Jainism was founded by:
(a) Rishabha
(b) Parsvanath
(c) Mahavira
(d) None
Who of the following is the Captain of the English cricket team that visited India during November – December 2001? (1) Mike Atherton (2) Alec Stewart (3) Nasser Hussain (4) Andrew Caddick
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? (1) Article 18 - Abolition of antouchability (2) Article 17 - Abolition of titles (3) Article 15 - Prohibition of discrimination (4) Article 22 - Personal liberty
. The President of the Constituent Assembly was (1) Dr. K.M. Munshi (2) Dr. Rajendra Prasad (3) Dr. Ambedkar (4) Jawaharlal Nehru
Who was the last Governor General of India (1) Rajaji (2) Lord Mountbatten (3) Rajendra Prasad (4) Mavlankar
. Why does Bangalore receive less rainfall than that received by Mangalore even though these places are located more or less on the same latitude/ (1) Bangalore is located far away from the sea (2) Bangalore is located in a rain shadow area (3) Bangalore has a higher annual range of temperature (4) Bangalore is located at a higher altitude
Who was the first freedom fighter of Andhra Pradesh: (a) Harisarvothama Rao (b) Veerasalingam (c) Narayana (d) Venkatappaiah
The World Press Freedom Day is observed on (1) May 3 (2) February 3 (3) April 15 (4) May 15
. Temporary tax leveled to obtain additional revenue is called: (1) Surcharge (2) Cess (3) Rate (4) Fine
. The first maratha war was fought during the period of Lord (1) Clive (2) Warren hastings (3) Corn Wallis (4) Amherst
Which one of the following is a sedentary animal? (1) Cobra (2) Cow (3) Horse (4) Sponge
. Who among the following was not a slave before he became a king (1) Qutub-ud-din Aibak (2) Iltutmish (3) Ala-ud-din Khilji (4) Balban
The Pentagon, which was attacked by the terrorists on 11 September, 2001 is in the State of (1) New Jersey (2) New York (3) Virginia (4) Michigan