General Knowledge Practice Quiz 20

Q1.Natesa Sastri published a massive four-volume collection of Tamil folk tales titled what?

A. The History of Bharatbarsh B. The Folklore of Southern India C. India and the Contemporary World D. The Swaraj Movement

Q2.According to Natesa Sastri, what was the most trustworthy manifestation of people's real thoughts and characteristics?

A. Ancient scriptures B. National literature C. Foreign travellers' accounts D. Folklore

Q3.The spinning wheel in the centre of Gandhiji's Swaraj flag represented which Gandhian ideal?

A. Non-violence B. Truthfulness C. Self-help D. Religious harmony

Q4.In the figure of Bharat Mata (Fig. 14a) described in the text, what animals are mentioned as symbols of power and authority?

A. Tiger and horse B. Lion and elephant C. Cow and peacock D. Snake and eagle

Q5.In ancient times, what items did travellers, traders, priests, and pilgrims carry across vast distances?

A. Only goods and money B. Only values and skills C. Goods, money, values, skills, ideas, inventions, and even germs and diseases D. Only knowledge and opportunities

Q6.According to the provided text, what is the definition of a 'Dissenter'?

A. One who establishes new beliefs and practices B. One who refuses to accept established beliefs and practices C. One who promotes religious harmony D. One who leads a religious movement

Q7.What was the primary reason for the 'flow of labour' in the nineteenth century, as identified by economists?

A. Seeking higher education B. Religious pilgrimage C. Search for employment D. Political asylum

Q8.What was a direct consequence for thousands of men and women in Britain after the Corn Laws were scrapped?

A. They found new employment in factories B. They migrated to rural areas C. They were thrown out of work D. They started exporting agricultural products

Q9.What was a significant outcome of the demand for labour in places like America and Australia, where labour was in short supply during the nineteenth century?

A. A decrease in global trade B. An increase in local wages only C. More migration D. A shift towards automated farming

Q10.According to the provided text, approximately how many people emigrated from Europe to America and Australia in the nineteenth century?

A. Around 150 million B. Nearly 50 million C. About 25 million D. Exactly 100 million

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General Knowledge Practice Quiz 20