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 synonym of Substitute? Q1. What is the synonym of Substitute?
(A) replace (A) replace
(B) reserve (B) reserve
(C) displace (C) displace
(D) avoid (D) avoid
Answer: (A) replace Answer: (A) replace
A substitute is a person or thing that takes the place of another.
Synonyms:
As a verb: Replace, Exchange, Swap, Change.
As a noun: Replacement, Alternate.
Example Sentences:
> She found a substitute teacher for her class.
> The substitute player scored the winning goal.
> You can substitute sugar with honey in this recipe.
> The old system will be substituted by a new one.A substitute is a person or thing that takes the place of another.
Synonyms:
As a verb: Replace, Exchange, Swap, Change.
As a noun: Replacement, Alternate.
Example Sentences:
> She found a substitute teacher for her class.
> The substitute player scored the winning goal.
> You can substitute sugar with honey in this recipe.
> The old system will be substituted by a new one.
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Q3. Which of the following is the Smallest ocean in the world? Q3. Which of the following is the Smallest ocean in the world?
(A) Pacific ocean (A) Pacific ocean
(B) Indian ocean (B) Indian ocean
(C) Arctic Ocean (C) Arctic Ocean
(D) Southern Ocean (D) Southern Ocean
Answer: (C) Arctic Ocean Answer: (C) Arctic Ocean
The Arctic Ocean is the smallest of the world's five major oceans. It covers an area of about 14,056,000 square kilometers (5.4 million square miles). The Arctic Ocean is also the coldest ocean in the world.The Arctic Ocean is the smallest of the world's five major oceans. It covers an area of about 14,056,000 square kilometers (5.4 million square miles). The Arctic Ocean is also the coldest ocean in the world.
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Q4. What is the capital of India? Q4. 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.
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Q8. Where was Subhas Chandra Bose born? Q8. Where was Subhas Chandra Bose born?
(A) Kolkata (A) Kolkata
(B) Patna (B) Patna
(C) Cuttack (C) Cuttack
(D) Siliguri (D) Siliguri
Answer: (C) Cuttack Answer: (C) Cuttack
Cuttack
Subhash Chandra Bose was born on 23 January 1897 in Cuttack in Odisha.Cuttack
Subhash Chandra Bose was born on 23 January 1897 in Cuttack in Odisha.
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Q9. When was Dandi March started? Q9. 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.
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Q10. On which of the following river banks is the city Agra located? Q10. On which of the following river banks is the city Agra located?
(A) Yamuna (A) Yamuna
(B) Ganga (B) Ganga
(C) Tapti (C) Tapti
(D) Sabarmati (D) Sabarmati
Answer: (A) Yamuna Answer: (A) Yamuna
Agra is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Agra is known for Mughal Architecture Taj Mahal which was built in 1653 by Shah Jahan. It is one of the seven wonders of the world and is appraised to be the most popular tourist attraction in the country.Agra is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Agra is known for Mughal Architecture Taj Mahal which was built in 1653 by Shah Jahan. It is one of the seven wonders of the world and is appraised to be the most popular tourist attraction in the country.
