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Between which of the following was the ancient town of Takshasila located

A) Indus and Jhelum B) Jhelum and Chenab
C) Chenab and Ravi D) Ravi and Beas
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Indus and Jhelum

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Some Indian territory was transferred in 2015 to Bangladesh by following which procedure?

 

A) By an agreement between the Government of India and the Government of Bangladesh B) By a legislation passed by the Parliament amending Schedule 1 to the Constitution of India
C) By amending Schedule 1 to the constitution of India by exercising amending power of the Parliament  D) By amending Schedule 1 to the constitution of India by exercising amending power of the Parliament and ratification by sixteen State Legislatures
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) By amending Schedule 1 to the constitution of India by exercising amending power of the Parliament 

Explanation:

The 119th constitutional amendment bill 2013 sought to ratify the land boundary agreement between the two countries. This amendment needed special majority in the parliament to get passed. The bill proposed to amend the 1st schedule of the constitution to exchange the disputed territories occupied by both the nations in accordance with the 1974 bilateral LBA. Since, the law is not related to federal matters, only the approval of the Parliament is needed.

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The language adopted for preaching in Mahayana Buddhism was

A) Pali B) Brahmi
C) Sanskrit D) Prakrit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sanskrit

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Whom can we call the first national ruler of India?

A) Chandragupta Maurya B) Kanishka
C) Harsah D) Ajatasatru
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Chandragupta Maurya

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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

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The first 2 statements are true with respect to the Brahmadeya Grants during 600-1200 AD.
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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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Where did Lord Buddha breathe his last

A) Rajgir B) Bodh Gaya
C) Sarnath D) Kushinagar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Kushinagar

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Where is the tomb of Sher Shah located?

 

A) Sasaram B) Delhi
C) Kalinger D) Sonargaon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Sasaram

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