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Wednesday 15 June 2016

The National Optical Fiber Network (NOFN) will be executed by

Question: The National Optical Fiber Network (NOFN) will be executed by

A) BSNL
B) MTNL
C) BBNL
D) Bharati Airtel

Answer: BBNL

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Explanation: The committee has proposed to rename the project National Optical Fiber Network (NOFN) as BharatNet, which is to be completed by December 2017 at an estimated cost of Rs 72,778 crore. Bharat Broadband Network Ltd (BBNL) is a special purpose vehicle created under the Companies Act of 1956 for execution of the NOFN project.
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Which gas is filled in the electric bulb?

Question: Which gas is filled in the electric bulb?

A) Argon
B) Hydrogen
C) Nitrogen
D) Helium

Answer: Argon or Nitrogen or mixture of both

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Explanation: The presence of inert gases like argon, neon or nitrogen inside the bulb retards the evaporation of the filament and makes it possible to operate it at higher temperatures than in vacuum. Modern bulbs are usually filled with a mixture of argon and nitrogen. More rarely, some bulbs are filled with pure argon, krypton or xenon.
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India will manufacture Kamov 226 helicopter under 'Make In India' program jointly with

Question: India will manufacture Kamov 226 helicopter under 'Make In India' program jointly with -

A) France
B) Russia
C) United States
D) Israel

Answer: Russia

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Govardhan hill is located in which state?

Question: Govardhan hill is located in which state?

A) Himachal Pradesh
B) Punjab
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Kerala

Answer: Uttar Pradesh

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Magnetic Hill is located in

Question: Magnetic Hill is located in

A). Manali
B). Shimla
C). Ladakh
D). Kunnur

Answer: Ladakh

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Explanation: Magnet Hill is located near Leh in Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
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Which of the following was NOT found at Mohenjo-Daro?

Question: Which of the following was NOT found at Mohenjo-Daro?

A) Seal of Pasupati
B) Bronze figurine of dancing girl
C) A piece of woven cloth
D) Terracotta plough

Answer: Terracotta plough

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Of the organic waste, this forms an important part

Question: Garbage can be put under four categories: organic, toxic, soiled, and recyclable. Of the organic waste, this forms an important part.

A) Plastic bags
B) Vegetable peels
C) Glass
D) Metal

Answer: Vegetable peels

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Explanation: Organic waste, or green waste, is organic material such as food, garden waste, animal and plant based material and degradable carbon such as paper, cardboard, timber and lawn clippings etc.
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Which of the following are main sources of law in India?

Question: Which of the following are main sources of law in India?

1) Case Laws
2) Constitution
3) Statutes
4) Customary Laws
5) Judicial decisions of Supreme Court and High Courts

Answer using the below codes:
A. Only 3 and 4
B. Only 2, 3 and 4
C. Only 1, 2, 3 and 5
D. All of the above

Answer:  D. All of the above

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Explanation: The main sources of law in India are the Constitution, statutes (legislation), customary law and case law. Also Judicial decisions of superior courts like Supreme Court and High Courts are important sources of law. Decisions of Supreme Court are binding on all courts within the territory of India.

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