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Q:

Fastest Shorthand Writer was

A) Dr. G. D. Bist B) J.R.D. Tata
C) J.M. Tagore D) Khudada Khan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Dr. G. D. Bist

Explanation:

Dr. G. D. Bist, Guinness Record Holder, the first-ever Ph.D. in Stenography in the world.

 

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He had achieved a highest speed of 250 w.p.m. in Shorthand.

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Q:

Which of the following statementsregarding the Constituent Assembly of India is/are correct?

1.The Assembly was elected indirectly by the members of the Provincial Legislative Assemblies.

2.The elections were held on the basis of Universal Adult Franchise.

3.The scheme of election was laid down by the Cabinet delegation.

4.The distribution of seats was done on the basis of the Mountbatten plan.

 

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 only B) 1 and 3 only
C) 1, 2 and 3 only D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation:

In India, the Universal Adult Franchise was introduced only in the post-independence period during the first general elections to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies.

Under the Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946, elections were held for the first time for the Constituent Assembly.

Constituent Assembly members were elected indirectly by members of the newly elected provincial assemblies, and initially included representatives for those provinces that formed part of Pakistan (some of which are now in Bangladesh).

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Which Indian bank has signed pact with Indian Oil Corporation under its ‘e-Dealer’ scheme?

 

A) Yes Bank B) Axis Bank
C) Punjab National Bank D) HDFC Bank
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Punjab National Bank

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Q:

Epsom(England) is the place associated with

A) Snooker B) Shooting
C) Polo D) Horse racing
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Horse racing

Explanation:

Epsom is a market town in Surrey, England, 22.0 km south-west of London.

Epsom Downs Racecourse holds The Derby, now a generic name for sports competitions in English-speaking countries. The town also gives its name to Epsom salts, extracted from mineral waters there.

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Within the centuries-old boundaries is Epsom Downs Racecourse which features two of the five English Classic horse races; The Derby and The Oaks, which were first run in 1780 and 1779 respectively.

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Which country is set to register Himalayan pink salt as Geographical Indications (GI)?

 

A) Pakistan B) Nepal
C) Bangladesh D) India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Pakistan

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Q:

The term "Smart Money" broadly refers to ___________.

 

A) Foreign currency B) Internet banking
C) U.S. Dollars D) Travellers’ cheques
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Internet banking

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Q:

Which company has been associated with the development of Post-It and Scotch Tape?

 

A) Johnson and Johnson B) 3M
C) Unilever D) Amazon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3M

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Q:

Which one of the following is notan Air Defence Missile system?

 

A) Akash B) Trishul
C) Tatra D) Astra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Tatra

Explanation:

Tatra not an Air Defence Missile System. It is a Czech manufacturer producing vehicles in Koprivnice. It is owned by the Tatra Trucks company, based in Ostrava, and is the third oldest company in the world producing cars with an unbroken history.

 

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