Questions Related to general knowledge
D
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Explanation
The Mysore Palace complex contains 12 temples within its premises, reflecting the religious and cultural significance of the palace in Hindu tradition.
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Vijayanakara temple
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Someshvara temple
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Mahishasura temple
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Lakshmiramana temple
B,D
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Explanation
Both Someshvara and Lakshmiramana temples are historic temples within the Mysore Palace complex, with Lakshmiramana being one of the oldest temples in Mysore dating back to the 14th century.
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Tippu sultan
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Narasimharaja wadiyar
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Tey singh
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Arcot Nawabs
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Narasimharaja Wadiyar served as the Maharaja of Mysore from 1894 to 1940, overseeing the construction of the current Mysore Palace and various modernization initiatives.
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Nawabs
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British architect
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Mugal dynasty
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None
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The current Mysore Palace, completed in 1912, was designed by British architect Henry Irwin, who incorporated Indo-Saracenic style elements with gray granite walls and pink marble domes.
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4 second
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they will never meet
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1.5 second
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2 second
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2.5 second
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Track circumference is 4π units. Aamir completes 1 lap in 2 seconds (2π units/sec), Shah Rukh completes 2 laps in 2 seconds (4π units/sec). Both meet at starting point when Aamir completes his first lap.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The Daewoo Matiz was named using the Spanish word 'matiz,' which means charm, appeal, or subtle distinction, reflecting the car's intended market positioning as an attractive small car.
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Hongkong
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Beijing
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Shanghai
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Guang Zhou
B
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Beijing has been China's capital for most of the last several centuries, serving as the political and cultural center of the country and home to the Chinese government.
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Mandarin
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Cantonese
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English
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Chinese
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Mandarin Chinese, specifically Standard Chinese (Putonghua), is the official language of China and is used in government, education, and media throughout the country.
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her husband's last name
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her first name
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her own last name
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her family name
C
Correct answer
Explanation
In Chinese naming conventions, the surname (Zhang) comes first and is the person's own family name from birth. Chinese women traditionally retain their natal family names throughout life.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
China officially recognizes 56 ethnic groups: the Han majority (approximately 92% of population) and 55 recognized minority nationalities including Zhuang, Uyghur, Hui, Manchu, and others.