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The brain is covered by

A) meninges B) skin
C) bone D) all the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) all the above

Explanation:

The central nervous system ( brain and spinal card ) are invested with the meninges which nourish and protect the system .This again is enclosed inside a bony box which has the skin above it

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Q:

Who governs the INTERNET ?

A) ISOC B) IETF
C) IAB D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:
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Who has been appointed as new Chairman of Indian Railway Board in August 2017 ?

A) Ashwani Lohani B) S. K. Bhagat
C) Akhil Agarwal D) A. K. Mittal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ashwani Lohani

Explanation:

Ashwani Lohani is IRSME officer, appointed as new Chairman of the Indian Railway Board soon after A.K. Mittal stepped down from the post. He is former Chairman & Managing Director of Air India.

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Q:

The Oceanic current named as 'Kuroshio, Kurile and Alaskan' are located in ____

A) North Indian Ocean B) South Indian Ocean
C) North Atlantic Ocean D) South Atlantic Ocean
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) North Atlantic Ocean

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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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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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" World Malaria Day " is observed on which date ?

A) 25 April B) 24 April
C) 23 April D) 26 April
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 25 April

Explanation:

World Malaria Day is observed globally on 25th of April every year. It is organized by World Health Organization (WHO).

 This year’s global theme for World Malaria Day is 'End Malaria for Good'.

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What is the 2017 theme of International Day for Biodiversity (IDB)  ?

A) Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism B) Invasive Alien Species
C) Biodiversity and Agriculture D) Convention on Biological Diversity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism

Explanation:

The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) is observed every year on May 22 to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. The 2017 theme “Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism” provides an opportunity to raise awareness and action towards the important contribution of sustainable tourism both to economic growth and to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.

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