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916. Nalanda International University was re-established in which year?

A. 2014

B. 2010

C. 2016

D. 2020

Explanation: Nalanda University was re-established by an Act of Parliament in 2010 and began operations in 2014.

917. India's first literary Nobel laureate, Rabindranath Tagore, was from which state?

A. West Bengal

B. Bihar

C. Odisha

D. Assam

Explanation: Rabindranath Tagore was born in Calcutta (now Kolkata), West Bengal.

918. The Asiatic Society was founded in Calcutta in 1784 by?

A. Sir William Jones

B. Warren Hastings

C. Lord Cornwallis

D. Thomas Macaulay

Explanation: Sir William Jones founded the Asiatic Society in Calcutta in 1784 to study Asian history, arts, and science.

919. India's first dam was built across which river?

A. Grand Anicut on Kaveri (Kallanai, 2nd century CE)

B. Bhakra on Sutlej

C. Hirakud on Mahanadi

D. Damodar on Damodar

Explanation: Grand Anicut (Kallanai) built by Karikala Chola across the Kaveri in the 2nd century CE is considered India's first dam.

920. Which PM launched the 'Smart Cities Mission' in India?

A. Narendra Modi

B. Manmohan Singh

C. Atal Bihari Vajpayee

D. Rajiv Gandhi

Explanation: PM Narendra Modi launched the Smart Cities Mission in June 2015.