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Q:

The first passenger train in India ran between

A) Kalyan and Pune B) Bombay and Thane
C) Howrah and Delhi D) New Delhi and Madras
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Bombay and Thane

Explanation:

India's first passenger train run took place from Mumbai to Thane for around 34 kms on 16th April in the year 1853. 

That train was hauled by three steam locomotives : Sahib, Sindh and Sultan.

That train had 14 carriages, carrying around 400 passengers.

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Q:

The average age of Vishal and Raghavendra is 24 years. If a new person Veerender is also included, the average age is increased by 1.5 years. What is the age of Veerender?

A) 28.5 yrs B) 29.5 yrs
C) 30.5 yrs D) 27 yrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 28.5 yrs

Explanation:

According to the given data,

(V + R)/2 = 24

Now, after joining of Veerender,

V + R + D)/3 = 25.5

Hence, Veerender Age = 3(25.5) - 2(24) = 76.5 - 48 = 28.5 years.

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Yisrael Kristal, who died recently was certified by Guinness World Records as the _________.

A) World's Tallest Man B) World's Oldest Man
C) World's Youngest Man D) World's Smallest Man
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) World's Oldest Man

Explanation:
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Q:

How many feet are in a meter?

A) 3.214 B) 3.28084
C) 3.2516 D) 3.21456
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3.28084

Explanation:

We know that, 

1 meter = 100 cms. 

=> 1 meter = 3.28084 feet.

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Q:

How do you display current date and time in MS Excel ?

A) Time () B) Now ()
C) Date () D) Today ()
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Now ()

Explanation:

To display current date and time in MS Excel, we use Now() method. 

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YUVA - a skill development programme under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, an initiative of ____.

A) Delhi Police B) Border Security Force
C) Central Industrial Security Forces D) Maharashtra Police
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Delhi Police

Explanation:
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Q:

Statements : In a recent survey report, it has been stated that those who undertake physical exercise for at least half an hour a day are less prone to have any heart ailments.

Conclusions :

a) Moderate level of physical exercise is necessary for leading a healthy life.
b) All people who do desk-bound jobs definitely suffer from heart ailments.

A) Only a follows B) Both a & b follows
C) Only b follows D) Neither a nor b follows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Only a follows

Explanation:

The statement mentions that chances of heart ailments are greatly reduced by a regular half-hour exercise. So, a follows. However, it talks of only reducing the probability which does not mean that persons involved in sedentary jobs shall definitely suffer from heart ailments. So, b does not follow.

Hence, concusion a only follows the given statement.

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Q:

Which among the following body regulates Mutual Funds in India?

A) SEBI B) RBI
C) AMFI D) NABARD
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) SEBI

Explanation:

Mutual Funds in India are regulated by the body SEBI - Securities and Exchange Board of India. It was founded in 1992. In 1996, SEBI formulated the Mutual Fund Regulation.

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