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General Knowledge Trivia Test

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Who is the author of book 'The Shape of the Beast'?






2. For what is Bijapur known?






3. Who is known as Nightingale of India?






4. Who is the man popularly kwown as Gurudev?






5. Which gas is called laughing gas?






6. Who is the author of the book 'The Exile'?






7. What was adopted from the Maurya dynasty in the emblem of government of India?






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






9. Who wrote the book 'Eternal Himalayas'?






10. Which day is observed as Sanskrit Day in India?






11. 'Glimpses of World History' is written by whom?






12. Mainly which gas is present in gobar gas?






13. Who deciphered the genetic code?






14. Name the country which has longest international boundary with India?






15. Who earned the title of 'Liberator'?






16. What is the maximum duration for which the Vice President can officiate as the President of India?






17. At what age World's oldest dog Pusuke died?






18. Which book is entitled as 'Bible of Communism'?






19. Which actress has become the brand ambassador for sanitation compaign?






20. 'Nokia' the telecom company belongs to which country?






21. Which is the largest auditorium in India?






22. Name the first Indian women shuttler to enter semifinal at the Olympics?






23. What is the designation of the chairperson of Lok Sabha?






24. Which place is famous for gigantic rock-cut statue of Budha?






25. Who invented the mercury thermometer?






26. When is Earth Day observed?






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






28. Name the smallest neighbour of India?






29. Where is Boat Race a popular sport?






30. Which is the largest lake in India?






31. Name the Strait connecting Arabian Sea and the Bay ofBengal?






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






33. Which state has maximum density of canals?






34. Begum Akhtar is associated with which field?






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






36. Who invented the petrol engine?






37. World Aids Day falls on which date?






38. Who wrote the book 'Ammi! Letter to a Democratic Mother'?






39. Who was the First Election Commissioner of India?






40. How water in earthen pots remain cool?






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






42. Who wrote 'Netaji - Dead or Alive'?






43. Which states are known for Cauvery Water dispute?






44. Who is the author of book 'Gita Govinda'?






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






46. With which musical instrument was Ustad Mustaq Ali Khan associated?






47. Who discovered photoelectric effect?






48. Name the state of India having longest coastline?






49. While playing with which team Rahul Dravid completed his 10000 runs in the Test cricket?






50. When was the design of our National Flag adopted by the Constituent of India?