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Which of the following is a wind based Indian musical instrument?

A) Taus B) Swarmandal
C) Samvadini D) Rabab
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Samvadini

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Which of the following is the treatment of water pollution?

A) Bag house filter B) Windrow composting
C) Venturi scrubber D) Reverse Osmosis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Reverse Osmosis

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The 105th Indian Science Congress meeting was held in ______.

A) IIM, Ahmadabad B) Manipur University, Imphal
C) IIT, Bombay D) Jawahar Lal Nehru University, Delhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Manipur University, Imphal

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The Indian Science Congress – the largest gathering of Indian scientists – was scheduled to be held at Osmania University in Hyderabad from January 3 to 7. For the first time in its history, it was rescheduled to March 16-March 20 and its venue was moved to the Manipur University, Imphal after the Osmania University administration said it would not be able to host the event fearing agitations on campus.

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In terms of size, Mars ranks no. ___ in our Solar System.

A) 5 B) 6
C) 7 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 7

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Which  one  of  the  following  statements  is not correct?

A) Pavo  cristatus  is  the  national  bird  of India. B) Nelumbo nucifera gaertn is the national flower of India.
C) Ficus  benghalens is  is  the  national  tree of India. D) Mangifera  indica  is  the  national  animal of India.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mangifera  indica  is  the  national  animal of India.

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All   are   correct   except   D,   as Mangifera  indica  is  scientific  name of Mango

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Which among the following is false about Earth?

A) It is the densest planet. B) It is the fifth largest planet.
C) It is also known as red planet. D) It is the third planet from the sun.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) It is also known as red planet.

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The place on the earth's surface above the focus is called the __________.

A) focus B) incentre
C) epicentre D) circumcentre
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) circumcentre

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What is the source of natural energy of the hot springs at Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh ?

A) Geothermal Energy B) Biomass Energy
C) Thermal Energy D) Hydro Energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Geothermal Energy

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