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West Bengal shares boundaries with how many countries?
West Bengal is bordered by the countries of Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan, and the Indian states of Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Sikkim and Assam.
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Hydrogen peroxide is an effective sterilizing agent. Which one of the following products results when it readily loses active oxygen?
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is water (H2O) with an extra oxygen molecule. H2O2 contains a single oxygen-oxygen bond. When its oxygen-oxygen bond breaks, hydrogen peroxide decomposes into water and oxygen.
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Which of the following chemical materials is responsible for the depletion of ozone layer in the atmosphere?
chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) is an organic compound composed of carbon, fluorine, and chlorine. It is used in the manufacture of aerosol sprays, blowing agents for foams and as refrigerants. CFC contributes to the loss of the protective ozone layer, which blocks ultraviolet rays from the sun.
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When were the Commonwealth Games organised for the first time?
The first Commonwealth Games were held in 1930 in Hamilton, Canada. Since then, the Games have been conducted every four years (except for 1942 and 1946 due to World War II).
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The 'Pacific Ring of Fire' is associated with:
The Pacific Ring of Fire is a region around much of the rim of the Pacific Ocean where many volcanic eruptions and earthquakes occur.
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The Vice-President of India is also the:
Article 89 of the constitution of India deals with The Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha). The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha. The House also elects a Deputy Chairman from among its members.
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Name the President of India who was elected unopposed:
Dr. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was elected unopposed, the only President to be elected thus, after being unanimously supported by all political parties including the opposition Congress party. At 64, he became the youngest ever person to be elected President of India.
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Which of the following statement is true about the 'Finance Commission'?
The Finance Commission is constituted by the President under article 280 of the Constitution, mainly to give its recommendations on the distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States and amongst the States themselves.
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Which one of the following statements is correct?
“Bad money tends to drive good money out of circulation when both are full legal tender.” This principle is known as Gresham's Law. Gresham's law was originally based on the composition of minted coins and the value of the precious metals used in them.
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A situation where we have people whose level of income is not sufficient to meet the minimum consumption expenditure is considered as:
Absolute poverty is when household income is below a certain level, which makes it impossible for the person or family to meet basic needs of life including food, shelter, safe drinking water, education, healthcare, etc.
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FERA in India has been replaced by:
FERA (Foreign Exchange Regulation Act) was repealed by the Parliament of India in 1999 by the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), which liberalized foreign exchange controls and removed many restrictions on foreign investment. FERA came into force in 1974.
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Through which principle/device did Mahatma Gandhi strive to bridge economic inequalities?
Through the establishment of village industries, Mahatma Gandhi strives to bridge economic inequalities. Gandhiji conceived Khadi Programme as a key to solve the economic problems of the country. Gandhi had commented about khadi “It connotes the beginning of economic freedom and equality of all in the country.”
13 / 20
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that assists countries in economic and industrial development. It is headquartered at the UN Office in Vienna, Austria. The headquarters of: UNESCO — Paris, IMF — Washington DC, ILO — Geneva.
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Who invented the videotape recorder?
The videotape recorder was invented by Charles Ginsberg in 1951. In 1953, Dr. Norikazu Sawazaki developed a prototype helical scan videotape recorder. Videotape is magnetic tape used for storing video and usually sound in addition.
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Match the following:
The correct match is as follows:
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The administrative consequence of the Revolt of 1857 was transfer of power from:
The Indian Rebellion of 1857 was a major, but ultimately unsuccessful. Major Changes Introduced by the British after the 1857 Revolt: The British Parliament passed a new Act in 1858 and transferred the powers of the East India Company to the British Crown (royal family).
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In which of the following cryogenic engines are used?
A cryogenic rocket engine is a rocket engine that uses a cryogenic fuel and oxidizer; that is, both its fuel and oxidizer are gases which have been liquefied and are stored at very low temperatures.
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When a person walking in bright Sunlight enters a dark room, he is not able to see clearly for a little while because:
When a person walking in bright Sunlight enters a dark room, he is not able to see clearly for a little while because the iris is unable to dilate the pupil immediately.
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The sensation of weightlessness in a spacecraft in an orbit is due to the:
Reason of weightlessness in a spacecraft is Zero reaction force by spacecraft surface. When spacecraft is moving with constant speed along the orbit, the spacecraft as well as the person inside it, both fall towards the earth with acceleration 'g'.
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The leading producer of aluminium in the world is:
China produces the largest amount of aluminium in the world followed by India, Russia and Canada.
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