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Which one of the following fishing banks is located off the coast of the United Kingdom?

A) Great Fisher Bank B) Grand Banks
C) Dogger Bank D) Reed Bank
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Dogger Bank

Explanation:

Dogger Bank (Dutch: Doggersbank, German: Doggerbank, Danish: Doggerbanke) is a large sandbank.

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Which space telescope discovered a new dwarf galaxy ‘Bedin 1’ in cosmic neighbourhood?

A) James Webb B) Hubble
C) Spitzer D) Planck
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Hubble

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What is presented in the Preamble to the constitution?

A) An outline of individual rights that are explained in the constitution. B) The process for appealing a law.
C) the names of the constitution's authors. D) The constitution's goal to keep government powers in check.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) An outline of individual rights that are explained in the constitution.

Explanation:

The Preamble to the constitution is the summary of the topics explained in the constitution. Hence, it is an outline of individual rights that are explained in the constitution.

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What form of Shiva is most prominent in the Brihadeshvara Temple built by the Chola dynasty?

A) Harihara B) Bhairava
C) .Rudra D) Tripurantaka
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Tripurantaka

Explanation:

The most prominent form of Shiva in Brihadeshvara Temple built by Chola dynasty is Tripuntaka. Tripurantaka is a manifestation of the Hindu god Shiva. In this aspect, Shiva is depicted with four arms wielding a bow and arrow. Shiva as Tripurantaka is accredited with destroying three mythical cities of the Asuras. It is believed that the Rudraksha came from lord Shiva’s eyes, when he destroyed Tripura.

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Which defence satellite would be launched by ISRO for DRDO in March 2019?

A) GSAT - 11 B) MICROSAT - R
C) Emisat D) Cartosat - 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Emisat

Explanation:

Emisat defence satellite would be launched by ISRO for DRDO in March 2019.

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Q:

A __________ is an agreement between the communicating parties on how communication is to proceed.

A) Path B) SLA
C) Bond D) Protocol
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Protocol

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Indian city that has been chosen by the UN for the Global Continuing City-2025 Program?

A) Hyderabad B) Delhi
C) Bangaluru D) Noida
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Noida

Explanation:

Noida city of India has recently been chosen by the UN for the Global Continuing City-2025 Program.

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Prime Minister of which country attended the recently organised river festival 'Namami Brahmaputra' in India?

A) Bhutan B) China
C) Nepal D) Bangladesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Bhutan

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