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DRDO full form is

A) Delhi Research and Development Organisation B) Defence Research and Deployment
C) Delhi Rail Development Organisation D) Defence Research and Development Organisation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Defence Research and Development Organisation

Explanation:

DRDO stands for The Defence Research and Development Organisation.

 

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is an agency of the Republic of India, charged with the military's research and development, headquartered in New Delhi, India.

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The Green Revolution in India was the outcome of the efforts of who amongst the following?

A) Dr MS Swaminathan B) Dr C Rangarajan
C) KV Kamath D) Dr Rakesh Mohan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Dr MS Swaminathan

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Which Indian athlete was the flag bearer for the Indian contingent in the 22nd Asian Athletics Championship (AAC)-2017 ?

A) Srabani Nanda B) Jitu Rai
C) Tintu Luka D) Dipa Karmakar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Tintu Luka

Explanation:

The 22nd edition of Asian Athletics Championships (AAC) has started at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on July 6, 2017 and will continue till July 9, 2017. Athlete Tintu Luka was the flag bearer for the Indian contingent which received a rousing welcome from the crowd. Odia athlete Srabani Nanda had the honour of taking the oath on behalf of athletes at the inaugural ceremony. Over 1,200 athletes and officials from 43 countries in Asia witnessed the largest sporting event. The official mascot of the Championship is “Olly Turtle” that represents the famous Olive Ridley sea turtle.

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In 1930, which leader started the Red Shirt Movement in the North West Frontier Province?

Answer

Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan

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A person who writes decoratively

A) Choreographer B) Cartographer
C) Calligrapher D) Collier
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Calligrapher

Explanation:

A person who writes decoratively is known as Calligrapher.

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 What is the full form of GSLV ?

A) Ground Satellite Launching Vehicle B) Geosynchronous Satellite Launching Vehicle
C) Gravity synchronous Launching Vehicle D) Group satellite Launching vehicle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Geosynchronous Satellite Launching Vehicle

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Israel’s Rafael Defense Systems ltd has formed a joint venture with ________ to produce anti-tank guided missiles for the Indian armed forces.

A) Goa Shipyard B) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
C) Kalyani Group D) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Kalyani Group

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Q:

Richest Municipal Corporation in India?

A) Hyderabad B) Mumbai
C) Delhi D) Ludhiana
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mumbai

Explanation:

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), is the governing civic body of Mumbai, the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, Maharashtra is India's richest municipal corporation. The BMC's annual budget exceeds that of some of the smaller states of India.

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