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The city of Pompeii in Italy was destroyed by natural disaster in 79 AD. It was discovered in a remarkably well- preserved shape because of the way it was destroyed. What destroyed the city of Pompeii?
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The plague was a major epidemic that swept through Europe from around 1348 to 1351. It killed an estimated 40-60% of Europe's population. It was the greatest plague pandemic of the last millennium. What was it commonly known as?
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The indigenous people of Australia migrated to the island continent millennia ago and existed in isolation before explorers discovered Australia. They lead simple nomadic lives being a hunter-gathers. What are they called?
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Ecuador, Peru. Chile and Paraguay are all countries of South America. On which ocean is the major part of coastline of Chile, situated?
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San Marino is the world's one of the smallest country. Its constitution, which was enacted in 1600, is the world's oldest constitution still in effect, it is surrounded by which country?
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This desert covers parts of China, most of Mongolia. It suffers from having most of its rain blocked by the Himalayas. Name this desert.
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Inscriptions are seen on rocks, pillars, stones, slabs, walls of buildings and body of temples. They supply valuable historical facts. Which of the following inscriptions is the archaeological source of Gupta Age?
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Sangam literature is one of the main sources used for documenting the early history of these people of South Asia. The ancient Sangam poems are based on human experiences, emotions, human aspects and nature. To which of the following does it belongs?
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Match column I with column II and select the correct option from the given codes.
Column I (Name of river) | Column II (Place) |
1. Vistula 2. Main 3. Essequibo 4. Blue Nile 5. Constitution | [a] Guyana [b] Barbados [c] Poland [d] Germany [e] Sudan |
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In which of these countries would you find Tierra del Fuego National Park?
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Italy houses two of the smallest countries in the world. The one is the Vatican, which is the other country?
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This language literally means 'natural' or 'common', it was used to write Jain scriptures. Many modern-day Indian languages have descended from it. Which language are we talking about?
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Abraham Lincoln, the 16th US President, was watching the play Our American Cousin at the Ford Theatre with his wife when he was assassinated. Who killed him?
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The hathigumpha inscription was inscribed by the emperor of Kalinga in India, during second century BCE. It consists of seventeen lines in a Central Western form of Prakrit incised in a deep-cut Brahmi script. Which of the following emperors inscribed it?
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He was the last king of Nepal who ascended the throne after the death of his elder brother. Identify him.
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Many countries have their new names as compared to past. Few pairs of new and old name of the countries are given below. Select the incorrect pair among them.
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Which of the following statements is incorrect?
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The Periyar National Park is located in Tamil Nadu. done
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Timbuktu is a historical and still- inhabited city of Mali. done
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Jindhagada Peak near Araku Valley is the tallest peak in Eastern Ghats. done
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Congo river in Africa crosses the equator twice. done
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The judicial capital of South Africa is
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The Midday Meal Scheme is a school meal programme of the Government of India designed to improve the nutritional status of school children nationwide. |
In which year, the Supreme Court of India asked the central government to allocate funds to meet with the conversion of food grains into cooked midday meals? |
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Which of the following is both a human and fundamental right under the constitution of India?
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