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Q:

Which one of the following is the largest source of electricity in India?

A) Hydropower plants B) Nuclear power plants
C) Thermal power plants D) Wind energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Thermal power plants

Explanation:

About 65% of the electricity consumed in India is generated by thermal power plants, 22% by hydroelectric power plants, 3% by nuclear power plants and rest by 10% from other alternate sources like solar, wind, biomass etc.

India is the sixth largest in terms of power generation.

 

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Which one of the following statements about reusable space vehicle of ISRO is not correct?

A) In June 2016, ISRO successfully launched India’s first reusable space vehicle. B) The space vehicle was launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
C) The reusable launch vehicle climbed to a height of 65 km before automatically steering back for landing. D) The vehicle was initially boosted by a rocket that contained liquid fuel.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) In June 2016, ISRO successfully launched India’s first reusable space vehicle.

Explanation:

May 23, 2016 ISRO successfully flight-tested India’s first winged body aerospace vehicle operating in hypersonic flight regime. In this experimental mission, the HS9 solid rocket booster carrying RLV-TD lifted off from the First Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikotaat 07:00 hr IST. After a successful flight of 91.1second, HS9 burn out occurred, following which both HS9 and RLV-TD mounted on its top coasted to a height of about 56 km. At that height, RLV-TD separated from HS9 booster and further ascended to a heightof about 65 km.

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The world heritage site Pashupatinath temple is located at

A) Peshawar B) Kabul
C) Kathmandu D) Multan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Kathmandu

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Which institution is to provide USD 304 million loan to Assam to enhance Inter-state Power Transmission Project? 

 

A) AIIB B) World Bank
C) New Development Bank D) ADB
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) AIIB

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On 5 March 2017, who launched an artificial intelligence – driven chatbot named ‘EVA (Electronic Virtual Assistant)’ for customer services? 

 

A) ICICI Bank B) State Bank of India
C) HDFC Bank D) Bank of Baroda
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) HDFC Bank

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Which country suggested the name 'NIVAR' to the 4th cyclone hit the North Indian Ocean Region in 2020?

A) India B) Iran
C) Sri Lanka D) Vietnam
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Iran

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Which country was designated as the major defence partner of USA in December, 2016?

A) Canada B) Israel
C) India D) United Kingdom
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) India

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What is the local name given to the parliament of Pakistan?

A) Majilis B) Majilis-e-Shoora
C) Saeima-e-majilis D) Jatia Parliament
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Majilis-e-Shoora

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