11. In which city was the notorious 1990s Uttar Pradesh gangster Shri Prakash Shukla born?
[A] Gorakhpur
[B] Lucknow
[C] Kanpur
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: A [Gorakhpur]
Notes:
Shri Prakash Shukla was born in Gorakhpur and was active in UP crime during the 1990s.
12. Who was the gangster-turned-politician from Uttar Pradesh who served as the MLA for Lakshmipur and was killed in 1997 by Shri Prakash Shukla?
[A] Hari Shankar Tiwari
[B] Amarmani Tripathi
[C] Virendra Pratap Shahi
[D] Shri Prakash Shukla
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Correct Answer: C [Virendra Pratap Shahi]
Notes:
Virendra Pratap Shahi was a gangster-turned-politician, MLA for Lakshmipur, killed by Shri Prakash Shukla in 1997.
13. Consider the following pairs regarding wildlife sanctuaries in Uttar Pradesh:
- Sohagibarwa Wildlife Sanctuary – Wildlife – Maharajganj
- Okhla Bird Sanctuary – Bird – Prayagraj
- Pilibhit Wildlife Sanctuary – Wildlife – Pilibhit
- Jai Prakash Narayan Sanctuary – Bird – Ballia
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1, 2, and 3
[B] Only 2, 3, and 4
[C] Only 1, 3, and 4
[D] Only 1 and 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 3, and 4]
Notes:
Pair 1 (Sohagibarwa Wildlife Sanctuary in Maharajganj) is correct. Pair 2 is incorrect: Okhla Bird Sanctuary is in Noida (Gautam Buddh Nagar), not Prayagraj. Pairs 3 (Pilibhit Wildlife Sanctuary in Pilibhit) and 4 (Jai Prakash Narayan Sanctuary, also known as Surha Taal Bird Sanctuary, in Ballia) are correct.
14. Consider the following pairs regarding early newspapers and magazines and their places of publication:
- Buddhi Prakash – Agra
- Brahman – Kanpur
- Kavivachan Sudha – Kashi
- Hans – Varanasi
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] 1, 2, and 4
[C] All of the above
[D] Only 2 and 4
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Correct Answer: C [All of the above]
Notes:
All pairs are correctly matched: Buddhi Prakash was published from Agra, Brahman from Kanpur, Kavivachan Sudha from Kashi, and Hans from Varanasi. These publications played pivotal roles in the socio-cultural renaissance and the development of Indian literature and journalism during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
15. Consider the following pairs concerning the early newspapers and magazines of Uttar Pradesh:
- Brahman – Agra – 1853
- Buddhi Prakash – Agra – 1852
- Tatvabodhini – Varanasi – 1856
- Abhiyudaya – Kanpur – 1907
Which of the above pairs is / are correctly matched?
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 1 and 4
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] All are correctly matched
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Correct Answer: A [Only 2]
Notes:
Buddhi Prakash, started in 1852 from Agra by Munshi Sadasukh Lal, is correctly matched and known for its pivotal role in Hindi journalism. Other pairs are historically inaccurate: Brahman and Tatvabodhini do not match the respective places or years, and Abhiyudaya was not published from Kanpur in 1907. Hence, only pair 2 is correct.
16. Who established the notable Anglo-Marathi periodical ‘Indu Prakash’ in Bombay in 1862?
[A] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
[B] Vishnu Parshuram Pandit
[C] Gopal Krishna Gokhale
[D] Justice Mahadev Govind Ranade
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Correct Answer: B [Vishnu Parshuram Pandit]
Notes:
‘Indu Prakash’ was founded in 1862 by Vishnu Parshuram Pandit in Bombay. The periodical notably contributed to nationalist thought, played a key role in Maharashtra’s intellectual awakening, and included contributors like Ranade and Telang who impacted India’s socio-political landscape.
17. The Prakasha Barrage Dam is built on which river in Maharashtra?
[A] Godavari
[B] Purna
[C] Tapi
[D] Bhima
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Correct Answer: C [Tapi]
Notes:
Prakasha Barrage Dam is an earthfill dam on the Tapi river in Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It stands 39.5 m tall, with a length of 1,070 m, volume content of 179 km³, and gross storage capacity of 325,000 km³.
18. Which type of missile is “Akash Prime” that was recently seen in news?
[A] Air-to-Surface missile
[B] Air-to-Air missile
[C] Surface-to-Air missile
[D] Surface-to-Surface missile
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Correct Answer: C [Surface-to-Air missile]
Notes:
Recently, India successfully destroyed two Aerial High-Speed Unmanned targets in Ladakh using Akash Prime missile. Akash Prime is an upgraded version of the Akash surface-to-air missile system designed for high-altitude use. It is a medium-range missile meant to defend mobile, semi-mobile, and static military assets from aerial threats. It features an indigenous Radio Frequency seeker for precise target tracking in the final flight phase. It can target threats at a range of 25 to 30 kilometers.
19. What type of missile is the “Akash” that was recently seen in news?
[A] Air-to-Air Missile
[B] Surface-to-Air Missile
[C] Air-to-Surface Missile
[D] Surface-to-Surface Missile
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Correct Answer: B [Surface-to-Air Missile ]
Notes:
Recently, Brazil halted negotiations with India for the purchase of the Akash missile system, affecting India’s defence export ambitions. The Akash missile system is a Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) designed to defend vital areas from aerial threats. It was indigenously developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It is manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), based in Hyderabad. Akash can simultaneously engage multiple targets in Group Mode or Autonomous Mode. It has Electronic Counter-Counter Measures (ECCM) to resist electronic jamming.
20. Who wrote the Sikh historical work Panth Prakash?
[A] Vir Singh
[B] Rattan Singh Bhangu
[C] Banda Singh Bahadur
[D] Bhai Gurdas
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Correct Answer: B [Rattan Singh Bhangu]
Notes:
Rattan Singh Bhangu authored Panth Prakash in early 19th century, documenting Sikh history from 1708 onwards and describing Khalsa’s evolution. It remains a key Sikh historical source. Multiple manuscript versions exist, with Vir Singh’s 1914 edited version. The work analyzes Sikh struggles against Mughals, Afghans, and other adversaries.
