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Q:

Which is not true of the Intertropical Convergence Zone?

A) It features heavy precipitation B) It's where the trade winds collide
C) It's a high-pressure zone with sinking air D) It is also known as the doldrums
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) It's a high-pressure zone with sinking air

Explanation:

The Inter-tropical convergence zone rather has rising air, with common thunderstorms and attendant precipitation and is known by seamen as the doldrums.

Inter-tropical convergence zone is where the trade winds collide.

 

Hence, it is not a high pressure zone with sinking air.

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Q:

"National Youth Day" is celebrated on which day ?

A) January 15 B) January 14
C) January 17 D) January 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) January 12

Explanation:

National Youth Day is celebrated in India on 12 January on the birthday of Swami Vivekananda. In 1984 the Government of India declared the day as the National Youth Day and since 1985 the event is celebrated in India every year.

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Q:

Sagem, which has launched mobile phones in India, is a company from?

A) China B) Korea
C) France D) Italy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) France

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Q:

What is the theme of the ‘World Wetlands Day 2021’?

 

A) Wetlands and Water B) Wetlands for Us
C) Save Wetlands D) Wetlands and Covid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Wetlands and Water

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Q:

Chandigarh was designed by

A) Le Corbusier B) Edward Lutyens
C) Christopher Wren D) Michelongo
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Le Corbusier

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Four pairs of words are given. Find the odd one out.

 

A) 5th June : World Environment Day B) 22nd April : Earth Day
C) 22nd March : World Water Day D) 22nd May : World Sparrow Day
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 22nd May : World Sparrow Day

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Q:

India's First Rural Telephone Exchange is located in 

A) Karnataka B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Kerala D) Uttar Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Karnataka

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Q:

The Number of members included in the Constitution Drafting Committee was:

A) Seven B) Nine
C) Eleven D) Thirteen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Seven

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