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Which Buddhist text contains an account of the Mauiyan Emperor Ashoka?

A) Vinaya Pitaka B) Sutta Pitaka
C) Abhidhamma Pitaka D) Mahavamsa
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mahavamsa

Explanation:

The contents of the Mahavamsa can be broadly divided into four categories:

The Buddha's Visits to Ceylon: This material recounts three legendary visits by the Buddha to the island of Ceylon.

Chronicles of Kings of Ceylon: This material consists of genealogies and lineages of kings of Ceylon, sometimes with stories about their succession or notable incidents in their reigns

History of the Buddhist Sangha: This section of the Mahavamsa deals with the mission sent by Emperor Ashoka to Ceylon, the transplantation of the bodhi tree, and the founding of the Mahavihara. It includes the names of prominent monks and nuns in the early Sri Lankan sangha. It also includes accounts of the early Buddhist councils and the first recording of the Pali canon in writing.

Chronicles of Ceylon: This material begins with the immigration of King Vijaya from India with his retinue and continues until the reign of King Mahasena, recounting wars, succession disputes, building of stupas and reliquaries, and other notable incidents.

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A sum of Rs. 3000 amounts to Rs. 6000 in two years at compound interest. The interest for four years is

A) Rs.9000 B) Rs.12000
C) Rs.6000 D) Rs.3000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs.9000

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Who has won the maximum number of Filmfare awards till now?

A) Shahrukh Khan B) Amitabh Bachchan
C) Aamir Khan D) Akshay Kumar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Shahrukh Khan

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Which of the following Acts has specially been launched to facilitate banks in recovery of bad loans?

A) RBI Act B) Banking Act
C) Companies Act D) Income Tax Act
 
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Explanation:

The Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI) empowers Banks / Financial Institutions to recover their non-performing assets without the intervention of the Court.

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Which State Government has recently abolished "agriculture income tax"

A) Karnataka B) Rajasthan
C) Bihar D) Asssam
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Karnataka

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Name the largest desert of Asia

A) Thar B) Gobi
C) Takla Makan D) Karakum
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Gobi

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Suryadhar lake is located in which state?

A) Rajasthan B) Uttarakhand
C) Chandigarh D) Uttar Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Uttarakhand

Explanation:

The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Trivendra Singh Rawat inaugurated the Suryadhar lake on Jakhan river at Doiwala, Dehradun, Uttarakhand on 29th November 2020.

 

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Which of the following is NOT a form of Monosaccharide Sugar?

A) Galactose B) Glucose
C) Fructose D) Maltose
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Maltose

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