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Who is the author of famous statement: "That Government is the best which governs least"?
Options- A. Herbert Spencer
- B. Harold Laski
- C. Alexis De Tocqueville
- D. Henry David Thoreau
- Correct Answer
- Henry David Thoreau
ExplanationHenry David Thoreau 1849"We've heard it said, that government is best which governs least.
That government is best which governs not at all,
and when men are prepared for it,
that will be the kind of government they will have.
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- 1. The minimum number of members that must be present to hold the meeting of the Lok Sabha is
Options- A. one-fourth of the total membership
- B. one-tenth of the total membership of the Houses
- C. 50 percent strength of the Lok Sabha
- D. at least 100 members Discuss
Correct Answer: one-tenth of the total membership of the Houses
- 2. Against which team did Virender Sehwag make his one day international debut?
Options- A. New Zealand
- B. Sri Lanka
- C. Pakistan
- D. South Africa Discuss
Correct Answer: Pakistan
Explanation:
Sehwag made his debut against Pakistan on April 1, 1999 at Chandigarh. That is not a good day for Sehwag. He was dismissed for 1 run and go for 35 runs in his 3 overs. Pakistan won the match by 7 wickets.- 3. What was the bowling figures (O-M-R-W ) of Anil Kumble in his ODI debut against Sri Lanka?
Options- A. 1.1-0-27-0
- B. 10-7-10-5
- C. 10-0-42-1
- D. 8.2-2-33-2 Discuss
Correct Answer: 10-0-42-1
Explanation:
Anil Kumble's first match against Sri Lanka was held on April 25, 1990 at Sharjah. Anil kumble picked up a wicket of SHU Karnain. Sri Lanka won the match by 3 wickets.- 4. Who is known as the 'Lady with the Lamp'?
Options- A. Florence Nightingale
- B. Sarojini Naidu
- C. Indira Gandhi
- D. Joan of Arc Discuss
Correct Answer: Florence Nightingale
- 5. Nuclear sizes are expressed in a unit named
Options- A. Fermi
- B. angstrom
- C. newton
- D. tesla Discuss
Correct Answer: Fermi
Explanation:
Fermi - A unit of length equal to 10-15 meter (one femtometer), used in nuclear physics. It is similar to the diameter of a proton.- 6. The study of human geography includes study of
Options- A. human society and culture
- B. behaviour and urban systems
- C. economics and politics
- D. All of the above Discuss
Correct Answer: All of the above
- 7. Pandit K. G. Ginde, was well known for his contribution in the field of?
Options- A. Music
- B. Sanskrit
- C. Dance
- D. Ayurveda Discuss
Correct Answer: Music
- 8. Which of the following was Satyajit Ray associated with?
Options- A. Classical music
- B. Commercial art
- C. Film Direction
- D. Classical dance Discuss
Correct Answer: Film Direction
- 9. Naina Devi, was associated with field of?
Options- A. Social Service
- B. Stage acting
- C. Classical dance
- D. Vocal music Discuss
Correct Answer: Vocal music
- 10. In vulcanisation, natural rubber is heated with
Options- A. Carbon
- B. Silicon
- C. Sulphur
- D. Phosphorous Discuss
Correct Answer: Sulphur
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