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Where and when the first session of Indian National Congress was held ?

A) Delhi, 1890 B) Mumbai, 1885
C) Madras, 1887 D) Kolkata, 1889
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mumbai, 1885

Explanation:

The first session of Indian National Congress was held from 28–31 December 1885, in Mumbai and was attended by 72 delegates. Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee was the first president of the Indian National Congress (INC), a voice of Indian opinion to the British government.

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The Income elasticity demand for farm products is

A) High in India B) No demand at all
C) Very low in India D) High supply and no demand
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Very low in India

Explanation:

Income easticity of demand measures the responsiveness of demand for any goods to changes in income. With increase in incomes generally the demand for farm products like rice wheat etc, will not change drastically. With income increase, demand for luxuries such as consumer durables etc will increase. The income elasticity  of demand for farm products is thus low.

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Which of the following things was illegalised by India Act 5th of 1843 ?

A) Sati Pratha B) Slavery
C) Polygamy D) Child marriage
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Slavery

Explanation:

The Indian Slavery Act, also called as Act 5th of 1843, was an act passed in British India under East India Company rule, which outlawed many economic transactions associated with slavery.

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Which auto major launched the multi utility vehicle-Scorpio?

A) TELCO B) FIAT
C) Mahindra D) Toyota
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mahindra

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Who among the following is the creator of the Rock Garden in Chandigarh

A) Le Corbousier B) Pupul Jayakar
C) Nek Chand D) Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Nek Chand

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Who among the following was the first Indian to receive the templeton Award

A) Baba amte B) Mother Teresa
C) Dr.S.Radhakrishnan D) Vinoba Bhave
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Dr.S.Radhakrishnan

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Which of the following is an example of system software?

A) Microsoft word B) Calculator
C) Operating system D) RAM
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Operating system

Explanation:

In a brief, the system software is the interface between the hardware and user applications. System software is a type of computer program that is designed to run a computer’s hardware and application programs.

 

Examples : OS, System utilities, BIOS like mouse, keyboard, hard disc, Device drivers, Assembler,...

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________ state has the biggest area in india

A) Maharashtra B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Rajasthan D) uttar Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Madhya Pradesh

Explanation:

The area of the four states approximately, are as follows : Madhya pradesh 443000 sq km; Rajasthan 342000 sq km; Uttar pradesh 294000 sq km.

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