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What does the abbreviation 'cons.' stand for?
What does the abbreviation 'cons.' stand for?
Consonant.
What does 'cpd.' stand for?
What does 'cpd.' stand for?
Compound.
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Which historical chronicle was authored by Kalhan?
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Which novel is R.K. Narayan known for that provides a narrative of Indian life?
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Who penned the poetry collection Gitanjali?
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For what contributions was V.S. Naipaul awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature?
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In what language does J.M Coetzee primarily write?
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According to the Nobel Prize committee, what does Harold Pinter's plays uncover?
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Herta Müller's writing is described as having the concentration of what literary form?
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What event did Coroebus win to become the first Olympic champion?
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What year did the Roman emperor Theodosius I abolish the ancient Olympic Games?
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Mo Yan's writing merges what three elements?
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What weight range must a cricket ball fall within?
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What significant event for women's cricket took place in the 18th century?
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Which country played in the first Test match of cricket in 1877?
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ab initio
ab initio
A Latin phrase meaning 'from the beginning.'
ad interim
ad interim
A Latin term meaning 'meanwhile' or 'in the meantime.'
Alma mater
Alma mater
A Latin term for 'gracious mother,' referring to a school or university one attended.
coup d'état
coup d'état
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de facto
de facto
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de jure
de jure
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en bloc
en bloc
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eureka
eureka
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ex officio
ex officio
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eminent
eminent
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First Olympic Games
First Olympic Games
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Coroebus
Coroebus
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Theodosius I
Theodosius I
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Pierre de Coubertin
Pierre de Coubertin
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USFSA
USFSA
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Cultural Influence
Cultural Influence
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Revival of Olympics
Revival of Olympics
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Franco-Prussian War
Franco-Prussian War
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Conjunction
Conjunction
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Demonstrative
Demonstrative
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Derivative
Derivative
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Diminutive
Diminutive
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Etymology
Etymology
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Euphemistically
Euphemistically
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Exempli gratia
Exempli gratia
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Et cetera
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Kalidasa
Kalidasa
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Kautilya
Kautilya
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Gandhi, Mahatma
Gandhi, Mahatma
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Tagore, Rabindranath
Tagore, Rabindranath
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Premchand
Premchand
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Mistry, Rohinton
Mistry, Rohinton
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Narayan, R.K.
Narayan, R.K.
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Azad, Maulana Abul Kalam
Azad, Maulana Abul Kalam
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Basketball Team Size
Basketball Team Size
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Basketball Playing Time
Basketball Playing Time
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Basketball Important Terms
Basketball Important Terms
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Origin of Cricket
Origin of Cricket
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First Recorded Cricket Match
First Recorded Cricket Match
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First Test Match
First Test Match
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Women's Cricket History
Women's Cricket History
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Cricket Ball Specifications
Cricket Ball Specifications
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S. Naipaul
S. Naipaul
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Imre Kertész
Imre Kertész
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J.M. Coetzee
J.M. Coetzee
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Elfriede Jelinek
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Harold Pinter
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Doris Lessing
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Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio
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Herta Müller
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Mario Vargas Llosa
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Svetlana Alexievich
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Study Notes
GKC - Semester IV Units
- Literature
- Art & Entertainment Part-I
- Art & Entertainment Part-II
- Art & Entertainment Part-III
- Environmental Studies Social Issues
Unit 1: Literature
- Important Indian Writers and Their Works (e.g., Kalam, Adiga, Ghosh, Desai, Roy)
- Important Foreign Writers and Their Works (e.g., Forster, Fitzgerald, Gibbon, Zola)
- Foreign Words and Phrases in Common Use
- The Nobel Prizes
- List of Some Selected Laureates in Literature
- Nobel Prize Medal
Unit 2: Art & Entertainment Part-I
- Art & Entertainment
- Classical Dances of India (Bharata Natyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Odissi, Mohiniattam)
- Indian Cinema
- Academies and Other Institutions (Sangeet Natak Academy, Sahitya Academy, Lalit Kala Academy & National Book Trust)
Unit 3: Art & Entertainment Part-II
- History of Abbreviations
- Some Important Abbreviations
- Sobriquets
- The Superlatives
Unit 4: Art & Entertainment Part-III
- History of The Olympics
- Olympic Sports
- Modern Olympics
- Modern Pentathlon
- Winter Olympics
- Olympic Sign and Flag
- Important Games in Olympics (Archery, Athletics, Basketball, Boxing, Canoeing, Cycling, Equestria, Fencing, Gymnastics, Handball, Judo, Modern Pentathlon, Rowing, Shooting, Swimming, and Wrestling)
- Olympic Games Host Cities
Unit 5: Environmental Studies Social Issues
- Social Issues and the Environment
- Water Conservation
- Rainwater Harvesting
- Environmental Ethics
- Climate Change
- Global Warming
- Human Population and the Environment
- Population Growth
- Environment and Human Health
- Value Education
- HIV/AIDS
- Women and Child Welfare
- Role of Information Technology in Environment and Human Health
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Test your knowledge on various literary abbreviations and historical texts. This quiz covers key terms, notable authors, and important works in Indian literature and history. Explore the significance and meanings of abbreviations along with cultural contributions from renowned writers.