Q1. Which of the following is presently considered as the highest Himalayan peak of India? Q1. Which of the following is presently considered as the highest Himalayan peak of India?
(A) Kanchenjunga (A) Kanchenjunga
(B) Nanda Devi (B) Nanda Devi
(C) Kamet (C) Kamet
(D) Mana (D) Mana
Answer: (A) Kanchenjunga Answer: (A) Kanchenjunga
Kanchenjunga is the highest peak in the Himalayas and India, at 8,586 meters (28,169 ft) above sea level. It's also the third-highest mountain in the world, after Mount Everest and K2. Kanchenjunga is located in the Kangchenjunga Himal, a region of the Himalayas that borders the Tamur River to the west, the Lhonak River and the Jongsang La to the north, and the Teesta River to the east. The mountain is also known as the Five Treasures of Snow, and is considered sacred by Hindus and Buddhists.Kanchenjunga is the highest peak in the Himalayas and India, at 8,586 meters (28,169 ft) above sea level. It's also the third-highest mountain in the world, after Mount Everest and K2. Kanchenjunga is located in the Kangchenjunga Himal, a region of the Himalayas that borders the Tamur River to the west, the Lhonak River and the Jongsang La to the north, and the Teesta River to the east. The mountain is also known as the Five Treasures of Snow, and is considered sacred by Hindus and Buddhists.
Q1. Who is credited with constructing the City of Jorhat, declared as the final capital of the Ahoms, during Gadadhar Singha's rule? Q1. Who is credited with constructing the City of Jorhat, declared as the final capital of the Ahoms, during Gadadhar Singha's rule?
Q2. Ustad Bismillah Khan was a famous ______________ player. Q2. Ustad Bismillah Khan was a famous ______________ player.
(A) Sitar (A) Sitar
(B) Shehnai (B) Shehnai
(C) Veena (C) Veena
(D) Sarod (D) Sarod
Answer: (B) Shehnai Answer: (B) Shehnai
Ustad Bismillah Khan used to play Shehnai. Ustad Bismillah Khan (1916 – 2006) (Real name is Qamaruddin Khan), was an Indian musician credited with popularizing the Shehnai.Ustad Bismillah Khan used to play Shehnai. Ustad Bismillah Khan (1916 – 2006) (Real name is Qamaruddin Khan), was an Indian musician credited with popularizing the Shehnai.
Q3. Which state is the largest producer of petroleum? Q3. Which state is the largest producer of petroleum?
(A) Maharashtra (A) Maharashtra
(B) Gujarat (B) Gujarat
(C) Assam (C) Assam
(D) Rajasthan (D) Rajasthan
Answer: (D) Rajasthan Answer: (D) Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the largest producer of petroleum in India, followed by Gujarat and Assam.Rajasthan is the largest producer of petroleum in India, followed by Gujarat and Assam.
Q4. Which National Park is known for the 'Asiatic lions'? Q4. Which National Park is known for the 'Asiatic lions'?
(A) Corbett National Park (A) Corbett National Park
(B) Kantha National Park (B) Kantha National Park
(C) Bandipur National Park (C) Bandipur National Park
(D) Gir National Park (D) Gir National Park
Answer: (D) Gir National Park Answer: (D) Gir National Park
The Asiatic lion is a lion population of the subspecies Panthera leo leo. Since the turn of the 20th century, its range has been restricted to Gir National Park and the surrounding areas in the Indian state of Gujarat.The Asiatic lion is a lion population of the subspecies Panthera leo leo. Since the turn of the 20th century, its range has been restricted to Gir National Park and the surrounding areas in the Indian state of Gujarat.
Q5. How many languages are included in the 8th schedule of the Indian Constitution? Q5. How many languages are included in the 8th schedule of the Indian Constitution?
(A) 18 (A) 18
(B) 21 (B) 21
(C) 22 (C) 22
(D) 25 (D) 25
Answer: (C) 22 Answer: (C) 22
There are 22 official languages in India and they are covered under the 8th schedule of the Indian Constitution.
Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri,Marathi, Maithili, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santhali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu.There are 22 official languages in India and they are covered under the 8th schedule of the Indian Constitution.
Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri,Marathi, Maithili, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santhali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu.
Q6. Who was the last Mughal Emperor of India? Q6. Who was the last Mughal Emperor of India?
(A) Shah Jahan (A) Shah Jahan
(B) Muhammad Shah (B) Muhammad Shah
(C) Nur Jahan (C) Nur Jahan
(D) Bahadur Shah Zafar (D) Bahadur Shah Zafar
Answer: (D) Bahadur Shah Zafar Answer: (D) Bahadur Shah Zafar
Bahadur Shah Zafar, also known as Bahadur Shah II, was the last Mughal emperor of India. He reigned from 1837 to 1857. Bahadur Shah Zafar was born on October 24, 1775 in Delhi, India and died on November 7, 1862 in Rangoon, Burma (now Yangon, Myanmar).Bahadur Shah Zafar, also known as Bahadur Shah II, was the last Mughal emperor of India. He reigned from 1837 to 1857. Bahadur Shah Zafar was born on October 24, 1775 in Delhi, India and died on November 7, 1862 in Rangoon, Burma (now Yangon, Myanmar).
Q7. According to a reasearch publishing in the Journal "Scientific Data" What is India's ranking among the top contributors to global warming? Q7. According to a reasearch publishing in the Journal "Scientific Data" What is India's ranking among the top contributors to global warming?
(A) 1st (A) 1st
(B) 3rd (B) 3rd
(C) 4th (C) 4th
(D) 5th (D) 5th
Answer: (D) 5th Answer: (D) 5th
5th.
1st - USA
2nd - China5th.
1st - USA
2nd - China
Q9. When is Constitution Day of India celebrated? Q9. When is Constitution Day of India celebrated?
(A) 26 January (A) 26 January
(B) 15 July (B) 15 July
(C) 26 November (C) 26 November
(D) 15 August (D) 15 August
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.
Q10. The Harappan city represented by the archaeological site of Lothal was situated on which river? Q10. The Harappan city represented by the archaeological site of Lothal was situated on which river?
(A) Indus (A) Indus
(B) Yamuna (B) Yamuna
(C) Ganga (C) Ganga
(D) Bhogava (D) Bhogava
Answer: (D) Bhogava Answer: (D) Bhogava
Lothal, a significant Harappan city, was located on the banks of the Bhogava River, a tributary of the Sabarmati River in Gujarat, India.Lothal, a significant Harappan city, was located on the banks of the Bhogava River, a tributary of the Sabarmati River in Gujarat, India.
