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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. The first captain of the Indian cricket team for One day International was?
Q1. The first captain of the Indian cricket team for One day International was?
Answer: (B) Ajit Wadekar
Ajit Wadekar was the first captain of the Indian cricket team for One Day International (ODI) matches, leading the team in 1974. He played in two matches as captain, but India lost both. Wadekar was an aggressive batsman who represented India from 1966 to 1974, and was honored with the Arjuna Award in 1967 and the Padma Shri in 1972.
Q2. Which of the following events did NOT take place in 1919?
Q2. Which of the following events did NOT take place in 1919?
Answer: (C) Partition of Bengal
The partition of Bengal did not take place in 1919. The British Raj authorities first partitioned Bengal in 1905, when Lord Curzon announced the partition on July 20, 1905 and it came into effect on October 16, 1905. The Rowlatt Act, also known as the Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act of 1919 or the Black Act, was passed by the Imperial Legislative Council in British India on March 18, 1919. The act was based on the 1918 commission of Justice Sidney Rowlatt. Government of India Act 1919, was published on 8th July 1918. The Montagu Chelmsford reforms and the ensuing Government of India Act of 1919 are important chapters in the history of the Raj. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also known as the Amritsar massacre, took place on April 13, 1919 in Amritsar, Punjab, British India.
Q3. In which year Cabinet Mission came to India?
Q3. In which year Cabinet Mission came to India?
Answer: (D) 1946
The Cabinet Mission was sent to India in February 1946. The mission was commissioned by the British Government to find a solution for constitutional reforms in India. The mission was made up of three British cabinet members: Pethick Lawrence, Stafford Cripps, and A.V. Alexander.
Q4. When did Meghalaya get separated from Assam?
Q4. When did Meghalaya get separated from Assam?
Answer: (D) 1970
Meghalaya was formed on January 21, 1972, when it was carved out of the state of Assam. Meghalaya was first established as an autonomous state within Assam in 1970. Meghalaya was formed by carving out two districts from Assam: the United Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills, and the Garo.
Q5. Gohain Kamal Ali was constructed during?
Q5. Gohain Kamal Ali was constructed during?
Answer: (D) Naranarayan
The road was constructed by Gohain Kamal, the engineer brother of Koch king Naranarayan. The road was used by the Koch general Chilarai for his invasion of the Ahom kingdom. Gohain Kamal Ali is a 380-mile highway that was constructed between 1546 and 1547. The road starts at Koch Bihar in the west and ends at Narnarayanpur of North Lakhimpur in the east.
Q6. Which of the following states is the largest producer of asbestos in India?
Q6. Which of the following states is the largest producer of asbestos in India?
Answer: (C) Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the largest producer of asbestos in India. Two states of Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh produce almost the whole of asbestos of India.
Q7. How did Chandrayaan-2 welcomed Chandrayaan-3?
Q7. How did Chandrayaan-2 welcomed Chandrayaan-3?
Answer: (C) Welcome Buddy!
Welcome Buddy!
Q8. The provision of contingency fund of India has been made under
Q8. The provision of contingency fund of India has been made under
Answer: (C) Article 267
Article 267
Q9. Who is the chairman of NITI AAYOG of India?
Q9. Who is the chairman of NITI AAYOG of India?
Answer: (A) Prime minister
Prime minister is the chairman of NITI AAYOG.
Q10. The first railway line in India was constructed in?
Q10. The first railway line in India was constructed in?
Answer: (D) 1853
The first railway line in India was constructed in 1853, covering 32 kilometers between Bori Bunder (Bombay) and Thane. The first passenger train ran from Bori Bunder to Thane on April 16, 1853, and was operated by three locomotives: Sahib, Sultan, and Sindh. The train had 13 carriages. The first railway station in India was Bori Bunder, which was later rebuilt as Victoria Terminus in 1888.
Q11. Who established the Varman dynasty in Assam?
Q11. Who established the Varman dynasty in Assam?
Answer: (A) Pushya Varman
Pushyavarman established the Varman dynasty in 350 AD, making him the dynasty's founder. The Varman dynasty was the first historical dynasty to rule the Kamarupa kingdom in Assam, India.
Q12. Name the tea research institute at Jorhat.
Q12. 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.
Q13. Which state is the largest producer of petroleum?
Q13. Which state is the largest producer of petroleum?
Answer: (D) Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the largest producer of petroleum in India, followed by Gujarat and Assam.
Q14. Assam covers what percent of India's total area?
Q14. Assam covers what percent of India's total area?
Answer: (A) 2.4%
Assam covers 2.4% of India's total geographical area. Assam is the second largest state in northeastern India by area and the largest in terms of population.
Q15. Which of the following founded archeological department in India?
Q15. Which of the following founded archeological department in India?
Answer: (B) Lord Curzon
Lord Curzon
Q16. The National Stock Exchange is located in
Q16. The National Stock Exchange is located in
Answer: (A) Mumbai
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) is located in Mumbai. It's India's largest financial market and the country's leading stock exchange. The NSE was established in 1992 and launched in 1994 to bring more transparency to the Indian capital market. It was the first exchange in India to offer fully automated electronic trading, and has an electronic limit order book for trading derivatives and ETFs.
Q17. First session of Constituent Assembly was held in?
Q17. First session of Constituent Assembly was held in?
Answer: (C) 1946 , 9 December
The Constituent Assembly's first session was held on December 9, 1946, at the Constitutional Hall in New Delhi. The Constitutional Hall is now known as the Central Hall of Parliament House. The Constituent Assembly was established in November 1946 under the Cabinet Mission Plan. The Constituent Assembly began functioning as India's Parliament on August 15, 1947, when India became an independent nation. The Constituent Assembly's last session was held on January 24, 1950.
Q18. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
Q18. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
Answer: (B) Maldives is a Union Territory of India
The Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, and historically known as the Maldive Islands, is a country and archipelagic state in South Asia in the Indian Ocean. The Maldives is southwest of Sri Lanka and India, about 750 kilometres from the Asian continent's mainland.
Q19. What is the name of Siva Singha's first wife who excavated the Gaurisagar Tank?
Q19. What is the name of Siva Singha's first wife who excavated the Gaurisagar Tank?
Answer: (A) Barraja Phuleshwari
Bar Raja Phuleswari Konwari, the first wife of King Siva Singha, is credited with excavating the Gaurisagar Tank. She was a powerful queen who also constructed three significant temples on the tank's banks.
Q20. Which state has the maximum number of seats in the Rajya Sabha in India
Q20. Which state has the maximum number of seats in the Rajya Sabha in India
Answer: (D) Uttar Pradesh
As of January 2022, Uttar Pradesh has the maximum number of seats in the Rajya Sabha, with 31 members. The number of seats varies from state to state, and is allocated according to the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution. The Rajya Sabha, or "Council of States", is the upper house of the Parliament of India, with a maximum potential seating capacity of 250 members. After the Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganisation) Act, 2019, the current seating capacity is 245, with 233 elected members and 12 appointed members.