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81.   Who is the author of the book ‘The Future of Freedom’? A.  Richard WolfeeB.  Peter HudsonC.  Tamara LipperD.  Fareed Zakaria Answer:   D 82.   Who said the words, ‘I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to Death your right to say it’? A.  George Bernard ShawB.  LeninC.  VoltaireD.  Mahatma Gandhi Answer:   C 83.  The celebrated novel ‘The Godfather’ was authored by A.  Harold RobbinsB.  John MiltonC.  Victor HugoD.  Mario Puzo Answer:   D 84.  Which of the following books is written by Rabindranath Tagore? A.  Rakta KarabiB.  ChidambaraC.  Anand MathD.  Durgesh Nandini Answer:   A 85.  The book ‘The Man who knew Infinity’ by Robert Kanigel is the biography of A.  Srinivasa RamanujanB.  Sir C. V. RamanC.  Homi BhabhaD.  Vikram Sarabhai Answer:   A 86.   Who is the author of ‘Betrayal of the Defence Forces’? A.  Vishnu BhagatB.  Tarun TejpalC.  George FernandesD.  Jaswant Singh Answer:   A 87.  David Copperfield is the name of A.  novelB.  famous actorC.

61.  Who has written the book ‘The Famished Road’? A.  Ian AustinB.  V.S. NaipaulC.  Ben OkriD.  Zola Emile Answer:   C 62.  ‘Eight Lives’ is a book written by A.  Raja RamanaB.  Savita AmbedkarC.  Mahesh YogiD.  Raj Mohan Gandhi Answer:   D 63.   ‘Nature never did betray the heart that loved her’ is a quotation from A.  W.Wordsworth  B.  J.BrayonC.  P.B.Shelly  D.  J.Keats Answer:   A 64.  Who is the author of the book ‘Freedom Behind Bars’? A.  Kiran BediB.  Jawaharlal NahruC.  Sheikh AbdullahD.  Nelson Mandela Answer:   A 65.  The book ‘A Farewell to Arms’ was written by A.  Charles DickensB.  Ernest HemingwayC.  Thomas HardyD.  Huxley Answer:   B 66.  ‘Ek Doctor Ki Maut’ is a film directed by A.  Gautam GoshB.  Tapan SinhaC.  Meera nairD.  Shyam Benegal Answer:   B 67.  The book ‘Satanic Verses’ was written by A.  Gunnar MyrdalB.  William GoldingC.  Salman RushdieD.  Agatha Christie Answer:   C 68.  Who has won the Gyan Peeth Award for her book ‘Yama’? A.  Mah

41.  The book named ‘Three Decades in Parliament’ is a collection of the speeches of A.  A. B. VajpayeeB.  Somnath ChatterjeeC.  L. K. AdvaniD.  N. G. Ranga Answer:   A 42.  Who said ‘Man is a political animal’? A.  Dante  B.  AristotleC.  Socrates  D.  Plato Answer:   B 43.  The famous character ‘Pickwick’ was created by A.  Steven SpielbergB.  Leo TolstoyC.  Walt DisneyD.  Charles dickens Answer:   D 44.  ‘The General Happiness is the end of the state’ who said this? A.  Hegel  B.  BenthemC.  Plato  D.  Green Answer:   B 45.  ‘Sports Channel’ a monthly video magazine has been launched by A.  Kapil DevB.  Sunil GavaskarC.  Ajit WadekarD.  Nawab Pataudi Answer:   A 46.  The creator of ‘Sherlock Holmes’ was A.  Arthur Conan Doyle B.  Ian FlemingC.  Dr.WatsonD.  Shakespeare Answer:   A 47.  Who directed the famous TV Serial ‘Tandoori Nights’? A.  Farukh DhondyB.  Jon AMielC.  Zohra SehgalD.  Saeed Jaffrey Answer:   B 48.  Who is the author of book ‘We Indians’? A.  

21.     Which of the following English films was the first one to be dubbed in Hindi? A.   AladdinB.   Universal SoldierC.   SpeedD.   Iron Man Answer:    A 22.   Who wrote the book ‘Reminiscences of the Nehru Age’? A.   C.D.DeshmukhB.   Dr. P.C.AlexanderC.   M.O.MathaiD.   S.C.Rajagopalachari Answer:    C 23.  Aurobindo was the author of A.   Discovery of IndiaB.   Hindu view of lifeC.   YogashastraD.   Savitri Answer:    D 24.   Which of the following is a biography of the Lady Mountbatten? A.   Edwina Mountbatten – A Life of Her Own.B.   Edwina Mountbatten – Her relationship with NehruC.   MountbattenD.   Edwina Mountbattten Answer:    A 25.  In which year was the ‘All India Radio’ set up? A.   1936   B.   1927C.   1947   D.   1950 Answer:    A 26.   Who directed the film ‘Sardar’? A.   Das GuptaB.   Shyam BenegalC.   Tapan SinhaD.   Ketan Mehta Answer:    D 27.  Who said “God helps those who help themselves”? A.   Andre MauroisB.   Andre GideC.   Algernon SidneyD

1.    Who wrote the famous book – ‘We the people’? A.   T.N.KaulB.   J.R.D. TataC.   Khushwant SinghD.   Nani Palkhivala Answer:    D 2.  Who is the author of the book ‘Nineteen Eighty Four’? A.   Thomas HardyB.   Emile ZolaC.   George OrwellD.   Walter Scott Answer:    C 3.   Which of the following is NOT written by Munshi Premchand? A.   Gaban   B.   GodanC.   Guide   D.   Manasorovar Answer:    C 4.   Who is the author of the book ‘Forbidden Verses’ A.   Salman RushDieB.   Abu NuwasC.   Ms. Taslima NasrinD.   D.H. Lawrence Answer:    B 5.  The lead character in the film ‘The Bandit Queen’ has been played by A.   Rupa GangulyB.   Seema BiswasC.   Pratiba SinhaD.   Shabama Azmi Answer:    B 6.  Which of the following books has been written by Vikram Seth? A.   My God Died YoungB.   Islamic BombC.   Look Back in AngerD.   A Suitable Boy Answer:    D 7.  Who wrote the line: ‘ A thing of beauty is a joy forever’? A.   John KeatsB.   Robert BrowingC.   P.B.ShelleyD.   W

61. For galvanizing iron which of the following metals is used? A.  AluminiumB.  CopperC.  LeadD.  Zinc Answer:   D 62. Economic goods are A.  all commodities that are limited in quantity as compared to their demandB.  Commodities that is available according to their demandC.  Commodities that is available more as compared to demandD.  None of the above Answer:   A 63. For purifying drinking water alum is used A.  for coagulation of mud particlesB.  to kill bacteriaC.  to remove saltsD.  to remove gases Answer:   A 64.Hockey was introduced in the Asian Games in A.  1958 in TokyoB.  1962 in JakartaC.  1966 in BangkokD.  1970 in Bangkok Answer:   A 65. ESCAP stands for A.  Economic and Social Commission for Asia and PacificB.  European Society Council for Africa and PacificC.  Economic and Social Commission for Africa and PacificD.  None of the above Answer:   A 66. Firdausi was A.  a poetB.  well known for his epic ‘Shahnama’C.  Both   A and BD.  None of the above Answe

31.   Georgia, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan became the members of UNO in A. 1991B. 1992C. 1993D. 1994 Answer:  B 32.   Guru Gobind Singh was A. the 10th Guru of the SikhsB. founder of Khalsa, the inner council of the Sikhs in 1699C. author of Dasam GranthD. All the above Answer:  D 33.   Hermann Scheer (Germany) received right Livelihood Award in 1999 for A. his indefatigable work for thepromotion of solar energy worldwideB. his long standing efforts to end the impunity of dictatorsC. showing that organic agriculture is a key to both environmental sustainability and food securityD. None of the above Answer:  A 34.   Germany signed the Armistice Treaty on ____ and World War I ended A. January 19, 1918B. May 30, 1918C. November 11, 1918D. February 15, 1918 Answer:  C 35.   During World War II, when did Germany attack France? A. 1940B. 1941C. 1942D. 1943 Answer:  A 36.   Frederick Sanger is a twice recipient of the Nobel Prize for A. Chemistry in 1958 and 1980B. Physics in

1. Grand Central Terminal, Park Avenue, New York is the world’s A. largest railway stationB. highest railway stationC. longest railway stationD. None of the above Answer:  A 2.  Entomology is the science that studies A. Behavior of human beingsB. InsectsC. The origin and history of technical and scientific termsD. The formation of rocks Answer:  B 3.  Eritrea, which became the 182nd member of the UN in 1993, is in the continent of A. AsiaB. AfricaC. EuropeD. Australia Answer:  B 4.  Garampani sanctuary is located at A. Junagarh, GujaratB. Diphu, AssamC. Kohima, NagalandD. Gangtok, Sikkim 5.  For which of the following disciplines is Nobel Prize awarded? A. Physics and ChemistryB. Physiology or MedicineC. Literature, Peace and EconomicsD. All of the above Answer:  D 6.  Hitler party which came into power in 1933 is known as A. Labour PartyB. Nazi PartyC. Ku-Klux-KlanD. Democratic Party Answer:  B 7.  FFC stands for A. Foreign Finance CorporationB. Film Finance Corporat

Important Lines and Boundaries of the World – General Awareness Study Material & Notes Name of Boundary Lies Between        Description Radcliff LineIndia and PakistanIt became the international border between India and Pakistan on 17th August 1947 marking partition of India. It also included the present Bangladesh.Durand LinePakistan and AfghanistanThis line demarcates was drawn up in 1893 by Sir Mortimer Durand in agreement with the Amir of Kabul. Afghanistan does not recognizes the Durand line.MacMohan LineIndia and ChinaIt was drawn by Sir Henry McMohan demarcating the frontier between India and China. China does not recognise this line and violated it in 1962.49th ParallelUSA and Canada49th parallel is the circle of latitude located 49 degrees north of equator. It is the international boundary between USA and Canada according to Anglo-American convention of 1818 and Oregon Treaty of 1846.38th ParallelNorth Korea and South KoreaIt is circle of latitude 38 degrees north of equ

January: January 1 – Global Family Day January 12 – National Youth Day January 15 – Army Day January 23 – Birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra BoseJanuary 26 – Republic DayJanuary 26 – International Customs dayJanuary 28 – Birth anniversary of Lala Lajpat RaiJanuary 28 – Data Protection DayJanuary 30 – World Leprosy Eradication Day February: February 4 – World Cancer DayFebruary 5 – Kashmir DayFebruary 6 – International Day against Female Genital MutilationFebruary 12 – Darwin Day ; World Day of the SickFebruary 13 – National Women’s DayFebruary 14 – Valentine’s DayFebruary 20 – World Day of Social JusticeFebruary 21 – International Mother Language DayFebruary 22 – World Scout DayFebruary 23 – World Peaces and Understanding Day March: March 4 – World Day of the Fight Against Sexual ExploitationMarch 8 – International Womens’ DayMarch 13 – World Kidney DayMarch 13 – World Rotaract DayMarch 15 – World Consumer Rights DayMarch 20 – International Day of the FrancophonieMarch 20

The contributions made by ancient Indians in the field of Mathematics and Science, including Medical Science, Ayurveda, Yoga,Astronomy, Astrology, etc. are immense and as proud Indians we must have knowledge of them. Questions related to this topic are seen in every exam. Therefore for the benefit of all aspirants of competitive exams, we are bringing out details of the noted scientists of ancient India. MATHEMATICS & ASTRONOMY: Science and Mathematics were highly developed during the ancient times in India. There were immense contributions to the fields of Mathematics as well as various branches of Science. Some notable contributors of whom everyone should know: Aryabhatta: Aryabhatta was a fifth century mathematician, astronomer, astrologer and physicist.He was also a pioneer in the field of mathematics.He wrote Aryabhattiya, which is a summary of mathematics of his time. It has four sections. In the first section he describes the method of denoting big decimal numbers by alp

Questions based on UNESCO World heritage sites in India can come up in every exam which tests General awareness of the candidates. Since these sites are just a handful, they give good return reward in form of marks. Hence, we suggest you go through these UNESCO sites every now and then to ensure those easy marks. You can bookmark this page(CTRL+D) and refer to it as and when your time permits. These trivia is helpful for study break time- utilization as well. History of UNESCO Sites: The General Conference of UNESCO in 1972 adopted a resolution for  ‘Convention concerning the protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage’. Its main objective was to define the World Heritage in both cultural and natural aspects  and to enlist Sites and Monuments from the member countries which are of   interest and universal value , the protection of those is the concern of all mankind and to promote co-operation among all Nations and people to contribute for the protection of these universa

Given below is the List of all Presidents & Prime Ministers of India which is an important topic under general awareness, regarding Indian Politics. It is important for any well educated and aware individual of the country to know the names of all previous PM and President of India. We recommend you to bookmark this page and come back often to it, to ensure they remain in in your memory. All Prime Ministers of India since independence: S.No. Name Time Period Political party 1 Jawahar Lal Nehru 15-Aug-1947 to 27-May-1964 Indian National Congress 2 Gulzarilal Nanda 27-May-1964 to 9 June 1964 Indian National Congress 3 Lal Bahadur Shastri 09-Jun-1964 to 11-Jan-1966 Indian National Congress 4 Gulzarilal Nanda 11-Jan-1966 to 24 January 1966 Indian National Congress 5 Indira Gandhi 24-Jan-1966 to 24-Mar-1977 Indian National Congress 6 Morarji Desai 24-Mar-1977 to 28-Jul-1979 Janata Party 7 Charan Singh 28-Jul-1979 to 14-Jan-1980 Janata Party 8 Indira Gandhi 14-Jan-1980 to 31-Oct-1984 I

NDA Government’s Updated list of Council of Ministers Prime Minister Narendra Modi expanded his NDA government’s the Council of Ministers on 10 November 2014 first and thereafter, on 5th July 2016,  there was again a cabinet reshuffle. As on 4th September 2017, there has been a third Cabinet reshuffle in the Prime Minister Narendra Modi led Union Government. The complete List of Council of Ministers is noteworthy. Cabinet ministers,Ministers of State with independent charge,and Ministers of State. PRIME MINISTER Narendra Damodardas Modi:  Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions; Department of Atomic Energy; Department of Space; All important policy issues and all other portfolios not allocated to any Minister.   CABINET MINISTERS Rajnath Singh : Home Affairs. Sushma Swaraj : External Affairs. Arun Jaitley Nitin Gadkari : Road Transport and Highways; Shipping; Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation. Suresh Prabhu : Commerce and Industry ; Civil Aviation. D.V.

Study Material & Notes Upon reading the following group of words, you would understand some meaning conveyed:- An aeroplane flies in the sky.The Sun rises in the East.Honesty is the best policy. from the above, we can conclude that  a group of words which makes complete meaning is called a sentence. The formation of sentence causes difference in meaning. Sentences are classified on basis of their uses in English language. To introduce English grammar, it is essential to understand the usefulness of sentences along with their kinds. The types of sentences are described in brief in the following part. Kinds of sentences: Let us first discuss the purpose served by different sentences. A sentence is used for following purposes. to make a statementTo ask a question.To give a command, request, entreaty or wishExpress some strong or sudden feeling The above mentioned purpose of sentences point towards four distinct types of functions performed by sentences. Therefore, sentences ca