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[#411] When is the Haryana Day?
Correct Answer

(C) November 1

Explanation

Solution: Haryana Day is celebrated on November 1. This festival is celebrated to commemorate the day when the state of Haryana was carved out of Punjab in 1966.

[#412] When did Afghanistan ends monarchy and became a republic?
Correct Answer

(B) 1973

Explanation

Solution: Afghanistan ends monarchy and became a republic in 1973. In a bloodless coup on July 17, 1973, Zahir Shah was deposed. The leader of the coup, General Mohammad Daud Khan (the king's brother-in-law), proclaimed Afghanistan a republic with himself as its president. Zahir Shah formally abdicated on Aug. 24, 1973, and went into exile in Italy.

[#413] When and where was tennis introduced in the Asian Games?
Correct Answer

(A) In 1958 at Tokyo

Explanation

Solution: In 1958 at Tokyo tennis was introduced in the Asian Games. Tennis at the Asian Games. Tennis is part of the Asian Games program. It has been played at each edition of the games since 1958, with the exception of 1970. Men's and women's singles, men's and women's doubles, and mixed doubles have been contested each time.

[#414] When the Aryans advanced towards India reaching the Ganges and the Yamuna rivers? It was the time of rise of Ganges Civilization.
Correct Answer

(D) 1500 BC

Explanation

Solution: In 1500 BC Aryans advanced towards India reaching the Ganges and the Yamuna rivers. It was the time of rise of Ganges Civilization.

[#415] Which country hosted the first Asian Games?
Correct Answer

(A) India

Explanation

Solution: India is a founder member of Asian Games and also the host of the first Asian Games. 1982 Asian Games were also held in New Delhi. India is one of the seven countries to have participated in all the editions of the Asian Games.