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The number of members nominated by the president to the Rajya Sabha is Constitutionally limited to

A) 12 B) 15
C) 10 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12

Explanation:

The Council of States (Rajya Sabha) is composed of not more than 250 members, of whom 12 are nominated by the President. The twelve members are chosen by him from among persons having special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art, and social service. The Constitution thus adopts the principle of nomination, for according distinguished Indians a place in the Upper Chamber (Rajya Sabha) of Parliament.

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Name the two Indian companies that have been named in the list of world's most ethical companies by American think tank Ethisphere Institute.

A) Dabur and Tata B) Mahindra and Tata
C) Patanjali and Dabur D) Tata Steel and Wipro
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Tata Steel and Wipro

Explanation:
      • Two Indian companies, Tata SteelBSE and Wipro have been named in the list of world’s most ethical companies by American think tank Ethisphere Institute.
      • Ethisphere honors those companies who recognize their role in society to influence and drive positive change in the business community and organizations around the world.
      • In 2017, 124 honorees were spanning five continents, 19 countries, and 52 industry sectors.
      • Wipro is one of the two information technology companies named in the list, the other being Xerox Corporation.
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Choose the sentence that contains a relative pronoun?

A) That is my books bag B) Some boys are coming for tution
C) The girl, whom you have met yesterday is my sister D) Those are not your things
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The girl, whom you have met yesterday is my sister

Explanation:

Here in the given options, The girl, whom you have met yesterday is my sister is the sentence which has relative pronoun.

 

The pronoun which is used to connect a clause or phrase to a noun or pronoun is called as relative pronoun.

 

The most common relative pronouns are who, whom, whose, which, and that. Sometimes when and where can also be used as relative pronouns.

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Ozone hole refers to

A) Decrease in the thickness of ozone layer in Stratosphere B) Increase in thickness of ozone layer
C) Decrease in the ozone layer in Troposphere D) Hole in the ozone layer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Decrease in the thickness of ozone layer in Stratosphere

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In 1926, Which of the following universties was founded by Madan Mohan Malaviya alond with Anne Besant ?

A) Punjab university B) Delhi University
C) Benaras Hindu University D) University of Madras
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Benaras Hindu University

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Which of the following village has won the 'WATER AWARD' an award instituted by Water Digest ?

A) Govardhan Eco Village B) Saranagati Eco Village
C) New Gokula D) New Gokul Farm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Govardhan Eco Village

Explanation:

The Govardhan Eco Village of International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) at Wada taluka, has received an award instituted by Water Digest, a news portal on water management.

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Q:

When is the Common Wealth Day observed by its member countries

A) January 25 B) May 24
C) October 24 D) November 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) May 24

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The Forbidden City is located in which country?

A) Mongolia B) Nepal
C) Bhutan D) China
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) China

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