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Two persons start running simultaneously around a circular track of length 300 m from the same point at speeds of 15 km/hr and 25 km/hr. When will they meet for the first time any where on the track if they are moving in opposite directions  ?

A) 27 sec B) 31 sec
C) 23 sec D) 29 sec
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 27 sec

Explanation:

Time taken to meet for the first time anywhere on the track

= length of the track / relative speed

= 300 / (15 + 25)5/18 = 300x 18 / 40 x 5 = 27 seconds.

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If Rs. 782 be divided into three parts, proportional to 1/2:2/3:3/4, then the first part is:

A) Rs. 408 B) Rs. 204
C) Rs. 412 D) Rs. 220
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 204

Explanation:

Given ratio = 1/2:2/3:3/4 = 6:8:9

1st part = 782 x 6/23 = Rs. 204.

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Which state in India is set to become the first state to invite all Twitter and Facebook users to interact with the Chief Minister and contribute towards improving various services  ?

A) Chattisgarh B) Punjab
C) Karnataka D) Haryana
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Haryana

Explanation:

Haryana is poised to become the first state to invite all Twitter and Facebook users to interact with the Chief Minister Manohar Lal and contribute towards further improving various services being provided by different departments.

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Which country has become the first country to open honorary consulate office in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) ? 

A) France B) Portugal
C) Spain D) Belgium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Belgium

Explanation:

Belgium has become the first country to open an honorary consulate office in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City).

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India’s first and longest sea ropeway will be built between which places, as announced on 24 April 2017  ?

A) Mumbai & Elephanta Island B) Vizag & Andaman
C) Goa & Andaman D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Mumbai & Elephanta Island

Explanation:

India’s first and longest ropeway to connect Mumbai with the famous Elephanta Island in the Arabian Sea is planned to be constructed by the Mumbai Port Trust, according to the official report.

 The 8-km ropeway will begin from Sewri in Mumbai’s east coast and end at Raigad district’s Elephanta Island, globally renowned for Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Name the person who has become the first visually impaired Indian runner to complete the historic Boston Marathon.

A) Shankar Alam B) Sagar Baheti
C) Saumya Vashishtha D) Naval Kulkarni
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sagar Baheti

Explanation:

Bangalore-based Sagar Baheti has become the first visually impaired Indian runner to complete the historic Boston Marathon, the world's oldest and the hardest marathon to qualify for.

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If a trader sold two cars each at Rs. 325475 and gains 12% on the first and loses 12% on the second, then his profit or loss percent on the whole is ?

A) 1.44% loss B) 14.4% loss
C) 0% D) 14.4% profit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1.44% loss

Explanation:

SP of each car is Rs. 325475, he gains 12% on first car and losses 12% on second car.
In this case, there will be loss and percentage of loss is given by

= [(profit%)(loss%)]/100 = (12)(12)/100 % = 1.44%

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Who has become the first cricketer to score 10,000 runs in T20 cricket ?

A) David Warner B) Virat Kohli
C) Chris Gayle D) Suresh Raina
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Chris Gayle

Explanation:
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