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Who is known as Indian Bismarck

A) Nehru B) Rajaji
C) Patel D) Kamraj
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Patel

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Indian Naval Ship _________is on an overseas deployment to the South East Asia and Southern Indian Ocean.

A) INS Shivalik B) INS Talwar
C) INS Sahyadri D) INS Kamotra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) INS Sahyadri

Explanation:

In pursuance of India’s Act East policy, Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri is on an overseas deployment to the South East Asia and Southern Indian Ocean. The ship would be on a port visit to Moresby from June 12 to 15. The visit of the Indian Naval Ships seeks to underscore India’s peaceful presence and solidarity with friendly and harmonious countries towards ensuring good order in the maritime domain and to strengthen existing bonds between Papua New Guinea and India.

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Q:

Who is known as inventor of World Wide Standard Time ?

A) Sandford Fleming B) Fredrich
C) Williamson D) James Broot
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Sandford Fleming

Explanation:

Sir Sandford Fleming, (January 7, 1827 – July 22, 1915) was a Scottish Canadian engineer and inventor. Born and raised in Scotland, he emigrated to colonial Canada at the age of 18. He proposed worldwide standard time zones, designed Canada's first postage stamp.

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Which of the following pair is CORRECT?


I. Summer Olympics 2020 - Tokyo
II. Summer Olympics 2016 - Rio de Janeiro
III. Summer Olympics 2012 - London

A) Only I and II B) Only I and III
C) Only II and III D) All are correct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All are correct

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Q:

Source of river Mahanadi ?

A) Mahabaleshwar B) Trimbak Plateau
C) Dandakaranya D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Dandakaranya

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There is a clock which shows false timing ie it shows 20 minutes less for each 1 hour. If the clock shows 12 noon now how many minutes will be lost when it shows 2 pm ?

A) 36 minutes B) 48 minutes
C) 35 minutes D) 60 minutes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 60 minutes

Explanation:

For 1 hour, 20 minutes is slower, then for
06 miuntes - 2 minutes is slower
30 minutes - 10 minutes
Actual time | false time
12 12
01 PM 12:40 PM (20 minutes slower)
02 PM 01:20 PM
03 PM 02:00 PM

So, when actual time is 3pm, the false time is 2 pm.
So, it loses 60 minutes when it shows 2 pm.

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Q:

When is the longest day observed?

A) December 22 B) June 21
C) August 21 D) September 22
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) June 21

Explanation:

Longest day is observed on June 21

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The purpose of the UNIA was to

A) Economic self sufficiency B) Racial pride
C) Formation of black nation D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

UNIA - Universal Negro Improvement Association.

 

It is primarily in the United States, organization founded by Marcus Garvey, dedicated to racial pride, economic self-sufficiency, and the formation of an independent black nation in Africa.

 

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