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Which of the following Pratyahara king took the title of 'Pramana'?

A) Mihirbhoj B) Watsaraj  
C) Ram Bhoj D) Nagabhata II
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Mihirbhoj

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The Bantu were experts in this form of metallurgy

A) Copper B) Gold
C) Iron D) Steel
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Iron

Explanation:

The Bantu were comprised of more than 500 ethnic groups of Africa for migrations. The Bantu were experts in the form of iron metallurgy. 

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The system of Local Bodies in India was introduced by-

A) Lord Ripon B) Lord Mayo
C) Lord Lytton D) Lord Curzon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Lord Ripon

Explanation:

Lord Ripon was the Viceroy of India from 1880 to 1884. He introduced Local Bodies (Local Self Governance) in 1882 and showed the taste of independence to Indians.

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Which statement regarding the era of Reconstruction is FALSE?

A) the 14th Amendment made African-Americans citizens of the U.S. B) the 13th Amendment outlawed slavery in all American states
C) federal law was changed to abolish slavery in states where it still existed D) state laws and customs upheld the constitutional amendments
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) state laws and customs upheld the constitutional amendments

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Which year is observed as poverty eradication year by SAARC?

A) 1995 B) 1999
C) 2005 D) 2011
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1995

Explanation:

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation is the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of nations in South Asia. Its member states include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, the Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The year 1995 is observed as poverty eradication year by SAARC.

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IQTA system abolished by

A) Illtumish B) Bin Tughluq
C) Alauddin Khalji D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Alauddin Khalji

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The only session of Indian National Congress which was presided by Mahatma Gandhi was held at

A) Karachi B) Belgaum
C) Mirzapur D) Allahabad
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Belgaum

Explanation:

The only session of Indian National Congress which was presided by Mahatma Gandhi was held at Belgaum in 1924.

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The ancient goal of astrology was to 

A) make a more accurate model of the universe B) predict human events
C) understand the origin of Earth D) predict the passing of the seasons
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) predict human events

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The ancient goal of astrology was to predict human events.

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