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Where is RAM located?

A) Mother Board B) Expansion Board
C) External Drive D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Mother Board

Explanation:

RAM is located in The central processing unit (CPU), also called a processor, is located inside the computer case on the motherboard. It is sometimes called the brain of the computer, and its job is to carry out commands.

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Brent Index is associated with which of the followings?

 

A) crude oil prices   B) copper future prices  
C) gold future prices D) shipping rate index
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) crude oil prices  

Explanation:
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Q:

The human heart is 

A) Neurogenic heart B) Myogenic heart
C) Pulsating heart D) Ampullary heart
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Myogenic heart

Explanation:

Hearts are of several types. In some invertebrates the heart is simulated by the nervous system to do its work. Such hearts are called Neurogenic hearts. The Human heart is myogenic. i.e, it recieves the stimuli for contraction from the muscular node called sinu-auricular node or pace maker.

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Which of the following are the functions of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)?

1. Inquiry at its own initiative on the violation of human rights

2. Inquiry on a petition presented to it by a victim

3. Visit to jails to study the condition of the inmates

4. Undertaking and promoting research in the field of human rights

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 and 2 only B) 2, 3 and 4 only
C) 1, 3 and 4 only D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation:

The Commission performs the following functions, namely:Inquire, Suo motu or on apetition presented to it by a victim or any person on his behalf, into complaint of

a) violation of human rights –this is extremely obvious

b) negligence in the prevention of such violation, by a public servant.

c) intervene in any proceeding involving any allegation of violation of human rights pending before a court with the approval of such court.

d) visit, under intimation to the State Government, any jail or any other institution under the control of the State Government, where persons are detained or lodged for purposes of treatment, reformation or protection to study the living conditions of the inmates and make recommendations.

e) review the safeguards provided by or under the Constitution or any law for the time being in force for the protection of human rights and recommend measures for their effective implementation.

f) review the factors, including acts of terrorism that inhibit the enjoyment of human rights and recommend appropriate remedial measures.

g) study treaties and other international instruments on human rights and make recommendations for their effective implementation.

h) undertake and promote research in the field of human rights.

i) spread human rights literacy among various sections of society and promote awareness of the safeguards available for the protection of these rights through publications, the media, seminars and other available means.

j) encourage the efforts of non-governmental organisations and institutions working in the field of human rights.

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Who among the following holds the office during the pleasure of President?

I. Attorney General of India

II. Governors of states

III. Comptroller and Auditor General of India

A) Only I B) Both I and II
C) Both I and III D) Both II and III
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Both I and II

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Q:

The Tropic of cancer does not pass through

A) India B) Pakistan
C) Bangladesh D) Myanmar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Pakistan

Explanation:

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The Tropic of Cancer is 23.5 degrees north latitude. It passes through 16 countries across 3 continents. They are

 

1. In North America,

Mexico and Bahamas(Archipelago).

 

2. In Africa,

Niger, Algeria, Mauritania, Egypt, Libya, Mali and Western Sahara.

 

3. In Asia,

Myanmar, Omen, Bangladesh, India, Saudi Arabia, China, United Arab Emirates and Taiwan.

 

The Tropic of Cancer also passes through 6 Water Bodies on the whole. They are

1. Indian Ocean,

2. Atlantic Ocean,

3. Pacific Ocean,

4. Taiwan Strait,

5. Red Sea (and) 

6. Gulf of Mexico.

 

Hence, The Tropic of cancer does not pass through Pakistan.

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The boundaries of the plates of the earth's ___________ are the weak zones known as seismic or fault zones.

 

A) crust   B) core
C) kernel D) pith
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) crust  

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Which Governor General of India used to write poetry with the name of "Owen Meredith"?

 

A) Lord Dalhousie B) Lord Ripon
C) Lord Lytton D) Lord Canning
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Lord Lytton

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