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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 winner of the open competition for designing the Rupee sign?
Q1. The winner of the open competition for designing the Rupee sign?
Answer: (A) Uday kumar
The Indian rupee sign ⟨₹⟩ is the currency symbol for the Indian rupee (ISO 4217: INR), the official currency of India. Designed by D. Udaya Kumar, it was presented to the public by the Government of India on 15 July 2010, following its selection through an open competition among Indian residents.
Q2. The minimum age for acquiring voting right in India was reduced from 21 years to 18 years, in the year?
Q2. The minimum age for acquiring voting right in India was reduced from 21 years to 18 years, in the year?
Answer: (B) 1988
The voting age was reduced from 21 to 18 by the Parliament in the year 1989 by the 61st Constitutional Amendment Act of 1988. The Sixty-first Amendment of the Constitution of India, officially known as The Constitution (Sixty-first Amendment) Act, 1988, lowered the voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States from 21 years to 18 years.
Q3. During which Five-Year Plan, the Green Revolution was introduced in India?
Q3. During which Five-Year Plan, the Green Revolution was introduced in India?
Answer: (C) Third
Third
Q4. Which of the Following is the
National Bird of India?
Q4. Which of the Following is the
National Bird of India?
Answer: (D) Peacock
Peacock
Q5. The headquarters of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics is located in -
Q5. The headquarters of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics is located in -
Answer: (D) Bangalore
The Indian Institute of Astrophysics, with its headquarters in Bengaluru, is an autonomous research institute wholly funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. IIA conducts research primarily in the areas of astronomy, astrophysics and related fields.
Q6. How many different human groups contributed to the population of Assam?
Q6. 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.
Q7. 'SURYA KIRAN' is the joint military exercise between -
Q7. 'SURYA KIRAN' is the joint military exercise between -
Answer: (C) India and Nepal
Surya Kiran Exercise is a bilateral joint military exercise between the armies of India and Nepal and is conducted annually.
Q8. Which plan emphasized removal of poverty for the first time in India?
Q8. Which plan emphasized removal of poverty for the first time in India?
Answer: (B) 5th plan
5th plan
Q9. Which of the following is known as the "Father of the local self -goverment" in India?
Q9. Which of the following is known as the "Father of the local self -goverment" in India?
Answer: (B) Lord Ripon
Lord Ripon
Q10. Which of the following personalities in India is known as “Metro Man”?
Q10. Which of the following personalities in India is known as “Metro Man”?
Answer: (B) Elattuvalapil Sreedharan
Elattuvalapil Sreedharan is an Indian civil engineer and popularly known as the "Metro Man". Sreedharan has accepted the offer. He was given the nickname of Metro Man by the Indian media for his grand success in executing the completion of the Delhi Metro on time and with stipulated budget.
Q11. Where in Northeast India is Kangla fort located?
Q11. Where in Northeast India is Kangla fort located?
Answer: (D) Imphal
Kangla Fort, also known as Kangla Palace, is located in Imphal, the capital of Manipur. Some say the fort is located in the heart of the city, surrounded by a trench and the Imphal River.
Q12. Indian armed forces ended the rule of the Nizam of Hyderabad and led to the incorporation of the princely state of Hyderabad in Southern India, into the Indian Union by which mission?
Q12. Indian armed forces ended the rule of the Nizam of Hyderabad and led to the incorporation of the princely state of Hyderabad in Southern India, into the Indian Union by which mission?
Answer: (D) Operation Polo
The Indian Armed Forces' Operation Polo in 1948 ended the rule of the Nizam of Hyderabad and incorporated the princely state of Hyderabad into the Indian Union.
Q13. India's only navel aviation museum is located in
Q13. India's only navel aviation museum is located in
Answer: (D) Goa
Goa
Q14. Which is the India's first indigenously developed nuclear powered submarine?
Q14. Which is the India's first indigenously developed nuclear powered submarine?
Answer: (C) INS Arihant
INS Arihant
Q15. Who is considered to be the Father of Modern India?
Q15. Who is considered to be the Father of Modern India?
Answer: (C) Ram Mohan Roy
Ram Mohan Ray is called the `Father of Modern India' in recognition of his epoch-making social, educational and political reforms.
Q16. Which of the following events did NOT take place in 1919?
Q16. 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.
Q17. Who administers the Oath of Office to the President of India?
Q17. Who administers the Oath of Office to the President of India?
Answer: (C) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
The oath of the President is administered by the Chief Justice of India and in his absence, the seniormost Judge of the Supreme Court.
Q18. Reserve Bank of India was established in the year?
Q18. Reserve Bank of India was established in the year?
Answer: (D) 1935
The Reserve Bank of India was established on April 1, 1935 in accordance with the provisions of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. The Central Office of the Reserve Bank was initially established in Kolkata but was permanently moved to Mumbai in 1937.
Q19. How many World Heritage Sites are acknowledged in India?
Q19. How many World Heritage Sites are acknowledged in India?
Answer: (C) 43
As of July 2024, India boasts 43 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, showcasing its rich cultural and natural heritage.
Q20. The State of Northeast India that does not share borders with Bangladesh, is
Q20. The State of Northeast India that does not share borders with Bangladesh, is
Answer: (A) Manipur
Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Manipur are three states in northeast India that do not share a border with Bangladesh.