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SET-1
Q. Largest island group in the world
Ans: Indonesia
Explanation: Indonesia consists of more than 17,000 islands, making it the world’s largest archipelagic nation.
Q. Gujarat’s Bahadur Shah was killed in war with:
Ans: Portugal (1573)
Explanation: Bahadur Shah of Gujarat died while fighting the Portuguese near Diu in 1573.
Q. “Pital City” of Uttar Pradesh:
Ans: Moradabad
Explanation: Moradabad is famous worldwide for brass handicrafts, hence called the “Brass City.”
Q. India’s permitted share of Indus water:
Ans: 20%
Explanation: Under the Indus Water Treaty (1960), India can use 20% of Indus basin waters for irrigation, power, and transport.
Q. Mahatma Gandhi’s tomb in Delhi:
Ans: Rajghat
Explanation: Rajghat is the black marble memorial built at the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi.
Q. United Nations was established on:
Ans: 24 October 1945
Explanation: The UN was created after WWII to promote peace and cooperation. Headquarters: New York.
Q. Vitamin whose deficiency prevents blood clotting:
Ans: Vitamin K
Explanation: Vitamin K is essential for blood clotting proteins, so its deficiency causes bleeding problems.
Q. Telescope was invented by:
Ans: Galileo
Explanation: Galileo improved the early telescope significantly and used it to observe space scientifically.
Q. Color of outer space as seen by astronauts:
Ans: Black
Explanation: Without atmosphere to scatter sunlight, space appears completely black.
Q. Article declaring Hindi as official language aspiration:
Ans: Article 343
Explanation: Article 343 states that Hindi in Devanagari script shall be the official language of India.
Q. Capital of Kaushal kingdom (Lord Ram):
Ans: Ayodhya
Explanation: Hindu epics describe Lord Rama as ruler of Ayodhya, capital of Kosala (Kaushal).
Q. “Santhara” is a ritual of which religion ?
Ans: Jain Religion
Explanation: Santhara (Sallekhana) means fasting unto death as a spiritual purification practice.
Q. World Milk Day:
Ans: 1 June
Explanation: FAO established this day to highlight milk’s importance globally.
Q. Supreme Court case establishing Basic Structure Doctrine:
Ans: Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973)
Explanation: SC ruled Parliament cannot alter the Constitution’s basic structure.
Q. Ravi Keerthi was in whose court ?
Ans: Chalukya (Pulakeshin II)
Explanation: Pulakeshin II’s court was known for scholars like Ravikirti.
Q. Year used to calculate real GDP is called:
Ans: Base Year
Explanation: Base year prices remove inflation and show real economic growth.
Q. “Kagye Cha” dance of Sikkim is celebrated in:
Ans: December
Explanation: This traditional mask dance is performed during winter festivals.
Q. Mohiniattam originated from:
Ans: Kerala
Explanation: Mohiniattam is Kerala’s classical dance known for graceful feminine movements.
Q. Double objectives: Self-reliance & Poverty removal – which Plan ?
Ans: Fifth Five-Year Plan (1974–78)
Explanation: Focused on poverty removal and economic independence.
Q. Slogan by Ram Prasad Bismil:
Ans: "Sarfaroshi ki Tamanna Ab Hamare Dil Mein Hai"
Explanation: This hunger for sacrifice slogan became iconic in the freedom struggle.
Q. Part of Earth rich in nickel & iron:
Answer: NIFE (Nickel + Ferrous Iron)
Explanation: Earth’s core mainly contains nickel and iron, called “NiFe.”
Q. Article 300A protects which right ?
Ans: Right to Property
Explanation: Right to property is now a legal right under Article 300A, not a fundamental right.
Q. Hindi Day is celebrated on:
Ans: September 14
Explanation: Hindi was adopted as the official language on this date in 1949.
Q. Largest evergreen forests are found in:
Ans: Brazil (Amazon Basin)
Explanation: The Amazon rainforest is the world’s largest evergreen forest region.
Q. Planet with shortest revolution time:
Ans: Mercury
Explanation: Mercury orbits the sun in only 88 days — fastest in the solar system.
History & Culture
Q. Starter of Ganpati Utsav in Maharashtra:
Ans: Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Explanation: He transformed Ganpati Puja into a public festival to unite people.
Q. Revolt in Anandamath:
Ans: Sannyasi Revolt
Explanation: Bankim Chandra’s novel is based on the Sannyasi Rebellion (1776–77).
Q. First 3 universities (Calcutta, Madras, Bombay) established in:
Ans: 1857
Explanation: Modeled on London University, these were India’s first modern universities.
Q. Immediate reason for Swadeshi Movement:
Ans: Partition of Bengal (1905)
Explanation: Lord Curzon’s Bengal division triggered massive Swadeshi protests.
Q. Governor-General who shifted capital to Delhi (1911):
Ans: Lord Hardinge
Explanation: Capital moved from Calcutta to Delhi during his tenure.
Q. Author of Godan and Gaban:
Ans: Munshi Premchand
Explanation: Premchand was India’s greatest Hindi novelist and social reformer.
Q. Leader against Bengal Partition:
Ans: Surendranath Banerjee
Explanation: He played a major role in anti-partition movements.
Q. First female INC president:
Ans: Annie Besant (1917)
Explanation: She played major roles in Home Rule and national awakening.
Q. Viceroy during Bengal Partition (1905):
Ans: Lord Curzon
Explanation: Curzon divided Bengal, sparking strong opposition.
Q. First President of Muslim League:
Ans: Aga Khan
Explanation: Muslim League was formed in 1906 to protect Muslim interests.
Q. Indian Council Act 1909 is known as:
Ans: Morley-Minto Reforms
Explanation: Introduced separate electorates for Muslims.
Q. Father of Hot Party Movement:
Ans: Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Explanation: Tilak advocated assertive nationalism and direct action.
Q. Weekly magazine started by Tilak:
Ans: Kesari
Explanation: Kesari promoted nationalism among Indians.
Q. “Sher-e-Punjab” nickname:
Ans: Lala Lajpat Rai
Explanation: Known for courage and leadership in the independence struggle.
Q. Author of A Nation in the Making:
Ans: Surendranath Banerjee
Explanation: His autobiography describes early nationalism.
Q. First split of Congress:
Ans: 1907 (Surat Session)
Explanation: Congress divided into Moderates and Extremists.
Q. Indian Universities Act 1904 passed under:
Ans: Lord Curzon
Explanation: Act increased British control over universities.
Q. Gadar Party was formed in:
Ans: 1913
Explanation: Formed by Indian immigrants in USA to fight British rule.
Q. Father of Indian Unrest:
Ans: Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Explanation: British gave this title due to his aggressive nationalism.
Q. Founder of Abhinav Bharat:
Ans: V. D. Savarkar
Explanation: A revolutionary secret organization formed in 1904.
Q. Jinnah called “Ambassador of Hindu-Muslim Unity” by:
Ans: Sarojini Naidu
Q. Who made Congress–Muslim League Pact (Lucknow Pact 1916) ?
Ans: Annie Besant supported it
Q. Author of Gita Rahasya:
Ans: Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Explanation: Wrote it during imprisonment.
Q. During whose tenure was INC founded ?
Ans: Lord Dufferin (1885)
Explanation: INC was founded under his viceroyalty.
Q. “Grand Old Man of India”:
Ans: Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation: Pioneer nationalist and author of Drain Theory.