🏛️History of India & National MovementSocial Science
Ancient India (Indus Valley, Vedic Age, Buddhism, Mauryas, Guptas), Medieval India (Delhi Sultanate, Mughals), and the Indian National Freedom Movement.
Arrange the following historical events in chronological order:
- a. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre - b. Dandi March - c. Lucknow Pact - d. Quit India Movement
💡Correct Answer: Option B (c, a, b, d)
The correct chronological order is: Lucknow Pact (1916), Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (1919), Dandi March (1930), and Quit India Movement (1942). This matches sequence: c, a, b, d.
Q2
📜 HistoryHistory
Who is popularly known as the "Grand Old Man of India"?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Dadabhai Naoroji)
Dadabhai Naoroji is known as the 'Grand Old Man of India'. He was a prominent leader in the Indian national movement and formulated the Drain of Wealth theory.
Q3
📜 HistoryHistory
Consider the following pairs of historical terms and entities of Jammu and Kashmir:
- a. Founder of Dogra Dynasty: 4. Gulab Singh - b. Dar-Ul-Aman (written as Dar-Ul-Alam): 1. Maharaja Ranjit Dev - c. Mian Deedo: 2. Rebellion Group Head - d. Treaty of Lahore: 3. 1846
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3)
The correct matches are: Maharaja Gulab Singh founded the Dogra Dynasty (a-4); Jammu was named 'Dar-ul-Aman' during the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Dev due to religious peace (b-1); Mian Deedo was a rebel leader against Sikh rule in Jammu (c-2); and the Treaty of Lahore was signed in 1846 (d-3).
Q4
🔬 Forensic ScienceHistory of Firearms
Arrange the following firearms with chronological order of their invention.
i. Match Lock ii. Wheel Lock iii. Hand Canon iv. 0.303 SLR
💡Correct Answer: Option B (iii, i, ii, iv)
The correct chronological sequence of inventions is: Hand Cannon (14th century, iii) -> Matchlock (15th century, i) -> Wheellock (16th century, ii) -> 0.303 SLR (20th century, iv). This corresponds to order: iii, i, ii, iv.
Q5
🔬 Forensic ScienceHistory of Firearms
Snaphaunce and Miquelet are the types of
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Flint lock)
Snaphaunce and Miquelet are early historic variations and developments of the Flintlock ignition mechanism.
Q6
📜 HistoryNetwork History
Identify the first network which was based on TCP/IP protocol.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (ARPANET)
ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network) adopted the TCP/IP protocol suite on January 1, 1983, becoming the first network to operate on TCP/IP.
Q7
🔬 Forensic ScienceHistory of Forensics
Consider the following pairs: i. Father of forensic toxicology - Albert Osborn ii. Father of Forensic Ballistics - Calvin Goddard iii. Father of fingerprints - Francis Galton iv. Father of questioned documents - Mathieu Orfila Which of the scientists are correctly matched with their domain?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (ii and iii only)
Calvin Goddard is widely known as the Father of Forensic Ballistics (ii). Francis Galton is recognized as the Father of Fingerprints (iii) for developing the first classification system. Mathieu Orfila is the Father of Forensic Toxicology (not questioned documents), and Albert Osborn is the Father of Questioned Documents (not toxicology).
Q8
🔬 Forensic ScienceHistory of Forensics
Where was the first chemical examiner laboratory set up in India?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Madras)
The first Chemical Examiner's Laboratory in India was established at Madras (now Chennai) in the year 1849.
Q9
🔬 Forensic ScienceHistory of Forensics
The first Central Forensic Science Laboratory was started in Calcutta in which of the following year?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1957)
The first Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) of India was established in Calcutta (Kolkata) in 1957.
Q10
🔬 Forensic ScienceHistory of Forensics
The concept of 'Every contact leaves a trace' is associated with which of the following forensic scientist?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Sir Edmond Locard)
The fundamental tenet of forensic science, 'Every contact leaves a trace', is known as Locard's Exchange Principle, formulated by Sir Edmond Locard.
Q11
📜 HistoryInk History
Which of the following is the oldest form of ink?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Carbon ink)
Carbon ink (made from soot/fine charcoal mixed with gum or glue) is the oldest form of writing ink, used since ancient times in Egypt and China.
Q12
🔬 Forensic SciencePrinting Technology History
Arrange the following in ascending chronological order of their appearance: i. Manual typewriter ii. Laser printer iii. Dot-Matrix printer iv. Inkjet printer
💡Correct Answer: Option D (i, iii, iv, ii)
The chronological order is: i. Manual Typewriter (1860s/1870s) -> iii. Dot-Matrix Printer (1970) -> iv. Inkjet Printer (late 1970s/1980s) -> ii. Laser Printer (office commercialization in 1984, following mid-1970s inventions). This corresponds to option D.
Q13
🔬 Forensic ScienceHistory of Forensics
Who was known to be the first to use any scientific system for personal identification?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Sir Alphonse Bertillon)
Alphonse Bertillon developed the first scientific system of personal identification in 1879, known as Bertillonage, which utilized anthropometric measurements of bodily dimensions.
Q14
🔬 Forensic ScienceHistory of Forensics
Match the following: 1. Sir Francis Galton -> a. Fingerprints 2. Sir Edmond Locard -> b. Questioned Documents 3. Sir Alphonse Bertillon -> c. Principle of Mutual Exchange 4. Sir Albert S. Osborn -> d. Anthropometric Measurements
💡Correct Answer: Option C (a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3)
Sir Francis Galton is associated with Fingerprints (a-1). Sir Albert S. Osborn with Questioned Documents (b-4). Sir Edmond Locard with the Principle of Mutual Exchange (c-2). Sir Alphonse Bertillon with Anthropometric Measurements (d-3). This matches option C.
Q15
🔬 Forensic ScienceHistory of Forensics
The first Sherlock Holmes novel, A Study in Scarlet, published in
💡Correct Answer: Option C (1887)
A Study in Scarlet, Arthur Conan Doyle's first Sherlock Holmes novel, was written in 1886 and published in Beeton's Christmas Annual in November 1887.
Q16
🔬 Forensic ScienceHistory of Forensics
In response to the rising demands of providing high technology to the crime investigation process, BPR&D established the first Forensic DNA Typing facility at CFSL, Calcutta, during
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1998)
The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) established India's first Central DNA Typing Unit at the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL), Calcutta in 1998.
Q17
📜 HistoryHistory of Fingerprints
The first Central Fingerprint Bureau of India was established in India in the year
💡Correct Answer: Option B (1897)
The world's first Central Fingerprint Bureau (CFPB) was established in Calcutta, India, in June 1897, after the classification system developed by Sir Edward Richard Henry, Hem Chandra Bose, and Qazi Azizul Haque was approved.
Q18
🔬 Forensic ScienceHistory of Forensics
The first Forensic Science Laboratory established in India in
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Calcutta)
The first state Forensic Science Laboratory in India was established in Calcutta, West Bengal, in the year 1952.
Q19
🔬 Forensic ScienceHistory of Forensics
The first National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) in India was established in 1905 in
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Shimla)
In 1905, the central fingerprint records and intelligence bureau under the Criminal Intelligence Department (CID) was established at Shimla.
Q20
📜 HistoryAncient Indian Literature
In which language was the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita originally written?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Sanskrit)
The Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, a 700-verse Hindu scripture that is part of the epic Mahabharata, was originally written in Classical Sanskrit.
Q21
📜 HistoryModern Indian History
'Do or Die' (Karenge ya Marenge) Gandhiji gave this Mantra to the nation on the eve of which mass movement?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Quit India Movement)
Mahatma Gandhi launched the Quit India Movement on August 8, 1942, giving the famous slogan 'Do or Die' during his speech at the Gowalia Tank Maidan in Bombay.
Q22
🏛️ CivicsJ&K History & Polity
On which date J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019 came into force?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (31 October 2019)
The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, which reconstituted the state into two Union Territories (J&K and Ladakh), was passed on August 5, 2019, and officially came into force on October 31, 2019.
Q23
📜 HistoryJ&K History
Who ascended the Throne of Jammu and Kashmir after Maharaja Gulab Singh?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Maharaja Ranbir Singh)
Maharaja Ranbir Singh succeeded his father, Maharaja Gulab Singh (the founder of the Dogra dynasty), to the throne of Jammu and Kashmir in 1856.
Q24
📜 HistoryJ&K History & Monuments
Shalimar bagh was built by which Mughal emperor?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Jahangir)
Shalimar Bagh in Srinagar, J&K, was built by Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his wife Nur Jahan in 1619.
Q25
📜 HistoryHistory
Arrange the following Indian Newspaper in the chronological order of their establishment years.
1. The Indian Express 2. The Hindu 3. The Economic Times 4. Hindustan Times
💡Correct Answer: Option B (2, 4, 1, 3)
The chronological order is: The Hindu (1878), Hindustan Times (1924), The Indian Express (1932), and The Economic Times (1961). This corresponds to sequence 2, 4, 1, 3.
Q26
🧬 BiologyFreedom Struggle
Who founded the association 'Naujawan Bharat Sabha' to help foster revolution against the British Raj by gathering together worker and peasant youth in 1926?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Bhagat Singh)
Bhagat Singh founded the 'Naujawan Bharat Sabha' in March 1926 with the aim of fostering revolutionary actions against the British Raj by uniting youth.
Q27
📜 HistoryHistory
Match the following historical details of Jammu and Kashmir:
- i) Founder of Dogra Dynasty: 1) 1846 - ii) Last ruler of Dev Dynasty: 2) 1632 - iii) Chashme Shahi garden was built: 3) Jit Singh - iv) Year of Treaty of Lahore: 4) Gulab Singh
💡Correct Answer: Option B (i-4, ii-3, iii-2, iv-1)
Maharaja Gulab Singh was the founder of the Dogra dynasty (i-4). Jit Singh was the last ruler of the Dev dynasty of Jammu (ii-3). Chashme Shahi garden was built in 1632 (iii-2). The Treaty of Lahore was signed in 1846 (iv-1). This matches i-4, ii-3, iii-2, iv-1.
Q28
📜 HistoryHistory
Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A): Rajatarangini presents a written account of the history of Jammu. Reason (R): Historians seek a lot of relevant information from Rajatarangini as it is a valuable source of information on the history of Kashmir.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (A is false but R is true)
Assertion A is false because Rajatarangini, written by Kalhana, is a historical chronicle of Kashmir, not Jammu. Reason R is true because it is indeed a valuable primary source for Kashmir's history.
Q29
📜 HistoryHistory
The city of Jammu got its name from which King?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Jambu Lochan)
The city of Jammu is named after its founder, King Jambu Lochan, who ruled the area in the 14th century BC.
Q30
📜 HistoryHistory
In which year, the first Legislature of Jammu and Kashmir was established?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (1934 AD)
The first Legislative Assembly (Praja Sabha) of Jammu and Kashmir was established in 1934 AD during the reign of Maharaja Hari Singh.
Q31
📜 HistoryIndian History
India became a Republic on
💡Correct Answer: Option B (26th January 1950)
India became a Republic on January 26, 1950, when the Constitution of India came into effect, replacing the Government of India Act 1935.
Q32
📜 HistoryModern Indian History
The first newspaper published in India was
💡Correct Answer: Option C (The Bengal Gazette)
Hicky's Bengal Gazette (also known as the Original Calcutta General Advertiser) was the first weekly newspaper published in India, started in 1780 by James Augustus Hicky.
Q33
📜 HistoryJ&K History
Arrange the following events in chronological order:
i. Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act 2019. ii. Sadar-i-Riyasat re-designated as Governor. iii. Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir adopted. iv. Article 370 grants special status to Jammu and Kashmir. Choose the correct option.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (iv, iii, ii, i)
The chronological order is: iv) Article 370 drafted/enacted (1949), iii) J&K Constitution adopted (November 17, 1956), ii) Sadar-i-Riyasat re-designated as Governor (1965), and i) J&K Reorganisation Act (2019). This corresponds to: iv, iii, ii, i.
Q34
🏛️ CivicsJ&K History & Polity
Who became the first Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir after the title change from Prime Minister?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Ghulam Mohammad Sadiq)
Ghulam Mohammad Sadiq served as the last Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and became the first Chief Minister of the state in 1965 after the designations were changed by the 6th Amendment.
Q35
📜 HistoryJ&K History
King Harsha belongs to which dynasty of Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Lohara)
King Harsha (1089–1101 AD) belonged to the Lohara dynasty of Kashmir.
Q36
📜 HistoryModern Indian History
In which year was English announced as the official language of the Government throughout India?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (1835)
English was made the official language of the British East India Company administration in India under the English Education Act of 1835.
Q37
📜 HistoryJ&K History
Queen Didda, who ruled Kashmir from 980-1003 AD, belonged to which dynasty?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Lohara Dynasty)
Queen Didda was born into the Lohara Dynasty (daughter of King Simharaja of Lohara) and married King Kshemagupta of the Gupta/Yashaskara dynasty of Kashmir.
Q38
📜 HistoryJ&K History
Who is known as the 'Samudragupta of Kashmir'?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Lalitaditya)
Lalitaditya Muktapida of the Karkota dynasty is known as the 'Samudragupta of Kashmir' due to his vast conquests and empire building.
Q39
📜 HistoryModern Indian History
Who composed the famous song 'Sare Jahan Se Achha'?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Mohammad Iqbal)
The famous patriotic song 'Sare Jahan Se Achha' (Tarana-e-Hindi) was written by the poet Muhammad Iqbal in 1904.
Q40
📜 HistoryModern Indian History
Who among the following is the founder of the Theosophical Society?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Madame Blavatsky)
The Theosophical Society was founded in New York in 1875 by Madame Helena Blavatsky, Colonel Henry Steel Olcott, and others.
Q41
📜 HistoryJ&K History
Who is known as the "Nightingale of Kashmir"?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Habba Khatoon)
Habba Khatoon, the 16th-century Kashmiri poetess and queen of Yousuf Shah Chak, is fondly known as the 'Nightingale of Kashmir'.
Q42
💻 ComputerComputer History
Who was the founder of the Free Software Foundation?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Richard Stallman)
Richard Stallman founded the Free Software Foundation (FSF) in October 1985 to support the free software movement.
Q43
📜 HistoryHistory & Infrastructure
In 1897, the first railway line was built in Jammu and Kashmir to connect Jammu with:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Sialkot)
The first railway line in J&K was the Jammu-Sialkot railway line built in 1897, connecting Jammu to Sialkot (now in Pakistan).
Q44
📜 HistoryAncient Indian History
Which of the following animals was absent in the terracotta art of the Indus Valley Civilization?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Cows)
While humped bulls, elephants, dogs, and cats were depicted in terracotta figurines, cows were not represented in terracotta art of the Indus Valley Civilization.
Q45
📜 HistoryMedieval Indian History
Match the following historical Mughal statements with the correct rulers:
P. This Mughal ruler started 'Jharokha Darshan' - Akbar Q. This ruler was known as 'Zinda Pir' - Aurangzeb R. Sir Thomas Roe visited the court of this ruler - Jahangir S. Panditraj Jagannath was the court poet of this ruler - Shah Jahan
💡Correct Answer: Option D (P-ii, Q-iii, R-i, S-iv)
Akbar started Jharokha Darshan (P-ii), Aurangzeb was known as Zinda Pir (Q-iii), Sir Thomas Roe visited Jahangir's court (R-i), and Panditraj Jagannath was court poet to Shah Jahan (S-iv). This matches option D.
Q46
📜 HistoryModern Indian History
The Third Battle of Panipat was fought between which of the following?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Ahmad Shah Abdali and the Marathas)
The Third Battle of Panipat was fought in 1761 between the Durrani Empire (led by Afghan King Ahmad Shah Abdali) and the Maratha Empire.
Q47
📜 HistoryModern Indian History
Match the following historical events/missions with their correct objectives:
P) The Cripps Mission - Seeking Cooperation from Indians in World War II Q) Home Rule Movement - Self-government for India R) Simon Commission - To review the political situation and reform S) Morley-Minto Reforms - Separate electorate for Muslims
💡Correct Answer: Option C (P-3, Q-4, R-1, S-2)
Cripps Mission (P-3) sought WWII cooperation, Home Rule (Q-4) demanded self-government, Simon Commission (R-1) reviewed reforms, and Morley-Minto (S-2) introduced separate electorates. This matches option C.
Q48
📜 HistoryAncient Indian History
Find the correct chronological (increasing/historical timeline) order of the reigns of the following rulers:
P) Chandragupta I of the Guptas Q) Kanishka of the Kushanas R) Simuka of the Satavahanas S) Rudradaman of the Shakas
💡Correct Answer: Option C (RQSP)
Simuka founded Satavahanas (c. 1st century BC - R), Kanishka ruled Kushanas (c. 127 AD - Q), Rudradaman of Shakas ruled (c. 130 AD - S), and Chandragupta I ruled Guptas (c. 319 AD - P). Hence, the chronological order is RQSP.
Q49
📜 HistoryEnvironmental awareness
Match the following (List-1) with their description (List-2): List-1: (a) Idling at red traffic signal, (b) Cycling or walking, (c) Electric vehicle, (d) High vehicle density. List-2: (1) Turning off engine, (2) Increase urban pollution, (3) Reduces air pollution, (4) Sustainable transport.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2)
Idling at red lights requires turning off the engine (a-1); Cycling/walking is sustainable transport (b-4); EVs reduce local air pollution compared to petrol (c-3); High vehicle density increases urban pollution (d-2). Therefore, Option B is correct.
Q50
📜 HistoryHistory of Automobiles
In which of the following year was the first automobile built?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (1769)
Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot built the first steam-powered road vehicle (steam dray/automobile) in 1769 in France.
Q51
📜 HistoryHistory of J&K
Who was the founder of the Dogra Dynasty and the first Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Maharaja Gulab Singh)
Maharaja Gulab Singh was the founder of the Dogra Dynasty and became the first Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir under the Treaty of Amritsar in 1846.
Q52
📜 HistoryHistory of J&K
The Treaty of Amritsar, which handed over the territory of Kashmir to Gulab Singh, was signed in which year?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (1846)
The Treaty of Amritsar was signed on March 16, 1846, between the British East India Company and Maharaja Gulab Singh, establishing the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q53
📜 HistoryIndian History
Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Lord Mountbatten)
Lord Mountbatten served as the first Governor-General of independent India from August 1947 to June 1948. C. Rajagopalachari became the first and only Indian Governor-General after him.
Q54
📜 HistoryHistory of J&K
Which Mughal Emperor built the famous Shalimar Bagh in Srinagar, Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Jahangir)
Shalimar Bagh was built by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his wife Nur Jahan in 1619. It is the largest Mughal garden in the Kashmir Valley.
Q55
📜 HistoryHistory of J&K
Who was the last ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Maharaja Hari Singh)
Maharaja Hari Singh was the last ruling monarch of Jammu and Kashmir, signing the Instrument of Accession to India on October 26, 1947.
Q56
📜 HistoryIndian History
Who wrote the famous book 'The Discovery of India' during his imprisonment?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Jawaharlal Nehru)
The Discovery of India was written by Jawaharlal Nehru during his imprisonment at Ahmednagar Fort from 1942 to 1945.
Q57
📜 HistoryIndian History
The famous Indus Valley Civilization site 'Lothal', known for its ancient dockyard, is located in which modern state of India?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Gujarat)
Lothal was one of the southern-most cities of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, located in the Bhal region of modern Gujarat state.
Q58
📜 HistoryHistory of J&K
Who is the author of Rajatarangini, the Sanskrit historical chronicle of the kings of Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Kalhana)
Rajatarangini ('The River of Kings') was written in Sanskrit by the Kashmiri historian Kalhana in the 12th century AD.
Q59
📜 Environmental Law & GovernanceStockholm Conference & EPA History
The Environment Protection Act 1986 was enacted following the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment held at
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Stockholm)
India enacted the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 under Article 253 of the Constitution to implement the decisions taken at the landmark United Nations Conference on the Human Environment held at Stockholm in June 1972.
Q60
🌿 Environmental Science & EcologyEnvironmental History & Earth Day
The event that led to the creation of Earth Day on April 22nd each year was:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (The Santa Barbara oil spill)
The massive 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill off the coast of California inspired US Senator Gaylord Nelson to organize the first national environmental teach-in and founding of Earth Day on April 22, 1970.
Q61
🌿 Environmental Science & EcologyEnvironmental Literature & History
The event that initiated the modern environmental movement is often associated with the publication of the book:
💡Correct Answer: Option A ("Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson)
Rachel Carson's groundbreaking 1962 book "Silent Spring" exposed the devastating ecological impacts of synthetic chemical pesticides like DDT on birds and ecosystems, catalyzing the modern global environmental movement.
Q62
📜 Indian Polity & ConstitutionConstitutional History & 1947 Act
Which of the following statements about the Indian Independence Act of 1947 is false?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (This Act leads to the establishment of the Constituent Assembly of India.)
Statement B is false because the Constituent Assembly of India was formed earlier in November/December 1946 under the Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946, NOT under the Indian Independence Act of 1947.
Q63
📜 History of Jammu & KashmirKarkota Dynasty & Lalitaditya
Who among the following is known as the "Samudra Gupta of Kashmir" due to his significant rule during the Karkota dynasty between 724-761 A.D.?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Lalitaditya Muktapid)
King Lalitaditya Muktapida of the Karkota dynasty is celebrated as the "Samudragupta of Kashmir" for his extensive military conquests across northern and central Asia and for constructing the magnificent Martand Sun Temple.
Q64
📜 History of Jammu & KashmirMonuments & Heritage of J&K
In which district is Martand Sun Temple located?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Anantnag)
The 8th-century Martand Sun Temple, built by King Lalitaditya Muktapida, is located near Mattan in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q65
📜 History & Handicrafts of J&KHandicrafts & Shawls of Kashmir
Which of the following is correct about Shahtoosh Shawls?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Ain-i-Akbari records that Akbar was an avid collector of Shahtoosh Shawls.)
Abul Fazl's historical text 'Ain-i-Akbari' records that Mughal Emperor Akbar was an avid admirer and collector of Shahtoosh shawls (calling them 'Tus'). (Shahtoosh is derived from the Tibetan Antelope/Chiru, not a goat).
Q66
📜 Ancient Indian HistoryIndus Valley Civilization
The Harappa Civilization was discovered in 1920-21 by the excavations by
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Dayaram Sahni)
Rai Bahadur Daya Ram Sahni discovered and excavated the premier Indus Valley site of Harappa in Montgomery district (Punjab, Pakistan) in 1921 under the direction of Sir John Marshall.
Q67
📜 History & Media of J&KPress and Media History in J&K
The first daily newspaper of the state Jammu and Kashmir is?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Ranbir)
'Ranbir' (started by Mulk Raj Saraf in June 1924 in Jammu) was the first news weekly and subsequently first daily newspaper published in Jammu & Kashmir.
Q68
📜 History of Jammu & KashmirHeritage & Monuments of J&K
Which district of Jammu and Kashmir is famous for the Martand Sun Temple?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Anantnag)
The 8th-century Martand Sun Temple built by King Lalitaditya Muktapida is situated near Mattan in the Anantnag district of Kashmir.
Q69
📜 History of Jammu & KashmirMughal Gardens in Kashmir
Which Mughal emperor built the Shalimar Bagh in Srinagar?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Jahangir)
Mughal Emperor Jahangir built the famous Shalimar Bagh in Srinagar in 1619 for his beloved wife, Empress Noor Jahan.
Q70
📜 History & PolityFirst Cabinet of Independent India
The first Education Minister of Independent India was
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Abul Kalam Azad)
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was the first Education Minister of Independent India, serving from 1947 to 1958. His birthday on November 11 is celebrated as National Education Day.
Q71
📜 Ancient Indian HistoryBuddhism & Ancient Universities
The Buddhist sites Vaishali and Nalanda are situated in which of the following state?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Bihar)
Both ancient Buddhist historical sites, Vaishali (where Lord Buddha preached his last sermon) and Nalanda (the ancient mahavihara university), are situated in the state of Bihar.
Q72
🏦 Banking & FinanceBanking History & New Private Banks
Which of the following is the recently opened bank in India?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (IDFC)
IDFC Bank (now IDFC FIRST Bank) was granted a universal banking license by the RBI and commenced commercial banking operations in October 2015 alongside Bandhan Bank.
Q73
💻 Computer KnowledgeSupercomputers & Computing History
Which of the following is the world's first supercomputer?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (CRAY-1)
The CRAY-1, designed by Seymour Cray and launched by Cray Research in 1976, was the world's first commercially successful supercomputer.
Q74
📜 Medieval Indian HistoryForeign Travellers & Scholars
Who among the following Arab scholars studied Sanskrit and astronomy for a decade at Varanasi?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Alberuni)
Abu Rayhan al-Biruni (Alberuni), the polymath who accompanied Mahmud of Ghazni to India, studied Sanskrit language, Hindu scriptures, and Indian astronomy extensively in Varanasi and authored the monumental masterwork 'Kitab al-Hind' (Tahqiq ma li-l-Hind).
Q75
📜 Modern Indian HistoryIndian National Movement: Rowlatt Act
With which of the following is the comment 'no vakil, no appeal, no dalil' associated?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (The Rowlatt Act, 1919)
The Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act of 1919 (famously known as the Rowlatt Act / 'Black Act') allowed indefinite detention and arrest without trial, prompting the popular slogan 'No Dalil, No Vakil, No Appeal'.
Q76
📜 History of Jammu & KashmirHistorical Forts & Architecture in J&K
Hari parbat was built by
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Atta Mohammed Khan)
While the initial outer fortification wall around Hari Parbat in Srinagar was laid down by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1590, the present imposing hilltop fort ramparts were built in 1808 by Afghan Governor Atta Mohammed Khan (Durrani).
Q77
📜 Modern Indian HistoryPrincely States of India
Which among the following princely states of India were in "direct political relations" with the Government of India? 1. Hyderabad State 2. Gwalior State 3. Jammu and Kashmir 4. Baroda State Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (1, 2, 3 & 4)
Under the British Raj, premier princely states having 21-gun salutes—Hyderabad, Gwalior, Jammu & Kashmir, Baroda, and Mysore—were in direct political relation with the Governor-General through individual Residents, without provincial intermediary interference. (All 1, 2, 3 & 4).
Q78
📜 Modern Indian HistoryIndian National Movement Chronology
Arrange the following in chronological order (oldest to newest) a. Swadeshi Movement b. Non-Cooperation Movement c. Quit India Movement d. Civil Disobedience Movement
💡Correct Answer: Option D (a, b, d, c)
Historical chronology: a. Swadeshi Movement (1905), b. Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22), d. Civil Disobedience Movement (1930), c. Quit India Movement (1942). Order: a, b, d, c.
Q79
💻 Computer KnowledgeHistory of the Internet & WWW
Inventor of www (World wide web) is
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Tim Berners Lee)
Sir Tim Berners-Lee, a British computer scientist, invented the World Wide Web (WWW) in 1989 while working at CERN.
Q80
📜 Modern Indian HistoryChamparan Satyagraha 1917
After returning from South Africa, Gandhiji launched his first successful Satyagraha in
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Champaran.)
Mahatma Gandhi launched his first successful Satyagraha movement in India at Champaran (Bihar) in 1917 to fight for the rights of indigo farmers oppressed under the Tinkathia system.
Q81
📜 History of Jammu & KashmirMughal Rule in Kashmir
Which ruler labelled Kashmir as the "Paradise of Earth"?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Jahangir)
Mughal Emperor Jahangir famously recited the Persian couplet praising Kashmir: "Gar firdaus bar roo-e zameen ast, hameen ast-o hameen ast-o hameen ast" (If there is a paradise on earth, it is here, it is here, it is here).
Q82
⚙️ Mechanical EngineeringIndustrial Engineering: History of Quality Control
Statistical quality control was developed by:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Walter A. Shewhart)
Dr. Walter A. Shewhart at Bell Telephone Laboratories developed the foundations of Statistical Quality Control (SQC) and invented the control chart in 1924.
Q83
🏛️ History & Culture of J&KMughal Gardens in Kashmir
The Shalimar Bagh in Jammu and Kashmir was built by
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Jahangir)
Shalimar Bagh in Srinagar was built in 1619 by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his beloved wife Nur Jahan.
Q84
📜 Modern Indian HistoryPartition of Bengal (1905)
The partition of Bengal took place in which year?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (1905)
The Partition of Bengal was carried out by the British Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon, on 16 October 1905, which sparked the nationwide Swadeshi and Boycott movement.
Q85
📜 Modern Indian HistoryNon-Cooperation and Khilafat Movements
Which of the following movement was combined with the Non-Cooperation movement in 1920?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Khilafat Movement)
In 1920, Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian National Congress merged the Non-Cooperation Movement with the Khilafat Movement led by the Ali Brothers (Maulana Mohammad Ali and Shaukat Ali) to unite Hindus and Muslims against British rule.
Q86
📜 Modern Indian HistoryAnnulment of Partition of Bengal (1911)
Who among the following annulled the Partition of Bengal?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Lord Hardinge)
Lord Hardinge II, the Viceroy of India, formally annulled the 1905 Partition of Bengal in December 1911 at the grand Delhi Durbar attended by King George V (while simultaneously shifting the British capital from Calcutta to Delhi).
Q87
📜 Modern Indian HistoryIndian National Movement Chronology
With reference to Indian freedom struggle, which one among the following event occur earliest?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Lucknow Pact)
Chronology of events: Lucknow Pact = 1916; Gandhi-Irwin Pact = 1931; Cripps Mission = March 1942; Quit India Movement = August 1942. The earliest event is the Lucknow Pact (1916).
Q88
📜 Modern Indian History & PolityIndian Independence Act 1947
Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Independence Act, 1947?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Partition of India)
The Indian Independence Act, 1947 enacted by the British Parliament provided for the Partition of India and the creation of two independent sovereign Dominions: India and Pakistan, effective 15 August 1947.
Q89
📜 Modern Indian HistoryBattle of Plassey (1757)
The Battle of Plassey was fought in
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1757)
The historic Battle of Plassey was fought on 23 June 1757 between the British East India Company led by Robert Clive and the Nawab of Bengal Siraj-ud-Daulah, establishing British dominance in Bengal.
Q90
📜 Ancient Indian History & PhilosophyBuddhist Canonical Literature
Tripitakas are sacred books of
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Buddhists)
The Tripitaka (Three Baskets: Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka, and Abhidhamma Pitaka) written in the Pali language comprises the canonical sacred scriptures of Buddhism.
Q91
📜 Modern Indian HistoryEconomic Nationalism & Drain of Wealth
The theory of economic drain of India during British imperialism was propounded by
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Dadabhai Naoroji)
Dadabhai Naoroji (the 'Grand Old Man of India') first formulated and popularized the 'Drain of Wealth' theory in his landmark book 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India' (1901).
Q92
📜 Medieval Indian History & LiteratureBhakti Movement & Contemporary Rulers
Tulsidas, the author of Ramcharitmanas, was a contemporary of which of the following rulers?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Akbar)
Goswami Tulsidas (1532–1623 CE), who composed the epic Awadhi poem 'Ramcharitmanas', lived during the 16th century reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar.
Q93
📜 Ancient Indian HeritageNational Symbols & Vedic Literature
The words 'Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the base plate of the emblem of India are taken from
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Mundka Upanishad)
India's national motto 'Satyameva Jayate' ("Truth alone triumphs") inscribed in Devanagari script is an aphorism taken from the ancient Mundaka Upanishad (Mundakopanishad 3.1.6).
Q94
📜 National Symbols & HistoryNational Song vs National Anthem
The National Song of India was written and composed by
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Bankim Chandra Chattarijee)
The National Song of India, 'Vande Mataram', was written in Sanskritized Bengali by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in his 1882 novel 'Anandamath'. (The National Anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' was composed by Rabindranath Tagore).
Q95
📜 Political History of J&KChief Ministers of J&K
The first female chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir state was
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Mehbooba Mufti)
Mehbooba Mufti (PDP president) served as the first woman Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir from April 2016 to June 2018.
Q96
📜 Constitutional History of J&KSadr-e-Riyasat of J&K
Who was the first sadr-e-riyasat of Jammu Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Karan Singh)
Dr. Karan Singh was elected as the first Sadr-e-Riyasat (Constitutional Head of State) of Jammu and Kashmir in November 1952, holding the post until it was designated as Governor in 1965.
Q97
📜 Ancient History & Literature of J&KKalhana's Rajatarangini
In the 12th century 'Rajatarangini' a book that recorded the heritage of Kashmir was written by
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Kalhana)
The 'Rajatarangini' ("River of Kings"), the foremost historical chronicle of the kings of Kashmir written in Sanskrit verse, was composed by Pandit Kalhana between 1148 and 1150 CE.
Q98
🏋️ Indian Sports & Olympic HistoryWeightlifting at Tokyo Olympics
Which of the following weightlifters was part of the Indian Olympics 2020 squad?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Saikhom MirabaiChanu)
Saikhom Mirabai Chanu represented India at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and won the Silver medal in the women's 49 kg weightlifting category.
Q99
📜 Ancient History & Geography of J&KAncient Names of Rivers
Consider the following pairs corresponding to the rivers and their ancient Vedic names: a) Jhelum — 1) Asikini b) Chenab — 2) Bipasa c) Ravi — 3) Parushni d) Beas — 4) Vitasta Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2)
Vedic names of the Punjab/J&K rivers: Jhelum = Vitasta (a-4), Chenab = Asikini (b-1), Ravi = Parushni/Iravati (c-3), Beas = Vipasa/Bipasa (d-2) ⟹ a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2.
Q100
📜 Modern Indian HistoryPartition of Bengal (1905)
When was the partition of Bengal announced?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1905)
Lord Curzon officially announced the Partition of Bengal in July 1905, which took effect on 16 October 1905.
Q101
📜 Modern Indian HistoryIndian National Movements Chronology
Arrange the following freedom struggle movements in chronological order: 1. Non-Cooperation Movement 2. Quit India Movement 3. Swadeshi Movement 4. Civil Disobedience Movement
💡Correct Answer: Option B (3-1-4-2)
Chronology: Swadeshi Movement (1905, 3) → Non-Cooperation Movement (1920, 1) → Civil Disobedience Movement (1930, 4) → Quit India Movement (1942, 2) ⟹ 3-1-4-2.
Q102
📜 Modern Indian HistoryQuit India Movement 1942
Which session of the Indian National Congress passed the resolution for the Quit India Movement?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Bombay Session (1942))
The historic 'Quit India' Resolution was moved and passed at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) Bombay Session at Gowalia Tank Maidan on 8 August 1942 under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi.
Q103
📜 Modern Indian HistoryFormation of All-India Muslim League (1906)
When was the All-India Muslim League established?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (1906)
The All-India Muslim League was founded on 30 December 1906 in Dhaka (now Bangladesh) under the leadership of Nawab Salimullah, Aga Khan III, and Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk.
Q104
📜 History of Jammu & KashmirRulers & Dynasties of J&K
Which of the following was NOT ruler of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Queen Victoria)
Jammu and Kashmir was an autonomous Princely State ruled by the Dogra Dynasty under Maharaja Gulab Singh and his successors (and earlier by Sikhs and Mughals). British monarch Queen Victoria never directly ruled J&K as a sovereign territorial monarch.
Q105
📜 Medieval History of J&KSultan Rinchan & First Mosque in Kashmir
Who among the following made "Bud Musjid" in Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Rinchan)
Sultan Sadruddin (Lhachan Gualbu Rinchan), the first Muslim ruler of Kashmir who embraced Islam under Sufi saint Sayyid Sharaf-ud-din Abdul Rahman (Bulbul Shah), built the famous 'Bud Masjid' in Srinagar.
Q106
📜 History of Indian Journalism & PressNationalist Newspapers in India
Arrange the following Indian newspapers in chronological order based on their founding years: 1. Kesari 2. Amrita Bazar Patrika 3. Hindustan 4. Mathrubhumi Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (2, 1, 4, 3)
Founding years of newspapers: 1. Amrita Bazar Patrika (1868, Sisir & Motilal Ghosh, 2) → 2. Kesari (1881, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, 1) → 3. Mathrubhumi (1923, K.P. Kesava Menon, 4) → 4. Hindustan (1936, Madan Mohan Malaviya, 3) ⟹2,1,4,3.
Q107
📜 Modern Indian HistorySocio-Religious Reform Laws in British India
Arrange the following Social Legislations of British rule in chronological order: 1. Abolition of infanticide by British Regulation 2. Abolition of Sati by Lord William Bentinck 3. Abolition of infanticide by Lord Wellesley 4. Abolition of slavery under Regulation X by the Bengal Government Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (3, 1, 4, 2)
Chronological enactment: 1. Female Infanticide Prevention Act by Lord Wellesley (1802/1804, 3) → 2. Infanticide Regulation XXI (1795/1804, 1) → 3. Bengal Slavery Regulation X (1811, 4) → 4. Sati Regulation XVII by Lord William Bentinck (1829, 2) ⟹3,1,4,2.
Q108
📜 Modern Indian HistoryPeasant and Tribal Uprisings
Consider the following pairs: 1. Moplah Revolt — iv. Kerala 2. Eka Movement — ii. Awadh 3. Birsa Munda Revolt — i. Bihar/Jharkhand 4. Pabna Revolt — iii. Bengal Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (1-iv, 2-ii, 3-i, 4-iii)
Matching peasant/tribal movements to regions: Moplah Rebellion = Malabar, Kerala (1-iv); Eka Movement = Awadh, UP (2-ii); Birsa Munda Ulgulan = Chhota Nagpur, erstwhile Bihar (3-i); Pabna Agrarian League = Bengal (4-iii) ⟹ 1-iv, 2-ii, 3-i, 4-iii.
Q109
📜 Ancient & Medieval History of JammuDev Dynasty Rulers of Jammu
Which ruler of the Dev Dynasty defeated Mahmud of Ghazni with the combined strength of Jammu hill chiefs?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Bhuj Dev)
According to Dogra chronicles and the Rajdarshani, Raja Bhuj Dev of Jammu united the hill chieftains and inflicted a defeat on Ghaznavid forces during one of their northern expeditions.
Q110
📜 Modern History of J&KTreaty of Amritsar 1846 & Dogra Dynasty
Which ruler of Jammu and Kashmir signed the Treaty of Amritsar in 1846, ceding Kashmir to Gulab Singh?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Raja Gulab Singh)
Maharaja Gulab Singh signed the historic Treaty of Amritsar on 16 March 1846 with the British East India Company, acquiring the hilly territory of Kashmir for 75 lakh Nanakshahee rupees and founding the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q111
📜 History of Automotive EngineeringInvention of the Automobile: Nicolas Cugnot
In which of the following years was the first self-propelled steam automobile built?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (1769)
In 1769, French military engineer Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot built the world's first full-scale, self-propelled mechanical vehicle (a three-wheeled steam-powered artillery tractor called the 'Fardier à vapeur').
Q112
📜 Ancient History of J&KFourth Buddhist Council at Kundalvana
Who among the following presided over the Buddhist Council held during the reign of Kanishka at Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Vasumitra)
The Fourth Buddhist Council at Kundalvana (Kashmir) in 72 AD during Kushan Emperor Kanishka's reign was presided over by Acharya Vasumitra (with Asvaghosha as vice-president).
Q113
📜 Ancient History of JammuFounding of Jammu City
Who is believed to have founded the city of Jammu?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Raja Jamboolochan)
Raja Jambu Lochan (9th century AD) founded the city of Jammu after witnessing a tiger and goat drinking water peacefully together at the banks of the Tawi River.
Q114
🌺 Mughal Gardens of KashmirChashma Shahi Garden
Which of the following garden is located in the Zabarwan Range of Srinagar district?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Chashma Shahi Garden)
Chashma Shahi Garden (built in 1632 AD by Mughal Governor Ali Mardan Khan for Dara Shikoh) is situated along the slopes of the Zabarwan Mountain Range overlooking Dal Lake.
Q115
📜 Modern Indian HistoryProminent Leaders and Organizations
Consider the following pairs and identify how many pairs are correct: 1. Subhash Chandra Bose — All India Forward Bloc 2. Chittaranjan Das — First President of Swaraj Party 3. MG Ranade — Father of renaissance of western India 4. Gopal Krishna Gokhale — Servants of India Society
💡Correct Answer: Option D (All four)
All four historical pairs are correct: Netaji founded Forward Bloc (1939); C.R. Das was first President of Swaraj Party (1923); Justice M.G. Ranade spearheaded the western Indian social renaissance; Gokhale founded the Servants of India Society (1905).
Q116
📜 History of Press in IndiaFirst Newspaper in India
The first newspaper published in India was
💡Correct Answer: Option C (The Bengal Gazette)
Hicky's Bengal Gazette (The Original Calcutta General Advertiser), founded by James Augustus Hicky on 29 January 1780 in Kolkata, was the first printed newspaper in India.
Q117
💻 Computer KnowledgeHistory of Computing: Charles Babbage
Analytical Engine, the first fully automatic general-purpose calculating machine concept, was developed by
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Charles Babbage)
English mathematician Charles Babbage (the 'Father of the Computer') designed the mechanical Analytical Engine in 1837, containing an arithmetic logic unit ('mill') and memory ('store').
Q118
📜 Ancient Indian HistoryJainism under Chandragupta Maurya
Which ancient Indian ruler is credited with the historical spread of Jainism to Karnataka (South India)?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Chandragupta Maurya)
Mauryan Emperor Chandragupta Maurya abdicated his throne, embraced Jainism under Acharya Bhadrabahu, migrated south to Shravanabelagola in Karnataka, and performed sallekhana.
Q119
📜 History of Jammu and KashmirEstablishment of Sikh Rule in Kashmir (1819)
The Sikh rule was established in Kashmir in which year?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (1819)
Sikh rule was established in Kashmir in July 1819 when Maharaja Ranjit Singh's army led by Misr Diwan Chand defeated Afghan Governor Jabbar Khan at the Battle of Shopian.
Q120
📜 History of Jammu and KashmirTreaty of Amritsar (1846)
Which treaty was signed between Maharaja Gulab Singh and the East India Company, leading to the acquisition of Jammu & Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Treaty of Amritsar)
The historic Treaty of Amritsar was signed on 16 March 1846 between Maharaja Gulab Singh and the British East India Company, transferring the Kashmir Valley for 75 lakh Nanakshahee rupees and establishing the princely state of Jammu & Kashmir.
Q121
📜 Modern Indian HistoryChronology of Indian National Movement
Arrange the following historical events in chronological order: a) Non-Cooperation Movement b) Quit India Movement c) Dandi March (Civil Disobedience) d) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
💡Correct Answer: Option C (d, a, c, b)
Chronology of the Indian Freedom Struggle: Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (13 April 1919, d) → Non-Cooperation Movement (1920–1922, a) → Dandi March (March 1930, c) → Quit India Movement (August 1942, b) ⟹ d, a, c, b.
Q122
📜 Modern Indian HistorySocial Reforms: Abolition of Sati (1829)
Name the Governor General who abolished 'Sati' in 1829.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Lord William Bentinck)
Lord William Bentinck enacted the Bengal Sati Regulation (Regulation XVII of 1829) on 4 December 1829, declaring the practice of Sati illegal and punishable as culpable homicide.
Q123
🔬 History of Medical SciencePioneers of Immunology: Edward Jenner
The medical concept and term 'Vaccine' was introduced by
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Edward Jenner)
Dr. Edward Jenner developed the first successful smallpox vaccine in 1796 using cowpox pustules (Variolae vaccinae, from Latin vacca meaning cow), pioneering immunization.
Q124
📊 Demography of IndiaDemographic History: 1911-1921 Negative Growth
In which single census decade did India's population record a negative growth rate of −0.31%?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (1911-1921)
During the 1911–1921 decade, widespread famine, severe drought, and the catastrophic 1918 Spanish Influenza pandemic caused India's population to decline by −0.31%, earning 1921 the title 'The Year of the Great Divide'.
Q125
📜 History of Press in IndiaNationalist Newspapers: Kesari
The nationalist newspaper 'Kesari' founded by Bal Gangadhar Tilak was published in which language?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Marathi)
Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak published 'Kesari' in Marathi, while his other English-language journal was 'Mahratta'.
Q126
📜 Modern Indian HistoryHome Rule Movement (1916)
Dr. Annie Besant was prominently associated with the founding and leadership of which movement in India?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (All India Home Rule League)
Dr. Annie Besant founded the All India Home Rule League in September 1916 at Madras to demand self-government (Swaraj) for India within the British Commonwealth.
Q127
📜 Modern Indian HistorySocio-Religious Organizations & Political Parties
Match the socio-political organizations with their founders: i) Brahmo Samaj — 2. Raja Ram Mohan Roy (along with Dwarkanath Tagore) ii) Swaraj Party — 3. Chittaranjan Das and Motilal Nehru iii) Deccan Education Society — 1. Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Gopal Ganesh Agarkar
💡Correct Answer: Option C (i-2, ii-3, iii-1)
Historical founding pairs: Brahmo Samaj was founded in 1828 by Raja Ram Mohan Roy (i-2); Swaraj Party in 1923 by C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru (ii-3); Deccan Education Society in 1884 by Tilak and Agarkar (iii-1) ⟹ i-2, ii-3, iii-1.
Q128
🌊 Irrigation Infrastructure of IndiaIndira Gandhi Canal Project
The longest irrigation canal in India that originates from Harike Barrage at the confluence of the Satluj and Beas rivers in Punjab and terminates in Rajasthan is the
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Indira Gandhi Canal (Rajasthan Canal))
The Indira Gandhi Canal (650 km long) draws water from the Harike Barrage at the confluence of the Satluj and Beas rivers in Punjab to irrigate the Thar Desert of western Rajasthan.
Q129
📜 History of JammuJamwal Dynasty of Jammu
Who laid the foundations of the sovereign Jamwal Dogra dynasty of Jammu in the early 18th century?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Raja Dhruv Dev)
Raja Dhruv Dev (1703–1725) consolidated the 22 Dogra hill principalities (Duggar) and laid the foundation of the sovereign Jamwal dynasty of Jammu, which reached its zenith under his son Raja Ranjit Dev.
Q130
📜 Ancient History and Monuments of J&KMartand Sun Temple
Which 8th-century Karkota dynasty monarch constructed the grand Martand Sun Temple in Anantnag, Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Lalitaditya Muktapida)
Emperor Lalitaditya Muktapida (reigned 724–760 AD) of the Karkota dynasty built the monumental Martand Sun Temple atop the Mattan plateau in Anantnag.
Q131
📜 Modern Indian HistoryMahatma Gandhi's Early Satyagrahas: Champaran
After returning from South Africa in 1915, Mahatma Gandhi launched his first successful Satyagraha in India at which place in 1917?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Champaran (Bihar))
Champaran Satyagraha in Bihar (1917) was Mahatma Gandhi's first civil disobedience movement in India, organized to support oppressed indigo farmers against the tinkathia system.
Q132
📜 Medieval History of KashmirMughal Rulers in Kashmir: Jahangir
Which Mughal Emperor famously described Kashmir as the "Paradise on Earth" (Gar firdaus bar roo-e zameen ast...)?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Jahangir)
Mughal Emperor Jahangir passionately loved Kashmir and immortalized it with the famous Persian couplet: "Gar firdaus bar roo-e zameen ast, hamin ast-o hamin ast-o hamin ast" (If there is a paradise on earth, it is here, it is here, it is here).
Q133
💻 Operating SystemsUnix Operating System Architecture & History
Consider the following statements regarding the Unix Operating System: I. Unix is a multitasking, multi-user operating system. II. The Unix operating system was rewritten and coded in the C programming language by Ken Thompson and Dennis Ritchie. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Both I and II)
Both statements are correct: Unix (developed at Bell Labs in 1969–1972) is a true multitasking, multi-user OS, and was famously re-implemented in the C language in 1973 to ensure cross-platform portability.
Q134
📜 Modern Indian HistoryMartyrs' Day (23 March)
Which day is observed as 'Shaheed Diwas' (Martyrs' Day) to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (March 23)
March 23 is observed across India as Shaheed Diwas to honor the sacrifice of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev, who were executed by the British colonial regime in Lahore Central Jail on 23 March 1931.
Q135
📜 Medieval Indian HistoryDelhi Sultanate: Lodi Dynasty
Who laid the foundation of the Lodi Dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate in 1451 AD?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Bahlul Lodi)
Bahlul Khan Lodi founded the Pashtun Lodi Dynasty in 1451 after replacing the Sayyid dynasty, ruling until 1489.
Q136
📜 History of Jammu and KashmirAccession of J&K (26 October 1947)
Maharaja Hari Singh signed the historic Instrument of Accession of Jammu and Kashmir to the Dominion of India on which date?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Oct 26, 1947)
Maharaja Hari Singh signed the Instrument of Accession on 26 October 1947 at Amar Mahal in Jammu, which was accepted by Governor-General Lord Mountbatten on 27 October 1947.
Q137
🔬 History of MedicineVaccination: Edward Jenner
Who is celebrated as the pioneer who invented the concept of vaccination with the smallpox vaccine in 1796?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Edward Jenner)
English physician Edward Jenner discovered that inoculation with cowpox pustule material protected against smallpox, inventing vaccination in 1796.
Q138
📜 Medieval Indian HistorySecond Battle of Panipat (1556)
The Second Battle of Panipat (5 November 1556) was fought between Hemu and the Mughal army during the reign of which Emperor?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Akbar)
The Second Battle of Panipat was fought between the young Mughal Emperor Akbar (led by Bairam Khan) and King Hem Chandra Vikramaditya (Hemu), establishing Mughal supremacy in northern India.
Q139
📜 History and Tourism of J&KNaming of Gulmarg by Yousuf Shah Chak
Gulmarg was originally named Gourimarg, and was renamed Gulmarg ('Meadow of Flowers') by which Kashmiri sultan?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Sultan Yousuf Shah Chak)
Sultan Yousuf Shah Chak (reigned 1579–1586), enchanted by the valley's wildflower blooms while visiting with Habba Khatoon, changed its name from Gourimarg to Gulmarg.
Q140
📜 History & Personalities of J&KProminent Figures of J&K
Tarachand Bhat is well known in Jammu and Kashmir as a
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Freedom fighter and social reformer)
Tarachand Bhat is recognized in regional history as a dedicated freedom fighter and social reformer.
Q141
📜 Modern Indian HistoryQuit India Movement: Do or Die Slogan
Which Indian freedom fighter gave the clarion call slogan 'Do or Die' (Karo ya Maro) during the Quit India Movement in 1942?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Mahatma Gandhi)
Mahatma Gandhi delivered the famous 'Do or Die' speech at Gowalia Tank Maidan in Bombay on 8 August 1942, launching the Quit India Movement.
Q142
📜 History & Culture of J&KRishi Order: Sheikh Noor-ud-Din
Who was the renowned 14th-century mystic saint of Kashmir who founded the indigenous Rishi order (Reshiyat) and assumed the title of Rishi?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani (Nund Rishi))
Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani (Alamdar-e-Kashmir, also known as Nund Rishi, 1377–1438) founded the spiritual Rishi order promoting communal harmony, non-violence, and Kashmiri spiritual poetry (Shruks).
Q143
📜 Constitutional History of J&KRedesignation of Sadr-i-Riyasat
In 1965, the constitutional head of Jammu & Kashmir was redesignated as Governor through the 6th J&K Constitutional Amendment. What was this post previously designated as?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Sadr-i-Riyasat)
Under the Jammu and Kashmir Constitution Amendment Act, 1965, the title of 'Sadr-i-Riyasat' was replaced by 'Governor', and 'Prime Minister (Wazir-e-Azam)' was replaced by 'Chief Minister'.
Q144
📜 History of Jammu and KashmirInstrument of Accession 1947
Who was the ruler of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir who signed the Instrument of Accession with the Dominion of India on 26 October 1947?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Maharaja Hari Singh)
Maharaja Hari Singh, the last ruling monarch of the Dogra dynasty, executed the Instrument of Accession on 26 October 1947.
Q145
📜 Constitutional History of J&KAdoption of J&K Constitution (1956)
In which year was the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir formally adopted by its Constituent Assembly?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (1956)
The Constituent Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir adopted the State Constitution on 17 November 1956, and it came into full force on 26 January 1957.
Q146
📜 Modern Indian HistoryIndividual Satyagraha 1940: Vinoba Bhave
Who was selected by Mahatma Gandhi as the FIRST Satyagrahi to offer Individual Satyagraha in October 1940 at Paunar?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Acharya Vinoba Bhave)
Acharya Vinoba Bhave was selected as the first Individual Satyagrahi in October 1940 to protest against British involvement in WWII without Indian consent. (Jawaharlal Nehru was the second, and Brahma Datt was the third).
Q147
📜 Mughal Gardens of KashmirMughal Architecture in Kashmir
Which Mughal Emperor laid out the iconic Shalimar Bagh (1619) and visited the Nishat Bagh on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Jahangir)
Emperor Jahangir laid out Shalimar Bagh in 1619 for his empress Nur Jahan. (Nishat Bagh was built nearby in 1633 by Asif Khan, Nur Jahan's brother, during Jahangir/Shah Jahan's era).
Q148
General Knowledge with Special Reference to J&K UTAncient History of Kashmir
Which ancient kingdom of Kashmir was known for its Buddhist heritage?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Kushana)
The Kushana Empire, particularly under Emperor Kanishka I in the 1st-2nd century CE, was deeply celebrated for its Buddhist heritage in Kashmir, organizing the 4th Buddhist Council at Kundalvana (near modern-day Harwan, Srinagar).
Q149
History of India & National MovementColonial Battles & Anglo Wars
Match the following wars with their corresponding periods:
| Column - X (War) | Column - Y (Period) | | :--- | :--- | | 1. First Anglo-Maratha War | I. 1848-1849 | | 2. Second Sikh War | II. 1775-1782 | | 3. Third Mysore War | III. 1790-1792 |
Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (1-II, 2-I, 3-III)
1. First Anglo-Maratha War was fought from 1775 to 1782 (II) 2. Second Anglo-Sikh War was fought from 1848 to 1849 (I) 3. Third Anglo-Mysore War was fought from 1790 to 1792 (III). Correct matching code is 1-II, 2-I, 3-III.
Q150
General Knowledge with Special Reference to J&K UTConstitutional History & Article 370
Which constitutional provision allowed Jammu and Kashmir to have its own flag before 2019?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Article 370)
Article 370 of the Constitution of India granted special autonomous status to the State of Jammu and Kashmir, allowing it to adopt its own Constitution (under Section 144 of the J&K Constitution) and separate state flag until August 2019.
Q151
General Knowledge with Special Reference to J&K UTMughal Architecture & Gardens of Kashmir
Which of the following is/are famous Mughal gardens in Jammu and Kashmir? I. Nishat Bagh II. Shalimar Bagh III. Achabal Garden
Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (I, II, and III)
Nishat Bagh (built by Asif Khan in 1633), Shalimar Bagh (built by Emperor Jahangir in 1619), and Achabal Garden (laid out by Empress Nur Jahan in Anantnag) are all world-famous Mughal gardens in Kashmir. Hence, I, II, and III are all correct.
Q152
General Knowledge with Special Reference to J&K UTJ&K Constitutional History & Integration
Why was the Jammu & Kashmir Constitution abrogated in 2019?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (All of the above)
The abrogation of Article 370 and the J&K Constitution was undertaken to foster complete national integration, eliminate discriminatory residency/domicile barriers, extend fundamental central laws, and accelerate socio-economic development and investments across the region.
Q153
History of India & National MovementSwadeshi Movement & Partition of Bengal 1905
When were the 'Swadeshi' and 'Boycott' methods of struggle first adopted in India?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (1905 Bengal Partition)
The Swadeshi and Boycott movements were first adopted as mass agitation methods during the anti-partition agitation of Bengal in 1905, officially proclaimed at the Calcutta Town Hall on August 7, 1905.
Q154
Knowledge of Computers & IT ApplicationsHistory of Internet & DNS
Which of the following events is correctly matched with its contribution to the development of the Internet?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (The introduction of the Domain Name System in 1983)
The Domain Name System (DNS), developed by Paul Mockapetris in 1983, revolutionized the Internet by replacing numerical IP addresses with human-readable domain names (.com, .org, .edu).
Q155
History of India & National MovementSikh Gurus & Medieval Indian History
The fifth Sikh guru "Guru Arjan Dev", is known for which significant contribution?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Compiling the Adi Granth)
Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the fifth Sikh Guru, compiled the sacred Adi Granth (the first official edition of the Sikh scripture) in 1604 and installed it at the Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple), Amritsar.
Q156
History of India & National MovementBritish Governor-Generals & Policies
The Doctrine of Lapse, a policy used by the British East India Company to annex Indian states, was introduced by which Governor-General of India?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Lord Dalhousie)
The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by Governor-General Lord Dalhousie (1848-1856), leading to the annexation of Satara, Jaitpur, Sambalpur, Baghat, Udaipur, Jhansi, and Nagpur.
Q157
History of India & National MovementCivil Disobedience Movement & Salt Satyagraha
Which of the following was the main objective of Mahatma Gandhi's Salt March in 1930?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (To protest against the British salt tax)
Mahatma Gandhi launched the historic Salt March (Dandi Satyagraha) from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi in March-April 1930 to directly defy and protest against the British colonial monopoly and heavy tax on salt, inaugurating the Civil Disobedience Movement.
Q158
History of India & National MovementQuit India Movement 1942 & Slogans
Which slogan became famous during the Quit India Movement?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Do or Die)
Mahatma Gandhi delivered his historic call of 'Do or Die' (Karo ya Maro) at the Gowalia Tank Maidan in Bombay during the launch of the Quit India Movement on August 8, 1942.
Q159
History of India & National MovementPost-Independence Integration & French Territories
In 1954, which Union Territory was transferred to India by the French?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Puducherry)
The French establishments in India (Pondicherry, Karikal, Mahe, and Yanam) were de facto transferred to the Republic of India on November 1, 1954, forming the Union Territory of Puducherry.
Q160
General Knowledge with Special Reference to J&K UTMountain Passes & Mughal Road
Which pass connects the Kashmir Valley with Rajouri and Poonch through the Pir Panjal Range?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Pir Panjal Pass)
The historic Pir Panjal Pass (also known as Peer Ki Gali at 3,490 m) on the Mughal Road directly connects Shopian in the Kashmir Valley with Poonch and Rajouri districts in Jammu across the Pir Panjal Range.
Q161
General Knowledge with Special Reference to J&K UTFreedom Struggle & Quit Kashmir Movement 1946
Which prominent leader led the Quit Kashmir Movement in 1946 against the feudal rule of the Maharaja?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Sheikh Abdullah)
Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, president of the All Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, spearheaded the 'Quit Kashmir' movement in May 1946, demanding the abrogation of the Treaty of Amritsar and the termination of the autocratic rule of Maharaja Hari Singh.
Q162
General Knowledge with Special Reference to J&K UTMughal Architecture & Gardens of Kashmir
Which Mughal emperor constructed the famous Shalimar Bagh in Srinagar?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Jahangir)
The iconic Shalimar Bagh (Farah Baksh), known as the 'Crown of Srinagar', was laid out and constructed in 1619 by Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his beloved queen Nur Jahan.
Q163
Art, Culture & Heritage of J&KHistory of Kashmiri Dance Forms
Which Kashmiri dance form was legally banned?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Hafiza)
Hafiza Nagma (performed by female Hafiza dancers to Sufiyana music) was banned during the Maharaja Hari Singh era in the 1920s under social reform laws, leading to the rise of Bachi Nagma.
Q164
Art, Culture & Heritage of J&KSaaz-e-Kashmir History
"Saaz-e-Kashmir" was known by what name in ancient times?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Saran)
Saaz-e-Kashmir (a bowed string instrument essential to Sufiyana Qalam) was known as 'Saran' (or Kashmiri Sarangi) in ancient Sanskrit musicological treatises.
Q165
Indian Culture & Traditions16 Vedic Sanskars & Rituals
Match the correct order of rituals:
1. Pansuwan — ii. Garbhdan Sanaskar 2. Chudakaran — i. Mundan Sanaskar 3. Nishkraman — iii. Shishu Sanaskar 4. Upnayan — iv. Janeyu Dharan Sanaskar
Choose the correct options:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1-ii, 2-i, 3-iii, 4-iv)
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