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in which year Shri Narayan Guru said “One Caste, One Religion, and One God to Mankind” ?
a) 1921
b) 1922
c) 1923
d) 1924
Correct Answer: Option A, 1921
Explanation
The saying from Shri Narayan Guru, “One Caste, One Religion, and One God to Mankind” was made at the All Kerala Fraternity Conference at Aluva in 1921. It served as a call to action for people to set aside their caste and religious divisions and come together as a species.
Which year Narayana Guru organized an All-Region Conference at the Alwaye Advaita Ashram ?
a) 1921
b) 1922
a) 1923
d) 1924
Correct Answer: Option C, 1923
Explanation
To oppose caste discrimination, he created the catchphrase “One Caste, One Religion, One God for All” (Oru Jathi, Oru Matham, Oru Daivam, Manushyanu). He organized an All-Region Conference at the Alwaye Advaita Ashram in 1923, which is recognized as the first of its kind in India.
What acts as a barrier for the cold wind from central asia to reach india ?
a) Himalaya
b) bay of Bangal
c) Sahya Mountain
d) Andes mountains
Correct Answer: Option A, Himalaya
Explanation
The Himalayas are the most significant and dominating geographic feature of India. The Himalayan mountain ranges act as a climatic divide between the Indian sub-continent and the Central Asia. The lofty Himalaya Mountains form a barrier which affects the climate of India,
prevents the cold winds of north Asia from blowing into India, thus protecting it from severely cold winters.
What is the meaning of the word “Himalaya”? A. Abode of snow B. The great mountain C. The snowy peak D. The roof of the world
Correct Answer: A. Abode of snow Explanation: The word “Himalaya” comes from Sanskrit and means “abode of snow.”
Which river does NOT rise in the vicinity of the Himalayas? A. The Indus B. The Ganges C. The Mekong D. The Tsangpo–Brahmaputra
Correct Answer: C. The Mekong Explanation: The Indus, the Ganges, and the Tsangpo–Brahmaputra all rise in or near the Himalayas, but the Mekong does not.
Which of the following peaks is NOT considered sacred in Hinduism or Buddhism? A. Kailas B. Machapuchare C. Mount Everest D. Nanda Devi
Correct Answer: C. Mount Everest Explanation: Many Himalayan peaks are considered sacred in Hinduism and Buddhism, including Kailas, Machapuchare, and Nanda Devi, but Mount Everest is not traditionally regarded as sacred.
Mahatma Ayyankali took a lower caste girl to get admission in a school at Uroottambalam. What was her name?
a) Pamchami
b) Sujatha
c) Kannaki
d) Vasuki
Correct Answer: Option A, Pamchami Explanation:
In the village of Ooruttambalam, Ayyankali attempted to enroll a Pulaya girl named “Panchami” in a government school.
What is known as black pagoda?
a) Konark Sun Temple
b) Lingaraja Temple
c) Shree padmanabha Temple
d) Guruvayoor Temple
Correct Answer: Option A, 1957
Explanation
Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century CE (year 1250) Sun temple at Konark about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northeast from Puri city on the coastline in Puri district, Odisha, India. The temple is attributed to king Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty about 1250 CE
What was the objective of the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Ordinance, 1969 issued by the Government of India??
a) To privatize the banking sector in India
b) To nationalize all banks in India
c) To acquire and transfer the undertakings of 14 largest commercial banks in India
d) To establish new commercial banks in India
Correct Answer: Option C. To acquire and transfer the undertakings of 14 largest commercial banks in India
Explanation
The Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Ordinance, 1969 was issued by the Government of India with the objective of acquiring and transferring the undertakings of the 14 largest commercial banks in the country to national control. This move was aimed at bringing the banking sector under government ownership and control and providing banking services to the rural and semi-urban areas of the country.
What percentage of bank deposits in India was held by the 14 largest commercial banks nationalized in 1969?
a) 55%
b) 65%
c) 85%
d) 95%
Correct Answer: Option C. 85%
Explanation
The 14 largest commercial banks that were nationalized by the Government of India in 1969 contained 85% of the bank deposits in the country. This move was aimed at consolidating the banking sector and bringing it under government ownership and control, with the objective of providing banking services to the rural and semi-urban areas of the country.
