General Knowledge - Days and Years

Exercise : Days and Years - Section 1
  • Days and Years - Section 1
16.
Which year is observed as Poverty Eradication Year by SAARC?
1998
1997
1996
1995
Answer: Option
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17.
India Celebrates February 28 every year as 'National Science Day' because on this day
first Indian Space craft was launched
Nehru laid the foundation of Science labs all over India
in 1928 C.V. Raman discovered what was later called the 'Raman Effect'
Vikram Sarabhai was born
Answer: Option
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18.
The year 1985 was declared as the International Year of
Blind
Youth
Children
GandhiWomen
Answer: Option
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19.
Which of the following festivals is celebrated on Prophet Mohammed birthday?
Id-Ul-Zuha
Id-e-Milad
Id-Ul-Fitr
Muharram
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The festival is called in Arabic 'Eid milad-un-Nabi'. However, it is to be emphasized that practicing this festival is not per religion; as the two festivals after end of Ramadan and that during hajj. Celebrating prophet Muhammad birthday, although not per religion, but it is not forbidden. It is considered as good occasion to remind Muslims with the prophet Muhammad teachings and morals and to renew the intention of following and adopting prophet Muhammad guides.

20.
'Rosh Hashanah' is the new year's day of which communities?
Jews
Muslims
Hindus
Shinto
Answer: Option
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