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Who among the following devised the method of making 'Pakka' roads?

A) Mc Adam B) Jimi Adams
C) George Stephenson D) Graham Brothers
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Mc Adam

Explanation:

Mc Adam devised the method of making 'Pakka' roads. which is also called macad-amized' roads named after him

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When did the first Railway Train begin to carry passengers and freight?

A) 1814 AD B) 1830 AD
C) 1853 AD D) 1784 AD
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1830 AD

Explanation:

In 1814, George Stephenson developed steam engine to haul coal from mines to ports by railways. In 1830, the first railway train began to carry passengers and freight from Liverpool to Manchester.

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Which of the following countries is associated with 'Glorious Revolution'?

A) France B) Russia
C) USA D) England
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) England

Explanation:

After the deaths of  Cromwell monarchy was restored and Charles II was made king of England. He and his successor, James II tried to assert the superiority of the monarchy. But feelings against this kind of rule had grown too strong. In 1688, a group of politicians invited William of Orange, the husband of James II's daughter, Mary, and rulers of Holland, to become king. Without firing a shot, William reached London and James II fled to France. The throne was granted to William and Mary Jointly. This event is known as the 'Glorious Revolution' . This revolution marked the triumph of parliament over the monarchy.

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Which country is associated with the 'Jesuit School'?

A) Spain B) France
C) Germany D) England
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Spain

Explanation:

In Spain, where there were no protestants, a soldier named lgnatius Loyola started an organisation for clergymen to work wholly as 'soldiers of jensus' in the service of the Church. Its members came to be called jesuits. They went from place to place and won back followers in France and Germany. They established missions in india, china, Africa and the Americas to gain new adherents. The Jesuit Schools which they started to strengthen the Roman Catholic  Church are still in existence in many countries of the world.

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Of which country was the religion 'Shintoism'?

A) Japan B) China
C) Arabs D) Turkey
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Japan

Explanation:

The old religion of Japan is known as Shiltoism. This religion consists mainly of the worship of the forces of nature.

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Where is the Cathedral of Notre Dame located?

A) London B) Rome
C) Genoa D) Paris
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Paris

Explanation:

The Cathedral of Notre Dame is located in paris(France) . It was one of the earliest French Cathedrals to be built in the Gothic style. It was built between A.D 1163 and AD 1270. About the 12th century, a new style- the Gothic -was developed in France.

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Which period in medieval western Europe is known as 'Dark Ages'?

A) Early Middle Ages B) Late Middle Ages
C) Entire Middle Ages D) Mid Middle Ages
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Early Middle Ages

Explanation:

The Early Middle Ages have often been called the Dark Ages, and to some extent  they were truly dark. The people led a miserable life. Education was very uncommon. The helplessness of the comman man the arbitary rule of the king and the barons and the absence of national unity-all these conditions were common in Europe. The term 'Middle Ages' does not cover a uniform period for all the countries of the world.For Europe and the Westren World , the 'Middle Ages' are generally considered to be the period between AD 500 and AD 1500.

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Which of the following is the sacred book of Judaism?

A) Old Testament B) Aporypha
C) Avesta D) Both (a) and (b)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Both (a) and (b)

Explanation:

The sacred books of judaism form the Old Testament and Aporypha. These books contain the history of the Jews and lay down the religious laws and ethics which they must follow.

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