The iconic Charminar in Hyderabad was constructed in 1591 CE by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth sultan of the Qutb Shahi dynasty.
52. World Leprosy Day is observed on
(A) 30 January
(B) 1 August
(C) 23 July
(D) 31 October
Answer:
(A) 30 January
Explanation:
In India, World Leprosy Day is observed annually on January 30th, intentionally coinciding with the martyrdom anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who worked tirelessly to uplift people affected by the disease.
53. Indian political leader Jayaprakash Narayan was popularly known as
(A) Jana Nayak
(B) Loknayak
(C) Bihar Kesari
(D) Bihar Nayak
Answer:
(B) Loknayak
Explanation:
Jayaprakash Narayan, the prominent Indian independence activist and socialist political leader who spearheaded the mid-1970s opposition against Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, was affectionately revered as Loknayak (The People’s Leader).
54. What is the name of India’s First Stealth Warship Commissioned on April 29, 2010.
(A) INS Samudragupta
(B) INS Shivalik
(C) INS Prabal
(D) INS Chandragupta
Answer:
(B) INS Shivalik
Explanation:
INS Shivalik (F47) is the lead ship of her class of stealth multi-role frigates built for the Indian Navy, holding the distinction of being India’s first home-built stealth warship.
55. “Numismatic”, is the branch of Science dealing with
(A) Study of Coins
(B) Study of Fossils
(C) Study of Rocks
(D) Study of Plants
Answer:
(A) Study of Coins
Explanation:
Numismatics is the specialized academic study or collection of currency, including coins, tokens, paper money, and related historical objects.
