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Q:

In which of the following state, the Sabarimala Sri Dham Shashtha temple dedicated to Lord Ayyappa is located?

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    Maharashtra
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    Karnataka
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    Manipur
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    Kerala
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Answer : 4. "Kerala"
Explanation :

1. Sabarimala Temple is a famous temple in Kerala.

2. It is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa.

2. It is the 'sacred abode of Lord Ayyappa' and one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites in India.

3. The temple is open to people of all religions.

4. It is open for worship only during the days of Mandal Puja, Makaravilakku, Vishu and the first day of every Malayalam month.

Q:

The Constitution of India came into existence on?

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    15 August, 1947
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    26 January, 1950
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    26 November, 1948
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    6 November, 1948
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Answer : 2. "26 January, 1950"
Explanation :

1. The Constituent Assembly passed the Constitution of India on November 26, 1949, but it came into force on January 26, 1950. India came into existence as a Republic on January 26, 1950.

2. The Constituent Assembly was established on December 9, 1946, to frame the Constitution of India. There were a total of 389 members in the Constituent Assembly, out of which 299 members were from the Indian National Congress. The Constituent Assembly drafted the Constitution in 2 years, 11 months and 18 days.

3. The Constitution of India is a written constitution. It is the longest-written constitution in the world. It consists of 395 articles, 8 schedules and 12 schedules. The Constitution sets out the structure, powers and functions of the Government of India. It also ensures the rights and freedoms of the citizens.

Q:

The Trimbakeshwar is the origin of which of the following rivers?

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    Mahanadi
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    Tapti
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    Ravi
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    Godavari
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Answer : 4. "Godavari"
Explanation :

1. Godavari River is also known as 'Dakshin Ganga' i.e. “Ganga River of South India”.

2. Godavari River is the largest river of South India.

3. The Godavari River flows in northwestern Maharashtra state before flowing eastward across the broad Deccan plateau (Peninsular India).

4. The Godavari River originates from Trimbakeshwar near Nashik in Maharashtra and flows about 1465 km before falling into the Bay of Bengal. Covers distance.

Q:

Which of the following is the mountain range which is the oldest in India?

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    Himalayas
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    Vindhyachal
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    Aravalli
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    Sahyadri
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Answer : 3. "Aravalli"
Explanation :

Aravali is the oldest mountain range in the geographical structure of India which is about 870 million years old.

Q:

When was Arya Samaj established?

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    1875
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    1897
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    1902
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    1913
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Answer : 1. "1875"
Explanation :

1. Arya Samaj is a monotheistic Hindu reform movement in India that promotes principles and practices based on belief in the infallible authority of the Vedas.

2. Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati founded the society on April 10, 1875.

3. Arya Samaj follows the belief that there is only one God and his idol worship is not appropriate.

4. Arya Samaj was the first Hindu organization to promote proselytism.

Q:

Dadabhai Naoroji was a ______.

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    Liberal Party candidates
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    Doctor
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    Soldier
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    British Officer
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Answer : 1. "Liberal Party candidates"
Explanation :

1. On 6 July 1892, Dadabhai Naoroji (Liberal Party candidate) won a closely-fought election to become the first non-white to be elected to the British Parliament.

2. He also became the first Asian member of the House of Commons.

3. One of Naoroji's most prominent supporters was the famous Florence Nightingale.

Q:

According to the Jain tradition, how many Tirthankaras have there been in Jainism?

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    25
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    20
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    24
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    23
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Answer : 3. "24"
Explanation :

1. Jainism and Buddhism originated during the later Vedic period when the people were developing into Mahajanapadas.

2. Jainism was founded by Rishabhdev who was born in Ayodhya and his symbol was the bull.

Sl. No.          - Name                         -  Symbol         - Birthplace

1                Rishabhnath (Adinath)   Bull                    Ayodhya

2                Ajitnath                              Hathi                 Ayodhya                                           

22              Neminath                          Shankh               Dwarka

23            Parshvanath                       snake                  Kashi

24           Mahavir Singh                   Sher                 Kshatriyakund

Q:

International Tiger Day is observed on ______.

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    02 July
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    20 July
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    29 July
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    25 July
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Answer : 3. "29 July"
Explanation :

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.

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