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The number of members nominated by the president to the Rajya Sabha is Constitutionally limited to

A) 12	B) 15
C) 10	D) 20

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12

Explanation:

The Council of States (Rajya Sabha) is composed of not more than 250 members, of whom 12 are nominated by the President. The twelve members are chosen by him from among persons having special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art, and social service. The Constitution thus adopts the principle of nomination, for according distinguished Indians a place in the Upper Chamber (Rajya Sabha) of Parliament.

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An olfactory stimulus travels from receptor to

A) amygdala	B) pons
C) olfactory bulb	D) thalamus

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) olfactory bulb

Explanation:

The olfactory system is the only system in which the receptors send their signal directly to the higher brain and bypass the thalamus, which normally acts as a filter for the processes of the lower brain.

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Ryder Cup is related with which sports?

A) Football	B) Golf
C) Badminton	D) Cricket

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Golf

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In which year American Independence was acknowledged by England ?

A) 1782	B) 1783
C) 1784	D) 1785

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1783

Explanation:

American Independence was acknowledged by England in 1783 in the treaty of Paris and George Washington was elected the first President of USA.

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The triple constraints of Project Management are frequently discussed in other contextx such as marketing classes and a variety of other subjects. The interaction between _____, ______, and _______can be seen as a triangle, with the three sides impacting the others.

A) quality, resources, time	B) money, resources, quality
C) scope, quality, planning	D) time, scope, cost

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) time, scope, cost

Explanation:

Scope, quality, and cost are the triple constraints. Quality is a function of these three areas and can impact them; however it is not considered one of the components of the triple constraint. Therefore, Answer A, B, and C are incorect.

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In any State of India , Legislative Council can be created or abolished :

A) By the Parliament	B) By the president on the recommendation of the Governor of the State
C) By the Governor on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers	D) By the Parliament as per resolution passed by the Legislative Assembly of the State

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) By the Parliament as per resolution passed by the Legislative Assembly of the State

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Of the following who was the first - ever industrialist to get the Bharat Ratna?

A) RK Dalmia	B) JRD Tata
C) RK Birla	D) SP Godrej

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) JRD Tata

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SEBI decided to give an exemption to some companies from the requirement of the minimum 25 per cent public shareholding. Companies exempted from such requirement should fulfil which of the following norms?

A. They should have market capitalisation of Rs.1,000 crore

B. They should have 20 million shares listed

C. They should have a turnover of Rs.400 crore per annum

A) Only A	B) Only B
C) Only C	D) Both A & B

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