11. Who among the following contemporaries of Ashoka have been mentioned in Major Rock Edict XIII?
- Antiochus II Theos of Syria
- Ptolemy II Philadelpus of Egypt
- Antigonus Gonatus of Macedonia
- Magas of Cyrene
- Alexander of Epirus
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2, 4 & 5
[C] Only 1, 3, 4, & 5
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3, 4 & 5]
Notes:- Asoka, in his Major Rock Edict XIII, mentions many of his contemporaries in the Hellenic world with whom he exchanged missions, diplomatic and otherwise. The five kings are Antiyoka, Turamaya, Antikini, Maka and Alikasudara. These have been identified as Antiochus II Theos of Syria (grandson of Seleucus Nikator), Ptolemy II Philadelpus of Egypt, Antigonus Gonatus of Macedonia, Magas of Cyrene and Alexander of Epirus.
12. Consider the following statements:
- Greeks were the first to invade India in the fourth century BC.
- A battle was fought between Porus and Alexander on the plains of Karsi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:- After the Persians, the Greeks were the second invaders who invaded India in the fourth century BC.
- Alexander arrived with his troops at the banks of Hydapses (Jhelum). A fierce battle between Porus and Alexander was fought on the plains of the Karsi.
13. Consider the following pairs of participants in the first Parliament of world religion and respective religion they represented:
- Virchand Gandhi – Buddhism
- Anagarika Dharmapala – Jainism
- Alexander Russell Webb – Christianity
- Brahmo Samaj – Pratap Chandra Majmudar
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 4
[B] Only 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 4]
Notes:- Jain preacher Virchand Gandhi.
- Buddhist preacher Anagarika Dharmapala.
- Soyen Shaku, the “First American Ancestor” of Zen.
- Swami Vivekananda represented Hinduism.
- Christianity was represented by G. Bonet Maury.
- Islam was represented by Mohammed Alexander Russell Webb.
- Theism or the Brahmo Samaj was represented by Pratap Chandra Majumdar.
- The Theosophical Society was represented by the Vice-President of the society, William Quan Judge and by activist Annie Besant.
14. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
- Joseph Thomson – Electron
- Alexander Fleming – Penicillin
- Narinder Kapany – Optical Fiber
- Marie Curie – Radium
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Joseph Thomson discovered the electron, revolutionizing the understanding of atomic structure. Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, the first true antibiotic, which greatly impacted medical treatments. Narinder Kapany is known as the “Father of Fiber Optics” for his work on developing optical fiber technology, which transformed telecommunications. Marie Curie discovered radium, contributing significantly to the field of radioactivity and earning two Nobel Prizes in different scientific disciplines.
15. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?- The Parliament of World’s Religions, held for the first time in 1893.
- The Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions is headquartered in New York.
- Brahmo Samaj and Islam was represented by Pratap Chandra Majumdar and Mohammed Alexander Russell Webb respectively.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 & 3]
Notes:
The Parliament of the World’s Religions began in 1893 to foster global interfaith dialogue. It celebrated its centenary with a conference in 1993 and has since hosted six international gatherings. The Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions, established in 1988 and based in Chicago, continues this tradition. Notable participants in the inaugural conference included Virchand Gandhi (Jainism), Anagarika Dharmapala (Buddhism), Soyen Shaku (Zen), Swami Vivekananda (Hinduism), G. Bonet Maury (Christianity), Mohammed Alexander Russell Webb (Islam), Pratap Chandra Majumdar (Theism), and representatives from the Theosophical Society, including William Quan Judge and Annie Besant.
16. Arrange the following cities from West to East:- Mekele
- Damascus
- Alexandria
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] 3, 1, 2
[B] 3, 2, 1
[C] 1, 2, 3
[D] 1, 3, 2
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Correct Answer: A [3, 1, 2]
Notes:
Mekele is the capital of Tigray, Ethiopia, and the country’s second-largest city after Addis Ababa. Damascus, the capital of Syria, is the world’s oldest capital and a significant Islamic holy city, inhabited since the 2nd millennium BC. Mihail Kogălniceanu is a commune in Romania, home to an air base occasionally used by US forces. Alexandria is a port city in Egypt, known as the “Bride of the Mediterranean.”
17. In efforts to strengthen diplomatic relations and ties, Indian Naval Vessels have visited different port cities. Which of the following port city is/are matched correctly with its respective country?
- Muara Port – Japan
- Port of Alexandria – Egypt
- Antsiranana Port – Madagascar
- Port Louis – Mauritius
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1 & 4
[D] Only 2 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Muara is a port town in Brunei. The Port of Alexandria is in Egypt. Antsiranana is in northern Madagascar. Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius, is also a port.
18. Consider the statements about force on current carrying conductor.
- It was given by Alexandra Volta
- It is determined by Fleming Left hand Rule.
Which of the above is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
An electric current flowing through a conductor produces a magnetic field. The field so produced exerts a force on a magnet placed in the vicinity of the conductor. French scientist Andre Marie Ampere (1775-1836) suggested that the magnet must also exert an equal and opposite force on the current-carrying conductor. The direction of the current and that of the magnetic field are perpendicular to each other and the force is perpendicular to both of them. The three directions can be illustrated through a simple rule, called Fleming’s left-hand rule.
19. Consider the statements about force on current carrying conductor :
- It was given by Alexandra Volta.
- It is determined by Fleming Left hand Rule.
Which of the above is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
An electric current flowing through a conductor produces a magnetic field. The field so produced exerts a force on a magnet placed in the vicinity of the conductor. French scientist Andre Marie Ampere (1775-1836) suggested that the magnet must also exert an equal and opposite force on the current-carrying conductor. The direction of the current and that of the magnetic field are perpendicular to each other and the force is perpendicular to both of them. The three directions can be illustrated through a simple rule, called Fleming’s left-hand rule.
20. Consider the following statements regarding Alexander’s Invasion:
- In the 4th century BC, under the leadership of Alexander of Macedonia, the Greeks finally destroyed the Iranian Empire.
- Alexander’s invasion also paved the way for direct contact between India and Greece.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 and 2]
Notes:
In the 4th century BC, under the leadership of Alexander of Macedonia, the Greeks finally destroyed the Iranian Empire. From Iran he traveled to India. Alexander’s invasion also paved the way for direct contact between India and Greece. The routes opened by them and their naval explorations increased the existing facilities for trade between India and West Asia.
