Daily Updates Mock Test 30
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- 1.
The Harappan Civilization was discovered in the year:
- A.
1901
- B.
1921
- C.
1935
- D.
1942
Correct Answer
B. 1921 -
- 2.
The people of the Indus Civilization usually built their houses of—
- A.
Pucca bricks
- B.
Stone
- C.
Wood
- D.
All of these
Correct Answer
A. Pucca bricks -
- 3.
The Indus Valley Civilization was Non-Aryan because—
- A.
It was urban
- B.
It has a pictographic script
- C.
It had an agricultural economy
- D.
it extended up the Narmada Valley
Correct Answer
A. It was urban -
- 4.
The local name Mohenjo-Daro is—
- A.
Mound of the Living
- B.
Mound of the Great
- C.
Mound of the Dead
- D.
Mound of the Survivor
Correct Answer
C. Mound of the Dead -
- 5.
The famous figure of a dancing girl found in the excavation of Mohenjo-Daro was made up of—
- A.
Terracotta
- B.
Steatite
- C.
Bronze
- D.
Red limestone
Correct Answer
C. Bronze -
- 6.
Out of the following remains excavated in Indus Valley, which one indicates the commercial and economic development?
- A.
Pottery
- B.
Seals
- C.
Boats
- D.
Houses
Correct Answer
B. Seals -
- 7.
Which one of the following Indus Civilization site gives evidence of a dockyard?
- A.
Harappa
- B.
Lothal
- C.
Mohenjodaro
- D.
Rakhigarhi
Correct Answer
B. Lothal -
- 8.
An advanced water management system of Harappan times has been unearthed at—
- A.
Dholavira
- B.
Lothal
- C.
Kalibangan
- D.
Alamgirpur
Correct Answer
A. Dholavira -
- 9.
The archaeological finds from Alamgirpur in Ghaziabad district reflected the—
- A.
Harappa Culture
- B.
Vedic Culture
- C.
Mauryan Culture
- D.
Gupta Period Culture
Correct Answer
A. Harappa Culture -
- 10.
Rock cut architecture in Harappan culture context has been found at—
- A.
Kalibangan
- B.
Dholavira
- C.
Kotdiji
- D.
Amri
Correct Answer
B. Dholavira -
- 11.
The split between the 'Extremists' and the 'Moderators' came up in the open at the Surat Congress Session in the year
- A.
1905
- B.
1906
- C.
1907
- D.
1910
Correct Answer
C. 1907 -
- 12.
Who among the following was a lady Alvar Saint?
- A.
Andal
- B.
Madhura Kavi
- C.
Perumal
- D.
Tirupan
Correct Answer
A. Andal -
- 13.
Which among the following is / are works of Kalidasa? 1. Rtusamhara 2. Meghaduta 3. Dasakumaracharita 4. Kumarashambhava Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
- A.
Only 1 & 2
- B.
Only 2, 3 &4
- C.
Only 1, 2 & 4
- D.
1, 2, 3 & 4
Correct Answer
C. Only 1, 2 & 4 -
- 14.
Who is the author of the autobiography, "The Indian Struggle"?
- A.
Annie Besant
- B.
Subhash Chandra Bose
- C.
Chittaranjan Das
- D.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Correct Answer
B. Subhash Chandra Bose -
- 15.
The Kuka Movement started in the mid-nineteenth century is –
- A.
Western Punjab
- B.
Maharashtra
- C.
Bengal
- D.
Madhya Bharat
Correct Answer
A. Western Punjab -
- 16.
When was the All India Women's Conference founded?
- A.
1924
- B.
1925
- C.
1926
- D.
1927
Correct Answer
D. 1927 -
- 17.
In which year All India Trade Union Congress(AITUC) was formed?
- A.
1917
- B.
1920
- C.
1921
- D.
1922
Correct Answer
B. 1920 -
- 18.
The Indian Independence League was set up by:
- A.
Jayaprakash Narayan
- B.
Aruna Asaf Ali
- C.
S.M. Joshi
- D.
Rash Behari Bose
Correct Answer
D. Rash Behari Bose -
- 19.
The Cripps Mission visited India during the regime of :
- A.
Lord Linlithgow
- B.
Lord Wavell
- C.
Lord Wellington
- D.
Lord Mountbatten
Correct Answer
A. Lord Linlithgow -
- 20.
In March 1925, who of the following was elected as the President of the Central Legislative Assembly?
- A.
Madan Mohan Malaviya
- B.
CR Das
- C.
Vithalbhai Patel
- D.
Motilal Nehru
Correct Answer
C. Vithalbhai Patel -
- 21.
Who among the following was elected as the President of All-India Khilafat Conference when it met at Delhi in 1919?
- A.
Shaukat Ali
- B.
M.A. Jinnah
- C.
Mahatma Gandhi
- D.
Motilal Nehru
Correct Answer
C. Mahatma Gandhi -
- 22.
Ancient Monuments Preservation Act was passed during the Viceroyalty of :
- A.
Curzon
- B.
Ripon
- C.
Lansdowne
- D.
Monto
Correct Answer
A. Curzon -
- 23.
The leader of the Young Bengal Movement was
- A.
Dwarkanath Tagore
- B.
Chandrashekhar Deb
- C.
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
- D.
Henry Vivian Derozio
Correct Answer
D. Henry Vivian Derozio -
- 24.
The temples of Khajuraho were built by
- A.
Chandelas
- B.
Pallavas
- C.
Chalukayas
- D.
Cholas
Correct Answer
A. Chandelas -
- 25.
A national religion called Din–i–llahi was promulgated by:
- A.
Akbar
- B.
Babur
- C.
Humayun
- D.
Aurangazeb
Correct Answer
A. Akbar -
- 26.
The largest Lagoon lake of India is:
- A.
Dal Lake
- B.
Chilka Lake
- C.
Pulicat Lake
- D.
Mansarover
Correct Answer
B. Chilka Lake -
- 27.
Where is Khyber Pass situated?
- A.
Bhutan
- B.
Bangladesh
- C.
India
- D.
Pakistan
Correct Answer
D. Pakistan -
- 28.
The western-most longitude of India lies in the state?
- A.
Rajasthan
- B.
Gujarat
- C.
Maharashtra
- D.
Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer
B. Gujarat -
- 29.
India lies in the . . . . . . . . . . . . hemisphere.
- A.
Northern and eastern
- B.
Southern and eastern
- C.
Northern and western
- D.
Northern and southern
Correct Answer
A. Northern and eastern -
- 30.
Which of the following uplands is not a part of the Telangana Plateau?
- A.
Aravalli
- B.
Western Ghat
- C.
Eastern Ghat
- D.
Satpura
Correct Answer
A. Aravalli -
- 31.
The largest irrigation canal in India is called the:
- A.
Yamuna canal
- B.
Sir hand canal
- C.
Indira Gandhi canal
- D.
Upper Bari Doab canal
Correct Answer
C. Indira Gandhi canal -
- 32.
Which of the following is a river flowing from Central India and joining Yamuna/Ganga?
- A.
Ghagra
- B.
Gomti
- C.
Kosi
- D.
Betwa
Correct Answer
D. Betwa -
- 33.
Match the dams and the rivers across which these have been constructed: Dam A. Farakka B. Tehri C. Thein D. Nagarjuna River (i) Krishna (ii) Ravi (iii) Ganga (iv) Bhagirathi
- A.
A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iii), D-(iv)
- B.
A-(ii), B-(iii), C-(i), D-(iv)
- C.
A-(iii), B-(iv), C-(ii), D-(i)
- D.
A-(iv), B-(i), C-(ii), D-(iii)
Correct Answer
C. A-(iii), B-(iv), C-(ii), D-(i) -
- 34.
The longest river of Peninsular India is:
- A.
Narmada
- B.
Godavari
- C.
Mahanadi
- D.
Cauvery
Correct Answer
B. Godavari -
- 35.
Which of the following canals is located in West Bengal?
- A.
Lower Ganga Canal
- B.
Sarada Canal
- C.
Eden Canal
- D.
Sirhind Canal
Correct Answer
C. Eden Canal -
- 36.
Rajasthan receives very little rain because—
- A.
It is too hot
- B.
There is no water available and thus the winds remain dry
- C.
The monsoon fails to reach this area
- D.
The winds do not come across any barriers to cause the necessary uplift to cool the wind
Correct Answer
D. The winds do not come across any barriers to cause the necessary uplift to cool the wind -
- 37.
The South West monsoon engulfs the entire India by
- A.
5th June
- B.
15th June
- C.
1st July
- D.
15th July
Correct Answer
D. 15th July -
- 38.
Which of the following two States are prone to cyclones during retreating Monsoon season?
- A.
Karnataka and Kerala
- B.
Punjab and Haryana
- C.
Bihar and Assam
- D.
Andhra Pradesh and Orissa
Correct Answer
D. Andhra Pradesh and Orissa -
- 39.
Delhi gets winter rainfall due to
- A.
South west monsoons
- B.
North east monsoons
- C.
Conventional rain
- D.
Western disturbance
Correct Answer
D. Western disturbance -
- 40.
Where is the Bandipur National Park?
- A.
Rajasthan
- B.
Andhra Pradesh
- C.
Karnataka
- D.
Assam
Correct Answer
C. Karnataka -
- 41.
Lines drawn parallel to the equator are called -
- A.
Latitudes
- B.
Longitudes
- C.
Meridians
- D.
None of these
Correct Answer
A. Latitudes -
- 42.
Which of the following is a great circle?
- A.
Arctic Circle
- B.
Equator
- C.
Tropic of Cancer
- D.
Tropic of Capricorn
Correct Answer
B. Equator -
- 43.
The acceleration due to gravity at the equator -
- A.
is less than that at the poles
- B.
Is greater than that at the poles
- C.
Is equal to that at the poles
- D.
Does not depend on the Earth’s centripetal acceleration
Correct Answer
A. is less than that at the poles -
- 44.
Land and sea-breezes occur due to -
- A.
Conduction
- B.
Convection
- C.
Radiation
- D.
Tides
Correct Answer
B. Convection -
- 45.
The Coriolis force is maximum at ________.
- A.
Mountain peaks
- B.
Tropics
- C.
Equator
- D.
Poles
Correct Answer
D. Poles -
- 46.
The Earth is divided into time zones for the purpose of -
- A.
Maintaining a standard time system
- B.
Maintaining same time
- C.
Both are correct
- D.
Both are incorrect
Correct Answer
A. Maintaining a standard time system -
- 47.
Our atmosphere is divided into layers-
- A.
1
- B.
3
- C.
4
- D.
5
Correct Answer
D. 5 -
- 48.
Which is the largest state (area wise) in India?
- A.
Madhya Pradesh
- B.
Rajasthan
- C.
Maharashtra
- D.
Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer
B. Rajasthan -
- 49.
Which is the highest plateau in India?
- A.
Deccan plateau
- B.
Chotanagpur plateau
- C.
Ladakh Plateau
- D.
Baghelkhand plateau
Correct Answer
C. Ladakh Plateau -
- 50.
Zojila pass connects -
- A.
Nepal and Tibet
- B.
Leh and Kargil
- C.
Leh and Srinagar
- D.
Kashmir and Tibet
Correct Answer
C. Leh and Srinagar -
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