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Question 1 of 20
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Transcription is the process of synthesis of
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The process of RNA synthesis is known as transcription .Transcription is the process by which the information in a strand of DNA is copied into a new molecule of messenger RNA (mRNA).
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The process of RNA synthesis is known as transcription .Transcription is the process by which the information in a strand of DNA is copied into a new molecule of messenger RNA (mRNA).
Question 2 of 20
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Who is known as Father of Medicine ?
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Hippocrates was born around 460 BC on the island of Kos, Greece. He became known as the founder of medicine and was regarded as the greatest physician of his time
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Hippocrates was born around 460 BC on the island of Kos, Greece. He became known as the founder of medicine and was regarded as the greatest physician of his time
Question 3 of 20
3. Question
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The Source of energy in a hydroelectric power station is
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Hydropower is a renewable source of energy which uses the force or energy of moving water to generate power. It is done by water Cycle.The water cycle is driven directly by solar energy
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Hydropower is a renewable source of energy which uses the force or energy of moving water to generate power. It is done by water Cycle.The water cycle is driven directly by solar energy
Question 4 of 20
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The Chemical formula of Sucrose is
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Sucrose is a common, naturally occurring carbohydrate. Saccharose is an obsolete name for sugars in general, especially sucrose
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Sucrose is a common, naturally occurring carbohydrate. Saccharose is an obsolete name for sugars in general, especially sucrose
Question 5 of 20
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The size of an atomic nucleus is ……….. the diameter of the atom
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The nucleus of an atom is made up of positively-charged protons.The nucleus is only 1/100, 000th the diameter of the atom
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The nucleus of an atom is made up of positively-charged protons.The nucleus is only 1/100, 000th the diameter of the atom
Question 6 of 20
6. Question
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Which is the brightest planet in the solar system ?
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Venus is also known as the Morning Star or the Evening Star.It is the brightest of all the planets.
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Venus is also known as the Morning Star or the Evening Star.It is the brightest of all the planets.
Question 7 of 20
7. Question
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Which is the first communication satellite launched by ISRO ?
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On June 19, 1981 India launched its first geostationary satellite called APPLE. It was an experimental communication satellite launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) with a C-band transponder.
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On June 19, 1981 India launched its first geostationary satellite called APPLE. It was an experimental communication satellite launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) with a C-band transponder.
Question 8 of 20
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Prathama Bank is the first Regional Rural Bank of India, sponsored by which of the following ?
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Prathama Bank is the first Regional Rural Bank of India, sponsored by Syndicate Bank established on 2nd October, 1975, with its Head Office at Moradabad
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Prathama Bank is the first Regional Rural Bank of India, sponsored by Syndicate Bank established on 2nd October, 1975, with its Head Office at Moradabad
Question 9 of 20
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Masudur Rahman Baidya is related to which Sport ?
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Masudur Rahman Baidya was an Indian swimmer who was the world’s first physically handicapped swimmer to swim across the Strait of Gibraltar.
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Masudur Rahman Baidya was an Indian swimmer who was the world’s first physically handicapped swimmer to swim across the Strait of Gibraltar.
Question 10 of 20
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Which country was separated from India in the year 1937 ?
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Burma was separated from India in the year 1937 by the British Government
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Burma was separated from India in the year 1937 by the British Government
Question 11 of 20
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The Slogan “Simon Go back” was given by
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Lala Lajpat Rai himself led one such procession against Simon Commission. His slogan was “Simon Go back”.
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Lala Lajpat Rai himself led one such procession against Simon Commission. His slogan was “Simon Go back”.
Question 12 of 20
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Who is the chief architect of the Taj Mahal ?
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Ustad Isa Shirazi was a Persian architect, often described as the chief architect of the Taj Mahal in Agra, India.
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Ustad Isa Shirazi was a Persian architect, often described as the chief architect of the Taj Mahal in Agra, India.
Question 13 of 20
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Who was the son of Ashoka ?
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Devi was the mother of Ashoka’s first son Mahinda(Mahendra) who was born two years after their marriage in the year 285CE when Ashoka was 20 years old. 3 years later was born Sanghamitra, Samrat Ashoka and Maharani Devi’s second child.
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Devi was the mother of Ashoka’s first son Mahinda(Mahendra) who was born two years after their marriage in the year 285CE when Ashoka was 20 years old. 3 years later was born Sanghamitra, Samrat Ashoka and Maharani Devi’s second child.
Question 14 of 20
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The book Humayun Namah was written by
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Shahzadi Gulbadan Begum (c. 1523 – 7 February 1603) was a Mughal Princess, the daughter of Emperor Babur of the Mughal Empire, she is most known as the author of Humayun Nama,
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Shahzadi Gulbadan Begum (c. 1523 – 7 February 1603) was a Mughal Princess, the daughter of Emperor Babur of the Mughal Empire, she is most known as the author of Humayun Nama,
Question 15 of 20
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Which is the least Densely Populated States of India ?
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Arunchal Pradesh tops the list followed by Mizoram & Jammu & Kashmir.
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Arunchal Pradesh tops the list followed by Mizoram & Jammu & Kashmir.
Question 16 of 20
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Who is the chairman of 14th Finance Commission ?
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The government constituted the 14th Finance Commission under the chairmanship of former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Y.V. Reddy to review the distribution of resources among the Centre, states and local bodies.
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The government constituted the 14th Finance Commission under the chairmanship of former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Y.V. Reddy to review the distribution of resources among the Centre, states and local bodies.
Question 17 of 20
17. Question
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Article 5 is related to
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ARTICLE. 5. Citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution
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ARTICLE. 5. Citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution
Question 18 of 20
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2016 ICC world Twenty20 won by
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The West Indies won the tournament by defeating Sri Lanka in the final, winning its first international tournament since the 2004 Champions.
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The West Indies won the tournament by defeating Sri Lanka in the final, winning its first international tournament since the 2004 Champions.
Question 19 of 20
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The tribal group Adiyan is related to which state ?
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Adiyan or Adiya people live in the northern hill districts of Kerala.
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Adiyan or Adiya people live in the northern hill districts of Kerala.
Question 20 of 20
20. Question
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The first man who introduced printing press in India is
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First man who introduced printing press in India is
James Hicky.The art of printing first entered India through Goa.
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First man who introduced printing press in India is
James Hicky.The art of printing first entered India through Goa.
