21. Who became the new CEO of YouTube in February 2023?
(A) Andy Jassy
(B) Adam Mosseri
(C) Sundar Pichai
(D) Neal Mohan
Answer:
(D) Neal Mohan
Explanation:
Indian-American executive Neal Mohan was appointed as the new CEO of YouTube in February 2023, succeeding Susan Wojcicki.
22. Who among the following deserves the credit for construction of Lal Quila?
(A) Sikandar Lodi
(B) Jahangir
(C) Akbar
(D) Shahjahan
Answer:
(D) Shahjahan
Explanation:
Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned the construction of the Lal Quila (Red Fort) in 1638 when he decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi.
23. At the time of enactment of the constitution, which one of the following ideals was not included in the preamble?
(A) Liberty
(B) Equality
(C) Socialist
(D) Justice
Answer:
(C) Socialist
Explanation:
The word “Socialist” (along with “Secular” and “Integrity”) was not present in the original Preamble. It was added later by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act in 1976.
24. Amongst the following, who co-operated with Raja Ram Mohan Roy in the implementation of his educational programmes?
(A) Dwarkanath Tagore
(B) David Hare
(C) Henri Vivian Derozio
(D) William Jones
Answer:
(B) David Hare
Explanation:
David Hare, a Scottish watchmaker and philanthropist in Bengal, worked closely with Raja Ram Mohan Roy to establish the Hindu College in Calcutta for modern Western education.
25. Lord Macaulay is associated with _____.
(A) English Education
(B) Reforms in Army
(C) Abolition of Sati System
(D) Permanent Settlement
Answer:
(A) English Education
Explanation:
Lord Macaulay is famous for his “Minute on Indian Education” (1835), which successfully established the promotion of English education over traditional Indian languages in India.