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Which of the following is an example of social facilitation?

A) The Olympic bicycle racer who goes faster when he is racing against a person rather than the clock B) The bowler who bowls best when he is practicing on his own
C) The football player who practices hard so he can be on the varsity team D) The tennis player who is frustrated when the crowd yells at her
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The Olympic bicycle racer who goes faster when he is racing against a person rather than the clock

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Which is the oldest High Court in India?

A) Bombay High Court B) Madras High Court
C) Allahabad High Court D) Calcutta High Court
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Calcutta High Court

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Which   of   the   following   statements   are correct about ‘Saakshar Bharat’ scheme?

1.It   is   a   centrally   sponsored   scheme which    was    launched    during    the Eleventh Five-year Plan.

2.The   scheme   applies   to   women   in particular and disadvantaged groups in general.

3.The  scheme  applies  to  persons  above the age of 10 years.

4.The     scheme     is     anchored     with Panchayati  raj  Institutions  and  Local self-Government.Select  the  correct  answer  using  the  code given below.

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

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Saakshar    Bharat    scheme    was launched  on  8th  September  2009 during  the  11th  Five  Year  Plan, with an aim to raise literacy rate to 80%, to bridge gender gap to 10% .The   scheme   is   anchored   with Panchayati   Raj   Institutions   and Local  Self-government  to  decrease regional  and  social  disparities  and to   focus   on   women,   SCs,   STs, minorities and other disadvantaged  groups.  It  focused mainly  on  adult  education,  with emphasis  on  non-literates  in  the age group of 15-36 years.

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The beach sands of Kerala are rich in

A) Calcium B) Radium
C) Thorium D) Manganese
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Thorium

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Kishori amonkar died recently. He was associated with which of the following fields?

A) Classical Vocalist B) Classical Dancer
C) Sports D) Politician
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Classical Vocalist

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Kishori amonkar died recently. He was associated with Classical Vocalist.

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On 22 November 2017, cabinet approved expansion of which mission for a Pan India coverage in all the 640 districts of the country?

A) Make in India B) Swatchh Bhara
C) Beti Bachao Beti padhao D) Skill India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Beti Bachao Beti padhao

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The Currency Convertibility concept in its original form is originated in___________.

A) Taylors agreement B) Wells agreement
C) Bretton Woods agreement D) Symonds agreement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Bretton Woods agreement

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Which Metro Rail Corporation will lay vibration-absorbing tracks for the first time in India?

A) Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation B) Noida Metro Rail Corporation
C) Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation D) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation

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