[1] Which country was the first to implement Goods and Services Tax (GST)?
A.
France
B.
USA
C.
Germany
D.
Canada
Ans:
France
Explanation :
The Goods and Service Tax or GST was first introduced in France in the year 1954. It was consequently after France that countries like Japan, South Korea, UK and Australia implemented the GST law. GST is an indirect tax which was introduced in India on 1 July, 2017. Nearly 160 countries up till now, have opted this mode for bringing individually tax rates into a single tax.
[2] Which of the following is mined in the Badampahar mines of Odisha?
A.
Azurite
B.
Dolomite
C.
Bauxite
D.
Hematite
Ans:
Hematite
Explanation :
Badampahar mines, located in Mayurbhanj, Odisha, are famous for the mining of gold and iron ore. In Badampahar, high grade hematite ores of iron are found. To the east in Mayurbhanj, the banded hematite quartzite forms a series of hills from Badampahar to Gorumahisani. An enormous amount of iron ore is present in this Iron Ore Range.
[3] Methyl propane is an isomer of:
A.
n-hexane
B.
n-butane
C.
n-propane
D.
n-pentane
Ans:
n-butane
Explanation :
Isobutane, also known as i-butane, 2-methylpropane or methylpropane, is a chemical compound with molecular formula HC(CH₃)₃. It is an isomer of butane. It is the simplest alkane with a tertiary carbon. Isobutane is used as a precursor molecule in the petrochemical industry, for example in the synthesis of isooctane.
[4] According to The Economist Intelligence Unit report `Worldwide Cost of Living Survey 2019', which of the following is NOT one of the three cheapest cities in India?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Bengaluru
C.
New Delhi
D.
Chennai
Ans:
Mumbai
Explanation :
Cities of Bengaluru—India's technology capital, the southern city of Chennai, and the country's capital city New Delhi ranked among the world's ten cheapest cities in a ranking released by the Economist Intelligence Unit in its bi-annual survey on March 19, 2019. These three cities joined the ranks of Caracas, Buenos Aires, Lagos and Karachi among others that remain highly affordable when compared to other cities globally.
[5] Which of the following places was ruled by the Wadiyar dynasty?
A.
Mysore
B.
Guwahati
C.
Jabalpur
D.
Patna
Ans:
Mysore
Explanation :
The Wadiyar dynasty was a. Hindu dynasty in Indian sub-continent that ruled the Kingdom of Mysore from 1399 to 1950, with a brief interruption in the late 1700s. From 1760 to 1799, the rule of the dynasty was essentially nominal, with real power in the hands of Hyder All and his son Tipu Sultan, who expanded the kingdom aggressively.
[6] Name the first ever judge of the Supreme Court against whom the motion of impeachment was introduced into Parliament in Independent India.
A.
Justice Viraswami
B.
Justice aswami
C.
Justice Mahajan
D.
Justice Subba Rao
Ans:
Justice aswami
Explanation :
Veeraswami Ramaswami was the first Judge against whom removal proceedings were initiated in 1991. However, his impeachment motion failed because of the abstention of Congress party. Another judge to face removal proceedings is 'Soumitra Sen of Calcutta High Court, proceedings against whom were initiated in Rajya Sabha on 17' August, 2011.
[7] In March 2019, was sworn in as the new chief minister of Goa, following the demise of Manohar Parrikar.
A.
Vasundhara. Raje
B.
H D Kumaraswamy
C.
Ashok Gehlot
D.
Pramod Sawant
Ans:
Pramod Sawant
Explanation :
Pramod Sawant, former Speaker of the Goa legislative Assembly and BJP MLA from Sankhelim in north Goa, was in March 2019 sworn in as the 11th Chief Minister of Goa, succeeding Manohar Parrikar who died due to pancreatic cancer. Sawant was administered the oath of office and secrecy at the Raj Bhavan by Governor Mridula Sinha.
[8] JJ Thomson received the Nobel e in Physics for the discovery of .
A.
protons
B.
electrons
C.
neutrons
D.
positrons
Ans:
electrons
Explanation :
J. J. Thomson was an English physicist who was awarded the 1906 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the conduction of electricity in gases. He credited with the discovery and identification of the electron, the first subatonic particle to be discovered.
[9] Which queen died fighting Mughal armies while defending Garha Katanga in 1564?
A.
Rani Avantibai
B.
Rani Rudrambara
C.
Rsani Durgavati
D.
Rani Ahilyabai
Ans:
Rsani Durgavati
Explanation :
Rani Durgavati Madavi Was a ruling Queen of Gondwana from 1550 until 1564 who killed herself in the battlefield on June 24, 1564 while fighting against the Mughals courage for defending Garha Kingdom, also called Garha Mandla or Garha Katanga, is remembered even today. Her martyrdom is even today commemorated as "Balidan Diwas".
[10] Which gas in its solid state is also known as dry ice?
A.
Nitrogen
B.
Carbon dioxide
C.
Oxygen
D.
Hydrogen
Ans:
Carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice, sometimes referred to as "cardice," is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is used primarily as a cooling agent. Its advantages include lower temperature than that of water ice and not leaving any residue. It is useful for preserving frozen foods, ice cream etc., where mechanical cooling is unavailable.
[11] Sundari, a well known species of trees, is found in:
A.
tropical rainforests
B.
Himalayan mountains
C.
tropical deciduous forests
D.
mangrove forests
Ans:
mangrove forests
Explanation :
Sundari tree is one of the most extensively found mangrove species in the Sundarbans a mangrove area in the delta formed by the confluence of Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna Rivers in the Bay of Bengal. The Sundari tree (Heritiera fomes) comprises about 70% of the trees in the area.
[12] The Tata Iron and Steel company (TISCO) was established by Dorabji Tata in –
A.
1919
B.
1913
C.
1907
D.
1911
Ans:
1907
Explanation :
Tata Iron and Steel Company was founded by Jamsetji Tata and established by Dorabji Tata at Jamshedpur on 26 August, 1907. It began producing steel in 1912 as a branch of Jamsetji's Tata Group. The company changed its name from TISCO to Tata Steel Ltd. in 2005.
[13] Who was the first female Director General of Police in Puducherry?
A.
Aswathy Tonge
B.
Kanchan Choudhary
C.
Kir Bedi
D.
Sundari Nanda
Ans:
Sundari Nanda
Explanation :
IPS officer Sundari Nanda in July 2018 assumed charge as Puducherry Director General of Police, becoming the first woman to head the force in the Union Territory. A 1988 batch officer, she was transferred to Puducherry from the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
[14] Which of the following elements is a metalloid?
A.
Tin
B.
Bismuth
C.
Silicon
D.
Phosphorus
Ans:
Silicon
Explanation :
Silicon is neither metal nor non-metal; it's a metalloid, an element that falls somewhere between the two. It is a hard and brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic lustre; and it is a tetravalent metalloid and semiconductor. It is the second most abundant element in the Earth's crust (about 28% by mass) after oxygen.
[15] The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has decided to reintroduce in the 2022 Asian Games to be held at Hangzhou, China after it was dropped in 2018.
A.
fencing
B.
cricket
C.
soccer
D.
volleyball
Ans:
cricket
Explanation :
The Olympic, council of Asia (OCA) in March 2019 decided to reintroduce Cricket in the 2022 Asian Games to be held at Hangzhou, China Earlier Cricket had feature in 2010 and 2014 Asian Games but was dropped from the 2018 Asian Games.
[16] The property of catenation is predominant in _.
A.
sulphur
B.
nitrogen
C.
silicon
D.
carbon
Ans:
carbon
Explanation :
In chemistry, catenation is the bonding of atoms of the same element into a series, called a chain. Catenation occurs most readily with carbon, which forms covalent bonds with other carbon atoms to form longer chains and structures. This is the reason for the presence of the vast number of organic compounds in nature.
[17] "Thoda' a sport dance belongs to which of the following states?
A.
Sikkim
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Haryana
D.
Himachal Pradesh
Ans:
Himachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Thoda is the impressive martial art cum dance form of Himachal Pradesh. It revolves around game of archery where the target is a dancing human, is played between two teams called pasha and saatha who identify themselves as descendants of Pandavas and Kauravas.
[18] dance, performed by Buddhists to ward off evil spirits, is a dance form of Himachal Pradesh.
A.
Chham
B.
Natya
C.
Dham
D.
Gogra
Ans:
Chham
Explanation :
Chham is a folk dance of Himachal Pradesh, performed by the Buddhist monks (Lamas,) in the courtyard of monasteries during religious and other festivals, as a part of the celebrations. It is performed to exorcise evil spirits and demons. The theme rotates around killing the 'Evil King', symbolic of evil tendencies in humans, natural calamities, diseases and epidemics.
[19] The Musi and Bhima are tributaries of the river_ .
A.
Mahanadi
B.
Krishna
C.
Kaveri
D.
Brahmaputra
Ans:
Krishna
Explanation :
Musi and Bhima are tributaries of Krishna River. Bhima originates near Bhima Shankar Temple on the western side of the Western Ghats in Pune District, Maharashtra and merges into the Krishna along the border between Karnataka and Telangana. Similarly, Musi River or Musinuru is a tributary of the Krishna River in the Deccan Plateau flowing through Telangana.
[20] The Malimath Committee Report deals with:
A.
judicial delays
B.
textile sector reforms
C.
criminal justice system reforms
D.
stock market reforms
Ans:
criminal justice system reforms
Explanation :
The Malimath Committee was set up by the Home Ministry in 2000 for examining the fundamental principles of criminal law so as to restore confidence in the criminal justice system. This involved reviewing the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973, the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, and the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860. It submitted its report in 2003.
[21] Who attacked and looted the famous Somnath temple in 1026 AD?
A.
Muhammad Ghori
B.
Mahmud of Ghazni
C.
Nadir Shah
D.
Genghis Khan
Ans:
Mahmud of Ghazni
Explanation :
In 1024, during the reign of Bhima I, the prominent Turkic ruler Mahmud of Ghazni raided Gujarat, plundering the Somnath temple and breaking its jyotirlinga. He took away a booty of 20 million dinars. Later it was destroyed during 1299 invasion of Gujarat by Alauddin Khalji's army, led by Ulugh Khan.
[22] The lone gold medal for India was won by at the 38th GeeBee Boxing Tournament held at Helsinki, Finland.
A.
Kavinder Singh Bisht
B.
Naveen Kumar
C.
Mohammed Hussamuddin
D.
Shiva Thapa
Ans:
Kavinder Singh Bisht
Explanation :
At the 38th GeeBee Boxing Tournament, held at Helsinki in Finland in March 2019, the lone gold medal for India was won by Kavinder Singh Bisht. He won against Indian counterpart Mohammed Hussamuddin in summit clash in the 56kg category.
[23] The edition of the India-Indonesia coordinated patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) held from 19 March to 14th April, 2019 was inaugurated at Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
A.
23rd
B.
42nd
C.
45th
D.
33rd
Ans:
33rd
Explanation :
The 33rd edition of India-Indonesia coordinated patrol (IND - INDO CORPAT) was inaugurated at Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, on 19 March 2019. It coincided with 70 years of India-Indonesia diplomatic ties and aimed to contribute towards the Indian Navy's efforts to consolidate inter- operability and forge strong bonds of friendship across the seas.
[24] is the founder of Face book.
A.
Mark Zuckerberg
B.
Brian Acton
C.
Jimmy Wales
D.
Larry Page
Ans:
Mark Zuckerberg
Explanation :
Mark Zuckerberg is co-founder and CEO of the social-networking website Facebook. Zuckerberg attended Harvard University, where he launched Facebook from his dormitory room on February 4, 2004, with college roommates Eduardo Saverin, Andrew Mc Colum, Dustin Moskovitz, and aris Hughes.
[25] The Indian National Association was established in 1876 by in Calcutta.
A.
Badruddin Tyabji
B.
V K Chiplunkar
C.
Anand Mohan Bose
D.
Sisir Kumar Ghosh
Ans:
Anand Mohan Bose
Explanation :
The Indian National Association also known as Indian Association was the first avowed nationalist organization founded in British India by Surendranath Banerjee and Arlfanda Mohan Bose in 1876. It became an important forum for India's aspirations for independence. It later merged in tip the Indian National Congress.
Explanation :
The Goods and Service Tax or GST was first introduced in France in the year 1954. It was consequently after France that countries like Japan, South Korea, UK and Australia implemented the GST law. GST is an indirect tax which was introduced in India on 1 July, 2017. Nearly 160 countries up till now, have opted this mode for bringing individually tax rates into a single tax.
[2] Which of the following is mined in the Badampahar mines of Odisha?
A.
Azurite
B.
Dolomite
C.
Bauxite
D.
Hematite
Ans:
Hematite
Explanation :
Badampahar mines, located in Mayurbhanj, Odisha, are famous for the mining of gold and iron ore. In Badampahar, high grade hematite ores of iron are found. To the east in Mayurbhanj, the banded hematite quartzite forms a series of hills from Badampahar to Gorumahisani. An enormous amount of iron ore is present in this Iron Ore Range.
[3] Methyl propane is an isomer of:
A.
n-hexane
B.
n-butane
C.
n-propane
D.
n-pentane
Ans:
n-butane
Explanation :
Isobutane, also known as i-butane, 2-methylpropane or methylpropane, is a chemical compound with molecular formula HC(CH₃)₃. It is an isomer of butane. It is the simplest alkane with a tertiary carbon. Isobutane is used as a precursor molecule in the petrochemical industry, for example in the synthesis of isooctane.
[4] According to The Economist Intelligence Unit report `Worldwide Cost of Living Survey 2019', which of the following is NOT one of the three cheapest cities in India?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Bengaluru
C.
New Delhi
D.
Chennai
Ans:
Mumbai
Explanation :
Cities of Bengaluru—India's technology capital, the southern city of Chennai, and the country's capital city New Delhi ranked among the world's ten cheapest cities in a ranking released by the Economist Intelligence Unit in its bi-annual survey on March 19, 2019. These three cities joined the ranks of Caracas, Buenos Aires, Lagos and Karachi among others that remain highly affordable when compared to other cities globally.
[5] Which of the following places was ruled by the Wadiyar dynasty?
A.
Mysore
B.
Guwahati
C.
Jabalpur
D.
Patna
Ans:
Mysore
Explanation :
The Wadiyar dynasty was a. Hindu dynasty in Indian sub-continent that ruled the Kingdom of Mysore from 1399 to 1950, with a brief interruption in the late 1700s. From 1760 to 1799, the rule of the dynasty was essentially nominal, with real power in the hands of Hyder All and his son Tipu Sultan, who expanded the kingdom aggressively.
[6] Name the first ever judge of the Supreme Court against whom the motion of impeachment was introduced into Parliament in Independent India.
A.
Justice Viraswami
B.
Justice aswami
C.
Justice Mahajan
D.
Justice Subba Rao
Ans:
Justice aswami
Explanation :
Veeraswami Ramaswami was the first Judge against whom removal proceedings were initiated in 1991. However, his impeachment motion failed because of the abstention of Congress party. Another judge to face removal proceedings is 'Soumitra Sen of Calcutta High Court, proceedings against whom were initiated in Rajya Sabha on 17' August, 2011.
[7] In March 2019, was sworn in as the new chief minister of Goa, following the demise of Manohar Parrikar.
A.
Vasundhara. Raje
B.
H D Kumaraswamy
C.
Ashok Gehlot
D.
Pramod Sawant
Ans:
Pramod Sawant
Explanation :
Pramod Sawant, former Speaker of the Goa legislative Assembly and BJP MLA from Sankhelim in north Goa, was in March 2019 sworn in as the 11th Chief Minister of Goa, succeeding Manohar Parrikar who died due to pancreatic cancer. Sawant was administered the oath of office and secrecy at the Raj Bhavan by Governor Mridula Sinha.
[8] JJ Thomson received the Nobel e in Physics for the discovery of .
A.
protons
B.
electrons
C.
neutrons
D.
positrons
Ans:
electrons
Explanation :
J. J. Thomson was an English physicist who was awarded the 1906 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the conduction of electricity in gases. He credited with the discovery and identification of the electron, the first subatonic particle to be discovered.
[9] Which queen died fighting Mughal armies while defending Garha Katanga in 1564?
A.
Rani Avantibai
B.
Rani Rudrambara
C.
Rsani Durgavati
D.
Rani Ahilyabai
Ans:
Rsani Durgavati
Explanation :
Rani Durgavati Madavi Was a ruling Queen of Gondwana from 1550 until 1564 who killed herself in the battlefield on June 24, 1564 while fighting against the Mughals courage for defending Garha Kingdom, also called Garha Mandla or Garha Katanga, is remembered even today. Her martyrdom is even today commemorated as "Balidan Diwas".
[10] Which gas in its solid state is also known as dry ice?
A.
Nitrogen
B.
Carbon dioxide
C.
Oxygen
D.
Hydrogen
Ans:
Carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice, sometimes referred to as "cardice," is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is used primarily as a cooling agent. Its advantages include lower temperature than that of water ice and not leaving any residue. It is useful for preserving frozen foods, ice cream etc., where mechanical cooling is unavailable.
[11] Sundari, a well known species of trees, is found in:
A.
tropical rainforests
B.
Himalayan mountains
C.
tropical deciduous forests
D.
mangrove forests
Ans:
mangrove forests
Explanation :
Sundari tree is one of the most extensively found mangrove species in the Sundarbans a mangrove area in the delta formed by the confluence of Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna Rivers in the Bay of Bengal. The Sundari tree (Heritiera fomes) comprises about 70% of the trees in the area.
[12] The Tata Iron and Steel company (TISCO) was established by Dorabji Tata in –
A.
1919
B.
1913
C.
1907
D.
1911
Ans:
1907
Explanation :
Tata Iron and Steel Company was founded by Jamsetji Tata and established by Dorabji Tata at Jamshedpur on 26 August, 1907. It began producing steel in 1912 as a branch of Jamsetji's Tata Group. The company changed its name from TISCO to Tata Steel Ltd. in 2005.
[13] Who was the first female Director General of Police in Puducherry?
A.
Aswathy Tonge
B.
Kanchan Choudhary
C.
Kir Bedi
D.
Sundari Nanda
Ans:
Sundari Nanda
Explanation :
IPS officer Sundari Nanda in July 2018 assumed charge as Puducherry Director General of Police, becoming the first woman to head the force in the Union Territory. A 1988 batch officer, she was transferred to Puducherry from the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
[14] Which of the following elements is a metalloid?
A.
Tin
B.
Bismuth
C.
Silicon
D.
Phosphorus
Ans:
Silicon
Explanation :
Silicon is neither metal nor non-metal; it's a metalloid, an element that falls somewhere between the two. It is a hard and brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic lustre; and it is a tetravalent metalloid and semiconductor. It is the second most abundant element in the Earth's crust (about 28% by mass) after oxygen.
[15] The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has decided to reintroduce in the 2022 Asian Games to be held at Hangzhou, China after it was dropped in 2018.
A.
fencing
B.
cricket
C.
soccer
D.
volleyball
Ans:
cricket
Explanation :
The Olympic, council of Asia (OCA) in March 2019 decided to reintroduce Cricket in the 2022 Asian Games to be held at Hangzhou, China Earlier Cricket had feature in 2010 and 2014 Asian Games but was dropped from the 2018 Asian Games.
[16] The property of catenation is predominant in _.
A.
sulphur
B.
nitrogen
C.
silicon
D.
carbon
Ans:
carbon
Explanation :
In chemistry, catenation is the bonding of atoms of the same element into a series, called a chain. Catenation occurs most readily with carbon, which forms covalent bonds with other carbon atoms to form longer chains and structures. This is the reason for the presence of the vast number of organic compounds in nature.
[17] "Thoda' a sport dance belongs to which of the following states?
A.
Sikkim
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Haryana
D.
Himachal Pradesh
Ans:
Himachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Thoda is the impressive martial art cum dance form of Himachal Pradesh. It revolves around game of archery where the target is a dancing human, is played between two teams called pasha and saatha who identify themselves as descendants of Pandavas and Kauravas.
[18] dance, performed by Buddhists to ward off evil spirits, is a dance form of Himachal Pradesh.
A.
Chham
B.
Natya
C.
Dham
D.
Gogra
Ans:
Chham
Explanation :
Chham is a folk dance of Himachal Pradesh, performed by the Buddhist monks (Lamas,) in the courtyard of monasteries during religious and other festivals, as a part of the celebrations. It is performed to exorcise evil spirits and demons. The theme rotates around killing the 'Evil King', symbolic of evil tendencies in humans, natural calamities, diseases and epidemics.
[19] The Musi and Bhima are tributaries of the river_ .
A.
Mahanadi
B.
Krishna
C.
Kaveri
D.
Brahmaputra
Ans:
Krishna
Explanation :
Musi and Bhima are tributaries of Krishna River. Bhima originates near Bhima Shankar Temple on the western side of the Western Ghats in Pune District, Maharashtra and merges into the Krishna along the border between Karnataka and Telangana. Similarly, Musi River or Musinuru is a tributary of the Krishna River in the Deccan Plateau flowing through Telangana.
[20] The Malimath Committee Report deals with:
A.
judicial delays
B.
textile sector reforms
C.
criminal justice system reforms
D.
stock market reforms
Ans:
criminal justice system reforms
Explanation :
The Malimath Committee was set up by the Home Ministry in 2000 for examining the fundamental principles of criminal law so as to restore confidence in the criminal justice system. This involved reviewing the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973, the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, and the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860. It submitted its report in 2003.
[21] Who attacked and looted the famous Somnath temple in 1026 AD?
A.
Muhammad Ghori
B.
Mahmud of Ghazni
C.
Nadir Shah
D.
Genghis Khan
Ans:
Mahmud of Ghazni
Explanation :
In 1024, during the reign of Bhima I, the prominent Turkic ruler Mahmud of Ghazni raided Gujarat, plundering the Somnath temple and breaking its jyotirlinga. He took away a booty of 20 million dinars. Later it was destroyed during 1299 invasion of Gujarat by Alauddin Khalji's army, led by Ulugh Khan.
[22] The lone gold medal for India was won by at the 38th GeeBee Boxing Tournament held at Helsinki, Finland.
A.
Kavinder Singh Bisht
B.
Naveen Kumar
C.
Mohammed Hussamuddin
D.
Shiva Thapa
Ans:
Kavinder Singh Bisht
Explanation :
At the 38th GeeBee Boxing Tournament, held at Helsinki in Finland in March 2019, the lone gold medal for India was won by Kavinder Singh Bisht. He won against Indian counterpart Mohammed Hussamuddin in summit clash in the 56kg category.
[23] The edition of the India-Indonesia coordinated patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) held from 19 March to 14th April, 2019 was inaugurated at Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
A.
23rd
B.
42nd
C.
45th
D.
33rd
Ans:
33rd
Explanation :
The 33rd edition of India-Indonesia coordinated patrol (IND - INDO CORPAT) was inaugurated at Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, on 19 March 2019. It coincided with 70 years of India-Indonesia diplomatic ties and aimed to contribute towards the Indian Navy's efforts to consolidate inter- operability and forge strong bonds of friendship across the seas.
[24] is the founder of Face book.
A.
Mark Zuckerberg
B.
Brian Acton
C.
Jimmy Wales
D.
Larry Page
Ans:
Mark Zuckerberg
Explanation :
Mark Zuckerberg is co-founder and CEO of the social-networking website Facebook. Zuckerberg attended Harvard University, where he launched Facebook from his dormitory room on February 4, 2004, with college roommates Eduardo Saverin, Andrew Mc Colum, Dustin Moskovitz, and aris Hughes.
[25] The Indian National Association was established in 1876 by in Calcutta.
A.
Badruddin Tyabji
B.
V K Chiplunkar
C.
Anand Mohan Bose
D.
Sisir Kumar Ghosh
Ans:
Anand Mohan Bose
Explanation :
The Indian National Association also known as Indian Association was the first avowed nationalist organization founded in British India by Surendranath Banerjee and Arlfanda Mohan Bose in 1876. It became an important forum for India's aspirations for independence. It later merged in tip the Indian National Congress.
Explanation :
Isobutane, also known as i-butane, 2-methylpropane or methylpropane, is a chemical compound with molecular formula HC(CH₃)₃. It is an isomer of butane. It is the simplest alkane with a tertiary carbon. Isobutane is used as a precursor molecule in the petrochemical industry, for example in the synthesis of isooctane.
[4] According to The Economist Intelligence Unit report `Worldwide Cost of Living Survey 2019', which of the following is NOT one of the three cheapest cities in India?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Bengaluru
C.
New Delhi
D.
Chennai
Ans:
Mumbai
Explanation :
Cities of Bengaluru—India's technology capital, the southern city of Chennai, and the country's capital city New Delhi ranked among the world's ten cheapest cities in a ranking released by the Economist Intelligence Unit in its bi-annual survey on March 19, 2019. These three cities joined the ranks of Caracas, Buenos Aires, Lagos and Karachi among others that remain highly affordable when compared to other cities globally.
[5] Which of the following places was ruled by the Wadiyar dynasty?
A.
Mysore
B.
Guwahati
C.
Jabalpur
D.
Patna
Ans:
Mysore
Explanation :
The Wadiyar dynasty was a. Hindu dynasty in Indian sub-continent that ruled the Kingdom of Mysore from 1399 to 1950, with a brief interruption in the late 1700s. From 1760 to 1799, the rule of the dynasty was essentially nominal, with real power in the hands of Hyder All and his son Tipu Sultan, who expanded the kingdom aggressively.
[6] Name the first ever judge of the Supreme Court against whom the motion of impeachment was introduced into Parliament in Independent India.
A.
Justice Viraswami
B.
Justice aswami
C.
Justice Mahajan
D.
Justice Subba Rao
Ans:
Justice aswami
Explanation :
Veeraswami Ramaswami was the first Judge against whom removal proceedings were initiated in 1991. However, his impeachment motion failed because of the abstention of Congress party. Another judge to face removal proceedings is 'Soumitra Sen of Calcutta High Court, proceedings against whom were initiated in Rajya Sabha on 17' August, 2011.
[7] In March 2019, was sworn in as the new chief minister of Goa, following the demise of Manohar Parrikar.
A.
Vasundhara. Raje
B.
H D Kumaraswamy
C.
Ashok Gehlot
D.
Pramod Sawant
Ans:
Pramod Sawant
Explanation :
Pramod Sawant, former Speaker of the Goa legislative Assembly and BJP MLA from Sankhelim in north Goa, was in March 2019 sworn in as the 11th Chief Minister of Goa, succeeding Manohar Parrikar who died due to pancreatic cancer. Sawant was administered the oath of office and secrecy at the Raj Bhavan by Governor Mridula Sinha.
[8] JJ Thomson received the Nobel e in Physics for the discovery of .
A.
protons
B.
electrons
C.
neutrons
D.
positrons
Ans:
electrons
Explanation :
J. J. Thomson was an English physicist who was awarded the 1906 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the conduction of electricity in gases. He credited with the discovery and identification of the electron, the first subatonic particle to be discovered.
[9] Which queen died fighting Mughal armies while defending Garha Katanga in 1564?
A.
Rani Avantibai
B.
Rani Rudrambara
C.
Rsani Durgavati
D.
Rani Ahilyabai
Ans:
Rsani Durgavati
Explanation :
Rani Durgavati Madavi Was a ruling Queen of Gondwana from 1550 until 1564 who killed herself in the battlefield on June 24, 1564 while fighting against the Mughals courage for defending Garha Kingdom, also called Garha Mandla or Garha Katanga, is remembered even today. Her martyrdom is even today commemorated as "Balidan Diwas".
[10] Which gas in its solid state is also known as dry ice?
A.
Nitrogen
B.
Carbon dioxide
C.
Oxygen
D.
Hydrogen
Ans:
Carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice, sometimes referred to as "cardice," is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is used primarily as a cooling agent. Its advantages include lower temperature than that of water ice and not leaving any residue. It is useful for preserving frozen foods, ice cream etc., where mechanical cooling is unavailable.
[11] Sundari, a well known species of trees, is found in:
A.
tropical rainforests
B.
Himalayan mountains
C.
tropical deciduous forests
D.
mangrove forests
Ans:
mangrove forests
Explanation :
Sundari tree is one of the most extensively found mangrove species in the Sundarbans a mangrove area in the delta formed by the confluence of Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna Rivers in the Bay of Bengal. The Sundari tree (Heritiera fomes) comprises about 70% of the trees in the area.
[12] The Tata Iron and Steel company (TISCO) was established by Dorabji Tata in –
A.
1919
B.
1913
C.
1907
D.
1911
Ans:
1907
Explanation :
Tata Iron and Steel Company was founded by Jamsetji Tata and established by Dorabji Tata at Jamshedpur on 26 August, 1907. It began producing steel in 1912 as a branch of Jamsetji's Tata Group. The company changed its name from TISCO to Tata Steel Ltd. in 2005.
[13] Who was the first female Director General of Police in Puducherry?
A.
Aswathy Tonge
B.
Kanchan Choudhary
C.
Kir Bedi
D.
Sundari Nanda
Ans:
Sundari Nanda
Explanation :
IPS officer Sundari Nanda in July 2018 assumed charge as Puducherry Director General of Police, becoming the first woman to head the force in the Union Territory. A 1988 batch officer, she was transferred to Puducherry from the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
[14] Which of the following elements is a metalloid?
A.
Tin
B.
Bismuth
C.
Silicon
D.
Phosphorus
Ans:
Silicon
Explanation :
Silicon is neither metal nor non-metal; it's a metalloid, an element that falls somewhere between the two. It is a hard and brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic lustre; and it is a tetravalent metalloid and semiconductor. It is the second most abundant element in the Earth's crust (about 28% by mass) after oxygen.
[15] The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has decided to reintroduce in the 2022 Asian Games to be held at Hangzhou, China after it was dropped in 2018.
A.
fencing
B.
cricket
C.
soccer
D.
volleyball
Ans:
cricket
Explanation :
The Olympic, council of Asia (OCA) in March 2019 decided to reintroduce Cricket in the 2022 Asian Games to be held at Hangzhou, China Earlier Cricket had feature in 2010 and 2014 Asian Games but was dropped from the 2018 Asian Games.
[16] The property of catenation is predominant in _.
A.
sulphur
B.
nitrogen
C.
silicon
D.
carbon
Ans:
carbon
Explanation :
In chemistry, catenation is the bonding of atoms of the same element into a series, called a chain. Catenation occurs most readily with carbon, which forms covalent bonds with other carbon atoms to form longer chains and structures. This is the reason for the presence of the vast number of organic compounds in nature.
[17] "Thoda' a sport dance belongs to which of the following states?
A.
Sikkim
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Haryana
D.
Himachal Pradesh
Ans:
Himachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Thoda is the impressive martial art cum dance form of Himachal Pradesh. It revolves around game of archery where the target is a dancing human, is played between two teams called pasha and saatha who identify themselves as descendants of Pandavas and Kauravas.
[18] dance, performed by Buddhists to ward off evil spirits, is a dance form of Himachal Pradesh.
A.
Chham
B.
Natya
C.
Dham
D.
Gogra
Ans:
Chham
Explanation :
Chham is a folk dance of Himachal Pradesh, performed by the Buddhist monks (Lamas,) in the courtyard of monasteries during religious and other festivals, as a part of the celebrations. It is performed to exorcise evil spirits and demons. The theme rotates around killing the 'Evil King', symbolic of evil tendencies in humans, natural calamities, diseases and epidemics.
[19] The Musi and Bhima are tributaries of the river_ .
A.
Mahanadi
B.
Krishna
C.
Kaveri
D.
Brahmaputra
Ans:
Krishna
Explanation :
Musi and Bhima are tributaries of Krishna River. Bhima originates near Bhima Shankar Temple on the western side of the Western Ghats in Pune District, Maharashtra and merges into the Krishna along the border between Karnataka and Telangana. Similarly, Musi River or Musinuru is a tributary of the Krishna River in the Deccan Plateau flowing through Telangana.
[20] The Malimath Committee Report deals with:
A.
judicial delays
B.
textile sector reforms
C.
criminal justice system reforms
D.
stock market reforms
Ans:
criminal justice system reforms
Explanation :
The Malimath Committee was set up by the Home Ministry in 2000 for examining the fundamental principles of criminal law so as to restore confidence in the criminal justice system. This involved reviewing the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973, the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, and the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860. It submitted its report in 2003.
[21] Who attacked and looted the famous Somnath temple in 1026 AD?
A.
Muhammad Ghori
B.
Mahmud of Ghazni
C.
Nadir Shah
D.
Genghis Khan
Ans:
Mahmud of Ghazni
Explanation :
In 1024, during the reign of Bhima I, the prominent Turkic ruler Mahmud of Ghazni raided Gujarat, plundering the Somnath temple and breaking its jyotirlinga. He took away a booty of 20 million dinars. Later it was destroyed during 1299 invasion of Gujarat by Alauddin Khalji's army, led by Ulugh Khan.
[22] The lone gold medal for India was won by at the 38th GeeBee Boxing Tournament held at Helsinki, Finland.
A.
Kavinder Singh Bisht
B.
Naveen Kumar
C.
Mohammed Hussamuddin
D.
Shiva Thapa
Ans:
Kavinder Singh Bisht
Explanation :
At the 38th GeeBee Boxing Tournament, held at Helsinki in Finland in March 2019, the lone gold medal for India was won by Kavinder Singh Bisht. He won against Indian counterpart Mohammed Hussamuddin in summit clash in the 56kg category.
[23] The edition of the India-Indonesia coordinated patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) held from 19 March to 14th April, 2019 was inaugurated at Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
A.
23rd
B.
42nd
C.
45th
D.
33rd
Ans:
33rd
Explanation :
The 33rd edition of India-Indonesia coordinated patrol (IND - INDO CORPAT) was inaugurated at Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, on 19 March 2019. It coincided with 70 years of India-Indonesia diplomatic ties and aimed to contribute towards the Indian Navy's efforts to consolidate inter- operability and forge strong bonds of friendship across the seas.
[24] is the founder of Face book.
A.
Mark Zuckerberg
B.
Brian Acton
C.
Jimmy Wales
D.
Larry Page
Ans:
Mark Zuckerberg
Explanation :
Mark Zuckerberg is co-founder and CEO of the social-networking website Facebook. Zuckerberg attended Harvard University, where he launched Facebook from his dormitory room on February 4, 2004, with college roommates Eduardo Saverin, Andrew Mc Colum, Dustin Moskovitz, and aris Hughes.
[25] The Indian National Association was established in 1876 by in Calcutta.
A.
Badruddin Tyabji
B.
V K Chiplunkar
C.
Anand Mohan Bose
D.
Sisir Kumar Ghosh
Ans:
Anand Mohan Bose
Explanation :
The Indian National Association also known as Indian Association was the first avowed nationalist organization founded in British India by Surendranath Banerjee and Arlfanda Mohan Bose in 1876. It became an important forum for India's aspirations for independence. It later merged in tip the Indian National Congress.
Explanation :
The Wadiyar dynasty was a. Hindu dynasty in Indian sub-continent that ruled the Kingdom of Mysore from 1399 to 1950, with a brief interruption in the late 1700s. From 1760 to 1799, the rule of the dynasty was essentially nominal, with real power in the hands of Hyder All and his son Tipu Sultan, who expanded the kingdom aggressively.
[6] Name the first ever judge of the Supreme Court against whom the motion of impeachment was introduced into Parliament in Independent India.
A.
Justice Viraswami
B.
Justice aswami
C.
Justice Mahajan
D.
Justice Subba Rao
Ans:
Justice aswami
Explanation :
Veeraswami Ramaswami was the first Judge against whom removal proceedings were initiated in 1991. However, his impeachment motion failed because of the abstention of Congress party. Another judge to face removal proceedings is 'Soumitra Sen of Calcutta High Court, proceedings against whom were initiated in Rajya Sabha on 17' August, 2011.
[7] In March 2019, was sworn in as the new chief minister of Goa, following the demise of Manohar Parrikar.
A.
Vasundhara. Raje
B.
H D Kumaraswamy
C.
Ashok Gehlot
D.
Pramod Sawant
Ans:
Pramod Sawant
Explanation :
Pramod Sawant, former Speaker of the Goa legislative Assembly and BJP MLA from Sankhelim in north Goa, was in March 2019 sworn in as the 11th Chief Minister of Goa, succeeding Manohar Parrikar who died due to pancreatic cancer. Sawant was administered the oath of office and secrecy at the Raj Bhavan by Governor Mridula Sinha.
[8] JJ Thomson received the Nobel e in Physics for the discovery of .
A.
protons
B.
electrons
C.
neutrons
D.
positrons
Ans:
electrons
Explanation :
J. J. Thomson was an English physicist who was awarded the 1906 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the conduction of electricity in gases. He credited with the discovery and identification of the electron, the first subatonic particle to be discovered.
[9] Which queen died fighting Mughal armies while defending Garha Katanga in 1564?
A.
Rani Avantibai
B.
Rani Rudrambara
C.
Rsani Durgavati
D.
Rani Ahilyabai
Ans:
Rsani Durgavati
Explanation :
Rani Durgavati Madavi Was a ruling Queen of Gondwana from 1550 until 1564 who killed herself in the battlefield on June 24, 1564 while fighting against the Mughals courage for defending Garha Kingdom, also called Garha Mandla or Garha Katanga, is remembered even today. Her martyrdom is even today commemorated as "Balidan Diwas".
[10] Which gas in its solid state is also known as dry ice?
A.
Nitrogen
B.
Carbon dioxide
C.
Oxygen
D.
Hydrogen
Ans:
Carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice, sometimes referred to as "cardice," is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is used primarily as a cooling agent. Its advantages include lower temperature than that of water ice and not leaving any residue. It is useful for preserving frozen foods, ice cream etc., where mechanical cooling is unavailable.
[11] Sundari, a well known species of trees, is found in:
A.
tropical rainforests
B.
Himalayan mountains
C.
tropical deciduous forests
D.
mangrove forests
Ans:
mangrove forests
Explanation :
Sundari tree is one of the most extensively found mangrove species in the Sundarbans a mangrove area in the delta formed by the confluence of Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna Rivers in the Bay of Bengal. The Sundari tree (Heritiera fomes) comprises about 70% of the trees in the area.
[12] The Tata Iron and Steel company (TISCO) was established by Dorabji Tata in –
A.
1919
B.
1913
C.
1907
D.
1911
Ans:
1907
Explanation :
Tata Iron and Steel Company was founded by Jamsetji Tata and established by Dorabji Tata at Jamshedpur on 26 August, 1907. It began producing steel in 1912 as a branch of Jamsetji's Tata Group. The company changed its name from TISCO to Tata Steel Ltd. in 2005.
[13] Who was the first female Director General of Police in Puducherry?
A.
Aswathy Tonge
B.
Kanchan Choudhary
C.
Kir Bedi
D.
Sundari Nanda
Ans:
Sundari Nanda
Explanation :
IPS officer Sundari Nanda in July 2018 assumed charge as Puducherry Director General of Police, becoming the first woman to head the force in the Union Territory. A 1988 batch officer, she was transferred to Puducherry from the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
[14] Which of the following elements is a metalloid?
A.
Tin
B.
Bismuth
C.
Silicon
D.
Phosphorus
Ans:
Silicon
Explanation :
Silicon is neither metal nor non-metal; it's a metalloid, an element that falls somewhere between the two. It is a hard and brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic lustre; and it is a tetravalent metalloid and semiconductor. It is the second most abundant element in the Earth's crust (about 28% by mass) after oxygen.
[15] The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has decided to reintroduce in the 2022 Asian Games to be held at Hangzhou, China after it was dropped in 2018.
A.
fencing
B.
cricket
C.
soccer
D.
volleyball
Ans:
cricket
Explanation :
The Olympic, council of Asia (OCA) in March 2019 decided to reintroduce Cricket in the 2022 Asian Games to be held at Hangzhou, China Earlier Cricket had feature in 2010 and 2014 Asian Games but was dropped from the 2018 Asian Games.
[16] The property of catenation is predominant in _.
A.
sulphur
B.
nitrogen
C.
silicon
D.
carbon
Ans:
carbon
Explanation :
In chemistry, catenation is the bonding of atoms of the same element into a series, called a chain. Catenation occurs most readily with carbon, which forms covalent bonds with other carbon atoms to form longer chains and structures. This is the reason for the presence of the vast number of organic compounds in nature.
[17] "Thoda' a sport dance belongs to which of the following states?
A.
Sikkim
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Haryana
D.
Himachal Pradesh
Ans:
Himachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Thoda is the impressive martial art cum dance form of Himachal Pradesh. It revolves around game of archery where the target is a dancing human, is played between two teams called pasha and saatha who identify themselves as descendants of Pandavas and Kauravas.
[18] dance, performed by Buddhists to ward off evil spirits, is a dance form of Himachal Pradesh.
A.
Chham
B.
Natya
C.
Dham
D.
Gogra
Ans:
Chham
Explanation :
Chham is a folk dance of Himachal Pradesh, performed by the Buddhist monks (Lamas,) in the courtyard of monasteries during religious and other festivals, as a part of the celebrations. It is performed to exorcise evil spirits and demons. The theme rotates around killing the 'Evil King', symbolic of evil tendencies in humans, natural calamities, diseases and epidemics.
[19] The Musi and Bhima are tributaries of the river_ .
A.
Mahanadi
B.
Krishna
C.
Kaveri
D.
Brahmaputra
Ans:
Krishna
Explanation :
Musi and Bhima are tributaries of Krishna River. Bhima originates near Bhima Shankar Temple on the western side of the Western Ghats in Pune District, Maharashtra and merges into the Krishna along the border between Karnataka and Telangana. Similarly, Musi River or Musinuru is a tributary of the Krishna River in the Deccan Plateau flowing through Telangana.
[20] The Malimath Committee Report deals with:
A.
judicial delays
B.
textile sector reforms
C.
criminal justice system reforms
D.
stock market reforms
Ans:
criminal justice system reforms
Explanation :
The Malimath Committee was set up by the Home Ministry in 2000 for examining the fundamental principles of criminal law so as to restore confidence in the criminal justice system. This involved reviewing the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973, the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, and the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860. It submitted its report in 2003.
[21] Who attacked and looted the famous Somnath temple in 1026 AD?
A.
Muhammad Ghori
B.
Mahmud of Ghazni
C.
Nadir Shah
D.
Genghis Khan
Ans:
Mahmud of Ghazni
Explanation :
In 1024, during the reign of Bhima I, the prominent Turkic ruler Mahmud of Ghazni raided Gujarat, plundering the Somnath temple and breaking its jyotirlinga. He took away a booty of 20 million dinars. Later it was destroyed during 1299 invasion of Gujarat by Alauddin Khalji's army, led by Ulugh Khan.
[22] The lone gold medal for India was won by at the 38th GeeBee Boxing Tournament held at Helsinki, Finland.
A.
Kavinder Singh Bisht
B.
Naveen Kumar
C.
Mohammed Hussamuddin
D.
Shiva Thapa
Ans:
Kavinder Singh Bisht
Explanation :
At the 38th GeeBee Boxing Tournament, held at Helsinki in Finland in March 2019, the lone gold medal for India was won by Kavinder Singh Bisht. He won against Indian counterpart Mohammed Hussamuddin in summit clash in the 56kg category.
[23] The edition of the India-Indonesia coordinated patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) held from 19 March to 14th April, 2019 was inaugurated at Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
A.
23rd
B.
42nd
C.
45th
D.
33rd
Ans:
33rd
Explanation :
The 33rd edition of India-Indonesia coordinated patrol (IND - INDO CORPAT) was inaugurated at Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, on 19 March 2019. It coincided with 70 years of India-Indonesia diplomatic ties and aimed to contribute towards the Indian Navy's efforts to consolidate inter- operability and forge strong bonds of friendship across the seas.
[24] is the founder of Face book.
A.
Mark Zuckerberg
B.
Brian Acton
C.
Jimmy Wales
D.
Larry Page
Ans:
Mark Zuckerberg
Explanation :
Mark Zuckerberg is co-founder and CEO of the social-networking website Facebook. Zuckerberg attended Harvard University, where he launched Facebook from his dormitory room on February 4, 2004, with college roommates Eduardo Saverin, Andrew Mc Colum, Dustin Moskovitz, and aris Hughes.
[25] The Indian National Association was established in 1876 by in Calcutta.
A.
Badruddin Tyabji
B.
V K Chiplunkar
C.
Anand Mohan Bose
D.
Sisir Kumar Ghosh
Ans:
Anand Mohan Bose
Explanation :
The Indian National Association also known as Indian Association was the first avowed nationalist organization founded in British India by Surendranath Banerjee and Arlfanda Mohan Bose in 1876. It became an important forum for India's aspirations for independence. It later merged in tip the Indian National Congress.
Explanation :
Pramod Sawant, former Speaker of the Goa legislative Assembly and BJP MLA from Sankhelim in north Goa, was in March 2019 sworn in as the 11th Chief Minister of Goa, succeeding Manohar Parrikar who died due to pancreatic cancer. Sawant was administered the oath of office and secrecy at the Raj Bhavan by Governor Mridula Sinha.
[8] JJ Thomson received the Nobel e in Physics for the discovery of .
A.
protons
B.
electrons
C.
neutrons
D.
positrons
Ans:
electrons
Explanation :
J. J. Thomson was an English physicist who was awarded the 1906 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the conduction of electricity in gases. He credited with the discovery and identification of the electron, the first subatonic particle to be discovered.
[9] Which queen died fighting Mughal armies while defending Garha Katanga in 1564?
A.
Rani Avantibai
B.
Rani Rudrambara
C.
Rsani Durgavati
D.
Rani Ahilyabai
Ans:
Rsani Durgavati
Explanation :
Rani Durgavati Madavi Was a ruling Queen of Gondwana from 1550 until 1564 who killed herself in the battlefield on June 24, 1564 while fighting against the Mughals courage for defending Garha Kingdom, also called Garha Mandla or Garha Katanga, is remembered even today. Her martyrdom is even today commemorated as "Balidan Diwas".
[10] Which gas in its solid state is also known as dry ice?
A.
Nitrogen
B.
Carbon dioxide
C.
Oxygen
D.
Hydrogen
Ans:
Carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice, sometimes referred to as "cardice," is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is used primarily as a cooling agent. Its advantages include lower temperature than that of water ice and not leaving any residue. It is useful for preserving frozen foods, ice cream etc., where mechanical cooling is unavailable.
[11] Sundari, a well known species of trees, is found in:
A.
tropical rainforests
B.
Himalayan mountains
C.
tropical deciduous forests
D.
mangrove forests
Ans:
mangrove forests
Explanation :
Sundari tree is one of the most extensively found mangrove species in the Sundarbans a mangrove area in the delta formed by the confluence of Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna Rivers in the Bay of Bengal. The Sundari tree (Heritiera fomes) comprises about 70% of the trees in the area.
[12] The Tata Iron and Steel company (TISCO) was established by Dorabji Tata in –
A.
1919
B.
1913
C.
1907
D.
1911
Ans:
1907
Explanation :
Tata Iron and Steel Company was founded by Jamsetji Tata and established by Dorabji Tata at Jamshedpur on 26 August, 1907. It began producing steel in 1912 as a branch of Jamsetji's Tata Group. The company changed its name from TISCO to Tata Steel Ltd. in 2005.
[13] Who was the first female Director General of Police in Puducherry?
A.
Aswathy Tonge
B.
Kanchan Choudhary
C.
Kir Bedi
D.
Sundari Nanda
Ans:
Sundari Nanda
Explanation :
IPS officer Sundari Nanda in July 2018 assumed charge as Puducherry Director General of Police, becoming the first woman to head the force in the Union Territory. A 1988 batch officer, she was transferred to Puducherry from the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
[14] Which of the following elements is a metalloid?
A.
Tin
B.
Bismuth
C.
Silicon
D.
Phosphorus
Ans:
Silicon
Explanation :
Silicon is neither metal nor non-metal; it's a metalloid, an element that falls somewhere between the two. It is a hard and brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic lustre; and it is a tetravalent metalloid and semiconductor. It is the second most abundant element in the Earth's crust (about 28% by mass) after oxygen.
[15] The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has decided to reintroduce in the 2022 Asian Games to be held at Hangzhou, China after it was dropped in 2018.
A.
fencing
B.
cricket
C.
soccer
D.
volleyball
Ans:
cricket
Explanation :
The Olympic, council of Asia (OCA) in March 2019 decided to reintroduce Cricket in the 2022 Asian Games to be held at Hangzhou, China Earlier Cricket had feature in 2010 and 2014 Asian Games but was dropped from the 2018 Asian Games.
[16] The property of catenation is predominant in _.
A.
sulphur
B.
nitrogen
C.
silicon
D.
carbon
Ans:
carbon
Explanation :
In chemistry, catenation is the bonding of atoms of the same element into a series, called a chain. Catenation occurs most readily with carbon, which forms covalent bonds with other carbon atoms to form longer chains and structures. This is the reason for the presence of the vast number of organic compounds in nature.
[17] "Thoda' a sport dance belongs to which of the following states?
A.
Sikkim
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Haryana
D.
Himachal Pradesh
Ans:
Himachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Thoda is the impressive martial art cum dance form of Himachal Pradesh. It revolves around game of archery where the target is a dancing human, is played between two teams called pasha and saatha who identify themselves as descendants of Pandavas and Kauravas.
[18] dance, performed by Buddhists to ward off evil spirits, is a dance form of Himachal Pradesh.
A.
Chham
B.
Natya
C.
Dham
D.
Gogra
Ans:
Chham
Explanation :
Chham is a folk dance of Himachal Pradesh, performed by the Buddhist monks (Lamas,) in the courtyard of monasteries during religious and other festivals, as a part of the celebrations. It is performed to exorcise evil spirits and demons. The theme rotates around killing the 'Evil King', symbolic of evil tendencies in humans, natural calamities, diseases and epidemics.
[19] The Musi and Bhima are tributaries of the river_ .
A.
Mahanadi
B.
Krishna
C.
Kaveri
D.
Brahmaputra
Ans:
Krishna
Explanation :
Musi and Bhima are tributaries of Krishna River. Bhima originates near Bhima Shankar Temple on the western side of the Western Ghats in Pune District, Maharashtra and merges into the Krishna along the border between Karnataka and Telangana. Similarly, Musi River or Musinuru is a tributary of the Krishna River in the Deccan Plateau flowing through Telangana.
[20] The Malimath Committee Report deals with:
A.
judicial delays
B.
textile sector reforms
C.
criminal justice system reforms
D.
stock market reforms
Ans:
criminal justice system reforms
Explanation :
The Malimath Committee was set up by the Home Ministry in 2000 for examining the fundamental principles of criminal law so as to restore confidence in the criminal justice system. This involved reviewing the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973, the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, and the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860. It submitted its report in 2003.
[21] Who attacked and looted the famous Somnath temple in 1026 AD?
A.
Muhammad Ghori
B.
Mahmud of Ghazni
C.
Nadir Shah
D.
Genghis Khan
Ans:
Mahmud of Ghazni
Explanation :
In 1024, during the reign of Bhima I, the prominent Turkic ruler Mahmud of Ghazni raided Gujarat, plundering the Somnath temple and breaking its jyotirlinga. He took away a booty of 20 million dinars. Later it was destroyed during 1299 invasion of Gujarat by Alauddin Khalji's army, led by Ulugh Khan.
[22] The lone gold medal for India was won by at the 38th GeeBee Boxing Tournament held at Helsinki, Finland.
A.
Kavinder Singh Bisht
B.
Naveen Kumar
C.
Mohammed Hussamuddin
D.
Shiva Thapa
Ans:
Kavinder Singh Bisht
Explanation :
At the 38th GeeBee Boxing Tournament, held at Helsinki in Finland in March 2019, the lone gold medal for India was won by Kavinder Singh Bisht. He won against Indian counterpart Mohammed Hussamuddin in summit clash in the 56kg category.
[23] The edition of the India-Indonesia coordinated patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) held from 19 March to 14th April, 2019 was inaugurated at Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
A.
23rd
B.
42nd
C.
45th
D.
33rd
Ans:
33rd
Explanation :
The 33rd edition of India-Indonesia coordinated patrol (IND - INDO CORPAT) was inaugurated at Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, on 19 March 2019. It coincided with 70 years of India-Indonesia diplomatic ties and aimed to contribute towards the Indian Navy's efforts to consolidate inter- operability and forge strong bonds of friendship across the seas.
[24] is the founder of Face book.
A.
Mark Zuckerberg
B.
Brian Acton
C.
Jimmy Wales
D.
Larry Page
Ans:
Mark Zuckerberg
Explanation :
Mark Zuckerberg is co-founder and CEO of the social-networking website Facebook. Zuckerberg attended Harvard University, where he launched Facebook from his dormitory room on February 4, 2004, with college roommates Eduardo Saverin, Andrew Mc Colum, Dustin Moskovitz, and aris Hughes.
[25] The Indian National Association was established in 1876 by in Calcutta.
A.
Badruddin Tyabji
B.
V K Chiplunkar
C.
Anand Mohan Bose
D.
Sisir Kumar Ghosh
Ans:
Anand Mohan Bose
Explanation :
The Indian National Association also known as Indian Association was the first avowed nationalist organization founded in British India by Surendranath Banerjee and Arlfanda Mohan Bose in 1876. It became an important forum for India's aspirations for independence. It later merged in tip the Indian National Congress.
Explanation :
Rani Durgavati Madavi Was a ruling Queen of Gondwana from 1550 until 1564 who killed herself in the battlefield on June 24, 1564 while fighting against the Mughals courage for defending Garha Kingdom, also called Garha Mandla or Garha Katanga, is remembered even today. Her martyrdom is even today commemorated as "Balidan Diwas".
[10] Which gas in its solid state is also known as dry ice?
A.
Nitrogen
B.
Carbon dioxide
C.
Oxygen
D.
Hydrogen
Ans:
Carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice, sometimes referred to as "cardice," is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is used primarily as a cooling agent. Its advantages include lower temperature than that of water ice and not leaving any residue. It is useful for preserving frozen foods, ice cream etc., where mechanical cooling is unavailable.
[11] Sundari, a well known species of trees, is found in:
A.
tropical rainforests
B.
Himalayan mountains
C.
tropical deciduous forests
D.
mangrove forests
Ans:
mangrove forests
Explanation :
Sundari tree is one of the most extensively found mangrove species in the Sundarbans a mangrove area in the delta formed by the confluence of Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna Rivers in the Bay of Bengal. The Sundari tree (Heritiera fomes) comprises about 70% of the trees in the area.
[12] The Tata Iron and Steel company (TISCO) was established by Dorabji Tata in –
A.
1919
B.
1913
C.
1907
D.
1911
Ans:
1907
Explanation :
Tata Iron and Steel Company was founded by Jamsetji Tata and established by Dorabji Tata at Jamshedpur on 26 August, 1907. It began producing steel in 1912 as a branch of Jamsetji's Tata Group. The company changed its name from TISCO to Tata Steel Ltd. in 2005.
[13] Who was the first female Director General of Police in Puducherry?
A.
Aswathy Tonge
B.
Kanchan Choudhary
C.
Kir Bedi
D.
Sundari Nanda
Ans:
Sundari Nanda
Explanation :
IPS officer Sundari Nanda in July 2018 assumed charge as Puducherry Director General of Police, becoming the first woman to head the force in the Union Territory. A 1988 batch officer, she was transferred to Puducherry from the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
[14] Which of the following elements is a metalloid?
A.
Tin
B.
Bismuth
C.
Silicon
D.
Phosphorus
Ans:
Silicon
Explanation :
Silicon is neither metal nor non-metal; it's a metalloid, an element that falls somewhere between the two. It is a hard and brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic lustre; and it is a tetravalent metalloid and semiconductor. It is the second most abundant element in the Earth's crust (about 28% by mass) after oxygen.
[15] The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has decided to reintroduce in the 2022 Asian Games to be held at Hangzhou, China after it was dropped in 2018.
A.
fencing
B.
cricket
C.
soccer
D.
volleyball
Ans:
cricket
Explanation :
The Olympic, council of Asia (OCA) in March 2019 decided to reintroduce Cricket in the 2022 Asian Games to be held at Hangzhou, China Earlier Cricket had feature in 2010 and 2014 Asian Games but was dropped from the 2018 Asian Games.
[16] The property of catenation is predominant in _.
A.
sulphur
B.
nitrogen
C.
silicon
D.
carbon
Ans:
carbon
Explanation :
In chemistry, catenation is the bonding of atoms of the same element into a series, called a chain. Catenation occurs most readily with carbon, which forms covalent bonds with other carbon atoms to form longer chains and structures. This is the reason for the presence of the vast number of organic compounds in nature.
[17] "Thoda' a sport dance belongs to which of the following states?
A.
Sikkim
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Haryana
D.
Himachal Pradesh
Ans:
Himachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Thoda is the impressive martial art cum dance form of Himachal Pradesh. It revolves around game of archery where the target is a dancing human, is played between two teams called pasha and saatha who identify themselves as descendants of Pandavas and Kauravas.
[18] dance, performed by Buddhists to ward off evil spirits, is a dance form of Himachal Pradesh.
A.
Chham
B.
Natya
C.
Dham
D.
Gogra
Ans:
Chham
Explanation :
Chham is a folk dance of Himachal Pradesh, performed by the Buddhist monks (Lamas,) in the courtyard of monasteries during religious and other festivals, as a part of the celebrations. It is performed to exorcise evil spirits and demons. The theme rotates around killing the 'Evil King', symbolic of evil tendencies in humans, natural calamities, diseases and epidemics.
[19] The Musi and Bhima are tributaries of the river_ .
A.
Mahanadi
B.
Krishna
C.
Kaveri
D.
Brahmaputra
Ans:
Krishna
Explanation :
Musi and Bhima are tributaries of Krishna River. Bhima originates near Bhima Shankar Temple on the western side of the Western Ghats in Pune District, Maharashtra and merges into the Krishna along the border between Karnataka and Telangana. Similarly, Musi River or Musinuru is a tributary of the Krishna River in the Deccan Plateau flowing through Telangana.
[20] The Malimath Committee Report deals with:
A.
judicial delays
B.
textile sector reforms
C.
criminal justice system reforms
D.
stock market reforms
Ans:
criminal justice system reforms
Explanation :
The Malimath Committee was set up by the Home Ministry in 2000 for examining the fundamental principles of criminal law so as to restore confidence in the criminal justice system. This involved reviewing the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973, the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, and the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860. It submitted its report in 2003.
[21] Who attacked and looted the famous Somnath temple in 1026 AD?
A.
Muhammad Ghori
B.
Mahmud of Ghazni
C.
Nadir Shah
D.
Genghis Khan
Ans:
Mahmud of Ghazni
Explanation :
In 1024, during the reign of Bhima I, the prominent Turkic ruler Mahmud of Ghazni raided Gujarat, plundering the Somnath temple and breaking its jyotirlinga. He took away a booty of 20 million dinars. Later it was destroyed during 1299 invasion of Gujarat by Alauddin Khalji's army, led by Ulugh Khan.
[22] The lone gold medal for India was won by at the 38th GeeBee Boxing Tournament held at Helsinki, Finland.
A.
Kavinder Singh Bisht
B.
Naveen Kumar
C.
Mohammed Hussamuddin
D.
Shiva Thapa
Ans:
Kavinder Singh Bisht
Explanation :
At the 38th GeeBee Boxing Tournament, held at Helsinki in Finland in March 2019, the lone gold medal for India was won by Kavinder Singh Bisht. He won against Indian counterpart Mohammed Hussamuddin in summit clash in the 56kg category.
[23] The edition of the India-Indonesia coordinated patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) held from 19 March to 14th April, 2019 was inaugurated at Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
A.
23rd
B.
42nd
C.
45th
D.
33rd
Ans:
33rd
Explanation :
The 33rd edition of India-Indonesia coordinated patrol (IND - INDO CORPAT) was inaugurated at Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, on 19 March 2019. It coincided with 70 years of India-Indonesia diplomatic ties and aimed to contribute towards the Indian Navy's efforts to consolidate inter- operability and forge strong bonds of friendship across the seas.
[24] is the founder of Face book.
A.
Mark Zuckerberg
B.
Brian Acton
C.
Jimmy Wales
D.
Larry Page
Ans:
Mark Zuckerberg
Explanation :
Mark Zuckerberg is co-founder and CEO of the social-networking website Facebook. Zuckerberg attended Harvard University, where he launched Facebook from his dormitory room on February 4, 2004, with college roommates Eduardo Saverin, Andrew Mc Colum, Dustin Moskovitz, and aris Hughes.
[25] The Indian National Association was established in 1876 by in Calcutta.
A.
Badruddin Tyabji
B.
V K Chiplunkar
C.
Anand Mohan Bose
D.
Sisir Kumar Ghosh
Ans:
Anand Mohan Bose
Explanation :
The Indian National Association also known as Indian Association was the first avowed nationalist organization founded in British India by Surendranath Banerjee and Arlfanda Mohan Bose in 1876. It became an important forum for India's aspirations for independence. It later merged in tip the Indian National Congress.
Explanation :
Sundari tree is one of the most extensively found mangrove species in the Sundarbans a mangrove area in the delta formed by the confluence of Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna Rivers in the Bay of Bengal. The Sundari tree (Heritiera fomes) comprises about 70% of the trees in the area.
[12] The Tata Iron and Steel company (TISCO) was established by Dorabji Tata in –
A.
1919
B.
1913
C.
1907
D.
1911
Ans:
1907
Explanation :
Tata Iron and Steel Company was founded by Jamsetji Tata and established by Dorabji Tata at Jamshedpur on 26 August, 1907. It began producing steel in 1912 as a branch of Jamsetji's Tata Group. The company changed its name from TISCO to Tata Steel Ltd. in 2005.
[13] Who was the first female Director General of Police in Puducherry?
A.
Aswathy Tonge
B.
Kanchan Choudhary
C.
Kir Bedi
D.
Sundari Nanda
Ans:
Sundari Nanda
Explanation :
IPS officer Sundari Nanda in July 2018 assumed charge as Puducherry Director General of Police, becoming the first woman to head the force in the Union Territory. A 1988 batch officer, she was transferred to Puducherry from the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
[14] Which of the following elements is a metalloid?
A.
Tin
B.
Bismuth
C.
Silicon
D.
Phosphorus
Ans:
Silicon
Explanation :
Silicon is neither metal nor non-metal; it's a metalloid, an element that falls somewhere between the two. It is a hard and brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic lustre; and it is a tetravalent metalloid and semiconductor. It is the second most abundant element in the Earth's crust (about 28% by mass) after oxygen.
[15] The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has decided to reintroduce in the 2022 Asian Games to be held at Hangzhou, China after it was dropped in 2018.
A.
fencing
B.
cricket
C.
soccer
D.
volleyball
Ans:
cricket
Explanation :
The Olympic, council of Asia (OCA) in March 2019 decided to reintroduce Cricket in the 2022 Asian Games to be held at Hangzhou, China Earlier Cricket had feature in 2010 and 2014 Asian Games but was dropped from the 2018 Asian Games.
[16] The property of catenation is predominant in _.
A.
sulphur
B.
nitrogen
C.
silicon
D.
carbon
Ans:
carbon
Explanation :
In chemistry, catenation is the bonding of atoms of the same element into a series, called a chain. Catenation occurs most readily with carbon, which forms covalent bonds with other carbon atoms to form longer chains and structures. This is the reason for the presence of the vast number of organic compounds in nature.
[17] "Thoda' a sport dance belongs to which of the following states?
A.
Sikkim
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Haryana
D.
Himachal Pradesh
Ans:
Himachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Thoda is the impressive martial art cum dance form of Himachal Pradesh. It revolves around game of archery where the target is a dancing human, is played between two teams called pasha and saatha who identify themselves as descendants of Pandavas and Kauravas.
[18] dance, performed by Buddhists to ward off evil spirits, is a dance form of Himachal Pradesh.
A.
Chham
B.
Natya
C.
Dham
D.
Gogra
Ans:
Chham
Explanation :
Chham is a folk dance of Himachal Pradesh, performed by the Buddhist monks (Lamas,) in the courtyard of monasteries during religious and other festivals, as a part of the celebrations. It is performed to exorcise evil spirits and demons. The theme rotates around killing the 'Evil King', symbolic of evil tendencies in humans, natural calamities, diseases and epidemics.
[19] The Musi and Bhima are tributaries of the river_ .
A.
Mahanadi
B.
Krishna
C.
Kaveri
D.
Brahmaputra
Ans:
Krishna
Explanation :
Musi and Bhima are tributaries of Krishna River. Bhima originates near Bhima Shankar Temple on the western side of the Western Ghats in Pune District, Maharashtra and merges into the Krishna along the border between Karnataka and Telangana. Similarly, Musi River or Musinuru is a tributary of the Krishna River in the Deccan Plateau flowing through Telangana.
[20] The Malimath Committee Report deals with:
A.
judicial delays
B.
textile sector reforms
C.
criminal justice system reforms
D.
stock market reforms
Ans:
criminal justice system reforms
Explanation :
The Malimath Committee was set up by the Home Ministry in 2000 for examining the fundamental principles of criminal law so as to restore confidence in the criminal justice system. This involved reviewing the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973, the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, and the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860. It submitted its report in 2003.
[21] Who attacked and looted the famous Somnath temple in 1026 AD?
A.
Muhammad Ghori
B.
Mahmud of Ghazni
C.
Nadir Shah
D.
Genghis Khan
Ans:
Mahmud of Ghazni
Explanation :
In 1024, during the reign of Bhima I, the prominent Turkic ruler Mahmud of Ghazni raided Gujarat, plundering the Somnath temple and breaking its jyotirlinga. He took away a booty of 20 million dinars. Later it was destroyed during 1299 invasion of Gujarat by Alauddin Khalji's army, led by Ulugh Khan.
[22] The lone gold medal for India was won by at the 38th GeeBee Boxing Tournament held at Helsinki, Finland.
A.
Kavinder Singh Bisht
B.
Naveen Kumar
C.
Mohammed Hussamuddin
D.
Shiva Thapa
Ans:
Kavinder Singh Bisht
Explanation :
At the 38th GeeBee Boxing Tournament, held at Helsinki in Finland in March 2019, the lone gold medal for India was won by Kavinder Singh Bisht. He won against Indian counterpart Mohammed Hussamuddin in summit clash in the 56kg category.
[23] The edition of the India-Indonesia coordinated patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) held from 19 March to 14th April, 2019 was inaugurated at Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
A.
23rd
B.
42nd
C.
45th
D.
33rd
Ans:
33rd
Explanation :
The 33rd edition of India-Indonesia coordinated patrol (IND - INDO CORPAT) was inaugurated at Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, on 19 March 2019. It coincided with 70 years of India-Indonesia diplomatic ties and aimed to contribute towards the Indian Navy's efforts to consolidate inter- operability and forge strong bonds of friendship across the seas.
[24] is the founder of Face book.
A.
Mark Zuckerberg
B.
Brian Acton
C.
Jimmy Wales
D.
Larry Page
Ans:
Mark Zuckerberg
Explanation :
Mark Zuckerberg is co-founder and CEO of the social-networking website Facebook. Zuckerberg attended Harvard University, where he launched Facebook from his dormitory room on February 4, 2004, with college roommates Eduardo Saverin, Andrew Mc Colum, Dustin Moskovitz, and aris Hughes.
[25] The Indian National Association was established in 1876 by in Calcutta.
A.
Badruddin Tyabji
B.
V K Chiplunkar
C.
Anand Mohan Bose
D.
Sisir Kumar Ghosh
Ans:
Anand Mohan Bose
Explanation :
The Indian National Association also known as Indian Association was the first avowed nationalist organization founded in British India by Surendranath Banerjee and Arlfanda Mohan Bose in 1876. It became an important forum for India's aspirations for independence. It later merged in tip the Indian National Congress.
Explanation :
IPS officer Sundari Nanda in July 2018 assumed charge as Puducherry Director General of Police, becoming the first woman to head the force in the Union Territory. A 1988 batch officer, she was transferred to Puducherry from the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
[14] Which of the following elements is a metalloid?
A.
Tin
B.
Bismuth
C.
Silicon
D.
Phosphorus
Ans:
Silicon
Explanation :
Silicon is neither metal nor non-metal; it's a metalloid, an element that falls somewhere between the two. It is a hard and brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic lustre; and it is a tetravalent metalloid and semiconductor. It is the second most abundant element in the Earth's crust (about 28% by mass) after oxygen.
[15] The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has decided to reintroduce in the 2022 Asian Games to be held at Hangzhou, China after it was dropped in 2018.
A.
fencing
B.
cricket
C.
soccer
D.
volleyball
Ans:
cricket
Explanation :
The Olympic, council of Asia (OCA) in March 2019 decided to reintroduce Cricket in the 2022 Asian Games to be held at Hangzhou, China Earlier Cricket had feature in 2010 and 2014 Asian Games but was dropped from the 2018 Asian Games.
[16] The property of catenation is predominant in _.
A.
sulphur
B.
nitrogen
C.
silicon
D.
carbon
Ans:
carbon
Explanation :
In chemistry, catenation is the bonding of atoms of the same element into a series, called a chain. Catenation occurs most readily with carbon, which forms covalent bonds with other carbon atoms to form longer chains and structures. This is the reason for the presence of the vast number of organic compounds in nature.
[17] "Thoda' a sport dance belongs to which of the following states?
A.
Sikkim
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Haryana
D.
Himachal Pradesh
Ans:
Himachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Thoda is the impressive martial art cum dance form of Himachal Pradesh. It revolves around game of archery where the target is a dancing human, is played between two teams called pasha and saatha who identify themselves as descendants of Pandavas and Kauravas.
[18] dance, performed by Buddhists to ward off evil spirits, is a dance form of Himachal Pradesh.
A.
Chham
B.
Natya
C.
Dham
D.
Gogra
Ans:
Chham
Explanation :
Chham is a folk dance of Himachal Pradesh, performed by the Buddhist monks (Lamas,) in the courtyard of monasteries during religious and other festivals, as a part of the celebrations. It is performed to exorcise evil spirits and demons. The theme rotates around killing the 'Evil King', symbolic of evil tendencies in humans, natural calamities, diseases and epidemics.
[19] The Musi and Bhima are tributaries of the river_ .
A.
Mahanadi
B.
Krishna
C.
Kaveri
D.
Brahmaputra
Ans:
Krishna
Explanation :
Musi and Bhima are tributaries of Krishna River. Bhima originates near Bhima Shankar Temple on the western side of the Western Ghats in Pune District, Maharashtra and merges into the Krishna along the border between Karnataka and Telangana. Similarly, Musi River or Musinuru is a tributary of the Krishna River in the Deccan Plateau flowing through Telangana.
[20] The Malimath Committee Report deals with:
A.
judicial delays
B.
textile sector reforms
C.
criminal justice system reforms
D.
stock market reforms
Ans:
criminal justice system reforms
Explanation :
The Malimath Committee was set up by the Home Ministry in 2000 for examining the fundamental principles of criminal law so as to restore confidence in the criminal justice system. This involved reviewing the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973, the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, and the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860. It submitted its report in 2003.
[21] Who attacked and looted the famous Somnath temple in 1026 AD?
A.
Muhammad Ghori
B.
Mahmud of Ghazni
C.
Nadir Shah
D.
Genghis Khan
Ans:
Mahmud of Ghazni
Explanation :
In 1024, during the reign of Bhima I, the prominent Turkic ruler Mahmud of Ghazni raided Gujarat, plundering the Somnath temple and breaking its jyotirlinga. He took away a booty of 20 million dinars. Later it was destroyed during 1299 invasion of Gujarat by Alauddin Khalji's army, led by Ulugh Khan.
[22] The lone gold medal for India was won by at the 38th GeeBee Boxing Tournament held at Helsinki, Finland.
A.
Kavinder Singh Bisht
B.
Naveen Kumar
C.
Mohammed Hussamuddin
D.
Shiva Thapa
Ans:
Kavinder Singh Bisht
Explanation :
At the 38th GeeBee Boxing Tournament, held at Helsinki in Finland in March 2019, the lone gold medal for India was won by Kavinder Singh Bisht. He won against Indian counterpart Mohammed Hussamuddin in summit clash in the 56kg category.
[23] The edition of the India-Indonesia coordinated patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) held from 19 March to 14th April, 2019 was inaugurated at Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
A.
23rd
B.
42nd
C.
45th
D.
33rd
Ans:
33rd
Explanation :
The 33rd edition of India-Indonesia coordinated patrol (IND - INDO CORPAT) was inaugurated at Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, on 19 March 2019. It coincided with 70 years of India-Indonesia diplomatic ties and aimed to contribute towards the Indian Navy's efforts to consolidate inter- operability and forge strong bonds of friendship across the seas.
[24] is the founder of Face book.
A.
Mark Zuckerberg
B.
Brian Acton
C.
Jimmy Wales
D.
Larry Page
Ans:
Mark Zuckerberg
Explanation :
Mark Zuckerberg is co-founder and CEO of the social-networking website Facebook. Zuckerberg attended Harvard University, where he launched Facebook from his dormitory room on February 4, 2004, with college roommates Eduardo Saverin, Andrew Mc Colum, Dustin Moskovitz, and aris Hughes.
[25] The Indian National Association was established in 1876 by in Calcutta.
A.
Badruddin Tyabji
B.
V K Chiplunkar
C.
Anand Mohan Bose
D.
Sisir Kumar Ghosh
Ans:
Anand Mohan Bose
Explanation :
The Indian National Association also known as Indian Association was the first avowed nationalist organization founded in British India by Surendranath Banerjee and Arlfanda Mohan Bose in 1876. It became an important forum for India's aspirations for independence. It later merged in tip the Indian National Congress.
Explanation :
The Olympic, council of Asia (OCA) in March 2019 decided to reintroduce Cricket in the 2022 Asian Games to be held at Hangzhou, China Earlier Cricket had feature in 2010 and 2014 Asian Games but was dropped from the 2018 Asian Games.
[16] The property of catenation is predominant in _.
A.
sulphur
B.
nitrogen
C.
silicon
D.
carbon
Ans:
carbon
Explanation :
In chemistry, catenation is the bonding of atoms of the same element into a series, called a chain. Catenation occurs most readily with carbon, which forms covalent bonds with other carbon atoms to form longer chains and structures. This is the reason for the presence of the vast number of organic compounds in nature.
[17] "Thoda' a sport dance belongs to which of the following states?
A.
Sikkim
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Haryana
D.
Himachal Pradesh
Ans:
Himachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Thoda is the impressive martial art cum dance form of Himachal Pradesh. It revolves around game of archery where the target is a dancing human, is played between two teams called pasha and saatha who identify themselves as descendants of Pandavas and Kauravas.
[18] dance, performed by Buddhists to ward off evil spirits, is a dance form of Himachal Pradesh.
A.
Chham
B.
Natya
C.
Dham
D.
Gogra
Ans:
Chham
Explanation :
Chham is a folk dance of Himachal Pradesh, performed by the Buddhist monks (Lamas,) in the courtyard of monasteries during religious and other festivals, as a part of the celebrations. It is performed to exorcise evil spirits and demons. The theme rotates around killing the 'Evil King', symbolic of evil tendencies in humans, natural calamities, diseases and epidemics.
[19] The Musi and Bhima are tributaries of the river_ .
A.
Mahanadi
B.
Krishna
C.
Kaveri
D.
Brahmaputra
Ans:
Krishna
Explanation :
Musi and Bhima are tributaries of Krishna River. Bhima originates near Bhima Shankar Temple on the western side of the Western Ghats in Pune District, Maharashtra and merges into the Krishna along the border between Karnataka and Telangana. Similarly, Musi River or Musinuru is a tributary of the Krishna River in the Deccan Plateau flowing through Telangana.
[20] The Malimath Committee Report deals with:
A.
judicial delays
B.
textile sector reforms
C.
criminal justice system reforms
D.
stock market reforms
Ans:
criminal justice system reforms
Explanation :
The Malimath Committee was set up by the Home Ministry in 2000 for examining the fundamental principles of criminal law so as to restore confidence in the criminal justice system. This involved reviewing the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973, the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, and the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860. It submitted its report in 2003.
[21] Who attacked and looted the famous Somnath temple in 1026 AD?
A.
Muhammad Ghori
B.
Mahmud of Ghazni
C.
Nadir Shah
D.
Genghis Khan
Ans:
Mahmud of Ghazni
Explanation :
In 1024, during the reign of Bhima I, the prominent Turkic ruler Mahmud of Ghazni raided Gujarat, plundering the Somnath temple and breaking its jyotirlinga. He took away a booty of 20 million dinars. Later it was destroyed during 1299 invasion of Gujarat by Alauddin Khalji's army, led by Ulugh Khan.
[22] The lone gold medal for India was won by at the 38th GeeBee Boxing Tournament held at Helsinki, Finland.
A.
Kavinder Singh Bisht
B.
Naveen Kumar
C.
Mohammed Hussamuddin
D.
Shiva Thapa
Ans:
Kavinder Singh Bisht
Explanation :
At the 38th GeeBee Boxing Tournament, held at Helsinki in Finland in March 2019, the lone gold medal for India was won by Kavinder Singh Bisht. He won against Indian counterpart Mohammed Hussamuddin in summit clash in the 56kg category.
[23] The edition of the India-Indonesia coordinated patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) held from 19 March to 14th April, 2019 was inaugurated at Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
A.
23rd
B.
42nd
C.
45th
D.
33rd
Ans:
33rd
Explanation :
The 33rd edition of India-Indonesia coordinated patrol (IND - INDO CORPAT) was inaugurated at Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, on 19 March 2019. It coincided with 70 years of India-Indonesia diplomatic ties and aimed to contribute towards the Indian Navy's efforts to consolidate inter- operability and forge strong bonds of friendship across the seas.
[24] is the founder of Face book.
A.
Mark Zuckerberg
B.
Brian Acton
C.
Jimmy Wales
D.
Larry Page
Ans:
Mark Zuckerberg
Explanation :
Mark Zuckerberg is co-founder and CEO of the social-networking website Facebook. Zuckerberg attended Harvard University, where he launched Facebook from his dormitory room on February 4, 2004, with college roommates Eduardo Saverin, Andrew Mc Colum, Dustin Moskovitz, and aris Hughes.
[25] The Indian National Association was established in 1876 by in Calcutta.
A.
Badruddin Tyabji
B.
V K Chiplunkar
C.
Anand Mohan Bose
D.
Sisir Kumar Ghosh
Ans:
Anand Mohan Bose
Explanation :
The Indian National Association also known as Indian Association was the first avowed nationalist organization founded in British India by Surendranath Banerjee and Arlfanda Mohan Bose in 1876. It became an important forum for India's aspirations for independence. It later merged in tip the Indian National Congress.
Explanation :
Thoda is the impressive martial art cum dance form of Himachal Pradesh. It revolves around game of archery where the target is a dancing human, is played between two teams called pasha and saatha who identify themselves as descendants of Pandavas and Kauravas.
[18] dance, performed by Buddhists to ward off evil spirits, is a dance form of Himachal Pradesh.
A.
Chham
B.
Natya
C.
Dham
D.
Gogra
Ans:
Chham
Explanation :
Chham is a folk dance of Himachal Pradesh, performed by the Buddhist monks (Lamas,) in the courtyard of monasteries during religious and other festivals, as a part of the celebrations. It is performed to exorcise evil spirits and demons. The theme rotates around killing the 'Evil King', symbolic of evil tendencies in humans, natural calamities, diseases and epidemics.
[19] The Musi and Bhima are tributaries of the river_ .
A.
Mahanadi
B.
Krishna
C.
Kaveri
D.
Brahmaputra
Ans:
Krishna
Explanation :
Musi and Bhima are tributaries of Krishna River. Bhima originates near Bhima Shankar Temple on the western side of the Western Ghats in Pune District, Maharashtra and merges into the Krishna along the border between Karnataka and Telangana. Similarly, Musi River or Musinuru is a tributary of the Krishna River in the Deccan Plateau flowing through Telangana.
[20] The Malimath Committee Report deals with:
A.
judicial delays
B.
textile sector reforms
C.
criminal justice system reforms
D.
stock market reforms
Ans:
criminal justice system reforms
Explanation :
The Malimath Committee was set up by the Home Ministry in 2000 for examining the fundamental principles of criminal law so as to restore confidence in the criminal justice system. This involved reviewing the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973, the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, and the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860. It submitted its report in 2003.
[21] Who attacked and looted the famous Somnath temple in 1026 AD?
A.
Muhammad Ghori
B.
Mahmud of Ghazni
C.
Nadir Shah
D.
Genghis Khan
Ans:
Mahmud of Ghazni
Explanation :
In 1024, during the reign of Bhima I, the prominent Turkic ruler Mahmud of Ghazni raided Gujarat, plundering the Somnath temple and breaking its jyotirlinga. He took away a booty of 20 million dinars. Later it was destroyed during 1299 invasion of Gujarat by Alauddin Khalji's army, led by Ulugh Khan.
[22] The lone gold medal for India was won by at the 38th GeeBee Boxing Tournament held at Helsinki, Finland.
A.
Kavinder Singh Bisht
B.
Naveen Kumar
C.
Mohammed Hussamuddin
D.
Shiva Thapa
Ans:
Kavinder Singh Bisht
Explanation :
At the 38th GeeBee Boxing Tournament, held at Helsinki in Finland in March 2019, the lone gold medal for India was won by Kavinder Singh Bisht. He won against Indian counterpart Mohammed Hussamuddin in summit clash in the 56kg category.
[23] The edition of the India-Indonesia coordinated patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) held from 19 March to 14th April, 2019 was inaugurated at Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
A.
23rd
B.
42nd
C.
45th
D.
33rd
Ans:
33rd
Explanation :
The 33rd edition of India-Indonesia coordinated patrol (IND - INDO CORPAT) was inaugurated at Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, on 19 March 2019. It coincided with 70 years of India-Indonesia diplomatic ties and aimed to contribute towards the Indian Navy's efforts to consolidate inter- operability and forge strong bonds of friendship across the seas.
[24] is the founder of Face book.
A.
Mark Zuckerberg
B.
Brian Acton
C.
Jimmy Wales
D.
Larry Page
Ans:
Mark Zuckerberg
Explanation :
Mark Zuckerberg is co-founder and CEO of the social-networking website Facebook. Zuckerberg attended Harvard University, where he launched Facebook from his dormitory room on February 4, 2004, with college roommates Eduardo Saverin, Andrew Mc Colum, Dustin Moskovitz, and aris Hughes.
[25] The Indian National Association was established in 1876 by in Calcutta.
A.
Badruddin Tyabji
B.
V K Chiplunkar
C.
Anand Mohan Bose
D.
Sisir Kumar Ghosh
Ans:
Anand Mohan Bose
Explanation :
The Indian National Association also known as Indian Association was the first avowed nationalist organization founded in British India by Surendranath Banerjee and Arlfanda Mohan Bose in 1876. It became an important forum for India's aspirations for independence. It later merged in tip the Indian National Congress.
Explanation :
Musi and Bhima are tributaries of Krishna River. Bhima originates near Bhima Shankar Temple on the western side of the Western Ghats in Pune District, Maharashtra and merges into the Krishna along the border between Karnataka and Telangana. Similarly, Musi River or Musinuru is a tributary of the Krishna River in the Deccan Plateau flowing through Telangana.
[20] The Malimath Committee Report deals with:
A.
judicial delays
B.
textile sector reforms
C.
criminal justice system reforms
D.
stock market reforms
Ans:
criminal justice system reforms
Explanation :
The Malimath Committee was set up by the Home Ministry in 2000 for examining the fundamental principles of criminal law so as to restore confidence in the criminal justice system. This involved reviewing the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973, the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, and the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860. It submitted its report in 2003.
[21] Who attacked and looted the famous Somnath temple in 1026 AD?
A.
Muhammad Ghori
B.
Mahmud of Ghazni
C.
Nadir Shah
D.
Genghis Khan
Ans:
Mahmud of Ghazni
Explanation :
In 1024, during the reign of Bhima I, the prominent Turkic ruler Mahmud of Ghazni raided Gujarat, plundering the Somnath temple and breaking its jyotirlinga. He took away a booty of 20 million dinars. Later it was destroyed during 1299 invasion of Gujarat by Alauddin Khalji's army, led by Ulugh Khan.
[22] The lone gold medal for India was won by at the 38th GeeBee Boxing Tournament held at Helsinki, Finland.
A.
Kavinder Singh Bisht
B.
Naveen Kumar
C.
Mohammed Hussamuddin
D.
Shiva Thapa
Ans:
Kavinder Singh Bisht
Explanation :
At the 38th GeeBee Boxing Tournament, held at Helsinki in Finland in March 2019, the lone gold medal for India was won by Kavinder Singh Bisht. He won against Indian counterpart Mohammed Hussamuddin in summit clash in the 56kg category.
[23] The edition of the India-Indonesia coordinated patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) held from 19 March to 14th April, 2019 was inaugurated at Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
A.
23rd
B.
42nd
C.
45th
D.
33rd
Ans:
33rd
Explanation :
The 33rd edition of India-Indonesia coordinated patrol (IND - INDO CORPAT) was inaugurated at Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, on 19 March 2019. It coincided with 70 years of India-Indonesia diplomatic ties and aimed to contribute towards the Indian Navy's efforts to consolidate inter- operability and forge strong bonds of friendship across the seas.
[24] is the founder of Face book.
A.
Mark Zuckerberg
B.
Brian Acton
C.
Jimmy Wales
D.
Larry Page
Ans:
Mark Zuckerberg
Explanation :
Mark Zuckerberg is co-founder and CEO of the social-networking website Facebook. Zuckerberg attended Harvard University, where he launched Facebook from his dormitory room on February 4, 2004, with college roommates Eduardo Saverin, Andrew Mc Colum, Dustin Moskovitz, and aris Hughes.
[25] The Indian National Association was established in 1876 by in Calcutta.
A.
Badruddin Tyabji
B.
V K Chiplunkar
C.
Anand Mohan Bose
D.
Sisir Kumar Ghosh
Ans:
Anand Mohan Bose
Explanation :
The Indian National Association also known as Indian Association was the first avowed nationalist organization founded in British India by Surendranath Banerjee and Arlfanda Mohan Bose in 1876. It became an important forum for India's aspirations for independence. It later merged in tip the Indian National Congress.
Explanation :
In 1024, during the reign of Bhima I, the prominent Turkic ruler Mahmud of Ghazni raided Gujarat, plundering the Somnath temple and breaking its jyotirlinga. He took away a booty of 20 million dinars. Later it was destroyed during 1299 invasion of Gujarat by Alauddin Khalji's army, led by Ulugh Khan.
[22] The lone gold medal for India was won by at the 38th GeeBee Boxing Tournament held at Helsinki, Finland.
A.
Kavinder Singh Bisht
B.
Naveen Kumar
C.
Mohammed Hussamuddin
D.
Shiva Thapa
Ans:
Kavinder Singh Bisht
Explanation :
At the 38th GeeBee Boxing Tournament, held at Helsinki in Finland in March 2019, the lone gold medal for India was won by Kavinder Singh Bisht. He won against Indian counterpart Mohammed Hussamuddin in summit clash in the 56kg category.
[23] The edition of the India-Indonesia coordinated patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) held from 19 March to 14th April, 2019 was inaugurated at Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
A.
23rd
B.
42nd
C.
45th
D.
33rd
Ans:
33rd
Explanation :
The 33rd edition of India-Indonesia coordinated patrol (IND - INDO CORPAT) was inaugurated at Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, on 19 March 2019. It coincided with 70 years of India-Indonesia diplomatic ties and aimed to contribute towards the Indian Navy's efforts to consolidate inter- operability and forge strong bonds of friendship across the seas.
[24] is the founder of Face book.
A.
Mark Zuckerberg
B.
Brian Acton
C.
Jimmy Wales
D.
Larry Page
Ans:
Mark Zuckerberg
Explanation :
Mark Zuckerberg is co-founder and CEO of the social-networking website Facebook. Zuckerberg attended Harvard University, where he launched Facebook from his dormitory room on February 4, 2004, with college roommates Eduardo Saverin, Andrew Mc Colum, Dustin Moskovitz, and aris Hughes.
[25] The Indian National Association was established in 1876 by in Calcutta.
A.
Badruddin Tyabji
B.
V K Chiplunkar
C.
Anand Mohan Bose
D.
Sisir Kumar Ghosh
Ans:
Anand Mohan Bose
Explanation :
The Indian National Association also known as Indian Association was the first avowed nationalist organization founded in British India by Surendranath Banerjee and Arlfanda Mohan Bose in 1876. It became an important forum for India's aspirations for independence. It later merged in tip the Indian National Congress.
Explanation :
The 33rd edition of India-Indonesia coordinated patrol (IND - INDO CORPAT) was inaugurated at Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, on 19 March 2019. It coincided with 70 years of India-Indonesia diplomatic ties and aimed to contribute towards the Indian Navy's efforts to consolidate inter- operability and forge strong bonds of friendship across the seas.
[24] is the founder of Face book.
A.
Mark Zuckerberg
B.
Brian Acton
C.
Jimmy Wales
D.
Larry Page
Ans:
Mark Zuckerberg
Explanation :
Mark Zuckerberg is co-founder and CEO of the social-networking website Facebook. Zuckerberg attended Harvard University, where he launched Facebook from his dormitory room on February 4, 2004, with college roommates Eduardo Saverin, Andrew Mc Colum, Dustin Moskovitz, and aris Hughes.
[25] The Indian National Association was established in 1876 by in Calcutta.
A.
Badruddin Tyabji
B.
V K Chiplunkar
C.
Anand Mohan Bose
D.
Sisir Kumar Ghosh
Ans:
Anand Mohan Bose
Explanation :
The Indian National Association also known as Indian Association was the first avowed nationalist organization founded in British India by Surendranath Banerjee and Arlfanda Mohan Bose in 1876. It became an important forum for India's aspirations for independence. It later merged in tip the Indian National Congress.
Explanation :
The Indian National Association also known as Indian Association was the first avowed nationalist organization founded in British India by Surendranath Banerjee and Arlfanda Mohan Bose in 1876. It became an important forum for India's aspirations for independence. It later merged in tip the Indian National Congress.