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The ancient name of North Bihar was

A) Vajji B) Vatsa
C) Surasena D) Avant
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Vajji

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Select the antonym of

sacred

A) pious B) hallowed
C) divine D) profane
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) profane

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Select the antonym of

outlandish

A) droll B) kinky
C) common D) grotesque
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) common

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Who is known as the grand old lady of Indian nationalism?

A) Dr. Annie Besant B) Dr. Sarojini Naidu
C) Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy D) Kasturbha Gandhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Dr. Annie Besant

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Annie Besant (1847-1933) – political reformer, women's rights activist, theosophist and Indian nationalist is known as the grand old lady of Indian nationalism.

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Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.

 

P: The English developed transport and communication on modern lines.
Q: They established the first printing press and newspaper in India.
R: One of the most beneficial results of the British rule was the modernization of India.
S: The Press further developed later to inform and educate the masses about the British exploitation of India.

A) RQSP B) QSRP
C) PQRS D) RPQS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) RPQS

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Between which of the following was the ancient town of Takshasila located

A) Indus and Jhelum B) Jhelum and Chenab
C) Chenab and Ravi D) Ravi and Beas
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Indus and Jhelum

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Q:

The study of Heavenly bodies is called

A) Astronomy B) Astrology
C) Astrophysics D) Astronautics
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Astronomy

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Astronomy is the study of planets and heavenly bodies. Historically, astronomy has focused on observations of heavenly bodies. It is a close cousin to astrophysics. Succinctly put, astrophysics involves the study of the physics of astronomy and concentrates on the behavior, properties and motion of objects out there.
 

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What is the name of the literary genre developed by the Khojas who are a branch of the Ismaili sect?

 

A) Ginan B) Ziyarat
C) Raag D) Shahada
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ginan

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Ginans are devotional hymns or poems recited by Shia Ismaili Muslims.Although ginanscan be recited, studied, and listened to by non-Nizari Ismailis, ginans hold a special role in the cultural practice and rituals of Nizari Ismailis, specifically the community of Khojas, a caste of south asians of whom the majority now identify as Nizari Ismaili.

 

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