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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 of the following Indian Economist won Nobel Prize in Economic Science?
Q1. Which of the following Indian Economist won Nobel Prize in Economic Science?
Answer: (D) Amartya Sen
Amartya Sen is the only Indian economist to win the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, which he received in 1998. Sen is known for his work on welfare economics, social choice theory, and development economics. He is also known for his interest in the problems of society's poorest members and his work on the causes of famine.
Q2. Apart from Assamese, which other language from the State is included in the Eight Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
Q2. Apart from Assamese, which other language from the State is included in the Eight Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
Answer: (C) Bodo
Bodo is the other language from Assam that is officially recognized in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. It is primarily spoken by the Bodo people who inhabit the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts in Assam.
Q3. What is the name of Siva Singha's first wife who excavated the Gaurisagar Tank?
Q3. 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.
Q4. In which year was the economic liberalization in India initiated?
Q4. In which year was the economic liberalization in India initiated?
Answer: (D) 1991
Economic liberalization in India was initiated in 1991. The reforms were introduced in July 1991 by the minority government of Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao and Finance Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. The reforms were a response to a balance of payments crisis and were part of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) program.
Q5. Which is the largest desert of India?
Q5. Which is the largest desert of India?
Answer: (D) Thar Desert
The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert is the largest desert in India. It spreads around 77,000 square miles of territory.
Q6. Where did Gandhiji stay during his visit in 1921?
Q6. Where did Gandhiji stay during his visit in 1921?
Answer: (B) Tarun Phukan's house
During his visit to Assam in 1921, Mahatma Gandhi stayed at various locations, including the residence of Tarun Ram Phukan, a prominent freedom fighter, in Guwahati.
Q7. Which was the most depicted animal of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Q7. Which was the most depicted animal of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Answer: (D) Bull
The most depicted animal in the Indus Valley Civilization was the bull. The bull was depicted on seals and tablets, and was likely domesticated for agriculture. The most common type of bull depicted was the humped bull, or Zebu Bull.
Q8. Article 17 of the Constitution of India deals with the abolition of
Q8. Article 17 of the Constitution of India deals with the abolition of
Answer: (C) Untouchability
Article 17 of the Constitution of India abolishes "untouchability" and forbids its practice in any form. It also states that enforcing any disability arising from "untouchability" is an offense punishable by law. Article 17 ensures that all forms of social disability are done away with. The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the continuance of the practice of "untouchability" and held that it is an indirect form of slavery and only an extension of the caste system.
Q9. Who is known as Frontier Gandhi?
Q9. Who is known as Frontier Gandhi?
Answer: (D) Abdul Gaffer Khan
Abdul Ghaffar Khan (1890 - 1988) was a political and spiritual leader who was known as the "Frontier Gandhi". He was a Pashtun independence activist and a close friend of Mahatma Gandhi.
Q10. Jatinga, famous for mass suicide of migratory birds is located in which the following district?
Q10. Jatinga, famous for mass suicide of migratory birds is located in which the following district?
Answer: (C) Dima Hasao
Jatinga is a small village in the Dima Hasao district of Assam, India, known for a peculiar phenomenon where large numbers of migratory birds die mysteriously during the monsoon season.
Q11. Who is widely regarded as the "Father of Indian Missile Technology"?
Q11. Who is widely regarded as the "Father of Indian Missile Technology"?
Answer: (C) A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam is universally acknowledged as the "Father of Indian Missile Technology." His instrumental leadership and contributions to the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) were crucial in propelling India's capabilities in ballistic missile and launch vehicle technology. Under his guidance, India successfully developed indigenous missiles such as Prithvi, Agni, Akash, Trishul, and Nag. Beyond his scientific achievements, he also served as the 11th President of India, solidifying his legacy as a visionary leader and scientist.
Q12. The Gol Gumbad (Gumbaz), the mausoleum of Muhammad Adil Shah, is located in
Q12. The Gol Gumbad (Gumbaz), the mausoleum of Muhammad Adil Shah, is located in
Answer: (A) Bijapur
The Gol Gumbaz (Gumbaz), the mausoleum of Muhammad Adil Shah, is located in Bijapur, a city in Karnataka, India. It is the most famous monument in Vijayapura, and is notable for its scale and exceptionally large dome. The circular dome is the second largest in the world after St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
Q13. When was Swaraj Party formed?
Q13. When was Swaraj Party formed?
Answer: (C) 1923
The Swaraj Party, also known as the Congress-Khilafat Swaraj Party, was formed on January 1, 1923. The party was established by Indian politicians Chittaranjan Das, Motilal Nehru, and other members of the Indian National Congress. The party's goal was to fight British colonialism and demonstrate that the councils were not democratic.
Q14. Which state has the maximum number of seats in the Rajya Sabha in India
Q14. 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.
Q15. Who is the father of Civil Service of India?
Q15. Who is the father of Civil Service of India?
Answer: (C) Charles Cornwallis
Charles Cornwallis
Q16. Between which stations does India's longest train run?
Q16. Between which stations does India's longest train run?
Answer: (C) Dibrugarh-Kanyakumari
India's longest train route runs between Dibrugarh, Assam and Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. The 4,154.1 km train has 58 stops and takes 75 hours and 30 minutes to complete.
Q17. What is the capital of India?
Q17. What is the capital of India?
Answer: (D) New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital of India. It is a planned city and the seat of the Indian government.
Q18. Who designed the National flag of India?
Q18. Who designed the National flag of India?
Answer: (C) Pingali Venkayya
The National Flag of India was designed by Pingali Venkayya in 1921. It was a tricolour Flag with Saffron, White, and Green, with the Ashok Chakra at the centre. The National Flag was adopted on 22nd July 1947.
Q19. India's only navel aviation museum is located in
Q19. India's only navel aviation museum is located in
Answer: (D) Goa
Goa
Q20. The first railway line in India was constructed in?
Q20. 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.