Question 1

Which of the following was India's first interplanetary mission?
A)Chandrayaam Mission
B)Mangalyaan Mission
C)Aryabhatta Mission
D)Philae Mission

Accepted Answer

Mangalyaan Mission, also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), was India's first interplanetary mission, successfully launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to orbit Mars.

Question 2

The "Blue Water Policy" was introduced by the Portugese leader
A)Franscisco-de-Almeida
B)Alfonso de Albuquerque
C)Francis Caron
D)Francis Martin

Accepted Answer

The "Blue Water Policy" was introduced by Francisco de Almeida, the first Viceroy of Portuguese India, focusing on controlling the sea trade routes by dominating the Indian Ocean with naval power rather than controlling territories.

Question 3

The famous Vishnu Temple at Angkor Wat in Cambodia was built by -
A)Shrutavarman
B)Suryavarman II
C)Indravarman
D)Aniruddha

Accepted Answer

Suryavarman II was the king of the Khmer Empire who is most famous for building the temple complex of Angkor Wat in the early 12th century.

Question 4

Who propounded the Panchsheel principles?
A)Mahatma Gandhi
B)Lord Buddha
C)Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
D)Swami Dayanand Saraswati

Accepted Answer

The Panchsheel principles were propounded by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India, along with Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai in 1954. These principles were aimed at governing the relations between India and China and were based on mutual respect for sovereignty, non-aggression, non-interference in each other's internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful co-existence.

Question 5

Who propounded the Panchsheel Principles?
A)Mahatma Gandhi
B)Lord Buddha
C)Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru
D)Swami Dayanand Saraswati

Accepted Answer

The Panchsheel Principles were propounded by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India, along with Zhou Enlai, the then Premier of the People's Republic of China, in 1954. These principles were aimed at governing the relations between countries and were based on mutual respect for sovereignty, non-aggression, non-interference in each other's internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful co-existence.

Question 6

After ndependence, Hyderabad, the State of Nizam, was taken over by the Indian Government through -
A)police action
B)militay action
C)persuasion
D)negotiations

Accepted Answer

The answer of After ndependence, Hyderabad, the State of Nizam,...

Question 7

How many spokes are there in the Dharma Chakra of the National Flag?
A)22
B)24
C)18
D)14

Accepted Answer

The Dharma Chakra in the National Flag of India has 24 spokes, representing the 24 principles that Lord Buddha described in his first sermon in Sarnath.

Question 8

The first woman to become a Chief Minister of any State in India was -
A)Nandini Satpathy
B)Dr. J. Jayalalitha
C)Sucheta Kripalani
D)Ms. Mayawati

Accepted Answer

Sucheta Kripalani was the first woman to become a Chief Minister in India, serving as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 1963 to 1967.

Question 9

Which amidst the following sites/monuments in India is NOT on the UNESCO's list of World Cultural Heritages?
A)Ellora Caves
B)Kashi Viswanath Temple
C)Qutab Minar
D)Manas Wild-life Sanctuary

Accepted Answer

Kashi Viswanath Temple is not on UNESCO's list of World Cultural Heritages, while the other options are recognized as either cultural or natural heritage sites.

Question 10

Lord Cornwallis is known for             .
A)permanent revenue settlement of Bengal
B)attacking the caste system
C)land revenue settlement of United States
D)ryotwari settlement of Madras

Accepted Answer

Lord Cornwallis is known for the permanent revenue settlement of Bengal, also known as the Zamindari system, introduced in 1793. This system aimed to fix the land revenue that zamindars (landowners) had to pay to the British East India Company, making it a significant aspect of British colonial administration in India.

Question 11

The first woman to preside over the UN General Assembly:
A)Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
B)Vijaylakshmi Pandit
C)Kamla Nehru
D)Indira Gandhi

Accepted Answer

Vijaylakshmi Pandit was the first woman to preside over the United Nations General Assembly. She was elected as the President of the UN General Assembly in 1953.

Question 12

In which of the following countries were / Buddha's idols disfigured and removed recently?
A)Pakistan
B)Turkey
C)Afghanistan
D)Iran

Accepted Answer

Afghanistan has seen instances where Buddha's idols were disfigured and removed, especially by the Taliban, who view such images as idolatrous according to their interpretation of Islamic law. This includes the famous destruction of the Bamiyan Buddhas in 2001.

Question 13

Identify the UNESCO approved World Heritage site from the following.
A)Somnath Temple
B)Salarjung Museum
C)Khajuraho group of temples
D)Chaar Bagh Railway station

Accepted Answer

The Khajuraho group of temples is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its architectural significance and the intricate sculptures that adorn the temples, representing a masterpiece of Indian art and architecture from the medieval period.

Question 14

Who is the creator of the piece titled "Portrait of Francoise"?
A)Leonardo da Vinci
B)Paul Cezanne
C)Pablo Picasso
D)H. Rembrandt

Accepted Answer

Pablo Picasso is the artist behind the "Portrait of Francoise." Francoise Gilot was a French painter and the lover and muse of Picasso, inspiring many of his works.

Question 15

The film Mangal Pandey released in August 2005 deals with -
A)Jallianwala Bagh tragedy
B)Netaji Subash Bose's fight against British occupation of India
C)the first war of Indian Independence in 1857
D)the partition of India and Pakistan

Accepted Answer

The answer of The film Mangal Pandey released in August...

Question 16

Where are the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier housed?
A)Velankanni, Chennai
B)Se Cathedral, Velha (Goa)
C)Basilica of Bom Jesus, Velha (Goa)
D)St. Xaviers Church, Mumbai

Accepted Answer

The mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier are housed in the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Velha (Old) Goa, India. This site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a famous pilgrimage center for Christians from around the world.

Question 17

Where was "tancho brocade" developed?
A)Varanasi
B)Dhaka
C)Surat
D)Tanjavur

Accepted Answer

Tancho brocade was developed in Varanasi, which is renowned for its silk weaving and brocade fabric. Varanasi, also known as Banaras, has a long history of producing exquisite silk fabrics and is one of the most famous centers for brocade in India.

Question 18

Who was the town-planner of Chandigarh?
A)Edward Lutyens
B)Charles Correa
C)Le Corbusier
D)Christopher Wren

Accepted Answer

Le Corbusier, a Swiss-French architect, was the principal architect behind the planning and development of Chandigarh, India, in the 1950s.

Question 19

The methods of democratic socialism are-
A)Revolution
B)General strike
C)Sabotage
D)Persuasion and propaganda

Accepted Answer

Democratic socialism typically emphasizes the use of democratic and peaceful means to achieve socialist ends, which includes persuasion and the spread of propaganda to garner support for socialist policies, rather than violent or coercive methods.

Question 20

What is the name of the era on which the National Calendar of India is based?
A)Vikrama era
B)Kali era
C)Saka era
D)None of above

Accepted Answer

The National Calendar of India is based on the Saka era, which is used alongside the Gregorian calendar for official purposes.

Quiz 3: General Knowledge Trivia

Which of the following was India's first interplanetary mission?

The "Blue Water Policy" was introduced by the Portugese leader

The famous Vishnu Temple at Angkor Wat in Cambodia was built by -

Who propounded the Panchsheel principles?

Who propounded the Panchsheel Principles?

After ndependence, Hyderabad, the State of Nizam, was taken over by the Indian Government through -

How many spokes are there in the Dharma Chakra of the National Flag?

The first woman to become a Chief Minister of any State in India was -

Which amidst the following sites/monuments in India is NOT on the UNESCO's list of World Cultural Heritages?

Lord Cornwallis is known for .

The first woman to preside over the UN General Assembly:

In which of the following countries were / Buddha's idols disfigured and removed recently?

Identify the UNESCO approved World Heritage site from the following.

Who is the creator of the piece titled "Portrait of Francoise"?

The film Mangal Pandey released in August 2005 deals with -

Where are the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier housed?

Where was "tancho brocade" developed?

Who was the town-planner of Chandigarh?

The methods of democratic socialism are-

What is the name of the era on which the National Calendar of India is based?