The fourth Buddhistic Synod was held at Purushapura, during
the reign of:
(a) Ashoka
(b) Kanishka
(c) Samudragupta
(d) Harshvardhana
Kolar gold field and Hutti Gold fields are located in the state of: (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Karnataka (c) Orissa (d) Maharashtra
Who among the following was not an astronomer? (a) Bana Bhatt (b) Varahamihira (c) Arya Bhatta (d) Bhaskaracharya
The largest Indian state is: (A) Maharashtra (B) Rajasthan (C) West Bengal (D) Uttar Pradesh
Which synthetic fiber is known as artificial silk? 1 Cotton 2 Rayon 3 Terylene 4 Nylon
Gulf of Bothania lies between 1 Sweden and Finland 2 Italy and Greece 3 United Kingdom and France 4 United Kingdom and Ireland
Which one of the following is not a financial power of the President of India? (a) No money bill can be introduced in the Lok Sabha without the prior approval of the President (b) The President causes the Budget to be laid before the Parliament (c) The President can pass the Budget when the Lok Sabha has been dissolved (d) The President appoints the Finance Commission
Which of the following statements regarding the Constituent Assembly are true ? 1. It was not based on Adult Franchise 2. It resulted from direct elections 3. It was a multi party body 4. It worked through several committees (a) 1 & 2 (b) 2 & 3 (c) 1 & 4 (d) 1,2,3 & 4
Earth is represented nearly perfect by: (a) Globe (b) Maps (c) Topography sheets
How long can Vice-President act as President when the President cannot perform his duties due to illness? (a) For indefinite period (b) For 6 months (c) For 2 years (d) For one year
The founder of the dynasty of the Peshwas was: (a) Balaji Biswanath (b) Baji Rao (c) Balaji Baji Rao (d) Shambhaji
Kuchipudi is a dance drama of Andhra Pradesh. Which of the following statements about Kuchipudi is not correct? (a) It was a male prerogative (b) In recent years women have taken to it as well (c) It is mostly solo dance (d) The performers do not act and speak; they only dance
The Territorial Army was organized in: (a) August, 1947 (b) October, 1949 (c) January, 1948 (d) December, 1950