history Online Quiz - 225

Firangoji Narsala was the commander of Chakan Fort who defended it against the Mughals for 55 days. Dadoji Kondev was Shivaji's administrator, Netaji Palkar was his military commander, and Yesaji Kank was another trusted officer in Shivaji's army but not associated with Chakan.

Jiva Mahala was the brave commander of Pratapgad who killed Afzal Khan during the famous meeting with Shivaji in 1659. Hiroji Farjand, Madari Mehtar, and Yesaji Kank were other notable figures in Shivaji's military but not associated with Pratapgad fort.

Raigad was the capital of the Maratha Kingdom, is a fort in the Konkan region, AND was the place where Shivaji was coronated in 1674. Therefore all three statements A, B, and C are correct about Raigad fort.

Table tennis was banned in the Soviet Union from approximately 1930 to 1950 because authorities believed it caused harmful eye strain and vision problems. The sport involves rapid visual tracking and quick reflexes. The ban was eventually lifted, and table tennis became popular in the USSR.

Table tennis became an official Olympic medal sport at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. Both men's and women's singles and doubles events were included. China has dominated the sport since its Olympic debut. The sport had been a demonstration sport earlier but 1988 was its first official medal year.

Table tennis is ranked as the 2nd most popular sport in the world by participation numbers, after football/soccer. Its accessibility, low equipment cost, and indoor nature make it widely played globally. China alone has over 300 million players. The ranking reflects recreational participation rather than spectatorship.

Elite table tennis players can smash the ball at speeds exceeding 100 mph. This requires tremendous racket speed and reflexes. The combination of spin, speed, and placement makes table tennis extremely challenging at the professional level. Players train extensively to develop these explosive hitting abilities.

The record for most hits between two players in 60 seconds is 173, set by Jackie Bellinger and Lisa Lomas in 1993. This requires incredible consistency, focus, and stamina at that pace. Table tennis rallies at the recreational level are much slower and shorter.

A standard competition table tennis table is 9 feet (2.74 meters) long, 5 feet wide, and 2.5 feet high. These dimensions are set by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF).

A standard table tennis table is 5 feet (1.525 meters) wide, as specified by the International Table Tennis Federation. This width, combined with the 9-foot length, creates the standard playing surface.

According to ITTF regulations, a table tennis table is 2.5 feet (76 cm) high. This standard height ensures consistency across all official competitions and allows players to maintain proper playing posture.

The table tennis net is 6 inches (15.25 cm) high, as specified by the International Table Tennis Federation. This standard height applies along the entire length of the net.

India adopted its Constitution on 26th January 1950, which is celebrated as Republic Day. This date marks when the Constitution came into effect, replacing the Government of India Act (1935). 15th August 1947 was Independence Day when India gained freedom from British rule.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is popularly known as the Father of the Indian Constitution as he was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee. He played the most significant role in framing the Constitution and ensuring it reflected democratic values. While Nehru and Gandhi were freedom fighters, Ambedkar's contribution to constitution-making was unparalleled.

The President of India takes the salute at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. This is because the President is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. The Prime Minister does not take the salute but addresses the nation on this day.

Article 21 of the Indian Constitution protects the Right to Life and Personal Liberty. It is a fundamental right that ensures no person shall be deprived of their life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law. Other options are covered in different articles - Equality (Article 14-18), Freedom of Religion (Article 25-28), Freedom of Speech (Article 19).

The Governor of a state unfurls the National Flag on Republic Day in the state capital. This is because the Governor is the constitutional head of the state, similar to how the President unfurls the flag in New Delhi. The Chief Minister does not unfurl the flag.

National Bravery Awards are presented to children on 26th January (Republic Day) by the Government of India. These awards recognize children who have displayed exceptional courage in dangerous situations. The awards are given by the Prime Minister or the President before the Republic Day parade.

The concept of Five Year Plans was borrowed from the USSR (Soviet Union). India adopted this planned economic model after independence, with the First Five Year Plan launched in 1951. The USSR's centralized planning system influenced India's approach to economic development.

Article 155 of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment of the Governor by the President. It specifies that the Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal. The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President.