General Awareness
Indian Educational and Cultural Institutes
2,501 Questions
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
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Pune
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Anand
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Paunar
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Nellore
A
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Explanation
The Jawaharlal Nehru Co-operative University was proposed to be established in Pune, Maharashtra.
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Delhi University
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Aligarh University
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Banaras Hindu University
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All of the above
D
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Explanation
Delhi University, Aligarh Muslim University, and Banaras Hindu University are all established Central Universities in India.
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University of Gorakhpur
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University of Allahabad
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University of Agra
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University of Meerut
B
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Explanation
In 2003, the Central Cabinet approved the restoration of the central university status to the University of Allahabad, which had previously held that status.
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Purvanchal University
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Allahabad University
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Gorakhpur University
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Lucknow University
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Purvanchal University (Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University) is a state university that historically did not have a Pro Vice Chancellor position in its administrative structure compared to the older central or state universities listed.
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IIT Mumbai
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IIT Kharagpur
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IIT Bangalore
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IIT Madras
B
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Explanation
IIT Kharagpur was established in 1951 and is recognized as the first Indian Institute of Technology.
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Utkal
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Takshasila
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Kalinga
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Magadh
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Kautilya (also known as Chanakya) was a teacher and scholar at the ancient University of Takshashila (Taxila). He later became the advisor to Chandragupta Maurya.
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Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Delhi
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The Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Hyderabad
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Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Ahmedabad
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National Institute of Business Management, Chennai
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences
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Escorts Heart Institute
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Cipla Foundation
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Apollo Hospitals
D
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Explanation
Dr. Prathap C. Reddy is the founder and executive Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group.
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Queensland University of Technology
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Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
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Swinburne University of Technology
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La Trobe University
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Institute of Social Sciences
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Indian Council of Social Science Research
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The Indian Archaeological Society
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Indian Council for Cultural Relations
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Mayawati
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Tarun Gogoi
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Nitish Kumar
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Sheila Dixit
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Integrated Cooperative Alliance
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International Cooperative Alliance
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Institution of Cooperative Alliance
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Indian Cooperative Alliance
B
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Explanation
ICA stands for the International Cooperative Alliance, a non-governmental organization that represents cooperatives worldwide.
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Central Rice Research Institute
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Central Drug Research Institute
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Central Potato Research Institute
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Indian Institute of Horticulture Research
B
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Explanation
The Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) is a premier research laboratory located in Lucknow, India.
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Central Rice Research Institute
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Central Drug Research Institute
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Central Potato Research Institute
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Indian Institute of Horticulture Research
C
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Explanation
The Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI) is headquartered in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.