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The Legislature of the USA is known as the 

A) Commons B) Congress
C) Parliament D) Senate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Congress

Explanation:

The US Congress consists of two bodies 

a) the Senate and   b) the House of Representatives. The Senate, composed of 100 members (two Senators from each State), is a powerful body and exercises a very real influence in national affairs.

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The number of members nominated by the president to the Rajya Sabha is Constitutionally limited to

A) 12 B) 15
C) 10 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12

Explanation:

The Council of States (Rajya Sabha) is composed of not more than 250 members, of whom 12 are nominated by the President. The twelve members are chosen by him from among persons having special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art, and social service. The Constitution thus adopts the principle of nomination, for according distinguished Indians a place in the Upper Chamber (Rajya Sabha) of Parliament.

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The question of disqualification of a member of a State Legislature shall be decided by the Governor after consultation with the 

A) Chief Minister B) Election Commission
C) Supreme Court D) Public Service Commission
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Election Commission

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TEL minimise the knocking effect when mixed with petrol, it acts as_______

A) Positive catalyst B) Negative catalyst
C) Auto catalyst D) Induced catalyst
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Negative catalyst

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Learned indian classical vocalists do not like the accompaniment of a harmonium because 

A) tempered scale is used in the harmonium B) diatonic scale is used in the harmonium
C) notes of the harmonium are too shrill D) intensity of the notes of the harmonium is too large
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) tempered scale is used in the harmonium

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In a Comprehensive settlement of Dabhol Power Project, two American companies have agreed to transfer its share in the project. One of them is General Electric. Identify another one.

A) Exxon Mobile B) Bechtel
C) Chevron D) Unocal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Bechtel

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Well-Known oralcare brand, Oral-B is owned by which company?

A) Procter & Gamble B) Colgate
C) Gilette D) Reckitt Benckiser
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Procter & Gamble

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Name the International Bank in which Temasek Holdings Pte, Singapore's government - owned investment arm, has announced to pick up 12 per cent stake.

A) Deutsche Bank B) ABN Amro Bank
C) HSBC Bank D) Standard Chartered Plc
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Standard Chartered Plc

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