1. Andal was a woman Alvar whose compositions were widely sung.
2. Karaikkal Ammaiyar was a devotee of Shiva who adopted the path of extreme asceticim in order to attain her goal
Which of the above statements is / are correct? Who among the following is regarded as War God in Rigveda? Where is the headquarters of International Court of Justice? The lowest in rank in the Maratha infantry was of__? GK quiz set 542 – gk quiz for ib exam to help you get a better job by cracking the exam. Free online GK quiz with answers to test and improve your skills.
- Arthashashtra
- Rajtarangini
- Mrichchhatika
- Kadambari
- Communist Party of India
- Forward Bloc
- Socialist-Swarajist Party
- Swarajya Party
- Haryana
- Assam
- Uttar Pradesh
- Karnataka
Explanation:
The Kalesar National Park (KNP) is located in the eastern district of Haryana and covers 13,000 acres. It is home to the red jungle fowl among other birds and a popular destination for Leopard and bird-watching. It is home to wild boars, sambhars, hares, red junglefowl, porcupine, monkeys, chitals, red jungle fowl, etc. Whereas khair, sal, shisham, sain, jhingan, chhal are the trees found in the forest. It is probably the only forest in Haryana with a natural Sal tree belt.
Which among the following is the correct ratio of length and breadth of National Flag of India?
- 3:2
- 2:3
- 4:3
- 3:4
Explanation:
The Flag is rectangular in shape with the ratio of the length to the height (width) being 3:2.
National Flag is a tricolour panel made up of three rectangular panels or sub-panels of equal widths. The colour of the top panel is India saffron (Kesaria) and that of the bottom is India green. The middle panel is white, bearing at its centre the design of the Ashoka
Who was elected the President of Indian National Congress in the famous Tripuri Session of 1939 ?
- Acharya Narendra Deo
- Sarat Chandra Bose
- Subhash Chandra Bose
- Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Explanation:
52nd Session : Subhash Chandra Bose was re-elected the President of INC at the Tripuri Session in 1939 by defeating the Gandhi ji’s Candidate Pattabhai Sitaramaiyya. He demanded that the Congress should deliver a six-months’ ultimatum to Britain and in the event of its rejection a country-wide struggle for ‘Poorna Swaraj’ should be launched. His warning and advice went unheeded, his powers as President were sought to be curtailed. He, therefore, resigned in April 1939, and announced, in May 1939, the formation of the Forward Bloc within the Congress.
- 600 – 650 A.D
- 606 – 647 A.D.
- 500 – 550 A.D.
- 550 – 600 A.D.
Explanation:
The period assigned to Harsha Vardhana reign is 606-647 A.D. He is regarded as the last great Hindu emperor of India, who ruled over Northern India.
Consider the following statements:
1. Andal was a woman Alvar whose compositions were widely sung.
2. Karaikkal Ammaiyar was a devotee of Shiva who adopted the path of extreme asceticim in order to attain her goal
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
- Only 1
- Only 2
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:
Both the statements are correct.
- Agni
- Indra
- Surya
- Varuna
Where is the headquarters of International Court of Justice?
- Hague
- Prague
- Geneva
- Paris
Explanation:
International Court of Justice (ICJ) also known as World court which is based at The Hague. It was established in 1945 by the charter of United Nations as a successor to the permanent court of International Justice. It is the primary judicial branch and principal legal body of United Nations and having transnational Jursidiction. The primary role of ICJ is to give advisory opinion based on international law and international conventions on Questions submitted to it by Countries settle legal disputes
- Nayak
- Hawaldar
- Zumladar
- Hazari
Explanation:
Hawaldar was the lowest in rank in the Mar
atha Infantry.