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General Knowledge Trivia Test

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






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






3. Who wrote the book 'Eternal Himalayas'?






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






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






6. Who has been re-elected PDP President for the fourth time in Srinagar in 2011?






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






8. Our Indian Constitution closely follows the Constitutional system of which country?






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






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






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






12. Where are relics of Buddha preserved?






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

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14. Who is author of 'Hindu view of life'?






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






16. Why sky appears to be blue?






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






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






19. Who is the World Player of Year?






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






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






23. Which country has an Unwritten Constitution?






24. Who was the first Indian elected to the leadership of Communist International?






25. Which is the largest dome in India?






26. Who is the author of the book 'We Indians'?






27. By whom is the Vice-President of the Indian Union elected?






28. Which is the largest lake in India?






29. Year 2011 is observed by Army as what?






30. Which region of India is associated with pine forests?






31. What is the new name of Burma?






32. Triple vaccine is administered to a new born child to save him from which diseases?






33. Which is the state wise largest area under forest in India?






34. Name the ballistic missile that lifted off from Wheeler Island in Odisha on 9th August - 2012?






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






36. Which day in India celebrated as Central Excise Day ?






37. Which metal is kept under kerosine?






38. Who discovered neutron?






39. Which is the largest populated state in India?






40. Whom did Dalai Lama announced to be his successor in March - 2011?






41. Who discovered photoelectric effect?






42. What is the ratio of width of our National Flag to its length?






43. For what was Gupta dynasty famous?






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






45. Name the person who has set a new Guinness record of being the oldest man to complete a full distance marathon in Toronto?






46. Who is the creator of 'Sherlock Holmes'?






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






48. Where is Union Budget presented firstly?






49. Which countries are located on the Greenwich Meridian?






50. Who fought the Third Battle of Panipat?