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What form of Shiva is most prominent in the Brihadeshvara Temple built by the Chola dynasty?

A) Harihara B) Bhairava
C) .Rudra D) Tripurantaka
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Tripurantaka

Explanation:

The most prominent form of Shiva in Brihadeshvara Temple built by Chola dynasty is Tripuntaka. Tripurantaka is a manifestation of the Hindu god Shiva. In this aspect, Shiva is depicted with four arms wielding a bow and arrow. Shiva as Tripurantaka is accredited with destroying three mythical cities of the Asuras. It is believed that the Rudraksha came from lord Shiva’s eyes, when he destroyed Tripura.

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A cyclone is known by different names in different parts of the world. It is called a ‘________________’ in Japan and Philippines .

A) funnel B) whirlpool
C) twister D) typhoon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) typhoon

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What is presented in the Preamble to the constitution?

A) An outline of individual rights that are explained in the constitution. B) The process for appealing a law.
C) the names of the constitution's authors. D) The constitution's goal to keep government powers in check.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) An outline of individual rights that are explained in the constitution.

Explanation:

The Preamble to the constitution is the summary of the topics explained in the constitution. Hence, it is an outline of individual rights that are explained in the constitution.

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What is full form of WIPRO limited?

Answer

WIPRO stands for Western India Palm Refine Oils Ltd.

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Q:

Who making the anthem for upcoming Hockey World Cup 2018's prime video?

A) A. R. Rahman B) Pritam Chakraborty
C) Anu Malik D) Bappi Lahiri
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A. R. Rahman

Explanation:

A.R. Rahman making the anthem for upcoming Hockey World Cup 2018's prime video.

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Who is India's next Ambassador to Peru?

A) M. Subbarayudu B) Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha
C) Dr Rizal Sukma D) Sandeep Chakravorty
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) M. Subbarayudu

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What is the maximum number of days of employment a rural poor would get under 'MGNREGA'?

A) 180 days B) 120 days
C) 100 days D) 90 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 100 days

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Who has become the IAF’s first woman flight engineer?

A) Avani Chaturvedi B) Bhawana Kanth
C) Hina Jaiswal D) Mohana Singh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Hina Jaiswal

Explanation:

Hina Jaiswal from Chandigarh has become the IAF’s first woman flight engineer.

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