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Which one of the following pairs of lakes is connected by Soo Canal?

A) Superior and Michigan B) Superior and Huron
C) Huron and Ontario D) Huron and Erie
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Superior and Huron

Explanation:

They are located on the St. Marys River between Lake Superior and Lake Huron, between the Upper Peninsula of the US state of Michigan and the Canadian province of Ontario.

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Q:

Arsenic problem in India is primarily due to

A) Overexploitation of coal in Bihar and Bengal B) Overexploitation of arsenopyrite in the hinterland
C) Overexploitation of ground water in the affected areas D) Overexploitation of surface water in the affected areas
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Overexploitation of ground water in the affected areas

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Q:

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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As per guidelines of the RBI, payments banks can accept demand deposits (savings and current) up to a maximum of _______________ per customer. 

A) Rs 1,00,000  B) Rs 2,00,000 
C) Rs 50,000  D) Rs 5,00,000 
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 1,00,000 

Explanation:

As per guidelines of the RBI, payments banks can accept demand deposits – savings and current – up to a maximum of ?1 lakh per customer. To overcome this restriction of holding a maximum balance of ?1 lakh per customer, payments banks have entered into tie-ups with mainline banks so that balances over ?1 lakh can be converted into fixed deposits with the latter. 

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The Delhi – Lahore Bus is officially known as __________________.

A) Sada-e-Sarhad B) Maitree bus
C) Yaad-e-Shaheed D) Dosti bus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Sada-e-Sarhad

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What is the literal meaning of the term "Quo-Warranto"?

A) We command B) To forbid
C) By what authority (or) warrant D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) By what authority (or) warrant

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Officially what is the conventional name of Bangladesh?

A) People’s Republic of Bangladesh B) Republic of Bangladesh
C) Democratic Bangladesh D) No option is correct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) People’s Republic of Bangladesh

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Which was the first garden­-tomb in the Indian subcontinent?

A) Tomb of Jahangir B) Humayun's Tomb
C) Taj Mahal D) Tomb of Muhammad Iqbal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Humayun's Tomb

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