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Title given by Mughal Ruler. | Mughal Empire | General Knowledge.

Title given by Mughal Ruler. | Mughal Empire | General Knowledge. Title                              Person. Jagat Guru                    Harivijay Suri Zari Kalam                  Mohammad Husain Sirin Kalam               Abdus Samad. Raj Kavi                         Faizi Kavi Priya                    Birbal Nadir- Ul -Asra          Ustad Mansur. Nadir-uz-Zaman           Abdul Hassan. Guna Samudra                Lal Khan Raj Kavi                            ...

News in School Assembly | News Headlines for Feb 16

News in School Assembly | News Headlines for Feb 16 National News. 1. India's food grains production is estimated at an all time high of 323.55 million tonnes in the current crop year (2022-2023). - wheat production is estimated at record 112.18 million tonnes. - Rice production is estimated at 130.83 million tonnes. - Coarse grains is estimated at 52.72 million tonnes. - Pulse production is estimated at 27.81 million tonnes. 2. Tata company is planning to bring back the Nano in an electric avatar. International News 1. After cyclone Gabrielle, strong Earthquake hits the New Zealand. 2. United States eases immigration rules for "aged out Children". Sports News 1. Belgian goalkeeper Arne Espeel dies after saving penalty.

Birds Around Us | some unique birds around us | general knowledge

Birds Around Us | some unique birds around us | general knowledge The study of birds is called Ornithology. Salim Ali of India is called the Father of Ornithology. In this section we shall study about different types of birds, their significance.  1. Emperor and Galpagos are the species of which bird? ans : Penguin.  Penguin 2. What is the name of a bird having a blue head, which is protected by a bony helmet? ans : Guineafowl.  Guineafowl 3. Which is a large and high-flying bird of prey? ans : Hawk  Hawk 4. Which is the fastest running bird on a land, running up to 45 miles per hour? ans : Ostrich.  Ostrich 5. Which bird is referred to as the "King of Birds"? ans : Garuda  Garuda 6. Name the large beautiful water bird which belongs to the family of geese and ducks. ans : Swan  Swan 7. Which bird's name is a Maori word referring to the shrill call of the male? ans : Kiwi  Kiwi 8. Which is the National Bird of India? ans : Peacock.  Peocock 9....

Instruments | Energy transformations | Electrical, Sound, Chemical, Light, Thermal, and Sound Energy.

Instruments | Energy transformations | Electrical, Sound, Chemical, Light, Thermal, and Sound Energy. In this content we shall discuss about different types of instruments and their uses. Energy is neither created nor destroyed. It can be transformed from one form to another form. 1. Dynamo transforms mechanical energy into electrical energy. 2. Candle transforms chemical energy into light and heat energy. 3. Microphone transforms sound energy into electrical energy. 4. Loud speaker transforms electrical energy into sound energy. 5. Solar Cell transforms solar energy into electrical energy. 6. Tubelight transforms electrical energy into light energy. 7. Electric bulb transforms electrical energy into light and heat energy. 8. Battery transforms chemical energy into electrical energy. 9. Electric motor transforms electric energy into mechanical energy. 10. Sitar transforms mechanical energy into sound energy.

Mughal Period Books | Biographies and Autobiographies of Mughal Period

Mughal Period Books | Biographies and Autobiographies of Mughal Period The Mughal Period starts from Babur and ended with Bahadur Shah Jafar, the last emperor. During this periods dozens of books in the form of Biographies and Autobiographies were written. The emperors hired scribes who prepared these books. 1. Babur describes military tactics and administrative organisation of his reign. It was written in Turkish language. ans : Tuzk -i- Babri. 2. The author of the book is Khwandamir. He describes Humayaun's administration, festivals and buildings of that period. ans : Qanun -i - Humayuni. 3. Gulbadan Begum, the sister of Humayun, wrote the biography of Humayun. ans : Humayun Nama. 4. The history of Akbar's reign written by Abul Fazl. ans : Akbar Nama 5. The memoirs and history of Jahangir's reign written by Jahangir. ans : Tuzk - I- Jahangiri. 6. The history of the reign of Shah Jahan given by Muhammad Inayat Khan. ans : Shah Jahan Nama 7. A compendium of Aurangzeb's ...

Life Under Water | General Knowledge

 Life Under Water | General Knowledge In this content we shall read about different types of  water species, and their features they are known.  1. Which fish gets its name from its whip like tail with its poisonous barbs . ans : Electric Ray.  2. A tiny shelled creatures that live along the tide line, feeding on seaweed. ans : Sand Hoppers.  3. The fish is also called Medusa, after the mythical Greek godess Medusa, who had wriggling snakes for hair. ans : Jelly Fish.  4. This fish is a mammal. This is warm-blooded and mother feed their young ones with milk. ans : Dolphins.  5. This fish migrates over 7,000 km, from the Baltic Sea in Europe to the Sargasso Sea near West Indies. ans : European Eels.  6. The fish can grow as long as 3 meter and weights more than 500 kg. ans : Bluefin Tuna  7. This fish is a group of water-dwelling, predatory animals that look a bit like flowers. They cling to rocks and catch tiny prey with their tentacles....

Animals babies | Young ones

Animals babies | Young ones 1. Dog = Puppy 2. Cat = Kitten 3. Duck = Duckling 4. Tiger = Cub 5. Sheep = Lamb 6. Wolf = Cub 7. Hen = Chick 8. Ostrich = Chick 9. Horse = Colt 10. Ass = Foal 11. Gorilla = Infant 12. Monkey = Infant 13. Rabbit = Bunny  14. Owl = Owlet 15. Goose = Gosling 16. Goat = Kid 17. Bear = Cub 18. Fox =Cub 19. Ox = Calf 20. Yak = Calf 21. Elephant = Calf 22. Whale = Calf

Important terms of Biology

 Important terms of Biology Here in this content we shall read about different terminologies. It is important to know about their meanings. After reading this, you will have a better understandings about how people use these words effectively. This article is also useful for your competitive exams like public service commissions, railways, staff selection commission and other competitive exams. So lets starts. 1. Anatomy - Study of internal structure of organism. 2. Agrostology - Study of Grass 3. Apiculture - Rearing of honey bee for honey. 4. Anthropology - Study of Origin. 5. Anthology - Study of flower and flowering plant. 6. Cytology - Study of cell 7. Cardiology - Study of heart. 8. Demography - Study of population 9. Dermatology - Study of skin 10. Ecology - Study of inter- relationship between living and their environment. 11. Evolution - Study of origin of life. 12. Entomology - Study of insects. 13. Hygiene - Science taking care of health. 14. Haematology - Study of blood...

Some Important Signs or Symbols | general knowledge

 Some Important Signs or Symbols | general knowledge Here in this content we will see different type of signs or symbols which are used everywhere. These symbols are so important that any country can't ignore these symbols easily.  Symbols          meanings  1. Pen = Symbol of Culture and Civilization. 2. Lotus = Culture and Civilisation 3. Red Cross = Medical Aid and Hospital 4. Red Flag = Revolution ; also sign of danger 5. Black Flag = Symbol of Protest. 6. Yellow Flag = Flown of ships or vehicles carrying patients suffering from infectious diseases 7. Flag flown upside down = Symbol of distress 8. Flag flown at half mast = Symbol of National mourning 9. White Flag = Symbol of Truce 10. Red Triangle = Sign of Family Planning 11. Pegion or Dove = Symbol of Peace  12. Red Light = Traffic sign of Stop, also sign of 'Danger' or 'Emergency' 13. Green Light = Line Clear signal or traffic sign of 'Go' 14. A blindfolded women holding a balance sca...

Number of Players in some popular sports | general knowledge

 Number of Players in some popular sports | general knowledge  In this content we will see some famous sports and their number of players. Competitive exams often use to ask such types of questions. This content helps you better understanding about sports and make you interested to know more about sports which are famous in the world. So without wasting of time lets start. Sports Name        Number of players in each side. 1.  Baseball = 9  2. Rugby football=15 3. Polo = 4 4. Water polo = 7 5. Kho Kho = 9 6. Kabaddi = 7 7. Hockey =11 8. Football =11 9. Cricket = 11 10. Netball = 7 11. Volley ball = 6 12. Badminton = 1 or 2 13. Tennis = 1 or 2 14. Table Tennis = 1 or 2 15. Basket ball = 5 16. Billiards / Snooker  = 1 17. Boxing / Chess = 1 18. Bridge = 2 19. Croquet = 13 or 15. 20. Lacrosse = 12

States with legislative assembly seats | general knowledge

 States with legislative assembly seats | general knowledge  Here in this content we have tried to give you full information about the number of state assembly seats in each states of India. This general knowledge will help you in various competitive exams. Over the last decade there has been a trend of asking questions from this section. So being important in all exams and in view of forth coming exams we have posted this content with an updated data, which is very much helpful to you. States/UT         Strength. Uttar Pradesh = 403 West Bengal = 294 Maharashtra = 288 Bihar = 243 Tamil Nadu = 234 Madhya Pradesh = 230 Karnataka = 224 Rajasthan = 200 Gujarat = 182 Andhra Pradesh = 175 Odisha = 147 Kerala = 140 Assam = 126 Telangana = 119 Punjab = 117 Chhatisgarh = 90 Haryana = 90 Jammu Kashmir = 90 Ladakh = 4 Jharkhand = 81 Uttarakhand = 70 Delhi = 70 Arunachal Pradesh = 60 Manipur = 60 Meghalaya = 60 Nagaland = 60 Tripura = 60 Goa = 40 Mizoram = 40 Sik...

Some Geographical Epithets | general knowledge

 Some Geographical Epithets | general knowledge Here in this content we will read different geographical Epithets of India and the world. It helps you to understand how different places are seen by their distinct characteristics. Their characteristics are very important because its give an immense idea about naturalistic world.  Blue Mountains = Nilgiri Hills, India City of Sky Scrapers = New York, USA City of Seven Hills = Rome, Italy City of Golden gates = San Francisco, USA Cockpit of Europe = Belgium Dark Continent = Africa Hermit Kingdom = Korea Island Continent = Australia Island of Pearls = Bahrain Pearl Islands = Panama Land of Mid Night Sun = Norway Land of Rising Sun = Japan Land of white Elephant = Thailand Pink City = Jaipur, India Sugar Bowl of the world = Cuba Windy City = Chicago, USA

Some Important Boundary Lines | Important international boundaries | general knowledge

 Some Important Boundary Lines | general knowledge Here is given some important International boundaries connecting borders between countries. Some of them are disputed.  1). Durand Line  = Between Pakistan and Afghanistan 2). 49th Parallel = Between USA and Canada 3). Mac Mahon Line = Between India and China 4). Maginot Line = Between France and Germany 5). 38th Parallel = Between North and South Korea 6). Oder Neisse Line = Between Germany and Poland 7). Red cliff Line = Between India and Pakistan 8). 24th Parallel = Between India and Pakistan 

National sports of some countries | General Knowledge

 National sports of some countries | General Knowledge Here in this content, we shall discuss about national sports of many countries.  1. United States of America - Baseball  Baseball 2. Spain - Bull- fighting  Bull - Fighting 3. Canada - Ice - Hockey  Ice Hockey 4 Scotland - Rugby Football  Rugby Football 5. Japan - Ju - Jitsu  Ju - Jitsu 6. India - Hockey  Hockey 7. China - Table Tennis  Table Tennis 8. Pakistan - Hockey  9. Australia - Cricket   Cricket 10. England - Cricket 11. Russia - Chess  Chess 

Types of Bridge | Beam Bridge | Arch Bridge | Suspension Bridge | Cantilever Bridge

  Types of Bridge | Beam Bridge | Arch Bridge | Suspension Bridge | Cantilever Bridge  Here in this content we shall try to discuss about the different types of bridges uses in our country. This content is very useful to all types of students. Knowledge of different types of bridges help you to know whenever you travel across the country or the world. Types of Bridges  1. Beam Bridge.  - It is the oldest type of bridge. - it consists of Horizontal structure called a beam. 2. Arch Bridge.  - It looks like a semi circle.  - Earlier it was made of stones but now steel, concrete and bricks are used. 3. Suspension Bridge.  - It has huge towers of steel and concrete set into their foundation.  - Chains or ropes hang between the towers. 4. Cantilever Bridge :  - It is modified form of beam bridge.  - This type of bridge has support on one end.

beaks and birds | uses of beaks

Beaks and birds | uses of beaks Birds do not have teeth. They have a beak. The beaks are called bills. In this content we shall try to discuss about different types of beaks and birds related with. Here are some common types of beaks: 1. Cracker beak :    birds : Sparrows and Pigeons. uses : to crack open seeds and nuts. 2. Chisel-shaped beak :   birds : Woodpecker. uses : to drill into wood to find insects. 3. Shredder beak :  birds: Hawks and Owls. uses : to tear or shred flesh. 4. Straw-shaped beak :   birds: Humming Bird uses : to suck nectar from flowers. 5. Spoon-shaped beak :   birds : Duck uses : to catch insects and worms in water 6. Spear-shaped beak :   birds : Pelicans and Kingfishers uses : to catch fish. 7. Tweezer beak :   birds: Warblers  uses : to pick grains and insects. 8. Swiss army knife beak :  birds : Crow uses : to eat fruits, seeds, insects, fish and other animals.

National and international Trophy

 1.  Thomas Cup Uber Cup All England Championship BWF World Championship Ans: Badminton 2. Santosh Trophy FIFA Cup Bangabandhu Cup Durand Cup Ans: Football 3. Champions Trophy Rangaswamy Cup Beighton Cup Agha Khan Cup Ans: Hockey 4. Irani Cup Deodhar Trophy Ranji Trophy Ashes Cup Ans: Cricket  

well known places

1. It is the magnificent temple complex of Cambodia. This temple is dedicated to the Hindu God Vishnu .  Ans Angkor wat 2. Located in Maharashtra, it is famous for the cave temples and architecture. Kailash temple is here.  Ans: Ellora 3. The picturesque island country, located in the Indian Ocean , with an area of just 300 km and capital at MalĂ©.  Ans: Maldives 4. The traditional headquarters of cricket and scene of some of the game's most compelling moments, it is located in London.  Ans: Lords 5. It is a hill station on the Aravalli Range in Rajasthan and is famous for Dilwara Jain temple. Ans:  Mount Abu 6. The ' Samadhi ' of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi is located on the banks of River Yamuna in Delhi.  Ans: Raj Ghat 7. It is an open ground attached to Kremlin in Moscow and is used for processions and demonstrations.  Ans: Red Square 8. The world's best known postal address in London and the residence of the British Prime Minister ....

Our Solar system | let's learn about planets

 Our Solar system | let's learn about planets 1. The planet orbits closer to the sun than any other planet in our solar system. ans: Mercury. 2.The planet is nicknamed the Red Planet because it is covered with rust-like dust. ans : Mars. 3. The planet is the most beautiful planet in our solar system and has many moons which surround it. ans: Saturn 4. The planet is large that experiences extreme atmosphere weather conditions ,and covered in thin wispy white clouds which stretch out around the planet. ans : Neptune 5. The planet which surface is often described as a stormy desert full of many craters and very active volcanoes. ans : Venus 6. The planet is largest in the solar system . It has a very long magnetic field , you would weigh two and a half times as much as you would on Earth. ans : Jupiter 7. This is the first planet discovered by telescope . It's atmosphere is mostly hydrogen but it also contains large amount of a gas called methane . ans : Uranus.