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Choose the correct order of electrical resistivity of metals.

A) Ag > W > Ni > Hg   B) Hg > Ni > W > Ag
C) Ag > Ni > Hg > W D) Ag > W > Hg > Ni
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Hg > Ni > W > Ag

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Which organelles supply energy to the cell?

A) Mitochondria B) Cytoplasm
C) Ribosomes D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Mitochondria

Explanation:

Mitochondria which is present in both plant and animal cells supplies energy to the cells and hence called as the powerhouse of the cell.

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Who is the author of "India 2020: A Vision for the New Millennium"?

A) APJ Abdul Kalam B) Shashi Tharoor
C) Narendra Modi D) Arun Shourie
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) APJ Abdul Kalam

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Which of the following statements about the Ordinance-making power of the Governor is/are correct?1. It is a discretionary power.2. The Governor himself is not competent to withdraw the Ordinance at any time.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 only B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

The State Executive has temporary law-making power in emergent situations under the Constitution of India. And the Governor is the head of the State Executive. So, the ordinance making power confers on him by the Constitution itself. But this is not a discretionary power. The ordinance making power of the Governor is co-extensive with the legislative power of the State Legislature to make laws. He can promulgate ordinances only on the subjects on which the State Legislature has power to make laws under the Constitution.

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Q:

On election day, voters for President are really voting for

A) Electors B) President
C) The speaker of the House D) Both B & C
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Electors

Explanation:

On election day, voters for The President are really voting for the electors who can elect President.

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Q:

The Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched which childline contest to spread awareness on human trafficking?

Answer

The Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched #Childline1098 childline contest to spread awareness on human trafficking. 


Human trafficking is the trade of humans for the purpose of forced labour, sexual slavery, or commercial sexual exploitation for the trafficker or others.


 



The WCD Ministry has invited people to share images of the logo of Childline 1098, the nationwide emergency helpline for children in distress, that they spot at unique locations and send it with a tagline to win a cash price, in a bid to spread awareness on trafficking.


The contest has been organised to mark 'World Day against Trafficking in Persons' on July 30.



The Childline has been operating at 450 locations, including 76 key railway stations, across the country.

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Q:

A kind of foliated metamorphic rock

A) slate B) gneiss
C) phyllite D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

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Q:

Most medieval music was

A) for the organ B) vocal
C) instrumental D) for the piano
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) instrumental

Explanation:

Most medieval music was instrumental.

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