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Who among the following was not a chief minister before he/she became the Prime Minister of India?

A) Morarji Desai B) Charan Singh
C) Indira Gandhi D) V.P. Singh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Indira Gandhi

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Which one of the following statements about reusable space vehicle of ISRO is not correct?

A) In June 2016, ISRO successfully launched India’s first reusable space vehicle. B) The space vehicle was launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
C) The reusable launch vehicle climbed to a height of 65 km before automatically steering back for landing. D) The vehicle was initially boosted by a rocket that contained liquid fuel.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) In June 2016, ISRO successfully launched India’s first reusable space vehicle.

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May 23, 2016 ISRO successfully flight-tested India’s first winged body aerospace vehicle operating in hypersonic flight regime. In this experimental mission, the HS9 solid rocket booster carrying RLV-TD lifted off from the First Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikotaat 07:00 hr IST. After a successful flight of 91.1second, HS9 burn out occurred, following which both HS9 and RLV-TD mounted on its top coasted to a height of about 56 km. At that height, RLV-TD separated from HS9 booster and further ascended to a heightof about 65 km.

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Which of the following will cause an increase in the demand for coffee?

A) Price of coffee falling in foreign markets B) Coffee prices are expected to fall rapidly in domestic markets
C) Average income falls in the country D) Increase in price of tea
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Increase in price of tea

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Jammu and Kashmir Rifles is 

A) an infantry regiment of the Indian Army B) a battalion of the Rashtriya Rifles
C) the name of the Armed Police of the State of Jammu and Kashmir D) a paramilitary force under the Ministry of Home Affairs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) an infantry regiment of the Indian Army

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Jammu and Kashmir Rifles is an infantry regiment of the Indian Army. It is a truly historic Indian Regiment raised by Maharaja Gulab Singh, the founder of the Dogra Kingdom in 1820. Amongst all the princely State Forces of India, it was the only one to be absorbed into the Indian Army as a separate Regiment and did not lose its entity by merger into the existing Regiments of the Army.

 

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Which of the following is man-made fibre?

A) Cotton B) Wool
C) Silk D) Nylon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Nylon

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Silk worms feed on

A) Basil leaves B) Curry leaves
C) Rose leaves D) Mulberry leaves
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mulberry leaves

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Who was the first Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha?

A) G. V. Mavalankar B) Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
C) M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar D) Dr P V Cherian
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar

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‘Garibi Hatao’ (removal of poverty) and ‘Growth with Justice’ were the main objectives of ___________.

A) Plan Holiday B) Fourth Five Year Plan
C) Rolling Plan D) Fifth Five Year Plan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Fourth Five Year Plan

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