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Which one of the following is the largest source of electricity in India?

A) Hydropower plants B) Nuclear power plants
C) Thermal power plants D) Wind energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Thermal power plants

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About 65% of the electricity consumed in India is generated by thermal power plants, 22% by hydroelectric power plants, 3% by nuclear power plants and rest by 10% from other alternate sources like solar, wind, biomass etc.

India is the sixth largest in terms of power generation.

 

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Which Indian PSU has launched the country's first 100 Octane petrol?

A) HPCL B) IOC
C) ONGC D) GAIL
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) IOC

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______ of species is a reflection of their evolutionary relationships.

A) Characteristics B) Adaptation
C) Illustration D) Classification
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Classification

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Which of the following minerals is not found in the plateau regions?

A) Coal B) Iron ore
C) Mineral oil   D) Manganese  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mineral oil  

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When does solar eclipse take place ?

A) When the sun is between the moon and earth B) When the earth is between the moon and sun
C) When the moon is between the sun and earth D) When the moon does not lie on the line joining the sun and earth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) When the moon is between the sun and earth

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Halophytes are plants that grow in

A) Cold Water B) Fresh Water
C) Ponds D) Salt Water
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Salt Water

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Earth is the _______ planet from the Sun.

A) First B) Third
C) Fifth D) Seventh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Third

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Which one of the following is not an exclusive right of the concerned coastal nations over Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)?

A) Survey and exploitation of mineral resources of ocean deposits B) Exploitation of marine water energy and marine organisms including fishing
C) Conservation and management of marine resources D) Navigation of ships and laying down submarine cables
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Navigation of ships and laying down submarine cables

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In the exclusive economic zone, the coastal nation has sovereign rights for the purpose of exploring and exploiting, conserving and managing the natural resources, whether living or non-living, including production of energy from the water, currents and winds. However, In the exclusive economic zone, all nations, whether coastal or land-locked shall enjoy the freedom of navigation and overflight and of the laying of submarine cables and pipelines, and other internationally lawful uses of the sea. That means fourth right is not exclusive only for the coastal nations.

 

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