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Past Questions
36th National Games of India 2022 will be held in
A)
Hyderabad
B)
Gujarat
C)
Delhi
D)
Kerala
The 36th National Games of India 2022 were held in Gujarat from September 29 to October 12, 2022. The games were hosted across six cities in the state: Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, and Bhavnagar.
- Option 'a' (Hyderabad) is incorrect because Hyderabad hosted the 32nd National Games back in 2002.
- Option 'c' (Delhi) is incorrect as Delhi has not hosted the 2022 edition.
- Option 'd' (Kerala) is incorrect because Kerala hosted the 35th National Games in 2015.
Russian aggression against Ukraine began on
A)
26th April 2022
B)
23rd May 2022
C)
24th February 2022
D)
30th March 2022
The correct option is 'c' because the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine began on 24th February 2022, when Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a 'special military operation' leading to attacks across the country. Options 'a', 'b', and 'd' are incorrect as they represent dates after the aggression had already commenced.
Payments Vision 2025 document was recently released by
A)
Axis Bank Ltd.
B)
Punjab National Bank
C)
Central Bank of India
D)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
The 'Payments Vision 2025' document was released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in June 2022. The core theme of this vision document is 'E-payments for Everyone, Everywhere, Everytime' (4Es), aiming to provide safe, secure, fast, convenient, accessible, and affordable e-payment options to every user. Commercial banks like Axis Bank Ltd. (option a), Punjab National Bank (option b), and Central Bank of India (option c) do not formulate or release national-level payment vision documents, as this is the regulatory responsibility of the country's central bank, the RBI.
Where did the 1946 Tebhaga Uprising took place?
A)
Maharastra
B)
Bengal
C)
Punjab
D)
Assam
The Tebhaga Uprising (1946–1947) was a significant peasant movement initiated in Bengal by the Kisan Sabha (the peasant front of the Communist Party of India). The sharecroppers (bargadars) demanded that they be allowed to keep two-thirds (tebhaga) of the harvested crop, reducing the landlord's (jotedar) share to one-third. Maharashtra, Punjab, and Assam are incorrect because, while they witnessed other peasant struggles, the Tebhaga movement was geographically concentrated in undivided Bengal.
Which Mughal Emperor granted the permission to open a factory in Surat to the English East India Company?
A)
Jahangir
B)
Akbar
C)
Shahjahan
D)
Aurangazeb
Mughal Emperor Jahangir granted permission to the English East India Company to establish a permanent factory at Surat in 1613 through a royal farman. This decision was influenced by Captain Thomas Best's victory over the Portuguese fleet in the Battle of Swally in 1612, which impressed the Emperor.
- **Akbar (b)** is incorrect because he passed away in 1605, before the English successfully negotiated for the Surat factory.
- **Shahjahan (c)** is incorrect as he succeeded Jahangir in 1627, well after the Surat factory had already been established.
- **Aurangazeb (d)** is incorrect because his reign began much later in 1658.
Which Indian leader was dismissed from the Indian Civil Service by the British Government?
A)
Surendranath Banerjee
B)
Jagadish Chandra Bose
C)
Ashutosh Mukherjee
D)
Devendranath Tagore
Surendranath Banerjee was one of the earliest Indian members of the Indian Civil Service (ICS). He passed the exam in 1869 and was posted as an assistant magistrate in Sylhet. However, in 1874, he was dismissed from the service by the British Government on the pretext of a minor judicial error, a decision widely believed to be racially motivated.
- **Jagadish Chandra Bose (b)** was a renowned physicist, biophysicist, and botanist, not an ICS officer.
- **Ashutosh Mukherjee (c)** was an eminent educator, mathematician, and jurist who served as a judge of the Calcutta High Court and Vice-Chancellor of Calcutta University.
- **Devendranath Tagore (d)** was a philosopher and religious reformer, leading the Brahmo Samaj, and was not associated with the civil services.
Consider the following statements with reference to the Theosophical society: I. It was founded by Madame H.P. Blavatsky and Colonel H.S. Olcott; II. Its aim was to establish a nucleus of the universal brotherhood of mankind; III. To promote the study of comparative religion and philosophy. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A)
I and III only
B)
I, II and III
C)
I and II only
D)
II and III only
All three statements are correct regarding the Theosophical Society:
1. **Statement I is correct**: The Theosophical Society was founded in New York, USA, in 1875 by Madame H.P. Blavatsky and Colonel H.S. Olcott.
2. **Statement II is correct**: One of its primary objectives was to form a nucleus of the Universal Brotherhood of Humanity, without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste, or color.
3. **Statement III is correct**: Another key objective of the society was to promote and encourage the study of comparative religion, philosophy, and science.
Since all three statements are correct, options 'a', 'c', and 'd' are incorrect as they are incomplete.
Who was called the ‘Iron Man of India’?
A)
Gopal Khishna Gokhale
B)
Bipan Chandra Pal
C)
Subash Chandra Bose
D)
Sardar Vallabhai Patel
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is known as the 'Iron Man of India' due to his monumental role in the political integration of India, successfully persuading over 560 princely states to accede to the Indian Union after independence.
- Option 'a' (Gopal Krishna Gokhale) was a moderate leader and social reformer, famously known as Mahatma Gandhi's political mentor.
- Option 'b' (Bipan Chandra Pal) was a radical nationalist leader and part of the famous 'Lal Bal Pal' triumvirate.
- Option 'c' (Subash Chandra Bose) was a revolutionary nationalist leader popularly known as 'Netaji', who founded the Azad Hind Fauj (Indian National Army).
Who was the author of the book “Poverty and Un-British rule in India” which contributed to the growth of the nationalist economic critique of colonial rule in India?
A)
Harish Chandra Mukherjee
B)
Dadabhai Naoroji
C)
Bankim Chandra Chattapadhyay
D)
Devendranath Tagore
The correct option is 'b' (Dadabhai Naoroji). Dadabhai Naoroji, popularly known as the 'Grand Old Man of India', authored the book 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India' (published in 1901). In this landmark work, he formulated the 'Drain of Wealth' theory, which scientifically explained how British colonial policies were systematically draining India's wealth and resources, leading to widespread poverty.
Why other options are incorrect:
- Option 'a' (Harish Chandra Mukherjee) was a prominent journalist and editor of 'The Hindu Patriot', famous for his active role during the Indigo Revolt, but he did not write this book.
- Option 'c' (Bankim Chandra Chattapadhyay) was an influential Bengali novelist and poet who composed 'Vande Mataram' and wrote 'Anandamath'.
- Option 'd' (Devendranath Tagore) was a leading philosopher and reformer of the Brahmo Samaj, but was not associated with this economic critique.
Who announced the ill-famed Communal Award?
A)
Winston Churchill
B)
Clement Atlee
C)
Ramsay MacDonald
D)
Lord Mountbatten
The Communal Award was announced by the British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald on August 16, 1932. It proposed to grant separate electorates in British India for various minority communities, including Muslims, Sikhs, Europeans, Anglo-Indians, Indian Christians, and the Depressed Classes (now known as Scheduled Castes).
- Winston Churchill (a) was the British Prime Minister during World War II (1940–1945) and was not in office in 1932.
- Clement Attlee (b) was the British Prime Minister who oversaw India's independence in 1947.
- Lord Mountbatten (d) was the last Viceroy of India who drafted the partition plan in 1947.
Which of the following was the chief pillar of the Mughal Military system?
A)
Iqtadari
B)
Mansabdari
C)
Ijaradari
D)
None of the above
The Mansabdari system was the chief pillar of the Mughal military and administrative system. Introduced by Emperor Akbar, it was a unique system where every officer was assigned a rank (mansab) that determined their status, salary, and the size of the military contingent (sawar) they were required to maintain for the empire. On the other hand, the Iqtadari system (Option a) was the administrative and land-distribution system of the Delhi Sultanate, and the Ijaradari system (Option c) was a revenue-farming system rather than a military organization.
Earth Day 2022 was themed
A)
Invest in Our Ocean
B)
Invest in Sustainable Development
C)
One Planet One Action
D)
Invest in Our Planet
The correct option is 'd'. The theme for Earth Day 2022 (celebrated on April 22) was 'Invest in Our Planet', which focused on encouraging governments, businesses, and citizens to invest in a green economy and sustainable future to combat climate change. Options 'a', 'b', and 'c' are incorrect as they were not the official themes designated by Earthday.org for the year 2022.
Belgium became the first country to introduce ________ compulsory quarantine for monkeypox patients
A)
22 days
B)
23 days
C)
21 days
D)
20 days
Belgium became the first country to introduce a compulsory 21-day quarantine for monkeypox patients in May 2022, following a rise in cases. This 21-day period corresponds to the maximum incubation period of the monkeypox virus. The other options (20, 22, and 23 days) are incorrect as they do not represent the official quarantine duration mandated by the Belgian health authorities.
The first Indian to become a Diamond League champion in Zurich
A)
Neeraj Chopra, 88.22 m throw in javelin
B)
Neeraj Chopra, 88.44 m throw in javelin
C)
Neeraj Chopra, 88.43 m throw in javelin
D)
Neeraj Chopra, 88.13 m throw in javelin
Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian to win the Diamond League champion title at the Zurich Finals on September 8, 2022, with a winning throw of 88.44 meters on his second attempt. The other options (88.13 m, 88.43 m, and 88.22 m) are incorrect because they do not represent his historic winning mark at the 2022 Zurich Diamond League Final.
In 2021, the formal British Prime Minister Liz Truss served under Boris Johnson as
A)
Secretary of State
B)
Foreign Secretary
C)
Chancellor of Exchequer
D)
Defense Secretary
In September 2021, Liz Truss was appointed as the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (commonly known as the Foreign Secretary) by then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson, a role she held until she became Prime Minister in September 2022. Other options are incorrect because: 'Chancellor of the Exchequer' (c) was held by Rishi Sunak in 2021; 'Defense Secretary' (d) was held by Ben Wallace; and 'Secretary of State' (a) is a generic prefix used for various UK cabinet ministers rather than her specific designated title of Foreign Secretary.
48th G7 Summit 2022 was held under the presidency of
A)
France
B)
Italy
C)
Germany
D)
United Kingdom
The 48th G7 Summit was held from June 26 to June 28, 2022, at Schloss Elmau in the Bavarian Alps, Germany, which held the G7 presidency for that year.
- **Germany (c):** Correct. Germany presided over the G7 in 2022 and hosted the 48th summit.
- **United Kingdom (d):** Incorrect. The UK held the presidency and hosted the 47th G7 Summit in 2021 (Cornwall).
- **Italy (b):** Incorrect. Italy hosted the 50th G7 Summit in 2024.
- **France (a):** Incorrect. France hosted the 45th G7 Summit in 2019 (Biarritz).
Which of the following is most revealing impact of British Economic Policy in India?
A)
Industrialization
B)
Development in Science and Technology
C)
Economic Prosperity
D)
Hunger and Poverty
The most revealing and devastating impact of British Economic Policy in India was widespread hunger and poverty. Under British rule, policies such as the heavy land revenue systems (Zamindari, Ryotwari), the commercialization of agriculture, and the systematic 'Drain of Wealth' impoverished the Indian peasantry and led to frequent, catastrophic famines. Option 'a' is incorrect because British policies actually led to 'de-industrialization' of India's traditional handicraft industries to favor British manufactured goods. Option 'b' is incorrect as there was no significant effort by the British to develop science and technology for India's progress. Option 'c' is incorrect because the economic policies drained India's resources, resulting in economic ruin rather than prosperity.
When was the All India Trade Union Congress formed?
A)
1920
B)
1921
C)
1922
D)
1923
The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) was formed on October 31, 1920, in Bombay (now Mumbai). It is the oldest trade union federation in India, and its first session was presided over by Lala Lajpat Rai. Options b (1921), c (1922), and d (1923) are incorrect because they represent subsequent years after its establishment; for instance, the second session of AITUC was held in Jharia in 1921.
Repeal of Article 377A by the Singapore Government led to the scrapping of
A)
Gay marriage ban
B)
Gay sex ban
C)
Use of plastic
D)
Chewing tobacco
The repeal of Section 377A of the Penal Code by the Singapore Government in 2022 led to the decriminalization of consensual sex between men, effectively scrapping the colonial-era gay sex ban. Option 'a' is incorrect because the government simultaneously amended the Constitution to safeguard the traditional definition of marriage, meaning the ban on gay marriage remains in place. Options 'c' and 'd' are incorrect as they are entirely unrelated to Section 377A, which specifically dealt with sexual offenses.
Prior to being elected the 15th President of India, Draupadi Murmu served as
A)
Governor of Odisha
B)
Governor of Jharkhand
C)
Governor of Bihar
D)
Governor of Uttarkhand
Draupadi Murmu served as the 9th Governor of Jharkhand from May 2015 to July 2021 before being elected as the 15th President of India in 2022. She was the first female Governor of Jharkhand and the first tribal woman to hold a gubernatorial post in an Indian state.
- Option 'a' is incorrect because although she was born in Odisha and served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) and Minister in the Odisha government, she was never its Governor.
- Options 'c' and 'd' are incorrect as she never held the gubernatorial office in Bihar or Uttarakhand.
The ‘Lucknow Pact’ was an agreement forged between;
A)
The Congress and the Muslim League
B)
The Moderates and the Extremists
C)
The Muslim League and the British
D)
The Congress and the British
The 'Lucknow Pact' of December 1916 was a historic agreement signed between the Indian National Congress and the All India Muslim League at their joint session in Lucknow. Under this pact, both parties agreed to present common political demands to the British government, including self-government and separate electorates for Muslims. Option 'b' is incorrect because, although the Moderates and Extremists reunited at the same Lucknow session of 1916, this reunion is not termed the 'Lucknow Pact'. Options 'c' and 'd' are incorrect because the British government was not a party to this agreement; it was an internal pact between the two Indian political organizations to present a united front.
Rajpath in New Delhi has been renamed
A)
Kavita Path
B)
Karthik Path
C)
Kartavya Path
D)
Kohinoor Path
Rajpath, the historic ceremonial boulevard in New Delhi that runs from Rashtrapati Bhavan through Vijay Chowk to India Gate, was officially renamed 'Kartavya Path' (meaning 'Path of Duty') in September 2022. This renaming by the Government of India symbolizes a shift from the colonial-era name 'Rajpath' (which was a translation of 'Kingsway') to a name that emphasizes public duty and service. The other options ('Kavita Path', 'Karthik Path', and 'Kohinoor Path') are incorrect as they have no historical or official association with this renaming initiative.
Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated on
A)
25th June 2022
B)
26th July 2022
C)
24th June 2022
D)
23rd July 2022
Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on 26th July to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil War and to honor the sacrifices of the Indian soldiers during 'Operation Vijay'. Therefore, 26th July 2022 is the correct date. The other options (25th June, 24th June, and 23rd July) are incorrect as they do not mark the anniversary of this historic military triumph.
India’s largest floating solar power project is located at
A)
Ulsoor, Bangalore
B)
Osman Sagar, Hyderabad
C)
Ramagundam, Telengana
D)
Powai, Mumbai
The correct option is 'c'. India's largest operational floating solar power project is located at Ramagundam, Telangana, with a capacity of 100 MW. It was fully commissioned by NTPC in July 2022 and is spread over the reservoir of the Ramagundam Thermal Power Station. The other options (Ulsoor in Bangalore, Osman Sagar in Hyderabad, and Powai in Mumbai) are incorrect as they do not host India's largest floating solar power plant.
Who among the following was the author of Anandmath?
A)
Rabindranath Tagore
B)
Rajaram Mohun Roy
C)
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
D)
Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee (Chattopadhyay) wrote the famous Bengali novel 'Anandmath' (Anandamath), published in 1882. Set against the backdrop of the Sannyasi Rebellion and the Bengal famine of 1770, this novel is highly significant as it contains India's national song, 'Vande Mataram'.
- **Rabindranath Tagore (Option a)** is renowned for composing India's national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' and writing works like 'Gitanjali' and 'Gora'.
- **Raja Ram Mohun Roy (Option b)** was a social reformer who founded the Brahmo Samaj and wrote treatises like 'Tuhfat-ul-Muwahhidin'.
- **Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar (Option d)** was a key figure of the Bengal Renaissance known for his social reforms and the primer 'Varnaparichay'.