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Who was the first Indian to be elected as a Member of the British House of Commons?

A) Jayaprakash Narayan B) Dada Bhai Naoroji
C) Ram Manohar Lohia D) Sarojini Naidu
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Dada Bhai Naoroji

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Sex­ratio in India is measured as

A) Number of males per thousand females B)  Number of females per thousand males
C)  Number of males per hundred females D)  Number of females per hundred males
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B)  Number of females per thousand males

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India has stated it aims to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33-35% by 2030 from 2005 levels and achieve _______________ of its cumulative electric power of around 350GW installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources, mainly renewable power. 

A) 20% B) 40%
C) 50% D) 30%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 40%

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India has said it aims to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33-35% by 2030 from 2005 levels and achieve 40% of its cumulative electric power of around 350GW installed capacity from non-fossil fuelbased energy resources, mainly renewable power. The statement comes ahead of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to be held in Paris in December 2015, where countries would try to forge a new global climate agreement based on “climate justice" and principles of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities.

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Zeatin is produced in ____ and transported to ___ in the xylem where it promotes cell division.

A) Shoots, Roots,  B) Roots, Shoots
C) Stems, Leaves D) Leaves, Stems
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Roots, Shoots

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The ____ architecture maily consists Chaityas, Viharas, Stupas and Stambhas.

A) Maurya B) Buddhist
C) Hindu D) Mughal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Buddhist

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Which of the following is an example of social facilitation?

A) The Olympic bicycle racer who goes faster when he is racing against a person rather than the clock B) The bowler who bowls best when he is practicing on his own
C) The football player who practices hard so he can be on the varsity team D) The tennis player who is frustrated when the crowd yells at her
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The Olympic bicycle racer who goes faster when he is racing against a person rather than the clock

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Parliament conducts __________ sessions each year.

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3

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The number of parliamentary seats (Lok Sabha) of Haryana is

A) 10 B) 26
C) 28 D) 48
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10

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