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Q:

Which city has topped the list of most expensive cities for expatriates, according to Mercer’s 2017 Cost of Living Survey  ?

A) Zurich B) Launda
C) Germany D) Toyko
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Launda

Explanation:

Luanda, the capital of Angola, has topped the list of most expensive cities for expatriates, according to Mercer’s 23rd annual Cost of Living Survey. Hong Kong has acquired 2nd position, followed by Tokyo, Zurich, Singapore, Seoul and Geneva. From India, Mumbai is the most expensive city for expatriates that has ranked 57th on the list, followed by New Delhi (99), Chennai (135), Bangalore (166) and Kolkata (184). The Mercer’s survey includes 209 cities across five continents. The world’s least expensive cities for expatriates, according to Mercer’s survey, are Tunis (209), Bishkek (208) and Skopje (206). Mercer’s authoritative survey is one of the world’s most comprehensive, and is designed to help multinational companies and governments determine compensation allowances for their expatriate employees.

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Q:

Who has been nominated for the prestigious Padma Bhushan award by the Sports Ministry for 2017 ?

A) M S Dhoni B) P V Sindhu
C) Hardik Pandya D) Virender Sehwag
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) P V Sindhu

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Q:

"Welcome Each Rebuff"  is the autobiography of 

A) MC Chagla B) Khushwant Singh
C) Saleem Peeradina D) Maudi Ali Mirza
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Maudi Ali Mirza

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Q:

Which of the following is the name Pierre Cardin associated with?

A) Painting B) Sports
C) Fashion Designing D) Music
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Fashion Designing

Explanation:

It belongs to the field of Fashion Designing

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Q:

Triple point of water corresponds to

A) 1 atm, 0°C B) 1 atm, 0.01°C
C) 1 atm, 0 K D) 4.58 Torr, 0.01°C
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4.58 Torr, 0.01°C

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Which factor affects the speed of an inkjet printer?

A) the quality of the paper B) the cost of the inkjet cartridges
C) the size of printer power supply D) the desired quality of the image
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) the desired quality of the image

Explanation:

The speed of an inkjet printer is determined mostly by the make and model of the printer, the quality of printing, and the complexity of the image. The quality of the paper, the cost of the cartridges, and the size of the power supply do not affect the speed of printing.

 

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Q:

Which planet rotates clockwise?

A) Uranus B) Saturn
C) Venus D) Earth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Venus

Explanation:

Venus is the only planet that rotates in clockwise where all other planets in the solar system rotates in anti - clockwise direction.

 

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Q:

Pinaka is a

A) a multi barrel rocket launcher developed by DRDO B) a rocket launcher developed by France
C) a missile developed by DRDO D) a missile imported from Russia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) a multi barrel rocket launcher developed by DRDO

Explanation:

1. Pinaka is a multi barrel rocket launcher developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian Army.

2. The system has a maximum range of 40 km for Mark-I and 75 km for Mark-II, and can fire a salvo of 12 rockets in 44 seconds.

3. The system is mounted on a Tatra truck for mobility.

4. Actually, the meaning of Pinaka is Shiv Dhanush.

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