456: Match List-I wish List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists :
List-I (Writer) -- List-II(Book)
A. V.S. Naipau l-- 1.The Siege of Krishnapur
B. Salmman Rushdie -- 2. In a Free State
C. Paul Scott -- 3. Midnight's Children
D. J.G Farrell -- 4. Staying On
(A) 4 3 2 1
(B) 2 3 4 1
(C) 2 1 4 3
(D) 4 1 2 3
457: Which one of the following countries is not a participating team in the Football World Cup 2006 to be held in Germany in July 2006 ?
(a) Russia
(b) Togo
(c) Ivory Coast
(d) Switzerland
458: Where is the famous Virupaksha temple located?
(a) hampi
(b) Srikalahasti
(c) Chidambaram
(d) Bhadrachalam
Explanation:
Virupakasha Temple is located in Hampi 350 km from Bangalore, in the state of Karnataka in southern India. The Temple is Dedicated to Shiva known here as virupaksha, as the consort of the local goddess pampa who is associated with the Tungabhadra River The temple continues to prosper and attract huge crowds for the betrothal and marriage festivities of Virupaksha and pampa in December In the month of February the annual chariot festival is celebrated here.
459: Consider the following statement :
1. The Nobel Prize Awarding Ceremony takes place on December 10 to every year.
2. The Nobel Prize for Literature was added later on to the other five area . Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Peace and Economics.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
460: Who was the first Indian actress to receive the Padma Shri Award ?
(a) Samita Patil
(b) Nargis Dutt
(c) Meena Kumari
(d) Madhubala