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In November 2017, who launched the 'Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana' for school children?

 

A) Jayant Sinha B) Prakash Javadekar
C) Manoj Sinha D) Arun Jaitley
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Manoj Sinha

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Which of the following statements with regard to cloudburst is/are correct?

1.It is defined as sudden localized very heavy downpour with cloud thunder and lightning.

2.It mostly occurs in the hilly areas.

3.It results into very high intensity of rainfall, i.e., 250 mm-300 mm in a couple of hours.

4.It occurs only during daytime.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Explanation:

All   are   correct   except   4   as   a cloudburst  can  occur  anytime  and at  any  place  which  is  affected  by convective weather system.

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The value of acceleration due to gravity (g) ____.

 

A) is greater at the poles than at the equator B) is lesser at the poles than at the equator
C) is greater at the North pole than at the South pole D) is greater at the South pole than at the North pole
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) is greater at the poles than at the equator

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Govind Swami Pillai is associated with which musical instrument?

 

A) Mridangam B) Tabla
C) Veena D) Violin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Violin

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Which of the following are the functions of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)?

1. Inquiry at its own initiative on the violation of human rights

2. Inquiry on a petition presented to it by a victim

3. Visit to jails to study the condition of the inmates

4. Undertaking and promoting research in the field of human rights

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Explanation:

The Commission performs the following functions, namely:Inquire, Suo motu or on apetition presented to it by a victim or any person on his behalf, into complaint of

a) violation of human rights –this is extremely obvious

b) negligence in the prevention of such violation, by a public servant.

c) intervene in any proceeding involving any allegation of violation of human rights pending before a court with the approval of such court.

d) visit, under intimation to the State Government, any jail or any other institution under the control of the State Government, where persons are detained or lodged for purposes of treatment, reformation or protection to study the living conditions of the inmates and make recommendations.

e) review the safeguards provided by or under the Constitution or any law for the time being in force for the protection of human rights and recommend measures for their effective implementation.

f) review the factors, including acts of terrorism that inhibit the enjoyment of human rights and recommend appropriate remedial measures.

g) study treaties and other international instruments on human rights and make recommendations for their effective implementation.

h) undertake and promote research in the field of human rights.

i) spread human rights literacy among various sections of society and promote awareness of the safeguards available for the protection of these rights through publications, the media, seminars and other available means.

j) encourage the efforts of non-governmental organisations and institutions working in the field of human rights.

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Who is the principal spokesman of the Lok Sabha?

 

A) Prime Minister of India B) Finance Minister of India
C) Speaker of Lok Sabha D) Nominated Member of Lok Sabha
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Speaker of Lok Sabha

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Which of the following is a popular programming language for developing multimedia webpages.

A) COBOL B) Java
C) BASIC D) Assembler
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Java

Explanation:

Java is a general-purpose computer-programming language that is concurrent, class-based, object-oriented, and specifically designed to have as few implementation dependencies as possible.

 

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Java is used to develop mobile apps, web apps, desktop apps, games and much more...

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The President can dismiss a member of the council of ministers

 

A) on his own B) on the recommendation of the prime ministers
C) only under emergency conditions D) with the consent of speakers
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) on the recommendation of the prime ministers

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