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Q:

If a trader sold two cars each at Rs. 404415 and gains 15% on the first and loses 15% on the second, then his profit or loss percent on the whole is ?

A) 1.44 % B) 2.02 %
C) 1.04 % D) 2.25 %
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 2.25 %

Explanation:

SP of each car is Rs. 404415, he gains 15% on first car and losses 15% on second car.

In this case, there will be loss and percentage of loss is given by = [(profit%)(loss%)]/100
= (15)(15)/100 % = 2.25%
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Q:

Which type of forests occupies the highest percentage of area in India  ?

A) Savanna & desert vegetation B) Tropical deciduous
C) Tropical Rainforests D) Equatorial evergreen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Tropical deciduous

Explanation:

Tropical Deciduous Forests: They are also called the “Monsoon forests”. They grow in the areas with annual rainfall of 70-200 cm. Sandal wood, Shisam, Mahua, Sal, Teak and Bamboo are important species of trees. Moist deciduous and the dry deciduous forests are two major categories of these forests.

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Statements : Government has spoiled many top ranking financial institutions by appointing bureaucrats as Directors of these institutions.

Conclusions :

a) Government should appoint Directors of the financial institutes taking into consideration the expertise of the person in the area of finance.
b) The Director of the financial institute should have expertise commensurate with the financial work carried out by the institute.

A) Only a follows B) Only b follows
C) Both a & b follows D) Neither a nor b follows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both a & b follows

Explanation:

According to the statement, Government has spoiled financial institutions by appointing bureaucrats as Directors. This means that only those persons should be appointed as Directors who are experts in finance and are acquainted with the financial work of the institute. So, both a and b follows.

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Q:

The percentage of irrigated land in India is about

A) 66% B) 35%
C) 71% D) 22%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 35%

Explanation:

According to World Bank Indicator India - Land use:

      • Agriculture Land - 1797090 sq. Km (about 60.4%). 
      • Forest Area - 677598 sq. Km. (about 22.08%). 
      • Agriculture Irrigated land - 35 %.



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Q:

India’s first and longest sea ropeway will be built between which places, as announced on 24 April 2017  ?

A) Mumbai & Elephanta Island B) Vizag & Andaman
C) Goa & Andaman D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Mumbai & Elephanta Island

Explanation:

India’s first and longest ropeway to connect Mumbai with the famous Elephanta Island in the Arabian Sea is planned to be constructed by the Mumbai Port Trust, according to the official report.

 The 8-km ropeway will begin from Sewri in Mumbai’s east coast and end at Raigad district’s Elephanta Island, globally renowned for Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Q:

Heat transfer horizontally within the atmosphere is called

A) Convection B) Advection
C) Conduction D) Absorption
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Advection

Explanation:
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Q:

Which of the following is a true statement about Intranet and Internet ?

A) Encryption is necessary B) They use similar protocol
C) Speed is slow D) They use the same protocol
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) They use the same protocol

Explanation:
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Q:

Soil erosion on hillslopes can be checked by

A) Terrace cultivation B) Contour ploughing
C) Afforestation D) Strip cropping
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Terrace cultivation

Explanation:

Hence, soil erosion on hillslopes can be checked by Terrace cultivation.

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