Ans (a) Right to Equality Article 15 of the Constitution of India prohibited discrimination on the grounds of religion, etc. Articles 14 to 15 = Right to Equality. Articles 23 to 24 = Right against Exploitation. Articles 25 to 28 = Right to Freedom of Religion. Articles 29 to 30 = Cultural and EducaRead more
Ans (a) Right to Equality
Article 15 of the Constitution of India prohibited discrimination on the grounds of religion, etc.
Articles 14 to 15 = Right to Equality.
Articles 23 to 24 = Right against Exploitation.
Articles 25 to 28 = Right to Freedom of Religion.
Articles 29 to 30 = Cultural and Educational Rights.
Ans (d) Constitution Amendment Bill A Constitutional Amendment can only be initiated by the introduction of a bill in either House of Parliament, not in State Legislatures. The Bill can be filed by either a Minister or a Private Member, and no previous authorization from the President is required. TRead more
Ans (d) Constitution Amendment Bill
A Constitutional Amendment can only be initiated by the introduction of a bill in either House of Parliament, not in State Legislatures.
The Bill can be filed by either a Minister or a Private Member, and no previous authorization from the President is required.
The law must be carried by a special majority in each House, which is a majority of the entire membership of the House plus a majority of two-thirds of the members present and voting.
The law must be passed separately by each House. There is no provision for calling a joint sitting of the two Houses for the purpose of consideration and passing of the bill if the two Houses disagree.
Ans (a) Revolutionary association of Indians with headquarters at San Francisco The Ghadar Party was a revolutionary association founded by Punjabi Indians, in the United States and Canada, with the aim of gaining India's Independence from British rule. The prominent members were Lala Har Dayal, SohRead more
Ans (a) Revolutionary association of Indians with headquarters at San Francisco
The Ghadar Party was a revolutionary association founded by Punjabi Indians, in the United States and Canada, with the aim of gaining India’s Independence from British rule. The prominent members were Lala Har Dayal, Sohan Singh Bhakna, Kartar Singh Sarabha, and Rashbehari Bose. Its headquarters was in San Francisco.
Ans (c) there was no Indian Member in the Simon Commission In November 1927, the British Government appointed the Indian statutory commission, popularly known as Simon Commission, under the chairmanship of Sir John Simon. All the members of the commission were Britisheres. There was no Indian MemberRead more
Ans (c) there was no Indian Member in the Simon Commission
In November 1927, the British Government appointed the Indian statutory commission, popularly known as Simon Commission, under the chairmanship of Sir John Simon. All the members of the commission were Britisheres. There was no Indian Member in the Simon Commission. This announcement led to protests against the commission from all over India. The people of India were angered due to exclusion of Indians from the commission. The basic notion behind this exclusion was that foreigners would discuss and decide upon India’s fitness for self-government.
Ans (a) the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third. Tebhaga Movement was a campaign for peasants who demanded two-tRead more
Ans (a) the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third
The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third. Tebhaga Movement was a campaign for peasants who demanded two-third share of their produce for themselves and one-third share to the landlord.
Ans (a) Jawaharlal Nehru The All India States People's Conference was a political organisation in India during the British Raj. The First session of the organisation was held in December 1927 in Bombay. Jawaharlal Nehru was invited to become the President of this All-India organisation in 1935, becaRead more
Ans (a) Jawaharlal Nehru
The All India States People’s Conference was a political organisation in India during the British Raj. The First session of the organisation was held in December 1927 in Bombay. Jawaharlal Nehru was invited to become the President of this All-India organisation in 1935, became the President in 1939 and remained so until 1946.
Ans (c) Rock-cult Elephant at Dhauli Rock-cult Elephant at Dhauli was built during the reign of Ashoka in 250 BC. Rock-cut Elephant above the Edicts is the earliest Buddhist sculpture of Odisha. The stone elephant shows the animals foreparts only, though it has a fine sense of form and movement. ItRead more
Ans (c) Rock-cult Elephant at Dhauli
Rock-cult Elephant at Dhauli was built during the reign of Ashoka in 250 BC. Rock-cut Elephant above the Edicts is the earliest Buddhist sculpture of Odisha. The stone elephant shows the animals foreparts only, though it has a fine sense of form and movement. It is considered as one of the few remains of Mauryan art.
Varaha Image at Udayagiri was built by Chandragupta II of the Gupta Empire. The iconic Varaha sculpture represents the story of the rescue of Bhudevi (Earth). In Udayagiri, in the early 5th century, artisans began work under the patronage of the mighty Gupta ruler Chandragupta II Vikramaditya (375-414 AD), creating a cave temple complex.
Rock-cut Monuments at Mahabalipuram were built during the 7th-8th century AD during the reign of Pallavas. The Rock-cut Monuments at Mahabalipuram were made by the Pallava king Narsimha. The beauty of the rock-cut sculpture of the temple is reflective of the artistic tastes of the erstwhile Pallava rulers.
Lingaraja Temple at Bhubneshwar was built by Yayati (1025-1040) in the 11th century AD. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is considered the largest temple in Bhubaneswar city. It is believed to have been built by the Somvanshi King Yayati I. It is a classic example of the Kalinga style of architecture.
Ans (a) Tamralipti Tamralipti port handled the north Indian trade during the Gupta period. Gupta Empire had strong international and internal trade despite a fall in Roman trade. Riverine trade was also executed through rivers Ganges, Brahmaputra, Narmada, Krishna etc. The important ports included TRead more
Ans (a) Tamralipti
Tamralipti port handled the north Indian trade during the Gupta period.
Gupta Empire had strong international and internal trade despite a fall in Roman trade. Riverine trade was also executed through rivers Ganges, Brahmaputra, Narmada, Krishna etc. The important ports included Tamralipti, Braoch (Bharuch), Kalyan, and Cambay. The main trade items were spices, pearls, gold, horses, etc.
Tamralipti port controlled the north Indian trade. It was located near the Rupnarayana river. Tamralipta or Tamralipti was the name of an ancient city on the Bay of Bengal corresponding with Tamluk in modern-day India. Tamralipti may have been one of the most important urban centres of trade and commerce of early historic India, trading along the Silk Road with China, by Uttarapatha, the northern high road, the main trade route into the Middle East and Europe, and by seafaring routes to Bali, Java, and the Far East.
Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion etc. is a Fundamental Rights under:
Ans (a) Right to Equality Article 15 of the Constitution of India prohibited discrimination on the grounds of religion, etc. Articles 14 to 15 = Right to Equality. Articles 23 to 24 = Right against Exploitation. Articles 25 to 28 = Right to Freedom of Religion. Articles 29 to 30 = Cultural and EducaRead more
Ans (a) Right to Equality
Article 15 of the Constitution of India prohibited discrimination on the grounds of religion, etc.
Articles 14 to 15 = Right to Equality.
See lessArticles 23 to 24 = Right against Exploitation.
Articles 25 to 28 = Right to Freedom of Religion.
Articles 29 to 30 = Cultural and Educational Rights.
Which one of the following Bills must be passed by each House of Indian Parliament separately by special majority?
Ans (d) Constitution Amendment Bill A Constitutional Amendment can only be initiated by the introduction of a bill in either House of Parliament, not in State Legislatures. The Bill can be filed by either a Minister or a Private Member, and no previous authorization from the President is required. TRead more
Ans (d) Constitution Amendment Bill
A Constitutional Amendment can only be initiated by the introduction of a bill in either House of Parliament, not in State Legislatures.
The Bill can be filed by either a Minister or a Private Member, and no previous authorization from the President is required.
The law must be carried by a special majority in each House, which is a majority of the entire membership of the House plus a majority of two-thirds of the members present and voting.
The law must be passed separately by each House. There is no provision for calling a joint sitting of the two Houses for the purpose of consideration and passing of the bill if the two Houses disagree.
https://www.iassite.com/amendment-of-indian-constitution-upsc/
See lessThe Ghadr (Ghadar) was a
Ans (a) Revolutionary association of Indians with headquarters at San Francisco The Ghadar Party was a revolutionary association founded by Punjabi Indians, in the United States and Canada, with the aim of gaining India's Independence from British rule. The prominent members were Lala Har Dayal, SohRead more
Ans (a) Revolutionary association of Indians with headquarters at San Francisco
The Ghadar Party was a revolutionary association founded by Punjabi Indians, in the United States and Canada, with the aim of gaining India’s Independence from British rule. The prominent members were Lala Har Dayal, Sohan Singh Bhakna, Kartar Singh Sarabha, and Rashbehari Bose. Its headquarters was in San Francisco.
See lessThe people of India agitated against the arrival of SImon Commission because
Ans (c) there was no Indian Member in the Simon Commission In November 1927, the British Government appointed the Indian statutory commission, popularly known as Simon Commission, under the chairmanship of Sir John Simon. All the members of the commission were Britisheres. There was no Indian MemberRead more
Ans (c) there was no Indian Member in the Simon Commission
In November 1927, the British Government appointed the Indian statutory commission, popularly known as Simon Commission, under the chairmanship of Sir John Simon. All the members of the commission were Britisheres. There was no Indian Member in the Simon Commission. This announcement led to protests against the commission from all over India. The people of India were angered due to exclusion of Indians from the commission. The basic notion behind this exclusion was that foreigners would discuss and decide upon India’s fitness for self-government.
https://www.iassite.com/simon-commission-1927-upsc/
See lessThe demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for
Ans (a) the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third. Tebhaga Movement was a campaign for peasants who demanded two-tRead more
Ans (a) the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third
The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third. Tebhaga Movement was a campaign for peasants who demanded two-third share of their produce for themselves and one-third share to the landlord.
https://www.iassite.com/tebhaga-movement-1946-1947-upsc/
See lessWhich one among the following covers the highest percentage of forest area in the world?
Ans (b) Temperate Coniferous Forests Temperate Coniferous Forests cover the highest percentage of forest area in the world.
Ans (b) Temperate Coniferous Forests
Temperate Coniferous Forests cover the highest percentage of forest area in the world.
See lessWho among the following was the President of the “All India States Peoples’ Conference” in 1939?
Ans (a) Jawaharlal Nehru The All India States People's Conference was a political organisation in India during the British Raj. The First session of the organisation was held in December 1927 in Bombay. Jawaharlal Nehru was invited to become the President of this All-India organisation in 1935, becaRead more
Ans (a) Jawaharlal Nehru
The All India States People’s Conference was a political organisation in India during the British Raj. The First session of the organisation was held in December 1927 in Bombay. Jawaharlal Nehru was invited to become the President of this All-India organisation in 1935, became the President in 1939 and remained so until 1946.
See lessWith reference to the art and archeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?
Ans (c) Rock-cult Elephant at Dhauli Rock-cult Elephant at Dhauli was built during the reign of Ashoka in 250 BC. Rock-cut Elephant above the Edicts is the earliest Buddhist sculpture of Odisha. The stone elephant shows the animals foreparts only, though it has a fine sense of form and movement. ItRead more
Ans (c) Rock-cult Elephant at Dhauli
Rock-cult Elephant at Dhauli was built during the reign of Ashoka in 250 BC. Rock-cut Elephant above the Edicts is the earliest Buddhist sculpture of Odisha. The stone elephant shows the animals foreparts only, though it has a fine sense of form and movement. It is considered as one of the few remains of Mauryan art.
Varaha Image at Udayagiri was built by Chandragupta II of the Gupta Empire. The iconic Varaha sculpture represents the story of the rescue of Bhudevi (Earth). In Udayagiri, in the early 5th century, artisans began work under the patronage of the mighty Gupta ruler Chandragupta II Vikramaditya (375-414 AD), creating a cave temple complex.
Rock-cut Monuments at Mahabalipuram were built during the 7th-8th century AD during the reign of Pallavas. The Rock-cut Monuments at Mahabalipuram were made by the Pallava king Narsimha. The beauty of the rock-cut sculpture of the temple is reflective of the artistic tastes of the erstwhile Pallava rulers.
Lingaraja Temple at Bhubneshwar was built by Yayati (1025-1040) in the 11th century AD. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is considered the largest temple in Bhubaneswar city. It is believed to have been built by the Somvanshi King Yayati I. It is a classic example of the Kalinga style of architecture.
See lessWhich one of the following ports handled the North Indian trade during the Gupta period?
Ans (a) Tamralipti Tamralipti port handled the north Indian trade during the Gupta period. Gupta Empire had strong international and internal trade despite a fall in Roman trade. Riverine trade was also executed through rivers Ganges, Brahmaputra, Narmada, Krishna etc. The important ports included TRead more
Ans (a) Tamralipti
Tamralipti port handled the north Indian trade during the Gupta period.
See lessGupta Empire had strong international and internal trade despite a fall in Roman trade. Riverine trade was also executed through rivers Ganges, Brahmaputra, Narmada, Krishna etc. The important ports included Tamralipti, Braoch (Bharuch), Kalyan, and Cambay. The main trade items were spices, pearls, gold, horses, etc.
Tamralipti port controlled the north Indian trade. It was located near the Rupnarayana river. Tamralipta or Tamralipti was the name of an ancient city on the Bay of Bengal corresponding with Tamluk in modern-day India. Tamralipti may have been one of the most important urban centres of trade and commerce of early historic India, trading along the Silk Road with China, by Uttarapatha, the northern high road, the main trade route into the Middle East and Europe, and by seafaring routes to Bali, Java, and the Far East.
Out of 450 students in a school, 325 students play football, 175 play cricket, and 50 neither play football nor cricket. How many students play both football and cricket?
Ans (c) 100
Ans (c) 100
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