Maharashtra Police Constable Mock Test - 8 - Maharashtra Police Constable MCQ

• The Kushanas
  • The first Kushana dynasty was founded by Kujula Kadphises. Vima Kadphises issued gold coins in India.
  • Kanishka founded the second Kushana dynasty.
  • Their capitals were at Peshawar and Mathura.
  • He was the most famous ruler and known as ‘Second Ashoka’.
  • He started an era in 78 AD which is now known as the Saka Era and is still used by the Government of India.
  • He was a great patron of Mahayana Buddhism.
  • During his reign, the 4th Buddhist Council was held in Kundalavana, Kashmir where the doctrines of the Mahayana form of Buddhism were finalized.
  • The last great Kushana ruler was Vasudeva I.
• Satavahana Rule
  • Simuka was the founder of the Satavahana dynasty.
  • Gautamiputra Satakarni (first century AD) is considered to be the greatest of the Satavahana rulers.
  • The Satavahanas had their capital at Pratishthana (modern Paithan) near Aurangabad in Maharashtra.
  • They were also known as the Andhras.
  • The Puranas and inscriptions remain important sources for the history of Satavahanas.
  • Among the inscriptions, the Nasik and Nanaghad inscriptions throw much light on the reign of Gautamiputra Satakarni.
  • The Satavahana kingdom was wiped out in the first quarter of the third century AD.
  • The Satavahanas kings were succeeded by the Kings of Ikshvaku dynasty.

Gautamiputra Satakarni claimed to be the sole Brahmana and defeated the Sakas.

The Chalukya Dynasty was a contemporary dynasty of the Vardhana Dynasty. Both dynasties coexisted during the same period in different regions of India.

Alexander remained in India for 19 months from 326-325 B.C.

Thailand is one of the leading producers of rubber, which is used in various industries, including automotive and manufacturing.

The Koyna Hydroelectric Project is situated in Maharashtra and is constructed on the Koyna River.

Each 15 degrees of longitude corresponds to a time difference of 1 hour. Therefore, 30 degrees of longitude represent a time difference of 2 hours.

Assam has the highest Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) among all states in India. IMR is the number of deaths per 1,000 live births of children under one year of age.

The Earth's core is predominantly made up of iron and nickel, contributing to its dense and solid nature.

The Ajmer Sharif Dargah, a revered Sufi shrine, is situated in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India, and attracts devotees from different faiths.

Riverside Cities can promote sustainable development by implementing policies to protect riverbanks from erosion, ensuring ecological balance and preserving the natural beauty of the riverfront.

As the Earth rotates once every 24 hours, the Prime Meridian passes through the same location on Earth once every 24 hours.

RISAT-1 (Radar Imaging Satellite-1) is primarily used for earth observation using synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imaging, which allows it to capture high-resolution images of the Earth's surface even in adverse weather conditions.

The chief executive officer of a Municipal Corporation is the Commissioner who is appointed by the state government.

Statement Analysis:
Statement 1

• The Kashmir stag also called hangul is a subspecies of Central Asian red deer endemic to Kashmir and surrounding areas. It is found in dense riverine forests in the high valleys and mountains of Jammu and Kashmir and northern Himachal Pradesh.

Statement 2

• It is classified as Critically Endangered by IUCN and comes under Appendix I of CITES agreement. In Kashmir, it is found primarily in the Dachigam National Park where it receives protection.

In a recent census conducted at Kashmir’s Dachigam National Park, it was found that the population of Hangul or Kashmiri Stag has gradually increased over time at the national park.

Nyoma is located at an altitude of about 13,700 feet and close to the south Bank of Pangong Tso. It is very close to the LAC in eastern Ladakh. Nyoma is home to an Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) of Indian Air Force that was built in 1962 but remained unutilized. It was reactivated in 2009 when an An-32 landed in this airfield. Now the airbase at Nyoma of the Indian Military is fully operational.

• The Indian Air Force’s Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) in Nyoma, close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, has now been black-topped, while work is ongoing to extend the runway so that it can eventually handle fighter jets

Statement Analysis:
Statement 1

• First Information Report (FIR) summarizes information about the commission of a cognizable offence, initiating the investigation process. It includes details of the offence, complainant, accused, witnesses, and other relevant information.

Statement 2

• General Diary (GD) records all important transactions and events within the police station, including complaints, arrests, confiscated property, and visits of senior officers. It contains details of complaints, charges, arrests, confiscated property, witnesses examined, and other significant events within the jurisdiction.

It was recently in news.

100/5 + 100/25 = 20+4 = 24

Teacher’s weight = 21 x 20 – 20 x 19 = 420– 380 = 40.

total candidates=51600

35% failed=35*51600/100=18060

therefore 65 % are passed

65% of 51600=33540

while 15% passed with honour

15%of 33540=5031

therefore

total no of student passed with no honour= 33540-5031

= 28509

No of student passed with no honour= 28509

x +y = 180           (1)
x - 3 y = 0            (2)
Solving the equations, we get x = 135, y = 45