Q.1:- The sculpture with three faces of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva known as ‘Trimurti’ appears in ______ caves ?
- Ajanta
- Ellora
- Elephanta
- Kalve
Q.2:- Which of the following musical instruments is also referred to as ‘Earth Body’ ?
- Tabla
- Maridangam
- Santoor
- Dholak
Q.3:- The World Water Conservation Day is observed on ? [UP PCS Exam 2011]
- 28 February
- 22 March
- 5 June
- 11 July
Q.4:- Kanak Rele is an exponent of ?
- Kuchipudi
- Odissi
- Bharat Natyam
- Mohini Attam and Kathakali
Q.5:- Which of the following is a famous Assamese festival ?
- Makar Sakranti
- Rongali Bihu
- Yugadi
- Onam
Q.6:- Which Indian language was accorded the classical status in 2014 ?
- Marathi
- Bengali
- Odia
- Assamese
Q.7:- In which state or Union Territory, French is used as the official language ?
- Tamil Nadu
- Puducherry
- Lakshadweep
- Kerala
Q.8:- Who among the following is not known for popularizing ‘Thumri’ form of India music ?
- Amir Khusro
- Tansen
- Nawab Vajid Ali Shah
- Siddheshwari Devi
Q.9:- Shigmo, a Hindu festival is mostly celebrated in ?
- Manipur
- Himachal Pradesh
- Tamil Nadu
- Goa
Q.10:- Who was the first India to win the Booker Prize ?
- Arundhati Roy
- Chetan Bhagat
- Salman Rushdie
- Jhumpa Lahiri
Q.11:- The Saraswati Samman was instituted in ?
- 1978
- 1981
- 1991
- 1999
Q.12:- The Nobel Prize was first awarded in ?
- 1901
- 1958
- 1972
- 1976
Q.13:- In which country is the committee which selects winners for Nobel peace prize located ? [IAS Exam 2006]
- Norway
- Sweden
- Finland
- Denmark
Q.14:- Who was awarded the first Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhawna Award ?
- Mother Teresa
- Acharya Tulsi
- J. Rangaswamy
- R.D. Tata
Q.15:- Which state Government of India has instituted the Samman Award ?
- Uttar Pradesh
- Madhya Pradesh
- Himachal Pradesh
- Andhra Pradesh
Q.16:- Which award is often considered as the Asia’s Nobel Prize ?
- Kyoto Awards
- Magsaysay Awards
- Mahatma Gandhi International Award
- Jawaharlal Award for International Understanding
Q.17:- The Chameli Devi Award is given to an outstanding woman who is a ?
- Vocalist
- Journalist
- Lawyer
- Scientist
Q.18:- Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), which was conferred with Noble Prize in 2013, is located in ?
- Geneva
- Washington D.C.
- Hague
- Dublin
Q.19:- The government has decided to celebrate the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas every year on a day on which Mahatma Gandhi returned from South Africa. When is Pravasi Bhartiya Divas celebrated ? [IAS Exams 2003]
- October 30
- June 17
- January 9
- April 27
Q.20:- Which one of the following days is observed as the World Environment Day ?
- 5th June
- 22nd April
- 4th March
- 11th September
Q.21:- International Literacy Day is observed on which of the following days ?
- September 8
- September 18
- October 8
- October 18
Q.22:- Which of the following is observed as the ‘World Refugees Day’ by the UNO ?
- January 20
- March 20
- May 20
- June 20
Q.23:- International Day against Nuclear Tests is observed on ?
- 9th February
- 9th September
- 21st November
- 29th August
Q.24:- Which country won the 2014 World Cup Football final ?
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Italy
- Germany
Q.25:- ‘Chinaman’ is associated with ?
- Chess
- Cricket
- Bridge
- Swimming