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Q:

Which author published 59 new books in 1955?

A) Mark Twain B) Ernest Hemingway
C) Enid Blyton D) Stephen King
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Enid Blyton

Explanation:

Enid Mary Blyton was the English children's writer published 59 new books in 1955.

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2 1967
Q:

Where does protein synthesis take place?

A) Nucleus B) Ribosomes
C) On the cell wall D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Ribosomes

Explanation:

Protein synthesis take place in the cytoplasm where ribosomes are located as they are the machinery which are responsible for the protein synthesis.

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3 1967
Q:

Economic growth is measured by

A) % of GDP B) % of NDP
C) % of expenditure D) % of percapita income
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) % of GDP

Explanation:

Economic growth is measured by the percentage of gross domestic product. GDP refers to the total value of goods and services produced in the country.

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3 1967
Q:

Which 6 banking entities of India became history on 1 April 2017 as they were merged with State Bank of India ?

Answer

Five associate banks of SBI – State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur (SBBJ), State Bank of Hyderabad (SBH), State Bank of Mysore (SBM), State Bank of Patiala (SBP) and State Bank of Travancore (SBT), besides Bharatiya Mahila Bank (BMB) became part of the State Bank of India (SBI) on 1 April 2017. This merger catapulted SBI to among the top 50 banks in the world.


– With this six-way mega merger, the merged entity (SBI) will have a deposit base of more than Rs. 26 lakh crore and advances level of Rs. 18.50 lakh crore. It will have a total customer base of 37 crore with a branch network of around 24,000 and nearly 59,000 ATMs across the country.


– The government had in February 2017 approved the merger of these five associate banks with SBI. Later in March 2017, the Cabinet approved merger of BMB as well.


– SBI first merged State Bank of Saurashtra with itself in 2008. Two years later, State Bank of Indore was merged with it.

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3 1967
Q:

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

The coach said, "Don’t move, boys."

A) The coach told to the boys don't move. B) The coach said to the boys not to be moving.
C) The coach asked the boys not to move. D) The coach told to them, don't move boys.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The coach asked the boys not to move.

Explanation:
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0 1965
Q:

Which organization is an interest group?

A) The National Rifle Association B) The National Right to Life organization
C) The National Organization for Women D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All the above

Explanation:

An interest group is an organization whose members share common concerns and try to influence government policies affecting those concerns. Interest groups are also known as lobbies.

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2 1965
Q:

Which city was adjudged as India's Cleanest City for the third consecutive year as per Swachh Survekshan 2019?

A) Indore B) Mysuru
C) Ambikapur D) Bhopal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Indore

Explanation:

Indore city was adjudged as India's Cleanest City for the third consecutive year as per Swachh Survekshan 2019.

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1 1964
Q:

In what year was pluto devoted to a draft planet?

A) 2005 B) 2006
C) 2008 D) 2009
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2006

Explanation:

In 2006, pluto devoted to a draft planet.

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Filed Under: General Science
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