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Which Indian born scientist was awarded the Nobel prize in Astrophysics

A) Prof Chandra Shaker B) Sir C.V.Raman
C) Satyendra Nath Bose D) Vikram Sarabhai
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Prof Chandra Shaker

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Q:

Roentgen discovered

A) Electrocardiograph B) X–rays
C) Anti polio vaccine D) Encephalograph
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) X–rays

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The Ghazal queen of india who was awarded Padma Bhushan posthumously in 1975 is_________

Answer

Begum Akhtar

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The only couple to win the Nobel Prize were the

A) Ruther Fords B) Curies
C) Davies D) Millikans
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Curies

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A sample of matter must be copper if

A) atoms in the sample react with oxygen B) the sample can conduct electricity
C) each atom in the sample has 29 protons D) the sample melts at 1768k
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) each atom in the sample has 29 protons

Explanation:

A sample of matter must be copper if each atom in the sample has 29 protons.

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Q:

Who is the new CEO of Ford Motors?

Answer

Mark Fields

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An ordinance issued by the President has the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament

A) True B) False
C) True, only during a National Emergency D) True, only during a Financial Emergency
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) True

Explanation:

He cannot issue an ordinance , when both the Houses of Parliament are in session. Every ordinance issued by the President should be laid before both Houses of Parliament, within six weeks of re-assembly of Parliament . The president may also withdraw an ordinance at any time he likes.

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Q:

Planets do not twinkle because

A) Far distance B) Total internal reflection
C) Refraction D) Near distance
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Near distance

Explanation:

Stars twinkle because they’re so far away from Earth that when light from the stars passes through the atmosphere, it is bent countless times due to refraction, making it look like as if they were blinking. The sun and other planets doesn’t twinkle because it’s too close to Earth compared to other stars.

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