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My brother, David, was always close to our grandmother. Both of them shared a love of Mother Nature and of food that they had grown themselves. Whenever his schedule permitted, he would drop in for a short visit and a cup of coffee. One day, when he found no one home, he left a chunk of dirt on her porch. This started what was later to be known as his "calling card". Grandmother would come home occasionally and instantly know that Dave had been by when she spotted the chunk of dirt on her porch.

Although Grandmother had a poor upbringing in Italy, she managed to do well in the United States. She was always healthy and independent and enjoyed a fulfilling life. Recently she had a stroke and died. Everyone was saddened by her death. David was disconsolate. His life ­long friend was now gone.

What is the opposite of the word 'disconsolate'

The first Indian to win Booker Prize is

B.D.Goenka Award was established to recognise contributions made by individuals in building and furthering the cause of ____________.

The world famous painting 'The Last Judgment' was created by which of the following painters?

Mohammed Bin Tuglaq transferred his capital from

The number of students in a class is increased by 20% and the number now becomes 66. Initially the number was

In 1528, __________ defeated the Rajputs at Chanderi.

When was India's capital shifted from Calcutta to Delhi?