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Who among the following is the author of Indica?

A) Megasthenes B) Seleucus
C) Chanakya D) Ashoka
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Megasthenes

Explanation:

Indica is the book written by Greek historian "Megasthenes" in which he described India like how is the Indians life, what way of life is followed, etc...

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Indian-American girl won 2017 Young Scientist Challenge for water contamination detection device. What is her name ?

A) Kavita Kumari B) Gitanjali Rao
C) Hetal Rao D) Savita Sharma
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Gitanjali Rao

Explanation:

Gitanjali Rao, an 11-year-old Indian-American schoolgirl, was named as "America’s top young scientist" for inventing a cost-effective, quick lead-contamination detector in water. The seventh-grade student was inspired by the large-scale lead contamination in water in Flint, Michigan, that came to light recently.

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Who began the construction of a wall in ancient China, to keep out invaders from the north, known as the Great wall of China?

A) Chou Ruler B) Chin Ruler
C) Chu Ruler D) Chi Ruler
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Chin Ruler

Explanation:

The Great wall is a mighty monument to the building skill of ancient China. This wall, built of stone and earth to a height of 6 metres and extending over 2400 kilometres of hills and valleys, links the east coast with the mountains of the west right across northern China. The wall was wide enough for a carriage to go through.At intervals of every few hundred metres were located watch towers for warriors. Such a large study construction must have taken decades and an army of labourers to complete it. 

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Which state does not have bicameral legislature in India?

A) Jammu & Kashmir B) Tamil Nadu
C) Telangana D) Andhra Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Tamil Nadu

Explanation:

Seven of Indian states have bicameralism. Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh are those with bicameralism legislature in India.

 

Hence, Tamil Nadu is the only one which is not having bicameral legislature in India among the given states.

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Name the two Indian companies that have been named in the list of world's most ethical companies by American think tank Ethisphere Institute.

A) Dabur and Tata B) Mahindra and Tata
C) Patanjali and Dabur D) Tata Steel and Wipro
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Tata Steel and Wipro

Explanation:
      • Two Indian companies, Tata SteelBSE and Wipro have been named in the list of world’s most ethical companies by American think tank Ethisphere Institute.
      • Ethisphere honors those companies who recognize their role in society to influence and drive positive change in the business community and organizations around the world.
      • In 2017, 124 honorees were spanning five continents, 19 countries, and 52 industry sectors.
      • Wipro is one of the two information technology companies named in the list, the other being Xerox Corporation.
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Which plan gave emphasis on removal of poverty for the first time

A) Fourth B) Fifth
C) Sixth D) Seventh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Fifth

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Marketing organisation:

As a consultant, what advice would you give a company while setting up its marketing department?

Answer

As a consultant , I would:


• Recommend structuring of the marketing department as per the demands of the different tasks, roles and responsibilities keeping in mind the cost(budget) factor as long as it fits within the budget of the company.


• Finding out and establishing the level of skills, duties and responsibilities of the employees via job descriptions and job specifications.


• Proper and regular supervision of the department to ensure its smooth functioning


• Determine the marketing functions of the department as per the requirements (advertising,distribution channels,promotional activities)

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Who among the following was the 1st Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

A) M.A. Ayyangar B) N. Sanjiva Reddy
C) Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar D) Sardar Hukam Singh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar

Explanation:

Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar popularly known as Dadasaheb was an independence activist, the President of the Central Legislative Assembly, then Speaker of the Constituent Assembly of India, and later the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India from 15 May 1952 – 27 February 1956.

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