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Which team wins AFC Asian Cup 2019 (Football)?

A) Japan B) Argentina
C) Qatar D) China
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Qatar

Explanation:

Qatar team won their first-ever Asian Cup title in Football by defeating Japan.

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Q:

Which is the longest national highway in India?

A) NH­4 B) NH­44
C) NH­10 D) NH­5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) NH­44

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Q:

When was Postal Index Number (PIN) or PIN Code introduced in India?

A) 1974 B) 1973
C) 1972 D) 1971
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1972

Explanation:

PIN (Postal Index Number) was introduced in INDIA on August 15, 1972. This is the coding system used by postal services of India for different areas. Totally in our country there are 9 divisions, of which 8 are geographical & 9th is reserved to army.

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Q:

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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Q:

By definition, Antarctica is considered what type of landscape?

A) ice shelf B) desert
C) bay D) iceberg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) iceberg

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Q:

Which country is known as 'Land of Midnight Sun'?

A) Sweden B) Norway
C) Germany D) Finland
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Norway

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Q:

Recently which bank announced to raise Rs 3,000 Crore via Basel III bonds?

A) ICICI Bank B) Union Bank of India
C) Allahabad Bank D) IDBI BANK
 
Answer & Explanation Answer:

Explanation:

Bank of Baroda (BoB) announced to raise Rs. 3,000 Crore through Basel III compliant bonds.

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Q:

__________ caves are a network of sculpted caves located in Mumbai Harbour.

A) Ajanta B) Ellora
C) Elephanta D) Badami
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Elephanta

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