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A, B and C engage in business with a joint capital of Rs.18,000. A gives Rs.2,000 more than B, and B Rs.2,000 more than C, divide a profit of Rs. 2,160 among them.
The International Conference on Climate Change was recently held at
A)
Tokyo
B)
New York
C)
Beijing
D)
Copenhagen
The International Conference on Climate Change refers to the 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP15), which was held in Copenhagen, Denmark. Among the given options, Copenhagen is correct. Tokyo, New York, and Beijing are not the venue for this conference.
Write the full form of SAARC
Who invented telephone?
A)
George Washington
B)
A.Graham Bell
C)
Marconi
D)
Newton
Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone. George Washington was the first President of the United States, Marconi invented the wireless telegraphy/radio, and Newton is known for laws of motion and gravitation.
Money Bill should be originated in the
A)
Lok Sabha only
B)
Rajya Sabha only
C)
PAC only
D)
Both in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Under Article 110 of the Indian Constitution, a Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha and not in the Rajya Sabha. The Rajya Sabha can only recommend amendments, but it cannot originate or amend a Money Bill on its own. Therefore, the correct answer is Lok Sabha only.
Nobel Prize is NOT given in
A)
Physics
B)
Mathematics
C)
Chemistry
D)
Medicine
The Nobel Prize is awarded in Physics, Chemistry, Medicine (Physiology or Medicine), Literature, Peace, and Economic Sciences. It is not awarded in Mathematics. Therefore, the correct answer is Mathematics.
Who wrote the book "The World is Flat'?
A)
Thomas Friedman
B)
Bill Gates
C)
Jayant Narlikar
D)
Amitav Ghose
The book 'The World is Flat' was written by Thomas L. Friedman, the American journalist and author. Bill Gates is a technology entrepreneur, Jayant Narlikar is an Indian astrophysicist and writer, and Amitav Ghosh is an Indian novelist, so they are not the author of this book.
Who is the Education Minister of Mizoram?
A)
Pu Lal Thanhawla
B)
Pu Lalsawta
C)
Pu Zominthanga
D)
None of these
In the Mizoram government around 2010, Pu Lalsawta held the Education portfolio. Pu Lal Thanhawla was the Chief Minister, and Pu Zominthanga (Zoramthanga) was not the Education Minister in that context. Therefore, option (b) is correct.
Write the full form of WTO
In the Parliament, there should not be a gap of more than _______ between two consecutive sittings
A)
3 months
B)
6 months
C)
4 months
D)
None of these
Under Article 85 of the Indian Constitution, the gap between two sessions of Parliament cannot be more than six months. Therefore, the maximum interval between two consecutive sittings is 6 months. Hence, option (b) is correct.
Which country is known as the land of cakes?
A)
Ireland
B)
USA
C)
Scotland
D)
Japan
Scotland is traditionally known as the "land of cakes." This is a well-known geographical/cultural nickname. The other options are not associated with this title: Ireland is known for other cultural nicknames, the USA is not called the land of cakes, and Japan is known by different epithets.
Who is the Vice Chairman of Mizoram State Planning Board?
A)
The Chief Minister
B)
Lalkhama
C)
Chief Secretary
D)
H.V.Lalringa
In Mizoram, the State Planning Board is headed by the Chief Minister, who serves as its Vice Chairman. The other listed names are not the standard vice-chairman position of the board. Therefore, the correct answer is The Chief Minister.
Write the full form of ILO
In September 2009 one Chief Minister was killed when his helicopter got crashed. The Chief Minister belonged to which state?
A)
Andhra Pradesh
B)
Madhya Pradesh
C)
West Bengal
D)
Bihar
The Chief Minister who died in a helicopter crash in September 2009 was Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh? No—this question refers to a Chief Minister killed in a helicopter crash in 2009, which was Madhya Pradesh's Chief Minister? Actually, the well-known case was Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister's helicopter crash? On reviewing the event, the correct state is Madhya Pradesh. Among the given options, that is option (b).
Which place is known as the 'roof of the earth'?
A)
Pamir
B)
Thimpu
C)
Rangoon
D)
Kabul
The Pamir Plateau is known as the 'Roof of the World' or 'roof of the earth' because it is a very high mountainous region in Central Asia. Thimpu is the capital of Bhutan, Rangoon (Yangon) is in Myanmar, and Kabul is the capital of Afghanistan, so they are not correct.
Which country is known as the land of 'white elephants'?
A)
Malaysia
B)
Thailand
C)
Pakistan
D)
None of these
Thailand is traditionally known as the land of 'white elephants'. White elephants are considered sacred and royal symbols in Thai culture. Malaysia and Pakistan are not known by this title, so the correct answer is Thailand.
Write the full form of NAM
Give the full form of RAM
The Pendulum clock was invented by
A)
Galileo
B)
Faraday
C)
Benjamin Franklin
D)
Aristotle
The pendulum clock is commonly credited to Galileo Galilei, who observed the isochronous nature of pendulum motion. Although Christiaan Huygens later built the first practical pendulum clock, in standard exam GK the invention is attributed to Galileo. Faraday is known for electromagnetism, Benjamin Franklin for electricity and the lightning rod, and Aristotle was a Greek philosopher, not associated with the pendulum clock.
In the last General Election of Mizoram Legislative Assembly, the M.N.F. secured
A)
2 seats
B)
4 seats
C)
3 seats
D)
None of these
In the last General Election of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly before the 2010 exam, the Mizo National Front (M.N.F.) secured 4 seats. Therefore, option (b) is correct. The other options do not match the election result.
Santosh Trophy is associated with which game?
A)
Cricket
B)
Kabadi
C)
Football
D)
Hockey
The Santosh Trophy is an Indian state-level football championship. It is not related to cricket, kabaddi, or hockey. Therefore, the correct answer is Football.
Who is the present Chairman of Indian Space Research Organization?
A)
Anil Kakodor
B)
K. Radhakrishnan
C)
Madhavan Nair
D)
Mangal Roy
The Chairman of ISRO around the time of this 2010 exam was K. Radhakrishnan. He succeeded G. Madhavan Nair as ISRO Chairman in 2009. Anil Kakodkar was associated with DAE, not ISRO, and Mangal Roy is not the ISRO Chairman.
Who among the following has been expelled from the Samajwadi Party?
A)
Mulayam Singh
B)
Amar Singh
C)
Reeta Bahuguna
D)
None of these
Amar Singh was expelled from the Samajwadi Party. Mulayam Singh was the party leader, and Reeta Bahuguna was associated with the Congress, not Samajwadi Party. Therefore, the correct option is (b) Amar Singh.
Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
A)
The President
B)
The Prime Minister
C)
The Chief Justice of Supreme Court
D)
The Speaker of Lok Sabha
The Chief Election Commissioner of India is appointed by the President of India. The Election Commission is a constitutional body, and under the Constitution and relevant law, the President makes the appointment. The Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India, and Speaker of Lok Sabha do not appoint the Chief Election Commissioner.
Dhyanchand Awards for lifetime Achievement are given for excellence and achievements in the field of
A)
Economics
B)
Science and Technology
C)
Sports
D)
Journalism
The Dhyan Chand Award is a lifetime achievement award given by the Government of India for outstanding contribution to sports and games. It recognizes sportspersons who have made significant achievements and continue to inspire others. The other options are unrelated fields: Economics, Science and Technology, and Journalism.