In which of these constellations does the current Pole Star, Polaris, lie?
- Ursa Minor
- Orion
- Ursa Major
- Corona Borealis
Ursa Minor, or the 'Little Bear', is a relatively conspicuous constellation, visible from the latitudes 90 degrees North to 10 degrees South. It is 'circum-polar', i.e. always visible in the sky, above 20 degrees North latitude.
Raja Rammohan Roy was the founder of
- Arya Samaj
- Brahmo Samaj
- Ram Krishan Mission
- Prarthna Samaj
On August 20, 1828, the first assembly of the Brahmo Sabha was held at Kolkata (Calcutta).
This Sabha was convened by religious reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy for his family and friends settled there. Brahmo Samaj is the monotheistic reformist movement of the Hindu religion that appeared during the Bengal Renaissance.
Who is considered as the father of economics?
- Alfred Marshall
- Adam Smith
- David Ricardo
- Esther Duflo
Adam Smith was an 18th-century Scottish philosopher. He is considered the father of modern economics. He published “The Wealth of Nations” in 1776.
Who was the Prime Minister of the British Empire during the 1857 revolt?
- William Pitt
- Charles Grey
- William Lamb
- Lord Palmerston
Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston was a British statesman who served twice as a Prime Minister in the mid-19th century. Palmerston dominated British foreign policy during the period 1830 to 1865 when Britain was at the height of its imperial power. He held office almost continuously from 1807 until his death in 1865.
Which of the Viceroys started the budget system in India?
- Lord Minto
- Lord Macualey
- Lord Canning
- Lord Dalhousie
The introduction of the budget system in India started in the era of Lord Canning, the first Viceroy of India.
