GK India

Nyayapati Gautam

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In a world cup match played at Lords in 1975, Sunil Gavaskar played through the innings (facing 174 balls) and scored .... how much? 36 with a strike rate of 20.68 He hails from Dombivili and made a name for himself by taking a wicket with his first ball in Test cricket. He is also the only Indian bowler to achieve this feat. Identify him. Nilesh Kulkarni

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What are the official languages of Andhra Pradesh? Telugu and Urdu What is common to Monpa, Miji, Aka and Sherdukpen? Languages of Arunachal Pradesh Hindi, Garhwali, Kumaoni. Official languages of Uttarakhand Bengali and Kokborok are spoken in this state. Identify the state. Tripura

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A certain Ramtanu Mishra was in the employment of the Raja of Rewah. He later moved to another court for employment. How do we better know him? Tansen King Charles II of England married the Portuguese princess Catherine of Braganza. How did this event affect Indian history? The Portuguese transferred the islands that make up modern day Mumbai to the British as the dowry of Catherine.

The Hindu kingdom of Champa flourished outside the present boundaries of India. Where would the kingdom be located in todays context?

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A boy is born, A boy is born, A boy is born. What message was being conveyed here? The signing of the Simla Agreement. What was unique about the personal bodyguards of the Maurya rulers? They were all women.

Indus Valley Civilization

Sites & Culture Origin & Spread

Vedic Times India Sangam Age Literature & History Literature & Trade Trade & Polity Mauryas Personalities

HOCKEY INDIA Individual Medals/Sports

Start/Who? OLYMPICS History of the Modern Games Ceremonies + Personalities

Doping Scandals/Problems Munich / Berlin

Personalities UPA Parties

Leaders NDA Politics Chief Ministers Communists State Level Politics Personalities

Golconda

Forts

Red Fort

Amer Fort Dilwara Temples, Mount Abu

Monuments

Temples Meenakshi Temple, Madurai Ajanta and Ellora

Caves

Gharapuri

Karla

Classical Dances

Dance Forms
Folk Dances New Year (Tamil/Sindhi) Festivals State Level Festivals Languages State Language

Culture