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The ‘water frame’ of Richard Arkwright was a device for

A) producing a new type of painting B) irrigating fields for rice cultivation
C) producing strong threads of yarn D) the faster movement of steamships
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) producing strong threads of yarn

Explanation:

In 1769 Arkwright patented the invention that made him rich, and his country an economic powerhouse: The spinning frame. The spinning frame was a device that could produce stronger threads for yarns.

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Which one of the following is not correct in respect of Andaman and Nicobar Command?

A) It is the first integrated theatre command in India. B) Its headquarters is at Port Blair.
C) It is commanded by a three-star officer. D) It was set up by the British during the Second World War.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) It was set up by the British during the Second World War.

Explanation:

The Andaman and Nicobar Command is the first and only Tri-service theater command of the Indian Armed Forces, based at Port Blair.It was created in 2001 to safeguard India's strategic interests in Southeast Asia and the Strait of Malacca by increasing rapid deployment of military assets in the region.

 

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Who were awarded the Maharashtra state Govt’s Shiv Chhatrapati Award?

A) Smriti Mandhana B) Sachin Pilot
C) Saina Nehwal D) Periyar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Smriti Mandhana

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A __________ is an agreement between the communicating parties on how communication is to proceed.

A) Path B) SLA
C) Bond D) Protocol
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Protocol

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Q:

ISRO successfully launches communication satellite on board of

A) GSLVMkIII B) GSLVMkII
C) GSLVMkI D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) GSLVMkIII

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Which telescopes has recently helped to discover 300000 new galaxies?

A) Lofar B) Gemini Observatory
C) Chandra D) Kepler
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Lofar

Explanation:

Lofar telescope has recently helped to discover 300000 new galaxies.

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Who was the first woman Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh?

A) Annie Besant B) Mayawati
C) Vijayalakshmi Pandit D) Sucheta Kriplani
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Sucheta Kriplani

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Q:

Indian Air Force conducts a exercise 'Vayu Shakti' in?

A) Hyderabad B) Pokhran
C) Sonipat D) Kolkata
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Pokhran

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