Question : What was the strategic significance of Lucknow during the Revolt of 1857 ?

Option 1: It was the capital of the East India Company

Option 2: It was a major center of trade and commerce

Option 3: It was a key military and administrative center

Option 4: It was the birthplace of the revolt

Question : In 1950-51, what percentage of the GDP of India was contributed by the industrial sector?

Option 1: 22 per cent

Option 2: 28 per cent

Option 3: 13 per cent

Option 4: 16 per cent

Question : What is the rate of interest paid on the bonds issued under the Sovereign Gold Bond scheme of the Reserve Bank of India?

Option 1: 4% per annum

Option 2: 2.50% per annum

Option 3: 3% per annum

Option 4: 3.50% per annum

Question : Which of the following statements is not true about C. Rajagopalachari?

Option 1: He was the founder of the Swatantra Party.

Option 2: He was the first Indian to become the Governor General of India. 

Option 3: He was the first recipient of the Padma Shree Award.

Option 4: He was a senior leader of the Congress.

Question : When the British rule ended in India in the year 1947 the literacy rate was just ________.

Option 1: 18 per cent

Option 2: 22 per cent

Option 3: 20 per cent

Option 4: 12 per cent