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Consider the following statements regarding Chaitanya Mahaprabhu:
1. He popularized Kirtana.
2. He was the contemporary of Vallabhacharya.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?

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  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu established Gaudiya Vaishnava dharma in Bengal and believed in advaita or non-dualism. He was a contemporary of Vallabhacharya. He was among the few saints who did not oppose idol worship. He popularized the medium of Kirtana in Bhakti.

The idea of protection of monuments, places and objects of national importance is enshrined in its __________.

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  1. Preamble

  2. Fundamental Rights

  3. Directive Principles of State Policy

  4. Fundamental Duties

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The idea of protection of monuments, places and objects of national importance is enshrined in the Directive Principles of State Policy. They are enumerated in Part IV of the Constitution from Article 36 to Article 51. Art 49 of the Indian Constitution deals with protection of monuments and places of national importance.

Consider the following statements about the Citizenship amendment bill, 2016.
1. It makes illegal migrants of Afghanistan, Bangladesh as well as Pakistan eligible for Citizenship belonging to certain specific religions.
2. For Citizenship by Naturalisation, the duration for prior residence in India is reduced from earlier 11 Years to 6 Years.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill amends the Citizenship Act, 1955 to make illegal migrants who are Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan, eligible for citizenship. Under the Act, one of the requirements for citizenship by naturalisation is that the applicant must have resided in India during the last 12 months, and for 11 of the previous 14 years. The Bill relaxes this 11 years’ requirement to six years for persons belonging to the same six religions and three countries.

Every year in India, $26^{th}$ January is celebrated as ________________.

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  1. Independence Day

  2. Gandhi Jayanti

  3. Republic Day

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C

On April 22 of every year people all over the Earth switch off all electrical appliances, including lights, for an hour. Which day is celebrated on this date? 

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  1. Save Electricity Day

  2. Earth Day

  3. Environment Day

  4. Yoga Day

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Correct Option: B

Lewis E. Waterman invented _______.

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  1. Elevator

  2. Generator

  3. Helicopter

  4. Fountain Pen

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Correct Option: D

Identify the correct pair:
1. Amravati stupa - Tamil Nadu
2. Bharhut stupa - Andhra Pradesh
3. Sanchi stupa - Madhya Pradesh 
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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  1. 1 only

  2. 3 only

  3. 1 and 2

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
  • Amaravati stupa in Andhra Pradesh was built in phases between the third century BCE and about 250 CE by Satvahanas with use of white marble. Its ancient name is Dhanyakataka.
  • Bharhut stupa in Madhya Pradesh was built by Ashoka. It consists of depiction of stories of Lord Buddha’s previous birth on its Toranas (gateway).
  • Sanchi Stupa in Madhya Pradesh was built by Ashoka and later by Shungas. It is one of the biggest stupa in India.

Consider the following statements regarding All India Trade Union Congress:
1. It was established in 1920 by M G Ranade.
2. Its first session was presided over by Lala Lajpat Rai.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

All India Trade Union Congress was India’s second largest trade union federation after the Indian National Trade Union Congress. The AITUC was formed by the Narayan Malhar Joshi and Lala Lajpat Rai in 1920 to represent India at the International Labour Organisation of the League of Nations. The first session of the All India Trade Union Congress was held at Bombay under Lala Lajpat Rai.

In which commodity was long distance trade carried out during Indus Valley civilisation?

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  1. Cotton

  2. Gold

  3. Lapis lazuli

  4. Bronze

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Harappans had commercial links with Afghanistan and Iran. They set up a trading colony in northern Afghanistan which evidently facilitated trade with Central Asia. The Harappans carried on long-distance trade in lapis lazuli, lapis objects may have contributed to the social prestige of the ruling class.

Consider the following statements:
1. Ashoka Chakra has 24 spokes.
2. Ashokan edicts are written in Sanskrit.
3. Devanam Piyadasi was a title adopted by Chandragupta Maurya.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

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  1. 1 and 2

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1 and 3

  4. 1 only

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ashoka is referred to as Devanam Piyadasi in his edicts. Ashokan edicts were composed in Prakrit, they were written in Brahmi script in the greater part of the Indian subcontinent. Ashoka Chakra, a wheel made of 24 spokes is part of our national flag. It is so called because it appears on a number of edicts of Ashoka, most prominent among which is the Lion Capital of Ashoka.