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The folk dance of which state is Kargam?

A) Tamil Nadu B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Kerala D) Odisha
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Tamil Nadu

Explanation:

Kargam is the folk dance of Tamil Nadu state.

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Excessive use of which ofthe following fertilizers may be responsible for the presence of a toxic substance in groundwater?

A) Nitrogen B) Phosphate only
C) Potassium only D) Phosphate and potassium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Nitrogen

Explanation:

Excessive use of nitrate including manure may be responsible forthe presence of toxic substance in groundwater. Phosphate can also enter the groundwater via excessive use of fertilizers. High application rates of nitrogen containing fertilizers combined with the high-water solubility of nitrate, leads to increased runoff into surface water as well as leaching into groundwater, thereby causing groundwater pollution.

Only a fraction of the nitrogen-based fertilizers, is converted to produce and other plant matter. Nitrate pollution in groundwater comes from pit latrines, it can cause blue baby syndrome.

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What was the theme of World Consumer Rights Day 2017 ?

A) A Step Towards Digital World B) Building a Digital World Consumers can Trust
C) A smart Digital Consumers D) A Tradition of Trust With Consumers
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Building a Digital World Consumers can Trust

Explanation:

World Consumer Rights Day is being observed today (15 March 2017) which is an awareness day and theme for this year is 'Building a Digital World Consumers can trust'.

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In 1948 , in which former princely state in west India was a referendum held when the people decided to join the Indian Union?

Answer

Junagadh

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A UPS connects your computer and a power source.

A) TRUE B) FALSE
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) TRUE

Explanation:

A UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) is a device that provides battery backup when the electrical power fails or drops to an unacceptable voltage level.


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Small UPS systems provide power for a few minutes; enough to power down the computer in an orderly manner, while larger systems have enough battery for several hours.

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Which statement is true about blood alcohol concentration?

A) The higher the blood alcohol concentration, the more severe the hangover will be. B) Drinking coffee and exercising will lower your blood alcohol concentration.
C) Blood alcohol concentration is affected by factors such as body size and gender. D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Blood alcohol concentration is affected by factors such as body size and gender.

Explanation:

Blood alcohol concentration is affected by factors such as body size and gender. Women are usually smaller than men, and that they turn out less of the enzyme that breaks down alcohol.

 

For those reasons, most girls can have a higher BAC than the typical male if they each drink an identical quantity of alcohol.

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The enzyme in whosepresence glucose and fructose are converted into alcohol is 

A) Diastase B) Maltase
C) Invertase D) Zymase
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Zymase

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Which of the following programmes was launched in 2005-06 for creating infrastucture and basic amenities in rural parts of our Country

A) Janani Surksha Yojana B) Sarva Siksha Abhiyan
C) Swarnajayanti Shahari Rozagar Yojana D) Bharat Nirman Programme
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Bharat Nirman Programme

Explanation:
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