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Indian Educational and Cultural Institutes Questions

Multiple choice

What is the name of the educational board that conducts the All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT)?

  1. CBSE

  2. ICSE

  3. IB

  4. NTA
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Explanation

The AIPMT is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the oldest scientific society in India?

  1. Indian Science Congress Association

  2. Indian National Science Academy

  3. Royal Asiatic Society of Bengal

  4. National Academy of Sciences, India
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Explanation

The Royal Asiatic Society of Bengal was founded in 1784 and is the oldest scientific society in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a scientific society in India?

  1. Indian Academy of Sciences

  2. Indian National Science Academy

  3. Indian Council of Medical Research

  4. National Academy of Sciences, India
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Explanation

The Indian Council of Medical Research is a government body responsible for medical research in India. It is not a scientific society.

Multiple choice

Which of the following scientific societies is dedicated to the promotion of science and technology in India?

  1. Indian National Science Academy

  2. Indian Academy of Sciences

  3. National Academy of Sciences, India

  4. Indian Science Congress Association
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Explanation

The Indian National Science Academy is dedicated to the promotion of science and technology in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following scientific societies is dedicated to the promotion of science and technology in India?

  1. Indian National Science Academy

  2. Indian Academy of Sciences

  3. National Academy of Sciences, India

  4. Indian Science Congress Association
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Explanation

The Indian National Science Academy is dedicated to the promotion of science and technology in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following scientific societies is dedicated to the promotion of science and technology in India?

  1. Indian National Science Academy

  2. Indian Academy of Sciences

  3. National Academy of Sciences, India

  4. Indian Science Congress Association
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Explanation

The Indian National Science Academy is dedicated to the promotion of science and technology in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following scientific societies is dedicated to the promotion of science and technology in India?

  1. Indian National Science Academy

  2. Indian Academy of Sciences

  3. National Academy of Sciences, India

  4. Indian Science Congress Association
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Explanation

The Indian National Science Academy is dedicated to the promotion of science and technology in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following scientific societies is dedicated to the promotion of science and technology in India?

  1. Indian National Science Academy

  2. Indian Academy of Sciences

  3. National Academy of Sciences, India

  4. Indian Science Congress Association
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Explanation

The Indian National Science Academy is dedicated to the promotion of science and technology in India.

Multiple choice

Which classification system is used to organize books in the National Library of India?

  1. Dewey Decimal Classification

  2. Library of Congress Classification

  3. Universal Decimal Classification

  4. Colon Classification
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Explanation

The Colon Classification (CC) is a classification system that is used to organize books and other library materials in the National Library of India. It is also used in some other libraries around the world.

Multiple choice

The Crossword Book Award is presented by which organization?

  1. Crossword Bookstore

  2. National Book Trust

  3. Indian Council for Cultural Relations

  4. Ministry of Culture
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Explanation

The Crossword Book Award is presented annually by Crossword Bookstore, a leading bookstore chain in India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the online platform launched by CIIL to provide resources for the study of Indian languages?

  1. Bhasha Bharati

  2. Bhasha Sangam

  3. Bhasha Utsav

  4. Bhasha Sarani
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Explanation

Bhasha Bharati is an online platform launched by CIIL to provide resources for the study of Indian languages. It offers courses, tutorials, and materials in various Indian languages.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the initiative launched by CIIL to promote the use of Indian languages in the media?

  1. Bhasha Media

  2. Media Bhasha

  3. Bhasha Sarani

  4. Bhasha Sangam
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Explanation

The Bhasha Media initiative was launched in 2019 with the aim to promote the use of Indian languages in the media. It provides financial assistance to media organizations for the production of content in Indian languages.

Multiple choice

Where did Rajkumari Amrit Kaur receive her education?

  1. Lahore Medical College

  2. Lady Hardinge Medical College

  3. Christian Medical College, Ludhiana

  4. All of the above
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Rajkumari Amrit Kaur received her education at Lahore Medical College, Lady Hardinge Medical College, and Christian Medical College, Ludhiana.

Multiple choice

What was Rajkumari Amrit Kaur's contribution to the field of education?

  1. She established the Lady Hardinge Medical College for Women.

  2. She served as the Vice-Chancellor of Delhi University.

  3. She was the Chairperson of the University Grants Commission.

  4. All of the above
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Rajkumari Amrit Kaur made significant contributions to the field of education by establishing the Lady Hardinge Medical College for Women, serving as the Vice-Chancellor of Delhi University, and being the Chairperson of the University Grants Commission.