Which of the following saints used to work as a cobbler?
(A) Tulsidas
(B) Surdas
(C) Raidas
(D) Malukdas
Guru Ravidas is known as the cobbler saint. He was a great philosopher, saint, and social reformer of the 15th century.
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Dravidian style of temple architecture?
(A) Pinnacle
(B) Gopura
(C) Aircraft
(D) Pavilion
The front wall has an entrance gateway in its centre, which is known as a Gopuram. The shape of the main temple tower known as vimana in Tamil Nadu is like a stepped pyramid that rises up geometrically rather than the curving shikhara of North India.
According to the Pashupatinath cult, Shiva is the god of animals. What is meant by animal here?
(A) Animal
(B) Bird
(C) Jiva
(D) Man
The Pashupatinath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal, is a timeless spiritual and cultural symbol. The name "Pashupatinath" comes from the words "Pashu", which means "animal" or "living thing", and "Pati", which means "Lord" or "Master".
Which is the nearest planet to the Sun?
(A) Earth
(B) Mercury
(C) Mars
(D) Venus
Which one of the following districts is not in the three districts of the Chambal division of Madhya Pradesh state?
(A) Bhind
(B) Chhindwara
(C) Ratlam
(D) Morena
1. Chambal River is a major river flowing in Central India. This river mainly flows in Madhya Pradesh, but some of it also flows in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Chambal River is a tributary of the Yamuna River.
2. Chambal River originates from Janapav mountain in the Gwalior district of Madhya Pradesh. This river flows northwards and passes through the Chittorgarh, Dholpur and Sawai Madhopur districts of Rajasthan. After this, the river flows through the Dhar, Ujjain, Ratlam, Mandsaur, Bhind and Morena districts of Madhya Pradesh. Finally, this river joins the Yamuna River in the Etawah district of Uttar Pradesh.
On which date 'International Tiger Day' is celebrated every year?
(A) 25th July
(B) July 27
(C) 29th July
(D) 30th July
1. International Tiger Day is celebrated every year on 29 July.
2. This day is also called Global Tiger Day.
3. This day is celebrated every year to raise awareness about tiger conservation.
When is "International Tiger Day" celebrated every year?
(A) 30 July
(B) 31 July
(C) 29 July
(D) 15 July
1. International Tiger Day is celebrated every year on 29 July.
2. This day is also called Global Tiger Day.
3. This day is celebrated every year to raise awareness about tiger conservation.
Which of these countries is located separately from India due to the narrow sea waterway formed by Palk Strait and Gulf of Mannar?
(A) Bangladesh
(B) Myanmar
(C) Sri Lanka
(D) Pakistan
1. Palk Strait is a strait between the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka.
2. This strait connects the Bay of Bengal to the Palk Bay in the north-east and then to the Gulf of Mannar in the south-west.
3. The strait that separates India and Sri Lanka is the Palak Strait.
How many regional rural banks are operating in the country?
(A) 63
(B) 43
(C) 201
(D) 145
At present, there are 43 Regional Rural Banks operating in India.
In which state of India there is no Regional Rural Bank?
(A) Bihar of Rajasthan
(B) Sikkim and Assam
(C) Manipur and Nagaland
(D) Sikkim and Goa
R. R. B. Services are not available in the states of Goa and Sikkim.
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