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1. Who has been given the 'Yashwantrao Sol.

Chavan National Award 2018' for his a) Alharthi is not the second Arabic
contribution to economic development? author to but he was the first Arabic
A. Bimal Jalan author to win this prize.
B. Amartya Sen b) She was awarded this prize on 21 may
C. Raghuram Rajan 2019.
D. Arvind Subramanian c) Celestial Bodies, which is set in the
Ans. C Omani village of Al Awafi and deals with
Sol. the lives and love of three sisters and it is
a) Raghuram Rajan has been given the the first novel written in Arabic to win the
Yashwantrao Chavan National Award award.
2018.
b) The former governor of RBI has been 4. _______ won the women's singles title
chosen for the ‘Yashwantrao Chavan at Italian Open 2019.
National Award 2018’ for his A. Naomi Osaka
contribution to economic B. Simona Halep
development. C. Johanna Konta
c) This award is given every year by the D. Karolina Pliskova
Yashwantrao Chavan Prathisthan to Ans. D
individuals for their outstanding Sol.
contribution towards national integration, a) Karolina Pliskova won the women’s
democratic values, and social and singles title at Italian Open 2019.
economic development. b) In the men's singles title in Italian
Open 2019 the title was won by Rafael
2. Who of the following players was Nadal.
named Wisden's Leading T20 Cricketer of c) This tournament was held in Rome,
the Year for 2018? Italy and played on the Clay court and
A. Rashid Khan this year they were played in May 2020.
B. Rohit Sharma
C. Virat Kohli 5. _____ was named ICC Emerging
D. Sam Curran Player of the Year 2018.
Ans. C A. Rohit Sharma
Sol. B. Calum McLeod
a) Virat Kohli was named Wisden’s C. Aaron Finch
Leading T20 Cricketer of the Year for D. Rishabh Pant
2018. Ans. D
b) He is the current captain of the Indian Sol.
cricket team. a) Rishabh Pant was named ICC
c) The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, the Emerging Player of the Year 2018 and
highest sporting honour in India is also also for the Year 2019.
received by him in 2018. b) Pant was picked by the ICC's voting
academy for a stellar show in his
3. In the context of Man Booker breakthrough Test year in 2018.
International Prize, 2019, which of the c) It is responsible for all the cricket
following statements is NOT correct? matches in India and the present head of
A. The prize was awarded to her for the ICC is Manu Sawhney.
novel titled Celestial Bodies.
B. Alharthi hails from Oman. 6. ‘Humpy Koneru' is associated with
C. Alharthi is the second Arabic author to which of the following sports?
win this prize. A. Swimming
D. The prize was bagged by Jokha B. Cricket
Alharthi. C. Badminton
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Ans. D * Full name of Temple Mallikarjuna is

Sol. Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Temple. It
• Humpy Koneru is an Indian chess is located in Andhra Pradesh.
grandmaster and current World Rapid * It is a Hindu Temple which is dedicated
Chess Champion. to Shiva.
• In 2002, She became the youngest * This temple covers 2 hectares of land
woman ever to achieve the title of and houses four gateway towers known
grandmaster at the age of 15 years. as gopurams.
• She was awarded the Arjuna Award in
2003 and the Padma Shri Award in 10. Who among the following first
2007 by the Government of India. translated the 'Bhagavad Gita' into
English?
7. The term 'address' is associated with A. George Yule
which of the following sports? B. Vincent Arthur Smith
A. Cricket C. Max Muller
B. Golf D. Charles Wilkins
C. Swimming Ans. D
D. Hockey Sol.
Ans. B * Charles Wilkins is the first who
Sol. translated Bhagavad Gita into English.
• The term 'address' is associated with He was was an English typographer and
Golf. founding member of The Asiatic Society.
• This is a term used in golf to describe * Bhagavad Gita is a holy book of Hindu.
when the player takes their stance and
places the golf club head behind the ball 11. 'Freedom in Exile' is the
preparing to take a stroke on the ball. autobiography of _____________.
A. Mahatma Gandhi
8. Who was the first woman to win the B. Nelson Mandela
Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903? C. Dalai Lama
A. Alva Myrdal D. Jiddu Krishnamurti
B. Jane Addams Ans. C
C. Marie Curie Sol.
D. Jody Williams * Freedom in Exile is the autobiography
Ans. C of the Dalai Lama. Author of the book is
Sol. the 14th Dalai Lama.
• Marie Curie was the first woman to win * It was released in 1991. The title
the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903. Freedom in exile refers to the freedoms
• She who won the Nobel Prize in Physics he says that India offered to him.
in 1903 with her husband, Pierre Curie,
and Henri Becquerel. 12. With which of the following sports is
• Marie Curie is also the only woman to the term 'bib' associated? The word refers
have won multiple Nobel Prizes. In 1911, to sheets printed with numbers.
she won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. A. Hockey
B. Football
9. Which of the following temples is C. Lawn Tennis
correctly matched with its location? D. Running
A. Mallikarjuna-Andhra Pradesh Ans. B
B. Somnath-Bihar Sol.
C. Trimbakeshwar-Karnataka • Bib is a term used for garment that is
D. Baidyanathdham-Odisha wore to identify different teams in a
Ans. A playground. These are used by the
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can be determined who is within their • She was born on 9 Aug. 1993 and
allowed area. belong to tripura.
• It will help to identify your • She had also received Padma Shri the
teammates. fourth highest civilian award in India
because of her performance in Rio
13. With which of the following sports is Olympics 2016.
the term 'tumble turns' associated?
A. Long Jump 16. Chakri' is a type of traditional music
B. Cycling that is popular in the Indian state of
C. Swimming _______________ .
D. Running A. Rajasthan
Ans. C B. Madhya Pradesh
Sol. C. Jammu and Kashmir
• A tumble turn or flip turn is D. Punjab
associated with swimming and it is used Ans. C
to reverse the direction in which the Sol.
person is swimming. • Chakri is a type of traditional music
• It is done when the swimmer reaches played in Jammu & Kashmir.
the end of the swimming pool but still has • It is played with instruments such as the
one or more lengths to swim. harmonium, the rubab, the sarangi, the
• Tumble turns are only permitted during nout, the geger, the tumbaknaer and the
freestyle and backstroke races. chimta.
• Chakri dance is the popular dance of
14. To which of the following states does Rajasthan.
the folk song 'Bhawaiya' belong?
A. Chhattisgarh 17. The term 'Jamming' is associated with
B. Odisha which of the following sports?
C. West Bengal A. Boxing
D. Jharkhand B. Swimming
Ans. C C. Lawn Tennis
Sol. D. Cricket
• Bhawaiya is a musical form of West Ans. C
Bengal & Assam in India. Sol.
• It is sung traditionally both solo and by a) Jamming is associated with Lawn
chorus. It is primarily sung in Tennis.
Rajbhanshi dialect of Bengali. b) Jamming means hitting the tennis ball
• Bhawaiya songs were historically made straight to the opponent's body, not
popular by renowned exponents like allowing them to extend the racquet to hit
Abbasuddin, Abdul Karim and Pratima the ball well.
Baruah. c) Lawn Tennis is played on a rectangular,
flat surface which is 78 feet long and 27
15. ____________is the first Indian feet wide for singles matches and 36 ft
gymnast to win a Gold medal at a Global (11 m) for doubles matches.
Event in the World Challenge Cup in
Turkey. 18. ______created history and became
A. Ashish Kumar the first Indian medalist at the 2003
B. Aruna Reddy World Athletics Championships in Paris
C. Rakesh Patra when she won a bronze medal in women's
D. Dipa Karmakar long jump (6.70 m).
Ans. D A. Dutee Chand
Sol. B. Anju Bobby George
• Dipa karmakar is the first Indian C. KM Beenamol
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Ans. B Ans. A
Sol. Sol.
a) Anju Bobby George created history by a) Mihir Sen was the first Indian to cross
winning the bronze medal in the the English Channel.
women's long jump in the 2003 World b) He crosses the English Channel from
Athletics championship in Paris. Dover to Calais in 14hrs & 45 mins.
b) She was born on 19 july 1977 c) He also received Padma Shri in1959
c) She also received Rajiv Gandhi Khel and Padma Bhushan in 1967.
Ratna in 2003-2004 and Padma Shri, d) His name is also recorded in The
India's fourth highest civilian award in Guinness Book of Records as the world
2004. greatest long distance swimmer.

19. Which city in Pakistan is called the 22. Pandit Budhaditya Mukherjee is
'Gardens of the Mughals or City of associated with which of the following
Gardens'? musical instruments?
A. Peshawar A. Tabla
B. Multan B. Sitar
C. Karachi C. Veena
D. Lahore D. Flute
Ans. D Ans. B
Sol. Sol.
a) Lahore is called the Gardens of Pandit Budhaditya Mukherjee is an Indian
Mughals because of its many parks and classical sitar and surbahar maestro of
gardens. the Imdadkhani gharana, recognizable by
b) It is the second largest city in Pakistan his intricate vocalic playing
with an area of 1752km2. complemented by spectacular high speed
c) It is also known as the cultural heart of playing. He holds a unique distinction of
Pakistan as it celebrates many festivals, being the ever first artist in history to
arts, music , film making and gardening perform in the House of Commons,
etc. London.

20. Jhijhiya dance originated in the Indian 23. The first defence minister of
state of ________ independent India was __________.
A. Bihar A. C Rajagopalachari
B. West Bengal B. Baldev Singh
C. Rajasthan C. Shri Jagjivan Ram
D. Gujarat D. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Ans. A Ans. B
Sol. Sol.
a) Jhijhiya is a cultural dance of Bihar in a) The first defence minister of
India. independent India was Baldev Singh.
b) It is performed at the festival of b) He served as defence minister from
Dussehra. 1947 to 1952
c) The dancers of Jhijhiya place lanterns c) He was born on 11 July 1902 in village
made of mud on their heads and this Dumna in the Rupar district of Punjab.
dance is performed by the women only.
24. Dogri language is mainly spoken in
21. Who was the first Indian to cross the which of the following states/union
English Channel? territories?
A. Mihir Sen A. Jammu and Kashmir
B. Sachin Nag B. Dadra and Nagar Haveli
C. Virdhawal Khade C. Mizoram
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Ans. A 28. ‘Bumchu' is a unique cultural festival

Sol. celebrated in the Indian state of
a) Dogri language is mainly spoken in the _________.
union territory of Jammu & Kashmir. A. West Bengal
b) It is the second most spoken language B. Odisha
in the northern region of India. C. Assam
c) It has its origin in the old Indo-Aryan D. Sikkim
language which is the language of Vedas Ans. D
and Laukik Sanskrit. Sol.
• Bumchu is an important festival,
25. The book titled 'Social Harmony' is celebrated by the Buddhists in Sikkim.
written by __________. • The literal meaning of Bumchu is a
A. Lal Krishna Advani "sacred pot".
B. Narendra Modi • This festival is celebrated at Tashiding
C. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Monastery in Sikkim.
D. Atal Bihari Vajpayee • This festival was initiated in 1700 AD.
Ans. B • This festival falls on the 15th day of first
Sol. Tibetan calendar year (January-
a) Social Harmony book is titled by February).
Narendra modi.
b) This book was published in 2012. 29. With which of the following sports is
C) Narendra Modi is the14th and current the term 'twiddle' associated?
Prime Minister of India. A. Table Tennis
B. Cricket
26. The famous dancer Chemancheri C. Rugby
Kunhiraman Nair is associated with which D. Hockey
of the following dance forms? Ans. A
A. Sattriya Sol.
B. Mohiniyattam • The term 'Twiddle' is associated with
C. Kathakali Table Tennis.
D. Manipuri • Twiddling in table tennis is the act of
Ans. C flipping the paddle so that the ball is
Sol. played with the rubber on the other side
• Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair is a to gain a competitive advantage.
renowned Kathakali artist from
Chemancheri, Kerala. 30. Use of an attractive masquerade or
• The Government of India awarded him mask is associated with which of the
the fourth highest civilian honor of the following dance style?
Padma Shri in 2017. A. Kathakali
B. Kuchipudi
27. Who among the following wrote the C. Odissi
book 'Wise and Otherwise'? D. Manipuri
A. Gita Piramal Ans. A
B. Jhumpa Lahiri Sol.
C. Arundhati Roy • Mask is associated with Kathakali dance
D. Sudha Murthy style.
Ans. D • Kathakali is one of the major forms of
Sol. classical Indian dance.
• Wise & Otherwise: A Salute to life is • It is a "story play" genre of art, but one
a non-fiction book written by Sudha distinguished by the elaborately colorful
Murthy. make-up, costumes and facemasks that
• It was published by East West Books the traditionally male actor-dancers
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31. The G-77 is a coalition of developing 34. When is National Science Day
nation, what was the venue of G-77, 2017 observed in India every year?
summit? A. 15th March
A. Indonesia B. 2nd January
B. Ecuador C. 5th May
C. South Korea D. 28th February
D. Argentina Ans. D
Ans. B Sol.
Sol. • National Science Day is celebrated
• Ecuador was the venue of G-77,2017 in India on 28 February each year.
summit. It was the presiding country in • It is celebrated to mark the discovery of
year 2017. the Raman effect by Indian physicist Sir
• The Group of 77 (G77) at the United C. V.
Nations is a coalition of 134 developing • Raman on 28 February 1928.
nations, designed to promote its • For his discovery, Sir C.V. Raman was
members' collective economic interests awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in
and create an enhanced joint negotiating 1930.
capacity in the United Nations. Egypt
holds the Chairmanship for 2018. 35. Which was India’s first full-length
‘talkie’ film?
32. Who among the following is a A. Shirin Farhad
recipient of for the Padma Bhushan year B. Bhakta Prahlad
2018 in the field of Art-Painting? C. Indrasabha
A. Laxman pai D. Alam Ara
B. Arvind Parikh Ans. D
C. Sharda Sinha Sol.
D. Ramachandran Nagaswamy • Alam Ara was India’s first full-
Ans. A length ‘talkie’ film.
Sol. • This film was released on 14th March
• Laxman pai is a recipient of for the 1931.
Padma Bhushan year 2018 in the field of • It was directed by Ardeshir Irani.
Art-Painting. Laxman Pai is an Indian
artist and painter. 36. What is the SI unit of electrical
• He is a former principal of the Goa resistance?
College of Art, a post he held from 1977 A. Volt
to 1987. B. Ohm
• Pai is a recipient of several awards C. Mole
including India's third highest civilian D. Ampere
honour of Padma Bhushan, awarded by Ans. B
the Government of India. Sol.
• The SI unit of Resistance is Ohm.
33. Which Player has been awarded • Resistance is a measure of the
Padma Bhushan in the year 2018 for his opposition to current flow in an electrical
contribution to Cricket? circuit. Resistance is measured in ohms,
A. Saurabh Ganguli symbolized by the Greek letter omega
B. Rahul Dravid (Ω).
C. Mahendra singh Dhoni Other options:
D. Virat Kohali a) Volt is the SI unit of Potential
Ans. C Difference.
Sol. b) Mole is the SI unit of amount of
Mahendra singh Dhoni was awarded substance.
Padma Bhushan in the year 2018 for his c) Ampere is the SI unit of Current.
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37. Which of the following states is the D. Morena

biggest Jute producer in India? Ans. B
A. West Bengal Sol.
B. Nagaland • Chhindwara district is not one of the
C. Karnataka three districts in the Chambal division of
D. Rajasthan the state of Madhya Pradesh.
Ans. A • The Chambal division is an
Sol. administrative geographical unit of MP.It
• West Bengal is the largest producer of includes three districts which are-
jute in country. Morena, Sheopur and Bhind.
• Jute is a natural vegetable fiber under • Madhya Pradesh has 51 districts and 10
the category of bast fibers like flax, divisions. The largest division is Jabalpur
hemp, etc. division which has seven Districts and the
• West Bengal alone accounts for over 50 smallest division in MP is Hoshangabad
percent raw jute production. Division which has three Districts.
• The jute crop is grown in nearly 83
districts of seven states - West Bengal , 40. Who among the following won an
Assam , Orissa , Bihar , Uttar Pradesh , award in the ‘Best Actor (Female)’
Tripura and Meghalaya. category at the 64th Filmfare Awards held
in 2019?
38. In February 2018, ___ was appointed A. Alia Bhatt
as the first independent female director of B. Neena Gupta
ICC. C. Sara Ali Khan
A. Indra Jai Singh D. Janhvi Kapoor
B. Indra Nooyi Ans. A
C. Chanda Kochhar Sol.
D. Nita Ambani Alia bhatt won an award in the ‘Best
Ans. B Actor (Female)’ category at the 64th
Sol. Filmfare Awards held in 2019. Some
• In February 2018, Indira Nooyi was other important awards under this
appointed as the first independent female event are as follow-
director of ICC. • Alia Bhat won the award for Raazi
• The introduction of an Independent Movie.
Director, who must be female, was • The Best Critics Best Film is awarded to
approved by the ICC Full Council in June Andhadun.
2017. • The Best actor in a leading role (Male)
• Nooyi joined PepsiCo in 1994 and was was awarded to Ranbir Kapoor for Sanju
named CEO in 2006. Movie.
• She serves on the board of Amazon, the • The award for best critics actor in a
International Cricket Council, and leading role (Male) to Ayashman
Schlumberger. Khurrana.
• She was awarded Padam Bhushan in • Best Director Award to Meghna Gulzar
2007 and she was ranked the 2nd most for movie Raazi.
powerful woman on the Fortune list in
2015. 41. Who was affectionately called “The
Grand Old Man of India”?
39. Which of the districts listed as options A. Dadabhai Naoroji
is not one of the three districts in the B. Lal Bahadur Shastri
Chambal division of the state of Madhya C. Rajendra Prasad
Pradesh? D. Bipin Chandra Pal
A. Bhind Ans. A
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Dadabhai Naoroji was known as ‘The A. Austria

Grand Old Man of India’. B. Belgium
• He is also known as ‘Unofficial C. Switzerland
Ambassador of India’. D. France
• He was the First Indian to be a British Ans. D
MP from Liberal party. Sol.
• He made the first attempt to estimate France houses the headquarters of the
the national income of India. intergovernmental organization-The
• He wrote the book- Poverty and Un- International Bureau of Weights and
British Rule in India. Measures.
• It is more commonly known as BIPM-
42. When is the World Thyroid Day Bureau international des poids et
observed every year? mesures.
A. 5th September • It has 61 member countries worldwide
B. 25th May and Martin Milton is it’s present Director.
C. 15th January • The BIPM was created on 20 May 1875,
D. 25th October following the signing of the Meter
Ans. B Convention.
Sol.
World Thyroid Day is observed every 45. Who is the author of the book
year on 25th May. ‘Changing India’?
• World Thyroid Day was established in A. Narendra Modi
2008. B. Shashi Tharoor
• It was established by the American C. A P J Abdul Kalam
Thyroid Association and European D. Manmohan Singh
Thyroid Association. Ans. D
• Thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland Sol.
located in middle of lower part of the • Former Prime Minister of India
neck. Manmohan Singh is the author of the
book ‘Changing India’.
43. In which state is ‘Tarnetar’ fair • In the book, he narrated his journey
celebrated annually? from an economist to a politician and
A. Gujarat shared anecdotes from his life.
B. Telangana • He served as the 13th Prime Minister of
C. Madhya Pradesh India from 2004 to 2014.
D. Manipur
Ans. A 46. Paithani Saree belongs to the state of
Sol. _________.
The ‘Tarnetar’ fair is celebrated annually A. Maharashtra
in Gujrat State. B. Karnataka
• The fair is held for three days every year C. Tamil Nadu
during the Hindu calendar dates of D. Kerala
Bhadarva Sud – 4 to 6th. This year Ans. A
Tarnetar fair held from 1st September to Sol.
4th September 2019. • Paithani is a variety of sari. It is named
• The Tarnetar fair is held 8 km from the after the Paithan town in Aurangabad,
town of Thangadh, in Surendranagar Maharashtra.
District. • It is considered as one of the most
expensive saris in India. It is also
44. Which country houses the considered to be made from the finest silk
headquarters of the intergovernmental in India.
organization. The International Bureau of
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47. With which of the following sports is B. Jhumpa Lahiri

the term ‘Jab’ associated? C. Amitav Ghosh
A. Cricket D. Siddhartha Mukherjee
B. Boxing Ans. B
C. Billiards Sol.
D. Basketball • The book 'The Namesake' is authored
Ans. B by Jhumpa Lahiri.
Sol. • This novel was the first novel by
• The term ‘Jab’ is associated with American author Jhumpa Lahiri. It was
Boxing. published in 2003.
• A jab is a type of punch used in the
martial arts. 51. With which of the following sports is
• The word jab was first used in 1825, to the term 'Cox' associated?
mean "to thrust with a point." A. Long Jump
B. Boat Racing
48. Devotional folk songs called ‘Zikir’ C. Boxing
belong to the Indian state of _________. D. Javelin Throw
A. West Bengal Ans. B
B. Assam Sol.
C. Uttar Pradesh • The term 'Cox' is associated with Boat
D. Odisha Racing.
Ans. B • The term 'Cox' can be used to describe
Sol. anyone in charge of navigation and
• Devotional folk songs called ‘Zikir’ steering on a boat.
belong to the Indian state of Assam.
• These songs are sung by the Assamese 52. From which Indian state did 'Warli Art'
Muslim community of Assam. originate?
A. Maharashtra
49. With which sport is the Indian player B. Rajasthan
Neeraj Chopra associated? C. Kerala
A. Boxing D. Madhya Pradesh
B. Swimming Ans. A
C. Javelin Throw Sol.
D. Billiards • 'Warli Art' is one of the oldest forms of
Ans. C Indian folk art and has its origins in the
Sol. Warli region of Maharashtra.
• Neeraj Chopra is an Indian track • This form of tribal art mainly makes use
and field athlete. He also competes in of geometric shapes such as circles,
the javelin throw. triangles and squares to form numerous
• He represented India at the 2018 Asian shapes depicting life and beliefs of the
Games where he won a gold medal. He Warli tribe.
also clinched the gold medal in 2018 • In olden days, Warli art was done on
Commonwealth Games. walls on special occasions.
• He was the 2016 IAAF World U20
champion. He was selected as the flag- 53. The 'Pattachitra' style of painting is
bearer at the opening ceremony for India one of the oldest and most popular art
at the 2018 Asian Games. forms of ______
• He also represent India at the IAAF A. West Bengal
Diamond League. B. Assam
C. Odisha
50. Who among the following wrote the D. Rajasthan
book 'The Namesake'? Ans. C
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• Pattachitra is one of the ancient D. Durgapur

artworks of Odisha. Ans. B
• This artform is known for its intricate Sol.
details as well as mythological narratives • Swami Vivekananda Airport is
and folktales inscribed in it. formerly known as Raipur Airport.
• These paintings are based on Hindu • It is the primary airport serving the
mythology and specially inspired by state of Chhattisgarh.
Jagannath and Vaishnava sect. • It is the 28th busiest airport in India by
passenger traffic and 29th busiest by
54. Which one of the following is the joint aircraft movement.
Army exercises between France and • On 24 January 2012, the airport was
India? renamed after Swami Vivekananda.
A. Shakti
B. Garuda Shakti 57. Albert Einstein was awarded the
C. Khanjar Nobel Prize in Physics in the year ____.
D. Sampriti A. 1934
Ans. A B. 1921
Sol. C. 1924
• 'Exercise SHAKTI' is a biennial D. 1920
exercise which is conducted alternately in Ans. B
India and France. Sol.
• The 2019 edition was conducted from • Albert Einstein received the 1921
31 October 2019 to 13 November 2019 in Nobel Prize in Physics "for his services
Rajasthan. to theoretical physics.
• Garuda Shakti is the joint military • He received this award especially for his
exercise between India and Indonesia. discovery of the law of the photoelectric
• Exercise Khanjar is the joint military effect".
exercise between India and Kyrgyzstan. • The Nobel Prize in Physics is a yearly
• Exercise Sampriti is the joint military award given by the Royal Swedish
exercise between India and Bangladesh. Academy of Sciences for those who have
made the most outstanding contributions
55. With which of the following sports was for mankind in the field of physics.
Narender Hirwani associated? • It is one of the five Nobel Prizes
A. Hockey established by the will of Alfred Nobel in
B. Football 1895 and awarded since 1901.
C. Boxing
D. Cricket 58. Who amongst the following
Ans. D established an institution names
Sol. ‘Kalashram’ for imparting training in
• Narendra Deepchand Hirwani is dance and associated disciplines?
associated with cricket. A. Shambhu Maharaj
• He holds the Test record (World Record) B. Pandit Birju Maharaj
of bowling 59 overs unchanged without a C. Sitara Devi
break, during a test match against D. Lachhu Maharaj
England at The Oval in 1990. Ans. B
• He was also appointed as director of Sol.
cricket for Nepal National Cricket Team. • Pandit Birju Maharaj established an
institution names ‘Kalashram’ for
56. In which city of India would you find imparting training in dance and
the Swami Vivekananda Airport? associated disciplines.
A. Kanyakumari • Kalashram focusses on imparting
B. Raipur training mainly in the field of Kathak.
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59. When is ‘International Dance Day’ • These Jain temples were built by Vimal
celebrated by the International Theatre Shah and designed by Vastupala, Jain
Institute (ITI), the main partner for ministers of Dholka.
performing arts of UNESCO? • These temples were built between the
A. 7th June 11th and 16th centuries.
B. 29th April • These temples are famous for their use
C. 23rd March of white marble and intricate marble
D. 8th May carvings.
Ans. B
Sol. 62. Who is the author of the famous book
• Every year 29 April is observed as ‘Kamayani’?
International Dance Day, as a global A. Sumitranandan Pant
day to celebrate dance. B. Mahadevi Verma
• International Dance Day is a global C. Jaishankar Prasad
celebration of dance. D. Maithili Sharan Gupt
• It is created by the Dance Committee of Ans. C
the International Theatre Institute Sol.
(ITI). • Kamayani is a Hindi epic poem
• UNESCO formally recognize ITI to be (Mahakavya) by Jaishankar Prasad
the creators and organizers of the event. (1889–1937).
• It is considered one of the greatest
60. Sanjhi Art is associated to which of literary works written in modern times in
the following states of India? Hindi literature.
A. Uttar Pradesh • It also signifies the epitome of
B. Rajasthan Chhayavadi school of Hindi poetry which
C. West Bengal gained popularity in late 19th and early
D. Gujarat 20th centuries.
Ans. A
Sol. 63. Who is the current Chief of the Army
• Sanjhi is the ancient art of paper Staff of India as of May 2019?
stenciling practiced across Mathura A. General Devraj Anbu
and Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh. B. General Dalbir Singh Suhag
• It was traditionally used to make C. General Bikram Singh
ritualistic and ceremonial rangolis in D. General Bipin Rawat
temples dedicated to Lord Krishna. Ans. D
• The term Sanjhi is derived from Sanjh Sol.
or dusk. • As of May 2019, General Bipin
• It is related to the ritualistic practice of Rawat is the Chief of the Army Staff
unveiling the rangoli in the temples with of India.
chanting at dusk. • He is the 27th Chief of Army Staff of the
Indian Army.
61. In which state are the Dilwara Jain • He assumed office on 31 December
Temples situated? 2016 after retirement of General Dalbir
A. Rajasthan Singh.
B. Bihar • He is also the Chairman of the Chiefs of
C. Maharashtra Staff Committee.
D. Madhya Pradesh
Ans. A 64. Who among the following authored
Sol. the book ‘Poverty and Un-British Rule in
• The Dilwara Temples are located in India’?
Mount Abu, Rajasthan. A. Rajagopalachari
B. Dadabhai Naoroji
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D. Raja Ram Mohan Roy 67. Which of the following books was NOT
Ans. B written by the great Indian poet and
Sol. dramatist Mahakavi Kalidas?
• Dadabhai Naoroji authored the A. Shakuntala
book ‘Poverty and Un-British Rule in B. Ritusamhara
India’. C. Malatimadhava
• His book Poverty and Un-British Rule in D. Malavikagnimitram
India brought attention to the draining of Ans. C
India's wealth into Britain. Sol.
• In this book, he explained his wealth • Kalidasa was a Classical Sanskrit
drain theory. writer.
• Dadabhai Naoroji was known as the • He is widely regarded as the greatest
"Grand Old Man of India" and "Unofficial poet and dramatist in the Sanskrit
Ambassador of India". language.
• His plays and poetry are primarily based
65. Srirangapatna Fort is in ________. on the Vedas, the Ramayana, the
A. Kerala Mahabharata and the Puranas.
B. Karnataka • Some of the most noted and genuinely
C. Telangana identified works of Kalidasa are –
D. Tamil Nadu Abhijnanashakuntala, Vikramorvashiya,
Ans. B Malavikagnimitra, Raghuvamsha,
Sol. Kumarasambhava, Meghaduta and
• Srirangapatna Fort is a historical fort Ritusamhara.
located in Srirangapatna, Karnataka.
• The fort is believed to have been built 68. Who among the following was the first
by Timmanna Nayaka, a ruler of Indian Cricketer to hit a century in the
Vijayanagar Empire in 1454 CE. very first session of a Test match?
• The fort came to prominence during the A. Shikhar Dhawan
rule of Tipu Sultan. B. Rishabh Pant
C. Prithvi Shaw
66. According to Indian Bureau of Mines, D. Virat Kohli
which of the following states has the Ans. A
largest reserve of silver in India in 2018? Sol.
A. Maharashtra • On 14 June 2018, Shikhar Dhawan
B. Rajasthan became the only Indian and sixth overall
C. Gujarat player to score a century before lunch on
D. Bihar the first day of a Test match, against
Ans. B Afghanistan in their first ever Test.
Sol. • In December 2017, he became the 2nd
• According to Indian Bureau of Mines, fastest Indian to reach 4000 ODI runs.
Rajasthan has the largest reserve of
silver in India in 2018. 69. The Cheriyal Scrolls is a dying art
• In India, production of Silver is held form of India practiced by one family
predominantly in Rajasthan, which called the Nakashi family for many
accounts for 87% of net production in generations. Name the modern day state
the nation. which owns this art form.
• Rest is produced mostly in Karnataka A. Tamil Nadu
and Andhra Pradesh. B. Karnataka
• Zawar mines in Udaipur is the largest C. West Bengal
silver producing mine in the country. D. Telangana
Ans. D
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• The Cheriyal Scrolls is a dying art form 72. Which of the following banks was
of India practiced by one family called the founded by Muttaiya Chidambaram
Nakashi family for many generations. Chettiar Muthiah Chidambaram Chettiar
• In modern times, the owner of this art in Chennai in 1937?
form is the Telangana State. A. Carrara Bank
• This dying art form is practised by the B. Indian Overseas Bank
Nakashi family only, where it has been C. Syndicate Bank
passed down for many generations. D. Dhanlaxmi Bank
• The tradition of long scrolls and Ans. B
Kalamkari art influenced the Cheriyal Sol.
scrolls, a much more stylised version of Indian Overseas Bank was founded by
Nakashi art. Muttaiya Chidambaram Chettiar Muthiah
Chidambaram Chettiar in Chennai in
70. To which state does the noted Padma 1937.
Shri awardee and Sufi saint Ibrahim Sutar * The bank began business
belong? simultaneously from its branches at
A. Karnataka Karaikudi and Rangoon.
B. Telangana * Chidambaram Chettyar was also one of
C. Kerala the founders of United India Assurance.
D. Andhra Pradesh * Travancore Rayons Limited was also
Ans. A founded by British with his assistance in
Sol. 1944.
• Ibrahim Sutar is a Sufi saint, social
worker and India's fourth highest civilian 73. The quote "Bombs and pistols do not
award Padma Shri awardee from make a revolution. The sword of
Karnataka. revolution is sharpened on the whetting-
• He is known for spreading social and stone of ideas" belongs to which of the
communal harmony through his songs following freedom fighters?
and Bhajans for the last 40 years in A. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Karnataka and neighboring states. B. Subhash Chandra Bose
• He was awarded Padma Shri in 2018. C. Bhagat Singh
• He was also awarded Rajyotsava D. Lala Lajpat Rai
Award in the year 1995. Ans. C
Sol.
71. Which popular Indian band of the 90s Bhagat Singh quoted "Bombs and
released their first album 'Boondein' with pistols do not make a revolution. The
Mohit Chauhan as the lead? sword of revolution is sharpened on the
A. Pentagram whetting-stone of ideas".
B. 13AD * Other Important quotes of Bhagat
C. Silk Route X Singh are –
D. Lost Stories * A rebellion is not a revolution. It may
Ans. C ultimately lead to that end.
Sol. * I deny the very existence of that
* Silk Route X Indian band of the 90s Almighty Supreme Being.
released their first album 'Boondein' with
Mohit Chauhan as the lead. 74. In April 2018, the United Nations
* Song ‘Dooba Dooba’ of ‘Bondein’ album General Assembly declared 3rd June as
is most popular. ____.
* The band launched ‘Pechchaan’ in 2000 A. World Water Transport Day
with composer and writer as Mohit B. World Automobile Day
Chauhan. C. World Motorcycle Day
* The band's music was influenced by D. World Bicycle Day
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Sol. 77. Which of the following is the highest

* In April 2018, the United Nations award (in the order of precedence) for
General Assembly declared 3rd June military services in India?
as World Bicycle Day. A. Kirti Chakra
* The World Bicycle Day 2019 Logo is B. Ashok Chakra
a blue and white color combination where C. Veer Chakra
in many cyclists have been depicted D. Param Vir Chakra
riding around the globe. Ans. D
Sol.
75. Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, who is a Param Veer Chakra is the highest
recipient of Padma Vibhushan, is award (in the order of precedence)
associated with which of the following for military services in India.
instruments? * There are total six gallantry awards:
A. Santoor Param Veer Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra,
B. Flute Vir Chakra, Ashoka Chakra, Kirti
C. Tabla Chakra and Shaurya Chakra.
D. Viloin * Indian Gallantry awards are further
Ans. A divided into three categories.
Sol. * War Time Awards:
Pandit Shivkumar Sharma who is a Param Vir Chakra, Mahavir Chakra, Vir
recipient of Padma Vibhushan, is Chakra
associated with Santoor. * Peace Time Awards:
* As a master instrumentalist of the Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra, Shaurya
Santoor he had recorded his first solo Chakra
album in 1960. * Distinguished Service Medals:
* He is recipient of Sangeet Natak Sena Medal (Army), Nausena Medal
Akademi Award (1986), Padma Shri (Navy), Vayusena medal
(1991) and Padma Vibhushan (2001). * These gallantry awards were instituted
* He was also awarded Aditya Vikram by the Government of India on 26th
Birla Kala Shikhar award for the life time January, 1950.
achievement in 2015.
78. Which of the following places is
76. For which specific reason is Pingali famous for Chikankari embroidery?
Venkayya remembered even today? A. Indore
A. He composed the music for the B. Hyderabad
National Anthem C. Chennai
B. He helped in the annexation of Goa D. Lucknow
C. He designed the Indian National Flag Ans. D
D. He helped in the annexation of Sol.
Hyderabad Lucknow is famous for Chikankari
Ans. C embroidery.
Sol. * Chikanakri Emboridery is believed to be
Pingali Venkayya designed the introduced by Mughals.
Indian National Flag. * The main essence of the garment is a
* A postage stamp was issued to simple design, and while motifs are now
commemorate him in 2009. added to make the garment look rich.
* He also published a book in 1916 * The chikankari industry boasts of 2.5
offering thirty designs of what could make lakh artisans, one of the biggest artisan
the Indian flag. clusters in India.
* In 2012, the government of Andhra
Pradesh recommended his name for the 79. Which day has been proclaimed as
Bharat Ratna, though the award was not The International Day for Biological
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and awareness of biodiversity issues by C. 6

The United Nations? D. 5
A. 18 Oct Ans. D
B. 10 November Sol.
C. 24 Apr * The 5 penalty runs are given to the
D. 22 May batting team for this occurrence.
Ans. D * Once the ball hits the helmet, it
Sol. becomes dead and 5 runs would be
22 May is declared as the awarded as penalty extras (for the act of
International Day for Biological illegal fielding).
Diversity (IDB) to increase
understanding and awareness of 82. Who is the managing Director and
biodiversity issues by The United Editor in Chief of Republic TV?
Nations. A. Barkha Dutt
* The theme of 2019 International Day B. Prannoy Roy
for Biological Diversity is- Our C. Rajdeep Sardesai
Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health. D. Arnab Goswami
* Observed every year on 22 May, the Ans. D
International Day for Biological Diversity Sol.
throws a spotlight on biodiversity and * Arnab Goswami is the managing
healthy ecosystems as the basic support Director and Editor in Chief of
system for all life on Earth. Republic TV.
* On 29 December, 1993 it was first * Before Republic TV, Arnab Goswami
created by the Second Committee of the was the editor-in-chief and a news anchor
UN General Assembly. Since 2001, it is of Times Now and ET Now, from 2006 to
celebrated every year. 2016.
* Previously, he had also served stints at
80. The newly commissioned 64-foot NDTV and The Telegraph.
Vishwaroopa Mahavishnu statue is
proposed to be installed at 83. Which of the following sports is played
Kothandaramaswamy temple in which in a velodrome?
city? A. Cycling
A. Bengaluru B. Fencing
B. Chennai C. Boxing
C. Hyderabad D. Wrestling
D. Madurai Ans. A
Ans. A Sol.
Sol. * A velodrome is an arena for track
* The newly commissioned 64-foot cycling.
Vishwaroopa Mahavishnu statue is * Modern velodromes feature steeply
proposed to be installed at banked oval tracks, consisting of two
Kothandaramaswamy temple in 180-degree circular bends connected by
Bengaluru, Karnataka. two straights.
* The idol is 64ft long and its weight is * The first velodromes were
300 tonnes. constructed during the mid-late 19th
century.
81. The helmet of the wicket keeper has
been kept on the ground and the ball that 84. Who is the author of the book 'Cricket
the batsman strikes hits the helmet. How World Cup: The Indian Challenge'?
many penalty runs are given to the A. Harsha Bhogle
batting team for this occurrence? B. Sanjay Manjrekar
A. 4 C. Ashis Ray
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Ans. C Sol.
Sol. Ram Vilas Paswan is president of Lok
* Ashis Ray is the author of the book Janshakti Party. He formed this party in
'Cricket World Cup: The Indian 2000.
Challenge'. • Presently he is Cabinet Minister of
* Ashis Ray is the world’s senior-most Consumer Affairs, Food and Public
active cricket broadcaster. Distribution.
* At the age of 24 in 1975, he made his • Lok Janshakti Party is an ally party of
debut as a Test match commentator on National Democratic Front.
All India Radio (AIR). • His son Chirag Paswan won from Jamui
* He holds the merit of being World’s constituency also in Bihar.
youngest Test match commentator.
88. Famous writer and Congress leader
85. Which eminent novelist and poet of Shashi Tharoor won the 2019 Lok Sabha
the 20th century is the author of ‘Pinjar’? Elections from which of the following
A. Amrita Pritam constituencies of Kerala?
B. Harivansh Rai Bachchan A. Alleppey
C. Bhawai Prasad Mishra B. Thiruvananthapuram
D. Prabha Kiran Jain C. Kozhikode
Ans. A D. Thrissur
Sol. Ans. B
• Pinjar is a 1950 Punjabi novel written Sol.
by noted poet and novelist Amrita Pritam. Shashi Tharoor won the 2019 Lok Sabha
• Amrita Pritam is considered the first Elections from Thiruvananthapuram,
prominent female Punjabi poet, novelist, Kerala.
essayist and the leading 20th-century • He belongs to Indian National Congress
poet of the Punjabi language. Party representing the
Thiruvananthapuram constituency.
86. The ‘World Blood Donor Day’ was • He also serves as Chairman of the
celebrated around the world on ______ Parliamentary Standing Committee on
2019 with the theme ‘Safe blood for all’. Information Technology.
A. 16th March • He formerly served as Chairman of the
B. 29th April Parliamentary Standing Committee on
C. 14th June External Affairs.
D. 25th May
Ans. C 89. The famous Dwarkadhish Temple of
Sol. Gujarat is located on the banks of which
• The ‘World Blood Donor Day’ was of the following rivers?
celebrated around the world on 14th A. Narmada
June 2019 with the theme ‘Safe B. Tapti
blood for all’. C. Gomti
• Rwanda hosted the World Blood Donor D. Luni
Day 2019. Ans. C
• It was organised by the World Health Sol.
Organization (WHO). The famous Dwarkadhish Temple of
Gujarat is located on the banks of
87. Ram Vilas Paswan is the president of Gomti River.
which party? • There are two entrances to the temple.
A. Bahujan Samaj Party The main entrance is called "Moksha
B. Republic Party of India Dwara". The south entrance is called
C. Samajwadi Party "Swarga Dwara".
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• This temple is originally believed to be • The Ramayana is an ancient Indian epic,

built by Vajranabh, the great grandson of composed some time in the 5th century
Lord Krishna, more than 2500 years ago. BCE, about the exile and then return of
Rama, prince of Ayodhya.
90. Which colour saree embellished with • It was composed in Sanskrit by the
bright golden borders is worn by the sage Valmiki.
dancers of Mohiniyattam?
A. Red 93. Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen’s Stepwell),
B. Blue which is in the UNESCO World Heritage
C. Green List, is located in which state?
D. White/off-white A. Madhya Pradesh
Ans. D B. Gujarat
Sol. C. Uttar Pradesh
The colour saree embellished with D. Rajasthan
bright golden borders is worn by the Ans. B
dancers of Mohiniyattam is White/ Sol.
Off White. • Rani ki Vav is a stepwell situated in the
• Mohiniyattam is an Indian classical town of Patan in Gujarat.
dance form that evolved in the state of • It is located on the banks of Saraswati
Kerala. It derives its name from the word river.
‘Mohini’, a female avatar of Lord Vishnu. • It was rediscovered in 1940s and
restored in 1980s by the
91. Who is the director of the film ‘PM Archaeological Survey of India.
Narendra Modi’? • It has been listed as one of UNESCO's
A. Tigmanshu Dhulia World Heritage Sites since 2014.
B. Omung Kumar • It was constructed during the rule of the
C. Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Chaulukya dynasty.
D. Hansal Mehta
Ans. B 94. Who among the following is the
Sol. author of ‘Kamayani’, the epic poem that
• PM Narendra Modi is a 2019 Hindi- is considered as one of the greatest
language biographical drama film, literary works in Hindi?
directed by Omung Kumar, and A. Mohan Rakesh
written by Anirudh Chawla and Vivek B. Jaishankar Prasad
Oberoi. C. Premchand
• The film's plot is based on the life of D. Ramdhari Singh Dinkar
Narendra Modi, the 14th Prime Ans. B
Minister of India. Sol.
• Kamayani (1936) is a Hindi epic poem
92. Panchavati, a key part of the Valmiki (Mahakavya) by Jaishankar Prasad
Ramayana is located in which state of (1889–1937).
India? • It is considered one of the greatest
A. Tamil Nadu literary works written in modern times in
B. Uttar Pradesh Hindi literature.
C. Maharashtra • It also signifies the epitome of
D. Uttarakhand Chhayavadi school of Hindi poetry which
Ans. C gained popularity in late 19th and early
Sol. 20th centuries.
• Panchavati, a key part of the Valmiki
Ramayana is located in Nashik, 95. Which of the following art forms of
Maharashtra. Kerala is in UNESCO’s list of the
• It is an ancient holy city. Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?
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B. Kutiyattam 98. Scissor Cup is associated with which

C. Chakyar Koothu sports?
D. Thiruvathirakali A. badminton
Ans. B B. cricket
Sol. C. hockey
* Kutiyattam is a traditional performing D. football
art form in the state of Kerala. Ans. D
* It is officially recognised by UNESCO as Sol.
a Masterpiece of the Oral and * Scissor Cup is associated with
Intangible Heritage of Humanity. football.
* It is traditionally performed in temple
theatres known as Koothambalams. 99. What is the height of the Statue of
* It is the only surviving art form that Unity that is located in Gujarat?
uses drama from ancient Sanskrit A. 93 m
theatre. B. 120 m
C. 153 m
96. Veteran journalist and TV anchor D. 182 m
Karan Thapar is the author of which of the Ans. D
following books? Sol.
A. Happyness * The Statue of Unity is a colossal
B. Rebel Sultans statue of Indian statesman and
C. Devil’s Advocate: The Untold Story independence activist Sardar
D. Why I Am a Hindu Vallabhbhai Patel.
Ans. C * He was the first Deputy Prime Minister
Sol. and Home minister of independent India.
* The book "Devil’s Advocate: The * It is located in the state of Gujarat.
Untold Story" is authored by Karan * It is the world's tallest statue with
Thapar. a height of (597 ft) 182 metres.
* Karan Thapar is an Indian journalist and
television commentator. 100. Who among the following is the
* He was associated with CNN-IBN and author of “Principles of Political
hosted The Devil's Advocate and The Last Economy”?
Word. A. Milton Friedman
* He was also associated with India Today B. John Stuart Mill
and hosted the shows To the Point and C. Joseph Schumpeter
Nothing But The Truth. D. David Ricardo
Ans. B
97. With which of the following sports is Sol.
Karun Chandhok associated? * The book 'Principles of Political
A. Lawn Tennis Economy' is authored by the John
B. Badminton Stuart Mill.
C. Table Tennis * Principles of Political Economy (1848)
D. Car Racing by John Stuart Mill was one of the most
Ans. D important economics or political economy
Sol. textbooks of the mid-nineteenth century.
* Karun Chandhok is an Indian racing * The book discusses ideal issues critical
driver. of the proposed systems of political
* He has competed for Hispania Racing in economy, communism and socialism.
Formula One in 2010.
* In 2013, He competed in the FIA GT 101. When was the first match of ICC
Series for Seyffarth Motorsport. Cricket World Cup 2019 played?
* In 2014–2015, he drove the inaugural A. 2 June 2019
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C. 1 June 2019
D. 31 May 2019
Ans. B
Sol.
* The 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup was
the 12th Cricket World Cup.
* It was hosted between 30 May to 14
July across eleven venues in England and
Wales.
* England is the current champion after
winning the 2019 edition.
* The next tournament will be held in
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