Shinku La is a high-altitude mountain pass that lies on the border between Lahaul (in Himachal Pradesh) and Zanskar (in Ladakh).
77. In which State/UT ‘Siyom Bridge’ has been inaugurated?
(A) Assam
(B) Jammu and Kashmir
(C) Arunachal Pradesh
(D) Punjab
Answer:
(C) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
The strategically significant Siyom Bridge, built by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), was inaugurated in Arunachal Pradesh to facilitate military movement along the Line of Actual Control.
78. Where was India’s first National Museum opened?
(A) Delhi
(B) Hyderabad
(C) Rajasthan
(D) Mumbai
Answer:
(A) Delhi
Explanation:
The National Museum of India, the premier museum of the country, was established in New Delhi in 1949.
79. In 2019, which popular singer was awarded the Bharat Ratna Award?
(A) Lata Mangeshkar
(B) Asha Bhosle
(C) Bhupen Hazarika
(D) Manna Dey
Answer:
(C) Bhupen Hazarika
Explanation:
The legendary Assamese playback singer, poet, and filmmaker Bhupen Hazarika was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, in 2019.
80. What is the full form of DRDL?
(A) Differential Research and Documentation Laboratory
(B) Department of Research and Development Laboratory
(C) Defense Research and Development Laboratory
(D) None of the above
Answer:
(C) Defense Research and Development Laboratory
Explanation:
DRDL stands for Defence Research and Development Laboratory, an Indian missile development laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
