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Instrument used to measure oxygen?

A) Aminometer B) Respirometer
C) Thaleometer D) Galiometer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Respirometer

Explanation:

A respirometer is a device used to measure the rate of respiration of a living organism by measuring its rate of exchange of oxygen and/or carbon dioxide.

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The island which became the first island in the world fully energy self-sufficient through combined water and wind power

Answer

EI Hierro

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The New name of the ING Vysya Life Insurance Company Limited is _____

Answer

Exide Life Insurance

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Which among following first generation of computers ?

A) Integrated Circuits B) Magnetic Tape and Transistors
C) Vaccum Tubes and Magnetic Drum D) All of above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Vaccum Tubes and Magnetic Drum

Explanation:

First Generation  Vacuum Tubes (1940-1956)

The first computer systems used vacuum tubes for circuitry and magnetic drums for memory

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Which continent is known as white continent?

A) Antarctica B) Europe
C) Asia D) Africa
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Antarctica

Explanation:

Antarctica is known as white continent because 98% of it's area is covered by ice throughout the year.

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Which is the only Indian monument to figure in the world’s top 10 TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice awards for Landmarks  ?

A) Taj Mahal B) Qutab Minar
C) Gateway of India D) India Gate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Taj Mahal

Explanation:

Iconic attraction of India Taj Mahal has emerged as the 5th most popular landmark in the world and 2nd in Asia, according to the online travel portal TripAdvisor’s ‘Travellers’ Choice Awards for Landmarks. Globally, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center in Abu Dhabi, Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba in Spain, and St Peter’s Basilica in Italy, bagged the first four ranks respectively. Whereas, the top 10 landmarks in Asia has been topped by Angkor Wat, followed by Taj Mahal on the second place. Apart from this, Taj Mahal has also ranked first in the list of popular landmarks in India, followed by AmberFort, Jaipur; Swaminarayan Akshardham, New Delhi, etc.

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Jewar airport is proposed to be developed in which state ? 

A) Madhya Pradesh B) Uttarakhand
C) Punjab D) Uttar Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Uttar Pradesh

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In India the Inflation is calculated on the basis of which of the following indexes?

A) Wholesale Price Index(WPI) B) Consumer Price Index(CPI)
C) Cash Reserve Ratio D) Sensitive Index of Bombay Stock Exchange (sensex)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Wholesale Price Index(WPI)

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