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Who among the following was responsible for the spread of Buddhism in Sri Lanka?

A) Ashoka B) Mahavira
C) Parsavanth D) Chandra Gupta Maurya
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ashoka

Explanation:

Buddhism was introduced into Sri Lanka in the third century BCE after the Third Buddhist council by Mahinda Bhikkhu, son of Emperor Ashoka.

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Which   of   the   following   statements   are correct about ‘Saakshar Bharat’ scheme?

1.It   is   a   centrally   sponsored   scheme which    was    launched    during    the Eleventh Five-year Plan.

2.The   scheme   applies   to   women   in particular and disadvantaged groups in general.

3.The  scheme  applies  to  persons  above the age of 10 years.

4.The     scheme     is     anchored     with Panchayati  raj  Institutions  and  Local self-Government.Select  the  correct  answer  using  the  code given below.

A) 1, 2 and 3 B) 2, 3 and 4
C) 1,2 and 4 D) 1, 3 and 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1,2 and 4

Explanation:

Saakshar    Bharat    scheme    was launched  on  8th  September  2009 during  the  11th  Five  Year  Plan, with an aim to raise literacy rate to 80%, to bridge gender gap to 10% .The   scheme   is   anchored   with Panchayati   Raj   Institutions   and Local  Self-government  to  decrease regional  and  social  disparities  and to   focus   on   women,   SCs,   STs, minorities and other disadvantaged  groups.  It  focused mainly  on  adult  education,  with emphasis  on  non-literates  in  the age group of 15-36 years.

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Which one of the following institutions is also called "World Bank" ?

A) International Bank of Reconstruction and Development B) International Monetary Fund
C) UNICEF D) IFC
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) International Bank of Reconstruction and Development

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97% of the total debt of all state power distribution companies has been covered till June 2017 under the ‘UDAY’ scheme. What does ‘D’ standfor in ‘UDAY’?

A) Debt B) DISCOM
C) Distribution D) No option is correct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) DISCOM

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Blood pressure is measured by _______.

A) Barometer B) Sphygmomanometer
C) Hydrometer D) Thermometer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sphygmomanometer

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Which of the following planet is also known as 'Earth's twin'?

A) Mercury B) Venus
C) Jupiter D) Saturn
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Venus

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Growing agricultural crops between rows of planted trees is known as

A) Social forestry B) Jhum
C) Taungya system D) Agro forestry
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Taungya system

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Who Invented the 3-D printer?

A) Nick Holonyak B) Elias Howe
C) Chuck Hull D) Christiaan Huygens
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Chuck Hull

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