GK EDUQUITY SET 1
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GK Eduquity Set 1
Duration: 10 Mins.
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Question 1 of 25
1. Question
With reference to the Mauryan Administration, consider the following statements: (मौर्य प्रशासन के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:)
1. The officer known as ‘Samaharta’ was in charge of revenue collection. (‘समाहर्ता’ नामक अधिकारी राजस्व संग्रह के प्रभारी थे।)
2. ‘Sannidhata’ was the custodian of the state treasury. (‘सन्निधाता’ राज्य कोष के संरक्षक थे।)
3. The Arthashastra mentions these posts. (अर्थशास्त्र में इन पदों का उल्लेख मिलता है।)Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा/से सही है/हैं?)
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Explanation: Samaharta collected revenue from provinces. Sannidhata was in charge of the treasury and storehouse. Both posts are mentioned in Kautilya’s Arthashastra. Hence, all three statements are correct.
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Explanation: Samaharta collected revenue from provinces. Sannidhata was in charge of the treasury and storehouse. Both posts are mentioned in Kautilya’s Arthashastra. Hence, all three statements are correct.
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Question 2 of 25
2. Question
In the context of Indian geography, the term “Bhabar” refers to which of the following? (भारतीय भूगोल के संदर्भ में, “भाबर” शब्द निम्नलिखित में से किससे संबंधित है?)
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Explanation: Bhabar is a narrow belt (8–16 km) at the Himalayan foothills, having porous soil due to pebbles and gravel.
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Explanation: Bhabar is a narrow belt (8–16 km) at the Himalayan foothills, having porous soil due to pebbles and gravel.
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Question 3 of 25
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Charter Act of 1813: (1813 के चार्टर अधिनियम के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:)
1. It ended the trade monopoly of the East India Company in India except for trade in tea and with China. (इसने भारत में ईस्ट इंडिया कंपनी के व्यापार एकाधिकार को समाप्त किया, सिवाय चाय और चीन के साथ व्यापार के।)
2. It allotted Rs. 1 lakh annually for the promotion of education in India. (इसने भारत में शिक्षा के प्रोत्साहन के लिए प्रतिवर्ष 1 लाख रुपये आवंटित किए।)
3. It empowered missionaries to preach in India. (इसने मिशनरियों को भारत में प्रचार करने की अनुमति दी।)Correct
Explanation: The Act ended monopoly except tea & China trade, provided ₹1 lakh grant for education, and allowed missionaries to propagate religion.
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Explanation: The Act ended monopoly except tea & China trade, provided ₹1 lakh grant for education, and allowed missionaries to propagate religion.
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Question 4 of 25
4. Question
The ‘Preamble’ to the Indian Constitution is based on the Objectives Resolution moved by: (भारतीय संविधान की ‘प्रस्तावना’ उद्देशिका प्रस्ताव पर आधारित है, जिसे किसके द्वारा प्रस्तुत किया गया था?)
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Explanation: Objectives Resolution was presented by Jawaharlal Nehru in January 1947 and guided constitutional philosophy.
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Explanation: Objectives Resolution was presented by Jawaharlal Nehru in January 1947 and guided constitutional philosophy.
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Question 5 of 25
5. Question
With reference to medieval Indian history, consider the following statements: (मध्यकालीन भारतीय इतिहास के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:)
1. The Iqta system was introduced by Alauddin Khilji. (इक्ता प्रणाली की शुरुआत अलाउद्दीन खिलजी ने की थी।)
2. Amir Khusrau was a poet in the court of Alauddin Khilji. (अमीर खुसरो अलाउद्दीन खिलजी के दरबारी कवि थे।)
3. Ziauddin Barani was a historian during the Tughlaq period. (जियाउद्दीन बरनी तुगलक काल के इतिहासकार थे।)Correct
Explanation: The Iqta system was started by Iltutmish, not Alauddin Khilji. Amir Khusrau was indeed a poet in Alauddin’s court and Ziauddin Barani was a historian in the Tughlaq period.
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Explanation: The Iqta system was started by Iltutmish, not Alauddin Khilji. Amir Khusrau was indeed a poet in Alauddin’s court and Ziauddin Barani was a historian in the Tughlaq period.
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Question 6 of 25
6. Question
Consider the following statements about the Montagu–Chelmsford Reforms (Government of India Act, 1919): (मॉन्टैगू-चेम्सफोर्ड सुधार (भारत शासन अधिनियम, 1919) के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:)
1. It introduced the system of Dyarchy in provinces. (इसने प्रांतों में द्वैध शासन प्रणाली की शुरुआत की।)
2. It separated provincial and central subjects. (इसने प्रांतीय और केंद्रीय विषयों को अलग किया।)
3. It granted provincial legislatures the power to make laws on all subjects. (इसने प्रांतीय विधानसभाओं को सभी विषयों पर कानून बनाने की शक्ति दी।)Correct
Explanation: Dyarchy divided subjects into Reserved (Governor’s control) and Transferred (elected ministers). Central and provincial subjects were separated. Provinces could legislate only on transferred subjects.
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Explanation: Dyarchy divided subjects into Reserved (Governor’s control) and Transferred (elected ministers). Central and provincial subjects were separated. Provinces could legislate only on transferred subjects.
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Question 7 of 25
7. Question
In India, the Tropic of Cancer passes through how many states? (भारत में कर्क रेखा कितने राज्यों से होकर गुजरती है?)
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Explanation: Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 states — Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.
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Explanation: Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 states — Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.
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Question 8 of 25
8. Question
With reference to Buddhism, consider the following statements: (बौद्ध धर्म के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:)
1. The first Buddhist Council was held at Rajagriha under Ajatashatru. (पहली बौद्ध संगिति राजगृह में अजातशत्रु के संरक्षण में हुई थी।)
2. The Third Buddhist Council was held at Pataliputra under Ashoka. (तीसरी बौद्ध संगिति पाटलिपुत्र में अशोक के अधीन हुई थी।)
3. The Fourth Buddhist Council was held in Kashmir under Kanishka. (चौथी बौद्ध संगिति कश्मीर में कनिष्क के अधीन हुई थी।)Correct
Explanation: 1st Council — Rajagriha, Ajatashatru; 3rd — Pataliputra, Ashoka; 4th — Kashmir, Kanishka. All statements are correct.
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Explanation: 1st Council — Rajagriha, Ajatashatru; 3rd — Pataliputra, Ashoka; 4th — Kashmir, Kanishka. All statements are correct.
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Question 9 of 25
9. Question
Which of the following is NOT a tributary of the Yamuna River? (निम्नलिखित में से कौन यमुना नदी की सहायक नदी नहीं है?)
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Explanation: Son River is a tributary of the Ganga, originating in Amarkantak (MP). Chambal, Betwa, and Ken are tributaries of Yamuna.
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Explanation: Son River is a tributary of the Ganga, originating in Amarkantak (MP). Chambal, Betwa, and Ken are tributaries of Yamuna.
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Question 10 of 25
10. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Vice-President of India: (भारत के उपराष्ट्रपति के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:)
1. He is elected by an electoral college consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament. (वे संसद के दोनों सदनों के सदस्यों से बने निर्वाचन मंडल द्वारा चुने जाते हैं।)
2. He is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. (वे राज्यसभा के पदेन सभापति होते हैं।)
3. He can be removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all members of the Rajya Sabha and agreed to by the Lok Sabha. (उन्हें राज्यसभा के सभी सदस्यों के बहुमत से पारित और लोकसभा द्वारा अनुमोदित प्रस्ताव द्वारा हटाया जा सकता है।)Correct
Explanation: All three statements are correct as per Articles 63–71 of the Constitution.
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Explanation: All three statements are correct as per Articles 63–71 of the Constitution.
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Question 11 of 25
11. Question
Who was the founder of the Prarthana Samaj? (प्रार्थना समाज के संस्थापक कौन थे?)
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Explanation: Founded in 1867 in Bombay by Atmaram Pandurang, the Prarthana Samaj supported social reforms and women’s education.
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Explanation: Founded in 1867 in Bombay by Atmaram Pandurang, the Prarthana Samaj supported social reforms and women’s education.
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Question 12 of 25
12. Question
Consider the following statements about the Swadeshi Movement: (स्वदेशी आंदोलन के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:)
1. It began as a reaction to the partition of Bengal in 1905. (यह 1905 में बंगाल के विभाजन की प्रतिक्रिया के रूप में शुरू हुआ।)
2. Leaders like Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Bipin Chandra Pal were associated with it. (बाल गंगाधर तिलक और बिपिन चंद्र पाल जैसे नेता इससे जुड़े थे।)
3. The movement was confined only to Bengal. (यह आंदोलन केवल बंगाल तक सीमित था।)Correct
Explanation: The movement started after the Bengal partition and spread to Punjab, Maharashtra, and other regions, so it was not limited to Bengal.
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Explanation: The movement started after the Bengal partition and spread to Punjab, Maharashtra, and other regions, so it was not limited to Bengal.
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Question 13 of 25
13. Question
The Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) is related to: (केशवानंद भारती मामला (1973) किससे संबंधित है?)
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Explanation: The Supreme Court ruled that Parliament cannot alter the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution under Article 368.
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Explanation: The Supreme Court ruled that Parliament cannot alter the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution under Article 368.
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Question 14 of 25
14. Question
With reference to Indian agriculture, consider the following statements: (भारतीय कृषि के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:)
1. India is the largest producer of pulses in the world. (भारत दुनिया में दलहन का सबसे बड़ा उत्पादक है।)
2. India is the largest producer of sugarcane in the world. (भारत दुनिया में गन्ने का सबसे बड़ा उत्पादक है।)
3. India is the largest producer of tea in the world. (भारत दुनिया में चाय का सबसे बड़ा उत्पादक है।)Correct
Explanation: India is the largest producer of pulses. Brazil is the largest producer of sugarcane and China is the largest producer of tea.
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Explanation: India is the largest producer of pulses. Brazil is the largest producer of sugarcane and China is the largest producer of tea.
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Question 15 of 25
15. Question
Which Indian state has the maximum number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites? (किस भारतीय राज्य में यूनेस्को विश्व धरोहर स्थलों की संख्या सबसे अधिक है?)
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Explanation: Maharashtra has 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites — Ajanta, Ellora, Elephanta, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, and part of the Western Ghats.
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Explanation: Maharashtra has 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites — Ajanta, Ellora, Elephanta, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, and part of the Western Ghats.
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Question 16 of 25
16. Question
Consider the following statements about the Gupta period: (गुप्त काल के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:)
1. It is called the Golden Age of India. (इसे भारत का स्वर्ण युग कहा जाता है।)
2. Aryabhatta and Kalidasa flourished during this period. (आर्यभट्ट और कालिदास इस काल में प्रसिद्ध हुए।)
3. The Guptas issued only gold coins. (गुप्तों ने केवल सोने के सिक्के जारी किए।)Correct
Explanation: The Gupta period is known as the Golden Age of India. Aryabhatta and Kalidasa flourished during this time. They issued gold, silver, and copper coins — not only gold.
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Explanation: The Gupta period is known as the Golden Age of India. Aryabhatta and Kalidasa flourished during this time. They issued gold, silver, and copper coins — not only gold.
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Question 17 of 25
17. Question
The term ‘Panchayati Raj’ was first used in which state after independence? (स्वतंत्रता के बाद ‘पंचायती राज’ शब्द का प्रयोग सबसे पहले किस राज्य में हुआ?)
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Explanation: Panchayati Raj was first introduced in Nagaur district, Rajasthan in 1959, inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru.
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Explanation: Panchayati Raj was first introduced in Nagaur district, Rajasthan in 1959, inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru.
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Question 18 of 25
18. Question
The Nalanda University was founded by: (नालंदा विश्वविद्यालय की स्थापना किसके द्वारा की गई थी?)
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Explanation: Nalanda University was founded by Kumaragupta I in the 5th century CE, later patronised by Harshavardhana and the Pala kings.
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Explanation: Nalanda University was founded by Kumaragupta I in the 5th century CE, later patronised by Harshavardhana and the Pala kings.
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Question 19 of 25
19. Question
Consider the following about the Election Commission of India: (भारत के चुनाव आयोग के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:)
1. It is a constitutional body under Article 324. (यह अनुच्छेद 324 के तहत एक संवैधानिक निकाय है।)
2. It consists of the Chief Election Commissioner and two other Election Commissioners. (इसमें मुख्य चुनाव आयुक्त और दो अन्य चुनाव आयुक्त होते हैं।)
3. The term of the Chief Election Commissioner is 5 years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. (मुख्य चुनाव आयुक्त का कार्यकाल 5 वर्ष या 65 वर्ष की आयु, जो भी पहले हो, तक होता है।)Correct
Explanation: All three statements are correct as per the Constitution and Election Commission rules.
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Explanation: All three statements are correct as per the Constitution and Election Commission rules.
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Question 20 of 25
20. Question
Which is the largest brackish water lagoon in India? (भारत में सबसे बड़ा खारे पानी का लैगून कौन सा है?)
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Explanation: Chilika Lake, located in Odisha, is the largest brackish water lagoon in India and is a Ramsar site important for migratory birds.
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Explanation: Chilika Lake, located in Odisha, is the largest brackish water lagoon in India and is a Ramsar site important for migratory birds.
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Question 21 of 25
21. Question
With reference to the Non-Cooperation Movement, consider the following statements: (असहयोग आंदोलन के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:)
1. It was launched in 1920. (यह 1920 में शुरू किया गया था।)
2. It was withdrawn due to the Chauri Chaura incident. (यह चौरी-चौरा कांड के कारण वापस ले लिया गया था।)
3. It demanded complete independence from the very beginning. (इसने प्रारंभ से ही पूर्ण स्वतंत्रता की मांग की थी।)Correct
Explanation: The movement began in 1920 and was withdrawn after the Chauri Chaura incident. Initially, the demand was for Swaraj within the British Empire, not complete independence.
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Explanation: The movement began in 1920 and was withdrawn after the Chauri Chaura incident. Initially, the demand was for Swaraj within the British Empire, not complete independence.
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Question 22 of 25
22. Question
The ‘Blue Revolution’ in India is related to: (‘नीली क्रांति’ का संबंध किससे है?)
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Explanation: The Blue Revolution refers to the rapid increase in fish production through fisheries and aquaculture development.
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Explanation: The Blue Revolution refers to the rapid increase in fish production through fisheries and aquaculture development.
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Question 23 of 25
23. Question
Consider the following about the WTO: (विश्व व्यापार संगठन के बारे में निम्नलिखित पर विचार कीजिए:)
1. It replaced GATT in 1995. (इसने 1995 में गैट को प्रतिस्थापित किया।)
2. Its headquarters is in New York. (इसका मुख्यालय न्यूयॉर्क में है।)
3. India is a founding member. (भारत एक संस्थापक सदस्य है।)Correct
Explanation: WTO replaced GATT in 1995, has its headquarters in Geneva (not New York), and India is a founding member.
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Explanation: WTO replaced GATT in 1995, has its headquarters in Geneva (not New York), and India is a founding member.
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Question 24 of 25
24. Question
Who was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress? (भारतीय राष्ट्रीय कांग्रेस की पहली महिला अध्यक्ष कौन थीं?)
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Explanation: Annie Besant became the first woman President of INC in 1917. She was a leader of the Home Rule Movement.
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Explanation: Annie Besant became the first woman President of INC in 1917. She was a leader of the Home Rule Movement.
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Question 25 of 25
25. Question
The atmospheric layer which reflects radio waves is: (वायुमंडल की वह परत जो रेडियो तरंगों को परावर्तित करती है:)
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Explanation: The ionosphere contains charged particles that reflect radio waves, making long-distance communication possible.
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Explanation: The ionosphere contains charged particles that reflect radio waves, making long-distance communication possible.