1. Birth anniversary of which among the following leaders is observed as National Education Day?
[A] S Radhakrishnanan
[B] Dr. Rajendra Prasad
[C] Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
[D] Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya
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Correct Answer: C [Maulana Abul Kalam Azad]
Notes:
National Education Day of India is celebrated on 11 November every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first education minister of independent India, who served from 15 August 1947 until 2 February 1958.
2. Headquarters of eastern Air Command of Indian Air force:
[A] Guwahathi
[B] Shillong
[C] Kolkata
[D] Itanagar
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Correct Answer: B [Shillong]
Notes:
The headquarters of the Eastern Air Command of the Indian Air Force is located in Shillong, Meghalaya. The Eastern Air Command is one of the five operational commands of the Indian Air Force, and is responsible for the air defense of eastern India and parts of north-eastern India.
3. On which date of December we observe Minorities Rights Day ?
[A] 8
[B] 10
[C] 18
[D] 20
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Correct Answer: C [18]
Notes:
Minorities Rights Day is observed on December 18. This day was established by the United Nations to promote and protect the rights of minority groups worldwide. The date highlights the importance of ensuring that all individuals, regardless of their background, can enjoy their rights and freedoms.
4. Asian Productivity Organization (APO) is based in:
[A] Singapore
[B] Manila
[C] Beijing
[D] Tokyo
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Correct Answer: D [Tokyo]
Notes:
The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) is based in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1961, it aims to promote productivity in the Asia-Pacific region through various programs and initiatives. Tokyo was chosen as the headquarters due to Japan’s post-war economic success, which served as a model for productivity improvement in the region.
5. ECB is the central bank of Eurozone which was established by the Treaty of Amsterdam in 1998.
Headquarters of ECB is located at?
[A] London
[B] Rome
[C] Paris
[D] Frankfurt
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Correct Answer: D [Frankfurt]
Notes:
ECB is the central bank of Eurozone which was established by the Treaty of Amsterdam in 1998. Its headquarters is in Frankfurt. Frankfurt is a city n Germany.
6. Who among the following was the author of “Tughlaq Nama”?
[A] Amir Khusrau
[B] Dara Shikoh
[C] Abul Fazal
[D] Kamgar Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Amir Khusrau]
Notes:
The famous Sufi poet, Amir Khusrau wrote a historic masnavi (or poem) “Tughlaq Nama (Book of the Tughlaqs)” about the reign of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq and other Tughlaq rulers. Excerpts of the works done by him are Wast-ul-Hayat, Nuh Sipihr, Khamsa, Baqia-Naqia, etc.
7. Who wrote the book “Navasaha Sankacharitam”?
[A] Somadeva
[B] Padmagupta
[C] Kshemendra
[D] Krishna Dev Raya
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Correct Answer: B [Padmagupta]
Notes:
The Sanskrit poet Padmagupta Parimala composed “Navasaha Sankacharitam” , in which he described the exploits of Paramara
King Sindhuraja (995-1010 AD) of Dhara, who possessed the title “Nava Sahasanka”. It deals with the marriage of Sindhuraja (the father of King Bhoja of Dhara) with the Shashi Prabha (daughter of Nagaraja Shankhapara) and the personal aspects of his life.
8. Who is recognized as the author of the renowned Sanskrit epic, Kiratarjuniya?
[A] Bharavi
[B] Dandin
[C] Varahmihira
[D] Kalidasa
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Correct Answer: A [Bharavi]
Notes:
Bharavi is the known author of the epic Sanskrit poem “Kiratarjuniya”, which translates as “Arjuna and the Mountain Man”. This 6th-century poet is recognized for this contribution to Sanskrit literature, making him a notabled figure in cultural and literature history.
9. Who is the author of the biography of Saint Chaitanya?
[A] Raidas
[B] Krishnadas Kaviraj
[C] Chaitanya
[D] Jagjivan das
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Correct Answer: B [Krishnadas Kaviraj]
Notes:
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, a renowned devotee of Lord Krishna and founder of Gaudiya Vaishnavism, had his life and teachings documented in a biography written by Krshnadas Kaviraj. This biography, entitled Chaitanya Charitamrita, provides detailed insights into his life, contributions, and teachings, validating Krshnadas Kaviraj as the author.
10. The book “Majm-ul-Bahrain” was written by whom?
[A] Dara Shikoh
[B] Yahaya bin Ahmed Sirhindi
[C] Ziauddin Barni
[D] Khafi Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Dara Shikoh]
Notes:
Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, wrote Majm-ul-Bahrain (or the Mingling of the two Oceans). Some of the famous works done by him are Safinat ul- Awliya, Sakinat ul-Awliya, Hasanaat ul-Aarifin, Risaala-i Haq Numa, Iksir-i ‘Azam (Diwan-e-Dara Shukoh), etc.
