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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 'Look East Policy' of Assam is aimed at enhancing economic ties with:
Q1. The 'Look East Policy' of Assam is aimed at enhancing economic ties with:
Answer: (B) Southeast Asian countries
While the "Look East Policy" (now Act East Policy) is a national policy of India, Assam, being a northeastern state, plays a crucial role in its implementation, particularly concerning cross-border trade and connectivity. The policy focuses on building stronger economic, cultural, and strategic relationships with Southeast Asian countries. Assam's geographical proximity and cultural links make it a gateway for trade, tourism, and other forms of cooperation with these nations.
Q2. The State of Northeast India that does not share borders with Bangladesh, is
Q2. 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.
Q3. The minimum age for acquiring voting right in India was reduced from 21 years to 18 years, in the year?
Q3. 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.
Q4. Which one of the following is not an east-flowing river of India?
Q4. Which one of the following is not an east-flowing river of India?
Answer: (C) Tapti
Tapti. The Tapti River (or Tapi) is a river in central India located to the south of the Narmada river that flows westwards before draining into the Arabian Sea.
Q5. Who was the project director of India's Moon Mission, Chandrayaan 3?
Q5. Who was the project director of India's Moon Mission, Chandrayaan 3?
Answer: (D) P Veeramuthuvel
P Veeramuthuvel
Q6. Who was the president of Drafting Committee of Constituent Assembly of India?
Q6. 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.
Q7. Pung Cholam is a folk dance of which state?
Q7. Pung Cholam is a folk dance of which state?
Answer: (B) Manipur
Pung Cholam is a traditional folk dance of Manipur, India. The name literally translates to "roar of the drums". The dance involves dancers playing a hand-beaten drum called a pung while dancing at the same time. The dance is often performed on religious and cultural occasions, and is usually accompanied by songs and other instruments.
Q8. Which state is the largest producer of petroleum?
Q8. Which state is the largest producer of petroleum?
Answer: (D) Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the largest producer of petroleum in India, followed by Gujarat and Assam.
Q9. Who was the viceroy of India during the partition of Bengal?
Q9. Who was the viceroy of India during the partition of Bengal?
Answer: (B) Lord Curzon
Bengal was partitioned on October 16, 1905, by Viceroy Lord Curzon. The British cited the administrative reasons for the partition of Bengal. The plan was to carve out modern-day Bangladesh and Assam as East Bengal and make Dhaka as the new capital.
Q10. Who can be said to have laid the foundation of the British Empire in India?
Q10. Who can be said to have laid the foundation of the British Empire in India?
Answer: (A) Robert Clive
Robert Clive is considered to have laid the foundations of the British Empire in India. Clive was a military commander who started his career as a clerk in the East India Company. He rose through the ranks to command British forces at the Battle of Plassey in 1757. His victory established the East India Company as a military and commercial power.
Q11. When was Hindi adopted as official language of India?
Q11. When was Hindi adopted as official language of India?
Answer: (C) 14 September 1949
Hindi was adopted as the official language of the Union of India on the 14th of September 1949. Subsequently, in 1950, Hindi in the Devanagari script was declared as the official language of India.
Q12. Reserve Bank of India owned currency note printing presses are in which cities?
Q12. Reserve Bank of India owned currency note printing presses are in which cities?
Answer: (D) Mysore and Salboni
The Department of Currency Management receives notes from four currency note printing presses. Two of the currency note printing presses are owned by the Government of India and two are owned by the Reserve Bank, through its wholly owned subsidiary, the Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Ltd. (BRBNML). The government owned presses are at Nasik (Western India) and Dewas (Central India). The other two presses are at Mysore (Southern India) and Salboni (Eastern India). Coins are minted in four mints owned by the Government of India. The mints are located at Mumbai, Hyderabad, Calcutta and Noida.
Mysore and Salboni
The Department of Currency Management receives notes from four currency note printing presses. Two of the currency note printing presses are owned by the Government of India and two are owned by the Reserve Bank, through its wholly owned subsidiary, the Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Ltd. (BRBNML). The government owned presses are at Nasik (Western India) and Dewas (Central India). The other two presses are at Mysore (Southern India) and Salboni (Eastern India). Coins are minted in four mints owned by the Government of India. The mints are located at Mumbai, Hyderabad, Calcutta and Noida.
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. How did Chandrayaan-2 welcomed Chandrayaan-3?
Q14. How did Chandrayaan-2 welcomed Chandrayaan-3?
Answer: (C) Welcome Buddy!
Welcome Buddy!
Q15. As per traditional belief, the earliest king of Pragjyotisha, a non-Aryan Chief, was known as:
Q15. As per traditional belief, the earliest king of Pragjyotisha, a non-Aryan Chief, was known as:
Answer: (A) Mahiranga Danava
The earliest king of Pragjyotisha, a non-Aryan chief, was known as Mahiranga Danava. He is often considered the founder of the Danava dynasty, which ruled Pragjyotisha for a significant period.
Q16. Hawa mahal is a palace located in -
Q16. Hawa mahal is a palace located in -
Answer: (B) Jaipur
The Hawa Mahal is a palace in the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Built from red and pink sandstone, it is on the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur, and extends to the Zenana, or women's chambers. The structure was built in 1799 by the Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, grandson of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of the city of Jhunjhunu in the state of Rajasthan.
Q17. Who was the first Governor General of British territories in India?
Q17. Who was the first Governor General of British territories in India?
Answer: (D) Warren Hastings
Warren Hastings became the first Governor-General of Bengal in 1773. First governor general of British India was Lord William Bentinck. Charter act of 1833 made the Governor General of Bengal as the Governor General of India. Lord William Bentinck was the first official Governor-General of British India. Lord Mountbatten was the first Governor-General of the Dominion of India. Lord Canning was the first Viceroy of India.
Q18. Approximately what percentage of india’s tea output comes from Assam?
Q18. Approximately what percentage of india’s tea output comes from Assam?
Answer: (C) 50%
50% There are more than 850 tea estates and more than 2500 tea gardens in Assam covering thousands of acres of land of the state. Assam accounts for 1/6th of the tea produced in the world and 52 percent in the country.
Q19. When was the reserve Bank of India taken over by the government
Q19. When was the reserve Bank of India taken over by the government
Answer: (B) 1949
1949
Q20. Which of the following schemes was launched in July 2019 to accelerate water harvesting and conservation measures in India?
Q20. Which of the following schemes was launched in July 2019 to accelerate water harvesting and conservation measures in India?
Answer: (A) Jal Shakti Abhiyan
The Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA) was launched on July 1, 2019 by the Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) to accelerate water conservation, harvesting, and bore well recharge activities in 256 water-stressed districts. The scheme's theme is "Sanchay Jal Behtar Kal".