Which agreement forms the cornerstone of India's trade relations with the ASEAN bloc?
A SAFTA (South Asian Free Trade Area)
B RCEP (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership)
C AIFTA (ASEAN-India Free Trade Area)
D BIMSTEC FTA (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation Free Trade Area)
Answer: C
The ASEAN-India Free Trade Area (AIFTA), which includes the ASEAN-India Goods Trade Agreement (AITIGA), is the primary framework governing India's trade relations with the ten-member ASEAN bloc.
22.
India's first human spaceflight mission, planned for the mid-2020s, is known as:
A Vyomanaut
B Gaganyaan
C Shukrayaan
D Mangalyaan-2
Answer: B
Gaganyaan is the name of India's ambitious human spaceflight mission, which aims to send a three-member crew to an orbit of 400 km for a 3-day mission and bring them back safely to Earth. The mission is undergoing various test flights and is targeted for launch in the mid-2020s.
23.
What is the primary objective of India's Aditya-L1 mission, launched in 2023?
A To study Mars' atmosphere
B To observe the Sun's corona and solar emissions
C To explore Jupiter's moons
D To map asteroids in the asteroid belt
Answer: B
Aditya-L1 is India's first dedicated solar mission, launched in September 2023. Its primary objective is to study the Sun's corona, solar emissions, solar winds, flares, and Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs).
24.
Which Indian space mission successfully landed a rover on the lunar south pole in 2023, making India the fourth country to achieve a soft landing on the Moon?
A Chandrayaan-1
B Chandrayaan-2
C Chandrayaan-3
D Mangalyaan
Answer: C
Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed its Vikram lander and Pragyan rover near the lunar south pole on August 23, 2023, marking a historic achievement for India's space program.
25.
National Handloom Day commemorates which significant historical movement in India?
A Quit India Movement
B Non-Cooperation Movement
C Swadeshi Movement
D Civil Disobedience Movement
Answer: C
The date August 7 was chosen for National Handloom Day to commemorate the Swadeshi Movement, which was launched on this day in 1905. The movement aimed to revive domestic production and boycott foreign goods, particularly British textiles.
26.
In which year was the first National Handloom Day officially celebrated in India?
A 2014
B 2015
C 2016
D 2017
Answer: B
The first National Handloom Day was officially celebrated on August 7, 2015, in Chennai, with the objective of honouring the handloom weaving community and highlighting the contribution of the handloom industry to the country's socio-economic development.
27.
When is National Handloom Day observed annually in India?
A August 7
B July 22
C September 5
D October 2
Answer: A
National Handloom Day is observed on August 7 each year to commemorate the Swadeshi Movement, which was launched on this day in 1905. The first National Handloom Day was officially celebrated in 2015.
28.
The discovery of these new megalithic sites in Vidarbha contributes significantly to our understanding of:
A Early agricultural practices and crop domestication in the region.
B The social structure, belief systems, and funerary customs of ancient communities.
C The development of early urban centers and trade networks.
D The evolution of script and early forms of writing.
Answer: B
Megalithic burials provide invaluable insights into the social stratification, religious beliefs, and the elaborate funerary practices of the people who lived in the region during the Iron Age.
29.
What type of archaeological evidence is commonly found at the new megalithic sites in Vidarbha, indicating burial practices?
A Cave paintings and rock shelters
B Terracotta figurines and seals
C Dolmens, menhirs, and stone circles
D Copper tools and bronze artifacts
Answer: C
Megalithic sites are characterized by the use of large stones for burial monuments. Common features include dolmens (stone tombs), menhirs (standing stones), and stone circles, which are indicative of ancient burial rituals.
30.
Recent archaeological discoveries in Vidarbha, Maharashtra, have unearthed new megalithic sites dating back to which period?
A Neolithic Period (c. 6000 BCE - 2000 BCE)
B Chalcolithic Period (c. 2000 BCE - 700 BCE)
C Iron Age (c. 1200 BCE - 300 BCE)
D Gupta Period (c. 320 CE - 550 CE)
Answer: C
The newly discovered megalithic sites in Vidarbha are primarily associated with the Iron Age, characterized by burial practices involving large stones (megaliths).
