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‘Altitude sickness’ is caused at high altitude due to

A) high partial pressure of oxygen B) low partial pressure of oxygen
C) low level of haemoglobin D) high partial pressure of carbon dioxide
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) low partial pressure of oxygen

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Altitude sickness, the mildest form being acute mountain sickness (AMS), is the negative health effect of high altitude, caused by rapid exposure to low amounts of oxygen at high elevation.

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If a Panchayat is dissolved, elections are to be held within -

A) Six months from the date of dissolution B) Twelve months from the date of dissolution
C) Two months from the dateof dissolution D) One month from the dateof dissolution
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Six months from the date of dissolution

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Where was Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2017 summit held?

A) Singapore B) Vietnam
C) Australia D) Japan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Vietnam

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APEC 2017 summit was held in the city ‘Da Nang, Vietnam’ under the theme of ‘Creating New Dynamism, Fostering a Shared Future’. APEC is the forum of 21 pacific region countries, headquartered at Singapore, which promotes free trade in the Asia-pacific region.

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Which one of the following statements is correct?For the purpose of Census 2011

A) a person aged seven and above who can both read and write with understanding in any language is treated as a literate B) a person aged eightand abovewho can both read and write with understanding in any language is treated as a literate
C) a person aged nine and above who can both read and write with understanding in any language is treated as a literate D) a person aged ten and above who can bothread and write with understanding in any language is treated as a literate.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) a person aged seven and above who can both read and write with understanding in any language is treated as a literate

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____ jointly launched International Solar Alliance (ISA) at Conference of Parties (CoP21) Climate Conference held in Paris, France on 1st December 2015.

 

 

A) India and China B) India and France
C) India and USA D) India and Russia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) India and France

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In November 2017, second phase of ‘Bharat Net Project’ was launched. How much is its approximate outlay?

 

A) Rs 55,000 crore B) Rs 10,000 crore
C) Rs 20,000 crore D) Rs 34,000 crore
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs 34,000 crore

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The angle of elevation of the top of a pillar from the foot and the top of a building 20 m high, are 60° and 30° respectively. The height of the pillar is

A) 10 m B) 10√3m
C) 60 m D) 30 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 30 m

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Who is the famous Indian actress who stars in the 'Quantico' TV series on American Broadcasting Corporation?

A) Alia Bhatt B) Deepika Padukone
C) Priyanka Chopra D) Malaika Arora
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Priyanka Chopra

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