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Study of Rocks is called

A) Geology B) Cytology
C) Petrology D) Petology
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Petrology

Explanation:

The scientific study of rocks is called petrology, which is an essential component of geology.

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 Who amongst the following received last telegram in India ?

A) Manmohan Singh B) Pranab Mukherjee
C) Rahul Gandhi D) Sonia Gandhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rahul Gandhi

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Hagia Sophia, also known as the “Church of the Holy Wisdom” is located in which country?

A) Italy B) Greece
C) Turkey D) Poland
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Turkey

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Which of the following describes loyalists?

A) They thought Patriots were too radical B) They decided to fight against the British
C) They wanted to return to Britain D) They supported British taxation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) They thought Patriots were too radical

Explanation:

They thought Patriots were too radical is the statement which describes loyalists correctly.

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Q:

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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Q:

What happens during the S-phase of the cell cycle?

A) cell division B) cell growth
C) DNA replication D) protein and enzyme synthesis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) DNA replication

Explanation:

S-phase (synthesis phase) is the part of the cell cycle in which DNA is replicated, occurring between G1 phase and G2 phase. Precise and accurate DNA replication is necessary to prevent genetic abnormalities which often lead to cell death or disease.

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In which city Indian Railways has installed Asia’s largest Solid State Interlocking (SSI) system?

A) Kolkata B) Lucknow
C) Hyderabad D) Kharagpur
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Kharagpur

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Which of the following sports is most popular worldwide?

A) Football B) Hockey
C) Cricket D) Tennis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Football

Explanation:

Top five most popular games world wide are :

 

Game name              -      Estimated  fans     -    Popular Regions

 

1. Soccer / Football      -      3.5 Billion    -     Europe, Africa, Asia, America

2. Cricket                    -      2.5 Billion     -    Asia, Australia, UK

3. Basketball               -      2.2 Billion     -    US, Canada, China and Philippines

4. Field Hockey           -       2 Billion       -     Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia

5. Tennis                    -       1 Billion       -     Europe, Americas, and Asia.

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