QUIZ 10 Flashcards by Joaquim Proenca

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Which burrowing carnivore is closely related to the Mongoose

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Meerkat

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The worlds highest Petrol and diesel station is located in which country

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India.
It is located in Leh

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What does a pair of scissors indicate on a computer tool bar

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Cut

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Who was the first Indian Female tennis player to be ranked in the top 200 of the WTA ranking

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Nirupama vaidyanathan

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This ethnic group native to the central and eastern part of the Indonesian island of Java.

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Javanese

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The method of producing designs literally means “Painted” in Javanese

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BATIK

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The BOER War was fought between

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The Bristish Empire and the Boers in South Africa

it was between 1899 to 1902

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During the Boer war which Bristis PM was Ambushed while reporting for a London newspaper

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Winston Churchill

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Elisha Gray lost the legal battle for patenting his invention. Who won the case

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Alexander Graham bell

Elisha Gray is also credited with the invention of the telephone

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Which animal is able to recognise itself in the mirror

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Gorilla

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According to hindu mythology who is often referred to as the “Adi kavi”

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Valmiki

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What was adopted on 26 November 1949 but came into effect on 24 Jan 1950

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The constituition of India

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Which Indian Cricketer has scored the fastest double century in Test Crictet

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Virendra Sehwag

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Which island in South east pacific is famous for large statues of Human heads

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Easter Island

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Which fabric originated in India

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calico

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Who was the first deputy Prime Minister of India

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Vallabhbhai Patel

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Who was the first deputy Prime Minister of India

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Vallabhbhai Patel

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Who was the first deputy Prime Minister of India

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Vallabhbhai Patel

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Who was the first deputy Prime Minister of India

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Vallabhbhai Patel

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Which famous leaders paintings became a collectors item in World war 2

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Adolf hitler

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Which famous leaders paintings became a collectors item in World war 2

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Adolf hitler

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Which famous leaders paintings became a collectors item in World war 2

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Adolf hitler

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Which famous leaders paintings became a collectors item in World war 2

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Adolf hitler

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Which famous leaders paintings became a collectors item in World war 2

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Adolf hitler

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Which famous leaders paintings became a collectors item in World war 2

Adolf hitler

The name of which disease is derived from the Latin Word meaning Diarrhoea

Cholera

After rama gave up his life, who took the form of a conch which adorns the hands of Vishnu

Bharata

After rama gave up his life, who took the form of a conch which adorns the hands of Vishnu

Bharata

After rama gave up his life, who took the form of a conch which adorns the hands of Vishnu

Bharata

After rama gave up his life, who took the form of a conch which adorns the hands of Vishnu

Bharata

After rama gave up his life, who took the form of a conch which adorns the hands of Vishnu

Bharata

Which breed of dogs was referred to as "Sleeve dog" as it was once carried by Chinese royalty in the sleeves of their robes

Pekingese

Which breed of dogs was referred to as "Sleeve dog" as it was once carried by Chinese royalty in the sleeves of their robes

Pekingese

Which breed of dogs was referred to as "Sleeve dog" as it was once carried by Chinese royalty in the sleeves of their robes

Pekingese

Which breed of dogs was referred to as "Sleeve dog" as it was once carried by Chinese royalty in the sleeves of their robes

Pekingese

Which breed of dogs was referred to as "Sleeve dog" as it was once carried by Chinese royalty in the sleeves of their robes

Pekingese

For which work did RK narayan whin the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1060

For the novel GUIDE

For which work did RK narayan whin the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1060

For the novel GUIDE

For which work did RK narayan whin the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1060

For the novel GUIDE

East Godavari and West godavari are districts in which stae of India

Andhra pradesh

East Godavari and West godavari are districts in which stae of India

Andhra pradesh

East Godavari and West godavari are districts in which stae of India

Andhra pradesh

East Godavari and West godavari are districts in which stae of India

Andhra pradesh

What is the main Ingredient of "SHAHI TUKDA"

Bread

What came into widespread use in the seventeenth century after Louis XIII began wearing one in 1624

PERUKES or mens wig

Who was the oldest among the Indians to have received the Nobel prize

Mother Teresa. She was 69 ## Footnote Rabbindrantah tagore was 52 and Amartya Sen was 65

The fur of which animal does not have a white pigment but its the reflection of the sun that makes it appear white

Polar bear

What is the language of the Ashkenazi jews

Yiddish

Who wrote the famous novel "Uncle Toms Cabin" in1852

Harriet Beecher stowe

Who wrote the famous novel "Uncle Toms Cabin" in1852

Harriet Beecher stowe

Who wrote the famous novel "Uncle Toms Cabin" in1852

Harriet Beecher stowe

Who wrote the famous novel "Uncle Toms Cabin" in1852

Harriet Beecher stowe

Who wrote the famous novel "Uncle Toms Cabin" in1852

Harriet Beecher stowe

Who wrote the famous novel "Uncle Toms Cabin" in1852

Harriet Beecher stowe

What type of a novel is "Uncle Toms cabin"

Anti Slavery Novel

What type of a novel is "Uncle Toms cabin"

Anti Slavery Novel

What type of a novel is "Uncle Toms cabin"

Anti Slavery Novel

What type of a novel is "Uncle Toms cabin"

Anti Slavery Novel

What type of a novel is "Uncle Toms cabin"

Anti Slavery Novel

Which book published in 1852 was smuggled into Rusiia to evade the Czarist censor

Uncle Toms cabin

Who appears as an Emblem on Arjunas Flag

Hanuman

Complete this Albert Einsten quote: "_________ is more difficukt than Physics.

Politics

Which spice is produced by treating the Crimson stamen of a flower

Saffron

Which spice is produced by treating the Crimson stamen of a flower

Saffron

Which spice is produced by treating the Crimson stamen of a flower

Saffron

Which spice is produced by treating the Crimson stamen of a flower

Saffron

If a doctor has prescribed medicines to be taken AC, when would you take it

Before a meal

Spanning seven countries, which is the longest mountain range in the world

Andes

Spanning seven countries, which is the longest mountain range in the world

Andes

Which instrument is the largest in Delhi jantar mantar

Samrat yantra

Which instrument is the largest in Delhi jantar mantar

Samrat yantra

Who was the first national professor of Independent India

CV Raman

What is the minimum number of points required to win a game of tennis

4

Which is the largest predatory bird in North America

Golden eagle

Because it may crack or loose its colour if it dries which gemstone is protected by water or films of oil

Opal

According to Hindu Mythology which creatures did Indira bless with glowing colours

Peacocks

Which metal shaft ha a point, a shank and a head

A nail

In India if a woman can vote at the age of eighteen at what minimum age can a man vote

Eighteen

In 2003 a newly discovered armored dinosaur was named in honour of which famous science fiction author

Micheal Crichton

The Little mermaid is the national symbol of which European Country

Denmark

Which lady has made a big contribution to the field of Statistics

Florence Nightingale

Is Black and tan a breed of dog

Yes

Shekhar is the Indian counterpart of which cartoon character

Superman

According to Hindu Mythology who was the teacher of the Gods

Brihaspati

In terms of quantity which is the largest vegetable crop to be produced in India

Tomato

The Famous madhubani paintings comes from which Indian state

The Madhubani district in Bihar

The madhubani paintings are also known as

Mithila Paintings

What forms the base of the Madhubani paintings

Cow dung

Spectacles having two lenses are known as

Bifocals

Who is credited with the invention of Bifocals

Benjamin Franklin

This is Bholu carrying a lamp. He is the mascot of the

Indian railways

Which is the only state to share boundaries with Jammu and Kashmir and China

Himachal Pradesh

The capital of Himachal pradesh is

Shimla

Which animal was unknown to the western world until 1869 when the skin of this animal was found by a French Missionary

Giant panda

Flaming Arrow, Sharks and Rhinos are units of which Indian armed forces

Indian Air force

Starting from the reign of Shahu, which post became hereditary to the family of Balaji Vishwanath

Peshwa

What colours are the milestones on the Indian national Highways painted

White and yellow ## Footnote State highways have white and green and village roads are white and re

What medical service started in Europe during the Crusades of the eleventh century when the knights of St john received instructions in the first aid treatment from Arab and greek doctors

Ambulance service

In the mahabharata who was called DHARMANANDA

Yudhisthira

Which american president was nicknamed DUBYA

George W Bush