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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 East India Association was set up in
Q1. The East India Association was set up in
Answer: (B) 1866
The East India Association was founded in 1866 by Dadabhai Naoroji in London, with the collaboration of other Indians and retired British officials. It superseded the London Indian Society and aimed to discuss Indian affairs, represent Indian grievances to the British government, and educate the British public about the true conditions in India. The Association became an important platform for early Indian nationalists to voice their concerns and advocate for Indian welfare.
Q2. When did Subhas Chandra Bose set up Provisional Government of Free India?
Q2. When did Subhas Chandra Bose set up Provisional Government of Free India?
Answer: (C) 21 October 1943
21 October 1943
Q3. Which of the following palace did Indian National Congress adopt the quit India resolution at its session?
Q3. Which of the following palace did Indian National Congress adopt the quit India resolution at its session?
Answer: (C) Bombay
On 7 to 8 August 1942, the All India Congress Committee met in Bombay and ratified the 'Quit India' resolution.
Q4. How many different human groups contributed to the population of Assam?
Q4. How many different human groups contributed to the population of Assam?
Answer: (C) Four
The population of Assam is a blend of various ethnic and linguistic groups, primarily including: (1) Indo-Aryans, (2) Tibeto-Burmans, (3) Austro-Asiatics, and (4) Tai-Kadai groups. While there may be subgroups within these larger categories, these four represent the major linguistic and ethnic roots of the Assamese population.
Q5. First satellite of India sent towards lunar is –
Q5. 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.
Q6. The program make in India started
Q6. The program make in India started
Answer: (A) 2014 September
2014 September
Q7. In India, the highest cricket ground above sea level lies in which state?
Q7. In India, the highest cricket ground above sea level lies in which state?
Answer: (A) Himachal Pradesh
The Chail Cricket Ground in Himachal Pradesh is the highest cricket ground in the world, sitting at 2,444 meters (7,500 feet) above sea level. Built in 1893 by the Maharaja of Patiala, Bhupinder Singh, the ground is also used for polo.
Q8. Which of the Following is the
National Bird of India?
Q8. Which of the Following is the
National Bird of India?
Answer: (D) Peacock
Peacock
Q9. The first newspaper published in India was?
Q9. The first newspaper published in India was?
Answer: (D) The Bengal Gazette
On 29 January 1780, India's and Asia's first printed newspaper 'Hicky's Bengal Gazette' started its publication. It was a weekly English newspaper started by an Irishman.
Q10. Which is the longest dam of India?
Q10. Which is the longest dam of India?
Answer: (D) Hirakud Dam
Hirakud Dam is the longest dam in India with a total length of 25.79 km. The Hirakud Dam is situated on the river Mahanadi, Odisha.
Q11. Who was the president of Drafting Committee of Constituent Assembly of India?
Q11. Who was the president of Drafting Committee of Constituent Assembly of India?
Answer: (D) BR Ambedkar
Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar was the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly. The committee was established on August 29, 1947 to prepare a draft of the Constitution of India. Ambedkar presented the final draft to Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the President of the Constituent Assembly, on November 25, 1949. Ambedkar was a constitutional expert who studied the constitutions of around 60 countries.
Q12. Which mythical underground river is considered to have joined Ganga and Yamuna at Triveni Sangam of Prayagraj (formerly Prayag of Allahabad)?
Q12. Which mythical underground river is considered to have joined Ganga and Yamuna at Triveni Sangam of Prayagraj (formerly Prayag of Allahabad)?
Answer: (C) Saraswati
The Saraswati River is a mythical underground river that is said to join the Ganges and Yamuna rivers at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj (formerly Prayag of Allahabad). The Saraswati is invisible and flows underground, joining the other two rivers from below. The muddy and pale-yellow waters of the Ganga merge with the blue waters of Yamuna at Triveni Sangam.
Q13. When did Simon Commission arrived in India?
Q13. When did Simon Commission arrived in India?
Answer: (D) 1928
1928
Q14. In which year did the Supreme Court of India appoint its first woman judge and whom did it appoint?
Q14. In which year did the Supreme Court of India appoint its first woman judge and whom did it appoint?
Answer: (C) 1989, Fatima Beevi
The Supreme Court of India appointed its first woman judge, M. Fathima Beevi, on October 6, 1989. Beevi served until her retirement in 1992. She was also the first Muslim woman to serve in the higher judiciary.
Q15. The Harappan city represented by the archaeological site of Lothal was situated on which river?
Q15. The Harappan city represented by the archaeological site of Lothal was situated on which river?
Answer: (D) Bhogava
Lothal, a significant Harappan city, was located on the banks of the Bhogava River, a tributary of the Sabarmati River in Gujarat, India.
Q16. During which national movement did Kanaklata Barua become a martyr?
Q16. During which national movement did Kanaklata Barua become a martyr?
Answer: (A) Quit India Movement
Kanaklata Barua became a martyr during the Quit India Movement of 1942. The 17-year-old Indian independence activist was shot and killed by British police while leading a procession carrying the national flag. The procession was attempting to raise the flag at the Gohpur Police Station on September 20, 1942. Barua was a member of the All India Students' Federation and an organizer in the Mrityu Bahini, a group of freedom fighters.
Q17. Which of the following state of India is known as Falcon capital of the world?
Q17. Which of the following state of India is known as Falcon capital of the world?
Answer: (A) Nagaland
Nagaland
Q18. When did the Quit India Movement started?
Q18. When did the Quit India Movement started?
Answer: (D) 1942
1942
Q19. When did Gandhi returned to India as a Barrister-at-law?
Q19. When did Gandhi returned to India as a Barrister-at-law?
Answer: (B) 1891
1891
Q20. Who was the last Mughal Emperor of India?
Q20. Who was the last Mughal Emperor of India?
Answer: (D) Bahadur Shah Zafar
Bahadur Shah Zafar, also known as Bahadur Shah II, was the last Mughal emperor of India. He reigned from 1837 to 1857. Bahadur Shah Zafar was born on October 24, 1775 in Delhi, India and died on November 7, 1862 in Rangoon, Burma (now Yangon, Myanmar).