General Knowledge - 28

1. Who among the following kings was an ardent follower of Jainism?

a) Mahapadma Nanda
b) Bimbisara
c) Kharavela
d) Pulakesin - II
e) None of the above 

  Answer: c

2. Consider the following statements,Regarding the Indus Valley civilization:

1. It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present, did not dominate the scene.

2. During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India.

Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Either 1 or 2
e) None of the above 

  Answer: c

3. When did Vasco-da-Gama come to India?

a) 1492
b) 1497
c) 1498
d) 1489
e) None of the above 

  Answer: c

4. The Sarvodaya Movement was started by:

a) Datta Dharmodhikari
b) Vinoba Bhave
c) Jayprakash Narayan
d) Mahatma Gandhi
e) None of the above 

  Answer: b

5. Sir Thomas Rose visited court of:

a) Jahangir
b) Shajahan
c) Akbar
d) Both b and c
e) None of the above 

  Answer: a

6. The first Grammarian of Sanskrit language in India, Panini lived during the:

a) 2nd Century A. D.
b) 5th-6th Century A. D.
c) 6th -5th Century B. C.
d) 2nd Century B. C.
e) None of the above 

  Answer: c

7. How many times the preamble was amended?

a) Once
b) Twice
c) Thrice
d) Four times
e) None of the above 

  Answer: a

8. Consider the following statements:

a. The Cholas defeated Pandya and Chera rulers and established their domination over peninsular India in the early medieval times.

b. The Cholas sent an expedition against Sailendra empire of South East Asia and conquered some of the areas.

Which of the followung statements is/are correct?

a) Only a
b) Only b
c) Both a and b
d) Either a or b
e) None of the above 

  Answer: c

9. Azad Hind Fauj was founded in 1943 in:

a) America
b) Kuala Lumpur
c) Singapore
d) India
e) None of the above 

  Answer: c

10. By which Acts were the Commercial Rights of East India Company abolished?

a) Charter Act of 1833
b) Charter Act of 1853
c) Regulating Act of 1773
d) Both a and c
e) None of the above 

  Answer: a