Q. Who bestowed the office of Peshwa on Balaji Vishwanath? (a) Shivaji III (b) Shahu (c) Sambhaji (d) Dhanaji Jadav Ans: (b) Shahu Explanation: The office of Peshwa was bestowed on Balaji Vishwanath by (b) Shahu. Balaji Vishwanath, also known as Balaji Vishwanath Bhat, was appointed as the first Peshwa of the Maratha Empire by […]
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Question Mohammed Ali Qamar was the first Indian to win a gold medal in boxing in the Commonwealth Games, in which year? Type multiple_choice Option 2006 incorrect Option 2010 incorrect Option 2002 correct Option 1998 incorrect Solution In the 2002 Commonwealth Games held in Manchester, Mohammad Ali Qamar created history by becoming the first Indian
Q. In Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan, who among the following officers looked after the foreign affairs? (a) Peshwa (b) Sumant (c) Pandit Rao (d) Sachiv Ans: (b) Sumant Explanation: In Shivaji’s Ashtapradhan, the officer who looked after the foreign affairs was (b) Sumant. The Ashtapradhan was Shivaji’s council of eight ministers, each assigned with specific responsibilities to
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Q. The Portuguese traveller, Nuniz visited Vijayanagar during the reign of which one of the following? (a) Vira Narasimha (b) Deva Raya-I (c) Achyuta Raya (d) Sadasiva Raya Ans: (c) Achyuta Raya Explanation: During reign of Achyuta Deva Raya Portuguese traveller, Fernoa Nuniz visited Vijayanagar Empire.
Q. The battle of Talikota, which led to the destruction of the Vijayanagara Empire by the combined armies of Bijapur, Ahmednagar, Golkonda and Bidar, was fought in (a) AD 1555 (b) AD 1560 (c) AD 1565 (d) AD 1570 Ans: (C) AD 1565 Explanation: The Battle of Talikota, which led to the destruction of the
Q. Who among the following had a social status higher than that of the other three in the Vijayanagar kingdom? (a) Weaver (b) Potter (c) Smith (d) Leather-worker Ans: (c) Smith Explanation: In the social hierarchy of the Vijayanagara kingdom, the occupation with a higher social status than the other three options was (c) Smith.
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Question Which among the following stadiums is the largest stadium in India and the second largest football stadium in the world, before its renovation in 2011 by capacity? Type multiple_choice Option Netaji Indoor Stadium incorrect Option Rabindra Sarobar Stadium incorrect Option Kolkata Stadium incorrect Option Salt Lake Stadium correct Solution Yuba Bharati Krirangan, popularly known
Q. Which one of the following was a Portuguese coin that was in circulation in the western coastal areas of the Vijayanagar kingdom? (a) Dinar (b) Cruzado (c) Florin (d) Ducat Ans: (b) Cruzado Explanation: The Portuguese coin that was in circulation in the western coastal areas of the Vijayanagara kingdom was (b) Cruzado. The
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Question Which award given by West Bengal government is awarded to 2 sportsperson every year and carries a cash incentive of Rs. 5 lakh? Type multiple_choice Option Lifetime Achievement Award in Sports correct Option Banglar Gaurab Award incorrect Option Banga Dibhushan Award incorrect Option Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna incorrect Solution Lifetime Achievement Award in Sports
Question Which award is given by West Bengal government to eminent coaches and trainers in various sports Type multiple_choice Option Dronachorya Award incorrect Option Khel Samman incorrect Option Banglar Gaurab Award incorrect Option Krira Guru Samman correct Solution The Krira Guru Samman award is bestowed upon distinguished coaches and trainers who have dedicated themselves to
