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Who has won the 2018 DSC Prize for South Asian Literature?

A) Jayant Kaikini B) Poonam Khetrapal Singh
C) Jayant Kaikini D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Jayant Kaikini

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Which among the following statements about the power to change the basic structure of the Constitution of India is/are correct?1. It falls outside the scope of the amending powers of the Parliament.2. It can be exercised by the people though representatives in a Constituent Assembly.3. It falls within the constituent powers of the Parliament.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

 

A) 1 and 3 B) 1 and 2
C) 1 only D) 2 and 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1 and 3

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The Parliament cannot amend those provisions which form the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution. This was ruled by the Supreme Court in the Kesavan and a Bharati Case. (1973)

Basic Structure of the Indian Constitution is not defined. But according to SC, the basic structure can be evolved but cannot be destroyed. Hence it falls within the constituent powers of the Parliament. Hence both 1 and 3 are correct.

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Which state won the Best State Award in cadaveric organ donation for the 4th consecutive year?

A) Karnataka B) Punjab
C) Tamilnadu D) Haryana
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Tamilnadu

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Calcium salts used as fertilizer is:

A) Calcium Carbide B) Calcium Carbonate
C) Calcium Cyanide D) Calcium Sulphate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Calcium Sulphate

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Why is argon gas used along with tungsten wire in an electric bulb?

A) To increase the life of the bulb B) To reduce the consumption of electricity
C) To make the emitted light colored D) To reduce the cost of the bulb
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To increase the life of the bulb

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Argon gas is used in fluorescent and incandescent light bulbs to stop the oxygen in the light bulbs from corroding the hot tungsten filament.

The use of argon in light bulbs prevents the evaporation of the tungsten filaments, which results in increased light bulb life.

Argon is also used to create an inert atmosphere for growing semiconductor crystals, arc welding and for processes that need protection from other kinds of atmospheric gases.

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What is the common name of Sodium Bicarborate?

A) Baking Soda B) Washing Powder
C) Plaster of Paris D) Fly Ash
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Baking Soda

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Gagan Narang was associated with

A) Chess B) Tennis
C) Shooting D) Cricket
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Shooting

Explanation:

Gagan Narang was a famous Indian shooter who was first qualified to London Olympics. He was conferred with Arjuna Award for shooting. 

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Q:

World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on?

A) 1st January B) 2nd February
C) 1st March D) 2nd April
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2nd February

Explanation:

World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on 2nd February. This year’s World Wetlands Day under the theme of "Wetlands and Climate Change".

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