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The 'Demonetization' of ₹500 and ₹1000 notes was announced on November 8, 2016.
- True
- False
Answer: True
On November 8, 2016, the Government of India announced demonetization of ₹500 and ₹1000 currency notes to curb black money, counterfeit currency, and promote digital transactions. [[30]]
The 'Comptroller and Auditor General' (CAG) of India is appointed by the President.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The CAG of India is appointed by the President under Article 148 of the Constitution. The CAG audits government accounts and ensures financial accountability, acting as the guardian of public purse. [[1]]
The 'Taj Mahal' was built by Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Taj Mahal (1632-1653) in Agra was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and symbol of India's architectural heritage. [[30]]
Dr. Homi J. Bhabha is considered the father of India's nuclear program.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha (1909-1966) founded India's nuclear program, establishing TIFR and BARC. He envisioned peaceful uses of atomic energy and laid foundations for India's strategic capabilities. [[1]]
Major Dhyan Chand is considered one of the greatest hockey players in history.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Major Dhyan Chand (1905-1979) was a legendary hockey player who led India to three Olympic golds (1928, 1932, 1936). His birthday (August 29) is celebrated as National Sports Day in India. [[30]]
Mother Teresa, though Albanian-born, received the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in India.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Mother Teresa (1910-1997) received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her humanitarian work with the poor in Kolkata. She founded the Missionaries of Charity and became an Indian citizen. [[1]]
The 'Right to Education' became a Fundamental Right in 2010.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The 86th Amendment (2002) made education a Fundamental Right (Article 21A). The Right to Education Act came into force on April 1, 2010, ensuring free and compulsory education for children aged 6-14. [[1]]
The 'Constitution of India' was adopted on ______.
Answer: November 26, 1949
The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949, and came into force on January 26, 1950. November 26 is celebrated as Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas). [[1]]
In which year was the 'Indian National Army' (INA) first formed?
- 1941
- 1942
- 1943
- 1944
Answer: 1942
The Indian National Army was first formed in 1942 under Mohan Singh with Japanese support. Subhash Chandra Bose reorganized it in 1943 as the Azad Hind Fauj to fight for India's independence. [[1]]
The 'Fundamental Rights' in the Indian Constitution were inspired by the US Bill of Rights.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Part III of the Indian Constitution (Fundamental Rights) was inspired by the US Bill of Rights. However, the Indian version includes socioeconomic rights and allows reasonable restrictions for public order. [[1]]
The first Five-Year Plan (1951-56) focused on agricultural development.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The First Five-Year Plan (1951-56) prioritized agriculture, irrigation, and power to address food shortages and stabilize the economy. It was based on the Harrod-Domar growth model. [[30]]
India conducted nuclear tests at Pokhran in both 1974 and 1998.
- True
- False
Answer: True
India's first nuclear test 'Smiling Buddha' was in 1974. The second series 'Pokhran-II' in 1998 declared India a nuclear weapon state, leading to international sanctions later eased. [[1]]
The 'India House' in London was a center for revolutionary activities by Indian students.
- True
- False
Answer: True
India House (1905-1910) in London, founded by Shyamji Krishna Varma, became a hub for Indian revolutionaries like Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and Madan Lal Dhingra, promoting armed resistance against British rule. [[30]]
Rabindranath Tagore won the Nobel Prize for his collection 'Gitanjali'.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Rabindranath Tagore won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for 'Gitanjali' (Song Offerings), a collection of devotional poems. He was the first non-European to receive this honor. [[1]]
Abdul Fazl wrote 'Akbarnama' and 'Ain-i-Akbari' during Akbar's reign.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Abdul Fazl, Akbar's court historian, wrote 'Akbarnama' (chronicle of Akbar's reign) and 'Ain-i-Akbari' (administrative details). These works provide comprehensive insights into Mughal administration and culture. [[30]]
Kalidasa wrote 'Abhijnanashakuntalam', a play based on the Mahabharata.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Kalidasa's 'Abhijnanashakuntalam' is based on an episode in the Mahabharata about Shakuntala and King Dushyanta. It is considered a masterpiece of Sanskrit literature and world drama. [[1]]
Mahatma Gandhi began his political career in South Africa fighting against racial discrimination.
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- False
Answer: True
Gandhi developed his philosophy of Satyagraha in South Africa (1893-1914), fighting against discriminatory laws targeting Indians. This experience shaped his methods later used in India's freedom struggle. [[30]]
Hyderabad was integrated into India through 'Operation Polo' in 1948.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Operation Polo (September 1948) was the police action by which Indian forces integrated Hyderabad into the Indian Union. The Nizam surrendered, ending his rule and the Razakar militia's violence. [[1]]
The 'Vellore Mutiny' (1806) preceded the Revolt of 1857 as an early sepoy uprising.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Vellore Mutiny (July 1806) was an early sepoy uprising against British interference in religious customs. Though suppressed, it foreshadowed the larger 1857 Revolt. [[1]]
The 'Pabna Peasant Uprising' (1873) occurred in Bengal.
- True
- False
Answer: True
The Pabna Peasant Uprising (1873) in Bengal was against zamindars who increased rents and evicted tenants. Peasants formed agrarian leagues and used legal methods to resist exploitation. [[30]]