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Who was the founder of the Satavahana dynasty?

  1. Simuka
  2. Hala
  3. Yagnasari
  4. Gautamiputra Satakarni
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Correct answer: A. Simuka

1. The Satavahana dynasty rose in the Deccan after the decline of the Mauryas. 2. Its founder was Simuka, who established the line around the 1st century BCE. 3. Hala and Gautamiputra Satakarni were later, famous Satavahana rulers, not the founder. _Source: RRB Group D (RRC) PYQ, held 27-10-2013, Q.2._

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The Ilbert Bill controversy, which arose during the British period, related to the concept of:

  1. Economic equality
  2. Judicial equality
  3. Revenue allocation
  4. Political representation
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Correct answer: B. Judicial equality

1. The Ilbert Bill (1883) proposed allowing Indian judges to try Europeans in criminal cases. 2. European residents opposed it, sparking a debate over equality before the law in courts. 3. The core issue was therefore judicial equality between Indians and Europeans. _Source: RRB Group D (RRC) PYQ, held 27-10-2013, Q.5._

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In the following pairs of a city and its country, which pair is wrongly matched?

  1. Khartoum - Sudan
  2. Warsaw - Poland
  3. Rotterdam - Austria
  4. Dublin - Ireland
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Correct answer: C. Rotterdam - Austria

1. Khartoum is the capital of Sudan, and Warsaw is the capital of Poland — both correct. 2. Dublin is the capital of Ireland — also correct. 3. Rotterdam is a city in the Netherlands, not Austria, so this pair is wrong. _Source: RRB Group D (RRC) PYQ, held 27-10-2013, Q.6._

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