India became a Republic when its Constitution fully came into effect on January 26, 1950.
57. Who is considered as the Father of Economics?
A. William Cooper
B. Karl Marx
C. Adam Smith
D. JS Mill
Answer:
C. Adam Smith
Explanation:
The Scottish moral philosopher Adam Smith, author of “The Wealth of Nations,” is widely recognized as the Father of modern Economics.
58. The Second Five Year Plan was introduced in the year
A. 1952
B. 1954
C. 1956
D. 1958
Answer:
C. 1956
Explanation:
The Second Five-Year Plan in India, emphasizing heavy industry and the public sector (Mahalanobis model), was launched in 1956.
59. Who was the founder of All India Trade Union Congress?
A. Gopal Hari Deshmukh
B. Jyotiba Phule
C. CR Das
D. NM Joshi
Answer:
D. NM Joshi
Explanation:
Narayan Malhar Joshi, alongside others like Lala Lajpat Rai, was highly instrumental in founding the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) in 1920.
60. Where was the first British factory in India set up?
A. Madras
B. Calcutta
C. Pondicherry
D. Masulipatnam
Answer:
D. Masulipatnam
Explanation:
The English East India Company established its first temporary factory/trading post on the Coromandel Coast at Masulipatnam in 1611 (before formally establishing Surat).
