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Who dicovered X-rays?

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In 1985 the physicist Wilhelm Rontgen discovered X-rays, the "X" signifying their unknown origin.He later found that the rays could pass through flesh and by using photographic plates could make images of bones inside the body. 

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Stars are held together by

A) Gravitational forces B) Electrical forces
C) Ionic forces D) Magnetic forces
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Gravitational forces

Explanation:

A star is a self luminous astronomical object and shines due to internal radiation from the enrgy sources. All stars are held together by their own gravity called Gravitational force.

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Who is the author of the book ' The Rights of Man '

A) Thomas Hardy B) Thomas Mann
C) Thomas Moore D) Thomas Paine
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Thomas Paine

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" One Earth ” is the name of the corporate headquarters of which firm ?

A) Tata Consultancy Services B) Suzlon Energy
C) Power grid Corporation of India Ltd D) Wipro
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Suzlon Energy

Explanation:

Suzlon energy has its corporate headquarter in Pune, Maharashtra with the name of “One Earth”. Spread over 10 acres of land, the structure is completely powered by renewable energy. One Earth has been certified as the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environment Design) Platinum building. Suzlon is largest wind turbine manufacturer in India and third largest in world.

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Makaibari is the costliest variety of what?

A) Coffee B) Pepper
C) Tea D) Water
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Tea

Explanation:

Makaibari is the world's first tea factory and was established in 1859 in Darjeeling, West Bengal. 

 

It is most expensive tea in India which costs around 1.12 lakhs for 1 kg of tea.

 

Hence, Makaibari is the costliest variety of Tea.

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Q:

Manas sanctuary in assam known for

A) Tigers B) Birds
C) Bears D) Elephants
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Elephants

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Manas National Park or Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is a national park, UNESCO Natural World Heritage site in Assam is known for Elephants. It is located in the Himalayan foothills.

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Q:

Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in

A) 1976 B) 1979
C) 1969 D) 1971
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1979

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World Elder's day is observed on

A) October 30 B) November 1
C) September 30 D) October 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) November 1

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