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____ is not an example of refraction of light.

 

A) Twinkling effect of stars B) Mirages
C) Lateral inversion D) Bending of light while passing through a medium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Lateral inversion

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Which of the following are the functions of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)?

1. Inquiry at its own initiative on the violation of human rights

2. Inquiry on a petition presented to it by a victim

3. Visit to jails to study the condition of the inmates

4. Undertaking and promoting research in the field of human rights

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 and 2 only B) 2, 3 and 4 only
C) 1, 3 and 4 only D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation:

The Commission performs the following functions, namely:Inquire, Suo motu or on apetition presented to it by a victim or any person on his behalf, into complaint of

a) violation of human rights –this is extremely obvious

b) negligence in the prevention of such violation, by a public servant.

c) intervene in any proceeding involving any allegation of violation of human rights pending before a court with the approval of such court.

d) visit, under intimation to the State Government, any jail or any other institution under the control of the State Government, where persons are detained or lodged for purposes of treatment, reformation or protection to study the living conditions of the inmates and make recommendations.

e) review the safeguards provided by or under the Constitution or any law for the time being in force for the protection of human rights and recommend measures for their effective implementation.

f) review the factors, including acts of terrorism that inhibit the enjoyment of human rights and recommend appropriate remedial measures.

g) study treaties and other international instruments on human rights and make recommendations for their effective implementation.

h) undertake and promote research in the field of human rights.

i) spread human rights literacy among various sections of society and promote awareness of the safeguards available for the protection of these rights through publications, the media, seminars and other available means.

j) encourage the efforts of non-governmental organisations and institutions working in the field of human rights.

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Underground water and the water on the earth's surface is called ________________

 

A) hydrosphere B) biosphere
C) lithosphere D) thermosphere
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) hydrosphere

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Exposure to sunlight helps a person improve his health because

A) the infrared light kills bacteria in the body B) resistance power increases
C) the pigment cells in the skin get stimulated and produce a healthy tan D) the ultraviolet rays convert skin oil into Vitamin D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) the ultraviolet rays convert skin oil into Vitamin D

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Economic Survey is published by ___________.

 

A) Governments of India B) Indian Statistical Institute  
C) Ministry of Finance D) Planning Commission
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Ministry of Finance

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The value of acceleration due to gravity (g) ____.

 

A) is greater at the poles than at the equator B) is lesser at the poles than at the equator
C) is greater at the North pole than at the South pole D) is greater at the South pole than at the North pole
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) is greater at the poles than at the equator

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The first computer introduced in Nepal was

 

A) IBM 1401 B) ENIAC
C) IBM 1402 D) ICL/2950
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) IBM 1401

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IBM 1401 is the first computer brought by the Nepal Government in the year 1959 for lease.

 

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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.

 

The Universal Constant of Gravitation is ___.

 

A) 6.67 x 1010 Nm2/kg2 B) 6.67 x 10-10 Nm2/kg2
C) 6.67 x 10-11 Nm2/kg2 D) 9.8 Nm2/kg2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6.67 x 10-11 Nm2/kg2

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