List of Entrance Exams in India 2018-2019

Top Entrance Exams in India 2018-2019: From the long list of entrance exams conducted in India, we have selected some of the top entrance exams in India 2019-2020. A basic overview of all the exams is given here.

Engineering Entrance Exams

To provide admissions to the desirable candidates in engineering courses, various engineering entrance exams are conducted. Some colleges/ universities offer enrollment on the basis of JEE Main score, some others via state level engineering entrance exams and certain other conducts their own entrance test.

Medical Entrance Exams

Medical entrance exams are conducted with the aim of screening the candidates for admissions into several medical colleges situated in the country. The admissions in MBBS and BDS courses are now provided on the basis of NEET UG. For postgraduate admissions, the colleges can conduct their own medical entrance exam or can consider NEET PG. Entrance exams are also conducted by the colleges for undergraduate admissions in other courses.

Law Entrance Exams

The applicants looking for a career in the field of law can appear for the law entrance exams. Law entrance exams are conducted at national as well as university level. Through the entrance exams, admissions are granted to the candidates in both bachelor and master level law courses.

Science Entrance Exams

The candidates can find a large number of opportunities in the science stream including engineering, medical, space science, etc. The science entrance exams are conducted in many different fields and the candidates can appear for any exam of their choice.

MBA Entrance Exams

Management is the most-sought after post-graduation degree opted by the candidates from different fields, especially engineering, technology and management. The MBA entrance exams are conducted to provide the aspiring candidates enrolment in the top business schools of the country.

Pharmacy Entrance Exams

The candidates interested in the field of pharmacy can appear for the pharmacy entrance exams at national, state or university levels. Exams are conducted to provide the applicants admissions in diploma (D.Pharm), bachelor’s (B.Pharm), master’s (M.Pharm) and doctorate (Pharm.D) degree programme.

Hotel Management Entrance Exams

Hotel management is another major field and a large number of students have shown a great interest in the field. To grant admissions to these students in various hotel management institutes, entrance exams are conducted. The candidates who have completed their higher secondary education can appear in the entrance exams.

Mass Communication Entrance Exams

The candidates with interest in the field of media and journalism can appear for the Mass Communication entrance exams. Admissions are granted in both undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. Various university level entrance exams are conducted for UG and PG admissions.

B.Sc./ M.Sc. Entrance Exams

To offer the candidates admissions in the field of science, B.Sc./ M.Sc. entrance exams are conducted. B.Sc entrance exam is for undergraduate admissions and M.Sc entrance exams offer postgraduate admissions. Numerous universities conduct their B.Sc./ M.Sc. entrance exams to screen candidates for the purpose of admissions.

BBA Entrance Exams

Admissions in the undergraduate business administration courses are done on the basis of BBA entrance exams. BBA courses are offered by various institutes and to select the most eligible candidates for the program, entrance exams are conducted at different levels.

B.Ed. Entrance Exams

The B.Ed entrance exams are aimed at the candidates who seek a future in the field of teaching. State as well as university level B.Ed entrance exams are conducted and the candidates with an undergraduate or postgraduate degree from a recognized university can apply for the entrance exams.

Agricultural Entrance Exams

In agricultural field, undergraduate, postgraduate as well as doctoral courses are offered to the candidates. By clearing the agricultural entrance exams, the candidates can make themselves eligible for admissions in these courses. Agricultural entrance exams are conducted at national, state as well as university level.

Ayush Entrance Exams – Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy

To provide admissions to the candidates interested in the field of Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Ayush entrance exams are conducted. The entrance exams are conducted at state and university level for providing enrolment in UG as well as PG courses.

Nursing Entrance Exams

The nursing entrance exams are organized for the candidates interested in the field of nursing. Different universities conduct nursing entrance exams and the candidates can apply for these exams by filling out their application form.

Fashion & Design Entrance Exams

Candidates seeking admissions in fashion and designing courses can appear for the Fashion & Design entrance exams. National level and university level entrance exams are conducted to grant enrolment to the qualified candidates. Some of the top exams include NIFT entrance exam, All India Entrance Examination for Design (AIEED) and Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED).

Marine Engineering Entrance Exams

The candidates with interest in design and construction of marine vessels (boats, ships, etc) can opt for a career in marine engineering. For this purpose, marine engineering entrance exams are conducted and the students who have completed their class 12th can apply for these exams.

BFA Entrance Exams

The candidates seeking a bachelor’s degree in the field of visual and performing arts can appear for the BFA entrance exams. Top universities including Amity, Delhi University, JMI University conducts their own entrance exams for enrolling students in the BFA degree program.

BCA Entrance Exams

Various university-level entrance exams are conducted to offer admissions to the selected candidates in BCA degree programs. The candidates who have passed their HSC/ 12th or equivalent examinations can apply for BCA entrance exams.

Polytechnic Entrance Exams

The applicants seeking a diploma degree in the field of engineering can appear for the polytechnic entrance exams. The candidates who have completed the class 10th exam can apply for the polytechnic entrance exams. For offering admissions, state-level entrance exams are conducted.

MCA Entrance Exams

The MCA entrance exams are conducted to offer admissions to the interested candidates in the master’s degree programme in the field of computer application. Those with BCA degree who want to get the master’s degree in this field can apply for the MCA entrance exams.

JRF Examination

To screen eligible candidates for offering Junior Research Fellowship award, the Indian Council of Medical Research organizes JRF examination. It is a national level exam and is the first step to provide admissions to the Ph.D/ research programme. To be eligible to appear for this exam, a post graduate degree is necessary.

Entrance Exams after 12th

After completing your 12th, you have a plenty of career choices in front of you. Some of the most-sought after choices include engineering, medical, management, and others. Depending on your choice, you can appear for any entrance exam after 12th such as JEE, NEET, UCEED, etc.

Entrance Exams after Graduation

After completing their graduation, the candidates can opt for postgraduate degree in different fields as per their choice and eligibility. Some of the prestigious entrance exams after graduation include GATE, CAT, MAT, JAM, and many more.

University Level Entrance Exams

The University level entrance exams are conducted by various universities of the country to screen the students for their undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The candidates can fill the application form for different courses offered by the university they wish to study in.

Scholarship Exams

The scholarship exams are conducted to provide the needy and deserving candidates financial support. Many foundations and institutions organize scholarship exams with the aim to help such candidates. These exams are conducted on an annual basis and the students from class I to XII can apply for them.

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List Of Competitive Examinations In India 2018

Defence Examinations: The Ministry of Defence is responsible for the management of armed forces in India. A career in Defence forces is one of the most prestigious and respected positions in the country. The Indian Armed Forces are the military forces of India which consist of four professional uniformed services: The Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard. The Union Public Service Commission recruits the Commissioned Officers in the Armed Forces by conducting Competitive Examinations. 

List of exams conducted in defence: 

• Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 
• Combined Defence Service Examination 
• I.A.F. Airman Education Instructors Trade Examination 
• I.A.F. Airman Non-Technical Trade Examination 
• I.A.F. Airman Technical Trade Examination 
• Indian Army Soldier Clerks Examination 
• Indian Army Soldier General Duty (N.E.R.) Examination 
• Indian Army Soldier Nursing Assistants (M.E.R.) Examination 
• Indian Army Soldier Technical (M.E.R.) Examination 
• Indian Navy Artificer Apprentices Examination 
• Indian Navy Dock Yard Apprentices Examination 
• Indian Navy Sailors Matric Entry Recruitment Examination 
• National Defence Academy Examination

UPSC Examinations: The UPSC (Union Public Services Commission) conducts various exams each year for entry into central government services, combined Medical and Engineering services, Economic service and the Indian Forests services. This constitutes List of all the civil services and other examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

• Central Police Force Assistant 
• Commandants Examination 
• Civil Service Examination 
• Combined Defence Service Examination 
• Combined Engineering Service Examination 
• Combined Medical Service Examination 
• Geologists Examination 
• Indian Economic / Statistical Services Examination 
• Indian Forest Service Examination 
• National Defence Academy Entrance Examination 
• Section Officers/ Stenographers Departmental Competitive Examination 
• Special Class Railway Apprentices Examination

Bank Tests: There are several exams conducted in Bank exams i.e Public Sector Banks (SBI, PO, IBPS, SBI Clerk, IBPS Clerk) and Regional Rural Banks. The number of vacancies depends on the bank. Here is the list of Bank tests:

• Reserve Bank Officers Exam 
• Bank Clerical Grade Exam 
• SBI Probationary Officers Exam

Railway Examinations:  The Indian Railways is one of the world's largest & biggest employers with 1.4 million people as a workforce. They conduct examinations to fill various posts.

• Railway Non-Technical Cadre Examination 
• Railway Protection Force Sub-Inspectors/Constables Examination 
• Railway Technical Cadre Examination (RTCE) 
• Combined Engineering Service Examination 
• Combined Medical Service Examination 
• Special Class Railway Apprentices Examination

Research Examinations: Research examinations are conducted for the recruitment to posts in the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) of the ICAR and to such other posts and services that the President, ICAR, may specify from time to time. 

• ARS NET (Agricultural Research Service and National Eligibility Test) Examination

SSC Examinations: The SSC Selection Post Exam is an annual examination which is organized by SSC for the central government to recruit candidates for officer posts. The posts are offered in the various government departments. Here is the list of exams conducted by SSC:

• Combined Graduate Level Tier Examination 
• Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2) Examination 
• Junior Engineer Examination (Civil and Electrical) 
• Junior Hindi Translator Examination 
• SAS Apprentices Examination 
• Stenographers Service Examination 
• Tax Assistants Examination

UGC/NCTE examinations: 

Teacher Eligibility Test (TET): 

• NCTE conducts exams for those aspiring to become teachers in schools under Government, private, unaided and aided categories. 

National Eligibility Test (NET): 

• NET Is conducted by UGC, it is a national level entrance examination for Post Graduation candidates. NET is conducted for determining the eligibility of Indian nationals for the Award of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) and eligibility for Lectureship in various Indian universities and colleges. 

LIC/ GIC examinations: It is a competitive examination for the recruitment of the Assistant Administrative Officers etc, in Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) is held once a year, generally in the month of June. Here is the list of exams conducted by LIC/ GIC: 

• G.I.C. Officers Examination 
• G.I.C. Assistants Examination 
• L.I.C. Assistants/ Stenos/ Typists Examination 
• L.I.C. Development Officers Examination 
• L.I.C. Officers Examination

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General Knowledge MCQs - 130

1. Indian first took part in the Olympic Games in which year?

 2. Which is the only woman to have won three Wimbledon titles in a row?

 3. Which algae is used as biofertilizer in the production of crop paddy?

 4. Which planet is known as the ‘Watery Planet’ ?

 5. On which river did Pulakesin II defeat Harshavardhana?

 6. How are the members of the Rajya Sabha elected?

 7. When lake starts freezing the formation of the ice will start first at which point?

 8. How is the standard of living in a country represented?

 9. What will be the antipodal position of a place located at 350 south and 800 west?

 10. Who was the first Muslim ruler to formulate the theory of Kingship similar to the theory of divine right of King?

 11. Where is Salar Jung Museum situated?

 12. Which unicellular algae are used as source of oxygen in space research?

 13. Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

 14. If news is broadcast from London at 10:30 AM, at what time it will be heard at Baghdad (450 E)?

 15. Which ruler in India challenged the authority of the Ulemas or Muslim clergy?

 16. Which is used as a filler in rubber tyres ?

 17. Indian Institute of Naturopathy and Yogic Science is located at which city?

 18. Which is the best measure of economic growth of a country ?

 19. Where is the Taiga belt found?

 20. Who was the ruler of medieval India who is credited with the building of the Grand Trunk Road?

Answer : 1. 1920 2. Steffi Graff 3. Blue green algae 4. Earth 5. Narmada 6. Indirectly 7. Top 8. Per capita income 9. 350 north and 1000 east 10. Balban 11. Hyderabad 12. Chlorella 13. President 14. 1:30 PM 15. Alauddin Khilji 16. Carbon black 17. Lucknow 18. GNP 19. Temperate grasslands and Tundra 20. Sher Shah Suri

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General Knowledge MCQs - 129

1. What was the main stipulation of Government of India Act, 1935 ?

 2. Which compound is known as white vitriol?

 3. A person returning from abroad can retain foreign currency up to what period?

 4. Which environment leads to the occurrence of acid rain?

 5. Which sites of Harappan are not in India?

 6. Which decade is celebrated as United Nations decade of Sustainble energy for all?

 7. Which type of the fruit formed without fertilisation?

 8. By which act did the Crown take the Government of India into its own hands?

 9. What is the Jharkhand’s contribution in the total coal production in India?

 10. Between which was the ancient town of Takshasila located?

 11. For the measurement of temperature of the order of 400°C, what will we prefer?

 12. The term L.B.W. is associated with which game?

 13. Who is called the ‘Father of Economics’ ?

 14. In which year Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) was setup in India?

 15. Which Mauryan emperor abdicated his throne and migrated to the south to live as Jain ascetic ?

 16. Which is the plant hormone that induces cell division?

 17. By whom is the Annual Financial Statement caused to be laid before both Houses of Parliament?

 18. In vulcanisation, with which the natural rubber is heated?

 19. Which planet of the solar system spins on its axis at the fastest rate?

 20. Which Gupta ruler was a poet and a musician and was adorned with the title of Kaviraja or King of poets?

Answer : 1. Complete independence guaranteed 2. ZnSO4 7H2O 3. 90 days 4. Sulphur dioxide5. Mohenjodaro and Harappa 6. 2014-2024 7. Parthenocarpy 8. Government of India Act, 1858 9. 40% 10. Indus and Jhelum 11. Thermocouple 12. Cricket 13. Adam Smith 14. 1948 15. Chandragupta Maurya 16. Auxins 17. President 18. Sulphur 19. Jupiter 20. Samudragupta

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General Knowledge MCQs - 128

1. When was ‘Common Market for Eastern and Southern African (COMESA) formed?

 2. What is the interrelated food chains in an ecological community?

 3. By whom is the conditions of service and tenure of the Election Commissioner prescribed?

 4. Where was the first oil well in India was dug?

 5. Timur, the Lame invaded India during the reign of which ruler?

 6. Which elementis produced when concentrated cinnabar is roasted in the excess of air?

 7. Where is the headquarters of Pan American Health Organisation?

 8. Which is the most important item of non-plan expenditure?

 9. Neap tides occur during which phase of the moon?

 10. Which Peshwas was popularly known as Nana Saheb ?

 11. Which vegetable protein is considered as good as an animal protein?

 12. In which year were the first general elections in India held?

 13. Which nuclides having the same number of neutrons but different number of protons or mass number?

 14. Which oceanic tidal wave that moves upto 200 MPH and is up to 1000 feet high?

 15. Which Maratha Peshwa followed the ideal of Hindu Pada-Padshahi ?

 16. When is World Blood Donor Day, recognized by the UN is observed?

 17. When is International Day of Democracy, recognized by the UN observed?

 18. To which type of organisms do mushrooms belong?

 19. Plants having thorny leaves and penetrating roots are classified by which name?

 20. To which age the Indus Valley Civilization belongs?

Answer : 1. 1994 2. Food Web 3. Parliament 4. Digboi 5. Mohammad Shah Tughlaq 6. Hg 7. Mexico 8. Interest payment 9. First and third quarter 10. Balaji Baji Rao 11. Soyabean protein 12. 1951 13. Isotones 14. Tsunami 15. Baji Rao I 16. June 14 17. September 15 18. Fungi 19. Xerophytes 20. Neolithic age

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General Knowledge MCQs - 127

1. What is most suitable for the core of an electromagnet?

 2. What is common between Kutty, Shankar, Laxman and Sudhir Dar?

 3. On which bast is the India’s wage policy?

 4. Which is east of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

 5. Who pioneered Khilafat Movement?

 6. Which insect spreads kala-azar?

 7. How many members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President of India?

 8. Which is the main ingredient in cement ?

 9. By what name is the Ganga known in Bangladesh ?

 10. Who voted against the partition of India in the A.I.C.C. meeting held on 14 June 1947?

 11. Late Girilal Jain was a noted figure in which field?

 12. Where is the headquarters of East African Development Bank?

 13. Which industry produces the most non-biodegradable wastes?

 14. Which peninsular river is westward flowing?

 15. Who is regarded as the ‘Mother of the Indian Revolution’?

 16. How much the time gap between two sessions of the Parliament should not exceed?

 17. A convex mirror makes a good rear-view mirror for a car. Why?

 18. In recent years, how have the capital outlays for the defence service?

 19. Ankaleshwar and Navagaon are two oil fields in which state?

 20. What was the capital of Hoyasals?

Answer : 1. Soft iron 2. Drawing Cartoons 3. Cost of living 4. Indonesia 5. Ali Brothers 6. Sand fly 7. 12 8. Lime stone 9. Padma 10. Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan 11. Journalism 12. Uganda 13. Thermal power plants 14. Tapti 15. Madam Bhikaiji Cama 16. 6 months 17. It forms erect, reduced images 18. Increasing steadily 19. Gujarat 20. Dwarasamudra

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General Knowledge MCQs - 126

1. In the context of Indian wild life, what is the flying fox?

 2. Who appoints the Chairman of the UPSC ?

 3. Why is In a hydel station the motion produced in turbines?

 4. Moon shaped sand-dunes, formed by which wind action?

 5. During the decline of the Mughal empire By whom were the Jats were organised into a political force?

 6. Which is useful in the detection of landmines?

 7. Which instrument used to measure the force and velocity of the wind?

 8. Which is the phylum that includes exclusively marine animal?

 9. Which river has the largest drainage basin?

 10. In which year was the Third Battle of Panipat fought?

 11. What is the part of the Constitution that reflects the mind and ideals of the framers?

 12. Which polymeric material is used for making bullet proof jacket?

 13. Upon which development the Second Five Year Plan laid mote stress?

 14. Which is the largest fresh water lake in the world?

 15. Who’ among the following Governor-Generals formed the Triple Alliance against Tipu Sultan?

 16. Pandit K.G. Ginde, was well known for his contribution in when field?

 17. Insects that can transmit diseases to human are referred to as which name?

 18. In India, the concept of single citizenship is adopted from which country?

 19. In which sea are the Lakshadweep Islands are situated?

 20. Who was elected as the President of All-India Khilafat Conference when it met at Delhi in 1919?

Answer : 1 1. Bat 2. President 3. Due to the flow of water 4. Barkhans 5. Badan Singh 6. Wasp 7. Anemometer 8. Echinodermata 9. Amazon 10. 1761 11. Preamble 12. KEVLAR 13. Industrialisation 14. Lake Superior 15. Lord Cornwallis 16. Music 17. Vectors 18. England 19. Arabian Sea 20. Mahatma Gandhi

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General Knowledge MCQs - 125

1. Which book was written by Gandhiji?

 2. Which vitamin is essential for the coagulation of blood?

 3. Which describes India as a Secular State?

 4. When the wind is deflected due to the rotation of the Earth, what is it called?

 5. Which part of Delhi where Aibak laid the foundation of the first so called 'Seven cities' of medieval Delhi,?

 6. Which is used in storage batteries?

 7. When is World Population Day, recognized by the UN is observed?

 8. Who was the first Chairman of the Planning Commission?

 9. The equatorial regions receive rainfall throughout the year. What is the annual rainfall?

 10. When Abdur Razzak from Persia visited Hampi, who was the ruler of Vijayanagar in South India?

 11. How much protein a working woman must intake everyday?

 12. Who was the first leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha?

 13. An element X forms an oxide X03. What is the valency of X?

 14. Which is the world’s largest desert ?

 15. From where Alauddin Khalji captured the Delhi throne after securing fabulous wealth?

 16. Which year is celebrated as International Year of the Shark?

 17. Who was the first Indian woman to scale the Mount Everest?

 18. What is the introduction of foreign genes for improving genotype?

 19. The problem of leaching of the soil is more pronounced in the areas how rainfall is there?

 20. Who was the first Mughal emperor to allow Britishers to establish trade links with India?

Answer : 1. My Experiments with Truth 2. Vitamin K3. Preamble to the Constitution4. Geostropic wind 5. Mehrauli 6. Lead 7. July 11 8. Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru 9. 250 cms 10. Devaraya II 11. 45 g 12. Kamlapati Tripathi 13. 6 14. Sahara 15. Devagiri 16. 2009 17. Bachhendri Pal 18. Immunisation 19. Heavy 20. Jahangir

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General Knowledge MCQs - 124

1. A deuterium nucleus consists of which particles?

 2. With which field is Begum Akhtar associated?

 3. In which year, some more commercial banks in addition to the first lot of 141 were nationalised in India?

 4. Penganga, Wardha and Wainganga are the tributaries of which river?

 5. What was the first discourse of Buddha at Deer Park in Sarnath called?

 6. A person feel fatigued due to depositon of which acid in their muscles?

 7. In which country does State funding of elections take place?

 8. What is the quantity that remains unchanged in a transformer?

 9. Which planet take maximum time for one revolution around the Sun?

 10. Which inscription describes the achievements of Kharavela, king of Kalinga ?

 11. Who has been designated as the chairman by the IBA?

 12. ‘Asian Drama’, by Gunnar Karl Myrdal, is a book on which subjects?

 13. In the retina of eye cells what is present for colour differentiation?

 14. When will the Smith-tuttle comet crash with Earth?

 15. St. Thomas came to India in 1st century A. D. to propogate christianity. During which reign did he come?

 16. The President of the Indian Union has the same constitutional authority as which country?

 17. How many moles are there is 140 g of Si (atomic mass of silicon is 28)?

 18. In which plan was the objective of self-reliance and zero net foreign aid declared?

 19. What is the approximate circumference of the Earth?

 20. Which Sultan of Delhi had accepted the Suzerainty of the Timurid ruler Mirza Shah Rukh ?

Answer : 1. One proton and one neutron 2. Vocal Music 3. 1980 4. Godavari 5. Dharmachakrapravartan 6. Latic Acid 7. Germany and Austria 8. Frequency 9. Jupiter 10. Hathigunipha inscription 11. K. R. Kamath 12. Economics 13. Cones 14. In 2116 AD 15. Gondophernes 16. British Monarch 17. 5 18. Fourth 5-Yr Plan 19. 30,000 km 20. Khizr Khan Sayyid

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General Knowledge MCQs - 123

1. Which organ breaks fat to produce cholesterol?

 2. By whom the salary and perquisites of the Prime Minister of India are decided?

 3. During the fermentation of sugar, which enzyme which converts glucose into ethyl alcohol?

 4. The latitude of a place expresses its angular position relative to the place of which point?

 5. Who was the first Indian Hindi scholar of the Mughal period?

 6. Amnesty International is an organisation associated with which field?

 7. Which human organ is most susceptible to harmful radiations?

 8. Which part modified into pitcher in pitcher plant?

 9. Who introduced the term anticyclone for the first time?

 10. Which distinguishes the Harappan from other contemporary civilizations of the world?

 11. What about ministry in the event of the resignation or death of the Prime Minister?

 12. A temperature difference of 25°C is equivalent to a temperature difference of howmany F?

 13. Participatory Notes (PNs) are associated with which investors?

 14. Why do the tropical cyclones not occur close to the equator?

 15. What was the primary purpose of a seal in the Indus Valley Civilisation?

 16. What is Anosmia?

 17. Entomophily pollination occur with the help of which creatures?

 18. English is the official language of which State?

 19. Which river does not form any delta at its mouth?

 20. Who presided over the first Buddhist Council held at Rajgriha ?

Answer : 1. Liver 2. Parliament 3. zymase 4. Equator 5. Abdur Rahim 6. Protection of human rights 7. Lungs 8. Leaf 9. F. Galton 10. Town planning and drainage 11. The Ministry is dissolved 12. 45° F 13. Foreign Institutional Investors 14. Weak coriolis force 15. To signify ownership of property 16. Loss of the sense of smell 17. Insects 18. Nagaland 19. Tapti & Narmada 20. Maha Kassapa

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