Quiz 253: General Awareness for State PSC Examinations November 3, 2009 1. Which among the following was the most important grain grown in the Vedic Age?WheatBarleyMaizeRice2. In Vedic age which among the following grains was referred as vrihi?BarleyWheatRiceMaize3. What was the profession of Karmara in Vedic age?BlacksmithPotterRatha (Chariot ) MakersGoldsmith4. ’Puttaraj Samman’ is given for outstanding work in the field of __?MusicDancePaintingLiterature5. Cesar Awards are the national film awards of which of the following countries?GermanyFranceEnglandItaly6. In the wake of the Chinese aggression in 1962, which of the following squadron was formed to strengthen our supply lines to the Army in the Northern Sector encompassing J&K; and Ladakh regions?25 Squadron (Himalayan Eagles)No 44 Squadron (Mighty Jets)No. 43 Squadron (Nabhasa Jivan Dhara)41 Squadron (Otters)7. Mach number is a measure of which of the following?SpeedHeat TransferStatic PressureVolume8. For which of the following the term Sandalwood is used?Kannada CinemaTelugu CinemaTamil CinemaSouth Indian Cinema9. Anuradha Sawhney is well known for her work in which of the following fields?Micro FinanceAnimal rightsEnvironment ProtectionRainwater Harvesting10. What is the name of first of its kind solo circumnavigation sea voyage undertaken by any Indian ?Sagar PawanSagar DwajSagar ParikramaSagar ParakramSubmit Test « Previous Next »