- Vatapi was the capital of the which reign? – Chalukyas
- Who built the famous Dilwara temple at Mount Abu in the 13th century ? – Tejapala
- Prithviraj Chauhan belonged to which Rajput dynasty? – Gahadavalas
- In the Delhi Sultanate, which administrative unit called 'paragana' was headed by an official? – Amil
- who were the first to attribute coins to the kings? – Indo Greeks
- Who were the first to issue gold coins? – Indo Greeks
- The Maratha power reached its zenith during which Peshwaship? – Balaji II
- Who is considered to be the father of Ayurveda ? – Charaka
- Which Indus city was known for water management? – Mohenjo-daro
- Who was the King who did not allow anybody to laugh in his court? – Balban
- Which war was ended by the Treaty of Madras? – First Mysore war
- To which work is Devichandraguptam related? – Chandra Gupta II
- In which language was the account of Babur’s life written? – Turki
- Who started the newspaper Shome Prakash? – Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
- Which Gupta ruler defeated the Huna ruler, Mihirakula ? – Yasodharman
- Which Mughalemperor gave land for the construction of the Golden Temple at Amritsar? – Akbar
- Who gave the motto ‘Go back to the Vedas’ ? – Swami Dayanand Saraswati
- What does the word 'Ashoka' literally mean? – Bereft of sadness
- Who was a contemporary of Gautama Buddha? – Vardhamana Mahavira
- To which region did Satavahanas belonged? – Andhra region
- The First Anglo-Burmese War was concluded by a treaty Which is that? – Treaty of Yandaboo
- In which culture is the earliest evidence of silver in India found? – Harappan Culture
- Purushsukta is a part of which veda? – Rigveda
- of civil administration? – Iltutmish
- In which year Akbar assumed actual control over the administration of his empire? – 1560
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- In which year Delhi became the capital of India? – 1911
- Who led the agitation against the Partition of Bengal (1905)? – Surendranath Banerjee
- In Indus Valley, which one indicates the commercial and economic development? – Seals
- Which transferred his capital from Patliputra to Vaishali? – Shishunaga
- Which was initially the most powerful city state of Indian in the 6th century B.C.? – Magadh
- To which dynasty did Senguttuvam belong? – Chera
- In which century did Ashoka reign? – Third century B.C.
- Which is the most important divinity of Rigveda? – Varuna
- Which animal was known to ancient Vedic people? – Lion
- What is Apabhramsa? – a work of the Jains
- Who was a contemporary of Chingiz Khan? – Iltutmish
- From which place did the Aryans came to India from– Central Asia
- In which reign was the first Buddhist Council held? – Ajatashatru
- Who destroyed the group of Forty Nobles? – Balban
- Which Mughal emperor’s tomb is outside India? – Jahangir
- Who established the earliest Surat factories? – English Company
- Knowledge about the- existence of which animal is doubtful in the Indus Valley Civilization? – Cat
- Who presided over the first Buddhist Council held at Rajgriha ? – Maha Kasyapa
- Which region did not form the part of Ashoka's empire? – Madras
- Which Mughals is regarded more as an adventurer than a ruler? – Babar
- Who was the first Governor General of Bengal? – Warren Hastings
- Who was the first Non-Indian (Englishman) to preside over a Congress session ? – George Yule
- Who attended all the three Round Table Conferences? – B. R. Ambedkar
- In which region of India was the Firdausi order of Sufism popular? – Bihar
- Who could not term as a ‘Moderate’? – Bipin Chandra Pal

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- இந்தியாவில் காலாண்டு முறை அமுலுக்கு கொண்டு வரப்பட்ட நாள் - 22.03.1957
- ஆங்கிலத்தில் வெளிவந்த முதல் நாவல், எழுதியவர் - பாமேல்லாவே, ரிசெர்ட்சன்.
- முதல் அகராதி ஏற்படுத்தப்பட்ட மொழி - அசீரிய மொழி
- முதல் ஆங்கில அகராதியே தயாரித்தவர் - நோஹ்வெப்ஸ்டர்
- ஆங்கிலத்தில் கையெழுத்து முறையே உருவாக்கியவர் - சர்.ஐசக் பிட்மென்.
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- உலகின் முதல் பெண் பிரதமர் - திருமதி. பண்டார நாயகா (இலங்கை)
- உலகில் முதன் முதலாக பெண்களுக்கு ஓட்டுரிமை வழங்கிய நாடு - நியுசிலாந்து.
- இந்தியாவில் சூரியன் முதலில் உதிக்கும் மாநிலம் - அருணாசல பிரதேசம்.
- இந்தியாவில் அதிக மலைவாழ் மக்கள் வசிக்கும் மாநிலம் - உத்திர பிரதேசம்..
- தமிழில் வெளிவந்த முதல் நாவல் - பிரதாப முதலியார் சரித்திரம்.
- தமிழில் வெளிவந்த முதல் சிறுகதை - குளத்தங்கரை ஆலமரம்.
- தமிழ் சுருக்கெழுத்து முறையே ஏற்படுத்தியவர் - எம்.சீனிவாச ராவ்
- இந்தியாவில் வெளிவந்த முதல் நாவல் - துர்கேச நந்தினி
- இந்தியாவில் முதல் தபால்தலை வெளியிடப்பட்ட இடம் மற்றும் ஆண்டு - கராச்சி, 1852

Major and medium Irrigation Projects:
- Bhakra Nangal Project: A joint project of Haryana,Punjab and Rajasthan. River Sutlej at Bhakra.
- Hirakud- in Orissa is world longest dam is located on Mahanadi River.
- Damodar Valley Project-West Bengal.
- Farakka- West Bengal
- Chambal - A joint project of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan comprises Gandhi Sagar Dam, Rana Pradap Sagar Dam and Jawahar Sagar Dam.
- Mahanadi Reservoir Project: Madhya Pradesh
- Nagarjuna Sagar Dam: Andhra Pradesh is build on the Krishna River.
- Thungabhadra: A joint project of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka is built on Tungabadra river.
- Upper Krishna Project: Karnataka consisting of Narayanapur dam across the river of Krisha and a dam at Almatti.
Joint venture dams are also there:
- Beas - Haryana and Pubjab
- Gandak - Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
- Parambikulam Aliyar - Tamil Nadu and Kerala
- Rajasthan Canal - Pujab, Haryana and Rajasthan. Its called Indira Gandhi Canal. It's 650 KM longs uses water released from Pong Dam provides irrigation facilities to the North West region of Rajasthan.

1. Which of the following is a writ issued to a detaining authority to produce the detained person in court to know cause for detention
- Certiorari
- Habeas Corpus
- Prohibition
- Mandamus
2. Which of the following is a writ issued to a lower court directing it that the record of a case besent up for review with all the files, evidence and documents with an aim to overrule the judgement of the lower court
- Certiorari
- Habeas Corpus
- Prohibition
- Mandamus
3. Which of the following atmospheric layers is responsible for the deflection of radio-waves?
- Troposphere
- Stratosphere
- (Mesosphere
- Ionosphere
4. Which of the following became the most important city of northern India under Harsha ?
- Thaneswar
- Kanauj
- Pataliputra
- Ujjain
5. Which of the following books was written by Ishwardas Nagar ?
- Futuhat-i-Alamgiri
- Bir Binod
- Chhatra Prakash
- Ahkam-i-Alamgiri
6. Which of the following dynasties ruled over Magadha in the 6th century B.C. ?
- Sisunaga
- Haryanka
- Mauryas
- Nandas
7. Which of the following inscriptions proves Chandragupta Maurya’s conquest of Saurashtra ?
- Ashoka’s rock edict of Shahbajgarhi
- Junagarh rock edict of Rudradamana
- Ashoka’s rock edict of Mansehra
- Seventh pillar edict of Ashoka
8. Which of the following instrument is used to measure intensity of sun-rays ?
- Astrometer
- Crescograph
- Acteometer
- Barometer
9. Which of the following books were written by Amir Khusro ?
- Ashiqa, Qiranussadain, Khazain-ul-Futuh
- Qiranussadain, Ashiqa, Tarikh-i-Mubarakshahi
- Khazainul Futuh, Tarikh-i-Mubarakshahi, Ashiqa
- Tarikh-i-Mubarakshahi, Nuh-i-Siphr, Ashiqa
10. Which of the following countries is not in the African continent ?
- Togo
- Sierra Leone
- Costa Rica
- Mauritania
11. Which of the following crops are grown mostly under subsistence farming ?
- Millets and Rice
- Cotton and Tobacco
- Tea and Coffee
- Vegetables and Fruits
12. Which of the following books has been written by Vikram Seth?
- My God Died Young
- Islamic Bomb
- Look Back in Anger
- A Suitable Boy
13. Which of the following factors is responsible for regional disparities in India ?
- Regional variations in relief
- High incoherence of temperature in different parts of India
- Regional variations in the availability of minerals
- All of the above
14. Which of the following gives the administrative divisions of the chola kingdom in the correct descending order ?
- Mandalam, Valanadu, Kurram
- Mandalam, Nadu, Kottam
- Kurram, Nadu, Kottam
- Nadu, Kurram, Taniyur
15. Which of the following has greater protein content than oil in its grain ?
- Groundnut
- Soyabean
- Mustard
- Sunflower
16. Which of the following is a basis to divide agriculture into different types ?
- Cropping system
- Water supply and moisture
- Availability of land
- All of the above
17. Which of the following is a Caldera lake ?
- Lake Chilka
- Lake Pulicat
- Lake Toba
- None of these
18. Which of the following is a cash crop ?
- Rice
- Wheat
- Jowar
- Sugarcane
19. Which of the following is a fibre crop ?
- Sugarcane
- Jute
- Wheat
- Maize
20. Which of the following is a method to eradicate poverty ?
- More investment in productive activities
- Increased savings
- Population control
- All of the above
21. Which of the following is a plantation crop ?
- Wheat
- Maize
- Barley
- Coffee
22. Which of the following is a result of 'Green House Effect' ?
- Rise in temperature
- Industrial development
- Population growth
- None of these
23. Which is the period of rapid growth of India's population ?
- 1901–1921
- 1921–1951
- 1951–1981
- 1981–2001
24. Which is the southern-most point of India ?
- Kanyakumari
- Goa
- Indira point
- Rameshwaram
25. Which of the following is a type of iron ore ?
- Anthracite
- Lignite
- Peat
- Limonite
26. Grand Central Terminal, Park Avenue, New York is the world's
- Largest railway station
- Highest railway station
- Longest railway station
- None of the above
27. Garampani sanctuary is located at
- Junagarh, Gujarat
- Diphu, Assam
- Kohima, Nagaland
- Gangtok, Sikkim
28. For which of the following disciplines is Nobel Prize awarded?
- Physics and Chemistry
- Physiology or Medicine
- Literature, Peace and Economics
- All of the above
29. FFC stands for
- Foreign Finance Corporation
- Film Finance Corporation
- Federation of Football Council
- None of the above
30. Each year World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is celebrated on
- May 8
- May 18
- June 8
- June 18
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1. Which of the following inscriptions of the time of Kanishka indicates that his empire was extended upto Champa in the east ?
- Sarnath Inscription
- Saheth-Maheth inscription
- Rabataka inscription
- None of the above
2. Which of the following is a writ which is an order of a court of law issued to a subordinate courtor an officer of government or a corporation or any other institution commanding the performance of certain acts or duties
- Certiorari
- Habeas Corpus
- Prohibition
- Mandamus
3. Which is the worlds second largest electorate
- European Union
- China
- United States
- Russia
4. Which law officer shall have the right to speak in both the Houses of Parliament
- Solicitor General
- Advocate General
- Attorney General
- Legal Adviser
5. Which medieval Indian ruler prior to Akbar has been referred to as the ‘Akbar of Kashmir’ ?
- Ibrahim Shah Sharqi
- Sultan Sikandar
- Zainul Abedin
- Mahmud Gawan
6. Which mineral is known as 'Black Gold' ?
- Iron ore
- Bauxite
- Coal
- Manganese
7. Which movie has been given the Best Movie Award in 66th Golden Globe Awards ?
- Mall
- Slumdog Millionaire
- The Dark Night
- The Reader
8. Which Mughal emperor wrote a will and instructed his sons, that they continue Asad Khan as the vazir ?
- Aurangzeb
- Jahangir
- Shahjahan
- Akbar
9. Which occupation was represented more in the Provisional Parliament?
- Agriculturists
- Businessmen
- Teachers/Academicians
- Lawyers
10. Which of the Constitution contains the Union, State and Concurrent List?
- First
- Tenth
- Seventh
- Fourth
11. Which of the following Acts transferred the Government of India from East India Company to the Crown ?
- Government of India Act 1858
- Indian Councils Act 1861
- Minto-Marley Act 1909
- Indian Councils Act 1892
12. Which of the following are horse latitudes ?
- 30°to 35°latitudes in both the hemispheres
- 10°North latitude
- 60°latitude
- None of the above
13. Which of the following Ashokan inscriptions is devoted to the principle of religious tolerance completely ?
- Rock edict XIII
- Rock edict XII
- Pillar inscription VII
- Bhabru minor rock edict
14. Which is the newest member of the United Nations?
- East Timor
- Serbia
- Switzerland
- Montenegro
15. Which is the oldest Veda ?
- Yajurveda
- Rigveda
- Samveda
- Atharvaveda
16. Which is the only regiment in the world with a prescriptio of minimum height of six feet?
- President of India Bodyguards
- Royal British Army Guards
- 6th Batallion of United States
- KGB recruits
17. Which of the following crops can be sown as a mixed crop with Maize fodder crop grown during summer season ?
- Berseem
- Oat
- Cowpea
- None of the above
18. Which of the following cases deals with Regulation of Education in India decided by a bench of eleven judges?
- Keshvanda Bharti v. Union of India
- Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
- Tek Chand v. Union of India
- T.M.A. Pai Foundation v. State of Karnataka
19. Which of the following cement plants is located in Madhya Pradesh ?
- Satna
- Durg
- Narnaul
- None of these
20. Which of the following city of Uttar Pradesh is not joined by Nationla Highway 2 ?
- Agra
- Allahabad
- Lucknow
- Varanasi

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1. Which is the Longest Railway Tunnel ?
Answer: Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel (Banihal railway tunnel)
2. Which is the Longest Railway platform in the World ?
Answer: Gorakhpur station platform (Uttar Pradesh)
3. Where is the Museum of Indian Railway situated?
Answer: Chanakyapuri - New Delhi
4. Which is the train running between India and Bangladesh ?
Answer: Maitree Express
5. Who is the first railway minister in India ?
Answer: John Matthai
6. Who is the first lady Railway minister of India ?
Answer: Mamta Benergy
7. Where is Railway Staff College situated ?
Answer: Baroda
8. What is the width of Broad gauge rail ?
Answer: 1.676
9. Which is the First Electric Train in India ?
Answer: Deccan Queen (Kalyan - Pune)
10. Which year is declared as "Year of Rail Users" by the Indian Railways ?
Answer: 1995
11. Which is the fastest train in India ?
Answer: Shatabdi Express
12. In which year Indian Railway board established ?
Answer: 1905
13. Which is the first Railway station in India ?
Answer: Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus - Victoria terminal
14. Who is the first Indian to present Railway Budget ?
Answer: John Mathai
15. Which is the Worlds oldest working steam locomotive engine (train) ?
Answer: Fairy Queen runs in India
16. What is the width of Narrow gauge rail ?
Answer: 0.762
17. Which is the highest railway station in India ?
Answer: Ghum railway station
18. Which is the longest Railway bridge in India ?
Answer: Vallarpadam Bridge -kerala
19. When did Life Line Express (Jeevan Rekha) Started ?
Answer: In 1991
20. What is the slogan of Indian Railway ?
Answer: lifeline of the nation
Answer: Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel (Banihal railway tunnel)
2. Which is the Longest Railway platform in the World ?
Answer: Gorakhpur station platform (Uttar Pradesh)
3. Where is the Museum of Indian Railway situated?
Answer: Chanakyapuri - New Delhi
4. Which is the train running between India and Bangladesh ?
Answer: Maitree Express
5. Who is the first railway minister in India ?
Answer: John Matthai
6. Who is the first lady Railway minister of India ?
Answer: Mamta Benergy
7. Where is Railway Staff College situated ?
Answer: Baroda
8. What is the width of Broad gauge rail ?
Answer: 1.676
9. Which is the First Electric Train in India ?
Answer: Deccan Queen (Kalyan - Pune)
10. Which year is declared as "Year of Rail Users" by the Indian Railways ?
Answer: 1995
11. Which is the fastest train in India ?
Answer: Shatabdi Express
12. In which year Indian Railway board established ?
Answer: 1905
13. Which is the first Railway station in India ?
Answer: Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus - Victoria terminal
14. Who is the first Indian to present Railway Budget ?
Answer: John Mathai
15. Which is the Worlds oldest working steam locomotive engine (train) ?
Answer: Fairy Queen runs in India
16. What is the width of Narrow gauge rail ?
Answer: 0.762
17. Which is the highest railway station in India ?
Answer: Ghum railway station
18. Which is the longest Railway bridge in India ?
Answer: Vallarpadam Bridge -kerala
19. When did Life Line Express (Jeevan Rekha) Started ?
Answer: In 1991
20. What is the slogan of Indian Railway ?
Answer: lifeline of the nation

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