Chota Nagpur Plateau is a world famous region of India for which of the following ?
- flora and fauna
- minerals
- touristic attraction
- rivers
What is the common name of analgesic and antipyretic drug acetylsalicylic acid?
- Paracetamol
- Aspirin
- Wintergreen
- Trazodone
Explanation:
Aspirin or acetylsalicylic acid is a salicylate drug, often used as an analgesic to relieve minor aches and pains, as an antipyretic to reduce fever, and as an anti-inflammatory medication.
While in humans much of it is attributable to diet, a substantial part is synthesized endogenously.
- Madras Municipal Corporation
- Bombay Municipal Corporation
- Delhi Municipal Corporation
- None of the above
Explanation:
The first municipal corporation was set up in India in 1687 at Madras preceding the Bombay and Delhi municipal corporations.
- Korra Mallaya
- Ranade
- Birsa Munda
- Konda Dora
- Shivaji
- Abhaya Singh of Marwar
- Rana Jagat Singh of Mewar
- Sawai Jai Singh of Amber
- Craftsmen
- Bodyguards of the Sultan
- Officer-in-charge of state exchequer
- The spy / news reporters
Explanation:
Barid-i-mumalik was the head of the information and intelligence department. Only a nobleman who enjoyed the fullest confidence of Sultan was appointed the chief barid. The Barid-i-Mumalik had to keep information of all that was happening in the Sultanate
- Dharmat
- Samugarh
- Deorai
- Khanua
Pandit Narayanrao Bodas, who passed away recently, was the veteran exponent of which gharana of Hindustani classical music?
- Patiala gharana
- Gwalior gharana
- Mewati gharana
- Kirana gharana
Explanation:
Pandit Narayanrao Bodas (84), the renowned exponent of the Gwalior gharana of Hindustani classical music, has passed away in Pune, Maharashtra on November 28, 2017. He was born in Karachi into a musical aristocracy steeped in the traditions of Indian classical music. Despite his dedication to conserving the heritage of classical vocal music, Pandit Narayanrao devoted a considerable amount of his career to Marathi natya sangeet (enactment of musicals on stage). Though he acted in some films and worked in the television medium, Pandit Narayanrao remained devoted to the uncompromising art of Hindustani classical music — and promoting it in its purest form.
- Barrackpore
- Meerut
- Kanpur
- Jhansi
In the council of 8 Ministers of Shivaji which was called as Ashtapradhan , who was known as chief Minister and was responsible for General Administration?
- Peshwa
- Amatya
- Sachiv or Shuru Navis
- Majumdar