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The part of earth where life exists

A) Biosphere B) Atmosphere
C) Lithosphere D) Hydrosphere
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Biosphere

Explanation:

The part of the earth and its atmosphere in which living organisms exist or that is capable of supporting life is called Biosphere.

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Q:

Who has been appointed as the Election Commissioner of India  ?

A) S. Y. Quraishi B) Sunil Arora
C) H. S. Brahma D) Nasim Zaidi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sunil Arora

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Q:

The book "The Man who knew Infinity" by Robert Kanigel and extensively reviewed in Indian newspapers is the biography of 

A) Vikram Sarabhai B) Sir Homi J Bhabha
C) Sir CV Raman D) Srinivasa Ramanujan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Srinivasa Ramanujan

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Q:

Where are Maglev trains used?

A) London B) Russia
C) Germany D) Japan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Japan

Explanation:

Maglev trains are used in Japan, South Korea and China only.

Maglev derived from magnetic levitation using the principle of magnetic repulsion is a system of train transportation that uses two sets of magnets, one set to repel and push the train up off the track as in levitation then another set to move the 'floating train' ahead at great speed taking advantage of no friction. Maglev trains are therefore quieter and smoother than conventional trains, and have the potential for much higher speeds

Despite over a century of research and development, maglev transport systems are in operation in just three countries Japan, South Korea and China.

 

Hence Maglev -- Magnetic-levitation.

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Q:

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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“Chief Minister’s Award” has been launched by which state government to reward districts adopting digital payments?

A) Andhra Pradesh B) Rajastan
C) Assam D) Kerala
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Assam

Explanation:

The C.M of Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal has recently launched the ‘Chief Minister’s Award’ to promote digital transaction in Assam.

 

The Chief Minister’s Award would be given to the best performing district of the state that adopts digital payment methods and also educate larger section of the society about the cashless transaction.

 

The winning district’s Deputy Commissioner would be presented a prize of Rs 50,000 at the end of financial year 2016-2017 after March 31, 2017.

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Q:

A group that has exclusive business rights and titles

A) Corporation B) Proprietorship
C) Company D) Investment
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Proprietorship

Explanation:

A Proprietorship is a group that has exclusive business rights and titles. A proprietorship is a business with a single owner and not registered as a corporation, partnership or limited liability company.

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Q:

The shortest book in number of words?

A) John B) Jude
C) Obadiah D) Philemon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) John

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