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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Since my father was an _____________ from India, he brought his Indian culture and traditions to the United States with him.

A) emigrant B) immigrant
C) native D) citizen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) immigrant

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Assumption island is located in which country?

A) Seychelles B) Maldives
C) Mauritius D) Sri Lanka
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Seychelles

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Assumption Island is located in Seychelles. Assumption Island is a small island situated southwest of Seychelles main and largest island of Mahe. It is situated very close to the Mozambique Channel from where much Indian Ocean maritime routes pass. Its location lends its strategic importance for monitoring shipping in the Mozambique Channel.

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Which of the following layers of the atmosphere makes Radio Communication possible?

A) Troposphere B) Thermosphere
C) Ionosphere D) Stratosphere
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Ionosphere

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Which out of the following is not a launch vehicle of India for placing satellites in the orbit?

A) PSLV B) GSAT - 8
C) GSLV D) Ariane SGS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) GSAT - 8

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An object of 1.2 cm height is placed 30 cm before a concave mirror of focal length of 20 cm toget a real image at a distance of 60 cm from the mirror. What is the height of the image formed?

A) -3.6 cm B) -2.4 cm
C) 1.2 cm D) 2.4 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) -2.4 cm

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Article 31B of the Indian Constitution "Validation of certain Acts and Regulations" deals with the

A) State Government B) Union Government
C) Directive principles of state policy D) Fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen

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In terms of size, Venus ranks no. ___ in our Solar System.

A) 5 B) 6
C) 7 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6

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National Film Awards has been administered since _____.

A) 1973 B) 1980
C) 1987 D) 1994
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1973

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