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Q :  

The proposed Rowlett Act of 1919 allowed the detention of political prisoners without trial for________.

(A) Two years

(B) Six months

(C) Two months

(D) One year

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The Rowlatt Act 1919 gave the government enormous powers to repress political activities and allowed the detention of political prisoners without trial for two years.


Q :  

Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar set up a school for girls at ______.

(A) Bombay

(B) Surat

(C) Lahore

(D) Calcutta

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The correct answer is Calcutta. Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar, a Bengali reformer, actively raised the issues related to women. He was an active proponent of the education of girl children as he believed that lack of education was the real cause underlying all their problems.


Q :  

Which Indian budget introduced a statement highlighting the gender sensitivities of the budgetary allocations?

(A) 2008-09

(B) 2010-11

(C) 2005-06

(D) 2001-02

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Gender Budget Statement was first introduced in Budget 2005-06. On the basis of the information furnished by the Ministries/ Departments, the Gender Budget Statement is prepared. This Statement indicates, in two parts, the budget provisions for schemes that are substantially meant for the benefit of women.


Q :  

It is the duty of every citizen to uphold and protect the ________, unity and integrity of India.

(A) Autonomy

(B) Authority

(C) Sovereignty

(D) Privacy

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem. 2)To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom. 3)To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.


Q :  

For how many days is the Hornbill festival held?

(A) 5

(B) 10

(C) 15

(D) 20

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The Hornbill Festival, which is called the 'Festivals of Festivals', is a 10-day annual cultural fest of Nagaland that showcases the rich and diverse Naga ethnicity through folk dances, traditional music, local cuisine, handicraft, art workshops, etc.


Q :  

What kind of forces arise from transient dipoles in atoms that induce transient dipoles in nearby atoms, produce an attractive force and are significant only over short distances (~500 pm)?

(A) Dipole-dipole forces 

(B) London dispersion forces 

(C) Dipole-induced dipole forces 

(D) Hydrogen bond 

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The correct answer is London dispersion forces.


Q :  

The Appropriation Bill, 2022 was passed in Lok Sabha on ________.

(A) March 24, 2022

(B) February 20, 2022

(C) April 20, 2022

(D) May 10, 2022

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The government cannot withdraw money from the Consolidated Fund of India till the implementation of the appropriation bill. As per Article 114 of the Constitution, the government can withdraw money from the Consolidated Fund only after receiving approval from Parliament.


Q :  

The word Manuscripts derived from which of the following language?

(A) Latin

(B) Prakrit

(C) Sanskrit

(D) Greek

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The word "manuscript" derives from the Latin: manūscriptum (from manus, hand and scriptum from scribere, to write).


Q :  

The Commonwealth Games 2018 were held at which of the following places?

(A) Gold coast

(B) Edinburgh

(C) Victoria

(D) Kuala Lumpur

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The 2018 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XXI Commonwealth Games, was an international multi-sport event for the members of the commonwealth that were held at Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia between 4 & 15 April 2018. There were 18 sports categories. Country Medal Position Australia 198 1st England 132 2nd India 66 3rd In the 2018 Commonwealth Games, India won a total of 66 medals. Gold - 26 Silver - 20 Bronze - 20


Q :  

Which of the following dance forms is associated with the state of Arunachal Pradesh?

(A) Panwariya

(B) Dhaman

(C) Popir dance

(D) Garba

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The correct answer is Popir. Popir dance is a dance form from Arunachal Pradesh. In the land of Arunachal Pradesh the Galo tribe for its popular dance form from Popir dance. The popular dance is a speciality for tribes and a must-watch dance for the audience.


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