General Knowledge Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: Fire temple is the place of worship of which of the following religion?
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5f156aa7eddbc50839d56c93- 1Zoroastrianism (Persian Religion)true
- 2Shinto’sfalse
- 3Taoismfalse
- 4Judaismfalse
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Answer : 1. "Zoroastrianism (Persian Religion) "
Explanation :
A fire temple is a place of worship in Zoroastrianism, the ancient Persian religion founded by the prophet Zoroaster (or Zarathustra). In Zoroastrianism, fire is considered a sacred and purifying element, and fire temples serve as places where adherents gather for religious rituals and ceremonies. Fire is a symbol of Ahura Mazda, the supreme deity in Zoroastrianism.
Q: Harisena, the author of the famous “Prayag Prashasti” adorned the court of which Gupta ruler?
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5f0d9adefce67160728f2f7c- 1Samudraguptatrue
- 2Kumar Gupta-Ifalse
- 3Chandragupta Vikramadityafalse
- 4Skandaguptafalse
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Answer : 1. "Samudragupta "
Explanation :
Harisena, the author of the famous "Prayag Prashasti," adorned the court of Samudragupta, who was a prominent ruler of the Gupta Empire in ancient India. Samudragupta ruled from around 335 to 375 CE and is often considered one of the greatest rulers of the Gupta dynasty. The "Prayag Prashasti" is an inscription that glorifies Samudragupta's achievements and military conquests, providing valuable historical insights into the Gupta period.
Q: Who founded the city of Pataliputra?
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5f0d98236d435560094861f7- 1Ajatshatrufalse
- 2Bimbisarafalse
- 3Ashokafalse
- 4Udayintrue
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Answer : 4. "Udayin "
Explanation :
Udayin founded the city of Pataliputra in the 5th century. Pataliputra is now known as Patna which is the capital of Bihar. Udayin was the ruler who first established Pataliputra as the capital of Magadha.
Q: Who directed India's first publicly screened cinema Raja Harishchandra?
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5f04424ed996064ceba932c5- 1Bimal Royfalse
- 2Dada Saheb Phalketrue
- 3V G Damlefalse
- 4V Shantaramfalse
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Answer : 2. "Dada Saheb Phalke "
Explanation :
India's first publicly screened cinema, "Raja Harishchandra," was directed by Dadasaheb Phalke. He is often regarded as the father of Indian cinema. "Raja Harishchandra" was released in 1913, marking the beginning of the Indian film industry. Dadasaheb Phalke played a crucial role in the early development of Indian cinema and is remembered for his pioneering contributions to the art form.
Q: Who was the contemporary of Queen Elizabeth I of Britain?
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5ed5c9115ccf7008ed8c131a- 1Akbartrue
- 2Jahangirfalse
- 3Shah Jahanfalse
- 4Aurangzebfalse
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Answer : 1. "Akbar"
Explanation :
Elizabeth I (r. 1558–1603) was the last Tudor monarch and a contemporary of the Mughal emperor Akbar (r. 1556–1605).
Q: 'Panchayati Raj' started?
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608a596936f5727dff28f2c5- 11952false
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Answer : 4. "1959"
Explanation :
Panchayati Raj system was implemented by the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in Bagdhari village of Nagaur district of Rajasthan on 2 October 1959.
Q: The Setting a Supreme Court was Calcutta is a part of ?
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5d947f2f15db5f22bbeb4916- 1Regulating Act of 1773true
- 2Pitts India Act of 1784false
- 3Charter Act of 1793false
- 4Charter Act of 1893false
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Answer : 1. "Regulating Act of 1773"
Explanation :
The correct answer is Regulating act of 1773. The Supreme Court at Calcutta was established by Regulating act of 1773.
Q: Which of the following is not a Panchayati Raj Institution?
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6243e1bc0c8d6f4df13d2f7b- 1Gram Sabhafalse
- 2Gram Panchayatfalse
- 3Village Co-operative Societytrue
- 4Panchayat Samitifalse
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Answer : 3. "Village Co-operative Society"
Explanation :
1. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is a branch of the Government of India that looks after the ongoing process of decentralization and local governance in the states.
2. The Panchayati Raj system is the system of local self-government in rural India. Just as self-governance of urban areas is carried out through municipalities and suburban municipalities, similarly self-governance of rural areas is carried out through Panchayati Raj institutions.
3. There are three levels of Panchayati Raj institutions.
(1) Village level: Gram Panchayat
(2) Block level: Panchayat Samiti
(3) District level: District Council