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BQ - 1
Q:- Name the state in India with nine official languages ?
A:-Sikkim. Most Indian states have more than one official languages. Sikkim has 11 official languages: - Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha (since 1977), Limbu (since 1981), Newari, Rai, Gurung, Mangar, Sherpa, Tamang, (since 1995) and Suwar (since 1996). English is taught in schools and used in government documents.
A:-Sikkim. Most Indian states have more than one official languages. Sikkim has 11 official languages: - Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha (since 1977), Limbu (since 1981), Newari, Rai, Gurung, Mangar, Sherpa, Tamang, (since 1995) and Suwar (since 1996). English is taught in schools and used in government documents.
BQ - 2 Q:- Name the city in India with the financially richest pilgrim centre in the world?
A:-The Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple in Trivandrum, Kerala. The temple has an estimated treasure value of more than Rs. 50,000 crores, as per the treasures found out so far. There are two more vaults left out of the 6 vaults marked A to F for stock taking. The valuables found in the temple treasure include thousands of gold coins, necklaces, crowns, jewels and precious stones.
A:-The Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple in Trivandrum, Kerala. The temple has an estimated treasure value of more than Rs. 50,000 crores, as per the treasures found out so far. There are two more vaults left out of the 6 vaults marked A to F for stock taking. The valuables found in the temple treasure include thousands of gold coins, necklaces, crowns, jewels and precious stones.
BQ - 3
Q:- The Chinese traveller Fa-Hien came to India to visit Taksasila. True or False?
A:- Fa-Hien (337 - 422 CE) was a Chinese Buddhist Monk/Scholar who travelled through India, Sri Lanka and Nepal in search of Books on Buddhist Discipline, during the reign of Chandra Guptha ll. This he has clarified in his travelogue 'A Record of Buddhist Kingdoms'. He is said to have walked all the way from China to Pataliputra.
A:- Fa-Hien (337 - 422 CE) was a Chinese Buddhist Monk/Scholar who travelled through India, Sri Lanka and Nepal in search of Books on Buddhist Discipline, during the reign of Chandra Guptha ll. This he has clarified in his travelogue 'A Record of Buddhist Kingdoms'. He is said to have walked all the way from China to Pataliputra.
BQ - 4
Q:- In India, Private Citizens are not allowed to hoist the Indian National Flag. True or False?
A:- False. The present National Flag of India by law, is to be made of hand-spun khadi cloth of cotton or silk. According to the original Flag Code, private citizens are allowed to hoist the flag only on Independence Day and Republic Day but the law was modified in 2002 allowing limited usage to private citizens.
A:- False. The present National Flag of India by law, is to be made of hand-spun khadi cloth of cotton or silk. According to the original Flag Code, private citizens are allowed to hoist the flag only on Independence Day and Republic Day but the law was modified in 2002 allowing limited usage to private citizens.
BQ - 5
Q:- Which song is known as the unofficial national anthem of India?
A:- 'Saare Jahan se Acha', written by Muhammed/Allama Iqbal (then lecturer at the Government College, Lahore) in Urdu first published on 16 Aug.1904 ( in the weekly journal Ittehad) is generally considered the second national anthem/unofficial national anthem of India. Mahatma Gandhi is said to have sung it frequently.
A:- 'Saare Jahan se Acha', written by Muhammed/Allama Iqbal (then lecturer at the Government College, Lahore) in Urdu first published on 16 Aug.1904 ( in the weekly journal Ittehad) is generally considered the second national anthem/unofficial national anthem of India. Mahatma Gandhi is said to have sung it frequently.
BQ - 6
Q:- Complete the name of the first Indian, who passed the pilot's examination. Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy ...........................
A:- The full name is Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata. He was a pioneer aviator and important business man of India. In 1992 he was awarded the highest civilian honour of the nation ? The Bharat Ratna. He was born in Paris and spent much of his childhood in France. On February 10, 1929 Tata obtained the first pilot licence issued in India.
A:- The full name is Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata. He was a pioneer aviator and important business man of India. In 1992 he was awarded the highest civilian honour of the nation ? The Bharat Ratna. He was born in Paris and spent much of his childhood in France. On February 10, 1929 Tata obtained the first pilot licence issued in India.
BQ - 7
Q:- Aryabhatta was the first mathematician to use the symbol '0'. True or False?
A:- Aryabhata (476?550 CE) was the first in the line of great mathematician-astronomers during the Indian classical Age of mathematics and astronomers. The place-value system is first seen in his work. Though he did not use a symbol for zero, knowledge of zero is implicit in Aryabhata's place-value system as a place holder for the powers of ten with null coefficients.
A:- Aryabhata (476?550 CE) was the first in the line of great mathematician-astronomers during the Indian classical Age of mathematics and astronomers. The place-value system is first seen in his work. Though he did not use a symbol for zero, knowledge of zero is implicit in Aryabhata's place-value system as a place holder for the powers of ten with null coefficients.
BQ - 8
Q:- Who was the first Asian and the first non-White to receive a Nobel Prize in science?
A:- Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman (C V Raman), FRS was an Indian physicist whose work was influential in the growth of science in the world. He was born at Thiruvanaikaval, in Tamil Nadu. On February 28 1928 he invented the 'Raman Effect'. As he was homoured with the prestigeous Nobel Prize in 1930, he became the first Asian and the first non-White to get a Nobel Prize in science.
A:- Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman (C V Raman), FRS was an Indian physicist whose work was influential in the growth of science in the world. He was born at Thiruvanaikaval, in Tamil Nadu. On February 28 1928 he invented the 'Raman Effect'. As he was homoured with the prestigeous Nobel Prize in 1930, he became the first Asian and the first non-White to get a Nobel Prize in science.
BQ - 9
Q:- Indian Railway is still using an 1855 make locomotive, to pull a passenger train in India. True or False?
A:- India Railways is the proud owner of a world heritage locomotive 'Fairy Queen', which is the oldest still running steam engine in the world. It has found a place in Guinness Book of World records too. Fairy Queen was constructed in Leeds, England in 1855. After a few years break, on Feb. 1st, 1997 it began running between Delhi and Alwar to the Sariska Tiger Reserve.
A:- India Railways is the proud owner of a world heritage locomotive 'Fairy Queen', which is the oldest still running steam engine in the world. It has found a place in Guinness Book of World records too. Fairy Queen was constructed in Leeds, England in 1855. After a few years break, on Feb. 1st, 1997 it began running between Delhi and Alwar to the Sariska Tiger Reserve.
BQ - 10
Q:- Who was the Indian hero whose award of 'Bharat Ratna' was later suspended?
A:- Netaji Subash Chandra Bose was one of the most prominent leaders in the Indian independence movement. He is presumed to have died in an air crash in Taihoku (Taipei) in 1945. He was awarded Bharat Ratna posthumously in 1992, but it was later withdrawn due to a legal technicality of having no evidence on Bose's death and the Supreme Court of India invalidated this award.
A:- Netaji Subash Chandra Bose was one of the most prominent leaders in the Indian independence movement. He is presumed to have died in an air crash in Taihoku (Taipei) in 1945. He was awarded Bharat Ratna posthumously in 1992, but it was later withdrawn due to a legal technicality of having no evidence on Bose's death and the Supreme Court of India invalidated this award.
BQ - 11
Q:- Who is this Kisan Baburao from Ralegan Siddhi?
A:- Kisan Baburao popularly known as Anna Hazare is an Indian social activist recognised for his contribution for restructuring the barren village of Ralegan Siddhi in Maharashtra into an ideal village, for which he was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the government of India in 1992. After leading a number of nonviolent protests against corruption in Maharashtra state, this 7th standard passed Hazare has now grown into a social reformer and crusader in India.
A:- Kisan Baburao popularly known as Anna Hazare is an Indian social activist recognised for his contribution for restructuring the barren village of Ralegan Siddhi in Maharashtra into an ideal village, for which he was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the government of India in 1992. After leading a number of nonviolent protests against corruption in Maharashtra state, this 7th standard passed Hazare has now grown into a social reformer and crusader in India.
BQ 12 Which is the oldest known continuously inhabited city in India?
A:- Varanasi (Benares) on the banks of the River Ganges in Uttar Pradesh is the oldest known continuously inhabited city in India. It is referred to as Kashi too. People often refer to Varanasi as the city of temples, the holy city of India, the religious capital of India, the city of lights and the city of learning. Varanasi is one of the holiest cities for Hindus. It is here, where Buddhism was founded. It is the birthplace of 3 Jain Tirthankars too.
A:- Varanasi (Benares) on the banks of the River Ganges in Uttar Pradesh is the oldest known continuously inhabited city in India. It is referred to as Kashi too. People often refer to Varanasi as the city of temples, the holy city of India, the religious capital of India, the city of lights and the city of learning. Varanasi is one of the holiest cities for Hindus. It is here, where Buddhism was founded. It is the birthplace of 3 Jain Tirthankars too.
BQ 13 Sanskrit is the primary liturgical language of Hinduism; but it is not an official language anywhere in India. True or False?
A:- False.
Sanskirit is included in the 22 scheduled languages of India. It is now one of the official languages in the state of Uttarkhand (formerly Uttaranchal). Though it is not a popular spoken language, it is not literally dead. It is till spoken, written and read. In the West, more and more people are studying Sanskrit for they believe that it will help them understand yoga better.
Sanskirit is included in the 22 scheduled languages of India. It is now one of the official languages in the state of Uttarkhand (formerly Uttaranchal). Though it is not a popular spoken language, it is not literally dead. It is till spoken, written and read. In the West, more and more people are studying Sanskrit for they believe that it will help them understand yoga better.
BQ 14 Which is that great monument built to serve as a tribute to the success of the British Empire in India? A:- Victoria Hall, Kolkata.
The Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata, is a memorial building dedicated to Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom and Empress of India. It is now a museum. The massive Victoria Memorial stands enclosed within 64 acres of blooming gardens. It is presently an autonomous organization within the Government of India's Ministry of Culture.
The Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata, is a memorial building dedicated to Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom and Empress of India. It is now a museum. The massive Victoria Memorial stands enclosed within 64 acres of blooming gardens. It is presently an autonomous organization within the Government of India's Ministry of Culture.
BQ 15 Which is the only Indian city selected by UNO for the Global Compact Cities Pilot Programme? A:- Jamshedpur
Jamshedpur, which has been selected as one of the cities for the Global Compact Cities Pilot Programme by United Nations, is the only one to be selected in India as well as the entire South-East Asia. Jamshedpur is the largest urban conglomeration in the state of Jharkhand, India. Jamshedpur is founded by the late Jamshedji Nusserwanji Tata. A major part of the city is run by Tata Steel itself.
Jamshedpur, which has been selected as one of the cities for the Global Compact Cities Pilot Programme by United Nations, is the only one to be selected in India as well as the entire South-East Asia. Jamshedpur is the largest urban conglomeration in the state of Jharkhand, India. Jamshedpur is founded by the late Jamshedji Nusserwanji Tata. A major part of the city is run by Tata Steel itself.
BQ 16 Gandhiji hoisted the Congress flag in Gowalia Tank maidan, Bombay and thus officially initiated the Quit India Movement. True or False? A:- False.
On August 8, 1942, the All India Congress Committee passed the Quit India resolution at its? Bombay session. The government arrested all the members of the Congress Working Committee and thus tried to suppress the movement for ever. It was Aruna Asaf Ali (33), who presided over the remainder of the session and hoisted the Congress flag at the Gowalia Tank maidan in Bombay.
On August 8, 1942, the All India Congress Committee passed the Quit India resolution at its? Bombay session. The government arrested all the members of the Congress Working Committee and thus tried to suppress the movement for ever. It was Aruna Asaf Ali (33), who presided over the remainder of the session and hoisted the Congress flag at the Gowalia Tank maidan in Bombay.
BQ 17 Which city in India observes 3rd of December as official mourning day? A:- Bhopal.
Since the great Bhopal Gas Tragedy on 3 December 1984, the day is annually observed as official day of mourning, and every year, all government offices in Bhopal remain closed on this day. A Union Carbide Corporation plant leaked toxic gases, including methyl isocyanate and it led to the worst industrial disaster to date. It is often cited as the world's worst industrial disaster with a deatoll of 20,000.
Since the great Bhopal Gas Tragedy on 3 December 1984, the day is annually observed as official day of mourning, and every year, all government offices in Bhopal remain closed on this day. A Union Carbide Corporation plant leaked toxic gases, including methyl isocyanate and it led to the worst industrial disaster to date. It is often cited as the world's worst industrial disaster with a deatoll of 20,000.
BQ 18 Rajghat marks the place where an urn containing Gandhiji?s ashes are kept. True or False? A:- False.
Rajghat marks the place where Gandhiji was cremated the day after his assassination. Gandhiji's ashes were poured into urns which were sent across India for memorial services. Most of them were immersed at the Sangam at Allahabad on 12 February 1948, but some were secretly taken away. Some of Gandhi's ashes were scattered at the source of the Nile River near Jinja (Uganda), in Pune and in Los Angeles.
Rajghat marks the place where Gandhiji was cremated the day after his assassination. Gandhiji's ashes were poured into urns which were sent across India for memorial services. Most of them were immersed at the Sangam at Allahabad on 12 February 1948, but some were secretly taken away. Some of Gandhi's ashes were scattered at the source of the Nile River near Jinja (Uganda), in Pune and in Los Angeles.
BQ 19 Bharatiya Jnanapith Award is a litererary honour awarded by the Government of India. True or False? A:- False.
Bharathiya Jnanapith Award is presented by a Trust founded by the Sahu Jain family, the publishers of the The Times of India newspaper. Along with the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship, it is one of the two most prestigious literary honours in the country. The award was instituted in 1961, and any Indian citizen is eligible for the honour. The award has been given for a lifetime contribution to Indian literature.
Bharathiya Jnanapith Award is presented by a Trust founded by the Sahu Jain family, the publishers of the The Times of India newspaper. Along with the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship, it is one of the two most prestigious literary honours in the country. The award was instituted in 1961, and any Indian citizen is eligible for the honour. The award has been given for a lifetime contribution to Indian literature.
BQ 20 Who among these did the longest hunger strike in 20th century India, setting a new world record? A - Bhagat Singh, B - Vinobha Bave C ? Mahatma Gandhi. Answer: Bhagat Singh. Shaheed (Martyr) Bhagat Singh was an Indian freedom fighter who was arrested for his alleged involvement in Dasara Bomb Case. In Jail, along with the other prisoners, he launched a unger strike against better treatment to British murderers. This hunger strike lasted 116 days and surpassed the 97 days world record set by an Irish revolutionary.
BQ 21 The name Ustad Ahmad Lahauri is heard in connection with a great structure in India. What is it? Answer: Red Fort or Taj Mahal Ustad Ahmad Lahori is believed to be the chief architect of the great monument Taj Mahal . The assertion is based on a written document of his son Lutfullah Muhandis. Ahmad Lahori from Persia was an architect in the court of Shah Jahan. His personal involvement in the construction of Taj Mahal is emphasized in court histories. However, it is confirmed that it was he who laid the foundation for the Red Fort in Delhi.
BQ 22 - Who gave Narendra, the name Swami Vivekananda? Answer: Maharaja Ajit Singh of Khetri. The most recorded answer says that it was Maharaja Ajit Singh of Khetri, who gave Narendra the name Swami Vivekananda. The saffron turban and clothes also were given to swamiji by Raja Ajit Singh. However, it is not clear if his chosen name was already Vivekananda, because there is another argument that after Sri Ramakrishna?s passing away, his disciples had formed a new monastic brotherhood, and thereby assuming new names.
BQ 23 Which is the oldest form of martial art in India?
A - Silambam, B - Kalaripayattu, C - Musti Yuddha. Answer: Kalaripayattu
Kalarippayattu, which originated in Kerala (South India) is the oldest known form of martial art in India. There are evidences to prove that it was on practise during 12th c BC. Another ancient martial art Silambam was developed in South India around 200 AD, during the Sangam period. Musti Yuddha emerged in northern India around 1100 AD.
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