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The former Chief Justice of India who has been appointed as Governor of Kerala is

A) K.G.Balakrishnan B) P.Sathasivam
C) R.M.Lodha D) Suchitra Sen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) K.G.Balakrishnan

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"Senses are the gateways of knowledge" was emphasised by

A) Gurunanak B) Rousseau
C) Confucius D) Mahaveera
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rousseau

Explanation:

The Five senses that we have are: Sight, smell, hear, touch and taste. Rousseau emphasised that "Senses are the gateways of knowledge".

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What is the Name of first cricketer of India to have a cricket stadium in the name of him ?

A) Sachin Tendulkar B) Sunil Gavaskar
C) Saurav Ganguly D) Virender Sehwag
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sunil Gavaskar

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The legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has achieved a number of milestones in his cricket career and till this day, can now add another feather to his illustrious cap as a stadium in the United States of America will be named after him and he remains an inspiration for aspiring batsmen across India. The stadium, which is being built in Louisville, Kentucky, will be named as Sunil Gavaskar Field. It is a first for any Indian cricketer.

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Bulo C. Rani was associated with which of the following fields

A) Politics B) Music
C) Journalism D) Sports
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Music

Explanation:

Bulo Chandiram Ramchandani popularly known as Bulo C. Rani was a prominent Indian music director in Bollywood from the forties till sixties.

He scored music for 71 films from 1943-72.

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Dr. V.Kurien has distinguished himself in which of the following areas

A) Poultry farms B) Economic Reforms
C) Dairy Development D) Atomic Energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Dairy Development

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"National Youth Day" is celebrated on which day ?

A) January 15 B) January 14
C) January 17 D) January 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) January 12

Explanation:

National Youth Day is celebrated in India on 12 January on the birthday of Swami Vivekananda. In 1984 the Government of India declared the day as the National Youth Day and since 1985 the event is celebrated in India every year.

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Which music director had distinction of being the first Asian to Compose a symphony for Royal Philharmonic Orchestra of London

A) Nadeem Sharavam B) Anand Milind
C) Shiv Hari D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) None of these

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Who has become the Asia's richest man according to Forbes report ?

A) Azim Premji B) Tadashi Yanai
C) Shiv Nadar D) Hui Ka Yan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Hui Ka Yan

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