INDIAN HERITAGEINDIAN HERITAGE
QUIZQUIZ
BY- Pragyan YadavBY- Pragyan Yadav
 Q1: He received Padmashri in the yearQ1: He received Padmashri in the year
2008. Born in Mahe, he is a first2008. Born in Mahe, he is a first
generation immigrant to the US. Hegeneration immigrant to the US. He
started out by directing and starring in hisstarted out by directing and starring in his
own venture 'Praying with Anger.' Has aown venture 'Praying with Anger.' Has a
wife called Bhavna and recently quippedwife called Bhavna and recently quipped
'My belief in ghosts is not 100%, but I am'My belief in ghosts is not 100%, but I am
open to the idea." He was also involvedopen to the idea." He was also involved
with the project Stuart Little. Who?with the project Stuart Little. Who?
Ans: Manoj Night ShymalanAns: Manoj Night Shymalan
Q2: India's first internationalQ2: India's first international
biosphere reserve is called what?biosphere reserve is called what?
Ans: Nilgiri biosphere reserveAns: Nilgiri biosphere reserve
Q3: One of the largest makers ofQ3: One of the largest makers of
cycles in the world Hero Cyclescycles in the world Hero Cycles
began their journey from whichbegan their journey from which
town?town?
Ans: LudhianaAns: Ludhiana
protect its Keystone species, theprotect its Keystone species, the
Nilgiri Tahr. As a part of WesternNilgiri Tahr. As a part of Western
Ghats it is a part of the UNESCOGhats it is a part of the UNESCO
world heritage site. Name the parkworld heritage site. Name the park
Ans: Mukurthi National ParkAns: Mukurthi National Park
made for commemorating themade for commemorating the
minting of a new coin). His realminting of a new coin). His real
name Mir Muhammad Jafar. Hename Mir Muhammad Jafar. He
had a brilliant command overhad a brilliant command over
Persian, Hindi and Rekhta. NamePersian, Hindi and Rekhta. Name
the poetthe poet
Ans: ZatalliAns: Zatalli
Q6: Name the accomplished eldestQ6: Name the accomplished eldest
daughter of Emperor Shah Jahandaughter of Emperor Shah Jahan
under whose instruction Chandniunder whose instruction Chandni
Chowk was constructed?Chowk was constructed?
Ans: Jahanara BegumAns: Jahanara Begum
commemorated in a tablet. Thecommemorated in a tablet. The
tombs here were sanctioned bytombs here were sanctioned by
Khwaja Sheikh Nooruddin and inKhwaja Sheikh Nooruddin and in
one of them rest one of the greatestone of them rest one of the greatest
masters of "Sabk-e-Hindi" school ofmasters of "Sabk-e-Hindi" school of
poetry Mirza Abdul Qadir. How dopoetry Mirza Abdul Qadir. How do
we know him better?we know him better?
Ans: BedilAns: Bedil
Q8: Which Indian's debut novelQ8: Which Indian's debut novel
made it to the final shortlist for themade it to the final shortlist for the
Man Booker prize 2012?Man Booker prize 2012?
Ans: Jeet Thayil, NarcopolisAns: Jeet Thayil, Narcopolis
including East India, Oudh,including East India, Oudh,
Rohilkhand, North-Western, CentralRohilkhand, North-Western, Central
Indian, Great Indian Peninsula andIndian, Great Indian Peninsula and
South India. Under the systemSouth India. Under the system
investors got around 5 per cent ofinvestors got around 5 per cent of
fixed interest on their investment.fixed interest on their investment.
By 1870, the figure had reachedBy 1870, the figure had reached
4,771 miles. Which business are4,771 miles. Which business are
we discussing?we discussing?
Ans: RailwaysAns: Railways
coalition governments betweencoalition governments between
March 8, 1967-January 9, 1971 andMarch 8, 1967-January 9, 1971 and
April 3, 1971 to June 14, 1972April 3, 1971 to June 14, 1972
respectively. Which party wasrespectively. Which party was
common to both the coalitions?common to both the coalitions?
Ans: Swatantra PartyAns: Swatantra Party
in the month of April. This historicin the month of April. This historic
Shaiva pilgrimage dates back to 7thShaiva pilgrimage dates back to 7th
to 9th century and is in theto 9th century and is in the
Kaliashahar sub-division of Tripura,Kaliashahar sub-division of Tripura,
Name the placeName the place
Ans: UnakotiAns: Unakoti
Q12: The Lushai hills would be aQ12: The Lushai hills would be a
part of which mountain range inpart of which mountain range in
Mizomram?Mizomram?
Ans: PatkaiAns: Patkai
headquarter-complex of whichheadquarter-complex of which
district of Meghalaya, wasdistrict of Meghalaya, was
christened after Captain Williamsonchristened after Captain Williamson
Sangma, the founding ChiefSangma, the founding Chief
Minister of the State of Meghalaya?Minister of the State of Meghalaya?
Ans: East Garo HillsAns: East Garo Hills
even in the middle of the rivers.even in the middle of the rivers.
One special bridge, believed to beOne special bridge, believed to be
the only one of its kind in the world,the only one of its kind in the world,
is actually two bridges stacked oneis actually two bridges stacked one
over the other and has come to beover the other and has come to be
known as the "Umshiangknown as the "Umshiang
DoubleDecker Bridge." Which areaDoubleDecker Bridge." Which area
are we talking about?are we talking about?
Ans: CherrapunjeeAns: Cherrapunjee
serves as the headquarters of theserves as the headquarters of the
district. Caves in Lumshnong anddistrict. Caves in Lumshnong and
Syndai in this district is one of theSyndai in this district is one of the
largest cave networks in Asia.largest cave networks in Asia.
Name the headquarter townName the headquarter town
Ans: JowaiAns: Jowai
of the West Kameng district, theof the West Kameng district, the
Tawang gompa is a part of thisTawang gompa is a part of this
town inhabitated by a few tribestown inhabitated by a few tribes
including the Monpas Name theincluding the Monpas Name the
town?town?
Ans: BomdillaAns: Bomdilla
winning the gold in the 800-metrewinning the gold in the 800-metre
event at the 1966 Bangkok Asianevent at the 1966 Bangkok Asian
Games. He was the first ArjunaGames. He was the first Arjuna
Award winner from the region.Award winner from the region.
Name the athlete?Name the athlete?
Ans: Bhogeshwar BaruahAns: Bhogeshwar Baruah
year career as a professionalyear career as a professional
footballer with Mohun Bagan. Afterfootballer with Mohun Bagan. After
his retirement from football, hehis retirement from football, he
studied medicine and in 1978studied medicine and in 1978
became the director of Nagalandbecame the director of Nagaland
Health Services. Name the legend?Health Services. Name the legend?
Ans: Dr Talimaran Ao (January 28,Ans: Dr Talimaran Ao (January 28,
1918 — September 13, 1998)1918 — September 13, 1998)
leadership in nature conservation.leadership in nature conservation.
From this fund he created theFrom this fund he created the
Agumbe Rainforest ResearchAgumbe Rainforest Research
Station for the study of king cobrasStation for the study of king cobras
and their habitat. Can you nameand their habitat. Can you name
this living legend?this living legend?
Ans: Romulus WhitakerAns: Romulus Whitaker
Q20: With which legendaryQ20: With which legendary
Bollywood personality's film HumBollywood personality's film Hum
Naujawan did Tabu make his debutNaujawan did Tabu make his debut
in Bollywood in 1985?in Bollywood in 1985?
Ans: Dev AnandAns: Dev Anand
Q21: We often buy CTC tea? WhatQ21: We often buy CTC tea? What
does CTC stand for?does CTC stand for?
Ans: Cutting, Tearing CurlingAns: Cutting, Tearing Curling
joined hands to set up Graminjoined hands to set up Gramin
Suvidha Kendras at village levelSuvidha Kendras at village level
post offices to facilitate a farmer topost offices to facilitate a farmer to
know all crop-related information.know all crop-related information.
What does MCX stand for?What does MCX stand for?
Ans: Multi Commodity Exchange ofAns: Multi Commodity Exchange of
India LimitedIndia Limited
film. Mother of four, her daughter-film. Mother of four, her daughter-
in-law Rekha was gunned down onin-law Rekha was gunned down on
May 20, 2006 as a part of the inter-May 20, 2006 as a part of the inter-
gang rivalry. Who is this personalitygang rivalry. Who is this personality
to be referred to the annals ofto be referred to the annals of
Indian mafiosi?Indian mafiosi?
Ans: Santokben JadejaAns: Santokben Jadeja
vocalist of Rampur Sahaswanvocalist of Rampur Sahaswan
gharana has set up trust dedicatedgharana has set up trust dedicated
to her mother's memory andto her mother's memory and
promotion of classical music calledpromotion of classical music called
Shakhri Begum Memorial Trust?Shakhri Begum Memorial Trust?
Ans: Ustad Rashid KhanAns: Ustad Rashid Khan
Q25: Which general won the BattleQ25: Which general won the Battle
of Imphal in 1944?of Imphal in 1944?
Ans: General SlimAns: General Slim
Q26: The party was formed byQ26: The party was formed by
former state water resourcesformer state water resources
minister T.M Jacob. Name the partyminister T.M Jacob. Name the party
Ans: Kerala Congress (Jacob)Ans: Kerala Congress (Jacob)
Mainaguri, Malbazar and BirparaMainaguri, Malbazar and Birpara
from West Bengal, districts offrom West Bengal, districts of
Kokrajhar, Dhubri, Barpeta,Kokrajhar, Dhubri, Barpeta,
Goalpara and Bongaigaon inGoalpara and Bongaigaon in
Assam and foothills of ArunachalAssam and foothills of Arunachal
Praesh. Siliguri is the largest city ofPraesh. Siliguri is the largest city of
the region. Can you name thethe region. Can you name the
region which is also the gateway ofregion which is also the gateway of
Bhutan to India?Bhutan to India?
Ans: DooarsAns: Dooars
Q28: We have heard of G8, NATO,Q28: We have heard of G8, NATO,
Asean, OPEC, and Saarc. OIC,Asean, OPEC, and Saarc. OIC,
Bric.Which five countries make aBric.Which five countries make a
loosely held collective called O5?loosely held collective called O5?
Ans: India, China, Brazil, MexicoAns: India, China, Brazil, Mexico
and South Africaand South Africa
hostages. In the Reserve Collectionhostages. In the Reserve Collection
there are a number antiquitiesthere are a number antiquities
among which mention may beamong which mention may be
made of the First Marriage Registermade of the First Marriage Register
of the St. Mary's Church recordingof the St. Mary's Church recording
the marriage of Robert Clive, thethe marriage of Robert Clive, the
Bible used by Strenysham Master,Bible used by Strenysham Master,
who was instrumental in thewho was instrumental in the
construction of the Church. Nameconstruction of the Church. Name
the museumthe museum
Ans: Fort St GeorgeAns: Fort St George
Tramps Abroad in England andTramps Abroad in England and
Following the Equator in the USAFollowing the Equator in the USA
talks about his time spent in India.talks about his time spent in India.
Name the legendName the legend
Ans: Mark TwainAns: Mark Twain
Q31: Mansar Lake is at a distanceQ31: Mansar Lake is at a distance
of 60 km from which Indian city?of 60 km from which Indian city?
Ans: Jammu Q32: Which IndianAns: Jammu Q32: Which Indian
editor's memoir is called Lucknoweditor's memoir is called Lucknow
Boy?Boy?
Ans: Vinod MehtaAns: Vinod Mehta
important centre of the Kagyupaimportant centre of the Kagyupa
sect which traces its Buddhistsect which traces its Buddhist
teachings to Tilopa (988-1089).teachings to Tilopa (988-1089).
Located near Gangtok in Sikkim,Located near Gangtok in Sikkim,
name the monasteryname the monastery
Ans: RumtekAns: Rumtek
Q34: The country currently hasQ34: The country currently has
829 nomadic and semi-nomadic829 nomadic and semi-nomadic
which tribes that roughly comprisewhich tribes that roughly comprise
of 13.51 crore people?of 13.51 crore people?
Ans: De-notified TribesAns: De-notified Tribes
Q35: The idol of which GoddessQ35: The idol of which Goddess
has replaced the king in the famoushas replaced the king in the famous
Mysore Dasara procession (402ndMysore Dasara procession (402nd
edition took place in 2012)?edition took place in 2012)?
Ans: ChamundeshwariAns: Chamundeshwari
system was meticulouslysystem was meticulously
developed by Venkatamukhi, thedeveloped by Venkatamukhi, the
court musisican of which Tanjorecourt musisican of which Tanjore
King?King?
Ans: King Vijaya RaghavaAns: King Vijaya Raghava
creation of six new reserves increation of six new reserves in
addition to the 41 existing notifiedaddition to the 41 existing notified
ones and five parks which haveones and five parks which have
been given in-principle approval.been given in-principle approval.
Expand NTCAExpand NTCA
Ans: National Tiger ConservationAns: National Tiger Conservation
AuthorityAuthority
Legal and General of UnitedLegal and General of United
Kingdom (26 per cent) forms theKingdom (26 per cent) forms the
threesome that owns India First Lifethreesome that owns India First Life
Insurance?Insurance?
Ans: Bank of Baroda (44 per cent)Ans: Bank of Baroda (44 per cent)
and Andhra Bank (30 per cent )and Andhra Bank (30 per cent )
respectivelyrespectively
Q39: In which city would you findQ39: In which city would you find
National Research Centre forNational Research Centre for
Grapes?Grapes?
Ans: PuneAns: Pune
between Mahatma Gandhi,between Mahatma Gandhi,
Subhash Chandra Bose andSubhash Chandra Bose and
Jawaharlal Nehru. One of theJawaharlal Nehru. One of the
significant visits of Gandhiji was onsignificant visits of Gandhiji was on
October 29, 1946. It was from here,October 29, 1946. It was from here,
on November 6, 1946, he left foron November 6, 1946, he left for
Noakhali. Name this ashram inNoakhali. Name this ashram in
North 24-Parganas district of WestNorth 24-Parganas district of West
BengalBengal
Ans: Khadi Pratisthan-SodepurAns: Khadi Pratisthan-Sodepur

Indian heritage quiz

  • 1.
    INDIAN HERITAGEINDIAN HERITAGE QUIZQUIZ BY-Pragyan YadavBY- Pragyan Yadav
  • 2.
     Q1: Hereceived Padmashri in the yearQ1: He received Padmashri in the year 2008. Born in Mahe, he is a first2008. Born in Mahe, he is a first generation immigrant to the US. Hegeneration immigrant to the US. He started out by directing and starring in hisstarted out by directing and starring in his own venture 'Praying with Anger.' Has aown venture 'Praying with Anger.' Has a wife called Bhavna and recently quippedwife called Bhavna and recently quipped 'My belief in ghosts is not 100%, but I am'My belief in ghosts is not 100%, but I am open to the idea." He was also involvedopen to the idea." He was also involved with the project Stuart Little. Who?with the project Stuart Little. Who?
  • 3.
    Ans: Manoj NightShymalanAns: Manoj Night Shymalan
  • 4.
    Q2: India's firstinternationalQ2: India's first international biosphere reserve is called what?biosphere reserve is called what?
  • 5.
    Ans: Nilgiri biospherereserveAns: Nilgiri biosphere reserve
  • 6.
    Q3: One ofthe largest makers ofQ3: One of the largest makers of cycles in the world Hero Cyclescycles in the world Hero Cycles began their journey from whichbegan their journey from which town?town?
  • 7.
  • 8.
    protect its Keystonespecies, theprotect its Keystone species, the Nilgiri Tahr. As a part of WesternNilgiri Tahr. As a part of Western Ghats it is a part of the UNESCOGhats it is a part of the UNESCO world heritage site. Name the parkworld heritage site. Name the park
  • 9.
    Ans: Mukurthi NationalParkAns: Mukurthi National Park
  • 10.
    made for commemoratingthemade for commemorating the minting of a new coin). His realminting of a new coin). His real name Mir Muhammad Jafar. Hename Mir Muhammad Jafar. He had a brilliant command overhad a brilliant command over Persian, Hindi and Rekhta. NamePersian, Hindi and Rekhta. Name the poetthe poet
  • 11.
  • 12.
    Q6: Name theaccomplished eldestQ6: Name the accomplished eldest daughter of Emperor Shah Jahandaughter of Emperor Shah Jahan under whose instruction Chandniunder whose instruction Chandni Chowk was constructed?Chowk was constructed?
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  • 14.
    commemorated in atablet. Thecommemorated in a tablet. The tombs here were sanctioned bytombs here were sanctioned by Khwaja Sheikh Nooruddin and inKhwaja Sheikh Nooruddin and in one of them rest one of the greatestone of them rest one of the greatest masters of "Sabk-e-Hindi" school ofmasters of "Sabk-e-Hindi" school of poetry Mirza Abdul Qadir. How dopoetry Mirza Abdul Qadir. How do we know him better?we know him better?
  • 15.
  • 16.
    Q8: Which Indian'sdebut novelQ8: Which Indian's debut novel made it to the final shortlist for themade it to the final shortlist for the Man Booker prize 2012?Man Booker prize 2012?
  • 17.
    Ans: Jeet Thayil,NarcopolisAns: Jeet Thayil, Narcopolis
  • 18.
    including East India,Oudh,including East India, Oudh, Rohilkhand, North-Western, CentralRohilkhand, North-Western, Central Indian, Great Indian Peninsula andIndian, Great Indian Peninsula and South India. Under the systemSouth India. Under the system investors got around 5 per cent ofinvestors got around 5 per cent of fixed interest on their investment.fixed interest on their investment. By 1870, the figure had reachedBy 1870, the figure had reached 4,771 miles. Which business are4,771 miles. Which business are we discussing?we discussing?
  • 19.
  • 20.
    coalition governments betweencoalitiongovernments between March 8, 1967-January 9, 1971 andMarch 8, 1967-January 9, 1971 and April 3, 1971 to June 14, 1972April 3, 1971 to June 14, 1972 respectively. Which party wasrespectively. Which party was common to both the coalitions?common to both the coalitions?
  • 21.
    Ans: Swatantra PartyAns:Swatantra Party
  • 22.
    in the monthof April. This historicin the month of April. This historic Shaiva pilgrimage dates back to 7thShaiva pilgrimage dates back to 7th to 9th century and is in theto 9th century and is in the Kaliashahar sub-division of Tripura,Kaliashahar sub-division of Tripura, Name the placeName the place
  • 23.
  • 24.
    Q12: The Lushaihills would be aQ12: The Lushai hills would be a part of which mountain range inpart of which mountain range in Mizomram?Mizomram?
  • 25.
  • 26.
    headquarter-complex of whichheadquarter-complexof which district of Meghalaya, wasdistrict of Meghalaya, was christened after Captain Williamsonchristened after Captain Williamson Sangma, the founding ChiefSangma, the founding Chief Minister of the State of Meghalaya?Minister of the State of Meghalaya?
  • 27.
    Ans: East GaroHillsAns: East Garo Hills
  • 28.
    even in themiddle of the rivers.even in the middle of the rivers. One special bridge, believed to beOne special bridge, believed to be the only one of its kind in the world,the only one of its kind in the world, is actually two bridges stacked oneis actually two bridges stacked one over the other and has come to beover the other and has come to be known as the "Umshiangknown as the "Umshiang DoubleDecker Bridge." Which areaDoubleDecker Bridge." Which area are we talking about?are we talking about?
  • 29.
  • 30.
    serves as theheadquarters of theserves as the headquarters of the district. Caves in Lumshnong anddistrict. Caves in Lumshnong and Syndai in this district is one of theSyndai in this district is one of the largest cave networks in Asia.largest cave networks in Asia. Name the headquarter townName the headquarter town
  • 31.
  • 32.
    of the WestKameng district, theof the West Kameng district, the Tawang gompa is a part of thisTawang gompa is a part of this town inhabitated by a few tribestown inhabitated by a few tribes including the Monpas Name theincluding the Monpas Name the town?town?
  • 33.
  • 34.
    winning the goldin the 800-metrewinning the gold in the 800-metre event at the 1966 Bangkok Asianevent at the 1966 Bangkok Asian Games. He was the first ArjunaGames. He was the first Arjuna Award winner from the region.Award winner from the region. Name the athlete?Name the athlete?
  • 35.
    Ans: Bhogeshwar BaruahAns:Bhogeshwar Baruah
  • 36.
    year career asa professionalyear career as a professional footballer with Mohun Bagan. Afterfootballer with Mohun Bagan. After his retirement from football, hehis retirement from football, he studied medicine and in 1978studied medicine and in 1978 became the director of Nagalandbecame the director of Nagaland Health Services. Name the legend?Health Services. Name the legend?
  • 37.
    Ans: Dr TalimaranAo (January 28,Ans: Dr Talimaran Ao (January 28, 1918 — September 13, 1998)1918 — September 13, 1998)
  • 38.
    leadership in natureconservation.leadership in nature conservation. From this fund he created theFrom this fund he created the Agumbe Rainforest ResearchAgumbe Rainforest Research Station for the study of king cobrasStation for the study of king cobras and their habitat. Can you nameand their habitat. Can you name this living legend?this living legend?
  • 39.
    Ans: Romulus WhitakerAns:Romulus Whitaker
  • 40.
    Q20: With whichlegendaryQ20: With which legendary Bollywood personality's film HumBollywood personality's film Hum Naujawan did Tabu make his debutNaujawan did Tabu make his debut in Bollywood in 1985?in Bollywood in 1985?
  • 41.
  • 42.
    Q21: We oftenbuy CTC tea? WhatQ21: We often buy CTC tea? What does CTC stand for?does CTC stand for?
  • 43.
    Ans: Cutting, TearingCurlingAns: Cutting, Tearing Curling
  • 44.
    joined hands toset up Graminjoined hands to set up Gramin Suvidha Kendras at village levelSuvidha Kendras at village level post offices to facilitate a farmer topost offices to facilitate a farmer to know all crop-related information.know all crop-related information. What does MCX stand for?What does MCX stand for?
  • 45.
    Ans: Multi CommodityExchange ofAns: Multi Commodity Exchange of India LimitedIndia Limited
  • 46.
    film. Mother offour, her daughter-film. Mother of four, her daughter- in-law Rekha was gunned down onin-law Rekha was gunned down on May 20, 2006 as a part of the inter-May 20, 2006 as a part of the inter- gang rivalry. Who is this personalitygang rivalry. Who is this personality to be referred to the annals ofto be referred to the annals of Indian mafiosi?Indian mafiosi?
  • 47.
    Ans: Santokben JadejaAns:Santokben Jadeja
  • 48.
    vocalist of RampurSahaswanvocalist of Rampur Sahaswan gharana has set up trust dedicatedgharana has set up trust dedicated to her mother's memory andto her mother's memory and promotion of classical music calledpromotion of classical music called Shakhri Begum Memorial Trust?Shakhri Begum Memorial Trust?
  • 49.
    Ans: Ustad RashidKhanAns: Ustad Rashid Khan
  • 50.
    Q25: Which generalwon the BattleQ25: Which general won the Battle of Imphal in 1944?of Imphal in 1944?
  • 51.
  • 52.
    Q26: The partywas formed byQ26: The party was formed by former state water resourcesformer state water resources minister T.M Jacob. Name the partyminister T.M Jacob. Name the party
  • 53.
    Ans: Kerala Congress(Jacob)Ans: Kerala Congress (Jacob)
  • 54.
    Mainaguri, Malbazar andBirparaMainaguri, Malbazar and Birpara from West Bengal, districts offrom West Bengal, districts of Kokrajhar, Dhubri, Barpeta,Kokrajhar, Dhubri, Barpeta, Goalpara and Bongaigaon inGoalpara and Bongaigaon in Assam and foothills of ArunachalAssam and foothills of Arunachal Praesh. Siliguri is the largest city ofPraesh. Siliguri is the largest city of the region. Can you name thethe region. Can you name the region which is also the gateway ofregion which is also the gateway of Bhutan to India?Bhutan to India?
  • 55.
  • 56.
    Q28: We haveheard of G8, NATO,Q28: We have heard of G8, NATO, Asean, OPEC, and Saarc. OIC,Asean, OPEC, and Saarc. OIC, Bric.Which five countries make aBric.Which five countries make a loosely held collective called O5?loosely held collective called O5?
  • 57.
    Ans: India, China,Brazil, MexicoAns: India, China, Brazil, Mexico and South Africaand South Africa
  • 58.
    hostages. In theReserve Collectionhostages. In the Reserve Collection there are a number antiquitiesthere are a number antiquities among which mention may beamong which mention may be made of the First Marriage Registermade of the First Marriage Register of the St. Mary's Church recordingof the St. Mary's Church recording the marriage of Robert Clive, thethe marriage of Robert Clive, the Bible used by Strenysham Master,Bible used by Strenysham Master, who was instrumental in thewho was instrumental in the construction of the Church. Nameconstruction of the Church. Name the museumthe museum
  • 59.
    Ans: Fort StGeorgeAns: Fort St George
  • 60.
    Tramps Abroad inEngland andTramps Abroad in England and Following the Equator in the USAFollowing the Equator in the USA talks about his time spent in India.talks about his time spent in India. Name the legendName the legend
  • 61.
  • 62.
    Q31: Mansar Lakeis at a distanceQ31: Mansar Lake is at a distance of 60 km from which Indian city?of 60 km from which Indian city?
  • 63.
    Ans: Jammu Q32:Which IndianAns: Jammu Q32: Which Indian editor's memoir is called Lucknoweditor's memoir is called Lucknow Boy?Boy?
  • 64.
  • 65.
    important centre ofthe Kagyupaimportant centre of the Kagyupa sect which traces its Buddhistsect which traces its Buddhist teachings to Tilopa (988-1089).teachings to Tilopa (988-1089). Located near Gangtok in Sikkim,Located near Gangtok in Sikkim, name the monasteryname the monastery
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    Q34: The countrycurrently hasQ34: The country currently has 829 nomadic and semi-nomadic829 nomadic and semi-nomadic which tribes that roughly comprisewhich tribes that roughly comprise of 13.51 crore people?of 13.51 crore people?
  • 68.
    Ans: De-notified TribesAns:De-notified Tribes
  • 69.
    Q35: The idolof which GoddessQ35: The idol of which Goddess has replaced the king in the famoushas replaced the king in the famous Mysore Dasara procession (402ndMysore Dasara procession (402nd edition took place in 2012)?edition took place in 2012)?
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  • 71.
    system was meticulouslysystemwas meticulously developed by Venkatamukhi, thedeveloped by Venkatamukhi, the court musisican of which Tanjorecourt musisican of which Tanjore King?King?
  • 72.
    Ans: King VijayaRaghavaAns: King Vijaya Raghava
  • 73.
    creation of sixnew reserves increation of six new reserves in addition to the 41 existing notifiedaddition to the 41 existing notified ones and five parks which haveones and five parks which have been given in-principle approval.been given in-principle approval. Expand NTCAExpand NTCA
  • 74.
    Ans: National TigerConservationAns: National Tiger Conservation AuthorityAuthority
  • 75.
    Legal and Generalof UnitedLegal and General of United Kingdom (26 per cent) forms theKingdom (26 per cent) forms the threesome that owns India First Lifethreesome that owns India First Life Insurance?Insurance?
  • 76.
    Ans: Bank ofBaroda (44 per cent)Ans: Bank of Baroda (44 per cent) and Andhra Bank (30 per cent )and Andhra Bank (30 per cent ) respectivelyrespectively
  • 77.
    Q39: In whichcity would you findQ39: In which city would you find National Research Centre forNational Research Centre for Grapes?Grapes?
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    between Mahatma Gandhi,betweenMahatma Gandhi, Subhash Chandra Bose andSubhash Chandra Bose and Jawaharlal Nehru. One of theJawaharlal Nehru. One of the significant visits of Gandhiji was onsignificant visits of Gandhiji was on October 29, 1946. It was from here,October 29, 1946. It was from here, on November 6, 1946, he left foron November 6, 1946, he left for Noakhali. Name this ashram inNoakhali. Name this ashram in North 24-Parganas district of WestNorth 24-Parganas district of West BengalBengal
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    Ans: Khadi Pratisthan-SodepurAns:Khadi Pratisthan-Sodepur