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Which Indian born scientist was awarded the Nobel prize in Astrophysics

A) Prof Chandra Shaker B) Sir C.V.Raman
C) Satyendra Nath Bose D) Vikram Sarabhai
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Prof Chandra Shaker

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Q:

How long are profissional Golf tour players alloted per shot

A) 45 seconds B) 25 seconds
C) 1 minutes D) 2 minutes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 45 seconds

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The velocity required to place a vehicle in orbit round the moon is _______ that required to place it in orbit round the earth 

A) less than B) Greater than
C) equal to D) greater than or equal to
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) less than

Explanation:

This orbital velocity at the moon is less because orbital velocity = rg

 

where 'r ' is the orbital radius. i.e the distance of the body from the center of the earth and 'g' is the acceleration due to gravity on the body in question. In the case of the moon, both r and g are less than in the case of the earth.

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Projects come in all sizes and shapes. Many times, project managers must daw from their "toolbox" of processes, tools, or methodologies. How many knowledge areas are described in the Project Management Body of Knowledge ? 

A) 2 - core processes and facilitating processes B) 9
C) 5 - initiation, planning,execution,control, and closing D) 39
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 9

Explanation:

Answer A is incorrect because it pertains to the processes. Answer C is incorrect because these are the five phases of a project. Answer D is incorrect because there are 39 processes, not knowledge areas.

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Q:

The cause of Beri Beri was discovered by

A) Eijkman B) Macmillan
C) Alexanderson D) Cockrell
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Eijkman

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Q:

Jamini Roy was a famous

A) Actor B) Producer
C) Dancer D) Painter
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Painter

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Kuldip Nayarr, a journalist was appointed as a high commissioner in 

A) UK B) Pakistan
C) Sri Lanka D) Australia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) UK

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The folk dance of which state is Kargam?

A) Tamil Nadu B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Kerala D) Odisha
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Tamil Nadu

Explanation:

Kargam is the folk dance of Tamil Nadu state.

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