21) After the Jallianwalla Bagh Massacre, the House of Lords praised General Dyer and gave him a sworD.What was inscribed on that sword?
A) ‘Ultima Ratio Regum’
B) “The Lord of the People”
C) “Saviour of the Punjab”
D) “Chivalry our Strength”
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C) “Saviour of the Punjab”
Explanation:”Saviour of the Punjab” was inscribed on the sword given to General Dyer.
22) Ms Swaminathan is known as the ‘father of ____’ in India?
A) Black revolution
B) Golden Revolution
C) Green Revolution
D) White Revolution
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C) Green Revolution
Explanation:M.S. Swaminathan is known as the ‘father of the Green Revolution’ in India.
23) Article 35A, revoked in August 2019, was related to the state of:
A) Haryana
B) Maharashtra
C) Jammu and Kashmir
D) Kerala
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C) Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation:Article 35A, revoked in August 2019, was related to Jammu and Kashmir.
24) The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests that, among other things, a ‘healthy city’ must have:
A) A clean and safe environment
B) Large production from heavy industries
C) Railway system for transport
D) Low or medium polluted environment
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A) A clean and safe environment
Explanation:WHO suggests that a ‘healthy city’ must have a clean and safe environment.
25) Keshav Chandra Sen was a member of the:
A) Atmiya Sabha
B) Satya Shodhak Samaj
C) Brahma Samaj
D) Arya Samaj
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C) Brahma Samaj
Explanation:Keshav Chandra Sen was a member of the Brahma Samaj.
26) In which year was the Rowlatt Act passed by the Imperial Legislative Council in London?
A) 1915
B) 1925
C) 1920
D) 1919
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D) 1919
Explanation:The Rowlatt Act was passed in 1919 by the Imperial Legislative Council in London.
27) The anniversary of ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ was observed on:
A) 20 May
B) 26 July
C) 26 May
D) 15 July
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B) 26 July
Explanation:The anniversary of ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ is observed on 26 July.
28) The Luni River originates from the state of:
A) Rajasthan
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Gujarat
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A) Rajasthan
Explanation:The Luni River originates from Rajasthan (from the Aravalli Hills).
29) What does the ‘orange alert’ signify, when declared by the weather department?
A) Be aware
B) No action required
C) Take action
D) Be prepared
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D) Be prepared
Explanation:’Orange alert’ signifies ‘Be prepared’ as per the weather department.
30) India lost to ______ in the semi-final of the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.
A) Australia
B) New Zealand
C) South Africa
D) England
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B) New Zealand
Explanation:India lost to England in the semi-final of the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.
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