Q1. The range which separates Indo-Gangetic Plains of Northern India from the Deccan Plateau of Southern India is Q1. The range which separates Indo-Gangetic Plains of Northern India from the Deccan Plateau of Southern India is
(A) Karakoram Range (A) Karakoram Range
(B) Satpura and Vindhya Range (B) Satpura and Vindhya Range
(C) Aravalli Range (C) Aravalli Range
(D) Pir Panjal Range (D) Pir Panjal Range
Answer: (B) Satpura and Vindhya Range Answer: (B) Satpura and Vindhya Range
The Vindhya Range separates the Indo-Gangetic Plains of Northern India from the Deccan Plateau of Southern India. The Vindhya Range is a complex chain of mountain ridges, hill ranges, highlands, and plateau escarpments in west-central India. The northern chain of the Vindhyas continues eastwards as Bhander Plateau and as the traditional boundary between Hindustan proper (North India) and Deccan (South India).
The Vindhya Range lies in the north of the Satpura Range and the east of the Aravali range. The Amarkantak region is the meeting point of the Vindhya and the Satpura Ranges, with the Maikal Hills being the fulcrum. This is where the Narmada River, the Son River and Johila River emerge.The Vindhya Range separates the Indo-Gangetic Plains of Northern India from the Deccan Plateau of Southern India. The Vindhya Range is a complex chain of mountain ridges, hill ranges, highlands, and plateau escarpments in west-central India. The northern chain of the Vindhyas continues eastwards as Bhander Plateau and as the traditional boundary between Hindustan proper (North India) and Deccan (South India).
The Vindhya Range lies in the north of the Satpura Range and the east of the Aravali range. The Amarkantak region is the meeting point of the Vindhya and the Satpura Ranges, with the Maikal Hills being the fulcrum. This is where the Narmada River, the Son River and Johila River emerge.
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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 -
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.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.
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Q3. Who is competent to amend the fundamental rights? Q3. Who is competent to amend the fundamental rights?
(A) Parliament (A) Parliament
(B) President (B) President
(C) Lok Sabha (C) Lok Sabha
(D) Supreme Court (D) Supreme Court
Answer: (A) Parliament Answer: (A) Parliament
The correct answer is Parliament. The Parliament is competent to amend the Fundamental Rights of the citizens in India. But this amendment should be done in such a way that it doesn't affect the Basic Structure of the Constitution.The correct answer is Parliament. The Parliament is competent to amend the Fundamental Rights of the citizens in India. But this amendment should be done in such a way that it doesn't affect the Basic Structure of the Constitution.
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Q4. Goecha La pass is located in which state? Q4. Goecha La pass is located in which state?
(A) Sikkim (A) Sikkim
(B) Mizorom (B) Mizorom
(C) Mehalaya (C) Mehalaya
(D) Himachal Pradesh (D) Himachal Pradesh
Answer: (A) Sikkim Answer: (A) Sikkim
Goecha La pass is located in the Gyalshing district of Sikkim, India, at an altitude of 16,207 ft (4,940 m) in the Himalayan range. The pass is close to the Nepal border and offers views of the southeast face of Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest mountain. It's also a base camp for people who want to climb the mountain.Goecha La pass is located in the Gyalshing district of Sikkim, India, at an altitude of 16,207 ft (4,940 m) in the Himalayan range. The pass is close to the Nepal border and offers views of the southeast face of Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest mountain. It's also a base camp for people who want to climb the mountain.
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Q5. When did Mizoram get separated from Assam? Q5. When did Mizoram get separated from Assam?
(A) 1963 (A) 1963
(B) 1972 (B) 1972
(C) 1947 (C) 1947
(D) 2001 (D) 2001
Answer: (B) 1972 Answer: (B) 1972
Mizoram was part of Assam until 1972, when it was declared a Union Territory. In 1987, Mizoram became a state.Mizoram was part of Assam until 1972, when it was declared a Union Territory. In 1987, Mizoram became a state.
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Q6. In which year the capital of British India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi? Q6. In which year the capital of British India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi?
(A) 1905 (A) 1905
(B) 1901 (B) 1901
(C) 1911 (C) 1911
(D) 1908 (D) 1908
Answer: (C) 1911 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.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.
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Q7. Which of the following schemes was launched in July 2019 to accelerate water harvesting and conservation measures in India? Q7. Which of the following schemes was launched in July 2019 to accelerate water harvesting and conservation measures in India?
(A) Jal Shakti Abhiyan (A) Jal Shakti Abhiyan
(B) Jal Vikas Abhiyan (B) Jal Vikas Abhiyan
(C) Jal Hi Dhan Hai Abhiyan (C) Jal Hi Dhan Hai 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".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".
Bhairabkunda is a tri-junction where the borders of Bhutan, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh. Bhairabkunda is also the meeting point of the Jia Dhansiri, Bhairabi, and Dafam rivers. The meeting point of the rivers resembles a "Kunda", a sacred worship place of Lord Shiva, which is how Bhairab Kunda got its name.Bhairabkunda is a tri-junction where the borders of Bhutan, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh. Bhairabkunda is also the meeting point of the Jia Dhansiri, Bhairabi, and Dafam rivers. The meeting point of the rivers resembles a "Kunda", a sacred worship place of Lord Shiva, which is how Bhairab Kunda got its name.
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Q10. Which two Indian individuals were associated with the discovery of the Indus Valley Civilization? Q10. Which two Indian individuals were associated with the discovery of the Indus Valley Civilization?
(A) John Marshall and Ishwari Prasad (A) John Marshall and Ishwari Prasad
(B) Ashirwadi Lal Srivastava and Rangnath Rao (B) Ashirwadi Lal Srivastava and Rangnath Rao
(C) Madhosarup Vats and V.B. Rao (C) Madhosarup Vats and V.B. Rao
(D) Rakhal Das Banerjee and Dayaram Sahni (D) Rakhal Das Banerjee and Dayaram Sahni
Answer: (D) Rakhal Das Banerjee and Dayaram Sahni Answer: (D) Rakhal Das Banerjee and Dayaram Sahni
Two Indians who were associated with the discovery of the Indus Valley Civilization were Daya Ram Sahni and R.D. Banerjee.
In 1921, Sahni supervised the excavation of the Indus Valley site at Harappa. He was the first Indian to be appointed Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
Between 1922 and 1927, Rakhal Das Banerjee excavated at Mohenjo-Daro. He is known as the discoverer of Mohenjo-Daro.Two Indians who were associated with the discovery of the Indus Valley Civilization were Daya Ram Sahni and R.D. Banerjee.
In 1921, Sahni supervised the excavation of the Indus Valley site at Harappa. He was the first Indian to be appointed Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
Between 1922 and 1927, Rakhal Das Banerjee excavated at Mohenjo-Daro. He is known as the discoverer of Mohenjo-Daro.