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Q1. Which Assamese freedom fighter was known as the "Lion of Assam" and played a key role in the Indian independence movement, particularly in the Quit India Movement?
Q1. Which Assamese freedom fighter was known as the "Lion of Assam" and played a key role in the Indian independence movement, particularly in the Quit India Movement?
Answer: (C) Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
Ambikagiri Raichoudhury, affectionately called the "Lion of Assam", was a prominent Assamese freedom fighter and poet who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement, particularly in the Quit India Movement. He was a powerful orator and a key figure in mobilizing support for the movement in Assam.
Q2. Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre is an important research institute situated in a -
Q2. Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre is an important research institute situated in a -
Answer: (B) Thiruvananthapuram
The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) is a major space research center of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and is located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. The center is named after Dr. Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai (1919-1971), who is known as the "Father of the Indian Space Program". VSSC was established on November 21, 1963, and is responsible for the design and development of launch vehicle technology for India's satellite program. The center also conducts research and development in areas such as aeronautics, avionics, materials, propulsion, and space physics.
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. During which national movement did Kanaklata Barua become a martyr?
Q4. 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.
Q5. Total no of National Park in India is
Q5. Total no of National Park in India is
Answer: (A) 106
106
Q6. Jatinga, famous for mass suicide of migratory birds is located in which the following district?
Q6. 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.
Q7. Which ancient Indian empire built the Kailasa Temple?
Q7. Which ancient Indian empire built the Kailasa Temple?
Answer: (C) Rashtrakuta Empire
The Rashtrakuta Empire built the Kailasa Temple in Ellora, Maharashtra, a renowned example of ancient Indian rock-cut architecture.
Q8. Which of the following city of india is known as the ‘Garden city of India’?
Q8. Which of the following city of india is known as the ‘Garden city of India’?
Answer: (B) Bengaluru
Bangalore is called the Garden City of India. This is because of Hyder Ali, the ruler of Mysore, liked the cool climate of Bangalore and so planned a garden that was named as Lalbagh.
Q9. What is the largest Harappan site in India?
Q9. What is the largest Harappan site in India?
Answer: (A) Rakhigarhi
Rakhigarhi, located in Haryana, India, is the largest known Harappan site in the Indian subcontinent. It is renowned for its size, extensive excavations, and significant findings about the Indus Valley Civilization. The site covers 350 hectares.
Q10. Who is popularly known as the Father of White Revolution in India?
Q10. 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.
Q11. Which of the following is known as first bank of India?
Q11. Which of the following is known as first bank of India?
Answer: (D) Bank of Hindustan
The Bank of Hindustan, established in 1770, is considered the first bank in India. It was located in Calcutta, the then capital of India. The bank was set up by the agency house of Alexander and Company and was successful for 50 years. However, it was liquidated between 1830 and 1832 when its parent company failed during the commercial crisis of 1832.
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. When was English East India Company formed?
Q13. When was English East India Company formed?
Answer: (B) 1600
The East India Company was incorporated by royal charter on December 31, 1600. It was an English company formed for the exploitation of trade with East and Southeast Asia and India.
Q14. State Bank of India was established in the year?
Q14. State Bank of India was established in the year?
Answer: (B) 1955
The State Bank of India (SBI) was established on July 1, 1955. In 1955, the Indian government nationalized the Imperial Bank of India, which was one of the oldest and largest commercial banks in India. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) took a 60% stake in the Imperial Bank of India, and it became the State Bank of India on July 1, 1955. In 2008, the government took over the stake held by the RBI.
Q15. Who was known as the ‘Lion of Mysore’?
Q15. Who was known as the ‘Lion of Mysore’?
Answer: (D) Tipu Sultan
Tipu Sultan, the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, was known as the ‘Lion of Mysore’ for his fierce resistance against the British East India Company. He was a skilled military leader and fought several Anglo-Mysore wars.
Q16. When did Gandhi returned to india?
Q16. When did Gandhi returned to india?
Answer: (C) 1915
1915
Q17. The program make in India started
Q17. The program make in India started
Answer: (A) 2014 September
2014 September
Q18. The Harappan city represented by the archaeological site of Lothal was situated on which river?
Q18. 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.
Q19. In which year the capital of British India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi?
Q19. In which year the capital of British India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi?
Answer: (C) 1911
The capital of British India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi on December 12, 1911. King George V, then emperor of India, made the announcement during the Delhi Durbar, a royal ceremony. The foundation of the new capital was laid during the ceremony. The decision was taken during the reign of Lord Hardinge, the then Viceroy of India. Hardinge's explanation was that Calcutta was located in the extreme east so the capital should be centralized for betterment.
Q20. NITI AAYOG in India was established in the year?
Q20. NITI AAYOG in India was established in the year?
Answer: (C) 2015
The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) was established on January 1, 2015. The Union Cabinet passed a resolution to replace the Planning Commission with the NITI Aayog.