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Multiple choice general knowledge history

anomaly

  1. a deviation

  2. dislike

  3. lack of feeling

  4. elevation to divine status
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A Correct answer
Explanation

An anomaly is a deviation from what is normal, expected, or standard. It represents something irregular or unusual that does not fit the established pattern.

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audacity

  1. approval

  2. boldness

  3. restlessness

  4. domination
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Audacity means boldness or fearless daring, especially in showing a willingness to take risks or disregard conventions. It implies a confident, sometimes borderline disrespectful, behavior.

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reproach

  1. to convey

  2. to adore

  3. evade

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

Reproach means to scold, criticize, or express disapproval of someone's behavior. It conveys a sense of blame or disappointment towards another person.

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resolute

  1. determined

  2. undecided

  3. rejected

  4. approved
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Explanation

Resolute means determined, unwavering, or firmly purposeful. It describes someone who has made a strong decision and will not be easily swayed from their course of action.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

I was a Senior IPS officer, I belong to Congress and I was the first Chief Minister of Chattisgarh. Who am I ?

  1. Digvijay Singh

  2. Ajit Jogi

  3. Jaswant Singh

  4. Yeshwant Sinha
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ajit Jogi was a Senior IPS officer who joined Congress and became the first Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh when the state was formed in 2000. Digvijay Singh was CM of Madhya Pradesh, while Jaswant Singh and Yashwant Sinha are BJP leaders associated with central government rather than Chhattisgarh.

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Who among the follwoings was never the Defence Minister of India ?

  1. Y B Chavan

  2. Sharad Pawar

  3. Arun Shaurie

  4. Mulayam Singh Yadav
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Y.B. Chavan served as Defence Minister from 1962-1970, Sharad Pawar held the portfolio from 2009-2012, and Mulayam Singh Yadav was Defence Minister in 1996-98. Arun Shourie (note spelling) was a journalist, economist, and minister but never held the Defence portfolio.

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I was an associate of Pandit Nehru, I belonged to Orrissa, I had travelled to Indonesia as a convoy of Pandit Nehru after Indonesia got it's freedom. Who am I ?

  1. Giridhar Gomang

  2. Durga Prasad Mohanty

  3. Navin Patnayak

  4. Biju Patnayak
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Biju Patnaik (1916-1997) was the renowned leader from Odisha who flew Jawaharlal Nehru to Indonesia in 1947 to attend its independence ceremony. He was a close associate of Nehru, a freedom fighter, and later Chief Minister of Odisha. The others listed are also Odisha politicians but don't match this specific achievement.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

Sitaram Kesari was the president of which political party ?

  1. Congress

  2. BJP

  3. Indian National Lokdal

  4. Janata Dal (U)
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Explanation

Sitaram Kesari served as the President of the Indian National Congress from 1996 to 1998, succeeding P.V. Narasimha Rao. He was a senior Congress leader from Bihar and represented the old guard of the party. BJP, Indian National Lok Dal, and Janata Dal (U) are different political parties with different leadership structures.