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Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

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

Explanation:

The ozone layer is a region of Earth's Stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation. It contains high concentrations of ozone (O3) in relation to other parts of the atmosphere, although still small in relation to other gases in the stratosphere.

 

The Atmosphere is divided into 4 layers according to major changes in temperature. They are :

1. Troposphere,

2. Stratosphere,

3. Mesosphere  and

4. Thermosphere.

The farther away from earth, the thinner the atmosphere gets.

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' Ashoka Chakra' is awarded for 

A) Outstanding contribution to literature B) Gallantry by children
C) Acts of gallantry in the presence of the enemy D) The most conspicuous bravery or self-sacrifice an land, air or sea but not in the presence of the enemy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The most conspicuous bravery or self-sacrifice an land, air or sea but not in the presence of the enemy

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Who is the author of the book One Night @ Call center 

A) Chetan Bhagat B) Annie Besant
C) Dadabhai Naoroji D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Chetan Bhagat

Explanation:

Chethan bhagath is the author of One Night @ Call Center

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Who is the Author of the book An Unknown Indian?

A) Nirodh C.Chowdhary B) Leo Tolstoy
C) G. B. Shaw D) Mala Sen
 
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The antiseptic compound present in dettol is

A) Biothional B) Cresol
C) Iodine D) Enloroxylenol
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Enloroxylenol

Explanation:

The antiseptic compound present in dettol is Enloroxylenol.

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A Fuse is used in mains electric supply as a safety devices. Which one of the following statements about the fuse is correct?

A) It is connected in parallel with the main switch B) It is made mainly from silver alloys
C) It must have a low melting point D) It must have a very high resistance
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) It must have a low melting point

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Who has won the 2017 Man Booker International Prize  ?

A) Roy Jacobsen B) Amos Oz
C) David Grossman D) Ian Samsom
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) David Grossman

Explanation:

David Grossman has become the first Israeli author to win the 2017 Man Booker International prize for his novel “A Horse Walks Into a Bar”. The novel was translated by Jessica Cohen and is published in Britain by Jonathan Cape. The book is an ambitious high-wire act of a novel that shines a spotlight on the effects of grief, without any hint of sentimentality. Since 2016, the Man Booker International Prize awards both the winning author and translator £25,000. To be considered for the prize, books had to be translated into English and published in the UK between May 1, 2016 and April 30, 2017.

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The compound MgCl2 is named

A) Magnesium Chloride B) Magnesium Chlorine
C) Magnesium Dichloride D) Dimagnesium Chloride
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Magnesium Chloride

Explanation:

The compound MgCl2 is named as Magnesium Chloride.

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