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1
Jabar-bin-Hayyan was a: (1989)
A. Mathematician
B. Chemist
C. Philosopher
D. Astronomer
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Jabir ibn Hayyan, often known in the West as Geber, was an early Islamic polymath widely considered as the father of Arab chemistry.
2
The Headquarters of Asian Development Bank is in: (1989)
A. Manila
B. Bangkok
C. Jakarta
D. Tokyo
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has its headquarters situated in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines.
3
What is the actual name of F-16: (1989)
A. Fighting Falcon
B. Concord
C. Atomic Bomber
D. Jumbo Jet
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The General Dynamics F-16 is a multirole fighter aircraft officially named the 'Fighting Falcon'.
4
Literacy rate in Pakistan is (as of 1989 estimates): (1989)
A. 20%
B. 50%
C. 15%
D. 30%
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Around the late 1980s, the literacy rate in Pakistan hovered near the 30% mark.
5
India launched its first Missile with the name of: (1989)
A. Monica
B. Indira
C. Agni
D. Verma
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The Agni missile is a family of medium to intercontinental range ballistic missiles developed by India, with the first test firing taking place in 1989.
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The 'Great Leap Forward' was: (1989)
A. Chinese Economic Programme
B. Cuban Military Strategy
C. American Policy towards Latin America
D. Russian Diplomatic move
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The Great Leap Forward was an economic and social campaign led by the Chinese Communist Party from 1958 to 1962.
7
Premadasa is: (1989)
A. Terrorist Movement
B. President Sri Lanka
C. European Comedian
D. President of Chile
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Ranasinghe Premadasa served as the 3rd President of Sri Lanka from 1989 to 1993.
8
Sunsuke Uno is: (1989)
A. Maker of Micro-Computers
B. Prime Minister of Singapore
C. Prime Minister of Japan
D. Chinese Town
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Sōsuke Uno was a Japanese politician who briefly served as Prime Minister of Japan in 1989.
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Pakistan left CENTO in: (1989)
A. 1981
B. 1979
C. 1975
D. 1971
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Pakistan formally withdrew from the Central Treaty Organization (CENTO) in 1979.
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President of U.S.A. is (as of 1989): (1989)
A. George Thomas Ross Bush
B. George Hurbert Walker Bush
C. George Hubert Norman Bush
D. George Paul James Bush
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George Herbert Walker Bush was inaugurated as the 41st President of the United States in 1989.
