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Who is known as the Lady with the Lamp?

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A) Indira Gandhi B) Joan of Arc
C) Florence Nightingale D) Sarojini Naidu
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Florence Nightingale

Explanation:

Florence Nightingale is known as the Lady with the Lamp. She got the name 'The Lady with the Lamp' because she would visit soldiers at night with a small lantern in her hand.

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The world's fastest elevator that can operate at a record speed of 1,260 meters per minute is set to be installed in ___________.

A) Japan B) Spain
C) China D) Italy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) China

Explanation:

The world's fastest elevator that can operate at a record speed of 1,260 meters per minute is set to be installed in a skyscraper complex in China. The elevator has various safety features including brake equipment that uses materials with high heat resistance. Apart from this, the elevator can absorb vibration during the high-speed operation to make the ride comfortable.

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Based on which occasion every year on 3 May National film awards are presented ?

A) Dada Sheb Falkhe Jayanthi B) Dada saheb Falke Vardhanti
C) Aalam Ara release date D) Raja Harishchandra release date
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Raja Harishchandra release date

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Which was the first Hydel power projects in India?

A) Paikara in Tamilnadu B) Nizamsagar in Telangana
C) Siva Samudram in Karnataka D) Palli vasal in Kerela
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Siva Samudram in Karnataka

Explanation:

Siva Samudram in Karnatka. The potential for hydroelectric power in India is one of the greatest in the world.

 

The first hydro-electric power station in India was established in Karnataka at "shivana samudra".

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Spraying of DDT on crops causes pollution of __________

A) Air & Soil B) Crops & Air
C) Soil & Water D) Air & Water
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Soil & Water

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What is the total population of India in crores according to 2001 Census

A) 68 B) 84
C) 94 D) 102.70
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 102.70

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The sentence that states the main idea of the paragraph

A) Thesis B) Topic sentence
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

Explanation:

The sentence that states the main idea of the paragraph is called as Thesis or the topic sentence.

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Which of the following year is considered as the first year of the Muslim calender ? 

A) AD 622 B) AD 671
C) AD 571 D) AD 651
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) AD 622

Explanation:

Muhammad had to leave Mecca his birth place where he started preaching and take refuse in Medina, where he was given a warm welcome. This event took place in AD 622 and is known as the year of the Hijira, or migration, which became the first year of the Muslim Calendar.

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