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.
Q2. Which launcher is used for Chandrayaan-3? Q2. Which launcher is used for Chandrayaan-3?
(A) GSLV (A) GSLV
(B) PSLV (B) PSLV
(C) LVM3 (C) LVM3
(D) Falcon 9 (D) Falcon 9
Answer: (C) LVM3 Answer: (C) LVM3
The launcher identified for Chandrayaan-3 is LVM3 M4 which will place the integrated module in an Elliptic Parking Orbit (EPO) of size ~170 x 36500 km. The LVM3 was earlier known as the GSLV-MK3.The launcher identified for Chandrayaan-3 is LVM3 M4 which will place the integrated module in an Elliptic Parking Orbit (EPO) of size ~170 x 36500 km. The LVM3 was earlier known as the GSLV-MK3.
Q5. Which planet in our solar system is known for being the largest? Q5. Which planet in our solar system is known for being the largest?
(A) Earth (A) Earth
(B) Saturn (B) Saturn
(C) Jupiter (C) Jupiter
(D) Uranus (D) Uranus
Answer: (C) Jupiter Answer: (C) Jupiter
Jupiter is the largest of all the planets in terms of both mass and size. It has a diameter of approximately 142,984 kilometers (88,846 miles).Jupiter is the largest of all the planets in terms of both mass and size. It has a diameter of approximately 142,984 kilometers (88,846 miles).
Q6. Who commanded Jallianwala Bagh Massacre? Q6. Who commanded Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?
(A) Lord Curzon (A) Lord Curzon
(B) Roosevelt (B) Roosevelt
(C) General Dyer (C) General Dyer
(D) Edwin Montagu (D) Edwin Montagu
Answer: (C) General Dyer Answer: (C) General Dyer
Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place on 13 April 1919. General Dyer blocked the only entrance to Jallianwala Bagh and ordered his troops to open fire on the unarmed civilians.Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place on 13 April 1919. General Dyer blocked the only entrance to Jallianwala Bagh and ordered his troops to open fire on the unarmed civilians.
Q7. When Muhammad Ghori attacked first in India? Q7. When Muhammad Ghori attacked first in India?
(A) 1175 (A) 1175
(B) 1173 (B) 1173
(C) 1180 (C) 1180
(D) 1206 (D) 1206
Answer: (A) 1175 Answer: (A) 1175
The first Invasion of Muhammad Ghori was in 1175 AD when he attacked Multan. He was the founder of Muslim rule in India.The first Invasion of Muhammad Ghori was in 1175 AD when he attacked Multan. He was the founder of Muslim rule in India.
Q8. Who is considered to be the Father of Modern India? Q8. Who is considered to be the Father of Modern India?
(A) Jawaharlal Nehru (A) Jawaharlal Nehru
(B) Mahatma Gandhi (B) Mahatma Gandhi
(C) Ram Mohan Roy (C) Ram Mohan Roy
(D) WC Bannerjee (D) WC Bannerjee
Answer: (C) Ram Mohan Roy Answer: (C) Ram Mohan Roy
Ram Mohan Ray is called the `Father of Modern India' in recognition of his epoch-making social, educational and political reforms.Ram Mohan Ray is called the `Father of Modern India' in recognition of his epoch-making social, educational and political reforms.
Q9. How many World Heritage Sites are acknowledged in India? Q9. How many World Heritage Sites are acknowledged in India?
(A) 44 (A) 44
(B) 41 (B) 41
(C) 43 (C) 43
(D) 42 (D) 42
Answer: (C) 43 Answer: (C) 43
As of July 2024, India boasts 43 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, showcasing its rich cultural and natural heritage.As of July 2024, India boasts 43 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, showcasing its rich cultural and natural heritage.
