Rashtriya Indian Military College Entrance Exam General Knowledge Quiz

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What is the name of the galaxy to which our Earth and Sun belong?

  • Spiral
  • Black Hole
  • Milky Way (correct)
  • Andromeda

Who first demonstrated the existence of galaxies in 1924?

  • Edwin Hubble (correct)
  • George Lemaitre
  • Big Bang
  • Universe

What is the study of the Universe called?

  • Astrology
  • Meteorology
  • Astronomy
  • Cosmology (correct)

Which theory proposes that the galaxies, stars, and planets in the Universe originated from an explosion about 15 billion years ago?

<p>Big Bang Theory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the distance traveled by light in one year called?

<p>Light Year (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many stars are estimated to be in each galaxy, on average?

<p>&gt;100 billion stars (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is known as the Father of Nuclear program in India?

<p>Homi Jahangir Bhabha (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization was established on 01-01-1958 for Indian Defence Research Program?

<p>DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of India’s first Nuclear Test conducted in 1974?

<p>Smiling Buddha (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which paramilitary force holds the title of being the oldest, established in 1835?

<p>Assam Rifles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is recognized as the Father of Indian missile technology?

<p>APJ Abdul Kalam (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was India's First Atomic Power station established?

<p>Maharashtra (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which period did the discovery of fire take place according to the text?

<p>The Palaeolithic Age (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which age did animal domestication start with dogs based on the provided text?

<p>The Mesolithic Age (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which age saw the start of agriculture, farming, and the use of pottery according to the text?

<p>The Neolithic Age (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which age is also known as the Bronze Age and includes the Indus Valley Civilization?

<p>The Chalcolithic Age (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary material used in tools during the Palaeolithic Age based on the provided information?

<p>Stone (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which notable site has famous cave paintings dating back to the Palaeolithic Age?

<p>Bhimbetka (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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