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Category Description: India is a vast and diverse country located in South Asia. It is the world's second-most populous nation, with a rich cultural heritage and a complex history. India is known for its vibrant traditions, ancient civilizations, and stunning landscapes. It is a land of contrasts, with bustling cities, serene rural villages, and breathtaking natural beauty. India is a melting pot of cultures, religions, and languages, reflecting its diverse population. The country is home to some of the world's most iconic landmarks, such as the Taj Mahal, the Red Fort, and the Hawa Mahal. India is a rapidly developing nation with a growing economy and a vibrant democracy.
Q1. Which type of an economic model India follows?
Q1. Which type of an economic model India follows?
Answer: (C) Mixed
Mixed
Q2. The Majuli Island, one of the largest river islands in the world, is located in the river:
Q2. The Majuli Island, one of the largest river islands in the world, is located in the river:
Answer: (D) Brahmaputra
Majuli Island is situated in the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India. It is known for its rich cultural heritage and unique ecosystem.
Q3. The largest public sector undertaking in the country is?
Q3. The largest public sector undertaking in the country is?
Answer: (A) Railways
Indian Railways is widely regarded as the largest public sector undertaking (PSU) in India. Its distinction comes not just from its significant contribution to the economy but primarily from its vast operational network, which spans across the entire country, and its status as one of the world's largest employers (with over 1.2 million employees). It is the backbone of India's transport infrastructure, facilitating both passenger and freight movement on a massive scale. While other PSUs might lead in terms of revenue (like IOCL or ONGC) or market capitalization (like SBI), Indian Railways' sheer scale of operations and human resource base makes it the single largest public sector entity.
Q4. Which of the following is the oldest oil Field in India?
Q4. Which of the following is the oldest oil Field in India?
Answer: (D) Digboi
The oldest oil field in India is Digboi, Assam. The first well at Digboi was dug in September 1889 and completed in November 1890. The Digboi Refinery was commissioned in 1901 and is one of the oldest operating refineries in the world. As of 2003, the Digboi refinery had a capacity of about 0.65 million tonnes per year.
Q5. What is Madhubani art?
Q5. What is Madhubani art?
Answer: (C) A folk art practised in Bihar
Madhubani art (originally Mithila art) is a style of painting practiced in the Mithila region of India and Nepal. It is named after the Madhubani district of Bihar, India, which is where it originated. Jitwarpur and Ranti are the two most notable cities associated with the tradition and evolution of Madhubani art. The art was traditionally practiced by female members of Brahman and Kayastha castes.
Q6. Indian Institute of science is situated at-
Q6. Indian Institute of science is situated at-
Answer: (B) Bangalore
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is a public, deemed, research university for higher education and research in science, engineering, design, and management. It is located in the southern Indian city of Bangalore, Karnataka.
Q7. First satellite of India sent towards lunar is –
Q7. First satellite of India sent towards lunar is –
Answer: (B) Chandrayaan 1
Chandrayaan-1 was India's first lunar probe and deep space mission, launched by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on October 22, 2008. The spacecraft orbited the moon at a height of 100 km from the lunar surface until August 2009, mapping the moon's chemical, mineralogical, and photogeologic properties. The mission also included an impactor and a landing craft with a small solar-powered rover called Pragyan, which collected data on the moon's surface.
Q8. In which year did Independent India win its first Olympic Gold in the game of Hockey?
Q8. In which year did Independent India win its first Olympic Gold in the game of Hockey?
Answer: (C) 1948
Independent India's first Olympic gold medal in hockey was in 1948, just a year after gaining independence. The victory was especially significant because India defeated Great Britain, its former colonizer, on British soil at Wembley Stadium in London. The win was a major sporting triumph for the newly sovereign nation. The brilliance of players like Dhyan Chand, Roop Singh, and Balbir Singh Sr. inspired generations of hockey players around the world.
Q9. Name the tea research institute at Jorhat.
Q9. Name the tea research institute at Jorhat.
Answer: (B) Tocklai
The Tocklai Tea Research Institute is a tea research institute in Jorhat, Assam, India. It is the world's oldest and largest tea research institute, founded in 1911. The institute is part of the Tea Research Association (TRA) and conducts research on tea cultivation and development.
Q10. Pung Cholam is a folk dance of which state?
Q10. Pung Cholam is a folk dance of which state?
Answer: (B) Manipur
Pung Cholam is a traditional folk dance of Manipur, India. The name literally translates to "roar of the drums". The dance involves dancers playing a hand-beaten drum called a pung while dancing at the same time. The dance is often performed on religious and cultural occasions, and is usually accompanied by songs and other instruments.
Q11. The Patkai Bum range makes the boundary between?
Q11. The Patkai Bum range makes the boundary between?
Answer: (D) India and Myanmar
The Patkai Bum range forms a natural boundary between India and Myanmar, also known as Burma. This mountain range is part of the Indo-Myanmar Ranges and extends through the northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Manipur. The Patkai Bum range is part of the Arakan Mountains and merges into the Naga Hills after running southwards. The Patkai Bum range is located in the eastern part of India and is associated with the Himalayan mountain systems and the Eastern Ghats. The name Patkai comes from the Tai-Ahom language, where "Pat" means to cut and "Kai" means chicken.
Q12. To which dynasty did the earliest mythological ruler of Kamrupa belong?
Q12. To which dynasty did the earliest mythological ruler of Kamrupa belong?
Answer: (A) Danava Dynasty
Narakasura, the earliest mythological ruler of Kamrupa, is traditionally associated with the Danava dynasty. This dynasty is primarily found in mythological and Puranic literature.
Q13. According to constitution of India what should be the proportion of length and Breadth of the National Flag?
Q13. According to constitution of India what should be the proportion of length and Breadth of the National Flag?
Answer: (A) 3 : 2
The National Flag shall be rectangular in shape. The ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be 3:2.
Q14. Government of India owned currency note printing presses are in which cities?
Q14. Government of India owned currency note printing presses are in which cities?
Answer: (A) Nasik and Dewas
The Department of Currency Management receives notes from four currency note printing presses. Two of the currency note printing presses are owned by the Government of India and two are owned by the Reserve Bank, through its wholly owned subsidiary, the Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Ltd. (BRBNML). The government owned presses are at Nasik (Western India) and Dewas (Central India). The other two presses are at Mysore (Southern India) and Salboni (Eastern India). Coins are minted in four mints owned by the Government of India. The mints are located at Mumbai, Hyderabad, Calcutta and Noida.
Nasik, Dewas
The Department of Currency Management receives notes from four currency note printing presses. Two of the currency note printing presses are owned by the Government of India and two are owned by the Reserve Bank, through its wholly owned subsidiary, the Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Ltd. (BRBNML). The government owned presses are at Nasik (Western India) and Dewas (Central India). The other two presses are at Mysore (Southern India) and Salboni (Eastern India). Coins are minted in four mints owned by the Government of India. The mints are located at Mumbai, Hyderabad, Calcutta and Noida.
Q15. On which date National Doctor's Day is celebrated in India?
Q15. On which date National Doctor's Day is celebrated in India?
Answer: (C) 1 July
National Doctor's Day is celebrated every year on July 1 in India to honour doctors across the country and in the memory of Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, the educationist, physicist and Chief Minister of West Bengal.
Q16. The largest producer state of rubber in India is
Q16. The largest producer state of rubber in India is
Answer: (C) Kerala
Kerala
Q17. When the National Statistics Day is observed by India?
Q17. When the National Statistics Day is observed by India?
Answer: (C) 29 June
In recognition to the notable contributions made by (late) Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis in the fields of statistics and economic planning, the Government of India has been celebrating his birth Anniversary, on 29th June, as “Statistics Day”.
29 June
In recognition to the notable contributions made by (late) Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis in the fields of statistics and economic planning, the Government of India has been celebrating his birth Anniversary, on 29th June, as “Statistics Day”.
Q18. Who is popularly known as the Father of White Revolution in India?
Q18. Who is popularly known as the Father of White Revolution in India?
Answer: (B) Verghese Kurien
Dr. Verghese Kurien (1921 - 2012) is popularly known as the "Father of the White Revolution" in India. He was a social entrepreneur and dairy engineer who led initiatives that significantly increased milk production in India.
Q19. Assam became a constituent state of India in the year
Q19. Assam became a constituent state of India in the year
Answer: (D) 1950
1950
Q20. When did Simon Commission arrived in India?
Q20. When did Simon Commission arrived in India?
Answer: (D) 1928
1928