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Q.1
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Who was the first President of independent India?
A
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
C
Jawaharlal Nehru
D
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Correct Answer:
A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Explanation:
Dr. Rajendra Prasad served as the first President of India from 1950 to 1962.
Q.2
Medium
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In 2024, which Indian athlete won the silver medal in shooting at the Paris Olympics?
A
Manu Bhaker
B
Neeraj Chopra
C
Abhinav Bindra
D
Sania Mirza
Correct Answer:
A. Manu Bhaker
Explanation:
Manu Bhaker won silver in the 10m air pistol event at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Q.3
Easy
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Who authored the book 'Arthashastra'?
A
Kautilya (Chanakya)
B
Panini
C
Valmiki
D
Kalidasa
Correct Answer:
A. Kautilya (Chanakya)
Explanation:
Kautilya, also known as Chanakya, authored the Arthashastra, an ancient text on statecraft and economics.
Q.4
Medium
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Who was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India in 2024?
A
Anil Chauhan
B
Manoj Pandey
C
M.M. Naravane
D
Bipin Rawat
Correct Answer:
A. Anil Chauhan
Explanation:
General Anil Chauhan was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff in September 2023 and continued in 2024.
Q.5
Medium
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Which Indian freedom fighter is known as 'The Lion of Punjab'?
A
Bhagat Singh
B
Lala Lajpat Rai
C
Khudiram Bose
D
Chandrashekhar Azad
Correct Answer:
B. Lala Lajpat Rai
Explanation:
Lala Lajpat Rai was known as 'The Lion of Punjab' for his prominent role in the freedom struggle.
Q.6
Easy
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Who won the Bharat Ratna in 2024?
A
MS Dhoni
B
Sachin Tendulkar
C
Venu Madhav and Infosys
D
Lata Mangeshkar
Correct Answer:
B. Sachin Tendulkar
Explanation:
Sachin Tendulkar was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2024 for his exceptional contributions to cricket and sports.
Q.7
Medium
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Which Mauryan emperor renounced war after the Kalinga War?
A
Chandragupta Maurya
B
Ashoka
C
Bindusar
D
Brihadratha
Correct Answer:
B. Ashoka
Explanation:
Emperor Ashoka renounced violence and war after witnessing the bloodshed in the Kalinga War (260 BCE).
Q.8
Easy
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Who was sworn in as the Prime Minister of India in June 2024?
A
Rahul Gandhi
B
Narendra Modi
C
Pranab Mukherjee
D
Amit Shah
Correct Answer:
B. Narendra Modi
Explanation:
Narendra Modi was sworn in for his third term as Prime Minister of India in June 2024.
Q.9
Medium
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Which Indian classical dancer is credited with reviving Bharatanatyam dance form?
A
Rukmini Devi
B
Padma Subrahmanyam
C
Yamini Krishnamurthy
D
Sonal Mansingh
Correct Answer:
A. Rukmini Devi
Explanation:
Rukmini Devi played a pioneering role in reviving and promoting the Bharatanatyam dance form in the 20th century.
Q.10
Medium
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Who became the first woman Chief Justice of India in 2024?
A
Indu Malhotra
B
Bela M. Trivedi
C
No woman has become Chief Justice yet
D
Asha Parekh
Correct Answer:
C. No woman has become Chief Justice yet
Explanation:
As of 2024, no woman has yet served as the Chief Justice of India, though several female judges have held high positions.
