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 was known as the ‘Lion of Mysore’? Q1. Who was known as the ‘Lion of Mysore’?
(A) Adil Shah (A) Adil Shah
(B) Hyder Ali (B) Hyder Ali
(C) Krishnaraja Wodeyar (C) Krishnaraja Wodeyar
(D) Tipu Sultan (D) Tipu Sultan
Answer: (D) Tipu Sultan Answer: (D) Tipu Sultan
Tipu Sultan, the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, was known as the ‘Lion of Mysore’ for his fierce resistance against the British East India Company. He was a skilled military leader and fought several Anglo-Mysore wars.Tipu Sultan, the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, was known as the ‘Lion of Mysore’ for his fierce resistance against the British East India Company. He was a skilled military leader and fought several Anglo-Mysore wars.
Q3. The first newspaper published in India was? Q3. The first newspaper published in India was?
(A) The Samachar Darpan (A) The Samachar Darpan
(B) The Harijan (B) The Harijan
(C) The Amrita Bazar Patrika (C) The Amrita Bazar Patrika
(D) The Bengal Gazette (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.
Q5. The Treaty of Yandaboo was signed between the East India Company and which ruler? Q5. The Treaty of Yandaboo was signed between the East India Company and which ruler?
(A) Ahom King (A) Ahom King
(B) Kachari King (B) Kachari King
(C) King of Burma (C) King of Burma
(D) Chutiya King (D) Chutiya King
Answer: (C) King of Burma Answer: (C) King of Burma
The Treaty of Yandaboo was signed on February 24, 1826 between the East India Company and the King of Ava. Ava was the capital of Burma from 1364–1841. The treaty ended the two-year First Anglo-Burmese War (1824–1826).The Treaty of Yandaboo was signed on February 24, 1826 between the East India Company and the King of Ava. Ava was the capital of Burma from 1364–1841. The treaty ended the two-year First Anglo-Burmese War (1824–1826).
Q7. Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre is an important research institute situated in a - Q7. Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre is an important research institute situated in a -
The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) is a major space research center of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and is located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. The center is named after Dr. Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai (1919-1971), who is known as the "Father of the Indian Space Program". VSSC was established on November 21, 1963, and is responsible for the design and development of launch vehicle technology for India's satellite program. The center also conducts research and development in areas such as aeronautics, avionics, materials, propulsion, and space physics.The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) is a major space research center of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and is located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. The center is named after Dr. Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai (1919-1971), who is known as the "Father of the Indian Space Program". VSSC was established on November 21, 1963, and is responsible for the design and development of launch vehicle technology for India's satellite program. The center also conducts research and development in areas such as aeronautics, avionics, materials, propulsion, and space physics.
Q8. Who administers the Oath of Office to the President of India? Q8. Who administers the Oath of Office to the President of India?
(A) The Prime Minister (A) The Prime Minister
(B) The Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court (B) The Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court
(C) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (C) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
(D) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha (D) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Answer: (C) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Answer: (C) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
The oath of the President is administered by the Chief Justice of India and in his absence, the seniormost Judge of the Supreme Court.The oath of the President is administered by the Chief Justice of India and in his absence, the seniormost Judge of the Supreme Court.
Q9. Where is thar desert located in India? Q9. Where is thar desert located in India?
(A) Ladakh (A) Ladakh
(B) Rajasthan (B) Rajasthan
(C) Jammu and Kashmir (C) Jammu and Kashmir
(D) Kerala (D) Kerala
Answer: (B) Rajasthan Answer: (B) Rajasthan
The Great Indian Desert is also known as the Thar Desert. It is located partly in Rajasthan, and partly in Punjab and Sindh. Jaisalmer and Bikaner are cities in Rajasthan which are located in the desert region.The Great Indian Desert is also known as the Thar Desert. It is located partly in Rajasthan, and partly in Punjab and Sindh. Jaisalmer and Bikaner are cities in Rajasthan which are located in the desert region.
