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Where is the commercial capital of Sri Lanka?

A) Trincomalee B) Colombo
C) Galle D) Kandy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Colombo

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Which of the following are the core functions of the United Nations multidimensional peace keeping operations?

1. Stabilization

2. Peace consolidation

3. To extend support to a losing State in a war.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

 

A) 1,2 and 3 B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only D) 1 and 2 only
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1 and 2 only

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Peacekeeping is flexible and over the past two decades has been deployed in many configurations. There are currently 14 UN peacekeeping operations deployed on four continents.Today's multidimensional peacekeeping operations are called upon not only to maintain peace and security, but also to facilitate the political process, protect civilians, assist in the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants; support the organization of elections, protect and promote human rights and assist in restoring the rule of law.

UN Peacekeeping operations assist in moving state out of conflict towards peace but doesn’t assist a losing state in war.

 

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The longest railway platform in India

A) Amritsar B) Gorakhpur
C) Kathgodam D) Kanpur
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Gorakhpur

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The wilting of plants takes place due to _____.

A) Photosynthesis B) Transpiration
C) Absorption D) Respiration
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Transpiration

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The Speaker of the Lok Sabha can be removed from his office by____________

A) The President B) The Prime Minister
C) a resolution passed by both Houses of Parliament D) a resolution passed by the Lok Sabha
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) a resolution passed by the Lok Sabha

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Atmospheric pressure is measured by __________.

A) Barometer B) Hexameter
C) Nanometer D) Glaxometer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Barometer

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Which of the following is also known as the brain of the computer?

A) CPU B) ALU
C) Motherboard D) Keyboard
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) CPU

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Draconian law

A) Written law B) Extremely severe law
C) Oral law D) Lenient law
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Extremely severe law

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