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Question 534

Calcutta University was established in :

A1857

B1878

C1880

D1882

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A. 1857Calcutta University was established on 24 January 1857, making it one of the first modern universities in India. Founded during Lord Canning’s tenure and modeled on the University of London, it introduced a structured system of higher education with affiliated colleges and standardized examinations. The university later became a major center of learning, producing influential leaders, scientists, and thinkers who contributed significantly to India’s intellectual and nationalist movements.

Question 533

The control of Indian administration was transferred from the East India Company to the Crown (British Govt.) by :

AThe Goverment of India Act, 1858

BThe Indian Council Act, 1861

CThe Royal Title Act, 1876

DThe Arms Acts, 1878

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A. The Goverment of India Act, 1858The control of Indian administration was transferred from the East India Company to the British Crown by the Government of India Act, 1858. This Act was passed after the Revolt of 1857, which exposed major failures in Company rule. Through this Act, the British government took direct control over India, abolished the Company’s authority, and created the post of Secretary of State for India to oversee governance. It marked the beginning of the British Raj and centralized administration under the Crown.

Question 532

Which of the following National Highways connects Sabroom and Churaibari ?

ANH-108

BNH- 208

CNH- 8

DNH- 44A

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C. NH- 8Explanation not yet available.

Question 531

Which of the following Wildlife Sancturaies of Tripura has 'Butterfly Park'?

ARowa Wildlife Sanctuary

BGumti Wildlife Sanctuary

CTrishna Wildlife Sanctuary

DSepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary

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C. Trishna Wildlife SanctuaryExplanation not yet available.

Question 530

Choose from among the following activities that is responsible for rise in river bed :

AAforestation

BDeforestation

CReforestation

DBamboo Plantation

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B. DeforestationExplanation not yet available.

Question 529

Which of the following state capital is the third 'Internet Gateway' of India ?

AChennai

BMumbai

CKolkata

DAgartala

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D. AgartalaChennai and Mumbai are other Internet Gateway

Question 528

Always AVOID bad company. (Phrasal verbs)

Amake room of

Bmake sure of

Cmake a clear sweep of

Dkeep clear of

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D. keep clear of"To keep clear of": means to avoid or stay away from something or someone.

Question 527

Get out from here IMMEDIATELY. (Phrasal verbs)

Aat once

Ball on a sudden

Cby all means

Dat large

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A. at once"at once" means immediately or without delay.

Question 526

English is the mother tongue of _________ English.

Ban

Cthe

Dnone of these

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C. the"English" in this context, refers to the language. "The English" refers to English speaking population in that region."

Question 525

Give me __________ one-rupee note.

Aan

Cthe

Dnone of these

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B. a"a" is an indefinite article. It is used before a singular countable noun to refer to any one item of that kind.

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Calcutta University was established in :

The control of Indian administration was transferred from the East India Company to the Crown (British Govt.) by :

Which of the following National Highways connects Sabroom and Churaibari ?

Which of the following Wildlife Sancturaies of Tripura has 'Butterfly Park'?

Choose from among the following activities that is responsible for rise in river bed :

Which of the following state capital is the third 'Internet Gateway' of India ?

Always AVOID bad company. (Phrasal verbs)

Get out from here IMMEDIATELY. (Phrasal verbs)

English is the mother tongue of _________ English.

Give me __________ one-rupee note.

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