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India's Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) made India the first Asian nation to reach Mars orbit.
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Answer: True
India's Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan), launched in 2013, successfully entered Mars orbit in 2014. ISRO became the first Asian space agency and the fourth globally to reach Mars, at a record-low cost. [[30]]
Dr. Homi J. Bhabha is considered the father of India's nuclear program.
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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]]
The 'Ranji Trophy' was named after Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji, a pioneering Indian cricketer.
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Answer: True
The Ranji Trophy, India's premier domestic first-class cricket championship, was named after Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji (1872-1933), who played for England and pioneered Indian cricket internationally. [[1]]
Major Dhyan Chand is considered one of the greatest hockey players in history.
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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]]
The 'Jnanpith Award' is India's highest literary honor.
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Answer: True
The Jnanpith Award, instituted in 1961, is India's highest literary honor for outstanding contribution to Indian literature in any scheduled language. It includes a cash prize and a citation. [[30]]
Mother Teresa, though Albanian-born, received the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in India.
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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.
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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 'Poona Pact' was signed on September 24, 1932.
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Answer: True
The Poona Pact was signed on September 24, 1932, between Gandhi and Ambedkar. It ensured reserved seats for Depressed Classes within joint electorates, replacing separate electorates proposed in the Communal Award. [[30]]
The 'Judicial Review' power of the Supreme Court is derived from the Constitution itself.
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Answer: True
Judicial Review, the power to examine constitutionality of laws, is inherent in the Indian Constitution (Articles 13, 32, 226). It was reinforced by the Basic Structure Doctrine in Kesavananda Bharati case (1973). [[30]]
The 'Fundamental Rights' in the Indian Constitution were inspired by the US Bill of Rights.
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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 'New Economic Policy' of 1991 included liberalization, privatization, and globalization.
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Answer: True
The 1991 economic reforms, known as LPG (Liberalization, Privatization, Globalization), dismantled the License Raj, opened India to foreign investment, and integrated the economy with global markets. [[1]]
The first Five-Year Plan (1951-56) focused on agricultural development.
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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 was a founding member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1995.
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Answer: True
India was a founding member of the WTO established on January 1, 1995, succeeding GATT. India has actively participated in WTO negotiations, advocating for developing countries' interests in trade. [[30]]
India conducted nuclear tests at Pokhran in both 1974 and 1998.
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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 'Annie Besant' Home Rule League was established in 1916.
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Answer: True
Annie Besant established the Home Rule League in Madras in September 1916, demanding self-government for India. It complemented Tilak's league and mobilized mass support for Home Rule. [[1]]
The 'India House' in London was a center for revolutionary activities by Indian students.
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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]]
Subramania Bharati was a Tamil poet who advocated for women's rights and nationalism.
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Answer: True
Subramania Bharati (1882-1921) was a Tamil poet, journalist, and freedom fighter. His poetry advocated social reform, women's emancipation, and Indian nationalism, influencing Tamil literature profoundly. [[30]]
Rabindranath Tagore won the Nobel Prize for his collection 'Gitanjali'.
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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]]
Amir Khusrau is credited with developing the qawwali form of Sufi music.
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Answer: True
Amir Khusrau (1253-1325) blended Persian and Indian musical traditions, developing qawwali as a form of Sufi devotional music. He also contributed to the evolution of Hindustani classical music. [[1]]
Abdul Fazl wrote 'Akbarnama' and 'Ain-i-Akbari' during Akbar's reign.
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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]]