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Q:

The family is a social institution that is found in

A) every society B) high-income nations but not in most low-income nations
C) most but not all societies D) about half of human societies
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) every society

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Q:

The ‘water frame’ of Richard Arkwright was a device for

A) producing a new type of painting B) irrigating fields for rice cultivation
C) producing strong threads of yarn D) the faster movement of steamships
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) producing strong threads of yarn

Explanation:

In 1769 Arkwright patented the invention that made him rich, and his country an economic powerhouse: The spinning frame. The spinning frame was a device that could produce stronger threads for yarns.

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Q:

Which Indian economist is the recipient of the "Yaswantrao Chavan National Award 2018"?

A) Raghuram Rajan B) Manmohan SIngh
C) Gita Gopinath D) Urjit Patel
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Raghuram Rajan

Explanation:

Raghuram Rajan, an Indian economist is the recipient of the "Yaswantrao Chavan National Award 2018".

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Q:

City with Most Billionaries in the world______

Answer

According to Forbes, the Russian capital Moscow currently boasts an unprecedented 84 billionaries. Between them, the Moscow billionaries share a total of $366 billion. 

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Q:

Who will be India's Republic Day chief guest in 2019?

A) Donald Trump B) Cyril Ramaphosa
C) Theresa May D) Scott Morrison
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Cyril Ramaphosa

Explanation:

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa will be India's Republic Day chief guest in 2019.

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Q:

Which of the following is called the 'Land of the Golden Pagoda'?

A) Myanmar B) China
C) Japan D) North Korea
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Myanmar

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Q:

Kalamkari painting refers to

A) A hand painted cotton textile in South-India B) A handmade drawing on bamboo handicrafts in North-East India
C) A block painted woollen cloth in Western Himalayan region of India D) A hand painted decorative silk cloth in North-Western India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A hand painted cotton textile in South-India

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Q:

Which telescopes has recently helped to discover 300000 new galaxies?

A) Lofar B) Gemini Observatory
C) Chandra D) Kepler
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Lofar

Explanation:

Lofar telescope has recently helped to discover 300000 new galaxies.

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