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Who is often called the 'first African-American' inventor?

A) Bessie Blount B) George Washington Carver
C) Benjamin Banneker D) Elijah McCoy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Benjamin Banneker

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Who Invented Worldwide Standard Time Zones ?

A) Charles Richard Drew B) Henry W. Seely
C) Jesse Wilford Reno D) Sir Sandford Fleming
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Sir Sandford Fleming

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In exo-biology we study about ________

A) External structure of living beings B) Life present on the earth
C) Life present in the other layer of earth atmosphere D) Life found in space and on other satellite
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Life found in space and on other satellite

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Who prepares the topographical maps of India?

A) Defence Ministry B) Geological Survey of India
C) Survey of India D) Geographical Survey of India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Survey of India

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Survey of India publishes maps and the unrestricted category maps can be obtained at very affordable prices from its several Geospatial data centers. Restricted category maps require due approval from government authorities. Many other rules govern the sale and use of Survey of India maps. Only an Indian citizen may purchase topographic maps and these may not be exported from India for any reason.

 

The Survey of India is India's central engineering agency in charge of mapping and surveying, set up in 1767. Its members are from Survey of India Service cadre of Civil Services of India. It is headed by the Surveyor General of India.

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Sound becomes hazardous noise pollution at decibels?

A) above 120 db B) above 80 db
C) above 50 db D) above 30 db
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) above 120 db

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Sound intensity is measured in decibels(db). Sound pollution above 120 db becomes more hazardous and have adverse affects on human life. 

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Vitamins are

A) Macro Nutrients B) Micro nutrients
C) Essential Amino acids D) Non essential Amino acids
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Micro nutrients

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Who was in command of the nationalist movement before Gandhi had assumed leadership of the Congress?

A) C.R.Das B) Motilal Nehru
C) Lala Lajpat Rai D) Lokmanya Tilak
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Lokmanya Tilak

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Gum Kelucharan Mohapatra is a maestro of which of the following dance forms

A) Kathak B) Kuchipudi
C) Odissi D) Kathakali
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Kathak

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