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[#716] Which of the following are the important sects of Islam?
Correct Answer

(B) Sunnis and Shias

Explanation

Solution: Sunnis and Shias are the important sects of Islam. Shia and Sunni Islam are the two major denominations of Islam. They chose sides following the death of the Islamic prophet Muhammad in AD 632.

[#717] Where is the sports stadium, Green Park, located?
Correct Answer

(A) Kanpur

Explanation

Solution: Green Park is the sports stadium, located in Kanpur. Green Park Stadium is a 32,000 capacity floodlit cricket stadium located in Kanpur, India, and home to the Uttar Pradesh cricket team. The stadium is under the control of the Sports Department Uttar Pradesh.

[#718] Which Bank has the maximum number of branches?
Correct Answer

(C) State Bank of India

Explanation

Solution: State Bank of India has the maximum number of branches. SBI becomes world's second bank to have 10,000 branches. State Bank of India on Sunday became only the second bank in the world to have 10,000 branches when Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram inaugurated its latest branch in Puduvayal district of Tamil Nadu

[#719] When was table tennis introduced in Olympics?
Correct Answer

(B) 1988 at Seoul

Explanation

Solution: In 1988 at Seoul, table tennis introduced in Olympics. Table tennis is among the sports contested at the Summer Olympic Games. It was introduced at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, where singles and doubles tournaments were held for both genders. The doubles events were dropped from the 2008 Summer Olympics program and replaced by team events.

[#720] Which is the associated sport of Bombay Gold Cup?
Correct Answer

(C) Hockey

Explanation

Solution: Hockey is the associated sport of Bombay Gold Cup.