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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. When did Vasco Da Gama discovered sea route to India?
Q1. When did Vasco Da Gama discovered sea route to India?
Answer: (C) 1498
In 1498, Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese sailor, found a sea route directly from Europe to India by going around Africa. After Vasco da Gama's discovery of the new sea route to India, other countries of Southeast Asia and China came on the trade radar.
Q2. Which logo would you like to see for purchasing metallic ornaments?
Q2. Which logo would you like to see for purchasing metallic ornaments?
Answer: (C) Hall Mark
When buying gold jewelry in India, you should look for the BIS hallmark logo to certify the purity of the metal. The BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) is the official agency that certifies and hallmarks gold jewelry in India. The hallmark also includes a 6-digit alphanumeric code called the Hallmark Unique Identification number (HUID) that makes the jewelry traceable.
Q3. The controversial Ilbert Bill of 1883 in British India was introduced by
Q3. The controversial Ilbert Bill of 1883 in British India was introduced by
Answer: (B) Lord Rippon
Lord Rippon
Q4. Who was the first Assamese president of India?
Q4. Who was the first Assamese president of India?
Answer: (A) Fakaruddin Ali Ahmed
Fakaruddin Ali Ahmed
Q5. Which city of India is known as 'The Athens of the East’?
Q5. Which city of India is known as 'The Athens of the East’?
Answer: (D) Madurai
Madurai is a major city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu which is known as 'The Athens of the East’.
Q6. Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre is an important research institute situated in a -
Q6. 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.
Q7. In which of the following years did India come under the direct rule of the British crown?
Q7. In which of the following years did India come under the direct rule of the British crown?
Answer: (C) 1858
1858 After the Revolt of 1857, in 1858, the rule of British East India Company ended and came under the direct rule of the British crown.
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 palace did Indian National Congress adopt the quit India resolution at its session?
Q9. 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.
Q10. When was Swaraj Party formed?
Q10. 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.
Q11. Which was the India’s first satellite?
Q11. Which was the India’s first satellite?
Answer: (A) Aryabhatta
The Aryabhata spacecraft, named after the famous Indian astronomer, was India's first satellite; it was completely designed and fabricated in India and launched by a Soviet Kosmos-3M rocket from Kapustin Yar on April 19, 1975.
Q12. Chenab and Jhelum are the tributaries of which river?
Q12. Chenab and Jhelum are the tributaries of which river?
Answer: (A) Indus
The Chenab and Jhelum rivers are both tributaries of the Indus River. The Indus River originates in the glaciers of the Kailash range near Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar in Tibet. It flows west and drains into the Arabian Sea. The total length of the Indus River is around 2,880 km, with 710 km flowing through India.
Q13. Name the tea research institute at Jorhat.
Q13. Name the tea research institute at Jorhat.
Answer: (B) Tocklai
The Tocklai Tea Research Institute is a tea research institute in Jorhat, Assam, India. It is the world's oldest and largest tea research institute, founded in 1911. The institute is part of the Tea Research Association (TRA) and conducts research on tea cultivation and development.
Q14. Which state is known as India's Spice Garden?
Q14. Which state is known as India's Spice Garden?
Answer: (B) Kerala
Kerala is referred to as the spice garden of India as it has a variety of spices and is popular in the entire world. Idukki and Wayanad are the major locations for the growth of spices in the entire state.
Q15. Which of the following state of India is known as Falcon capital of the world?
Q15. Which of the following state of India is known as Falcon capital of the world?
Answer: (A) Nagaland
Nagaland
Q16. The first metal to be extensively used by the people in India was
Q16. The first metal to be extensively used by the people in India was
Answer: (C) Copper
Copper
Q17. 'SURYA KIRAN' is the joint military exercise between -
Q17. '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.
Q18. The Tehri Dam is located in -
Q18. The Tehri Dam is located in -
Answer: (A) Uttrakhand
With a height of 260.5 m (855 ft) Tehri Dam is the tallest dam in India and 13th tallest dam in the world. It is a multi-purpose rock and earth-fill embankment dam on the Bhagirathi River in New Tehri, Tehri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India.
Q19. Which of the following is known as the "Father of the local self -goverment" in India?
Q19. Which of the following is known as the "Father of the local self -goverment" in India?
Answer: (B) Lord Ripon
Lord Ripon
Q20. There are how many High courts in India?
Q20. There are how many High courts in India?
Answer: (A) 25
25