General Knowledge (Set-III)

Samudragupta, the second emperor of the Gupta dynasty, was known as the “Napoleon of India” because of his military conquests and leadership. Historian A.V. Smith gave him this title.

The term of Rajya Sabha member is 6 years. Total Seats – 250 out of which 238 are elected while 12 members are nominated by the President of India. The term of Lok Sabha is 5 years. Total Seats – 545 out of which 543 are elected directly by General Elections while 2 members are nominated by President of India.

The government of Jharkhand, led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, has unveiled a significant welfare initiative aimed at empowering women in the state. The Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana, set to be officially launched on August 16,2024, represents a major step towards providing financial assistance to eligible women across Jharkhand.

The Chief Minister is responsible to the State Legislative Assembly and enjoys the support of a majority in the House.

The capital of Kalinga during the reign of Ashoka was Tosali. Tosali was an ancient city in the present-day state of Odisha in eastern India.

The Krishneshwara Temple in Rameshwaram was built by the Rashtrakuta dynasty, not the Chalukyan empire.