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The 2017 World Hydrography Day (WHD) is observed on which date ?

A) June 23	B) June 22
C) June 21	D) June 20

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) June 21

Explanation:

The World Hydrography Day (WHD) is observed every year on June 21 to publicise the work of hydrographers and to create awareness about hydrography which is an essential science before undertaking any activity on or under the sea. The 2017 theme is “Mapping our seas, oceans and waterways – more important than ever”.

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Which country has signed an agreement with India for transfer of sentenced prisoners ?

A) Japan	B) Ghana
C) Somalia	D) Italy

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Somalia

Explanation:

Signing the Agreement with Somalia shall facilitate the Indian prisoners imprisoned in Somalia or vice-versa to be near to their families, for serving remaining part of their sentence and shall facilitate their social rehabilitation.

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Who will be awarded The Jnanpith Award for the year 2017?

A) Krishna Sobti	B) Vikas Singh
C) Rohim Khan	D) Sunita Verma

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Krishna Sobti

Explanation:

Hindi writer Krishna Sobti has been chosen for this years Jnanpith Award for her contribution to Indian Literature. This is 53rd Jnanpith Award for India.

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When is the longest day observed?

A) December 22	B) June 21
C) August 21	D) September 22

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) June 21

Explanation:

Longest day is observed on June 21

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A narrow strip of land connecting two large land masses is known as

A) Strait	B) Isthmus
C) Headland	D) Bay

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Isthmus

Explanation:

Isthmus of panama and Isthmus of Suez are well known examples

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The Periyar Game Sanctuary at Thekkady is in

A) Karnataka	B) Kerala
C) Tamil Nadu	D) Goa

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Kerala

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The Highest point in the Aravalli range is

A) Dodabetta	B) Anaimudi
C) Gurusikhar	D) Panchmarhi

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Gurusikhar

Explanation:

The highest of this peak is 1772 m.

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Telangana region represents one of the following types of vegetation?

A) Tropical deciduous	B) Thorn
C) Tropical ever green	D) Sub - tropical decidual

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