BEL First Grade College, Bangalore All Questions

Correct Answer: Discus throw

Solution : The correct answer is Discus throw.

Sandeep Kumari represents India in the discus throw. She was banned for four years by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) after failing a drug test. The National Dope Test Laboratory had failed to discover the prohibited substance

Correct Answer: They prompted reforms to prevent future revolts

Solution : Correct Option: 2
Explanation: British narratives of the Revolt of 1857, which emphasized the need for strong control, prompted reforms such as the Indian Councils Act and the Queen's Proclamation to prevent future revolts and address some Indian grievances.

Correct Answer: Recognize and secure the rights of forest-dwelling communities

Solution : The correct answer is (C) Recognize and secure the rights of forest-dwelling communities.

The Forest Rights Act, also known as the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, was enacted in India in

Correct Answer: Overpopulation in urban areas

Solution : The correct answer is (d) Overpopulation in urban areas

While overpopulation in urban areas can pose challenges in terms of urban infrastructure and resource management, it is not directly related to rural development. Rural development primarily focuses on addressing challenges specific to

Correct Answer: Rourkela Steel Plant

Solution : The correct option is Rourkela Steel Plant.

Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) is India's first public-sector integrated steel plant. In the 1960s, it was built with German assistance and had a capacity of one million metric tonnes. The Steel Authority of India operates it.

Correct Answer: Bangladesh

Solution : The correct answer is Bangladesh.

India's land border is about 15,200 km. The neighbouring countries of India, in decreasing order of border length, are Bangladesh > China > Pakistan > Nepal > Myanmar > Bhutan >Afghanistan. India's neighbouring island countries are the Sri Lanka and

Correct Answer: The need for developed countries to take greater responsibility for environmental protection
 

Solution : In global environmental debates, India emphasizes the need for developed countries to take greater responsibility for environmental protection, advocating for the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities based on historical emissions and current capabilities.

Correct Answer: President

Solution : The correct answer is President.

A wide range of appointments must be made by the President. The President of India appoints all members of the All India Civil Services. According to Article 312 of the Indian Constitution, Parliament may establish a new All India Service

Correct Answer: Robert Clive

Solution : The correct answer is Robert Clive.

Robert Clive became the Baron of Plassey from the British East India Company after the Battle of Plassey in 1757. The Battle of Plassey was fought between the British East India Company and the Nawab of Bengal,

Correct Answer: Karnataka

Solution : The correct option is Karnataka.

'Kailpodh'  is a festival celebrated by the Kodava community. This community mainly resides in the Kodagu district of Karnataka. This festival is celebrated after Puttahari, which is the harvest festival. Mainly celebrated in September, it marks the end of the