Q1. With which of these states do Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh all share their borders? A. Madhya Pradesh B. Odisha C. Bihar D. Uttar Pradesh Ans. B. Odisha Q2. According to legend, which of these rishis regained his youth by a celestial favour? A. Agastya B. Durvasa C. Chyavana D. Charaka Ans. C. Chyavana Q3. The first world championship in what sport is planned to be held in 2017, though the game has been played since 1877? A. Test Cricket B. Rugby Union C. Kabaddi D. Carrom Ans. A. Test Cricket Q4. Which is the largest living species of tortoise in the world, which may weigh about 400 KG? A. Sulcata Tortoise B. Grenada Tortoise C. Golden Greek Tortoise D. Galapagos Tortoise Ans. D. Galapagos Tortoise Q5. Which of these is not a recommended mineral in the human diet? A. Strontium B. Potassium C. Iron D. Calcium Ans. A. Strontium Q6. Who was the president of India at the turn of the century, as the 20th century became the 21st century? A. K R Narayan B. A P J Abdul Kalam C. R Venkataraman D. Shankar Dayal Sharma Ans. A. K R Narayan Q7. Who or what is the ‘baby’ in this recent newspaper headline: “At 66, Mother India gets ready for her 29th baby” ? A. The Royal baby B. Telangana C. INS Vikrant D. Nargis’ last unreleased film Ans. B. Telangana Q8. The 2013 film ‘Lootera’ is partly based on which short story by O’Henry ? A. The Ransom of Red Chief B. The Gift of the Magi C. The Last leaf D. The Third Ingredient Ans. C. The Last leaf Q9. After whom is the annual award, given by the Govt of India to an outstanding handloom weaver, named ? A. Acharya Vinoba Bhave B. Sant Kabir C. Mahatma Gandhi D. Gul Ahmed Ans. B. Sant Kabir Q10. In the Mughal era, which of these harbours was also known as ‘Babul Mecca’ and ‘Meccaidwar’? A. Bharuch B. Surat C. Porbandar D. Khambat Ans. B. Surat
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