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Indian Educational and Cultural Institutes Questions

Multiple choice

The National Sports University is located in which Indian state?

  1. Manipur

  2. Punjab

  3. Haryana

  4. Uttar Pradesh
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Explanation

The National Sports University is situated in Imphal, Manipur, and is dedicated to providing world-class sports education and training.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Indian university is considered one of the oldest continuously operating universities in the world?

  1. Nalanda University

  2. Takshashila University

  3. Vikramashila University

  4. Somapura Mahavihara
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Explanation

Nalanda University, established in the 5th century BCE, was a renowned center of learning and scholarship in ancient India.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Indian university is known for its contributions to the fields of medicine and surgery?

  1. Nalanda University

  2. Takshashila University

  3. Vikramashila University

  4. Somapura Mahavihara
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Takshashila University was renowned for its medical school and contributions to the fields of medicine and surgery in ancient India.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Indian learning center is considered one of the oldest universities in the world?

  1. Nalanda University

  2. Taxila University

  3. Vikramashila University

  4. Somapura Mahavihara
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Explanation

Nalanda University, established in the 5th century BCE, was a renowned center of learning in ancient India, attracting scholars from across the world.

Multiple choice

Which Indian university was the first to be established under the British Raj?

  1. University of Calcutta

  2. University of Madras

  3. University of Bombay

  4. University of Delhi
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Explanation

The University of Calcutta, founded in 1857, was the first modern university to be established in India under British rule.

Multiple choice

Which Indian university was the first to be established after independence?

  1. University of Delhi

  2. Banaras Hindu University

  3. Aligarh Muslim University

  4. University of Mumbai
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Explanation

The University of Delhi, established in 1922, was the first university to be founded in India after the country gained independence.

Multiple choice

Which Indian university was the first to be granted the status of a Central University?

  1. University of Delhi

  2. Banaras Hindu University

  3. Aligarh Muslim University

  4. University of Mumbai
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Explanation

Banaras Hindu University, established in 1916, was the first institution to be granted the status of a Central University in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian university was the first to be established as an Open University?

  1. Indira Gandhi National Open University

  2. University of Delhi

  3. Banaras Hindu University

  4. Aligarh Muslim University
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Indira Gandhi National Open University, founded in 1985, was the first Open University to be established in India, providing flexible and distance learning opportunities.

Multiple choice

Which Indian university was the first to be established as a Central University in the 21st century?

  1. Central University of Rajasthan

  2. Central University of Gujarat

  3. Central University of Haryana

  4. Central University of Jharkhand
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Explanation

Central University of Rajasthan, established in 2009, was the first Central University to be founded in the 21st century.

Multiple choice

Which Indian university was the first to be established as a Women's University?

  1. S.N.D.T. Women's University

  2. University of Delhi

  3. Banaras Hindu University

  4. Aligarh Muslim University
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Explanation

S.N.D.T. Women's University, established in 1916, was the first Women's University to be founded in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian university was the first to be established as a Technical University?

  1. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

  2. University of Delhi

  3. Banaras Hindu University

  4. Aligarh Muslim University
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Explanation

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, established in 1951, was the first Technical University to be founded in India.

Multiple choice

Which organization collaborated with the ASI to restore the iconic frescoes of the Ajanta Caves?

  1. Getty Conservation Institute (GCI)

  2. World Monuments Fund (WMF)

  3. UNESCO

  4. Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH)
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Explanation

The Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) collaborated with the ASI to restore the iconic frescoes of the Ajanta Caves, providing technical expertise and resources to ensure the preservation of these valuable artworks.

Multiple choice

Which organization collaborated with the ASI to restore the iconic frescoes of the Ajanta Caves?

  1. Getty Conservation Institute (GCI)

  2. World Monuments Fund (WMF)

  3. UNESCO

  4. Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH)
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Explanation

The Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) collaborated with the ASI to restore the iconic frescoes of the Ajanta Caves, providing technical expertise and resources to ensure the preservation of these valuable artworks.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a type of Athletics scholarship offered in India?

  1. Sports Authority of India (SAI) Scholarship

  2. Khelo India Scholarship

  3. Olympic Gold Quest Scholarship

  4. National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) Scholarship
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) does not offer scholarships specifically for Athletics.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the oldest physics journal in India?

  1. Indian Journal of Physics

  2. Proceedings of the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science

  3. Journal of Astrophysics and Space Science

  4. Pramana - Journal of Physics
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Proceedings of the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science was first published in 1876, making it the oldest physics journal in India.