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The famous Kosijura Case of Bengal happened in whose reign?

 

A) Warren Hastings B) Lord Cornwallis
C) John Shore D) Wellesley
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Warren Hastings

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Consider the following statements about Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) :

1. ITBP was raised in 1962.

2. ITBP is basicsdly a mountain trained force.

3. ITBP replaced Assam Rifles in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh in 2004-2005 for border gusirding duly.

4. ITBP presently has 52 service battalions.Which of the statements given above are correct?

 

A) 1, 2 and 4 only B) 3 and 4 only
C) 1, 2, 3 and 4 D) 1, 2 and 3 only
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1, 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

At present, the ITBP has 62 (including 4 service battalions) operational battalions which has close to 62,000 personnel and officers in them. So 4thstatement is incorrect.The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is one of the five Central Armed Police Forces of India, raised on 24 October 1962, under the CRPF Act, in the wake of the Sino-Indian War of 1962.

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The first movement launched against the British in India was

A) Non-Cooperation movement B) Swadeshi movement
C) Quit India movement D) Khilafat movement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Swadeshi movement

Explanation:

The Swadeshi movement is the first movement launched against the British in India started in the year 1905. It is part of the Indian independence movement and the developing Indian nationalism was an economic strategy aimed at removing the British Empire from power and improving economic conditions in India by following the principles of swadeshi and which had some success.

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Which of the following is/are the feature(s) of the Brahmadeya Grants during c 600-1200 AD?

1. Their creation meant a renunciation of actual or potential sources of revenue by the State.

2. These grants could vary from a small plot to several villages.

3. Most grants were made in unsettled areas.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 only B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 2 only D) 1, 2 and 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:
The first 2 statements are true with respect to the Brahmadeya Grants during 600-1200 AD.
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Which one of the following Indus Civilization site gives evidence of a dockyard

A) Harappa B) Lothal
C) Mohenjodaro D) Rakhigarhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Lothal

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The philosophy  propounded in the Upanishads is known as 

A) Advaita B) Vedanta
C) Yoga D) Samkhya
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Vedanta

Explanation:

The Upanishads are commonly referred to as Vedanta. 


The Upanishads alone are widely known and among the most important literature in the history of Indian religions and culture and their central ideas are at the spiritual core of Hindus.

 

The upanishads are a part of the Vedas and are ancient Sanskrit texts that contain some of the central philosophical concepts and ideas of Hinduism, some of which are shared with Buddhism, and Jainism.

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Harshacharita the biography of Harsha, was written by

A) Banabhatta B) Sudraka
C) Sri Harsha D) Gunadhva
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Banabhatta

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Which statements are CORRECT?

I. In early 1930’s Nylon was prepared from coal, water and air.

II. Nylon was the first fully synthetic fibre.

III. Nylon fibre was strong, elastic and light.

A) Only I and II B) Only I and III
C) Only II and III D) All I, II and III
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All I, II and III

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