Q1. In which year did Independent India win its first Olympic Gold in the game of Hockey? Q1. In which year did Independent India win its first Olympic Gold in the game of Hockey?
(A) 1952 (A) 1952
(B) 1960 (B) 1960
(C) 1948 (C) 1948
(D) 1956 (D) 1956
Answer: (C) 1948 Answer: (C) 1948
Independent India's first Olympic gold medal in hockey was in 1948, just a year after gaining independence. The victory was especially significant because India defeated Great Britain, its former colonizer, on British soil at Wembley Stadium in London. The win was a major sporting triumph for the newly sovereign nation.
The brilliance of players like Dhyan Chand, Roop Singh, and Balbir Singh Sr. inspired generations of hockey players around the world.Independent India's first Olympic gold medal in hockey was in 1948, just a year after gaining independence. The victory was especially significant because India defeated Great Britain, its former colonizer, on British soil at Wembley Stadium in London. The win was a major sporting triumph for the newly sovereign nation.
The brilliance of players like Dhyan Chand, Roop Singh, and Balbir Singh Sr. inspired generations of hockey players around the world.
Q1. Which color was commonly used in Harappan Pottery? Q1. Which color was commonly used in Harappan Pottery?
(A) Red (A) Red
(B) Blue (B) Blue
(C) Black (C) Black
(D) Brown (D) Brown
Answer: (A) Red Answer: (A) Red
Red was a very common color used in Harappan pottery. The Harappans were skilled potters who often used red clay to create their vessels. This red clay, when fired, would produce a vibrant and durable pottery.Red was a very common color used in Harappan pottery. The Harappans were skilled potters who often used red clay to create their vessels. This red clay, when fired, would produce a vibrant and durable pottery.
Q2. When was Dandi March started? Q2. When was Dandi March started?
(A) 12th March 1910 (A) 12th March 1910
(B) 12th March 1930 (B) 12th March 1930
(C) 6th April 1910 (C) 6th April 1910
(D) 6th April 1930 (D) 6th April 1930
Answer: (B) 12th March 1930 Answer: (B) 12th March 1930
On 12 March 1930, Mahatma Gandhi started the Dandi March. This was a nearly 385 km march from his Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad to Dandi, a coastal town in Gujarat. He inaugurated the Civil Disobedience Movement by picking up a handful of salt in Dandi.On 12 March 1930, Mahatma Gandhi started the Dandi March. This was a nearly 385 km march from his Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad to Dandi, a coastal town in Gujarat. He inaugurated the Civil Disobedience Movement by picking up a handful of salt in Dandi.
Q5. The minimum age for acquiring voting right in India was reduced from 21 years to 18 years, in the year? Q5. The minimum age for acquiring voting right in India was reduced from 21 years to 18 years, in the year?
(A) 1986 (A) 1986
(B) 1988 (B) 1988
(C) 1990 (C) 1990
(D) 1992 (D) 1992
Answer: (B) 1988 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.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.
Q6. When is the International Olympic Day observed? Q6. When is the International Olympic Day observed?
(A) August 5 (A) August 5
(B) June 23 (B) June 23
(C) March 31 (C) March 31
(D) August 15 (D) August 15
Answer: (B) June 23 Answer: (B) June 23
International Olympic Day is annually observed across the globe on 23 June to promote participation and peace in sports across the globe regardless of age, gender, or athletic ability.International Olympic Day is annually observed across the globe on 23 June to promote participation and peace in sports across the globe regardless of age, gender, or athletic ability.
Q7. When did the British first arrive in Assam? Q7. When did the British first arrive in Assam?
(A) 1228 (A) 1228
(B) 1757 (B) 1757
(C) 1826 (C) 1826
(D) 1857 (D) 1857
Answer: (C) 1826 Answer: (C) 1826
The British first arrived in Assam in 1824 during the First Anglo-Burmese War. Assam was occupied by British forces following the First Anglo-Burmese War and on 24 February 1826.The British first arrived in Assam in 1824 during the First Anglo-Burmese War. Assam was occupied by British forces following the First Anglo-Burmese War and on 24 February 1826.
Q9. In which year did the Bodo language become a state language? Q9. In which year did the Bodo language become a state language?
(A) 1990 (A) 1990
(B) 1985 (B) 1985
(C) 1984 (C) 1984
(D) 1986 (D) 1986
Answer: (B) 1985 Answer: (B) 1985
In 1985, Bodo has been recognized as an associated state official language of Assam.In 1985, Bodo has been recognized as an associated state official language of Assam.