ONE DOZEN FACTS

Which is the state bird of rajasthan

• Sparrow
• Pigeon
• Peacock
• Great Indian bustard

Answer explanation

• The Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps) , the State bird of Rajasthan, is considered India’s most critically endangered bird.

• It is considered the flagship grassland species, representing the health of the grassland ecology.

In which of the following year states where recognized based on language?

• 1956
• 2010
• 1973
• 2001

Answer explanation

In 1956, the states were recognized on a linguistic basis when the States Reorganization Act, 1956 came into force.

Bhutan has border with how many states in India

• Two
• Five
• Eight
• Four

Answer explanation

Four Indian states share their borders with Bhutan. These include the North Eastern states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and West Bengal. The Indo-Bhutan border extends to 699 km and was established on November 11, 1865, by the Treaty of Sinchula.

Which is the most spoken language in India?

• Spanish
• Mandarin
• Hindi
• English

Which of the following is new a ramsar site in India

• Sundarbans National Park
• Keshopur-Miani Community Reserve
• Jim Corbett National Park
• Kanha Tiger Reserve

Sultanpur national park is located in which of the following states

• Kerala
• Uttar Pradesh
• Gujarat
• Haryana

Answer explanation

This national park is a major habitat for aquatic birds, including migratory and resident birds. It was notified as a Ramsar site, a wetland of international importance, in 2021.

Chilika lake is located in which state

• Rajasthan
• Gujarat
• Kerala
• Odisha

Answer explanation

On account of its rich bio-diversity, Chilika lake was designated as a "Ramsar Site", i.e. a wetland of International Importance. The Nalaban Island within the lake is notified as a Bird Sanctuary under Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Project Great Indian Bustard was initiated in the year

• 2013
• 2015
• 2010
• 2005

Answer explanation

With an objective of conservation of the remaining population of critically endangered Great Indian Bustard Ardeotis nigriceps, locally called Godawan, an ambitious conservation program namely, Project Great Indian Bustard, has was launched by Honorable Chief Minister on 5^thof June 2013.

Free movement regime was signed with which country

• China
• Italy
• France
• Myanmar

Who is the founder of Indian Space research organisation(ISRO)

• Mahatma Gandhi
• Jawaharlal Nehru
• Rajendra Prasad
• Dr. Vikram Sarabhai

Answer explanation

He was also Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission. He along with other Ahmedabad-based industrialists played a major role in the creation of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. The establishment of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was one of his greatest achievements.