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Salinity in Ocean water decreases when 

A) evaporation is more B) wind velocity is high
C) rainfall is heavy D) humidity is high
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) rainfall is heavy

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Cathode rays have

A) mass only B) charge only
C) no mass and no charge D) mass and charge both
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) mass and charge both

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When was the first cricket test match played

A) 1873 B) 1877
C) 1870 D) 1788
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1877

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Which one of the following groups have quantities that do not have the same dimensions

A) pressure, stress B) velocity, speed
C) force, impulse D) work, energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) force, impulse

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Bijapur is known for its what?

A) Statue of Gomateshwara B) Heavy rainfall
C) Gol Gumbaz D) Severe Drought area
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Gol Gumbaz

Explanation:

Bijapur is known for its Gol Gumbaz. Bijapur city is well known for its historical monuments of architectural importance built during the rule of the Adil Shahi dynasty.

 

What is Gol Gumbaz ::

 

1. It is the tomb of Mohammed Adil Shah. This is the most famous monument in Bijapur. 

2. It is the largest dome ever built in India.

3. A particular attraction in this monument is the central chamber, where every sound is echoed seven times.

4. Another attraction at the Gol Gumbaz is the Whispering Gallery, where even minute sounds can be heard clearly 37 metres away.

 

    • Statue of Gomateshwara - Shravanabelagola in Karnataka.

 

    • Heavy Rainfall - Cherrapunji in Meghalaya.
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The World Food Prize is given by which of the following Organisations/World bodies

A) UNICEF B) Kraft general foods
C) FAO D) UNDP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Kraft general foods

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 'International Plastic Bag Free Day' is observed on which date ?

A) 3 July B) 4 July
C) 6 July D) 5 July
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3 July

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International Plastic Bag Free Day was observed on 3rd of July 2017. It has been dedicated to heightening awareness about plastic and disposable carrying devices. International Plastic Bag Free Day gives us an opportunity to remind ourselves, and others, that every action we take, and every bag we dispose of effects the lives of everyone in the world for generations to come.

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Which type of rock usually underlies a karst landscape?

A) Limestone B) Quartz
C) Granite D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Limestone

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Karst is a type of landscape that is characterized by caverns, caves, sinkholes, and underground streams. These features were all caused by erosion of the underlying rock.

 

Limestone type of rock usually underlies a karst landscape.

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