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411. Gautama Buddha was born in 563 BC in which country?

گوتم بدھ 563 قبل مسیح میں کس ملک میں پیدا ہوئے؟

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Answer: Lumbini

Explanation Gautam Budha was born in 623 BC i n Lumbini, Nepal. Language of discourse/lectures of Budhha was: Pali Gautam Budha was the founder of Buddhism .

412. Who was the main contributor to the linguistic period?

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Answer: Chomsky

Explanation Noam Chomsky is an American linguist Chomsky is known as "the father of modern linguistics" for his work in the 1950s Born: Avram Noam Chomsky December 7, 1928 (age 95) He has written over 150 books He said: there is “no meaningful evidence of a coup" by USA against former prime minister Imran Khan .

413. Who is known as Father of History of Psychology?

نفسیات کی تاریخ کا باپ کس کو کہا جاتا ہے؟

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Answer: Wilhem Wundt

Explanation Wilhelm Wundt was a German physiologist. He is known as one of the fathers of modern psychology. He was the first person to call himself a psychologist. First Psychology Lab (1879): At the University of Leipzig, he created the first dedicated laboratory Born: 16 August 1832, German Confederation Died: 31 August 1920 (aged 88) , Saxony, Germany Education: University of Heidelberg (MD, 1856) Known for: Experimental psychology Cultural psychology Apperception

414. Nelson Mandela belongs to which country?

نیلسن منڈیلا کا تعلق کس ملک سے ہے؟

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Answer: South Africa

Explanation Nelson Mandela was the first president of South Africa From 10 May 1994 until 1999. Imprisoned in 1962 Died: on 5th December 2013 Served 27 years in prison Awarded the international Nobel prize in 1993 Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated on 18 July

415. When the first Supreme Leader of Iran Ruhollah Khomeini passed away?

ایران کے پہلے سپریم لیڈر روح اللہ خمینی کا انتقال کب ہوا؟

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Answer: June 1989

Explanation Sayyid Ruhollah Khomeini , was an Iranian political and religious leader who served as the first supreme leader of Iran from 1979 until his death on June 3, 1989.

416. Heavyweight boxing legend George Foreman belonged to which country who has passed away at the age of 76?

ہیوی ویٹ باکسنگ لیجنڈ جارج فورمین کا تعلق کس ملک سے تھا جو 76 سال کی عمر میں انتقال کر گئے؟

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Answer: America

Explanation About George Foreman Born: 1949 Dying date: March 21, 2025 Nationality: American Profession: Boxer He died at the age of 76 in the US Note: He was a two-time world heavyweight champion and an Olympic gold medalist . ***

417. Who became first US native woman to go to space on 5 October 2022?

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Answer: Nicole Mann

Explanation Nicole Mann is an American test pilot and NASA astronaut. On 5th October 2022 , Nicole Mann became the first Native American woman to go to space.

418. ___ is called lady of the lamp

___ لیڈی آف دی لیمپ کہلاتی ہے۔

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Answer: Nightingale

Explanation Florence Nightingale, British nurse, statistician, and social reformer who was the foundational philosopher of modern nursing. Born May 12, 1820, Florence Italy Died August 13, 1910, London, England

419. Who was the first President of Chinese Republic?

چینی جمہوریہ کا پہلا صدر کون تھا؟

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Answer: Dr. Sun Yat San

Explanation Sun Yat-sen was the first president of the Republic of China, Serving as the Provisional President from January 1, 1912, to March 10, 1912. He was elected by the Nanking provisional government following the 1911 Revolution He is often referred to as the " Father of Modern China ." Last updated question 18-02-2026

420. Legendary actor Dilip Kumar passes away on_____?

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Answer: 7 July 2021

Explanation Dilip Kumar was born on December 11, 1922 , to Lala Ghulam Sarwar Khan and his wife Ayesha Begum of Peshawar Pakistan. His parents had named him Muhammad Yusuf Khan. Dilip Kumar was, in fact, the late actor's screen name given by producer Devika Rani. Legendary actor Dilip Kumar passes away on 7 July 2021

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