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Shintoism and Buddhisim are the 2 most widely followed religions in Japan, What are we not supposed to do in a Shrine/Temple in Japan.
general knowledge culture

  1. Clap your hands before praying.

  2. THROW coins in the offering box.

  3. Burning incense sticks.

  4. Visit when you are sick.

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Correct Option: D

Onsens/hot springs are very popular all across japan where people bath publicly. One of the only places in the world where the sight of 6 naked man standing in a line for a vending machine can be entertained. What is the best way to enjoy a bath in the onsen?
general knowledge culture

  1. Wear the specially designed dress and get soaked in Onsen.

  2. Wash your body and get fully naked and get inside the Onsen.

  3. Donot wash your body before entering the Onsen.

  4. Splash by diving into the onsen.

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Correct Option: B

Moutain climbing is a very popular pass time in Japan. Mt.Fuji is the highest and the most famouns mountain in Japan. At 3773mts it thrills people with its perfect conical shape and ice caped peak in Winter. How many people(approximately) hike Fuji san each year and where does it stand in the Most hiked mountains in the world?
general knowledge culture

  1. 150,000, 2

  2. 175,000, 3

  3. 200,000, 1

  4. 250,000, 2

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Correct Option: C

Japanese emperor is the head of the state and the Japanese Imperial house is the oldest hereditary monarchy in the world. The Japanese Imperial family gives public appeareances only on special ocassions. When was the first time that the Japanese public heard their emperor's voice?

general knowledge culture

  1. After the attack at Pearl Harbor.

  2. 6 Days after the Nagasaki Atomic bomb drop.

  3. 20th Anniversary of the current emperor in Throne.

  4. 50th Anniversary of the Hiroshima Bombings.

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Correct Option: B

Sumo is Japan's national sport and is one of the fastest sports in the world, most of the matches end in less than a few seconds. Yokozuna is the highest rank in Sumo, what is traditional for the audience to do when a Yokozuna is defeated by a lower rank wrestler?
general knowledge culture

  1. Standup and bow to the lower rank wrestler.

  2. Sing the special victorious ceremoney song.

  3. throw seat cushions onto the Ring.

  4. standup and clap untill Yokozuna leaves the Ring.

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Correct Option: C

Hampi was the capital of
general knowledge culture

  1. Bijapur Empire

  2. Vijayanagara Empire

  3. Chalukya Dynasty

  4. Chola Dynasty

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Correct Option: B

Sasivekalu Ganesha is located on
general knowledge culture

  1. Anjaneya hill

  2. Malyavanta hill

  3. Hemakuta hill

  4. Matunga hill

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Correct Option: C

Where is the musical Pillars in hampi?
general knowledge culture

  1. Anjaneya hill

  2. Hazararama Temple

  3. Achyut Raya Temple

  4. Vittala Temple

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Correct Option: D

What is the name of the circular shaped boat used for local ferry services
general knowledge culture

  1. Coracle

  2. Boat

  3. water craft

  4. vessel

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Correct Option: A

The king used this platform to watch the army march-pasts, war games, aquatic sports, shows of the royal animals, musical performances and also the most important Navarathri celebrations, the nine day-nine night state festival.What is this?
general knowledge culture

  1. Virupaksha Temple

  2. Stone doors

  3. Mahanavami Dibba

  4. Zanana Enclodure

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Correct Option: C