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Which ocean surrounds Antarctica?

A) Atlantic ocean B) Indian ocean
C) Pacific ocean D) Southen ocean
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Southen ocean

Explanation:

Antarctica is surrounded on all sides by water. The Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans surround it on all sides. These three Oceans all meet at Antarctica. The three oceans are collectively called the Southern Ocean.

This is the area located south of 50° latitude.

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Which is the first country in the world to use drones for national mail service?

A) Russia B) France
C) Sweden D) China
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) France

Explanation:

France became the first country in the world to use drones for national mail service.

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Which Indian athlete was the flag bearer for the Indian contingent in the 22nd Asian Athletics Championship (AAC)-2017 ?

A) Srabani Nanda B) Jitu Rai
C) Tintu Luka D) Dipa Karmakar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Tintu Luka

Explanation:

The 22nd edition of Asian Athletics Championships (AAC) has started at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on July 6, 2017 and will continue till July 9, 2017. Athlete Tintu Luka was the flag bearer for the Indian contingent which received a rousing welcome from the crowd. Odia athlete Srabani Nanda had the honour of taking the oath on behalf of athletes at the inaugural ceremony. Over 1,200 athletes and officials from 43 countries in Asia witnessed the largest sporting event. The official mascot of the Championship is “Olly Turtle” that represents the famous Olive Ridley sea turtle.

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Malabar is covered by which types of vegetation

A) Mountain forest B) Thorn
C) Tropical deciduous D) Tropical evergreen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Tropical evergreen

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Which day was declared as the 'Direct Action Day' by the Muslim League ?

A) 3rd September 1946 B) 16th August 1946
C) 16th may 1946 D) 4th December 1946
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 16th August 1946

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A stone floor feels cold to the bare feet but a carpet on the same floor feels warm. This is because 

A) the floor and carpet are at different temperatures B) the stone conveys the heat away from the feet more rapidly than the carpet
C) the carpet is a better conductor of heat than the stone D) the human body maintains a constant temperature
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) the stone conveys the heat away from the feet more rapidly than the carpet

Explanation:

Both the floor and the carpet have the same temperature as both are exposed to the same atmosphere. But the former conducts away the heat from the feet better than the carpet as the latter is a non-conductor. So the feet losing more heat, the floor appears cooler to the feet.

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Chola Empire was divided into ____

A) Mandalams, Nadu, Avanti & Kurram B) Mandalams, Nadu, Malkhand & Kurram
C) Avanti, Nadu, Malkhand & Kurram D) Mandalams, Nadu,Kurram & Valanadu
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mandalams, Nadu,Kurram & Valanadu

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The blue colour of the clear sky is due to 

A) Diffraction of light B) Dispersion of light
C) Reflection of light D) Refraction of light
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Dispersion of light

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