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Multiple choice general knowledge history

NATIONAL SONG

  1. Jana Gana Mana

  2. Sare jahan se

  3. Vande Mataram

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

'Vande Mataram' is India's national song, composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in 1870s. 'Jana Gana Mana' is the national anthem (by Rabindranath Tagore), 'Sare jahan se achha' is a patriotic song by Muhammad Iqbal, and 'Satyameva Jayate' is the national motto.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

India is a republic consisting of

  1. 28 states and 7 union territories

  2. 28 states and 6 union territories

  3. 29 states and 7 union territories

  4. 29 states and 6 union territories
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

India is a federal republic comprising 28 states and 8 union territories (as of 2024, after Jammu & Kashmir's reorganization in 2019). However, this question was likely written when the count was 28 states and 7 union territories (before August 2019), making option A correct for that time period. The options reflect older data.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

India follows_______ Calendar

  1. English

  2. Arabian

  3. Saka

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

India officially follows the Saka Era calendar as its national calendar, adopted in 1957. The Saka calendar is used alongside the Gregorian calendar for official government purposes and appears on Indian currency and government documents.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

The BSP was founded by

  1. Satish Chandra Mishra

  2. Mayawati

  3. Kanshi Ram

  4. B. R. Ambedkar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Kanshi Ram founded the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) in 1984 to represent Dalits and other marginalized communities in India. Mayawati later became its most prominent leader, while B.R. Ambedkar was a Dalit rights activist who died before the BSP's formation.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

Leader in Rajya Sabha CPI(M)

  1. Prakash Karat

  2. Sitaram Yechuri

  3. Basudev Acharia

  4. Parimal Das Gupta
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Sitaram Yechury served as the parliamentary party leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) in the Rajya Sabha for many years. Prakash Karat was the General Secretary but not the leader in the Rajya Sabha.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

AIADMK was founded by

  1. J. Jayalalithaa

  2. M. Karunanidhi

  3. M. G. Ramachandran

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

AIADMK (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) was founded by M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) in 1972 after he split from the DMK. Jayalalithaa later became its iconic leader, but she was not the founder.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

Rashtriya Janata Dal founded by

  1. Rabri Devi

  2. H.D. Deve Gowda

  3. H.D. Kumaraswamy

  4. Laloo Prasad Yadav
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) was founded by Laloo Prasad Yadav in 1997 after he split from the Janata Dal. The party is based in Bihar and has been a major political force in the state.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

TDP was founded by

  1. Nadendla Bhaskar Rao

  2. N.T. Rama Rao

  3. N. Chandrababu Naidu

  4. K. Chandrashekar Rao
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

N.T. Rama Rao (NTR) founded the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in 1982 after resigning from the Congress party. He went on to become the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. The other options are notable Telugu politicians but not TDP founders.