Q1. In which year the capital of British India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi? Q1. 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.
Q1. What is the capital of India? Q1. 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.
Q3. Who can be said to have laid the foundation of the British Empire in India? Q3. Who can be said to have laid the foundation of the British Empire in India?
(A) Robert Clive (A) Robert Clive
(B) James Lancaster (B) James Lancaster
(C) Warren Hastings (C) Warren Hastings
(D) Lord Curzon (D) Lord Curzon
Answer: (A) Robert Clive Answer: (A) Robert Clive
Robert Clive is considered to have laid the foundations of the British Empire in India. Clive was a military commander who started his career as a clerk in the East India Company. He rose through the ranks to command British forces at the Battle of Plassey in 1757. His victory established the East India Company as a military and commercial power.Robert Clive is considered to have laid the foundations of the British Empire in India. Clive was a military commander who started his career as a clerk in the East India Company. He rose through the ranks to command British forces at the Battle of Plassey in 1757. His victory established the East India Company as a military and commercial power.
Q4. Who, honored with the Assam Sahitya Akademi award, authored the book 'Bhool Satya (Short Stories)' in 2022? Q4. Who, honored with the Assam Sahitya Akademi award, authored the book 'Bhool Satya (Short Stories)' in 2022?
Manoj Kumar Goswami is a renowned Assamese writer who was recognized for his exceptional contribution to Assamese literature with the Assam Sahitya Akademi award in 2022. His book "Bhool Satya" is a collection of thought-provoking short stories that have garnered critical acclaim.Manoj Kumar Goswami is a renowned Assamese writer who was recognized for his exceptional contribution to Assamese literature with the Assam Sahitya Akademi award in 2022. His book "Bhool Satya" is a collection of thought-provoking short stories that have garnered critical acclaim.
Q5. On which date International Day for Biological Diversity (or World Biodiversity Day) is celebrated? Q5. On which date International Day for Biological Diversity (or World Biodiversity Day) is celebrated?
Q6. In the acronym BRICS, the letter ‘B’ stands for – Q6. In the acronym BRICS, the letter ‘B’ stands for –
(A) Bangladesh (A) Bangladesh
(B) Bermuda (B) Bermuda
(C) Brazil (C) Brazil
(D) Bulgaria (D) Bulgaria
Answer: (C) Brazil Answer: (C) Brazil
BRICS is an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The term was initially created as BRIC (without South Africa) by Goldman Sachs economist Jim O'Neill in 2001. He believed that by 2050 the four BRIC economies would come to dominate the global economy. South Africa was added to the list in 2010.BRICS is an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The term was initially created as BRIC (without South Africa) by Goldman Sachs economist Jim O'Neill in 2001. He believed that by 2050 the four BRIC economies would come to dominate the global economy. South Africa was added to the list in 2010.
Q8. What is the sex ratio of Assam as per the 2011 census? Q8. What is the sex ratio of Assam as per the 2011 census?
(A) 950 females per 1000 males (A) 950 females per 1000 males
(B) 958 females per 1000 males (B) 958 females per 1000 males
(C) 978 females per 1000 males (C) 978 females per 1000 males
(D) 993 females per 1000 males (D) 993 females per 1000 males
Answer: (B) 958 females per 1000 males Answer: (B) 958 females per 1000 males
According to the 2011 census, the sex ratio of Assam is 958 females per 1000 males. This means there are 958 females for every 1000 males in the state.According to the 2011 census, the sex ratio of Assam is 958 females per 1000 males. This means there are 958 females for every 1000 males in the state.
