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Which one of the following viruses is responsible for the recent death of lions in Gir National Park?

A) Canine Distemper Virus B) Nipah Virus
C) Hendra Virus D) Foot and Mouth Disease Virus  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Canine Distemper Virus

Explanation:

canine distemper may have been responsible for the death of four lions even as two more deaths were reported in Gir, taking the death toll to 23 since September 12.Canine distemper is a viral disease that impacts a large number of wild animals including cats and dogs.

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Children especially in western countries who receive very little sunshine suffer from

A) rickets B) dermatitis
C) scurvy D) kwashiorkor
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) rickets

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The Constitution of India was promulgated on January 26, 1950 because--

A) This day was being celebrated as the Independence Day since 1929 B) This was desired by the farmers of India
C) The British did not want to leave India earlier than this date D) It was an auspicious day
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) This day was being celebrated as the Independence Day since 1929

Explanation:

Because in 1929, the Indian National Congress had passed aresolution under the Presidentship of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in its Lahore session to observe January 26 every yearas Purna Swarajya or Independence Day

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Who amongst the following organized the All India Scheduled Castes Federation?

A) Jyotiba Phule B) Periyar
C) B.R. Ambedkar D) M.K. Karunanidhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) B.R. Ambedkar

Explanation:

Scheduled Caste Federation was founded by Dr. Ambedkar in 1942 to fight for the rights of the Dalit community. SCF was the successor organization of the Independent Labour Party led by Ambedkar. SCF later evolved into the Republican Party of India.

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By definition, Antarctica is considered what type of landscape?

A) ice shelf B) desert
C) bay D) iceberg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) iceberg

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Who among the following was conferred with sainthood by Pope Francis in 2016?

A) Mary Euphrasia B) Kuriakose
C) Sister Alphonsa D) Mother Teresa
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mother Teresa

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Japanese folk tradition and ritual, with no founder or single sacred scripture, is popularly known as ___________

A) Taoism B) Zoroastrianism
C) Shintoism D) Paganism
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Shintoism

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Q:

Name the largest desert of Asia

A) Thar B) Gobi
C) Takla Makan D) Karakum
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Gobi

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