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Backing storage is so named because it

A) is always kept at the back of the CPU B) backs up the computer
C) lags behind the main memory D) is slow and backward
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) backs up the computer

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A bomb explodes on the moon. You will hear its sound on earth after _________

A) 20 minutes B) 2 hrs 20 minutes
C) 3.7 hours D) You cannot hear the sound of explosion
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) You cannot hear the sound of explosion

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The value of universal gravitation constant (G) was determined by

A) Henry Cavendish B) Antoine L Lavoisier
C) Isaac Newton D) John Dalton
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Henry Cavendish

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Which one of the following statements is not correct?

A) Centre for Science and Environment in a recent study found that a number of commonly available brands of prepackaged breads tested positive for potassium bromate and potassium iodate. B) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India recommended to the Health Ministry to remove potassium bromate from the list of permissible food additives.
C) The Union Government banned the use of potassium bromate as a food additive on the basisof the above recommendation. D) Potassium bromate is a neurotoxin.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Potassium bromate is a neurotoxin.

Explanation:

CSE in its recommendation asked Indian regulator FSSAI to act immediately and ban the two chemicals.

It says that Indian bread manufacturer’ use two chemicals, banned in many countries but not in India, being used by bread industry are potassium bromate (KbrO3) and potassium iodate (KIO3).

The government (FSSAI) banned the use of potassium bromate as a food additive on the basis of the above recommendation.

The regulator had recommended to the health ministry removal of potassium bromate from the list of permissible food additives after a study by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).

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The  rank  of  Captain  of  the  Indian  Navy  is equivalent to which one of the following?

A) Captain of the Indian Army B) Group Captain in the Indian Air Force
C) Lieutenant Colonel of the Indian Army D) Wing  Commander  of  the  Indian  Air Force
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Group Captain in the Indian Air Force

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Rank  of  captain  of  Indian  Navy  is equivalent   to   Group   captain   of Indian Air Force.

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BREXIT  refers  to  the  Great  Britain  leaving which one of the following?

A) International Monetary Fund B) Common wealth
C) World Trade Organization D) European Union
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) European Union

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Brexit is the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. In a referendum  on  23  June  2016, 51.9%    of    the    participating UK electorate voted  to  leave  the  EU, out of a turnout of 72.2%.

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Which is the only train which runs between Kolkata and Dhaka?

A) Dosti Express B) Maitree Express
C) Bangla Express D) Padma Express
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Maitree Express

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Fuse wire is made of an alloy of

A) Tin and Lead B) Tin and Copper
C) Lead and Copper D) Copper and Silver
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Tin and Lead

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