61. Which one of the following is not a Principle of “Panch-Sheel”?
(A) Non-alignment
(B) Peaceful co-existence
(C) Mutual non-aggression
(D) Equality and cooperation for mutual benefit
Answer:
(A) Non-alignment
Explanation:
The Panchsheel Treaty (Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence) includes mutual respect for territorial integrity, mutual non-aggression, mutual non-interference, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful co-existence. Non-alignment is a separate foreign policy movement.
62. Who was popularly known as the “Nightingale of Assam”?
(A) Dipali Barthakur
(B) Anima Choudhury
(C) Beauty Sharma Barua
(D) Malabika Bora
Answer:
(A) Dipali Barthakur
Explanation:
Dipali Barthakur was a legendary Indian singer from Assam whose exceptionally melodious voice earned her the beloved title of the “Nightingale of Assam.”
63. Who among the following was associated with suppression of Thugs ?
(A) General Henry
(B) Alexander Burnes
(C) Captain William Sleeman
(D) Lord Cornwallis
Answer:
(C) Captain William Sleeman
Explanation:
Captain (later Major General) William Henry Sleeman was a British soldier and administrator appointed by Lord William Bentinck in the 1830s to suppress the criminal network of the Thuggee cult in India.
64. ‘Blue Revolution’ is related to:
(A) Oil Production
(B) Milk Production
(C) Fish Production
(D) Potato Production
Answer:
(C) Fish Production
Explanation:
The “Blue Revolution” refers to the significant emergence and expansion of the aquaculture industry to dramatically increase fish and marine production.
The Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science is an international award presented annually by UNESCO, created in 1952 following a donation from Indian politician Biju Patnaik.
