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What is the name of the writer of indian origin whose novel, "The Inheritance of Loss" has bagged Man Booker Prize?

A) Vikram Seth B) Kiran Desai
C) Salman Rushdie D) V.S Naipaul
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Kiran Desai

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Diameter of a Ping Pong Ball?

A) 37 mm B) 38 mm
C) 40 mm D) 42 mm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 40 mm

Explanation:

The ball with which Table Tennis is played is called Ping Pong Ball.

According to the International rules, the diameter of the ping pong ball must be not less than 39.5 millimeters and not greater than 40.5  millimeters having a mass of 2.7 grams.

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The Reserve Bank of India has taken some initiatives to prevent a US type sub-prime Crisis in India. Which of the following is/ are such initiatives?

A. Banks are adviced to set up credit counselling centres. 

B. Banks should stop giving housing loans to big borrowers (Asking for loans of  Rs.50 lakhs and above )

C. Banks should not give loans to builders and property dealers/developers

A) Only (A) B) Only (B)
C) Only (C) D) All (A), (B), (C)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Only (A)

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Q:

The Pahari School , Rajput School, Mughal School, and Kangra School represent different styles of Indian

A) Music B) Dancing
C) Painting D) Architecture
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Painting

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 What is the name of autobiography of Adolf Hitler ?

A) First Attack B) Mein Kampf
C) My Spirit D) Ray of Hope
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mein Kampf

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Q:

World Health Day is observed on ________

A) April 7 B) April 14
C) April 21 D) April 28
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) April 7

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A balloon filled with hydrogen will

A) continue going upwards uninterrupted B) reach a particular height and remain floating
C) burst after reaching some height D) reach a particular height and start coming down
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) reach a particular height and remain floating

Explanation:

It will stop at a height where the weight of the balloon with contents is equal to the weight of air displaced by it, i.e , when the upthrust is equal to the downthrust. The question of bursting will depend on how much difference of pressure inside and outside , the material of the balloon can withstand. It is assumed the balloon is filled with a lighter than air gas like hydrogen or helium.

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Q:

The oldest known organic compound is

A) Urea B) Methane
C) Acetic acid D) Benzene
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Acetic acid

Explanation:

In the form of vinegar, acetic acid is known from very early times. It is got by oxidation of fermented liquors (10-15%, alcohol) by air under the influence of a bacteria called 'mycoderma acetic'

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