Q. 56. Which of the following dates marks the longest day and longest night in India, respectively?
(A) June 1 and December 1
(B) June 21 and December 21
(C) June 30 and December 31
(D) None of the above
Answer:
(B) June 21 and December 21
Explanation:
In the Northern Hemisphere (including India), the summer solstice occurs around June 21 (the longest day), and the winter solstice occurs around December 21 (the longest night).
Q. 57. Which two classical Indian texts were inscribed in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register in April 2025?
(A) Arthashastra and Manusmriti
(B) Mahabharata and Upanishads
(C) Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra
(D) Vedas and Ramayana
Answer:
(C) Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra
Explanation:
Based on typical cultural milestones referenced in such examinations, these seminal classical texts highlight India’s philosophical and performative arts heritage. *(Verify independently as actual 2024/2025 additions included works like Ramcharitmanas and Panchatantra).*
Q. 58. Which President of India also served as Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia?
(A) A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
(B) Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
(C) Mohammad Hidayatullah
(D) Zakir Hussain
Answer:
(D) Zakir Hussain
Explanation:
Dr. Zakir Hussain, the 3rd President of India, played a pivotal role in the development of Jamia Millia Islamia and served as its Vice Chancellor.
Q. 59. Bihu is a major festival marking the new year in which Indian state?
(A) Arunachal Pradesh
(B) Assam
(C) Nagaland
(D) Tripura
Answer:
(B) Assam
Explanation:
Bihu is a set of three important Assamese festivals, with Bohag Bihu marking the Assamese New Year.
Q. 60. Which of the following is officially recognized as the national sport of India?
(A) Cricket
(B) Hockey
(C) Kabaddi
(D) Wrestling
Answer:
(B) Hockey
Explanation:
While India does not have a de jure statutory national sport, Field Hockey is conventionally and widely accepted as the de facto national sport in educational curricula.
