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Who has been selected for the 2016 National Geoscience Award in the field of geo-environmental studies? 

A) Keshav Krishna B) Ashok Kumar Singhvi
C) P.V. Joseph D) Vishnu Deo Sai
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Keshav Krishna

Explanation:

Dr. A Keshav Krishna, a scientist at the National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI), has been selected for 2016 National Geoscience Award by the Ministry of Mines in the field of Geo-environmental studies in applied geosciences.

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Magma that reaches earth's surface and then solidifies is called

A) granite B) lava
C) quartz D) silicates
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) lava

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Answer the Following Puzzle.

Number Puzzles Questions and Answers

A) 5 B) 7
C) 9 D) 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 2

Explanation:

Starting with the 10 at the top, one set of numbers increases by 3 each time, written in alternate boxes as you move down the diagram, and the other set of numbers decreases by 2,written in the boxes remaining

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Gateway-to-Gateway protocol is a protocol formerly used to exchange routing information between Internet core routers.

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

Explanation:

It is a protocol formerly used to exchange routing information between Internet core routers.

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India’s first smartcard-based Public Bicycle Sharing (PBS) initiative “Trin Trin” has launched in which city  ?

A) Chennai B) Mysuru
C) Bangalore D) Goa
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mysuru

Explanation:

India’s first smartcard-based Public Bicycle Sharing (PBS) initiative has launched in Mysuru, Karnataka on June 4, 2017. The cost of the project, partly funded by World Bank’s Global Environmental Facility, for the next six years is Rs 20.5 crore, covering the maintenance of the docking stations and bicycles. About 450 bicycles will be available for public use in the city. To rent a bicycle, the citizens of Mysuru or tourists need to register themselves either online or by visiting one of the six registration centres situated close to tourism centres and obtain a smart card after paying Rs. 350, including a refundable deposit of Rs. 250. Though the use of the bicycle is free for the first one hour, the users will have to pay a nominal fee of Rs. 5 for two hours, Rs. 10 for three hours and so on.

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Where are saved files stored in computer ?

A) Hard disk B) Cache
C) RAM D) Any of above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Hard disk

Explanation:

Most operating systems store files on a hard disk.

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Which state government has launched 'People First' mobile application for grievance redressal ?

A) Uttar Pradesh B) Maharashtra
C) Gujarat D) Andhra Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Andhra Pradesh

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A cyclist leans inwards when he is negotiating a curve so that

A) he may increase his speed B) his weight may be reduced
C) necessary centripetal force may be available from the horizontal component of the normal reaction due to the track to maintain the curved motion. D) no frictional force may be produced between the wheels and the axle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) necessary centripetal force may be available from the horizontal component of the normal reaction due to the track to maintain the curved motion.

Explanation:

No circular or curved motion is possible without providing the necessary centripetal force. (C) provides this and so is the answer. 

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