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Which monument is the great hemisphere, 120 ft. in diameter, and covers the relic of Gautama Buddha ?
general knowledge culture

  1. Shatrunjaya Hill Temples, Palitana,

  2. Jagannath Temple, Puri

  3. Sun Temple, Modhera, Gujarat

  4. Sanchi Stupa, Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh

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Correct Option: D

Which temple is famous for its annual Rath Yatra, or chariot festival, in which the three main temple deities are hauled on huge and elaborately decorated chariots. Since medieval times, it is also associated with intense religious fervour. ??
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  1. Kailash Temple, Ellora

  2. Khajuraho Temple

  3. Nalanda, Bihar

  4. Jagannath Temple, Puri

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Correct Option: D

Which is the majestic monument of four minarets, to commemorate the cessation of plague in the city, according to the chronicles. ??
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  1. CharMinar, Hyderabad

  2. Humayun's Tomb, Delhi

  3. Gateway of India, Bombay

  4. Hawa Mahal, (Palace of Winds) Jaipur

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Correct Option: A

A memorial to over 90,000 Indian soldiers who died in World War I. The names of 13,516 soldiers are inscribed on it. The arch rising to a height of 42 m. is surmounted by a stone bowl where since 1971 an eternal flame has been lit the Amar Jyothi - to honour the unknown soldier. Which is the above monument ?
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  1. Red Fort, Delhi

  2. Bahai House of Worship, Delhi

  3. India Gate

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C

The five storied facade of 953 windows was built for the women of the harem to look out without being seen themselves.Which palace i am talking about ??
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  1. Rashtrapathi Bhawan, Delhi

  2. Hawa Mahal, (Palace of Winds) Jaipur

  3. Se Cathedral, Velha,

  4. The Bada Imambara, Lucknow

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Correct Option: B

The largest church in Asia, it has a 80m long aisle and 14 altars. Of its five bells, one is the famous Golden bell, one of the best in the world. Which Church i am referring to ?
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  1. Trinity Church, Goa

  2. RoseMary Church, Goa

  3. Vasco Church, Goa

  4. Se Cathedral, Velha, Goa

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Correct Option: D

Which is the official residence of the President of India ?
general knowledge culture

  1. Rashtrapathi Bhawan, Delhi

  2. Red Fort , Delhi

  3. Indian Gate, Delhi

  4. Bahai House of Worship, Delhi

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Correct Option: A

Two people breaking a wishbone is said to lead to bad luck for the person with the larger piece.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B

Once a wedding ring has been placed on the finger, it is considered bad luck to remove it.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A

Breaking a mirror is said to bring bad luck for 7 years.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A