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Q:

The Central Excise Day (CED) is celebrated on which date in India ?

 

A) February 24 B) February 22
C) February 21 D) February 27

Answer:   A) February 24



Explanation:

The Central Excise Day (CED) is celebrated every year on February 23 in India to commemorate the enactment of the Central Excise and Salt Act, 1944. The Central Excise officers all over the country celebrate this day by organizing seminars, workshops, trade interactions and cultural events etc.

 

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The world's oldest annual race has been held without a break since 1897. Name it.

Answer

The Boston Marathon

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Why is February 28th celebrated as National Science Day ?

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It was on February 28th, 1928 that CV Raman announced  his discovery of New radiation-subsequently named the Raman Effect- that won him the Noble prize.

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Which independent state was established in 1929 by the Lateran Treaty?

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Vatican City

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The world's largest rock is regarded as sacred by the Aborgines . What is it called?

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Ayer's Rock

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Name the river that flows beside the historic village of plassey in Bengal

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Bhagirathi

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What was established by the Americans, the British and the Canadians at Bretton woods in 1944?

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The International Monetary Fund and the international Bank for Reconstruction and development.

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Which tree yields wood called porcupine wood?

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The Coconut tree

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Which is the oldest modern university in the world?

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Bologna University , founded in 1088 CE

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