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Q:

The constitution of India describes India as

A) Unitary B) A quasi - federal
C) Union of States D) A Federation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Union of States

Explanation:

The Article - I of the constitution of India describes India as Union of States.

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Which of the following Stock exchanges is called "Big Board"?

A) Nasdaq B) London Stock Exchange
C) New York Stock Exchange D) Mumbai Stock Exchange
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) New York Stock Exchange

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Q:

The mean distance of the earth from the sun is approximately

A) 149,502,000 km B) 150,503,000 km
C) 148,000,000 km D) 150,000,000 km
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 149,502,000 km

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Q:

The system of Local Bodies in India was introduced by-

A) Lord Ripon B) Lord Mayo
C) Lord Lytton D) Lord Curzon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Lord Ripon

Explanation:

Lord Ripon was the Viceroy of India from 1880 to 1884. He introduced Local Bodies (Local Self Governance) in 1882 and showed the taste of independence to Indians.

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Q:

What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere called as

A) Ionosphere B) Thermosphere
C) Troposphere D) Mesosphere
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Troposphere

Explanation:

The troposphere is the lowest layer of the Earth's atmosphere. The air is very well mixed and the temperature decreases with altitude. Air in the troposphere is heated from the ground up. The surface of the Earth absorbs energy and heats up faster than the air does.

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

'What do you want?' Sheila asked Rohan.

 

A) Sheila asked Rohan what do you want. B) Sheila asked Rohan what he wanted.
C) Sheila asked Rohan what does he want. D) Sheila asked Rohan what he wants.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sheila asked Rohan what he wanted.

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Q:

A simple rule concerning water and electrolyte regulation is

A) water passively follows salt B) salt actively follows water
C) water actively follows salt D) salt passively follows water
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) water passively follows salt

Explanation:

A simple rule concerning water and electrolyte regulation is water passively follows salt.

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Q:

Which of the following is the tallest building in the world?

A) Shanghai Tower B) Burj Khalifa
C) Kingdom Clock Tower D) Wuhan Greenland Center
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Burj Khalifa

Explanation:

The 828-metre (2,717 ft) tall Burj Khalifa in Dubai has been the tallest building since 2008.

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