Traditional Miscellaneous (Part-IV)

1. Chepu is a unique cultural symbol of __________. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 13.06.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) Bhutan
(b) China
(c) Myanmar (Burma)
(d) Nepal

Correct Answer: (d) Nepal

Solution:Chepu is a unique cultural symbol of Nepal.

2. __________ is also known as 'Scotland of India'. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 19.06.2019 (Shift-III)]

(b) Coorg
(a) Gangtok
(c) Darjeeling
(d) Shimla

Correct Answer: (b) Coorg

Solution:Coorg is also known as the Scotland of India. Every year lakhs of tourists from all over the country and abroad visit this beautiful hill station nestled in the valleys of the Western Ghats in Karnataka.

3. Which of the following Indian cities is known as the 'zero mile city' because of its location? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 19.06.2019 (Shift-III)]

(a) Nagpur
(b) Hyderabad
(c) Delhi
(d) Ahmedabad

Correct Answer: (a) Nagpur

Solution:Nagpur is also known as the 'Zero Mile Centre' of India. It is because Nagpur is the geographical centre point of India and all the distances of major cities marked on pillars are measured starting from this point.

4. The Araku Valley, a tourist resort, is located near which of these cities of South India? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 3.03.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) Madurai
(b) Visakhapatnam
(c) Mangalore
(d) Kochi

Correct Answer: (b) Visakhapatnam

Solution:The Araku Valley, a tourist resort, is located near the city of Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) in South India. This valley is situated on the Eastern Ghats, which is a beautiful hill station.

5. Kolathunadu, Valluvanad and Thekkumkoor were ancient small-time kingdoms in which state of India? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 3.03.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) Karnataka
(b) Gujarat
(c) Kerala
(d) Bihar

Correct Answer: (c) Kerala

Solution:Kolathunadu, Valluvanad and Thekkumkoor were ancient small-time kingdoms in the Indian state of Kerala.

6. Which of the following was previously known as the 'Lady Willingdon Park'? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 3.03.2020 (Shift-II)]

(a) Deer Park
(b) Lodhi Gardens
(c) Buddha Jayanti Park
(d) Mughal Gardens

Correct Answer: (b) Lodhi Gardens

Solution:Lodhi Gardens was earlier known as 'The Lady Willingdon Park. It is located in South Delhi. After independence, this park was named Lodhi Gardens.

7. Which of the following is the application of sciences such as physics, chemistry, biology, computer science and engineering to matters of law and to the identification of various facts of civilian investigation? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 13.08.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Forensic science
(b) Morphology
(c) Psychology
(d) Kalology

Correct Answer: (a) Forensic science

Solution:Forensic science is the application of sciences such as physics, chemistry, biology, computer science and engineering to matters of law and to the identification of various facts of civilian investigation.

8. Which of the following is NOT in Karnataka? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 16.08.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Hampi
(b) Duduma Waterfall
(c) Mysore Palace
(d) Bannerghatta National Park

Correct Answer: (b) Duduma Waterfall

Solution:Duduma Falls is located in Koraput district in the state of Odisha. It is situated on the border of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. The remaining three options are located in Karnataka.

9. What was the name of the first artificial satellite launched by India in 1975? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 18.08.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Panini
(b) Aryabhatta
(c) Charaka
(d) Sushruta

Correct Answer: (b) Aryabhatta

Solution:India's first satellite 'Aryabhata' was launched into space on 19 April 1975 from the Volgograd Launch Station in the Soviet Union via the C-1 Intercosmos launch vehicle.

10. Which of the following is a district-cum-tourism hotspot of Arunachal Pradesh? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 18.08.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Jalpaiguri
(b) Alipurduar
(c) Kalimpong
(d) Tawang

Correct Answer: (d) Tawang

Solution:Tawang is located in the western part of Arunachal Pradesh. Tawang district is also known for the largest Buddhist monastery (Tawang Monastery) in India. Tawang has been attracting tourists with its unique beauty.