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Question 396

Where is Pimpri situated?

ARajashtan

BKarnataka

CGujarat

DMaharashtra

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D. MaharashtraPimpri is a city located in the Pune Metropolitan Region of Maharashtra. Hindustan Antibiotics Limited (HAL), Pimpri, Pune, is the first public sector undertaking in the Drugs & Pharmaceutical Sector. The plant was commissioned in 1955-56.

Question 395

Who was awarded the first Bharat Ratna Award?

AC. Rajagopalachari

BDr. Rajendraprasad

CDr. S. Radhakrishnan

DNone of these

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C. Dr. S. RadhakrishnanExplanation not yet available.

Question 394

Who transferred the capital of Bengal from Dhaka to Murshidabad?

ASiraj-ud-Daullah

BMir Qasim

CMir Jafar

DNone of these

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D. None of theseThe capital of Bengal was transferred from Dhaka to Murshidabad by Murshid Quli Khan, the first Nawab of Bengal. Since his name is not in the options, the correct choice is “None of these.” Siraj-ud-Daullah, Mir Jafar, and Mir Qasim ruled later and were not involved in shifting the capital.

Question 393

Which of the following pairs is properly matched?

AJallianwalabag Massacre - 1919

BCivil Disobedient Movement - 1920

CPartition of Bengal - 1908

DNone of the above

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A. Jallianwalabag Massacre - 1919The properly matched pair is Jallianwala Bagh Massacre – 1919. The tragic incident occurred on 13 April 1919, when British troops under General Dyer opened fire on a peaceful gathering in Amritsar. The other options are incorrect: the Civil Disobedience Movement began in 1930, and the Partition of Bengal took place in 1905.

Question 392

Fahien came to India during the reign of

AHarshavardhana

BKanishka

CChandragupta Vikramaditya

DNone of these

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C. Chandragupta VikramadityaFa-Hien came to India during the reign of Chandragupta II, also known as Chandragupta Vikramaditya, of the Gupta Empire. He visited around 399–412 AD to study Buddhist scriptures and observe monastic life. His travel accounts give valuable insights into India’s society, religion, and governance during the Gupta period.

Question 391

'Quit India' movement started in

AAugust, 1942

BJune, 1945

CApril, 1930

DNone of these

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A. August, 1942The Quit India Movement started in August 1942. Launched by Mahatma Gandhi, it called for an immediate end to British rule in India. The slogan “Do or Die” inspired mass protests, strikes, and civil disobedience across the country, marking one of the most intense phases of the freedom struggle.

Question 390

Which of the following is the largest state in India in respect of area

AMadhya Pradesh

BRajasthan

CUttar Pradesh

DNone of these

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B. Rajasthanlist of Indian states and in respect of area (approximate): 1. Rajasthan - 342,239 km2 2. Madhya Pradesh - 308,245 km2 3. Maharashtra - 307,713 km2 4. Uttar Pradesh - 240,928 km2 5. Gujarat - 196,024 km2

Question 389

INCONGRUOUS (Find antonyms)

AAudacious

BIncoherent

CHarmonious

Dnone of these

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C. Harmonious"Incongruous" is an adjective used to describe something that is out of place, inconsistent, or doesn't fit within a particular context. "Harmonious" is an adjective used to describe something that is characterized by harmony, agreement, or a pleasing combination of elements.

Question 388

DELETERIOUS (Find antonyms)

ASalutary

BDisastrous

CPernicious

Dnone of these

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A. Salutary"Deleterious" is an adjective used to describe something that has a harmful or damaging effect on someone's health, well-being, or overall condition. "Salutary" is an adjective used to describe something that is beneficial, advantageous, or conducive to good health or well-being.

Question 387

FRUGALITY (Find antonyms)

AFamiliarity

BProvidence

CExtravagance

Dnone of these

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C. Extravagance"Frugality" is a noun that refers to the quality or habit of being thrifty, economical, and careful with money or resources. "Extravagance" is a noun that refers to the quality of being excessive or wasteful, especially in terms of spending money or resources.

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Where is Pimpri situated?

Who was awarded the first Bharat Ratna Award?

Who transferred the capital of Bengal from Dhaka to Murshidabad?

Which of the following pairs is properly matched?

Fahien came to India during the reign of

'Quit India' movement started in

Which of the following is the largest state in India in respect of area

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