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Which gymnospermic plant cures rheumatism?

A) Ephedra B) Pinus
C) Araucaria D) Gnetum
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Gnetum

Explanation:

Oil from Gnetum spp a gymnosperm belonging to the family Gnetaceae is used to relieve the effects of rheumatism

The lianas and shrubs of Gnetum are found in the rain forests of the western ghats.

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What is a 'Cosmic year'?

Answer

The time taken for the earth and the solar system to complete one journey round the Milky Way.

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Of the following, the town which does not come within the National Capital Region is?

A) Panipat B) Rohtak
C) Mathura D) Khurja
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mathura

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Q:

Nyaya Dhashan was propagated by

A) Gautama B) Kapil
C) Kanada D) Jaimini
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Gautama

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Name of the First fully India-made sub-urban train ?

A) Vedha B) Medha
C) Sudha D) Trivedha
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Medha

Explanation:

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on 18th March, 2017 flagged off the first fully India-made suburban train 'Medha'. The train will save foreign exchange worth ₹32 crore per rake along with 25% saving in the manufacturing cost. It can run at a maximum speed of 105 km per hour, and has been fitted with LED lights and GPS-based passenger information system.

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Q:

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

The other shirt (will cost) you more.

A) would cost B) will be costing
C) could be costing D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) no improvement

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Q:

What is called the descendants of Dutch and Portuguese colonies in Sri Lanka?

 

A) Sinhalese B) Tamil
C) Burgher D) Vedda
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Burgher

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Q:

World Town Planning Day (WTPD) is celebrated on

 

A) 8 November B) 23 November
C) 21 November D) 7 November
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 8 November

Explanation:

World Town Planning Day (WTPD) also known as World Urbanism Day is celebrated on 8 November.

 

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