SSC CGL 20201)Which of the following years is called the year of the Great Divide in the demographic history of India ?
1921
The year 1921 is called the 'Year of great divide' or 'Demographic Divide' in the history of India's population growth.
It is so before 1921, the population was not stable, sometimes it increased and at other times it decreased.
Between 1901 and 1911, the total increase in population was 5.9% and between 1911 and 1921, there was a decrease of 0.39%.
However, since 1921, India's population has shown an increasing trend.
SSC CGL 20202)In which year was the first Round Table Conference held in London ?
1930
The First Round Table Conference was held in London in november 1930.
The conference was opened officially by King George V and chaired by the British Prime Minister, Ramsay MacDonald.
It was attended by 73 representatives,from all Indian states and all parties except the Indian National Congress.
SSC CGL 20203)In which year did the Portuguese capture Goa ?
1510 AD
The Portuguese conquest of Goa occured when the governor of Portuguese India Afonso de Albuquerque captured the city in 1510.
Goa was not among the cities Albuquerque had received orders to conquer: he had only been ordered by the Portuguese king to capture Hormuz, Aden and Malacca.
SSC CGL 20204)The first Wimbledon Championship was held in:
1877
SSC CGL 20205)On which date is National Sports Day observed in India?
29th August
SSC CGL 20206)Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated on:
9th January
SSC CGL 20207)In which year was the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) founded?
1928
SSC CGL 20208)In which year was NABARD established?
1982
SSC CGL 20209)The Act that transferred the power from the British East India Company to the British Crown in India was:
Government of India Act, 1858
SSC CGL 202010)Who is the first General of the Indian Army, whose retirement day is celebrated as the 'Armed Forces Veterans Day' every year?
General K. M. Cariappa