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The Busiest Metro Station in the world _________

Answer

Shinjuku Station in Tokyo, Japan, has an average of 3.64 million passengers pass through it each day. It has more than 200 exits.

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The largest Kangaroo in the world is the

Answer

Red Kangaroo

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Which one of the following ports is located on estuary?

A) Kandala B) Marmagao
C) Kolkata-Haldia D) Tuticorin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Marmagao

Explanation:

Kandla is Tidal port, Kolkata Haldia is  a  riverine  port,  Tuticorin  is  a river  port,  Marmagao  is  in  Goa,  is situated   on   estuary   on   eastern coast of India. Delta formation and estuary    formation    take    place mostly  on  western  coast  and  Goa is in western coast. 

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Why would a company distribute its earnings through dividends to common stockholders?

Answer

Regular dividend payments are signals that a company is healthy and profitable. Also, issuing dividends can attract investors (shareholders). Finally, a company may distribute earnings to shareholders if it lacks profitable investment opportunities.

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Q:

Name the dry, gusty wind that originates in the Eastern Rocky mountains of North America.

Answer

Chinook

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Among all two-legged creatures, which creature runs the fastest?

Answer

Ostrich

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Which of the following is associated with the recent discovery of tungsten by the Geological Survey of India?

A) Agucha in Rajasthan B) Thar Desert in Rajasthan
C) Tuensang in Nagaland D) Sirohi in Rajasthan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Sirohi in Rajasthan

Explanation:

A big bed of rock salt with the top portion of the bed containing potash (though not the variety used as ferilizer) has been discovered in Thar Desert at a depth of 100 metres. A massive belt of lead and zinc has been found in the Agucha area, while gold bearing rocks have been discovered in the Tuensang district of Nagaland.

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Q:

Carbon Arc lamps are commonly used in

A) cinema projectors B) photography
C) vehicles D) domestic lighting
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) cinema projectors

Explanation:

The carbon arc lamp was the first widely-used type of electric light and the first commercially successful form of electric lamp.

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Here are the Carbon Arc Lamp Uses :


-Super bright light, capable of lighting a large length of street or a large factory interior.

-Was the ONLY electric light available to light large areas from 1800 - 1901.

-Was cheaper to light streets with the arc lamp than gas or oil lamps.

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