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Which batsman has scored most runs in a day in Test Cricket? Australia's Don Bradman 309 n.o. against England at leeds in 1930
Which team won a one dayer twice with a six off of the last ball? Pakistan
How many Indians have taken nine or more wickets in an innings in a Test Match? 4 -Kapil Dev,Subhash Gupta,Jasu Patel & Anil Kumble
Which is the tallest race in the world? The Tutsi,they live in Central Africa and have an average height of 185 cms. or 6 ft. 1 inch.
Name the International Line forming the border between India and China on the eastern side. The Mc Mohan Line
Which batsman scored a century in a First Class Match without a single boundary? Bill Woodfull of Australia; 118 runs
Which bowler has taken Gavaskar's wicket the maximum times? D.Underwood of England 12 times
What is the record for most runs scored in a Test match? G.Gooch of England. 456 runs (333 & 123 against (India) at Lord's in 1990-91.
What is the record for most sixes hit in an innings in First class cricket? 15 sixes.Hit by Johan Reid,Wellington v/s Northern Districts,1962-63
Who is the youngest player to score a double century in Test Cricket? Javed Miandad.He was 19 years,141 days when he scored 206 against N.Zealand at Karachi in 1976-77.
Where are the world's largest diamond and gold mining areas? Kimberley in South Africa
Which is the largest silver producing country in the world? Mexico
What was the former name of Ghana? Gold Coast or 'Land of Gold'.
Which is the largest bay in the world? In area,the Bay of Bengal is the largest.However,in shore line length, the Hudson Bay is the largest
Which is the largest delta formed by two rivers? That created by the Ganga & Brahmaputra in West Bengal and Bangladesh
Which is the deepest lake in the world? Ozero (lake) Baykal in Central Siberia
Can the giraffe outspeed the Kangaroo? Yest. At 35 miles (56 km) an hour
How many claws does a crab have? Five pairs
Name the largest freshwater lake. Lake Superior
Name the most poisonous fish. Stonefish
Mafia is a secret society operating in different parts of the world. Which place is considered to be its origin? Sicily Italy
Name the fastest fish in the world. Atlantic Sailfish
Who founded the Maurya dynasty in ancient India? Chandragupta Maurya
Name the only Shakespeare's play that included a dog. Two Gentlemen of Verona
Which city is called the 'City of Dreaming Spires'? Oxford
After which emperor was July named? Julius Caesar
Name the king of England who built the Tower of London. King William I
After Amazon, which is the major river of South America? Paraha
Which king of France was called the Citizen King? Louis Phillippe
Who first discovered radioactivity? Marie Curie
Aesop has been attributed with famous fables. What did he work as? He was a slave
Who is known as the 'Maid of Orleans'? Joan of Arc of France
From which country did the Portugese bring tobacco to India in 1508? Peru
Which European country is known as the 'Land of Cakes'? Scotland
Name the ethical practice in Jainism, of not causing harm to any living thing. Ahimsa
Which is the longest strait in the world? Tartar Straits
In which part of the world is the river Snake? U.S.A.
Which is the largest port in the world? New York Har
Which is the longest river in Asia? The river Ob(5538 kms) in the U.S.S.R.
Of which crop is Bangladesh the greatest producer in the world? Tasmania
What is the science of coins & medals called? Numismatic
What is amnesia? Loss or impairment of memory
What is a young cow called? Heifer
Which language is known as Cape Dutch? Afrikaans
Which city is called the 'City of Dreaming Spires'? Oxford
After which emperor was July named? Julius Caesar
Name the king of England who built the Tower of London. King William I
After Amazon, which is the major river of South America? Paraha
Which king of France was called the Citizen King? Louis Phillippe
Who first discovered radioactivity? Marie Curie
Aesop has been attributed with famous fables. What did he work as? He was a slave
Who is known as the 'Maid of Orleans'? Joan of Arc of France
From which country did the Portugese bring tobacco to India in 1508? Peru
Which European country is known as the 'Land of Cakes'? Scotland
Name the ethical practice in Jainism, of not causing harm to any living thing. Ahimsa
Which is the longest strait in the world? Tartar Straits
In which part of the world is the river Snake? U.S.A.
Which is the largest port in the world? New York Har
Which is the longest river in Asia? The river Ob(5538 kms) in the U.S.S.R.
Of which crop is Bangladesh the greatest producer in the world? Tasmania
What is the science of coins & medals called? Numismatic
What is amnesia? Loss or impairment of memory
What is a young cow called? Heifer
Which language is known as Cape Dutch? Afrikaans
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What does the Japanese word 'Karate' mean literally? Open hand
With which water sport are jumping,slaloming and trick riding associated? Water Skiing Which sport was a traditional English 'pub' game? Darts Which modern martial art was developed from 'Jujitsu'? Judo Which game is played at the Embassy World Professional Championship? Snooker What sport is 'angling'? Fishing With what sport would you associate 'alley' or 'lane'? Bowling Which city is known as the 'Pearl of the Orient'? Singapore Which capital city is said to be the oldest in the world and in which country it is located? Damascus,the capital of Syria Which is the largest city in Africa? Cairo,capital of Egypt What was Christopher Columbus's nationality? Italian At the mouth of which river is Hong Kong situated? Perl River Which Central American nation was formerly known as British Honduras? Belize After whom was Bolivia named? Simon Bolivar Which two countries enjoy the highest standard of living in S.America? Venezuela & Argentina Where is the Carribean Sea? Between West Indies & South America Name the only ape that can stand and walk upright? Gibbon Which are the countries linked by the Karakoram Highway? China & Pakistan What does leser mean? Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation Which sea seperates Japan from the main-land of Asia? The sea of Japan What is a group of dolphins called? Scholl What is a male ant called? A dron Name the mosquito which spreads malaria? The female Anopheles mos quito Istanbul is a major city of Turkey. What was its former name? Constantinople Where is the headquarters of World Meterological Organisation? Geneva Name the countries having the veto power in the U.N. Security Council. U.S.A.,USSR,UK,FRANCE & CHINA What is called the "Roof of the World"? The pamirs in Central Asia Name the only planet that was discovered in the 20th century. Pluto What is the boundary between Russia & Poland called? The Curzon Line How much time does the light take to reach the Earth from the sun? A little more than 8 minutes What is the source of all energy on earth? The energy from the sun Which famous swimmer is known as the 'Albatross'? Michael Gross Where was the martial art taekwon do developed? Korea Who developed taekwon do? Gen.Choi Hong Hi of Korea Which mountain ranges in Spain & California have the same name? Sierra Nevada |
Which is the largest plant in the world? The Bis Trees of California
What is 'smog'? Smoke -laden fog Who is called the light of the world? Jesus Christ Which is the major language of Egypt? Arabic What does the phrase 'cakes and ale' mean? A carefree or easy living What is the language of Chile? spanish Which country is called the 'Land of Golden Fleece'? Australia Which city of Russia had the old name St.Petersburg? Leningrad Name the only bird which can fly backward as well as forward The hemming bird Name the longest river of Canada Mackenzie Name the highest military decoration of France. Croix de Guerra Which gas is commonly used in electric bulbs? Neon Which European city was founded in 1050,destroyed by fire in 1624, and rebuilt? Oslo,capital of Norway What are plants that grow in water called? Hydrophytes Which insect makes the loudest noise? The mle cicada To which country does Greenland belong? Denmark What is the other name for graphite? Plumbago or black lead To which galaxy does the earth belong? The Milky Way Where are the largest deposits of platinum found? Ural Mountains,U.S.S.R. Name the only mammal that flies. The Bat How would you recognize the leader of a wolf pack? The leader holds his tail straight out,while others tails droop. What is a baby rabbit or squirrel called? Bunny What is the study of evil spirits and demons called? Demonology What is a group of Kangaroos called? Mob Which language is most dominant in Latin America? Spanish Who said that 'Well begun is half done'? Horace Name the border line between Afghanistan and Pakistan. The Durand Line Who said that 'Science without religion is lame and religion without science is blind? Albert Einstein Name the longest river of Australia. Murray Name the highest mountain in Canada. Logan |
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