India - Quizzes (S/P) - Part 17

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics, with its headquarters in Bengaluru, is an autonomous research institute wholly funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. IIA conducts research primarily in the areas of astronomy, astrophysics and related fields.

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The Indian Institute of Astrophysics, with its headquarters in Bengaluru, is an autonomous research institute wholly funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. IIA conducts research primarily in the areas of astronomy, astrophysics and related fields.

Raj Ghat in Delhi, India is a memorial complex dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. The memorial marks the spot where Gandhi was cremated on January 31, 1948, and features a black marble platform with an eternal flame at one end. Some say the memorial is a testament to Gandhi's ideals and principles, and others visit to pay their respects to the "Father of the Nation". Raj Ghat also includes memorials to other leaders, such as Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, and Charan Singh, as well as a large park with a picnic area.

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Raj Ghat in Delhi, India is a memorial complex dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. The memorial marks the spot where Gandhi was cremated on January 31, 1948, and features a black marble platform with an eternal flame at one end. Some say the memorial is a testament to Gandhi's ideals and principles, and others visit to pay their respects to the "Father of the Nation". Raj Ghat also includes memorials to other leaders, such as Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, and Charan Singh, as well as a large park with a picnic area.

"Halfway to Heaven" is the tourism slogan for the state of Meghalaya in northeast India, which is also known as the "Abode of Clouds". The slogan is said to capture the state's natural beauty.

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"Halfway to Heaven" is the tourism slogan for the state of Meghalaya in northeast India, which is also known as the "Abode of Clouds". The slogan is said to capture the state's natural beauty.

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, or National Unity Day, is observed on 31st October every year in India. It was introduced by the Government of India in 2014. The day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Vallabhbhai Patel who had a major role in the political integration of India.

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Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, or National Unity Day, is observed on 31st October every year in India. It was introduced by the Government of India in 2014. The day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Vallabhbhai Patel who had a major role in the political integration of India.

Sucheta Kripalani was an Indian freedom fighter and politician. She was India's first female Chief Minister, serving as the head of the Uttar Pradesh government from 1963 to 1967.

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Sucheta Kripalani was an Indian freedom fighter and politician. She was India's first female Chief Minister, serving as the head of the Uttar Pradesh government from 1963 to 1967.

Ustad Bismillah Khan used to play Shehnai. Ustad Bismillah Khan (1916 – 2006) (Real name is Qamaruddin Khan), was an Indian musician credited with popularizing the Shehnai.

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Ustad Bismillah Khan used to play Shehnai. Ustad Bismillah Khan (1916 – 2006) (Real name is Qamaruddin Khan), was an Indian musician credited with popularizing the Shehnai.

Morarji Desai was the 4th PM (1977-1979) of India. He was the second deputy prime minister of India. He was the first non-congress Indian Prime Minister. He is the only Indian who received the highest civilian awards from both India and Pakistan, the Bharat Ratna and Nishaan-e-Pakistan.

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Morarji Desai was the 4th PM (1977-1979) of India. He was the second deputy prime minister of India. He was the first non-congress Indian Prime Minister. He is the only Indian who received the highest civilian awards from both India and Pakistan, the Bharat Ratna and Nishaan-e-Pakistan.

The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) is a major space research center of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and is located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. The center is named after Dr. Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai (1919-1971), who is known as the "Father of the Indian Space Program". VSSC was established on November 21, 1963, and is responsible for the design and development of launch vehicle technology for India's satellite program. The center also conducts research and development in areas such as aeronautics, avionics, materials, propulsion, and space physics.

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The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) is a major space research center of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and is located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. The center is named after Dr. Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai (1919-1971), who is known as the "Father of the Indian Space Program". VSSC was established on November 21, 1963, and is responsible for the design and development of launch vehicle technology for India's satellite program. The center also conducts research and development in areas such as aeronautics, avionics, materials, propulsion, and space physics.

The Takshashila University was located in Rawalpindi, in present-day Pakistan. It is located in between River Indus and Hydaspes, river Hydaspes is now known as river Jhelum it is a tributary of river Indus. It taught 64 subjects, including literature. Alumni include Jivak, Panini, and Kautilya. Fa-Hien, the Chinese scholar, had visited this university at the beginning of the 5th century.

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The Takshashila University was located in Rawalpindi, in present-day Pakistan. It is located in between River Indus and Hydaspes, river Hydaspes is now known as river Jhelum it is a tributary of river Indus. It taught 64 subjects, including literature. Alumni include Jivak, Panini, and Kautilya. Fa-Hien, the Chinese scholar, had visited this university at the beginning of the 5th century.

Elattuvalapil Sreedharan is an Indian civil engineer and popularly known as the "Metro Man". Sreedharan has accepted the offer. He was given the nickname of Metro Man by the Indian media for his grand success in executing the completion of the Delhi Metro on time and with stipulated budget.

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Elattuvalapil Sreedharan is an Indian civil engineer and popularly known as the "Metro Man". Sreedharan has accepted the offer. He was given the nickname of Metro Man by the Indian media for his grand success in executing the completion of the Delhi Metro on time and with stipulated budget.