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Which one of the following is the central theme of the Chipko Movement, started by Sunderlal Bahuguna in 1973

A) Conservation of river water B) Conservation of forests
C) Protection of birds D) Protection of cheetals
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Conservation of forests

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Radio waves sent out by a radio stations are reflected by

A) troposphere B) stratosphere
C) mesosphere D) ionosphere
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) ionosphere

Explanation:

This is a layer of atmosphere about 60 to 70 km above the earth and extends to about 400km. It contains ionised particles which can reflect radio waves making radio communication round the world possible.

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Which is the only Indian monument to figure in the world’s top 10 TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice awards for Landmarks  ?

A) Taj Mahal B) Qutab Minar
C) Gateway of India D) India Gate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Taj Mahal

Explanation:

Iconic attraction of India Taj Mahal has emerged as the 5th most popular landmark in the world and 2nd in Asia, according to the online travel portal TripAdvisor’s ‘Travellers’ Choice Awards for Landmarks. Globally, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center in Abu Dhabi, Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba in Spain, and St Peter’s Basilica in Italy, bagged the first four ranks respectively. Whereas, the top 10 landmarks in Asia has been topped by Angkor Wat, followed by Taj Mahal on the second place. Apart from this, Taj Mahal has also ranked first in the list of popular landmarks in India, followed by AmberFort, Jaipur; Swaminarayan Akshardham, New Delhi, etc.

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Q:

Primary growth in plants occurs by

A. Vertical meristem

B. Lateral meristem

C. Intercalary meristem

D. Apical meristem

 

A) C & D B) A, B & D
C) A, B, C & D D) B, C & D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) C & D

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Which of these rules are applicable for naming covalent compounds?

A) nonmetal name + nonmetal name + suffix –ide B) nonmetal name + nonmetal name + suffix –ite
C) metal name + nonmetal name + suffix –ide D) metal name + nonmetal name + suffix –ite
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) metal name + nonmetal name + suffix –ide

Explanation:

Simple covalent compounds are generally named by using prefixes metal name + nonmetal name + suffix –ide to indicate how many atoms of each element are shown in the formula. Also, the ending of the last (most negative) element is changed to -ide. The prefixes used are mono-, di-, tri-, tetra-, penta-, hexa-, and so forth.

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Can you crack the code?

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394  is the code to unlock the key.



If you take the second statement, 7 is incorrect from the first statement and 1 is incorrect from the fourth statement. Hence 4 is correct, but not on the second place. From the third statement, 4 is not on the first place. Hence 4 is on the third place.


From the fifth statement either 6 or 9 is correct. But combining it with the third statement, 6 is incorrect. Hence along with the first statement, 9 is correct and on the second place.


From the third statement, 3 is correct and on the remaining first place.

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The 2014-2015 interim budget implemented a subcharge of 10 percent on super-rich people who have having income above how much rupees in a financial year?

A) 50 Lakhs B) 1 Crore
C) 2 Crore D) 3 Crore
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1 Crore

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Who was the contemporary ruler of Emperor Asoka in Sri Lanka?

 

A) Mahasen B) Kasyapa
C) Tissa D) Vijayabahu I
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Tissa

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