Who among the following was the Sultan of Delhi, when the Mongols appeared for the first time in India’s soil?
- Balban
- Iltutmish
- Jalal-ud Din Firoz
- Razia
The Namgyal Monarchy used to rule which among the following current states of India, once upon a time?
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Megahalaya
- Nagaland
- Sikkim
Rinku Hooda, who won silver at the World U-20 Para Athletics Championships, is associated with which sports?
- Javelin throw
- Wrestling
- Sprint
- Judo
Explanation:
Rinku Hooda (18) from India has won silver in the F46 javelin throw event at the World U-20 Para Athletics Championships in Nottwil, Switzerland on August 7, 2017. He got disabled as a three-year-old when his left arm got stuck in a paddy-sowing machine. He won his first national level medal in 2013 during a para nationals meet at the Rajiv Gandhi stadium in Rohtak.
- mount of Dead
- Beautiful Mountain
- Green land
- None of these
- Hotri
- Udgatri
- Adhvaryu
- Nakshotri
Explanation:
Adhvaryu In the operational aspects of Vedic fire rites, the Adhvaryu was a central figure because he was the one who measured the sacrificial ground, built all that was needed and prepared materials to be used like, articles of oblation, utensils, woods and water. He also kindled the fire for expected offerings. Thus, success of a Yajna was dependent on correct duties of the Adhvaryu priest.
- An oyster which yields the pearl
- A special large sized pearl found in Japan
- A hard iridescent substance forming the inner layer of certain shells
- Female individuals of certain species of shelled mollusk
Explanation:
Nacre also known as mother of pearl, is an organic-inorganic composite material produced by some mollusks as an inner shell layer; it is also what makes up the outer coating of pearls. It is strong, resilient, and iridescent.
In which five year plan self-reliance as an object of planning was emphasized?
- First Five Year Plan
- Second Five Year Plan
- Third Five Year Plan
- Fourth Five Year Plan
- The Vijayanagar empire
- The kingdom of Hoyasalas of Dwarasamudra
- The kingdom of Kakathiyas of Warrangal
- The kingdom of Yadavas of Devagiri
Which among the following articles gives the power to the central government to take pre-emptive action to protect any state against external aggression and internal disturbances?
- Article 355
- Article 356
- Article 358
- Article 360
- Abdul kalam Azad
- Hasrat Mohani
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Mohandas karamchand Gandhi