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General Knowledge Trivia Test

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1. In which year was the National Anthem first sung?






2. Who invented the petrol engine?






3. Name the scientist who is considered as the Father of Genetics?






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






5. Name the place where Lord Budha breathed his last?






6. Name the gas usually filled in the electric bulbs?






7. What are the benefits of medicine Performax?






8. Name the last king of Jammu and Kashmir?






9. Which country was under the grip of a severe earthquake followed by tsunami recently?






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






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






12. The Rath Yatra at Puri is celebrated in honour of which Hindu deity?






13. When was the foundation day of CSIR ( Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) observed?






14. When is the UN Day observed?






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






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






17. Who got Dhyan Chand Award in 2011?






18. Which sportsperson won the maximum number of Olympic Gold Medals?






19. Who was the first speaker of Independent India's Lok Sabha?






20. From where are the words 'Satyameva Jayate' taken?






21. Name the latest hi-tech weapon invented in 2011 to prevent obesity?

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22. During whose reign The Mathura School of art flourished?






23. Who discovered the laws of planetary motion?






24. Which child artist got Critics Best Actor Award for his acting in a film Taare Zameen Par?






25. When comes the World Environment Day?






26. When is World's Sparrow Day observed?






27. Why speed of sound is greater in solids than in liquids?






28. During whose time the Gandhara School of art developed?






29. A famous novel 'Pride and Prejudice 'is written by whom?






30. At which place the largest industrial solar plant of the country became operational on 29th July - 2012?






31. Who was the first lady to become judge of the Supreme Court?






32. Which metal is used in pencils?






33. Which country has hosted the Asian Games for maximum number of times?






34. When is India's National Youth Day celebrated ?






35. Where is the National Defence Academy situated?






36. Where are Dilwara Temples situated?






37. Who was the first person to set foot on moon?






38. When comes National Postal Day in India?






39. Which state in India has three language teaching formula?






40. Name one famous Sarod player?






41. Who is crowned Miss World 2011?






42. In which state are the World famous Ajanta Caves situated?






43. Where are the headquarters of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts?






44. Name the new nuclear powered submarine formally handed to India by Russia?






45. Who discovered the noble gases?






46. Which is the language next to Hindi spoken by largest number of people in the Indian sub continent ?






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






48. Where are the achievements of Samudragupta described on?






49. How many medals are won by India in Olympics 2012?






50. Who won bronze medal for India in men's 60 Kg freestyle wrestling?