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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited handed over the  first  two  indigenously designed  and manufactured  light  combat  aircrafts  to  the Indian Air Force in 2016. What is the name of these new combat aircrafts?

A) Marut B) Garud
C) Tejas D) Pushpak
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Tejas

Explanation:

Tejas is an Indiansingle-seat, single-jet engine,multirole light fighter designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency(ADA) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited(HAL) for the Indian    Air    Force and Indian Navy.   It   came   from   the   Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme, which   began   in   the   1980s   to replace India's ageing MiG-21 fighters.  In  2003,  the  LCA  was officially named "Tejas.

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Which of the following is the most important raw material for generation of power in India?

A) Mineral Oil B) Natural Gas
C) Uranium D) Coa
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Coa

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Choose the most appropriate answer:The book, ‘Born Again on the Mountain’ is authored by

A) Pooja Rani B) Arunima Sinha
C) Bachendri Pal D) Urbashi Lal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Arunima Sinha

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The book, ‘Born Again on the Mountain’: a story of losing everything and findingit back is authored by Arunima Sinha.

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Q:

Which permanent tissue makes a plant hard and stiff?

A) Parenchyma B) Aerenchyma
C) Collenchymas D) Sclerenchyma
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Sclerenchyma

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

 

Characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons

 

A) Hedonistic B) Decadent
C) Effete D) Ascetic
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Ascetic

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In the following question, a word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

A) Vaccuumm B) Vacuum
C) Vaecum D) Wacuum
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Vacuum

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Pidurutalagala or Mount Pedro is the highest mountain peak of which of the following countries?

A) South Africa B) Panama
C) Sri Lanka D) Cambodia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sri Lanka

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Why do the desert plants take up the carbon dioxide for photosynthesis at night?

A) To prevent water loss B) To enhance carbon absorption
C) To release excess oxygen D) No option is correct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To prevent water loss

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