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General Knowledge Trivia Test

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1. Who painted the masterpiece 'Hamsa Damayanti'?






2. Late Vijay Tendulkar who died in 2008 were famous in which field?






3. The World famous 'Peacock Throne' was kept in which Mughal building?






4. In which Amendment Right to property was removed from the list of Fundamental rights?






5. Which fund can be used to meet the unanticipated expenditurewithout the prior approval of the Parliament?






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






7. Our Indian National Calender is based on which era?






8. Name the two living members of first Lok Sabha to be honored by President on 13th May - 2012 - 60th anniversary of our Parliament?






9. Which player is the author of book named 'Sunny Days'?






10. Where is Sun Temple situated?






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






12. Which metro has been certified by the United Nations as the first metro rail based system in the World to get carbon credits for contributing to the fight against climate changes?






13. What is India's rank on Foreign money in Swiss banks?






14. Where is the National Institute of Nutrition located?






15. When is the World Population Day observed?






16. In which field the name of Gangubai Hangal associated?






17. Which country topped medal table in Olympic 2012?






18. Where in Delhi a bomb hidden in briefcase exploded killing 11 persons and injuring 47 in the worst attack in India's capital in 3 years in 2011?

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19. Who is the man popularly kwown as Gurudev?






20. Which is largest fresh water lake in India?






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






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






23. Who composed the famous song 'Sare Jahan Se Accha'?






24. Which day is celebrated as Independence Day of India?






25. Who wrote the line 'A thing of beauty is a joy for ever'?






26. Where is India's Space Rocket Launching Centre situated?






27. Name the first heavyweight boxer to go undefeated throughout his career?






28. Where is the Indian Institute of Science located?






29. Which day in India is celebrated as Children's Day?






30. Who elects the Vice President of India?






31. Mainly which gas is present in gobar gas?






32. Who is the author of book 'The Shape of the Beast'?






33. Who wrote the book 'Gulliver's Travels'?






34. With which sports is Sushma Saroelker associated?






35. Which is the largest public sector bank in India?






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






37. Where is the famous Meenakshi Temple situated?






38. Who invented the steam engine?






39. Name the strait which separates Africa from Europe?






40. Which is the Garden City of India?






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






42. Which is the largest populated state in India?






43. Who invented the mercury thermometer?






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






45. Which state has maximum density of canals?






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

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






48. Who wrote the book 'Eternal Himalayas'?






49. Which non -metal remains liquid at room temperature?






50. What is the maximum period of gap between any two sessions of the Indian Parliament?