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Q:

Which is the most populated state in India as per Census 2011?

A) Uttar Pradesh	B) Maharashtra
C) Delhi	D) Bihar

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Uttar Pradesh

Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh stands first as the most populated state in India as per Census 2011 with more than 25 crore.

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Q:

Which describes the work of Nicolaus Copernicus?

A) Inventing analytic geometry	B) Experimenting on Human Bodies
C) Studying prisms and the nature of light	D) Developing a Heliocentric Theory

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Developing a Heliocentric Theory

Explanation:

Nicolaus Copernicus was decribed by his work on "The Heliocentric Theory" which is based on that the earth revolves around the Sun.

This theory was developed in parts by different astronomers over many years, namely Aristarchus, Copernicus, Kepler, and Galileo.

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the
same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

The preacher said, "May God grant peace to the departed!"

A) The preacher prays that God will grant peace to the departed.	B) The preacher prayed that God would grant peace to the departed.
C) The preacher said that God may grant peace to the departed.	D) The preacher said, God may grant peace to the departed.

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The preacher prayed that God would grant peace to the departed.

Explanation:

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Q:

The Mayan pyramids and temples were made from

A) Limestone	B) Wood
C) Marble	D) Granite

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Limestone

Explanation:

The Mayans were an ancient civilization located in what is known as Mesoamerica, a geographical region comprised of Mexico and parts of Central America. They were extremely adept in matters of mathematics, astronomy, and art, and architecture.

The Mayan pyramids and temples were built with bricks and covered with limestone.

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Q:

Name the veteran Agriculture Scientist who was recently awarded the 1st World Agriculture Prize for 2018.

A) Dr. Deepak Kumar	B) Prof. Rakesh Agnihotri
C) Prof. MS Swaminathan	D) None of the above

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Prof. MS Swaminathan

Explanation:

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Q:

Which state government will observe Rosogolla Day on November 14, 208?

A) West Bengal	B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Telangana	D) Maharashtra

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) West Bengal

Explanation:

West Bengal state government will observe Rosogolla Day on November 14 2018 to commemorate the first anniversary of the state’s famous sweet getting Geographical Indication (GI) tag as 'Bengal’s Rosogolla'.

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

“I will make for you the best rice you have ever had,” said the chef.

A) The chef told that he will make for him the best rice he has ever had.	B) The chef told him that he would make for him the best rice he had ever had.
C) The chef told that he will make for him the best rice he has ever have.	D) The chef tells that he would make for him the best rice he has ever had.

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The chef told him that he would make for him the best rice he had ever had.

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Q:

Manish is four times as efficient as Puneet. Manish takes 90 days less than Puneet to complete a book. If both of them work together, then in how many days the book will be completed?

A) 28	B) 25
C) 24	D) 30

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