji
C.
Bankim Chandra Chatterji
D.
Surendranath Bandopadyay
Ans:
Bankim Chandra Chatterji
Explanation :
Vande Mataram is a poem from Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s 1882 novel Anandamath. It was written in Bengali and Sanskrit. It is a hymn to Goddess Durga, identified as the national personification of India. It played a vital role in the Indian independence movement, first sung in a political context by Rabindranath Tagore at the 1896 session of the Indian National Congress.
[25] One of the earliest explorers who visited India was Megasthenes. Which country did he hail from?
A.
Greece
B.
Spain
C.
Egypt
D.
Italy
Ans:
Greece
Explanation :
Megasthenes was an ancient Greek historian, diplomat and Indian ethnographer and explorer in the Hellenistic period.
Explanation :
Mian Tansen was appointed as a court musician by Akbar in 1562 A.D. Tansen was one of the 'Navaratnas' of Akbar's court.
[22] Tripitakas are sacred books of -
A.
Hindus
B.
Jains
C.
Parsis
D.
Buddhists
Ans:
Buddhists
Explanation :
The Tripitaka or Three Baskets is the oldest collection of Buddhist scriptures and includes many texts believed to be the words of the historical Buddha.
[23] Which of the following institutions was not founded by Mahatma Gandhi?
A.
Sabarmati Ashram
B.
Sevagram Ashram
C.
Vishwa Bharti
D.
Phoenix Ashram
Ans:
Vishwa Bharti
Explanation :
Vishwa Bharti was founded by Rabindranath Tagore in 1921 with proceeds from the prize money of the Nobel Prize he received in 1913 for the publication of his book of poems Gitanjali.
[24] The immortal national song "Vande Mataram" has been written by -
A.
Rabindranath Tagore
B.
Sarat Chandra Chatterji
C.
Bankim Chandra Chatterji
D.
Surendranath Bandopadyay
Ans:
Bankim Chandra Chatterji
Explanation :
Vande Mataram is a poem from Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s 1882 novel Anandamath. It was written in Bengali and Sanskrit. It is a hymn to Goddess Durga, identified as the national personification of India. It played a vital role in the Indian independence movement, first sung in a political context by Rabindranath Tagore at the 1896 session of the Indian National Congress.
[25] One of the earliest explorers who visited India was Megasthenes. Which country did he hail from?
A.
Greece
B.
Spain
C.
Egypt
D.
Italy
Ans:
Greece
Explanation :
Megasthenes was an ancient Greek historian, diplomat and Indian ethnographer and explorer in the Hellenistic period.
Explanation :
Vishwa Bharti was founded by Rabindranath Tagore in 1921 with proceeds from the prize money of the Nobel Prize he received in 1913 for the publication of his book of poems Gitanjali.
[24] The immortal national song "Vande Mataram" has been written by -
A.
Rabindranath Tagore
B.
Sarat Chandra Chatterji
C.
Bankim Chandra Chatterji
D.
Surendranath Bandopadyay
Ans:
Bankim Chandra Chatterji
Explanation :
Vande Mataram is a poem from Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s 1882 novel Anandamath. It was written in Bengali and Sanskrit. It is a hymn to Goddess Durga, identified as the national personification of India. It played a vital role in the Indian independence movement, first sung in a political context by Rabindranath Tagore at the 1896 session of the Indian National Congress.
[25] One of the earliest explorers who visited India was Megasthenes. Which country did he hail from?
A.
Greece
B.
Spain
C.
Egypt
D.
Italy
Ans:
Greece
Explanation :
Megasthenes was an ancient Greek historian, diplomat and Indian ethnographer and explorer in the Hellenistic period.
Explanation :
Megasthenes was an ancient Greek historian, diplomat and Indian ethnographer and explorer in the Hellenistic period.