46. Dadabai Naoroji award for promoting International relations in Culture, Education and Commerce is given by the government of which country?
(A) The UK
(B) The USA
(C) The UAE
(D) The UNO
Answer:
(A) The UK
Explanation:
The Dadabhai Naoroji Awards were launched by the UK government to honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions to UK-India relations.
47. From the constitution of which country, we have borrowed the Fundamental Rights of Indian Constitution?
(A) Irish constitution
(B) Australian constitution
(C) US constitution
(D) British constitution
Answer:
(C) US constitution
Explanation:
The concept and framework of Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution were heavily inspired by the Bill of Rights in the US Constitution.
48. Which of the following is an INSAT Geo Stationary Orbiting satellite?
(A) Carto Sat
(B) Kalpana I
(C) Ocean Sat
(D) RISAT
Answer:
(B) Kalpana I
Explanation:
Kalpana-1 (originally METSAT-1) was the first dedicated meteorological satellite launched by ISRO into a geostationary orbit. The others are Earth observation satellites in lower orbits.
49. Where is the headquarters of Commonwealth of States?
(A) London
(B) Geneva
(C) Belgium
(D) Jakarta
Answer:
(A) London
Explanation:
The headquarters of the Commonwealth of Nations (often referred to in the context of Commonwealth States) is located in Marlborough House in London, UK.
50. The battle of Plassey was fought in_________.
(A) 1757
(B) 1782
(C) 1748
(D) 1764
Answer:
(A) 1757
Explanation:
The Battle of Plassey was a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies on 23 June 1757.