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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Travancore had …….. literacy rate. A) 47.7% B) 50% C) 46% D) 48% |
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Answer» Answer is (A) 47.7% |
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Even by 1941, only ……….. % of people of the state were literate. A) 9 B) 9.3 C) 9.5 D) 9.6 |
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Answer» Answer is (B) 9.3 |
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The fanatic, Muslim enthusiasts formed …….. an organisation to protect the ‘Muslim domination’ of Hyderabad state and Nizam rule. A) Ittehadul Muslimeen B) Ittehadul Fathul C) Ittehadul Islamic D) Islamic Socialist Party |
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Answer» (A) Ittehadul Muslimeen |
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Hyderabad was in A) Samsthan B) Surf-i-khas C) Paigan D) Jagir |
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Answer» (B) Surf-i-khas |
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In how many groups plants are divided ? |
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Answer» Plants are divided into five groups: Thailophytes, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms and Angiosperms. |
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What is the basis of the classification of living system? |
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Answer» 1. Whether they are made of prokaryotic or eukaryotic cells. 2. Whether the ceils are living singly and organized into multicellular and thus complex organisms. 3. Whether the ceils have a cell wall and whether they prepare their own food |
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Which organism are included in kingdom protista ? |
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Answer» Protista includes unicellular or multicellular eukaryotes. They are autotrophic or heterotrophic organisms. Eg: Paramoecium, Algae, Diatoms. |
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Which organism are included in kingdom monera ? |
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Answer» Monera kingdom includes unicellular prokaryotes. Eg: Bacteria, Anabaena. |
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How fungi are classified? |
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Answer» Fungi include uni or multicellular organisms which reproduce by spores. Eg: Yeast, Mushroom, Lichens, etc. |
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What is whittaker classification system? |
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Answer» According to Whittaker, all living organisms are classified into five kingdoms namely 1. Monera 2. Porifera 3. Fungi 4. Plantae 5. Animalia |
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In how many kingdom does cavalier smith classified the organisms? |
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Answer» Recently Cavalier-Smith (1998) classified the organisms into six kingdoms namely Bacteria, Protozoa, Chromista , Plantae, Fungi, and Animalia. |
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The process by which gravid proglottids of tapeworm gets cut off is called ________ |
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Answer» The process by which gravid proglottids of tapeworm gets cut off is called apolysis. |
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What is last universal common ancestor? |
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Answer» All cells are similar and are originated from a single ancestor ceil called Last Universal Common Ancestor (LUCA). |
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Find out the correct statement.(a) Discovery of new lands and sea routes shifted the economic centre from Italian city states to Spain and Portugal. (b) Horses were native to America. (c) During the begining of the Modem Age, State did not interfere in economic activities. (d) The Portuguese collaborated with the Arabs in its trading activities in India. |
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Answer» (a) and (d) |
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The continent of America was named after ………….. (a) Amerigo Vespucci (b) Christopher Columbus (c) Vasco da Gama(d) Hernando Cortez |
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Answer» (a) Amerigo Vespucci answer [a]Amerigo Vespucci America is named after Amerigo Vespucci, the Italian explorer who set forth the then revolutionary concept that the lands that Christopher Columbus sailed to in 1492 were part of a separate continent. |
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…………… named the sea as Pacific Ocean as it was very calm.(a) Columbus (b) Amerigo Vespucci (c) Ferdinand Magellan (d) Vasco-da-gama |
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Answer» (c) Ferdinand Magellan |
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Answer all the questions given under each caption. Renaissance(a) Give reasons as to why renaissance originated in the Italian city-states.(b) Name some of the important humanists and their works.(c) List the differences between medieval art and Renaissance art.(d) Describe humanism. |
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Answer» (a) The Italian city-states were centres of cultural activities since the fourteenth century. With the coming of the scholars and artists from Constantinople there was a surge of enthusiasm and interest in studying classical literature and art of Greeks and Romans in the Italian city states. This creative upsurge was reflected in their writings, art, architecture and music. This cultural florescence is known as the renaissance. (b) Petrach (Father of Humanism) – My Secret Book Dante – Divine Comedy Machiavelli – The Prience Erasmus – In Raise of Folly Sir Thomas More – Utopia Cervantes – Don Quixote (c) Renaissance paintings and sculptures were realistic and naturalistic. They improved over medieval paintings and sculptures which were stylized, unrealistic and two dimensional. They portrayed natural landscapes, human anatomy, emotions and ideas. (d) Humanism laid emphasis on human dignity and nature. Renaissance humanism promoted the view that humans are endowed with attributed that are to be used to achieve greatness. The birthplace of the Renaissance was Italy, the heart of the old Roman Empire. The ruins and statues were familiar to Italians. Because of this, Italians readily turned to ancient examples to inspire them in their own artistic efforts.Art also flourished because by the 1300s, Italian cities had become very wealthy. Their leading citizens could pay painters, sculptors, and architects to produce many new works. The powerful states of Italy encouraged the Renaissance. The population of Italy was becoming more urban. That is, more people were living in cities than in the country. In other parts of Europe, most people still lived in rural areas, including the nobles who owned estates. As a result of its city life, Italy began to develop a different society. Large city populations meant more discussion among people. Strong economies developed. It also meant more customers for artists and more money for a new kind of art. The Renaissance began in Italy because city life was stronger than in other parts of Europe. |
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Which sailor was the first to cross the Equator?(a) Henry, the Navigator (b) Lopo Gonzalves(c) Bartholomew Diaz (d) Christopher Columbus |
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Answer» (b) Lopo Gonzalves |
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Who wrote the book Institutes of Christian Religion? (a) Martin Luther (b) Zwingli (c) John Calvin (d) Cervantes |
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Answer» (c) John Calvin |
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Who among the following is known as the Father of Humanism?(a) Leonardo da Vinci (b) Francisco Petrarch (c) Erasmus (d) Thomas More |
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Answer» (b) Francisco Petrarch |
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William Harvey discovered ……… (a) Heliocentric theory (b) Geocentric theory (c) Gravitational force (d) Circulation of blood |
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Answer» (d) Circulation of blood |
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The School of Athens was painted by ………(a) Raphael Sanzio(b) Michelangelo(c) Albrecht Durer (d) Leonardo da Vinci |
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Answer» (a) Raphael Sanzio (a) Raphael Sanzio |
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Who wrote the 95 Theses? (a) Martin Luther(b) Zwingli (c) John Calvin (d) Thomas More |
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Answer» (a) Martin Luther [a] Martin Luther |
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What do you understand by social liberty? |
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Answer» Equality before law and equal protection of all by law is known as social liberty. |
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What is the significance of equality in democracy? |
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Answer» Equality is the base of democracy. |
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Write any two conditions for freedom. |
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Answer» 1. Rule of law, 2. Free judiciary. |
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Which among the following is the conservating element of freedom? (a) Terrorism (b) Rule of law (c) Political equality (d) Lack of education |
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Answer» (b) Rule of law |
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Write any two forms of equality. |
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Answer» 1. Civil equality, 2. Political equality. |
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Which of these statements are appropriate? Choose the right pair : (1) There is no justification for equality without political independence. (2) Equality is possible in the rule of law. (3) Equal distribution of property in all the citizens of a society. (4) Independence is the imagination without the national sovereignty. (a) 1,2,3 (b) 1,2,4 (c) 2,3,4(d) 1,2,3,4 |
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Answer» The right pair is (b) 1,2,4 |
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Which idea is considered to be the core of freedom? (a) Rule of law (b) Empire of anarchy (c) Executive’s free-willing (d) Illiteracy |
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Answer» (a) Rule of law |
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The citizens of which country have got the right of equality as fundamental rights? (a) India (b) Afghanistan (c) Pakistan (d) Srilanka |
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Answer» The citizens of India have got the right of equality as fundamental rights. |
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Which statements explain the meaning of social equality? Choose the right pair. (1) Equal opportunities for a person’s development. (2) Legal protection without discrimination. (3) Equal income to all the citizens of the society. (4) End of discrimination on the basis of caste. (a) 2,3,4 (b) 1,2,3 (c) 1,2,4 (d) 1,3,4 |
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Answer» The right pair (c) 1,2,4 |
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What are the two views of liberty? |
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Answer» There are two ideas of liberty-Lack of bonds and the presence of reasonable bonds. |
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Give me liberty or death”. Write your thoughts on the concept of liberty in the context of this statement of Patrick Henry. |
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Answer» The concept of freedom in the context of statement of Patrick Henry: “Give me liberty or death”, these words expressed by Patrick Henry are full of emotion of self-respect and self-esteem. His use of freedom was the freedom of the country and for which he was ready even to hug death. According to him, liberty was not less than any values of life. In stead of living in slavery, he preferred to die. In Indian freedom struggle, innumerable people secrificed their lives for the attainment of freedom. They accepted this as supreme sacrifice to give their lives for the nation. Bal Gangadhar Tilak, proclaimed, “Freedom is my birth right and I shall have it.” Freedom is not a word. Instead, it is a movement. Whether it is Indian freedom movement or American freedom struggle or State revolution of France all were traded for freedom only. History of Parliament is the history of struggle for freedom, because freedom is first criteria of democracy. Factually freedom is not only a means to attain any goal of life, instead it is the highest accomplishment. Freedom is a special characteristic of human life. Freedom is fundamental tendency of every individual. Freedom is a source of inspiration of human being. Socrates and Plato were supporters of freedom of intellect and conscience. In renaissance period, human was criterion of all things. In this period, personal liberty was given utmost importance. Human beings have always been on their toes to fight against injustice and torture. |
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Which party did Subhash Chandra Bose establish?A. Young IndiaB. Forward BlocC. Swarajya PartyD. Independent India |
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Answer» B. Forward Bloc |
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Which vow had Subhash Chandra Bose taken? |
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Answer» Subhash Chandra Bose had taken a vow that he will not enter subjugated India. |
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Mention any five types of liberty? |
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Answer» Liberty is of various types. Important five of them are following : 1. Natural Liberty : It is given by nature since birth. Human cannot transfer it to anyone. 2. Civil Liberty : Being a citizen, the people get it from their country. 3. Political Liberty : To share in the affairs of the state and its political system is called political liberty. 4. Economic Liberty : It signifies the financial status of a person. If he/she is able to face the financial challenges without compromising with his/her self-respect then he/she has financial liberty. 5. National Liberty : If a nation is a sovereign state then its citizens have national liberty. |
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The meaning of independence is : (a) Lack of restrictions (b) Freedom to do any work (c) Power to do any work (d) Facilities available for the overall development of citizens |
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Answer» (d) Facilities available for the overall development of citizens |
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Which equality lacks in capitalist countries? |
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Answer» Economic equality lacks in capitalist countries. |
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The main obstacle in the way of freedom is : (a) Lack of education (b) Terrorism (c) Poverty (d) All the above |
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Answer» (d) All the above |
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Write Tilak’s slogan in relation of independence? |
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Answer» “Freedom is my birthright and I shall have it” was the slogan given by Bal Gangadhar Tilak. |
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What do you mean by equality of opportunity? |
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Answer» The state provides equal opportunities for appropriate development to all its citizens. |
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In absence of which equality, all other equalities are considered meaningless? (a) Civil equality (b) Economic equality (c) Educational equality (d) All the above |
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Answer» (b) Economic equality |
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Which freedom is considered to be the soul of democracy? |
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Answer» Political freedom is considered to be the soul of democracy. |
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How did Subhash Chandra Bose reach Japan? |
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Answer» On January 17, 1941, at the stroke of midnight, Subhash Chandra Bose escaped from house arrest. He disguised himself as a Pathan and reached Berlin (Germany) via Peshawar, Kabul and Moscow. He then went to Japan via Sumatra. |
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Which slogans were given by Subhash Chandra Bose? |
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Answer» Subhash Chandra Bose gave the slogans ‘Chalo Delhi!’ and ‘Jai Hind’ to the Azad Hind Fauj and the nation respectively. |
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What was the reason for American entry into World War II? |
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Answer» The main reason is Japan attacked on American Naval base Pearl Harbour. So America entered into World War II. |
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How was Azad Hind Fauj formed? |
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Answer» Captain Mohan Singh, an Indian soldier of the British army, formed the ‘Azad Hind Fauj’ in 1942 C.E. with Indian soldiers who had surrendered to Japan as prisoners of war during the Second World War. |
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Put the following in the proper place in the chart of the Five Great Vows and the Three Jewels.Ahimsa Samyak Darshan Satya Asteya Samyak Jnan Aparigraha Samyak Charitra Brahmacharya |
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The members of the Constituent Assembly:(a) Were nominated by Congress and Muslim league. (b) Were elected by provincial legislature and nominated by princely states.(c) Were elected by public directly (d) All these |
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Answer» (b) Were elected by provincial legislature and nominated by princely states. |
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