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Q:

Pluto dwells on the inner edge of the

A) Main asteroid belt B) Oort cloud
C) Kuiper belt D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Kuiper belt

Explanation:

Pluto dwells on the inner edge of the The Kuiper belt which is a belt of asteroids that lies on the outer edge of the solar system.

Pluto is a dwarf planet that is supposed to be no longer a planet and is still considered a planet because of its history in the solar system.

 

It takes 248 years to make one orbit around the sun. As to where it is, depends on time.

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Q:

60 percent of 2/7 of three-fourth of a number is 2664. What is the number ?

A) 20720 B) 21352
C) 25421 D) 24150
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 20720

Explanation:

Let N be the required number. 

=> 60100x27x34xN=2664  

=> N = 2664x2x7x5/9  

=> N = 20720.

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Q:

Synonym for the word : Bleak

A) bare B) lush
C) warm D) verdant
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) bare

Explanation:

Bleak means an area of land lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements like deserts.

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Q:

World’s largest floating Solar Farm launched in ____________.

A) Japan B) China
C) Russia D) France
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) China

Explanation:

China flicked the switch on the world’s largest floating solar energy plant.  The massive waterborne plant is expected to generate 40 megawatts at one time and could supply electricity for over 15,000 homes. The pioneering project, located in eastern China, is thought to cement China’s status as a top producer of solar energy in the world.  The plant has been built in Huainan city, Anhui Province, by Sungrow Power Supply, a Chinese company specialised in renewable energy.

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Q:

What is the time required to punch 1500 cards of 45 column each at the rate of 9,000 punches per hour ?

A) 8 hrs B) 7 hrs 15 min
C) 7 hrs 30 min D) 8 hrs 20 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 7 hrs 30 min

Explanation:

Total number of cards = 1500
total columns = 45
so, total punches=1500 x 45 = 67500
for 1 hour if we make 9000 punches,
we require 67500/9000 = 7.5
so 7hours:30mins.

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Q:

City of lakes in India is

A) Madurai B) Bhubaneswar
C) Bangaluru D) Udaipur
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Udaipur

Explanation:

Udaipur, a city in the state of Rajasthan which was named after the Maharana Udai Singh - II, is known for its beautiful artificial lakes around the city and lavish royal residences.

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Thus, Udaipur nickname is City of Lakes in India.

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Q:

Which Bank has bagged the 'Best Bank' award among small banks  ?

A) Karur Vysya Bank B) Kotak Mahindra Bank
C) BOI Bank D) Karnataka Bank
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Karnataka Bank

Explanation:
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Q:

Carbon Arc lamps are commonly used in

A) cinema projectors B) photography
C) vehicles D) domestic lighting
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) cinema projectors

Explanation:

The carbon arc lamp was the first widely-used type of electric light and the first commercially successful form of electric lamp.

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Here are the Carbon Arc Lamp Uses :


-Super bright light, capable of lighting a large length of street or a large factory interior.

-Was the ONLY electric light available to light large areas from 1800 - 1901.

-Was cheaper to light streets with the arc lamp than gas or oil lamps.

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