Q. Which famous long distance swimmer from West Bengal was the first to cross the English Channel in 1958?

Correct Answer

Mihir Sen

More Questions on State

  • Q. In Jammu and Kashmir, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) has not applied properly due to
    A)non-cooperation of state government
    B)fund shortage
    C)mismanagement and corruption
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Who among the following is also known as the ‘Grand Old Man of Punjab’?
    A)Lala Murlidhar
    B)Ahmad Ali
    C)Nahar Singh
    D)Ram Singh
    Answer: Lala Murlidhar
  • Q. The head of state of Bihar is the Governor, is appointed by
    A)the Chief Justice of India
    B)Speaker of Lok Sabha
    C)the President of India
    D)Speaker of Legislative Assembly
    Answer: the President of India
  • Q. Sher Shah Suri belongs to
    A)Gaya
    B)Sasaram
    C)Patna
    D)Aarah
    Answer: Sasaram
  • Q. Scheduled Tribes of Ladakh are
    A)Changpa, Garra, Mon, Purigpa
    B)Balti, Beda, Bot
    C)Brokpa, Drokpa, Dard, Shin
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Consider the following on Atta Dal Scheme 1. Run by Punjab Government 2. Launched in 2009 3. Modified in 2013 4. 25 kg of wheat per family Which of the following is true?
    A)1 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 4
    C)1 and 3
    D)All of the above
    Answer: 1 and 3
  • Q. A new software has been launched by Rajasthan government for monitoring of seasonal and non – communicable diseases as well as the trends of ailments found in specific areas. What is the name of this software?
    A)Cure
    B)Nidaan
    C)Upchar
    D)Sehat
    Answer: Nidaan
  • Q. Which district in West Bengal is the highest producer of fresh water fishes?
    A)Murshidabad
    B)Nadia
    C)East Midnapore
    D)Hooghly
    Answer: Nadia
  • Q. The Mahe district is surrounded by which State
    A)Tamil Nadu
    B)Karnataka
    C)Kerala
    D)Goa
    Answer: Kerala
  • Q. Who was known as ‘Punjab Kesari’?
    A)Lala Hardayal
    B)Bhagat Singh
    C)Lala Lajpat Rai
    D)None of them
    Answer: Lala Lajpat Rai
  • Q. When was “Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary” established?
    A)1987
    B)1974
    C)1977
    D)1984
    Answer: 1984
  • Q. The Punjab Government has increased the pension of freedom fighters from Rs. 7,500 to
    A)Rs. 12,000
    B)Rs. 10,000
    C)Rs. 15,000
    D)Rs. 20,000
    Answer: Rs. 15,000
  • Q. Read the following statements. 1. On 29th July 1938 Pt. Ravishankar Shukla of Chhattisgarh formed second Congress Cabinet of the Central province. 2. This cabinet introduced the ‘Vidya Mandir’ scheme in the province. 3. On 8th November 1939, this cabinet tendered resignation. Select the correct answer
    A)1 and 2 are correct
    B)2 and 3 are correct
    C)1, 2 and 3 are correct
    D)1 and 3 are correct
    Answer: 1 and 3 are correct
  • Q. Find out the incorrect match Company Type of Industry a. SAIL Iron and Steel industry b. Hindalco Aluminium factory c. CCL Coal Mining d. BALCO Copper industry
    A)c
    B)a
    C)b
    D)d
    Answer: d
  • Q. Secunderabad was founded in …… AD as a British cantonment.
    A)1805
    B)1804
    C)1807
    D)1806
    Answer: 1806
  • Q. Which one of the following cities is not located on the bank of river Ganga?
    A)Bhagalpur
    B)Uttarkashi
    C)Fatehpur
    D)Kanpur
    Answer: Fatehpur
  • Q. Bengali language saw an increase in Sanskrit influence during
    A)Post-Chaitanya era
    B)Pre-Chaitanya era
    C)Chaitanya era
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Chaitanya era
  • Q. After the creation of Jharkhand the Judgeship went to the state is/are
    A)Singhhum, Dhanbad
    B)Ranchi, Darbhanga
    C)Hazaribagh, Palamu
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. In which year, Padma Vibhushan was awarded to M. C. Mary Kom?
    A)2018
    B)2019
    C)2017
    D)2020
    Answer: 2020
  • Q. What is the State tree of Kerala?
    A)Coconut tree
    B)Aspen tree
    C)Palm tree
    D)Crabapple tree
    Answer: Coconut tree

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