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Who is the author of Manimekalai?

A) Kovalan B) Sathanar
C) Ilango Adigal D) Timtakkatevar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sathanar

Explanation:

One of the finest jewels of Tamil poetry, the epic poem Manimekalai was written by Sathanar in 2nd century A.D. It is unique for the deep spirituality and mysticism it unfolds against the historical and geographical background of South India and of adjacent Jaffna.

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Which  one  of  the  following  is  a  Peacetime Gallantry Award?

A) Shaurya Chakra B) Vir Chakra
C) Yudh Seva Medal D) Param Vir Chakra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Shaurya Chakra

Explanation:

Peacetime Gallantry Awards recognize  courage  or  self-sacrifice away  from  battlefield  and  include Ashok  Chakra,  Kirti  Chakra  and Shaurya   Chakra   which   is   first,second  and  third  respectively  in order of precedence  ;  while  Param Vir   Chakra   and   Vir   Chakra   are Wartime   Gallantry   Awards   and recognizes self-sacrifice at battlefield.   Yudh   Seva   Medal   is military   decorations   for   service during wartime

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Intrepid

A) Greed B) Kind
C) Meek D) Sigh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Meek

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Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts is headquartered at

A) New Delhi B) Kolkata
C) Lucknow D) Mumbai
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) New Delhi

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Which of the following is not true regard to Goods and Services Tax (GST) ?

A) It will replace luxury tax B) It is a direct tax
C) It will replace multiple taxes on a product or service D) It is an indirect tax
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) It is a direct tax

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Researchers at the University of Illinois have discovered new form of matter called Excitonium which was coined by ______ in the 1960’

A) Bertrand Halperin B) Eugene Wigner
C) Paul Dirac D) Felix Bloch
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Bertrand Halperin

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Which drug is used for Pain Relief?

A) Risedronate B) Tramadol
C) Folic Acid D) Bupropion
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Tramadol

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Asexual reproduction differs from sexual reproduction in that in asexual reproduction, ______

A) the new organisms are genetically identical to the parent B) the gametes are produced in reproduction
C) the nuclei of gametes fuse D) the offspring shows variations
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) the new organisms are genetically identical to the parent

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