Shah Wali Ullah wrote how many books?
- (A) 45
- (B) 50
- (C) 51
- (D) 55
- (C) 51
Shah Wali Ullah was a renowned Islamic scholar and reformer of the 18th century, who contributed a total of 51 books to the world of literature. His literary works were written in Persian and Arabic to spread Islamic teachings and provide intellectual guidance to the Muslim community of the Indian subcontinent. His works included 28 books written in Persian and 23 books written in Arabic.
Which of the following Muslim rulers enforced price control system?
- (A) Alauddin Khilji
- (B) Muhammad Tughlaq
- (C) Sher Shah Suri
- (D) Akbar the Great
- (A) Alauddin Khilji
The first Muslim king in India to establish a comprehensive and stringent system of regulating the markets and controlling the prices of goods was Alauddin Khilji, who ruled from 1296 to 1316. His main objective was to maintain a large army of soldiers at a fixed and small salary and to keep the prices of food grains low.
Antonym of the word “Opaque” is:
- (A) Misty
- (B) Shiny
- (C) Covered
- (D) Transparent
- (D) Transparent
Opaque describes something that completely stops light from passing through. This means you can’t see anything through something opaque. Its opposite (antonym) is transparent. Transparent describes something through which you can see.
The Simon Commission arrived in India on 3rd February _______.
- (A) 1927
- (B) 1928
- (C) 1930
- (D) 1931
- (B) 1928
The Simon Commission arrived in India on February 3, 1928. This seven-member British commission, headed by Sir John Simon, was formed to examine the Government of India Act of 1919. The commission’s arrival in Bombay was met with widespread protests and a sea of black flags.
“Instagram” introduced a new feature to inform public about COVID-19 with the name of:
- (A) InstaCovid
- (B) InstaCare
- (C) InstaHealth
- (D) InstaInform
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Explanation- (B) InstaCare
The silver coin ‘Tanka’ was introduced by:
- (A) Qutab-ud-Din
- (B) Balban
- (C) Iltutmish
- (D) Bairam Khan
- (C) Iltutmish
The silver “Tanka” coin was introduced by Iltutmish, an important ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, who ruled from 1211 to 1236. Iltutmish introduced a standardized currency system, using the silver Tanka and the copper Jital, with the silver Tanka weighing around 175 to 180 grains.
Who prepared the “Nehru Report” and submitted to the “All Parties Conference”?
- (A) Jawaharlal Nehru
- (B) Motilal Nehru
- (C) Mahatma Gandhi
- (D) Quaid-e-Azam
- (B) Motilal Nehru
The Nehru Report of 1928 was a result of a committee formed in the All Parties Conference, chaired by Motilal Nehru. The purpose of the report was to outline a plan to achieve dominion status in India and to propose a constitution, which was presented to the conference as a reaction to the Simon Commission, which was appointed by the British.
Where is “Pir Punjal Hills” located?
- (A) Himalayan region
- (B) Karakorum region
- (C) Hindu Kush region
- (D) Koh-e-Suleman region
- (A) Himalayan region
Pir Panjal Range is a significant group of mountains located in the Himalayan region. It is a significant component of the Lesser Himalayan region, which extends from the southeast to the northwest through Himachal Pradesh, the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, and the regions under the control of Pakistan.
The historic garden of Lahore “Shalamar Garden” was built by:
- (A) King Akbar
- (B) Jahangir
- (C) Shah Jahan
- (D) Zaib-un-Nissa
- (C) Shah Jahan
What is 3.4 percent (calculated percentage %) of number 1000?
- (A) 24
- (B) 34
- (C) 38
- (D) 40
- (B) 34