Wind strength is measured by the beaufort scale. It was devised by sir francis beaufort in 1806. The scale describes wind in thirteen stages ranging from 0, which is calm weather, to 12, which is a hurricane.
Q. Federation Cup, World Cup, Allywyn International Trophy and Challenge Cup are awarded to winners of-
A. Tennis
B. Volleyball
C. Basketball
D. Cricket
Ans : B.
Q: In the Mahabharata, which of these characters died after the battle of kurukshetra was over?
A: Shakuni
B: Shalya
C: Kansa
D: Bhishma
Ans: D: Bhishma
By : Arun Singh
Q: In which of these places were prehistoric ‘rock shelters’ discovered which were declared aWorld Heritage site in 2003 by UNESCO?
A: Chanderi
B: Maheshwar
C: Sanchi
D: Bhimbetka
Ans: D: Bhimbetka
By - Arun Singh
Q. During which of these legendary events did Lord Vishnu take the form of Kurma?
A. Hiranyakashipu Sanhar
B. Kaliya Naag Mardan
C. Samudra Manthan
D. Kurukshetra Yudh
Ans. C. Samudra Manthan
By : Meena Mishra
Q: In which country would you find the towns of Hambantoa and Kandy?
A: Bangladesh
B: South Africa
C: Jamaica
D: Sri Lanka
Ans: D: Sri Lanka.
By - Arun Singh
Cook spent 556 minutes at the crease in the second innings -- the second longest in terms of minutes by an England player in India. Graeme Fowler had spent 563 minutes for his 201 in the 1984-85 Chennai Test. His innings is the sixth longest in terms of minutes by a visiting player in India.