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This section includes 657 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
The shuddi movement to bring back to the Hindufold people converted to other religions from Hinduism was launched by? |
| A. | Arya Samajam |
| B. | HinduSamajam |
| C. | muslimSamajam |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. HinduSamajam | |
| 2. |
Which amidst the following sites/monuments is not on the UNESCO’s list of World Cultural Heritages ? |
| A. | Humayun’s Tomb at Delhi |
| B. | Agra Fort |
| C. | Tirupathi-Tirumala Temples |
| D. | Keoladeo National Park |
| Answer» D. Keoladeo National Park | |
| 3. |
Ramakrishna Mission was established by? |
| A. | r.v lyer |
| B. | Swami Vivekananda |
| C. | Vikramaditya |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Vikramaditya | |
| 4. |
Who was the director of the movie Salaam Bombay? |
| A. | Rajendra |
| B. | Mira Nair |
| C. | Sisunaga |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Sisunaga | |
| 5. |
Which is the first talkie film? |
| A. | The som singh in 1987 |
| B. | The Jazz Singer in 1927 |
| C. | ranvir singh |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. ranvir singh | |
| 6. |
Who among the following Hindu religious teachers was called to the Ibadat Khana of Emperor Akbar ? |
| A. | Banuchandra Upadhayya |
| B. | Purushottama |
| C. | Hari Vijaya Suri |
| D. | Vijay Sen Suri |
| Answer» C. Hari Vijaya Suri | |
| 7. |
God created society just as he did the animate and inanimate objects of the world. This view comes from the? |
| A. | Divine Origin Theory |
| B. | Evolution Theory |
| C. | Religious Theory |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Evolution Theory | |
| 8. |
Which of the societies practiced polyandry? |
| A. | Wodabe of Africa |
| B. | Nyinba of Nepal |
| C. | Todas of India |
| D. | Medieval of Europeans |
| Answer» D. Medieval of Europeans | |
| 9. |
Who founded 'Yoga Shastra' the school of Hindu philosophy? |
| A. | Gurukul |
| B. | Patanjali |
| C. | Shikha niketan |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Shikha niketan | |
| 10. |
Which is the first Sanskrit film produced in India? |
| A. | Sanskrit |
| B. | Shikha |
| C. | Adi Sankara |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 11. |
Which traditional Asian performing art derives its name from the Japanese words for 'singing', 'dancing' and 'acting' |
| A. | kabuki |
| B. | kabul |
| C. | kunal |
| D. | kuru |
| Answer» B. kabul | |
| 12. |
Who established Khalsa the Sikh order? |
| A. | Guru govind singh |
| B. | Raghubir singh |
| C. | Gurubir |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Raghubir singh | |
| 13. |
Name the sea demoness known for trapping birds by illusion, who tried to obstruct Hanuman on his way to Lanka? |
| A. | simhika |
| B. | luka |
| C. | dikhsha |
| D. | samini |
| Answer» B. luka | |
| 14. |
Who is the director of the Sanskrit film Adi Sankara? |
| A. | R.V. lyer |
| B. | G.V. Iyer |
| C. | Ransingh |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Ransingh | |
| 15. |
With which musical instrument is Shiv Kumar Sharma associated? |
| A. | Santoor |
| B. | Sitar |
| C. | Shehnai |
| D. | Tabala |
| Answer» B. Sitar | |
| 16. |
The ratio of width of our National flag to its length is? |
| A. | 3:5 |
| B. | 2:3 |
| C. | 2:4 |
| D. | 3:4 |
| Answer» C. 2:4 | |
| 17. |
Marriage in which the bridegroom gets the bride in exchange of some money? |
| A. | Asura |
| B. | Rashasa |
| C. | Brahma |
| D. | Prajapatia |
| Answer» D. Prajapatia | |
| 18. |
Which of the following is the most prevalent folk dance of Uttar Pradesh? |
| A. | Naati |
| B. | Nautanki |
| C. | Bhangra |
| D. | Tamasha |
| Answer» C. Bhangra | |
| 19. |
Pungi is a dance form related to which state? |
| A. | Uttar pradesh |
| B. | Himachal Pradesh |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | Rajasthan |
| Answer» C. Karnataka | |
| 20. |
Which indian state banned the forceful religious conversions? |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | Madhaya Pradesh |
| C. | Tamilnadu |
| D. | Uttar Pardesh |
| Answer» D. Uttar Pardesh | |
| 21. |
Bhagavata Mela is a folk dance of? |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | Uttar pradesh |
| C. | Andra pradesh |
| D. | Karnataka |
| Answer» D. Karnataka | |
| 22. |
Who is known as Barefoot Painter? |
| A. | Rajendra |
| B. | M.F.Hussain |
| C. | l.l hussan |
| D. | M.S Dawan |
| Answer» C. l.l hussan | |
| 23. |
What is the name of the elephant which serves as the mount of Lord Indra? |
| A. | Ramu |
| B. | Nargi |
| C. | Airavata |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» D. none of these | |
| 24. |
The Meenakshi temple at Madurai is the monument of? |
| A. | Pallavas |
| B. | Cholas |
| C. | Cheras |
| D. | Pandyas |
| Answer» E. | |
| 25. |
Which Ragamala depicts the martial arts by introducing horsemen in battle? |
| A. | Himalya |
| B. | Natanarayana |
| C. | Geet |
| D. | non of these |
| Answer» C. Geet | |
| 26. |
Tirupati temple of Lord Venkateswara is situated in which state? |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | Madhaya Pradesh |
| C. | Uttar Pradesh |
| D. | Andra pradesh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 27. |
Consider the following statements about Sikh Gurus:1. Banda Bahadur was appointed as the military leader of the Sikhs by Guru Tegh Bahadur.2. Guru Arjan Dev become the Sikh Guru after Guru Ram Das.3. Guru Arjan Dev gave to Sikhs their own script- Gurumukhi. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 28. |
According to legend, which deity was Ved Vyasa's scribe as he dictated the story of the Mahabharata? |
| A. | Hari |
| B. | God |
| C. | Ganesha |
| D. | Shiv |
| Answer» D. Shiv | |
| 29. |
In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the auspicious jewel ,Lord Vishnu wears on a pendant around his neck? |
| A. | hari |
| B. | kausthumbham |
| C. | shayam ratn |
| D. | non of them |
| Answer» C. shayam ratn | |
| 30. |
Which country had the first Women's Institute, in 1897? |
| A. | Canada |
| B. | Australia |
| C. | Great Britain |
| D. | Japan |
| Answer» B. Australia | |
| 31. |
. In Indian musical terminology, what is the feminine of Raga? |
| A. | ragini |
| B. | ragis |
| C. | raghi |
| D. | non of these |
| Answer» B. ragis | |
| 32. |
Which US organization’s headquarters is situated in Langley, Virginia? |
| A. | NIA |
| B. | CIA |
| C. | Interpol |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Interpol | |
| 33. |
Haldi is the Indian name for which spice? |
| A. | Star anise |
| B. | Coriander |
| C. | Turmeric |
| D. | Asafoetida |
| Answer» D. Asafoetida | |
| 34. |
What is the art of Japanese flower arranging called? |
| A. | Florabana |
| B. | Feng Shui |
| C. | Ikebana |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 35. |
India qualified for the Soccer World Cup in 1950 but were refused permission to take part; why? |
| A. | They were not allowed to play onPolitical issues. |
| B. | They didn’t have coach. |
| C. | The players were not permitted to playin bare feet. |
| D. | None of the Above |
| Answer» D. None of the Above | |
| 36. |
Which artist sculpted the lions at the foot of London's Nelson's Column? |
| A. | Lord Henry IIIrd |
| B. | Sir Edwin Henry |
| C. | Lord Henry IIIrd |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Lord Henry IIIrd | |
| 37. |
If an object is hastate what shape is it? |
| A. | Square |
| B. | Rectangular |
| C. | Triangular |
| D. | Circular |
| Answer» D. Circular | |
| 38. |
In 1983 which film did Barbra Streisand co-write, direct, produce and star in? |
| A. | Terminator |
| B. | Star Wars 6 |
| C. | Aliens |
| D. | Yentl |
| Answer» E. | |
| 39. |
What year was Inheritance Tax introduced in the UK? |
| A. | 1980 |
| B. | 1987 |
| C. | 1986 |
| D. | non of these |
| Answer» D. non of these | |
| 40. |
The word 'anserine' relates to which type of birds? |
| A. | Sparrow |
| B. | Kingfisher |
| C. | Geese |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 41. |
Where did the formation of Azad Hind Fauj take Place? |
| A. | Singapore |
| B. | Thailand |
| C. | Russia |
| D. | Germany |
| Answer» B. Thailand | |
| 42. |
Where is situated the battlefield of Plassy? |
| A. | West Bengal |
| B. | Haryana |
| C. | Punjab |
| D. | Karnataka |
| Answer» B. Haryana | |
| 43. |
When Indian national Anthem was first sung? |
| A. | August 15, 1947, Independence of Indian |
| B. | December 27, 1951 Calcutta |
| C. | 1857 revolt |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. 1857 revolt | |
| 44. |
What was the name of the Chinese pilgrim who visited during the reign of Harshavardhana? |
| A. | Hiuen Tsang |
| B. | Fahein |
| C. | None of the Above |
| D. | Hikaru |
| Answer» B. Fahein | |
| 45. |
What was the name of Harsha’s Capital? |
| A. | Gaya |
| B. | Kannaauj |
| C. | Kanpur |
| D. | Lucknow |
| Answer» C. Kanpur | |
| 46. |
Which was the first occasion when our national song was sung for the first time? |
| A. | 1857 revolt |
| B. | 1896 session of Indian National Congress |
| C. | 1919 - Jallianwala Bagh Massacre |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. 1919 - Jallianwala Bagh Massacre | |
| 47. |
Where did ‘Tebhega’ movement occurred in 1946? |
| A. | Karnataka |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Tamil Nadu |
| D. | Bengal |
| Answer» E. | |
| 48. |
In the third battle of Panipat, who defeated Marathas? |
| A. | Mughals |
| B. | Afghans |
| C. | British Army |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. British Army | |
| 49. |
Which of the following Gupta temples is the most evolved ? |
| A. | Nachana-Kuthara |
| B. | Sanchi |
| C. | Deogarh |
| D. | Tigowa |
| Answer» D. Tigowa | |
| 50. |
What was the name of writer of Bande Mataram? |
| A. | Bankimchandra Chatterjee |
| B. | Rabindranath Tagore |
| C. | sharat chandra chattopadhyay |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Rabindranath Tagore | |