Which of the following statements with regard to Black Boxes used in modern aircrafts is/are correct?1.They carry a beacon emitting red light pulses to facilitate underwater detection.2.They record both the cockpit voice and flight data.3.Their memory units are made using either stainless steel or titanium. Select the answer using the code given below:
History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)
2026
2025
Consider the following statements about Raja Ram Mohan Roy:I.He possessed great love and respect for the traditional philosophical systems of the East.II.He desired his countrymen to accept the rational and scientific approach and the principle of human dignity and social equality of all men and women.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The irrigation device called 'Araghatta' was
Who among the following rulers in ancient India had assumed the titles 'Mattavilasa', 'Vichitrachitta' and 'Gunabhara'?
Fa-hien (Faxian), the Chinese pilgrim, travelled to India during the reign of
Who among the following led a successful military campaign against the kingdom of Srivijaya, the powerful maritime State, which ruled the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java and the neighbouring islands?
With reference to ancient India (600-322 BC), consider the following pairs:Territorial Region River flowing in the regionI.Asmaka : GodavariII.Kamboja : VipasIII.Avanti : MahanadiIV.Kosala : SarayuHow many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Ashokan inscriptions suggest that the 'Pradeshika', 'Rajuka' and 'Yukta' were important officers at the:
Consider the following statements in respect of the Non-Cooperation Movement:I.The Congress declared the attainment of 'Swaraj' by all legitimate and peaceful means to be its objective.II.It was to be implemented in stages with civil disobedience and non-payment of taxes for the next stage only if 'Swaraj' did not come within a year and the Government resorted to repression.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
"Sedition has become my religion" was the famous statement given by Gandhiji at the time of
Who provided legal defence to the people arrested in the aftermath of Chauri Chaura incident?
Subsequent towhich one of the following events, Gandhiji, who consistently opposed untouchability and appealed for its eradication from all spheres, decided to include the upliftment of 'Harijans' in his political and social programme?
Consider the following fruits :I.PapayaII.PineappleIII.GuavaHow many of the above were introduced in India by the Portuguese in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries?
Who among the following was the founder of the 'Self- Respect Movement'?
2024
With reference to ancient India, Gautama Buddha was generally known by which of the following epithets ?1.Nayaputta2.Shakyamuni3.TathagataSelect the correct answer using the code given below :
Consider the following information : Archaeological Site State Description1.Chandraketugarh Odisha Trading Port town2.Inamgaon Maharashtra Chalcolithic site3.Mangadu Kerala Megalithic site4.Salihundam Andhra Pradesh Rock-cut cave shrines Inwhich of the above rows is given information correctly matched ?
Who of the following rulers of medieval India gave permission to the Portuguese to build a fort at Bhatkal ?
With reference to revenue collection by Cornwallis, consider the following statements :1.Under the Ryotwari Settlement of revenue collection, the peasants were exempted from revenue payment in case of bad harvests or natural calamities.2.Under the Permanent Settlement in Bengal, if the Zamindar failed to pay his revenues to the state, on or before the fixed date, he would be removed from his Zamindari.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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With reference to the Government of India Act, 1935, consider the following statements :1.It provided for the establishment of an All India Federation based on the union of the British Indian Provinces and Princely States.2.Defence and Foreign Affairs were kept under the control of the federal legislature.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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Inwhich one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghikas, located?
With reference to ancient South India, Korkai, Poompuhar and Muchiri were well known as
Consider the following dynasties:1.Hoysala2.Gahadavala3.Kakatiya4.YadavaHow many of the above dynasties established their kingdoms in early eighth century AD?
Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river to the capital city?
Who among the following rulers of medieval Gujarat surrendered Diu to Portuguese?
Bywhich one of the following Acts was the Governor General of Bengal designated as the Governor General of India?