1. Who is the author of the book “The Emergency-Indian Democracy’s Darkest Hour”?
[A] Surya Prakash
[B] Uma Vasudev
[C] Janardhan Thakur
[D] Uma Vasudev
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Correct Answer: A [Surya Prakash]
Notes:
The book titled ‘The Emergency – Indian Democracy’s Darkest Hour’ has been authored by Surya Prakash, the chairman of Prasar Bharati. The book has recently launched by Union Minister for Urban Development M Venkaiah Naidu in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The purpose of the book is to honor all those who fought for the restoration of democracy in the country in the mid-1970s.
2. The Indian Air force is divided into how many operational commands?
[A] 2
[B] 3
[C] 4
[D] 5
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Correct Answer: D [5]
Notes:
5 operational commands and 2 functional commands
3. Where is the Secretariat of the International Chamber of Commerce situated?
[A] Geneva
[B] London
[C] New York
[D] Paris
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Correct Answer: D [Paris]
Notes:
The secretariat of the International Chamber of Commerce is located in Paris, France. Founded in 1919, the International Chamber of Commerce represents businesses from more than 130 countries. It plays a significant role in arbitration and has a wide reach in areas involving trade and business law. This international non-governmental organization assists in streamlining international trade rules, thereby promoting economic growth.
4. What is the name of the Upper House of the European Union?
[A] European Parliament
[B] Council of the European Union
[C] European Assembly
[D] General Council of Europe
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Correct Answer: B [Council of the European Union]
Notes:
The name of the upper house of the European union is Council of the European Union. It is composed of twenty-eight national ministers (one per state).
5. Who among the following was the author of Mein Kampf (My Struggle)?
[A] J.H. Brennan
[B] Nicholas Goodrick
[C] Adolf Hitler
[D] Peter Levenda
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Correct Answer: C [Adolf Hitler]
Notes:
“Mein Kampf” was written by Adolf Hitler, the leader of Nazi Germany. The book’s title translates to “My Struggle” in English, and it served as Hitler’s autobiographical manifesto and political ideology. Hitler wrote this two-volume work while he was in prison in the early 1920s, and it outlines his beliefs, goals, and views on various subjects, including his virulent anti-Semitism, Aryan supremacy, and his vision for a totalitarian state.
6. Which among the following is a correct statement about the French Revolution?
[A] It gave women the right to vote
[B] It gave France a permanent republican government
[C] It continued for 5 years
[D] It awakened the republican goals among the French commoners
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Correct Answer: D [It awakened the republican goals among the French commoners]
Notes:
The correct statement is that the French Revolution awakened republican goals among the French commoners. The revolution, which began in 1789, aimed to dismantle the monarchy and establish a republic, importantly influencing the political landscape. While it did lead to temporary republican governments, it did not establish a permanent republic until the Third Republic in 1870. Women did not gain the right to vote until 1944 in France, and the revolution lasted more than 5 years, officially ending in 1799 with the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte.
7. Who among the following authored the book “Dasbodh”?
[A] Guru Ramdas
[B] Tara bai
[C] Dadajikondadev
[D] Jija bai
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Correct Answer: A [Guru Ramdas]
Notes:
In 1654 AD, Dasbodh was written in Marathi language by Samrath Guru Ramdas, a religious Hindu poet from Maharastra. It provides readers with spiritual guidance on matters viz. devotion and acquiring knowledge. He was the spiritual Guru of Chhatrapati Shivaji.
8. The author of book ‘Jambavati Kalyanam’ ?
[A] Krishna Devraya
[B] Krishna Mishra
[C] Surdas
[D] Allasani Peddana
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Correct Answer: A [Krishna Devraya]
Notes:
The Tuluva dynasty ruler, Krishna Dev Raya (1509-1529 AD) composed a drama “Jambavati Kalyanam” (in Sanskrit) i.e based on the Jambavati, one of the eight principal queen-consorts of Lord Krishna. She was the only daughter of Jambavan, the bear king who assisted Lord Ram in the battle against Ravana.
9. Who among the following author composed Krityakalpataru?
[A] Lakshmidhara
[B] Bhoja
[C] Shri Harsha
[D] Ballal Sena
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Correct Answer: A [Lakshmidhara]
Notes:
During the reign of Govindachandra ( ruler of Sena dynasty), his minister Laksmidhara wrote “Kritya Kalpataru”.
10. The term “two-state solution", sometimes seen in news, would settle dispute between:
[A] India and Pakistan
[B] Israel and Palestine
[C] China and Taiwan
[D] Ukraine and Russia
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Correct Answer: B [Israel and Palestine]
Notes:
The two-state solution refers to a solution of Israeli-Palestinian conflict which calls for “two states for two groups of people.” The two-state solution envisages independent State of Palestine as a single democratic country alongside the State of Israel.
