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This section includes 7 InterviewSolutions, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Current Affairs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
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Write a note on Public Works Department during the British Rule. |
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Answer» Lord Dalhousie established Public Works Department in India during the British rule for doing welfare works of the people. This department made roads, canals and bridges.
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Name the worth seeing places of Calcutta (Kolkata). |
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Answer» Victoria Memorial, Hawrah Bridge, Botanical Garden, Alipur Zoo, Indian Museum, National Library, Velloor Math, Eden Garden stadium etc. |
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Name few famous places of Bombay (Mumbai). |
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Answer» Juhu Beach, Kolaba, Chaupati, Jahangir Art Gallery, Malabar Hills, Museum, Mahalaxmi Temple, Bombay University, Kamla Nehru Park, Victoria Garden etc. |
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The undone drops loosely about the worn .............. ?(a) old shirt (b) old collar(c) old Jacket(d) old coat |
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Answer» (c) old Jacket |
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How did the East India Company get Bombay (Mumbai)? |
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Answer» In 1661 A.D. Portuguese Princess Catherine got married to the king Charles II and the city of Bombay was given to England in Dowry. It was farther given to East India Company on rent. |
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When railway line was laid from Calcutta (Kolkata) to Raniganj? |
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Answer» In 1854 A.D. |
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Write three facilities given to cities under Urban Planning by the British Government. |
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In 1639, English build a fortified factory in Madras which was known as ……(a) Fort Pulicut (b) Fort St. George (c) Fort Masulipatnam (d) Fort Pettapoli |
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Answer» (b) Fort St. George |
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When was water released in River Ganga? |
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Answer» On 8th April, 1853 A.D. |
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Where is city of Bombay situated and what is its present name? |
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Answer» City of Bombay is situated in the state of Maharashtra at Eastern Coast of Arabian Sea. Its present name is Mumbai. |
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Just barely holding his ........... stomach in. (a) large (b) small (c) empty (d) sagging |
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Answer» Just barely holding his sagging stomach in. |
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Where city of Madras is situated and what is its present name? |
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Answer» City of Madras is situated on Eastern Coast of India. Its present name is Chennai. |
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Why was the importance of Surat as a commercial centre declined? |
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Answer» Importance of Surat in the form of commercial centre was declined because Bombay became the port and centre of political power of the East India Company. Most of the Traders of Surat were migrated to Bombay. |
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What is meant by Urban Change? |
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Answer» When political condition of any country changes, the position and importance of towns and cities of that country, also changes. This is known as Urban Change. |
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Write the names of capitals of states of Tamil Nadu, Maharasthra and West Bengal. |
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What is the present name of Calcutta? |
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Answer» Present name of Calcutta is Kolkata. |
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Name two developed cities of Ancient Age which are now completely destroyed. |
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Answer» Harappa and Mohenjodaro. |
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His run-down shoes have ........ in them(a) leather (b) soles (c) paper (d) rubber |
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Answer» His run-down shoes have paper in them. |
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If you are so clever, why are you so poor? The professional addressed as ‘you’ in the statement above refers more than others to a ............. (i) scientist (ii) lawyer (iii) doctor (iv) businessman |
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Answer» The professionals addressed as ‘you’ in the statement is Scientist |
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His rough unshaven face shows ..... (a) happiness (b) sadness (c) solitude (d) pain |
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Answer» His rough unshaven face shows pain. |
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Across his chest lies an old ...........(a) alto saxophone (b) Jacket (c) faded shirt (d) necktie |
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Answer» (a) alto saxophone |
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When, where and in which caste Sri Naryan Guru was born. |
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Answer» Sri Narayan Guru was born in 1856 A.D. in Ijhevej caste of Kerala State. |
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Delhi became capital of India in(a) 1911 A.D.(b) 1912 A.D.(c) 1913 A.D.(d) 1914 A.D. |
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Answer» Correct option is (a) 1911 A.D. |
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Give phrases or one word for the following :1. no longer interested in or enthusiastic about anything in life.2. threads in a piece of cloth starting to come apart.3. The state of being alone.4. a type of religious music in which religious songs are sung very loudly.5. Loud musical sounds. |
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Answer» 1. wearies of living 2. Fray 3. Solitude 4. Gospel 5. Screaming notes. |
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Name at least two positions that Lal Bahadur held as an administrator. |
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Answer» The positions that Lal Bahadur served as an administrator are :- 1. Minister for Home and Transport in U.P. 2. Rail Minister 3. Home Minister 4. Prime Minister |
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Why is October 2 a special day in the history of India? |
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Answer» October 2nd a special day in the history of India because both Lal Bahadur Shastry and Mahatma Gandhiji were born on that day. |
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Where did Lal Bahadur have his education after his studies at School? |
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Answer» Lal Bahadur joined Kashi Vidyapita at Varanasi, studied 4 years and got the degree of ‘ Shastry’ after his school education. |
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Who was Jyotiba Phule? Which was the first work done by him for the welfare of the lower caste people? |
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Answer» Jyotiba Phule was a great social reformer of Maharashtra. He did lot of work for the upliftment of Scheduled Castes. For this objective, he opened three schools in Poona where girls of lower castes were given education. |
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When did Jyotiba Phule establish Satyashodhak Samaj? Who was its first president and secretary? |
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Answer» Satyashodhak Samaj was established by Jyotiba Phule op 24 September 1873 A.D. Jyotiba Phule himself was its first President and its secretaries were Narayan Rao and Govind Rao. |
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Which Satyagraha was started by Periyar Ramswamy to eradicate untouchability and which national leaders participated in it? |
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Answer» Pariyar Ramaswami started various satyagraha to eradicate untouchability from the society. Other national leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, C. Rajgopal Acharya, Vinoba Bhave, etc. participated in this satyagraha. |
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Which two organisations were started by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar for the welfare of lower caste people and which two newspapers were published by him? |
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Answer» Dr. B.R. Ambedkar established ‘Bahishkrit Hitkarni Sabha’ and ‘Samaj Samat Sangha for the welfare of people of scheduled castes. He published newspapers like ‘Mook Nayak’, ‘Bahishkrit Bharat’ and Janata. |
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Who founded Independent Labour Party of India and when? |
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Answer» Independent Labour Party of India was founded by Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar in 1936 A.D. |
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Name two political parties organized by Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar. |
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When did Lal Bahadur resign his post as the Railway Minister? What was the reason he gave for this act ? |
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Answer» Lal Bahadur resigned his post as the Rail-way Minister after the Arialur Railway accident. The reason he gave for this act was, he accepted moral responsibility. |
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Imagine you are supposed to speak on the life of Lal Bahadur Shastry and you are given not more than 3 minutes for your speech. Note down the points based on which you can develop your speech. |
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Answer» Example : Lal Bahadur’s sincerity 1. with the mango seller 2. his resignation…. Good morning to Respected people on the dias, my beloved teachers and comrades, Lal Bahadur Shastry was one of the greatest sons of our mother land. He was born on 2nd October 1904. [Like this you start your speech the following are the points, you have to expand] 1. His sincerity a) with the mango seller b) his resignation 2. His Education a) Subjects b)degree 3. His Political Career 4. His work in Railway (a) 4 classes (b) improvement 5. His personal life (a) Simplicity 6. As a Prime Minister (a) Pakistan War (b) official Language I am thankful to all those who for giving me this opportunity and thanks to all of you for listening to me with patience. Jai Hind . |
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His ......... old face (a) Shaved(b) Wrinkled (c) handsome (d) ugly |
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Answer» (b) Wrinkled |
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His frayed-collar faded ...... old shirt(a) green(b) blue (c) yellow (d) white |
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Answer» His frayed-collar faded blue old shirt. |
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He is turned downward with ......... eyes. (a) opened (b) dreaming (c) shining (d) closed |
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Answer» He is turned downward with closed eyes. |
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He is no longer a man, no not even a .......... (a) Religious man (b) Black man (c) Mariner (d) Stout man |
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Answer» (b) Black man |
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Explain any three powers of the Prime Minister of India as Head of the Govt. |
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Answer» Powers of the Prime Minister as Head of the State. The Prime Minister: 1. Chairs cabinet meetings. 2 Coordinates the work of different departments. 3. Exercises general supervision of different ministries. 4. Distributes and redistributes work to the ministers. 5. Has the power to dismiss ministers. 6 His/her decisions are final in case of disagreementbetween the departments. |
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Explain with examples how the poverty line is estimated in India? |
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Answer» The poverty line is estimated in India. The common method used to estimate poverty line in India is based on income or consumption method. Income Method: For the year 2000, the poverty line for a person was fixed at Rs. 328 per month for the rural areas and Rs. 454 for the urban areas. Consumption Method: The accepted average calorie requirement in India is 2400 calories per person per day in rural areas and 2100 calories per person per day in urban areas. |
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Which plants are cultivated to obtain the fuel? |
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Explain any three causes for the widespread poverty in India. |
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Answer» Causes for the widespread poverty in India: 1. Low level of economic development under colonial rule. 2. Less job opportunities 3. Low growth rate of income. 4. High growth rate of population. 5. Low per capital income |
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Where is it used? |
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Answer» It is used by people all over the world. |
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What are the benefits of mixing ethanol with petrol and diesel? |
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Answer» When only diesel or petrol is used as fuel, there is increased air pollution. Morevoer, since these are non-renewable and exhaustible fuels, they will be finished in next some years. When petrol and diesel is mixed with ethanol, the proportion of CO2, CO, and hydrocarbons which are emitted in the atmosphere becomes lesser. The particulate pollutants which otherwise are emitted through combustion of petrol and diesel are not formed when fuels are mixed with ethanol. By adding ethanol to the fuels, the cost of expensive petrol or diesel also becomes less. The ethanol burns more efficiently hence ethanol is mixed with petrol and diesel. |
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What is a ‘Parasol’? |
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Answer» It is a light umbrella used to give shade from the sun. |
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In 1938, Hitler won _______ province in Czechoslovakia. (a) Sudeten (b) Prague (c) Bratislava (d) Bohemia |
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Answer» Correct option: (a) Sudeten |
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He stands like a black (a) man(b) Satute (c) Ancient Mariner (d) Person |
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Answer» (c) Ancient Mariner |
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Jazz Poem Two is written by (a) Coleridge (b) Carl Wendall Hines, Jr (c) Shakespeare (d) Margaret |
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Answer» (b) Carl Wendall Hines, Jr |
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What are the uses of a mace? |
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Answer» A mace was used in traditional warfare. Nowadays, it is used as a symbol of authority in the emblems. |
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