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Prof. Amartya Sen has earned worldwide distinction in which of the following fields/areas

A) Economics B) Geology
C) Biochemistry D) Astrophysics
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Economics

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Q:

The fish that can taste with its whole body is the

Answer

Catfish

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Q:

Round robin scheduling falls under the category of

A) Preemptive scheduling B) Non preemptive scheduling
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Preemptive scheduling

Explanation:

Round-robin (RR) is one of the algorithms employed by process and network schedulers in computing. It falls under the category of Preemptive scheduling. In computing, the running task is interrupted for some time without requiring its cooperation and resumed later when the priority task has finished its execution. This is called preemptive scheduling. 

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Bachendri Pal became famous for her grand success in the field of

A) Athletics Skiing B) Swimming
C) Mountaineering D) Journalism
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Journalism

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Q:

The Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state  ?

A) Madhya Pradesh B) Haryana
C) Bihar D) Punjab
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Punjab

Explanation:

The Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Fazilka District of Punjab. The formation of sanctuary relates to a unique success story of wildlife conservation in which people of Bishnoi community united themselves for protecting the Black Buck which is regarded as a sacred animal by them. It is also the State Animal of Punjab. It is home to several varieties of flora and fauna viz. Albizia lebbeck, Acacia nilotica, Azadirachata indica, A. tortilis, Wild Boar, Blue Bull, Porcupines, Hare, Jackal, etc.

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Q:

The International Waste Picker's Day is observed on which date?

 

A) 1 March B) 3 March
C) 5 March D) 7 March
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1 March

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The International Waste Picker's Day is observed on 1st March in memory of the massacre in Colombia in which 11 workers were brutally killed University of Barranquilla.

 

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Q:

'Goldman Awards' are given for outstanding contribution in which of the following fields

A) Population Control B) Popularization of Science
C) Conservation of Energy D) Protection of environment
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Protection of environment

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Q:

Mr.Meera Sahib Fathima Beevi is distinguished as the first lady

A) Judge of the High Court B) Governor of a State
C) Judge of the Supreme Court D) Gold medal winner in Sports
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Judge of the Supreme Court

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