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Indian Educational and Cultural Institutes

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This topic covers prominent Indian educational institutions, cultural universities, and literary archives. Questions test knowledge about specialized acting schools, digital archives, and historical theater groups. This subject is crucial for civil services and state level examinations.

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Indian Educational and Cultural Institutes Questions

Multiple choice

Which literary journal was founded by Dom Moraes in 1961?

  1. The Journal of Commonwealth Literature

  2. The Literary Criterion

  3. Indian Literature

  4. The Illustrated Weekly of India
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Journal of Commonwealth Literature was founded by Dom Moraes in 1961. It is an academic journal that publishes articles, reviews, and creative writing from around the Commonwealth.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a private sports scholarship program in India?

  1. JSW Sports Excellence Program

  2. GoSports Foundation Scholarship Program

  3. Olympic Gold Quest Scholarship Program

  4. National Sports Talent Contest (NSTC)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The National Sports Talent Contest (NSTC) is a government scholarship program. The other options are private sports scholarship programs.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the sports journalism course that is offered by the Indian Institute of Mass Communication?

  1. Diploma in Sports Journalism

  2. Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Journalism

  3. Master of Arts in Sports Journalism

  4. Bachelor of Arts in Sports Journalism
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) offers a Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Journalism. The course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to work as sports journalists. It covers topics such as sports reporting, writing, editing, and broadcasting.

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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B Correct answer
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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Explanation

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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A Correct answer
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)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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.