General Knowledge(GK) (or) General Awareness

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1 .

The earliest Lingodbhavamurti of Siva has been found at which one of the below mentioned sites?

Khoh

Kanchi

Gudimallam

Bhojpur

Correct Answer : Gudimallam

Published On : June 22, 2021

2 .

The temple of Rajarajesvara is dedicated to

Lord Surya

Lord Brahma

Lord Vishnu

Lord Shiva

Correct Answer : Lord Shiva

Lord Shiva : Located at a distance of 25 km from the town of Kannur, in Kerala, is the abode of Sree Rajarajeshwara in Taliparamba. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the shrine is said to be renovated by Parashurama and the exact date still remains unknown.

Published On : June 22, 2021

3 .

Who was the founder of Sunga dynasty?

Pushyamitra

Agnimitra

Ajatashatru

Bimbisara

Correct Answer : Pushyamitra

The dynasty was established by Pushyamitra Shunga, after taking the throne of the Maurya Empire. Its capital was Pataliputra, but later emperors such as Bhagabhadra also held court at Besnagar (modern Vidisha) in eastern Malwa. Pushyamitra Shunga ruled for 36 years and was succeeded by his son Agnimitra.

Published On : June 22, 2021

4 .

In which year the Simon Commission was appointed?

1925 AD

1927 AD

1928 AD

1930 AD

Correct Answer : 1927 AD

Simon Commission, group appointed in November 1927 by the British Conservative government under Stanley Baldwin to report on the working of the Indian constitution established by the Government of India Act of 1919. Its composition met with a storm of criticism in India because Indians were excluded.

Published On : June 22, 2021

5 .

Shivaji conquered many forts. Which was first?

Khandesh

Raigarh

Purendar

Berar

Correct Answer : Raigarh

Formerly known as Murumdev, the fort was the capital of the Maratha Empire under the rule of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj for almost 26 years, after which the capital was moved to the Raigad Fort.

Published On : June 22, 2021

6 .

Who was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress?

Sucheta Kripalani

Madam Cama

Sarojini Naidu

None of the above

Correct Answer : Sarojini Naidu

Sarojini Naidu was elected as the President of the Indian National Congress Party in 1925, the first ever woman to assume that position.

Published On : June 22, 2021

7 .

Who of the following was known as ‘Socrates of Maharashtra’?

G.K. Gokhale

G.H. Deshmukh

N.M. Joshi

M.G. Ranade

Correct Answer : M.G. Ranade

MG Ranade is known as the 'Socrates of Maharashtra'. He was political teacher of Gopal Krishna Gokhle who was political teacher of Mahatma Gandhi. He was a scholar, author, reformer and judge. He played vital role in formation of Poona Sarawjanik Sabha, Deccan Association, etc.

Published On : June 22, 2021

8 .

Which Indian epigraph yields the first evidence of zero?

Gwalior inscription of Bhojdeva.

Apsad inscription of Adityasena.

Nasik inscription of Gotamiputra Satkarni.

Hathigumpha inscription of Kharvela.

Correct Answer : Gwalior inscription of Bhojdeva.

Published On : June 22, 2021

9 .

The method of Radiocarbon Dating was used in India for the first time at

School of Archaeology, New Delhi

Deccan College, Pune

Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai

Correct Answer : Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai

Received May 31, 1963 (Communicated by Dr. A. S. Gane, san, r.A.sc.) THz first series of "radiocarbon dates " of samples of archaeological and geological interest, measured by the Radiocarbon Laboratory of the Tata lnstitute of Fundamental Research, ate presented in this paper.

Published On : June 22, 2021

10 .

Krishnadevaraya was the ruler of

Babmani

Vijayanagar

Pallava

Chota

Correct Answer : Vijayanagar

Krishnadevaraya was an emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire who reigned from 1509–1529. He was the third ruler of the Tuluva Dynasty and is considered to be its greatest ruler. He possessed the largest empire in India after the decline of the Delhi Sultanate.

Published On : June 22, 2021