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Question 1 of 20
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Influenza Flu is caused by
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Influenza (also known as the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused byinfluenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death.
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Influenza (also known as the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused byinfluenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death.
Question 2 of 20
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Which is the heaviest non radioactive element ?
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Lead is the heaviest non radioactive element.Chemical symbol Pb; atomic number 82.It is a poor metal, also called a “post transition metal”.
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Lead is the heaviest non radioactive element.Chemical symbol Pb; atomic number 82.It is a poor metal, also called a “post transition metal”.
Question 3 of 20
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Due to rotation of earth , the gravity(g) is
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g is maximum at poles.
g is minimum at equator.
g decreases due to rotation of earth.
g decreases if angular speed of earth increases and increases if angular speed of earth decreases.
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g is maximum at poles.
g is minimum at equator.
g decreases due to rotation of earth.
g decreases if angular speed of earth increases and increases if angular speed of earth decreases.
Question 4 of 20
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Oneirology is the study of
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Oneirology is the scientific study of dreams.
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Oneirology is the scientific study of dreams.
Question 5 of 20
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Which acid produced by ants ?
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The acid produced by ants is called formic acid. The name comes from the Latin word for ant, which is “formica.” Chemically, it is a simple carboxylic acid.
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The acid produced by ants is called formic acid. The name comes from the Latin word for ant, which is “formica.” Chemically, it is a simple carboxylic acid.
Question 6 of 20
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The chemical breakdown of a compound due to reaction with water is called
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Hydrolysis literally means reaction with water. It is a chemical process in which a molecule is cleaved into two parts by the addition of a molecule of water.
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Hydrolysis literally means reaction with water. It is a chemical process in which a molecule is cleaved into two parts by the addition of a molecule of water.
Question 7 of 20
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Krivoy Rog is a major source of
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Krivoy Rog or Kryvyi Rih is a city located in Dnepropetrovsk region of Ukraine. It is the longest city in Europe. The Krivoy Rog area is a major source of Fe with many active mines.
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Krivoy Rog or Kryvyi Rih is a city located in Dnepropetrovsk region of Ukraine. It is the longest city in Europe. The Krivoy Rog area is a major source of Fe with many active mines.
Question 8 of 20
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According to Marx, the value of a commodity can be measured by
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The labor theory of value is a major pillar of traditional Marxian economics, the value of a commodity can be objectively measured by the average number of labor hours required to produce that commodity.
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The labor theory of value is a major pillar of traditional Marxian economics, the value of a commodity can be objectively measured by the average number of labor hours required to produce that commodity.
Question 9 of 20
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Which schedule of the Indian constitution is related to Panchayat Raj ?
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The 11th schedule enshrines the distribution of powers between the State legislature and the Panchayats.12th Schedule is related to municipalities
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The 11th schedule enshrines the distribution of powers between the State legislature and the Panchayats.12th Schedule is related to municipalities
Question 10 of 20
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Which is the first Supercomputer of India ?
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PARAM is a series of supercomputers designed and assembled by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C DAC) in Pune, India. .It is considered India’s first supercomputer
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PARAM is a series of supercomputers designed and assembled by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C DAC) in Pune, India. .It is considered India’s first supercomputer
Question 11 of 20
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Karnataka is a state in south western region of India.It was formed in which year ?
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Karnataka is a state in south western region of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the
States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as the State of Mysore, it was renamed Karnataka in 1973
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Karnataka is a state in south western region of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the
States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as the State of Mysore, it was renamed Karnataka in 1973
Question 12 of 20
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VAT(Value Added Tax) is decided by
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Value added taxation in India was introduced as an indirect value added tax (VAT) into the Indian taxation system from 1 April 2005. Maharashtra was the first state to implement VAT in India.VAT is decided by State government(1 to 25%)
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Value added taxation in India was introduced as an indirect value added tax (VAT) into the Indian taxation system from 1 April 2005. Maharashtra was the first state to implement VAT in India.VAT is decided by State government(1 to 25%)
Question 13 of 20
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Who among the following also known as ‘Lokmanya’ ?
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Bal Gangadhar Tilak, born as Keshav Gangadhar Tilak, was the first leader of the India Independence Movement. He was also conferred with the honorary title of “Lokmanya”, which literally means “accepted by the people
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Bal Gangadhar Tilak, born as Keshav Gangadhar Tilak, was the first leader of the India Independence Movement. He was also conferred with the honorary title of “Lokmanya”, which literally means “accepted by the people
Question 14 of 20
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India’s first ever Maritime Summit was held in which city ?
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the Maritime India Summit held at the Bombay Convention and Exhibition Centre in Goregaon, Mumbai from April 14 to 16. This is India’s first ever Maritime Summit.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the Maritime India Summit held at the Bombay Convention and Exhibition Centre in Goregaon, Mumbai from April 14 to 16. This is India’s first ever Maritime Summit.
Question 15 of 20
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Tungnath is the highest Shiva temple in the world, which is located in
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Tungnath is the highest Shiva temple in the world and is one of the five and the highest Panch Kedar temples located in the mountain range of Tunganath in Rudraprayag district, in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.
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Tungnath is the highest Shiva temple in the world and is one of the five and the highest Panch Kedar temples located in the mountain range of Tunganath in Rudraprayag district, in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.
Question 16 of 20
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The Argumentative Indian is a book written by whom ?
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The Argumentative Indian is a book written by Nobel Prize winning Indian economist Amartya Sen. It is a collection of essays that discuss India’s history and identity, focusing on the traditions of public debate and intellectual pluralism
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The Argumentative Indian is a book written by Nobel Prize winning Indian economist Amartya Sen. It is a collection of essays that discuss India’s history and identity, focusing on the traditions of public debate and intellectual pluralism
Question 17 of 20
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The term Triple double is related to which Sport ?
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Triple double is a score in a basketball game of at least ten points, ten rebounds, and ten assists by a single player.
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Triple double is a score in a basketball game of at least ten points, ten rebounds, and ten assists by a single player.
Question 18 of 20
18. Question
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’One religion one caste and one god for mankind’ .This is said by
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’One religion one caste and one god for mankind’ said by Narayan guru
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’One religion one caste and one god for mankind’ said by Narayan guru
Question 19 of 20
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Who was the founder of French East India Company ?
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The French East India Company was a commercial enterprise, founded in 1664 by Jean Baptiste Colbert
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The French East India Company was a commercial enterprise, founded in 1664 by Jean Baptiste Colbert
Question 20 of 20
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Third Round Table Conference was held in which year ?
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Third Round Table Conference was held in London on November 17, 1932.
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Third Round Table Conference was held in London on November 17, 1932.
