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Neil O’Brien, who died recently, was a famous

A) journalist B) billiards player
C) dramatist D) quiz master
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) quiz master

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Neil O'Brien (10 May 1934 –24 June 2016) was a quiz master who was often credited for conducting the first formal well-organised quiz in Calcutta, India.

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Which of the following popular tourist destinations of India were built in 1911 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary?

A) India Gate B) Gateway of India
C) The Prince of Wales Museum D) Victoria Terminus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Gateway of India

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Kritika walks 40 metres towards south. Then turning to her right she rides 30 metres. Then, turning to her left, she rides 50 metres. Again, she turns toher left and rides 30 metres. How far (in metres) is she from her initial position?

A) 65 B) 70
C) 80 D) 90
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 90

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The focal length of a concave mirror with a radius of curvature of 20.0 cm is :

A) 20 cm B) 5 cm
C) 10 cm D) 15 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 10 cm

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If a body slides over a surface, the force resisting the motion between them is called ______.

A) Centripetal force B) Friction
C) Centrifugal force D) Inertia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Friction

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In the Indian Parliamentary System, 'Vote on Account' is valid for how many months (except the year of elections)?

A) 2 months B) 3 months
C) 6 months D) 9 months
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2 months

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The Ministry of Power, Government of India has recently constituted a Committee to investigate the causes of the accident that occurred on 1stNovember, 2017 at Feroze Gandhi Thermal Power Plant Ltd., Unchahar, in Uttar Pradesh. Who among the following is the Chairman of the Committee?

A) Dr. L. D. Papney B) Shri Dhawal Prakash Antapurkar
C) Shri Subir Chakraborty D) Shri P. Siwal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Shri P. Siwal

Explanation:

Power Ministry constitutes a Committee to investigate into the causes of the NTPC, Unchahar Thermal Power Plant accident

The composition of the committee would be as follows:

       Name                                                                                                 Position

Shri P.D. Siwal, Member (Thermal), CEA                                                      Chairman

Shri Subir Chakraborty,Director (Projects), UPRVUNL                                      Member

Shri Dhawal Prakash Antapurkar,Director of Steam Boilers, Maharashtra           Member

Dr. L.D. Papney,Chief Engoneer, (TE&TD), CEA                                              Member & Convenor

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Which light is least effective in photosynthesis?

A) Blue light B) Green light
C) Red light D) Sunlight
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Green light

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