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1. Who was the first woman Director General of Police in Puducherry? A. Kiran Bedi B. Ashthi Tang C. Sundari Nanda D. Kanchan Choudhary Ans. C Sol. * Puducherry will have its first woman Director General of Police (DGP) with S
Sundari Nanda being appointed to the top post in 2019. * Sundari Nanda, a 1988 batch police officer belonging to the AGMU cadre has been transferred from National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCTD) and posted as Director General of Police (DGP) of Union
Territory of Puducherry. * Kiran Bedi, the first woman IPS officer of the country, is the Lt Governor of the Union Territory. 2. The game dance form 'Thoda' is associalted with which state?
A. Andhra Pradesh B. Sikkim C. Himachal Pradesh D. Haryana Ans. C Sol. • Thoda is a Warrior dance performed by the Rajputs in the districts of Sirmour,
Shimla and Solan of Himachal Pradesh. • It is performed during the Vishu Fair in the month of Chaitra and Vaisakh (April-May). • It traces its origin from Mahabharata and it manifests subtle confluence of dance, sports and folk theatre.
3. The _______ dance performed by the Buddhists to take away the evil spirits is a form of dance in Himachal Pradesh. A. Gogra B. Chham C. Dhaam D. Natya
Ans. B Sol. * The Cham Dance is a vibrant masked and costumed ritual with roots in Buddhism. * The ritual is performed for the greater good of humanity, destruction of bad
spirits and for moral instruction to viewers.
4. Which is the traditional musical instrument of Limbu community of Sikkim? A. Chutke B. Naumati C. Chyapat-Brugg D. Gyurum Sili Ans. C Sol. * Chyapat-Brugg is the appropriate option for this question.
* Limbus has many folk musical instruments and used in their own life cycle rituals, occasions, like -“Ke” or “Chyabrung”, “Negra”, “Penjekom”, “Murchunga”, “Chethya”, “Miklakom”, “Binayo” etc. * Today their traditional music and
musical instruments has been on the verge of extinction from our society. 5. Who was the first woman general secretary of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation)? A. Antino Guteres
B. Jeremiah Nymanne Kingsley C. Madeleine Albright D. Fatimath Ghiyana Sayed Ans. D Sol. * The former Maldivian Attorney-General, Fathimath Dhiyana Saeed, was First female secretary general of SAARC. * SAARC is a regional Asian group founded in 1985 which has 7 members. 6. Which team won the Ranji Trophy final
2017?
A. Vidarbha B. Punjab C. Mumbai D. Delhi Ans. A Sol. * Vidarbha won the Ranji Trophy final 2017. * The final took place between
Vidarbha and Saurashtra, starting on 3 February 2019. Vidarbha defeated Saurashtra by 78 runs in the final, to become the sixth team in the tournament's history to retain their title.
7. _________ is collective folk dance, which is done in honor of Kanchanjjanga, the Patron God of the people of Sikkim.
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A. Jo-Mal-Lok B. Tendon Low Rum Fat C. Chu faat D. Kinchum-Chu-Bomsa Ans. C Sol. * Chu faat is a community dance performed in Sikkim. * The dance is performed in honour of Mt. Kanchanjanga, the guardian diety of
Sikkim people. * The dancers carrying butter lamps and bamboo leaves perform ritualistic dance in community 8. 21 March 2019 was celebrated by the UN as World Down Syndrome Day and the
theme was __________. A. “Live and let live” B. “Leave no one behind” C. “All is well” D. “Together we grow” Ans. B Sol.
• World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated on 21st March 2019. • World Down Syndrome Day 2019 theme was “Leave no one behind”. • It is a global event organized to advocate the rights of people or children suffering from “Down Syndrome” and to send a message that they too can live a happy and normal life. 9. Who ¡s the author of the book ‘Rajatarangini”? A. Somadeva B. Kalidasa
C. Banabhatta D. Kalhana Ans. D Sol. • Kalhan was son of a Kashmiri minister Carpaka. • He was most probably a Brahmin who wrote the Rajtarangini. • Kalhan’s father Carpaka is speculated to have served as a “dwarpati”(commandant) with the King Harsa of the Lohara dynasty. 10. The festival of Marabats and Badgyas celebrated in ____directly confronts
social evils and criticise their perpetrators through a procession with effigies.
A. Hyderabad B. Jabalpur C. Nagpur D. Panaji Ans. C Sol. • On Bhadrapada Shukla Pratipada of the Indian lunar calendar, a unique festival, popularly known as Marabat, is celebrated in the eastern part of Vidarbha. • In the evening a festival of toy bulls,
called ‘Tanha Pola’, is celebrated by children. • Marabat and Badgyas are female and male representations respectively. • Nagpurians have a novel way of wishing away everything that troubles society, in the form of the Marbat.
11. Who bagged the 4th Carnot Prize 2018 for his contribution towards sustainable energy solutions? A. Hardeep Puri B. Arun Jaitley C. Harsh Vardhan D. Piyush Goyal Ans. D
Sol. • Piyush Goyal to receive Carnot prize for his contribution towards sustainable energy solutions. • The Carnot Prize is the Kleinman Center’s annual recognition of distinguished contributions to energy policy through scholarship or practice. 12. As of May 2019, which political party does actor Raj Babbar belong to? A. Bahujan Samaj Party B. Indian National Congress
C. Bharatiya Janta Party D. Samajwadi Ans. B Sol. Raj Babbar is a Hindi and Punjabi film actor and politician belonging to Indian National Congress. • He has been a three-time member of the Lok Sabha and a two-time member of the Upper House of the Indian Parliament. He is the President of Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee. 13. Who was the first female chief justice
of a state high court in India? A. Leila Seth B. Ruma Pal
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C. Syeda Tahira D. Fatima Bibi Ans. A Sol. • Leila Seth was the first woman judge on the Delhi High Court. • She became the first woman to become Chief Justice of a state High Court on 5 August 1991. 14. In 2019, Kazakhstan renamed its
capital Astana to _____ . A. Nursultan B. NurNazar C. Nazarbayev D. Nurbayev Ans. A Sol. • Kazakhstan has renamed its capital Astana as Nur-Sultan in honour of the
country's longtime president who resigned in a surprise move. • The order to change the capital city's name was issued on Saturday by Kazakhstan's newly sworn-in interim President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
15. World____ Day 2019 was observed on 22nd March with the theme ‘Leaving no one behind’ to focus on marginalized groups. A. Environment B. Forest C. Water D. Petroleum Ans. C Sol. • Water day is observed every year on 22nd March. • The theme of 2019 Water day was ‘Leaving no one behind’ to focus on marginalized groups.
• The sustainable development goal 6 aims to ensure availability and sustainable management of water for all by 2030. • Every year, UN-Water sets a theme for World Water Day corresponding to a current or future challenge. 16. Name the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) chairman and Padma Bhushan awardee who created and unleashed a historical moment when Mars Orbiter became the first Indian spacecraft to enter Martian orbit in a
maiden attempt. A. Sundar Pichai B. K Radhakrishnan
C. Fali Nariman D. Nandan Nilekani Ans. B Sol. • K Radhakrishnan was the chairman of Indian Space Research Organization during 2009-2014 and played vital role in making the Mars Orbital Mission a success. • Mars orbital mission was planned and executed between 2010-2014 and India
became the first country to make it a success in its maiden attempt. • It costed about 4.5 billion INR. 17. The colourful art named Nandna block print, which uses graceful yet aligned arrangements of motifs on fabric, is
practiced in Tarapur village of__________. A. Uttarakhand B. Madhya Pradesh C. Odisha D. Maharashtra Ans. B Sol. • Nandna block print is colourful art
printing of motifs on fabric practiced in Tarapur village of Madhya Pradesh. • Nandna printed fabric was regularly worn by the ladies of Bhil tribe. • It include Traditionally four motifs namely, Mirch (chilli), Champakali (magnolia bud), Amba (mango) & Jalam buta (creeper web). 18. International Day of Forests 2019 was observed on 21st March with the theme_____ to raise awareness on how
sustainably managed forests provide a wide array of contributions. A. Pollution-free Forests’ B. Forests and Education’ C. Forests and Environment’ D. Forests Our savior’ Ans. B Sol. • International Day of Forests 2019 was observed on 21st March with the theme of Forest and Education. • The theme for each International Day of Forests is chosen by the Collaborative Partnership on Forests.
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19. Lok Adalat have been created under____. A. Legal Services Authority Act B. Administration of Justice Act C. Arbitration and Conciliation Act D. Legal Conciliation Act Ans. A Sol. • Lok Adalat have been created under Legal Services Authority Act, 1987.
• Concept of Lok Adalat is mentioned under Article 39A and its objective is to for provide free legal services for the citizens. • There are two types of Lok Adalat i.e. permanent and non permanent.
20. Which is the longest national highway in India? A. National Highway 48 B. National Highway 44 C. National Highway 53 D. National Highway 27 Ans. B
Sol. • National Highway 44 is the longest highway in India. • It begins from Srinagar and ends at Kanyakumari passing through Delhi and 10 States. • Central Public Works Department is maintaining National Highway 44. 21. ________ is a scientific discipline concerned with the study of plant pollen, and certain microscopic planktonic, in both, living and fossil form.
A. Paleobotany B. Ethnobotany C. Dendrology D. Palynology Ans. D Sol. • Palynology is a scientific discipline concerned with the study of plant pollen, spores, and certain microscopic planktonic organisms, in both living and fossil form. • Paleobotany -the study of fossil plants. • Ethnobotany -the scientific study of the traditional knowledge and customs of a people concerning plants and their
medical, religious, and other uses.
• Dendrology -the scientific study of trees. 22. Kala Bhavana, founded in 1919, is a noted institution of education and research in visual arts. It is located in ______. A. Bihar B. Uttar Pradesh C. West Bengal D. Sikkim Ans. C
Sol. • Kala bhavan founded in 1919 is a noted center of education and research in visual arts is located in West Bengal. • It was established by Rabindranath Tagore.
23. _______ was observed nationwide from 24th to 30th April, 2019. A. World Tourism Week B. World Immunization Week C. World Environment Week D. World Postal Week Ans. B
Sol. • World Immunization week is observed on the last week of April every year. • It is organised with an aim to aware people against vaccine preventable diseases. • In india Mission Indradhanush is being run by government to achieve highest efficiency in Immunization in country. 24. Poush Mela displays local artisians displaying folk dances, music, food and
culture of ______. A. Gujarat B. West Bengal C. Rajasthan D. Uttarakhand Ans. B Sol. • Shantiniketan’s Poush Mela is one of the popular cultural fairs in Bengal. • The mela depicts heritage and folk culture of Bengal. • Paush mela is famous stage for Baul singers community for their performance of Ektara. • Graffiti, Handicrafts, Local cultural
competitons etc are mojor sites of attraction in mela.
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25. The highest railway station in India is located in the state of ____. A. Uttar Pradesh B. Sikkim C. West Bengal D. Jammu & Kashmir Ans. C Sol. • Ghum railway station of the
Darjeeling, West Bengal Himalayan Railway is the highest railway station in India. • It is situated at an altitude of 2,258 metres. • This is world’s 14th highest railway station.
26. Which of the following is NOT a vocal form of Hindustani classical music? A. Drupad B. Pakhawaj C. Tarana D. Dhamar Ans. B Sol.
• Pakhawaj is an Indian originated musical instrument which is barrel-shaped, two-headed drum. • It is a percussion instrument of dhrupad style and accompanied by various musical and dance style. • The pakhavaj rhythms are taught by a series of mnemonic syllables known as bol. 27. _____ is the oldest golf course outside the United Kingdom. A. Classic Golf Resort, New Delhi
B. Royal Calcutta Golf Club, Kolkata C. Tollygunge Golf Club, Kolkata D. Royal Springs Golf Course, Srinagar Ans. B Sol. • The Royal Calcutta Golf Club is the oldest golf club outside the United Kingdom and is the second-oldest outside Scotland. • It was established in 1829. By the turn of the 19th Century, there were already a dozen golf clubs in India. 28. Who became the first Indian golfer to
win on the ‘Ladies European Tour’ in 2016?
A. Vani Kapoor B. Gursimar Badwal C. Aditi Ashok D. Diksha Dagar Ans. C Sol. • Aditi Ashok, who became the first Indian to win on the Ladies European Tour in 2016. • Diksha Dagar became the second Indian woman golfer to win the title.
29. Minimum Support Price (MSP) is recommended by _____. A. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India B. The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices C. The Farmers’ Welfare Society
D. The Commission for Weights and Measures Ans. B Sol. • The minimum support prices are announced by the Government of India at the beginning of the sowing season for
certain crops on the basis of the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP). • MSP is a form of market intervention by the Government of India to insure agricultural producers against any sharp fall in farm prices. • Government announces minimum support prices (MSPs) for 22 mandated crops and fair and remunerative price (FRP) for sugarcane.
30. The Khajuraho Temples are located in the state of _____. A. Uttar Pradesh B. Madhya Pradesh C. Andhra Pradesh D. Uttarakhand Ans. B Sol. • The Khajuraho Temples are located in Chhatarpur district,Madhya Pradesh. • It has Rock paintings, Buddhist Stupas and Temples. • These temples were built by the Chandella ruler between AD 900 and 1130.
• The western group of temples comprising of the Lakshmana Temple,
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Kandariya Mahadeo Temple, Devi Jagadambi Temple etc. • The Eastern Group of Temples includes the Parasvanath Temple, Ghantai Temple, Adinath Temple, Hanuman Temple, etc. 31. The National Board for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises meets once every ____ months in a year.
A. 2 B. 6 C. 9 D. 3 Ans. B Sol. • The National Board for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises meets once every six months in a year.
• The NBMSME was established for the first time on 15th May 2007 consisting of 47 members • The Minister in-charge of Ministry of MSME is ex-officio Chairman of the National Board.
32. Bihar Diwas is celebrated on _______ across the state to commemorate the day when Bihar was carved out of the Bengal Presidency in the year 1912. A. 22nd February B. 21st December C. 22nd March D. 21st January Ans. C Sol. • Bihar Diwas is observed every year on March 22. • It was on this day when the British carved out the state from Bengal Presidency in 1912.
• This day is declared as public holiday in Bihar. 33. The Vivekananda rock Memorial is located in __________. A. Ladakh B. Kanyakumari C. Andaman D. Srinagar Ans. B Sol. • Vivekananda Rock Memorial is a monument in Vavathurai Kanyakumari. • It was built in 1970 in honor of Swami Vivekananda.
• The rocks are surrounded by the Laccadive Sea.
34. Which city in India is the least populated according to the 2011 census? A. Datia B. Nagda C. Banswara D. Kapurthala Ans. D Sol. • Kapurthala is the least populated city in India according to 2011 cencus. • Kapurthala has a population of
98,916.Banswara stands at second position with a population of 99,969. 35. Which is the most populous state according to the 2011 census? A. Bihar B. Rajasthan C. Uttar Pradesh D. Maharashtra
Ans. C Sol. • Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India according to 2011 census. • Its population is 199812341. And its decadal growth is 20.2%. • Maharashtra and Bihar are second and
third most populous state respectively. 36. _________was named People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India’s Person of the Year for 2018. A. Dia Mirza B. Sushmila Sen C. Sonam Kapoor D. Yukta Mookhey Ans. C Sol. • Sonam Kapoor was named people for the Ethical Treatment of Animals India’s Person of The Year for 2018. • Peta also named Sonam Kapoor as PETA
India’s Hottest Vegetarian Celebrity in 2016. She also earned Compassionate Bussiness Award. 37. On March 23rd, India observes _______ day/divas as a tribute to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru on their death anniversary. A. Protest Day B. Shaheed Divas C. Tribute Day D. Vidroh Divas Ans. B Sol. • Shaheed diwas is observed every year on 23 march in India as a tribute
to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru on their death anniversary.
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• Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru were hanged on 23 march,1931 in Saunders Case. 38. Electron was discovered in the year 1897 by _________. A. J J Thomson B. Nicola Tesla C. T. A. Edison D. Isaac Newton Ans. A Sol.
• Electron was discovered by J J Thomson in 1897. • Electron was the first sub electron particle to be discovered. • Thomson was awarded the 1906 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the conduction of electricity in gases.
39. World _________Day 2019 was observed on 23 March with the theme ‘The Sun, the Earth and the weather’. A. Meteorological B. Geological C. Geographical D. Astrological Ans. A
Sol. • World Meteorological Day 2019 was observed on 23 March with the theme ‘The Sun, the Earth and the weather’ • World Meteorological Organization was established on 23 March 1950 and thereon every year 23 march is celebrated as World Meteorological Day. 40. Pierre Curie shared the 1903 Nobel Prize in Physics with his wife, Marie Curie, and Henri Becquerel for their discoveries related to ________.
A. X-rays B. thermodynamics C. mirror images D. radioactivity Ans. D Sol. • The Nobel Prize in Physics 1903 was divided, one half awarded to Antoine Henri Becquerel "in recognition of the extraordinary services in the discovery of spontaneous radioactivity", the other half jointly to Pierre Curie and Marie Curie "in recognition of the extraordinary services they for joint researches on the radiation phenomena discovered by Professor Henri Becquerel.
41. The theory that dinosaurs were driven to extinction by the aftermath of a large asteroid impact on Earth was given by_____. A. Wilhelm Rontgen B. Luis Alvarez C. Henry Moseley D. William Crookes Ans. B Sol. • Luis Alvarez gave the theory that dinosaurs were driven to extinction by the
aftermath of a large asteroid impact on Earth. • He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1968. • He developed the Alvarez hypothesis which proposes that the extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs was the
result of an asteroid impact. 42. Who invented the atomic battery in 1912? A. Alessandro Volta B. Henry Moseley C. Benjamin franklin D. Louis Pasteur Ans. B
Sol. • Henry Moseley was the inventor of the first atomic battery in 1912. • He also determined X-ray wavelengths by observing and measuring the X-ray ranges of metals. • He discovered a mathematical relationship between X-ray wavelengths and the atomic numbers of metals which is known as Moseley’s law. 43. Superstats, a new platform to analyse the game of cricket, comprises of three
metrics. Which of the following is NOT one of them? A. Score Index B. Luck Index C. Smart Stats D. Forecaster Ans. A Sol. • Luck Index, Smart Stats and Forecaster are three metrics launched under Superstar, a new platform to analyse cricket. • According to IIT Madras Superstats is a combination of stats metrics that use data science to give a context to every event in a game, for forecasting and to
explore the idea of assessing luck.
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44. In February 2019, Flight Lieutenant_____ created history by becoming the first Indian woman flight engineer. A. Mohana Singh B. Hinajaiswal C. Bhawana Seth D. Anjali Gupta Ans. B Sol. • Hina Jaiswal become the first Indian women Flight Engineer In
Indian Air Force. • Hina completed the six-month flight engineer course from the 112 Helicopter Unit attached to the Air Force Station in Yelahanka in Bengaluru. • Hina was commissioned in the engineering batch of the IAF on January
5, 2015. 45. Safdarjung’s tomb, set in the middle of a garden, was built by nawab Shuja-ud-daulah in _______ A. Uttar Pradesh B. Uttarakhand C. Delhi D. Bihar
Ans. C Sol. 46.______, activisit journalist from Karnataka, who was shot dead in September 2017, was posthumously conferred the Anna Politkovskaya Award 2017. A. Gauri Lankesh B. Naveen Gupta C. Sudip Dutta Bhaumik D. Sayed Mehdi Ans. A
Sol. • Gauri Lankesh an activist journalist from Karnataka spot dead in September, 2017. • She was posthumously conderred the Anna Politkovskaya Award 2017 for speaking against right-wing Hindu extremism, campaigning for women's rights and opposing caste based discrimination. • She ran a weekly known as Gauri Lankesh Patrike. 47. Swaroop Rawal, an Indian teacher at
Lavad Primary school in ______ was in the running for the prestigious Global
teacher Prize 2019 which honours the world’s best teacher. A. Gujarat B. Maharashtra C. Kerala D. Tamil Nadu Ans. A Sol. • Swaroop also serves as the Non-Government Special Member on the Central Advisory Board of Education in Gujrat.
• In 2016 she was awarded Most Committed Person of the Year in Inclusive Education. • She was running for the prestigious Global teacher Prize 2019 which honours the world’s best teacher.
48. Viyahula Giddha’ is a popular folk dance performed during marriages in the Indian state of _______. A. Jharkhand B. Punjab C. Odisha D. Gujrat Ans. B Sol.
* Viyahula Giddha' is a popular folk dance. * It is performed during marriages in the Indian state of Punjab. 49. Who became the first Indian player to represent India at the Wimbledon Tennis Championship of Independent India? A. Ramesh Krishan B. Vijay Amritraj C. Ramanathan Krishan D. Leander Paes Ans. C
Sol. * Ramanathan Krishnan is the first Indian player to represent India at the Wimbledon Tennis Championship of Independent India. * He was twice a semifinalist at Wimbledon in 1960 and 1961. 50.Who among the following became the first woman to win the Abel Prize 2019? A. Karen Uhlenbeck B. Maryam Mirzakhani C. Sophie Germain D. Julia Robinson
Ans. A Sol.
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* Karen Uhlenbeck is an American mathematician and a founder of modern geometric analysis. * She was the first woman to win the Abel Prize 2019. * The Abel Prize is a Norwegian prize awarded annually by the King of Norwegian to one or more outstanding mathematicians for outstanding scientific work in the field of mathematics.
51. Of which Indian state is ‘Gamocha’ a cultural symbol? A. Haryana B. Rajasthan C. Assam D. Kerala Ans. C Sol.
* Gamocha is the cultural symbol of Assam. * Following are the state symbols of Assam:
52.In which year did Independent India win its first Olympic Gold in the game of Hockey? A. 1952 B. 1960 C. 1948 D. 1956
Ans. C Sol. * Independent India won its first Olympic Gold in the game of hockey in 1948. * It was the country's first Olympic gold medal since India became independent and Indian hockey team defeated the British India to win this medal. 53. Who among the following is the Author of the book ‘ A Passage to England’? A. Khushwant Singh
B. Nirad C Chaudhuri C. V S Naipaul
D. Salman Rushdie Ans. B Sol. * The author of book “A passage to India” is Nirad C Chaudhari. * Chaudhuri authored numerous works in English and Bengali 54. Who among the following was the first Indian origin recipient of the prestigious Pulitzer Prize?
A. Gobind Behari Lal B. Geeta Anand C. Jhumpa Lahiri D. Siddhartha Mukherjee Ans. A Sol. * Gobind Behari Lal was the first
Indian origin recipient of the prestigious Pulitzer Prize. * The Pulitzer Prize is an award for achievements in newspaper, magazine and online journalism, literature, and musical composition in the United States.
55. How many members are present in the Sri Lankan Parliament? A. 225 B. 232 C. 215 D. 210 Ans. A Sol. * The Sri Lankan Parliament consists of two hundred and twenty-five (225) members known as Members of Parliament (MPs). * Ranil Wickremesinghe is the current Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. Current Parliament of Sri Lanka is the 15th
Parliament. 56. Who authored ‘A Century is not Enough’ in 2018? A. MS Dhoni B. Sourav Ganguly C. Virat Kohli D. Sachin Tendulkar Ans. B Sol. * Former Indian cricketer and captain Sourav Ganguly is the author of the book ‘A Century is not Enough’. * It is an English autobiography of him and published in 2018.
57. World Global Recycling day was observed on _________in 2019.
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A. 10th February B. 18th March C. 2nd January D. 16th February Ans. B Sol. * World Global Recycling day was observed on 18th March in 2019. * Global Recycling Day was created to celebrate the importance that recycling plays in preserving primary resources (water, air, coal, oil, natural gas and
minerals. 58.The term ‘putt’ is used in _____sport A. Golf B. Cricket C. Table Tennis D. Football Ans. A Sol. • The term Putt is used in Golf.
• It means to hit golf ball gently across an area of short and even grass towards or into a hole. • Putter is a tool which is used to putt the golf ball. • It is designed in such a way to make relatively short and low-speed strokes
with the intention of rolling the ball into the hole from a short distance away. 59. _____ was not only Sri Lanka’s first woman prime minister, but also the first woman prime minister in the world. A. Upeksha Swarnamali B. Chandrika Kumaratunga C. Sirimavo Bandarnaike D. Rosy Senanayake Ans. C Sol. • Sirimavo Bandaranaike was not
only Sri Lanka's first woman prime minister, but also the first woman prime minister in the world. • Her full name was Sirima Ratwatte Dias Bandaranaike and elected as the Prime Minister of Srilanka in 1960. • She was elected three times i.e. 1960–1965, 1970–1977 and 1994–2000. 60. Mother Teresa, the founder of ‘Missionaries of Charity’, was born on _______. A. 15th may 1907 B. 2nd February 1913
C. 13th January 1912 D. 26th August 1910
Ans. D Sol. • Mother Teresa founded 'Missionaries of Charity' (a religious congregation devoted to helping those in great need) in Calcutta in 1950. • She was born on 26th August 1910. • Her original name was Mary Teresa Bojaxhiu.
61. Who was the first female shooter from India to reach number 1 in world ranking by the International Shooting Sport Federation in 2014? A. Anisha Sayyed B. Shreyasi Singh C. Anjali Bhagwat D. Heena Sidhu Ans. D
Sol. • Heena Sidhu was the first female shooter from India to reach number 1 in world ranking by the International Shooting Sport Federation in 2014. • She was conferred with Arjuna Award in August 2014.
• Other Indian Shooters are include Abhinav Bindra, Jitu Rai, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Vijay Kumar, Gagan Narang, Apurvi Chandela, Ronjan Sodhi, Anjali Bhagwat, Heena Sidhu, Shreyasi Singh, Manu Bhaker, Anisa Sayyed, Rahi Sarnobat, Saurabh Chaudhary. 62. Which tribe of Pakistan performs a traditional dance form called ‘Waziri Dance’? A. Sindhu B. Baloch C. Brahuis D. Pashtun
Ans. D Sol. • Pashtun, tribe of Pakistan performs a traditional dance form called 'Waziri Dance'. 63. Which world leader is awarded the St Andrew, the highest order of the Russian Federation in the year 2019? A. Donald trump B. Angela Markel C. Narendra Modi D. Emmanuel Macron Ans. C
Sol.
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• Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India is awarded the St Andrew the Apostle, the highest order of the Russian Federation in the year 2019. • It is the highest order of the Russian Federation. • He was awarded for exceptional services in promoting special and privileged strategic partnership between the India and Russia.
64. The maximum strength of the Bangladeshi Parliament is _________. A. 350 B. 363 C. 322 D. 340 Ans. A Sol.
• The maximum strength of the Bangladeshi Parliament is 350. • Out of 350, 50 seats are reserved for women which are apportioned on elected party position in the parliament. • Parliamnet of banglaadesh is known as Jatiya Sangsad.
• The first and current Prime Minister of Bangladesh are Tajuddin Ahmad and Sheikh Hasina Wazed respectively. 65. Janku’ is a unique culture custom followed in _____ as a celebration of life. A. Nepal B. Bhutan C. Pakistan D. Sri Lanka Ans. A Sol. • Janku' is a unique cultural custom followed in Nepal as a celebration of life.
• Janku or bhimratharohan is a ritual practice by Newar community. • It’s a celebration of long life. • This celebration is done at the age of 77. • Nepal was declared a secular country by the Parliament on May 18, 2006. 66. How many provinces is the country of Nepal divided into? A. 5 B. 6 C. 7 D. 4 Ans. C Sol.
• The country of Nepal is divided into 7 provinces.
• The provinces of Nepal were formed on 20th September 2015. • The seven provinces are Biratnagar, Janakpur, Hetauda, Pokhara, Butwal, Birendranagar and Godawari. 67. Who was the first Indian to receive the Ramon Magsaysay Award for his contribution to community leadership? A. Acharya Vinoba Bhave
B. Arvind Kejriwal C. Verghese Kurien D. Baba Amte Ans. A Sol. • Acharya Vinoba Bhave was the first Indian to receive the Ramon
Magsaysay Award in 1958 for his contribution to community leadership. • This prize is given to Asian individuals achieving excellence in their respective fields. Currently in 2019, Ravish Kumar, journalist receive this award for his
unfaltering commitment to professional, ethical journalism of highest standards and his moral courage in standing up for the truth. • This award is also recognized as Asian version of the Nobel Prize. 68. Which of the following authors received the Jnanpith Award in 2018? A. Amitav Ghosh B. Kiran Desai C. Arundhati Roy D. Vikram Seth Ans. A Sol.
• Amitav Ghosh received the Jnanpith Award of 2018. • Jnanpith award is bestowed only on Indian writers writing in Indian languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India and English. • The first recipient of the award was the Malayalam writer G. Sankara Kurup. 69.Marfati’ songs are traditional folk songs of _____. A. Bangladesh B. Afghanistan C. Nepal
D. Pakistan
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Ans. A Sol. • Marfati songs are traditional folk songs of Bangladesh. • Marfati and murshidi songs of Bangladesh are related to spiritual traditions. • Cartman’s songs, BAul songs, Jari Gaan, Kobi gaan and pala gaan are some other traditional Bangladeshi songs.
70.The term ‘cherry picking’ is used in which sport? A. Cricket B. Swimming C. Basketball D. Table Tennis
Ans. C Sol. • The term ‘cherry picking’ is associated with Basketball. • Cherry Picking means to kind of play where one player does not play defense
with the rest of the team but remains near the opponent’s goal. 71.Identify the foreigner who has been conferred the second highest civilian award in India, Padma Vibhushan for ‘exceptional and distinguished service’ in 2019. A. Ismail Omar Guelleh B. John Chambers C. Pravin Gordhan D. Kader Khan Ans. A
Sol. • Ismail Omar Guelleh was conferred the Padma Vibhushan for ‘exceptional and distinguished service’ in 2019. • Ismail Omar Guelleh is the current President of Djibouti, in office since 1999. • Guelleh was re-elected in 2005, 2011 and again in 2016. 72. Name the national bird of Bhutan. A. Raven B. Parrot C. Peacock D. Magpai Ans. A
Sol.
• The national bird of Bhutan is the raven. • In Bhutan, the raven represents the deity Gonpo Jarodongchen. • A raven is one of several larger-bodied species of the genus Corvus. 73. In India, 24th January is observed as which one of the following days? A. National Farmer’s Day
B. National Girl Child Day C. National Agricultural Day D. National Day of Elderly Ans. B Sol. • The National Girl Child Day is celebrated in India every year on
January 24. • First initiated in 2008 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. • Theme of 2019 National girls day was "Empowering Girls for a Brighter Tomorrow".
74. Who among the following wrote the book ‘A History of the Sikhs’? A. Khushwant Singh B. Amrita Pritam C. Bhai Vir Singh D. Gurbachan Singh Talib Ans. A Sol. • The book ‘A History of Sikhs’ is authored by Khuswant Singh. • The book gives details of Sikhism from its birth to present via discussing the role of each Guru in Sikhism.
• Khushwant Singh’s most famous work is ‘A Train to Pakistan’ which depicts the scenario of country during Partition. 75. Vijay Hazare was a famous Indian player associated with the sport of _____. A. Boxing B. Cricket C. Football D. Rifle Shooting Ans. B Sol. • Vijay Hazare is associated with Cricket. • He became the first Indian batsman to score a triple century in first class cricket.
• He captained India in 14 matches between 1951 and 1953.
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• First Indian player to complete 1000 Test Runs. 76. Whose speeches and writings are included in the book India of My Dreams? A. Mahatma Gandhi B. Jawaharlal Nehru C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel D. Dr. Rajendra Prasad Ans. A
Sol. • India of My Dreams book was written by Mahatma Gandhi. • This book contains excerpts of articles and columns written by Gandhi in his 'Young India ' and 'Harijan' newspapers. • He also wrote the book “My
Experiments with Truth”. 77. Kazi Nazrul Islam is the national poet of ______. A. Bangladesh B. Indonesia C. Pakistan D. Afghanistan Ans. A
Sol. • Kazi Nazrul Islam is the national poet of Bangladesh. • Nazrul wrote and composed music for nearly 4,000 songs collectively known as Nazrul Geeti. • He died on 29 August 1976 in Bangladesh. 78. Who among the following was the first chief minister of Kerala? A. R Shankar B. C Achutha Menon C. Pattom A Thanu Pillai
D. E M S Namboodiripad Ans. D Sol. • E M S Namboodiripad was the first chief minister of Kerala. • He served as the first Chief Minister of Kerala state in 1957–59 and then again in 1967–69. He belonged to Communist Party of Kerala. • He became the first non-Indian National Congress chief minister in the Indian republic. 79. Who among the following was the first
president of the Republic of China? A. Yang Sangkun B. Hu Jintao
C. Yuan Shikai D. Li Xiannian Ans. C Sol. • Yuan Shikai was the first president of the Republic of China. • He was a Chinese military and government official who rose to power during the late Qing dynasty. • He established the first modern army and a more efficient provincial
government. 80. Who discovered the first vaccine for smallpox? A. Edward Jenner B. Alexander Fleming C. John Hunter
D. Louis Pasteur Ans. A Sol. • Edward Jenner discovered the first vaccine for smallpox. • Jenner is often called "the father of immunology".
• He Jenner was named in the BBC's list of the 100 Greatest Britons in 2002. 81. Which instrument is used to measure the intensity of light produced by an unknown source in the context of a standard source? A. Photometer B. Callipers C. Dynamometer D. Ammeter Ans. A Sol. • Photometer-A photometer is an instrument that measures the strength of
electromagnetic radiation in the range from ultraviolet to infrared and including the visible spectrum. • Dyagnomamoterer-To measure of blood pressure. • Callipers- an instrument for measuring external or internal dimensions, having two hinged legs resembling a pair of compasses and in-turned or out-turned points. • Ammeter- to measure current. 82. Who among the following is/was the longest serving prime minister of
Bangladesh? A. Khaleda Zia
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B. Shah Azizur Rahman C. Sheikh Hasina D. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Ans. C Sol. • Sheikh Haina is the longest serving and Present Prime Minister of Bangladesh. • She is the daughter of Bangladesh's first President Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
• She won a fourth term in December 2018. 83. Name the woman of Indian origin who was appointed as the Chief Executive
Officer of PepsiCo in the year 2006. A. Indranui B. Kalpana Mor Paria C. Chandakochar D. Kiranam Joommarshaw Ans. A Sol. • Indira Nooyi joined PepsiCo in 1994 and was named CEO in 2006. She became fifth CEO. • In 2014, she was ranked at number 13 on the Forbes list of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women. • She also served on the board of Amazon, ICC and Schlumberger.
84. In which year did Vasco De Gama land in Calicut (Kozikode)? A. 1498 B. 1442 C. 1472 D. 1458 Ans. A Sol. • The fleet arrived in Kappadu near Kozhikode Kerala, on 20 May 1498. • Samudiri or Zamorin was the king of that region at that time. • Vasco de gama was a Portuguese explorer and the first European to reach India by sea.
85.Kandyan dance is a common dance form of ______ country. A. Nepal B. Sri Lanka C. Bhutan D. India Ans. B Sol.
• Kandyan dance is folk dance of Sri Lanka. It is native to Central hills
region on Sri Lanka which is known as Udarata. • This dance is performed only by men. • It is partly originating from an ancient indigenous ritual dance, partly influenced by South Indian dances. 86. The ‘Tanakh’ is the sacred text of which religion/sect? A. Taoism B. Confucianism
C. Judaism D. Zen Buddhism Ans. C Sol. • The ‘Tanakh’ is the sacred text of Judaism. • It is also known as -The Herbrew Bible. • The form of this text that is
authoritative for Rabbinic Judaism and it consists of 24 books. • Judaism is the ethnic religion of the Jewish people. 87. Who among the following is the only Indian to have won the Amateur World
title in both, snooker and billiards? A. Michael Ferreira B. Pankaj Advani C. Geet Sethi D. Subhash Agarwal Ans. B Sol. • Pankaj Arjan Advani is an Indian billiards and snooker player. • He is a 21 time world champion of billiards. He is known as ‘the golden boy’. • He is awarded with the Arjuna Award in 2004, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna in 2006,
Padma Shri in 2009 and Padma Bhushan in 2018. 88. World Water Day’ is annually celebrated on ______. A. 15th January B. 2nd June C. 13th August D. 22nd March Ans. D Sol. • The world water day is celebrated on 22 March every year. • Sustainable Development Goal 6 is: water for all by 2030. Hence world water is about tackling the water crisis by
addressing the reasons why so many people are being left behind.
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• The theme for World Water Day 2019 is 'Leaving no one behind'. 89. Which Indian author wrote the book ‘The English Teacher’? A. Khushwant Singh B. Ruskin Bond C. R K Narayan D. Vikram Seth Ans. C Sol. • The book ‘The English Teacher’ was
written by RK Narayan. • Narayan’s important books are Swami and Friends, The Bachelor of Arts and The English Teacher. • In 2001, he was awarded India's second-highest civilian honour, the Padma Vibhushan.
90. Bhavai’ is a traditional dance form of ______. A. Gujarat B. Bihar C. Punjab D. Maharashtra Ans. A Sol.
• Bhawai is the folk dance of gujrat and rajasthan also. • The dancers perform on pieces on glass and edge of sword in this dance. • First Bhavai Dancer of India was Mrs.Krishna Vyas Chhangani, who born in Jodhpur. 91. Which of the following Indian authors is one of the four screenplay writers of the movie ‘Kai Po Che’? A. Chetan Bhagat B. Durjoy Datta
C. Ravinder Singh D. Amish Tripathi Ans. A Sol. • Chetan was one of the four screenplay writers of the movies ‘Kai Po Che’. • The movie is based on Chetan bhagat’s novel “the three mistakes of my life”. • Kai Po Che release date was confirmed as 22 February 2013. 92. To which of the following Indian states does the tribe of ‘Nyishi’ belong?
A. Bihar B. Chhattisgarh C. Tamil Nadu
D. Arunachal Pradesh Ans. D Sol. • Nishi people are large ethnic tribal group present in North East India. • In Arunanchal Pradesh they are inhabited in huge population. • They speak Nishi language, originated from Tibet-China. • Nyokum is the festival celebrated by the
Nyishi people. 93. Which Indian batsman was the first to hit six consecutive sixes in first-class cricket? A. Sachin Tendulkar B. Ravi Shastri C. Virat Kohli D. Sunil Gavaskar
Ans. B Sol. • Ravi Shastri, in the year 1984, scored six sixes in an over against left-arm spinner Tilak Raj in a Ranji Trophy Match between Bombay and Baroda. • He also went on to score the fastest
ever double century in first-class cricket history in the same match. 94. Dashain’ is the grandest festival of _____. A. Sri Lanka B. Bangladesh C. Nepal D. Bhutan Ans. C Sol. • Dashain is celebrated in Nepal. • It is named Dusshera in India. • It is celebrated on end on Navratras, this festival is symbol of victory of truth
over evil. • It is celebrated by burning Ravana- the symbol of evil. 95. Who is the author of the book ‘India Shastra: Reflections on the Nation in our Time’? A. Manmohan Singh B. Shashi Tharoor C. A P J Abdul Kalam D. Narendra Modi Ans. B Sol. • ‘Indian Shastra: Reflections on the
Nation in our Time’ is authored by
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Shashi Tharoor, MP from Trivantpuram. • It contains 100 essays that portray contemporary India, dealing with varied aspects of Indian life, and roam across topics and the country's cultural conditions. • Gandhi, Nehru, Vivekananda, Tagore, Tilak, Manmohan Singh and Narendra Modi all figure in their own various ways
as subjects in several essays. 96. What is the distinctive characteristic of ‘marsupials’? A. They hibernate in winter B. They migrate from one place to another
C. They lay eggs D. They carry young ones in pouches Ans. D Sol. • Marsupials are mammals endemic to Australia and America. • A distinctive characteristic common to
these species is that they carry young ones in pouches. 97. _____ has been established as the annual ‘International Day of Happiness’. A. 20th March B. 15th January C. 23rd February D. 31st March Ans. A Sol. • 20th march is celebrated as ‘ International Day of Happiness’ worldwide. • Jayme Illien is recognised as inventor of
the idea. • It was adopted by UN in June, 2012. 98. Which of the following countries is the largest producer of wheat in the world? A. China B. Myanmar (Burma) C. India D. Bangladesh Ans. A Sol. • China is the largest producer of wheat with annual production of 134,340,630 te in world and it is followed by India. • Russia and USA are at second and third
position respectively.
99.The term ‘Dolphin Kick’ is associated with which sport? A. Swimming B. Rugby C. Cricket D. Football Ans. A Sol. • The term ‘Dolphin Kick’ is associated with Swimming. • In Dolphin Kick, the motion that propels the swimmer forward underwater after he
dives in and at the turns. • After the 1988 Olympics, the world's governing body of swimming, FINA, restricted it to the first 15 meters after a start or turn. 100. In which year was the University
Grants Commission (UGC) formally established? A. 1950 B. 1947 C. 1956 D. 1964 Ans. C Sol. • University Grants Commission was
formally established in 1956 by UGC Act. • It provides recognition to universities in India, and disbursements of funds to such recognised universities and colleges. • Its headquarters is located in New Delhi and have regional centres throughout the country. 101. Which of the following is the national bird of China? A. Robin B. Barn Own C. Parrot D. Red-crowned Crane
Ans. D Sol. • The Red Crowned Crane is the national bird of China. • It is also known as Machurian Craine or Japanese Crane. • It is migratory bird which migrates from Siberia to South-East Asia. • It has been allocated Endangered Species. 102. When was Indian Super League started? A. 2012 B. 2013
C. 2015 D. 2014 Ans. B
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Sol. • The Indian Super League was started on 21 October, 2013 in association with Star Spots and Reliance Industries. • The Indian super league is men’s top division football league in Inda. • It is organized by the All India Football Federation(AIFF). • The competition's first season took
place in 2014 . 103. Who is the author of the book ‘Freedom from Fear: And Other Writings’? A. Nelson Mandela B. Barak Obama C. Aung San Suu Kyi
D. A P J Abdul Kalam Ans. C Sol. • The book ‘Freedom from Fear: And Other Writings’ is written by Aung San Suu Kyi. • She belongs to Myanmar and also a
Nobel Peace Prize receiver. • Freedom from Fear and Letters from Burma are her two vital books. • She led the National League for Democracy (NLD) to a majority win in Myanmar's first openly-contested election in 25 years in November 2015. 104. The traditional art of ‘Jamdani’ weaving originated in _____. A. Nepal B. Myanmar (Burma) C. Bangladesh
D. China Ans. C Sol. • The traditional art of ‘Jamdani’ weaving originated in Bangladesh. • In 2013, the traditional art of weaving jamdani was declared a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. • In 2016, Bangladesh received geographical indication (GI) status for Jamdani Sari. 105. Who among the following became the fastest Asian to cycle around the
globe in 2018? A. Swati Sani B. Vedangi Kulkarni
C. Deena Prince D. Disha Srivastava Ans. B Sol. • Vedangi Kulkarni became the fastest Asian to cycle around the globe in 2018. • She belongs to Pune, Maharashtra. • Vedangi Kulkarni reached Kolkata in December 2018 completing 29000 kms distance required to qualify as bicycling
across the world. • She Started the journey from Perth. 106. Who among the following was give the title ‘Quaid-i-Azam’? A. Jawaharlal Nehru B. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel D. Mahatma Gandhi Ans. B Sol. • Muhammad Ali Jinnah was given the title ‘Quaid-i-Azam’ and Baba-i-Qaum.
• He was the first Governor-General of Pakistan. • Jinnah died at age 71 in September 1948. 107. UN’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) elected _______ to the 18-member committee ‘CESCR’ for the Asia Pacific seat in 2018. A. Arundhati Ghosh B. Chandrashekhar Dasgupta C. Preeti Saran D. Shashi Saran
Ans. C Sol. • Preeti Saran was elected by United Nation’s Economic and Social Council to the 18 member committee ‘CESCR’ for the Aisa pacific seat in 2018 for a term from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2022. • She joined the Indian Foreign Service in August 1982. She has served in Indian missions at various countries. • She is also a mentor to Center for Strategic and Foreign Relations at Vision India Foundation.
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108. In which year did the Indian Premier League (IPL) start? A. 2008 B. 2010 C. 2004 D. 2002 Ans. A Sol. • Indian Premier League was started in 2008 by Board of Control for Cricket in India. • It is a Twenty-Twenty cricket league in
India representing regional team with members from international cricket teams. • The first Indian Premier League was won by Rajasthan Royals and the latest was won by Mumbai Indians in 2019.
109. Dolly, the first cloned living being created at Roslin Institute in Scotland was a ______. A. cow B. dog C. sheep D. cat Ans. C Sol.
• Dolly was the first mammal (sheep) to have been successfully cloned from an adult cell. • She lived from 1996 to 2003. • She was cloned at the Roslin Institute in Midlothian, Scotland. 110. Who is the first Indian national to win the ‘Sri Lanka Rathna’ award? A. Khushwant Singh B. Vinod Mehta C. Narasimhan Ram D. Dileep Padgaonkar
Ans. C Sol. • Narasimhan Ram is an Indian journalist and controls The Hindu Group of publications. • He has been awarded the Padma Bhushan by the Government of Indiaand Sri Lanka Ratna by the Government of Sri Lanka. 111. How many provinces are there in Sri Lanka? A. 6 B. 11 C. 8 D. 9
Ans. D Sol.
• Sri Lanka has 25 districts organised in 9 Estates. • Administration hierarchy is divided as- Povinces, Districts, Muncipalities, Wards and Grams. • Sri lanka independent on 4 Feb, 1948 and hence its administration foundations shows shades of Empirical Power setup. 112. A ______ is not constrained by prior
work. A. strategic alliance B. greenfield project C. joint venture D. franchise Ans. B Sol.
• A joint venture establishes a new business that is jointly owned by two or more otherwise independent businesses. • A strategic alliance is formed between two or more corporations, each based in their home country, for a specified period of time.
• Under franchise agreement, a party (franchisee) acquires access to the knowledge, processes, and trademarks of a business (the franchisor) in order to sell a product or service under the business’s (franchise’s) name. • In Greenfield project a new project is laid down not constrained with prior work. 113. A scientific study of rocks that deals with their composition, texture and structure; their occurrence and
distribution; and their origin in relation to physicochemical conditions is called ______. A. Lithology B. Geomorphology C. Geology D. Petrology Ans. D Sol. • Petrology - study of rocks that deals with their composition, texture and structure; their occurrence and distribution • Germorphology- the study of the physical features of the surface of the earth and their relation to its geological
structures.
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• Lithology- The lithology of a rock unit is a description of its physical characteristics visible at outcrop, in hand or core samples. • Geology-Study of earth science 114. Which team won the Indian Premier League 2018? A. Delhi Daredevils B. Rajasthan Royals
C. Royal Challengers Bangalore D. Chennai Super Kings Ans. D Sol. • IPL 2018 was won by Chennai Super Kings, it held from April 7 to May 27.
• Sunrisers Hederabad team is runner up. And Chennai win its third time title of IPL. • Sunil Narine of Kolkata Knight Riders was named Most Valuable Player. 115. Who among the following was the first Chinese to receive the Nobel Prize for
literature? A. Mo Yan B. Lu Xun C. Gao Xingjian D. Liu Cixin Ans. A Sol. • Mo Yan is a Chinese novelist who became the first Chinese to receive the nobel prize for literature in 2012. • The novel ‘Red Sorghum Clan’ of 1987 is his best known work. • The Garlic Ballads, Thirteen Steps, Red Forest etc are his other works.
116. Bihar Diwas is annually celebrated on _______ to commemorate the day Bihar was carved out from the Bengal Presidency. A. 27th March B. 17th March C. 13th March D. 22nd March Ans. D Sol. • Bihar Diwas is celebrated every year on 22nd March to commemorate the day Bihar was carved out from the Bengal Presidency. • Nitish Kumar government started to celebrate Bihar diwas in a grand manner
through the state.
• Bihar was established in 1912 and this year bihar celebrated its 107th anniversary. 117. Which Indian author wrote the book ‘Two Lives’? A. Chetan Bhagat B. Vikram Seth C. Amitava Ghosh D. Amish Tripathi
Ans. B Sol. • The book ‘Two Lives’ is authored by Vikram Seth, is basically a love story of ethnic differences. • It won the 2006 Vodafone Crossword Book Award.
• It is divided into 5 parts. 118. What is the national sport of Sri Lanka? A. Basketball B. Cricket C. Swimming D. Volleyball Ans. D
Sol. • Volleyball is the national sports of Sri Lanka. • Cricket is among the most popular sport in country. • Other popular sports are water sports, badminton, athletics, football, basketball and tennis. 119.Which player has the record of scoring the most runs in the history of ICC World Cup?
A. Sachin Tendulkar B. Imran Khan C. Don Bradman D. Brian Lara Ans. A Sol. • Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for most runs in the history of Cricket World Cup 2019 with 2278 runs. • Ricky ponting is at second position with 1743 runs and Kumar Sangarkara is at third position with 1532 runs. • Australian Glenn McGrath dominates the individual bowling records, having
featured for his country in four World Cups.
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• Australians Ricky Ponting and Adam Gilchrist with Sri Lankan Kumar Sangakkara lead the individual fielding records. 120. Rehuke khim’ or ‘cowrie shawl’ are traditional textiles of _________. A. Jharkhand B. Nagaland C. Odisha D. Assam Ans. B
Sol. • Rehuke khim’ or ‘cowrie shawl’ are traditional textiles of Nagaland. • These are the most important cloth meant for the rich man of the Yimchunger tribe. • Other important shawls of region are
Tsungrem Khim for female, Kechinger Ronfkhim -kind of warrior shawl, Amerthre Khim- a Yimchunger shawl, Anedk Khim- a attractive black shawl, Mokhok Khim-a shawl worn by male and female both, Amurk Khim- worn by both men and women.
121. In which of the following states is the ‘Lusei’ dialect spoken? A. Manipur B. Goa C. Kerala D. Mizoram Ans. D Sol. • The Lusie dialect is spoken in Mizoram and it is also known as Duhlian dialect. • English is the another language that has gained wide acceptability in Mizoram. It has paramount importance in the sphere
of the state's education, all administrative units and government matters as well as all other formal ceremonies. • Mizo is the predominant language spoken by the inhabitants of Mizoram. The several smaller tribal communities that include the Lushais, Kukis, Himars, Paithes, Pang, Raltes and Pawis agglomerate to form the Mizo tribe. 122. Who is the author of the book ‘The Bird of Time: Songs of Life, Death and the Spring’? A. Sarojini Naidu
B. Vikram Seth C. Rabindranath Tagore
D. Kamala Suraiyya Ans. A Sol. • Sarojini Naidu wrote the book ‘The Bird of Time: Songs of Life, Death and the Spring’. • Naidu was the first Indian female to become the female president of Indian National Congress. She was born in a Bengali Hindu family in Hyderabad.
• She also wrote - The Broken Wing: Songs of Love, Death and the Spring in 1917, The Sceptred Flute: Songs of India in 1943 and The Indian Weavers in 1971. 123. The phrase ‘Bend your back’ is used in which sport?
A. Hockey B. Football C. Cricket D. Volleyball Ans. C Sol. • The phrase ‘Bend your back’ is used in Cricket. • Bend your back - The term used to
signify the extra effort put in by a fast bowler to obtain some assistance from a flat pitch. • Another similar phrase used is- Carry your bat an opening batsman who remains not out at the end of a completed innings (when all his team-mates are out). 124. Which of the following Indians was one of the founders of Dartington Hall School in Japan? A. Dadabhai Naoroji
B. Subhash Chandra Bose C. Rabindranath Tagore D. Swami Vivekananda Ans. C Sol. • Rabindranath Tagore was one of the founders of Dartington Hall School in Japan. • The Dartington Hall School was a progressive coeducational institution, in Japan, Tagore influenced such figures as Nobel laureate Yasunari Kawabata. • Rabindranath Tagore became in 1913 the first non-European to win the Nobel
Prize in Literature. He is sometimes referred to as "the Bard of Bengal".
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125. Byopa is a traditional headgear of tribes belonging to_____. A. Kerala B. Goa C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Jharkhand Ans. C Sol. • Byopa is a traditional headgear of
tribes belonging to Arunachal Pradesh. • It is a traditional hat (headgear) of the tribals, called Byopa. • It is an important part of the traditional dress of Nyishi, a large tribe in Arunachal Pradesh. • In Arunachal government programs, it
is the practice to present as a gift to Chief Guest and special guests to Byopa. 126. Which of the following is the highest peak in Sri Lanka? A. Bible Rock B. Hakgala C. Kirigalpotta D. Mount Pedro
Ans. D Sol. • Pidurutalagala Mountain is the Sri Lanka’s highest peak. • It is also known as Mount Pedro. • Its an elevation is 2524m (8281ft) above sea level. • It is situated North-North-East from the town of Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka. • The peak is currently designated as an "Ultra-high security zone", and is protected by a large military base.
127. With which sport is the term bleeder associated? A. Volleyball B. Boxing C. Cricket D. Swimming Ans. B Sol. • The term bleeder is associated with Boxing. • In boxing, bleeder means "a boxer who gets cut easily" or "A fighter who is vulnerable to cuts". 128. Which of the following is the national sport of Bangladesh?
A. Boxing B. Kabaddi C. Kho Kho D. Cricket
Ans. B Sol. • Kabaddi is the national sport of Bangladesh. • Cricket is also the most popular sport in Bangladesh. • The first Kabaddi test was played in Bangladesh against a team from India in 1974, with a return test taking place in India in 1979.
• The sport was included in the Asian Games in 1990, with Bangladesh winning the silver medal. • The Bangladeshi team also won the bronze medal for Kabaddi at the 2006 and 2010 Asian Games.
129. What was the theme of World AIDS Day 2018? A. Check Yourself B. We Shall Overcome C. Know your Status D. Save Yourself Ans. C
Sol. • "Know Your Status" was the theme of World AIDS Day 2018. • World AIDS Day, designated on 1 December every year since 1988. • It is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection. • The red ribbon is the global symbol for solidarity with HIV-positive people and those living with AIDS. 130. Chepu is a unique cultural symbol of
______. A. Myanmar (Burma) B. China C. Nepal D. Bhutan Ans. C Sol. • Chepu is a unique cultural symbol of Nepal. • It is the guardian of the house, a cultural symbol in Nepal. • According to legend, Chepu is considered to be the brother of Garuda and said to be the bravest and most virtuous of all celestial beings.
131. Who is the author of the book “The Buddha and His Dhamma”?
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A. B R Ambedkar B. Jawaharlal Nehru C. Rajmohan Gandhi D. Srojini Naidu Ans. A Sol. • The Buddha and His Dhamma is a treatise on Buddha's life and Buddhism. • It was the last work of B. R. Ambedkar. • It was first published in 1957 after Ambedkar's death on 6th December
1956. 132. _______ is a hearing-impaired India golfer who won her first professional title at the age of 18. In March 2019, she became the second India woman golfer to win on he ‘Ladies European Tour’.
A. Aditi Ashok B. Gursimar Badwal C. Vani Kapoor D. Diksha Dagar Ans. D Sol. • Diksha Dagar is a hearing-impaired India golfer who won her first professional title at the age of 18.
• In March 2019, she became the second India woman golfer to win on he ‘Ladies European Tour’. • Aditi Ashok won the 2016 Hero Women's Indian Open with a score of 3-under-par 213, and in the process became the first Indian to win a Ladies European Tour title. 133. Which team won the Ranji Trophy 2018-19? A. Kerala B. Vidarbha C. Saurashtra D. Karnataka
Ans. B Sol. • Vidarbha defeated Saurashtra by 78 runs in the final, to become the sixth team in the tournament's history to retain their title. • The 2018–19 Ranji Trophy was the 85th season of the Ranji Trophy. • The Ranji Trophy is a domestic first-class cricket championship played in India between multiple teams representing regional and state cricket associations. • The competition currently consists of 37 teams.
• It was first played in 1934
134.Who was the first Indian to win the Miss Universe title? A. Madhu Sapre B. Sushmita Sen C. Reita Faria D. Persis Khambatta Ans. B Sol. • In 1994, Sushmita Sen won the Miss Universe title after winning the Miss India
crown and became the first Indian woman ever to win the Miss Universe crown. • Miss Universe is an annual international beauty pageant that is run by the American-based Miss Universe Organization.
• It was formed on 28th July 1952. • It is headquartered in New York, USA. 135. Which is the smallest district in India? A. Alirajpur B. Guntur C. Mahe D. Hailakandi
Ans. C Sol. • Mahe of Puducherry is the smallest (9 km2) district of India by area. • Kutch, Gujarat is the largest (45,652 km2) district of India by area. 136. Which of the following is NOT a part of the ‘Char Dham Yatra’ in North India? A. Vaishno Devi B. Badrinath C. Kedarnath D. Gangotri Ans. A Sol.
• The Char Dham is a set of four pilgrimage sites in India. • It comprises Badrinath, Dwarka, Puri and Rameswaram. • It is considered by Hindus that every Hindu must visit the char dhams during one's lifetime. • The Char Dham as defined by Adi Shankaracharya consists of four aishnavite pilgrimage sites. • Vaishno Devi Mandir is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Mahalakshmi. • It is located in Katra at the Trikuta Mountains within the Indian union
territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
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137. During the Sao Joao festivities, Goans present _________ to each other. A. Beer B. Fish C. Fruit D. Flowers Ans. C Sol. • Sao Joao is a Catholic festival celebrated in Goa in an unusual manner. • It occurs on June 24 every year. • The feast of Sao Joao is a celebration of
the birthday of St. John the Baptist. • St. John was the son of St. Elizabeth, a relative of Mary, the mother of Jesus. • During the Sao Joao festivities, Goans present fruits to each other. 138. ______ was named the cleanest city
in the ‘Swachh Survekshan Survey 2019’. A. Mysuru B. Ujjain C. Surat D. Indore Ans. D Sol. • Indore was named the cleanest city in the ‘Swachh Survekshan Survey
2019’. • President Ram Nath Kovind on March 6, 2019 conferred the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2019 at a ceremony in New Delhi.
• Indore was adjudged as India's Cleanest City for the third consecutive year in the central government's cleanliness survey, while Bhopal was named as the 'Cleanest Capital' of India. 139. What was the historical name of the city of Guwahati? A. Machilipatnam B. Pragjyotishpur
C. Purusha Pura D. Bhagyanagara Ans. B Sol. • Guwahati is the largest city in the Indian state of Assam. • It is also the largest metropolis in the Northeast India.
• It is situated on the south bank of the Brahmaputra. • The name of Guwahati has been mentioned in Mahabharata to be the capital of Bhagadatta and Kamakhya. • The ancient name of Guwahati was "Pragjyotishpura" which means the
light of the east.
