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Which of the following statements with regard to cloudburst is/are correct?

1.It is defined as sudden localized very heavy downpour with cloud thunder and lightning.

2.It mostly occurs in the hilly areas.

3.It results into very high intensity of rainfall, i.e., 250 mm-300 mm in a couple of hours.

4.It occurs only during daytime.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1, 2 and 3	B) 1, 3 and 4
C) 2 and 3 only	D) 2 only

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

All are correct except 4 as a cloudburst can occur anytime and at any place which is affected by convective weather system.

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An astronaut in outer space will observe sky as

A) White	B) Black
C) Blue	D) Red

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Black

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In November 2017, who launched the 'Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana' for school children?

A) Jayant Sinha	B) Prakash Javadekar
C) Manoj Sinha	D) Arun Jaitley

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Manoj Sinha

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Crop rotation helps to

A) eliminate parasites which have selective hosts	B) lessen use of pesticides
C) produce a greater choice of plant products	D) yield more crops

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) eliminate parasites which have selective hosts

Explanation:

Crop rotation is the technique of planting crops in a different area of the garden so that no single crop will be planted in the same place two—or more—years in a row.

Crop rotation helps to maintain soil structure and nutrient levels and to prevent soilborne pests from getting a foothold in the garden.

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Which one of the following industries is the biggest consumer of water in India?

A) Engineering	B) Paper and pulp
C) Taxtiles	D) Thermal power

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Thermal power

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"Eco Mark" is given to the Indian Products that are ___________.

A) pure and unadulterated	B) rich in proteins
C) environment friendly	D) economically viable

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) environment friendly

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Who among the following holds the office during the pleasure of President?

I. Attorney General of India

II. Governors of states

III. Comptroller and Auditor General of India

A) Only I	B) Both I and II
C) Both I and III	D) Both II and III

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Both I and II

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' Global 500 ' awards are given for the outstanding achievement in which of the following fields

A) Population Control	B) campaign against drugs
C) Elimination of illiteracy	D) Protection of environment

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