GK Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: Which Charter Act brought to an end, the East India Company's monopoly in India's foreign trade?
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5dcd3d88f50c4b23b0832778- 1Charter Act of 1853 / 1853false
- 2Charter Act of 1793 / 1793false
- 3Charter Act of 1813 / 1813true
- 4Charter Act of 1833 / 1833false
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Answer : 3. "Charter Act of 1813 / 1813 "
Explanation :
The Charter Act of 1813 brought an end to the East India Company's monopoly in India's foreign trade. This act marked a significant shift in British India's economic policies, allowing Indian trade to be opened to private enterprise and foreign traders, breaking the monopoly that the East India Company had held over trade activities.
Q: Who is recognized as the folk goddess of Alwar region?
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6311f8377c72c077846e9ca2- 1Sugali Matafalse
- 2Sachchia Matafalse
- 3Latiyala Matafalse
- 4Jilani Matatrue
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Answer : 4. "Jilani Mata"
Explanation :
1. Jilani Mata is considered to be the folk goddess of Alwar region.
2. Jilani Mata Temple is located in Behror, Alwar.
3. Every year two fairs are organized in the temple premises.
4. The ancient name of Alwar is Salav. It was a part of the Matsya Kingdom, one of the 16 ancient Mahajanapadas.
Q: The declaration of the Rights of Man is related with ?
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5dcd3be2c373612390d68c75- 1The Russian Revolutionfalse
- 2The French Revolutiontrue
- 3The American War of independencefalse
- 4The Glorious Revolution of Englandfalse
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Answer : 2. "The French Revolution "
Explanation :
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen is associated with the French Revolution. It was adopted by the National Constituent Assembly in France on August 26, 1789. The declaration was a fundamental document that proclaimed the basic rights and principles of equality, liberty, and fraternity for all citizens.
Q: The policy of imperial preferences adopted by Britain in its colonies in 1932 is also known as the
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5dcd3b05b80c4d4e55b76e4b- 1Hong Kong Agreementfalse
- 2London Agreementfalse
- 3Ottawa Agreementtrue
- 4Paris Agreementfalse
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Answer : 3. "Ottawa Agreement "
Explanation :
The policy of imperial preferences adopted by Britain in its colonies in 1932 is also known as the Ottawa Agreement. This agreement was a series of bilateral trade agreements between the United Kingdom and various members of the British Empire, including Canada, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand. The agreements aimed to promote trade within the British Empire by providing preferential treatment to goods from member countries.
Q: Who among the following constructed the Brihadeeswarar temple at Tanjore ?
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5dcd2df0e9d33d6509c1d980- 1Rajendra Ifalse
- 2Raja Raja Chola Itrue
- 3Parantaka Chola Ifalse
- 4None of themfalse
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Answer : 2. "Raja Raja Chola I "
Explanation :
Raja Raja Chola I, the great Chola emperor, constructed the Brihadeeswarar Temple at Tanjore (now known as Thanjavur) in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The temple, also known as the Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is one of the largest and most magnificent temples in India, showcasing the grandeur of Chola architecture. The construction of the Brihadeeswarar Temple was completed in 1010 CE.
Q: Who among the following captured the whole of Sri Lanka and made it a part of Chola empire.
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5dcd2d58e9d33d6509c1d58f- 1Rajendra Itrue
- 2Raja Raja Chola Ifalse
- 3Parantaka Chola Ifalse
- 4None of themfalse
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Answer : 1. "Rajendra I "
Explanation :
Rajendra I, the son of Raja Raja Chola I, is credited with capturing the whole of Sri Lanka and making it a part of the Chola Empire. He undertook successful military campaigns, extending Chola influence beyond the Indian subcontinent.
Q: Which of the following is not a principal tool of early Stone age?
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5dcd2bf5ef0a14548c1e62fb- 1Hand axesfalse
- 2Cleaversfalse
- 3Choppersfalse
- 4Scrapertrue
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Answer : 4. "Scraper"
Explanation :
Scraper is not considered a principal tool of the early Stone Age. Hand axes, cleavers, and choppers are examples of tools that were commonly used during the early Stone Age for various purposes, including cutting and processing materials. Scraper tools are more commonly associated with the later stages of the Stone Age and were used for tasks like scraping and smoothing surfaces.
Q: What was the original name of Nur Jahan?
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5db96702a263e6378573dcff- 1Zeb-un-Nissafalse
- 2Fatima begumfalse
- 3Mehr-un-Nissatrue
- 4Jahanarafalse
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Answer : 3. "Mehr-un-Nissa "
Explanation :
The original name of Nur Jahan, the wife of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, was:
(C) Mehr-un-Nissa