The fourth Buddhistic Synod was held at Purushapura, during
the reign of:
(a) Ashoka
(b) Kanishka
(c) Samudragupta
(d) Harshvardhana
Rocks that solidify from matter are: (a) igneous (b) magma (c) metamorphic
The Indian National congress had its birth in the year: (a) 1757 (b) 1775 (c) 1857 (d) 1885
To control nuclear reactions in a nuclear reactor so that explosion does not occur, one uses, (1) Cadmium rods (2) Carbon rods (3) Heavy water (4) Aluminium rods
Which of the following animals stores water in the intestine? 1 Zebra 2 Camel 3 Moloch 4 Uromastix
The characteristic features of Hinduism, as we understand it now, had developed by the time of the: (a) Nandas (b) Guptas (c) Mauryas (d) Satavahanas
Who among the following has been re-elected the President of Philippines recently? (a) Goh Chok Tong (b) Hun Sen (c) Abdulla Ahmed Badawi (d) Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
The qualification required to become Vice-President of India is that (A) He must be a graduate (B) He must not be a woman (C) He must fulfil the requirements of becoming a Rajya Sabha member (D) He must own his house in India
Who among the following has been unanimously elected the new Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha? (a) Najma Heptulla (b) K. Rahman Khan (c) Eknath Thakur (d) L.M. Singhvi
Where are most of the jute mills situated in India? (a) Along the river Hoogly (b) Near Malda (c) Near Burdwan (d) Near Howrah
On sudden cardiac arrest, which of the following is advised as a first step to revieve the functioning of human heart? 1 Sprinkling water on the face 2 Giving cool water to drink 3 Mouth to mouth resuscitation 4 Giving external cardiac message
During January, Northern hemisphere develops two high pressure centers. Which ones? (a) Siberian and Canadian (b) Icelandic and Aleutian (c) Indian and Iranian
The stories are selected from epics any mythologies and are written in verse form. The actor does not speak but expresses himself through highly complicated and scientifically ordained mudras and steps, closely following the text being sung from the background of the stage. The exciting dance form demands complete control, of every fibre of the performer, the above description refers to: (a) Chakiarkoothu (b) Kathakali (c) Kathak (d) Mohiniyattam