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Q:

Which of these is not a simple machine?

A) a pair of scissors B) a lever
C) a ramp D) the pulley
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) a pair of scissors

Explanation:

Any of the basic mechanical devices for applying a force are called simple machines.

There are 6 basic simple machines; the lever, the wheel and axle, the inclined plane, the wedge, the pulley, and the screw. Several of these simple machines are related to each other. But, each has a specific purpose in the world of doing work.

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Can a citizen approach a court for the enforcement of a Directive Principle?

A) Yes B) No
C) Yes, on the fulfilment of certain conditions D) The Government can move the courts but the citizen cannot
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) No

Explanation:

The reason: Directive principles are non-justiciable, while the Fundamental Rights are enforceable by the Courts, the Directives are not so enforceable by any court (Article 37). The courts cannot declare any law as void on the ground that it contravenes any of the directive Principles. Further, the courts are not competent to complete the Government to carry out any Directive.

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Q:

The headquarters of International Atomic Energy Agency is located in

A) London B) Vienna
C) Paraguay D) Washington
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Vienna

Explanation:

It is located in Vienna

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Q:

Which company has launched the world's first automated opening bandsets, titled PEBL, in the Indian Market?

A) Nokia B) Motorola
C) Samsung D) LG
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Motorola

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Q:

Moortidevi Award is presented for contribution to _____

A) Literature B) Arts
C) Science D) Peace
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Literature

Explanation:

The Moortidevi Award is an annual literary award in India presented by the Bharatiya Jnanpith organization for a work which emphasizes Indian philosophy and culture. In 2003, the prize included an amount of Rs. 1 lakh (US$1,500), a plaque, a statue of Saraswati, and a shawl. The cash prize was raised to Rs. 2 lakh (US$3,000) in the year 2011 and to Rs.4 lakh (US$5,900) in the year 2013.L

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Q:

Which of the Following Lake is located in Udaipur ?

A) Karanji lake B) Kolleru lake
C) Pichola lake D) Vembanad
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Karanji lake

Explanation:

Karanji lake is artificial fresh water lake built in 1362.

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Q:

As per a UNESCO report released in october 2013, how many internal migrants  are there in India?

A) 200 million B) 400 million
C) 600 million D) 750 million
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 750 million

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Q:

Tides in the sea are caused by.........

A) Gravitational force of Earth and Sun B) Effect of Sun
C) Combined effect of Moon and Sun D) Effect of Moon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Combined effect of Moon and Sun

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