Q. Which of the following is an Indian labor law and social security measure aimed at guaranteeing the “right to work”? (A) Indian Institute of Management Act (B) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (C) Payment of Wages (Amendment) Act, 2017 (D) Citizenship Act Answer: B National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005 or NREGA, […]
Q. Who approves the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane? (A) Directorate of Marketing and Inspection, Ministry of Agriculture (B) National Sugar Institute, Kanpur (C) Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (D) Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices Answer: C Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs. The proposal in respect of determination of ‘Fair and Remunerative
Q. Bandel Church built by the Portuguese is located in which of the following states/union territories of India? (A) Goa (B) Puducherry (C) West Bengal (D) Odisha Answer: C The Basilica of the Holy Rosary (commonly known as Bandel Church) is one of the oldest Christian churches in West Bengal, India. Situated in Bandel, Hooghly
Q. Which type of granite is found in Jalore district of Rajasthan? (A) Rakhi Green Granite (B) Meri Gold Granite (C) Black Granite (D) Rosy Pink Granite Answer: A French Green or commonly known as Nosra Green is a green colored granite from Jalore, Rajasthan. The color of this granite is grey-green with black and
Q. What causes rainfall in the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu at the beginning of winter season? (A) North-east rainy season (monsoon) (B) Local air circulation (C) Temperate cyclone (D) South-west rainy season (monsoon) Answer: A The northeastern monsoon causes rainfall on the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu at the beginning of winters. Rainfall in
Q. “Oriya Plateau” is situated in which of the following states of India? (A) Rajasthan (B) Madhya Pradesh (C) Karnataka (D) Maharashtra Answer: A Udiya or Oriya plateau is the highest (1360 meters) plateau of Rajasthan. It is located in sirohi district. Major Plateaus in Rajasthan: Plateau of Oriya Plateau of Abu Plateau of Bhorat
Q. Shirui (Siroy) Lily is the only terrestrial Lily found in which of the following states of India? (A) Assam (B) West Bengal (C) Manipur (D) Tripura Answer: C Shirui lily (Lilium macklineae Sealy, local name Kashong Timrawon, belongs to family Liliaceae) is one of the rare species of terrestrial lily grown naturally only on
Q. In 1913, the headquarters of Hindustan Gadar Party was located in __? (A) Delhi (B) Lahore (C) Calcutta (D) San Francisco Answer: D In 1913, Pacific Coast Hindustan Association was founded by Lala Hardayal with Sohan Singh Bhakna as its president, which was called Ghadar Party. Sohan Singh Bhakna was the Founding President of
Q. Who among the following was the founder of “Khudai Khidmatgar” and is also known as Badshah Khan? (A) Syed Ahmed Khan (B) Hakim Ajmal Khan (C) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (D) Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan Answer: D The movement was led by Abdul Ghaffar Khan, known locally as Bacha Khan, Badshah Khan, or Sarhadi
Q. Where was the Congress session held in which Mahatma Gandhi convinced other leaders of the need to launch a non-cooperation movement in support of Khilafat as well as Swaraj? (A) Bombay (B) Lahore (C) Calcutta (D) Nagpur Answer: C At the Calcutta session of the Congress in September 1920, he convinced other leaders of the need