The first newspaper published in India was? [#832]
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Q1. The first newspaper published in India was?
Q1. The first newspaper published in India was?
(A) The Samachar Darpan
(A) The Samachar Darpan
(A) The Samachar Darpan
(B) The Harijan
(B) The Harijan
(B) The Harijan
(C) The Amrita Bazar Patrika
(C) The Amrita Bazar Patrika
(C) The Amrita Bazar Patrika
(D) The Bengal Gazette
(D) The Bengal Gazette
(D) The Bengal Gazette
Answer: (D) The Bengal Gazette
Answer: (D) The Bengal Gazette
Answer: (D) The Bengal Gazette
On 29 January 1780, India's and Asia's first printed newspaper 'Hicky's Bengal Gazette' started its publication. It was a weekly English newspaper started by an Irishman.
On 29 January 1780, India's and Asia's first printed newspaper 'Hicky's Bengal Gazette' started its publication. It was a weekly English newspaper started by an Irishman.
On 29 January 1780, India's and Asia's first printed newspaper 'Hicky's Bengal Gazette' started its publication. It was a weekly English newspaper started by an Irishman.
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Q1. The provision of contingency fund of India has been made under
Q1. The provision of contingency fund of India has been made under
(A) Article 266
(A) Article 266
(A) Article 266
(B) Article 265
(B) Article 265
(B) Article 265
(C) Article 267
(C) Article 267
(C) Article 267
(D) Article 268
(D) Article 268
(D) Article 268
Answer: (C) Article 267
Answer: (C) Article 267
Answer: (C) Article 267
Article 267
Article 267
Article 267
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Q2. Which of the accompanying lords wore the title of “Avanisimha”?
Q2. Which of the accompanying lords wore the title of “Avanisimha”?
(A) Simhavarman
(A) Simhavarman
(A) Simhavarman
(B) Simhavishnu
(B) Simhavishnu
(B) Simhavishnu
(C) Mahendravarman I
(C) Mahendravarman I
(C) Mahendravarman I
(D) Shiva Skanda Varma
(D) Shiva Skanda Varma
(D) Shiva Skanda Varma
Answer: (B) Simhavishnu
Answer: (B) Simhavishnu
Answer: (B) Simhavishnu
Simhavishnu was a significant king of the Pallava dynasty, reigning in South India during the late 6th century CE (approximately 575-600 CE). He is widely credited with the revival and expansion of the Pallava power, establishing their dominance in the region and laying the foundation for what is often referred to as the "Greater Pallavas." His title "Avanisimha," meaning "Lion of the Earth," signifies his military prowess and his role in consolidating the Pallava kingdom by defeating various contemporary powers like the Kalabhras and extending his rule south of Kanchipuram up to the Kaveri River. He was also a patron of arts and literature, and his reign marked the beginning of a significant period in Pallava history.
Simhavishnu was a significant king of the Pallava dynasty, reigning in South India during the late 6th century CE (approximately 575-600 CE). He is widely credited with the revival and expansion of the Pallava power, establishing their dominance in the region and laying the foundation for what is often referred to as the "Greater Pallavas." His title "Avanisimha," meaning "Lion of the Earth," signifies his military prowess and his role in consolidating the Pallava kingdom by defeating various contemporary powers like the Kalabhras and extending his rule south of Kanchipuram up to the Kaveri River. He was also a patron of arts and literature, and his reign marked the beginning of a significant period in Pallava history.
Simhavishnu was a significant king of the Pallava dynasty, reigning in South India during the late 6th century CE (approximately 575-600 CE). He is widely credited with the revival and expansion of the Pallava power, establishing their dominance in the region and laying the foundation for what is often referred to as the "Greater Pallavas." His title "Avanisimha," meaning "Lion of the Earth," signifies his military prowess and his role in consolidating the Pallava kingdom by defeating various contemporary powers like the Kalabhras and extending his rule south of Kanchipuram up to the Kaveri River. He was also a patron of arts and literature, and his reign marked the beginning of a significant period in Pallava history.
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Q3. Assam covers what percent of India's total area?
Q3. Assam covers what percent of India's total area?
(A) 2.4%
(A) 2.4%
(A) 2.4%
(B) 5.2%
(B) 5.2%
(B) 5.2%
(C) 2%
(C) 2%
(C) 2%
(D) 3.5%
(D) 3.5%
(D) 3.5%
Answer: (A) 2.4%
Answer: (A) 2.4%
Answer: (A) 2.4%
Assam covers 2.4% of India's total geographical area. Assam is the second largest state in northeastern India by area and the largest in terms of population.
Assam covers 2.4% of India's total geographical area. Assam is the second largest state in northeastern India by area and the largest in terms of population.
Assam covers 2.4% of India's total geographical area. Assam is the second largest state in northeastern India by area and the largest in terms of population.
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Q4. Who is known by the sobriquet / nickname "Karmaveer" in Assamese literature?
Q4. Who is known by the sobriquet / nickname "Karmaveer" in Assamese literature?
(A) Pabitra Kumar Deka
(A) Pabitra Kumar Deka
(A) Pabitra Kumar Deka
(B) Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
(B) Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
(B) Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
(C) Kamalakanta Bhattacharyya
(C) Kamalakanta Bhattacharyya
(C) Kamalakanta Bhattacharyya
(D) Rudra Baruah
(D) Rudra Baruah
(D) Rudra Baruah
Answer: (B) Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
Answer: (B) Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
Answer: (B) Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
Nabin Chandra Bordoloi was a prominent Indian writer, politician, and leader of the Indian National Congress party from Assam. He was a key figure in the Indian independence movement and earned the title "Karmaveer" (Hero of Action) for his tireless work and dedication to the cause of Assam and India.
Nabin Chandra Bordoloi was a prominent Indian writer, politician, and leader of the Indian National Congress party from Assam. He was a key figure in the Indian independence movement and earned the title "Karmaveer" (Hero of Action) for his tireless work and dedication to the cause of Assam and India.
Nabin Chandra Bordoloi was a prominent Indian writer, politician, and leader of the Indian National Congress party from Assam. He was a key figure in the Indian independence movement and earned the title "Karmaveer" (Hero of Action) for his tireless work and dedication to the cause of Assam and India.
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Q5. Hastividayarnava was composed by Sukumar Barkaith. He served in the court of which Ahom king?
Q5. Hastividayarnava was composed by Sukumar Barkaith. He served in the court of which Ahom king?
(A) Pramatta Singha
(A) Pramatta Singha
(A) Pramatta Singha
(B) Siva Singha
(B) Siva Singha
(B) Siva Singha
(C) Sukhampha
(C) Sukhampha
(C) Sukhampha
(D) Suklengmung
(D) Suklengmung
(D) Suklengmung
Answer: (B) Siva Singha
Answer: (B) Siva Singha
Answer: (B) Siva Singha
Sukumar Barkaith was a court poet during the reign of Ahom King Siva Singha. He is best known for composing the Hastividayarnava, a treatise on elephant management.
Sukumar Barkaith was a court poet during the reign of Ahom King Siva Singha. He is best known for composing the Hastividayarnava, a treatise on elephant management.
Sukumar Barkaith was a court poet during the reign of Ahom King Siva Singha. He is best known for composing the Hastividayarnava, a treatise on elephant management.
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Q6. Hawa mahal is a palace located in -
Q6. Hawa mahal is a palace located in -
(A) Udaipur
(A) Udaipur
(A) Udaipur
(B) Jaipur
(B) Jaipur
(B) Jaipur
(C) Bikaner
(C) Bikaner
(C) Bikaner
(D) Jodhpur
(D) Jodhpur
(D) Jodhpur
Answer: (B) Jaipur
Answer: (B) Jaipur
Answer: (B) Jaipur
The Hawa Mahal is a palace in the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Built from red and pink sandstone, it is on the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur, and extends to the Zenana, or women's chambers. The structure was built in 1799 by the Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, grandson of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of the city of Jhunjhunu in the state of Rajasthan.
The Hawa Mahal is a palace in the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Built from red and pink sandstone, it is on the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur, and extends to the Zenana, or women's chambers. The structure was built in 1799 by the Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, grandson of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of the city of Jhunjhunu in the state of Rajasthan.
The Hawa Mahal is a palace in the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Built from red and pink sandstone, it is on the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur, and extends to the Zenana, or women's chambers. The structure was built in 1799 by the Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, grandson of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of the city of Jhunjhunu in the state of Rajasthan.
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Q7. Which site is referred to as the Khajuraho of Assam?
Q7. Which site is referred to as the Khajuraho of Assam?
(A) Kamakhya
(A) Kamakhya
(A) Kamakhya
(B) Madan Kamdev
(B) Madan Kamdev
(B) Madan Kamdev
(C) Sukreswar
(C) Sukreswar
(C) Sukreswar
(D) Basistha Ashram
(D) Basistha Ashram
(D) Basistha Ashram
Answer: (B) Madan Kamdev
Answer: (B) Madan Kamdev
Answer: (B) Madan Kamdev
Madan Kamdev, located in Baihata Chariali, Kamrup district of Assam, is often referred to as the "Khajuraho of Assam" due to its collection of sculptures, some of which are erotic, reminiscent of the famous Khajuraho temples in Madhya Pradesh.
Madan Kamdev, located in Baihata Chariali, Kamrup district of Assam, is often referred to as the "Khajuraho of Assam" due to its collection of sculptures, some of which are erotic, reminiscent of the famous Khajuraho temples in Madhya Pradesh.
Madan Kamdev, located in Baihata Chariali, Kamrup district of Assam, is often referred to as the "Khajuraho of Assam" due to its collection of sculptures, some of which are erotic, reminiscent of the famous Khajuraho temples in Madhya Pradesh.
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Q8. When is Constitution Day of India celebrated?
Q8. When is Constitution Day of India celebrated?
(A) 26 January
(A) 26 January
(A) 26 January
(B) 15 July
(B) 15 July
(B) 15 July
(C) 26 November
(C) 26 November
(C) 26 November
(D) 15 August
(D) 15 August
(D) 15 August
Answer: (C) 26 November
Answer: (C) 26 November
Answer: (C) 26 November
26 November
Constitution Day, also known as "National Law Day", is celebrated in India on 26 November every year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India. The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January.
26 November
Constitution Day, also known as "National Law Day", is celebrated in India on 26 November every year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India. The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January.
Constitution Day, also known as "National Law Day", is celebrated in India on 26 November every year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India. The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January.
26 November
Constitution Day, also known as "National Law Day", is celebrated in India on 26 November every year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India. The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January.
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Q9. Air Asia has its headquarters in
Q9. Air Asia has its headquarters in
(A) Mumbai
(A) Mumbai
(A) Mumbai
(B) Kuala Lumpur
(B) Kuala Lumpur
(B) Kuala Lumpur
(C) Jakarta
(C) Jakarta
(C) Jakarta
(D) Bangkok
(D) Bangkok
(D) Bangkok
Answer: (B) Kuala Lumpur
Answer: (B) Kuala Lumpur
Answer: (B) Kuala Lumpur
Air Asia's registered office and headquarters are located at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. AirAsia is a Malaysian airline that operates a network of low-cost carriers, including Air Asia, Air Asia India, Philippines Air Asia, Indonesia Air Asia, and Thai Air Asia. The airline was founded in 1993 and is the largest airline in Malaysia by fleet size and destinations.
Air Asia's registered office and headquarters are located at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. AirAsia is a Malaysian airline that operates a network of low-cost carriers, including Air Asia, Air Asia India, Philippines Air Asia, Indonesia Air Asia, and Thai Air Asia. The airline was founded in 1993 and is the largest airline in Malaysia by fleet size and destinations.
Air Asia's registered office and headquarters are located at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. AirAsia is a Malaysian airline that operates a network of low-cost carriers, including Air Asia, Air Asia India, Philippines Air Asia, Indonesia Air Asia, and Thai Air Asia. The airline was founded in 1993 and is the largest airline in Malaysia by fleet size and destinations.
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Q10. The State of Northeast India that does not share borders with Bangladesh, is
Q10. The State of Northeast India that does not share borders with Bangladesh, is
(A) Manipur
(A) Manipur
(A) Manipur
(B) Tripura
(B) Tripura
(B) Tripura
(C) Meghalaya
(C) Meghalaya
(C) Meghalaya
(D) Mizoram
(D) Mizoram
(D) Mizoram
Answer: (A) Manipur
Answer: (A) Manipur
Answer: (A) Manipur
Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Manipur are three states in northeast India that do not share a border with Bangladesh.
Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Manipur are three states in northeast India that do not share a border with Bangladesh.
Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Manipur are three states in northeast India that do not share a border with Bangladesh.
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