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01. The title of 'sparrow' given to
A. Napoleon B. Major General Rajinder Singh
C. T. T. Krishnamachari D. Sardar Patel

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Answer: Major General Rajinder Singh

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02. Who is known as the 'Lady with the Lamp'?
A. Florence Nightingale B. Sarojini Naidu
C. Indira Gandhi D. Joan of Arc

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Answer: Florence Nightingale

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03. Ms. Meera Sahib Fathima Beevi is distinguished as the first lady
A. Prime minister of Bangladesh B. Judge of Supreme Court
C. Judge of the High court D. Governor of a state

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Answer: Judge of Supreme Court

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04. Bismillah Khan was associated with?
A. Sarod B. Shehnai
C. Flute D. Tabla

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Answer: Shehnai

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05. Who headed the committee on 'computerisation' in Indian Banks(1988)?
A. C. Rangarajan B. R.N. Malhotra
C. S. Venkitramanan D. M.Narasimhan

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Answer: M.Narasimhan

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06. Who is the Flying Sikh of India?
A. Mohinder Singh B. Joginder Singh
C. Ajit Pal Singh D. Milkha singh

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Answer: Milkha singh

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07. In which of the following dance forms 'Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra' is associated with?
A. Odissi B. Bharathanatiyam
C. Kathak D. Kathakali

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Answer: Odissi

Explanation:
Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra (January 26, 1924 - April 7, 2004) was an Indian classical dancer, guru and proponent of Odissi dance, who is credited for the revival of the classical dance form in the 20th century.

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08. Hari Prasad Chaurasia is a renowned player of
A. Sitar B. Flute
C. Sarod D. Tabla

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Answer: Flute

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09. Who is the creator of the Rock Garden in Chandigarh?
A. Pupal Jayakar B. Le Corbousier
C. Glen D. Nek Chand

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Answer: Nek Chand

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10. Name the personality who was also known as Deshbandhu?
A. S. Radhakrishanan. B. G. K. Gokhale
C. Chittaranjan Das. D. Madan Mohan Malviya.

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Answer: Chittaranjan Das.

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11. Dr. Amiya Chakravarthy is known for his
A. work in the Chipko movement B. composing music for Ray's films
C. being literary Secretary to R. N. Tagore D. patenting a living organism

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Answer: being literary Secretary to R. N. Tagore

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12. English education in India was introduced by:
A. Lord Dalhousie. B. Lord Curzon.
C. Lord Macaulay. D. Lord Rippon.

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Answer: Lord Macaulay.

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13. Miss Universe 1994, Ms. Sushmita Sen hails from which of the following cities?
A. Mumbai B. Chandigarh
C. New Delhi D. Bangalore

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Answer: New Delhi

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14. Hitendra Desai was famous in the which field?
A. Social Service B. Journalism
C. Politics D. Literature

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Answer: Politics

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15. Gangubai hangal is the name associated with
A. Literature B. Music
C. Journalism D. Environment

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Answer: Music

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16. Graham Green was associated with which of the fields?
A. Science B. Music
C. Painting D. Literature

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Answer: Literature

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17. The first woman in space was
A. Valentina Tereshkova B. Sally Ride
C. Naidia Comenci D. Tamara Press

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Answer: Valentina Tereshkova

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Valentina Vladimirovna Tereshkova is a retired Soviet cosmonaut and the first woman to have flown in space, having been selected from more than four hundred applicants and five finalists to pilot Vostok 6 on 16 June 1963.

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18. Greta Garbo is associated with
A. Classical dance B. Literature
C. Journalism D. Acting

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Answer: Acting

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19. Narendra Dabholkar, the social activist who was assassinated in Pune on 20th August 2013 was the editor of Marathi weekly:
A. Sadhna B. Antaraal
C. Lokprabha D. Chitralekha

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Answer: Sadhna

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20. Sanjay Dutt, a noted film actor was held under
A. TADA B. Narcotics Act
C. Act 302 D. Anti - Defection Act

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Answer: TADA

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