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 While India stands _______________ largest in number in terms of number of World Heritage properties in ASPAC (Asia and Pacific) region

A) fourth  B) third
C) second D) fifth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) second

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India now has overall 37 World Heritage Inscriptions with 29 Cultural, 07 Natural and 01 Mixed sites. While India stands second largest in number after China in terms of number of World Heritage properties in ASPAC (Asia and Pacific) region, it is overall sixth in the world.

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Which year has been set as goal for completing the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project operated with the help of Japan?

A) 2022 B) 2023
C) 2024 D) 2025
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2023

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Which act ended the "Trade Monopoly" of the East India Company?

A) Regulating Act of 1773 B) Pitt's India Act of 1784
C) The Charter Act of 1833 D) The Charter Act of 1813
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The Charter Act of 1813

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What was invented by Zacharias Jansen?

A) Jet Engine B) Radium
C) Microscope D) Electric Lamp
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Microscope

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Dishwasher was invented by ________.

A) John Barber B) Sir Henry Cole
C) Josephine Cochrane D) Bartolomeo Cristofori
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Josephine Cochrane

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The Nobel Peace Prize 2016 has been awarded to ______ .

A) Juan Manuel Santos B) Oliver Hart
C) Bengt Holmstrom D) Svetlana Alexievich
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Juan Manuel Santos

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Krishna Sobti is the recipient of the 53rd Jnanpith Award. Which of the following books has not been written by her?

A) Daar Se Bichhudi B) Mitro Marjani
C) Zindaginama D) Vishw Mithok Sarit Sagar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Vishw Mithok Sarit Sagar

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Which is the highest gallantry Award in India?

A) Vir Chakra B) Param Vishist Seva Medal
C) Kirti Chakra D) Param Vir Chakra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Param Vir Chakra

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