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Q1232021 · 14 Nov 2021
In which one of the following years did the British demarcate a large area of land as Damin-i-koh for settling the Santhals ?
1. A.1810
2. B.1793
3. C.1885
4. D.1832
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Answer: D
Q1302021 · 14 Nov 2021
Which of the following statements about Mahatma Gandhi's anti-untouchability campaign is/are correct ? 1. The All India Harijan Sevak Sangh was founded for this purpose. 2. The campaign was to root out untouchability, since it did not enjoy the sanction of the Hindu shastras. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
1. A.1 only
2. B.2 only
3. C.Both 1 and 2
4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: C
Q1312021 · 14 Nov 2021
The founders of the Paramhansa Mandali founded in Maharashtra believed in which one of the following ?
1. A.Social distancing along caste lines
2. B.Glorification of caste system
3. C.Forbidding widow remarriage
4. D.One God and in breaking caste rules
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Answer: D
Q1322021 · 14 Nov 2021
Which one of the following statements about the ishtahars issued during the Revolt of 1857 is correct?
1. A.They glorified the Muslim rule in India.
2. B.They glorified the co-existence of different communities under the Mughal Empire.
3. C.They glorified the message of Islam.
4. D.They glorified the role of Queen Victoria.
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Answer: B
Q1072021 · 18 Apr 2021
Bharatmala Pariyojana is related to
1. A.Interlinking of Northern and Southern Indian rivers in a garland shape.
2. B.Networks of National Highways in India.
3. C.Interlinking of all cities of India through Railways.
4. D.Interlinking of all industrial regions of India through pipelines.
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Answer: B
Q1132021 · 18 Apr 2021
As per the data up to November, 2020, released by the Union Finance Ministry, which one of the following countries ranks 1 in terms of ODI (Outward Direct Investment) for the year 2020-21?
1. A.USA
2. B.Singapore
3. C.Mauritius
4. D.United Kingdom
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Answer: B
Q1222021 · 18 Apr 2021
Identify the correct reason, out of the following, about Claire Polosak for being in the news:
1. A.She has been honoured with the Pulitzer Prize.
2. B.She recently won a Grand Slam championship.
3. C.She became the first female match official to conduct a men's cricket test match.
4. D.She has been conferred with the Gandhi Peace Prize.
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Answer: C
Q1232021 · 18 Apr 2021
Which one of the following Harappan sites was a specialised centre for making shell objects?
1. A.Lothal
2. B.Balakot
3. C.Amri
4. D.Kot Diji
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Answer: B
Q1242021 · 18 Apr 2021
Which one of the following was not a part of the dhamma of King Ashoka?
1. A.Honouring the king
2. B.Tolerance of religions other than one's own
3. C.Respecting Brahmanas
4. D.Promoting the welfare of his subjects
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Answer: A
Q1262021 · 18 Apr 2021
At which one of the following places was a Shiva temple not constructed under the patronage of the Chola rulers?
1. A.Chidambaram
2. B.Thanjavur
3. C.Gangaikonda Cholapuram
4. D.Naneghat
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Answer: D
Q1362021 · 18 Apr 2021
Which one of the following statements about the Ain-i-Akbari is not correct?
1. A.It was written by Abu'l Fazl.
2. B.It is a part of a larger work called Akbar Nama.
3. C.It describes the Mughal Empire as having a diverse population and a composite culture.
4. D.It was later revised by Sadullah Khan on the orders of Shah Jahan
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Answer: D
Q1372021 · 18 Apr 2021
Swami Dayanand Saraswati 1. Was opposed to the worship of idols of Gods and Goddesses. 2. regarded the Vedas as infallible 3. had met and had discussion with Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar. Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. A.1, 2 and 3
2. B.2 and 3 only
3. C.1 and 3 only
4. D.1 and 2 only
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Answer: A
Q1442021 · 18 Apr 2021
Where and when did Mahatma Gandhi make his first public appearance in India on coming back from South Africa after two decades?
1. A.Champaran in 1917
2. B.Lucknow in 1919
3. C.Banaras Hindu University in 1916
4. D.Ahmedabad in 1918
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Answer: C
Q1452021 · 18 Apr 2021
When and where was the demand for "Purna Swaraj" or complete independence made by the Indian National Congress?
1. A.Bombay, 1885
2. B.Lahore, 1929
3. C.Kheda, 1917
4. D.Bombay 1942
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Answer: B
Q1482021 · 18 Apr 2021
At which of the following was the American Declaration of Independence adopted on 4 July, 1776?
1. A.Washington Conference
2. B.San Francisco Conference
3. C.Second Continental Congress
4. D.First Continental Congress
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Answer: C