Consider the following subjects with regard to Non-Cooperation Programme:I.Boycott of law-courts and foreign clothII.Observance of strict non-violenceIII.Retention of titles and honours without using them in publicIV.Establishment of Panchayats for settling disputesHow many of the above were parts of Non- Cooperation Programme?
Art and Culture
2025
The first Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, a music training school, was set up in 1901 by Vishnu Digambar Paluskar in:
Consider the following statements about 'PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana' :I.It targets installation of one crore solar rooftop panels in the residential sector.II.The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy aims to impart training on installation, operation, maintenance and repairs of solar rooftop systems at grassroot levels.III.It aims to create more than three lakhs skilled manpower through fresh skilling, and up-skilling, under scheme component of capacity building.Which of the statements given above are correct?
The famous female figurine known as 'Dancing Girl', found at Mohenjo-daro, is made of
Consider the following statements:Statement I: Some rare earth elements are used in the manufacture of flat television, screens and computer monitors,Statement II: Some rare earth elements have phosphorescent properties.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Who amongst the following are members of the Jury to select the recipient of 'Gandhi Peace Prize'?I.The President of IndiaII.The Prime Minister of IndiaIII.The Chief Justice of IndiaIV.The Leader of Opposition in the Lok SabhaSelect the correct answer using the code given below
Consider the following statements in respect of the first Kho Kho World Cup:I.The event was held in Delhi, India.II.Indian men beat Nepal with a score of 78- 40 in the final to become the World Champion in men category.III.Indian women beat Nepal with a score of 54- 36 in the final to become the World Champion in women category.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements :I.In the finals of the 45th Chess Olympiad held in 2024, Gukesh Dommaraju became the world's youngest winner after defeating the Russian player Jan NepomniachtchiII.Abhimanyu Mishra, an American chess player, holds the record of becoming world's youngest ever Grandmaster.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2024
Consider the following statements:1.There are no parables in Upanishads.2.Upanishads were composed earlier than the Puranas.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Which one of the following was the latest inclusion in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO ?
Which one of the following is a work attributed to playwright Bhasa ?
Sanghabhuti, an Indian Buddhist monk, who travelled to China at the end of the fourth century AD, was the author of a commentary on :
Consider the following properties included in the World Heritage List released by UNESCO :1.Shantiniketan2.Rani-ki-Vav3.Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas4.Mahabodhi Temple Complex at BodhgayaHow many of the above properties were included in 2023 ?
Consider the following pairs:Party Its Leader1.Bhartiya Jana Sangh Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee2.Socialist Party C. Rajagopalachari3.Congress for Democracy Jagjivan Ram4.Swatantra Party Acharya Narendra DevHow many of the above are correctly matched?
Which of the following statements about 'Exercise Mitra Shakti- 2023' are correct?1.This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh.2.It commenced in Aundh (Pune).3.Joint response during counter- terrorism operations was a goal of this operation.4.Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise.Select the correct answer using the code given below :
2023
With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements:1.The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin.2.Stupa was generally a repository of relics.3.Stupa was a votive and commemorative structure in Buddhist tradition.How many of the statements given above are correct?
Which one of the following explains the practice of 'Vattakirutal' as mentioned in Sangam poems?
With reference to ancient Indian History, * consider the following pairs:Literary work Author1.Devichandragupta : Bilhana2.Hammira-Mahakavya : Nayachandra Suri3.Milinda-panha : Nagarjuna4.Nitivakyamrita : Somadeva SuriHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
"Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects." The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs ofwhich one of the following religious sects of ancient India?
Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana:1.It is safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments.2.Its objective is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality among poor pregnant women.3.It aims to promote institutional delivery among poor pregnant women.4.Its objective includes providing public health facilities to sick infants up to one year of age.How many of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following actions:1.Detection of car crash/collision which results in the deployment of airbags almost instantaneously2.Detection of accidental free fall of a laptop towards the ground which results in the immediate turning off of the hard drive3.Detection of the tilt of the smartphone which results in the rotation of display between portrait and landscape modeIn how many of the above actions is the function of accelerometer required?
Consider the following statements :Statement-I :According to the United Nation's 'World Water Development Report, 2022', India extracts more than a quarter of the world's groundwater withdrawal each year.Statement-II :India needs to extract more than a quarter of the world's groundwater each year to satisfy the drinking water and sanitation needs of almost 18% of world's population living in its territory.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following pairs:Site Well known for1.Besnagar : Shaivite cave shrine2.Bhaja : Buddhist cave shrine3.Sittanavasal : Jain cave shrineHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
2022
With reference to Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, consider the following statements:1.Private and public hospitals must adopt it.2.As it aims to achieve universal health coverage, every citizen of India should be part of it ultimately.3.It has seamless portability across the country.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
If a major solar storm (solar-flare) reaches the Earth, which of the following are the possible effects on the Earth?1.GPS and navigation systems could fail.2.Tsunamis could occur at equatorial regions.3.Power grids could be damaged.4.Intense auroras could occur over much of the Earth.5.Forest fires could take place over much of the planet.6.Orbits of the satellites could be disturbed.7.Shortwave radio communication of the aircraft flying over polar regions could be interrupted.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following freedom fighters:1.Barindra Kumar Ghosh2.Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee3.Rash Behari BoseWho of the above was/were actively associated with the Ghadar Party?
With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts:1.Nettipakarana2.Parishishtaparvan3.Avadanashataka4.Trishashtilakshana MahapuranaWhich of the above are Jaina texts?
With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs:Historical person - Known as1.Aryadeva - Jaina scholar2.Dignaga - Buddhist scholar3.Nathamuni - Vaishnava scholarHow many pairs given above are correctly matched?
According to Kautilya's Arthashastra, which of the following are correct?1.A person could be a slave as a result of a judicial punishment.2.If a female slave bore her master a son, she was legally free.3.If a son born to a female slave was fathered by her master, the son was entitled to the legal status of the master's son.Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements:1.The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-member States.2.Inter-governmental organisations can seek observer status in the UN General Assembly.3.Permanent Observers in the UN General Assembly can maintain mission at the UN headquarters.Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct?
"Yogavasistha" was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of:
2021
With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements:1.It is a circular temple built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata Dynasty.2.It is the only circular temple built in India.3.It was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the
In the first quarter of seventeenth century, in which of the following was/were the factory/factories of the English East India Company located?1.Broach2.Chicacole3.TrichinopolySelect the correct answer using the code given below
Consider the following pairs:Historical place : Well- known for1.Burzahom : Rock-cut shrines2.Chandra-ketugarh : Terracotta art3.Ganeshwar : Copper artefactsWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Consider the following:1.Bacteria2.Fungi3.VirusWhich of the above can be cultured in artificial/synthetic medium?
With reference to India, the terms 'Halbi, Ho and Kui' pertain to
2020
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:1.Sthaviravadins belong to Mahayana Buddhism.2.Lokottaravadin sect was an offshoot of Mahasanghika sect of Buddhism.3.The deification of Buddha by Mahasanghikas fostered the Mahayana Buddhism.Which of the statements given above is/are Correct?
Consider the following events in the history of India:1.Rise of Pratiharas under King Bhoja 2 Establishment of Pallava power under Mahendravarman-I3.Establishment of Chola power by Purantaka4.Pala dynasty founded by Gopala What is the correct chronological order of the above events, starting from the earliest time?
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact included which of the following?1.Invitation to Congress to participate in the Round Table Conference2.Withdrawal of Ordinances promulgated in connection with the Civil Disobedience Movement3.Acceptance of Gandhiji's suggestion for enquiry into police excesses4.Release of only those prisoners who were not charged with violenceSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
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With reference to the cultural history of India,which one of the following is the correct description of the term paramitas?
With the present state of development, Artificial Intelligence can effectively do which of the following?1.Bring down electricity consumption in industrial units2.Create meaningful short stories and songs3.Disease diagnosis4.Text-to-Speech Conversion5.Wireless transmission of electrical energySelect the correct answer using the code given below:
When reference to carbon nanotubes, consider the following statements:1.They can be used as carriers of drugs and antigens in the human body.2.They can be made into artificial blood capillaries for an injured part of human body.3.They can be used in biochemical sensors.4.Carbon nanotubes are biodegradable.Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following pairs:1.Parivrajaka Renunciant and Wanderer2.Shramana : Priest with a high status3.Upasaka : Lay follower of BuddhismWhich of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
What is the use of biochar in farming?1.Biochar can be used as a part of the growing medium in vertical farming.2.When biochar is a part of the growing medium, it promotes the growth of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms.3.When biochar is a part of the growing medium, it enables the growing medium to retain water for longer time.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
If a particular plant species is placed under Schedule VI of The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, what is the implication?
What is/are the advantage/ advantages of zero tillage in agriculture?1.Sowing of wheat is possible without burning the residue of previous crop.2.Without the need for nursery of rice saplings, direct planting of paddy seeds in the wet soil is possible.3.Carbon sequestration in the soil is possible.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
In the context of India, which of the following is/are considered to be practice(s) of eco-friendly agriculture?1.Crop diversification2.Legume intensification3.Tensiometer use4.Vertical farmingSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
What are the advantages of fertigation in agriculture?1.Controlling the alkalinity of irrigation water is possible.2.Efficient application of Rock Phosphate and all other phosphatic fertilizers is possible.3.Increased availability of nutrients to plants is possible.4.Reduction in the leaching of chemical nutrients is possible.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs:Famous Place Present State1.Bhilsa : Madhya Pradesh2.Dwarasamudra : Maharashtra3.Girinagar : Gujarat4.Sthanesvara : Uttar PradeshWhich of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
2019
Consider the following statements about 'the Charter Act of 1813':1.It ended the trade monopoly of the East India Company in India except for trade in tea and trade with China.2.It asserted the sovereignty of the British Crown over the Indian territories held by the Company.3.The revenues of India were now controlled by the British Parliament.Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to Swadeshi Movement consider the following statements:1.It contributed to the revival of the indigenous artisan crafts and industries.2.The National Council of Education was established as a part of Swadeshi Movement.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:1.Deification of the Buddha2.Trading the path of Bodhisattvas3.Image worship and ritualsWhich of the above is/are the feature/features of Mahayana Buddhism?
Building 'Kalyaana Mandapas' was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of
With reference to Indian National Movement, consider the following pairs:Person Position held1.Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru : President, All India Liberal Federation2.K. C. Neogy : Member, The Constituent Assembly3.P. C. Joshi : General Secretary, Communist Party of IndiaWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Consider the following statements about Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India:1.PVTGs reside in 18 States and one Union Territory.2.A stagnant or declining population is one of the criteria for determining PVTG status.3.There are 95 PVTGs officially notified in the country so far.4.Irular and Konda Reddi tribes are included in the list of PVTGs.Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following adopted a law on data protection and privacy for its citizens known as 'General Data Protection Regulation' in April 2016 and started implementation of its from 25th May, 2018?
Recently, scientists observed the merger of giant 'blackholes' billions of light- years away from the Earth. What is the significance of this observation?
2018
With reference to India's decision to levy an equalization tax of 6% on online advertisement services offered by non-resident entities, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.It is introduced as a part of the Income Tax Act.2.Non-resident entities that offer advertisement services in India can claim a tax credit in their home country under the "Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements".Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following pairs:Tradition - State1.Chapchar Kut festival - Mizoram2.Khongjom Parba ballad - Manipur3.Thang-Ta dance - SikkimWhich of the pairs given above is/are correct?
Consider the following countries:1.Australia2.Canada3.China4.India5.Japan6.USAWhich of the above are among the 'free-trade partners' of ASEAN?
The well-known painting "Bani Thani" belongs to the
With reference to cultural history of India, consider the following statements:1.Most of the Tyagaraja Kritis are devotional songs in praise of Lord Krishna.2.Tyagaraja created several new ragas.3.Annamacharya and Tyagaraja are contemporaries.4.Annamacharya kirtanas are devotional songs in praise of Lord Venkateshwara.Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following pairs:Craft - Heritage of1.Puthukkuli shawls - Tamil Nadu2.Sujni embroidery - Maharashtra3.Uppada Jamdani saris - KarnatakaWhich of the pairs given above is/are correct?
Consider the following pairs:Terms sometimes seen in news - Context/Topic1.Belle II experiment - Artificial Intelligence2.Blockchain technology - Digital/Cryptocurrency3.CRISPR-Cas9 - Particle PhysicsWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
When the alarm of your smartphone rings in the morning, you wake up and tap it to stop the alarm which causes your geyser to be switched on automatically. The smart mirror in your bathroom shows the day's weather and also indicates the level of water in your overhead tank. After you take some groceries from your refrigerator for making breakfast, it recognises the shortage of stock in it and places an order for the supply of fresh grocery items. When you step out of your house and lock the door, all lights, fans, geysers and AC machines get switched off automatically. On your way to office, your car warns you about traffic congestion ahead and suggests an alternative route, and if you are late for a meeting, it sends a message to your office accordingly. In the context of emerging communication technologies,which one of the following terms best applies to the above scenario?
With reference to the religious practices in India, the "Sthanakvasi" sect belongs to
With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements:1.White marble was used in making Buland Darwaza and Khankah at Fatehpur Sikri.2.Red sandstone and marble were used in making Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza at Lucknow.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to Indian history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world?
Which of the following led to the introduction of English Education in India?1.Charter Act of 18132.General Committee of Public Instruction, 18233.Orientalist and Anglicist ControversySelect the correct answer using the code given below:
With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements:1.It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labor and Employment.2.It, among other things, will also impart training in soft skills, entrepreneurship, financial and digital literacy.3.It aims to align the competencies of the unregulated workforce of the country to the National Skill Qualification Framework.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to educational institutions during colonial rule in India, consider the following pairs:Institution - Founder1.Sanskrit College at Benaras - William Jones2.Calcutta Madarsa - Warren Hastings3.Fort William College - Arthur WellesleyWhich of the pairs given above is/are correct?
Consider the following events:1.The first democratically elected communist party government formed in a State in India.2.India's then largest bank, 'Imperial Bank of India', was renamed 'State Bank of India'.3.Air India was nationalised and became the national carrier.4.Goa became a part of independent India.Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?
With reference to India's satellite launch vehicles, consider the following statements:1.PSLVs launch the satellite useful for Earth resources monitoring whereas GSLVs are designed mainly to launch communication satellites.2.Satellites launched by PSLV appear to remain permanently fixed in the same position in the sky, as viewed from a particular location in Earth.3.GSLV Mk III is a four-staged launch vehicle with the first and third stages using solid rocket motors; and the second and fourth stages using liquid rocket engines.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2017
With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.Rigvedic Aryans used the coat of mail and helmet in warfare whereas the people of Indus Valley Civilization did not leave any evidence of using them.2.Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver and copper whereas Indus Valley people knew only copper and iron.3.Rigvedic Aryans had domesticated the horse whereas there is no evidence of Indus Valley people having been aware of this animal.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Smart India Hackathon 2017?1.It is a centrally sponsored scheme for developing every city of our country into Smart Cities in a decade.2.It is an initiative to identify new digital technology innovations for solving the many problems faced by our country.3.It is a programme aimed at making all the financial transactions in our country completely digital in a decade.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements:1.It is a song and dance performance.2.Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance.3.It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:1.The Standard Mark of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is mandatory for automotive tyres and tubes.2.AGMARK is a quality Certification Mark issued by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the purpose of setting up of Small Finance Banks (SFBs) in India?1.To supply credit to small business units2.To supply credit to small and marginal farmers3.To encourage young entrepreneurs to set up business particularly in rural areas.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
With reference to agriculture in India, how can the technique of 'genome sequencing', often seen in the news, be used in the immediate future?1.Genome sequencing can be used to identify genetic markers for disease resistance and drought tolerance in various crop plants.2.This technique helps in reducing the time required to develop new varieties of crop plants.3.It can be used to decipher the host-pathogen relationships in crops.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:1.Sautrantika and Sammitiya were the sects of Jainism.2.Sarvastivadin held that the constituents of phenomena were not wholly momentary, but existed forever in a latent form.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following in respect of 'National Career Services':1.National Career Service is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India.2.National Career Service has been launched in a Mission Mode to improve the employment opportunities to uneducated youth of the country.Which of the above statements is/are correct?
The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings at
Consider the following pairs:Traditions - Communities1.Chaliha Sahib Festival - Sindhis2.Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra - Gonds3.Wari-Warkari - SanthalsWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples?1.Arasavalli2.Amarakantak3.OmkareshwarSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:1.India has ratified the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) of WTO.2.TFA is a part of WTO's Bali Ministerial Package of 2013.3.TFA came into force in January 2016.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2016
Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?
With reference to 'Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)', consider the following statements:1.It is an organization of European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO.2.It monitors chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging.3.It provides assistance and protection to States (Parties) against chemical weapons threats.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Why does the Government of India promote the use of 'Neem-coated Urea' in agriculture?
With reference to the 'Trans-Pacific Partnership', consider the following statements:1.It is an agreement among all the Pacific Rim countries except China and Russia.2.It is a strategic alliance for the purpose of maritime security only.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 metres and has orange-coloured fruit pulp. In which part of India has it been discovered?
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:1.The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism.2.Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment.3.Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram?1.Both were built in the same period.2.Both belong to the same religious denomination.3.Both have rock-cut monuments.Select the correct answer using the code given below
Consider the following statements:1.New Development Bank has been set up by APEC.2.The headquarters of New Development Bank is in Shanghai.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs:Term - Description1.Eripatti : Land, revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank2.Taniyurs : Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins3.Ghatikas : Colleges generally attached to the templesWhich of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
With reference to 'Astrosat', the astronomical observatory launched by India, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.Other than USA and Russia, India is the only country to have launched a similar observatory into space.2.Astrosat is a 2000 kg satellite placed in an orbit at 1650 km above the surface of the Earth.Select the correct answer using the code given below
Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as 'State Butterfly'?
Recently, which of the following States has explored the possibility of constructing an artificial inland port to be connected to sea by a long navigational channel?
2015
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding National Innovation Foundation-India (NIF)?1.NIF is an autonomous body of the Department of Science and Technology under the Central Government.2.NIF is an initiative to strengthen the highly advanced scientific research in India's premier scientific institutions in collaboration with highly advanced foreign scientific institutions.Select the correct answer using the codes given below
With reference to Congress Socialist Party, consider the following statements:1.It advocated the boycott of British goods and evasion of taxes.2.It wanted to establish the dictatorship of proletariat.3.It advocated separate electorate for minorities and oppressed classes.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of modern scientific research, consider the following statements about 'IceCube', a particle detector located at South Pole, which was recently in the news:1.It is the world's largest neutrino detector, encompassing a cubic kilometre of ice.2.It is a powerful telescope to search for dark matter.3.It is buried deep in the ice.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The terms 'Agreement on Agriculture', 'Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measure' and 'Peace Clause' appear in the news frequently in the context of the affairs of the
Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha?1.Avanti2.Gandhara3.Kosala4.MagadhaSelect the correct answer using the codes given below
With reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?
In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not a participant/participants?1.Bangladesh2.Cambodia3.China4.Myanmar5.ThailandSelect the correct answer using the code given below
Kalamkari painting refers to