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Why does the sea appear blue in colour?

A) Reflection of the sun light from water surface B) Interference of the sun light from water surface
C) Scattering of the sunlight by water molecules D) refraction of the sun light
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Scattering of the sunlight by water molecules

Explanation:

Sea appears blue in colour due to the scattering of the rays when they hit water molecules

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Q:

Headquarters of Competition Commission of India (CCI) is in 

A) New Delhi B) Hyderabad
C) Bangalore D) Kolkata
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) New Delhi

Explanation:

Competition Commission of India (CCI) was established on 14th October 2003. It headquarters in New Delhi.

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Q:

Which group 4A element has the highest ionization energy?

A) Silicon B) Tin
C) Lead D) Carbon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Carbon

Explanation:

As the ionization energies of the elements decreases down the group carbon has got the highest ionization energy in the group being at the top of the group.

Carbon is on the top of the group 4 among the given elements. Hence, Carbon has the highest ionization energy.

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Q:

Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary is located in _________ State

A) Andhra Pradesh B) Tamil Nadu
C) Kerala D) karnataka
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Kerala

Explanation:

The Periyar Sanctuary covers an area of 777sq km. It was established in 1949. Elephants , Gaurs, leopards, solth bear, sambhars, barking deer, wild dogs, wild boars, black Nilgiri langur and water birds can be seen in this sanctuary.

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Q:

If        9 = 63              8 = 48             7 = 35 

Then   4 = ?

A) 4 B) 8
C) 12 D) 16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8

Explanation:

Here given that 9 = 63, 8 = 48, 7=35, ... 

 

The given question follows a pattern that

9 x (9 - 2) = 9 x 7 = 63

8 x (8 - 2) = 8 x 6 = 48

7 x (7 - 2) = 7 x 5 = 35

 

Similarly, 4 x (4 - 2) = 4 x 2 = 8.

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Q:

 In which sport Pankaj Advani won 7 world titles ?

A) Snooker B) Billiards
C) Badminton D) Chess
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Billiards

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Q:

When is the Common Wealth Day observed by its member countries

A) January 25 B) May 24
C) October 24 D) November 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) May 24

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When is the shortest day observed?

A) June 21 B) December 22
C) June 22 D) December 21
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) December 22

Explanation:

Shortest of all the days is observed on Decenber 22

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