Q1. The largest public sector undertaking in the country is? Q1. The largest public sector undertaking in the country is?
(A) Railways (A) Railways
(B) Airways (B) Airways
(C) Roadways (C) Roadways
(D) Iron and Steel Plants (D) Iron and Steel Plants
Answer: (A) Railways Answer: (A) Railways
Indian Railways is widely regarded as the largest public sector undertaking (PSU) in India. Its distinction comes not just from its significant contribution to the economy but primarily from its vast operational network, which spans across the entire country, and its status as one of the world's largest employers (with over 1.2 million employees). It is the backbone of India's transport infrastructure, facilitating both passenger and freight movement on a massive scale. While other PSUs might lead in terms of revenue (like IOCL or ONGC) or market capitalization (like SBI), Indian Railways' sheer scale of operations and human resource base makes it the single largest public sector entity.Indian Railways is widely regarded as the largest public sector undertaking (PSU) in India. Its distinction comes not just from its significant contribution to the economy but primarily from its vast operational network, which spans across the entire country, and its status as one of the world's largest employers (with over 1.2 million employees). It is the backbone of India's transport infrastructure, facilitating both passenger and freight movement on a massive scale. While other PSUs might lead in terms of revenue (like IOCL or ONGC) or market capitalization (like SBI), Indian Railways' sheer scale of operations and human resource base makes it the single largest public sector entity.
Q2. The only Indian to be awarded with both ‘Bharat Ratna’ and ‘Nishan-e-Pakistan’ is - Q2. The only Indian to be awarded with both ‘Bharat Ratna’ and ‘Nishan-e-Pakistan’ is -
Morarji Desai was the 4th PM (1977-1979) of India. He was the second deputy prime minister of India. He was the first non-congress Indian Prime Minister. He is the only Indian who received the highest civilian awards from both India and Pakistan, the Bharat Ratna and Nishaan-e-Pakistan.Morarji Desai was the 4th PM (1977-1979) of India. He was the second deputy prime minister of India. He was the first non-congress Indian Prime Minister. He is the only Indian who received the highest civilian awards from both India and Pakistan, the Bharat Ratna and Nishaan-e-Pakistan.
Q3. 'SURYA KIRAN' is the joint military exercise between - Q3. 'SURYA KIRAN' is the joint military exercise between -
(A) India and Srilanka (A) India and Srilanka
(B) India and Bangladesh (B) India and Bangladesh
(C) India and Nepal (C) India and Nepal
(D) India and Russia (D) India and Russia
Answer: (C) India and Nepal Answer: (C) India and Nepal
Surya Kiran Exercise is a bilateral joint military exercise between the armies of India and Nepal and is conducted annually.Surya Kiran Exercise is a bilateral joint military exercise between the armies of India and Nepal and is conducted annually.
Q4. How many states of India shares border with Assam? Q4. How many states of India shares border with Assam?
(A) Nine (A) Nine
(B) Seven (B) Seven
(C) Eight (C) Eight
(D) Ten (D) Ten
Answer: (B) Seven Answer: (B) Seven
Assam shares a border with seven Indian states: West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Tripura, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram.Assam shares a border with seven Indian states: West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Tripura, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram.
Q5. Who founded the Haryanka Dynasty? Q5. Who founded the Haryanka Dynasty?
(A) Ajatashatru (A) Ajatashatru
(B) Udayin (B) Udayin
(C) Bimbisara (C) Bimbisara
(D) Shishunaga (D) Shishunaga
Answer: (C) Bimbisara Answer: (C) Bimbisara
Bimbisara, who ruled Magadha from approximately 544 BCE to 492 BCE, is widely recognized as the founder of the Haryanka Dynasty. He implemented strategic expansion policies, including conquest and matrimonial alliances, which significantly strengthened Magadha's power and laid the groundwork for its future imperial expansion. He also established an efficient administrative system and was a contemporary and patron of both Gautama Buddha and Mahavira.Bimbisara, who ruled Magadha from approximately 544 BCE to 492 BCE, is widely recognized as the founder of the Haryanka Dynasty. He implemented strategic expansion policies, including conquest and matrimonial alliances, which significantly strengthened Magadha's power and laid the groundwork for its future imperial expansion. He also established an efficient administrative system and was a contemporary and patron of both Gautama Buddha and Mahavira.
Q6. Which mythical underground river is considered to have joined Ganga and Yamuna at Triveni Sangam of Prayagraj (formerly Prayag of Allahabad)? Q6. Which mythical underground river is considered to have joined Ganga and Yamuna at Triveni Sangam of Prayagraj (formerly Prayag of Allahabad)?
(A) Bhagirathi (A) Bhagirathi
(B) Alakananda (B) Alakananda
(C) Saraswati (C) Saraswati
(D) Satadru (D) Satadru
Answer: (C) Saraswati Answer: (C) Saraswati
The Saraswati River is a mythical underground river that is said to join the Ganges and Yamuna rivers at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj (formerly Prayag of Allahabad). The Saraswati is invisible and flows underground, joining the other two rivers from below. The muddy and pale-yellow waters of the Ganga merge with the blue waters of Yamuna at Triveni Sangam.The Saraswati River is a mythical underground river that is said to join the Ganges and Yamuna rivers at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj (formerly Prayag of Allahabad). The Saraswati is invisible and flows underground, joining the other two rivers from below. The muddy and pale-yellow waters of the Ganga merge with the blue waters of Yamuna at Triveni Sangam.
Q7. Who is credited with constructing the City of Jorhat, declared as the final capital of the Ahoms, during Gadadhar Singha's rule? Q7. Who is credited with constructing the City of Jorhat, declared as the final capital of the Ahoms, during Gadadhar Singha's rule?
Q9. What is the name of Siva Singha's first wife who excavated the Gaurisagar Tank? Q9. What is the name of Siva Singha's first wife who excavated the Gaurisagar Tank?
Bar Raja Phuleswari Konwari, the first wife of King Siva Singha, is credited with excavating the Gaurisagar Tank. She was a powerful queen who also constructed three significant temples on the tank's banks.Bar Raja Phuleswari Konwari, the first wife of King Siva Singha, is credited with excavating the Gaurisagar Tank. She was a powerful queen who also constructed three significant temples on the tank's banks.
