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getppid() system call is used to bias the existing priority of a process 

A) TRUE B) FALSE
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) FALSE

Explanation:

It is used to get parent process identifier

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Q:

When is the longest day observed?

A) December 22 B) June 21
C) August 21 D) September 22
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) June 21

Explanation:

Longest day is observed on June 21

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The 2017 World Hydrography Day (WHD) is observed on which date  ?

A) June 23 B) June 22
C) June 21 D) June 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) June 21

Explanation:

The World Hydrography Day (WHD) is observed every year on June 21 to publicise the work of hydrographers and to create awareness about hydrography which is an essential science before undertaking any activity on or under the sea. The 2017 theme is “Mapping our seas, oceans and waterways – more important than ever”.

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Daydreaming, Meditation, Intoxication, Sleep and Hypnosis are all types of

A) waking consciousness B) self-absorption
C) altered states of consciousness D) self-awareness
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) altered states of consciousness

Explanation:

Consciousness is the state or quality of awareness, or, of being aware of an external object or something within oneself.

  

Day dreaming, Meditation, Intoxication, Sleep and Hypnosis are all types of altered states of consciousness . In al these states, a person's state of conscious is altered but he has consciousness.

 

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Q:

A narrow strip of land connecting two large land masses is known as 

A) Strait B) Isthmus
C) Headland D) Bay
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Isthmus

Explanation:

Isthmus of panama and Isthmus of Suez are well known examples

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World Intellectual Property Day (WIP) is observed on which date ?

A) 27 April B) 24 April
C) 25 April D) 26 April
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 26 April

Explanation:

26th April; Theme for the year 2017: "Innovation – Improving Lives".

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Q:

The former Chief Justice of India who has been appointed as Governor of Kerala is

A) K.G.Balakrishnan B) P.Sathasivam
C) R.M.Lodha D) Suchitra Sen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) K.G.Balakrishnan

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The Highest point in the Aravalli range is 

A) Dodabetta B) Anaimudi
C) Gurusikhar D) Panchmarhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Gurusikhar

Explanation:

The highest of this peak is 1772 m.

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