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The theory behind stars twinkling is that

A) The refractive index of the different layers of earth's atmosphere changes continuously, consequently the position of the star's image changes with time	B) The intensity of light emitted by them changes with time
C) The light from the star is scattered by the dust particles and air molecules in the earth's atmosphere	D) The distance of the stars from the earth changes with time

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The refractive index of the different layers of earth's atmosphere changes continuously, consequently the position of the star's image changes with time

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According to the distance of planets from the Sun, which of the following order is correct?

A) Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars	B) Mercury, Earth, Mars, Venus
C) Mercury, Mars, Earth, Venus	D) Mercury, Mars, Venus, Earth

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

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Stars twinkle but planets do not twinkle because

A) they emit light of a constant intensity	B) their distance from the earth does not change with time
C) they are very far away from the earth resulting in decrease in intensity of light	D) they are nearer to the earth and hence we receive a greater amount of light and therefore minor variations in intensity are not noticeable

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) they emit light of a constant intensity

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Which of the following statements with regard to the conduct of elections in India is/are notcorrect?1.The responsibility for the preparation of the electoral rolls is vested in the Election Commission of India.2.The model Code of Conduct comes into existence as soon as the date of the election is announced.3.The laws relating to delimitation of constituencies are made by the Election Commission of India.4.No election shall be called in question except by an election petition.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 3 only	B) 1, 2 and 4
C) 1, 2 and 3	D) 4 only

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3 only

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The laws relating to the delimitation of constituencies are made by the Parliament.The Model Code of Conduct comes into force immediately on announcement of the election schedule by the commission.

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What do you mean by 'Density of Population'?

A) Ratio of people living below poverty line to total population	B) Number of persons live per square kilometre
C) Number of persons in a city	D) Number of persons living per kilometre

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Number of persons live per square kilometre

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Whose ear Mike Tyson bite in professional boxing match in 1997 for the WBA Heavyweight Championship?

A) James Douglas	B) Evander Holyfield
C) Riddick Bowe	D) Michael Moorer

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Evander Holyfield

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Who has been named as the first ever 'Kid of the Year' by TIME Magazine?

A) Udit Singhal	B) Krishna Tirath
C) Sadat Rahman	D) Gitanjali Rao

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Gitanjali Rao

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Two smaller circles touch a large circle internally and pass through the center O of the larger circle. If the diameter of the bigger circle is 28 cm, thenwhat is the area of the bigger circle which is not enclosed by the two smaller circles (in sq.cm)?

A) 154	B) 256
C) 308	D) 616

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