GK PRACTICE SET 28

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Q866. Which Act opposed by Mahatma Gandhi in 1919 was a direct attack on the civil liberties and democratic rights of the Indian people?

  1. Criminal Tribes Act
  2. Defence of India Act
  3. Pitt’s India Act
  4. Rowlatt Act

Answer: 4. Rowlatt Act

Explanation:
The Rowlatt Act, 1919 , allowed the British government to imprison individuals without trial, severely curtailing civil liberties. Mahatma Gandhi strongly opposed it, leading to widespread protests like the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

Q867. Oil India Limited (OIL) is under the administrative structure of:

  1. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
  2. Ministry of Power
  3. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
  4. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

Answer: 1. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

Explanation:
Oil India Limited (OIL) , a major public sector undertaking, operates under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas , which oversees India’s oil and gas sector.

Q870. Which Commission drew the boundary line between India and Pakistan?

  1. Radcliffe Boundary Commission
  2. Gandhi Irwin Pact
  3. Hilton Young Commission
  4. Bretton Woods Commission

Answer: 1. Radcliffe Boundary Commission

Explanation:
The Radcliffe Boundary Commission , led by Sir Cyril Radcliffe, drew the boundary line between India and Pakistan during the partition in 1947.

Q871. The financial year in India starts from 1 April and ends on ________.

  1. 30th June
  2. 31st March
  3. 31st July
  4. 31st May

Answer: 2. 31st March

Explanation:
The financial year in India runs from April 1 to March 31 of the following year.

Q873. Who founded a reformist organisation called ‘Brahmo Samaj’ in Calcutta?

  1. Vinoba Bhave
  2. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
  3. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
  4. Jyotiba Phule

Answer: 2. Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Explanation:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj in 1828 to promote social reforms and monotheism, rejecting idol worship and caste-based discrimination.

Q874. Which classical dance was introduced by the great Vaishnava saint and reformer of Assam?

  1. Kuchipudi
  2. Odissi
  3. Kathak
  4. Sattriya

Answer: 4. Sattriya

Explanation:
Sattriya is a classical dance form that originated in Assam, introduced by the Vaishnava saint Sankaradeva in the 15th century.

Q875. A housemaid gets her 12-year-old daughter to help in her work as a house cleaner at a residential colony instead of sending her to school. Which fundamental duty is violated by the housemaid?

  1. To safeguard public property and to abjure violence
  2. To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood
  3. To defend the country and render national service
  4. To provide opportunities for education to his/her child

Answer: 4. To provide opportunities for education to his/her child

Explanation:
Under Article 51A(k) of the Constitution, it is a Fundamental Duty of parents or guardians to ensure their children receive an education.

Q876. Rouf is the traditional dance of __________, which is practiced on the festive occasions of Eid and during Ramzan days.

  1. Jammu & Kashmir
  2. Chandigarh
  3. Leh
  4. Puducherry

Answer: 1. Jammu & Kashmir

Explanation:
Rouf is a traditional folk dance of Jammu & Kashmir , performed during festivals like Eid and Ramzan.

Q877. On 26 January 1950, India became:

  1. A sovereign, democratic, republic state
  2. A socialist and secular state
  3. An independent state
  4. A unitary state

Answer: 1. A sovereign, democratic, republic state

Explanation:
On January 26, 1950 , India adopted its Constitution and became a sovereign, democratic, republic , marking the transition to full independence.

Q879. Which of the following Indian classical dances has originated from Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Odissi
  2. Mohiniattam
  3. Kathakali
  4. Kuchipudi

Answer: 4. Kuchipudi

Explanation:
Kuchipudi is a classical dance form that originated in Andhra Pradesh , known for its graceful movements and expressive storytelling.

Q880. The Parliament of India has passed the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act 2002, which establishes the basic rights of primary education for children between:

  1. 7–16 years
  2. 5–11 years
  3. 6–14 years
  4. 6–17 years

Answer: 3. 6–14 years

Explanation:
The 86th Amendment Act, 2002 , made free and compulsory education a Fundamental Right for children aged 6–14 years under Article 21A.

Q881. ___________ has called the Right to Constitutional Remedy as the ‘Soul of the Constitution’.

  1. Dr. BR Ambedkar
  2. Lal Lajpat Rai
  3. Jawaharlal Nehru
  4. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Answer: 1. Dr. BR Ambedkar

Explanation:
Dr. BR Ambedkar , the architect of the Indian Constitution, referred to the Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32) as the “heart and soul” of the Constitution.

Q882. In cricket, a fast, head-high delivery of the ball is referred to as ________.

  1. Grubber
  2. Leg-bye
  3. Duck
  4. Bouncer

Answer: 4. Bouncer

Explanation:
A bouncer is a fast, short-pitched delivery that rises towards the batter’s head or chest level.

Q883. According to the Census of India 2011, which state has the lowest population growth rate?

  1. Jharkhand
  2. Punjab
  3. Uttar Pradesh
  4. Nagaland

Answer: 4. Nagaland

Explanation:
As per the Census of India 2011 , Nagaland recorded the lowest population growth rate , with a negative growth (-0.5%).

Q884. What is the primary aim of Regional Rural Banks in India?

  1. Development of rural economy
  2. Development of urban economy
  3. Development of semi-urban economy
  4. Development of metropolitan economy

Answer: 1. Development of rural economy

Explanation:
The primary objective of Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) is to provide banking services to rural areas and promote the development of the rural economy .

Q885. Which of the following Fundamental Rights has been deleted from the original list of fundamental rights provided in the Constitution of India?

  1. Right to freedom of religion
  2. Cultural and educational rights
  3. Right to constitutional remedies
  4. Right to property

Answer: 4. Right to property

Explanation:
The Right to Property was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights through the 44th Amendment Act, 1978 , and is now a legal right under Article 300A.

Q887. In India, the musical instrument “Flute” is also known as _____________.

  1. Tabla
  2. Manjira
  3. Bansuri
  4. Veena

Answer: 3. Bansuri

Explanation:
The flute is commonly referred to as Bansuri in Indian classical music.

Q888. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who was the first Home Minister of India, is known by which sobriquet?

  1. Grand old man of India
  2. Iron man of India
  3. Morning star of Indian Renaissance
  4. Father of Indian Unrest

Answer: 2. Iron man of India

Explanation:
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is famously known as the Iron Man of India for his role in integrating princely states into the Indian Union.

Q889. What takes place when you click the Save button or press Ctrl + S in Microsoft Word?

  1. The document is copied to the clipboard.
  2. The document is printed.
  3. The document is closed.
  4. The document is saved in a disk file.

Answer: 4. The document is saved in a disk file.

Explanation:
Clicking the Save button or pressing Ctrl + S in MS Word saves the current document to a file on your storage device.

Q890. Indian Constitution came into force on __________ and is celebrated as Republic Day.

  1. 26 Jan 1951
  2. 26 Jan 1950
  3. 26 Jan 1948
  4. 26 Feb 1950

Answer: 2. 26 Jan 1950

Explanation:
The Indian Constitution came into effect on January 26, 1950 , marking the establishment of the Republic of India.

Q891. Which is the nearest planet to the Sun?

  1. Uranus
  2. Jupiter
  3. Mercury
  4. Saturn

Answer: 3. Mercury

Explanation:
Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun in our solar system.

Q892. Which of the following is NOT one of the classical languages of India?

  1. Magahi
  2. Malayalam
  3. Kannada
  4. Odiya

Answer: 1. Magahi

Explanation:
Magahi is not a classical language of India. The six classical languages are Tamil, Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, and Odiya.

Q893. Which of the following is NOT a stringed instrument?

  1. Flute
  2. Violin
  3. Mandolin
  4. Guitar

Answer: 1. Flute

Explanation:
The flute is a wind instrument, while violin, mandolin, and guitar are stringed instruments.

Q894. Which of the following dances developed in the monasteries of Assam?

  1. Kuchipudi
  2. Kathak
  3. Bharatanatyam
  4. Sattriya

Answer: 4. Sattriya

Explanation:
Sattriya dance originated in the Vaishnavite monasteries of Assam, developed by Sankaradeva.

Q895. Which of the following pairs of state and folk dance is correctly paired?

  1. Punjab – Bhangra dance
  2. Haryana – Garia or Goria dance
  3. Kerala – Ghoomar dance
  4. Gujarat – Bihu dance

Answer: 1. Punjab – Bhangra dance

Explanation:
Bhangra is a traditional folk dance of Punjab . Other options incorrectly pair states with dances.

Q896. Who defeated Mohammad Ghori in the First Battle of Tarain fought in the year 1191?

  1. Prithviraj Chauhan
  2. Vasudev
  3. Yashovarman
  4. Vidyadhar

Answer: 1. Prithviraj Chauhan

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