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__________________will confer a doctorate on former sprint queen PT Usha, who missed a medal by a whisker at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.

A) IIT, Kanpur B) IIT, Kharagpur
C) IIT, Delhi D) IIT, Bombay
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) IIT, Kanpur

Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur will confer a doctorate on former sprint queen PT Usha, who missed a medal by a whisker at the 1984, Los Angeles Olympics. The degree, Doctor of Science (honoris causa – a degree awarded as a mark of esteem) will be conferred on June 16 to mark the 50th convocation of the prestigious institute of the country. This is her second doctorate – in 2002, Kannur University had conferred D.Lit on her.

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Who invented Fountain Pen?

A) Sir Frank Whittle B) John J. Loud
C) Kirkpatrick Macmillan D) Lewis E. Waterman
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Lewis E. Waterman

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Two most important acts and rituals associated with the vedic marriage system was/were

A) Pani-Grahana B) Sapta-Padi
C) Marriage Vows D) Both (a) and (b)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Both (a) and (b)

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Which one among the following pairs of Articles relating to the Fundamental Rights can not be suspended during the enforcemet of emergency under Article 359 of the Indian Constitution?

A) Article 14 and 15 B) Article 16 and 17
C) Article 20 and 21 D) Article 24 and 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Article 20 and 21

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By which Amendment Act of the Constitution of India were the Directive Principles of the State Policy given precedence over the Fundamental Right whereever they come into conflict?

A) 40th B) 42nd
C) 44th D) 46th
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 42nd

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IP address of a packet is normally analyzed by

A) Modem B) Router
C) Hub D) CPU
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Router

Explanation:

The IP address of a packet is normally analyzed by Router.

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Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

I) Bleaching powder is a pale yellow powder

II) Dry NH3 gas turns red litmus blue

III) The pH of rain water is nearly 7

IV) The pH of acid rain is nearly 5.6

 

A) I, II and IV B) II and III
C) I and IV D) Only II
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Only II

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Membrane bound organelles are not found in the cells of

A) Eukaryotes B) Prokaryotes
C) Both A & B D) Nokaryotes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Prokaryotes

Explanation:

Membrane bound organelles are not found in the cells of Prokaryotes whereas Eukaryotes have nucleus and membrane bound organelles.

 

For example : Bacteria is prokaryotic organism with lack of nucleus and membrane bound organelles whereas fungi is a eukaryotic with nucleus and membrane bound organelles.

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