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Which of the following is NOT a Nuclear Power Centre?

 

A) Narora B) Kakrapara
C) Chamera D) Kota  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Chamera

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Q:

Crop rotation helps to

 

A) eliminate parasites which have selective hosts B) lessen use of pesticides
C) produce a greater choice of plant products D) yield more crops
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) eliminate parasites which have selective hosts

Explanation:

Crop rotation is the technique of planting crops in a different area of the garden so that no single crop will be planted in the same place two—or more—years in a row.

 

Crop rotation helps to maintain soil structure and nutrient levels and to prevent soilborne pests from getting a foothold in the garden.

 

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Which among the following writs can be issued against any private individual?

I. Certiorari

II. Prohibition

III. Habeas Corpus

 

A) Only III B) Both I and III
C) Both II and III D) No option is correct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Only III

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Which of the following statements with regard to cloudburst is/are correct?

1.It is defined as sudden localized very heavy downpour with cloud thunder and lightning.

2.It mostly occurs in the hilly areas.

3.It results into very high intensity of rainfall, i.e., 250 mm-300 mm in a couple of hours.

4.It occurs only during daytime.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Explanation:

All   are   correct   except   4   as   a cloudburst  can  occur  anytime  and at  any  place  which  is  affected  by convective weather system.

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Q:

Number of satellites launched by the ISRO using its PSLV- C51 rocket -

 

A) 19 B) 11
C) 15 D) 13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 19

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Q:

The President can dismiss a member of the council of ministers

 

A) on his own B) on the recommendation of the prime ministers
C) only under emergency conditions D) with the consent of speakers
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) on the recommendation of the prime ministers

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Q:

Who has been elected as the mayor of Mumbai in 2017?

 

A) Sanjay Raut B) Uddhav Thackeray
C) Vishwanath Mahadeshwar D) Smita Thackeray
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Vishwanath Mahadeshwar

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Which of the following statements about Sir Syed Ahmad Khan is/are correct?

1. He argued that India was a federation of ethnic communities based on common descent.

2. His philosophy was very similar to that of the Indian National Congress.

3. He imagined India as a Nation State based on individual citizen’s rights.

4. The curriculum at the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College blended Muslim theology and European empiricism.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Explanation:

Statements 1 & 4 are true with respect toSir Syed Ahmad Khan.

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