1. In spite of
being a secular state Indian Constitution itself has provided for grant from
consolidated fund of certain states to “Devaswom” (Divine Property) Trust as a
consequences to the merger agreement with – Travancore Cochin
2. Which
constitutional amendment virtually transferred Article 45 from Part IV
(Directive Principles) to part III (Fundamental Rights) in the form of Article
21A? – 86th Amendment
3. During which
Prime Minister’s regime the right to property was excluded from the list of
fundamental rights? – Morarji Desai
4. The Five Year
Plan is endorsed and reviewed by – The National Development Council
5. Who can
appoint an adhoc judge in the Supreme Court? – Chief Justice of India with
the permission of the president
6. Article 28 of
the Constitution prohibits – Religious Education in the government
educational institutions
7. What is the
principal ingredient of a pearl? – Calcium carbonate only
8. Peeling or
cutting of onion causes profuse tearing in the eyes because of – Presence of
Sulphur in its cells
9.
What is the
role of iodized salt in the human body? -To regulate the function of thyroid
gland
10. Night-blindness is caused by the deficiency of – Vitamin
“A”
11. Who was the first Indian savant to be invited to
accept the chair of oriental philosophy at Harvard University? – Swami
Vivekanand
12. The first commercial civil aviation flight in India on
18th February, 1911 took place between – Allahabad and Naini
13. Who commented about the inadequacy of
Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms in the following manner?
“It has dawned but where is the Sun” – Lokmanya
Tilak
14. “My ambition is to become Muslim Gokhle”. Who once
expressed his political ambition in the above words? – Mohmmad Ali Jinnah
15. By whom Swami Vivekananda has been hailed as “the
greatest gift of India to mankind”? – Sister Nivedita
16. Defying the orders of Viceroy Lord Curzon, ruler of
which princely state mustered the courage to remain absent from Delhi Darbar
held in 1903 to celebrate the coronation of Edward VII? – Mewar
17. Who was instrumental in establishing Sabarmati Ashram
of Mahatma Gandhi by providing Rs. 1.50 Lakh in the year 1921 A.D. – Dr.
Pranjeevan Dad Mehta
18. In which format “Hind Swaraj” was written by Mahatma
Gandhi? – Dialogue between the Editor and Reader
19. Basically Hind Swaraj happens to be – A discourse
on civilization
20. What was the greatest achievement of modern
civilization according to Mahatma Gandhi? – Invention of weapons of mass
destruction
21. What caption
was given to the first American edition of “Hind Swaraj” published in 1924? –Sermon
on the sea
22. What was the
reaction of Mahatma Gandhi after going through R.C. Dutta’s monumental work
“Economic History of India”? – His eyes were moist with tears
23. Which mental
state is conductive for the renunciation of anything according to Mahatma
Gandhi? – After finding better alternative to desired things
24. When Winston
Churchill did dubbed Mahatma Gandhi “Half Naked Faqir” of India giving vent to
his intense disliking for Mahatma Gandhi? – During Dandi March
25. About which
book Mahatma Gandhi has commented that it has been written with “blood and
tears”? – Unto This Last
26. Which
renowned political thinker was so impressed by the sagacity of the Preamble to
the Indian Constitution that he opened his important book on social and polity
theory by quoting it verbatim? – Sir Ernest Barker
27. “Rare personalities
like Gandhi arrive rarely on this earth for the weal of humanity and
Motherland” who eulogized Mahatma Gandhi in these terms? – Dr. Pranjeevandas
Mehta
28. Between 1936
and 1945 Mahatma Gandhi often stayed at Manorville, wheneverhe visited Shimla.
This mansion belonged to – Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
29. After taking
one look at the Shimla town during British era who burst out “if one were told
that the monkeys had built it, all one could say, “What wonderful monkeys they
must be shot in case they do it again” – Sir Edwin Lutyens
30. Tihra
Sujanpur was developed as a capital city by – Raja Sansar Chand
31. Which practice
was known as “Saradena” among the Brahmins of Kangra? – Marriage of a
Halwha’s daughter into a Nagarkotiya family
32. Who are known
as Bhojkis? – Priests of Jwalaji and Naina
33. What is meant
by Pabuchi, Pandvani and Bhataakshri? – Types of Scripts
34. On what count Raja Aniruddhachand went to the
extent of abdicating the throne instead of carrying out the bidding of Maharaja
Ranjeet Singh? – To marry his sister in the family of Mian Dhyanchand
35. The only
dynasty which has its genesis in Himachal Pradesh and does not owe its
existence to migration from outside? – Katoch
36. Mukhiya,
Wazir and Mhar sub castes of Kanets are found in – Shimla District
37. Who are the
Ghiraths of Kangra regions? – Farmers
38. Pandi
Chandradhar Sharma Guleri’s father held on honorable position in Jaipur state.
He was – Principal of Maharajas’s College
39. “Bhent” and
“Bihagra” folk songs are – Religious songs
40. Customs of
Chundavad and Pagvand are related with – Division of Parental property
41. Kamala Rani
and Roshni Devi have carved niche for themselves in the field of – Folk Song
42. In which
district was Himachal’s first music studio, “Sound of Mountains’” established
in the year 1986? – Mandi
43. The theme of
Kinnauri folk song “Tipsi Ban Thanee” is – Usha Devi’s curse to beautiful
kinnuar girl being envious of her beauty
44. Essay
collection of which literature has been published under the title “Bund Samani
Samudra”? – Prem Pakhrolvi
45. The
literature who is known as “Dard Dhamotavi” happens to be – Deshraj Dogra
46. In what
manner Nobel Laureate Aung San Su Kyi has an intimate connection with Shimla? –
She stayed in Shimla as a Research fellow in IIAS for two years
47. Who has given
orders to H.P. Power Corporation against felling trees in the heartland of
tribal Kinnaur district? – National Green Tribunal
48. During the
Riyasati era Minjar festival in Chamba used to commence with – Presentation
of Minjar in the temples of Raghuveer and Laxminarayan in early morning by the
king
49. Which pass
connects Lahual region to Chamba district’s Bharmour area? – Kugati
50. “Thuppa” the
main traditional dish of Lahual Valley is prepared particularly during – Winter
51. Which
Temple’s Kardar happens to be a Thakur, whereas the priest happens to be a
lama? – Trilokinath Temple
52. For the
prosperity and happiness of which state Guru Gobind Sing performed Akhand
Keertan for 18 days? – Mandi
53. Johadji fair,
the most popular fair of Solan district is associated with – Guru Nanak Dev
54. What step was
taken by the British government through Shimla manifesto? – Announcement of
war with Afghanistan
55. Ruler of
which state used to send snow compressed into ice and packed to pine needles
and hay for chilling the wine of Mughal Princess Jhanars Begum? – Sirmaur
56. Who
designated Shimla as the summer capital of British Empire in India? – Sir
John Lawrence
57. The only hill
chief who did not provide men and money to British government during the
upheaval of 1857 A.D.? – Ruler of Bushahr
58. By whom
Shimla’s designation as summer capital of British India was defended in the
following manner “It was only place in India where a viceroy could dives
himself of the trappings of office”? – Lord Curzon
59. Which
country’s National Anthem has been revised recently to remove its masculine
bias by inserting into it the words “Great Daughters” too along with great
sons? – Austria
60. By whom
Malala Yousafzai’s name has been suggested for the next Nobel Peace Prize? – Angelina
Jolie
61. The enormous
increase in the brain size of human has been ascribed to the intake of cooked
food by them in a recently published research paper by two Latin American Woman
Researchers. They belong to – Brazil
62. In an Indian
state 60 years old struggle of farmers for land rights succeeded recently when
state government agreed to return 85000 acres of land to the farmers taken over
by the British government. That state is – Maharashtra
63. Legendary
astronomer Patrick Moore holds the unique record of presenting a program
continuously for 50 year on BBC Television. This landmark program was – The
sky at night
64. According to
a new genetic study, Europe’s largest minority group Romani began their
migration 1500 years ago from – India
65. At the heart
of current political impasse in Nepal happens to be – Opposition’s
insistence on changing the Prime Minister
66. Direct Cash Transfer Scheme will be launched
in 51 districts across India from January 2013 with a rider that in the
concerned district. – 80 percent of population should have Aadhar Cards
67. British Prime
Minister’s decision to reject Lord Leveson Report has evoked widespread
protests there. Its key recommendation is – Establishment of an independent
media regulatory body backed by legislations
68. Nobel
Laureate of which field gave a touching human touch to his Nobel acceptance
lecture in the following manner recently. “Two hours ago, the wife of General
Secretary of Swedish Academy had a Baby girl. It is the beginning of a
beautiful story” – Literature
69. What has been
the impact of Himachal Pradesh High Court judgment in Satinder Kumar and others
Vs. Union of Indian Case? – Religious functions cannot be performed in the
church located within the Rashtrapati Niwas
70. Indian
Railways are looking forward to technical and commercial cooperation with
Jungfau railway on all aspects of running the mountain railways. Jungfau
Railway belong to – Switzerland
71. The Gun
walking Scheme of U.S.A. has recently come under fire in the lower house of
U.S.A. Congress. It is related with – Strategy of allowing fire arms to be
bought by arms traffickers of Mexican drug cartels
72. Preparation
for the presentation of five centuries old “Chavittu Natkam” is underway on a
big scale to be performed during a Grand Art festival having a span of three
months. This is being done in – Kerala
73. What is the
eligibility criterion for availing benefit through “Indira Gandhi Matritva
Sahyog Yojana”? – Should not have more than two living children and should
be more than 19 years of age
74. What is the
role of Petrocaribe in the world energy sector – An energy co-operation
agreement through which Venezuela supplies crude oil on concessional terms to
17 Latin American nations
75. A preppy
lissome Malvika Vaz, the only Asian selected for “The student on ice expedition
into Antarctica” and the first girl to be a Naval Aviator for a day belongs to
– Goa
76. Nobel Peace
Prize awarded to Aung San Su kyi became extraordinary in the sense that – She
accepted it personality after 21 years of wining the award
77. Which Hindi
Classic film was recently added to Time Magazine’s all Time 10 lists of
greatest films made since 1923? – Aawara
78. The language
that has been added recently by Pope Benedict XVI to the weekly Vatican address
in front of the pilgrims – Arabic
79. Allepo is the
largest city in which Asian Country that is going through a big political
turmoil? – Syria
80. Adi
Shankaracharya, the founder of “Advait Darshan” was born at kalady, it is in – Kerala
81. Sri Lanka is
in the throes of stand off between the executive and judiciary because of
controversy over “Divineguma Bill” it means – Uplifting lives
82. From which
Indian state members of the Benin Menasha Community have been migration to Israel
for the last seven years? – Manipur
83. Where are
“Chintally Talks” being held between the Afghan government and Taliban to
facilitate a road map for 2015? – France
84. The Parsi
Panchayat Mumbai has informed the Bombay High Court that only a “Poor Parsi” is
eligible for accommodation in a subsidized housing scheme of the community.
According to it “ a poor parsi” is one who earns – Rs. 90 thousand monthly
85. Contribution
of which renowned judge of the Supreme Court was hailed in the following manner
recently. “He believed that law was meant to serve the last, least and lost and
that was his constituency”? – Justice V.R. Krishna Lyer
86. In the
context of hoary spiritual heritage of Indian society who presented the
following syncretistic view of secularism: “When India is said to be a secular
state, it does not mean that we reject the reality of an unseen spirit or the
relevance of religion to life or that we exalt irreligion” – Dr. S.
Radhakrishnan
87. The purpose
for which it has been declared by the UN special envoy for Education that
henceforth November 10 will be observed as “Malala and 32 million girl’s day” –
To educate the out of school girls across the world
88. NASA’s
curiosity rover which completed its first soil analysis on Mars has found
minerals on the Red Planet similar basalt volcanic soils in – Hawaii
89. In which year
AITUC (All India Trade Union Congress) founded and who presided over its maiden
session? – Year 1920 and Lala Lajpat Rai
90. “Operation Black
Tornado” was launched in the wake of – Terrorist attack on Mumbai
91. Which
prominent leader of Indian National Congress had predicted during an interview
given to the Editor of “Chattan” (A Lahore Periodical) in April, 1946 that “if
Pakistan comes into existence it will have to face some very serious problems
from the very beginning. An incapable and incompetent political leadership will
pave the way for military takeover” – Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
92. Almost half
of Rs. 21 lakh fund spent for construction of ‘Gate Way of India’ at Mumbai was
received through donation from a single family. It was a – Jewish Family
93. In 1984
general election contest for which parliamentary constituency in West Bengal
was dubbed as “Giant Killing Contest”? – Jadavpur
94. In which present
day Indian state progressive step of abolition of centuries old slavery system
was taken first of all during the British era? – Kerala
95. During
British rule which factor signified the importance of Postman in the Summer
Capital of the Raj? – They were paid more than teachers
96. Practiced in
different parts of India, Patua, Worli and Kalighat are varieties of – Folk
art
97. Which Bharat
Ratna’s performance on Independence Day was a highlight every year from 1947
till his earthly Sojourn’s Continuity? – Ustad Bismillah Khan
98. Who was known
as “Nightingale of India” during the freedom struggle? – Sarojini Naidu
99. According to
Newar Buddhists Deepawali is an auspicious day or Saddharma because – Emperor
Ashoka embraced Buddhism on this day
100. Who persuaded the river Ganges to descend on the Earth
by his extreme penance? – King Bhagirath
101. Which day is celebrated as “Bandi Chhod Divas” in the
Sikh Panth? – Deepavali
102. Which literary work of Sanskrit depicts the
geographical features of India in an enchanting manner? – Meghadoot
103. Who is known as Radheya among the prominent characters
of Mahabharat? – Karna
104. Who accomplished the stupendous task of writing the
epic Mahabharata conceding the request of Sage Vyas? – Lord Ganesh
105. Lumbini is a sacred place for Buddhists because – It
is the birthplace of Lord Buddha
106. Who is working for the amelioration of the pathetic
condition of beggars and rag pickers living in the charran khadda area of
Dharamshala? – Tibetan monk Jamyang
107. The order of the Supreme Court in the year 2006 in
Prakash Singh case is considered a landmark order because through his order the
apex court – Laid down a series of seven recommendations to make the police
force accountable to the citizens
108. On what ground Maulana Hasrat Mohani refused to sign
the Constitution of India passed by the Constituent Assembly? – It was
anti-people
109. Who asked renowned Cartoonist Shankar, “Don’t spare me
Shankar” showing the true democratic and liberal spirit at the very outset of India’s
onward march as a republic – Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
110. Virndavan Vastra, a unique tapestry that depicts
scenes from Sri krishna’s childhood originated in – Assam
111. Who is a descendant of Maulana Fazle Haq Khairabadi
who was exiled for life to Andamans for rising against the British? – Javed
Akhtar
112. As a protest against which incident Rabindranath
Tagore relinquished hi knighthood? – Jallianwalla Bagh Massacre
113. Who was the first to be honored with Bharat Ratna
posthumously? – Lal Bahadur Shastri
114. Himalayan Pass Bomdila is situated in – Arunachal
Pradesh
115. In which state Kahchenjunga biosphere has been carved
out? – Sikkim
116. In which Upanishad do we find the dialogue between
Rishi Yagyavalkya and Gargi? - Vrihadaranyak
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