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When did the first Railway Train begin to carry passengers and freight?

A) 1814 AD B) 1830 AD
C) 1853 AD D) 1784 AD
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1830 AD

Explanation:

In 1814, George Stephenson developed steam engine to haul coal from mines to ports by railways. In 1830, the first railway train began to carry passengers and freight from Liverpool to Manchester.

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A clock is started at 11 a.m. By 600 seconds past 6 p.m, the hour hand has turned through ?

A) 155 degrees B) 175 degrees
C) 205 degrees D) 215 degrees
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 215 degrees

Explanation:

The total angle traced by the hour hand is the angle traced in 7 hours and 10 minutes.
We know that the angle traced by the hour hand in one hour is 30º and in one minute is 1/2º.
Therefore, (30º x 7) + (10 x 1/2º) = 215º is the angle traced by the hour hand.

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Q:

What does RSI stand for?

Answer

 


Repetitive Strain Injury

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Q:

Who among the following received the Nobel Prize Twice in different subjects

A) Madam Curie B) Frederic Sanger
C) Pierre Curie D) John Bardeen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Madam Curie

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Q:

The Rupee sign '₹' was adopted by Government of India in the year?

A) 2009 B) 2010
C) 2011 D) 2012
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2010

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Filed Under: General Awareness
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Q:

The brand name of 16 digit Unique identification number to be assigned to each individual in the country will be

A) Pehchan B) Maadhyam
C) Aadhar D) Aabhar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Aadhar

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Q:

Soil erosion on hillslopes can be checked by

A) Terrace cultivation B) Contour ploughing
C) Afforestation D) Strip cropping
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Terrace cultivation

Explanation:

Hence, soil erosion on hillslopes can be checked by Terrace cultivation.

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Which sanctuary has been selected as an alternative home for the Indian lion?

A) Bandipur Sanctuary (Karnataka) B) Ghana Sanctuary (Bihar)
C) Periyar Sanctuary (Kerala) D) Chandra Prabha Sanctuary (UP)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Chandra Prabha Sanctuary (UP)

Explanation:

Bandipur Sanctuary is noted for the spotted deer, and the Ghana Sanctuary is for birds.

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