Miscellaneous Indian GkSet 39

This set of 20 multiple-choice questions evaluates knowledge of Anglo-French rivalry, Carnatic Wars, and the Battle of Plassey. It also covers archaeology, historical sites, and the Indus Valley Civilization. Additional topics include Indian geography, recent natural disasters, and cultural knowledge such as Indian festivals and traditions. The questions assess understanding of historical events, economic systems, and constitutional law.
1What is article 14?
2Who was the first overseas player to captain Delhi Daredevils?
3India, Pakistan, & BangladeshPrivate businesses own some industries and the government owns the rest.
4How many cups Mumbai Indians lift
5While doing manual KYC process, the CBS name fetched is "Naresh Kumar Singh" & name on the document is "Naresh K Singh". Will this be approved or rejected?
6Who was the Sultan of Ahmadnagar?
7What is the name of the cyclone that is likely to hit the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal on May 29?
8How many players are there in each side of a Hockey team
9What is the name given to first day of the Diwali festival?
10Lesser Himalayas are also called .....
11Which is NOT true:
12'Punjab' is a foreign word. Which language is the word taken from?
13After leaving Delhi, whom did Abdali declared as the emperor?
14Besides the cartridge incident mentioned in the excerpt, which of the following might strongly reflect the reasoning for the sepoys' ill feelings toward the British and the Bengal army?
15India has ..... major ports
16The Harappa settlement was first discovered by workers laying down what and what did they think it was?
17Swachh Swasth Sarvatra is a initiative of .....
18India has a total of ..... islands, including marine, riverine and lake islands.
19Why did Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq transfer his capital from Delhi to Devagiri?
20Guru Gobind Singh organised the Sikhs into a military group called the Khalsa.

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the main causes of the Indian Rebellion of 1857?

The Indian Rebellion of 1857 was primarily caused by the discontent among the sepoys of the British East India Company, due to issues such as the introduction of greased cartridges, economic exploitation, and the erosion of traditional power structures.

Who formed the Khalsa and what was its significance?

Guru Gobind Singh formed the Khalsa in 1699, which is a collective body of initiated Sikhs. The Khalsa was significant as it aimed to create a community of committed Sikhs who would uphold the values of equality, justice, and bravery.

What is the origin of the word 'Punjab'?

The word 'Punjab' is derived from the Persian words 'panj' meaning five and 'aab' meaning water, referring to the five rivers that flow through the region: the Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej.

Which historical event led to the relocation of the capital by Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq?

Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq relocated the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad (Deogiri) in 1327 to better control the southern regions of his empire, though the move was ultimately unsuccessful and reversed.

How many IPL trophies has the Mumbai Indians team won?

The Mumbai Indians have won the Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy five times, in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2021.