Q11. Who was the first Indian to win an Oscar award?
a) A.R. Rahman
b) Bhanu Athaiya
c) Satyajit Ray
d) Resul Pookutty
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Correct Answer: b) Bhanu Athaiya
Explanation: Bhanu Athaiya was the first Indian to win an Oscar award. She won the award for Best Costume Design for her work in the film “Gandhi” (1982), directed by Richard Attenborough. Bhanu Athaiya was a renowned costume designer who worked on more than 100 Indian films throughout her career, which spanned nearly six decades.
Q12. Where was India’s first atomic power station set up?
a) Tarapur
b) Kalpakkam
c) Narora
d) Kakrapar
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Correct Answer: a) Tarapur
Explanation: India’s first atomic power station was set up in Tarapur, Maharashtra. The Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS) began operations in 1969 and was the first commercial nuclear power station built in India.
Q13. In which city were the first Asian Games held in 1951?
a) Tokyo
b) Bangkok
c) New Delhi
d) Jakarta
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Correct Answer: c) New Delhi
Explanation: The first Asian Games, also known as the First Asiad, were held in New Delhi, India, from March 4 to March 11, 1951. A total of 489 athletes from 11 Asian countries participated in the multi-sport event, which featured 57 events across eight sports.
Q14. Which was the first organized university in India?
a) Takshashila University
b) Nalanda University
c) Vikramshila University
d) Odantapuri University
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Correct Answer: b) Nalanda University
Explanation: Nalanda University, founded in 427 CE, is considered the world’s first residential university and one of the greatest centers of learning in the ancient world. It was located near the present-day town of Rajgir in Bihar, India. The university attracted students from across Eastern and Central Asia and offered courses in medicine, logic, mathematics, and Buddhist principles.
Q15. Where was the first Doordarshan Centre established in India?
a) Mumbai
b) Kolkata
c) New Delhi
d) Chennai
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Correct Answer: c) New Delhi
Explanation: The first Doordarshan Centre was established in New Delhi in 1951. Doordarshan, India’s public service broadcaster, started as an experimental telecast with a small transmitter and a makeshift studio. Over the years, it has grown into one of the largest broadcasting organizations in the world, offering a wide range of programming in multiple languages.