QUIZ
1. Who invented zerography?
2. Who was the Hindu king shown playing on the Veena on ancient coins?
3. Who is credited with the invention of Algebra?
4. The "Quit India" Movement was launched by the Indian National Congress in the year:
5. The Constitution of India came into force in:
6. Who launched the slogan �Jai Jawan Jai Kisaan�?
7. Who was the first person to sail round the world?
8. In which year did the Portuguese conquer Goa?
9. Which country in the world is having the highest production of wheat?
10. Which country is known as the playground of Europe?
11. What is the sun�s energy in plants called?
12. The colour of red soil is red because it contains:
13. Name the instrument used to record earthquake waves.
14. By what name is the Ganga known in Bangladesh?
15. The state with largest population in India.
Answers
1. Chester Floyd Carlson of the USA; 2. Samudra Gupta;
3. Aryabhatta; 4. 1942; 5. 1950;
6. Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri; 7. Magellan; 8. 1510;
9. U.S.A; 10. Switzerland; 11. Phototropism; 12. Iron;
13. Seismograph; 14. Padma; 15.Uttar Pradesh