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NATIONAL

1 / 14

Which institution has approved the replacement of the term "India" with "Bharat" in all textbooks across the country?

National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

Ministry of Education

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR)

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has approved the replacement of the term "India" with "Bharat" in all textbooks across the country. This is a significant move, as it indicates a new direction in how Indian history and identity are taught in schools.

2 / 14

According to Statista, what is India's rank in the number of fintech unicorns worldwide?

Third

Second

First

Fourth

According to Statista, India ranks third in the number of fintech unicorns worldwide, with 17 unicorns. The United States leads the pack with 134 unicorns, followed by the United Kingdom with 27 unicorns. Fintech unicorns are startups in the financial technology sector that have a valuation of over $1 billion. Fintech startups are playing an increasingly important role in the global financial system, and India is at the forefront of this innovation.

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By what percentage did the number of active MGNREGS workers decline in April-September 2023 compared to the previous fiscal year?

6.5%

7.5%

A recent analysis by LibTech India, a group of academics and activists, found notable shifts in the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) from April to September 2023. Data from the Union Rural Development Ministry indicates a 7.5% decrease in active MGNREGS workers compared to the previous fiscal year.

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Which country is providing financial assistance to India's "Hunger Project" in Uttarakhand?

Norway

Sweden

Denmark

Finland

Norway is providing ₹44.7 million of support over three years, until September 2026, to strengthen food security and environmental protection in Uttarakhand through India's 'Hunger Project.' This initiative aims to empower women leaders, improve food security, and safeguard the environment, with a focus on the ecologically sensitive Uttarakhand region, benefiting marginalized households.

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Which of the following organizations is set to launch its "One Nation, One Registration platform"?

Election Commission of India

National Medical Commission

Reserve Bank of India

National Human Rights Commission

The National Medical Commission (NMC) is all set to launch its “one nation, one registration platform” for doctors across India. The NMC will unveil a patch pilot of the National Medical Register (NMR) in the next six months, where doctors will be allotted a unique identification number.

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Which organization designed the in-house software ENCORE for candidate and election management?

Election Commission of India (ECI)

National Election Commission (NEC)

State Election Commission (SEC)

None of the above

ENCORE (Enabling Communications on Real-time Environment) is an in-house software designed by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for complete candidate and election management. It provides a seamless facility for Returning Officers to process candidate nominations, affidavits, voter turnout, counting, results and data management. ENCORE is a significant technological advancement in the field of election management, and it has played a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient conduct of elections in India.

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The Agartala-Akhaura cross-border rail link project is a railway link between India and which country?

Nepal

Bhutan

Myanmar

Bangladesh

The Agartala-Akhaura cross-border rail link project is a significant development in the India-Bangladesh relationship. It is expected to significantly boost cross-border trade and connectivity between the two countries. The project will also reduce the travel time between Agartala and Kolkata via Dhaka from 38 hours to around 10 hours. This will make it easier for people to travel between the two countries and will also facilitate the transportation of goods. The inauguration of the Agartala-Akhaura cross-border rail link project is a welcome step and is expected to further strengthen ties between India and Bangladesh.

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Which of the following is the correct statement about State GST revenues for the period April-October 2023?

State GST revenues increased by 10% on average across all states.

State GST revenues increased in all states.

State GST revenues decreased in all states.

State GST revenues decreased in two states only.

State GST revenues increased by 12% on average across all states, except Manipur and Himachal Pradesh, where they decreased by 19% and 2%, respectively

9 / 14

Which country will host the 2024 World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly (WTSA)?

USA

China

India

Singapore

India will host the 2024 World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly (WTSA). The announcement was made by Union Communication & IT Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw at the India Mobile Congress 2023.

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Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) in schools and colleges is a flagship scheme of ________.

UGC

Ministry of Education

ECI

AICTE

Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) in schools and colleges is a flagship scheme of the Election Commission of India (ECI). SVEEP is a multi-intervention program that reaches out through different modes and media to educate citizens, electors, and voters about the electoral process to increase their awareness and promote their informed participation. It is designed according to the socio-economic, cultural, and demographic profile of the state as well as the history of electoral participation in previous rounds of elections.

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Which Indian institute launched a Center of Excellence (CoE) called ATMAN to monitor air quality and enhance air quality across urban and rural areas of India?

IIT Bombay

IIT Delhi

IIT Kanpur

IIT Madras

IIT Kanpur established the Center of Excellence (CoE) named ATMAN (Advanced Technologies for Monitoring Air-quality iNdicators) to monitor and improve air quality in urban and rural areas of India.

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Which financial institution in collaboration with the National E-Governance Services Ltd (NeSL) introduced electronic bank guarantee services to streamline trade finance processes?

National Bank of India

Standard Chartered India

HSBC India

ICICI Bank

HSBC India, in partnership with the National E-Governance Services Ltd (NeSL), launched electronic bank guarantee services to modernize trade finance processes and replace the traditional paper-based system.

13 / 14

In a global well-being survey, in which position does India rank in terms of employee well-being?

1st rank

2nd rank

5th rank

10th rank

According to the McKinsey Health Institute report, Turkey tops the list of countries with the highest overall percentage of positive holistic health scores (78%). This is followed by India (76%), China (75%), and Brazil (74%). Japan has the lowest overall percentage of positive holistic health scores (25%).

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Compared to last year, stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh has:

increased

remained the same

increased slightly

decreased by half

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the number of stubble-burning incidents in the three states has decreased by 56% in the first 45 days of the current harvesting season (September to November) compared to the same period last year.

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Famous Personalities

1 / 13

Which of the following fields A. Nageshwara Rao is associated with?

Sports

Literature

Motion Pictures

Politics

2 / 13

Ms. Bachendri Pal had undertaken a unique expedition for focusing attention on which of these?

One Nation one Family

The Girl Child

National Integration

Sprit of Adventure

3 / 13

Guru Gopi Krishna was a maestro of which of the following dance forma?

Kuchipudi

Kathak

Manipuri

Bahratanatyam

4 / 13

Amjad Ali Khan is associated with which of the following musical instruments?

Sarod

Veena

Violin

Sitar

5 / 13

Dr. Joon Lew of korea, the recipient of international Gandhi Award is known for his service in the?

Eradication of leprosy

Campaigning against AIDS

Against Drugs

Against child labour 10. Amjad Ali Khan is associated wit

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Which of the following was Satyajit Ray associated with?

Classical music

Commercial art

Film Direction

Classical dance

7 / 13

Professor Amartya Sen is famous in which of the fields?

Biochemistry

Electronics

Economics

Geology

8 / 13

Who among the following was an eminent painter?

Sarada Ukil

Uday Shanker

V. Shantaram

Meherally

9 / 13

Jude Felix is a famous Indian player in which of the fields?

Volleyball

Tennis

Football

Hockey

10 / 13

The Indian to beat the computers in mathematical wizardry is

Ramanujam

Rina Panigrahi

Raja Ramanna

Shakunthala Devi

11 / 13

Who was known as Iron man of India?

Govind Ballabh Pant

Jawaharlal Nehru

Subhash Chandra Bose

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

12 / 13

What is common between Kutty, Shankar, Laxman and Sudhir Dar?

Film Direction

Drawing Cartoons

Instrumental Music

Classical Dance

13 / 13

Who is the father of Geometry?

Aristotle

Euclid

Pythagoras

Kepler

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SPORTS

1 / 23

Which among the following diseases is very rare in women compared to the men affected with the same disorder?

[A] Osteoporosis
[B] Nyctalopia
[C] Color blindness
[D] Down Syndrome

Color blindness diseases is very rare in women compared to the men affected with the same disorder. Color blindness often happens when someone is not able to distinguish between certain colors.

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Sir Bobby Charlton, who passed away recently, was associated with which field?

[A] Science
[B] Literature
[C] Sports
[D] Politics

Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton has passed away at the age of 86. Charlton, known as one of the best players of his generation, played for Manchester United for 17 years.
He scored 249 goals in 758 games. He won numerous accolades, including the European Cup, three league titles, and the FA Cup.

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Which country’s hockey team clinched the Asian Games gold medal?

[A] China
[B] Japan
[C] India
[D] Pakistan

The Indian men’s hockey team qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics after defeating Japan 5-1 in the final of the Asian Games.
India’s captain, Harmanpreet, scored two goals, while Manpreet, Amit Rohidas and Abhishek scored one goal each. India’s win reclaimed the Asian Games gold medal after nine years. India has played 17 matches without a loss, as of now.

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Rutuja Bhosale, who was seen in the news, plays which sports?

[A] Squash
[B] Chess
[C] Badminton
[D] Tennis

The mixed doubles pair of Rohan Bopanna and Rutuja Bhosale beat Chinese Taipei pair En-shuo Liang and Tsung-hao Huang in the finals to clinch gold at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou.
Earlier, another Indian duo Ramanathan Ramkumar and Saket Myneni bag silver in the men’s doubles.

5 / 23

Tigist Assefa, who broke the women’s marathon world record, is from which country?

[A] Kenya
[B] Ethiopia
[C] Jamaica
[D] South Africa

Tigist Assefa from Ethiopia recently broke the women’s marathon world record at the Berlin Marathon.
The 26-year-old runner broke the record by crossing the finish line in two hours, eleven minutes, and fifty-three seconds.

6 / 23

Which country clinched the Asia Cup 2023 title in cricket?

[A] India

[B] Pakistan

[C] Sri Lanka

[D] Bangladesh

India recorded a 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2023 final in Colombo. Led by Mohammed Siraj’s bowling performance of six wicket haul, India stunned Sri Lanka, creating multiple records on the way.
India extended its record of most Asia Cup ODI titles with its eighth win. Mohammed Siraj equalled the fastest ODI five-wicket haul with a 16-ball five-for-record shared with Chaminda Vaas.

7 / 23

Which country’s cricket board announced to equalise women’s match fees with men’s team?

[A] Bangladesh
[B] Australia
[C] West Indies
[D] England

The England Cricket Board (ECB) announced that it will increase the match fees for the England Women’s cricket team to bring them in line with the Men’s cricket team.
England joins the likes of New Zealand, India and South Africa in announcing equal match fees for both men’s and women’s teams.

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Parul Chaudhary, who was seen in the news, is associated with which sports?

[A] Steeplechase
[B] Javelin Throw
[C] Archery
[D] Shooting

India’s Parul Chaudhary finished 11th in the women’s 3000m steeplechase final at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
She set a new National Record and also went past the entry standard for Paris Olympics. Parul clocked 9:15.31s and broke the record set during Rio Olympics in 2016 while also finishing under 9:23.00s, the qualification mark for Paris Olympics.

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Which Indian state hosts the 7th edition of the men’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament?

[A] Goa
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Odisha

The 7th edition of the men’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament, which was instituted in 2011, began at Chennai’s Mayor Radhakrishnan stadium.
It’s the first time that the tournament is being held in India, and the Tamil Nadu capital will be hosting an international hockey tournament after a gap of more than 15 years. India, South Korea, Malaysia, Japan and Pakistan teams are participating.

10 / 23

Which country hosted the Asian Surfing Championship 2023?

[A] India
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Mauritius
[D] Maldives

The India surf team, participating for the first time, in the Asian championship has bagged the bronze medal.
Two Tamil Nadu youths also broke into the top 10 Asian rankings. As a team, India scored 2,708 points securing the third position, thereby winning the bronze medal. Japan won the gold with 4,450 points.

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Keerthana Pandian, who was seen in the news, plays which sports?

[A] Squash
[B] Table Tennis
[C] Badminton
[D] Snooker

Keerthana Pandian defeated fellow Indian Anupama Ramachandran in the final in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
She emerged as the IBSF World under-21 women’s snooker champion. Bengaluru’s Natasha Chethan clinched a bronze medal. Dhruv Patel was the best performer in the men’s title, who went down in the quarter finals.

12 / 23

Which state of Australia announced not to host 2026 Commonwealth Games due to projected exceeding expenditures.?

[A] Victoria
[B] Queensland
[C] Tasmania
[D] New South Wales

Australia’s state of Victoria not to host 2026 Commonwealth Games due to projected exceeding expenditures.
The state head announced that the prices could blow out to more than A$7 billion ($4.8 billion) from a budgeted A$2.6 billion if they went ahead.

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Bhavani Devi, who was seen in the news, is associated with which sports?

[A] Tennis
[B] Fencing
[C] Shooting
[D] Archery

Bhavani Devi recently became the first Indian fencer to win medal in Asian Championships. The Asian fencing championships was held in Wuxi, China.
Bhavani Devi is 29 years old. Earlier in Tokyo Olympics, she was the first Indian fencer to ever compete at an Olympics.

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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are associated with which sports?

[A] Badminton
[B] Tennis
[C] Table Tennis
[D] Foot Ball

India’s lead badminton players Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty created history by becoming the first doubles pair from the country to win the Indonesia Open title, which is currently a Super 1000 event on the BWF World Tour.
The duo defeated world champions Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in straight-games to clinch their first Super 1000 title.

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Who is the first Indian woman to be named as a ‘Wisden Cricketer of the Year’?

[A] Harmanpreet Kaur
[B] Smriti Mandana
[C] Mithali Raj
[D] Deepti Sharma

Harmanpreet Kaur became the first Indian woman to be named as one of Wisden’s five Cricketers of the Year. She led Mumbai Indians to win the inaugural Women’s Premier League in March.
Suryakumar Yadav was named Wisden’s Leading T20 Cricketer of the Year. At present, Suryakumar Yadav remains at number one position in the ICC T20 men’s rankings.

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Shang Juncheng, who was seen in the news recently, plays which sports?

[A] Badminton
[B] Squash
[C] Tennis
[D] Chess

17-year-old Shang Juncheng created history by becoming the first male Chinese player to win an Australian Open main draw singles match.
China, aside also earned his first tour-level win in four tries, besides clinching his first major win. There are seven Chinese women in the singles draw, led by the veteran Zhang Shuai, who is ranked at 22^nd place in the world.

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In 2023, Portugal Football team captain Cristiano Ronaldo joined the club Al Nassr of which country?

[A] Germany
[B] Saudi Arabia
[C] UAE
[D] Qatar

Ace Football player Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr on a two-and-a-half-year contract.
He left the Manchester United last month. Ronaldo will arrive in Saudi Arabia after a spell at Spanish giants Real Madrid from 2009-18 where he won two La Liga titles, two Spanish Cups, four Champions League titles and three Club World Cups.

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Antim Panghal, who was seen in the news, plays which sports?

[A] Chess
[B] Wrestling
[C] Shooting
[D] Badminton

Indian female wrestler Antim Panghal has been nominated for the honour of United World Wrestling Rising Star of the Year
In addition to Panghal, the five women across the world who were nominated for the award include Nonoka Ozaki of Japan, Amit Elor of the US, Emma Malmgren of Sweden, and Andreea Ana of Romania.

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Which Indian city is the host of Asian Wrestling Championships 2023?

[A] New Delhi
[B] Bhubaneswar
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Guwahati

Asian Wrestling Championships 2023 is set to take place between March 28 to April 2 in New Delhi, the United World Wrestling announced.
The Championship will include men’s freestyle, women’s freestyle, and men’s Greco-Roman divisions. The first and second events will take place in Zagreb and Cairo in February while the third and fourth events will take place in Bishkek and Budapest in June and July.

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Which sportsperson has been named as the ‘BBC Sports Personality’s World Sport Star of the Year for 2022’?

[A] Neeraj Chopra
[B] Virat Kohli
[C] Lionel Messi
[D] Mirabai Chanu

Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi has been named BBC Sports Personality’s World Sport Star of the Year for 2022.
He also won the tournament’s Golden Ball, awarded to the best player, after scoring seven goals at his fifth World Cup.

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Which Indian player won the USD 10,000 Julius Baer Challenger Championship in Tel Aviv?

[A] Vidit Gujrathi
[B] Pentala Harikrishna
[C] Praggnanandhaa R
[D] Gukesh D

Indian ace chess player R. Praggnanandhaa won the USD 10,000 Julius Baer Challenger Championship in Tel Aviv.
He clinched a 3-0 triumph over fellow Tamil Nadu Grandmaster V. Pranav in the summit clash. Praggnanandhaa was the winner of the 2021 Challenger Tour and Pranav was the 2022 Challenger Tour champion.

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Manisha Ramadass, who was seen in the news, plays which sports?

[A] Cricket
[B] Badminton
[C] Weight-lifting
[D] Shooting

Indian shuttler Manisha Ramadass has been named the Badminton World Federation (BWF) female Para-Badminton Player of the Year.
The World Champion in the SU5 section, Manisha Ramadass won 11 gold and five bronze medals overall in 2022. BWF Male Para-Badminton Player of the Year went to WH2 world champion and reigning Paralympic champion Daiki Kajiwara. Viktor Axelsen and Zheng Si Wei/Huang Ya Qiong won the BWF Player of the Year Awards.

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Unnati Hooda, who was seen in the news, is associated with which sports?

[A] Tennis
[B] Squash
[C] Badminton
[D] Hockey

Unnati Hooda becomes first Indian to enter U-17 women’s singles final in Asia Junior Badminton Championships.
She clinched the silver medal in the Championships held in Nonthaburi, Thailand. Men’s doubles pair of Arsh Mohammad and Sanskar Saraswat and U-15 men’s singles shuttler Anish Thoppani also won silver medals.

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Famous Places in India

1 / 20

Sun Temple is situated at?

A. Konark

B. Bangalore

C. Haridwar

D. Kerala

2 / 20

National School of Mines is located in ?

A. Dhanbad

B. Kavalpur

C. Udaipur

D. Hyderabad

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Ajanta-Ellora caves are situated near

A. Ajmer

B. Jaipur

C. Patna

D. Aurangabad

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Central Drug Research Institute is located at

A. Trissur

B. Nagpur

C. Mysore

D. Lucknow

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Indian Cancer Research institute is located at

A. New Delhi

B. Calcutta

C. Chennai

D. Mumbai

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Sanchi Stupa is located near

A. Gaya

B. Bhopal

C. Varanasi

D. Bijapur

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The famous Rock Garden is located in which city?

A. Jaipur

B. Lucknow

C. Simla

D. Chandigarh

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The National Institute of Community Development is located at

A. Chennai

B. Pant Nagar

C. Hyderabad

D. Bangalore

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'Mandi House' is

A. the office of the P.M.

B. the office of Director General of Doordarshan

C. the office of NFDC

D. the Doordarshan C.P.C

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Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre is located at

A. Pune

B. Ahmedabad

C. Sriharikota

D. Thiruvananthapuram

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National Police Academy is located at

A. Bangalore

B. Hyderabad

C. Abu Road

D. Dehradun

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'Kandla' is situated on the Gulf of Kachh is well known for which of the following?

A. Export Processing Zone

B. Centre for Marine Food products

C. Cutting and Polishing of diamonds

D. Ship breaking industry

13 / 20

The world famous 'Khajuraho' sculptures are located in

A. Gujarat

B. Madhya Pradesh

C. Orissa

D. Maharashtra

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National Institute of Aeronautical Engineering is located at

A. Dehradun

B. Lucknow

C. Bangalore

D. Delhi

15 / 20

National Institute of Nutrition is located in which of the following place?

A. Bangalore

B. Kerala

C. Gandhinagar

D. Hyderabad

16 / 20

Bijapur is known for its

A. severe drought condition

B. Gol Gumbaz

C. heavy rainfall

D. statue of Gomateswara

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Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology is located at

A. Delhi

B. Shimla

C. Dehradun

D. Kulu

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The famous Dilwara Temples are situated in

A. Uttar Pradesh

B. Rajasthan

C. Maharashtra

D. Madhya Pradesh

19 / 20

Where is the Railway Staff College located?

A. Pune

B. Allahabad

C. Vadodara

D. Delhi

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The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology is situated at

A. Patna

B. Jaipur

C. Hyderabad

D. New Delhi

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Inventions

1 / 20

By what name is the research on the blood circulatory system known?
(a) Angiology
(b) Cardiology
(c) Hematology
(d) Osteology

Blood circulatory system research is known as Angiology.
The medical term “angiology” refers to the study of diseases affecting the lymphatic and circulatory systems, including arteries, veins, and lymphatic vessels.

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Who among the following invented the vaccine for smallpox?
(a) Robert Koch
(b) Edward Jenner
(c) Robert Hooke
(d) Louis Pasteur

3 / 20

Into how many groups are plants divided?
(a) 6
(b) 7
(c) 5
(d) 4

4 / 20

The concept of ‘Ecological Transition’ was first used by whom?
(a) Elton
(b) Bennett
(c) Berkeley
(d) Ratzel

“Ecological transition” is a technical phrase in ecology that explained a change to a different ecosystem or an ecotone (ecological transition zone, also described as a “fringe” by laypeople). Both seem to relate to the notion of achieving a sustainable planet.
In 1976, John Bennett introduced the idea of “Ecological Transition.”

5 / 20

In which year the word Cell was used?
(a) 1665
(b) 1666
(c) 1667
(d) 1668

6 / 20

How many DNA molecules are there in each chromosome?
(a) One
(b) Two
(c) Ten
(d) Infinite

A single chromosome contains only one DNA molecule and so many genes.
In the nucleus of the cell, the DNA molecule is covered in thread-like structures known as chromosomes.

7 / 20

Which one of the following instrument is used to measure the density of milk?
(a) Polarimeter
(b) Glactometer
(c) Calciometer
(d) Lactometer

A lactometer is an instrument that is used to check the purity of milk by measuring its density. It is also used to measure the gravity of milk. Lactometer is a small glass instrument that is used the quantity and amount of water in the milk.

8 / 20

Which one of the following scientists discovered insulin?
(a) S.A. Waksman
(b) Frederick Banting
(c) Ronald Ross
(d) Edward Jenner

9 / 20

Who was the father of DNA fingerprinting in India?
(a) Sir Alec John Jeffreys
(b) R. Mishra
(c) Susruta
(d) Lalji Singh

DNA fingerprinting is a technique that can be seen in the genetic makeup of living things.

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Which biologist has discovered the word cell?
(a) Robert Hooke
(b) Robert Brown
(c) Louis Pasteur
(d) None of these

11 / 20

Who discovered the double helix structure of DNA?
(a) Louis Pasteur
(b) James Watson and Francis Crick
(c) Robert Hooke
(d) All of the Above

12 / 20

Who has authored the book “Anatomical Study of the Motion of the Heart and of the Blood in Animals”?
(a) William Harvey
(b) James Watson and Francis Crick
(c) Robert Hooke
(d) Louis Pasteur

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Who is the founder of Bacteria?
(a) Robert Koch
(b) Louis Pasteur
(c) Antonia Van Leeuwenhoek
(d) A.Fleming

Leeuwenhoek is universally acknowledged as the father of microbiology. He discovered both protists and bacteria.

14 / 20

When did Robert Koch receive the Nobel prize for his work on isolating the tuberculosis bacterium?
(a) 1905
(b) 1906
(c) 1907
(d) 1910

Koch made a statement released that the tuberculosis pathogen had been discovered on March 24 at Berlin Institute for Physiology. Robert Koch is recognized for isolating the TB bacteria, which was responsible for many fatalities in the middle of the 19th century. For his efforts, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in the year 1905.

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Which one of the following scientists invented the first antibiotic?
(a) Alexander Fleming
(b) W Fleming
(c) Louis Pasteur
(d) C Waksman

16 / 20

Who invented hybridoma technology for the first time?
(a) Landsteiner
(b) Fire and Mello
(c) Kohler and Milstein
(d) D’Herelle

Köhler and Cesar Milstein in the year 1975 introduced the so-called hybridoma technology method for the production of nonclonal antibodies. A hybrid cell is produced by the combination of an antibody-producing lymphocyte with a tumor cell and is used to culture constantly a particular monoclonal antibody.

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Who discovered the TB antibiotic “streptomycin”?
(a) Joseph Lagrange
(b) Selman Waksman
(c) Linda Buck
(d) James Croll

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Who is the bacteriology founder?
(a) Robert Koch
(b) Louis Pasteur
(c) Edward Jenner
(d) Landsteiner

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Who was the Polio Vaccine’s discoverer?
(a) Darwin
(b) Jonas Salk
(c) Louis Pasteur
(d) Eli Whitney

Polio, an infectious disease caused by a virus that presents in the throat and intestinal tract, was once the leading cause of disability in the U.S. An inactivated (killed) polio vaccine (IPV) was discovered by Dr. Jonas Salk and was first used in the year 1955.

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Who suggested that “everyone has a specific blood group”?
(a) Louis Pasteur
(b) Mendel
(c) Darwin
(d) Landsteiner

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World Geography

1 / 19

The group of minerals chemically containing hydrocarbons is

silicate group

organic group

oxide group

hydride group

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The highest degree of concentration of mineral deposits are found in

northeastern zone

northwestern zone

southern zone

All of the above

3 / 19

The ionosphere includes

mesosphere

thermosphere

thermosphere and exosphere

thermosphere, exosphere and mesosphere

4 / 19

The largest glaciers are

mountain glaciers

alpine glaciers

continental glaciers

piedmont glaciers

5 / 19

The groundwater can become confined between two impermeable layers. This type of enclosed water is called

artesian

artesian well

unconfined groundwater

confined groundwater

6 / 19

The humidity of the air depends upon

temperature

location

weather

All of the above

7 / 19

The temperature increases rapidly after

ionosphere

exosphere

stratosphere

troposphere

8 / 19

The iron and steel industries of which of the following countries are almost fully dependent on imported raw materials?

Britain

Japan

Poland

Germany

9 / 19

With the disintegration of USSR in end 1991, comprised of ____ Union Republics.

10 / 19

Which of the following is tropical grassland?

Taiga

Savannah

Pampas

Prairies

11 / 19

The habitats valuable for commercially harvested species are called

coral reefs

sea grass

bed hot spots

None of the above

12 / 19

Without ____ the equator would be much hotter than it is while the poles would be much cooler.

latitudinal redistribution of heat

cycle of air circulation

global wind pattern

All are similar terms

13 / 19

The landmass of which of the following continents is the least?

Africa

Asia

Australia

Europe

14 / 19

The light of distant stars is affected by

the earth's atmosphere

interstellar dust

both (a) and (b)

None of the above

15 / 19

The intersecting lines drawn on maps and globes are

latitudes

longitudes

geographic grids

None of the above

16 / 19

The great Victoria Desert is located in

Canada

West Africa

Australia

North America

17 / 19

The hazards of radiation belts include

deterioration of electronic circuits

damage of solar cells of spacecraft

adverse effect on living organisms

All of the above

18 / 19

The higher the wind speed and the longer the fetch or distance of open water across which the wind blows and waves travel, the ____ waves and the ____ energy they process.

larger, more

larger, less

smaller, more

smaller, less

19 / 19

The Homolographic projection has the correct representation of

shape

area

baring

distance

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Indian Culture

1 / 21

Which of the following places is famous for Chikankari work, which is a traditional art of embroidery?

Lucknow

Hyderabad

Jaipur

Mysore

Lucknow, in Uttar Pradesh (India), is the centre of chikankari , a skill of more than 200 years old. It literally means 'embroidery'. It was originally done with a white thread on a white cloth, hence the name 'white embroidery'. Now, it is done on a variety of fabrics and in a spectrum of colours.

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Kalchakra ceremony is associated with which of the following ceremonies?

Hinduism

Buddhism

Jainism

Islam

No answer description is available.

3 / 21

In which of the following festivals are boat races a special feature?

Onam

Rongali Bihu

Navratri

Pongal

No answer description is available.

4 / 21

Who composed the famous song 'Sare Jahan SeAchha'?

Jaidev

Mohammad Iqbal

Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

Rabindranath Tagore

No answer description is available.

5 / 21

The National Song of India was composed by

Rabindranath Tagore

Bankim Chandra Chatterji

Iqbal

Jai Shankar Prasad

No answer description is available.

6 / 21

The last Mahakumbh of the 20th century was held at

Nasik

Ujjain

Allahabad

Haridwar

No answer description is available.

7 / 21

The dance encouraged and performance from the temple of Thanjavur was

Kathakali

Odissi

Kathak

Bharatanatyam

No answer description is available.

8 / 21

The headquarters of Sahitya Akademi is at

Mumbai

Chennai

New Delhi

Kolkata

No answer description is available.

9 / 21

Kathak is a classical dance of

North India

Tamilnadu

Manipur

Kerala

No answer description is available.

10 / 21

'Madhubani', a style of folk paintings, is popular in which of the following states in India?

Uttar Pradesh

Rajasthan

Madhya Pradesh

Bihar

Madhubani painting or Mithila painting is a style of Indian painting, practiced in the Mithila region of Bihar state, India and the adjoining parts of Terai in Nepal. Painting is done with fingers, twigs, brushes, nib-pens, and matchsticks, using natural dyes and pigments, and is characterized by eye-catching geometrical patterns. There are paintings for each occasion and festival such as birth, marriage, holi, surya shasti, kali puja, Upanayanam (sacred thread ceremony), and durga puja.

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Thillana is a format of

Kuchipudi

Odissi

Bharatanatyam

Kathak

No answer description is available.

12 / 21

The National Anthem was first sung in the year

1911

1913

1936

1935

The national anthem of India is 'Jana-gana-mana', composed originally in Bengali, by Rabindranath Tagore. 'Jana-gana-mana' was first sung on 27th December 1911, long before Indian gained independence, at the Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress. The complete song consists of five stanzas. As for the playing time of the full version of the national anthem, it will take up approximately 52 seconds. A short version, consisting of first and last lines of the stanza (playing time approximately 20 seconds), is also played on certain occasions.

13 / 21

Which of the following dances is a solo dance?

Ottan Thullal

Kuchipudi

Yakshagana

Odissi

No answer description is available.

14 / 21

'Kathakali' is a folk dance prevalent in which state?

Karnataka

Orissa

Kerala

Manipur

No answer description is available.

15 / 21

The Book of Parsis is

Torah

Bible

Zend Avesta

Gita

No answer description is available.

16 / 21

The Rath Yatra at Puri is celebrated in honour of which Hindu deity

Ram

Jaganath

Shiva

Vishnu

No answer description is available.

17 / 21

Which of the following Akademis is responsible for fostering the development of dance, drama, and music in India?

National School of Drama

Sangeet Akademi

Sahitya Akademi

Lalit Kala Akademi

No answer description is available.

18 / 21

Which of the following folk dance forms is associated with Gujarat?

Nautanki

Garba

Kathakali

Bhangra

No answer description is available.

19 / 21

Mohiniattam dance from developed originally in which state?

Tamil Nadu

Orissa

Kerala

Karnataka

No answer description is available.

20 / 21

The words 'Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the base plate of the emblem of India are taken from

Rigveda

Satpath Brahmana

Mundak Upanishad

Ramayana

No answer description is available.

21 / 21

The ratio of width of our National flag to its length is

3:5

2:3

2:4

3:4

The National Flag of India is a horizontal tricolour of deep saffron [kesaria] at the top, white in the middle & dark green at the bottom in equal proportion. The ratio of width of the flag to its length is 2 to 3. In the centre of the white band of the Indian National Flag, there is a navy blue wheel which represents the chakra. Its design is that of the wheel which appears on the abacus of the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka. Its diameter comes close to the width of the white band & it has twenty four spokes. The design of the National Flag of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on 22 July 1947.

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Indian Geography

1 / 20

The state having a largest area of forest cover in India is

Arunachal Pradesh

Haryana

Madhya Pradesh

Assam

No answer description is available

2 / 20

The typical area of sal forest in the Indian peninsular upland occurs

on the western ghats

between the Tapti and the Narmada

to the north-east of the Godavari

on the Malwa plateau

No answer description is available.

3 / 20

Which of the following has a potential for harnessing of tidal energy in India?

Gulf of Cambay

Gulf of Mannar

Backwaters of Kerala

Chilka lake

No answer description is available

4 / 20

The Radcliffe line is a boundary between

India and Pakistan

India and China

India and Myanmar

India and Afghanistan

No answer description is available

5 / 20

What is the predominant type of Indian agriculture?

Commercial agriculture

Extensive agriculture

plantation agriculture

subsistence agriculture

No answer description is available.

6 / 20

The refineries are Mathura, Digboi and Panipat are set up by

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.

Crude Distillation unit of Madras Refineries Ltd.

No answer description is available

7 / 20

The India's highest annual rainfall is reported at

Namchi, Sikkim

Churu, Rajasthan

Mawsynram, Meghalaya

Chamba, Himachal Pradesh

No answer description is available

8 / 20

The present forest area of India, according to satellite data, is

increasing

decreasing

static

decreasing in open forest area but increasing in closed forest area

No answer description is available

9 / 20

Which among the following is/are the major factor/factors responsible for the monsoon type of climate in India?

Location
Thermal contrast
Upper air circulation
Inter-tropical convergence zone

II, III

II, III and IV

I, II, III and IV

No answer description is available

10 / 20

The percentage of earth surface covered by India is

2.4

3.4

4.4

5.4

No answer description is available

11 / 20

The only zone in the country that produces gold is also rich in iron is

North-eastern zone

North-western zone

Southern zone

None of the above

No answer description is available

12 / 20

The Salal Project is on the river

Chenab

Jhelum

Ravi

Sutlej

No answer description is available

13 / 20

The Yarlung Zangbo river, in India, is known as

Ganga

Indus

Brahmaputra

Mahanadi

No answer description is available.

14 / 20

Which of the following are true regarding Jhum cultivation in India?

It is largely practiced in Assam
It is referred to as 'slash and burn' technique
In it, the fertility is exhausted in a few years

I, II and III

II and III

I and II

I and III

No answer description is available

15 / 20

The principal copper deposits of India lie in which of the following places?

Hazaribag and Singbhum of Bihar

Khetri and Daribo areas of Rajasthan

Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh

Siwaliks in Uttar Pradesh and in Karnataka

India's copper ore reserves have been estimated at 400 million tonnes, with a metal content of 5 million tones. The principal copper belt of India lies in Singhbhum and Hazaribagh in Jharkhand. The mining centres are located at Mosabani, Ghatsila, Thobani and Badia of Singbhbum, Hazaribagh of Bihar, the Khetri and Dariba areas of Rajasthan, and Agnigundala of Andhra Pradesh. Total production is 2.6 million tones.

16 / 20

Which of the following factors are responsible for the rapid growth of sugar production in south India as compared to north India?

Higher per acre field of sugarcane
Higher sucrose content of sugarcane
Lower labour cost
Longer crushing period

I and II

I, II and III

I, III and IV

I, II and IV

No answer description is available

17 / 20

The pass located at the southern end of the Nilgiri Hills in south India is called

the Palghat gap

the Bhorghat pass

the Thalgat pass

the Bolan pass

No answer description is available.

18 / 20

The southernmost point of peninsular India, that is, Kanyakumari, is

north of Tropic of Cancer

south of the Equator

south of the Capricorn

north of the Equator

No answer description is available

19 / 20

The percentage of irrigated land in India is about

No answer description is available.

20 / 20

The Paithan (Jayakwadi) Hydro-electric project, completed with the help of Japan, is on the river

Ganga

Cauvery

Narmada

Godavari

No answer description is available

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Indian Politics

1 / 20

The pre-requisite for the enforcement of directive principles of the state policy is

an effective, hones government

socialist government

active opposition

adequate resources

No answer description is available

2 / 20

The president can expend out of the Contingency Fund of India

only with the approval of the Parliament

without the approval of the Parliament

only in the case of the national calamities

None of the above

No answer description is available

3 / 20

The president can dissolve the Lok Sabha on

advice of the prime minister

advice of the chief justice of India

recommendation of Lok Sabha

recommendation of the Rajya Sabha

No answer description is available

4 / 20

The president addresses both the Houses of Parliament assembled together

during emergency session summoned for the purpose

every session

first session after each general election and the first session of each year

any session

No answer description is available

5 / 20

The members of the Rajya Sabha are

directly elected by the people on the basis of universal adult franchise

elected by the members of the state legislative assemblies

elected by the members of the state legislative councils

elected by the members of the state legislative councils and state legislative assemblies

Members of Rajya Sabha are elected by the elected members of the Assemblies of States and Union territories in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.

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The members of a State Commission can be removed by the

governor on a report by the Supreme Court

governor on a resolution passed by Parliament

president on a report by the Supreme Court

president on a resolution passed by Parliament

No answer description is available

7 / 20

The minimum age of the voter in India is

15 years

18 years

21 years

25 years

No answer description is available

8 / 20

The preamble says that the state in India will assure the dignity of the individual. The constitution seeks to achieve this object by guaranteeing

equal fundamental rights to each citizen

the right to adequate means of livelihood to each individual

just and humane conditions of work to each individual

equal wages for equal work to each individual irrespective of sex

No answer description is available

9 / 20

The pension of a high court judge is charged to the

Consolidated Fund of India

Consolidated Fund of the state where he last served

Consolidated Funds of the different states where he has served

Contingency Fund of India

No answer description is available

10 / 20

The minimum age to qualify for election to the Lok Sabha is

25 years

21 years

18 years

35 years

No answer description is available

11 / 20

The number of writs that can be prayed for and issued by the Supreme Court and/or a High Court is

No answer description is available

12 / 20

The Parliament exercises control over council of ministers, the real executive, in several ways. Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a method of control over executive?

Questions

Supplementary questions

Adjournment motions

None of the above

No answer description is available

13 / 20

The members of Lok Sabha hold office for a term of

4 years

5 years

6 years

3 years

No answer description is available

14 / 20

The Parliament of India can make use of the residuary powers

at all times

only during national emergency

None of the above

No answer description is available.

15 / 20

The present Lok Sabha is the

14th Lok Sabha

15th Lok Sabha

16th Lok Sabha

17th Lok Sabha

No answer description is available

16 / 20

The power to decide an election petition is vested in the

Parliament

Supreme Court

High courts

Election Commission

No answer description is available

17 / 20

The members of the panchayat are

nominated by the district officer

the electorates of the respective territorial constituencies

nominated by local self-government minister of the state

nominated by the block development organization

The Members of Gram Panchayats, Panch of Gram Kutchahry, Members of Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad are elected directly by the electorates of the respective territorial constituencies through universal adult franchise.

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The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by

the people

Lok Sabha

elected members of the legislative assembly

elected members of the legislative council

19 / 20

The name of the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi islands was changed to Lakshadweep by an Act of Parliament in

1970

1971

1972

1973

No answer description is available

20 / 20

The Parliament of India cannot be regarded as a sovereign body because

it can legislate only on subjects entrusted to the Centre by the Constitution

it has to operate within the limits prescribed by the Constitution

the Supreme Court can declare laws passed by parliament as unconstitutional if they contravene the provisions of the Constitution

All of the above

No answer description is available

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Indian History

1 / 20

Todar Mal was associated with

music

literature

finance

law

Raja Todar Mal was the Finance Minister of the Mughal empire during Akbar's reign. He was one of the Navaratnas in Akbar's durbar.

2 / 20

The victories of Karikala are well portrayed in

Palamoli

Aruvanad

Pattinappalai

Padirrupattu

No answer description is available.

3 / 20

To which professions earlier leaders who struggled for freedom of India mainly belonged?

Lawyers

Teachers

Journalists

All of the above

No answer description is available

4 / 20

To conquer and annex Peshawar and Punjab, Mahmud of Ghazni defeated

Ghurids

Arabs

Karkotakas

Hindushahis

No answer description is available

5 / 20

The treaty of Mangalore was signed between

the English East India Company and Haidar Ali

the English East India Company and Tipu Sultan

Haidar Ali and the Zamorin of Calicut

the French East India Company and Tipu Sultan

No answer description is available.

6 / 20

The troops raised by the emperor but not paid directly the state and place under the charge of mansabadars were know as

Walashahi

Barawardi

JCumaki

Dakhili

No answer description is available

7 / 20

Vaikhanasa the five-fold conception of Vishnu consists of

brahman
purusha
prakriti
satya
achyuta
aniruddha

I, II, III, IV and V

II, III, IV, V and VI

I, II, IV, V and VI

I, III, IV, V and VI

No answer description is available

8 / 20

The use of Kharoshti in ancient Indian architecture is the result of India's contact with

Central Asia

Iran

Greece

China

No answer description is available

9 / 20

We hear of two envoys being sent to the Roman kings, one in 27-28 AD to the court of Augustus and the other in 110-20 AD to the court of

Cartius

Trajan

Nero

Brutus

No answer description is available.

10 / 20

Under an agreement with which of the following countries did Subhas Chandra Bose organize the Indian soldiers, taken as prisoners by the Axis Powers, into the Azad Hind Fauj?

China

Germany

Italy

Japan

No answer description is available

11 / 20

The Vijayanagara ruler, Kirshnadev Raya's work Amuktamalyada, was in

Telugu

Sanskrit

Tamil

Kannada

No answer description is available

12 / 20

Through which one of the following, the king exercised his control over villages in the Vijayanagar Empire?

Dannayaka

Sumanta

Nayaka

Mahanayakacharya

No answer description is available

13 / 20

The system of competitive examination for civil service was accepted in principle in the year

1833

1853

1858

1882

No answer description is available

14 / 20

The treaty of Srirangapatna was signed between Tipu Sultan and

Robert Clive

Cornwallis

Dalhousie

Warren Hastings

No answer description is available.

15 / 20

The theory of economic drain of India during British imperialism was propounded by

Jawaharlal Nehru

Dadabhai Naoroji

R.C. Dutt

M.K. Gandhi

No answer description is available

16 / 20

The trident-shaped symbol of Buddhism does not represent

Nirvana

Sangha

Buddha

Dhamma

No answer description is available

17 / 20

Tripitakas are sacred books of

Buddhists

Hindus

Jains

None of the above

No answer description is available.

18 / 20

Under Akbar, the Mir Bakshi was required to look after

military affairs

the state treasury

the royal household

the land revenue system

The head of the military was called the Mir Bakshi, appointed from among the leading nobles of the court. The Mir Bakshi was in charge of intelligence gathering, and also made recommendations to the emperor for military appointments and promotions.

19 / 20

The territory of Porus who offered strong resistance to Alexander was situated between the rivers of

Sutlej and Beas

Jhelum and Chenab

Ravi and Chenab

Ganga and Yamuna

No answer description is available

20 / 20

The Battle of Plassey was fought in

1757

1782

1748

1764

The Battle of Plassey, 23 June 1757, was a decisive British East India Company victory over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies, establishing Company rule in South Asia which expanded over much of the Indies for the next 190 years. The battle took place at Palashi, Bengal, on the river banks of the Bhagirathi River, about 150 km north of Calcutta, near Murshidabad, then capital of undivided Bengal. The belligerents were Siraj-ud-daulah, the last independent Nawab of Bengal, and the British East India Company.

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ART AND CULTURE

1 / 20

Where did the first Bodoland International Knowledge Festival take place in Assam?

Golaghat

Dhubri

Silchar

Kokrajhar

The first Bodoland International Knowledge Festival began in Kokrajhar, Assam.

2 / 20

In which state did the Archaeological Survey of India discover a 1300-year-old Buddhist Stupa?

Assam

Goa

Odisha

Kerala

The Archaeological Survey of India discovered a 1300-year-old Buddhist Stupa in Odisha

3 / 20

In which country have scientists discovered a hidden passage inside the Great Pyramid?

France

India

Egypt

Scientists have discovered a hidden passage inside the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt.

4 / 20

What is the concept behind the "Har Ghar Tiranga" programme mentioned in the news?

Encouraging people to participate in gardening and plant more trees.

Honouring the sacrifices made for the freedom of the country.

Promoting environmental cleanliness through waste management.

Supporting local artisans and craftsmen to create flags for Independence Day.

The "Har Ghar Tiranga" programme urges people to hoist the tricolour at their homes to honour the sacrifices made for the freedom of the country.

5 / 20

What was Namdeo Dhondo Mahanor best known for?

His contributions to Marathi literature

His career as an actor

His achievements in sports

His work in politics

Namdeo Dhondo Mahanor was noted for his poems and lyrics for Marathi movies, showcasing his significant contributions to Marathi literature and the arts. Namdeo Dhondo Mahanor was awarded the Padma Shri in 1991 for his notable contributions to the field of literature and his impact on Marathi culture.

6 / 20

Who inaugurated the 'Festival of Libraries' in New Delhi?

Smt Droupadi Murmu

Shri Narender Modi

Shri Rajnath Singh

Shri Amit Shah

The 'Festival of Libraries' in New Delhi was inaugurated by the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu on August 5, 2023. The festival was organized by the Ministry of Culture to promote the development and digitization of libraries and cultivate a culture of reading.

7 / 20

Who is the author of the book "Monsoon: A Poem of Love and Longing"?

Amitav Ghosh

Arundhati Roy

Abhay Kumar

Vikram Seth

The book "Monsoon: A Poem of Love and Longing" is written by Abhay Kumar, an Indian poet and diplomat. He is the Deputy Director General of the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR). The book was published by Sahitya Akademi on the occasion of its 68th anniversary (13th March 2022). The book is a poem that follows the monsoon which originates from Madagascar and travels to the Srinagar in the Himalayas and back to Madagascar.

8 / 20

Where was the first-ever 'Maha Kumbh of Divyangjan' held?

Ayodhya

Mathura

Prayagraj

Varanasi

The first-ever 'Maha Kumbh of Divyangjan' was held in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, from September 10-19, 2023. The event was organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), the Government of India, and the National Disability Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC). The Maha Kumbh of Divyangjan was a unique event that aimed to celebrate the diversity and achievements of persons with disabilities (PWDs) from all over India. The event also aimed to raise awareness about the rights of PWDs and to promote their inclusion in society.

9 / 20

Scientists found the ‘Oldowan toolkit’, the oldest known stone tools in which country?

Australia

Greece

Turkey

Kenya

Scientists have discovered the oldest known stone tools in Kenya, dating back 2.9 million years, known as the Oldowan toolkit.
This toolkit included hammer stones, cores, and flakes. It is a critical invention for early human ancestors that expanded across Africa and China. The discovery provides a glimpse of the importance of stone technology in adapting to different environments.

10 / 20

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) recently found 1,200-year-old idols in Nalanda, in which state?

Bihar

Gujarat

Punjab

Rajasthan

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) recently found 1,200-year-old idols in Nalanda in Bihar. They were found from a waterbody close to the ancient Nalanda University during desilting of a pond.
Nalanda Mahavihara is a world heritage site about 88 km from this place. The idols were found during desilting under Bihar government’s ‘Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali’ project launched to protect and conserve water and the environment.

11 / 20

Which state/UT celebrates the Losar Festival, to mark the Ladakhi New Year?

Ladakh

Assam

West Bengal

Odisha

Ladakh is celebrating Losar Festival on December 24, to mark the Ladakhi New Year. The Losar festivities continue for nine more days from the new year.
This is the major socio-religious festival of Ladakh celebrated in winter. The New Year is welcomed with dough Models of Ibex Sun and Moon and flour-painted lucky signs on the walls of the kitchen.

12 / 20

Which state is the host of the ‘Bekal International Beach Festival’?

Goa

Andhra Pradesh

Maharashtra

Kerala

The Bekal International Beach Festival is set to begin from December 24 in the state of Kerala. More than two lakh tickets already being sold out for the event.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is set to inaugurate the 10-day festival that captures the district’s cultural and artistic uniqueness and displays the rich cultural diversity of the country.

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Raktsey Karpo Apricot is a Geographical Indication (GI) tagged product of which state/UT?

Assam

Ladakh

Kerala

Himachal Pradesh

Nine new items from various states of India including Gamosa of Assam, Tandur Redgram of Telangana, Raktsey Karpo Apricot of Ladakh, Alibag White Onion of Maharashtra have been given the GI Tags.
With this, the total number of GI Tags in India comes to 432. The top 5 states with the maximum number of GIs are Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala.

14 / 20

What is the ‘Merriam-Webster’s word of 2022?

Metaverse

Permacrisis

Homer

Gaslighting

‘Gaslighting’ has been announced as Merriam-Webster’s word of the year 2022. Searches for the word on merriam-webster.com have increased over 1000 per cent in 2022 over the year before.
The definition for gaslighting is the psychological manipulation of a person, which causes the victim to question the validity of their own thoughts, perception of reality, or memories and typically leads to confusion, loss of confidence and self-esteem.

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India is set to gift a bust of Mahatma Gandhi in the headquarters of which institution?

United Nations

Asian Development Bank

G-20

World Economic Forum

A bust of Mahatma Gandhi will be inaugurated as a gift from India to the United Nations during India’s Presidency of the Security Council.
This is the first sculpture of the Mahatma to be installed at the headquarters. The bust is made by renowned Indian sculptor Padma Shree awardee Ram Sutar, who also designed the ‘Statue of Unity’ in Gujarat. The only other gift from India on display at the UN Headquarters is an 11th century black-stone statue of ‘Surya’, the Sun God, donated in 1982.

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Which city’s museum restoration project has been conferred with an ‘Award of Excellence’ at UNESCO?

Bengaluru

Mumbai

Cochin

Panaji

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS) of Mumbai was conferred with the ‘Award of Excellence’ at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation-2022.
The Award of Distinction is given to Stepwells of Golconda, Hyderabad while the Award of Merit – Domakonda Fort, Telangana, and Byculla Station, Mumbai.

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Nyingma sect, which was seen in the news, is associated with which religion?

Buddhism

Jainism

Sikhism

Hinduism

The Nyingma sect has identified a boy from Spiti in Himachal Pradesh as the reincarnation of the late Taklung Setrung Rinpoche.
The Nyingma sect is the oldest of all Buddhist sects, and Taklung Setrung Rinpoche was a great scholar knwon for his expertise in Tibetan Tantric school.

18 / 20

‘SARANG’ is an Indian Film Festival organized in which country?

China

South Korea

Australia

Germany

SARANG, the 10th Indian Film Festival was organized by the Indian Embassy in Busan, South Korea. The festival screened selected critically acclaimed regional films with Korean sub-titles at Busan Cinema Centre.
The Film Festival is a part of the ongoing annual flagship cultural programme of Embassy of India, Seoul.

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Which is the host of the ‘ASEAN India Music Festival’?

Mumbai

New Delhi

Gandhi Nagar

Chennai

The second edition of ASEAN India Music Festival was organised in collaboration between the Ministry of External Affairs and Seher India.
It is a three-day festival held at Purana Qila, Delhi. It is aimed to celebrate the musical diversity of Southeast Asia. 10 bands from ASEAN countries and five acts from India are participating in the festival.

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Which state is celebrating the birth anniversary of the tribal leader ‘Lachit Barphukan’?

West Bengal

Assam

Odisha

Madhya Pradesh

Assam is organising the 400th birth anniversary celebration of legendary general of Assam Lachit Barphukan.
In the Battle of Saraighat in 1671, under the leadership of General Lachit Borphukan the Assamese army registered a victory against the Mughals. He was a 17^th century war-hero from Ahom dynasty. The state is constructing Lachit Barphukan Maidan in Jorhat and erecting the Alaboi battle war memorial.

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Awards and Honours

1 / 31

Which institution received the 'Changemaker of the Year' award in 2023 from the Hindu BusinessLine newspaper?

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

National Stock Exchange (NSE)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) received the 'Changemaker of the Year' award in 2023 from the Hindu BusinessLine newspaper for playing a pivotal role in handling the Indian economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2 / 31

Who was featured on the cover of Time Magazine as the world's longest-serving female head of government?

Jacinda Ardern

Sheikh Hasina

Margaret Thatcher

Angela Merkel

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was featured on the cover of Time Magazine as the world's longest-serving female head of government.

3 / 31

Who was awarded the 19th 'Kalakar Puraskar' for their contributions to Konkani music?

John Aguiar

Jhon d'silva

Remo Fernandes

Apolinaris D’Souza

Apolinaris D'Souza, a renowned Konkani singer, lyricist, and composer, was awarded the 19th 'Kalakar Puraskar' for their significant contributions to Konkani music. The award ceremony took place on November 5, 2023, during a public event held at Kalaangann, Mangaluru.

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Who has been nominated for Best Global Music Performance at the 2024 Grammy Awards for the song "Abundance in Millets"?

Shankar Mahadevan

Ustad Zakir Hussain

A.R. Rahman

Falguni Shah

Falguni Shah, the Grammy Award-winning Indian vocalist and songwriter, has been nominated for Best Global Music Performance for her song "Abundance in Millets" at the 2024 Grammy Awards. The song highlights the potential of millets in addressing world hunger, and Falguni Shah is recognized for her advocacy of millet cultivation and consumption.

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Who has been selected as the recipient of the 'Gansamragini Lata Mangeshkar Award' for 2023 by the Maharashtra government?

Asha Bhonsle

Suresh Wadkar

Kavita Krishnamurthy

Kumar Sanu

Suresh Ishwar Wadkar, the esteemed playback singer and National Award winner has been chosen by the Maharashtra government to receive the 'Gansamragini Lata Mangeshkar Award' for 2023. This recognition is for his remarkable contribution to the world of music.

6 / 31

Which country is the home base for the cleantech startup She-Guard, the winner of the 'ClimateLaunchpad Asia-Pacific' finals?

India

Pakistan

Bangladesh

Sri Lanka

She-Guard, the Pakistan-based cleantech startup, secured victory at the 'ClimateLaunchpad Asia-Pacific' finals by presenting their innovative biodegradable and plastic-free sanitary product. Their mission involves transforming banana crop waste into affordable, eco-friendly sanitary napkins, addressing climate change, public health, and solid waste management challenges in Pakistan.

7 / 31

A.B.K. Prasad, who was chosen for Raja Ram Mohan Roy National Award, is associated with which profession?

[A] Businessperson
[B] Scientist
[C] Journalist
[D] Sportsperson

8 / 31

BV Doshi, who passed away recently, was associated with which profession?

[A] Business
[B] Sports
[C] Architecture
[D] Politics

9 / 31

Who is the winner of the Bahrain’s ISA Award for Service to Humanity Himalayan Cataract Project?

[A] Dr Sanduk Ruit
[B] Dr Santhosh G Honavar
[C] Dr Vineet Ratra
[D] Dr Aditya Kelkar

10 / 31

Which author has been awarded the ‘Federal Bank Literary Award 2022’?

[A] K Venu
[B] Sreekumaran Thampi
[C] Anwar Ali
[D] M Mukundan

11 / 31

Who is the author of the ‘Revolutionaries- The Other Story of How India Won Its Freedom’ Book?

[A] Amit Shah
[B] Sanjeev Sanyal
[C] Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit
[D] Manoj Soni

12 / 31

Which film was selected as the ‘best film-drama’ in the Global Globes Award 2023?

[A] Avatar: The Way of Water
[B] Elvis
[C] The Fabelmans
[D] Top Gun: Maverick

13 / 31

Mohamed Irfaan Ali, who is a recipient of Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award, is the President of which country?

[A] Israel
[B] Guyana
[C] Ukraine
[D] UAE

14 / 31

Who is the author of the book titled ‘Forks in the Road: My Days at RBI and Beyond’?

[A] Urjit Patel
[B] Raghuram Rajan
[C] C Rangarajan
[D] M Narasimhan

15 / 31

Which Indian scientist won the ‘VinFuture special prize 2022’?

[A] Dr. Amit Singh
[B] Thalappil Pradeep
[C] Kanishka Biswas
[D] Binay Kumar Saikia

16 / 31

Who has been conferred with the Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi National Eminence Award (SIES)?

[A] Narendra Modi
[B] Rajnath Singh
[C] Venkaiah Naidu
[D] Amit Shah

17 / 31

How many Indians feature in the Forbes Asia’s Heroes of Philanthropy list?

[A] None
[B] Two
[C] Three
[D] Five

18 / 31

Which Tamil writer was awarded the Saraswati Samman in 2022 for her memoirs, "Surya Vamsam"?

Jeyamkondan

Jayamohan

Perumal Murugan

Sivasankari

Tamil writer Sivasankari was awarded the Saraswati Samman in 2022 for her memoirs, "Surya Vamsam".

19 / 31

Which state was awarded the third prize for its outstanding efforts in operationalizing Telemanas?

Rajasthan

Uttar Pradesh

Gujarat

Maharashtra

Uttar Pradesh received the third prize for its remarkable achievements in implementing Telemanas, a tele-technology-based mental health and counselling service. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, presented this award, which was accepted by Dr. Pinky Joval, the Mission Director of the National Health Mission in Uttar Pradesh.

20 / 31

Which renowned Hollywood actor is set to receive the Satyajit Ray Excellence in Film Lifetime Award at the 54th International Film Festival in Goa?

Michael Douglas

Tom Hanks

Leonardo DiCaprio

Brad Pitt

Michael Douglas will be conferred with the Satyajit Ray Excellence in Film Lifetime Award at the 54th International Film Festival in Goa, recognizing his significant contributions to the world of cinema. He has won numerous awards, including two Academy Awards and four Golden Globe Awards. He is also known for his iconic roles in films such as "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," "Fatal Attraction," and "Wall Street."

21 / 31

Which team won the gold medal in the Cambrian Patrol Competition 2023 International Military Exercise?

The British Army

The Indian Army

The US Army

The Australian Army

The Indian Army won the gold medal in the Cambrian Patrol Competition 2023 International Military Exercise, which was held in Wales, UK. A team from 3/5 Gorkha Rifles (Frontier Force) represented the Indian Army at the prestigious event.

22 / 31

Which organization received a UN award for its contribution to sustainability reporting?

World Economic Forum (WEF)

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)

International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC)

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) received the ISAR Honours 2023 from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) for its contribution to sustainability reporting. The award was given in recognition of ICAI's efforts to promote sustainable practices in India and align with international standards

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Who was awarded the 'Durga Bharat Samman' by the Governor of West Bengal for his contributions to the world of music and the preservation of Indian classical music heritage?

Shubha Mudgal

Ajoy Chakrabarty

Kumar Gandharva

Bhimsen Joshi

Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty was honoured with the 'Durga Bharat Samman' for his significant contributions to music and the heritage of Indian classical music.

24 / 31

Who were awarded the prestigious White House National Medal for Technology and Innovation and the National Medal of Science by US President Joe Biden?

Ashok Gadgil and Subra Suresh

Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella

Arvind Krishna and Shantanu Narayen

Parag Agrawal and Neal Mohan

US President Joe Biden awarded the prestigious White House National Medal for Technology and Innovation to Ashok Gadgil and the National Medal of Science to Subra Suresh. Ashok Gadgil is a professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. He is known for his work on developing sustainable technologies, including the Berkeley-Gadgil straw rocket stove and the Berkeley-Darfur Stove. Subra Suresh is the Vannevar Bush Professor of Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He is known for his work on materials science and engineering, including his research on developing new materials for medical devices and implants.

25 / 31

Who received the 2023 USISPF Global Leadership Award for Philanthropy and Corporate Social Responsibility?

John Chambers

Mukesh Ambani

Nita Ambani

Mukesh Aghi

Nita Ambani received the 2023 USISPF Global Leadership Award for Philanthropy and Corporate Social Responsibility for her philanthropic work through the Reliance Foundation.

26 / 31

Who won the top prize in the '10 years and under' category at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year (WPY) competition?

Rohan Sharma

Aarav Patel

Zara Khan

Vihaan Talya Vikas

Vihaan Talya Vikas, a 10-year-old prodigy from Bengaluru, secured the top prize in the '10 years and under' category at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year (WPY) competition, a renowned photography competition.

27 / 31

The "Champions of Earth" award was conferred by which of the following organisations?

World Economic Forum

United Nations Environment Programme

Global Environment Facility

World Bank

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) announced the 2023 Champions of the Earth, honouring a city mayor, a non-profit foundation, a social enterprise, a government initiative and a research council for their innovative solutions and transformative action to tackle plastic pollution. Since its inception in 2005, the annual Champions of the Earth award has been given to trailblazers at the forefront of efforts to protect people and the planet. It is the UN’s highest environmental honour.

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Who won the British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding in 2023 for his/her debut book, 'Courting India: England, Mughal India, and the Origins of Empire'?

Arjun Patel

Rahul Khan

Priya Sharma

Nandini Das

India-born author Nandini Das won the British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding in 2023 for her debut book, 'Courting India: England, Mughal India, and the Origins of Empire.' This remarkable work, hailed as the “true origin story of Britain and India told through England’s first diplomatic mission to the Mughal courts,” secured the top spot this year at a ceremony held at the British Academy in London.

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Who was awarded the prestigious Kerala Jyothi award by the Kerala government in 2023?

M.T. Vasudevan Nair

T. Padmanabhan

N.S. Madhavan

K.R. Meera

T. Padmanabhan was awarded the prestigious Kerala Jyothi award by the Kerala government in 2023. This highest civilian honour in the state was awarded to Padmanabhan in recognition of his exceptional contributions to Malayalam literature. Padmanabhan is a renowned writer of novels, short stories, and essays. He is also a translator and a critic. His works have been translated into several languages. Padmanabhan is considered to be one of the most important writers in Malayalam literature today.

30 / 31

Which two Indian cities have been included in the prestigious Creative Cities Network of UNESCO recently?

Kozhikode and Gwalior

Varanasi and Jaipur

Indore and Mumbai

Chennai and Hyderabad

Kozhikode in Kerala and Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh have made it to the prestigious creative cities list of UNESCO for contributions in the fields of literature and music, respectively. The announcement was made by UNESCO on its official website on October 31, which is designated as World Cities Day.

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Who is the recipient of the 2023 Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, the top prize instituted by the Kerala government in the field of literature?

S.K. Vasanthan

Sugathakumari

M.T. Vasudevan Nair

K.S. Achuthan

Writer and scholar S.K. Vasanthan has been chosen for this year's Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, the top prize instituted by the Kerala government in the field of literature. His major works such as Kerala Samskara Charitra Nikhandu and Nammal Nadanna Vazhikal - two works dealing with the cultural history of Kerala and Padinjaran Kavya Mimamsa are notable additions to the body of scholarly literature in Malayalam.

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Indian Economy

1 / 20

Which of the following items would not appear in a company's balance sheet?

Value of stocks of raw materials held

Total issued capital

Revenue from sales of the company's products

Cash held at the bank

No answer description is available.

2 / 20

If the cash reserve ratio is lowered by the RBI, its impact on credit creation will be to

increase it

decrease it

no impact

None of the above

No answer description is available.

3 / 20

Which of the following is the most appropriate cause of exports surplus?

Country's exports promotion value

Country's stringent import policy

Developments in national and international markets

None of the above

No answer description is available.

4 / 20

On July 12, 1982, the ARDC was merged into

RBI

NABARD

EXIM Bank

None of the above

No answer description is available.

5 / 20

Gross domestic capital formation is defined as

flow of expenditure devoted to increased or maintaining of the capital stock

expenditure incurred on physical assets only

production exceeding demand

net addition to stock after depreciation

No answer description is available.

6 / 20

One of the reasons for India's occupational structure remaining more or less the same over the years has been that

investment pattern has been directed towards capital intensive industries

productivity in agriculture has been high enough to induce people to stay with agriculture

ceiling on land holdings have enabled more people to own land and hence their preference to stay with agriculture

people are largely unaware of the significance of transition from agriculture to industry for economic development

No answer description is available.

7 / 20

On which one of the followings is the benefits received principle of taxation to achieve optimality bases?

Marginal benefit received

Total benefit received

Average benefit received

Ability to pay for the benefit

No answer description is available.

8 / 20

The association of the rupee with pound sterling as the intervention currency was broken in

1990

1991

1992

1993

No answer description is available.

9 / 20

India changed over to the decimal system of coinage in

April 1956

April 1957

April 1958

April 1959

No answer description is available.

10 / 20

If all the banks in an economy are nationalized and converted into a monopoly bank, the total deposits

will decrease

will increase

will neither increase nor decrease

None of the above

No answer description is available.

11 / 20

Deficit financing leads to inflation in general, but it can be checked if

government expenditure leads to increase in the aggregate supply in ratio of aggregate demand

only aggregate demand is increased

all the expenditure is denoted national debt payment only

All of the above

No answer description is available.

12 / 20

Depreciation means

closure of a plant due to lock out

closure of a plant due to labour trouble

loss of equipment over time due to wear and tear

destruction of a plant in a fire accident

No answer description is available.

13 / 20

Since independence, both development and non-development expenditures have increased; the increase in the former being a little more than in the other. Non-development expenditure involves

interest payments
subsidies
defence
irrigation

1,2

1,2,3

2,3,4

No answer description is available.

14 / 20

In the second nationalization of commercial banks, ___ banks were nationalized

No answer description is available.

15 / 20

Devaluation of a currency means

reduction in the value of a currency vis-a-vis major internationally traded currencies

permitting the currency to seek its worth in the international market

fixing the value of the currency in conjunction with the movement in the value of a basket of pre-determined currencies

fixing the value of currency in multilateral consultation with the IMF, the World Bank and major trading partners

No answer description is available.

16 / 20

In the last one decade, which one among the following sectors has attracted the highest foreign direct investment inflows into India?

Chemicals other than fertilizers

Services sector

Food processing

Telecommunication

No answer description is available.

17 / 20

Gilt-edged market means

bullion market

market of government securities

market of guns

market of pure metals

No answer description is available

18 / 20

ICICI is the name of a

chemical industry

bureau

corporation

financial institution

No answer description is available.

19 / 20

Development expenditure of the Central government does not include

defence expenditure

expenditure on economic services

expenditure on social and community services

grant to states

No answer description is available.

20 / 20

The central banking functions in India are performed by the

Central Bank of India
Reserve Bank of India
State Bank of India
Punjab National Bank

1, 2

2, 3

No answer description is available.

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