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Which of the following continents has the smallest land area?

A) Antarctica B) Europe
C) North America D) South America
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Europe

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Chlorophyll was first isolated and named by

A) Caventou B) Pelletier
C) Chlorophyll D) Caventou and Pelletier
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Caventou and Pelletier

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Which of these countries is not a permanent member of United Nations Security Council?

A) China B) India
C) United States D) France
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) India

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. Ifa  sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Buttressing the confidence in the economy (1)/ are the findings in the survey, which posits (2)/ an improvement in the infrastructure sectors.(3)/ No error. (4)

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

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In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

In view of last year's H1N1 attack and prevailing ________________ weather conditions, the health department officials _______________ that the virus will turn more active by January end. In-charge, Integrated Disease ________________ Programme (IDSP), Dr Shah, said, "Virus is still active, but not in a major way. In coming months, it is likely to become more active. Last year too, virus had claimed lives in January and February. Therefore, we are _____________ as coming months might _________________ a challenge."


In-charge, Integrated Disease ________________ Programme (IDSP)

A) management B) control
C) surveillance D) eradication
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) surveillance

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Which one of the following is the theme of the World Soil Day, 2017?

A) Soils and pulses, a symbol for life B) Caring for the Planet starts from the Ground
C) Soils, a solid ground for life D) Soils, foundation for family farming
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Caring for the Planet starts from the Ground

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World Soil Day 2017 is celebrated on 5 December under the theme "Caring for the Planet starts from the Ground," with activities aiming to communicate messages on the importance of soil quality for food security, healthy ecosystems and human well-being.Soils not only produce 95% of the food we consume, they also have a huge potential for taking carbon from the atmosphere and offsetting the greenhouse gas emissions. Keeping the soil healthy can bring a multitude of gains, from food security to sustainable livelihoods and climate benefits.

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What is the reason for formation of Mirage in desert?

A) Refraction of light B) Reflection of light
C) Total internal reflection of light D) Both Refraction and Total internal reflection of light
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Both Refraction and Total internal reflection of light

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Which one of the following is not one of the Commands of the Indian Army?

A) South Western Command B) North Eastern Command
C) Central Command D) Army Training Command (ARTRAC)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) North Eastern Command

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The Indian Army is divided into six operational commands and one training command each headed by a Limited General. They are South Western, Northern, Central, Army Training Command, Eastern, Western and Southern Commands.

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