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Q:

Who is known as the father of Indian Economics?

A) Gopal Krishna Gokhale B) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C) Adam Smith D) M G Ranade
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Adam Smith

Explanation:

Mahadev Govind Ranade is known as the father of Indian Economics. M G Ranade advocated social reforms such as widow re-marriage, liberation of women & emancipation of the oppressed classes.

He was Known to be the mentor & political guru of Gopal Krishna Gokhale & Bal Gangadhar Tilak.

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Q:

Looking at a portrait of a man, Akhil said, "His mother is the wife of my father's son. Brothers and sisters I have none." At whose portrait was Akhil looking ?

A) His uncle B) His nephew
C) His cousin D) His son
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) His son

Explanation:

Since Akhil has no brother or sister, so he is his father's only son.
So wife of Akhil's father's son---Akhil's wife.
Thus, Akhil's wife is the man's mother or the man is Akhil's son.

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Q:

India’s first smartcard-based Public Bicycle Sharing (PBS) initiative “Trin Trin” has launched in which city  ?

A) Chennai B) Mysuru
C) Bangalore D) Goa
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mysuru

Explanation:

India’s first smartcard-based Public Bicycle Sharing (PBS) initiative has launched in Mysuru, Karnataka on June 4, 2017. The cost of the project, partly funded by World Bank’s Global Environmental Facility, for the next six years is Rs 20.5 crore, covering the maintenance of the docking stations and bicycles. About 450 bicycles will be available for public use in the city. To rent a bicycle, the citizens of Mysuru or tourists need to register themselves either online or by visiting one of the six registration centres situated close to tourism centres and obtain a smart card after paying Rs. 350, including a refundable deposit of Rs. 250. Though the use of the bicycle is free for the first one hour, the users will have to pay a nominal fee of Rs. 5 for two hours, Rs. 10 for three hours and so on.

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Q:

Emma Morano, world’s oldest person who died at age 117 was a citizen of which country ?

A) France B) Greece
C) Italy D) England
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Italy

Explanation:

She was born on November 29, 1899. She was from Italy. She held the Guinness World Record titles for oldest living person and oldest living woman.

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Q:

Physiology :Biology :: Metaphysics : ?

A) Physics B) Statistics
C) Mathematics D) Philosophy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Philosophy

Explanation:

Physiology is a branch of biology. Similarly, mathematics is a branch of philosophy.

 

Hence, Physiology : Biology :: Metaphysics : Philosophy.

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Q:

International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers was observed on

A) 28 May B) 29 May
C) 30 May D) 31 May
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 29 May

Explanation:

The United Nations General Assembly designated 29 May as the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. The day has two purposes: To honour the memory of the UN peacekeepers who have lost their lives in the cause of peace. To pay tribute to all the men and women who have served and continue to serve in UN Peacekeeping operations for their high level of professionalism, dedication and courage. The theme for the 2017 International Day of UN Peacekeepers is “Investing in Peace Around the World“.

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Q:

CPU speed of a personal computer is

A) 1 MIPS B) 100 KIPS
C) 32 KIPS D) 32 MIPS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 32 KIPS

Explanation:

Instructions per second (IPS) is a measure of a computer's processor speed. CPU speed of a personal computer is 32 KIPS (Kilo Instructions per second).

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Q:

Can character data be stored in computer memory? 

A) Yes---a primitive data type is used to store characters B) No---computer memory can only store patterns
C) Yes---characters are stored in special memory D) No---computers can only store numbers
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Yes---a primitive data type is used to store characters

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