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The currency (monetary unit) of Indonesia is
A)
Yen
B)
Rupiah
C)
Kyat
D)
Ringgit
Indonesia's currency is the rupiah.
Average of 5 numbers is 20. If 8 is added to each of these numbers, then the average of the new numbers is
A)
28
B)
20
C)
16
D)
24
Adding 8 to every observation raises the average by 8: 20+8=28.
The First Lushai Expedition (1871) was led by –
A)
Captain Roberts
B)
Brig. General Tregear
C)
Lt. Col. Thomas Herbert Lewin
D)
Colonel Skinner
The First Lushai Expedition (1871-72) was launched by the British to punish the Lushai tribes for raiding British tea gardens in Cachar. This expedition was led by Captain (later General) Farquharson Roberts. The force entered the Lushai Hills from the Cachar side (the North) to establish British authority and secure the frontier.
Analysis of other options:
- Brig. General Tregear: He was associated with later military operations and administrative roles in the region, but not the leader of the 1871 expedition.
- Lt. Col. Thomas Herbert Lewin: While a legendary figure in Mizo history known as the 'father of the Lushai Hills' for his diplomacy and linguistic skills, he was primarily a political officer and administrator rather than the military commander of the First Expedition.
- Colonel Skinner: Not the primary commander of the 1871 expedition.
Miss Universe 2013 Ms. Gabriela Isler belongs to
A)
Spain
B)
Philippines
C)
Ecuador
D)
Venezuela
Miss Universe 2013 Gabriela Isler was from Venezuela.
Which one is not correct?
A)
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
B)
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
C)
Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
D)
National Centre for Antarctic & Ocean Research (NCAOR)
The incorrect expansion is 'Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research'; the correct expansion is Council of Scientific and Industrial Research.
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following series of numbers? 21, 25, 33, 49, 81, ?
A)
174
B)
136
C)
204
D)
145
The differences double: +4,+8,+16,+32,+64, so 81+64=145.
Union Government raised the quota of subsidised LPG cylinders per household in a year to
A)
9 cylinders
B)
10 cylinders
C)
12 cylinders
D)
15 cylinders
The subsidised LPG cylinder entitlement was raised to 12 per year.
In broad sense the objective of Indian planning is
A)
to accelerate industrial production
B)
to increase national income
C)
to create and increase employment opportunities
D)
to ensure growth with justice
In the broad sense, Indian planning aims at overall socio-economic development, not just higher output or income. The key objective is growth along with social justice, meaning development should be inclusive and equitable. Options (a), (b), and (c) are only partial goals, while (d) best captures the comprehensive objective of Indian planning.
Communalism in Indian context means:
A)
serving the communal identity for political gains
B)
using communal identity for political gains
C)
a group of people bound by ethic feelings
D)
creating friendly relations with other communities
In Indian polity, communalism refers to the use of religious or communal identity to achieve political objectives or gains. It involves mobilizing people on the basis of religion/community rather than common citizenship. Option (a) is awkwardly phrased, while (c) describes a community and (d) is the opposite of communalism.
Which among the following report was regarded as “Magna Carta of English Education in India”?
A)
Hunter Education Commission
B)
Macaulay’s minute
C)
Thomson’s policy
D)
Wood’s despatch
Wood’s Despatch (1854) is regarded as the ‘Magna Carta of English Education in India’ because it laid down the first comprehensive plan for education in British India, including the structure of education departments, universities, teacher training, vernacular education, and grants-in-aid. Macaulay’s Minute promoted English education, but it was not called the Magna Carta. Hunter Education Commission dealt mainly with primary and secondary education later, while Thomson’s policy is not associated with this title.
The Moplah Rebellion which took place in Malabar during 1921, was-
A)
Hindu movement
B)
Dalit movement
C)
Fundamental Islamic movement
D)
Christian movement
The Moplah (Mappila) Rebellion of 1921 in Malabar was mainly an uprising of Muslim tenants against British authority and Hindu landlords, influenced by the Khilafat and anti-colonial sentiments. In many exam contexts, it is described as a fundamental Islamic or Muslim movement. The other options are incorrect because it was not a Hindu, Dalit, or Christian movement.
What was the name of the movement started by M.A.Jinnah?
A)
Muslim League
B)
Red Shirt Movement
C)
Khilafat Movement
D)
Aligarh Movement
M.A. Jinnah was a leading figure in the All-India Muslim League, and the question is asking for the movement/organization associated with him. Among the given options, Muslim League is the correct answer. The other options are associated with different leaders or causes: Red Shirt Movement with Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, Khilafat Movement with the protection of the Ottoman Caliphate, and Aligarh Movement with Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
Which sector constitutes the maximum share in National Income of India?
A)
Primary
B)
Secondary
C)
Tertiary
D)
All of these have equal share
India’s National Income is now dominated by the tertiary sector (services). Over time, the share of agriculture (primary sector) has declined, while services have become the largest contributor to GDP/National Income. The secondary sector is also significant, but it is smaller than the tertiary sector. Hence, the correct answer is Tertiary.
What was the work of the Shudhi movement started by the Arya Samaj?
A)
To protect Hindus from Islam and Christianity
B)
To convert non-Hindus to Hinduism
C)
To promote patriotism
D)
To spread the practice of Yoga
The Shuddhi movement was launched by the Arya Samaj to reconvert people who had left Hinduism or to bring non-Hindus into the Hindu fold. Hence, its main work was conversion to Hinduism. Option (a) is related more to defensive religious reform, while (c) and (d) are unrelated to the Shuddhi movement.
The trade monopoly of the East India Company was ended and India was thrown open to a system of free trade by the
A)
Charter Act of 1813
B)
Regulating Act of 1772
C)
Pitt’s India Act of 1884
D)
Government of India Act of 1858
The Charter Act of 1813 ended the East India Company’s trade monopoly in India, except for tea and trade with China for some time, and opened India to free trade by other British merchants. The Regulating Act of 1772 dealt with administration, not trade monopoly. Pitt’s India Act of 1784 (not 1884) was about dual control of Company affairs. The Government of India Act of 1858 transferred power from the Company to the Crown, but did not end the trade monopoly in the way asked here.
Who was the founder of Forward Block?
A)
Mahatma Gandhi
B)
P.C.Joshi
C)
Subhash Chandra Bose
D)
Jayprakash Narayan
The Forward Bloc was founded by Subhash Chandra Bose in 1939 after he resigned from the Indian National Congress. It was formed to consolidate the left-wing and nationalist forces within the freedom movement. The other options are incorrect: Mahatma Gandhi founded the Indian National Congress's non-violent movement, P.C. Joshi was a communist leader, and Jayprakash Narayan was a socialist leader associated with later movements.
Who was the founder of Brahmo Samaj?
A)
Swami Dayananda Saraswati
B)
Devedranath Tagore
C)
Mahatma Gandhi
D)
Raja Rammohan Roy
Brahmo Samaj was founded by Raja Rammohan Roy in 1828. He is regarded as the father of the Brahmo movement. Swami Dayananda Saraswati founded Arya Samaj, Debendranath Tagore was an important leader of Brahmo Samaj but not its founder, and Mahatma Gandhi was associated with the Indian freedom movement, not the founding of Brahmo Samaj.
Which among the following is not the result of de-industrialisation in India?
A)
India became the exporter of raw-materials
B)
Destruction of traditional industries
C)
Over crowding in the agrarian sector
D)
Self-sufficient village economy
De-industrialisation in colonial India led to the destruction of traditional industries, forcing artisans and workers into agriculture, which caused overcrowding in the agrarian sector. It also turned India into an exporter of raw materials and importer of manufactured goods. However, it did not create a self-sufficient village economy; rather, it weakened the traditional economic structure.
Which of the following is in private sector?
A)
HSL Rourkela
B)
HSL Durgapur
C)
TISCO Jamshedpur
D)
BSL Bokaro
TISCO (Tata Iron and Steel Company), Jamshedpur is a private sector company. The other options—HSL Rourkela, HSL Durgapur, and BSL Bokaro—are public sector steel plants/undertakings. Hence, the correct answer is TISCO Jamshedpur.
The wind blowing from Indian Ocean to Indian sub-continent during the month of June to September is known as
A)
South-West Monsoon
B)
North-East Monsoon
C)
Westerly Depression
D)
Shower
From June to September, the Indian sub-continent receives moisture-laden winds from the Indian Ocean. These winds blow from the south-west direction and are called the South-West Monsoon. The North-East Monsoon occurs mainly from October to December, while Westerly Depression and Shower are not the correct seasonal wind system here.
The President of India is elected by the ‘Electoral College’ consisting of
A)
all members of Parliament
B)
elected members of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies
C)
members of Parliament, State Legislative Assemblies and Legislative Councils
D)
all the members of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies
The President of India is elected by an Electoral College consisting of the elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States. Nominated members are not included. Legislative Councils are also not part of the Electoral College. Therefore, option (b) is correct.
The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President on a matter of law or fact
A)
on its own initiative
B)
only if he seeks such advice
C)
only if the matter relates to the Fundamental Rights of citizens
D)
only if the issue poses a threat to the unity and integrity of the country
Under Article 143 of the Indian Constitution, the Supreme Court gives advisory opinion to the President only when the President refers a question of law or fact to it. It does not act on its own initiative. Therefore, option (b) is correct. Options (c) and (d) are not constitutional conditions for advisory jurisdiction.
Indian planning is
A)
totalitarian in nature
B)
democratic in nature
C)
totally centralized
D)
none of these
Indian planning is considered democratic in nature because it operates within a democratic political framework, with plans formulated and implemented by elected governments and institutions. It is not totalitarian, and although planning involves central coordination, it is not totally centralized. Hence, the correct answer is 'democratic in nature'.
The tribal leader who was regarded as an incarnation of God and father of the world was—
A)
Nanak Bhil
B)
Jagia Bhagat
C)
Birsa Munda
D)
Siddhu Santha
Birsa Munda was a famous tribal leader of the Munda tribe in the Chotanagpur region. He was revered by his followers as a divine figure, often described as an incarnation of God and the father of the world. The other options do not match this description: Nanak Bhil and Jagia Bhagat are not associated with this title, and Siddhu Santha refers to Sidhu and Kanhu of the Santhal rebellion, not this particular epithet.
The Khilafat movement was organised chiefly by
A)
Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali
B)
Maulana Azad and Ajmal Khan
C)
Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Fazlul Hug
D)
B.G.Tilak and Surendranath Bannerjee
The Khilafat Movement was chiefly organised and led by the Ali brothers, Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali, to protest against the treatment of the Ottoman Caliph after World War I. Maulana Azad and Hakim Ajmal Khan were important supporters, but not the chief organisers. Jinnah and Fazlul Huq were not the main leaders of this movement, and Tilak and Surendranath Banerjee were associated with earlier nationalist politics, not Khilafat.