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Which gymnospermic plant cures rheumatism?

A) Ephedra B) Pinus
C) Araucaria D) Gnetum
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Gnetum

Explanation:

Oil from Gnetum spp a gymnosperm belonging to the family Gnetaceae is used to relieve the effects of rheumatism

The lianas and shrubs of Gnetum are found in the rain forests of the western ghats.

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India has been placed in the _______ spot in the renewable energy country attractiveness index by EY.

A) 1st B) 2nd
C) 3rd D) 4th
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2nd

Explanation:

India has been placed in the second spot in the renewable energy country attractiveness index by EY. The UK accountancy firm noted the fast pace of growth in Indian renewable energy in the past three years. Over 10 gigawatt (Gw) of solar power was added between 2015 and 2017 and wind energy capacity grew to 5.4 Gw in 2017-18. This growth is in the context of the government’s ambitious targets — 175 Gw of renewables by 2022, with 40 per cent installed capacity from renewables by 2030 — and the dramatic price falls in photovoltaic technology.

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Q:

Which Indian city is named after the snake Anantha of Lord Vishnu?

A) Trivandrum B) Tiruchirappalli
C) Tanjavore D) Vellore
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Trivandrum

Explanation:

Thiruvananthapuram also known as Trivandrum, is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Kerala is named after the snake Anantha of Lord Vishnu.

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Q:

Who has been appointed as the new Executive Director (ED) of RBI in place of US Paliwal ?

A) Anjali Singh B) Manish Tomar
C) Susheela Singh D) Surekha Marandi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Surekha Marandi

Explanation:

Surekha Marandi has been appointed as the new Executive Director (ED) of Reserve Bank of India (RBI). She succeeded U S Paliwal, who retired on December 31, 2016.

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Q:

[(24)2+(27)2]÷? = 9.0625

A) 121 B) 144
C) 169 D) 81
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 144

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Second generation computers were developed during

A) 1956 - 1963 B) 1970 - 1975
C) 1975 - 1980 D) 1990 - 2000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1956 - 1963

Explanation:

Second generation computers were developed during 1956 - 1963.

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Q:

Anti lock braking systems can significantly

A) Improve your breaking stability B) Impede your break instability
C) Impede your breaking power D) Improve your breaking power
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Improve your breaking stability

Explanation:

An anti-lock braking system (ABS) is a safety anti-skid braking system used on aircraft and on land vehicles , such as cars, motorcycles, trucks and buses.

 

ABS is only on the front wheels and it can improve your ability and the stability of your car by keeping the front wheels from locking under severe braking it will allow the wheels to continue to roll so the car can stop straight and stop as safe and as soon as possible

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Q:

Typewriter was invented by

A) Shockley B) Sholes
C) Howe D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sholes

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