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1461. In which of the following fields, Guenter Grass was awarded the Nobel Prize for 1999 ?
A. Chemistry
B. Economics
C. Peace
D. Literature
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1462. Why was Halmahera, a small place in Indonesia, recently in the news ?
A. This is the place where ethnic violence broke out recently leaving more than 100 people dead.
B. This is the place where a huge fire broke ort in the forests, the thick fumes of which have badly affected normal life.
C. The World Peace Summit 2004 will be held here.
D. None of these
Explanation:
1463. Decision to hold the elections for Panchayats is taken by the
A. Panchayat itself
B. Union Government
C. State Governments
D. Election Commission of the Area
Explanation:
1464. Which of the following two countries are regularly fighting with each other over a dispute of territirial claims on Yellow Sea water ?
A. China-North Korea
B. North Korea-South Korea
C. South Korea-Singapore
D. China-South Korea
Explanation:
1465. Since last few years, tribals in certain pats of Orissa are struggling to get their land back which has illegally been captured by the
A. Builders and developers of housing colonies
B. Immigrants from Bangladesh
C. Rich Zamindars who were originally owning that land
D. The naxalities who are very active in the area
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