7th Class General Knowledge India and the World Question Bank

done India and the World Total Questions - 20

• question_answer1)
  'Stern' magazine caused a sensation a few decades ago, when it published the alleged secret diaries of Adolf Hitler, the Nazi dictator. These however turned out to be forged. In which country is 'Stern' published?
  A)
   UK done clear
  B)
   Germany done clear
  C)
   Italy done clear
  D)
   France done clear
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• question_answer2)
  The first newspaper in India was published in 1780 by an English gentleman called James Augustus. It was an English newspaper. What was the newspaper called?
  A)
   Micky's Bengal Gazette done clear
  B)
   India Gazette done clear
  C)
   Calcutta Gazette done clear
  D)
   Bengal Journal done clear
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• question_answer3)
  He has been described as 'Father of Indian IT sector' by Time magazine. He co-founded Infosys Technologies. He has been honoured with the Padma Vibhushan and Legion of Honour awards. Who is he?
  A)
   Dhirubhai Ambani done clear
  B)
   Dr Pratap C. Reddy done clear
  C)
   JRD Tata done clear
  D)
   Narayana Murthy done clear
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• question_answer4)
  He is known as the 'Father of the White Revolution' in India. His brainchild, Operation Flood, is the world's biggest dairy development programme. He founded the Amul Co-operative at Anand, Gujarat Who was he?
  A)
   Dhirubhai Ambani done clear
  B)
   Verghese Kurien done clear
  C)
   JRD Tata done clear
  D)
   N.R. Narayana Murthy done clear
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• question_answer5)
  This museum in Paris was originally a fortress but later became the royal palace of (he kings of France. It was turned into a museum in the 18th century. It is home to the famous painting, the 'Mona Lisa'. Which museum are we talking about?
  A)
                      Musee Maillol done clear
  B)
   The Louvre museum done clear
  C)
   Uffizi museum done clear
  D)
   Rijksmuseum done clear
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• question_answer6)
  Some institutes in India are famous for their establishments, research and trainings. Select the incorrect pair showing the name of the institute and its location.
  A)

  National Dairy Research Institute

  Karnal (Haryana)

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  B)

  National School of Drama

  New Delhi

                  done clear
  C)

  Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited

  New Delhi

                  done clear
  D)

  Tata Iron and Steel Company

  Pune

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• question_answer7)
  It is one of the most famous monuments in Paris built between 1806 and 1836. It stands at the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle at the western end of the Champs-Elysees. It honours those who fought for France during Napoleonic wars, with the names of all French victories and generals inscribed on its inner and outer surfaces. Identify the monument.
  A)
   Arc de Triomphe done clear
  B)
   Notre Dame Cathedral done clear
  C)
   The Font du Gard done clear
  D)
   Basilique de Vezelay done clear
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• question_answer8)
  I was a black woman who refused to give up my bus seat to a white man in 1955. This incident started the Civil Rights Movement in the USA with blacks campaigning for equal rights. Who am I?
  A)
   Rosa Parks done clear
  B)
   Michelle Obama done clear
  C)
   Condoleezza Rice done clear
  D)
   Harriet Tubman done clear
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• question_answer9)
  In which country did Emiliano Zapata lead a peasant uprising in the early twentieth century?
  A)
   Uruguay done clear
  B)
   Mexico done clear
  C)
   Honduras done clear
  D)
   Panama done clear
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• question_answer10)
  The largest inland lake in India is situated in Rajasthan. This lake has been designated as Ramsar site because the wetland is the home of many migrating birds including flamingo. Name the lake,
  A)
   Wular lake done clear
  B)
   Sambhar Salt lake done clear
  C)
   Chilka lake done clear
  D)
   Devtal lake done clear
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• question_answer11)
  In which country would you greet people saying 'Ni-hao'?
  A)
   China done clear
  B)
   Japan done clear
  C)
   Korea done clear
  D)
   Malaysia done clear
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• question_answer12)
  It is one of the largest forts in the world built by a Rajput ruler in 1156. This majestic fort, built in yellow sandstone, is also known as the Golden fort because of its golden hue during sunset. Name the fort.
  A)
   Jaisalmer fort done clear
  B)
   Gwalior fort done clear
  C)
   Golconda fort done clear
  D)
   Mehrangarh fort done clear
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• question_answer13)
  The 'Instrument of Instructions' contained in the Government of India Act, 1935 has been incorporated in the Constitution of India in the year 1950 as
  A)
   Fundamental Right done clear
  B)
   Directive Principles of State Policy done clear
  C)
   Extent of Executive Power of Stale done clear
  D)
   Conduct of Business of the Government of India, done clear
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• question_answer14)
  Who was the author of famous revolutionary song, "Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamare dil mein hai"?
  A)
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  B)
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  C)
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  D)
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• question_answer15)
  Rearrange the jumbled letters to find the name of the longest river in Southeast Asia which flows through China, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam before emptying into the South China Sea.
  A)
   LVOAG done clear
  B)
   KOMEGN done clear
  C)
   NESIE done clear
  D)
   JSTULA done clear
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• question_answer16)
  The Murray-Darling River System is an important river system of which country?
  A)
   England done clear
  B)
   Australia done clear
  C)
   Canada done clear
  D)
   USA done clear
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• question_answer17)
  Match these union territories of India with their major attractions and select the correct option.

  Column I	Column II
  1. Chandigarh	(a) Coral Reef
  2. Daman and Diu	(b) Rock Garden
  3. Pondicherry	(c) Ross Island
  4. Lakshadweep	(d) Basilica of the sacred Heart of Jesus
  5. Andaman and Nicobar Island	(e) Dominican Monastery

  A)
   1-b, 2-e, 3-d, 4-a, 5-c done clear
  B)
   1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-d, 5-e done clear
  C)
   1-e, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b, 5-a done clear
  D)
   1-d, 2-c, 3-a, 4-e, 5-b done clear
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• question_answer18)
  Banknotes carry the pictures of eminent people of a country. Whose picture would you find on a 100 dollar note?
  A)
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  B)
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  C)
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  D)
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• question_answer19)
  His mother was the Prime Minister of India. He was a commercial airline pilot by profession but later became India's Prime Minister after his mother was assassinated in 1984. Whom are we talking about?
  A)
   Rajiv Gandhi done clear
  B)
   Sanjay Gandhi done clear
  C)
   Varun Gandhi done clear
  D)
   Rahul Gandhi done clear
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• question_answer20)
  I was born with the ability to see and hear, but an early childhood illness left me blind and deaf. I overcame the disability to become an author, political activist and lecturer. I was the first deaf- blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. Who am I?
  A)
   Mary Shelley done clear
  B)
   Marlee Matlin done clear
  C)
   Helen Keller done clear
  D)
   Rosa Parks done clear
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