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1. Which of the following is not the merit of the Presidential 0 / 1 System?
A) Permanent Government
B) ConXrmation in policies
C) Limited Representation
D) Government by experts
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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C) Limited Representation
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Ans. C
Explanation: Features of presidential system are: single executive, non-responsibility, political homogeneity may not exist, domination of president, no dissolution power of lower house and separation of powers.
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A) According to the 42nd and the 44th amendment, it is compulsory for president to comply with the advice of the Council of Ministers.
B) Presidential System is based on double executive.
C) According to the Article 74 the Council of Ministers works under the leadership of the Prime Minister.
D) Article 74 and 75 provides parliamentary system in the center.
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(B) Explanation: Presidential System is based on single executive.
Add individual feedback 3. The Federal System in India is based on the model of which 0 / 1 country?
A) Canada
B) UK
C) America
D) Japan
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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A) Canada
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Ans. A
Explanation: The Federal System in India is adopted from the Canada.
Add individual feedback 4. Which of the following statement is not correct? 0 / 1
A) Mainly Parliamentary Committees are of two types
B) Ad hoc committees are of permanent nature
C) Parliamentary Committees are mentioned in the Indian constitution
D) Indian Constitution does not mentioned any time period for the Parliamentary Committees
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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B) Ad hoc committees are of permanent nature
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Ans:(B) Explanation: Ad hoc committees are of temporary nature.
Add individual feedback 5. How many members in the Rajya Sabha are elected from the 1 / 1 states and union territories?
A) 245
B) 238
C) 250
D) 252
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(B)
Explanation: In the Rajya Sabha, 238 members are elected from the States and Union Territories, while 12 members are nominated by the President.
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6. Which of the following statements is not correct? 1 / 1
A) The maximum number of members in the Lok Sabha can be 552
B) Only Delhi and Puducherry have elected members in the Rajya Sabha
C) The age limit for voting was reduced from 21 years to 18 years by the 65th Constitutional Amendment.
D) Lok Sabha Speaker does not take oath
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(C) Explanation: The age limit for voting was reduced to 18 years 21 year by the 61st Constitutional Amendment (1998).
Add individual feedback 7. Which among the following statements is/are NOT true about 1 / 1 the conditions of a Governor's ofce?
A) A Governor can simultaneously function as a member of Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha or State Legislature while discharging his duties as a Governor of other state
B) The Governor should not hold any ofce of proXt
C) The same person can be appointed as a Governor of 2 or more states
D) The Governor has personal immunity from any liabilities regarding his ofcial acts
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(A) Exp: The Governor is appointed by the President and holds his oQce at the pleasure of the President in accordance with the Article 156. Any citizen of 35 years of age and above is eligible but he must not hold any other oQce of proTt, nor be a Member of Parliament or State Legislature.
Add individual feedback 8. Among which of the followings are not appointed by the 1 / 1 Governor?
A) Advocate General
B) Chief secretary of the State
C) Vice-chancellors of universities
D) Judges of the State High Court
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(D) Exp: Apart from the power to appoint the Council of Ministers, the Governor has the power to appoint the Advocate- General and the Members of the State Public Service Commission.
The Ministers as well as Advocate- General hold oQce during the pleasure of the Governor, but the Members of the State Public Service Commission cannot be removed by him, they can be removed only by the President on the report of the Supreme Court, and, in some cases, on the happening of certain disqualiTcations. (Article 317)
The Governor has no power to appoint Judges of the State High Court but he is entitled to be consulted by the President in the matter. [Article 217 (1)].
Add individual feedback 9. Which article states that the council of ministers is 1 / 1 collectively responsible to the legislative assembly of the state?
A) Article 164
B) Article 174
C) Article 184
D) Article 194
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(A) Article 164 Exp: The same article also emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility of the minister. The governor can remove the minister on the advice of the chief minister as well.
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10. Which of the following characteristics is not related to 1 / 1 Parliamentary Government?
A) Resolution of lower house
B) Collective liability
C) Leadership of the Prime Minister
D) Single Executive
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans. D
Explanation: features of parliamentary system are: Dual Executive, majority party rule, collective responsibility, political homogeneity, double membership, leadership of Prime Minister, dissolution of lower and house fusion of power.
Add individual feedback 11. Which of the following statements is wrong? 0 / 1
A) Lok Sabha represents the people of India.
B) The Rajya Sabha represents the states.
C) There are only 98 topics in the center list at this time.
D) Rajya Sabha protects the state with unnecessary interference from the Center
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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C) There are only 98 topics in the center list at this time.
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Explanation: The Union List or List-I is a list of 101 items given in Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India on which Parliament has exclusive power to legislate.
Add individual feedback 12. Which of the following statement is not correct about Public 0 / 1 Account Committee?
A) Public Account Committee is made as per the provision of Government of India Act, 1919
B) This Committee consists of members from both the house of the Parliament
C) Term of the members of the Committee is 5 year
D) A minister cannot be member of the Committee
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(C) Exp: Explanation: Term of the members of the Public Account Committee is 1 year
Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is one of the standing parliamentary committees, which was Trst established in 1921 under the Government of India Act 1919 provisions. This committee examines the manners and results of spending the public funds. Public Accounts Committee has 22 members of which 15 are from Lok Sabha while 7 from Rajya Sabha. The members are “elected” by members of Parliament amongst themselves via a system of proportional representation by means of single transferable vote; so that all parties get due representation in it. Members are elected for a period of one year. A minister cannot be a member of PAC.
Chairman of PAC is appointed by Speaker from its members. The chairman used to be of ruling party till mid 1960s, however, now the chairman of PAC is from opposition by convention.
Add individual feedback 13. Which statement is correct regarding "quorum"? 0 / 1
A) "Quorum" is the minimum number of members required to be present in the house.
B) "Quorum" needs to be completed in Lok Sabha only.
C) For completion of "quorum" 55 members in Lok Sabha and 25 members in Rajya Sabha need to be present.
D) If Prime Minister wants, proceeding of any house can be initiated even if the quorum of the House is not completed.
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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C) For completion of "quorum" 55 members in Lok Sabha and 25 members in Rajya Sabha need to be present.
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Ans:(C) Exp: The minimum number of members required to be present "to proceed a meeting" is known as quorum. It is one-tenth of the total members of parliament. It includes the person who preside over the meeting. For a lok sabha meeting, at least 55 members are required to be present each day for a meeting to proceed. For rajya sabha meeting, 25 members make a quorum.
Add individual feedback 14. Which of the following are not sessions of the Lok Sabha? 0 / 1
A) Budget Session
B) Monsoon Session
C) Summer Session
D) Winter Session
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
Correct answer
C) Summer Session
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Ans:(C) Exp: A session of Indian Parliament is the time period during which a House meets almost every day continuously to transact business. There are usually three sessions in a year. They are the Budget Session (February to May); the Monsoon Session (July to September); and the Winter Session (November to December). Technically, a session of Indian Parliament is the period between the Trst sitting of a House and its prorogation or dissolution. The period between the prorogation of a House and its reassembly in a new session is called ‘recess’.
Adjournment – terminates a sitting. Prorogation – terminates a session. Dissolution – terminates the life of a House.
Add individual feedback 15. Which of the following is NOT true regarding Governor's 0 / 1 Ofce?
A) The Governor has no security of tenure as such.
B) There are no grounds of removal of the Governor in the Constitution.
C) The Chief Justice of the concerned State High Court may be appointed tentatively to discharge the functions of the Governor of that state.
D) The President may transfer a Governor appointed to one state to another state and this transfer is for the rest of the term of the Governor.
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(E) None Exp: All statements are true.
Add individual feedback 16. When was the 'Quit India Movement' Launched by 1 / 1 Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi?
A) 1946
B) 1939
C) 1942
D) 1940
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(C) Exp: The failure of the Cripps Mission and the fear of an impending Japanese invasion of India led Mahatma Gandhi to begin his campaign for the British to quit India. Mahatma Gandhi believed that an interim government could be formed only after the British left India and the Hindu-Muslim problem sorted out. The All India Congress Committee met at Bombay on 8 August 1942 and passed the famous Quit India Resolution. On the same day, Gandhi gave his call of ‘do or die’. On 8th and 9th August 1942, the government arrested all the prominent leaders of the Congress. For once, this pre-planned action of the government left the Indian people without leadership. Mahatma Gandhi was kept in prison at Poona. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Abul Kalam Azad, and other leaders were imprisoned in the Ahmednagar Fort.
Add individual feedback 17. What was the another name of 'Quit India movement? 0 / 1
C) Home Rule Movement
D) August Kranti
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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D) August Kranti
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Ans:(D) Exp: On August 8, 1942 Mahatma Gandhi and the All-India Congress Committee (AICC) launched the Quit India Movement or Bharat Chodo Andolan at the Bombay session. As the Quit India Movement was launched in August, it is also known as August Movement or August Kranti.
Add individual feedback 18. Who was the viceroy at the time of Quit India Movement? 1 / 1
A) Lord Mountbatten
B) Lord Wavell
C) Lord Willingdon
D) Lord Linlithgow
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(D) Exp: Lord Linlithgow was Viceroy of India from 1936 to 1944 and this eight years period was longest reign as Viceroy of India. During this period, parts of Government of India Act 1935 came into force in 1937. Other events included – -Resignation of Congress Ministries to protest the involvement of Indians in world war-II; -Start of World War-II (1939), -resignation of Subhash Chandra Bose and foundation of “Forward Block”; -Escape of SC Bose from India, -Jinnah’s two nations theory; -Atlanta Charter; -August Offer (1940); -Foundation of Indian National Army; -Cripps Mission (1942)); -Launch of Quit India Movement; -Demand of divide and quit; -Bengal Famine of 1943).
Add individual feedback 19. Which of the following is the correct sequence of the 1 / 1 events?
A) Formation of Forward Bloc, Wavell Plan, August Offer, Quit India movement
B) Wavell Plan, Formation of Forward Bloc, August Offer, Quit India movement
C) Quit India movement, Formation of Forward Bloc, Wavell Plan, August Offer
D) Formation of Forward Bloc, August Offer, Quit India movement, Wavell Plan
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(D) Exp: On September, 1939 IInd World War broke out and India was declared an ally without its consent. In 1939 S.C Bose founded Forward Bloc. It was a left party. On 10th August, 1940 – August Offer was announced by Lord Linlithgow viceroy to get the support of Indians in the Second World War. On 11th March, 1942 Prime Minister Winstill Churchill announced for sending a mission under the chairmanship of Sir Stafford Cripps to Tnd out the solution of constitutional deadlock and problems of Indians. With the failure of Cripps Mission Quit India movement was started in 1942 by the Indian leaders and the resolution of Quit India was drafted by Gandhi Ji. Gandhi ji gave a call for Do or Die. In 1942 - Indian National Army was founded by Captain Mohan Singh and Niranjan Gill at Singapore. S. C Bose took over its command of 2nd Headquarter at Singapore and Rangoon. On 21st October, 1943 – Azad Hind Government was set up at Singapore under S.C Bose. There was a women regiment known as Rani Jhansi. In 1945, Second World War was ended. In 1945 – Shimla Conference or Wavell Plan was proposed by Lord Wavell to solve the political deadlock. In 1946, Cabinet Mission Plan was announced by PM Clement Attlee. On 2nd September, 1946 - Interim Government was set up under J.L Nehru. On March, 1947 – Lord Mountbatten was send to India with an aim to Tnd a way to transfer of power. Also known as Plan Balkan. On 3rd June Independence of India Act 1947 was passed by which powers were transferred to two Dominion States India and Pakistan.
Add individual feedback 20. Who were the Xrst and second person to offer Individual 1 / 1 Satyagraha?
A) Vinobha Bhave and J L Nehru
B) B R Ambedkar and C Rajagopalachari
C) Vinobha Bhave and Mahatma Gandhi
D) Mahatma Gandhi and J L Nehru
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(A) Exp: Individual Satyagarh was the resultant of August offer. It was started with the mass Civil Disobedience Movement but M.K Gandhi on Individual Satyagarh. This was movement for not only to seek independence but also to aQrm the right of Speech. The Congress once again asked Gandhi to take command towards the end of 1940 and that was lead to a mass struggle with broad strategic perspective.
Aims of individual Satyagraha
• To show that nationalist patience was not due to weakness
• To express people’s feeling that they were not interested in the war and that they made no distinction between Nazism and the double autocracy that ruled India.
• To give another opportunity to the Government to accept Congress’s demands peacefully.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru and Brahma Dutt were the Trst, second and third the selected Satyagarhi respectively.
Add individual feedback 21. Which of the following is not true of the Cabinet Mission 1 / 1 plan?
A) It rejected the creation of a separate State of Pakistan.
B) It recognized India’s right to secede from the Commonwealth.
C) All members of the Indian Cabinet are to be Indians.
D) It gave scope to the communal representation
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(D) Exp: Cabinet Mission was composed of three Cabinet Ministers of England: 1. Sir Pethick Lawrence, Secretary of State for India. 2.Sir Stafford Cripps, President of the Board of Trade, 3. Alexander, the First Lord of the Admiralty
The mission arrived on March 24, 1946. The mission spent some 3 weeks to discuss with the leaders of various political parties, but could not arrive at any agreed solution. So Tnally it announced its own recommendations on May 16, 1946. Some important recommendations are: * The cabinet mission plan of 1946 proposed that there shall be a Union of India which was to be empowered to deal with the defense, foreign affairs and and communications. * The cabinet mission recommended an undivided India and turned down the Muslim league’s demand for a separate Pakistan. The Cabinet mission restricted the Communal representation * It provided that all the members of the Interim cabinet would be Indians and there would be minimum interference by the Viceroy. * It recognized Indian Right to cede from the Commonwealth. * All subjects other than the Union Subjects and all the residuary powers would be vested in the provinces.
The representation of the Provincial legislatures was to be break up into 3 sections. Section A: Madras, UP, Central provinces, Bombay, Bihar & Orissa Section B: Punjab, Sindh, NWFP, Baluchistan Section C: Assam and Bengal.
Add individual feedback 22. Who is known as the political guru of Subhash Chandra 1 / 1 Bose?
B) Gopal Krishna Gokhle
C) Mahatma Gandhi
D) Vivekananda
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(A) Exp: His mentor (Political Guru) was Chittaranjan Das who was a spokesman for aggressive nationalism in Bengal. In the year 1923, Bose was elected the President of All India Youth Congress and also the Secretary of Bengal State Congress. He was also the editor of the newspaper "Forward", founded by Chittaranjan Das.
Add individual feedback 23. Who was defeated by the Subhash Chandra Bose in the 1 / 1 election of congress president in 1939?
A) Mahatma Gandhi
B) Jawahar lal Nehru
C) Pattabhi Sitaramayya
D) Gopal krishna Gokhle
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(C) Exp: Subhas Chandra Bose and India’s struggle for Independence:
* 1922 : When Gandhi stopped Non-Cooperation movement (NCM) after Chauri-Chaura incident, Bose called it a “National Calamity”. * 1924-27 : Chittaranjan Das become Mayor of Calcutta and Bose the CEO of Calcutta Corporation. But, Bose deported to Rangoon for alleged involvement with revolutionaries. * 1927 : Bose returns to India, but Bengal Congress fell into disarray after death of Chittaranjan Das. Bose contests election to become President of Bengal congress. * 1920-34 : Bose pens hisautobiography- “The Indian Struggle”, seeks help from European leaders but gets arrested. * 1934 : Civil Disobedience movement gradually waned and Gandhi withdrew from active politics. Bose called Gandhi a “Failed Political Leader”. * 1938 : Bose is the President of Congress session at Haripur. National planning Committee was setup under Jawaharlal Nehru. * 1939 : Bose elected as president of Tripuri session by defeating Gandhi’s favorite candidate Pattabhi Sitaramayya. But later, opposition from Gandhi-supporters forced him to resign from Congress. Bose moved on to setup Forward bloc and Kisan Sabha. * 1941 : Bose was placed under house arrest but escaped to Kabul and sought Soviet help to defeat British. But soviets joined the allied forces in WW2, so Bose’s plan failed. Later, Bose sought the help of Nazis and Japanese, to Tght against British empire. * 1942 : Bose makes regular speeches from Nazi sponsored “Azad Hind radio”. Captain Mohan forms Indian National Army (INA) with the help of Japanese, at Singapore. * 1943 : Bose revives Azad Hind Fauj (INA), with recruitment of 60,000 Indians from Burma, Malaya and other Southeast Asian countries. * 1944 : INA marches along with Japanese soldiers and captures Kohima. Captain Laxmi Sehgal commanded the ‘Rani Jhansi Regiment’. Later she joined CPI (Marxist), won Padma Vibhushan and died in 2012. * 1945 : Japan surrenders after Atomic bombings on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. * 1945 : 1945-46: Nationwide strikes for release of INA prisoners. August, Bose boarded a plane to Tokyo but died a crash in Taiwan.
Add individual feedback 24. Which of the following act was responsible to make around 1 / 1 10% of the Indians eligible to vote?
A) Pitt’s India Act
B) Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909
C) Government of India Act, 1919
D) Government of India Act, 1935
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(D) Exp: This Act introduced direct elections in India for the Trst time. About 10% of the whole population acquired voting rights.
The Government of India Act was passed by the British Parliament in August 1935. It was the longest act enacted by the British Parliament at that time. So, it was divided into two separate acts namely, the Government of India Act 1935 and the Government of Burma Act 1935.
There was a growing demand for constitutional reforms in India by Indian leaders. India’s support to Britain in the First World War also aided in British acknowledgment of the need for the inclusion of more Indians in the administration of their own country. The Act was based on: Simon Commission Report The recommendations of the Round Table Conferences The White Paper published by the British government in 1933 (based on the Third Round Table Conference) Report of the Joint Select Committees.
This act ended the system of dyarchy introduced by GOI Act 1919 and provided for establishment of a Federation of India to be made up of provinces of British India and some or all of the Princely states. However, the federation never came into being as the required number of princely states did not join it.
Add individual feedback 25. Which of the following book is NOT written by Subhash 1 / 1 Chandra Bode?
A) Letters to Emilie Schenkl 1934-1942
B) An Indian Pilgrim
C) Chalo Delhi- Writings and Speeches 1943-1945
D) Poverty and Un-British Rule in India
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(D) Exp: Dadabhai Naoroji (4 September 1825 – 30 June 1917), known as the Grand Old Man of India, was a Parsi intellectual, educator, cotton trader, and an early Indian political and social leader. His book "Poverty and Un-British Rule in India" brought attention to the draining of India's wealth into Britain
Add individual feedback 26. Mahatma Ghandhi’s remarks, “A Post-dated cheque on a 1 / 1 crumbling bank” was regarding the proposals of which of the following?
A) Government of India Act 1935
B) Wavell Plan
C) August Offer
D) Simon Commission
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(E) None Exp: Gandhi called Cripp’s proposals as a “Post-dated Cheque”.
During the course of the Second World War in order to secure the cooperation of the Indians, the British Government made an announcement on 8 August 1940, which came to be known as the ‘August Offer’. The August Offer envisaged that after the War a representative body of Indians would be set up to frame the new Constitution. Gandhi was not satisTed with is offer and decided to launch Individual Satyagraha. Individual Satyagraha was limited, symbolic and non-violent in nature and it was left to Mahatma Gandhi to choose the Satyagrahis. Acharya Vinoba Bhave was the Trst to offer Satyagraha and he was sentenced to three months imprisonment. Jawaharlal Nehru was the second Satyagrahi and imprisoned for four months. The individual Satyagraha continued for nearly 15 months. The main recommendations of Cripps were: 1) The promise of Dominion Status to India, 2) Protection of minorities o setting up of a Constituent Assembly in which there would be representatives from the Princely States along with those of the British Provinces, 3) There would be provision for any Province of British India not prepared to accept this Constitution, either to retain its present constitutional position or frame a constitution of its own. The major political parties of the country rejected the Cripps proposals. Gandhi called Cripp’s proposals as a “Post-dated Cheque”. They did not like the rights of the Princely States either to send their representatives to the Constituent Assembly or to stay out of the Indian Union. The Muslim League was also dissatisTed as its demand for Pakistan had not been conceded in the proposal.
Add individual feedback 27. Do or Die slogan is associated to which movement? 1 / 1
A) 1857 revolt
B) Quit India
C) Non-Cooperation
D) Civil Disobedience
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(B) Quit India Movement Exp: On the night of 8th August 1942 addressing the Congress delegates Mahatma Gandhi gave the the slogan "Do or Die". It means we shall either free India or die in the attempt.
Add individual feedback 28. During Quit India movement, parallel governments were NOT 1 / 1 established at which place?
A) Ballia
B) Midnapore
C) Baroda
D) Satara
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(C) Exp: Quit India Movement: * Also known as the India August Movement or August Kranti. * It was oQcially launched by the Indian National Congress (INC) led by Mahatma Gandhi on 9 August 1942. * The movement gave the slogans ‘Quit India’ or ‘Bharat Chodo’. Gandhi gave the slogan to the people – ‘Do or die’. * In some places, parallel governments were also set up. Example: Ballia, Tamluk (Midnapore), Satara. * C Rajagopalachari, resigned from the INC since he was not in favour of complete independence.
Add individual feedback 29. Who was the Xrst person in Bihar to perform Individual 0 / 1 Satyagraha?
A) Shri Krishna
B) Anugraha Narayan
C) Gauri Shankar Singh
D) Shyam Narayan Singh
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(A) Exp: The individual satyagraha started in Bihar on November 20, 1940. Shri Krishna was the Trst satyagrahi in Bihar followed by Anugraha Narayan Sinha.
Add individual feedback 30. The DM of Patna arrested Dr. Rajendra Prasad on August 9, 1 / 1 1942 and he was sent to ______.
A) Camp jail
B) Hazaribagh Jail
C) Bhagalpur jail
D) Bankipur Jail
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(D) Exp: To prevent teh outbreak of mass civil disobedience, the govt, in the early hours of Aug 9, arrested Mahatma Gandhi and all members of the Congress Working Committee. In Bihar too, many nationalists were arrested. The district magistrate of Patna W G Archer himself arrested Rajendra Prasad and he was taken to Bankipur Jail. The Advocate - General Baldev Sahay resigned from Advocate General in protest to Govt repression .
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31. Who resigned from Advocate General in protest to Govt 0 / 1 repression during Quit India movement?
A) Umakant Sinha
B) Baldev Sahay
C) Rajendra Singh
D) Satish Prasad Jha
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(B) Baldev Sahay See the Exp of Q.30
Add individual feedback 32. When did Patna Secretariat Incident took place? 1 / 1
A) 11 August 1942
B) 9 August 1942
C) 12 August 1942
D) 15 August 1942
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(A) Exp: Following Gandhi’s call for ‘Quit India’ movement on 8th August 1942, the nation went into a turmoil not seen in the years since 1857. During this turmoil, on the morning of 11th August 1942, a crowd of 6000 students arrived at the gates of the then Patna Secretariat, mostly unarmed and with a declared objective to only hoist the Congress tag on the building without any damage to life or property. Facing them was the British Indian Military Police under the command of the District Magistrate W.G. Archer. Till 2:00 PM, the students struggled with the police to reach the Secretariat but by oQcial accounts, they did not attack the police or indulge in vandalism. However, at this moment, Archer decided to order Tre on the students not because they were turning violent but because in the persistence to hoist the tag, they were hurting the prestige of the British Empire. The Tring was not indiscriminate and was rather targeted at the person coming forward with the tag. One by one the tag bearer fell down to the bullets, to be followed by another to take his place. By the time the Tring stopped, there were 7 dead, and 14 wounded.
The names and details of the seven students are as follows:
Umakant Prasad Sinha(Raman Ji) – Ram Mohan Roy Seminary, Class IX, Narendrapur, Saran Ramanand Singh – Ram Mohan Roy Seminary, Class IX, Sahadat Nagar, Patna Satish Prasad Jha – Patna Collegiate School, Class X, Khadahara, Bhagalpur Jagatpati Kumar – Bihar National College, 2nd year, Kharati,Aurangabad Devipada Choudhry – Miller High English School, Class IX, Silhat, Jamalpur Rajendra Singh – Patna High English School, Class X, Banwari Chak, Saran Ramgovind Singh – Punpun High English School, Class IX, Dasharatha,Patna
Add individual feedback 33. Who organised Azad Dasta in Bhagalpur? 0 / 1
A) Siaram Singh
B) Ram Bhagat Singh
C) Jai Prakash Narayan
D) Baldev Sahay
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
Correct answer
A) Siaram Singh
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Ans:(A) Exp: JP Narayan actively worked underground for Indian Freedom Movement in this period. For Tghting the tyranny of British rule, he organised an “All India Azaad Dasta” (freedom brigade) in Nepal to promote guerrilla warfare against the British. In Bhagalpur district of Bihar, Azad Dastas were organised by Siaram Singh.
Add individual feedback 34. Congress obtained how many seats for Bihar in 1945-46 0 / 1 general election?
A) 9
B) 7
C) 6
D) 8
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(C) Exp: Congress obtained 6 general constituency seats out of 10 seats for Bihar in 1945-46 general election
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35. Who was not the nominee for Bihar in the election to the 0 / 1 Constituent Assembly?
A) Shrikrishna Sinha
B) sachchidanand Sinha
C) Abdul Qaiyum Ansari
D) shrimati Naidu
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(E) None Exp: The Congress nominees for Bihar included Dr. Rajendra Prasad along with all the persons given in option. The Constituent Assembly Trst met on Dec 9, 1946, under the Presidentship of Dr. Sachchidanand Sinha (great son of Bihar).
Add individual feedback 36. In November 1945 three former INA ofcers were charged 1 / 1 with waging war against the King-emperor. Point the odd man out?
A) Captain P K Sehgal
B) Col. Shah Nawaz Khan
C) Damodar Chapekar
D) Lt. Gurubaksh Singh Dhillon
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(C) Damodar Chapekar Exp: The oQcers of the INA were taken to court martial at the Red Fort of Delhi from November 1945 and May 1946. Around ten courts-martial were held. The Trst of these was the joint court-martial of Colonel Prem Sahgal, Colonel Gurubaksh Singh Dhillon and Major General Shah Nawaz Khan, who had been taken Prisioners of Wars in Singapore. They were charged of “Waging War against the King Emperor” as well as Murder and abetment of Murder. The Indian National Congress and the Muslim League both made the release of the three defendants, one Hindu, One Muslim and One Sikh ! They were sentenced to death, but under pressure from the political parties from India, Army Chief Claude Auchinleck was forced to commute the sentences of the three defendants in the Trst trial.
Add individual feedback 37. The British Cabinet Mission which came to India in March 1 / 1 1946 did not have as its member?
A) A V Alexander
B) Campbell Johnson
C) Lord Pethick- Lawrence
D) Sir Stafford Cripps
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(B) Campbell Johnson Exp: Cabinet Mission was composed of three Cabinet Ministers of England 1. Sir Pethick Lawrence, Secretary of State for India 2. Sir Stafford Cripps, President of the Board of Trade, 3. Alexander, the First Lord of the Admiralty
The mission arrived on March 24, 1946. The objective of this mission was to: Devise a machinery to draw up the constitution of Independent India. Make arrangements for interim Government. Thus the mission was like a declaration of India’s independence.
Add individual feedback 38. Who was the advocate at the famous INA trials? 1 / 1
A) Asaf Ali
B) Bhulabhai Desai
C) C. Rajagopalachari
D) Subhash Chandra Bose
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(B) Exp: Prominent lawyers which took up the case were Bhulabhai Desai, Tej Bahadur Sapru and JL Nehru.
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39. Who was the Congress president when India became free? 1 / 1
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Rajendra Prasad
C) JB Kripalani
D) Sardar Patel
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(C) JB Kripalani Exp: Jivatram Bhagwandas Kripalani (11 November 1888 – 19 March 1982), popularly known as Acharya Kripalani, was an Indian politician, noted particularly for holding the presidency of the Indian National Congress during the transfer of power in 1947 and the husband of Sucheta Kriplani.
Add individual feedback 40. The Quit India campaign was launched by the National 1 / 1 Congress after the failure of the?
A) Cripps Mission
B) Cabinet Mission
C) Simla Conference held at the instance of the Governor General, Lord Wavell
D) Simon Commission
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(A) Exp: The Quit India Movement, or the India August Movement, was a movement launched at the Bombay session of the All-India Congress Committee by Mahatma Gandhi on 8 August 1942, during World War II, demanding an end to British Rule of India. The Cripps Mission had failed, and on August 8th 1942, Gandhi made a call to Do or Die in his Quit India speech delivered in Bombay at the Gowalia Tank Maidan.
Add individual feedback 41. Indian Railways sign MoU with which organisation for use of 0 / 1 Natural Gas in Railway Workshops?
A) GAIL
B) ONGC
C) Indian Oil Corporation
D) Bharat Petroleum
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Answer: A
Explanation:
In order to replace Industrial gases like Dissolved Acetylene, LPG, BMCG and Furnace Oil / High Speed Diesel (HSD) oil with environment friendly Natural Gas, Indian Railways has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with M/s GAIL (India) Limited, to provide infrastructure facilities for supply of Natural Gas to Indian Railways Workshops, Production Units and Depots at Rail Bhavan. This MoU is a broad-based, in principle agreement, between GAIL and Indian Railways for the creation of infrastructure and supply of CNG/LNG/PNG for both industrial and domestic purposes.
Add individual feedback 42. Who is appointed as India's next High Commissioner to 1 / 1 United Kingdom?
A) Subrata bhattacharjee
B) Ruchi Ghanashyam
C) Sandeep Arya
D) R. Ravindra
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Answer: B
Explanation:
Senior diplomat Ruchi Ghanashyam has been appointed as India's next High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. Ghanashyam is a 1982 batch Indian Foreign Service oQcer and is currently Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs. She succeeds Y K Sinha who had assumed the charge in December 2016.
Add individual feedback 43. Which Indian Naval Ship is participating in the multilateral 0 / 1 regional maritime engagement exercise "KAKADU 2018"?
A) INS Sahyadri
B) INS Vikramaditya
C) INS Satpura
D) INS Viraat
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Answer: A
Explanation:
The 14th edition of multilateral regional maritime engagement exercise "KAKADU 2018" has started in Darwin, Australia from August 29 and will continue till September 15. It is hosted by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and supported by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Indian Naval Ship 'INS Sahyadri', commanded by Captain Shantanu Jha, is participating in this edition of exercise.
Add individual feedback 44. Name of the Indian athelete who won gold medal in the 1 / 1 men's 1500m event in the Asian Games 2018 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
A) Dharambir Singh
B) Jinson Johnson
C) Ayyasamy Dharun
D) Arokia Rajiv
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Answer: B
Explanation:
India's Jinson Johnson claimed the gold medal in the men's 1500m event in the Asian Games 2018 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Manjit Singh, 800m champion, however, Tnished fourth. Johnson clocked 3:44.72 sec to claim the top honours ahead of Iran's Amir Moradi, who turned in a timing of 3:45.62sec, his season's best effort. Johnson earlier won a silver in the 800m event.
Add individual feedback 45. Which among the following become the wettest place in 0 / 1 India?
A) Cherrapunji
B) Shillong
C) Mahabaleshwar
D) Mawsynram
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
Correct answer
C) Mahabaleshwar
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Answer: C
Explanation:
Maharashtra's Mahabaleshwar has become the wettest place in India this year, leaving behind Meghalaya's Cherrapunji. India Meteorological Department (IMD) data revealed that the hill station in the state of Maharashtra received a staggering 5661.6 mm rainfall this season till now, much more than Cherrapunji's 4735 mm.
Add individual feedback 46. Which state signed a MoU with an America-based agency 0 / 1 'Malaria No More'to make the state malaria-free?
A) Odisha
B) Maharashtra
C) Rajasthan
D) Jharkhand
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Answer: A
Explanation:
Odisha government signed a MoU with an America-based agency 'Malaria No More' and Indian agency 'Malaria Elimination Trust' to make the state malaria-free.
Add individual feedback 47. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the India Post 0 / 1 Payments Bank (IPPB) in ______.
A) Kolkata
B) New Delhi
C) Mumbai
D) Pune
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
Correct answer
B) New Delhi
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Answer: B
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi. IPPB is the largest payments bank in the country by network size
Add individual feedback 48. Seema Punia wins bronze medal in 18th Asian Games in 1 / 1 Indonesia. She belongs to which sports?
A) Javelin Throw
B) Discus throw
C) Shortput
D) Running
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Answer: B
Explanation:
Seema Punia wins bronze in women's discus throw at the 18th Asian Games in Indonesia. The 35- year-old Seema cleared a best distance of 62.26m which is her best in six years. China's Yang Chen (65.12m) won the gold and Bin Feng (64.25m) from China bagged the silver.
Add individual feedback 49. The Indian boxer who bagged gold at the Asian Games 2018 1 / 1 by defeating Hasanboy Dusmatov is ______.
A) Amit Panghal
B) Vijender Singh
C) Shiva Thapa
D) Gaurav Solanki
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Answer: A
Explanation:
India's 22-year-old boxer Amit Panghal defeated 2016 Olympic champion Hasanboy Dusmatov in the men's 49kg Tnal to bag gold at the Asian Games 2018. Amit was the only Indian boxer who made it to a Tnal at the quadrennial event.
Add individual feedback 50. Who wrote the book "Moving On, Moving Forward - A Year in 1 / 1 Ofce" which is released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
A. Hamid Ansari
B. Venkaiah Naidu
C. L. K. Advani
D. Sushma Swaraj
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Answer: B
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the book "Moving On, Moving Forward - A Year in OQce" written by Vice President Venkaiah Naidu. Narendra Modi presented the Trst copy of the book to Venkaiah Naidu. The book was written by Vice President Venkaiah Naidu to mark his one year in oQce.
Add individual feedback 51. Nagaland government has declared which of the following 0 / 1 as the 30th elephant reserve of the country?
A) Puliebadze Wildlife Sanctuary
B) Singphan wildlife
C) Ntangki National Park
D) Rangapahar Reserve Forest
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Answer: B
Explanation:
The Nagaland government has declared the Singphan Wildlife Sanctuary as an elephant reserve making it the 30th reserve for jumbos in the country.
Add individual feedback 52. The Indian govt plans to collect the data on ______for 0 / 1 Xrst time in 2021 Census.
A) SC
B) ST
C) OBC
D) Upper-class Muslims
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Answer: C
Explanation:
This will be the Trst general census to collect data on 'Other Backward Classes' (OBC) since 1931. Although a socio-economic caste census (SECC) was conducted between 2011 and 2013 in deference to the demand of the powerful OBC lobby, it was part of the rural development ministry's survey of socio-economic status of households. The government has been collecting data on Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes since the Trst census of Independent India in 1951. Notably, Mandal Commission's recommendation for reservation for OBCs was broadly based on caste data collected in the 1931 Census. Registrar-General of India - Shailesh
Add individual feedback 53. Which country topped the list in International tourist arrivals 1 / 1 in 2017 in South Asian Region?
A) SriLanka
B) Bangladesh
C) India
D) Australia
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Answer: C
Explanation:
International tourist arrivals hit record high in 2017 with India leading the growth in South Asian Region. According to data from the UN’s tourism organisation, a total of 1,323 million international tourist arrivals recorded in destinations around the world.
Add individual feedback 54. India signed MoU with which country on preliminary 1 / 1 engineering-cum-trafc survey of the proposed Raxaul- kathmandu railway line?
A. SriLanka
B. Nepal
C. Bangladesh
D. Australia
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Answer: B
Explanation:
India and Nepal signed a memorandum of understanding in Kathmandu on preliminary engineering- cum-traQc survey of the proposed Raxaul-kathmandu railway line as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Nepal counterpart K.P. Sharma Oli agreed to foster bilateral ties.
Add individual feedback 55. 4th BIMSTEC Summit was held in which country? 1 / 1
A) Bangladesh
B) India
C) Nepal
D) China
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Answer: C
Explanation:
The 4th BIMSTEC Summit successfully concluded with Nepal prime minister KP Sharma Oli handing over the chairmanship of the grouping to Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena.
Add individual feedback 56. The 4th International Ayurveda Congress was held in which 1 / 1 country?
A. Netherlands
B. Sri Lanka
C. India
D. Australia
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Answer: A
Explanation:
Minister of State for AYUSH Shri Shripad Yesso Naik inaugurated the 4th International Ayurveda Congress at Netherlands.
Add individual feedback 57. Nepal Bharat Maitri Dharamshala was inaugurated in which 0 / 1 city?
A. Kathmandu
B. Chennai
C. Kolkata
D. Pune
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Answer: A
Explanation:
Addressing the gathering after jointly inaugurating Nepal Bharat Maitri Dharamshala with his Nepalese counterpart in Kathmandu,PM Modi said that people of Nepal also have equal place in India’s motto of “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas”.He said that Dharamshala is not mere a building but a strong pillar of Indo-Nepal friendship.
Add individual feedback 58. Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash 0 / 1 Javedkar has launched the Innovation Cell and Atal Ranking of Institutions on innovation Achievements,ARIIA in which city?
A. Lucknow
B. Pune
C. NewDelhi
D. Kolkata
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
Correct answer
C. NewDelhi
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Answer: C
Explanation:
Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javedkar has launched the Innovation Cell and Atal Ranking of Institutions on innovation Achievements,ARIIA in NewDelhi.
Add individual feedback 59. Who has become the Xrst Indian poet invited to record his 0 / 1 poems at the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. in “The Poet and the Poem” series conducted by poet Grace Cavalieri?
A) Manav Sharma
B) Abhay K
C) Abhinav Karan
D) Abhi Sharma
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Answer: B
Explanation:
Indian poet-diplomat Abhay K. has become the Trst Indian poet invited to record his poems at the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. in “The Poet and the Poem”series conducted by poet Grace Cavalieri.
Add individual feedback 60. According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s annual data, 0 / 1 which country has topped the India’s FDI chart in FY18?
A. France
B. Singapore
C. Mauritius
D. Netherlands
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Answer: C
Explanation:
According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s annual data, Mauritius accounted for the largest source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into India in the Tnancial year FY18 followed by Singapore.
Add individual feedback 61. The multi-nation tsunami mock exercise (drill) “IOWave18” 0 / 1 has started in which of the following oceans?
A) PaciXc Ocean
B) Atlantic Ocean
C) Southern Antarctic Ocean
D) Indian Ocean
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Answer: D
Explanation:
The major Indian ocean-wide tsunami mock exercise (drill) “IOWave18” has started from September 4, which is being organized by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO. The purpose of the 2-day exercise is to increase tsunami preparedness, evaluate response capabilities in each state and improve coordination throughout the region. It will also enhance tsunami preparedness at the community level. The IOWave18 exercise will simulate Indian Ocean countries being put in a tsunami warning situation and require the National Tsunami Warning Centre (NTWC), i.e., INCOIS in case of India, and the National and Local Disaster Management OQces (NDMO/LDMO) to implement their Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). India along with 23 other nations is participating in the tsunami mock exercise that would involve evacuation of thousands of people from coastal areas in over half a dozen states.
Add individual feedback 62. The Government of India (GoI) has decided to observe 1 / 1 which month as National Nutrition Month (NNM) across country to mark the Xght against malnutrition?
A) December
B) September
C) October
D) August
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Answer: B
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) will observe September as National Nutrition Month (NNM) across the country to mark the Tght against malnutrition. During this month, various programmes have been organized by the Women and Child Development (WCD) Ministry to spread broad awareness on the issues related to malnutrition like stunting, under-nutrition, anaemia and low birth weight in children. The Nutrition Month will also focus on adolescent girls, pregnant women and lactating mothers to eliminate the deTciencies prevailing in the Health sector. The NNM will be celebrated every year with the aim to bring down stunting of children in the age group of 0-6 years from 38% to 25% by 2022. The POSHAN Abhiyaan – the National Nutrition Mission was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan on 2018 International Women’s Day (IWD).
Add individual feedback 63. World’s Xrst ever high energy storage device will be unveiled 0 / 1 in which city?
A) Amravati
B) Vishakapatnam
C) Vijaywada
D) Pune
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Answer: A
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister unveiled the world’s Trst ever high energy storage device in Amravati ,Andhra Pradesh.
Add individual feedback 64. “Maitree 2018” exercise is between India and which 1 / 1 country?
A. Bangladesh
B. SriLanka
C. Thailand
D. Myanmar
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Answer: C
Explanation:
In an effort to foster a spirit of friendship and take defence ties to a new level, Armies of India and Thailand have started joint exercise “Maitree 2018”from August 6 in Chachoengsao Province of Thailand.
Add individual feedback 65. Which country recently developed a space elevator and will 0 / 1 conduct a Xrst trial in September?
A. US
B. UK
C. France
D. Japan
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Answer: D
Explanation:
A Japanese team has developed a "space elevator" and will conduct a Trst trial in September, 2018. The test equipment will be launched on an H-2B rocket being launched by Japan's space agency. The test involves a miniature elevator stand-in - a box just 6 cm long, 3 cm wide, and 3 cm high. It's the world's Trst experiment to test travel between two mini satellites in space.
Add individual feedback 66. Recently Asian Development Bank approves USD 503M 0 / 1 worth lining project of ______in Bihar.
A) Chatra Canal
B) Kosi Canal
C) Son Kanal
D) Gandak Canal
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(C) Exp: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved USD 503-million lining project of the Son canal in Shahabad-Bhojpur region of Bihar that would bring immense beneTts to the agriculture sector of the region
Add individual feedback 67. In which city National Dolphin Research Centre (NDRC) will 0 / 1 be set India’s and Asia’s Xrst Dolphin Research Centre?
A) Bhagalpur
B) Patna
C) Gaya
D) Katihar
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
Correct answer
B) Patna
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Ans:(B) Exp: National Dolphin Research Centre (NDRC) will be set up on the banks of the Ganga river in Patna University campus in Patna, capital of Bihar. It will India’s and Asia’s Trst Dolphin research centre. The announcement for the centre was made on the occasion of Dolphin day (October 5), observed in Bihar for protection and conservation of Gangetic river dolphin to create awareness to save endangered species. Bihar is home to around half of the country’s estimated 3,000 dolphin population.
Add individual feedback 68. Which of the following state is not the party of Bansagar 0 / 1 Dam project?
A) West Bengal
B) Uttar Prradesh
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Bihar
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
Correct answer
A) West Bengal
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Ans:(A) Exp: Bansagar Dam project is a joint venture (JV) between Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar Governments. It is multipurpose river valley project built on Son River situated in Ganges Basin in Madhya Pradesh. The total network of canal from the dam is 171 kms long. The canal network will bring waters from Shahdol district in Madhya Pradesh. for Adwa Barrage, Meza Dam and Jirgo reservoir. It will provide big boost to irrigation in the region.
Add individual feedback 69. Recently which railway station got complete makeover with 0 / 1 Mithila paintings?
A) Bhagalpur
B) Araria
C) Sitamarhi
D) Madhepura
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
Correct answer
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(E) None Exp: Madhubani railway station got complete makeover with Mithila paintings. The makeover project was unique initiative of Indian Railways to experiment with local artists voluntarily painting works in short span of two months.
Mithila painting is folk painting practiced in Mithila region of India (especially Bihar) and Nepal. It is also known as Madhubani paintings which mean ‘forest of honey’. It has been mentioned in ancient Indian texts like Ramayana. The central themes of Mithila paintings are based on Hindu Gods and Goddesses. The various styles of Mithila painting include Bharni, Tantrik, Katchni, Godna, and Kohbar, which were historically painted only by women from the upper strata in caste system, who used to make them on mud walls on special occasions. Mithila painting has been accorded the coveted GI (geographical Indication) status as it has remained conTned to compact geographical area and skills have been passed on through centuries, but content and the style have largely remained same...... currentaffairs.gktoday.in/tags/bihar/page/6 © GKToday
Add individual feedback 70. The Union Government has inked $84 million loan 0 / 1 agreement with Asian Development Bank (ADB) for improvement and expansion of water supply in which town of Bihar?
A) Bhagalpur
B) Nawada
C) Samastipur
D) Gaya
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans(E) More than one. Exp: The Union Government has inked $84 million loan agreement with Asian Development Bank (ADB) for improvement and expansion of water supply in Bhagalpur and Gaya towns in Bihar. This agreement is for tranche 2 loan, part of $200 million multi-tranche Tnancing facility (MFF) for Bihar Urban Development Investment Program that was approved in 2012 by ADB. The program aims to provide sustainable urban infrastructure and services in four towns in Bihar –Gaya, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga and Muzaffarpur.
Add individual feedback 71. Which of the following factor does not forms the invisible 0 / 1 account of the Balance of Payments of a country?
(a) International trade in services.
(b) Income associated with non resident assets and liabilities.
(c) Remittance of worker income.
(d) export and import of goods
(e) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(d) Explanation: Balance of payment broadly comprises of current and capital accounts. Current account records export and import of goods (visible items), export and import of services (invisible items) and unilateral transfers from one country to another.
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72. Which of the following is part of capital account of a 0 / 1 country?
(a) Export and import of goods.
(b) Export and import of services.
(c) Unilateral transfers from one country to another.
(d) NRI deposits
(e) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Answer: (d)
Explanation: Capital account of a country includes foreign direct investment, portfolio investment, external commercial borrowings, NRI deposits among others.
Add individual feedback 73. What is GreenXeld investment? 0 / 1
(a) A form of foreign direct investment where a parent company starts a new venture in a foreign country by constructing new operational facilities.
(b) A form of foreign direct investment where a company purchases or leases existing production facilities to launch a new production activity.
(c) Investment by non resident Indians.
(d) Investment in shares and debts
(e) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Answer: (a)
Explanation: A form of foreign direct investment where a parent company starts a new venture in a foreign country by constructing new operational facilities is called GreenTeld Investment. A form of foreign direct investment where a company purchases or leases an existing production facility to launch a new production activity is called BrownTeld Investment.
Add individual feedback 74. Who controls the capital market in India? 1 / 1
(A) SEBI
(B) RBI
(C) IRDA
(D) NABARD
(E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Answer A
Explanation: Capital market in India is an important part of the Tnancial system. The Indian Securities and Exchange Board (SEBI) regulates the capital market in India.
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75. Market Based economy means ______1 / 1
(a) All economic decision are taken based on the demand and supply forces
(b) Some economic decision are taken by government and other are left to market forces
(c) Government has full control over the private sector
(d) Economic decisions are taken after keeping in view the social welfare
(e) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Answer: a
Explanation :Market based economy refers to the economic system where all economic decisions are taken based on the demand and supply conditions prevailing in the market. Government has minimal interference in economic activities. Private players are free to produce the goods and services based on the demand and supply signals in the market.
Add individual feedback 76. Twin deXcit in a economy means: 0 / 1
a) high current account deXcit and high Xscal deXcit.
b) high capital account deXcit and high Xscal deXcit.
c) high current account deXcit and high capital account deXcit.
d) high budget deXcit and high Xscal deXcit.
e) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(a) Exp: Economies that have both a Tscal deTcit and a current account deTcit are often referred to as having “twin deTcits.” Higher twin deTcit is inherently destabilizing and was the primary reason why India faced a currency crisis back in 1991. Higher current account deTcit means higher demand for foreign currency, which results in depreciation of the domestic currency. It also discourages capital intow and leads to capital tight from the country. Higher Tscal deTcit, apart from affecting savings and growth, affects business conTdence.
Add individual feedback 77. What does pegged exchange rate system mean? 0 / 1
(a) The exchange rate is pegged at a particular level
(b) The exchange rate is determined by the forces of market demand and supply
(c) The exchange rate is Xxed by bank consortium
(d) The exchange rate is Xxed by Govt together with private players
(e) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(a) Exp: A pegged exchange rate system is a hybrid of Txed and toating exchange rate regimes. Typically, a country will "peg" its currency to a major currency such as the U.S. dollar, or to a basket of currencies. The choice of the currency (or basket of currencies) is affected by the currencies in which the country's external debt is denominated and the extent to which the country's trade is concentrated with particular trading partners. The case for pegging to a single currency is made stronger if the peg is to the currency of a principal trading partner. If much of the country's debt is denominated in other currencies, the choice of which currency to peg it to becomes more complicated.
Add individual feedback 78. A devaluation is said to occur when the exchange rate is 1 / 1 ______?
(a) Decreased
(b) Increased
(c) Kept constant
(d) zero
(e) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(b) Exp: Devaluation is a deliberate downward adjustment of the value of a country's currency relative to another currency, group of currencies or standard. Countries that have a Txed exchange rate or semi- Txed exchange rate use this monetary policy tool. It is often confused with depreciation and is the opposite of revaluation. One reason a country may devalue its currency is to combat a trade imbalance. Devaluation reduces the cost of a country's exports, rendering them more competitive in the global market. This, in turn, increases the cost of imports so that domestic consumers are less likely to purchase them, further strengthening domestic businesses.
Add individual feedback 79. Which of these Institutions are “The Bretton Woods 1 / 1 System”?
(a)IMF and WTO
(b)IMF and World Bank
(c)WTO and World Bank
(d)IBRD and IDA
(e) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(b) Exp: The Bretton Woods Agreement is the landmark system for monetary and exchange rate management established in 1944. It was developed at the United Nations Monetary and Financial Conference held in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, from July 1 to July 22, 1944. Under the agreement, currencies were pegged to the price of gold, and the U.S. dollar was seen as a reserve currency linked to the price of gold.
One of the major items that came about from the Bretton Woods Agreement was the creation of the IMF. It was created to monitor exchange rates and lend reserve currencies to nations. It was formally introduced in December 1945 when 29 members signed the Articles of Agreement. The Bretton Woods Agreement also created the World Bank Group, which was set up to provide Tnancial assistance for countries during the reconstruction post World War I phase.
Add individual feedback 80. Which institution help countries to meet deXcit in balance of 1 / 1 payments?
A) IMF
B) WTO
C) World Bank
D) UNO
(E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(A) Exp: The IMF provides policy advice and Tnancing to members in economic diQculties and also works with developing nations to help them achieve macroeconomic stability and reduce poverty.
Add individual feedback 81. The balance of payments of country means- 0 / 1
A) Balance in income and expenditure of govt
B) Balance in demand and supply of money
C) Balance in export and import earnings
D) The annual account of foreign trade
(E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(D) Exp: The balance of payments (BOP), also known as balance of international payments, summarizes all transactions that a country's individuals, companies and government bodies complete with individuals, companies and government bodies outside the country. These transactions consist of imports and exports of goods, services and capital, as well as transfer payments such as foreign aid and remittances. The sum of all transactions recorded in the balance of payments must be zero, as long as the capital account is deTned broadly. The reason is that every credit appearing in the current account has a corresponding debit in the capital account, and vice-versa. If a country exports an item (a current account credit), it effectively imports foreign capital when that item is paid for (a capital account debit).
Add individual feedback 82. Export of goods is called trade in: 1 / 1
A) Visible goods
B) Invisible goods
C) Basic goods
D) Real goods
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(A) Visible goods See the Exp of Q.71
Add individual feedback 83. In capitalistic system, prices of goods are determined by: 0 / 1
A) Sellers
B) Buyers
C) Government
D) Forces of demand and supply
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
Correct answer
D) Forces of demand and supply
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Ans:(D) Exp: In a capitalistic society, the production and pricing of goods and services are determined by the free market, or supply and demand, however some government regulation may occur.
Add individual feedback 84. Which of the following effects is an appreciation of the 0 / 1 rupee expected to have?
a) Increase in exports from India
b) Increase in imports to India
c) Higher inration in India
d) Increase in output in India
e) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
Correct answer
b) Increase in imports to India
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Ans:(b) Exp: Currency appreciation is an increase in the value of one currency regarding another currency. Appreciation is directly linked to demand. If the value appreciates (or goes up), demand for the currency also rises. By contrast, if a currency depreciates, it loses value against the currency to which it is being traded. Effects of Appreciation: -Export costs rise -Cheaper imports
Add individual feedback 85. Economic growth is usually coupled with- 1 / 1
(a) Deration
(b) Inration
(c) Stagration
(d) Hyperinration
(e) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(b) Exp: Whenever there is economic growth, the wealth of the people also increases. Due to increase in wealth, the spending increases. As the spending increases, the demand increases leading to increase in price causing intation.
Add individual feedback 86. A man is walking at the rate of 5 km/hr crosses a bridge in 0 / 1 15 minutes. The length of the bridge is -
A) 1000 meters
B) 1050 meters
C) 1200 meters
D) 1250 meters
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(D) 1250 Exp: We need to get the answer in meters. So we will Trst of change distance from km/hour to meter/sec by multiplying it with 5/18 and also change 15 minutes to seconds by multiplying it with 60.
Speed=5∗5/18=25/18m/sec Time=15∗60seconds=900seconds Distance=Time∗Speed Distance=2518∗900=1250meter
Add individual feedback 87. A Man travelled a distance of 61 km in 9 hours. He travelled 0 / 1 partly on foot at 4 km/hr and partly on bicycle at 9 km/hr. What is the distance travelled on foot?
A) 16 km
B) 14 km
C) 12 km
D) 10 km
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(A) Explanation:
Let the time in which he travelled on foot = x hour Time for travelling on bicycle = (9 - x) hr
Distance = Speed * Time, and Total distance = 61 km So, 4x + 9(9-x) = 61 => 5x = 20 => x = 4
So distance traveled on foot = 4(4) = 16 km
Add individual feedback 88. 2 trains starting at the same time from 2 stations 200 km 0 / 1 apart and going in opposite direction cross each other at a distance of 110 km from one of the stations. What is the ratio of their speeds ?
A) 11:9
B) 13:9
C) 17:9
D) 21:9
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(A) Explanation:
We know total distance is 200 Km If both trains crossed each other at a distance of 110 km then one train covered 110 km and other 90 km [110+90=200km] So ratio of their speed = 110:90 = 11:9
Add individual feedback 89. A person crosses a 600 meter long street in 5 minutes. 0 / 1 What is the speed in Km/hr?
A) 6.2 km/hr
B) 7.2 km/hr
C) 8.2 km/hr
D) 9.2 km/hr
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(B) 7.2 Exp: Two things to give attention on this question. First time is in minutes, we need to change it to seconds to get speed in m/sec, then we need to get the Tnal answer in km/hr. So lets solve this. Distance=650meter Time=5 minutes=300sec Speed=600/300=2m/sec => 2∗18/5km/hr=7.2km/hr
Add individual feedback 90. Two boys starting from the same place walk at a rate of 0 / 1 5kmph and 5.5kmph respectively. What time will they take to be 8.5km apart, if they walk in the same direction?
A) 15 hours
B) 16 hours
C) 17 hours
D) 18 hours
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(C) Exp: Explanation:
In this type of questions we need to get the relative speed between them, The relative speed of the boys = 5.5kmph – 5kmph = 0.5 kmph
Distance between them is 8.5 km Time = Distance/Speed Time= 8.5km / 0.5 kmph = 17 hrs
Add individual feedback 91. The ratio between the speeds of two trains is 7: 8. If the 0 / 1 second train runs 400 kms in 4 hours, then the speed of the Xrst train is ?
A) 83.5 km/hr
B) 84.5 km/hr
C) 86.5 km/hr
D) 87.5 km/hr
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(D) Explanation:
Let the speeds of two trains be 7X and 8X km/hr.
8X=400/4=>X=12.5Km/hr
So speed of Trst train is 12.5*7 = 87.5 km/hr
Add individual feedback 92. A person travels equal distances with speed of 3 km/hr, 4 0 / 1 km/hr and 5 km/hr and takes a total of 47 minutes. Find the total distance?
A) 3 km
B) 4 km
C) 6 km
D) 9 km
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(A) 3 km Explanation:
Let the distance be 3x km, then, x/3+x/4+x/5=47/60 => 47x/60=47/60 => x=1
So total distance = 3*1 = 3 Km
Add individual feedback 93. The distance between two cities A and B is 330 Km. A train 0 / 1 starts from A at 8 a.m. and travel towards B at 60 km/hr. Another train starts from B at 9 a.m and travels towards A at 75 Km/hr. At what time do they meet?
A) 10 am
B) 11 am
C) 12 pm
D) 1 pm
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(B) Explanation:
Suppose they meet x hrs after 8 a.m. then (Distance moved by Trst in x hrs) + [Distance moved by second in (x-1) hrs] = 330 So, 60x+75(x-1) = 330
x=3.
So,they meet at (8+3). i.e 11a.m.
Add individual feedback 94. A cyclist covers a distance of 750 meter in 2 minutes 30 0 / 1 seconds. What is the speed in km/hr of cyclist?
A) 16 km/hr
B) 17 km/hr
C) 18 km/hr
D) 19 km/hr
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(C)
Explanation:
Speed=Distance/Time Distance=750meter Time=2 min 30 sec=150sec Speed=750/150=5m/sec=>5∗18/5km/hr=18km/hr
Add individual feedback 95. Excluding stoppages, the speed of a bus is 54 kmph and 0 / 1 including stoppages, it is 45 kmph. For how many minutes does the bus stop per hour ?
A) 8 minutes
B) 10 mintues
C) 12 minutes
D) 14 minutes
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(B) Explanation:
Due to stoppages, it covers 9 km less.
Time taken to cover 9 km = (9/54) hour = (1/6)*60 minutes = 10 minutes
Add individual feedback 96. Who sent an ambassador to the Persian King Khusrau II in 0 / 1 625 AD?
A) Jayasimha
B) Pulakesin II
C) Pulakesin I
D) Kodungon
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
Correct answer
B) Pulakesin II
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Ans:(B) Exp: The Chalukyan king, Pulakesin II sent an ambassador to the Persian king Khusrau II in 625 A.D. And received one from him.
Add individual feedback 97. Who was the founder of Chauhan of Ajmer? 0 / 1
A) Sri Harsa
B) Mularaja
C) Vasudeva
D) Nagabhatt
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
Correct answer
C) Vasudeva
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Ans:(C) Exp: List of Important Rajput Kingdoms, Capital and Founder Rajputs kingdoms => Capital => Founder
Chauhan/Chahaman of Delhi-Ajmer => Delhi => Vasudeva Pratihara/Parihar of Kannauj => Avanti, Kannauj => Nagabhatt I Pawar/Parmar of Malwa => Ujjain, Dhar => Seeak II ‘Sri Harsha’
Add individual feedback 98. In which Pala ruler’s reign, the Ramacharita was written and 0 / 1 also mentioned that the Pala a ruler was the descended of Solar Dynasty?
A) Devpala
B) Dharmpala
C) Gopala I
D) Mahendrapala
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
Correct answer
C) Gopala I
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Ans:(C) Gopala I
Add individual feedback 99. Who among the following revived the Nalanda University 1 / 1 and founded the Vikramshila University?
A) Devpala
B) Dharmpala
C) Gopala I
D) Mahendrapala
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(B) Exp: Dharmapala became ruler after Gopala in about A.D. 780. He undertakes the expansion of his empire. Dharmapala defeated Indrayudha, the king of Kanauj and installed his nominee Chakrayudha to the throne of Kanauj. Dharmapala held a grand darbar at Kanauj, which was attended by several kings. However, he could not consolidate his position. Dharmapala founded the famous Buddhist monastery at Vikramashila. It became eminent as Nalanda (in fame). During Pala reign, Nalanda University became famous all over the world. Dharmapala donated the royal income from two hundred surrounding villages to meet the expenses of Nalanda University.
Add individual feedback 100. Which of the following Pala ruler's name is mentioned as 0 / 1 son of Devapala and younger brother of Shurapala I on Jagjivanpur copper plate?
A) Mahendrapala
B) Devapala
C) Narayanpala
D) Vigrahapala I
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
Correct answer
A) Mahendrapala
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Ans:(A) Exp: Mahendrapala (r. c. 845-860) was the fourth king of the Pala dynasty of the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent. He was the son of Devapala and his queen Mahata. Mahendrapala has been mentioned in some Pala records, but earlier, the historians used to believe that these mentions referred to the Gurjara-Pratihara king Mahendrapala I. However, the discovery of the Jagjivanpur copper plate charter issued by Mahendrapala made it clear that he was a distinct Pala emperor, who succeeded Devapala.
Add individual feedback 101. Who among the following Pala ruler was associated with 0 / 1 Badal Pillar inscription?
A) Narayanpala
B) Gopala II
C) Vigrahapala
D) Mahipala I
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(A) Exp: The Badal pillar inscription of Narayana Pala states that by the wise counsel and policy of his Brahmin minister Darbhapani, Devapala became the suzerain monarch or Chakravarti of the whole tract of Northern India bounded by the Vindhyas and the Himalayas.
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102. When did Muhammad-bin-Qasim invade India? 1 / 1
a) 622 AD
b) 630 AD
c) 632 AD
d) 712 AD
e) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(d) Exp: During the invasion of Mohammed Bin Kasim in ad 712 many Hindus in Sindh were converted to Islam through questionable means. All of them were reconverted to Hinduism on the authority of Deval Smriti written by Deval Rishi.
Add individual feedback 103. Who among the following ruler from the Slave dynasty died 1 / 1 of injuries while playing Chaugan (Polo) at Lahore?
A) Shams-ud-Din Iltutumish
B) Qutub-ud-Din Aibak
C) Razia Begum
D) Rukunuddin Firoz
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(B) Exp: After Muhammad Ghori’s assasination in 1206 AD, Aibak became the Sultan of India and laid the foundation of Mameluk dynasty or Slave dynasty. In 1206 AD only, he was appointed as Naib us Sultanate (viceroy of Indian Empire of Ghori) by Muhammad Ghori.
The major points related to Qutb-ud-din Aibak are as following:
• He ruled for only 4 years. He died in 2010 while playing Chaughan.
• He was the Trst ruler of the Delhi Sultanate.
• He was a Turkish of the Aybak tribe.
• Since he was very generous, He was nicknamed Lakha Baksh Sultan. • He was credited for laying the foundation for Qutub Minar which was named after a SuT saint KhwajaQutb-ud-din Bakhtiyar Kaki.
• He also commissioned Qutub Al Islam mosque.
• He was succeeded by his son in law Iltutmish.
• His tomb is located in Lahore, Pakistan.
Add individual feedback 104. Which ruler from the Delhi Sultanate saved Sultante from 1 / 1 Changez Khan’s attack by refusing to give any shelter to Jalal- ud-din?
A) Rukunuddin Firoz
B) Qutub-ud-Din Aibak
C) Nasir-ud-din Mahmud
D) Shams-ud-Din Iltutumish
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Ans: D Exp: Iltutumish:
He was from the Illabari tribe of the Turks. He was the son–in–law of Aibak and succeeded him as the next Sultan of Delhi.
He is credited with building the Hauz-i- Shamshi near Mahrauli in Delhi. He also completed the work on Qutub Minar which was started by his predecessor.
He also introduced the Iqta system in Delhi sultanate which was a practice of tax farming. Under Iqta system, an oQcer was given grant of revenue from a territory in lieu of salary. However, Iqta system was not hereditary. The Iqta system connected the farthest part of the Sultanate to the central government.
He is credited with issuing Silver Tanka and Copper Jital. The silver tanka had the weight of 175 grains.
During the reign of Iltutmish, the Mongols had attacked India under Chengez Khan. But they soon left India and moved towards Multan, Sind and Qabacha.
Add individual feedback 105. Who among the following known as the "slave of a slave"? 1 / 1
A) Muhammad bin Qasim
B) Mahmud of Ghazni
C) Iltutmish
D) Qutub-ud-din Aibak
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(C) Iltutmish
Add individual feedback 106. Who was the author of 'Tarika-i-Mubarak Shahi'? 0 / 1
A) Hasan-un-Nizami
B) Fakhruddin
C) Minhaj-us-Siraj
D) Shah Turkan
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
Correct answer
B) Fakhruddin
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Ans:(B) Exp: List of Important Sultanate Books and authors: Author => Book
Minhaj-us-Siraj => Tabaqat-i-Nasari Amir Khusrau => Laila Majnu, Qiran-us-Saadin, Khazain-ul-Futuh, Tughlaqnama Alberuni => Tahkik-i-hind, Qanun-i-Masudi, Jawahar-T-Jawahi Zia-ud-din-Barani => Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi, Fatwa-i-Jahandari Firoz Shah => Fatwa-i-Forpz Shahi Firozabadi => Qamas Hasan Nizami => Taj-ul-Maathir Abu Bakr => Chach Namah Fakhruddin => Tarikh-i-Mubarak Shahi Ibn Batuttah => Kitab-ul-Rehla
Add individual feedback 107. Who among the following Khilji Sultan made Kilokhari as 0 / 1 his capital?
A) Alauddin Khilji
B) Jalal-ud-din Firoz Shah
C) C. Muhammad-bin Bakhtiyar Khilji
D) Mubarak Khilji
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
Correct answer
B) Jalal-ud-din Firoz Shah
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Ans:(B) Exp: Jalal-ud-din Firuz Khilji (AD 1290-96) 1. He came to the throne at the age of seventy and ruled for six years, but did not dare to sit on the throne of Balban whom he had served earlier. He made Kilokhari as his capital.
2. He adopted a conciliatory policy towards the nobles of earlier regime and even the Mongols. So, he appointed Malik Chajju who was a Balban's nephew, as the Governor of Kara, but he rebelled later.
3. One of the most important events of his reign was the invasion of Devagiri, the capital of the Yadava king, Raja Ramachandradeva, in the Deccan, by Ali Gurshasp, the nephew and son-in-law of the sultan, and the Governor of Kara.
4. After his successful campaign, Ali Gurshasp invited the Sultan to Kara to receive the enormous wealth. Jalaluddin came to Kara in July 1296, where he was murdered by Ali Gurshasp, who proclaimed himself the Sultan with the title of Alauddin.
Add individual feedback 108. Who control markets under Alauddin Khilji reign? 1 / 1
A) Karwanis
B) Sarai-Adl
C) Daftar
D) Diwan-i-Riyasat
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(D) Exp: Alauddin Khilji (AD 1296-1316) 1. He was the greatest ruler of the Khilji Dynasty and was the Trst Muslim ruler to extend his empire right up to the extreme South of India. He lavishly distributed money and gold among his people, noble and ministers so that they might forget the murder of Jalal-ud-din and support him. 2. He was the Trst ruler of Delhi Sultanate who did not ask for manshur (letter of investiture) from the Caliph but called himself the deputy of the Caliph. 3. He concentrated all power of the state in his own hands; therefore, the period marked the zenith of despotic government as well. 4. Alauddin Khilji is said to have been poisoned by Malik Kafur. He died in January 1316.
Mongol Policy of Alauddin: 5. During the early years of the reign of Alauddin, the Mongols invaded the sultanate several times and even plundered Delhi and adjoining districts, but they were always defeated. 6. He adopted "blood and iron" policy of Balban in tackling the Mongol menace. So, he built a protecting wall around Delhi and repaired the old forts on the route of Mongols. 7. Strong military consignments were posted at Samana and Dipalpur. 8. Increased the numerical strength of an army. Appointed to his trusted commanders, including Ghazi Malik (later Sultan Ghiyassudin Tughluq), as warden of the North Western marches.
He conTscated many jagirs and estates and stopped all pensions and allowances. All religious endowments and grants of lands (waqf and inam) by the state were revoked. He established three separate markets in Delhi for - food grains, costly cloths, horses, slaves and cattle.
The markets were controlled by two oQcers, Diwan-i-Riyasat and Shahana- i-Mandi. Horses were sold directly to the military department (Diwan-i-Arz), Introduction of Daag (branding the horses) and Huliya or Chehra (descriptive rolls of soldiers) system.
Add individual feedback 109. Who introduced the policy of Dag and Chehra in Military? 1 / 1
A) Khusru Malik
B) Jalal-ud-din Firoz Shah
C) Alauddin Khilji
D) Mubarak Khilji
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(C) Exp: see the Exp of Q.108
Add individual feedback 110. Who built the Palace of thousand Pillars called Hazar 1 / 1 Sutun?
A) Jalaluddin Khilji
B) Mubarak Khan
C) Khusrau Khan
D) Alauddin Khilji
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(D) Exp: Though Alauddin was illiterate, he was a great patron of art and learning. Both Amir Khusrau and Mir Hasan Dehlvi enjoyed his patronage. He built a new city called Siri, enlarged the Qutabi mosque and erected a gateway. He built the Jamait Khana Masjid at the dargah of Nizam-ud-din Auliya, and Alai Darwaza near Qutb Minar. He also built the Palace of thousand Pillars called Hazar Sutun. He began the construction of Alai Minar near Qutub Minar but could not complete it.
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111. Balancing the need to use resources and also conserve 1 / 1 them for the future is called -
a) Sustainable Development
b) Resource Efciency
c) Future Planning
d) Under Development
e) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(a) Sustainable Development
Add individual feedback 112. _____ are Series of protected areas linked through a global 0 / 1 network, intended to demonstrate the relationship between conservation and development.
a) Biosphere Reserves
b) National Parks
c) Wildlife Sanctuaries
d) Zoos
e) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Add individual feedback 113. An international convention ______has been established 0 / 1 that lists several species of animals and birds in which trade is prohibited.
a) CITES
b) Agenda 21
c) UNEP
d) Nagoya Protocol
e) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(a) Exp: CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) is an international agreement between governments. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.
Add individual feedback 114. Which among the following does not belong to the list of 0 / 1 major Bauxite producing States?
A) Gujarat
B) Jharkhand
C) Rajasthan
D) Chhattisgarh
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
Correct answer
C) Rajasthan
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Ans:(C) Exp: Orissa, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh are the main bauxite producing states in India.
Add individual feedback 115. Kolar mine in Karnataka is famous for deposits of 1 / 1 ______.
a) Gold
b) Diamond
c) Bauxite
d) Sapphire
e) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(a) Exp: Kolar mines are famous for gold and are situated in Karnataka.
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116. Which Indian State is not the producer of Mica? 1 / 1
A) Jharkhand
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Rajasthan
D) Tamil Nadu
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(d) Exp: The three major types of mica found in India are: muscovite, phlogopite and biotite. Important mica bearing pegmatite occurs in Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar and Rajasthan.
Add individual feedback 117. Which of the following is found in the form of Monazite 1 / 1 sand along the Kerala coast?
A) Chromite
B) Uranium
C) Thorium
D) Graphite
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(C) Exp: India is the third largest producer of monazite, an ore mostly found in the coastal parts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. It is from monazite that thorium is extracted through a separation process. The state-wise resources of in situ monazite established by AMD so far are as follows:
State = Monazite(Million tonne)
Odisha 2.41 Andhra Pradesh 3.72 Tamil Nadu 2.46 Kerala 1.90 West Bengal 1.22 Jharkhand 0.22
Total =11.93
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Add individual feedback 118. Who manufactures the largest quantity of jute goods in the 0 / 1 world?
a) India
b) Bangladesh
c) Thailand
d) Myanmar
e) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
Correct answer
a) India
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Ans:(a) Exp: India manufactures the largest quantity of jute goods in the world. This industry is located mainly in West Bengal, followed by Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
Add individual feedback 119. Which among the following does not belong to the list of 1 / 1 leading sugarcane-producing States?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Andhra Pradesh
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Maharashtra
e) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(c) Madhya Pradesh Exp: The leading sugarcane-producing States are the leading sugar producers as well. They are Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Bihar and Jharkhand. There are more than 250 sugar mills in India, with the largest number located in Uttar Pradesh including Uttarakhand followed by Maharashtra.
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120. Which river is also known as Niranjana? 1 / 1
A) Gandak
B) Phalgu/ Falgu
C) Son
D) Mahananda
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(B) Exp: The Phalgu or Falgu, a river that tows past Gaya, India in the Indian state of Bihar, is a sacred river for Hindus and Buddhists. In ancient scriptures, it is called the Nairañjanā in Sanskrit.
Add individual feedback 121. Which river of Bihar originate from the Someshwar hills 1 / 1 and rows parallel to river Gandak?
A) Burhi Gandak
B) Kamla
C) Bagmati
D) Mahananda
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above
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Ans:(A) Exp: The Burhi Gandak originates from Someshwar range from Chautarwa Chaur near Bisambharpur in the district of West Champaran in Bihar. It tows through the districts of West Champaran, East Champaran, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur and Begusarai,. It joins Ganga near Khagaria. Its left bank tributaries are Masan, Balor, Pandai, Sikta, Tilawe and Tiur and its right bank tributaries are Dhanauti, Kohra and Danda.
Add individual feedback 122. Ratwa is the tributary of - 1 / 1
A) Son
B) Gandak
C) Bagmati
D) Mahananda
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above
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Ans:(D) Exp: Ratwa, Balson, Kanakai are the tributaries of Mahananda river Mahananda River, river in northern India and Bangladesh. It rises in the Darjiling (Darjeeling) Hills in extreme northern West Bengal state. The river tows south through a rich agricultural area in Bihar state, enters West Bengal state, tows past Ingraj Bazar, and then continues southeastward into Bangladesh to join the Ganges (Ganga) River at Godagari Ghat after a 225-mile (360-km) course.
Add individual feedback 123. ______river emerges from Nampa of Nepal situated at 0 / 1 Himalayan ranges.
A) Gandak
B) Bagmati
C) Kamla
D) Ghaghra
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
Correct answer
D) Ghaghra
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Ans:(D) Exp: Ghaghra / Saryu
1. It originates from Nampa of Nepal and enters in Bihar at Gopalgunj and joins River Ganga at Chhapra.
2. It is sacred river for both Hindus and Buddhist.
Add individual feedback 124. Triveni canal gets water from which river? 1 / 1
A) Son
B) Kosi
C) Gandak
D) Mayurakshi
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(C) Exp: Gandak
1. It originates from the north of Dhaulagiri in Tibet near Nepal and enters into the Indian Territory near Treveni town in Nepal.
2. It tows in a southern direction and form boundary between Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. It drains its water in West Chaparan, East Champaran, Muzaffarpur, Gopalgunj, Siwan, Saran and Vaishali district of Bihar.
3. Treveni Canal gets water from Gandak River.
Add individual feedback 125. The pattern of drainage in Bihar plain is - 0 / 1
A) radial
B) rectangular
C) dendritic
D) superimposed
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(C) Exp: Broadly speaking, the common drainage pattern in Bihar is dendritic i.e. like a tree. The homogeneous, new and soft Ganga alluvium with a more or less tat topography favours dendritic drainage pattern.
Add individual feedback 126. In which of the following town river Ganga enters into 0 / 1 Bihar?
A) Gopalganj
B) Bhojpur
C) Rohtas
D) Chausa
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
Correct answer
D) Chausa
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Ans:(D) Exp: Ganga: 1. It is the main river of Bihar that enters into the state from Chausa which formed the boundary of Bhojpur and Saran district. 2. Tributaries: Gandak, Bagmati, Kosi, Kali, Sone, Karmanasa and Punpun 3. Mahatama Gandhi Setu was built to connect North Bihar with the rest of Bihar and made part of national highway 19 (NH19).
Add individual feedback 127. Where is Muchilinda Lake situated? 0 / 1
A) Begusarai
B) Gaya
C) Bettiah
D) Darbhanga
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(B) Exp: A popular site at Bodh Gaya, the Muchalinda Lake is located next to the main temple. It is associated with a mythological tale stating that Lord Buddha was protected from the storm by Snake King Muchalinda
Add individual feedback 128. In which district of Bihar is Kakolat waterfall situated? 1 / 1
A) Nalanda
B) Sasaram
C) Nawada
D) Gaya
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(C) Exp: Kakolat Waterfall 1. Located about 33 km away from Nawada. 2. The water cascades from a height of 160 feet. 3. Legend connected with the waterfall is that Treta Yug king was cursed to take the shape of a python and live at the falls here according to the Hindu mythology. When Pandavas visited the place during their time of exile, the python king got rid of the curse and after that the King proclaimed that any person who takes the bath in the waterfall would never be reborn as a snake.
Add individual feedback 129. Which river among the following does not meet Ganga 0 / 1 from South?
A) Bagmati
B) Sone
C) Punpun
D) Karmanasa
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
Correct answer
A) Bagmati
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Ans:(A) Exp: Important rivers of North Ganga plain: Ghagra, Gandak, Burhi Gandak, Bagmati, Kosi, Mahananda
Important rivers of South Ganga plain: Son, Punpun, KArmanasa, Phalgu, Kiul rivers
Add individual feedback 130. ______enters in Bihar from Jainagar town of Madhuabani 0 / 1 district.
A) Kamla
B) Bagmati
C) Mahananda
D) Kosi
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
Correct answer
A) Kamla
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Ans:(A) Exp: Kamla River:
1. It originates from Mahabharta range of Hills in Nepal near Sindhuliagarhi. 2. It enters in Bihar from Jainagar town of Madhuabani district. Kamala Barrage has been constructed by the State Government near Jainagar town. 3. Dhauri, Soni, Balan and Trisula is the main tributaries.
Add individual feedback 131. The disease that affects our lungs is- 1 / 1
a) AIDS
b) Rabies
c) Polio
d) Tuberculosis
e) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(d) Exp: The term lung disease refers to many disorders affecting the lungs, such as asthma, COPD, infections like intuenza, pneumonia and tuberculosis, lung cancer, and many other breathing problems.
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132. The BCG vaccine is given for the immunity against- 1 / 1
A) Hepatitis
B) Jaundice
C) Tuberculosis
D) Malaria
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(C) Exp: Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccine is a vaccine primarily used against tuberculosis (TB)
Add individual feedback 133. In 1903 who had proposed the model of an atom, due to 0 / 1 which electrons were known to us?
A) Dalton
B) J.J. Thomson
C) Rutherford
D) Goldstein
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
Correct answer
B) J.J. Thomson
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Ans:(B) Exp: Thomson atomic model was proposed by William Thomson in the year 1900. This model explained the description of an inner structure of the atom theoretically. It was strongly supported by Sir Joseph Thomson, who had discovered the electron earlier.
During cathode ray tube experiment, a negatively charged particle was discovered by J.J. Thomson. This experiment took place in the year 1897. Cathode ray tube is a vacuum tube. The negative particle was called an electron.
Thomson assumed that an electron is two thousand times lighter than a proton and believed that an atom is made up of thousands of electrons. In this atomic structure model, he considered atoms surrounded by a cloud having positive as well as negative charges. The demonstration of the ionization of air by X-ray was also done by him together with Rutherford. They were the Trst to demonstrate it. Thomson’s model of an atom is similar to a plum pudding.
Add individual feedback 134. Name an atom in which the nucleus of that atom does not 0 / 1 contain any neutrons?
A) Oxygen
B) Hydrogen
C) Phosphorous
D) Sodium
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(B) Exp: All elements have atoms with neutrons except for one. A normal hydrogen (H) atom does not have any neutrons in its tiny nucleus. That tiny little atom (the tiniest of all) has only one electron and one proton.
Add individual feedback 135. According to Goldstein’s experiment, on passing high 1 / 1 voltage electricity through gases at very low pressure resulted in the discovery of:
A) Electron
B) Proton
C) Nucleus
D) Neutron
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(B) Exp: Canal Ray experiment is the experiment performed by German scientist Eugen Goldsteinin 1886 that led to the discovery of proton
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136. Which of the following is the property of Solid? 1 / 1
A) Can be compressed
B Have deXnite shape
C) Have low density
D) Intermolecular force is less
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Add individual feedback 137. By which technique salt is obtained from sea-water? 0 / 1
A) Filtration
B) Distillation
C) Evaporation
D) Chromatography
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
Correct answer
C) Evaporation
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Add individual feedback 138. What type of waves are Sound Waves? 0 / 1
A) Latitudinal waves
B) Longitudinal waves
C) Latitudinal mechanical waves
D) Longitudinal waves
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
Correct answer
D) Longitudinal waves
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Exp: Sound waves are longitudinal waves. Sound waves in air (and any tuid medium) are longitudinal waves because particles of the medium through which the sound is transported vibrate parallel to the direction that the sound wave moves.
Add individual feedback 139. Name the characteristic of the sound which distinguishes 1 / 1 a sharp sound from a grave or dull sound?
A) Intensity
B) Echo
C) Pitch
D) Resonance
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(C) Exp: Pitch is that characteristic of sound which distinguishes a sharp or shrill sound from a grave or dull sound. It depends upon frequency. Higher the frequency higher will be the pitch and shriller will be the sound and vice versa.
Add individual feedback 140. When a motor boat in a sea travels faster than sound, then 0 / 1 waves just like shock-waves are produced on the surface of water. These waves are called ......
A) Shock waves
B) Doppler’s waves
C) Refracted waves
D) Bow waves
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(D) Exp: When a motor boat in a sea travels faster than sound, then waves just like shock-waves are produced on the surface of water. These waves are called bow waves.
Add individual feedback 141. The jelly like substance present inside the cell is known as: 0 / 1
a) Cytoplasm
b) Ectoplasm
c) Nucleoplasm
d) Plastids
e) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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a) Cytoplasm
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Ans:(a) Exp: Cytoplasm, the semituid substance of a cell that is external to the nuclear membrane and internal to the cellular membrane, sometimes described as the nonnuclear content of protoplasm.
Add individual feedback 142. Name an Organelle which serves as a primary packaging 0 / 1 area for molecules that will be distributed throughout the cell?
a) Mitochondria
b) Plastids
c) Golgi apparatus
d) Vacuole
e) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(c) Exp: The Golgi apparatus, also known as the Golgi complex, Golgi body, or simply the Golgi, is an organelle found in most eukaryotic cells. A major function is the modifying, sorting and packaging of proteins for secretion. It is also involved in the transport of lipids around the cell, and the creation of lysosomes.
Add individual feedback 143. Which of the following disease does not affect the 0 / 1 respiratory system?
A) Inruenza
B) Diphtheria
C) Whooping cough
D) Tetanus
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
Correct answer
D) Tetanus
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Ans:(D) Exp: Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that affects the nervous system and causes muscles throughout the body to tighten. It's also called lockjaw because the infection often causes muscle contractions in the jaw and neck.
Add individual feedback 144. Name the system that controls every activity that you do? 1 / 1
A) Nervous System
B) Exocrine System
C) Endocrine System
D) Respiratory System
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(A) Exp: In vertebrates, Nervous System consists of two main parts Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS). CNS consists of brain and spinal cord whereas PNS consists of nerves. We can say that brain is the boss of our body; it controls everything that you do.
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145. What is the unit of Nervous system? 1 / 1
A) Brain
B) Spinal Cord
C) Neuron
D) Nerves
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(C) Exp: The units which make up the nervous system are called nerve cells or neurons. Therefore, neuron is the functional and structural unit of nervous system. Neuron is the largest cell in the body.
Add individual feedback 146. Which one of the following sectors has the greater 1 / 1 proportion of the total water used in India?
A) Irrigation
B) Domestic use
C) Industries
D) Mining and coal Xeld
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(A) Exp: In 2009, of the total amount of ground water extracted, 89% was for irrigation,.
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147. Select the correct non-renewable source of energy? 1 / 1
A) Hydel
B) Thermal
C) Solar
D) Wind power
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(B) Exp: Non-renewable energy is a source of energy that will eventually run out. Most sources of non- renewable energy are fossil fuels, such as coal, gas and oil.
Add individual feedback 148. Bihar is the -- largest State of India according to Census 1 / 1 2011.
A) Second
B) Third
C) Fourth
D) Fifth
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(B) Exp: Rank State or union territory Population (2011 Census) (% of population of India) 1 Uttar Pradesh 199,812,341 (16.49%) 2 Maharashtra 112,372,972 (9.28%) 3 Bihar 103,804,637 (8.58%) 4 West Bengal 91,347,736 (7.55%)
Add individual feedback 149. Asia’s Biggest Cattle Fair held at which of the following 1 / 1 city?
A) Sonepur
B) Hajipur
C) Buxar
D) Gaya
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(A) Exp: Sonpur Cattle Fair is held on Kartik Poornima in the month of November in Sonpur, Bihar, on the contuence of river Ganges and Gandak. It is also known as Harihar Kshetra Mela and it attracts visitors from all over Asia. Till date, it is the biggest cattle fair of Asia and stretches on from Tfteen days to one month
Add individual feedback 150. Which of the following state is bordered south to Bihar ? 0 / 1
A) Uttarpradesh
B) West Bengal
C) Jharkhand
D) Madhya Pradesh
E) None of the above/ More than one of the above.
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Ans:(C) Exp: Bihar: The third-largest state of India by population, it is contiguous with Uttar Pradesh to its west, Nepal to the north, the northern part of West Bengal to the east, with Jharkhand to the south.
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Submitted 13/10/2018, 02:32