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CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge Culture And Places Of India And World Quiz 9 - MCQExams.com
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Class 8 General Knowledge
Culture And Places Of India And World
Quiz 9
The United Nations University is located in which of the following cities?
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Geneva
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New York
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Paris
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Tokyo
What is the capital of Samoa?
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Santiago
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Apia
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Castries
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Belgrade
What is the capital of Guinea-Bissau?
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Muscat
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Kathmandu
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Hanoi
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Vientiane
Who is the author of "A Passage to England"?
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Nirad C. Chaudhari
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E.M. Forster
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Winston Churchill
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G.B.Shaw
Who built the Ratha Temples of ' Mahabalipuram'?
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Vishnu Varman
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Mahendra Varman
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Narsimha Varman I
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Nandi Varman
Which one of the following is one of the Seven Wonders of the Medieval World?
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Taj Mahal
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Leaning Tower of Paris
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Hanging Gardens
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None of these
What is the capital of Burkina Faso?
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Moroni
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Luanda
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Ouagadougou
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Algiers
Who established the city of Jaunpur?
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Iltumish
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Nasiruddin Mahmud
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Mohammad bin Tughlaq
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Feroz Tughlaq
India's first museum on Partition of the Indian subcontinent has opened in which of the following state?
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Haryana
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Punjab
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Odisha
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Jharkhand
Mughalsarai railway station in which of the following state to be renamed as Deen Depth
Upadhyaya (DDU) station?
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Uttar Pradesh
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Madhya Pradesh
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Andhra Pradesh
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Telangana
Who has been awarded with sangeet natak akademi puraskar for the year 2016 ?
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Krishna Bishu
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Satyabrata Rout
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Aruna Sairam
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K.V. Akshara
India's First Heli-taxi service launched by MoS for Civil Aviation Jayanth Sinha in which of the following city?
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Hyderabad
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Chennai
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Bengaluru
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Mumbai
Name the cleanest railway station as per the recent survey released by railway ministry_________________.
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Darbhanga Railway Station
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Visakhapatnam Railway Station
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Ahmednagar Railway Station
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Anand Vihar Railway Station
What is the capital of Kenya?
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Bangkok
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Ankara
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Pyongyang
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Nairobi
'Kandla' is situated on the Gulf of kachh is well known for which of the following?
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Export Processing Zone
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Centre for Marine Food products
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Cutting and Polishing of diamonds
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Ship breaking industry
What is the capital of Seychelles?
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Bissau
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Victoria
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Moroni
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Niamey
What is the capital of Nigeria?
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Lome
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Abuja
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Lusaka
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Tunis
Which district tops the Tamil Nadu Human Development Report (TNHDR) $$2017$$?
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Ariyalpur
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Perambalur
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Pudukottai
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Kanyakumari
Japan is going to build a War Museum m which Indian state ?
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Tamil Nadu
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Manipur
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Maharashtra
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Uttar Pradesh
Who worship in a mosque?
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Christians
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Sikhs
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Muslims
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Hindus
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The places of worship of the different religious communities are as follows :
Christians worship in the Church, the Sikhs in the Gurudwara, the Hindus in the temples and the Muslims in the mosques.
Black pagoda is located at
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Khajuraho
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Konark
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Madurai
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Mahabalipuram.
Gol Gumbaj of Bijapur is:
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A Fort
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A Mausoleum
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A Palace
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A Mosque
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Gol Gumbaz means "circular dome". It is the mausoleum of king Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. It is located in Vijayapura (formerly Bijapur), Karnataka. Its construction was started in 1626 and completed in 1656.
The ruins of Hampi are located in which state?
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Karnataka
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Andhra Pradesh
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Kerala
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Tamil Nadu
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Hampi is one of finest historical sites of ancient age in the world. It was the initial capital city of Vijayanagara Empire. It is located on the bank of Tungabhadra River about 11 km away from Hospet City in Karnataka. Hampi is declared as a World Heritage site by UNESCO.
Big Ben is a:
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Clock Tower
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Palace
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Mosque
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Temple
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Big Ben is the nickname of a bell that hangs in the clock tower at the northern end of the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London. Officially, it is called Elizabeth Tower. It was previously known as just the Clock Tower but it was renamed in September 2012 as a tribute to the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.
Which one of the following is not a load bearing component in a building?
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Column
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Beam
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Partition wall
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Concrete floor slab
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In load bearing structure, load transfer path is from slab/floor to walls and walls to footing. A load-bearing wall or bearing wall is a wall that bears a load resting upon it by conducting its weight to a foundation structure. The materials most often used to construct load-bearing walls in large buildings are concrete, block, or brick.
Calcutta's Howrah Bridge is the world's busiest with a daily flow of near about ____________.
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3,00,000 vehicles
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5,700 vehicles
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10,000 vehicles
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5,70,000 vehicles
Ellora temples are:
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Made in marble
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Built in sandstone
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Cut out of rock
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Built in wood
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Ellora is located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. It features Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monuments, and artwork, dating from the 600-1000 CE period. It is one of the largest rock-cut monastery-temple cave complexes in the world. It is an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Buland Darwaza is located in:
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Fatehpur Sikri
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Red Fort
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Agra Fort
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Golconda
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Buland Darwaza or the "Gate of Magnificence", was built in 1601 A.D. by Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujarat. It is the main entrance to the palace at Fatehpur Sikri, a town which is 43 km from Agra.
The child in the picture is wearing the traditional dress of Japan. What is it called?
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Cheongsam
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Ahban
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Kimono
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Ao Dai
Consider the following statements about the Nagara style of temple architecture:
This style of temples are commonly found in the areas between Himalayas and Vindhyas.
The most striking feature of this style is its pyramidal shikhara.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Nagara Style is associated with the land between the Himalayas and the Vindhyas. The Nagara style has its origin in the structural temples of the Gupta period. In Nagara style temples, the
structure consists of two buildings, the
main shrine taller and an adjoining shorter
mandapa. The main difference between
these two is the shape of the shikhara.
The temple shown in the picture is situated In New Delhi. It is open to people of all faiths. Which temple are we talking about?
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Lotus Temple
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Mahabodhi Temple
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Golden Temple
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Meenakshi Temple
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Lotus temple is situated in Delhi and got its name because of its structure similar to the flower Lotus. Lotus is the symbol of peace, purity, love, and immortality. It is open to people of all faiths.
Mattahcherry Palace is located in?
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West Bengal
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Kerala
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Rajasthan
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Karnataka
The unique, first-of-its-kind, floating market has come up in which city of West Bengal?
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Siliguri
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Jalpaiguri
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Kolkata
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Medinipur
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The unique, first-of-its-kind, floating market has come up in Patuli in Kolkata, West Bengal. The market is similar to the ones on Dal Lake in Srinagar and in Bangkok. The project is being implemented by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA). There are 228 stalls, set up on 114 boats, with zone-wise demarcations for fish, meat, vegetables, grocery, etc. Wooden ramps have been constructed, over which people will walk to reach the boat of their choice. Modern technology is being adopted to ensure proper oxidation of the water and thus maintain ecological balance. The surrounding path beside the water body, a canal, on which the market is being set up, is being decked up with paver blocks. The market will be run through a cooperative. The prices will be similar to those in normal markets.
The women of this state in India wear mekhela chador. Which state are we talking about?
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Rajasthan
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Assam
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Odisha
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Kerala
Which of the following statements about 'Aadi Mahotsav ' held recently in New Delhi is/are correct?
The theme of the festival was 'A Celebration of the Spirit of Tribal Culture, Cuisine and commerce'
2.The festival was organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
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The Vice President, M. Venkaiah Naidu has inaugurated ‘Aadi Mahotsav’ – a fortnight-long Tribal Festival by Ministry of Tribal Affairs, with the theme of ‘A Celebration of the Spirit of Tribal Culture, Cuisine and Commerce’ on 16 Nov 2017 at Dilli Haat in New Delhi. Over 750 tribal artisans from over 25 States are participating in the festival. The 15-day festival will feature exhibition-cum-sale of tribal handicrafts, art, paintings, fabric, jewellery and much more through about 200 stalls
The 5th Global Conference on Cyber Space (GCCS) was held in new Delhi in November,Which of the following statements about GCCS is/are correct?
1.The 4th version of GCCS was held in London.
2.The main theme of GCCS 2017 is 'Cyber4All: A Secure and Inclusive Cyberspace for Sustainable Development'.
'Bindu' is the logo of GCCS 2017.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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1 only
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1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Global Conference on Cyber Space (GCCS) is a prestigious global event where international leaders, policymakers, industry experts, think tanks, cyber wizards etc gather to deliberate on issues and challenges for optimally using cyber space. GCCS was launched with a view to establishing internationally agreed ‘rules of the road’ for behavior in cyberspace, and create a more focused and inclusive dialogue between all those with a stake in the internet
(governments, civil society, and industry) on how to implement them.
The theme for the GCCS 2017 is ‘Cyber4All: An Inclusive, Sustainable, Developmental, Safe and Secure Cyberspace’
The conference took place on 23rd & 24th of November 2017 in New Delhi.
The first edition of GCCS was held in London in 2011.
The second conference was held in 2012 in Budapest.
The third edition of GCCS was held in 2013 in Seoul.
The fourth version- GCCS 2015 was held in The Hague, Netherlands.
Dudhsagar Waterfalls is located in which state?
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Maharashtra
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Karnataka
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Goa
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The Dudhsagar Waterfalls is amongst Indias tallest waterfalls with a height of $$310$$ m and an average width of $$30$$ metres. It is a four-tiered waterfall located on the Mandovi River in Goa. It is $$60$$ km from Panaji by road and is located in the Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park among the Western Ghats. The waterfall forms the border between Karnataka and Goa states. The area is surrounded by a deciduous forests with a rich biodiversity.
In which of these states are idlis and coconut chutney commonly eaten?
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Tamil Nadu
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Jammu and Kashmir
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West Bengal
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Haryana
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Idlis and coconut chutney commonly eaten in southern states are staple dishes of South India. Tamil Nadu is the most appropriate option.
In the painting in the picture Dr. Nicolaes Tulp explains the musculature of the arm to medical professionals. Some of the spectators are various doctors who paid commissions to be included in the painting. Who painted the picture?
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Rembrandt van Rijn
was a Dutch artist widely regarded as one of the greatest painters in history. He made a famous painting of an event: Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp.
This painting, which hangs in the Mauritshuismuseum of the Hague, depicts Tulp dissecting a criminal’s forearm.
He is an Australian-American media mogul whose vast empire includes Harper Collins, $$21^{st}$$ Century Fox and the Wall Street Journal. In $$2011$$ he was accused of hacking the phones of celebrities, royalty, and public citizens. Who is he?
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Rupert Keith Murdoch is an Australian-American media mogul.
He is founder, Chairman and chief executive officer of global media network News Corporation which is the world's second largest media group.
This film tells the heroic tale of a Pan Am flight $$73$$ attendant who saved the lives of many passengers during a hostage crisis. She was killed by the terrorists for her daring. Who is the director of this film?
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Ram Madhvani is one of India's most respected filmmakers.
In February 2015, he made a biographical film on Neerja Bhanot. The film tells the heroic tale of the Pan Am flight 73 attendant who saved the lives of many passengers during a hostage crisis.
The character of Neerja was played by Sonam Kapoor. The movie was a huge success both critically and commercially and won the National Award for Best Hindi Feature Film.
There are several ways by which we can show our love to our family. Which of the following is NOT a correct way?
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We should wish them by saying 'Good Morning' and 'Good Night'.
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When we do some mistake, we must apologise and say 'Sorry' to them.
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We should speak rudely to them.
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We should help them to make their work easier.
The word 'pranayama' in yoga refers to _______.
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Breath control exercise
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Relaxing exercises
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Meditation
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Vegetarian diet
This monument in Jaipur was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. What is it called?
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Hawa Mahal
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Charminar
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Victoria Memorial
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Jantar Mantar
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Hawa Mahal in Jaipur was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799. It is a five story building famous for its windows. It sits at the edge of the city of Jaipur and is made from ink and red sandstone.
In which city the Gateway of India is located?
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Jaipur
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Mumbai
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Chennai
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The Gateway Of India is the most famous monument of Mumbai. It was built as an arch to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Mumbai.
It was built at Apollo Bunder, a popular meeting place and was designed by the British architect, George Wittet.
In which country would you find the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx?
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Iran
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Iraq
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Saudi Arabia
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Egypt
A taco is a round, flat corn bread that is rolled around a filling. It is a traditional dish of _______.
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Spain
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Mexico
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Canada
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Germany
Which among the following dances belongs to Punjab?
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Bhangra is the folk dance of the agriculturist class of Punjab.
Traditionally this dance was associated with the harvesting season and was performed on a full moon day.
It has eventually become a part of social occasions including weddings.
This American comic-book writer, editor, publisher, and former president and chairman of Marvel Comics is the creator of many popular super heroes including Spiderman, the X-Men and Doctor Strange. He is known to make cameo appearances in films based on his creations. Who is he?
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Stan Lee was an American comic book writer, editor, and publisher. He was known for being Marvel Comics' lead creative leader for twenty years.
He co-created many popular fictional characters, including superheroes Spider-Man, the X-Men, Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk, the Fantastic Four, Black Panther, Daredevil, Doctor Strange, and Ant-Man.
My first International role was in Danny Boyle's Acadamy Award winning film 'Slumdog Millionaire'. My performance in the TV serial '24' brought me great reviews from the American press. I went on to make '24' in Hindi in which I started. Who am I?
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Anil Kapoor is an Indian film actor, who also starred in English language film, Slumdog Millionaire which won many international awards. In 2010, he starred in the eight season of the American tv series '24', for which received numerous appreciation, later he made a Hindi adaptation of the series.
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