11) In 2019, India’s highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna, has been awarded to three Indians listed below. From the given options, identify the one who has NOT received this award.
A) Pranab Mukherjee
B) Nanaji Deshmukh
C) Dr Bhupen Hazarika
D) BalwantMoreshwarPurandare
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D) BalwantMoreshwarPurandare
Explanation:In 2019, Bharat Ratna was awarded to Pranab Mukherjee (A), Nanaji Deshmukh — posthumous (B), and Dr Bhupen Hazarika — posthumous (C). BalwantMoreshwarPurandare received Padma Vibhushan but NOT the Bharat Ratna.
12) An agreement between Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi was signed on 24 September 1932 at Yerwada Central Jail in Pune to break Mahatma Gandhi’s fast unto death. What is this agreement popularly known as?
A) Samjhauta Patra
B) Poona Pact
C) Unity Agreement
D) Treaty of Pune
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B) Poona Pact
Explanation:The Poona Pact (24 September 1932) was signed between Dr B.R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi at Yerwada Central Jail, Pune, providing reserved electoral seats for Depressed Classes within the general electorate.
13) Name the personality who said, “India has two million gods, and worships them all. In religion all other countries are paupers; India is the only millionaire”.
A) William Blake
B) Barack Obama
C) Mark Twain
D) Hillary Clinton
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C) Mark Twain
Explanation:Mark Twain made this celebrated observation about India’s religious richness in his travel writings.
14) Vivekananda Rock Memorial was built in:
A) 1977
B) 1975
C) 1965
D) 1970
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D) 1970
Explanation:Vivekananda Rock Memorial at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, was inaugurated on 2 September 1970.
15) Which of the following is NOT a stringed musical instrument?
A) Violin
B) Tanpura
C) Sitar
D) Mridangam
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D) Mridangam
Explanation:Mridangam is a double-headed percussion (drum) instrument. Violin, Tanpura, and Sitar are all chordophones (stringed instruments).
16) Name the dance form in Manipur that is a combination of movements and sounds, which sometimes entail acrobatic skills and stamina.
A) PungCholom Dance
B) Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem
C) BardoChham
D) Chhau Dance
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A) PungCholom Dance
Explanation:PungCholom (Drum Dance) is a classical dance form from Manipur in which male performers play the Pung (barrel drum) while executing acrobatic movements.
17) Which of the following musicians is INCORRECTLY matched with the instrument he excelled in playing?
A) Allauddin Khan – Sarod
B) Zakir Hussain – Tabla
C) Sultan Khan – Sarangi
D) Vilayat Khan – Shehnai
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D) Vilayat Khan – Shehnai
Explanation:Vilayat Khan was a legendary Sitar maestro — NOT a Shehnai player. Ustad Bismillah Khan is the iconic Shehnai maestro. Hence, the pairing “Vilayat Khan – Shehnai” is INCORRECT.
18) What is the retirement age for a High Court Judge in India?
A) 67 years
B) 62 years
C) 60 years
D) 65 years
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B) 62 years
Explanation:High Court Judges retire at age 62 under Article 217 of the Constitution. Supreme Court Judges retire at age 65.
19) The National Food Security Act was enacted in the year:
A) 2010
B) 2016
C) 2013
D) 2005
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C) 2013
Explanation:The National Food Security Act (NFSA) was enacted on 10 September 2013, entitling about two-thirds of India’s population to subsidised food grains.
20) Name the state document that lists rare and endangered species of animals, plants and fungi as well as some local sub-species that exist within the territory of states of India or the country.
A) Concise Ecology Whitebook
B) Little Green Data Book
C) Eco Naturale Diary
D) Red Data Book
View Answer
D) Red Data Book
Explanation:The Red Data Book (IUCN) is the official document listing rare, threatened, and endangered species of animals, plants, and fungi at national and international level.
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