Contemporary Issues and Current Affairs

Which of the following is a characteristic of nationalism but not patriotism?

• Pride in one's country

• Love of country

• Belief that one's country is better than all others

• Willingness to sacrifice for country

Which of the following is common to both nationalism and patriotism?

• Pride in one's country

• Belief that one's country is better than all others

• Violence often plays a role

• Group's belief in the right to self-determination of country

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of patriotism?

• Love of country

• Group's belief in the right to self-determination of country

• Violence often plays a role

• Willingness to sacrifice for country

What was the code name given to Mr Vikram batra in Kargil war 1999?

• A) Mangal

• b) Shershaah

• c) krishna

• d) duryodhan

The saffron colour in the Indian flag indicates --------------

• courage

• greenery

• growth

On Independence Day, the Prime Minister of India hoists our tricolour flag at:

• (a) the Purana Qila, Delhi

• (b) the Red Fort, Old Delhi

• (c) the Red Fort, Agra

• (d) the India Gate, New Delhi

When did India become a republic?

• (a)1950

• (b)1947

• (c)1948

• (d)1951

When the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre took place?

• (a) 10 April, 1917

• (b) 13 April, 1918

• (c) 9 April, 1916

• (d) 13 April, 1919

What is nationalism?

• a) Loyalty to a political party
  

• b) Loyalty and devotion to a nation
  

• c) Favoring one’s religion over others
  

• d) None of the above

Which movement was a major nationalist movement in India?

• a) Quit India Movement
  
  

• b) Green Revolution
  

• c) White Revolution
  

• d) Operation Blue Star