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Who has won 48th Dada Saheb Phalke Award for the year 2016 ?

A) K. Vishwanath B) Gulzar
C) Manoj Kumar D) Ramesh Sippy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) K. Vishwanath

Explanation:

87-year old renowned director Kasinadhuni Viswanath was on 24 April 2017 named for the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award for outstanding contribution to the film industry. He is a celebrated filmmaker in Telugu film industry but has also been active in Tamil and Hindi cinema.

– He is known for making films on content-driven stories that have revolved around social themes like disability, untouchability and the evils of dowry.

– He becomes the 48th recipient of the award, the highest recognition in Indian cinema, which consists of a golden lotus, a cash prize of Rs. 10 lakhs and a shawl.

– The recipient of five National Film Awards, Viswanath is known for his movies — “Sankarabharanam”, “Sagara Sangamam” (starring Kamal Haasan and Jayaprada), “Swati Mutyam”, “Saptapadi”, “Kaamchor”, “Sanjog” and “Jaag Utha Insaan” among others.

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When is the longest day observed?

A) December 22 B) June 21
C) August 21 D) September 22
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) June 21

Explanation:

Longest day is observed on June 21

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Which organ filters blood in human body?

A) Lungs B) Heart
C) Liver D) Kidneys
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Kidneys

Explanation:

The organ which filters blood in human body are kidneys.

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Q:

Telangana region represents one of the following types of vegetation?

A) Tropical deciduous B) Thorn
C) Tropical ever green D) Sub - tropical decidual
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Thorn

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Which of the following is not transferred by alveoli?

A) Gases B) Oxygen
C) Blood D) Carbondioxide
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Blood

Explanation:

The main function of the pulmonary alveoli is to perform the transfer and exchange of gases. Here in the given options, blood is only one which is not gas.

 

Hence, blood is not transferred by alveoli.

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Between which one of the following pairs of ports does Panama Canal shorten the distance to the maximum?

A) Liverpool and Shanghai B) New York and Honolulu
C) Liverpool and Sydney D) New York and San Francisco
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) New York and San Francisco

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The Highest point in the Aravalli range is 

A) Dodabetta B) Anaimudi
C) Gurusikhar D) Panchmarhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Gurusikhar

Explanation:

The highest of this peak is 1772 m.

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What element is used in bright flashing advertising signs?

A) Neon B) Helium
C) Mercury D) Radon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Neon

Explanation:

Neon is the element that is used in bright flashing advertising signs as Neon particulary gives bright color.

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