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The Constitution of India was promulgated on January 26, 1950 because--

A) This day was being celebrated as the Independence Day since 1929 B) This was desired by the farmers of India
C) The British did not want to leave India earlier than this date D) It was an auspicious day
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) This day was being celebrated as the Independence Day since 1929

Explanation:

Because in 1929, the Indian National Congress had passed aresolution under the Presidentship of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in its Lahore session to observe January 26 every yearas Purna Swarajya or Independence Day

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Q:

Which of the following is an example of Cartel?

A) OPEC B) IMF
C) WTO D) UNO
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) OPEC

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Q:

Which is called country of canals?

A) India B) Pakistan
C) Japan D) Myanmar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Pakistan

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By definition, Antarctica is considered what type of landscape?

A) ice shelf B) desert
C) bay D) iceberg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) iceberg

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Among the elements of globalization of culture are tendencies toward

A) enhanced communications, heterogeneity, and equal access to resources. B) uniform consumption preferences, enhanced communications, unequal access to resources, and uniformity in cultural forms.
C) maintaining local traditions. D) uniform consumption preferences, slower communications, unequal access to resources, greater access to entertainment, and a mixture of uniformity and variety in cultural forms.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) uniform consumption preferences, enhanced communications, unequal access to resources, and uniformity in cultural forms.

Explanation:

Globalization of culture is the interconnectedness, or the uniformity of the ways of life of people across states and continents in the world.

The elements of globalization of culture are tendencies toward

 

  • Uniform consumption preferences
  • Enhanced communications
  • Equal access to resources and information.
  • Uniformity in cultural forms.

 

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Q:

Which bank has become the 1st Indian bank to link interest rates to RBI's repo rate?

A) SBI B) HDFC Bank
C) Axis Bank D) Yes Bank
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) SBI

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Q:

Which is the highest grossing movie of all time?

A) Avatar B) Star Wars
C) Jurassic Park D) Deadpool
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Avatar

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Q:

Which one of the following does not signify a battle tank?

A) T-55 B) T-155
C) T-72 D) T-90
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) T-155

Explanation:

T-55, T-72 and T-90 battle are USSR/Russian origin battle tanks and are respectively based on first, second and third generation battle tank technologies.

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