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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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Bikaner school, Jaipur school, Marwar school, Mewar school are all schools of?

A) Miniature paintings B) Rajput paintings
C) Madhubani paintings D) Cave paintings
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rajput paintings

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Which country is in the process of building the largest single Aperture Radio Telescope ­ FAST

A) Japan B) China
C) USA D) Russia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) China

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The 13th G20 Summit 2018 held in?

A) India B) Japan
C) Argentina D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Argentina

Explanation:

The 13th G20Summit 2018 held in Argentina and next year 2019 14th G20 Summit will be hed in Osaka, Japan.

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Indian Army's School of Artillery is located at_______________

A) Khadakvasala B) Dehradun
C) Deolali D) Roorkee
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Deolali

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The 12th five year plan period -

A) 2007 - 2012 B) 2002 - 2007
C) 2012 - 2017 D) 2015 - 2020
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2012 - 2017

Explanation:

The 12th five year plan period was from 2012 to 2017. But from 2015, Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India replaced this planning commission of India by NITI Aayog. 

 

The main theme of the 12th five year plan was "faster, sustainable and more inclusive growth".

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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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'Udey Desh ka Aam Nagrik' (UDAN) scheme for regional air connectivity will provide travel to tier 2 and tier 3 cities at the rate of Rs _____ per hour.

A) 1500 B) 2000
C) 2500 D) 3000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2500

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