Q. The parts of which of the following states had evolved a local system of canal irrigation called kulhs over four hundred years ago? (A) Kerala (B) Karnataka (C) Himachal Pradesh (D) Gujarat Answer: C Parts of Himachal Pradesh had evolved a local system of canal irrigation called Kulhs over four hundred years ago. The […]
Q. World Book Day is celebrated on which of the following day every year? (A) 25th June (B) 5th June (C) 7th April (D) 23th April Answer: D World Book and Copyright Day is a celebration to promote the enjoyment of books and reading. Each year, on 23 April, celebrations take place all over the
Q. The Sonepur Cattle Fair is a cultural event held at which of the following states of India every year? (A) Odisha (B) Assam (C) Sikkim (D) Bihar Answer: D The Sonepur Cattle Fair is an annual event that takes place in Bihar, India. It is also known as the Harihar Kshetra Mela and
Q. Sri Lanka is separated from India by a narrow channel of sea formed by which of the following? (A) The Strait of Messina (B) The Palk Strait and the GuIf of Mannar (C) The Makassar Strait (D) The Eight Degree Channel Answer: B Sri Lanka is separated from India by a narrow channel of
Q. The Bailadila hills look like the hump of an ox. This range of hills is situated in which of the following states of India? (A) Karnataka (B) Tamil Nadu (C) Kerala (D) Chhattisgarh Answer: D The Bailadila hills is in the Dantewada district of southern Chhattisgarh, India, near Kirandul town. It has been named
Q. The cultivation, growing and harvesting of the grapes is known as which of the following? (A) Horticulture (B) Pisciculture (C) Viticulture (D) Sericulture Answer: C Viticulture is the cultivation of grapes. Viticulture is the broad term encompassing the cultivation, protection, and harvest of grapes where the operations are outdoors. On the other hand, enology
Q. The “Prayaga Prashasti” had been composed by whom among the following in Sanskrit? (A) Baudhayana (B) Banabhatta (C) Bhavabhuti (D) Harishena Answer: D The Prayaga Prashasti (also known as the Allahabad Pillar Inscription) was composed by Harisena. Harisena was the court poet of Samudragupta while Banabhatta was the court poet of Harshavardhana. The Prayaga
Q. Who among the following was the President of the Constituent Assembly of India in 1946? (A) Dr. Rajendra Prasad B) Jawaharlal Nehru (C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Answer: A Dr Sachidanand Sinha was the first president of the Constituent Assembly. Later, Dr Rajendra Prasad was elected its president. The Constituent Assembly
Q. The Great Barrier Reef is located at the coast of which of the following countries? (A) Philippines (B) Indonesia (C) Australia (D) South Africa Answer: C The reef is located off the coast of Queensland, Australia, in the Coral Sea. The reef, which is large enough to be visible from space, is made up
Q. The white light is composed of how many colours? (A) Eight (B) Six (C) Seven (D) Five Answer: C White light is composed of seven different colors namely (violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red). The white light is composed of 7 colours: violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red. Also known