BEL First Grade College, Bangalore All Questions

Correct Answer: 1875

Solution : The correct answer is 1875.

The Indian Meteorological Department was established in 1875, with its headquarters at Calcutta. The headquarters was shifted to Shimla in 1905, to Pune in 1928, and then to Delhi in 1944. IMD has expanded its infrastructure for meteorological observations,

Correct Answer: The Parliament

Solution : The correct option is Parliament.

The Parliament of India has the authority to establish All India Services. It is specifically stated in Article 312 of the Indian Constitution. Article 312 authorises the Parliament to establish one or more All India Services that are

Correct Answer: DBAC

Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

The logical flow of information is as follows:

• Baby Olive Ridley turtles hatched on an eastern Indian beach (D), following the turtles' arrival to lay eggs in late March (B).
• Between the fifth and eighth of

Correct Answer: Support and promote new business ventures

Solution : The correct answer is (c) Support and promote new business ventures

The primary objective of the Startup India initiative is to support and promote new business ventures, particularly startups. It provides a range of benefits, incentives, and exemptions to encourage

Correct Answer: Greater awareness and action on environmental issues  
 

Solution : An impact of Environmental Movements in India is greater awareness and action on environmental issues, leading to initiatives and policies aimed at preserving the environment.

Correct Answer: 1772

Solution : The correct answer is 1772.

In 1772, the East India Company ended Bengal's dyarchy. The term "dyarchy system" describes the two-tiered administrative structure in which the British East India Company and the Bengali Nawabs shared authority. Several factors led to the dissolution of the diarchy

Correct Answer: The rise of a diverse middle class  

Solution : The transition in class structure in post-independence India is characterized by the rise of a diverse middle class, influenced by industrialization, urbanization, and changes in the economy.  

Correct Answer: Both statements are true.
 

Solution : The correct answer is (a) Both statements are true.

Statement 1 accurately highlights that inadequate investment in the power sector has been a significant challenge in ensuring reliable and uninterrupted power supply in India. Insufficient investment can lead to inadequate infrastructure development,

Correct Answer: 200

Solution : The correct answer is 200.

India has approximately 200 non-major (minor) ports, contributing significantly to the country's maritime trade alongside its 13 major ports. These minor ports handle both coastal and fishing trade, playing a crucial role in regional economies and national development. The

Correct Answer: Thar Desert

Solution : The correct answer is Thar desert.

In India mushroom rocks are found in Thar desert region in Rajasthan. Mushroom rocks are Aeolian landform, i.e they are formed by the action of winds on the rocks. It is an erosional landform and also called as