1. Real executive authority is vested in a state in ___:
[A] Governor
[B] Legislative Council
[C] Legislative Assembly
[D] Council of Ministers
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Correct Answer: D [Council of Ministers]
Notes:
The Governor is the head of executive power of a state but real executive authority is vested in the Council of Ministers
2. Which among the following empire was known as “Mulk-e-Khadim”?
[A] Mysore Sultanate
[B] Madurai Sultanate
[C] Maratha Kingdom
[D] Bijapur Kingdom
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Correct Answer: C [Maratha Kingdom]
Notes:
Maratha Kingdom is known as Mulk-e-Khadim. They were called Mulk-e-Khadim by the Mughals.
3. In 1965, the head of Jammu & Kashmir was regurgitated as Governor previously called as _________?
[A] Premier
[B] Vajeer-i-aalam
[C] Sadr -i-riyasat
[D] wazir
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Correct Answer: C [Sadr -i-riyasat]
Notes:
The correct answer is “Sadr-i-riyasat.” In 1965, the title of the head of Jammu & Kashmir was changed from Sadr-i-riyasat to Governor. The term “Sadr-i-riyasat” translates to “Head of State” in Persian, reflecting the region’s historical ties to Persian culture. This change was part of a broader integration of Jammu & Kashmir into the Indian political framework following its accession to India in 1947.
4. “Bengal Desi” is a Hybrid variety of which of the following crops?
[A] Jute
[B] Cotton
[C] Sesame
[D] Gram
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Correct Answer: B [Cotton]
Notes:
Some of the varieties of cotton are Bengal Desi (West Bengal), Cernuum cotton (Meghalaya), Karung Kanni Parthi (Tamil Nadu), Wagad and Kala cotton (Gujarat), Pundur (Andhra Pradesh), Jayadhar (Karnataka).
5. Which among the following is not a correct statement?
[A] PACS provide loans to its members at village level
[B] In India, Maximum Cooperative societies are in agriculture sector
[C] Banks are allowed to give loan against their own shares
[D] Taccavi Loans are given at the time of the difficulties and crises
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Correct Answer: C [Banks are allowed to give loan against their own shares]
Notes:
The correct answer is 3: “Banks are allowed to give loan against their own shares.” This statement is incorrect because banks cannot lend against their own shares due to regulatory restrictions aimed at preventing conflicts of interest and ensuring financial stability. In India, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulates such practices to maintain the integrity of the banking system. In contrast, PACS (Primary Agricultural Credit Societies) do provide loans to members, and the majority of cooperative societies in India are indeed in the agriculture sector. Taccavi loans are specifically designed to assist farmers during crises.
6. Employees of which among the following departments/ bodies are conferred Meghdoot Awards every year?
[A] Department of Agriculture
[B] Postal Department
[C] All India Radio
[D] Prasar Bharti
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Correct Answer: B [Postal Department]
Notes:
The Meghdoot Awards are conferred annually by the Postal Department of India. Established in 1984, these awards recognize outstanding performance in the field of postal services, particularly in rural areas. The awards aim to encourage innovative practices and enhance the quality of service provided by postal employees.
7. According to Kepler’s third law, the square of the period of revolution of a planet is directly proportional to what?
[A] The semi-major axis of its elliptical orbit
[B] The cube root of the semi-major axis of its elliptical orbit
[C] The square of the semi-major axis of its elliptical orbit
[D] The cube of the semi-major axis of its elliptical orbit
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Correct Answer: D [The cube of the semi-major axis of its elliptical orbit]
Notes:
Kepler’s third law, also known as the law of harmonics, states that the square of the orbital period of a planet is directly proportional to the cube of the semi-major axis of its elliptical orbit. This relationship between the time of revolution around the sun and the distance from the sun is a universal property of all objects orbiting the sun, including asteroids and comets besides planets.
8. Who among the following founded the Satvahan Dynasty?
[A] Simukha
[B] Kanha
[C] Satakarni
[D] Krishna
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Correct Answer: A [Simukha]
Notes:
Simukha was an Indian king belonging to the Satavahana dynasty. He is mentioned as the first king in a list of royals in a Satavahana inscription at Nanaghat.
9. Who built the famous Sanchi stupa?
[A] Ashoka
[B] Vikramaditya
[C] Buddha
[D] Harsha
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Correct Answer: A [Ashoka]
Notes:
Sanchi Stupa, also written Sanci, is a Buddhist complex, famous for its Great Stupa, on a hilltop at Sanchi Town in Raisen District of the State of Madhya Pradesh, India. It was originally commissioned by the emperor Ashoka in the 2nd century BCE.
10. Which one of the following statements is not correct?
[A] The status of Gomateshwara at Sravanabelagola represents the last Tirthankara of Jains
[B] India’s largest Buddhist monastery is in Arunachal Pradesh
[C] The Khajuraho temples were built under Chandela Kings
[D] The Hoysalesvara temple is dedicated to Siva
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Correct Answer: A [The status of Gomateshwara at Sravanabelagola represents the last Tirthankara of Jains]
Notes:
The statue was built by the Ganga dynasty minister and commander Chavundaraya. It is a 57-foot (17 m) monolith (statue carved from a single piece of rock) situated above a hill in Shravanabelagola in the Hassan district, Karnataka.
The Gommateshwara statue is dedicated to the Jain figure Bahubali. It was built around 983 A.D. and is one of the largest free-standing statues in the world.
