Quiz 390: General Knowledge for State Public Sevices and Other Examinations
First Published: May 28, 2010 | Last Updated:July 9, 2019
1. Which among the following is the oldest surviving rock-cut cave in India ?
[A] Bagh Caves
[B] Ellora Caves
[C] Uday Giri Caves
[D] Barabar Caves
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Correct Answer: D [Barabar Caves]
2. Who among the following was not among the 9 gems (Navratna) of the Vikramaditya’s court ?
[A] Vetalbhatt
[B] Amar Simha
[C] Kaalidasa
[D] Aryabhatta
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Correct Answer: D [Aryabhatta]
Notes:
9 gems of Vikrama ditya : Dhanwanthari, Kshapanaka, Amarasimha, Shankhu, Khatakarpara, Kalidasa, Vetalbhatt, Vararuchi, and Varahamihira
3. Bring out the Incorrect statement:
[A] Guru Arjun Dev was put to death by Jahangir
[B] Aryabhatta was a contemporary of Chandra Gupta-II
[C] Asanga was originator of Buddhist Yogachara idealism
[D] Asiatic Society Of Calcutta was formed by Sir William Jones to take on Social reforms
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Correct Answer: D [Asiatic Society Of Calcutta was formed by Sir William Jones to take on Social reforms]
Notes:
Asiatic Society Of Calcutta, was founded in 1784 by Sir William Jones to enquire into history, antiquities, arts, science and literature of Asia.
4. Bring out the incorrect statement
[A] Hasan Gangu was the founder of Bahamani Kingdom.
[B] Hasan Gangu had revolted against Muhammad bin Tughluq
[C] British forces were led by Hector Munro during the Battle of Buxar
[D] Bombay was acquired by England from France
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Correct Answer: D [Bombay was acquired by England from France]
Notes:
Bombay was acquired by England from Portugal
5. Which among the following part of Bombay (now Mumbai) is known as Old Woman’s Island?
[A] Parel
[B] Worli
[C] Colaba
[D] Mazgaon
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Correct Answer: C [Colaba]
6. As per Indian Mythology, Dhumravarna is an incarnation or avatara of _______?
[A] Vishnu
[B] Shiva
[C] Ganesha
[D] Hanuman
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Correct Answer: C [Ganesha]
7. In which of the following modern area “Amri Culture” developed?
[A] North East States of India
[B] Sindh and Balochistan of Pakistan
[C] Eastern Iraq
[D] South India
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Correct Answer: B [Sindh and Balochistan of Pakistan]
Notes:
Amri culture refers to the Amri archaeological sites in Sindh and Balochistan provinces of Pakistan. It flourished in the 4th and 3rd millennia BC.
8. In context with the Ashta Pradhan, that helped with the administration of the Maratha empire of Shivaji, who among the following was in charge of General Administration?
[A] Moro Trimbak Pingale
[B] Ramchandra Neelkanth Mujumdar
[C] Annaji Datto
[D] Dattaji Trimbak Waknis
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Correct Answer: A [Moro Trimbak Pingale]
Notes:
Ashta Pradhan of Shivaji:
1. Pantpradhan(Moro Trimbak Pingale) – General administration of the kingdom.
2. Amatya(Ramchandra Neelkanth Mujumdar) – Accounts of the kingdom.
3. Sachiv(Annaji Datto) – To prepare royal edicts.
4. Mantri(Dattaji Trimbak Waknis) – state correspondence.
5. Senapati(Hambirrao Mohite) – Managing the army and protection of the kingdom.
6. Sumant(Ramchandra Trimbak Dabir) – Foreign relations.
7. Nyayadhish(Niraji Raoji) – to dispense justice.
8. Panditrao(Moreswar Panditrao) – Religious matters.
9. The first Buddhist Council was held at Rajagriha ________?
[A] Shortly after Budhha’s Death
[B] Shortly before Buddha’s Death
[C] A century After Buddha’s Death
[D] A century After Buddha’s Death
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Correct Answer: A [Shortly after Budhha’s Death]
Notes:
The First Buddhist council convened just after Gautama Buddha’s death in c. 400 BCE at Rajgriha. It was a gathering of senior monks of the Buddhist order. It was recorded in the Vinaya Pitaka of the Theravadins and Sanskrit Buddhist schools.
10. Under which act , the title of Governor General of India was substituted for that of Governor General of Bengal ?
[A] Act of 1786
[B] Charter Act 1813
[C] Charter Act 1833
[D] Charter Act 1853
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Correct Answer: C [Charter Act 1833]
Comments
Shonit
In Q3. option C is also incorrect as the founder of yogachara school was Maitreyanath. Asanga later on took over the reins of the school from him and was the greatest exponent of this school of thought.
abhijeet gaurav
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DIVYA
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Anonymous
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