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Who was the first Governor General of Bengal?

A) Robert Clive B) William Bentick
C) Warren Hastings D) Charles Cornawallis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Warren Hastings

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Who built the Konark''s Sun Temple?

A) Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva B) Narasimhadeva I
C) Kapilendra Deva Routaray D) Purushottam Dev
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Narasimhadeva I

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Which of the following statements about Sir Syed Ahmad Khan is/are correct?

1. He argued that India was a federation of ethnic communities based on common descent.

2. His philosophy was very similar to that of the Indian National Congress.

3. He imagined India as a Nation State based on individual citizen’s rights.

4. The curriculum at the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College blended Muslim theology and European empiricism.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 only B) 2 and 3
C) 3 only D) 1 and 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1 and 4

Explanation:

Statements 1 & 4 are true with respect toSir Syed Ahmad Khan.

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Who is the author of Manimekalai?

A) Kovalan B) Sathanar
C) Ilango Adigal D) Timtakkatevar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sathanar

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One of the finest jewels of Tamil poetry, the epic poem Manimekalai was written by Sathanar in 2nd century A.D. It is unique for the deep spirituality and mysticism it unfolds against the historical and geographical background of South India and of adjacent Jaffna.

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Who is the author of Manimekalai?

A) Kovalan B) Sathanar
C) Ilango Adigal D) Timtakkatevar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sathanar

Explanation:

One of the finest jewels of Tamil poetry, the epic poem Manimekalai was written by Sathanar in 2nd century A.D. It is unique for the deep spirituality and mysticism it unfolds against the historical and geographical background of South India and of adjacent Jaffna.

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Which of the following is/are the feature(s) of the Brahmadeya Grants during c 600-1200 AD?

1. Their creation meant a renunciation of actual or potential sources of revenue by the State.

2. These grants could vary from a small plot to several villages.

3. Most grants were made in unsettled areas.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 only B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 2 only D) 1, 2 and 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:
The first 2 statements are true with respect to the Brahmadeya Grants during 600-1200 AD.
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Who deciphered the Brahmi and Kharoshthi scripts?

A) Piyadassi B) Colin Mackenzie
C) Alexander Cunningham D) James Prinsep
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) James Prinsep

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The inscriptions of Asoka were first deciphered by James Princep in 1837. They are written in Pali language and in some places Prakrit was used. The Brahmi script was employed for writing.In the northwestern India Asokan inscriptions were found in Karoshti script.

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Consider the following statements about Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) :

1. ITBP was raised in 1962.

2. ITBP is basicsdly a mountain trained force.

3. ITBP replaced Assam Rifles in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh in 2004-2005 for border gusirding duly.

4. ITBP presently has 52 service battalions.Which of the statements given above are correct?

 

A) 1, 2 and 4 only B) 3 and 4 only
C) 1, 2, 3 and 4 D) 1, 2 and 3 only
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1, 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

At present, the ITBP has 62 (including 4 service battalions) operational battalions which has close to 62,000 personnel and officers in them. So 4thstatement is incorrect.The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is one of the five Central Armed Police Forces of India, raised on 24 October 1962, under the CRPF Act, in the wake of the Sino-Indian War of 1962.

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