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Indian Educational and Cultural Institutes Questions

Multiple choice

Which Indian university is ranked fourth in the QS World University Rankings 2023?

  1. University of Calcutta

  2. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

  3. Indian Institute of Technology Madras

  4. Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
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Explanation

The University of Calcutta is ranked fourth in India and 205th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2023.

Multiple choice

Which Indian university is ranked fifth in the QS World University Rankings 2023?

  1. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

  2. Indian Institute of Technology Madras

  3. Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

  4. Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
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Explanation

The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is ranked fifth in India and 213th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2023.

Multiple choice

Which Indian university is ranked first in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023?

  1. Indian Institute of Science

  2. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

  3. University of Delhi

  4. University of Calcutta
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Explanation

The Indian Institute of Science is ranked first in India and 36th globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023.

Multiple choice

Which Indian university is ranked second in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023?

  1. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

  2. University of Delhi

  3. University of Calcutta

  4. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
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Explanation

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is ranked second in India and 37th globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023.

Multiple choice

Which Indian university is ranked third in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023?

  1. University of Delhi

  2. University of Calcutta

  3. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

  4. Indian Institute of Technology Madras
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Explanation

The University of Delhi is ranked third in India and 40th globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023.

Multiple choice

Which Indian university is ranked fourth in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023?

  1. University of Calcutta

  2. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

  3. Indian Institute of Technology Madras

  4. Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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Explanation

The University of Calcutta is ranked fourth in India and 50th globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023.

Multiple choice

Which Indian university is ranked fifth in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023?

  1. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

  2. Indian Institute of Technology Madras

  3. Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

  4. Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
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Explanation

The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is ranked fifth in India and 51st globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023.

Multiple choice

Which Indian university is ranked first in the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings 2023?

  1. Indian Institute of Science

  2. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

  3. University of Delhi

  4. University of Calcutta
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Explanation

The Indian Institute of Science is ranked first in India and 147th globally in the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings 2023.

Multiple choice

Which Indian university is ranked second in the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings 2023?

  1. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

  2. University of Delhi

  3. University of Calcutta

  4. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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Explanation

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is ranked second in India and 155th globally in the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings 2023.

Multiple choice

Which Indian university is ranked third in the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings 2023?

  1. University of Delhi

  2. University of Calcutta

  3. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

  4. Indian Institute of Technology Madras
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Explanation

The University of Delhi is ranked third in India and 162nd globally in the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings 2023.

Multiple choice

Which Indian university is ranked fourth in the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings 2023?

  1. University of Calcutta

  2. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

  3. Indian Institute of Technology Madras

  4. Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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Explanation

The University of Calcutta is ranked fourth in India and 175th globally in the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings 2023.

Multiple choice

Which Indian university is ranked fifth in the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings 2023?

  1. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

  2. Indian Institute of Technology Madras

  3. Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

  4. Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
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Explanation

The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is ranked fifth in India and 176th globally in the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings 2023.

Multiple choice

The Nehru Science Centre in Mumbai showcases the mathematical achievements of ancient Indian scholars. Which of the following is NOT a notable mathematician featured in this exhibit?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Brahmagupta

  3. Bhaskara II

  4. Pythagoras
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Explanation

While the Nehru Science Centre in Mumbai features exhibits on ancient Indian mathematicians like Aryabhata, Brahmagupta, and Bhaskara II, Pythagoras is a Greek mathematician and not associated with Indian mathematics.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an online platform dedicated to promoting and preserving Indian calligraphy and typography?

  1. Indian Calligraphy and Typography Society

  2. National Institute of Design

  3. Central Institute of Fine Arts

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the mentioned options are online platforms that promote and preserve Indian calligraphy and typography.

Multiple choice

Which online resource offers a comprehensive collection of Indian typefaces?

  1. Google Fonts

  2. Adobe Fonts

  3. FontSquirrel

  4. Indian Type Foundry
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Type Foundry is an online resource that offers a comprehensive collection of Indian typefaces.