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Bhel commissions another 600Mw thermal unit in which state ?

A) Telangana B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Chattisgarh D) Karnataka
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Telangana

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Which is a common first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm?

A) too hot B) heavy wind
C) a buildup of dark clouds D) lightning
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) a buildup of dark clouds

Explanation:

The first indicator of an approaching thunderstorm is a buildup of dark clouds.

A thunderstorm is a storm with lightning and thunder; it is usually produced by heavy rain, gusty wind, and the cumulonimbus cloud. The thunderstorm is made up of moisture, unstable air and lift.

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World Intellectual Property Day (WIP) is observed on which date ?

A) 27 April B) 24 April
C) 25 April D) 26 April
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 26 April

Explanation:

26th April; Theme for the year 2017: "Innovation – Improving Lives".

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Q:

An instrusion of magma along a bedding plane is called a

A) Dyke B) Still
C) Batholith D) Laccolith
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Batholith

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Q:

Highest Bridge in the world

A) Millau Viaduct B) Sidu River Bridge
C) Bailey Bridge D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Bailey Bridge

Explanation:

The Highest bridge in the world is Bailey bridge. It is located in the Ladakh valley between Dras and Suru rivers in the Himalayan mountains. It was built by the Indian Army in August 1982.

It is 30 meters (98 ft) long and is at an altitude of 5,602 meters (18,379 ft) above sea level.

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Who has been appointed as new Chairman of Indian Railway Board in August 2017 ?

A) Ashwani Lohani B) S. K. Bhagat
C) Akhil Agarwal D) A. K. Mittal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ashwani Lohani

Explanation:

Ashwani Lohani is IRSME officer, appointed as new Chairman of the Indian Railway Board soon after A.K. Mittal stepped down from the post. He is former Chairman & Managing Director of Air India.

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Q:

About who was it said " Age cannot wither her nor custom stale her infinite variety " ?

A) Cleopatra B) Benazir Butto
C) Mother Teresa D) Madame Tussaud
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Cleopatra

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Q:

Which of these is NOT a lipid?

A) Wax B) Cholesterol
C) RNA D) Phospholipid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) RNA

Explanation:

RNA is not a lipid among the given options.

 

A lipid is a substance of biological origin that is soluble in nonpolar solvents. It comprises a group of naturally occurring molecules that include fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins (such as vitamins A, D, E, and K), monoglycerides, diglycerides, triglycerides, and phospholipids.

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