1. Who among the following was also known as Maratha Machiavelli?
[A] Nana Phadnavis
[B] Balaji Vishwanath
[C] Narayanrao Bajirao
[D] Sambhaji
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Correct Answer: A [Nana Phadnavis]
Notes:Nana Phadnavis, recognized as the “Maratha Machiavelli” among Europeans, held a prominent position as a minister and statesman within the Maratha Empire during the reign of the Peshwa administration. Born as Balaji Janardan Bhanu on February 12, 1742, in Satara, situated within the Maratha Empire, which corresponds to modern-day Maharashtra, India, he departed from this world on March 13, 1800, in Pune, also located within the Maratha Empire. He passed away at the age of 58, leaving a significant mark on the annals of Indian history.
Nana Phadnavis was not only known as the “Maratha Machiavelli” but was also often referred to as the “Chanakya of Maratha Politics.” His influence and contributions as a minister during the Maratha era were profound and enduring, cementing his legacy as one of the most influential figures of his time.
2. Who led Mahad Satyagraha?
[A] Mahatma Gandhi
[B] Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
[C] Acharya Vinoba Bhave
[D] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
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Correct Answer: B [Dr. B. R. Ambedkar ]
Notes:
Mahad Satyagraha was a Satyagraha led by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar on 20 March 1927 to allow untouchables to use water in a public tank in Mahad (currently in Raigad district), Maharashtra.
3. In 1612, at which among the following places, the British established their first factory (trading post) in India ?
[A] Cochin
[B] Surat
[C] Kassim Bazar
[D] Hughli
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Correct Answer: B [Surat]
Notes:
On March 12, 1612, Jahangir granted a firman permitting the British establishing factories at Surat, Gogha, Ahmedabad and Cambay. Thus, Surat became the first established settlement of British in India and a factory was established there in 1612-13.
4. Bleaching Powder is a compound of _______?
[A] Calcium
[B] Sodium
[C] Magnesium
[D] Sulphur
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Correct Answer: A [Calcium]
Notes:
Bleaching powder is chemically, calcium oxychloride (CaOCl2). Bleaching powder is manufactured using Backmann’s plant in which slack lime and Chlorine are made to react to create Bleaching Powder.
Bleaching powder is a yellowish white powder with a strong smell of chlorine. When exposed to air, bleaching powder gives a smell of chlorine. This is because bleaching powder reacts with carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to produce calcium carbonate and chlorine.
5. Which among the following is a correct definition of Saprophytes?
[A] A parasitic plant that can complete its life cycle independent of a host
[B] A heterotrophic plant that feeds upon other living plants
[C] A heterotrophic plant that feeds upon dead organic matter
[D] A plant that is unable to synthesize a particular organic compound
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Correct Answer: C [A heterotrophic plant that feeds upon dead organic matter]
Notes:
lysotrophic nutrition or Saprotrophic nutrition is a process of chemoheterotrophic extracellular digestion which is involved in the processing of decayed organic matter. It occurs in saprotrophs, and is most often associated with fungi and soil bacteria.
6. Which among the following Union Territory of India has largest Area?
[A] Delhi
[B] Andaman & Nicobar Islands
[C] Dadra & Nagar Haveli
[D] Ladakh
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Correct Answer: D [Ladakh]
Notes:
With 59,146 km² area, Ladakh is the largest Union Territory of India, followed by Jammu & Kashmir (42,241 Km²). India’s third largest Union Territory is Andaman and Nicobar Islands with area of 8,249 Km².
7. A Rs. 50 note with a * (star) in the number panel between the prefix and the serial number indicates that _________?
[A] This note has special security features
[B] This note was printed in a press outside India
[C] This note was printed by RBI to replace a defectively printed banknote
[D] This note is printed on international quality paper
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Correct Answer: C [This note was printed by RBI to replace a defectively printed banknote]
Notes:
The correct answer is that the Rs. 50 note with a (star) in the number panel indicates that it was printed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to replace a defectively printed banknote. Star notes are issued to maintain the total number of notes in circulation and ensure that defective notes are accounted for. This practice helps in maintaining the integrity of the currency system.
8. Who among the following social reformers of Maharastra played a leadership role in founding Dnyan Prakash, Indu Prakash, and Lokhitwadi periodicals in Maharastra?
[A] R. G. Bhandarkar
[B] Mahadev Govind Ranade
[C] Gopal Hari Deshmukh
[D] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
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Correct Answer: C [Gopal Hari Deshmukh]
Notes:
Gopal Hari Deshmukh was a social reformer and writer from Maharashtra. “Shidhaye” was his original surname. He was also known as “Lokhitawadi”. He took a significant part in founding Gyan Prakash, Indu Prakash, and Lokhitwadi.
9. Consider the following:
- Public Service Commission (Charles Aitchison)
- Royal Commission on Public Service (Lord Isling)
- Royal Commission on Superior Civil Services (Lord Viscount Lee)
The correct order of their establishment is given in which among the following options?
[A] 1, 2, 3
[B] 2, 1, 3
[C] 3, 2, 1
[D] 1, 3, 2
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Correct Answer: A [1, 2, 3]
Notes:
Public Service Commission (Charles Aitchison)- 1886, Royal Commission on Public Service (Lord Isling)- 1912, Royal Commission on Superior Civil Services (Lord Viscount Lee)- 1923
10. Who among the following attended all the three Round Table Conferences held in London?
- Mahatma Gandhi
- B.R.Ambedkar
- Tez Bahadur Sapru
- Chittaranjan Das
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 2 and 3
[B] 2 and 4
[C] 2, 3 and 4
[D] All of them
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Correct Answer: A [2 and 3]
Notes:
First Round Table Conference- 1930. Second Round Table Conference- 1931. Third Round Table Conference- 1932. Gandhiji joined the second round table congress. Dr. B.R.Ambedkar and Tej Bahadur Sapru attended all three round table conferences.
