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Q:

Atmospheric pressure exerted on earth is due to

A) gravitational pull B) rotation of earth
C) revolution of earth D) uneven heating of earth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) gravitational pull

Explanation:

The atmospheric pressure at the surface of the Earth is due to gravitational pull of the earth and is about 14.7 psi.

 

That means that the weight of a column of air which has a cross section of 1 square inch and which stretches from the surface of the Earth to space is 14.7 pounds. 

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Q:

A vertical toy 18 cm long casts a shadow 8 cm long on the ground. At the same time a pole casts a shadow 48 m. long on the ground. Then find the height of the pole ?

A) 1080 cm B) 180 m
C) 108 m D) 118 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 108 m

Explanation:

We know the rule that,

 

At particular time for all object , ratio of height and shadow are same.

 

Let the height of the pole be 'H'

 

Then

 188=H48

 

=> H = 108 m.

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Q:

What is the full form of "RADAR" ?

A) Radio Detecting and Ranging B) Region Device and Ranging
C) Radio Detect and Rangs D) Radio Device and Ranging
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Radio Detecting and Ranging

Explanation:
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Q:

If 4th december 1999 is Monday then what day is 3rd january 2000 ?

A) Sunday B) Monday
C) Tuesday D) Wednesday
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Wednesday

Explanation:

Here from 4th December 1999 to 3rd January 2000,
there is a difference of 30 days.
Number of odd days = 30/7 = 2 odd days

Then no. of odd days = 2 => tuesday and wednesday(from monday).

Hence on 3rd january it is wednesday.

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Q:

Dhanraj Pillay is related to which sports ?

A) Cricket B) Hockey
C) Golf D) Football
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Hockey

Explanation:

Dhanraj Pillay is a retired Indian field hockey player and former captain of the Indian national team.He currently serves as the manager of the team.

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Q:

The symbols used in an assembly language are called ?

A) Assembler B) Mnemonics
C) Codes D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mnemonics

Explanation:
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Q:

A Rent Rs. 5000 to B for 2 years and Rs. 3000 to C for 4 years on simple interest at the same rate of interest and received Rs. 2200 in all from both of them as interest. The rate of interest per annum is:

A) 5% B) 7%
C) 7.5% D) 10%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 10%

Explanation:

 

Let the rate be R% p.a.

 

Then, 5000×r×2100+3000×r×4100=2200

 

Rate = 10% 

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Q:

The purchase of shares and bonds of Indian companies by Foreign Institutional Investors is called ?

A) FDI B) NRI Investment
C) Portfolio Investment D) Foreign Indirect Investment
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Foreign Indirect Investment

Explanation:
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