The centenary of Mahatma Gandhi's arrival in South Africa was celebrated in May

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The centenary of Mahatma Gandhi's arrival in South Africa was celebrated in
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A. May 1993
B. August 1993
C. July 1993
D. September 1993

Correct Answer

May 1993

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1. Which of the following festivals is celebrated on Prophet Mohammed birthday?
Options
A. Id-Ul-Zuha
B. Id-e-Milad
C. Id-Ul-Fitr
D. Muharram

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Correct Answer: Id-e-Milad

Explanation:

The festival is called in Arabic 'Eid milad-un-Nabi'. However, it is to be emphasized that practicing this festival is not per religion; as the two festivals after end of Ramadan and that during hajj. Celebrating prophet Muhammad birthday, although not per religion, but it is not forbidden. It is considered as good occasion to remind Muslims with the prophet Muhammad teachings and morals and to renew the intention of following and adopting prophet Muhammad guides.

2. Which year is observed as Poverty Eradication Year by SAARC?
Options
A. 1998
B. 1997
C. 1996
D. 1995

Discuss

Correct Answer: 1995

3. January 15 is celebrated as the
Options
A. Republic Day
B. Ugadhi
C. Teachers' Day
D. Army Day

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Correct Answer: Army Day

4. Journalist Day was celebrated for the first time all over the country on
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A. Oct. 20, 1984
B. Oct. 1, 1984
C. Oct 28, 1984
D. Oct. 8, 1984

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Correct Answer: Oct 28, 1984

5. India Celebrates February 28 every year as 'National Science Day' because on this day
Options
A. first Indian Space craft was launched
B. Nehru laid the foundation of Science labs all over India
C. in 1928 C.V. Raman discovered what was later called the 'Raman Effect'
D. Vikram Sarabhai was born

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Correct Answer: in 1928 C.V. Raman discovered what was later called the 'Raman Effect'