Q. If the UN has 6 main organs and each organ has an equal number of representatives, how many representatives would there be if there are 120 representatives in total?
A.
15
B.
20
C.
25
D.
30
Solution
If there are 120 representatives and 6 organs, then each organ has 120 / 6 = 20 representatives.
Q. In a recent UN report, it was stated that 25% of the world's population lives in countries that are members of the UN. If the world population is approximately 8 billion, how many people live in UN member countries?
Q. The ancient Mauryan Empire had significant diplomatic relations with which of the following neighboring regions?
A.
Persia
B.
Greece
C.
China
D.
Egypt
Solution
The Mauryan Empire, particularly under Ashoka, established significant diplomatic relations with Greece, especially after the conquests of Alexander the Great, leading to cultural exchanges.
Q. The ancient trade routes between India and Central Asia were primarily facilitated by which geographical feature?
A.
Himalayas
B.
Indus River
C.
Karakoram Pass
D.
Thar Desert
Solution
The Karakoram Pass served as a crucial geographical feature that facilitated ancient trade routes between India and Central Asia, enabling cultural and economic exchanges.
Q. The concept of 'Swaraj' was significantly influenced by which of the following movements in neighboring countries? (1916)
A.
Chinese Nationalist Movement
B.
Irish Home Rule Movement
C.
Egyptian Nationalist Movement
D.
Vietnamese Independence Movement
Solution
The Irish Home Rule Movement had a profound influence on the Indian National Congress and the concept of 'Swaraj', as Indian leaders drew parallels between their struggle for self-governance and that of the Irish.
Q. The influence of Buddhism spread to which of the following neighboring regions during ancient times?
A.
Southeast Asia
B.
Middle East
C.
Eastern Europe
D.
North Africa
Solution
Buddhism spread significantly to Southeast Asia during ancient times, influencing cultures and societies in countries like Thailand, Myanmar, and Indonesia.
Q. The Mughal Empire's expansion into the Deccan region was significantly influenced by which neighboring kingdom?
A.
Vijayanagara Empire
B.
Bahmani Sultanate
C.
Chola Dynasty
D.
Maratha Confederacy
Solution
The Bahmani Sultanate was a significant neighboring kingdom that influenced the Mughal Empire's expansion into the Deccan region, leading to various military and political interactions.
Q. The Non-Aligned Movement was founded during which conference? (1955)
A.
Bandung Conference
B.
Brussels Conference
C.
Tehran Conference
D.
Yalta Conference
Solution
The Non-Aligned Movement was founded during the Bandung Conference in 1955, where leaders from various countries sought to create a third path in the Cold War.
