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Which of the following venue hosted its first ever test match on 9th November, 2016 which was played between India and England?

A) JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi B) Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
C) Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala D) Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot

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Which Indian actor won the Ordre des Arts et des Letters (Order of Arts and Letters) from the French Government in 2016?

A) Nana Patekar B) Amitabh Bachchan
C) Anupam Kher D) Kamal Hassan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Kamal Hassan

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Which one of the following statements about reusable space vehicle of ISRO is not correct?

A) In June 2016, ISRO successfully launched India’s first reusable space vehicle. B) The space vehicle was launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
C) The reusable launch vehicle climbed to a height of 65 km before automatically steering back for landing. D) The vehicle was initially boosted by a rocket that contained liquid fuel.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) In June 2016, ISRO successfully launched India’s first reusable space vehicle.

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May 23, 2016 ISRO successfully flight-tested India’s first winged body aerospace vehicle operating in hypersonic flight regime. In this experimental mission, the HS9 solid rocket booster carrying RLV-TD lifted off from the First Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikotaat 07:00 hr IST. After a successful flight of 91.1second, HS9 burn out occurred, following which both HS9 and RLV-TD mounted on its top coasted to a height of about 56 km. At that height, RLV-TD separated from HS9 booster and further ascended to a heightof about 65 km.

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Which of the following State has bicameral legislature?

A) Tamil Nadu B) Punjab
C) Sikkim D) Jammu and Kashmir
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Jammu and Kashmir

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What is the type of Energy possessed by a stretched rubber band?

A) Potential energy B) Kinetic energy
C) Chemical energy D) Thermal energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Thermal energy

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Which one among the following stars is nearest to the earth?

A) Sirius B) Arcturus
C) Spica D) Proxima Centauri
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Proxima Centauri

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Proxima Centauri is the nearest star, and on August 24, 2016 astronomers announced it likely has a planet. This star is the nearest of a triple star system, which we on Earth see with the eye alone as the single star Alpha Centauri, visible from Earth's Southern Hemisphere

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A person who writes music -

A) Lyricist B) Composer
C) Musician D) Cinematograher
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Composer

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A composer is who writes music for a song whereas a lyricist is who writes lyrics (words) for a song.

 

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Which of the following was the winner of the Grammy Awards 2016 "Record of the Year"?

A) Uptown Funk B) Really Love
C) Thinking Out Loud D) Blank Space
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Uptown Funk

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