Pandit Panchaxara Gavaigalavar Arts College, Gadag All Questions

Question : What was the primary goal of the first Five-year Plan in India?

Option 1: Industrialization

Option 2: Agricultural development

Option 3: Defense enhancement

Option 4: Technological advancement

Question : Assertion: India has witnessed a demographic dividend due to its large working-age population.

Reason: A significant proportion of India's population consists of young individuals who can contribute to economic growth and productivity.

Option 1: Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

Option 2: Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

Option 3: Assertion is true, but the reason is false.

Option 4: Assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Question : Environmental movements in India are primarily concerned with:

Option 1: Promoting urbanization

Option 2: Supporting industrial growth

Option 3: Protecting natural resources and ecosystems

Option 4: Encouraging fossil fuel consumption

Question : Westernisation in India has influenced:

Option 1: The revival of the joint family system

Option 2: The preference for traditional attire

Option 3: The adoption of English as a medium of education

Option 4: The decrease in the use of technology

Question : What is the total area of India?

Option 1: 8,511,965 sq. km

Option 2: 3,897,950 sq. km

Option 3: 5,926,780 sq. km

Option 4: 3,287,590 sq. km

Question : On 8th September 2022, NITI Aayog launched the country's first national electric freight platform "Electric Freight Accelerator for Sustainable Transport (e-FAST India)" in collaboration with_____.

Option 1: International Monetary Fund

Option 2: World Resources Institute

Option 3: World Bank

Option 4: World Health Organisation

Question : Which is not correct about India’s Prime Minister?

Option 1: He is the head of the government.

Option 2: He is the leader of the majority party in Lok Sabha.

Option 3: He can be removed if a no-confidence motion is passed by both Houses of Parliament with a 2/3rd majority.

Option 4: He is appointed by the President of India.

Question : Direction: Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer from the given alternatives:
Street theatre in India is a well established ancient art form. Despite the proliferation of modern means of entertainment and communication, the street theatre continues to flourish in India. Street theatre as a channel of communication has for centuries been propagating reforms by highlighting social, economic and political issues present in the society. Unlike in the olden days, its performance is no Ionger restricted to villages or small localities of the city. Today small groups of performers including students would stage performances to mobilize public opinion or to help create or raise awareness over a particular issue of public importance. Themes on substance abuse, AIDS awareness, and domestic violence are some of the areas highlighted by contemporary street theatre troupe. Unlike in regular drama, street drama employs very few props and images. The human body becomes the main tool in which choreography, mime, dialogues, songs and slogans are extensively used. Street theatre is one of the most intimate media. Its appeal is to the emotions leading to a quick psychological impact on audiences. By being local and live they also are able to establish not only direct contact with the audience but by being cost-effective and flexible they are popular among all age groups.

Unlike the earlier days, the street theatre ____________ to villages or small localities of the city.
 

Option 1: is not restricted
 

Option 2: is limited
 

Option 3: is closed
 

Option 4: is restricted

Question : Which of the following airports is known as the busiest airport in India in terms of passenger traffic? 

Option 1: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai  

Option 2: Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi  

Option 3: Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru  

Option 4: Chennai International Airport, Chennai

Question : What was the significance of surveys conducted by the East India Company in rural areas?
 

Option 1: Mapping trade routes
 

Option 2: Assessing land fertility

Option 3: Estimating population density

Option 4: Recording land ownership and usage