BEL First Grade College, Bangalore All Questions

Correct Answer: Surat

Solution : The correct option is Surat.

The French opened their first factory in Surat in 1668, and they opened another one in Machilipatnam the next year. Surat was an immensely important port city along the western coast during the 17th century. It was known for its

Correct Answer: Chhattisgarh

Solution : The correct option is Chhattisgarh.

The Tropic of Cancer passes through the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. It also passes through Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Tripura. The Tropic of Cancer is an imaginary circle of latitude approximately 23.5 degrees north of the

Correct Answer: 2015

Solution : The correct option is - 2015

In order to more accurately estimate economic activity, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) abandoned GDP at factor cost in 2015 and switched to the global practice of GDP at market price and the Gross Value Addition (GVA) measure. An

Correct Answer: Gudi Padwa

Solution : The correct option is Gudi Padwa.

The well-known festival of Gudi Padwa is observed in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It typically occurs on the first day of Chaitra month, the first month in the Hindu calendar, which ushers in the traditional Hindu

Correct Answer: Milkha Singh

Solution : The correct answer is Milkha Singh.

Milkha Singh is a renowned track and field sprinter from India known as the "Flying Sikh." He achieved remarkable success in the 1950s and 1960s. Milkha Singh represented India in international competitions and earned accolades for his

Correct Answer: Both I and II

Solution : The correct option is Both I and II.

Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) households are considered among the most vulnerable to poverty in India. Historically marginalised, they face social and economic challenges, including limited access to resources and opportunities. Government

Correct Answer: Alam Ara

Solution : The correct option is Alam Ara.

Alam Ara (Light of the Universe) was India's first talkie film. The picture premiered at the Majestic Cinema in Bombay on March 14, 1931. This film featured actors such as Master Vithal, Zubeida, Jilloobai, and Prithviraj Kapoor

Correct Answer: 60 years

Solution : The correct answer is (c) 60 years

The retirement age of government employees can vary slightly depending on the specific rules and regulations of different government departments or services. However, the standard retirement age for most government employees in India is 60 years. This

Correct Answer: They led to the growth of surrounding commercial areas  

Solution : The presence of cantonments in colonial India often led to the growth of surrounding commercial areas to cater to the needs of the military personnel and their families, influencing urban development.

Correct Answer: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)

Solution : The answer is (b) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).

MGNREGA is a targeted poverty alleviation program in India that provides employment to rural poor. The program guarantees 100 days of employment per year to every