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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 is considered as the earliest compilation?
Q1. Which of the following is considered as the earliest compilation?
Answer: (C) Rigveda
The Rigveda is the oldest Veda, or sacred text of Hinduism, and was compiled around 1500 BCE. It is a collection of 1,028 hymns (sūktas) arranged into 10 books (maṇḍalas). The Rigveda is considered one of the oldest religious texts in the world.
Q2. Who was called as "the leader of Indian unrest" by the British rulers?
Q2. Who was called as "the leader of Indian unrest" by the British rulers?
Answer: (B) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Q3. When did the British annex Assam?
Q3. When did the British annex Assam?
Answer: (C) 1826
1826
Q4. Who was the first Indian civil servant of India?
Q4. Who was the first Indian civil servant of India?
Answer: (A) Satyendranath Tagore
Satyendranath Tagore
Q5. Who was the last Mughal Emperor of India?
Q5. 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).
Q6. Who is called the father of Indian Archaeology?
Q6. Who is called the father of Indian Archaeology?
Answer: (A) Sir Alexander Cunningham
Sir Alexander Cunningham
Q7. How many schedules are there in the Indian Constitution?
Q7. How many schedules are there in the Indian Constitution?
Answer: (C) 12
12
Q8. Who was the first civil servant of India from Assam?
Q8. Who was the first civil servant of India from Assam?
Answer: (C) Anundoram Borooah
Anundoram Borooah
Q9. When did Cripps Mission came to India?
Q9. When did Cripps Mission came to India?
Answer: (A) March 1942
March 1942
Q10. Who was the first Assamese to take hundred wickets in Ranji Trophy?
Q10. Who was the first Assamese to take hundred wickets in Ranji Trophy?
Answer: (A) Anup Ghatak
Anup Ghatak
Q11. Who was the first speaker of Lok Sabha of independent India?
Q11. Who was the first speaker of Lok Sabha of independent India?
Answer: (D) G.V. Mavalankar
Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar (27 November 1888 – 27 February 1956) popularly known as Dadasaheb, was an Indian politician and independence activist who served as the President (from 1946 to 1947) of the Central Legislative Assembly, then Speaker of the Constituent Assembly of India, and later the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
Q12. Federalism in Indian constitution has been taken from?
Q12. Federalism in Indian constitution has been taken from?
Answer: (B) Canada
India borrowed the idea of federal system with a strong centre from Canada. The Canadian constitution has a qasi-federal form of government federal system with strong central government. The same is the case with India.
Q13. Total no of National Park in India is
Q13. Total no of National Park in India is
Answer: (A) 106
106
Q14. Which of the following is known as first bank of India?
Q14. 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.
Q15. Who tried the case of Maniram Dewan?
Q15. Who tried the case of Maniram Dewan?
Answer: (D) Charles Holroyd
Maniram was taken into custody at Calcutta and brought to Jorhat to stand trial. Altogether 30 individuals were tried by Captain Charles Holroyd, district officer of Sibsagar, appointed special commissioner to preside over the `Conspiracy Case'.
Q16. What is the normal playing time of the full version of the National Anthem of India?
Q16. What is the normal playing time of the full version of the National Anthem of India?
Answer: (C) 52 seconds
The full version of India's national anthem, Jana Gana Mana, takes about 52 seconds to play. The anthem was originally composed in Bengali by Rabindranath Tagore and first sung in 1911. The Constituent Assembly adopted the Hindi version of the first stanza as the national anthem on January 24, 1950.
Q17. The famous camel trading event is a part of this annual fair?
Q17. The famous camel trading event is a part of this annual fair?
Answer: (D) Pushkar mela
The Pushkar Fair, also known as the Pushkar Camel Fair, is a yearly event that features a well-known camel trading event. It's held in the town of Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, between October and November. The Pushkar Fair is one of the world's largest camel fairs, and also features horse and cattle trading.
Q18. Which of the following is the second largest artificial lake in Asia?
Q18. Which of the following is the second largest artificial lake in Asia?
Answer: (B) Jaisamand Lake
Jaisamand Lake, also known as Dhebar Lake, is a historic artificial lake located in Rajasthan, India. It was once the largest artificial lake in the world until the construction of the Aswan Dam in Egypt.
Q19. When was Non Cooperation Movement called off?
Q19. When was Non Cooperation Movement called off?
Answer: (C) 12th February 1922
Mahatma Gandhi called off the Non-Cooperation Movement on February 12, 1922. Gandhi appealed to the public to end all resistance, went on a fast, and called off the movement.
Q20. Which National Park is known for the 'Asiatic lions'?
Q20. Which National Park is known for the 'Asiatic lions'?
Answer: (D) Gir National Park
The Asiatic lion is a lion population of the subspecies Panthera leo leo. Since the turn of the 20th century, its range has been restricted to Gir National Park and the surrounding areas in the Indian state of Gujarat.