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General Knowledge Trivia Test

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1. Where is a tunnel near the Indo-Pak border detected?






2. On which era is the Indian National Calender based?






3. Durand line is the border common to which two countries?






4. Year 2011 is observed by Army as what?






5. When is India's Republic Day celebrated?






6. Name the former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister whose admirers have decided to build a temple to perpetuate his memory?






7. On what occasion Bihar got its own state anthem and state prayer whose CD's were released by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar?






8. With whom are the rare replicas of sacred book Guru Granth Sahib?






9. Which was the most commonly used coin in Mauryan period?






10. What is the original name of Mahabharata?






11. Which village of Andhra Pradesh may be sitting over one of the world's largest uranium reserves?






12. Who composed our National song?






13. Who crafted the wax statue of Anna Hazare?

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14. Who earned the title of 'Liberator'?






15. Where is famous Somnath Temple located?






16. Hawa Mahal is situated in which city?






17. Who was the first recipient of Nehru Award for International Understanding?






18. On which date Anti Tobacco Day observed?






19. What is the name of first Indian aircraft developed by Government laboratory with private fund?






20. What is the time difference between IST and GMT?






21. Who invented barometer?






22. Who composed the national song of India (Vande Maatram)?






23. Why clear nights are more colder then cloudy nights?






24. Which battle opened the Delhi area to Muhammad Ghori?






25. What is the ratio of width of our National flag to its length?






26. Who is called the Flying Sikh of India?






27. Who deciphered the genetic code?






28. Where is Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research located?






29. Where is head office of the State Bank of India located?






30. Who founded the Saka Era?






31. Who was the founder of the Khalsa?






32. Who is vice President of India?






33. Which game is associated with Merdeka Cup?






34. Where is Sun Temple situated?






35. When is Sadbhavna Diwas (Goodwill Day ) observed in India?

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36. Where is the National Institute of Nutrition located?






37. Kathakali a folk dance is prevalent in which state?






38. Whose influence is reflected in the sculptures of the Gandhara school?






39. Name the largest oil refinery of India?






40. Name the gases used in different types of welding?






41. Who wrote the book 'The Namesake'?






42. Name the eminent Hindi authors chosen for Jnanpith Award 2011?






43. Name the state of India where diamond mines are mainly found?






44. Who is the author of the book 'Unto the Last' which influenced Gandhi ji?






45. Who introduced the market regulations in India in ancient period?






46. Who got Arjuna Award in 2011?






47. Who is the elected Prime Minister of Pakistan from Pakistan People's Party?






48. What is the aim of the 'Biosphere Reserve Project'?






49. Mc. Mohan Line demarcates the boundary between which countries?






50. When is the World Population Day observed?