This section includes 7 InterviewSolutions, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Current Affairs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
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Which of the following is not associated with the UN? A) UNESCO B) NATO C) WHO D) UNICEF |
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Answer» Correct option is B) NATO |
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Which is the incorrect set ? A) Patrice Lumumba – Congo B) Che Guevera – Latin America C) Josip Broz Tito – Egypt D) Kwame Nkrumah – Ghana |
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Answer» B) Che Guevera – Latin America |
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This logo belongs to which organization?A) U.N.O B) N.A.MC) UNICEF D) W.H.O |
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Answer» Correct option is C) UNICEF |
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Identify the incorrect set from the following. A) Kargil War – 2009B) Indo – China War -1962 C) Indo – Pak War -1965 D) Cold War-1945-1991 |
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Answer» A) Kargil War – 2009 |
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Which of the following countries was not a member of communist block ? A) Spain B) Hungary C) East Germany D) Poland |
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Answer» Correct option is A) Spain |
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The number of countries in U.N.O in 2012 was ………… A) 115 B) 193 C) 186 D) 120 |
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Answer» Correct option is B) 193 |
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How google maps give route maps between two places? |
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Answer» 1. Google maps is a internet based application to show maps and roots between two places. 2. They map our location with the pictures and data provided by artificial satellites. 3. By using artificial intelligence, they integrate the information and give route maps between two places. |
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This country supplied arms and ammunitions for Egypt to struggle, against western countries. A) India B) U.S.S.R C) China D) Germany |
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Answer» Correct option is B) U.S.S.R |
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Which regions were occupied by Israel from Egypt ? A) Gaza B) Galon Heights C) West Bank D) All of the above |
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Answer» D) All of the above |
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What are the permanent member countries of U.N.O. ? ( ) A) China, U.K., Japan, Russia and France B) China, Russia, France, U.K. and Italy C) France, China, U.S.A, U.K. and Russia D) China, Russia, France, U.K. and Germany |
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Answer» C) France, China, U.S.A, U.K. and Russia |
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Match the following and choose the correct option. i) Egypt — a) Sukarno ii) Yugoslavia — b) Tito ,iii) Indonesia — c) Nehru iv) India — d) Nasser A) i – d, ii – b, iii – c, iv – a B) i – b, ii – c, iii – a, iv – d C) i – d, ii – c, iii – a, iv – b D) i – d, ii – b, iii – a, iv – c |
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Answer» D) i – d, ii – b, iii – a, iv – c |
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Who was the greatest Ruler of China? |
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Answer» Shih Hu Wang Ti was the greatest Ruler of China. |
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Arrange the following in a chronological order a) Simla agreement b) Tashkent agreement c) Indo-China War A), c, a, b B) b, c, a C) c, b, a D) a, b, c |
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Answer» Correct option is C) c, b, a |
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Who is called the Morning Star of Reformation? |
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Answer» John Wycliffe is called the Morning Star of Reformation. |
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What were the political changes brought under the Nazi rule? Often people argue that a single powerful leader can resolve the problems of a country. Based on the experiences narrated in the context of Nazi Germany how do you respond to this vision ? (OR) What were the policies implemented by the Nazis in Germany before the World War II? |
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Answer» 1. Hitler came to power and immediately tried to dismantle parliament and start autocratic rule. 2. Made arbitrary arrest of political opponents and put them in concentration camps. 3. On 3 March 1933, the famous Enabling Act was passed which empowered Hitler to sideline parliament and rule by decree. 4. All political parties and trade unions were banned except Nazi and its allies. 5. The state established complete control over the economy, media, army and judiciary. 6. Special security forces like Gestopo were created. My response: 1. If power is given to a single leader it leads to dictatorship, undemocratic, autocratic rule. 2. If creates horror, fear and finally leads to destruction as it happened to Hitler and Germany. So it is not good. Everyone needs freedom. |
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Who propounded the Laws of Gravitation? |
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Answer» Sir Isaac Newton propounded the Laws of Gravitation. |
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Who published the 95 theses against the Catholic Church? |
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Answer» Martin Luther published the 95 theses against the Catholic Church. |
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The primitive prokaryotes responsible for the production of biogas from the dung of ruminant animals, include the a. Halophiles b. Thermoacidophiles c. Methanogens d. Eubacteria |
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Answer» c. Methanogens |
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Who was the leader of the Reformation? |
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Answer» Martin Luther was the leader of the Reformation Movement. |
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Russian revolution brought in many changes in their society. What were they? And what challenges did they face? |
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Answer» 1. Russian socialist revolution happened in two phases in March 1917 and in November 1917. 2. They planned rapid industrialization and collectivization of agriculture. 3. Thousands of large farmers resisted collective farms. 4. After initial period of decline agricultural production soon rose. 5. All industries were owned by state which sold products to the consumers directly. 6. The USSR achieved full employment for all its citizens and improved their standards of living. 7. It also managed to universalise literacy and primary education. Challenges faced by them : 1. Rapid construction led to poor working conditions. 2. Low standard of living. 3. Unemployment. 4. Lack of educational facilities. 5. Lack of proper health care. |
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Write detailed notes on Havalamel. |
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Answer» Entries are to be passed to give the accounting effects of Havala and to close Kacha Khata and transferred to some other accounts (e.g., Kharid-Vakra Khate). The Mel prepared with this objective is called Havalamel. Many businessmen prepare the Havalamel on the last page of the Rojmel or Bethomel. Havalamel is also known as Achadmel, Mand-Chhod no Mel or Jama-Kharchi Mel. In the Havalamel, the Kacha Khata are closed and accounting effects of adjustments like closing stock, outstanding expenses, prepaid expenses, outstanding income, pre-received income, depreciation on assets, bad debts, interest on capital, rectification of errors, etc. are given like the Rojmel. While recording the entries of the above effects in the Havalamel, the account which is to be credited is written on the Jama side of Havalamel and the account to be debited is written on the Udhar side of the Havalamel. On the basis of this, the posting is to be done to the respective accounts. Lastly, the profit or loss (found out from the Kharid-Vakra Khata) are credited or debited to the Bhandol Khate. The total of both the sides of the Havalamel is always equal. |
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Who discovered the sea route to India and when? |
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Answer» Vasco da Gama discovered the sea route to India in 1498. |
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How the Sarvaiyu is prepared in Deshi Nama? |
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Answer» After making all the Havala, the Paka Khata or the accounts of individuals and assets and the closing cash balance (Shree Pur ant Baki) are shown in a Jama-Udhar statement which reveals the financial position of the firm. It is known as Sarvaiyun. The format of a Sarvaiyun is like a Utaro in which first four folds are for the Jama side and the last four folds are for the Udhar side. In the Jama side, the Jama Baki of Paka Khata (Baki Deva) are recorded and on the udhar side, the Udhar Baki (Baki Lena) are recorded. In both the sides the first fold shows the amount. In the rest three folds, the name of the khata and L.E are written. The Jama side is firstly written with the balance of Bhandol Khata. This way the bakis are recorded on both the sides and their totals are written on the respective sides. Thenafter, the amount of ‘Shri Purant Baki’ is written on the Udhar side. Afterwards the total of the Jama and Udhar sides should be equal. |
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State characteristics of Deshi Nama. |
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Answer» From the viewpoint of principles of accounting, Deshi Nama System is similar to the Double Entry System of book-keeping. Deshi Nama System possesses certain special characteristics due to which it is known as a separate accounting system. It is also known as Vahi-Khata Paddhati. 1. Books of accounts: The books of accounts of Deshi Nama are vertical with plain white papers, tied with a string in the center and bound with red cloth covers of cloth. 2. Vikram Samvat: Deshi Nama is generally written according to Vikram Samvat from Kartak Mas to Aso Mas. 3. Sides: In the Deshi Nama books like Rojmel or Bethomel and Khatavahi, the right-hand side is the debit side and the left-hand side is the credit side. 4. Use of the word ‘Shree’ or ‘Shri: In Deshi Nama, ‘Shree’ or ‘Shri’ is written before every account. 5. Amount: In Rojmel and Khatavahi, the amount is written first and then the details are recorded at the side of it. 6. Olayo or Holayo: While writing the amount ‘J’ sign is mentioned between rupees and paise which is known as ‘Holayo’ or ‘Olayo’. 7. Sal (folds): The pages in each of the books of accounts are with sal (folds). Rojmel, Bethomel and Khatavahi have pages with eight folds. But pages in Subsidiary Books have six-folds. However, now pages without folds and with columns drawn are being used. 8. Specific word: In Deshi Nama System, capital is known as Bhandol, drawings is known as Ghar-Kharch, furniture is known as Sadhan- Saranjam, sales is known as Vakra, opening cash balance is known as Purant Janse and closing cash balance is known as Purant Baki. 9. Particular in the ledger: In Deshi Nama System, the amount of the transaction, Rojmel page number and date (Tithi) is written in the ledger accounts. 10. Posting: The posting from Rojmel or Bethomel is on the same side of the ledger. 11. Language: Deshi Nama is written in the regional language. 12. Ink: Generally, Deshi Nama is written in black ink. However, blue ink is also used nowadays. |
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Who keeps a Kabalavahi? Why? |
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Answer» Kabalavahi is kept by merchant of forward trading business to record their forward transactions. |
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State types of Khatavahi as per Deshi Nama System and explain each of them. |
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Answer» The book of account, in which separate account relating to the transactions of assets, goods, income and expenditure are opened, is known as Khatavahi. It is one of the main book of accounts. Khatavahis are of the following types: 1. Saadi Khatavahi, 1. Saadi Khatavahi: In the Khatavahi where in all the accounts or Khatas of business are maintained is known as Saadi Khatavahi. From the accounting point of view this book is of great importance. Because from this Khatavahi all the information relating to persons, goods, assets, incomes and expense can be obtained at the end of every year. Utaro (Trial balance) and Varshik Hisabo (Annual accounts) can be prepared. 2. Bethi Khatavahi or Tham Khatavahi: Many businessmen show the entire transaction in the account while doing the posting due to which receivables-payables can be known quickly. Such an account is known as Betha Khata and such a Khatavahi is known as Bethi Khatavahi or Tham Khatavahi. Generally, when the Udhar Nondh and Jama Nondh are not prepared in the business, then both Khatavahi is maintained in that business. A rough entry regarding credit sales and credit purchase is made in this. When the amount is received for the credit sales of the amount is paid in respect to credit purchase them the concerned account is closed in the Bethi Khatavahi and the entry is made in the Rojmel. This Khatavahi is not useful for preparing annual accounts. There is no special use of this Khatavahi. 3. Sama Daskatni Khatavahi: Generally, the money lenders and bankers in money lending business maintain such type of Khatavahi. In this Khatavahi, the ledger account of each customer who borrowed money is opened. In this account, the amount lent, Miti (date), day, rate of interest, details of the instalments to be paid, penalty on late payment of instalment, etc. and assets and documents kept as mortgaged or taran are recorded. As a proof of the amount lent, a revenue stamp is affixed and on the same the signature of the borrower is obtained. Since it bears the signature of the person who has borrowed money, it is known as Sama Daskatni Khatavahi. In Deshi Nama, generally separate subsidiary book to record the goods return transactions is not maintained by traders but accounting effects of goods return transactions are passed in the Udhar Nondh and in the Jama Nondh. Only for the purchase return or for the sales return transactions when cash is received or cash is paid then it is entered in the Rojmel or Bethomel. Entries are to be passed to give the accounting effects of Havala and to close Kacha Khata and transferred to some other accounts (e.g., Kharid-Vakra Khate). The Mel prepared with this objective is called Havalamel. Many businessmen prepare the Havalamel on the last page of the Rojmel or Bethomel. Havalamel is also known as Academy, Mand-Chhod no Mel or Jama-Kharchi Mel. In the Havalamel, the Kacha Khata are closed and accounting effects of adjustments like closing stock, outstanding expenses, prepaid expenses, outstanding income, pre-received income, depreciation on assets, bad debts, interest on capital, rectification of errors, etc. are given like the Rojmel. While recording the entries of the above effects in the Havalamel, the account which is to be credited is written on the Jama side of Havalamel and the account to be debited is written on the Udhar side of the Havalamel. On the basis of this, the posting is to be done to the respective accounts. Lastly, the profit or loss (found out from the Kharid-Vakra Khata) are credited or debited to the Bhandol Khate. The total of both the sides of the Havalamel is always equal. |
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By which other name Kabalavahi is known? |
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Answer» Kabalavahi is also known as ‘Sauda Patrak’ or ‘Saudavahi’. |
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State any two types of Khatavahi. |
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Answer» In Deshi Nama, there are three types of Khatavahi:
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Who were the humanists and what did they teach? |
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Answer» Students of the ancient Greek literature, which dealt with the nature and interests of man, were called Humanists.
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By whom and when the Bethomel is kept? |
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Answer» Small traders keep a Bethomel. Small traders, whose daily business transactions are comparatively less in number, then they keep Bethomel. |
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Daginamel is known by which name?(a) Sudhavahi(b) Kabalavahi(c) Aankadavahi(d) Janasvahi |
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Answer» Correct option is (d) Janasvahi |
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Why is Mrs. Amelia Slater so edgy and nervous in the beginning of the play ? |
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Answer» In the beginning of the play, Mrs. Amelia Slater is very edgy and nervous. Actually, she wants to steal grandfather’s bureau as she likes it very much but she wants to shift it to her room before the Jordans come and for that she has to do it quickly. She doesn’t want the Jordans to know about her theft. |
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By which other name the Deshi Nama System is known? |
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Answer» Deshi Nama System is also known as ‘Vahi Khata Paddhati’. |
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What is Rojmel? |
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Answer» Rojmel is a basic or primary book under Deshi Nama. The businessman prepares Rojmel with the help of vouchers and the rough book. Rojmel is written and prepared daily and the closing balance is derived daily. Hence, this Mel, is known as Rojmel. |
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By which other name Aankadavahi is also known? |
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Answer» Aankadavahi is also known as Sudhavahi or Rough ledger or Kachi Khatavahi. |
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Read the para and comment on it.The new ideal of individuality and citizenship excluded women. Men from aristocratic families dominated public life and were the decision-makers in their families. They educated their sons to take their place in family businesses or in public life, at times sending their younger sons to join the Church. Although their dowries were invested in the family businesses, women generally had no say in how their husbands should run their business. Often, marriages were intended to strengthen business alliances. If an adequate dowry could not be arranged, daughters were sometimes sent to convents to live the life of a nun. Obviously, the public role of women was limited and they were looked upon as keepers of the households. |
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Answer» Women in the middle ages occupied a number of different social roles. Women in the middle ages, a European history from around the 5th century to the 15th century, held the position of wife, mother, peasant, artisan, and nun, as well as some important leadership roles, such as abbess or queen regnant. The very concept of “woman” changed in a number of ways during the middle ages and several forces influenced their role during the period. |
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Explain the meaning of ‘Miti’ in Deshi Nama. |
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Answer» In Deshi Nama, Vikram Samvat, Deshi Mass, Paksha and Tithi are known as ‘Miti’, e.g., Samvat 2072 Kartak Sud 9. |
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Which country was called as the Motherland of Renaissance? |
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Answer» Italy was called as the Motherland of Renaissance. |
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Who prepares Vyajvahi? |
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Answer» Generally, shroffs or money lenders prepare Vyajvahi. |
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When was christianity was emerged? |
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Answer» Christianity, which had emerged during the first century-around 100 CE, had become the dominant religion in Europe replacing the older religions followed in the Roman Empire. |
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Where did islam spread and new political powers emerged? |
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Answer» In Arabia, Persia, Iraq, and Northern Africa, the new religion of Islam were spreading and new political powers had emerged. |
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From which word is the term ‘Renaissance’ derived? |
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Answer» The word Renaissance is derived from the Latin word ‘Renasaree’, which means rebirth or revival or new learning. |
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What is the meaning of Kandhu Kari Apyu? |
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Answer» ‘Kandhu’ means instalment. The amount which is receivable from a person is divided into instalments and fixed, then it is said that Kandhu Kari Apyu. |
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What is the meaning of the word ‘Renaissance’? |
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Answer» Renaissance means rebirth or revival or new learning. |
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Who explored the mainland of ‘South America’? |
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Answer» Christopher Columbus discovered the landmass of South America. |
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Who was called as the ‘Navigator’? |
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Answer» Prince Henry of Portugal was called as ‘Navigator’. |
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Where feudalism grow stronger? |
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Answer» Feudalism grew stronger in Europe, the great cultural achievements of the ancient period were slowly forgotten and lost. |
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What were the followers of Ignatius Loyola called as? |
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Answer» The followers of Ignatius Loyola were called as ‘Jesuits’. |
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Why was Prince Henry called as the ‘Navigator’? |
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Answer» Prince Henry opened the School of Navigation to train sailors to venture out in search of new lands. He engaged the services of enterprising Italian sailors, geographers, map makers, and ship-builders. During his lifetime, Portuguese sailors explored the African coast. All such efforts made him to be called as the ‘Navigator’. |
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The highest peak of Brazil is called _______. (a) Pico de Neblina(b) Mount Everest (c) Kanchenjunga (d) Mount Roraima |
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Answer» Correct option: (a) Pico de Neblina |
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