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Which   one   of   the   following   statements about the justice Party is not correct?

A) It  clamoured  for  the  same  kind  of separate  communal  representation  for the Non-Brahmins as had been granted to  the  Muslims  by  the  Morley-Minto Reforms. B) It   was   patronized   mainly   by   richer landowning   and   urban   middle   class Non-Brahmins.
C) It  succeeded  in  getting  the  provision for  28  reserved  seats  for  the  Non-Brahmins  in  the  Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms. D) It   supported  the   call   given   by   the Congress toboycott elections in 1920.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) It   supported  the   call   given   by   the Congress toboycott elections in 1920.

Explanation:

The Justice  Party  was  a  political party in the Madras Presidency of British  India.  It  was founded    byT.    M.    Nairand P. Theagaraya     Chetty     in     1916. Communal division between Brahminsand non-Brahmins  began  in  the  presidency during   the   late-19th   and   early-20th century, mainly due to caste prejudices and disproportionate Brahminical representation in government jobs. The    Justice    Party's    foundation marked  the  culmination  of  several efforts to establish  an organisation to  represent  the  non-Brahmins  in Madras.  Founders  of  Justice  Party though  that  Congress  was  mainly Brahmin    party,    so    it    started opposing Congress

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Which is the largest continent in the world?

A) Africa B) North America
C) South America D) Asia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Asia

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Where is the headquarters of United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) located?

A) Rome, Italy B) Geneva, Switzerland
C) New York City, US D) Montreal, Canada
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Geneva, Switzerland

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Q:

Collab is the new music video application launched by which major company?

A) Amazon B) Apple
C) Microsoft D) Facebook
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Facebook

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Q:

Assumption island is located in which country?

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

Explanation:

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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Q:

In terms of environmental studies, CER refers to

A) Certified Emission Reductions B) Capped Emission Repository
C) Certified Emission Repository D) Capped Emission Reductions
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Certified Emission Reductions

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In August 2017, which bank allowed India to construct Ratle Hydroelectric project which was opposed by Pakistan?

 

A) bank of England B) World Bank
C) International Bank for Reconstruction and development (IBRD) D) Asian Development Bank
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) World Bank

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Q:

Who is appointed as 1st woman Chief Justice of Telangana High Court

A) Hima Kohli B) Fathima Beevi
C) Indu Malhotra D) R. Banumathi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Hima Kohli

Explanation:

The senior-most judge of Delhi High Court, Justice Hima Kohli has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of Telangana High Court. She is the first woman to be sworn in as CJ of Telangana HC.

 

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