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Which country have the most population of tigers in the world?

A) Russia B) India
C) USA D) Nepal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) India

Explanation:

India have the most population of tigers with 70% in the world tiger population.

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Which describes the work of Nicolaus Copernicus?

A) Inventing analytic geometry B) Experimenting on Human Bodies
C) Studying prisms and the nature of light D) Developing a Heliocentric Theory
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Developing a Heliocentric Theory

Explanation:

Nicolaus Copernicus was decribed by his work on "The Heliocentric Theory" which is based on that the earth revolves around the Sun.

 

This theory was developed in parts by different astronomers over many years, namely Aristarchus, Copernicus, Kepler, and Galileo.

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Who has won the 2018 DSC Prize for South Asian Literature?

A) Jayant Kaikini B) Poonam Khetrapal Singh
C) Jayant Kaikini D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Jayant Kaikini

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Who among the following introduced the Permanent Settlement of Bengal in 1793?

A) Lord Cornwallis B) Robert Clive
C) John Adam D) Lord Ripon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Lord Cornwallis

Explanation:

Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement of Bengal in 1793.

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Q:

The mountain range which divides the North and the South India is

A) Himalayas B) Western ghats
C) Vindhyas D) Satpura
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Vindhyas

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Odd man out of the following options. One among them is not related to other three.

A) NABARD B) RBI
C) BIS D) IRDA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) BIS

Explanation:

In the given options, BIS is the odd one from the other three.  NABARD, RBI & IRDA are the bodies related to financial sector of India. The financial sector consists of banks, investment funds, insurance companies and real estate firms. 

 

BIS stands for Beareau of Indian Standards is a National standard body of India with the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods.

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Q:

The National Flag Code of India has taken effect from

A) 26th January 2002 B) 15th August 2000
C) 26th Jan 2001 D) 15th August 2001
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 26th January 2002

Explanation:

There is universal affection and respect for and loyalty to the Indian National Flag. As it is the symbol of our national pride it represents the hopes and aspiration of the people.


The Flag Code of India 2002 permits unrestricted display of the tricolour, consistent with the honour and dignity of the flag.

 

The Flag Code of India has been divided into three parts:-

1. General Description of the National Flag.

2. Display of the National Flag by members of public, private Organizations & educational institutions etc.

3. Display of National Flag by Central or State Governments and their organizations and agencies.

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Q:

The Bayeux Tapestry recorded which historical event?

Answer

The Norman invasion of England in 1066 is the historical event recorded by the Bayeux Tapestry.

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