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Q. Which foreigner arrived in India on Nov. 16, 1893?

A
W A Hume
B
Khan Abdul Gaffar
C
Annie Besant
D
None of these

Correct Answer

Annie Besant

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    B)In the service of God
    C)In fighting for the country
    D)In fighting against Islam
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  • Q. Why did Mahatma Gandhi ultimately lend his support to the resolution passed by the Congress Working Committee agreeing to the partition of India in spite of his personal, lifelong outspoken disapproval of Pakistan?
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    B)There was no other go after he was presented with a fait accompli
    C)To prevent the loss of prestige of the Congress Ministers who had agreed to the partition
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  • Q. In which country is Karbala, the holy city of Shia Muslim located?
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    B)The Puranas is important as they were the main influence in the development from early Vedic religion to Hinduism
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