21. Which day is celebrated as World Drama Day?
[A] 27 March
[B] 19 April
[C] 16 January
[D] 10 February
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Correct Answer: A [27 March]
Notes:
27 March is celebrated as the World Drama Day, started by the International Theater Institute in 1961.
22. Which day is celebrated as International Day of Yoga?
[A] 21 June
[B] 18 June
[C] 29 June
[D] 10 June
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Correct Answer: A [21 June]
Notes:
21 June is celebrated as International Day of Yoga. It was first celebrated in 2015 after being introduced in United Nations in 2014. It is a practice that originated in India and aims to promote physical, mental and spiritual health.
23. Which day is celebrated as the International Translation Day?
[A] 30 July
[B] 30 August
[C] 30 September
[D] 30 October
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Correct Answer: C [30 September ]
Notes:
30 September is celebrated as the International Translation Day as a tribute to the role played by translation professional in bringing the world together and helping in understading each other.
24. Which day is celebrated as World Mental Health Day?
[A] 9 September
[B] 10 October
[C] 16 January
[D] 12 March
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Correct Answer: B [10 October]
Notes:
10 October is celebrated as World Mental Health Day to acknowledge the crisis of mental health facing the individuals all over the world and efforts needed for prevention and addressing the stigma attached.
25. Which day is celebrated as World Computer Literacy Day?
[A] 12 February
[B] 19 April
[C] 2 December
[D] 19 January
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Correct Answer: C [2 December]
Notes:
2 December is celebrated as World Computer Literacy Day and was designated so by by Indian computer company NIIT. It aims to raise awareness about devleoping technological skills among children.
26. Which day is celebrated as Commonwealth Day?
[A] 9 January
[B] 5 April
[C] 6 March
[D] 24 May
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Correct Answer: D [24 May]
Notes:
24 May is celebrated as Commonwealth Day, which replaced the former Empire Day. It is celebrated amongst the former colonies of Great Britain.
27. Which day is celebrated as National Voters Day?
[A] 19 February
[B] 18 June
[C] 14 July
[D] 25 January
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Correct Answer: D [25 January ]
Notes:
National Voters Day is celebrated on January 25 in India. The day is observed to mark the foundation of the Election Commission of India, which was established on January 25, 1950. National Voters Day is an important event in India, as it serves to educate and encourage people, particularly young people, to participate in the electoral process and exercise their right to vote. The day is marked by various activities and events, including voter registration drives, workshops, and competitions.
28. Which day is celebrated as Martyr’s Day?
[A] 15 August
[B] 30 January
[C] 10 February
[D] 16 April
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Correct Answer: B [30 January]
Notes:
30 January is celebrated as Martyr’s Day to honor the martyrs of the country. It is celebrated in memory of the day of assassination of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in 1948.
29. Which of the following statements are correct regarding feudal system of Europe?
1. Land was the chief source of wealth and power in the Middle Age.
2. Social organization was according to a man’s – relation to land.
3. Social status was determined by the conditions in which man held his land and by the extent of that land.
Select the correct option from 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: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Under the feudal system of Europe land was the chief source of wealth and power in the Middle Age. Social organization was according to a man’s – relation to land. Social status was determined by the conditions in which man held his land and by the extent of that land.
30. The fall of Constantinople in 1453 marked the end of which of the following?
[A] Greek empire
[B] Roman empire
[C] Byzantine empire
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Byzantine empire ]
Notes:
Constantinople fell in 1453. It marked the end of the Byzantine empire. The city ceased to be a Centre of Christian faith and learning. Many Greek scholars and intellectuals began to travel westwards with all their precious manuscripts and writings.
