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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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Which State has been declared as the Open Defecation Free state?

A) Uttarakhand B) Arunachal Pradesh
C) Maharashtra D) Uttar Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Arunachal Pradesh

Explanation:

Arunachal Pradesh State has been declared as the Open Defecation Free state.

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Which American artist's most famous portrait is that of his mother?

A) Rembrant B) Whistler
C) Vincent Van Gough D) Salava dor Dali
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Whistler

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During Shivaji's rule the council of the state consisted of

A) Eight ministers B) Eighteen ministers
C) Twelve ministers D) Fifteen Ministers
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Eight ministers

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Who is the Emancipator of the 'untouchables' and crusader for social Justice?

Answer

B.R. Ambedkar

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Which of the following groups of countries has almost 50% share in global emission of carbon every year?

A) US, China, India, South Africa B) India, China, Russia, Britain
C) South Africa, Nepal, Myanmar D) Us, Russia, China & India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Us, Russia, China & India

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As per new revised rules now Foreign Direct Investment in insurance sector is possible upto the limit of ______

A) 26% B) 40%
C) 49% D) 70%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 49%

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Nuclear Fission is caused by the impact of

A) Electron B) Neutron
C) Proton D) Deutron
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Neutron

Explanation:

In nuclear physics, nuclear fission is either a nuclear reaction or a radioactive decay process in which the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller parts (lighter nuclei). The fission process often produces free neutrons and releases a very large amount of energy.

 

Thus, The Nuclear Fission is caused by the impact of Neutrons.

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