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Find the power of a convex lens if the image formed is at a distance of 16 cm from the lens when the object is placed on the other side of the lens at 20 cm from the optical centre?

A) -3.75 diopters B) -11.25 diopters
C) 3.75 diopters D) 11.25 diopters
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 11.25 diopters

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What is the name of the first Super Computer of the world?

A) CDC 6600 B) USENET
C) COMODOR VIC/20 D) PARAM-10000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) CDC 6600

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Pellucid

A) Torpid B) Explicit
C) Murky D) Limpid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Murky

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.
To draw the longbow

A) To nullify B) To exaggerate
C) To underrate D) To demarcate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To exaggerate

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Which one among the following States of India has the largest number of seats in its Legislative Assembly?

A) West Bengal B) Bihar
C) Madhya Pradesh D) Tamil Nadu
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) West Bengal

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West Bengal: 295
Bihar: 243
Madhya Pradesh: 231
Tamil Nadu: 235
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'Vikalp' is a scheme launched by Indian Railways to help wait-listed passengers. Which of the following is NOT true about this scheme?

A) Confirmed berths in alternate trains. B) No-extra charges will be taken from passengers.
C) Wait-listed passengers can avail opportunity of travelling in Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Special trains even when booking made is in other mail/express trains. D) Vikalp scheme will be initially available for e-tickets only.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Confirmed berths in alternate trains.

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Q:

Seismometer was invented by

A) Alexander Parkes B) Luigi Palmieri
C) Alexey Pajitnov D) Ransom Eli Olds
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Luigi Palmieri

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Speaker of the Lok Sabha serves for a maximum term of _______ years.

A) 3 B) 4
C) 5 D) 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5

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