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Q111
How many spokes are there in the Dharma Chakra of the National Flag?
  • A 22
  • B 24
  • C 18
  • D 14
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Dharma Chakra has 24 spokes symbolizing progress.
Q112
The methods of democratic socialism are
  • A Revolution
  • B General strike
  • C Sabotage
  • D Persuasion and propaganda
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Democratic socialism relies on persuasion and propaganda for change.
Q113
What is the name of the era on which the National Calendar of India is based?
  • A Vikram era
  • B Kali era
  • C Sak era
  • D None of above
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The Indian National Calendar is based on the Saka era.
Q114
Who is the creator of the piece titled Portrait of Francoise?
  • A Leonardo da Vinci
  • B Paul Cezanne
  • C Pablo Picasso
  • D H. Rembrandt
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Picasso created the iconic portrait.
Q115
Which country offered its good office to resolve Indo-Pak conflict peacefully in 1966?
  • A U.S.A
  • B Britain
  • C U.S.S.R
  • D Japan
Answer: Option C
Explanation: USSR acted as mediator for Indo-Pak peace talks.
Q116
After Independence Hyderabad, the State of Nizam was taken over by the Indian Government through
  • A police action
  • B military action
  • C persuasion
  • D negotiations
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Indian military action annexed Hyderabad in 1948.
Q117
In Afghanistan two towering Buddha statues were destroyed at
  • A Kandahar
  • B Yakaolong
  • C Bamiyan
  • D Mazari Sharif
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The Buddhas of Bamiyan were destroyed in early 2000s.
Q118
Identify the UNESCO approved World Heritage site from the following:
  • A Somnath Temple
  • B Salaijung Museum
  • C Khajuraho group of temples
  • D Chaar Bagh Railway station
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Khajuraho temples are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Q119
Which of the following Gods are worshipped in the sanctum of Badrinath and Kedarnath temples respectively?
  • A Vishnu and Shiva
  • B Shiva and Vishnu
  • C Shiva and Parvati
  • D Vishnu and Brahma
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Badrinath houses Vishnu; Kedarnath houses Shiva as principal deities.
Q120
Who discovered sea route to India via the Cape of Good Hope?
  • A Vasco da Gama
  • B Amundsen
  • C Christopher Columbus
  • D John Cabot
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Vasco da Gama was the first to sail directly to India around Africa.
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