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Where would you find Oraon, Munda, Santhal, Gonds and Asurs?

A) Chhattishgarh B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Maharashtra D) Jharkhand
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Jharkhand

Explanation:

These tribes are also found in West Bengal.

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Q:

The mode of nutrition in which particulate food is devoured is 

A) holozoic B) holophytic
C) saprophytic D) parasitic
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) holozoic

Explanation:

The feeding mechanism is of several types.If it is entirely plant-like (photosynthesis), it is called holophytic. It is entirely (holo) animal-like(zoic),that is devouring alreadyexisting food, it is called holozoic

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In which Ocean is the Christmas Island located?

A) Pacific Ocean B) Indian Ocean
C) Arctic Ocean D) Antarctic Ocean
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Indian Ocean

Explanation:

It is located in Indian Ocean

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Q:

The English King who was prepared to exchange his kingdom for a horse was

Answer

Richard III

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Q:

ISRO has successfully launched GSAT-19 communication satellite through which launch vehicle  ?

A) GSLV Mark I B) GSLV Mark II
C) GSLV Mark III D) GSLV Mark IV
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) GSLV Mark III

Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched its 3136 kg GSAT-19 communication satellite with its brand new and heaviest – Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark-III D-1 (GSLV-Mk III D-1) satellite into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh on June 5, 2017. The satellite GSAT-19 has an intended life span of 10 years and is developed to improve telecommunication and broadcasting areas. The GSLV-Mk III is popularly known as “fat boy” and is developed for 15 years at a cost of around Rs 300 crore. The rocket is capable of carrying payloads of up to 4,000 kg into the GTO and 10,000 kg into the Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The GSLV-Mk III is a three stage rocket. Its first stage is made of two strap on motors filled with solid fuel. The second stage uses the liquid fuel and the third is the cryogenic upper stage “C25”, which is powered by the highly complex indigenous cryogenic engine “CE20”. The number 20 denotes the 20-ton thrust it generates for the rocket to reach the intended height with the heavy mass on board.

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Indian Naval Ship _________is on an overseas deployment to the South East Asia and Southern Indian Ocean.

A) INS Shivalik B) INS Talwar
C) INS Sahyadri D) INS Kamotra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) INS Sahyadri

Explanation:

In pursuance of India’s Act East policy, Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri is on an overseas deployment to the South East Asia and Southern Indian Ocean. The ship would be on a port visit to Moresby from June 12 to 15. The visit of the Indian Naval Ships seeks to underscore India’s peaceful presence and solidarity with friendly and harmonious countries towards ensuring good order in the maritime domain and to strengthen existing bonds between Papua New Guinea and India.

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Micro Credit or Micro Finance is a novel approch to banking with the poor. In this approach bank credit is extended to the poor through:

A) Self Help Groups B) Anganwadi
C) Co- operative Credit Societies D) Reserve Bank of India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Self Help Groups

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Q:

Which of the following temples resembles chariot shape ?

A) Konark Sun temple B) Sanchistupu
C) Trayambakeswara D) Akshara Dhamam
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Konark Sun temple

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