Question 1

" Kamarupa " is the old name of ______ state ?

Accepted Answer

Alternately it is also called as Pragjyotisha before British rule.

Question 2

Which of the following act was mentioned as a " Charter of Slavery " by Jawahar Lal Nehru ?

Accepted Answer

The safeguards and the special powers vested in the Governor General was something like a 'Charter of Slavery' as mentioned by Jawahar Lal Nehru. He compared it with a "machine with all brakes, no engine".

Question 3

Peacock was declared National Bird of India in which year?

Accepted Answer

In 1963, the peacock was declared theNational Bird of India because of its rich religious and legendary involvement in Indian traditions.

Question 4

The Kargil War was between India and Pakistan took place in

Accepted Answer

The KargilWar was between India and Pakistan took place between May and July in 1999.

Question 5

Who was the Prime Minister of India during adopting of Article 370 for Jammu & Kashmir?

Accepted Answer

Article 370 of the Indian constitution used to give special provision to the region of Jammu and Kashmir. It allows the state to have its own constitution, a separate flag and independence over all matters except foreign affairs, defence and communications. It was adopted in 1947 by then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

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