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Which of the following scheme has been launched by the Union Government to supply electricity to poor households?

A) INSPIRE Programme B) Saubhagya
C) Swabhiman D) Swavalamban
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Saubhagya

Explanation:

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the ‘Saubhagya’ (Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana) scheme to provide subsidy on equipment like transformers, meters, and wires and is expected to cover allrural families after expected electrification of all villages by the end of 2018.Note:The total outlay for the Saubhagya scheme will be Rs 16,320 crore.

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Which one of the following statements about the National Green Tribunal is not correct?

A) It was set up in the year 2010 B) It is involved in effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests.
C) It may consider giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property D) It is bound by the procedures laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure,1908.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) It is bound by the procedures laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure,1908.

Explanation:

The legislate Act of Parliament defines the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 as follows,"An Act to provide for the establishment of a National Green Tribunal for the effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources including enforcement of any legal right relating to environment and giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto".The Tribunal shall not be bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, but shall be guided by principles of natural justice.

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What was Norway's rank in 2016 Human Development Index published by the United Nations Development Programme?

A) 1 B) 10
C) 100 D) 200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1

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What is the simplified value of (cos A + sin A)(cot A + tan A)?

A) sec A + cosec A B) sin A + cos A
C) tan A + cot A D) sec A – cosec A
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) sec A + cosec A

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In ..........., Sher Khan ( SherShah )attacked Bengal and defeated Ghiyashuddin Shah.

A) 1358 B) 1583
C) 1538 D) 1540
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1538

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Who invented Rocket?

A) Rich K Goyle B) E M Forster
C) Robert Goddard D) James Anderson
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Robert Goddard

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Which of the following award is given for distinguished service in any field including service rendered by the Government servants?

A) Ashok Chakra B) Dada Saheb Phalke Awards
C) Arjuna Award D) Padma Shri
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Padma Shri

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What will be the value of xy, if x2+y2 = 45 and x-y=5 ?

A) 10 B) 15
C) 20 D) 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10

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