Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Foreign Minister of independent India. He held the portfolio of External Affairs and Commonwealth Relations concurrently with his role as Prime Minister from August 15, 1947, until his death in 1964. He is often regarded as the architect of India’s foreign policy, particularly for his role in establishing Non Aligned Movement
112. The first Prime Minister of India was appointed by
(A) The Viceroy
(B) A committee headed by B. R. Ambedkar
(C) The Governor General
(D) Mahatma Gandhi
Answer:
(C) The Governor General
Explanation:
Jawaharlal Nehru was sworn in as the first Prime Minister by Lord Mountbatten, who transitioned from the last Viceroy to the first Governor-General of independent India.
113. Budhism divided into two groups in
(A) 1st Century AD
(B) 2nd Century AD
(C) 3rd Century AD
(D) 4th Century AD
Answer:
(A) 1st Century AD
Explanation:
Buddhism officially split into Mahayana and Hinayana sects during the Fourth Buddhist Council held in the 1st century AD under the patronage of Kanishka.
114. Which of the following was written by Kautilya
(A) Arthshastra
(B) Meghdut
(C) Vadsatra
(D) Kamsastra
Answer:
(A) Arthshastra
Explanation:
The Arthashastra is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy written by Kautilya (Chanakya).
115. The Indian ruler who had to fight against Alexandra was
(A) Prithviraj Chauhan
(B) Kanishka
(C) Porus
(D) Rastrakutas
Answer:
(C) Porus
Explanation:
King Porus famously fought Alexander the Great at the Battle of the Hydaspes in 326 BC.
