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Upanishads are the ______________________

A) Great Epics B) Story Books
C) Source of Hindu Philosophy D) Law Books
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Source of Hindu Philosophy

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Q:

Which one of the following statements about ‘Niryat Bandhu Scheme’ is correct?

A) It is a scheme for mentoring first generation entrepreneurs. B) It is a scheme for crop protection.
C) It is a scheme for the vulnerable section of the society. D) It is a scheme for monitoring rural poor.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) It is a scheme for mentoring first generation entrepreneurs.

Explanation:

The objective of the Niryat Bandhu Scheme is to reach out to the new and potential exporters and mentor them through orientation programmes, counselling sessions, individual facilitation, etc., for being able to get into international trade and boost exports from India.

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Q:

A piece of land almost surrounded by water

A) island B) isthumus
C) peninsula D) strait
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) peninsula

Explanation:

We know that, peninsula is a piece of land that surrounded by water on three sides.  Hence, it is what A piece of land almost surrounded by water i.e, three sides water and one side land.

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Q:

India successfully launched Chandrayaan1 satellite in

A) 2008 B) 2006
C) 2010 D) 2013
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2008

Explanation:

India successfully launched Chandrayaan1 satellite from SDSC Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh on 22 October, 2008.

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Q:

Which country is the 2nd largest importer of weapons in the world, as per 'Trends in International Arms Transfers 2018?

A) North Korea B) India
C) China D) Pakistan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) India

Explanation:

India is the 2nd largest importer of weapons in the world, as per 'Trends in International Arms Transfers 2018.

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Q:

Which European traveller had observed,"A Hindu woman can go anywhere alone, even in the most crowded places, and she need never fear the impertinent looks and jokes of idle loungers"?

A) Francois Bernier B) Jean-Baptiste Tavernier
C) Thomas Roe D) Abbe J.A. Dubois
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Abbe J.A. Dubois

Explanation:

A European traveler, Abbe J.A. Dubois, commented, at the beginning of the 19th century: "A Hindu woman can go anywhere alone, even in the most crowded places, and she need never fear the impertinent looks and jokes of idle loungers....A house inhabited solely by women is a sanctuary which the most shameless libertine would not dream of violating.' The women of the time possessed title individuality of their own. This does not mean that there were no exceptions to this rule.

 

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Q:

Which NASA's spacecraft is sent for Jupiter mission?

A) JUNO B) LUNO
C) MONO D) TANO
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) JUNO

Explanation:

NASA's spacecraft "JUNO"is sent for Jupiter mission.

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Q:

Which bank introduced Repo Rate linked home loan recently?

A) SBI B) HDFC
C) Axis D) ICICI
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) SBI

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