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761. The caves of “Ajanta” are famous for?
Answer: Paintings
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Ajanta is famous for Buddhist Jataka paintings. The caves developed mainly from the 2nd century BCE to the 6th century CE.
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762. What was the official language of the “Sultanate Period”?
Answer: Persian
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Persian —
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763. The “Kumar Bhaskar varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University” is located in which district?
Answer: Nalbari
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Nalbari —
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764. Which of the following dynasty succeeded the “Mauryas”?
Answer: Sungas
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Sungas succeeded the Mauryas in Magadha. The Shunga dynasty was founded by Pushyamitra Shunga. The Sunga dynasty succeeded the Mauryas around 185 BCE.
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765. Who was the founder of “Nalanda University”?
Answer: Kumar Gupta
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Kumar Gupta — Kumar Gupta is traditionally credited in the source with founding Nalanda University. Kumaragupta I is commonly associated with its early foundation.
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766. Who was the mother of “Mahavira”?
Answer: Trishala
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Trishala — Trishala was Mahavira’s mother according to Jain tradition.
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767. Which ruler murdered his father, “Bimbisara” to ascend the throne?
Answer: Ajatshatru
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Ajatshatru — Ajatshatru was Bimbisara’s son and successor in the Haryanka dynasty; he became king after Bimbisara’s death.
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768. “Apatanis” are the tribes found in?
Answer: Arunachal Pradesh
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Arunachal Pradesh is the state where the Apatani tribe is found, especially in the Ziro Valley. Apatani people are indigenous to Arunachal Pradesh, especially the Ziro Valley.
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769. Which of the following cities is the “National Rail Museum located?
Answer: New Delhi
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New Delhi is the city containing India’s National Rail Museum. The National Rail Museum is in New Delhi.
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770. “Pochampat” irrigation project lies on?
Answer: Godavari
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Godavari — Godavari is the river associated with the Pochampad/Pochampadu irrigation project in the Godavari basin.
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771. Couple burial was found in which of the following “Harappan sites”?
Answer: Lothal
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Lothal — Lothal is the Harappan site identified by the source where a couple burial was found.
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772. “Jhum” cultivation refers to___?
Answer: Shifting agriculture
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Shifting agriculture —
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773. Which British General defeated Rani Lakhsmibai and Tantia Tope during revolt of 1857?
Answer: Hugh Rose
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Hugh Rose — Hugh Rose defeated the forces of Rani Lakshmibai and was a leading British commander in the suppression of the 1857 revolt in central India.
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774. Who established the “Atmiya Sabha” a precursor in the soocio-religious reforms in Bengal?
Answer: Raja ram mohan roy
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Raja ram mohan roy established the Atmiya Sabha in 1815, an early forum for socio-religious reform in Bengal. Raja Rammohan Roy founded the Atmiya Sabha in 1815.
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775. The study of universe is called?
Answer: Cosmology
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Cosmology is the scientific study of the universe as a whole, including its origin, structure and evolution. Cosmology studies the origin, structure and evolution of the universe.
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776. “Jongal Balahu” was a great leader of?
Answer: Tiwa
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Tiwa is the community/kingdom associated with the legendary leader Jongal Balahu in Assam. Jongal Balahu is a legendary/folk hero associated with the Tiwa tradition.
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777. “Tungabhadra” multipurpose project is a joint undertaking of?
Answer: Andhra pradesh & Karnataka
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Andhra pradesh & Karnataka are the two states sharing the Tungabhadra multipurpose project. The Tungabhadra Project is a joint undertaking of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
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778. “Golden Quadrilateral” comprising National Highway connects?
Answer: Delhi-Mumbai-Chennai-Kolkata-Delhi
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Delhi-Mumbai-Chennai-Kolkata-Delhi is the four-metro-city alignment of the Golden Quadrilateral, India’s major national highway network linking Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. The Golden Quadrilateral links Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata through a major national-highway network.
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779. What are the “Morley-Minto reforms of 1909 known for?
Answer: Separate Electorates
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The 1909 Morley–Minto reforms are best known for introducing separate electorates for Muslims. The Indian Councils Act, 1909, introduced separate electorates for Muslims.
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780. Who was the last Viceroy of India?
Answer: Lord Mountbatten
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Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of India, serving from 1947 until independence and the transfer of power. Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of India and the first Governor-General of independent India.
