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Who of the following was the first scientific geographer who ascertained the length of equator on sound principles?

A) Herodotus B) Hecataeus
C) Anaximander D) Eratosthenes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Eratosthenes

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Which one among the following pairs of Articles relating to the Fundamental Rights can not be suspended during the enforcemet of emergency under Article 359 of the Indian Constitution?

A) Article 14 and 15 B) Article 16 and 17
C) Article 20 and 21 D) Article 24 and 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Article 20 and 21

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Which of the following is an example of system software?

A) Microsoft word B) Calculator
C) Operating system D) RAM
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Operating system

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In a brief, the system software is the interface between the hardware and user applications. System software is a type of computer program that is designed to run a computer’s hardware and application programs.

 

Examples : OS, System utilities, BIOS like mouse, keyboard, hard disc, Device drivers, Assembler,...

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__________________will confer a doctorate on former sprint queen PT Usha, who missed a medal by a whisker at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.

A) IIT, Kanpur B) IIT, Kharagpur
C) IIT, Delhi D) IIT, Bombay
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) IIT, Kanpur

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The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur will confer a doctorate on former sprint queen PT Usha, who missed a medal by a whisker at the 1984, Los Angeles Olympics. The degree, Doctor of Science (honoris causa – a degree awarded as a mark of esteem) will be conferred on June 16 to mark the 50th convocation of the prestigious institute of the country. This is her second doctorate – in 2002, Kannur University had conferred D.Lit on her.

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State-run NTPC has set up first electric vehicle charging business and charging stations in __________.

A) Bangalore B) Chennai
C) Mumbai D) New Delhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) New Delhi

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State-run NTPC said the company has forayed into electric vehicle charging business and has set up first such charging stations at its offices in Delhi and Noida. Adding that the move will push demand for electric vehicles, an official said, "The main objective in setting up the charging points is to be part of promoting clean energy transportation."

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................mixtures are used for making a glass

A) Quartz and Mica B) Salt and Quartz
C) Sand and Salt D) Sand and Silicates
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Sand and Silicates

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Q:

The asia games were held in Delhi for the first time in

A) 1951 B) 1963
C) 1971 D) 1956
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1951

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Q:

Which of the following is not an Operating System?

A) Windows Vista B) Linux
C) Microsoft Office D) Apple's Mac OS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Microsoft Office

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