- QUESTION
Given below are two statements:
Statement: Anthology is the branch of Science that deals with the study of flowers.
Statement II: Pedology is the branch of Science that deals with the study of fruits. In the light of the above statements,
choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D)Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Explanation
(C)
=Statement I is indeed false because “anthology” typically refers to a collection of literary works, not the study of flowers. The correct term for the study of flowers is “anthology” or “floriculture.”
Statement II is false because “pedology” is actually the study of soil, not fruits. The correct term for the study of fruits is “pomology.”
So, indeed, the correct answer is:
C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
QUESTION-2
Which of the following statements are correct?
(A) Indus Valley Civilization is one of the oldest civilizations of the world.
(B) People of this civilization were familiar with Wheat, Rice and Barley.
(C) They were the first people to produce cotton.
(D) They were living in villages with homes made with mud and soil.
(E) They were not familiar with metals like copper.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A)(A), (B) and (C) only
B)(B), (C) and (D) only
C)(C), (D) and (E) only
D)(A), (D) and (E) only
Explanation
(A)
=(A), (B) and (C) only
The correct answer is:
A) (A), (B) and (C) only
Explanation:
– Statement (A) is correct. The Indus Valley Civilization is indeed one of the oldest civilizations in the world, dating back to around 2500 BCE.
– Statement (B) is correct. Archaeological evidence suggests that the people of the Indus Valley Civilization were familiar with crops like wheat, rice, and barley.
– Statement (C) is correct. The Indus Valley Civilization was one of the earliest civilizations to produce cotton, with evidence of cotton cultivation and textile production dating back to around 2500 BCE.
Statements (D) and (E) are incorrect:
– Statement (D) is incorrect. The people of the Indus Valley Civilization did live in villages with homes made of mud bricks, but the construction material also included materials like baked brick and stone.
– Statement (E) is incorrect. The people of the Indus Valley Civilization were indeed familiar with metals like copper, as evidenced by the discovery of copper artifacts at various archaeological sites associated with the civilization.
QUESTION-3
The world record of the First Space Tourist is of:
A)Anousheh Ansari
B)Adolf Von
C)Dennis Tito
D)Robert Edwin
Explanation
(C)
=The world record of the first space tourist is held by Dennis Tito.
So, the correct option is:
(3) Dennis Tito
QUESTION-4
We celebrate National Constitution Day on:
A)26th December
B)9th December
C)15th August
D) 26th November
Explanation
(D)
=Constitution Day also known as ‘Samvidhan Divas’, is celebrated in our country on 26th November every year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India. On 26th November 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India, which came into effect from 26th January 1950.
QUESTION-5
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The founder of Buddhism, Gautam Buddha was born in 540 BC at Lumbini.
Statement II: Buddhism followed the middle path for attainment of salvation and believed in
the concept of non-violence.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B)Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D)Statement I is false but Statement Il is true
Explanation
(A)
The correct answer is:
A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Explanation:
– Statement I: Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, was indeed born in 563 BC at Lumbini, which is now in modern-day Nepal.
– Statement II: Buddhism does follow the middle path for the attainment of salvation and believes in the concept of non-violence (Ahimsa). This is a central tenet of Buddhist philosophy.
QUESTION-6
The Panchayat system first started in India from:
A)West Bengal
B)Tamil Nadu
C)Rajasthan
D)Bihar
Explanation
(C)
=Rajasthan was the first state to implement Panchayati Raj in India on 2nd of Oct 1959 in the Nagaur district. Rajasthan was followed by Andhra Pradesh which also implemented in the year 1959. Thereafter most of the states adopted the system
QUESTION-7
The 20th Asian Games – 2026 is scheduled to be held in which country?
A)China
B)Japan
C)India
D)Thailand
Explanation
(B)
=The 2026 Asian Games will be co-hosted by the Aichi Prefecture and the city of Nagoya in Japan. It will mark the third time the Asian Games has been held in Japan, following Tokyo in 1958 and Hiroshima in 1994.
QUESTION-8
The Author of the famous Book “My Life” is:
A)Barack Obama
B)Benazir Bhutto
C)Pervez Musharraf
D)Bill Clinton
Explanation
(D)
=Bill Clinton
QUESTION-9
Match List-l with List-ll
| List-l (Activities) | List-II (Year) |
| (A)Partition of Bengal | I-1906 |
| (B)Muslim League | II-1916 |
| (C)Home Rule Movement | III-1922 |
| (D)Chauri Chaura | IV-1905 |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A)(A) – (1), (B) – (IV), (C) – (III), (D) – (II)
B)(A) – (IV), (B) – (I), (C) – (II), (D) – (III)
C)(A) – (IV), (B) – (II), (C) – (III), (D) – (1)
D)(A) – (IV), (B) – (I), (C) – (III), (D) – (II)
Explanation
(B)
=(A) – (IV), (B) – (I), (C) – (II), (D) – (III)
QUESTION-10
The first foreigner honoured with the Bharat Ratna Award was:
A)Muhammad Ali Jinnah
B)Benazir Bhutto
C)Sirimavo Bandarnaike
D)Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
Explanation
(D)
=The first foreigner honored with the Bharat Ratna was Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan.
So, the correct option is:
(D) Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
QUESTION-11
Match List-l with List-II
| List-I | List-II |
| (A)Biggest planet | 1-Earth |
| (B)Blue planet | 2-Neptune |
| (C)Coldest planet | 3-Jupiter |
| (D)Hottest planet | 4-Venus |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A) (A) – (I), (B) – (III), (C) – (IV), (D) – (II)
B)(A) – (III), (B) – (I), (C) – (II), (D) – (IV)
C)(A) – (II), (B) – (I), (C) – (III), (D) – (IV)
D)(A) – (IV), (B) – (III), (C) – (II), (D) – (1)
Explanation
(B)
=(A) – (III), (B) – (I), (C) – (II), (D) – (IV)
QUESTION-12
Arrange the following important National Days of India in chronological sequence.
(A) National Science Day
(B) National Teacher’s Day
(C) National Youth Day
(D) National Hindi Day
(E) National Children’s Day
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A)(A), (C), (B), (E), (D)
B) (B), (A), (D), (C), (E)
C)(C), (A), (B), (D), (E)
D) (C), (B), (A), (Ε), (D)
Explanation
(D)
=The correct chronological sequence for the listed National Days of India is as follows:
1. (C) National Youth Day (January 12)
2. (A) National Science Day (February 28)
3. (B) National Teacher’s Day (September 5)
4. (E) National Children’s Day (November 14)
5. (D) National Hindi Day (September 14)
So, the correct answer is:
D) (C), (B), (A), (E), (D)
QUESTION-13
Kathakali is the famous dance of which state?
A)Tamil Nadu
B)Kerala
C)Andhra Pradesh
D)Odisha
Explanation
(B)
=Kerala
QUESTION-14
Which of the following statements are correct?
(A) Men in Paleolithic age, survived on hunting animals and birds, fishing, fruits and nuts.
(B) Men in Mesolithic age, domesticated some animals and started to stay in one place.
(C) Men in Mesolithic age invented the wheel for transportation.
(D) Men in Chalcolithic age started the practice of agriculture.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A)(A), (B) and (C) only
B) (B) and (C) only
C) (A), (B) and (D) only
D)(B), (C) and (D) only
Explanation
(C)
=(A), (B) and (D) only
The correct statements are:
(A) Men in Paleolithic age survived on hunting animals and birds, fishing, fruits, and nuts. This is accurate as hunting and gathering were the primary means of subsistence during the Paleolithic period.
(B) Men in Mesolithic age domesticated some animals and started to stay in one place. This is correct as during the Mesolithic period, there was a transition towards more settled lifestyles and the domestication of certain animals.
(D) Men in Chalcolithic age started the practice of agriculture. This statement is also correct. The Chalcolithic age, also known as the Copper Age, marked the beginning of agriculture and metalworking.
QUESTION-15
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Ajatashatru was the founder of Haryanka Dynasty.
Statement II: The earliest capital of Magadha was Rajgir.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
A)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D)Statement I is false but Statement Il is true
Explanation
(D)
=Statement I is false but Statement Il is true
QUESTION-16
The famous football player Lionel Messi belongs to which country?
A)Jamaica
B)Portugal
C)Argentina
D)Spain
Explanation
(c)
=Argentina
QUESTION-17
Who is known as “The Father of Green Revolution in the world” ?
A)M.S. Swaminathan
B)Dr. Verghese Kurien
C)Norman E. Borlaug
D)P.C. Mahalanobis
Explanation
(C)
=Norman E. Borlaug
Norman Borlaug is the father of Green Revolution in the world. He was an American agricultural scientist and humanitarian. He is considered by some to be the “father of modern agriculture”. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970
QUESTION-18
Which Article of the Indian Constitution is related to free and compulsory education for children of age 6 years to 14 years?
A)Article-17
B)Article-21A
C)Article-46
D)Article – 356
Explanation
(B)
=Article-21A
Right to Education The Constitution (Eighty-sixth Amendment) Act, 2002 inserted Article 21-A in the Constitution of India to provide free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a Fundamental Right in such a manner as the State may, by law, determine
QUESTION-19
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Graphite is a good conductor of electricity.
Statement II: Diamond is highly transparent and the hardest known material.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B)Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D)Statement I is false but Statement Il is true
Explanation
(A)
=Both Statement I and Statement II are true
QUESTION-20
Which of the following statement is NOT correct?
A)Chitranjan Das was not member of Swaraj Party
B)N. C. Kelkar was among the founding members of Swaraj Party.
C)The foundation of Swaraj Party was laid on January 1, 1923
D) In the election held in 1923, the Swaraj Party captured 45 out of 145 seats
Explanation
(A)
=Chitranjan Das was not member of Swaraj Party.
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