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This section includes 29 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your General Knowledge knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R).Assertion (A) : Despite its name, the Hindu Code Bill was to apply to Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jains as well as Hindu castes and sects.Reason (R) : After independence, among those favouring a common civil code were the Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and the law minister, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.In the context of these statements, which of the following is correct ? |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
| C. | (A) is true, but (R) is false. |
| D. | (A) is false, but (R) is true. |
| Answer» C. (A) is true, but (R) is false. | |
| 2. |
In how many stages Sirohi State was integrated into Rajasthan? |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 1 |
| Answer» B. 3 | |
| 3. |
Name of the Operation by NSG against terrorist strikes in Mumbai was? |
| A. | Operation Black Tornado |
| B. | Operation Vijay |
| C. | Operation Black Thunder |
| D. | Operation Mumbai Sagar |
| Answer» B. Operation Vijay | |
| 4. |
"Operation Blue Star" is associated with |
| A. | Akshardham Temple |
| B. | Golden Temple |
| C. | Babri Masjid |
| D. | None of above |
| Answer» C. Babri Masjid | |
| 5. |
In which year did India not fight a war with Pakistan? |
| A. | 1950 |
| B. | 1965 |
| C. | 1947 |
| D. | 1971 |
| Answer» B. 1965 | |
| 6. |
On which day did the Indian government set up the Shah Commission to divide Punjab and create the state of Haryana? |
| A. | 1st November 1966 |
| B. | 22nd April 1966 |
| C. | 7th November 1966 |
| D. | 23rd April 1966 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
Bangladesh was a part of Pakistan from ______ to ______. |
| A. | 1947; 1989 |
| B. | 1947; 1962 |
| C. | 1947; 1971 |
| D. | 1947; 1958 |
| Answer» D. 1947; 1958 | |
| 8. |
Pochampally in Nalgonda district of Telengana became famous in April, 1951 because |
| A. | the Bhoodan movement was launched there by Vinoba Bhave |
| B. | the landless peasants rose up in arms against the landlords |
| C. | it witnessed violent .anti-Hindi agitation |
| D. | Silk weavers' cooperative was formed for the first time in India |
| Answer» B. the landless peasants rose up in arms against the landlords | |
| 9. |
In which year did the State Jharkhand come into existence? |
| A. | 1998 |
| B. | 1999 |
| C. | 2000 |
| D. | 2001 |
| E. | None of the above/More than one of the above |
| Answer» D. 2001 | |
| 10. |
On 26th January 1950, Dr. Rajendra Prasad unfurled the National Flag at a stadium that was formerly known as the ________ stadium. |
| A. | Chhatrasal |
| B. | Irwin |
| C. | Talkatora |
| D. | Harbax Singh |
| Answer» C. Talkatora | |
| 11. |
In which year was the first Indian state recognized on linguistic basis? |
| A. | 1956 |
| B. | 1951 |
| C. | 1950 |
| D. | 1953 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
1971 war for liberation of Bangladesh was fought between ___________. |
| A. | India and China |
| B. | China and Pakistan |
| C. | Nepal and Bhutan |
| D. | India and Pakistan |
| Answer» E. | |
| 13. |
Bihar as an Indian State was formed in |
| A. | 1911 |
| B. | 1912 |
| C. | 1936 |
| D. | 2000 |
| E. | None of the above/More than one of the above |
| Answer» C. 1936 | |
| 14. |
After Independence, in which year were the Indian States reorganized on the linguistic basis? |
| A. | 1947 |
| B. | 1951 |
| C. | 1956 |
| D. | 2000 |
| E. | None of the above/More than one of the above |
| Answer» D. 2000 | |
| 15. |
By which Act, Bihar became separate province? |
| A. | The Government of India Act of 1935 |
| B. | The Government of India Act of 1919 |
| C. | The Indian Councils of 1909 |
| D. | The Indian Independence Act of 1947 |
| E. | None of the above/ More than one of the above |
| Answer» B. The Government of India Act of 1919 | |
| 16. |
Consider the following statements:(a) S.K. Dhar Commission rejected the linguistic basis of reorganisation of states.(b) The JVP Commission accepted the linguistic basis of reorganisation of states. |
| A. | Statement (a) is correct. |
| B. | Statement (b) is correct. |
| C. | Both the statements are correct. |
| D. | Both the statements are false. |
| Answer» D. Both the statements are false. | |
| 17. |
In 1952 A.D., which leader of the communist party entrusted the demand of the state of Uttarakhand to the Government of India ? |
| A. | C.P. Pant |
| B. | Charu Majumdar |
| C. | P.C. Joshi |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 18. |
How many times a state of emergency has been declared in India since independence? |
| A. | Thrice |
| B. | Once |
| C. | Twice |
| D. | Four Times |
| Answer» B. Once | |
| 19. |
Amindivi and Minicoy are parts of which Indian Union Territory? |
| A. | Lakshadweep |
| B. | Daman and Diu |
| C. | Andaman and Nicobar |
| D. | Chandigarh |
| Answer» B. Daman and Diu | |
| 20. |
Name the latest Indian state born out of bifurcation of a Southern State in 2014. |
| A. | Coimbatore |
| B. | Telangana |
| C. | Mangalore |
| D. | Cochin |
| Answer» C. Mangalore | |
| 21. |
_____ was food minister of India during Green Revolution. |
| A. | Arun Nehru |
| B. | Morarji Desai |
| C. | C. Subramaniam |
| D. | Jagjivan Ram |
| Answer» D. Jagjivan Ram | |
| 22. |
Examine the following statements:A. The formation of Andhra Jana Kendra Sangham in 1921 and it developing into Andhra Maha Sabha in 1930 laid firm foundations for popular awakening in the Nizam's Dominions.B. The conducting of the operation and deliberations in Telugu, the mother tongue of 80% of the people in Telangana and similarly in Marathi and Kannada in Marathwada provided the right and effective channel for arousing public opinion.Choose the correct answer: |
| A. | Both A and B are incorrect. |
| B. | Both A and B are correct. |
| C. | Only A is correct. |
| D. | Only B is correct. |
| Answer» C. Only A is correct. | |
| 23. |
18th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement was held in October 2019. |
| A. | Turkey |
| B. | Azerbaijan |
| C. | Russia |
| D. | Armenia |
| Answer» C. Russia | |
| 24. |
Arrange the following events in chronological order and select the correct answer from the codes given below:I. Maharaja Hari Singh signed the Instrument of Accession.II. Constitution of India was enforced.III. Accession to India ratified by the Sovereign Constituent Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir.IV. New Constitution of the State of Jammu and Kashmir came into force. |
| A. | I, III, IV, II |
| B. | III, IV, I, II |
| C. | I, II, III, IV |
| D. | IV, III, II, I |
| Answer» D. IV, III, II, I | |
| 25. |
Consider the following statements:1. In the first Lok Sabha, the single largest party in the opposition was the Swatantra Party.2. In the Lok Sabha, a "Leader of the Opposition" was recognized for the first time in 1969.3. In the Lok Sabha, if a party does not have a minimum of 75 members, its leader cannot be recognized as the Leader of the Opposition.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 26. |
In which Princely State of India was plebiscite held to determine whether to merge it in India or Pakistan? |
| A. | Kashmir |
| B. | Morbi |
| C. | Junagadh |
| D. | Jamnagar |
| Answer» D. Jamnagar | |
| 27. |
1971 was for liberation of Bangladesh was fought between which all countries? |
| A. | India and Bangladesh |
| B. | China and Pakistan |
| C. | India and China |
| D. | India and Pakistan |
| Answer» E. | |
| 28. |
In the context of Interim Government (1946) of India, who among the following was holding the portfolio of 'Finance'? |
| A. | Jogendra Nath Mandal |
| B. | Liaquat Ali Khan |
| C. | John Mathai |
| D. | Jagjivan Ram |
| Answer» C. John Mathai | |
| 29. |
Arrange in appropriate order (formation of the States) :a. Mizoramb. Nagalandc. Meghalayad. Maharashtra |
| A. | a, d, b, c |
| B. | d, b, c, a |
| C. | c, d, b, a |
| D. | d, b, a, c |
| Answer» C. c, d, b, a | |