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1. This award shall be given for social, economic and political change through non-violence and Gandhian methods.
2. Prizes cannot be divided or jointly awarded to multiple people.
3. The 2023 Gandhi Peace Prize will be awarded to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) only two
(c) All three.
(d) None
Question 2
With reference to the Indian National Army (INA), consider the following statement:
1. Formed in 1942.
2. Most of them were made up of Indian prisoners of war (prisoners of war) captured by Burma.
Which of the above statements is correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) both 1 and 2
(d) neither 1 nor 2
Question 3
Consider the following statement.
1. Built in the 12th century, this temple features wall paintings from the Ramayana and was originally dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
2. This temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
3. This temple is located in Cambodia.
Which temple does the above statement refer to?
(a) Kataragama Temple
(b) Gangata Rao
(c) Angkor Wat temple complex
(d) Narinsami Temple
Question 4
Regarding Lakadong turmeric, consider the following statement:
1. Lakadong turmeric is slightly darker in color than other types of turmeric found in India.
2. Low curcumin content compared to other turmeric available.
3. Arunachal Pradesh got GI tag for Lakadong turmeric.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) only two
(c) All three.
(d) None
Question 5
Consider the following pair.
inscription | region |
Nigari Sagar inscription | Afghanistan |
Uttaramerur inscription | andhra pradesh |
Maski inscription | karnataka |
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) only two
(c) All three.
(d) None
Answers to MCQs
1.(a)
for your information:
— music conductor Daniel Barenboim and peace activist Ali Abu Awad They were joint recipients of the 2023 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for promoting friendship between the Israeli and Palestinian peoples. Therefore, statement 3 is incorrect.
— This award shall be given for social, economic and political transformation through non-violence and Gandhian methods. Therefore, statement 1 is correct.
— There shall be one award every year for one billion rupees and a certificate.
— The award may be divided between two persons deemed by the jury to be equally deserving of recognition during the year. Therefore, statement 2 is incorrect.
Therefore, option (a) is correct.
(Other sources: indiaculture.gov.in)
2.(a)
for your information:
— Subhash Chandra Bose was born on January 23, 1897, and his Indian National Army (INA), also known as the Azad Hind Fauj (literally the Free Indian Army), fought against the British on the battlefield during World War II. I faced the army.
— The INA was formed on February 17, 1942, two days after Britain surrendered to the Japanese in Singapore. Therefore, statement 1 is correct.
— Most of which consisted of Indian Prisoners of War (PoW). Japanese Southeast Asia campaign in progress. Therefore, statement 2 is incorrect.
–But by December, the military was in disarray, lacking vision and leadership. Subhash Chandra Bose will need to arrive to turn things around. Bose arrived in Singapore in July 1943 and sought support from both the Nazis and Japan for the Indian independence movement. On July 4, he assumed command of the INA’s 12,000-man force.
— Over the next six months, he staged a successful public relations coup, winning both material and human support from the Indian diaspora in Japanese-occupied Southeast Asia. The INA’s strength eventually grew to over 40,000 members, and many Indians donated their own savings to the cause.
Therefore, option (a) is correct.
3.(c)
for your information:
— The Ramayana has existed for thousands of years as a written text in Sanskrit and many other languages, as a folk drama, as a puppet show, and as countless katas and oral narratives organized in villages and small towns. It has been popular in India for many years.
— But the appeal of this epic extended far beyond India’s borders, and its prevalence shows how Indians roamed the world as wealthy merchants, preachers, and slave laborers.
— In Cambodia, Angkor Wat temple complex built in the 12th centuryfeaturing murals of the Ramayana and originally A temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
— Built in the 12th century, the world’s largest Hindu temple complex, Angkor Wat, spans more than 500 acres and is now UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Therefore, option (c) is correct.
4.(a)
for your information:
— Lakadong turmeric is one of the best varieties found in Lakadong district of Jantia Hills district of Meghalaya.
— Lakadon turmeric a little dark color Compare with other turmeric found in India. Therefore, statement 1 is correct.
— Lakadong turmeric has one of the highest curcumin contents, ranging from 6.8 to 7.5 percent, compared to only 2 to 3 percent in most types of turmeric. Therefore, statement 2 is incorrect.
— Meghalaya We have obtained the GI tag for Lakadon turmeric. Therefore, statement 3 is incorrect.
Therefore, option (a) is correct.
(sauce: search.ipindia.gov.in)
5.(a)
for your information:
inscription | region |
Nigari Sagar inscription | Nepal |
Uttaramerur inscription | tamil nadu |
Maski inscription | karnataka |
Therefore, option (a) is correct.
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