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Eight States have achieved more than 99% household electrification prior to the launch of 'Saubhagya Scheme'. Which one of the following is not among them?

A) Kerala B) Punjab
C) Himachal Pradesh D) Madhya Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Madhya Pradesh

Explanation:

Saubhagya –‘Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana’ was launched in September2017 with the aim to provide access to electricity to all remaining households in the country.Eight States which have already achieved more than 99 percent household electrification prior to launch of Saubhagya scheme are ineligible for participation under the award scheme. These eight states are Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Goa, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Punjab and Tamil Nadu.

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

Opulent

A) Fake B) Gloomy
C) Rich D) Selfish
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rich

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The internet was created to provide

A) A secure form of communications B) A common communications means for all computers
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

Explanation:

The internet was created to provide a secure form of communications and a common communications means for all computers.

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Q:

Capitalism is an economic system in which

A) private entities own capital goods B) Public entities own capital goods
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) private entities own capital goods

Explanation:

Capitalism is an economic system in which private entities or businesses own capital goods.

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Q:

Which state is the leading producer of manganese in India?

A) Maharashtra B) Karnataka
C) Odisha D) Andhra Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Odisha

Explanation:

Odisha state is the leading producer of manganese in India producing 37% of the total manganese production in the country and followed by Maharashtra with 24% and Andhra Pradesh. Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh.

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Birth anniversary of which Prime Minister is observed as Sadbhawna Diwas?

A) Jawaharlal Nehru B) Rajiv Gandhi
C) Lal Bahadur Shastri D) Indira Gandhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rajiv Gandhi

Explanation:

20 August, the birth anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi, which is celebrated as Sadbhavna Diwas (Harmony Day). Sadbhavana Diwas commemorates the memory of our late erstwhile Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi.

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Q:

Which group of animals are exclusively free living marine animals?

A) Arthropoda B) Echinodermata
C) Mollusca D) Nematoda
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Echinodermata

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The outermost range of Himalayas is called_________

A) Kali B) Shiwaliks
C) Dehradun D) Kumaon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Shiwaliks

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