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Which of the following tax was initiated by the Alauddin Khilji?

 

A) Kharaj B) Kankut
C) Ghari D) Zakat
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Ghari

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The all India Census was

1.first attempted in 1872

2.regularly undertaken since 1881

3.always undertakenas a five-year exercise

 

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:

While it has been conducted every 10 years, beginning in 1872, the first completecensus was taken in the year 1881. Post 1949, it has been conducted by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

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Who is credited for the construction of the Red Fort?

 

A) Sikandar Lodi B) Akbar
C) Jahangir D) Shah Jahan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Shah Jahan

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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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In which of the following years sea travel has been made mandatory for Indian soldiers?

 

A) 1854 AD B) 1856 AD
C) 1857 AD D) 1858 AD
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1856 AD

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Where did Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon, known as Dharma Chakra Pravartan

A) Sanchi B) Sarnath
C) Sravasti D) Bodh Gaya
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sarnath

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Who was the contemporary ruler of Emperor Asoka in Sri Lanka?

 

A) Mahasen B) Kasyapa
C) Tissa D) Vijayabahu I
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Tissa

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Paper Currency Act was enacted by British Government of India in which year ?

 

A) 1870 B) 1861
C) 1858 D) 1865
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1861

Explanation:

Paper Currency Act was enacted by British Government of India in 1861.

 

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