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Stars twinkle but planets do not twinkle because

A) they emit light of a constant intensity B) their distance from the earth does not change with time
C) they are very far away from the earth resulting in decrease in intensity of light D) they are nearer to the earth and hence we receive a greater amount of light and therefore minor variations in intensity are not noticeable
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) they emit light of a constant intensity

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Organisms that generate energy using light are known as ______.

A) Chaemolithotrophs B) Oligotrophs
C) Bacteria D) Photoautotrophs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Photoautotrophs

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Nearly ____________ crore jobs were created in the country in the 10-month period till June this year, as per a Central Statistics Office (CSO) report.  

A)  2.4 crore  B)  3.5 crore 
C)  6.9 crore  D)  1.2 crore 
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D)  1.2 crore 

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Nearly 1.2 crore jobs were created in the country in the 10-month period till June this year, as per a Central Statistics Office (CSO) report. The CSO's employment outlook report is based on the new member enrolments with retirement fund body EPFO, Employees' State Insurance Scheme (ESIC) and NPS. 

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In which year was the First Five Year Plan launched in India?

A) 1921 B) 1931
C) 1941 D) 1951
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1951

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Which of the following country has recently declared 3 month emergency following a failed military coup?

A) Sudan B) Turkey
C) Maldives D) Syria
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Turkey

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Which of these monuments enshrines the tomb containing the relics of St. Francis Xavier?

A) Basilica of Bom Jesus B) Se Cathedral
C) Monte Hill D) St. Alex Church
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Basilica of Bom Jesus

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China has successfully launched two Beidou-3 satellites on board of which carrier rocket?

A) Kuaizhou B) Chang–4
C) Simorgh D) Long March–3B
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Long March–3B

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Some roots, called _________________, arise from an organ other than the radicle.

A) tap roots B) stilt roots
C) fibrous roots D) adventitious roots
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) adventitious roots

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