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- Question
What is the name of the literary genre developed by the Khojas who are a branch of the Ismaili sect?
Options- A. Ginan
- B. Ziyarat
- C. Raag
- D. Shahada
- Correct Answer
- Ginan
ExplanationGinans are devotional hymns or poems recited by Shia Ismaili Muslims.Although ginanscan be recited, studied, and listened to by non-Nizari Ismailis, ginans hold a special role in the cultural practice and rituals of Nizari Ismailis, specifically the community of Khojas, a caste of south asians of whom the majority now identify as Nizari Ismaili.
- 1. Which county did Javagal Srinath sign for in 2003?
Options- A. Surrey
- B. Durham
- C. Sussex
- D. Essex Discuss
- 2. The number of major languages, recognized in the Indian Union as official language, are
Options- A. 15
- B. 22
- C. 12
- D. 9 Discuss
- 3. What toy was invented by Joshua Lionel Cowen around 1900?
Options- A. Raggedy Ann doll
- B. Yo-yo
- C. Electric train
- D. Tinkertoys Discuss
- 4. The rainfall in the peninsular interior averages about
Options- A. 650 mm a year
- B. 750 mm a year
- C. 850 mm a year
- D. 550 mm a year Discuss
- 5. The main objective of centrally sponsored Command Area Development programme is
Options- A. improving the utilisation of irrigation potential
- B. optimizing agricultural productivity and production from the irrigated area
- C. both (a) and (b)
- D. None of the above Discuss
- 6. The mountains that separate European and Arctic Russia are
Options- A. the Pyranees
- B. the Balkans
- C. the Carpathians
- D. the Urals Discuss
- 7. Undertaker wrestled Yokozuna at the 1994 "Royal Rumble". This was a Casket Match. Undertaker wrestled in another Casket Match at the 1998 "Royal Rumble". Who did he wrestle?
Options- A. Yokozuna
- B. Shawn Michaels
- C. Mabel
- D. Triple H Discuss
- 8. The high reactivity of fluorine is due to
Options- A. its high electro negativity
- B. small size of fluorine atom
- C. availability of d-orbitals
- D. strong F - F bond Discuss
- 9. The major control over the form of the developing slope is exerted by
Options- A. inputs to the hill slope
- B. outputs from the hill slope
- C. balance between inputs and outputs from the hill slope system
- D. None of the above Discuss
- 10. For over 500 years, paper was only available and sold as single sheets. In 1902, an inventive Australian used half size sheets of paper, a bit of glue and cardboard to create the what?
Options- A. Notepad
- B. Calendar
- C. Notice Board
- D. Telephone Book Discuss
More questions
Correct Answer: Durham
Explanation:
Srinath was drafted as cover for Australian Martin Love.
Correct Answer: 22
Correct Answer: Electric train
Explanation:
His middle name, Lionel, is the source of the Lionel Train brand name.
Correct Answer: 650 mm a year
Correct Answer: both (a) and (b)
Correct Answer: the Urals
Correct Answer: Shawn Michaels
Explanation:
This was the match that injured Shawn Michaels' back. Undertaker back dropped Shawn on the casket. Undertaker lost this match when Kane interferred.
Correct Answer: its high electro negativity
Correct Answer: balance between inputs and outputs from the hill slope system
Correct Answer: Notepad
Explanation:
Birchall's of Launceston in Tasmania started selling the world?s first notepads, calling them 'Silvercity Writing Tablets' after J A Birchall thought it would be a good idea to back sheets of paper with cardboard and glue them together at the top. His British paper suppliers weren?t so keen, but, they were persuaded by Birchall that it was a good idea!
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