Q11. In which year was Smart Cities Mission launched?
(a) 2015
(b) 2013
(c) 2019
(d) 2018
(a) 2015
Q12. Which of the following nations won the seven times women’s Asia Cup cricket Championship?
(a) Pakistan
(b) Bangladesh
(c) India
(d) Sri Lanka
(c) India
Q13. Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides that the State must secure a social order to promote the welfare of people?
(a) Article 37
(b) Article 38
(c) Article 39
(d) Article 36
(b) Article 38
Q14. Identify a water-harvesting system found in Jaisalmer.
(a) Guls
(b) Johads
(c) Khadins
(d) Kuls
(c) Khadins
Q15. The were tributary chiefs of the Gupta dynasty. They established an independent kingdom in western India. Dhruvasena Il was the most important ruler of this kingdom.
(a) Madrakas
(b) Maukharis
(c) Pushyabhutis
(d) Gurjara Pratiharas
(a) Madrakas
Q16. Which of the following options is the most appropriate cause for unemployment in India?
(a) Over population
(b) Environment conditions
(c) High educational systems
(d) Lack of labour force
(a) Over population
Q17. As of the June 2021, how many biosphere reserves are established in India?
(a) 18
(b) 20
(c) 26
(d) 15
(a) 18
Q18. In which of the following battles did Muhammad of Ghor defeat Jayachandra of Gahadavala dynasty in 1194 AD?
(a) First battle of Tarain
(b) Battle of Chandawar
(c) Battle of Anhilwara
(d) Second battle of Tarain
(b) Battle of Chandawar
Q19. The growth form of a plant, comprising its size, shape and orientation is known as:
(a) habit
(b) environment
(c) habitat
(d) growth pattem
(a) habit
Q20. When and where did India win its first World Championships medal in Athletics?
(a) 2009, Germany
(b) 2005, Finland
(c) 2007, Japan
(d) 2003, France
(d) 2003, France