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Moortidevi Award is presented for contribution to _____

A) Literature B) Arts
C) Science D) Peace
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Literature

Explanation:

The Moortidevi Award is an annual literary award in India presented by the Bharatiya Jnanpith organization for a work which emphasizes Indian philosophy and culture. In 2003, the prize included an amount of Rs. 1 lakh (US$1,500), a plaque, a statue of Saraswati, and a shawl. The cash prize was raised to Rs. 2 lakh (US$3,000) in the year 2011 and to Rs.4 lakh (US$5,900) in the year 2013.L

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Who among the following was elected unanimously as the Secretary General of the UNO  for the second term?

A) Nelson Mandela B) Hillary R Clinton
C) Jacob Mathew D) Bank-Ki moon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Bank-Ki moon

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Which among the following is a Vitamin?

A) Citric acid B) Follic acid
C) Glutonic acid D) none
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Follic acid

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In 1689, which chief of the Maratha Navy effectively controlled the Konkam trade from his headquarters at Kolaba?

Answer

Kanhoji Angre

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Why was the Simon Commission boycotted by Indians?

Answer

Because it was made up of Britishers.

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Q:

Which of these is not a simple machine?

A) a pair of scissors B) a lever
C) a ramp D) the pulley
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) a pair of scissors

Explanation:

Any of the basic mechanical devices for applying a force are called simple machines.

There are 6 basic simple machines; the lever, the wheel and axle, the inclined plane, the wedge, the pulley, and the screw. Several of these simple machines are related to each other. But, each has a specific purpose in the world of doing work.

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Which of the following is the largest group of animals?

A) Nematoda B) Porifera
C) Arthropoda D) Mollusca
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Arthropoda

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A collection of interrelated records is called a

A) Datasheet B) Spreadsheet
C) Database D) Utility File
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Database

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