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The northern plain of India is formed of __________________.

A) metamorphic soil B) igneous rocks
C) alluvial soil D) old crystalline rocks
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) alluvial soil

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Rodentia Sciurus is the scientific name of

A) Rat B) Platypus
C) Squirrel D) Beaver
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Squirrel

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Who invented the thermos flask?

A) Ray Tomlinson B) Tim Berners-Lee
C) William Cullen D) James Dewar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) James Dewar

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Which one of the following statements with regard to Antrix Corporation Limited is correct?

A) It is a commercial arm of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion. B) It is under the administrative control of the Department of Space. 
C) It is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. D) It is a commercial arm of the Department of Science and Technology.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) It is under the administrative control of the Department of Space. 

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Antrix Corporation Limited (ACL), Bengaluru is a wholly owned Government of India Company under the administrative control of the Department of Space. Antrix Corporation Limited was incorporated as a private limited company owned by Government of India in September 1992 as a Marketing arm of ISRO for promotion and commercial exploitation of space products, technical consultancy services and transfer of technologies developed by ISRO. As the commercial and marketing arm of ISRO, Antrixis engaged in providing Space products and services to international customers worldwide.

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Q:

Which of the following institutions was not founded by Mahatama Gandhi?

A) Sabarmati Ashram B) Sevagram Ashram
C) Vishwa Bharti D) Phoenix Ashram
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Vishwa Bharti

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In which of the following sports does Bombayla Devi Laishram represent India?

A) Archery B) Boxing
C) Cricket D) Badminton
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Archery

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B.D.Goenka Award was established to recognise contributions made by individuals in building and furthering the cause of ____________.

A) Science B) Journalism
C) Technology D) Sports
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Journalism

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Q:

The tenure of the members of Lok Sabha is for how many years?

A) 11 B) 7
C) 6 D) 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 5

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