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Which Chief Minister was awarded for the prestigious Global Agriculture Leadership Award 2017 by the Indian Council of Food and Agriculture(ICFA)?

A) Chandrababu Naidu	B) Nitish Kumar
C) K. Chandrashekhar Rao	D) Vashundhara Raje

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) K. Chandrashekhar Rao

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

Uncle always welcomes us to his home with a big smile.

A) We are always welcomed by uncle to his home with a big smile.	B) Uncle is always welcoming us to his home with a big smile.
C) A big smile is used by uncle always when he is welcoming us.	D) Welcoming by uncle with a big smile to us is always done.

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) We are always welcomed by uncle to his home with a big smile.

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What is called the maximum distance from the Sun in a planet in its orbit?

A) Perihelion	B) Aphelion
C) Apogee	D) Perigee

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Aphelion

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The banks avail long-term loans from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) by putting no collateral securities. This loan is availed under which of the following lending rates?

A) Bank rate	B) Repo rate
C) Reserve repo rate	D) Marginal Standing Facily

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Bank rate

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The bank rateis the rate of interest at which banks takelong term loansfrom Reserve Bank of India (RBI) by putting no collateral security. It is the rate at which RBI rediscounts the bills of exchange and government securities held by the commercial banks. For controlling the credit, inflation and money supply, RBI increases the bank rate.

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Which of the following statements are correct about ‘Saakshar Bharat’ scheme?

1.It is a centrally sponsored scheme which was launched during the Eleventh Five-year Plan.

2.The scheme applies to women in particular and disadvantaged groups in general.

3.The scheme applies to persons above the age of 10 years.

4.The scheme is anchored with Panchayati raj Institutions and Local self-Government.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1, 2 and 3	B) 2, 3 and 4
C) 1,2 and 4	D) 1, 3 and 4

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1,2 and 4

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Saakshar Bharat scheme was launched on 8th September 2009 during the 11th Five Year Plan, with an aim to raise literacy rate to 80%, to bridge gender gap to 10% .The scheme is anchored with Panchayati Raj Institutions and Local Self-government to decrease regional and social disparities and to focus on women, SCs, STs, minorities and other disadvantaged groups. It focused mainly on adult education, with emphasis on non-literates in the age group of 15-36 years.

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As per World Health Organization, a pilot program testing the first ever malaria vaccine will begin in ________ in the year 2018.

A) India	B) Italy
C) United Kingdom	D) Africa

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Africa

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Which of the following institutions was not founded by Mahatama Gandhi?

A) Sabarmati Ashram	B) Sevagram Ashram
C) Vishwa Bharti	D) Phoenix Ashram

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Vishwa Bharti

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Santhara is a religious ritual of ______ community.

A) Sikhs	B) Jews
C) Jain	D) Buddhists

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