GK - Famous Personalities
41.
The first person who sailed around the world was
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The Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan is often credited as being the first person to have circumnavigated the globe set sail in September 1519.
He was killed only halfway through the circuit in a skirmish with natives on the Philippine island of Mactan. Magellan’s death meant that he personally failed to circle the world, but his expedition continued on without him.
In September 1522, one of his ships arrived safely back in Spain having completed a successful circumnavigation of the globe.
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Option BExplanation :
The Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan is often credited as being the first person to have circumnavigated the globe set sail in September 1519.
He was killed only halfway through the circuit in a skirmish with natives on the Philippine island of Mactan. Magellan’s death meant that he personally failed to circle the world, but his expedition continued on without him.
In September 1522, one of his ships arrived safely back in Spain having completed a successful circumnavigation of the globe.
42.
Who is called as Father of Ayurveda ?
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Charaka was one of the principal contributors to Ayurveda, a system of medicine and lifestyle developed in Ancient India. He is well known as the "Indian father of medicine" or "Father of Ayurvedic Medicine".
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Option BExplanation :
Charaka was one of the principal contributors to Ayurveda, a system of medicine and lifestyle developed in Ancient India. He is well known as the "Indian father of medicine" or "Father of Ayurvedic Medicine".
43.
Gangubai Hangal is the name associated with
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Gangubai Hangal was an Indian singer of the khyal genre of Hindustani classical music, who was known for her deep and powerful voice.
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Option BExplanation :
Gangubai Hangal was an Indian singer of the khyal genre of Hindustani classical music, who was known for her deep and powerful voice.
44.
The only Indian woman who become President of the World Health Organization so far is/was
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Option B45.
Greta Garbo is associated with
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Greta Garbo was a Swedish-American film actress during the 1920s and 1930s.
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Option DExplanation :
Greta Garbo was a Swedish-American film actress during the 1920s and 1930s.
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