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1. Who is the renowned flute player?






2. Name the famous ruler of ancient India - who towards the end of his life converted to Jainism?






3. Which megastar carried the Olympic flame on the torch relay leg between the City of London and the borough of South wark in London on 26th July - 2012 - a day before the opening ceremony of sporting spectacle?






4. Who is the first Indian sports person to win an individual Gold medal in the Olympic Games?






5. What is the practice of selling goods in a foreign country at a price below their domestic selling price is called?






6. Name one famous Sarod player?






7. Where did coins made of metal first appeared?






8. Which is the largest auditorium in India?






9. How many postal zones are there in India - under the PIN Code System?






10. On which date Quit India Day comes?






11. Which cricketer known as 'Tiger' also father of famous actor died on 23rd September - 2011?






12. What is the name of India's moon mission?






13. Name the country's longest railway tunnel excavated?






14. Which country has an Unwritten Constitution?






15. Who invented the steam engine?






16. Who is the first Indian male shuttler to reach Olympic quarters?






17. Name the Russian painter who had an 468 acre estate in Bangalore






18. Which age group children in India are ensured free and compulsory education?






19. Who inspired Green Revolution in India?






20. In which state is Ganesh Otsav celebrated?






21. 'A Voice of Freedom' is a book written by whom?






22. Name the scientist who got Nobel Prize twice for the same subject?






23. Which is largest populated city in India?






24. Who got Dhyan Chand Award in 2011?






25. Which river is related to Nagarjun Sagar Project?






26. With which field M.F. Hussian were associated?






27. Which metal is kept under kerosine?






28. Who won bronze medal for India in 10m pistol event (London Olympics - 2012)?






29. What are the estimated premature deaths caused annually by air pollution - according to the first pollution survey carried in Sept. - 2011 by World Health Organisation?






30. Which gas is used for preparation of soda water?






31. Who got the greatest Olympic athlete of all time Trophy?






32. Which is the largest Gurudwara in India?






33. Where is Elephant Pass located?






34. Which day is known as World Book and Copyright Day?






35. On which date India won the World Cup in Mumbai?






36. Who is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces in India?






37. Which is the largest area wise state in India?






38. An air bubble in water acts as which lens?






39. Who wrote the book 'Animal's People'?






40. Who made the highest score in an ODI against West Indiies in Indora in 2011?






41. On globe - the latitude and longitude intersect at what angle?






42. Who wrote 'War and Peace'?






43. Which state has become the second highest power purchaser in the country after Punjab?






44. Who was the chairman of Constituent Assembly?






45. Name the woman boxer of India who have won five time world championship in succession?






46. Term Double Fault is associated with which game?






47. Name the person who transliterated Guru Granth Sahib in Braille?






48. Which is the world's second cheapest city according to global survey?






49. According to a poll conducted by global research company Ipsos - people of which country are happiest on this planet despite woes - conflicts?






50. Name the great poet who graced the court of Alauddin Khilji?