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Which is the point from where an azimuth originates?

A) South B) North
C) East D) West
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) North

Explanation:

The azimuth originates at true North i.e, the azimuth originates from the north point. It is a measure of how far an object forms the observer's north point.

 

Azimuth is a technical mapping term which is used to describe the direction of an angle between north and south on a compass circle through which the circle line passes. It is the most common military method to express direction. When using an azimuth, the point from which the azimuth originates is the center of an imaginary circle.

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Mithir Sen is associated with

A) Hockey B) Swimming
C) Volley ball D) Weighlifting
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Swimming

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The Unitary System of Government possesses which of the following advantages

A) Greater adaptability B) Strong State
C) Greater participation by the people D) Lesser chances of authoritarianism
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Strong State

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The Sun Temple of Konark was built by Narasimhadeva I. To which dynasty he belong to?

A) Gang dynasty B) Suryavansi dynasty
C) Somvansi dynasty D) Bhoi dynasty
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Gang dynasty

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Atmospheric pressure exerted on earth is due to

A) gravitational pull B) rotation of earth
C) revolution of earth D) uneven heating of earth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) gravitational pull

Explanation:

The atmospheric pressure at the surface of the Earth is due to gravitational pull of the earth and is about 14.7 psi.

 

That means that the weight of a column of air which has a cross section of 1 square inch and which stretches from the surface of the Earth to space is 14.7 pounds. 

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Which of the following societies has instituted an award for an Outstanding Parliamentarian

A) Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation B) R.D.Birla Samarak Kosh
C) G.B.Pant Memorial Society D) Institute of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) G.B.Pant Memorial Society

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A function cannot be defined inside another function

A) TRUE B) FALSE
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) TRUE

Explanation:

A function cannot be defined inside the another function, but a function can be called inside a another function.

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The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament is appointed by the 

A) Prime Minister B) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
C) President D) Union Finance Minister
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Explanation:

Though this is essentiallly a Committee of the House of the people (having 15 members from that house) , by an agreement between the two houses , 7 members from the other Houses are also associated with this Committee, in order to strengthen it.

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