APSC Prelims 2021 GS Paper Questions And Answers Set-4
APSC’s CC (Preliminary) Examination – 2021
Genera! Studies
1. King Siva Singha entrusted Krishnaram Bhattacharya, a Shakta priest from Nawadwip in West Bengal, to manage the Kamakhya Temple. How do we know him more popularly?
a. Kamrupiya Gosain
b. Kamakhya Gosain
c. Parbatiya Gosain
d. Nawadwipor Gosain
Answer:- c. Parbatiya Gosain
2. Chao Suhungmung was the first Ahom King to adopt a Hindu title, indicating a move towards an inclusive polity. Which Hindu name did he take?
a. Swarganarayana
b. Durlavnarayana
c. Udayaditya Singha
d. Jayadhwaj Singha
Answer:- a. Swarganarayana
3. The best passing out cadet of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla (Pune) is conferred the
a. Chatrapati Shivaji Gold Medal
b. Lachit Borphukan Gold Medal
c. Rani Laxmibai Gold Medal
d. President’s Gold Medal
Answer:- b. Lachit Borphukan Gold Medal
4. Who was the ruler of Kashmir at the time of India’s Independence?
a. Farooq Abdullah
b. Sheikh Abdullah
c. Karan Singh
d. Hari Singh
Answer:- d. Hari Singh
5. .The brave Assamese lady warrior Mula Gabharu died fighting against
a. Mir Jumla
b. Det Chung
c. Turbak Khan
d. Mirza Nathan
Answer:- c. Turbak Khan
6. Who was the first Assamese to fight against the British?
a. Kushal Konwar
b. Piyoli Phukan
c. Maniram Dewan
d. Gomdhar Konwar
Answer:- d. Gomdhar Konwar
7. Bhogeswar Baruah was the first Arjuna Award winner from Assam in 1966. Who was the second Assamese to win this coveted award of Indian sports in 1987?
a. Tayabun Nisha
b. Monalisa Baruah Mehta
c. Madalasa Hazarika
d. Toshen Born
Answer:- b. Monalisa Baruah Mehta
8. Which Assamese film won the first ever National Film Award (the President’s Certificate of Merit) for regional language category in 1955?
a. Piyoli Phukan
b. Maniram Dewan
c. Indramalati
d. Ronga Police
Answer:- a. Piyoli Phukan
9. Great footballer Dr.Talimeren Ao was born in undivided Assam (in Naga Hills district) and went on to study at Cotton College and R.G. Kar Medical College for his degree in medicine. He holds a unique status in Indian football history. What is that?
a. He scored the first goal for India in international matches
b. He was the first captain of Indian football team in 1948 London Olympics
c. He was the flag-bearer of Indian contingent in 1948 London Olympics
d. Both B and C
Answer:- d. Both B and C
10. Asimat Jar Heral Seema is landmark in Assamese novel written by Kanchan Baruah and was first published in 1945. But Kanchan Baruah is the pen name. What is the author’s real name?
a. Brajamohan Sarma
b. Bhubanmohan Baruah
c. Medini Choudhury
d. None of them
Answer:- b. Bhubanmohan Baruah
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11. The Tale of Nomadic Soul is the English translation of a famous novel by Syed Abdul Malik. Which is that novel among the following?
a. Parashmoni
b. Adharshila
c. Aghani Amar Kahini
d. Ruptirthar Yatri
Answer:- c. Aghani Amar Kahini
12. The novel Abhijatri is based on the life and achievements of
a. Nalini Baia Devi
b. Aideu Handique
c. Chandraprabha Saikiani
d. Rajbala Handique
Answer:- c. Chandraprabha Saikiani
13. The English Education Act’ made English language the medium of instruction in India as per decision of William Bentinck, and funds were allocated to the British East India Company to spend on education and literature in India. When was this Act passed?
a. 1835
b. 1838
c. 1840
d. 1842
Answer:- a. 1835
14. While Rabindranath Tagore conferred the title ‘Mahatma’ upon Gandhi, who conferred the title ‘Half Naked Fakir’ on Gandhi?
a. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
b Sir Winston Churchill
c. President Roosevelt
d. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
Answer:- b Sir Winston Churchill
15. Who authored the famous book, Indica?
a. Alexander Cunningham
b. Faxian (Fa-Hien)
c. Megasthenes
d. Pliny
Answer:- c. Megasthenes
16. Aruna Asaf Ali was one of the prominent organizers of the underground activities during the
a. Civil Disobedience Movement
b. Quit India Movement
c. Swadeshi Movement
d. Temple Entry Movement
Answer:- b. Quit India Movement
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17. Identify the national leader and efficient administrator who played an extraordinary role in the integration of the Indian States.
a. Chakravarti Rajagopalachari
b. Jawaharlal Nehru
c. Rajendra Prasad
d. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Answer:- d. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
18. The largest landlocked country in the world is
a. Republic of the Congo
b. Mongolia
c. Bolivia
d. Kazakhstan
Answer:- d. Kazakhstan
19. Find out which of the following pairs is/are correct :
(1)Khamti: Arunachal Pradesh
(2)Ao Nagaland
(3)Melacheri Lakshadweep Choose the correct answer.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. 1 and 2
d. All are correct
Answer:- d. All are correct
20. Which country is the largest archipelago country in the world?
a. Philippines
b. Indonesia
c. Maldives
d. Malaysia
Answer:- b. Indonesia
21. Which of the following rivers has the largest river basin in the Indian subcontinent?
a. The Brahmaputra
b. The Indus
c. The Ganga
d. The Krishna
Answer:- c. The Ganga
22. The boundary demarcation between India and Pakistan came into force on 17th August, 1947. Which line divides these two countries?
a. Durand Line
b. Radeliffe Line
c. McMahon Line
d. Gilbert Line
Answer:- b. Radeliffe Line
23. The islands of Seychelles are located in the
a. Arctic Ocean
b. Atlantic Ocean
c. Indian Ocean
d. Pacific Ocean
Answer:- c. Indian Ocean
24. Which of the following Wildlife Sanctuaries/National Parks is located in the Assam Arunachal Pradesh borders?
a. Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
b. Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary
c. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
d. Namdapha National Park
Answer:- a. Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
25. According to the most authentic geographical studies, when did life begin in the Earth?
a. 4.2 million years ago
b. 4.6 billion years ago
c. 3.8 million years ago
d. 3.8 billion years ago
Answer:- d. 3.8 billion years ago
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