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Between which one of the following pairs of ports does Panama Canal shorten the distance to the maximum?

A) Liverpool and Shanghai B) New York and Honolulu
C) Liverpool and Sydney D) New York and San Francisco
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) New York and San Francisco

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Which gymnospermic plant cures rheumatism?

A) Ephedra B) Pinus
C) Araucaria D) Gnetum
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Gnetum

Explanation:

Oil from Gnetum spp a gymnosperm belonging to the family Gnetaceae is used to relieve the effects of rheumatism

The lianas and shrubs of Gnetum are found in the rain forests of the western ghats.

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A, B and C start at the same time in the same direction to run around a circular stadium. A completes a round in 252 seconds, B in 308 seconds and c in 198 seconds, all starting at the same point. After what time will they again at the starting point ?

A) 26 minutes and 18 seconds B) 42 minutes and 36 seconds
C) 45 minutes D) 46 minutes and 12 seconds
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 46 minutes and 12 seconds

Explanation:

L.C.M. of 252, 308 and 198 = 2772.

 

So, A, B and C will again meet at the starting point in 2772 sec. i.e., 46 min. 12 sec.

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Second largest continent of the world?

A) Asia B) Australia
C) Africa D) Europe
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Africa

Explanation:

Africa is the second largest continent both by popolation and area wise. Asia being first by both popolation and area wise.

 

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Which of the following is the headquarters of UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme)?

A) The Hague B) New York
C) Nairobi D) Vienna
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Nairobi

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Which of the following rulers was held captives by his son ?

A) Babar B) Humayun
C) Akbar D) Shajahan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Shajahan

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The former Chief Justice of India who has been appointed as Governor of Kerala is

A) K.G.Balakrishnan B) P.Sathasivam
C) R.M.Lodha D) Suchitra Sen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) K.G.Balakrishnan

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Only For Geniuses

Solve this MathPuzzle if you can?

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Answer

Let the required number be 'X'


Condition 1 :  


XX = 2X  => 2X2 = X => X = 12


 


Condition 2 :


X × X = X2=> X = 12


 


Therefore, 12 is the number which becomes double when it is divided by itself and becomes half when it is multiplied by itself.


 

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