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Which one of the following is the theme of the World Soil Day, 2017?

A) Soils and pulses, a symbol for life B) Caring for the Planet starts from the Ground
C) Soils, a solid ground for life D) Soils, foundation for family farming
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Caring for the Planet starts from the Ground

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World Soil Day 2017 is celebrated on 5 December under the theme "Caring for the Planet starts from the Ground," with activities aiming to communicate messages on the importance of soil quality for food security, healthy ecosystems and human well-being.Soils not only produce 95% of the food we consume, they also have a huge potential for taking carbon from the atmosphere and offsetting the greenhouse gas emissions. Keeping the soil healthy can bring a multitude of gains, from food security to sustainable livelihoods and climate benefits.

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Who Invented Post-it note?

A) William Friese-Greene B) Arthur Fry
C) Gordon Gould D) Otto von Guericke
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Arthur Fry

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The Nobel Peace Prize 2016 has been awarded to ______ .

A) Juan Manuel Santos B) Oliver Hart
C) Bengt Holmstrom D) Svetlana Alexievich
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Juan Manuel Santos

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Ravuri Bharadhwaja won Jnanpith Award for work in which language?

A) Gujarati B) Marathi
C) Hindi D) Telugu
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Telugu

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The 'Quit India' movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in the year

A) 1941 B) 1942
C) 1945 D) 1946
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1942

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Who won the Dream11 Indian Premier League 2020 held at UAE?

A) Delhi Capitals B) Mumbai Indians
C) Sunrisers Hyderabad D) Kolkata Knight Riders
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mumbai Indians

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If 4x2 - 12x + k is a perfect square, then the value of k is

A) 9 B) 12
C) 10 D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 9

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The Secretariat of SAARC is set up at ____________

A) Washington B) Kathmandu
C) Hague D) New Delhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Kathmandu

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