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The first working steam­ powered vehicle was designed and most likely built by Ferdinand Verbies, a Flemish member of a Jesuit mission in China around 1672. It was a 65 cm long scale­ model toy for the Chinese Emperor, that was unable to carry a driver or a passenger. It is not known if Verbiest's model was ever built. Nicolas- Joseph Cugnot is widely credited with building the first full­ scale, self ­propelled mechanical vehicle or automobile in about 1769; he also created a steam­ powered tricycle. He constructed two steam tractors for the French Army, one of which is preserved in the French National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts. His inventions were however handicapped by problems of water supply and maintaining steam pressure. In 1801, Richard Trevithick built and demonstrated his Puffing Devil road locomotive, believed by many to be the first demonstration of a steam ­powered road vehicle. It was unable to maintain sufficient steam pressure for long periods. Sentiment against steam ­powered road vehicles led to the Locomotive Acts of 1865. In 1807 Nicephore Niepce and his brother Claude probably created the world's first internal combustion engine which they called Pyreolophore.

What is meant by "Sentiment" in the context of the given paragraph?

A) Depression B) Fascination
C) Celebration D) Resentment
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Resentment

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In September 2017, Government of India approved the revamped ‘Khelo India Programme’ at a cost of Rs 1756 crore for the period ______.

A) 2017-18 to 2019-20 B) 2017-18 to 2018-19
C) 2018-19 to 2019-20 D) 2018-19 to 2020-21
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2017-18 to 2019-20

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The 'solid waste' is also known as

A) Sedge B) Toxic waste
C) Sludge D) Scrubber
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sludge

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The minimum number of members that must be present to hold the meeting of the Lok Sabha is

A)  One­fourth of the total membership B)  One­fourth of the total membership
C)  Fifty percent strength of the Lok Sabha D)  At least hundred members
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B)  One­fourth of the total membership

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The five permanent members of the UN security council are

A) USA, China, France, Russia and Canada B) China, France, Russia, UK and USA
C) Japan, Germany, Russia, UK and USA D) Germany, China, USA. Russia and UK
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) China, France, Russia, UK and USA

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Which one of the following writs is issued by the Supreme Court to secure the freedom of a person upon unlawful arrest?

 

A) Habeas Corpus   B) Mandamus
C) Certiorari D) Quo Warranto
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Habeas Corpus  

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Habeas Corpus: a writ requiring a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or into court, especially to secure the person's release unless lawful grounds are shown for their detention.

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Which is the official language for Android development?

A) Java B) COBOL
C) FORTRON D) Ada
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Java

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Which among the following is the brain of the computer?

A) Software B) Hardware
C) CPU D) Moniter
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) CPU

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