Correct : C
Explanation: Al-Biruni, a Persian scholar and royal astrologer, traveled to the Indian subcontinent in 1017. He was born in 973 AD in the Khiza region of Central Asia. Al-Biruni wrote a treatise on Indian culture called Tārīkh al-Hind ("The History of India").
2. The Chola empire came to be extinguished finally with the invasion of ?
Correct : A
Explanation: The Chola Empire was invaded by Malik Kafur, a general in the army of Alauddin Khilji, the ruler of Delhi sultanate from 1296 to 1316. Malik Kafur invaded South India in 1310 and ended the Chola dynasty.
3. What leads to the Maratha empire became a confederacy of feudal chief ?
Correct : A
Explanation: The Maratha Confederacy was a confederation of five chiefs under the nominal authority of the peshwa at Poona (now Pune). The Maratha confederacy system was first developed with the help of Bajirao-I, and lasted from 1720–1818.
4. Who was the first secular ruler of Afghan ?
Correct : C
Explanation: Sher Shah Suri (1472 or 1486 - 1545) was a secular ruler of Afghan origin. He was the founder of the Sur Empire in India and the second Afghan Empire. Sher Shah Suri was a good administrator and general. He is known as the "Just King" (Sultan Adil). He also introduce new currency known as 'Rupia' a silver coin.
5. The dual system of government was abolished by
Correct : B
Explanation: Warren Hastings abolished the dual system of government in 1772. The system was originally introduced in Bengal by Robert Clive, a member of the British East India Company, and lasted from 1765 to 1772.
6. Which militant nationalist killed the 'Rand' ?
Correct : A
Explanation: On June 22, 1897, Damodar Hari Chapekar and Balkrishna Hari Chapekar assassinated British official W. C. Rand and his military escort Lieutenant Ayerst in Pune, Maharashtra. This was the first case of militant nationalism in India after the 1857 Revolt.
7. Which of the following leader was not involved with the emergence of Trade Union Movements ?
Correct : C
Explanation: In India, the organized labor movement began in the late 19th century, with the formation of early trade unions such as the Bombay Mill Hands Association (1890) and the Madras Labour Union (1918). The Industrial Employment Act, 1946, and the Bombay Industrial Relations Act, 1946, marked the emergence and further strengthening of the trade union movements.
8. Faulting owes its origin to
Correct : A
Explanation: Faulting can be caused by tensional forces, which are forces that act horizontally in opposite directions away from a given plane or point.
9. The origin of Earth dates back to
Correct : B
Explanation: The Earth formed around 4.54 billion years ago, which is about one-third the age of the universe. The Earth formed from the solar nebula, a disk of dust and gas that was left over from the formation of the Sun. The Earth was initially molten due to frequent collisions and extreme volcanism.
10. Monsson widn fall in the category of
Correct : B
Explanation: Monsoon winds are classified as periodic winds because they change direction periodically. Periodic winds are winds that repeat at regular intervals of time and can be seasonal or diurnal.
11. Which one of the following is not a form of precipitation ?
Correct : B
Explanation : Precipitation is any liquid or frozen water that forms in the atmosphere and falls back to the earth. It comes in many forms, like rain, sleet, and snow. Precipitation occurs when water vapor cools. When the air reaches saturation point, the water vapor condenses and forms tiny droplets of water.
12. The position of the sun, the moon and the earth in a straight line is called
Correct : A
Explanation: Syzygy is a noun that describes the alignment of three or more celestial bodies in a gravitational system. In astronomy, syzygy is most commonly used to describe the alignment of the sun, moon, and earth. This alignment occurs during a solar or lunar eclipse and can also cause eclipses. The full moon and new moon phenomena occur when the earth, sun, and moon are in syzygy.
13. Which of the following is not methods of Solid Waste Management ?
Correct : D
Explanation: Some methods of solid waste management: Incineration : This waste treatment process involves burning organic substances in waste materials.
Landfills : This is the most common practice of solid waste management. Landfills only work if they are properly planned, engineered, and monitored. Composting : This is a biological process that allows the organic portion of waste to decompose under controlled conditions.
14. Which of the following countries consume more fish than others country in the world ?
Correct : C
Explanation:
15. Mixed cultivation is found throughout ?
Correct : B
Explanation: Mixed farming is a type of agriculture that involves growing crops and raising livestock on the same land. It's practiced in many countries, including:
Asia: India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Afghanistan, and China
Europe: Central Europe, and Russia
16. Cheviot hills are located in ?
Correct : D
Explanation:
17. The Shan Massif plateau located in ?
Correct : A
Explanation: The Shan Plateau is located in the Shan state of eastern Myanmar. It's a crystalline massif that's part of the Indo-Malayan mountain system. The plateau is bordered by the Irrawaddy River to the west and crossed by the Salween River to the east.
18. The Mallamalais and Palkonda hills are situated in ?
Correct : A
Explanation: The Nallamala and Palkonda Hills are located in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. The Nallamala Hills are a range of hills and valleys that are part of the Eastern Ghats, located south of the Krishna River. The Palkonda Hills are another range of hills that are also part of the Eastern Ghats.
19. Which of the following river does not form a rift valley ?
Correct : A
Explanation: The Godavari River is India's second longest river, flowing from western to southern India. The Godavari basin extends over Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha, as well as smaller parts of Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, and Puducherry.
The river is 1,465 km long and is also known as Dakshin Ganga.
20. Winter rainfall in Tamil Nadu is due to ?
Correct : A
Explanation: Due to the geographical location, the east coast receives rainfall as the north east trade winds blow from sea to land in this location. The retreating monsoon is a period when the southwest monsoon winds begin to withdraw from the Indian subcontinent. This occurs around the beginning of October, and the northeast monsoon winds start blowing toward the landmass.
21. Red soil is poor in
Correct : D
Explanation: Red soil is often found in areas with low rainfall. It's typically poor in nitrogen, humus, and phosphorus, but rich in magnesium, iron, and aluminum.
22. The state of India with largest percentage of land area under forest cover is
Correct : B
Explanation: Mizoram has the highest percentage of forest cover in India, at 85.41% of its total geographical area. The other top five states with the highest forest cover are: Arunachal Pradesh (79.63%), Meghalaya (76.33%), Manipur (75.46%), Nagaland (75.31%).
23. Which of the followin power projects is being constructed on the river Bhagirathi ?
Correct : B
Explanation: The Tehri Dam is built on the Bhagirathi River in the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, India. The Bhagirathi River is a major tributary of the Ganges River and originates from the Gangotri Glacier.
24. Which of the following is the biggest oil refinery of India ?
Correct : A
Explanation: The Jamnagar Refinery in Jamnagar, Gujarat is the largest oil refinery in India and the world. It is owned and operated by Reliance Industries. The refinery has a capacity of 1.24 million barrels per day.
25. Forest of Karnataka Plateau are famous for ?
Correct : B
Explanation: The Deccan Plateau in southern India is home to most of India's sandalwood. The majority of the trees are found in the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The Mysore region of Karnataka is the largest producer and supplier of sandalwood in India. The city of Mysore is known as the sandalwood city of Karnataka and is famous for its production of sandalwood products.
26. Cash crops do not include ?
Correct : D
Explanation: Cash crops are agricultural crops that are grown to be sold for profit. They are grown for direct sale in the market rather than for family consumption. Some examples of cash crops include: Coffee, Cocoa, Tea, Sugarcane, Cotton, Spices, Potato.
27. In which State the sex-ratio is more or less balanced ?
Correct : D
Explanation: In 2011, the sex ratio in Tamil Nadu was 996 females per 1,000 males, which was a gradual decline from 1,007 females per 1,000 males in 1951.
28. Which of the following features of the Constitution of India resemble the American Constitution ?
Correct : A
Explanation: Features that taken from American Constitution (United States Constitution) : Fundamental Rights, Written Constitution, Post of V.P, Preamble, Power of juducial review.
29. Who adopted the constitution of india on 26 november 1949 ?
Correct : A
Explanation: The Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India on November 26, 1949. The Constitution came into effect on January 26, 1950. The Constitution was drafted by a committee of seven members, headed by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. Ambedkar is considered the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.
30. Which Article of the Constitution allows center to form new States ?
Correct : A
Explanation: Article 3 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Indian parliament to form new states. Article 3 also allows the parliament to alter the areas, boundaries, or names of existing states.