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101. What was the title of the first newspaper published by James Augustus Hickey?
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Hicky's Bengal Gazette was the first English-language newspaper published on the Indian subcontinent. It was founded in Calcutta, capital of British India at the time, by Irishman James Augustus Hicky in 1779.
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102. Bats use ……… to navigate and find food.
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Bats navigate and find insect prey using echolocation.
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103. Largest wind farm of India is located in:
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The Muppandal Wind Farm is India's largest operational onshore wind farm. This project located in Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu.
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104. Which electromagnetic radiation(s) is/are used to cook food?
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Microwaves are used to cook food. Microwave oven is a domestic application of these waves.
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105. Which of the following States in India has maximum number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
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Currently, Maharashtra has total five Unesco World Heritage Sites and this number is highest among all states and UTs in India. The sites include Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, Elephanta Caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and the Victorian Gothic and Art Deco buildings of South Mumbai.
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106. Point of Origin of Earthquake wave is known as:
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The point where the earthquake originates is called the seismic focus. The point on the Earth's surface vertically above the focus is called its epicentre.
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107. When and where was the demand for “Purna Swaraj” or complete independence made by the Indian National Congress?
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The Indian National Congress, on 19 December 1929, passed the historic 'Purna Swaraj' – (total independence) resolution – at its Lahore session.
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108. Who founded the Central Hindu School at Benaras which was later developed into Benaras Hindu University?
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She had founded the Central Hindu College in 1898 in Varanasi and this college was later gifted to Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya for the later to get it converted into Banaras Hindu University.
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109. Qutb Minar was originally four-storied. Who among the following Delhi Sultans raised the height to the structure by adding the fifth storey?
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Qitub-ud-Din Aibak initiated the Qutub Minar's construction, however he barely finished the basement. His successor Iltutmish took over the construction of the tower and added three more storeys to it. Firoz Shah Tuglak finished the last two stories.
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110. Which one of the following Union Territories of India is the smallest in terms of geographical area?
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The smallest union territory of India is Lakshadweep with an area of 32 sq.
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111. Who was the first Vice-Chairman of the NITI Aayog?
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Arvind Panagariya served as first vice-chairman of the government of India think-tank NITI Aayog between January 2015 and August 2017.
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112. Which of the following is the judicial capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli?
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Bombay High Court's jurisdiction covers the states of Maharashtra and Goa and the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
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113. What is the name of the launch vehicle used by ISRO in launching Mangalyaan?
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The Rocket used was Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)-XL C25. The launching of the Mangalyaan took place from Satish Dhawan Space Center, Sriharikota Andhra Pradesh.
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114. During whose rule was the capital of India transferred from Calcutta to Delhi?
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In the year 1911 Calcutta became the former capital of British India and it was shifted to Delhi. The decision was taken during the reign of Lord Hardinge, the then Viceroy of India.
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115. Under whose reign did the Chauri Chaura incident took place in India?
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The Chauri Chaura incident occurred at Chauri Chaura in the Gorakhpur district in 1922 during the reign of Lord Reading.
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116. Who is the founder of Ramakrishna Mission?
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Swami Vivekananda founded the Ramakrishna Mission at Belur, near Calcutta in 1897.
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117. When was Gandhi-Irwin Pact passed in India?
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Gandhi-Irwin Pact, agreement signed on March 5, 1931, between Mohandas K. Gandhi, leader of the Indian nationalist movement, and Lord Irwin, British viceroy of India.
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118. Who was the first Gupta ruler to attain the title of 'Maharajadhiraja'?
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Chandragupta I of the Gupta Empire came to be known as the Maharajadhiraj due to the powerful alliances he made in the Ganges region.
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119. Simon Commission of 1927 was boycotted:
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It was boycotted by the Indians because: All its members were Englishmen. The Commission had no Indian member.
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120. Which of the following movements was launched along with Khilafat Movement?
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Khilafat Movement Launched in 1919 under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi. The Non-cooperation movement was launched on 4 September 1920, by Mahatma Gandhi.
