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Q. Who discovered Cape of Good Hope in 1488?

A
Columbus
B
Magellan
C
Bartholomew Dias
D
Vasco da Gama

Correct Answer

Bartholomew Dias

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    B)Ajit Singh
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  • Q. When did the Germans establish colonies in New Guinea?
    A)1898
    B)1884
    C)1899
    D)1900
    Answer: 1884
  • Q. The illustrious names of Aryabhatta and Varahamihira are associated with the age of the
    A)Kushanas
    B)Guptas
    C)Mauryas
    D)Palas
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  • Q. Who said that “India’s Soul live in villages”?
    A)Jayaprakash Narayan
    B)Vinoba Bhave
    C)Jawahar Lal Nehru
    D)Mahatma Gandhi
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  • Q. When did the Constitution of Australia come into force?
    A)1906
    B)1901
    C)1909
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  • Q. The most Important feature of the Government of India Act of 1919 was
    A)provision for direct election
    B)enlargement of Indian Councils
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  • Q. Nanu met Kunjan Pillai, who later came to be known as Chattampi Swamikal. Kunjan Pillai, who discovered and appreciated Nanu’s philosophical genius and passion for Yoga, introduced him to__________, a ‘Hatha yogi’
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    B)Madan Asan
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  • Q. The Harappan town considered to be a town of the artists and craftsmen was
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