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The largest democracy in the world, the 6th largest Country in the world, and one of the most ancient civilizations. |
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India never invaded any country in her last 100000 years of history |
1. Who built Agra City?
2. Who was the First Viceroy?
3. Which was the last colony to be reunited to the Indian Union?
4. Who became the president at the youngest age?
5.India's First 70-mm feature film?
6. First Indian cricketer to get a test century?
7.The last Governor General of British India?
8. Who is known as the father of Indian Railway?
9. In which year television broadcasting started in India?
10. The National flower of India?
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1. Sikander Lodhi |
2. Lord Canning |
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3. Goa |
4. Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy |
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5. Around the World |
6. Lala Amarnath |
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7. Canning |
8. Lord Dalhousie |
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9. 1959 |
10. Lotus |
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The name 'India' is derived from the River Indus, the valleys around which were the home of the early settlers. The Aryan worshipers referred to the river Indus as the Sindhu |
India Quiz Part 02
1). Who was the First president of the Asian Games Federation?
2). Where was the First National Trade union Congress held?
3). Which is the capital of Sikkim?
4). First home Minister of Independent India?
5). Which Viceroy banned the ‘sati’?
6). Capiatl of Nagaland?
7). Capital of Himachal Pradesh?
8). The year of India's First War of Independence?
9). Who is the Author of Astanga Hridayam ?
10). The first woman to win the Nehru Literacy award?
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1. Maharaja Yagevendra Singh |
2. Bombay |
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3. Ganngtok |
4. Sardar Vallabhai Patel |
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5. Lord Bentick |
6. Kohima |
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7. Shimla |
8. 1857 |
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9. Vagh Bhatan |
10. Mother Teresa |
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Chess was invented in India |
India Quiz Part 03
1). First foreigners to reach India by sea?
2). Who is known as the Indian Napolean?
3). India’s Largest Sea port?
4). Which Veda include Ayurveda?
5). Which city is known as the temple city of India
6). Who is the founder of the Theosophical Society of India?
7). Who is the founder of Ramakrishna Mission?
8). In which city the First Asian games held?
9). The First Indian Woman to conquer Mt. Everest?
10). Who is the founder of Jainism?
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1. The Portuguese |
2. Samudraguptan |
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3. Mumbai |
4. Adharva Veda |
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5. Bhubaneshwar |
6. Annie Besant |
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7. Swami Vivekananda |
8. New Delhi |
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9. Bajendri Pal |
10. Vardhamana Mahavira |
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Algebra, Trigonometry, and Calculus are studies, which originated in India |
India Quiz Part 04
1). Oldest Religion of the world?
2). Which Veda contains the Gayathri Manthra?
3). The city known as the ‘Silicon Valley of India’?
4). In which state the Bandhipur National Park is situated?
5). The Viceroy who canceled the Bengal Partition?
6). Which Viceroy is known as the father of Local Self Governness?
7). Through which Indian port most iron ore exported?
8). Which is India’s biggest lake?
9). In which state the ‘Pahari language’ is widely spoken?
10). Who is the founder of Royal Asiatic Society of Bengal?
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1. Hinduism |
2. Rig Veda |
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3. Bangalore |
4. Karnataka |
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5. Lord Harding |
6. Lord Rippon |
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7. Marmagoa |
8. Wular |
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9. Himachal Pradesh |
10. Warren Hastings |
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The 'Place Value System' and the 'Decimal System' were developed in India in 100 B.C |
India Quiz Part 05
1). The first I.P.S officer of India?
2). The capital of Jharkhand?
3). The first Indian to get the Magseze Award?
4). The first female singer to get the Bharat Ratna?
5). The world’s longest dam?
6). The state with most sandalwood trees?
7). Who founded the Federation of Indian chamber of commerce (FICI)?
8). The year of Alexander’s invasion to India?
9). The first woman chief minister of all Indian States?
10). The first Indian state to implement the agricultural revenue tax?
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1. Kiran Bedi |
2. Ranchi |
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3. Acharya Vinobhabhave |
4. M. S. Subhalakshmi |
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5. Hirakud |
6. Karnataka |
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7. Birla & ThakurDas |
8. 327 B.C |
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9. Sucheta Kripalani |
10. Punjab |
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Ayurveda is the earliest school of medicine known to mankind. The Father of Medicine, Charaka, consolidated Ayurveda 2500 years ago. |
India Quiz Part 06
1). Who is known as the Charlie Chaplin of India?
2). Who introduced the Rupai in India?
3). Which war was a turning point to the institution of rule in India?
4). The prime minister who received the Gold medal of Olympic order from the International Olympic committee?
5). Which missionary is being called as the Deenabandhu?
6). Who is known as the nightingale of India?
7). Who is known as the bare foot painter?
8). Who started the first Muslim Invasions to India?
9). Where the national anthem of India, ‘Janagana Mana’ is first sang?
10). First Indian woman to get a gold medal in Asian Games?
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1. Raj Kapoor |
2. Shersha |
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3. 1stPanipatt war |
4. Indira Gandhi |
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5. C. F. Andrews |
6. Sarojini Naidu |
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7. M. F. Hussain |
8. Muhammad Gori |
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9. Kolkatta |
10. Kamaljith Sandhu |
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India has the largest number of Post Offices in the world. |
India Quiz Part 07
1). Who built the Grant Trunk Road?
2). Who is the founder of Mughal Empire in India?
3). Which British Governor general is known as the father of Modern India?
4). The first minister of Education of Independent India?
5). Who is the author of ‘Panchatantra’ stories?
6). Which is the birth place of Sri Budda?
7). The Delhi ruler who built the Kutab Minar?
8). The founder of Brahma Samaj?
9) The state with the largest number of scheduled tribes?
10). The first Indian to get the Nobel price for Economics?
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1. Sher Sha |
2. Baber |
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3. Lord Dalhousie |
4. Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad |
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5. Vishnu Sharma |
6. Lumbini |
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7. Ilthumish |
8. Raja Ram Mohan Roy |
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9. Madhya Pradesh |
10. Amarthya Sen |
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The largest employer in the world is the Indian Railways, employing over 1.5 million people |
India Quiz Part 08
1). Which is the official language of India?
2). Which is the largest State?
3). Which is the smallest state?
4). The most populated state?
5). The most populated district?
6). Which is the most populated city?
7). The state with largest birth rate?
8). Which is the state with most density?
9). The state with least density?
10). The state with highest literacy rate?
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1. Hindi |
2. Rajastan |
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3. Goa |
4. Uttar Pradesh |
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5. Kolkatta |
6. Mumbaii |
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7. Nagaland |
8. West Bengal |
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9. Arunachal Pradesh |
10. Kerala |
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India was one of the richest countries till the time of British rule in the early 17th Century. Christopher Columbus, attracted by India's wealth, had come looking for a sea route to India when he discovered America by mistake. |
India Quiz Part 09
1). The state with least number of population?
2). The state with largest female-male ratio?
3). The state with least female-male ratio?
4). The state with largest number of scheduled cast people?
5). The state which is knows as ‘Kamarup’?
6). The state with English as the official language?
7). The state with longest coastal area?
8). India’s longest river?
9). The biggest Delta of India?
10) The biggest cave temple?
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1. Sikkim |
2. Kerala |
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3. Haryana |
4. Uttar Pradesh (UP) |
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5. Assam |
6. Nagaland |
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7. Gujarat |
8. Ganga |
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9. Sunder Bans |
10. Ellora |
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Until 1896, India was the only source of diamonds in the world
(Source: Gemological Institute of America) |
India Quiz Part 10
1). The biggest library of India?
2). The longest road of India?
3). The tallest Dam?
4). The biggest museum?
5). The longest railway platform of India?
6). The biggest zoological Park?
7). Which is the highest civilian award of the nation?
8). The highest literature award?
9). The highest military honor of the nation?
10). The biggest public sector company in India?
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1. National library, Kolkotta |
2. Grant Trunk Road |
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3. Bakra Nangal |
4. National Museum, Kolkatta |
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5. Gharakpur |
6. Alipore Zoological Park |
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7. Bharat Ratna |
8. Jnanapeet |
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9. Param Veer Chakra |
10. Indian Railways |
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The Baily Bridge is the highest bridge in the world. It is located in the Ladakh valley between the Dras and Suru rivers in the Himalayan mountains. It was built by the Indian Army in August 1982. |
India Quiz Part 11
1). Which is the biggest desert of India?
2). Which is the longest bridge of India?
3). The biggest bird sanctuary of India?
4). The state with largest per capita income?
5). Which is the biggest artificial lake of India?
6). The biggest delta of the India & the world?
7). Who is the first speaker of the Lokhsabha?
8). Who is the first president of India?
9). Who is the first Viceroy of India?
10). The first Governor General of independent India?
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1. Thar Desert |
2. Mahatma Gandhi Sethu |
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3. Bharathpur |
4. Punjab |
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5. Gobind Sagar |
6. Sundarban |
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7. G.V. Mavlankar |
8. Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
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9. Lord Kaning |
10. Lord Mount Batten |
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Sushruta is regarded as the Father of Surgery. Over 2600 years ago Sushrata & his team conducted complicated surgeries like cataract, artificial limbs, cesareans, fractures, urinary stones, plastic surgery and brain surgeries. |
India Quiz Part 12
1. The first president of Indian National Congress?
2. Who is the first chief justice of India?
3. The first commander-in-chief of the Indian army?
4. Who is the first pilot of India?
5. Who is the first Indian to win the Nobel prize?
6. Who is the first cosmonaut of India?
7. The first Indian to conquer the Mt. Everest?
8. Who is the first Vice President of India?
9. Who is the first prime minister of India?
10. The first Indian to won an Oscar Award?
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1. W. C. Banerjee |
2. Harilal J. Kania |
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3. Field Marshall Kariyappa |
4. J. R. D Tata |
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5. Rabindranath Tagore |
6. Rakesh Sharma |
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7. Tensing Norway |
8. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan |
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9. Jawahar Lal Nehru |
10. Bhanu Attayya |
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Usage of anesthesia was well known in ancient Indian medicine. Detailed knowledge of anatomy, embryology, digestion, metabolism,physiology, etiology, genetics and immunity is also found in many ancient Indian texts. |
India Quiz Part 13
1). The first deputy prime minister of India?
2). The first British Governor General?
3). The first prime minister to resign from the office?
4). The scientist who one the first Bharath Ratna Award?
5). Who is the first Indian to win the Magzese Award?
6). The first British Prime minister to visit India?
7). The first American president to visit India?
8). The first Indian bowler to get a hatrick in a test match?
9). The first Indian bowler to get a hatrick in a world cup match?
10). The first woman Governor of India?
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1. Sardar Vallabhai Patel |
2. Waren Hastings |
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3. Morarji Desai |
4. C. V .Raman |
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5. Acharya Vinobha Bhave |
6. Harold McMillan |
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7. Isanovar |
8. Harbhajan Singh |
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9. Chetan Sharma |
10. Sarojini Naidu |
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India exports software to 90 countries. |
India Quiz Part 14
1). The first woman cabinet minister?
2). The first Indian president of United Nations organization?
3). The first Indian governor general of India?
4). The first Indian I. C. S officer?
5). The first woman chief minister?
6). The first woman ambassador?
7). The first woman judge of the Supreme Court?
8). The first woman Hi-court chief Justice?
9). The first Hi Court Judge?
10). The first woman I. P. S Officer?
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1. Rajkumai Amruth Kaur |
2. Vijayalakshmi Pandit |
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3. C. Rajagopala Achary |
4. Sathyendranath Tagore |
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5. Sucheta Kripalani |
6. Vijayalakshmi Pandit |
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7. Fathima Beevi |
8. Justic Leela Seth |
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9. Anna Chandi |
10. Kiran Bedi |
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The four religions born in India - Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, are followed by 25% of the world's population. |
India Quiz Part 15
1). Who is the first woman IAS Officer?
2). Who is the first woman IFS Officer?
3). The first Indian to win the Miss World Contest?
4). The first Indian woman to conquer the Mt. Everest?
5). The first woman president of Indian National Congress?
6). The first woman Prime minister of India?
7). The first woman minister of a state?
8). The first woman ruler of the Delhi Sultanate?
9). The first Indian woman to cross the English Channel?
10). The first woman to get the Bharat Ratna?
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1. Anna Rajam Geroge |
2. C. B. Muttamma |
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3. Reetha Faria |
4. Bajendri Pal |
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5. Ani Basant |
6. Indira Gandhi |
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7. Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit |
8. Razia Sultana |
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9. Arathi Saha |
10. Indira Gandhi |
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There are 300,000 active mosques in India, more than in any other country, including the Muslim world. |
India Quiz Part 16
1).The first Indian woman to get the Nobel Prize?
2).The first Indian woman to get a gold medal in the Asian Games?
3).The first Indian woman to get Miss Universe?
4).The first Indian woman to get Booker Prize?
5).The first woman to become a speaker of a legislative assembly?
6).The first female singer to get the Bharath Ratna?
7).Who is the first woman D. G. P?
8).The first woman magistrate of India?
9).Who is the first woman Mayor?
10).Which city is known as the gateway of India?
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1. Mother Theresa |
2. Kamal Jith Sandhu |
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3. Susmitha Sen |
4. Arundhadhi Roy |
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5. Shano Devi |
6. M. S .Subhalakshmi |
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7. Kanjan Choudhari |
8. Omana Kunjamma |
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9. Thara Cheriyan |
10. Mumbai |
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The oldest European church and synagogue in India are in the city of Cochin. They were built in 1503 and 1568 respectively. |
India Quiz Part 17
1). Who is the President of Indian Olympic Association?
2). Who was the last Viceroy of India?
3). Who was first Vice Prime Minister?
4). The approximate time taken to sing our National Song?
5). First Indian to Receive the world food prize?
6). Who is the Great law giver of Ancient India?
7). Which city is situated on the banks of Cauvery River?
8). Petroleum was first discovered in India at?
9). The Peninsula west of India is?
10). The Indus people worshiped which tree?
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1. Suresh Kalmadi |
2. Lord Mount Baten |
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3. Sardar Vallabhai Patel |
4. 52 Secs |
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5. Dr. M.S.Swaminathan |
6. Manu |
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7. Tiruchirappilly |
8. Digboi |
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9. Arabia |
10. Pipal tree |
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The Vishnu Temple in the city of Tirupathi built in the 10th century, is the world's largest religious pilgrimage destination. Larger than either Rome or Mecca, an average of 30,000 visitors donate $6 million (US) to the temple everyday. |
India Quiz Part 18
1. In which state the oldest oil refinery in India is situated?
2. 'Vandemataram' was taken from which book?
3. ‘Din – Ellahi' the religion was founded by?
4. Who is known as the Philosopher President of India?
5. The longest highway in India runs from?
6. The total area of India is about how many square kilometers?
7. Who was the first lady ruler of India?
8. Who was the last king of Mughal dynasty?
9. Who was the last great Hindu ruler of North India?
10.Lucknow is situated on the banks of the river?
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1. Digboi |
2. Ananda Math |
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3. Akbar |
4. Dr.S. Radhakrishnan |
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5. Varanasi to Kanyakumari |
6. 33 lakh sq km |
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7. Raziya Begum |
8. Bahadur Shah Zafar |
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9. Harshvardhan |
10. Gomti |
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Varanasi, also known as Benaras, was called "the Ancient City" when Lord Buddha visited it in 500 B.C., and is the oldest, continuously inhabited city in the world today. |
India Quiz Part 19
1. Who is the founder of Jain Faith?
2. The state that leads in the production of lignite?
3. Black Pagoda is located at?
4. In which state, Sri Harikota is situated?
5. Which state has the highest production of jute in India?
6. Place where Budhha died?
7. What is the height of Bakra Ngal Dam?
8. Tirupati temple is located in which state?
9. In which state the Nagarjuna Sagar project is located?
10. Which is the highest Civil Award of India?
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1. Mahavir |
2. Tamil Nadu |
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3. Konark |
4. Andra Pradesh |
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5. West Bengal |
6. Kushinagar |
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7. 226 mtrs |
8. Andhra Pradesh |
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9. Andhra Pradesh |
10. Bharat Ratna |
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India provides safety for more than 300,000 refugees originally from Sri Lanka, Tibet, Bhutan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, who escaped to flee religious and political persecution |
India Quiz Part 20
1. Where is the Administrative Staff College situated?
2. Indian National calendar is based on which era?
3. The Indian Constitution has how many schedules?
4. Who appoints the Attorney General of India?
5. The Reserve Bank of India was established in the year?
6. The Food Corporation of India was set up in the year?
7. Which country is India’s biggest trade partner?
8. Where is the National Defense College situated?
9. Where is the first Technopark of India situated?
10.Which city is known as the ‘Silicon Valley’ of India?
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1. Mussorrie |
2. Saka Era |
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3. 12 Schedules |
4. President |
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5. 1935 |
6. 1965 |
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7. U S A |
8. New Delhi |
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9. Thiruvanathapuram |
10. Bangalore |
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Martial Arts were first created in India, and later spread to Asia by Buddhist missionaries. |
