National Events (Part-XIII)

Total Questions: 50

11. What is the broad area in which the Nobel Prize winners for the year 2006 in Physiology or Medicine worked to get the prize? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2007]

Correct Answer: (b) Flow of genetic information
Solution:Nobel Prize winners for the year 2006 in Physiology or Medicine worked in Flow of genetic information. Hence, option (b) is correct.

12. ISRO successfully conducted a rocket test using cryogenic engines in the year 2007. Where is the test-stand used for the purpose, located? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (c) Mahendragiri
Solution:ISRO successfully conducted a rocket test using cryogenic engines in the year 2007 at Mahendragiri. Hence, option (c) is correct.

13. What is the purpose of the US Space Agency's Themis Mission which was recently in the news? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (c) To study the colourful display of high latitude skies.
Solution:The US Space Agency's Themis Mission which was recently in the news for the purpose - to study the colourful display of high latitude skies. Hence, option (c) is correct.

14. India has recently landed its moon impact probe on the Moon. Among the following countries, which one landed such probe on the Moon earlier? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2009]

Correct Answer: (d) Japan
Solution:Japan has landed its moon impact probe on the Moon before India. Hence, option (d) is correct.

15. How many times has Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) been launched till March, 2007? [U.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2007]

Correct Answer: (c) 10 times
Solution:10 times the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) has been launched till March, 2007. Hence, option (c) is correct.

16. In February 2011 India International Youth Film Festival was held in - [U.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

Correct Answer: (d) New Delhi
Solution:In February 2011 India International Youth Film Festival was held in New Delhi. Hence, option (d) is correct.

17. Which was reported as the richest party according to the 'National Election Watch' in August 2010? [53rd to 55th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2011]

Correct Answer: (d) Congress
Solution:Congress was the richest party according to the 'National Election Watch' in August 2010. Hence, option (d) is correct.

18. In which year did the process of Indirect Election begin in India? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2009]

Correct Answer: (b) 1892
Solution:The practice of Indirect Election in India was introduced in the year 1892 by the Indian Council Act, 1892.

19. Mr. Arjun Munda was on September 11, 2010, sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand. How many MLAs in the 81-member Assembly supported him? [53rd to 55 th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2011]

Correct Answer: (b) 45
Solution:Shri Arjun Munda was sworn in as the eighth Chief Minister of Jharkhand on 11th September 2010 for the second time. Не was supported by 45 members in the 81 member assembly. Arjun Munda had previously held the post of Chief Minister of the State (from 18 March 2003 to 02 March 2005).

Arjun Munda, who assumed the postition of Chief Minister at the age of 35, has the record of becoming the youngest Chief Minister in the country. The current Chief Minister of Jharkhand is Champai Soren (since 2024).

20. Who was appointed Jharkhand CM in September 2010? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (b) Arjun Munda
Solution:Shri Arjun Munda was sworn in as the eighth Chief Minister of Jharkhand on 11th September 2010 for the second time. Не was supported by 45 members in the 81 member assembly. Arjun Munda had previously held the post of Chief Minister of the State (from 18 March 2003 to 02 March 2005).

Arjun Munda, who assumed the postition of Chief Minister at the age of 35, has the record of becoming the youngest Chief Minister in the country. The current Chief Minister of Jharkhand is Champai Soren (since 2024).