Grade-4 HSLC
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21. Which of the following is not a sea-side city of India ?
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Bengaluru is inland in Karnataka and is therefore not a sea-side city. Chennai, Mumbai and Kochi are coastal cities.
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22. Which of the following vehicles is exempted from NHAI Fastag Tolls ?
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Certain categories of emergency and official vehicles are exempt from toll payment under the applicable rules. Ambulances are among the exempt vehicles. A private vehicle is not exempt merely because its owner is a senior citizen.
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23. The first modern theatre hall of Assam, the ‘Baan Theatre’ is located in
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Baan Theatre, also known as the old Baan Stage, is in Tezpur, Assam. It was established in 1906 and is regarded as the first modern Assamese theatre hall.
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24. Which of the following countries is in South America ?
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Bolivia is a landlocked country in South America. Somalia is in Africa, Tasmania is an Australian island state, and Cambodia is in Southeast Asia.
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25. In which movement during India’s struggle for independence was Kanaklata Barua martyred ?
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Kanaklata Barua was a young Assamese freedom fighter who was killed while participating in the Quit India Movement. She was martyred on 20 September 1942 at Gohpur while leading a procession to hoist the national flag.
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26. Who was the first Indian to go to space ?
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Rakesh Sharma became the first Indian citizen to travel to space aboard Soyuz T-11. He launched on 3 April 1984 and stayed aboard the Salyut 7 space station for about eight days.
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27. Where is the Assam State Museum located ?
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The Assam State Museum is located in Guwahati, near Dighalipukhuri. It was established in 1940 by the Kamarupa Anusandhan Samiti and contains important archaeological and ethnographic collections of Assam.
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28. Who amongst the following is a newly inducted Cabinet Minister of Assam ?
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In the 2021 Assam Council of Ministers, Ajanta Neog was inducted as a Cabinet Minister and was given important portfolios including Finance. The question is based on the 2021 cabinet composition.
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29. In which year did Doordarshan start colour television programme in India ?
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India introduced colour television broadcasting through Doordarshan in 1982, coinciding with the Asian Games in New Delhi. This marked a major transition in Indian television broadcasting.
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30. What is the primary product of Boeing company ?
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Boeing is a major aerospace company whose principal products include commercial airplanes, military aircraft, satellites and related aerospace systems. It is not a food, footwear or pharmaceutical company.
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31. Which of the following is NOT an element ?
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Quartz is not a chemical element; it is a mineral composed mainly of silicon dioxide, SiO₂. Tin, mercury and iodine are chemical elements with atomic numbers 50, 80 and 53, respectively.
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32. Which one of the following sports does not use a ball ?
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Badminton uses a shuttlecock, not a ball. Golf, lawn tennis and table tennis all use balls.
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33. Which of the following is celebrated on May 8 every year ?
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World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is observed on 8 May, the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, co-founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross. World Environment Day is 5 June.
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34. Who was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1994 in the category of Government Service ?
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Kiran Bedi received the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Government Service in 1994. She was recognized for her leadership and reforms in policing and public administration.
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35. Which of the following was the first artificial satellite of India ?
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Aryabhata was India's first satellite. It was launched on 19 April 1975 by a Soviet Kosmos-3M rocket from Kapustin Yar. It was designed and fabricated in India.
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36. If a person is transacting in “Taka”, which country the person is in ?
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The taka (BDT) is the official currency of Bangladesh. The word is used for Bangladesh's banknotes and monetary unit.
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37. Which country is the biggest exporter of asafoetida (hing) to India ?
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Afghanistan has historically been India's principal source of imported asafoetida (hing). India imports much of its raw hing because the crop is traditionally associated with Central and West Asian regions.
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38. “God’s Own Country” is the tagline for tourism of which state of India ?
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Kerala is widely promoted as “God’s Own Country”. The phrase is closely associated with Kerala Tourism's branding and highlights the state's beaches, backwaters, hills and cultural heritage.
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39. Which state is the North Eastern Police Academy located in ?
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The North Eastern Police Academy (NEPA) is located at Umsaw in Ri-Bhoi district, Meghalaya. It is a Government of India institution under the Ministry of Home Affairs and began functioning in 1978.
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40. Counter-Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School is located in Mizoram at _____.
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The Counter-Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School (CIJWS) is located at Vairengte, Mizoram. It is an Indian Army training establishment specializing in jungle warfare and counter-insurgency operations.
