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Stars twinkle but planets do not twinkle because

A) they emit light of a constant intensity B) their distance from the earth does not change with time
C) they are very far away from the earth resulting in decrease in intensity of light D) they are nearer to the earth and hence we receive a greater amount of light and therefore minor variations in intensity are not noticeable
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) they emit light of a constant intensity

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The method of soil conservation in which stones, grass, soil are used to build barriers along contours and trenches are made in front of the barriers to collect water is called?

A) Mulching B) Contour barriers
C) Rock dam D) Terrace farming
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Contour barriers

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Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), Mangalyaan was launched in

A) 2013 B) 2014
C) 2015 D) 2016
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2013

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The “Mission Mangalyaan”, also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) was launched on 5 November 2013 by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It was initially estimated to survive around six months, but it is still active and has captured the seasonal variations of the red planet for two Martian years.

 

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There are total _________ parliamentary seats (Rajya Sabha constituency) in Sikkim.

A) 11 B) 19
C) 10 D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1

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Rajya Sabha is assisted by the Secretary­General, who holds the rank equivalent to?

A) Cabinet Minister of the Government of India B) Member of Parliament
C) Member of Legislature D) Cabinet Secretary to the Government of India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Cabinet Secretary to the Government of India

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What is the full form of the Indian Political Party "NCP"?

A) Nationalist Congress Party B) National Congress Party
C) National Communist Party D) Nationalist Communist Party
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Nationalist Congress Party

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What is Kalaripayattu?

A) The boat race of Kerala B) The bullfight that takes place in Kerala
C) The game originated in Kerala using weapons D) The games conducted in Tamil Nadu
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The game originated in Kerala using weapons

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Which country has made world's first all-electric ship, which can travel up to 80 Km with 200 tons cargo after a two hour charge?

A) Japan B) South Korea
C) China D) Australia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) China

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