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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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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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Sunday 24 April 2016

What is the name of world's oldest woman who died on 12th January 2013?

Ques: What is the name of world's oldest woman who died on 12th January 2013?

A) Besse Cooper
B) Elizabath Bolden
C) Koto Okubo
D) Maria de Jesus

Answer: Koto Okubo

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Which of these animals is also known as 'Jumbo'?

Ques : Which of these animals is also known as 'Jumbo'?

A) Rhinoceros
B) Lion
C) Elephant
D) Tiger

Answer: Elephant

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Where is the National Defence Academy located?

Ques : Where is the National Defence Academy located?

A) Chennai
B) Dehradun
C) Khadakwasla
D) New Delhi

Answer: Khadakwasla

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A compound of which of these metals is used in photography?

Ques : A compound of which of these metals is used in photography?

A) Calcium
B) Silver
C) Iron
D) Gold

Answer: Silver

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Which of these fictional characters has a magic lamp?

Ques: Which of these fictional characters has a magic lamp?

A) Ali Baba
B) Aladdin
C) Sindbad
D) Simsim

Answer: Aladdin

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Which of these is not one of the four Vedas?

Ques : Which of these is not one of the four Vedas?

A) Sama Veda
B) Ayurveda
C) Rig Veda
D) Atharva Veda

Answer: Ayurveda

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Which of these temples is in Tamil Nadu?

Question: Ques : Which of these temples is in Tamil Nadu?

A) Somnath Temple
 B) Meenakshi Temple
 C) Dilwara Temples
 D) Lingaraj Temple

Answer: Meenakshi Temple

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In the Mahabharata, who created the 'chakravyuha'?

Ques : In the Mahabharata, who created the 'chakravyuha'?

 A) Jayadratha
 B) Dronacharya
 C) Karna
 D) Kripacharya

Answer: Jayadratha

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How many times does the phrase 'Jaya He' appear in our national anthem?

Ques: How many times does the phrase 'Jaya He'appear in our national anthem?

A) Five
 B) Nine
 C) Eight
 D) Six

Answer: Six

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What design is at the center of the Indian National Flag ?

Ques: What design is at the center of the Indian National Flag ?

A) Charkha
B) Ashok Chakra
C) Vande Matram
D) Surya

Answer: Ashok Chakra

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Which goddess is also known as Veenapani?

Ques : Which goddess is also known as Veenapani?

A) Saraswati
B) Parwati
C) Durga
D) Sita

Answer: Saraswati

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Friday 19 February 2016

Name the first smokeless village of India

Question: Name the first smokeless village of India?

Answer: Vyachakurahalli village in Karnataka has become India's first smokeless village. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has declared the village smokeless as all 274 households have made a shift to LPG stoves. This mission was led by Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) under Mission Smokeless Village Project.

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