Daily Updates Mock Test 26
- 1.
Between which stations was the first railway line opened in India?
- A.
Calcutta to Raniganj
- B.
Bombay to Pune
- C.
Calcutta to Jamshedpur
- D.
Bombay to Thane
Correct Answer
D. Bombay to Thane -
- 2.
Who was called ‘Grand Old Man of India’?
- A.
Dadabhai Naoroji
- B.
Jamshedji Tata
- C.
Surendranath Bannerjee
- D.
C. Rajagopalachari
Correct Answer
A. Dadabhai Naoroji -
- 3.
In which one of the following cities, was the East India Association founded by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1866?
- A.
Paris
- B.
London
- C.
New York
- D.
Tokyo
Correct Answer
B. London -
- 4.
Who among the following is known as ‘the liberator of the press’ ?
- A.
William Jones
- B.
Wellesley
- C.
Sir Charles Metcalfe
- D.
Lord Minto
Correct Answer
C. Sir Charles Metcalfe -
- 5.
Which of the following leaders presided over the Congress Session at Calcutta in 1906?
- A.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
- B.
Gopal Krishna Gokhle
- C.
Aurobindo Ghosh
- D.
Dadabhai Naoroji
Correct Answer
D. Dadabhai Naoroji -
- 6.
Who among the following was regarded by Mahatma Gandhi as his ‘Political Guru’?
- A.
Dadadbhai Naoroji
- B.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
- C.
Pheroz Shah Mehta
- D.
Gopal Krishan Gokhle
Correct Answer
D. Gopal Krishan Gokhle -
- 7.
In which year was the Capital of India moved from Calcutta to Delhi?
- A.
1910
- B.
1911
- C.
1912
- D.
1913
Correct Answer
B. 1911 -
- 8.
Who was Francisco De Almeida?
- A.
Dutch Viceroy in India
- B.
Portuguese Viceroy in India
- C.
French Viceroy in India
- D.
English Viceroy in India
Correct Answer
B. Portuguese Viceroy in India -
- 9.
The term Iqta means -
- A.
Assignments of land as reward of pension
- B.
Revenue assignment of a particular area in lieu of cash salary
- C.
An administrative grant or relief
- D.
A unit of local government
Correct Answer
B. Revenue assignment of a particular area in lieu of cash salary -
- 10.
Among the following, which Mughal Emperor introduced the policy of Sulh-i-kul?
- A.
Babar
- B.
Humayun
- C.
Akbar
- D.
Shahjahan
Correct Answer
C. Akbar -
- 11.
During the Mughal period, which one of the following trader were the first to come to India?
- A.
Portuguese
- B.
Dutch
- C.
Danish
- D.
English
Correct Answer
A. Portuguese -
- 12.
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the victories of Babur?
- A.
Panipat, Chanderi, Ghaghara and Khanwah
- B.
Panipat, Ghaghara, Khanwah and Chanderi
- C.
Panipat, Khanwah, Chanderi and Ghaghara
- D.
Ghaghara, Panipat, Khanwah and Chanderi
Correct Answer
C. Panipat, Khanwah, Chanderi and Ghaghara -
- 13.
Akbar’s guardian teacher was -
- A.
Abul Fazl
- B.
Bairam Khan
- C.
Abdul Latif
- D.
Kabir
Correct Answer
B. Bairam Khan -
- 14.
The Hathigumpha inscription near Bhubaneshwar, Orissa relates to the king?
- A.
Susharma
- B.
Hala
- C.
Kharavela
- D.
Pulamayi
Correct Answer
C. Kharavela -
- 15.
In which script were the Ashokan inscription were written in North West Frontier Province?
- A.
Prakrit
- B.
Brahmi
- C.
Sanskrit
- D.
Kharoshti
Correct Answer
D. Kharoshti -
- 16.
Where did Babur die?
- A.
Agra
- B.
Kabul
- C.
Lahore
- D.
Delhi
Correct Answer
A. Agra -
- 17.
Who wrote Akbarnama?
- A.
Akbar
- B.
Birbal
- C.
Abul Fazal
- D.
Bhagavan Das
Correct Answer
C. Abul Fazal -
- 18.
Arrange the following in chronological order: A. Tughlaqs B. Lodis C. sayyids D. Ilbari Turks E. Khiljis
- A.
A, B, C, D, E
- B.
E, D, C, B, A
- C.
B, D, E, C, A
- D.
D, E, A, C, B
Correct Answer
D. D, E, A, C, B -
- 19.
The Lodi dynasty was founded by?
- A.
Ibrahim Lodi
- B.
Sikandar Lodi
- C.
Bahlol Lodi
- D.
Khizr Khan
Correct Answer
C. Bahlol Lodi -
- 20.
Who among the following was an illiterate?
- A.
Jahangir
- B.
Shah Jahan
- C.
Akbar
- D.
Aurangazab
Correct Answer
C. Akbar -
- 21.
The first Indian Hindi Scholar of the Mughal period was?
- A.
Malik Muhammed Jayasi
- B.
Abdur Rahim
- C.
Mulla Wajhi
- D.
Chand Bardai
Correct Answer
A. Malik Muhammed Jayasi -
- 22.
The Upanishads were translated by Dara Shikoh in Persian under the title of?
- A.
Mayma-ul-Bahrain
- B.
Sirr-i-Akbar
- C.
Al-Fihrist
- D.
Kitabul Bayan
Correct Answer
B. Sirr-i-Akbar -
- 23.
After the death of Rajaram in 1700 A.D., Marathas continued the war against the Mughals under his brave wife?
- A.
Tarabai
- B.
Lakshmibai
- C.
Ramabai
- D.
Jijabai
Correct Answer
A. Tarabai -
- 24.
Which Sikh Guru called himself the ‘Sachcha Badshah’?
- A.
Guru Gobind Singh
- B.
Guru Hargobind
- C.
Guru Tegh Bahadur
- D.
Guru Arjan Dev
Correct Answer
B. Guru Hargobind -
- 25.
Coronation of Shivaji took place in?
- A.
1627 A.D.
- B.
1674 A.D.
- C.
1680 A.D.
- D.
1670 A.D
Correct Answer
B. 1674 A.D. -
- 26.
The largest delta of the world is?
- A.
Sunderbans
- B.
Amazon basin
- C.
Greenland
- D.
Congo basin
Correct Answer
A. Sunderbans -
- 27.
Which countries are separated by the 49th parallel?
- A.
USA and Canada
- B.
USA and Mexico
- C.
France and Germany
- D.
Russia and China
Correct Answer
A. USA and Canada -
- 28.
The ‘Dark Continent’ is?
- A.
Africa
- B.
South America
- C.
Australia
- D.
Asia
Correct Answer
A. Africa -
- 29.
‘Manchester’ of South India is ?
- A.
Coimbatore
- B.
Madurai
- C.
Bengaluru
- D.
Chennai
Correct Answer
A. Coimbatore -
- 30.
Raniganj in West Bengal is known for?
- A.
Petroleum
- B.
Coal
- C.
Aluminium
- D.
Uranium
Correct Answer
B. Coal -
- 31.
In which state is Hutti Gold Mine situated?
- A.
Maharashtra
- B.
West Bengal
- C.
Orissa
- D.
Karnataka
Correct Answer
D. Karnataka -
- 32.
Black Forests are found in?
- A.
France
- B.
Germany
- C.
Czechoslovakia
- D.
Rumania
Correct Answer
B. Germany -
- 33.
Which one of the following is a warm ocean current?
- A.
Canary
- B.
Labrador
- C.
Kurushio
- D.
Kurile
Correct Answer
C. Kurushio -
- 34.
In geography ‘Gulf Stream’ refers to?
- A.
A warm ocean current
- B.
The strong air current
- C.
Streams joining a gulf
- D.
The name of a stream
Correct Answer
A. A warm ocean current -
- 35.
Which one of the following countries is the largest producer of uranium in the world?
- A.
Canada
- B.
South Africa
- C.
Kazakhstan
- D.
USA
Correct Answer
C. Kazakhstan -
- 36.
Census of the population in India is done after every?
- A.
10
- B.
5
- C.
7
- D.
2
Correct Answer
A. 10 -
- 37.
Cartography is?
- A.
Mapmaking
- B.
Mapmaking through graphic representation
- C.
Mapmaking through measurement
- D.
All of these
Correct Answer
D. All of these -
- 38.
Natural sources of air pollution are?
- A.
Smoke from vehicles
- B.
Volcanic eruptions
- C.
Dust storm
- D.
Smoke from burning dry leaves
Correct Answer
B. Volcanic eruptions -
- 39.
The Civilian Airport of highest altitude is in?
- A.
Myanmar
- B.
Nepal
- C.
India
- D.
China
Correct Answer
D. China -
- 40.
Kamakhya temple is an important place of tourism in the state of ?
- A.
Tamil Nadu
- B.
Assam
- C.
Himachal Pradesh
- D.
Manipur
Correct Answer
B. Assam -
- 41.
Apatanis are the major tribal group of
- A.
Jharkhand
- B.
Nagaland
- C.
Sikkim
- D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Correct Answer
D. Arunachal Pradesh -
- 42.
Which of the following Indian States is broadly as large as the European nation Poland?
- A.
Bihar
- B.
Orissa
- C.
Maharashtra
- D.
Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer
D. Madhya Pradesh -
- 43.
Where is the ‘Todas’ found?
- A.
Madhya Pradesh
- B.
Rajasthan
- C.
Tamil Nadu
- D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Correct Answer
C. Tamil Nadu -
- 44.
Which of the following states is called Tiger State’ of India?
- A.
Himachal Pradesh
- B.
Gujarat
- C.
Madhya Pradesh
- D.
Assam
Correct Answer
C. Madhya Pradesh -
- 45.
The Mediterranean region is characterized by heavy rain in:
- A.
Winter
- B.
Spring
- C.
Autumn
- D.
Summer
Correct Answer
A. Winter -
- 46.
Our atmosphere is divided into layers
- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
4
- D.
5
Correct Answer
D. 5 -
- 47.
Atmospheric temperature increasing at the higher altitudes is called
- A.
Radiation
- B.
Inversion
- C.
Conduction
- D.
Convection
Correct Answer
B. Inversion -
- 48.
Pruning is an essential part in the cultivation of :
- A.
Rubber
- B.
Tobacco
- C.
Coffee
- D.
Tea
Correct Answer
D. Tea -
- 49.
The variety of coffee largely grown in India is:
- A.
Old Chicks
- B.
Coorgs
- C.
Arabica
- D.
Kents
Correct Answer
C. Arabica -
- 50.
The famous ‘Gir’ forests are located in
- A.
Mysore
- B.
Kashmir
- C.
Gujarat
- D.
Kerala
Correct Answer
C. Gujarat -
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