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By tradition, when does the presidential campaign begin?

A) When a candidate is officially nominated at the national convention B) With the New Hampshire primary
C) In September, following the national convention D) After a candidate has gained enough electoral votes in the primaries
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) When a candidate is officially nominated at the national convention

Explanation:

When a candidate is officially nominated at the national convention, then the presidential campaign begins.

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What comes first latitude or longitude?

A) Latitude B) Longitude
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Latitude

Explanation:

Latitude comes first among latitude or longitude. 

Latitude is written before longitude. The first number is always the latitude and the second is the longitude.

Latitude is written with a number, followed by either “north” or “south” depending on whether it is located north or south of the equator. Longitude is written with a number, followed by either “east” or “west” depending on whether it is located east or west of the Prime Meridian.

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Q:

The Periyar Game Sanctuary at Thekkady is in 

A) Karnataka B) Kerala
C) Tamil Nadu D) Goa
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Kerala

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What is scientific name of "Cotton"  ?

A) Azadhirachta Indica B) Phaseolies auicus
C) Gossypium Herbaceum D) Ficus Benghalensis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Gossypium Herbaceum

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Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of the population of a developed country

A) Low birth rate and low death rate B) High birth and high death rate
C) high proportion of urban population D) low growth rate of population
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) High birth and high death rate

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When is the Anti-terrorism day observed?

A) 23 May 2013 B) 22 May 2013
C) 21 May 2013 D) 24 May 2013
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 21 May 2013

Explanation:

21 May 2013 is observed as Anti terrorism Day on the Death Anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi

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Among the following countries, which one has the largest concentration of Railways?

A) South Africa B) Egypt
C) Algeria D) Sudan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) South Africa

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In recombinant DNA methods, the term vector can refer to

A) the sticky end of a DNA fragment B) a plasmid used to transfer DNA into a living cell
C) a DNA probe used to identify a particular gene D) the enzyme that cuts DNA into restriction fragments
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) a plasmid used to transfer DNA into a living cell

Explanation:

The term 'Vector' in recombinant DNA methods, refers to a plasmid or other agent used to transfer DNA into a living cell.

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