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Multiple choice current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

Identify the correct pair:
1. Amravati stupa - Tamil Nadu
2. Bharhut stupa - Andhra Pradesh
3. Sanchi stupa - Madhya Pradesh 
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1 only

  2. 3 only

  3. 1 and 2

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
  • Amaravati stupa in Andhra Pradesh was built in phases between the third century BCE and about 250 CE by Satvahanas with use of white marble. Its ancient name is Dhanyakataka.
  • Bharhut stupa in Madhya Pradesh was built by Ashoka. It consists of depiction of stories of Lord Buddha’s previous birth on its Toranas (gateway).
  • Sanchi Stupa in Madhya Pradesh was built by Ashoka and later by Shungas. It is one of the biggest stupa in India.
Multiple choice current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

Consider the following statements regarding All India Trade Union Congress:
1. It was established in 1920 by M G Ranade.
2. Its first session was presided over by Lala Lajpat Rai.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

All India Trade Union Congress was India’s second largest trade union federation after the Indian National Trade Union Congress. The AITUC was formed by the Narayan Malhar Joshi and Lala Lajpat Rai in 1920 to represent India at the International Labour Organisation of the League of Nations. The first session of the All India Trade Union Congress was held at Bombay under Lala Lajpat Rai.

Multiple choice current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

In which commodity was long distance trade carried out during Indus Valley civilisation?

  1. Cotton

  2. Gold

  3. Lapis lazuli

  4. Bronze
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Harappans had commercial links with Afghanistan and Iran. They set up a trading colony in northern Afghanistan which evidently facilitated trade with Central Asia. The Harappans carried on long-distance trade in lapis lazuli, lapis objects may have contributed to the social prestige of the ruling class.

Multiple choice current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

Consider the following statements:
1. Ashoka Chakra has 24 spokes.
2. Ashokan edicts are written in Sanskrit.
3. Devanam Piyadasi was a title adopted by Chandragupta Maurya.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1 and 3

  4. 1 only
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ashoka is referred to as Devanam Piyadasi in his edicts. Ashokan edicts were composed in Prakrit, they were written in Brahmi script in the greater part of the Indian subcontinent. Ashoka Chakra, a wheel made of 24 spokes is part of our national flag. It is so called because it appears on a number of edicts of Ashoka, most prominent among which is the Lion Capital of Ashoka.

Multiple choice current trends of indian history modern indian history general knowledge

Consider the following statements regarding Hindustani Classical Music:
1. It consists of gharanas.
2. Thumri comes under the vocal forms of Hindustani music.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Hindustani Classical music is influenced by ancient Hindu musical traditions, Vedic philosophy (Rigveda, Yajurvedic chants), Natya Shastra (gives information on scales, melodic forms, tala and musical instruments) and also by the Persian elements. The major vocal forms associated with Hindustani classical music are the dhrupad, khayal, thumri, tappa, and tarana. Important Gharanas are Gwalior Gharana (oldest), Agra Gharana (founded by Khuda Baksh) and Jaipur Gharana (directly took off from Dhrupad), Rampur Saheswan Gharana (Uttar Pradesh).

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

Which one of the following schedules of the Indian Constitution, lists the names of States and specifies their territories?

  1. 1st

  2. 2nd

  3. 3rd

  4. 4th
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The 1st Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains the list of States and Union Territories and specifies their territorial jurisdiction.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

Citizenship cannot be terminated _____________.

  1. when there is emergency

  2. when there is war

  3. when there are elections

  4. when it can be terminated regardless of conditions
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Under the Citizenship Act, Indian citizenship cannot be terminated during a war. Termination usually occurs through renunciation, termination by operation of law, or deprivation by the government.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

Indian citizenship is lost when __________.

  1. a person acquires a foreign citizenship

  2. the person renounces the citizenship

  3. the government deprives a person of citizenship for some cause

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Indian citizenship can be lost through renunciation (voluntary), termination (acquiring foreign citizenship), or deprivation (by government order due to fraud or disloyalty).

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

'AADHAAR' is a programme ___________.

  1. to help senior citizens

  2. to provide nutritional support to adolescent woman

  3. to train people for social defence

  4. to provide identity to Indian residents
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Aadhaar is a unique identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to provide a verifiable identity to Indian residents.