Article 17 of the Constitution of India abolishes "untouchability" and forbids its practice in any form. It also states that enforcing any disability arising from "untouchability" is an offense punishable by law.
Article 17 ensures that all forms of social disability are done away with. The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the continuance of the practice of "untouchability" and held that it is an indirect form of slavery and only an extension of the caste system.Article 17 of the Constitution of India abolishes "untouchability" and forbids its practice in any form. It also states that enforcing any disability arising from "untouchability" is an offense punishable by law.
Article 17 ensures that all forms of social disability are done away with. The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the continuance of the practice of "untouchability" and held that it is an indirect form of slavery and only an extension of the caste system.
Q1. Where is thar desert located in India? Q1. Where is thar desert located in India?
(A) Ladakh (A) Ladakh
(B) Rajasthan (B) Rajasthan
(C) Jammu and Kashmir (C) Jammu and Kashmir
(D) Kerala (D) Kerala
Answer: (B) Rajasthan Answer: (B) Rajasthan
The Great Indian Desert is also known as the Thar Desert. It is located partly in Rajasthan, and partly in Punjab and Sindh. Jaisalmer and Bikaner are cities in Rajasthan which are located in the desert region.The Great Indian Desert is also known as the Thar Desert. It is located partly in Rajasthan, and partly in Punjab and Sindh. Jaisalmer and Bikaner are cities in Rajasthan which are located in the desert region.
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Q5. When did Nagaland get separated from Assam? Q5. When did Nagaland get separated from Assam?
(A) 1947 (A) 1947
(B) 1956 (B) 1956
(C) 1955 (C) 1955
(D) 1963 (D) 1963
Answer: (D) 1963 Answer: (D) 1963
Nagaland was formally inaugurated as a separate state on December 1, 1963, becoming the 16th state of the Indian Union. The state was formed by separating the Naga Hills and Tuensang area from Assam.
Nagaland was the first area in the North East to become a state after Assam. The State of Nagaland Act, 1962, was enacted by the Parliament to give Nagaland statehood.Nagaland was formally inaugurated as a separate state on December 1, 1963, becoming the 16th state of the Indian Union. The state was formed by separating the Naga Hills and Tuensang area from Assam.
Nagaland was the first area in the North East to become a state after Assam. The State of Nagaland Act, 1962, was enacted by the Parliament to give Nagaland statehood.
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Q6. What is the capital of India? Q6. What is the capital of India?
(A) Mumbai (A) Mumbai
(B) Kolkata (B) Kolkata
(C) Chennai (C) Chennai
(D) New Delhi (D) New Delhi
Answer: (D) New Delhi Answer: (D) New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital of India. It is a planned city and the seat of the Indian government.New Delhi is the capital of India. It is a planned city and the seat of the Indian government.
Godaan is a famous Hindi novel by Munshi Premchand. It was first published in 1936 and is considered one of the greatest Hindi novels of modern Indian literature.Godaan is a famous Hindi novel by Munshi Premchand. It was first published in 1936 and is considered one of the greatest Hindi novels of modern Indian literature.
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Q8. The first railway line in India was constructed in? Q8. The first railway line in India was constructed in?
(A) 1857 (A) 1857
(B) 1890 (B) 1890
(C) 1800 (C) 1800
(D) 1853 (D) 1853
Answer: (D) 1853 Answer: (D) 1853
The first railway line in India was constructed in 1853, covering 32 kilometers between Bori Bunder (Bombay) and Thane. The first passenger train ran from Bori Bunder to Thane on April 16, 1853, and was operated by three locomotives: Sahib, Sultan, and Sindh. The train had 13 carriages.
The first railway station in India was Bori Bunder, which was later rebuilt as Victoria Terminus in 1888.The first railway line in India was constructed in 1853, covering 32 kilometers between Bori Bunder (Bombay) and Thane. The first passenger train ran from Bori Bunder to Thane on April 16, 1853, and was operated by three locomotives: Sahib, Sultan, and Sindh. The train had 13 carriages.
The first railway station in India was Bori Bunder, which was later rebuilt as Victoria Terminus in 1888.
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Q9. When was the Second Battle of Panipat fought? Q9. When was the Second Battle of Panipat fought?
(A) 1526 (A) 1526
(B) 1530 (B) 1530
(C) 1761 (C) 1761
(D) 1556 (D) 1556
Answer: (D) 1556 Answer: (D) 1556
The Second Battle of Panipat was fought on November 5, 1556. The battle was fought between the forces of Hemu, the Hindu king of north India, and the army of Akbar, the Mughal emperor. The battle was a decisive victory for Akbar's generals Khan Zaman I and Bairam Khan.The Second Battle of Panipat was fought on November 5, 1556. The battle was fought between the forces of Hemu, the Hindu king of north India, and the army of Akbar, the Mughal emperor. The battle was a decisive victory for Akbar's generals Khan Zaman I and Bairam Khan.
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Q10. When did Babur founded the Mughal Empire? Q10. When did Babur founded the Mughal Empire?
(A) 1520 (A) 1520
(B) 1530 (B) 1530
(C) 1556 (C) 1556
(D) 1526 (D) 1526
Answer: (D) 1526 Answer: (D) 1526
Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi, Sultan of Delhi, at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526 CE and founded the Mughal Empire. Babur was a ruler of Ferghana before he attacked India.Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi, Sultan of Delhi, at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526 CE and founded the Mughal Empire. Babur was a ruler of Ferghana before he attacked India.