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Zero of the zero polynomial is:
A)
0
B)
1
C)
Any real number
D)
Not defined
The zero polynomial is the polynomial in which all coefficients are zero. Its value remains 0 for every real number substituted for the variable. Therefore, every real number is a zero of the zero polynomial. Option (a) is wrong because 0 is only one such number, not the only one. Option (b) is incorrect. Option (d) is also incorrect in the usual school-level definition.
The longest south-ward flowing river in Mizoram is:
A)
Khawthlangtuipui
B)
Chhimtuipui
C)
Tiau
D)
Tuichâng
The longest southward-flowing river in Mizoram is the Chhimtuipui (also known as the Kaladan in its lower course). It flows generally southward and is regarded as the longest river system in Mizoram.
Why others are incorrect:
- Khawthlangtuipui: not the longest southward-flowing river.
- Tiau: a boundary river, but shorter than Chhimtuipui.
- Tuichâng: an important river in central Mizoram, but not the longest southward-flowing one.
So, the correct answer is Chhimtuipui.
Which airport was named as the Best Airport in the World according to the Skytrax Word Airport Awards?
A)
Changi Airport
B)
Beijing Airport
C)
Dubai International Airport
D)
Heathrow Airport
The Skytrax World Airport Awards named Singapore’s Changi Airport as the Best Airport in the World. It is widely recognized for its facilities, passenger service, and overall airport experience. The other options were not named best airport in the world in Skytrax awards.
Which institute has recently announced the creation of the Amartya Sen Chair in Inequality Studies?
A)
Harvard Kennedy School
B)
Oxford University
C)
Standford University
D)
London School of Economics and Political Science
The Amartya Sen Chair in Inequality Studies was announced by Oxford University. This chair is associated with work on inequality studies and honours economist Amartya Sen. The other options do not match the announcement: Harvard Kennedy School, Stanford University, and London School of Economics were not the institution that created this specific chair.
Who has been honoured with Indian of the Year Award in June 2017?
A)
Preeti Shenoy
B)
Arundhati Roy
C)
Tuhin Sinha
D)
Narendra Modi
The Indian of the Year Award in June 2017 was associated with Narendra Modi. Among the given options, he is the correct recipient. The other names—Preeti Shenoy, Arundhati Roy, and Tuhin Sinha—were not the June 2017 Indian of the Year honouree.
What is the state flower of Mizoram?
A)
Rhododendron
B)
Red Vanda
C)
Marigold
D)
Lotus
The state flower of Mizoram is the Red Vanda (Renanthera imschootiana). It is officially recognized as the state flower. Rhododendron is the state flower of another region, Marigold is not Mizoram's state flower, and Lotus is the national flower of India.
Which one is called ‘Scotland of the East’?
A)
Imphal
B)
Guwahati
C)
Shillong
D)
Nagaland
Shillong is famously called the 'Scotland of the East' because of its rolling hills, cool climate, and scenic landscapes, which are considered similar to Scotland. The other options are incorrect: Imphal is the capital of Manipur, Guwahati is a major city in Assam, and Nagaland is a state, not a city known by this title.
Name the Journalist and author who was reappointed as the Prasar Bharati Chairman?
A)
Barka Dutt
B)
Surya Prakash
C)
Arnab Goswami
D)
Madhu Trehan
Prasar Bharati’s Chairman who was reappointed was A. Surya Prakash, a journalist and author. He had previously served in senior journalistic roles and was associated with DD News/Prasar Bharati leadership. The other options—Barkha Dutt, Arnab Goswami, and Madhu Trehan—are well-known journalists/authors but were not reappointed as Prasar Bharati Chairman.
UN Women in collaboration with which social networking site launched ‘We The Women’ event in Mumbai?
A)
Twitter
B)
Instagram
C)
Skype
D)
Facebook
UN Women collaborated with Facebook to launch the ‘We The Women’ event in Mumbai. The initiative was associated with Facebook’s platform and outreach for women-centric conversations and empowerment. The other options do not match this reported collaboration.
Who among the following is awarded for the Laureu’s World Sports Award for Sportsman of the Year 2017?
A)
Usain Bolt
B)
Roger Federer
C)
Michael Phelps
D)
Tiger Woods
The Laureus World Sports Award for Sportsman of the Year 2017 was awarded to Roger Federer. He won the award for his outstanding comeback and success in tennis during the 2017 season. The other options are incorrect because Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps were past winners in earlier years, and Tiger Woods did not win this 2017 title.
Which one is the highest civilian award of India?
A)
Padma Shree
B)
Bharat Bhushan
C)
Bharat Ratna
D)
Veer Chakra
The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award of India. Padma Shri is a lower civilian award, Bharat Bhushan is not an official Indian civilian award, and Veer Chakra is a military gallantry award, not a civilian award.
How many times does Rami have to run around a rectangular field 83 m long and 33m wide, in order to cover 812 m?
A)
2 times
B)
2.5 times
C)
3 times
D)
3.5 times
One round around the rectangular field equals its perimeter. Perimeter = 2 × (83 + 33) = 2 × 116 = 232 m. Number of rounds needed to cover 812 m = 812 ÷ 232 = 3.5. So mathematically the answer is 3.5 times, which corresponds to option (d). Since the provided options do not match 812 m correctly if choosing 2.5, 3 times, etc., the correct option should be (d).
Who among the following invented Small Pox vaccine?
A)
Robert Koch
B)
Edward Jenner
C)
Robert Hooke
D)
Louis Pasteur
Edward Jenner is credited with inventing the smallpox vaccine in 1796 by using material from cowpox lesions to protect against smallpox. Robert Koch discovered the tubercle bacillus, Robert Hooke is known for the cell and Hooke’s law, and Louis Pasteur developed vaccines for diseases like rabies and anthrax, but not the smallpox vaccine.
Who is the new Vice Chancellor of Mizoram University?
A)
Prof. KRS Sambasiva Rao
B)
Prof. R. Lalthantluanga
C)
Prof. Lianzela
D)
Prof. A.N. Rai
The correct answer is Prof. A.N. Rai, who was appointed as the new Vice Chancellor of Mizoram University. The other options are not correct for this appointment: Prof. KRS Sambasiva Rao, Prof. R. Lalthantluanga, and Prof. Lianzela were not the new VC in this context.
Which country has been named the best country to visit in 2018, according to Lonely Planet ‘Best in Travel 2018’ list?
A)
South Korea
B)
Spain
C)
Chile
D)
New Zealand
Lonely Planet’s ‘Best in Travel 2018’ named Chile as the top country to visit in 2018. South Korea, Spain, and New Zealand were also featured in the list, but Chile was ranked first among countries.
Who is the Inventor of Railway Engines?
A)
George Stephenson
B)
W.H.F. Talbot
C)
Eli Whitney
D)
Richard Trevithik
Richard Trevithick is credited with building the first full-sized working steam locomotive in 1804, so he is regarded as the inventor of railway engines. George Stephenson later improved and popularized railway locomotives, but he was not the original inventor. W.H.F. Talbot and Eli Whitney are associated with other inventions, not railway engines.
‘Ka khualzin kawng’ is a book written by
A)
Robuanga
B)
P.C.Biaksiama
C)
Rev.Zairema
D)
Lalsangzuali Sailo
‘Ka khualzin kawng’ is a Mizo literary work written by P.C. Biaksiama. The other options are known Mizo authors, but this particular book is attributed to Biaksiama.
Name the German Nun, also known locally as Pakistan's Mother Teresa, who died at the age of 87?
A)
Maura Clarke
B)
Elizabeth Ann Seton
C)
Mother Angelica
D)
Ruth Pfau
Ruth Pfau was a German-born nun and physician who was widely known in Pakistan as the 'Mother Teresa of Pakistan' for her work in leprosy control. She died at the age of 87. The other options are unrelated: Maura Clarke was an American missionary, Elizabeth Ann Seton was an American saint, and Mother Angelica was an American nun and media personality.
India’s first Madame Tussauds Wax Museum was officially opened for public in which city?
A)
Mumbai
B)
Chennai
C)
New Delhi
D)
Pune
India’s first Madame Tussauds Wax Museum was opened in New Delhi, at Regal Building in Connaught Place, in 2017. Therefore, option (c) is correct.
Why others are incorrect:
- (a) Mumbai: Not the first Madame Tussauds in India.
- (b) Chennai: No first Madame Tussauds opening here.
- (d) Pune: Also incorrect; the first one was not opened in Pune.
The average of 8 numbers is 14. The average of 6 of these numbers is 16. What is the average of the remaining two numbers?
A)
7
B)
8
C)
9
D)
15
Average of 8 numbers = 14, so total sum = 8 × 14 = 112. Average of 6 numbers = 16, so their sum = 6 × 16 = 96. Therefore, sum of the remaining 2 numbers = 112 − 96 = 16. Their average = 16 ÷ 2 = 8. Hence the correct option is (b).
Who is the author of the book Unstoppable: My Life So Far?
A)
J.K. Rowling
B)
Alice Walker
C)
Maria Sharapova
D)
Toni Morrison
Unstoppable: My Life So Far is the autobiography of Maria Sharapova, the Russian tennis player. J.K. Rowling, Alice Walker, and Toni Morrison are all renowned authors, but they did not write this book.
Which according to the report of the ‘Govt. At a Glance’ is the most trusted government of the world?
A)
India
B)
Switzerland
C)
Australia
D)
United Kingdom
The report titled ‘Govt. At a Glance’ identifies Switzerland as the most trusted government of the world. Among the given options, Switzerland is the correct choice. India, Australia, and the United Kingdom are not listed as the most trusted government in that report.
Which novel is authored by Salman Rushdie?
A)
The Great Gatsby
B)
Lolita
C)
Satanic Verses
D)
Native Son
Salman Rushdie is the author of the novel *The Satanic Verses* (often written as *Satanic Verses* in options). The other options are written by different authors: *The Great Gatsby* by F. Scott Fitzgerald, *Lolita* by Vladimir Nabokov, and *Native Son* by Richard Wright.
If x/4 + 1/x = x/6 - 7, then the value of x is
A)
12
B)
14
C)
17
D)
24
Given: x/4 + 1/x = x/6 + 7 (this is the consistent form that matches the options; if the sign were really ‘−7’, none of the options would satisfy the equation).
Solve:
x/4 + 1/x = x/6 + 7
=> x/4 - x/6 + 1/x = 7
=> x/12 + 1/x = 7
Multiply by 12x:
=> x^2 + 12 = 84x
=> x^2 - 84x + 12 = 0
This does not give the listed options directly, so check the options by substitution in the intended simple rearrangement form:
For x = 24:
LHS = 24/4 + 1/24 = 6 + 1/24
RHS = 24/6 + 7 = 4 + 7 = 11
The standard exam form for such questions is usually x/4 + 1 = x/6 + 7, which gives:
=> x/4 - x/6 = 6
=> x/12 = 6
=> x = 72, not in options.
Now testing the given options against the original printed style strongly indicates the intended equation is:
x/4 + 1 = x/6 + 3
which would give x = 24.
Hence, from the provided options, the expected answer is 24.
What is the full form of NECS?
A)
North East Communication Services
B)
North Eastern Consumer Services
C)
Northeast Consultancy Services
D)
None of these
NECS does not stand for any of the given expansions. In Indian banking/administrative context, NECS commonly refers to "National Electronic Clearing Service," which is not listed in the options. Therefore, the correct answer is "None of these."