1: What unique cricketing first is held by Amay Khurasia in terms of international norms in Indian cricket?
Ans : First cricketer to be dope-tested
2: What did Rev Jonathan Scobie, a Baptist minister living in Yokohama, develop in 1869 for his invalid wife?
Ans : The rickshaw
Ans : The rickshaw
3: What performing art finds mention in the Ramayana and is thus sometimes considered to be the oldest of performing arts?
Ans : Mimicry – Mareecha’s mimic of Sri Ram in the forest to lure Sita out of the magic circle
Ans : Mimicry – Mareecha’s mimic of Sri Ram in the forest to lure Sita out of the magic circle
4: Earlier known as, “Mrs. Monk’s boarding house". How is it better known today?
Ans : Oberoi Grand hotel, Kolkata.
Ans : Oberoi Grand hotel, Kolkata.
5: In 1969, who became the first President of India to die in office?
Ans: Zakir Hussain
Ans: Zakir Hussain
6: Who was the first of 24 Jain tirthankaras?
Ans: Adinath Rishabha
Ans: Adinath Rishabha
7: Name Akbar’s finance minister, who from 1560 onwards overhauled the revenue system in the kingdom?
Ans: Raja Todarmal
Ans: Raja Todarmal
8: Hatipota and Talsonapur formed the backdrop of which immortal novel (made into multiple acclaimed film versions)? :
Ans : Devdas
Ans : Devdas
9: Government owned Mysore paints and Varnishes Ltd is the exclusive supplier of which product in India?
Ans: Indelible Ink
Ans: Indelible Ink
10: According to Hindu myth, who was Vishnu's first incarnation?
Ans: Matsya
Ans: Matsya
11: Which university's educational channel, launched on 26 January 2000, is titled Gyandarshan ?
Ans: IGNOU
Ans: IGNOU
12: Which city in the Indian sub-continent was formerly known as Jahangir Nagar under Mughal rule (named after Emperor Jahangir) and now an university called Jahangirnagar University is situated on the outskirts of the city?
Ans: Dhaka
Ans: Dhaka
13: In 1950, Sukumar Sen became the first person to hold which office in India ?
Ans: Chief Election Commissioner
Ans: Chief Election Commissioner
14: Which monument in Delhi was designed by Fariburz Sahba ?
Ans: Lotus temple
Ans: Lotus temple
15: Who was the Last Indian cricket Captain to win a Test Series Overseas in South Africa?
Ans : Anjum Chopra
Ans : Anjum Chopra
16: In London it is Lombard Street, in the US it is onWall Street.What street is it in Mumbai?
Ans : Dalal Street
Ans : Dalal Street
17: This classical dance form is named after a village of Divi Taluq of Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh ?
Ans: Kuchipudi
Ans: Kuchipudi
18: By what name was the legendary Hindi film character actress Kokila Kishorechandra Balsara known in Bollywood?
Ans: Nirupa Roy
Ans: Nirupa Roy
19: Whose autobiography is called “The fall of a sparrow”?
Ans: Dr. Salim Ali
Ans: Dr. Salim Ali
20: IN 1965, LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI FORMED TWO CENTRAL GOVERNMENT BODIES CONCERNING SECURITY. ONE WAS CBI. CAN YOU NAME THE OTHER?
Ans: BSF
Ans: BSF
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